Washington sentinel., 1855-01-23
PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.

4 PROSPECTUS OF THE
NORTH CAROLINA STATESMAN.
YNHE undersigned propose, on the first day OF
Il January next, AT Raleigh, North Carolina, TO
begin the publication Of the North Carolina States
man, semi weekly and weekly paper, devoted
to 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 foim 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 are now holding po-
siton, well as for others, who choose to enter
INTO fair competition The propagation of the
principles Of our party is a duty at once import
ant, and 10 US peculiarly agreeable. The attrac-
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 al once dignifed 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 journal, conducted with fairness
and Observation-Disclosures by selfshness and
devoted 10 principle, may secure sufficient patron
age, without interfering with the claims rights
ol any now prosecuting Tue same Gredt WORK.
Although manly devoted TO the discussion OF
such political questions, as they arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina, whether relating 10
the federal or STAKE governments 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 com
merce goes. shall be fully and accurately reported
norwii the attention OF the conductors be less ad
dressed TO the subject of internal improvements,
as means indispensable 10 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 10 add carefully selected and original
literary matter. Being strictly conservatives they
propose 10 avail themselves Of all the lights of ex.
perence, 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
lst purpose being 10 publish paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straighest requirements
OF that party shall advocate strict party organi-
zaton in its fullest and mostcomprehensives 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 tho rank aud file OF The
party are, in fact, those who indicate its decisions
and being all brought into action, express their
will imperaiivey; thuA by open and fair dealing
commanding respect and obedience; an organiza-
ton OF the people, and not of ntriguers; restoring
power 10 those whs, 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 10 command aeqUicscence in decisions
made by conventions fairly elected in their prinarv
meetings. Standing upon the good sid State
rights platform Of IS, shall oppose government
corporations creoted by Congress for the purpose
OF internal improvement, the regulation OF finance
or any other measure inconsistent with the rights
ofthe States.
ID. 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 II will be regulated by the
cardinal doctrines Of the American democracy
4ih. They will advocate all such measures of in.
ternal improvement as promise by judicous prose
cuton 10 promote the interests of the peo}{e and
diduse the benefits Of a system already enjoyed by
portions OF the State.
9th. The disposition OF the public lands being a
question OF the most absorbing interest we be-
levc II should bc az ONCE met and settled. The
UNJUST and unequal Legislation Of Congress, in re-
ation TO those lands, and the large and fro,uen,
appropriations made TO the new States, indicate a
final departure from the old and wise policy OF an
propriating the proceeds OF their sales to the psv-
meI 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
VIII ever be return 10 policy which had 80
much 10 recommend il. Believing that this sys-
tenn Of squsnderins and prodigality is not only TO
continue but ia grow verse, we shall protest
against II, and assert the right OF the old State. Il,
their equitable share OF the lands which remain.
The power "to dispose of the public lands being
explicitly declared in the Constitution the erer
else OF that power is question Of policy both as
10 the time and TIE mode" Believing, a. we do
that il has become the settled policy Of Congress.
to squander the public lands, we adopt the patri.
otto language of Mr.. Dobbin, and say that 'al
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 acauIs-
ton of Cuba or any other foreign tsrrtsry, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existino
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TERMs>--For the semi-weekiy, - per annum
and for the weekly, 80; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed TO GThe
editor of the North Carolina Statesmen, Raleigh.
N.Cn EDWARD CANTWEII
Oct- 1853, w. WHITAKER