Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-09
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TINE undersigned propose on the first day of
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication 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
the only basis of prosperity in form Of gov
eminent and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat Of the State gov
eminent In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
siton, as well as for others, who choose to enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party is duty al once import
ant, and to 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 made--a profession AT once dgnifed 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 observation-disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age without interfering with the claims 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 TO
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be of Importance it is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately repoIted
norwill the attention of the conductors be less adj
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 add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
perence, 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, it may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being to publish apaperpurely de-
mocratic, according to the straghtest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, and which has been so 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 organiza-
ton of the people, and not of inriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, 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 acqDiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform of '5S, shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement the regulation Of finances
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
of the States.
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
lat Ro fLal
creed they expect cordially sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternai Improvement as promise by Judicious prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests of the people and
diffuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
5th The disposition of the public lands bei.g
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
proprating the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government Il has for some time ceased TO be
either a subject of hope expectation that there
will ever be return to policy which had so
much to recommend it, Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigaty is not only TO
against it, 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
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-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that .'all
of North Carona's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
hna's share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments of the inaugu-
raj OF the President we shall oppose the acquis-
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERNs.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh.
N. CT EDWARD CANTWEIJ
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-