Washington sentinel., 1854-07-25
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN,

ASoHoI IS1 Oo or LIE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
IL January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss-
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
ernment, and inspired with a sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose TO issue paper at the of the State gov
eminent In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, as well as for Others who choose to 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-
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 dignified and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
hnd full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion-uninfuenced by selfshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work.
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating TO
the federal or Stale governments or such local in
terests rs may be of Importance il 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 COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported ;
norwil the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject OF internal improvements,
as 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 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 il may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by ii as a political journal
lst- Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocraiic according TO the straightest requirement
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organi
ration 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 so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many of the
ether States, by which tho rank aud file OF the
party are, in fact those who Indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatively; thusby open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an srganiza.
tion Of the people, and not Of intrguers restoring
power 10 those who, by sufferance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right 10 select their standard
bearers and TO command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sld State
rights platform Of 'ss, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement the regulation Of finance
OF any other measure inconsistent with the rights
Of the States.
Sd: 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
9TH. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dihuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands bsips
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve il should be NJ once met and settled. TIE
unjust and unequal legislation OF Congress- in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States indicate a
hnal departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propratng the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay
ncH 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 return TO policy which had so
much to recommend il. Believing that this svs-
tenn Of squsndering and prodgslity is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall pretest
against u, and assert the right ef the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power 80 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer.
else OF that power ia question Of policy, both as
70 the time and ihe mode" Believing, al we do,
that II has become the settled policy of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patr-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments OF the inaugu-
raj OF the President we shall oppose the acquisi.
tion 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
~ G" EDWARD CANTWELL. 2
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.