Washington sentinel., 1855-03-10
MisffIlanf0ns.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, al Raleigh North Carolina, 10
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, a sem-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il a 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
the only basis of fprosperity in our foIm Of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests, wepro
pose to issue paper al the seat Of the State gov
ernment In the ied Of editorial enterprise, there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
siton, well as for others, who choose TO enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is duty at once import
ant and 10 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 onoe dignihed 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 discreton-uninfuence 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 mainly devoted 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as 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, 10 which our com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwill the attention ofthe conductors be less ad
dressed 10 the subject Of internal improvements
as a means indispensable TO the development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State
These interests of primary importance, shall al
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 il political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose being publish paperpurely de-
mocratic according TO the straghtest requirements
OF THAT party we shall advocate strict party organi-
zation in its fullest and post 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
other States, by which the rank and file of the
party are, in fact, those who indicate its decsions
and being all brought into action express their
will imperativey; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience an organza-
tion of the people, and not of ntriguers restoring
power to those who, by suierance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in rs
| advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers and 10 Command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good sld State
rights platform of ss, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congress for the p,lrpose
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 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 judicous prose-
cution 10 promote the interests of the people and
difiuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
5th The disposition OF the public lands being
| question of the most absorbing interest we be-
| lieve il should be al once met and settled The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress in re-
| ation TO those lands, and the large and frequent
/ appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy OF APP
propriatng the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
| msnt OF the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. IL has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject Of hope expectation that there
| will ever be a return to a policy which had so
much 10 recommend H. Believing that this sys-
tenn oil squandering and prodgallty H. not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we 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 AZ
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 patri.
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin, ar | say that call
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
crats, should protest. and demand North Caro-
! inas share of the public domain
/ 9th. Approving ofthe sentiments of the inaugu-
raj of the President, we shall oppose the acuuisi-
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, 81; payment in advance
| Communications should be addressed TO @The
| editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
| N CT EDWARD CANTWELL
| Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
PROSPECTUS or DE BOWS RE-
| III VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pr
marly 10 the southern and western States nj ~.