Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
MisffIIanf0ns.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO |
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, semi-wceky and weekly paper, devoted
10 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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held and regard
the only basis of prosperity in foI m of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests, we 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 are now holding po-
sition 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 to extend its influence,
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made--a profession at onoe 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 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering 9Th the claims or rights
Of any now prosecuting fNe same great work
Although mainly devoted to the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make ahe Statesman a 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;
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad-
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
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose to add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservatives they
propose to 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 amiss briefly
| 10 state the particular views which are to be sus-
| tanned by il as political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO the sraightest 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
semblies and which has been successfully in
| troduced among the democracy of many Of the
| other 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 who, by suferance, have tolerated
/ its temporary usurpation.
/ ID 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 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
O.. the States.
. Dalsa al ,l<. 4
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
terna Improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
diiiuse 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-
| lieve il should be al once met and settled. The
! unjust and unequal legislation of Congress in re-
| aton TO those lands, and the large and frequent
\ appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriating the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
mept of the public debt, and the expenses of the
/ government. Ii has for some time ceased 10 be
| either subject of hope expectation that there
Will ever be return 10 policy which had so
| much 10 recommend IT, Believing that this sys
TEN Of squanderins and prodgality is not only to
| continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against il, and assert the right of the old States TO
their equitable share OF the lands which remain
1 The power ''to 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 the mode" Believing, as We do
that 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 call
of North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linas share of the public domain"
9th. Approving Of the sentiments of the 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, So payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
| editor OF the North Carolina Statesman Raleigh
\ ~ c." EDWARD CANTWELL
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