Washington sentinel., 1854-03-30
PROS isEIIUS Or lhE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose on the first day OF
i January next. al Raleigh, North Carolina. 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina Stairs.
man, sei-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects and
respectfully solicit for 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
az the only basis Of prosperity in form of gov.
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance ts interests we pro.
pose 10 issue paper al the seat of The State gov.
ernment. In the field Of editorial enerprise.there
is ample room for those who are now holding 20
stlon 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 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac.
tions 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 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 selfishness and
devoted to principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work
Z, 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, such local in
terests may be ofimportance. il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state OF the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which cur com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention of the conductors be less adj
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements
as n 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative. they
propose 10 avail themselves OF all the lights of ex-
perence. IN that progress, which promises the ad-
vancemcnt Of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated il may not be aniss briefly
TO state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
taned by il as political Journal. .~
lst Ourpurpose beingto publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the stralghiesl requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary As
senbies. and which has keen 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 whc. by suflerance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation. s.#..
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right to select their standard
bearers, and to command acquiescencc in decisions
made by COZ ventons fairly elected IN 1heir primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform Of SO, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal Improvement, the regulation Of finance
fh..r.
of the States
Sd. 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 judicous prose.
cution 10 promote the interests OF the people ard
difuse the benefits of system already enjoy, d by
portions Of the State.
5th. The disposition OF the public lands b.l-,
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-
laton 10 those lands, and the large and irequenl
appropriations made 10 the new States indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy OF ap.
propriating the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
men, Of the public debt. and the expenses of the
government Ii has for some time ceased 10 be
eitAer subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squsndering and prodIgality is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right of the old States 10
their equitable share Of the lands which remain.
The power TO dispose OF the pnblic lands being
explicitly declared in the CONSTITUTIONS, the excr.
else OF that power is question OF policy both as
10 the time and i mode" Believing. as we do.
tha, il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander The public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language OF Mr.. Dobbin, and say that "ail
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 innugu.
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TEKMs.-For the semi-weeklyS 81 per annum; ;
and for the weekly So paymen, in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "Tho
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL. L
Oct, 1851 w WHITAKER.