Washington sentinel., 1855-01-04
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

VIE Undersigned propose, on the hrSt day OF
January next, at Raleigh North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss-
man, sem-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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis of prosperity in fol m 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-
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 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 selfshness and
devoted to principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
of any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although mainly devoted to the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise which affect
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be Of importance it is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman a medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which cur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention Of the conductors 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
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they propose TO 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-
vancement of the interests of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, II may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
1st purposebeing 10 publish paper purelyd de-
mocrstc, according TO the straightesi requirements
Of that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in lis fullest and most comprehensive sense
organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many Of the
other States, by which the rank and fle of the
party are, in fact those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
will mperatvcly; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an orgahiza-
ton Of the people, and not of ntriguers; restoring
power TO those whe, by suferance, 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 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
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 II 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 judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State.
5tk. The disposition Of the public lands being
question Of the most absorbing interest, we be-
heve il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress, in re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriang 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 to be
either a subject Of hope expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
mucn 10 recommend H. BeneVlng tnat tnls sys-
tenn of squandering and rrodigality is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against il, and assert the right ef the old States to
their equitable share of the lands which remain
The power "to dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution, the exer
else Of tha, 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
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri
otic language Of Mr. Dobbn aRd say that call
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 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 semi-weekly, 81 per annum ;
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NC EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
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