Washington sentinel., 1855-03-20
MisftIlantgus.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of the North Carolina States-
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
as the only basis ofprosperity in our foI m Of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire TO
that party and advance its interests, 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, well as for others, who choose 10 enter
INTO fair competition. The propagation of the
principles of our party is a duty al once import
ant and to us peculiarly agreeable. The atlrac-
tions of the editorial profession and its honorable
tolls, together with desire 10 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
ind full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution to the public veal. We
persuaded that 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 as they arise which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating to
terests may be of Importance, it is nevertheless
intended to make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, to which com-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
nor will the attention of the conductors be less ad-
dressed to 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 e1-
pcrience, 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 as political journal.
1st. Ourpurpose being to publish paper purely de-
mocratic, according the straghtest requirements
of that party shall advocate strict party organ
zation in its fullest and most comprehensive sense
organization which originates in the popular
will, expressed by the people in their primary as
semblcs, 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 imperatively; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton Of the people, and not Of nriguers; restoring
power to those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find i'm us
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid 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.
3d. 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 Judicious prose-
cution TO promote the interests Of the people and
diffuse 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 it should be at once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal Legislation of Congress in re-
lation to those lands, and the large and frequent
appropriations made to the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of APP
propriating 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 return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend it. Believing that this sys-
TEN of squandering and prodigaity is not only 10
continue but TO grow worse we shall protest
against it, and assert the right of the old States to
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
10 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
otic language of Mr. Dobbin, and say that "a
of North Carolinas 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 acquis
ton of Cuba or any other foreign tsrritsry unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERas.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum; !;
and for the weekly, So payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO aTse
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
N. C.n EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853 w. WHITAKER