The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-08-10
Ronublican Platform

adopted By the Republicans OF
R'oS', u r,,o7ina, at Conrenti0" held ."
n a,T.;oS, eth March, 1867: ,.,.., $50
h1a .r assembled in the City Oh Haieisn gu, on
Having q March 1867, in conformity with a
the 2'tn nstriotic call, rejecting the sentiments
timely anu ;, men of the State, and oehevlng the
Of the No!I ",na when an open and fearless ex-
time is al n', ,,4;rcnt. opinion, and purpose is
press.U"r r dc,nanded; therefore
urgently W.. ~ That in view of our present politi-
/. R'S*.,% our relations to the National Gov
cal connO'0 o,1 the people of all sections of the
erniusr we do this day with proud Satisfaction
COMM, the brilliant and glorious banner Oh
nnni prprBL1cAN PARTY, and earnestly ap-
TIE ;, every true and patriotic man in the state
n rally to lis suppo'' ,,atr;otic record made by
Inc t,o,itical organization, in standing by
this s'.a al government with an infiexlhle reso-
the sen. aarrripe forward profound measures
luton, IL ,sh;n to a successful issue, and the
of sa' g, aid giyen by it in finally overthrow
poweFiu- ostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
II s ", or modern times, should coniihahu INC
.nec and challenge the admiration oi every call
did man. tho American Congress is en-
= little" titled TO the profound thanks of the
ln'r' oountry for its persevering, persistent and
TnO!' I,rotiop TO the great principles of human
hefo'' orunciated in the Declaration of indie
rlsu' that in the name of the patriotic peo-
peH0'n th;s State we feel warranted i'll cordially
pc .:,r 70 and accepting the reconstruction
a:'ens anartlv and finally adopted by that body,
I'D 70 the end that peace and oraer may DE per-
.nortIv secured and every industrial pursuit re-
H~ .od and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
a ororv fair and legitimate means TO influence
u'I ..ort;ment to the nearest possibleapproach
- ruoumitv on this subject.
!" . p,.,,,cd That we rejoice that the dogma
,o~r rroparated, of the right of peaceaole seces-
n,dnr the Constitution, has been forever
..nroun by the majestic uprising OF the
%, noope, in crushing out the late rebel
lion bv force of arms; and that the doctrine that
A.. SUPREMACY of the general government has
50, established, and that the paramount allegi-
| -. - tba citizen has been acknowledged as due
10 the United States.
Rcso7,sd That we sincerely exult in the fact
-, =. nation we ale now absolutely NATION
or FREE,IEx, and that the sun III all his course
over our wide spread country no longer shines
,rou tbe brow of slave. Without reservation
We heartily endorse the great measures OF civil
p;gbts and Impartial Enfranchisement without
ony nroperty qualification, conferred without dis
.;notion of color. and that we are ready to unite
in the early practical attainment OF these inesti-
mobe privilegcs Although the mortal remains
! If ABRAHAM LINCOLN now rest silently beneath
.be soil Of his adopted State, yet his voice still
riucs like clarion through the lapd, earnestly
snmmoning every American citizen to the sup
mort OF the great Party of Liberty and Emancipa-
. ton.
Rssol,ed, That as the most potent and eff
cnt means BY which the South can speedily re-
Gin 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. Rcxl,5d, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
thepubc credit and plighted faith OF the nation.
Rs@lrsd, 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 solution of our present political
difficulties; that We deprecate partizan violence
and desire peace and good will toward all men;
andit 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 be subserved by
maintaining the principles of the Republican
Party, an earnest interest should be awakened,
ii will be from nc other cause than rigid adhe
rance to what we regard as a sacred right and
asOlemn public duty.