Washington sentinel., 1855-01-05
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA sTATEsDqAN.

fhOSfEClUS Of IhE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina State
man, sem-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous SUBJECTS and
respectfully solicit for II 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 ofprospery In our foI m Of gov
ernment, and inspired with 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-
stion, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
into fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles Of our party is a duty nj once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The atirac-
tons of the editorial profession and lis honorable
tolls together with desire 10 extend its influence
has had much weight in the decision which we
have made--a profession nj once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal. We are
and observation-disclosures by se6shness 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 as may be of Importance il 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 CON-
goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
nerwil the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements.
as means indispensable 10 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 to avail themselves of all the lights Of ex-
pcrience, 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 amss briefly
to state the particular views which are to be sus
tanned by il as political journal.
LIST. t.Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according to the straighest 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
tfoduced among the democracy of many Of the
ether 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not of intriguers; 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 10 select their standard
bearers and TO command acquescence 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
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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 10 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
ternal Improvement as promise by Judcious prose-
cution to promote the interests of the people and
difuse the benefits OF a system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question of the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve 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 wise policy of ap-
proprating the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
meH of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. IL has for some time ceased to be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be a return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodgality is not only TO
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against it, 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
TO the time and the mode" Believing, aswe do,
that il 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 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 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-weekly, "a per annum;
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER