Washington sentinel., 1854-06-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh North Carolina, 10
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 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
the only basis of prosperity in our form of gov
| ernment, and inspired with 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 hose who are now holding po-
siion, as well as for others, who choose 10 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-
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 dignified and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that a 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
erests as may be Of Importance, it 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 CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will 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 to 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
i 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 il political journal.
! 1st. Ourpurpose beingtopublish paperpurelyd de-
mocratc, according to the straightest requiremenH
of that party shall advocate strict party organ-
cation in its 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
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-
lion of the people and not of intrguers restoring
| power TO those who by sufierance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpaton.
3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
4 advocates OF their right to select their standard
/ bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good eld 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
| of the States.
Sd. 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
ternai improvement as promise by judicious prose-
! cuton TO promote the interests of the people and
dfuse the benefits Of asystem already enjoyed by
/ portions of the State
/ 5th. The disposition of the public lands bsipg a
/ question of the most absorbing interest we be-
eve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress- in re-
| aton 10 those lands, and the large and freouent
/ appropriations made to the new States Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
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 a subject Of hope or expectation that there
4 Will ever be a return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigality is not only TO
i contiiuc Dut 10 grow WOrSe We shall protest
against il, and assert 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 Constitutions the exer-
else of that power is question of policy both as
TO the time and the moden Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that s'all
Of North Cardinals sons both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share of the public domain"
| 9TH Approving of the sentiments OF the inaugu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
uon Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
| honor
IERMs-for the semi-weekly, 81 per annum ;
and ior the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 ts,Tbe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWEII
Oct. 1S53 w. WHITAKER.
DRosPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-
III VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marily TO the southern and western States OF The