Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-13
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

j 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
as the only basis ofprosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat 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-
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 dignifed 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 selGshness 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, or such localin-
terests as 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 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 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 political journal.
1st Our purpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghtest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblles 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 intrguers restoring
power TO those who, by sufierance, 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 acqDiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of 80, 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
baltimore convention he dap nn
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.
Atm: lhey VIII advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by iudicious prose-
cutlon 10 promote the interests Of the people and
difiuse the benefits of a system already epioved bv
portions Of the State
9th. The disposition of the public lands being
question OF the most absorbing interest we be.
lieve il should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy OF ap.
propratng 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 subject OF hope or expectation that there
VIII ever be return TO policy which had so
much TO recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodigality is not only TO
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 ITO dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution the exer-
else OF that power is question of policy both as
to the time and tie mode" Believing, as we do,
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
ouc language of Mr. Dobbin, and say that call
OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
mas share of the public domain"
oth: Approving of the sentiments of the inaueu-
raj OIL tne PRESIDENT we shall oppose the acauisi.
uon Oh cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
sucn 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, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed "a arb.
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh.
N. CT EDWARD CANTWEIIeA'
Oct, 1853, W. WHITAKER
PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE
Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marily TO the southern and western States Of The