Washington sentinel., 1854-07-18
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

$EuE undersigned propose. on the first day OF
i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina. 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina St1teS-
nun, seiui-weeky and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for II 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
the only basis ofprosperity in our form OF gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance Its interests, 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 party is duty al once import
ant. and TO peculiarly agreeable. The atirac-
tons of The editorial profession and its honorable
tolls together with desire extend lis influence,
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made--a profession al once dignfed 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 selhshness 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the WcIdTc Oh NOIlu NdEOlud. WHclnef 10
the federal or State governments or such local IN
tereSts "a may be OF importance, it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium OF ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur CON
merce goes shall be fully aud accurately reported; ;
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
as 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 10 avail themselves of all the lights Of
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 10 be sus-
| tanned by il as political journal
LIST. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO the straightest requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organ-
zaiion in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary
! scmblies, and which has been successfully in
! troduced among the democracy of many of the
| ether 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 mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
| commanding respect and obedience; an oTganiza-
ton Of the people and not Of intrguers restoring
/ power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
| It's temporary usurpation.
| I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates Of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
/ meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
| rights platform of ss 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 thai 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 judicous prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
diHuse the benefits Of a system already enjoyed by
! portions of the State.
5,h The disposuon Of the public lands bsipg a
question Of The most absorbing interest, we be-
lievc 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 a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap.
propratng the proceeds Of their sales 10 the pay.
nieDt Of the public debt and the expenses Of the
| government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
| either a subject Of hope expectation that there
win ever be return TO policy which had so
. mucn 10 recommend u. DelttNiN2 luat tnIS rys-
TEN OF squandering and prodgalny is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, shall protest
against it, and assert the right Of the old States 10
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
| 10 the time and the mode.p 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 sal
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.
TERMs,--For the seml-weeldy, 81 per annum
and Tor the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
| Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh
". CT EDWARD CANTWELL>
I 0ct iSs2 WHITAKER