Washington sentinel., 1854-07-23
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
January next, at 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 it 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
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat OF the State gov
ernment In the field of editorial enterprise there
| is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, well as for others, who choose 10 enter
into fair competition. The propagation OF the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and TO US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tions 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 made-a profession al once dignfed 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 journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion--uninduenced by selfshness and
devoted TO principle may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted to the discussion OF
such political questions they arise which affect
the welfare OF North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
teress may be Of Importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norw will the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
a means indispensable 10 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 avail themselves of all the lights Of ex-
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, II may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which 10 be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
lst Our purpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratc according 10 the straightest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organ-
zaton in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
WILL expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, and which has been successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many of the
ether States, by which the rank and file of the
party are, in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an crganiza-
tion of the people, and not of ntrguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by sufferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of 'sS, shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
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or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
Of the States.
3D. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially TO sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cuiion TO promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
| lieve II should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
ation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
| appropriations made 10 the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriatng the proceeds OF their sales 10 the pay
meDi OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
| government. IL has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return TO a policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandcfing and prodigality is not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, 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
| TO the time and the mode.n Believing as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
! to squander the public lands we adopt the patri
! otic language Of Mr.. Dobbn and say that cal
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
! lna's share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving OF the sentiments Of the inaugu
| raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi
ton of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
/ honor.
TERMs--For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
/ Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
! N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
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