Washington sentinel., 1855-02-11
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

+ NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
| THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
| Il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semi-weekfy and weekly paper devoted
TO 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 10 propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis of prosperity in our for m Of gov
| ernment, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance it's interests pro-
pose TO 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-
sition, as well as for others, who choose TO enter
| into fair competition. The propagation of the
/ principles Of our party is a duty at once import
tons 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 al once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
hpd full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
| and dscretion-uninfuenced 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating 10
the federal or State governments such local in
teresfs as may be OF lmportance IL is nevertheless
intended 10 make the .Stc,esman a medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state OF The
markets in the principal cities, 10 which eur CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported:
norwill the attention Of the conductors be less ad.
dressed 10 the subject OF internal improvements,
as u means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agriculture 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-
pcrience 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, II may not be amiss briefly
10 state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by IL political journal.
lst Ourpurpose being 10 publish pa aper purely de-
mocratic, according 10 the strsighest requirements
OF that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
ration IN us fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembes, and which has been so successfully in.
| troduced among the democracy OF many OF the
ether States, by which the rank and fila Of the
party are, in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and, being all brought into action, express their
/ will mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing
4 commanding respect and obedience; an organza-
tion of the people, and not OF nriguers; restoring
/ its temporary usurpation.
| I'd The democratic party shall always End in Us
advocates OF their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and to command scquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings, Standing upon the goed 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.
Rel eyino haf he MIA
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially to 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.
ternai Improvement as promise by Judicous prose-
cution 10 promote the interests OF the people and
difuse the benefits Of system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State.
5th. The disposition Of the public lands being a
question OF the most absorbing interest we be.
lieve II should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress- in re-
lalion TO those lands, and the large and frequent
| appropriations made TO the States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy OF ap-
propriang the proceeds Of their sales 10 the nav
ment Of the public debt ,sand the expenses Of the
government. Ii has for some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
viii ever be return TO a policy which had so
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this svs.
TEN Of squandering and rrodigality is not only to
continue but to grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and 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 cxer.
else Of that power is n question OF policy both as
10 the time and TIE mode Believing ms we do
that il has become the settled policy OF Congress
/ TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otc language Of Mr.. Dobbn, asd say that call
Of North Cnrona's sons, both wings and demo-
\ Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
I ins's share Of the public domain"
4 9th Approving OF the sentiments OF the inaugu-
/ raj Of the President we shall oppose the acquisi
+ ton Of Cuba any other foreign tarritsry, unless
SUCH acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
! TERMsy-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
| Communications should be addressed to "Tbe
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman. Raleigh
| N. G." EDWARD CANTWELL
/ Octr 1853, w. WHITAKER