Washington sentinel., 1855-02-13
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-wcekly 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 fol of gov
ernment, and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper at the seat Of the State gov
ernment. In the field Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
stion, 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-
tons 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 at once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the federal or State governments or such local in
erests as may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwl the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as a means Indispensable 10 the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources Of the State
These interests, OF primary importance, shall al
ua hair IT, IL;
they propose TO add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservatives they
propose TO avail themselves OF all the lights OF ex-
pcrience, 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 amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as a political journal.
lst. purpose being 10 publish pa per purely de-
mocratic according TO the straightest requirements
OF that party, We shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in lis fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people 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
will imperaiivcly; thus by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tion fthe people, and not ofintrguers; restoring
power to those who, 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 10 command acquie scence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform of 9S, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement,t 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 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 demooraey
4th. They will advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cuiion TO promote the interests Of the people and
dffuse the benefits of a system already enieyed by
portions Of the State.
9th. The disposition of the public lands being A
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
eve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
laton to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States Indicate n
final departure from the old and wise policy of m
propriating the proceeds OF their sales TO the psy
meDt OF the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. Ii has for some time ceased IN he
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and the right Of the old States to
their equitable share Of the lands which IeBaabrS
The n-y~-Js~~.Ju- me Constitution, the eyer
else OF that power is a question Of poIcy ho,h =.
70 the time and the mode" Believing, as we do
that II has become the settled policy of Congress-
70 squanoer ihe p9bic lands, we adopt the patri.
Otto language OF Mr.. Dobbn, and say thai "all
OF North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo.
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lnas share Of the public domain
ah approving OF the sentiments ofihe inaueu.
raj OF me President, we shall oppose the acquisi
ton OF Cuba or any other foreign territsrv. nnlass
such acquisition be in accordance with exisiinS
treaties, and entirely consistent with the na,ionaI
honor. - "a'ionai
TERMs.--Fcr the semi-weekly, 81 per annum /.
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance
IonI9uncs,lons should be addressed to "The |
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Role;.h
NJ EDWARD CANTWELL'
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DRosPECTUs OF DE Rows RE-
u VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted nri
marlIv hts hpr onJ e. ~