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PROSPECTS OF THE
NORTH CAROLYN STATESMAN.

PROSPECTS OF THE
NORTH CAROLIM STATESMAN.
TIME undersigned propose, on the first day OF
January next, at Ralegh, North Carolina, to
begin the publication of IL North Carolna Statss-
man, semi-weekly andweekly paper, devoted
TO politics, news, and miscellaneous subjects, and
respectfully solicit for il a hare Of the patronage
of the democratic party, their friends, and the
public. t
Invited by many leadin, persons of the State
rights republican party topropagate and defend
principles which we have sways held, and regard
as the only basis of prospefy in our form of gov
eminent, and inspired WIN sincere desire to
serve that party and advane its interests we pro-
pose to issue paper at thoeat of the State gov
eminent In the field of edoral enterprise, there
is ample room for those whs are now holding po-
sition, well as for others,v Who choose to enter
into fair competition. Thu propagation of the
principles Of our party is sduty at once import
ant, and to us peculiarly aseeable. The attrac-
tons of the editorial professor and its honorable
tolls together with desire textend its influences,
has had much weight in II decision which we
have made--a profession Al once dignifed and
elevated, where the highest atellectual gifts may
find full employment, and 70 purest patriotism
make contribution TO the pblic veal We are
persuaded that Journal, conucted with fairness
and observation-disclosures by selfshness and
devoted to principle, may score sufficient patron
OF any now prosecuting the sine great work.
Although mainly devoted , the discussion OF
such political questions, the arise, which affect
the welfare of North Carolina,vhethe relating to
the federal or State governments, or such local in
terests as may be of importance, it is nevertheless
intended to make the StatesssH medium of ge-
neral intelligence. Accordingly, the state of the
markets in the principal eitiesio which eur com
merce goes, shall be fully and accurately reported
will the attention of the corlctors be less adj
dressed 10 the subject Of inteAal improvements,
as means Indispensable 10 te development OF
the mineral and agricultural resources of the State.
These interests, Of primary Importance, shall al
ways command their fullest ttention. To this
they propose TO add carefully seected and original
literary matter Being strictly conservative, they
propose 10 avail themselves Of III the lights Of ex-
perience, in that progress, who promises the ad-
vancement OF the interests Of Nrth Carolina.
The general objects Of the proosed paper being
thus clearly indicated, II may nj be amiss briefly
to state the particular views which are TO be sus-
tanned by il as political journa *
LIST. Ourpurpose bengto publisla paper purely de-
mocratc, according 10 the straigtest requirements
Of that party, shall advocate trict party organi-
ration In its fullest and most comrehensive sense
an organization which originals in the popular
viii, expressed by the people intheir primary as.
semblies, and which has been successfully IN.
troduced among the democracyof many Of the
ether States, by which tho ranl and file Of the
party arc. in fact, those who ndafe its decisions
and, being all brought into actin, express their
will imperatively; thus, by open nd fair dealing,
commanding respect and obedierc; an orgsniza.
ton Of the people, and not of intryuers; restoring
power TO those whs, by suferanc, have tolerated
its temporary usurpation. ~ il1ce
I'd. The democratic party shall lwsys find in us
advocates Of their right TO selet their standard
bearers, and TO command acquiesence In decisions
made BY conventions fairly electei in their primary
meetings. Standing upon the good cid State
rights platform Of 'os, we shall oppose government
corporations created by Congrestfor the purpose
OF internal improvement, the RECITATION Of finance
or any other measure inconaster with the rights
OF the States. p
3D. Believing that the platform adopted by the
late Baltimore convention contains the democratic
creed they expect cordially 10 ssfain 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 oil suh measures Of in.
ternal Improvement as promise ~ judicipus prose
cuton 10 promote the interests OF the people and
diffuse the benefits Of system ilready enjoyed by
portions Of the State. slr
9Th. The disposition Of the plblie lands being q
question Of the most absorbinz interest, we Be.
heve il should be st once met and setfled. The
unjust and unequal legislstion1f Congress, In re-
ation TO those lands, and the aree and frequent
appropriations made 10 the ney States, indicate a
hnal departure from the old AMI wise policy Of APP
propriatng the proceeds Of th.ir sales 10 the pay
ment Of the public debt, and tie expenses Of the
government IL has Cor some time ceased TO be
either subject Of hope or expectation that there
will ever be q return TO a pDlicy which had 70
much 10 recommend H. Believing that this sys-
TEN Of squandering and prodgality il not only to
continue but 10 grow wore, we shall protest
against il, and assert the rgh Of the old States to
their equitable share Of the hnds which remain.
The power ITO dispose Of th, 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, az we do,
that Il has become the settled policy OF Congress
10 squandcr the public land, we adopt the patri-
otic language OF Mr.. Dobbn, and say that call
Of North Cardinals sons, 10th 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 shan oppose the scquisi-
ton Of Cuba any other faregn territory, unless
such acquisition be in accordance with existing
treaties, and entirely consistent with the national
honor.
TxKm-For the semi-weekly, "a per annum
and for the weekly, ~; payment in advance
Communications should be addressed 70 "The
editor of the North Carolina Statesman, Raleigh
~ c." EDWARD CANTWELL
Oct, 1883, w. WHITAKER