Washington sentinel., 1855-03-13
MisrfIIant0ns.
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

NORTH CAkOLINA STATESMAN.
THE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
i January next AT Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin disqualification of the North Carolina Sasss-
man, semi-weekly and weekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for it share of the patronage
Of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public.
Invited by many leading persons of the State
rights republican party 10 propagate and defend
principles which We have always held, and regard
as the only basis ofprosperity in form of gov
ernment, and inspired with sincere desire 10
serve that party and advance its interests, pro-
pose to issue paper at the Of the State gov
ernment. In the field OF editorial enterprise there
is ample room for those who are now holding po-
stion, 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
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 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 10 the discussion OF
such political questions, they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina whether relating TO
the federal State governments, such local in
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 eur COM
goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention Of the conductors be less ad
dressed to 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
they propose add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservative, they
propose TO avail themselves of all the lights of
pcrence, 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 sus-
tanned by il political journal
1st. Our purpose being publish paper purely de-
mocratc according to the straightest requirements
of that party, shall advocate strict party organi-
zaton 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, 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-
power 10 those who, 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 sid 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
Sd. 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 judcious prose-
cution TO promote the interests of the people and
difIuse the benefits of system already enjoyed by
portions of the State.
9Th. The disposition Of the public lands being
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-
proprating 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 10 be
either subject of hope or expectation that there
will ever be return 10 policy which had so
mucn 10 recommend IL. bellevlng That this sys-
TEN OF squandering and prodgaliiy is not only 10
continue but 10 grow worse, we shall protest
against H. and 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
| TO squander the public lands, we adopt the patri-
otc language of Mr. Dobbin, and say that call
of North Carolinas sons, both wings and demo
Gratis, should protest, and demand North Caro-
lna's share Of the public domain"
| 9th Approving OF the sentiments OF the inaugu-
raj Of the President, shall oppose the acquisi-
ton of Cuba or any other foreign tsrritsry unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
| honor.
TERxs.-For the semi-weekly, 81 per annum ;
and for the weekly, 50; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO aThe
editor Of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
N.Cn EDWARD CANTWELL.
Oct, 1853, w. WHITAKER