The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-11-07
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
RSsO1utioas adapted 6y the Republicans Of
North: CarOliRa, at q Conrention held In
IauIei1t. 9th March. 1867:

Rssolutio1s adapted ly the Republicans Of
N0rth- CarOliRa, at q Conrentaon held in
Inleigl, 9th March, 1867:
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 27tn os March, S67, 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 openand fearless express
sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore
l. fPe;OlVed, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
ernmcnt and the people of all sections OF the
country, we do this day with proud satisfaction
nnfurl the brilliant and glorious banner of The
REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly appeal 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, i'll standing by tue
general government with an inheXible resolu-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
craftsmanship to a successful issue, and the pow
erfui aid given by it in finally overthrowing
and proStrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man.
inently entitled to the profound thanks OF the
whole country tor its perscvering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles OF human
rights us enunciated in the Declaration OF lnde-
pendence that in the name OF the patriotic people
of this State we feel warranted in cordially as
senting to aud 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 sentiment to the nearest tpossibleapproach
to unanmity on this subject.
3. ResOlOed, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagatcd, of the right of peaceabl 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 acknowledge as due
to the United States. -..ir. .-... -. ..
f. ReSOl0ed, ThJt we sincerely exult in the fact
that nation We arc now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his course
over our wide spread country longer shines
upon the brow of slave. Without reservation
we heartily eudorse the great measures of Civil
Rights and Impartial EnfranchisemeGt without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction OF color. and that we are ready to |
unite in the early practical attainment OF these
inestimabfe 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
he support of the great Party OF Liberty and
g-.--sNrf.. 10 .t- 1871 q
s. Resolyed That as the most potent and eff !
lie means by which the South can speedily re-
lin her lost prosperity, we earnestly advocated
he spreading of knowledge and education among
Ill men, and that to the attainment of this great
nd we demand and shall persistently and firmly
nsist upon the absolute right oi free Gi cussion
md freespeeeh on all subjects of public Interest
q. Resolved, That we join in an earnest wish for
he maintenance untarnished and ~undimmed OF
lie public credit and plighted faith of the nation.
n Resolyed. That in the maintenance Of the
'osition taken and the principles this day avow-
d, We earnestly invite the Influence and coop
ration of men of all political persuasions, who
egard and cordially support the recent action of
congress as a'solution' Of our present political
ifacuIties that we. deprecate partizan violence