Washington sentinel., 1855-01-07
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina to
begin the publication of the North Carolina Stctes-
man, semi-weeky 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
as the only basis ofprosperity in fo 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-
siton, 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 to us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
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 dignifed 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 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 federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be Of importance il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported:
norwil the attention Of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements
means indispensable to the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
These interests, OF primary importance, shall al
IL. Eli.
they propose 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 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
10 state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by II as political journal.
lst. Our purpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratc according to the straightest req quirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zaon 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 imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
tion OF the people, and not of ntriguers; 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 TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command cquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform of 5s, 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.
3D. 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 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 judicious prose-
cuton 10 promote the interests Of the people and
dfuse the benefits Of 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 10 those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
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 10 be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
MUCH W ItCOHiHltHu ~. DtHeNlTR Inat lnls sVs-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only to
continue but v grow worse, we shall protest
against IT, and assert the right ef 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 a question of policy, both as
10 the time and the mode.' Believing as we do.
that il has become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin, aad say that "aIl
of North Carolina's 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 inaugu-
raj of the President we shall oppose the acquisi.
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, 81 per annum; !;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed to "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesmen, Raleigh,
N. c." EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DROsPECTUs OF DE BOWS RE-