Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-20
PROSPECTUS OF THE -.
NORTH CAROLINA sTATEsMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
F1NHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next at 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 we pro-
pose 10 issue paper al the seat Of the State gov
eminent In the field of editorial enterprise there
II ample room for those who now holding po-
siiion, 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 10 extend It's influence,
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made--a profession al once digni6ed 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 discreton-uninfuenced by selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
axe, without interfering with the claims or rights
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 as 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;
orwil the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
aF1Atu IL. -
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 the lights OF ex-
perience, in that progress, which promises the ad-
vancenent OF the interests OF North Carolina.
The general objects OF the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, ii may not he aniss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned BY il as a political journal
Isl Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according 10 the straghtest requirements
OF that parry We shall advocate strict parry organ
cation Ia lis fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed BY the people in tLeir primary as
sembhcs, and which has been 50 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 it's decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
VIII imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not OF intrgucrs; restoring
power TO those who, by sufersRce, 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 10 imand ACC Uiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their urinary
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
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
OF the States. .,s
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 II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines OF the American democracy.
4th. They viii advocate all such measures of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dfuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State.
5th. The disposition OF the public lands being
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
beve 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 a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
proprating the proceeds Of their sales TO the paw
nent Of the public debt, and the expenses Of the
-
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had 20
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodgalIiy Is not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right efthe 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 exer.
else Of that power is question OF policy, both as
TO the time and tie mode" Believing, az we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otto language Of Mr.. Dobbin, aad say that call
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lina's share Of the public domain"
9Th. Approving Of the sentiments ofthe inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
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, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications shonld be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
~ G" EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1858, w. WHITAKER