Washington sentinel., 1854-05-26
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

FNHE undersigned propose, on the first day Of
Il January next al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a 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 ofprosperty in our form of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire To
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose TO issue paper al the of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sltlon, as well as for others, who choose TO enter
into fair competition. The propagation of the
principles Of our party Is a duty AT once import
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable The a,trac-
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 at once digniGed and
elevated where The highest intellectual gils NAV
Ind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that Journal conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by sefshness 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 10 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 local in
terests may be of importance il is nevertheless
Intended to make the Statesman medium of re-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets IN the principal Cities 10 which our com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
norwlll 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 10 avail themselves of all the lights Of ex-
perlence, 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
TO state the particular views which are to be sus
| tanned by II as political journal.
lst. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straghtest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ
zaton 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 in fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
1 will lmperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing
1 commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tion Of the people, and not ofintrguers restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and to ocommandacqUescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sld State
rights platform OF '9S, 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.
3D. 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
4 those who compose il will be regulated bv the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy!
4th. They will advocate all such measures ofin-
| ternal improvement as promise by judicious prose-
] cuton 10 promote the interests of the people and
! diiuse the benefits OF system already enjoyed by
! portions ofthe State
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being
| question of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve il should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
lation to those lands and the large and freauent
appropriations made to the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
proprating the proceeds of their sales 10 the paw
ment of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 n policy which had so
much TO recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squanderng and prodgality is not only to
continue but to grow worse, shall protest
against ii, and assert the right Of the old States
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
10 the time and tie mode.o Believing as we do,
that it has become the settled policy Of Congress
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language of Mr. Dobbn, and say that ''all
OF North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo
4 Gratis should protest, and demand North Caro-
mas share Of the public domain"
ON: Approving the sentiments OF the inaugu-
' iaI OF me Presdentfwe shall oppose the acqusi-
uon OF Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
sucn acquisition be in accordance with existing
\ honor. 80 -
iERMs'-for the semi-weekly 81 per annum;
ana for inc weekly, s2; payment in advance
,a Cohiinuhcs.lons IN should be addressed TO "The
! N. c." EDWARD cSWsryuEu s"t rsalIish
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
DROSPECTUS OF DE ROWS pE-
IL VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV adan,ed No.;