Washington sentinel., 1855-02-17

PROSPECTUS OF THE
lORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina Satcs
man. semi-weekly 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 ofprosperity in our foI of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
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-
stion as 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 to us peculiarly agreeable. The attrac
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 onae dgnifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO 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, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating TO
the federal or State governments or such local in
terests may be of importance, it is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman a medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, 10 which our CON-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
norwi 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 of the State
These interests, of primary Importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose add carefully selected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose to 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 amiss briefly
TO state the particular views which to be
tanned by il as political journal.
lst Ourpurpose being publls paper purely 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 as
| sembes, 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 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; organza-
tion of the people, and not Of intriguers restoring
power to those who, by sufierance, 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 acqUiescence in decisions
/ made by conventions fairly elected in fheir primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of 'sS, we shall oppose government
4 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 sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
| those who compose il will be regulated by the
4 cardinal doctrines of the American democracy.
| 4th. They will advocate all such measures of in
ternal improvement as promise by Judicious prose-
4 cuton TO promote the interests of the people and
! dfuse the benefits of system already enieyed by
| portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition of the public lands being a
1 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 TO the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propraiing the proceeds of their sales to the pay
| 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 10 policy which had 50
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigality is not only 10
| continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against it, 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
to 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
otc language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that 'a
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share of the public domain"
9th. Approving ofthe sentiments of the inaugu-
raj of the President, shall oppose the acquis
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.
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