The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-07
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM,
Resolutions adopted By the Republicans Of
North Carolina, at a C0n0entiOn held in
EoLeigh. 9th March. 1867:

Raleigh, eth March, 1857:
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th of March, 1867, in conformity with
timely and patriotic call, rejecting the sentiments
| of the loyal men of the State and believing the
time is at hand when an open and fearless express
| sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore
| 1. Resolved That in view of our present politi-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
ernment and the people of all sections of the
unfurl the brilliant and glorious banner of The
! REPUBLICAN PATTY, and earnestly appeal to
every true and patriotic i'll the State to rally
! to its support
The splendid and patriotic record made by this
| great political organization, in standing by the
| general government with infeXible resolu-
| tion i'll carrying forward profound measures of
craftsmanship to a successful issue, and the pow
| erful aid given by it in finally overthrowing
| and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
| ancient modern times. should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man.
,. ResOl0ed, That the American Congress emil
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
| whole country for its perseverng, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights as enunciated in the Declaration of indie
pendencc; that in the of the patriotic people
| of this State we feel warranted in cordially as
sentng 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
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentimentto the nearest possible approach
to unanimity on this subject
3. Resolved, That rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceabl seces-
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
| been established, and that the paramount allegi-
ance OF the citizen has been acknowledge as due
to the United States.
| 4. ResolVed, That we sincerely exult in the fact
| We. a
| OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his
| over our wide spread country no longer shines
| upon the brow of a slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorse .he great measures of Civil
| Rights and Impartial Enfranchisement without
any property qualification, conferred without
| distinction of color, and that we 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 sumnonng every American citizen to
the support of the great Party OF Liberty and
Emancipation.
5. Resolved That as the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South can speedily re-
ain her lost prosperity, we earnestly advocated
| the spreading of knowledge and education among
all men, and thet to the attainment of this great
end we demand and shall persstently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oi free discussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest
6. ResolOed, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
z. Resolved, That in the maintenance of the
position taken and 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 solution of our present political
difficulties that we deprecate partizan violence
and desire peace and good will toward all mem
and if in an open and fearless effort, which we
propose to make on every suitable occasion to
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, earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from no other than rigid adhe
rance to what we regard sacred right and q
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
adopted By the Republican State C0nuention
aohich 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 OF Septem
per- 1857, for the purpose of perfecting and
strengthening the 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
Resolve, 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 27th day of last |
March, and does fully accept adopt and sustain |
the principles ofthe Republican party of the Uni
ted States.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved That the Republican party of North
Carolina, on the subject of confscation and all |
other matters appertaining to Reconstruction,
will faithfully adhere to-, and abide by, the Re-
construction plan and measures of Congress.
ResolUed, That this Convention of Republicans
of NOrth-Carolina, approaching the splendid |
achievements of Gen. Sheridan, of the armies of
the United States, and beholding with admiration
his just and unfinching administration OF affairs in
the 5tR military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
their hearty dsapproval of his recent removal by
the President /
Resolsed That Gen. Candy, the District Com
mander, be respectfully requested to order an
election ia this State at early day, and that he
also order the assembling of the constitutional
CenventieH soon thereafter as may be conve-
nient
Resotoed, That the Republican party of North
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con-
struction of the Central Railroad West to Duck
town.
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION.
ARTICLE ] ass4 ....-,s.
L. An .Executage Committee to consist of /
wenty-one members, three from each Congress
ional district, shall be appointed by the Prcsi-
lent of the Convention. Said Committee shall