Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
MisffIlane0ms.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
January next, AT Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, 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
as the only basis OF prosperity in our foim of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests we pro-
pose 10 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 peculiarly agreeable The ailrac-
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 dignfed 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 selfshness 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 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, 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 10 which our COM
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
dressed TO 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 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, il may not be amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which to be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
1st. t.Ourpurposebeingto to publish paperpurely de-
mocratc, according to the straghiest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organ
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembles, and which has been so 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
win imperatvely; thus, by open and fair DEALING
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and of ntriguers restoring
power TO those who, by suflerance, 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 10 command acquiescence in decisions
made 10y conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid 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.
3d. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially 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
9TH. They will advocate all such measures OF in
ternal Improvement as promise by judicious prose-
cuton 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-
leve il should be AT once met and settled The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress, in
aton TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate n
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propriaiing the proceeds Of their sales 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 policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squanderng and prodigality is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against il, 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 exer-
else Of that power is question Of policy, both
10 the time and the mode" Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy OF Congress
10 squander 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 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 scmi-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
N. c. EDWARD CANTWELL. Z
Oct. 1853 w WHITAKER