Washington sentinel., 1854-04-02
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

'I1E Undersigned propose, on the hrSt day oil
II January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, senri-weekly 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 ofprosperity in our form of gov
ernment and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we 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 cutter
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 at once digniied and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures 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, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be of Importance il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, to 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 tho 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 to add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights OF ex-
perence, in, that progress, which promises the adj
vancement Of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated it may not be amss briefly
TO state the particular views which 10 be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
lst. Ourpurposc being publish apaperpurely de-
mocratic according to the straghtest req uirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zaton in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
Will EXPIRE ssed by the people in their primary as
semblles, and which has been so successfully in
troducel 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 organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power to those who, by suiierance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquicscencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of 80, 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
of the States.
3D. 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 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-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diiuse the benefits Of a system already enjoyed by
portions of the State
5th. The disposition of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
heve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress, in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriating the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
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 that there
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much to recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squanderng and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against n and 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 TIE mode.' Believing, as we do,
that it has become the settled policy of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that ''all
of North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lnas 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 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, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N CT EDWARD CANTWELL. Fl.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.