Washington sentinel., 1854-03-31
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

fNNHE Undersigned propose, on the hrst day OF
IL January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina STATES
man, semi-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 form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO 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-
ston, as well as for others, who choose to euter
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 efthe 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 dignifed and
elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by selfshness and
devoted 10 principle may secure suficient'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 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be ofimportancc, il is nevertheless
intended 10 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;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less adj.
dressed to the subject Of internal improvements,
as a 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 TO add carefully selected and original
| literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO avail themselves of all tho lights of ex
perience, 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, il may not be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst. Onrpurposeb being TO publishap apaperpurely de-
mocratic, according 10 the straghest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in it's 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
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 imperatively; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; organiza-
ton Of the people, and not ofintriguers; restoring
power to those who, by suflerance, have tolerated
ITS temporary usurpatlcn, N.. ...
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in ms
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 commandacguiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform of'5S, 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.
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.
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
difIuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands b.i1g a
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
leve il should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in
laton 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 ap-
propriatng the proceeds of their sales TO the pays
ment of the public debt and the expenses of the
government Ii has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodigality is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it, and assert the right OF the old States 10
their equitable share of the lands which remain.
The power s'to dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
else OF that power is a question OF policy, both as
TO the time and TIE mode" Believing as we do.
that ii has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patr-
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that sail
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share of the public domain"
9th. Approving 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 So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "Thc
editor of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh,
~ G." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, W. WHITAKER.
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