Washington sentinel., 1854-05-06
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, AT Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina StcteS-
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 ofprosperity in our form of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose 10 issue paper at The seat OF the State gov
ernmen In the field of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
sion, as well rs 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-
tons efthe editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire 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
| lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 The public veal We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims 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 or State governments, or such local in
terests rs may be OF importance, il is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium Of ee-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which our com-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
rwill the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
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 TO avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pericnce, in that progress, which promises the adj
vancement of the interests of North Carolina
The general objects ofthe proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, II may not be amiss briefly
| 10 state the particular views which are to be sus-
| tanned by il as political journal. ..
lst. Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic according to the sraightest requirements
ofthat party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in It's 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
| commanding respect and obedience; an organiZa-
ton of the people, and not of intriguers; restoring
| power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
| its temporary usurpation.
| 3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of '9S 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. E,
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
pnlI ,l,.
creed they expect cordially to sustain the present
administration. trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal improvement promise by judicous prose
cution to promote the interests of the people and
dfuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State. M.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands bsizg
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
heve 1t 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 to the new States indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propratng the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
mcnt 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 10 recommend it, Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodgahly is not only 10
against it, and assert the right sf 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 excr-
else Of that power is question of policy, both
10 the time and The mode Believing as we do
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that GAIL
4 OF North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
/ mas snare Of the uuhlic domain
oth Approving Of the sentiments OF the inaugu-
4 RAJ RAJ OF me PRESIDENT, we shall oppose the acquis
uon oi Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
sucn accusation be in accordance with existing
| honor. ..
IERMs.--For the semi-weekly, 81 per annuu
and for the weekly, s.; payment in advance.
/ Communications should be addressed 10 uThe
| editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
| n c." EDWARD CANTWEIT
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER -,