Washington sentinel., 1855-02-09
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN

TNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, a semi-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
the only basis of prosperity in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
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 enter rprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
siton 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 ofthe 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 digniied 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 seIfshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims or rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work
Although manly 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 TO make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities TO which our com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention of the cond lctors be less ad
dressed 10 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose to avail themselves of all the lights of ex
perience, in that progress, which promises the ad
vsncement of the interests OF North Carolina.
The general objects of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, IL may not be amss briefly
10 state the particular views which are to be sus-
tnned by il as political journal.
lst Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocrac, according 10 the sraightest req uiremen,s
Of that party, shall advocate strict party orQan-
zaton 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
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; nm organiza.
tion of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power 10 those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command cquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the coed sid State
rights platform Of IS, 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.
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 viii advocate all such measures Of in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose
cution to promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits OF 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 it should be at once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress in re.
lation 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy OF an
propriatng the proceeds OF their sales to the paw
ment Of the public debt and the expenses Of the
government II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had so
Hluch 10 rccominenO IL. bcHeVlng That this
tenn Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but 10 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 ito 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
10 squsnder the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
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 acquis-
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 seni-weekly, 81 per annum |;
and for the weekly SO; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, W. WHITAKER.
DROsPECTUs OF DE bows RE-