Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-16
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

IISOoI Eli of Tie s.sss
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose on the first day OF
II January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
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 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
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-
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 to us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
tons 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 madc-a profession al 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 discretion-unnhuenced by selhshness and
devoted 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, such local in
terests may be OF Importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
nor will the attention Of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative they
propose 10 avail themselves of all tho lights of
porience, in that progress, which promises the adj
yancement Of the interests OF North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be amiss briefly
tanned by il as political journal.
lat. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 Ae straightest requirements
ofthat party, we shall advocate strict party organ-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense ;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembies, 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 organiza-
ton Of the people, and not Of intriguers; restoring
power 10 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 20 commandacquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of es, 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. Relieving that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 70 sustain the present
administration trusting thai the policy adopted by
those who compose II 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 Judicious prose-
/ cuton TO promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
| portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being
4 question Of the most absorbing interest we be.
! heve il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress- in re-
lafion 70 those lands, and the large and freuuent
| appropriations made 10 the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of APP
proprating the proceeds OF their sales TO the pay
! meni Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
! government. II has fos some time ceased 10 be
eithefa subject Of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be a return TO a policy which had so
Uucn 70 recommend II. DtueVlng that THIS Sys-
tenn OF squandering and prodigaity is not only to
continue Out 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 ITO dispose Of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the CONSTITUTION, the e1er-
else Of that power is question of policy, both rs
10 the time and the mode.' Believing, as we do,
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
70 squander the public lands, 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-
linas 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 torrtsry, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and eAllFeH consistent with the national
honor,
TERMs,-For the semi-weekly, ~ per annum
: and for the weekly, 90; payment in advance.
, I Communications should be addressed to "The
: editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
lNCp H EDWARD CANTWELLs
Oct, 1859, w. whitaker