Washington sentinel., 1855-03-06
MisfsIlanf0ns.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.


NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
Il January next, al Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, sem-wcekly and weekly paper, devoted
20 politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects and
respectfully solicit for il share of the patronage
OF ihe 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 form of gov
ernmenti and inspired with sincere desire TO
serve that party and advance its interests pro-
pose 10 issue paper at the seat of the State gov
ernUent In The field Of editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
siton, as well as for others, who choose TO en,er
INTO fair competition The propagation of the
principles OF our party is duty at once import
ant, and to us peculiarly agreeable. The atirac-
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 dgniied and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts NAV
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 10 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
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be OF importance, il is nevertheless
intended 10 make the Statesman medium Of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state Of the
markets in the principal cities, TO which our com
merce goes shall be fully and accurately reported !;
norwill the attention of the conductors Tess ad-
dressed TO the subject Of internal improvements,
as means indispensable TO the development OF
fha ~, n
These interests, of primary importance, shall al
ways command their fullest attention. To this
they propose add carefully selected aud original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves of all the lights of ex-
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
10 state the particular views which are to be sus-
tanned by il as political journal
1st. Ourpurpose being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratic according 10 the straightes, 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
semblies, and which has been so successfully in
troduced among the democracy of many OF the
ether States, by which the rank aud 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; organiza.
tion of the people, and not of intrguers; restoring
power to those who, by suaerance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in us
advocates of their right 10 select their standard
bearers, and TO command dacquescence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform of IS, 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.
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially 10 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 10 promote the interests of the people and
dihuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
5th. The disposition OF the public lands being a
question OF the most absorbing interest, we be-
lieve II should be nj 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 n
/ final departure from the old and wise policy OF ap.
propriating the proceeds of their sales 10 the pay
mept OF the public debt, and the expenses of the
! government, II has for some time ceased 10 be
i either a subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be-a return 10 a policy which had so
much 10 recommend it. Believing that this sys
! TEN OF squandering and prodgality 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 as
10 the time and the mode Believing, as We do
that il has become the settled policy OF Congress
10 squander the public lands, we adopt the patr.
otic language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say thai cal
OF North Carolina's sons, both wings and demo.
Gratis should protest, and demand North Caro-.
| Iina's share OF the public domain
9th. Approving of the sentiments OF the inaugu.
ral of the President, we shall oppose the acquis
ton Of Cuba or any other foreign tsrrery, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, aud entirely consistent with the national
! honor.
TERMs.-For the semi.weekly, 81 per .annum
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed 10 ssThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
\ N. c. EDWARD CANTWELL.
/ Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER