Washington sentinel., 1855-01-10
I PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

YSHE undersigned propose, on the frs, day or
i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina TO
begin the pubcstion of the North Carolina StGt6s.
man, a semi-weekly 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, aud regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in our foIs 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, as 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-
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 al 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 thar Journal conducted with fairness
and discretion--uninfuenced 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 manly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests "a 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 com
goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject of Internal Improvements,
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 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves OF all the lights of
pcrencc, 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.
lst Ourpurposebeing TO publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the sraightest requirements
of that party,we shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembes, 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 mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza
ton of the people, and OF intriguers; restoring
power to those whe, by sufferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and to command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of 'eS, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation of finance
thax, IL. Il.
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 tina, 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 TO promote the interests of the people and
dfuse the benefits Of a system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve il should be nj once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress, in re-
lation TO those lands and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propraiing the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO a policy which had 30
much 10 recommend H. Believing that this sys.
tenn OF squandering and prodigaIty is not only to-
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right OF the 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 cxcr-
else Of that power is question Of policy, both as
to the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy of Congress
10 squandcr the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr. Dobbn, and say thai "all
Of North Carolinas 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 naugu-
raj of the President we shall oppose the scquisi-
ton of Cuba or any other foreign tsrritery, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs.--Fcr the semweekly, 81 per annum !;
and for the weekly, SO; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CAETWELL.
Oct 1853, w. whitaker