Washington sentinel., 1855-03-15
MisrfIlanfDns.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina Statss
man, semiweekly and weekly paper, devoted
10 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
the only basis OF prosperity in our foI m Of gov
ernment, and inspired with a sincere desire 10
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 now holding po-
stion as well as for others, who choose TO enter
into fair competition. The propagation Of the
principles OF our party is duty al once import
ant, and 10 us peculiarly agreeable. The atlrac-
tions 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 dgnified 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 journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion-uninfuence 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 manly devoted to the discussion OF
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 to which eur com-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
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 ofthe State.
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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
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 amiss briefly
to state the particular views which to be sus-
tanned by it political journal.
1st urpurpose being publish apaperpurely de-
mocratc, 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
sembies, 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
will mperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tlOn Oh the people, lnlTlKucrS, restoring
power 10 those whs, by sufferance, 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 acquiescence 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
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed, they expect cordially 10 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 judicious prose-
cuiion 10 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 q
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve II should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress, in re-
lation 10 those lands and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriatng the proceeds of their sales TO the paw
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 a return TO a policy which had so
much TO recommend H. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigaity is no, only TO
continue but TO grow worse, shall protest
against it, 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
TO the time and the mode" Believing, as we do
that II has become the settled policy of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otc language OF Mr. Dobbin, and say that tall
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, shall oppose the acqusi-
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 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.