Washington sentinel., 1854-05-03
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

FTNHE undersigned propose, on the first day of
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication OF the North Carolina Slafes.
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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 form Of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve 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-
stion, as well as for others, who choose 10 eater
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty al once import
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The altrac-
tons. of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 extend its influence
has had MUCH weight in the decision which we
have made--a profession nj once dignfed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
Ind full employment, and the pnrest 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 sufficient patron
age, without interi-r'ag with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted 10 the discussion of
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments such local in
tere>ts as may be of Importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state of The
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur CON-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwill the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal Improvements,
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 10 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-
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 as political journal. y
lst Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according the stralghtesi requirements
ofthat party we shall advocate strict party organ-
zation 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 mas 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 imperatlvely; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of ntriguers; restoring
power 10 those who, by su1erance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation. A
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D 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 TO sustain the present
administration. trusting that the policy adopted by
tnose who compose II will he regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by udcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dinuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
portions of the State. ~.
5th. The disposition of the public lands bef,z
question of the most absorbing interest we be.
eve il should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and freauent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of an.
propriating the proceeds of their sales the paw
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 il. Believing that this sys.
TEN of squandering and prodigalty is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. ana assert the rlght oil the old states TO
their equitable share of the lands which remain.
The power 80 dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
cisc of that power is question of policy both
TO the time and the mode" Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "all
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
'lina's share Of the public domain"
r.1
raj OF the President we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton 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 for the weekly 81; payment in advance.
Coipmunicatons should be addressed TO "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh,
N. O." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1S53 w. WHITAKER