Washington sentinel., 1855-03-14
MisfeIlaaeDus.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NonAn CAnOLlNA SIAIESMANs
TJNHE undersigned propose, on The first day OF
u January next, at Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina SfGtes-
man, a 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 ofprosperty in our form of gov
ernment, and inspired with 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 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 at once import
ant, and to us peculiarly agreeable. The allrac-
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
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make contribution TO the public veal. We are
persuaded that a journal, conducted with fairness
and discretion-unintuenced 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 as may be OF importance, il is nevertheless
intended TO make the Statesman medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal cities, to which eur oom-
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported ;
norwil 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 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 as a political journal
lst. Ourpurpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratic according TO the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zation 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
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 imperatively; thus by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organfZa-
| power TO those whe by suferance, have tolerated
| It's temporary usurpaton.
| I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
| bearers, and 10 command acquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings, Standing upon the good sld State
rights platform OF 9S 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 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 judcious prose-
cution 10 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 il should be al once met and settled. The
unjust and unequal legislation of Congress- in re-
lation 10 those lands and the large and frequent
appropriations made 10 the new States, indicate
final departure from the old and wise policy of ap-
propratng the proceeds of their sales TO the pay
meni of the public debt, and the expenses of the
government. II has for some time ceased 10 be
either subject OF hope or expectation that there
will ever be return TO policy which had so
much 10 recommend II. believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodigality is not only TO
continue but TO grow worse, we shall protest
against H. 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
| 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-
otic language Of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, both wings and demo-
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
| linas share of the public domain"
9th. Approving of the sentiments of the inaugu-
raj Of the President, we shall oppose the acqusi-
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 10 aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh.
| N. CT EDWARD CANTWELL.
/ Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER.
DRosPECTUs or DE BOWS RE-