Washington sentinel., 1855-02-03
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss
man, a semi-weeky 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 to propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
the only basis ofprosperity in our foI Of gov
ernInent and inspired with a sincere desire to
serve that party and advance it's 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 aftrac-
tons of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together wtha 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
md 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 10 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, or such ocalin-
terests may be of importance, il 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 eur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 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-
perence, 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
TO state the particular views which are 10 be sus-
tanned by il as political journal.
lst Ourpurpose publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according TO the straghies req urements
Of that party, we shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in ts 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 50 successfully in
troduced among the democracy OF many Of the
ether States, by which the rank aud file Of the
party are in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
VIII mperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tion Of the people and not Of intrguers restoring
power 10 those wins, by suferance, have tolerated
It's temporary usurpafion.
3D. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates OF their right to select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescencc in decisions
made by 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.
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 n will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
9TH They viii advocate all such measures of in
tcrna improvement as promise by judcious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
difuse the benefits Of a system already enjeyed by
portions Of the State.
9th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest," we be-
eve il should be az once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress in re-
laton 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 an
propriating the proceeds OF their sales 10 the paw
meDt Of the public debt, and the expenses Of The
government IL has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be return 10 policy which had so
huCu W ItCOmHltnu ". BeneVlng that tins
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against ~ and assert the right Of the Old States 10
their equitable share of the lands which remain
The power 10 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 az we do.
that II has become the settled policy OF Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patr;
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, asd say that aall
Of North Cardinals 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 inauQu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton of Cuba or any other foreign tsrritery, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs.-For the scmi-weekly, - per annnm:
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO aTle
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh.
N. CT EDWARD CANTVVFTTe'
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOW RE-