Washington sentinel., 1855-03-25
MisreIlanlons.
PROSPECTUS OF THE


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
rVHE undersigned propose, on tho first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carslina, TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina Ssates-
man, a 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 form Of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire 10
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, 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 alirac-
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 to the public veal. We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by sel6shness 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 manly devoted to the discussion OF
pOIllcal QucStfOnS, Lncy arise, Wnlcn aHect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be of Importance, it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal Cities to which eur COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported ;
norwill 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 conservative, they
propose to avail themselves of all the lights Of ex-
pcrience in that progress, which promises the adj
vancement of the interests Of North Carolina.
The general objects Of the proposed paper being
thus clearly indicated, il may not be aniss briefly
to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by it political journal.
lst. .Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according to the sraightest requirements
of that party 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 in their primary as
sembes, 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 mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of nriguers; restoring
power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right to select their standard
bearers, and to command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of 9S, we shall oppose government
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 will advocate all such measures Of in
terna improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
diluse the benefits Of a system already enieyed by
portions of the State
5th. The disposition of the public lands being a
question of the most absorbing interest we be-
leve 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 to the new States Indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriatng the proceeds Of their sales the pay
meDt 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
VIII ever De a return 10 pohcy which had so
much TO recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squanderng and prodigaliiy is not only to
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against il, 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
10 the time and the mode" Believing, as we do.
that it 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 Carolna's 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 acqusi-
ton of Cuba any other foreign territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs-For the semi-weeky, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to aThe
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NJ CT EDWARD CANTWELL-
Ocf 1SS2 w WHITAKER