The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-21
Sept. II, 1867.
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Resolutions adopted by the Republicans Of
North Carolina, at a Convention held IN
Raleigh, 9th March, 1867:
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th of March, 1867, in conformity with a
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
l. Reso1ved, That in view of our present Poilti-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
| eminent and the people OF all sections OF the
country, we do this day with proud satisfaction
unfurl the brilliant and glorious banner OF The
| REPUBLICAN PARTY and earnestly appeal TO
every true and patriotic man in the State to rally
| The splendid and patriotic record made by this
| great political organization, in standing by tue
| general government with an infleXible resolu
ton, in carrying forward profound measures OF
craftsmanship to Il successful issue, aud the pow
| erful and given by it in finally overthrowing
| and Frustrating 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 Cungress is en-
| inently entitled to the profound thanks OF the
whole country TOR 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
srntn,r 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 and legitimate means to influence
public sentimentto 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
| been established, and that the paramount allegi-
ance of the citizen has been acknowledge as due
! to the United States.
| 4. Resolved That sincerely eXult in the fact
| that a 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 aud Impartial Enfranchsement 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
| characterization.
s. Resolved, That as the most potent and eff
cient 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 hrmly
insist upon the absolute right OF free di. cussion
6. ResoLred That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and pl'ghted faith of the nation
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 as a solution OF our present political
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, to
persuade and convince the people, that our high
est duty and truest interest is to subserved by
maintaining the PRINCIPLES OF the Republican Far.
ty, 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 d
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
adopted by tile Republican State Convention
sohich assembled in fuckers Hall, Raleigh
September 4, 1867.
We, the delegates, representing the loyal peo-
pie of North Carolina assembled in Convention,
in the City of Raleigh, OH the 9Th day oil Septem-
Der, 1867 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
Resol0e, That the Republican party in North
Carolina hereby re affirm the principles enunca-
ted in the Convention of true Republicans which
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 confiscation and all
other matters appertaining to Reconstruction,
will faithfully adhere to, and abide by, the Re-
construction plan and measures of Congress.
RESOLVED, 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 9Th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier and
their hearty disapproval OF his recent removal by
the President.
mander, be respectfully requested to order an
election in this State at an early day, and that he
also order the assembling of the Constitutional
Convention as soon thereafter as may be conve-
| nient ......
RESOLVED, 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.
l. An Executive Committee 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
the authority to fix the time for the annual meet
| ing OF the State convention, ana 10 cail SalQ
State Convention together at such other times as
the good of the party may require.
| g. The three members of said Committee, resi-
dent in each Congressional district, shall consti
tute an Executive Committee for their respective
districts and shall have supervision of the affairs
| of the 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 snch County Executive Committees, sub
| ordinate to tn State Committee, do not now ex-
ist The County Committees shall serve for one
year, or unit they shall be superseded BY new
| ones, selected by County Conventions. The Coun-
l. ty Committees shall have the supervision OF the
affairs Of the Republican party in their respective
] Counties, and shall appoint precinct COMMITTEES,
/ and call County Conventions, whenever in their
! opinion the good Of the party shall require
| ,s& ARTICLE II.
/ n L. No member of the Republican party shall
i become q candidate for any Office, until he shall
have been regularly nominated by the proper au-
thority and all Republicans are required to sup
/ mort nnminatinns when 40 made. ANY Republi.