Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-02
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, al 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 a 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 of prosperity in our form OF gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to 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-
sltlon, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO far competition. The propagation OF the
principles OF our party is duty al once import
ant, and TO US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons OF the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 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 NAV
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and dlscretion-unlnhuenced by selfshness 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal State governments or such local in
terests 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, 10 which cur com
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention Of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
as means Indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
These interests, Of primary importance shall al
ful IT, 81
they propose TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pcrlence, IN that progress which promises the ad-
yancement OF the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly Indicated ii may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by II as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the straightest requirements
ofthat party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zslonin its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembhes, and which has been 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 crganiza-
ton of the people, and not of intTguers restoring
power TO those who, by sufferance 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 acquiescenee in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected In their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF IS, 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.
81. 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 II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
18th. They will advocate all such measures of in.
ternal Improvement as promise by,judicious prose-
cutlon 10 promote the interests Of the people and
diiuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being n
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-
ia,ion TO those lands, and the large and frequent
| appropriations made to the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propratng the proceeds Of their sales to the pay
meDt 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 policy which had so
much TO recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodigality IL not only TO
continue but 10 grow worse, shall protest
against H. and assert the right Of the old States TO
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 as
| TO the time and the mode" Believing, as we do
that II has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto language of Mr. 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 acquisi-
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERNs.--For the semi-weeky, 81 per annum !;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 20 "The
| editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
| N. g" EDWARD CANTWELL.
| Oct. 1Sg1 w WHITAKER