Washington sentinel., 1854-05-28
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

vINHE undersigned propose, the first day OF
| u January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss-
I man, semi-weekly 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
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests we 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 are now holding po-
stlon, as well az for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The atirac-
tons OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made--a profession at once dgnitied and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
hnd fui employment and the puresl patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
end discretion--unnfuenced BY sel6shness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without Interfering with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion Of
such political questions, a. they arise which affect
the federal or Stale governments or such local in
terests a. 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 our COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported:
norwI the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject OF internal improvements
as 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO avail themselves OF all the lights of ex
perience in that progress, which promises the ad-
vancement ofthe interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated. it may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by It as political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose being topubsha paperpurelyd de-
mocratlc according 10 the straightest requirements
OF that party, we shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in It's fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
VIII, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, and which has been SO successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many of the
other 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 mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
on OF the people, and not of intriguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suderance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acq quiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform OF sS, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal Improvement, the regulation of finance,
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
ofthe States.
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I'd. 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 VINO compose il will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American delnocrecy
4th. They Will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by iudicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits OF a system already enioyed by
portions Of the State
5th The disposition of the public lands bei,.
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve il should be al once met and se,tled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re.
iation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of an
proprating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the paw
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject of hope or expectation tha, there
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend it. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squanderng and prodgalily is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against il, and assert the right Of the old States 10
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 tie mode" Believing, as we do.
that Il has become the settled policy of Congress
to squander the public lands we adopt the patri-
otlc language of Mr.. Dobbln and say that call
OF North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
hnas share OF the public domain"
"n: Approving of the sentiments ofth inaugu-
,;n y lhe President. we shall oppose The acquis.
ah " Suoa OF any other foreign territory unless
@ aucn acquisition be in accordance with existing
ha rea.es and entirely consistent with the national
and Gar n. ,aoGl' the s.emi-weekly, 81 per annum;
1omnuncations should be addressed 10 aT-be
N. Co EDWARn csM1rt,,IhIsaIie haieign,
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