The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-24
REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.
R>so1utioms adopted By tie Republicans Of
North Carolina, at a Conoention held in
pa1e;oh 9th March. 1867:

psso1at;osss adopted 6y tie Repu6tsca'as Of
Mo,th- Carolina, at a ConoentiOn held in
RulcigA, 27tA March, 1867:
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
.be a7tf of March, 1857 in conformity with a
timely and Patrloue call AL tat Inc
fine is at hand when an open and fearless express
s;on of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
unity demanded; therefore --.t'
81 Reso1yed That in view of our present politi-
cot condition, our relations to the National Gov
ernment and the people of all sections of the
t.ountry, we do this day with proud satisfaction
nnlurl the brilliant and glorious banner of THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly appeal to
every and patriotic man in the State to rally
TO its support.
great political organization, in standing by the
General government with an inhexible resolu-
lion, in carrying forward profound measures of
statemanship to a successful issue, aud the pow
erfu aid given by it in finally overthrowing
and prostratng the most gigantic rebellion of
ancient modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man.
3 Resolved, That the American Congress is en-
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its persevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights as enunciated in the Declaration of indie
pendence; that in the name of the patriotic people
of this State we feel warranted in cordially as
senng to and accepting the reconstruction plan
recently and finally adopted by that body, and
to the end that peace and order may be perma-
nently secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair aud legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest possible approach
TO unanimity on this subject.
3. Resolved, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceable seccs-
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
Overthrown by the majestic uprising of the
American people, in crushing out the late rebel
lion by force of arms; and that the doctrine that
the supremacy of the general government has
hppn established. and that the Da1mOunt nlapi-
ance OF the citizen has been acknowledge as due
to the United States.
/. Resolved, That we sincerely exult in the fact
that as nation We are now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his course
over our wide spread country no longer shines
upon the brow of slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorse the great measures of Civil
Rights and Impartial Enfranchisement without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that we are ready to
unite in the early practical attainment of these
inestimable privileges. Although the mortal re-
mains of ABRAHAM LINCOLN now rest silently
beneath the soil of his adopted State, yet his
voice still rings like clarion through the land,
earnestly summoning every American citizen to
the support of the great Party OF Liberty and
Emancipation.
s. I2esol0ed, That as the most potent and eff
Gle It means by which the South can speedily re-
gain her lost prosperity, earnestly advocate
the spreading of knowledge and education among
all men, and that to the attainment of this great
end, We demand and shall Tcrsistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right OF free discussion
and free speech all subjects of public interest.
6. Resolved That We join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and plghted faith of the nation
Z. Re@red, That in the maintenance of the
position taken aud the principles this day avow-
ed we earnestly invite the influence and coop
Grafton of men of all political persuasions who
regard and cordially support the recent action of
Congress us solution OF our present political
difficulties; that We depfecate partiZan violence
and desire peace and good will toward ali men
and if in an open and fearless effort, which we
Tn maxi on Si0 n
persuade and convince the people, that our high
est duty and truest interest is to subserved by
maintaining the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par
ty an earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from no other cause than rigid adhe
rance to what we regard as a sacred right and
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
adopted by tile Republican State Co,Dcention
uhich assembled in fuckers Hall, Raleigh,
September 4, 1857.
PLATFORM
We, the delegates, representing the loyal peo-
pie of North Carolina assembled in Convention,
in the City of Raleigh, Oh the 5th day oil Septem-
Der, 1867, for the purpose OF perfccting and
strengthening he organization of the Republican
party in the State, and in order TO aid in the
great work of restoring, preserving and perpetu
ating the Union, do
Rcsoloe, That the Republican party in North
Carolina hereby re affirm the principles enuncia-
ted in the Convention OF true Republicans which
assembled in this City the 9th day of last
March, and does fully accept, adopt and sustain
the principles ofthe Republican party of the Uni
ted States.
Resolved, That the Republican party of North
Carolina on the subject of contiscation and all
other matters appertaining to Reconstruction,
will faithfully adhere to, and abide by, the Re
construction plan and measures of Congress.
ReSOlped, That this Convention of Republicans
of North-Caroiina approaching the splendid
the United States, and beholdins with admiration
his just and uninching administration OF Affairs i'll
the 5th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallani soldier, and
their hearty disapproyal of his recent removal by
the President.
Iesolocd, That Gen. Candy, the District Com
mander be respectfully requested to order an
election ia this State at an early day. and that he
also order the assembling of the Constitutional
Convention as soon thereafter as may be conEe-
nient
Resozued, That the Republican party of North
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con-
structien of the Central Railroad West to Duck
town.
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION.
ARTICLE L
L. An Executive Com nlittee to consist of
twenty-one members three from each Congress
sional district, shall be appointed by the Presi.
dent of the Convention Said Committee shall
have the general supervision Of the affairs of the
Republican party of this State; it shall also have
TIE authority TO nix tue uIne lot the annual meet
ing of the State Convention, and to call said
State Convention together at such other times as
the good Of the party may require.
2. The three members of said Committee, resi-
dent in each Congressional district, shall consti
tute Executive Committee for their respective
districts, and shall have supervision Of the affairs
of tine party in their districts, and the power to
call district Conventions, whenever in their opin
ion the good of the party shall require.
3. The State Executive Committee shall ap
point County Executive Committees Of five or
more members in each County of the State,
where such County Executive Committees, sub
ordinate TO tn State Committee, do not now ex-
ist. The County Committees shall serve tor one
year, or unit they shall be superseded by new
ones, selected by County Conventions The Coun-
ty Committees shall have the supervision of the
affairs of the Republican party in their respective
Counties, and shall appoint precinct Committees,
o.