Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina STATES
man, a 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 to
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose TO issue paper al the seat OF the State gov
eminent. In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
stion, as 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-
lions Of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls together with desire 10 extend its influence.
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made-a profession al once dignihed 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 discreiion-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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
terests as may be OF Importance, II is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets IN the principal cities, TO which our com
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention OF the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements.
as 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 thar 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 II as political journal.
lsi- Our purpose beingto pubish paper purely de-
mocratic, according to the straightest requirements
OF that party we shall advocate strict party organ-
zaon 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 successfuliy 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 intrigucrs restoring
power TO those whe, by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in Us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good .ld State
rights platform Of 'es, 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
Sd. Believing that the platform adopted by the
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 measure. Of in.
terna Improvement as promise by judicious prose
cuton 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dihuse the benefits Of a system already enioyed by
portions Of the State.
9th. The disposition Of the public lands bsir1
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
heve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress in re-
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wixe policy of an
propriatins the proceeds of their sales 10 the paw
nleni OF the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. IL has for some time ceased 10 be
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viii ever be return 10 a policy which had SO
much 10 recommend 1t. Believing that this sys-
tenn of squandering and prodigaiy is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall prstesf
against II, and assert the right Of the old States 10
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 az
to the time and the mode" Believing, az we do
that ii has become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "a
Of North Carona's sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest. and demand North Caro-
lima, share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments Of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scquis.
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs-For the semi-weekly, - per snnum !;
and for the weekly ~; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N CT EDWARD CANTWELL.