Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-01
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, al Raleigh, North Caroina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in form of gov
eminent, 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
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 10 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 al 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 sefshness and
devoted 10 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 State governments, or such localin-
teress 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, which our CON-
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 a 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 TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pcrence, 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 the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by II as political journal
Isl. Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straghtest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organi
cation in lis 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 aud file of the
party are in fact, those who Indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
lion of the people and not of intrguers restoring
power 10 those who, by suterance, 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 acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform OF %, 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 ii will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines OF the American democracy.
3ih They will advocate all such measu res of in
terna improvement as promise by ludicious prose-
cuton TO promote the interests Of the people and
dihuse the bcRehts Of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition OF the pubic lands being
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieye II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation Of Congress in re-
lstion 10 those lands and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate
final departure from tbs old and wise policy of an
propnaing the proceeds Of their safes 10 the paw.
meni OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
1 government II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be return 10 policy which had so
ten Of squandering and prodgaliiy is not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and the right OF the old States 10
! their equitable share of the lands which remain
! Tine power ITO dispose OF the public lands being
explicitly declared in ths Constitution the exsf.
else OF thai power is question of policy both as
&C the Time aud tie mode" Believing, es we do
that il has ncccIne the settled policy OF Congress
to squander the public lands, We sannt the patri-
otto language Of MIR. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
| Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain"
! 9Th. Approving Of the sentiments OF the inaugu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acquis-
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMse-For the scmiweekly, 81 per snnum !;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO 1.-THE
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
n. G." EDWARD CANTWELL. Z