Washington sentinel., 1854-06-22
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
IL January next, AT Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semweekly 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 to propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis of prosperity in form of gov
ernment, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests, we pro-
pose TO issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernment In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
| is ample room for those who now holding po
sition, 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.
| lions of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire TO extend its influence
| has had much weights in the decision which we
| have made-a profession at once dignifed and
! elevated where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and dlscretion--uninfuenced by seishness 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 TO the discussion OF
such political questions they arise which affect
the welfare OF North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of Importance, il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which eur com
goes. shall be fully and accurately reported !;
norwil the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
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 to add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
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 amss briefly
TO state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il political journal.
1st. Our purpose being to publish paperpurely de-
mocratic, according TO the straightest requirements
of that party we shall advocate strict party organi-
zation 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
will imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
tion OF the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power TO those who, by suflerance, 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 10 command acquiescencei 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
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 10 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 judcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
dfuse the benefits OF a system already enjoyed BY
portions of the Stale.
5th. The disposition of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
licvc il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation OF Congress- in re-
iation 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
the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
ment of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. 1t has for some time ceased to be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much TO recommend it, Believing that this sys-
tenn of squandering and prodigalty is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against it, 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
10 the time and TIE mode" 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.. Dobbin, and say that "all
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
srats, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share Of the public domain"
oh. Approving of the sentiments OF the inaugu-
RAJ Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
uon OF Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
sucn acquisition be in accordance with existing
honor. |
.rd $50 ar - ihe semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
oolniluhlcsl'ons shouid be addressed 10 "The |
e1tor eI 70 Oh the NORM Garohna Statesman Raleigh |
~. ". EDWARD CANTWELL
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