Washington sentinel., 1855-03-17
Misffllaaeons.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the mst day OF
Il January next, al Raleigh, North Caroline, 10
begin the publication of the North Carolina States
man, semiweekly 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 of prosperity in foI IN Of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire to
that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose 10 issue paper 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 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-
tons 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 dgnifed and
elevated, where the highest intellectual gifts may
find full employment, and the purest patriotism
make 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, as they arise, which affect
the welfare Of North Carolina whether relating TO
the federal or State governments, or such local in
lerests as 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 eur com-
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported;
will the attention of the conductors be less ad
dressed 10 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 ex-
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 are to be
tanned by it political journal
1st. .Ourpurposeb being TO publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according TO the straightes req urements
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 imperatvely; thus, by open and fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton of the people, and not of intrguers restoring
power TO those who, by suferance, have tolerated
its temporary usurpaton.
I'd. The democratic party shall always find in US
advocates of their right TO select their standard
bearers, and 10 command acquescencci in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their primary
meetings Standing upon the good aid 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 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 judicous 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 a
question Of the most absorbing interest we be-
lieve il 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
final departure from the old and wise policy Of ap-
propriating the proceeds of their sales 10 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 10 policy which had so
much to recommend il. Believing that this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodlgalty is not only 10
continue but 10 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 question OF policy, both as
10 the time and TIE mode" Believing, as we do
that il has become the settled policy OF Congress
TO squander the public lands, adopt the patri-
otic language of Mr.. Dobbn 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 acqusi-
ton of Cuba any other foreign tsrritsry 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, So; payment in advance.
Communications should be addressed TO "The
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh,
". c." EDWARD CANTWELIs
Oct, 1858, w. WHITAKER
PROSPECTUS OF DE BOWS RE-
Il VIEW, volumes XIV. and XIV, adapted pri