The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-30

~ Settle said tine committee had discussed
W.. ,rords and had concluded that the term
InG ?osa1 went bevond Congress, as it implied
t I'M suffrage Neither did manhood suffrage
answrr They had agreed on the word impartial
Eon u r. (oodloc said that impartial suffrage
did not imply enough, because under that term,
nsundcrstood, a large number of persons might
he DISTINGUISHED for lack OF education he would
suggest that in order to obvatc the objection, that
the language of Congress had better be useG IN
DR.. r. j. Powell arose to urge his suggestion,
and agreed with Mr.. Goodloe in the explanation
given He further said that he would take oc-
casion to express his sentiments. The loyalsts
in some portions this State are called g Holden
ties" as term of opprobium. Sir, had rather
be called Holdenite one hundred times than
traitor once. Cheers. had rather be called
a Republican one thousand times than traitor
once. [Checrs.l had rather be called Radi,
cal ten thousand times than traitor once
{Cheers. Sir, had rather be called Holdenite,
a Republican and Radical one hundred thousand
times than traitor once! [Grcat Applause. I
have also heard it said that the black man will be-
come impudcnt. The black mans impudcnce
never be more out of place than the impu-
dcnce of those traitors, who for five years labor
ed to subvert the government, and have controll-
ed in North Carolina for the last fifteen months.
ICheers from all parts of the Hall. The black
among such whites backward and the blacks for
ward be observed i'll few years hetraitors will be
no where at all. hope that my cslored friends will
not COLOMBO them in foreign country in that
event [Laughter.l Some allusion has been
made to the coored children. My own observa-
ton has been, sir, that they are as capable OF in
struction any people. Not long ago. belIeld
a school of three hundred in Edenton, presided
by lady from Connecticut of the highest
connection in that State, and it was one of the
most orderly and intelligent that ever saw
Every true patriot is glad to such progress.
A discussion now arose on the resolutions, in
duged in by Messrs. Sinclair, Taylor, Odom, j.
H. Harris, Carter, j. w. Hood, Thomas Robin
inson, and Settle
Colonel David Heaton, of Craven, who had
originally drafted the resolutions now under
consideration, was called to the floor by universal
reclamation. He declared this to be the most ex-
traordinary political Convention he had ever wit
messed. The platform adopted with such great
enthusiasm, cannot fail to touch sympathetic
chord throughout the North. / think it better
that The Republican Banner which has been con-
sccratcd by many well fought political battles,
has been boldly thrown to the breeze. (Applause)
The rccoectionS cluster around it can never be
etlaccd from memory. 1t happened was pres
net at Columbus Ohio, in 1854, when the first
Republican organization was completed in that
State. The Missouri Compromise had been re-
pcaled, and the whole nation startled and shocked
Never can l forget the tervor and zeal with which
the new party entered upon its proud and glori
ous mission. From that time onward it has gain
ed in strength and power, until it stands
without peer as political organization in this
or any other country.
struction, the whole influence of the party
thrown upon the side of the Union and in favor
of the Old Flag. The record is made up, and his
tory will tell the story for all time that the final
liberation of four millions of bond men, eff
fectcd by the bold and persistent efforts of this
party.
In looking upon this earnest assembly to-
dav especially on the intensely anxious counten-
arccs OF the densely packed mass of cOlored men
both upon the floor and in the gallery, the inqui-
~ comes up, will these men,, when the hour ar
rves for peaceablc but decided action at the polls,
forget the great party that brought to them libcr
ty and emancipation? Never! Never!D Let
me ask again, my liberated tellowcitzcns, will
YOU remember that three hundred thousand men
persisted in the mighty effort of making you free;
and will you stand through all the trials of the flu
ture by the Republican Flag which has this day
been unfurled at the Capital of the g Oh North
Stateg'' a loud response, 1--WE will. we will!'O
There can be mistake in that response!-
Without malice-without resentment-but in
spirit of gratitude and patriotism worthy OF the
chest days of Republic" believe the col
ored man will do his duty.
Let our platform be read and our objects be
fairly understood and am sanguine the great
mass of the people of ali races in North Carolina
must be convinced, that the general happiness and
prosperity of the State will be best promoted by
giving the party an emphatic and earnest sup
The resolutions which follow were then adop-
ted, amid the cheers of the delegates and specta-
tors:
"Having assembled in the City of Raleigh
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
l. Resolred That in view of our present politi
cal condition, relations to the National Gov
eminent and the people of all sections of the
country, we do this day with proud satisfaction
unfur the brilliant and glorious banner OF
The REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly ap
peal to every true and patriotic man in the State
10 rally to its support.
The splendid and patriotic record made by
this great political organization, in standing by
the general government with an intcXiblc reso-
luton, in carrying forward profound measures
of craftsmanship to . successful issue, and the
powerful aid given by it in finally overthrow
ing and proStratng the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration OF every can
did man.
2 Resolyed. 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 hupan
rights as enunciatcd in the Declaration of indie
pcndcnce; that in the name OF the patriotic PEG
pie of this State We feel warranted in cordially
asserting to and 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 possible approach
to unanimity on this subject.
3 Resol1ed, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propa5ated, Of the right Of peaceablc 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-
OF the citizen has Deen ACKNOWLEDGED as que
to the United States.
4 RcSolred, That we sincerely c1ult in the fact
that as a nation now absolutely NATION
or FHBEMRE 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 Enfranchisemsnt without
any property qualification conferred without dis
tinction of color, and that We are ready to unite
in the early practical attainment Of these inesti
mablc privileges Although the mortal remains
Of ABRAHAM LINCOLN now rest silently beneath
the soil OF hi. adopted State, yet his voice still
rings like q clarion through the land, earnestly
eummoning every American citizen to the sup
port OF the great Party of Liberty and Emnncipa-
ton
3. Resolved, That as the most potent and eff
eient 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
G. Resolyed, That we join in an earnest wish Tor
the maintenance untarnished and undinmea OF
the public credit and plghted faith OF the nation
Z. Resolved That in the maintenance OF the
po.itiou tax en- and the principles this day aVo"-
ed we earnestly invite the influence and coop
.ration of men Of all political persuasions, VINO
re.ard and cordially support the recent action OF
Congress as a solution Of our present polltlcat
difficulties that we deprecate partizan violence
Ill.