Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-29
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

INHE Undersigned propose, on the nrst day oil
i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of The North Carolina States-
man, semi-weeky and weekly paper devoted
TO politics. news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il share of the patronage
Of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public
Invited by many leading persons Of the State
rights republican party TO propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis Of prosperity in our form Of gov
srnn.-nt, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance it's interests, pro-
pose 10 Issue paper al the seat Of the State gov
ernment. In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
sition, a, well for Others who choose to enter
into fair cor astiton. The propagation of the
princoies of our party is duty at once import
ant, ana 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons Of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire to extend its influence,
has had much weight in the decision which we
have madr-a profession al once dignified and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, WITHOUT interfering with the claims rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests may be of Importance, it is nevertheless
Intended 10 make the Statesman medium Of gee
neral Intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our com
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO The subject of internal improvements,
as a means indispensable to the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State.
These interests of primary Importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose to avail themselves OF all the lights Of
perience, IN that progress, which promises the ad
vancement of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which TO be sus-
tanned by il az political journal
LIST Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straightest requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
Zaton in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembiies, and which has been so success s!ully in
troduced among the democracy Of many Of the
ether States, by which tho rank and file of the
party are in fact those who Indicate its decisions
| and being all brought into action, express their
will imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of intrgucrs restoring
power to those who, by sufierance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in Is
advocates of their right to select their stan dard
bearers and 10 command acq uescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform Of s5, shall oppose governnie nj
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement the gulation of finance
or any other measure inconsistent with the rghts
of the States.
I'd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 10 sustain the present
administration. trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose II will be regulated by The
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
4th. They viii advocate all such measures Of in
ternsl Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cutlon TO promote the Interests OF the people and
diffuse the benefits OF a system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands beng
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve il should be az once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress- in re-
lation those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
propnsting the proceeds Of their sales the pay
nIeDt Of the public debt, and the Ell enses Of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either a subject OF hope expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigaity is not only TO
| continue but 10 grow worse we shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States to
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power Ito dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer.
else OF that power is question Of policy, both as
! 10 the time and the mode" Believing, we do.
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the pari-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbn, and say that 'all
Of North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
| lina's share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving Of the. sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, shall oppose the acquisi.
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
sn h acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERms.-For the seIni-weekly, - per annum
and for The weekly, 81; payment in advance.
CominG nicatiuns should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the Eoflh Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N.C.n EDWARD CANTWELL.
WHITAKER