Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-16
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication oftha North Carolina States
man, a sen.i-weeky 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
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 POI
sition, as 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 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 made-a profession at once dgnifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
ind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures 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 as they arise which affect
the federal or State governments, or such local in
teress as may be of importance, it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium of pe-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which cur COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
twill the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed to 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 TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative. thew
propose TO 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, II may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by it as political journal
lst.Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straightest requirements
of that party we 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 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
VIII imperatively; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an orpaniza-
ton ofthe people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall ALWAYS find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers, and to command acq uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of 80, 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.
3D. 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 it will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
fernal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cufion TO promote the interests of the peopie and
difluse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9th The disposition of the public lands being
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-
lation 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-
proprating the proceeds of their sales to the pay
ment 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
viii ever be return to policy which had so
much TO recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert the right Of the old States
their equitable share of the lands which remain.
The power ITO 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 aud the mode Believing, as we do
that It has become the settled policy of Congress
TO sqnander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otc language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that ''all
OF North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
mas share of the public domain
ON. 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
sucn acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor
IERms-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO aTbe
editor of the North Carolina Statesman. Raei,b
N. Q" EDWARD CANTWELL'
Oct. 1853, w. whitaker.
PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
III VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV. adapted mr.;