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

NOnAn CAAOAANA SIAIESMAN.
YNHE 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-weekly 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 TO propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
as the only basis OF prosperity in foIm of gov
eminent, and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests pro-
pose 10 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 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 at once dgni6ed 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 Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
OF any now prosecuting the same great work.
Although manly devoted TO the discussion oi
such political questions they arise which affect
the Velfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, such local in
terests may be of importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which our COM
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported
norwil the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed 10 the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
These nferpsfs rv irnn shau 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-
perencei 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 il as political journal
1st. Our purpose being 10 publish paper pufelyde
mocraic, according 10 the straightesl requirements
Of that party, we shall advocate strict party organ-
zaton in its fullest aHd most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
semb!ies, and which has been successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many of the
ether States, by which the rank and fle of the
parry 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-
tlOn ana not Oh lHtTlguers, restoring
power 10 those whe, by suferance have tolerated
It's temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquiescencc in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good I'D 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 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-
cution 10 promote the interests Of the people and
di81se the beaefts Of system already enjeyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being
question oi the most absorbing interest, we be-
heve IL 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 10 the new States, Indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy OF ap-
propriatng the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
meni Of the public debt, and the expenses OF The
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 a policy which had so
much to recommend H. Believing that this sy.
TEN of squandering and prodgaliiy is not only 10
| continue but TO grow worse, we shall prete,t
against II, 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
| TO the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do
that Il has become the settled policy Of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the pa,ri.
otic language Of Mr. Dobbin, and say that call
of North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
lna's share of the public domain"
| 9th. Approving of the sentiments ofthe insugu.
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acquis-
4 such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
/ honor.
| TsRMs--For the semiweekly, 81 per snnum !.
and for the weekly, So; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N. z" EDWARD CANTWELL
| Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.