Washington sentinel., 1854-06-29
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, al Raleigh North Carolina. TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weeky 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
a the only basis ofprosperiy in form Of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests W g pro-
pose 10 issue paper al the seat of the State gov
ernment. 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
AMI, and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The aitrac-
lions 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 dgnfed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
dnd full employment, and the pures, pairotism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that journal. conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sel6shness and
devoted To principle, may 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, they arise which affect
the welfare Oh NOFIn Wnethcr relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests as may be of importance, it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the stale of The
markets IN the principal cities, 10 which our com
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported; !;
norwi the attention of The conductors be less ad-
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
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 the lights of ex
perence, 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 II may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il political journal
1st. Our purpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 che stralghtest 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
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, 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-
tion of the people, and not of finirguers; restoring
power TO those who. by suierance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpatlon.
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 I'D State
rights platform Of sS, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation of'fnance,
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-
cuton 10 promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands bcire
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriaing the proceeds of their sales to the pay
inent 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 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn OF squanderlng ana prodigality - not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States
their equitable share of the lands which remain
The power TO dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
else of that power is question Of policy, both
TO the time and tfe mode" Believing, as we do.
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otc language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that '.all
OF North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest. and demand North Caro-
linas share Of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments of the inaugu-
raj OF The President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ion OF Cuba or 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, ~; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh
NCn EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oci 1853. w, WHITAKER.
DROSPECTUS OF DE Rows RE-
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XV, adapted pr