Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-05
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NoNIH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
fNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
n January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Staiss-
man, semi-wcekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il share of the patronage
oil 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 10
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose TO Issue paper al the seat of the State gov
eminent. In the field of editorial enterprise there
10 ample room for those who are now holding po-
sition, as well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty al once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The aitrac-
lions 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 dgnifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution 10 the public veal We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work
Although mainly deysted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests may be Of importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of ae-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state of the
markets in the principal cities 10 which our CON-
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 means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
interests. m hall
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
perience, 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. Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according to the straghtest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
cation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense;
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblies, 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
power 10 those who, by suAerance have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
ID The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acguiescencei 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
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
ate Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
those who compose ii 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 judicious prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
drffuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands being 0
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-
laton 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
Propriating the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
meI 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 10 policy which had so
much 10 recommend H. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squandering and prodigaliiy is not only to
continue but TO grow worse, 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 il has become the settled policy of Congress
10 squander the public lands, We adopt the patri-
otic language of MIR. Dobbin, aRd 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, shall oppose the acquisi-
ton of Cuba or any other foreign terrtsry unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERas,-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum;
and for the weekly, So payment in advance
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. c. EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w whitaker.
ENUINE HEIDSIECK 81 CO. CHAM
papne The subscribers having been m.