Washington sentinel., 1855-02-08
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

il January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina Stotes-
man, semi-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 to propagate and defend
principles which we have always held, and regard
the only basis of prosperity in our 70, Of gov
eminent, and inspired with a 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-
sition, as well as for Others who choose 10 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 once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
fnd full employment, and the purest patriotism
maize contribution 10 The public veal. We are
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 manly devoted to the discussion OF
such political questions they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
teress as may be of Importance, it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman a medium of Qe-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which eur CON-
mcrce goes. shall be fully and accurately repoHed;
norwi 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
ways command their fullest attention. To this
af,.II,v
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of ex.
perience, in that progress which promises the ad-
vaneement 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 rs a political journal.
lst tOurpurpose being TO publish pa per purely de-
mocratic, according to the straighiesi requirements
OF that party we shall advocate strict party organi-
zatioh in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
an organization which originates in the popular
viii, expressed by the people in their primary as
sembes, 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 mperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organza.
ton Of the people, and of inirguers; restoring
power TO those whs, 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 acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good ed 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
those who 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 judcious prose-
cution TO promote the interests OF the people and
difIuse the benefits of a system already enieyed bv
portions Of the State.
9Th. The disposition OF the public lands being a
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
heve IL should be AT once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation Of Congress in re-
laton to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made TO the new States indicate a
final departure from the old AID wise policy of an.
propraiing the proceeds OF their sales TO the nav
ment OF the public debt, and the expenses Of the
government. IL has for some time ccased tn be
either subject Of hope expectation that there
will ever be return to policy which had so
much 10 recommend IL. Believing that thi. sv.
TEN of.squandering and prodigality is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and assert the right ef the old State. 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 the mode.n Believing as we do
that II has become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, sad say that call
OF North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
linss share Of the public domain
9th. Approving of the sentiments Of the inaueu-
raj OF the President, we shall oppose the acquisi-
ton of Cuba any other foreign tsrritery, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERNs,-For the semweekly, 81 per annum:
and for the weekly, 81; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO aThe
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
NC EDWARD CANTIyEII'
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DROSPECTUs OF DE BOw,s RE-
Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri
marily to the southern and western States Of the
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