Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-02
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day or
Il January next al Raleigh, North Carolina TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekly 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 sdefend
principles which we have always held, and regard
the only basis ofprosperity in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired with a sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose 10 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-
sition, well as for others, who choose 10 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-
tions 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 dignifed 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 dlscreton--uninfuenced by selfshness 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 10
the federal or State governments such local in
terests may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which our CON-
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
a 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose TO 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
thuseSleary indicated, II may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by IL as political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according 10 the straightest 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 i'm
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
comHandhg respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not of ntrguers; restoring
power 10 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 10 command acqUiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon THE good cid State
rights platform OF ss, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation of finance
fbarU 1na me
Of the States.
3D. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
Greco, 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
9TH They.will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by Judicous prose.
cuton 10 promote the interests of the people and
dhuse the benefits ofa system already enjoyed by
po5iions OF the State A
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands ing
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve IL should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of CoRgrShs in re-
latioR 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-
prepratn5 the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
nteht Of fhe public debt, and the expenses Of the
government, III has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
VIII ever be return 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigallty is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against il, and assert the right ef the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain
The power ITO dispose Of the pubic lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer-
cise Of that power is question Of policy, both as
TO the time and tie mode" Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest. and depand North Caro-
lina's share ofthc public domain"
9th, Approving Of the sentiments ofthe inaugu-
raj Of the President, shall oppose the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties lind entirely consistent with the national
honor. 80
T&AMs.--For the sepi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance,
Communications should be addressed 10 1.-THE
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N c. EDWARD CANTWELL. I