Washington sentinel., 1855-01-06
THE PEOPLES PATENT OFFICE.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA sTATESDfA

PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
TINE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, a semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it 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 our fol Of gov
ernment and inspired with sincere desire to
serve that party and advance its interests we 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 are 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 duty al once import
ant and TO US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac
lions 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 TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that journal, conducted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by selfshness and
devoted TO principle, may secure sufficient patron
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 as may be Of Importance, 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
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad
IN tha nf ipfar ip,pr
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 TO 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-
vsncement 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 are to be sus-
tanned by il as a political journal.
LIST. Ourpurpose being publish paperpurely de-
mocratic according to the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zatoni 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
other 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 imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
ton of the people, and not of ntriguers; restoring
power 10 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 cid State
rights platform of 'eS 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 to sustain the present
administration, trusting that the policy adopted by
thoseewho compose II 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
difuse 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-
heve II 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-
propriatng the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
government. II has for some time ceased TO be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
much TO recommend IL. Believing that this sys-
tenn of squandering and prodigalty is not only to
continue but to grow worse we shall protest
against H. 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 u question OF pvcy, Dotn as
to the time and the mode.n Believing as we do,
that it has become the settled policy of Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-.
lina's share Of the public domain
9th. Approving Of the sentiments of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the scquis.
ton of Cuba or any other foreign territory unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TgRMs.-Fcr the semi-weekly, "a per annum
and for the weekly So; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO aTbe
editor OF the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.