The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-04-18
The Republican Reconstruction Con-
ventiOn.


1t was our good fortune to be an eve-wit-
ness and participant in the late Republi-
Can Reconstruction Convention at the capt.
tai of the Old North State. We felt that it
was good to be there The two DAYS DELHI
erations were traught with questions of the
deepest solicitude, and of paramount inter
est and Importance. But the men there as
sembled were equal to the Importance of the
occasion. Impressed with the responsible
ties resting upon them in taking a bold and
manly step in the right direction tor the re-
formation and redemption of maynard
and prodigal State, they seemed to be anima-
ted and fired up to the work by the surround
Ing Stars and Stripes which decorated the
old Commons Hall. On the Flag immed-
ately over the Speakers chair, were inScrib-
ed IN large letters the following words
Union, Liberty and Equality The motto
thus inscribed characterized the proceedings
OF the Convention from beginning to end.
Every face beamed with courage and hope
The object in calling this meeting was to
make 1t preliminary to the calling of Con-
vention to restore the State to the Union un-
der the provisions of the Sherman Recon
struction act Fortunately, however. at the
earnest solicitations Of the Unionists in
Washington from the unreconstructed States.
Congress passed the supplemental act ad-
ding the necessary machinery for CARRYING
out the original act, thereby relieving the
loyal people of the responsibility of taking
control of the work by devolving it upon
the General commanding the District
The meeting thus relieved deemed itNimDor-
tant to proceed and deliberate together, and
take such steps as would aid Gen. Sickles in
restoring the State to the Union; and to
adopt il platform in accordance to the dec
laratlon that all men were created free and
equal and "that Just governments derice
l'01ce's from the consent Of the gocerned." The
resolutions adopted speak for themselves.
and embody platform upon which all coed
and true men can plant themselves, fully as
sured that it is based upon the everlasting
principles of Truth and Justice.
We have said this was meeting of great
Importance. The earnestness of one hun
dred and fifty of the leading Unionists of
the State, one hundred white and fifty color
ed, representing ffty-six counties, meeting
upon the same floor, on the same footino
and cooperating in the most cordial and
harmonious manner, was spectacle well cal
culated to arouse emotions of gratitude and
patriotism in the bosom of the most callous
minded lockers on. The Hall was crowded
to It's utmost capacity, both in the gallery
and on the floor, and the deepest interest
pervaded the whole assembly. The earnest
ness, honesty, tervor and eloquence of the
participants OF both races were of such an
impressive character as to expel all inten
uons-lt any exlsted-to mar the feelings of
any. or to interfere with the procedures.
The Convention was strong and able
DOuV-SfrOnp in linz ~ a.
questions of the day, without evasion or sub
tertuge-able, because it was honest and in
earnest 1t was composed in the main. OF
deep, unaffected, honest, earnest, patriotic, |
hre-trled loyalists, who had gone THROUGH
the furnace of rebellion untarnished.
1t was determined by the Convention to |
nail to their flagstaff the banner of the Re-
publican party. Only 10y strict adherence
TO Republican principles can we overcome
the mighty barriers and impediments that
Will beset us on every hand. Onward and
upward must be the battle cry of Union.
LIBERTY and Equality-of civil, political and
'eligious rights. With these mighty wea-
'ons of Truth and Justice, glorious victory
awaits our cause. The loyal and Union low
ng people of the old Democratic and Wing
parties, have struck hands in good faith, anil
AVE flung the glorious banner of the great
republican party to the breeze.
Republicans of the blue mountains of
Iorth-Carolina, we summon you to your
uty to your country. Come up and plant
firmly under the folds Of the ban
er OF our party, upon the everlasting prin-
piles OF Union, Liberty, Truth and Justice.
Henderson Pioneer.
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be temperate In diet. Our first parents |
themselves out of house and home.