The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-11

Having assembled in the City of Raleigh OF
the 9th OF March, 1867, in conformity Win
timely and patriotic CALL rejecting the sentiment
of the loyal men of the State, and believing th'
time is at hand when open and fearless ex
preston of sentiment, opinion, and purpose Ii
urgently demanded; therefore
l. Resoyyed, That in view of our present politl
cal 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 o.
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 inflexible reso-
luton, in carrying forward profound measures
| of craftsmanship to a successful issue, and the
powerful aid given by it in finally overthrow
ing and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every can
did man.
g. Resolved 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 human
pendence that in the name of the patriotic peo-
Pile of this State 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-
sumed 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.
5. Resolved That rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of pcaceable scces-
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. Reso1yed, That we sincerely exult in the fact
that as nation we 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 ready to unite
in the early practical attainment of these inesti
mable privileges. Although the mortal remains
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 sup
port of the great Party of Liberty and Emancipa-
ton
;. Reso7yed, That the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South 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. ResoIyed, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and plghtcd faith Of the nation.
Z. ReSOlred, 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 be subservcd 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 a sacred right and
q solemn public duty.
The following resolution was offered by Mr.. j.
E. O'Hara, of Wayne, and adopted:
Resolred That this Convention tender their sim
cere thanks to JAS. FL. Harris for the Jealous and
efficient manner in which he has labored at the
North for the cause of all loyal men in North
Carolina and for her speedy return % the Union.
Mr.. W. F. Henderson, of Davidson, offered the
following, which was adopted
I1csol0ed, That the thanks of this Convention
are due and are hereby rendered to the Spartan
band Of Republicans in the late Legislature of
this State, for their bold and fearless defence of
Congress and the Union
Mr.. Settle offered the following, which were
adopted
ReSotred, That we esteem ourselves fortunate i'm
that so experienced and accomplished statesman
and soldier as Major General Daniel E. Sicklcs
has been appointed to the command O # this mill
tary district. We tender to him our hear5y CO.
operation as loyal citizens in the performance of
the important duties that have been devolyed upon
him.
Mr. Carter introduced the following, which was
'lso adopted:
Resoloed, That the President of this Conye 1tion
appoint an Executive Committee of forty nem
'ers to promote the organization and intere: its of
he national Republican Party of North Caro- lima.
md that the resident members of said commi ttee
n each Congressional District be authorize 4 to
ppoint such committees in every county of the
state.
Mr. Dockery offered the following, which was
dopted:
Resot0ed, That the members of the Convention
hereby pledge themselves to use every legitimate
means in their power to disseminate correct in
ormation among the people of their respective
ounties
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
In pursuance of the resolution adopted by tls /
ecent Reconstruction Convention in this Cisx. +
ne Hon. A. H. Jones, the President of the bod1. 4
as appointed the following Executive Stata.H
for the Republican party of North
arolina:
(WHITES.)
WILLIAM W. HOLDEN, Raleigh, Wake county
y 7, Poll irI Wolyn