The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-08-21


North Ca,vlina, at a C0nsentioa held IN
Raleigh. 9th March. 1867
4 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 ex-
preston of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is
urgently demanded; therefore
/. Rssolyed, That in view Of our present politi-
cal condition. our relations to the National Gov
eminent and the people of all sections of the
5 country, we do this day with proud satisfaction
unfurl the brilliant and glorious banner of
The REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly ap-'
peal to every true and patriotic man in 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 an infexible reso-
luton, in carrying forward profound measures
of statesmanship to successful issue, and the
powerful aid given by it in finally overthrow
ing and prostating the most gigantic rebellion of
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
did man.
2. Rssolved. That the American Congress is EN-
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its perseyering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights as enuncated in the Declaration OF indie
pcndence; that in the name of the patriotic peo-
pie of this State we feel warranted in cordially
Asserting tosapd accepting the reconstruction
plan recently and finally adopted by that body,
and to the end that peace and order may be per
manently secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumcd and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest possibleapproach
to unanimity on this subject.
g. Resolped, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceable 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 acknowledged as due
to the United States.
4. 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 Acknowledgement without
any property qualification, conferred without dis
tinction of color and that We are ready to unite
in the early practical attainment of these nesti-
mable privileges. Although the mortal remains
AM + oil ont
the soil of bis adopted State, yet his voice still
rings like clarion through the land, earnestly
sunmoning every American citizen to the sup
port OF the great Party of Liberty and Emancipa-
ton.
s. Resolued, That as the most potent and eff
Gent means by which the South can speedily re-
| gain her lost prosperity, we earnestly advocate
| the spreading of knowledge and education among
all men, and that to the attainment OF this great
end, we demand and shall persistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right of free discussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest
| 6. Resolved That we join in an earnest wish fol
| the maintenance untarnished and undimmed Of
the public credit and plighted faith OF the nation
| Z. Resolved, That in the maintenance of the
position taken and the principles this day avow
ed, VIC earnestly invite the influence and coop
Grafton of men of all political persuasions, who
regard and cordially support the recent action Of
! Congress as a solution Of our present -politica
difficulties; that we deprecate partizan violence
and desire peace and good will toward all men
| and if in an open and fearless effort, which We
propose to make on every suitable occasion, te
persuade and convince the people, that our high
est duty and truest interest is to be subserved by
maintaining the principles of the Republican
Party, an earnest interest should be awakened
| it will be from no other cause than rigid adhe
rance to what we regard as sacred right ant
asolemn public duty.