Washington sentinel., 1855-02-07
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day o
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, sem-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects and
respectfully solicit for it 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 form Of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire tc
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
sltlon, 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.
tions of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 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 NAV
lind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairne.s
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted 10 principle, may 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 10
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests as may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 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
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements
as a 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 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
pcrence, IN that progress, which promises the ad-
vaneement 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 Ourpurpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratic according to the straightest 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
semblles, 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 It's decisions
will imperatlvely; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza.
ton OF the people, and not Of intrguers restoring
power 10 those whe, by sufferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D State
rights platform OF 'ss, we shall oppose government
corporations creaed 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 IT 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 judcious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
diause the benefits of system already enieyed by
portions Of the State.
5th. 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 re-
lation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, Indicate a
final departure from the old and wse policy of an
pyoprating the proceeds OF their sales to the paw
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 40
much TO recommend H. Believing that this sys.
TEN OF squandering and prodgality 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 "to 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 squander the public lands, we adopt the pairi.
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 inaueu.
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acqusi.
tion oil Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TsRMs.-For the seniweekly, 81 per snnum
and for the weekly, S2; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER