Washington sentinel., 1854-05-19
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN,


THE undersigned propose, on the first day of
u January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, sem-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 of prosperity 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
ernment. In the field Of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who now holding po-
sition, well as for others, who choose 10 eater
into fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant, and TO us peculiarly agreeable. The altrac-
iions of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire to extend its influence.
has had much weight in the decision which
have made-a profession at 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 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, they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments, such local
terests as may be Of Importance, it is nevertheless
4 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
norwil the attention of the conductors be less adj
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
4 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-
vancement of the interests of North Carolina.
/ The general objects Of the proposed paper being
! thus clearly indicated il may NOT be amss briefly
to state the particular views which TO be sus-
| tanned by ii as political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
m ocratic, according the straghtest requirements
of that party 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
sembles, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy Of many of the
other States, by which the rank aud file of the
party are in fact those who indicate its decisions,
and, being all brought into action, express their
will mperatively; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not ofintrguers; restoring
power TO those who by suferance, have tolerated
Its temporary usurpatlon.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and to command acquiescencei in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform Of 'sS, 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 il 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-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
diffuse the benefits of a system already enioyed bv
portions of the State.
5th. The disposition of the public lands bei-g
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
I lieve il should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequen,
appropriations made 10 the new. States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriatng 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 TO be
either a subject Of hope or expectation that there
i will ever be return TO a policy which had so
much to recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only 20
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against il, and 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 and tie mode" Believing, as we do.
that it has become the settled policy of Congress
| 10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
| otic language of Mr. Dobbin, and say that 'all
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 of the inaugu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acqusi-
uon Of Cuba or any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor. 4
iERMs.-for the semi-weekly, 81 per annum !;
and for the weekly, SO; paymen, in advance
Communications should be addressed 10 aThe
editor Oh the NORM Garoina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWEII
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
\ nROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
i VIEW, volumes XIV and XIV. adapted nr;