The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-08-07

Having assembled In the City OF naioatsu ~ ~
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
/. Rssolued, That in view Of our present poiiti-
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 OF
| The REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly ap-
peal to every true and patriotic man in the sta'e
| to rally to its support. a
The splendid and patriotic record made py
this great political organization, in standing oy
| the general government with an infexible reso-
luton, in carrying forward profound measures
of craftsmanship to 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 admiration of every can
| did man. $
Q. Resolved That the American CONGRESSES EN-
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its persevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights as enunciated in the Declaration of indie
pendence; that in the name of the patriotic peo-
Pile 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-
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. g
8. Rssolued, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right Of peaceable seces-
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
overthrow 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. Resolved, That we sincerely exult in the fact
that as nation we are now 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 Enfranchisement 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
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.
S. Resolved, That as the most potent and eff
Gent 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 persstently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right Of free discussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest.
6. RESOLVED, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and plighted faith Of the nation.
z. Resolved, That in the maintenance of the
position taken and the principles this day ayow-
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 aud 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 subserved 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 q sacred right and
asolemn public duty.
Republican State Convention.
In accordance with the following resolution,
passed after full consultation, at meeting of the
Republican State Executive Committee, held in
Raleigh, on the 9Th of June last, Delegate Re
publican State Convention is hereby called, to
meet at Raleigh at II o clock, A. NJ, on Wednes-
day, September 4th, 1857:
" Resolved That this Committee recommend
that Convention of the Republican party of
North Carolina assemble in Raleigh on Wednes-
day, the 4th day of September next and that
the people be requested to elect or appoint,
through primary meetings, delegates thereto"
The object in calling the Convention, is that it
may take such additional steps as may seem ne
cessary and proper to add to the efficiency of the
Republican organization in North Carolina, and
to secure the triumph of Republican principles
and measures. se
1t is proposed that each County in the State
send as many delegates, white and colored, as it
may desire, and that when assembled in Conven-
ton the respective Counties shall be entitled to
as many votes as they are entitled to members of
the House of Commons under the present ap-
portionment. 500
All who are prepared to act and cooperate
with the Republican party, are invited to attend
and participate in the proceedings Of the Con-
vention. 9t
The great and vital questions of public policy
now at issue-the importance of insuring an
early return of North Carolina to the Union, and
the controlling influence the Republican party is
destined to exert in the accomplishment of this
result, render it important that the Convention
should assemble with such spirit as will insure
harmony and concert of action.
With all the associations connected with the
struggles and triumphs Of the Republican party
Its wise and patriotic record in peace as well
as in war-its anxiety and power to preserve and
perpetuate the Union-there is everything to in
spire our friends, and to induce them to CO.
operate resolutely and vigorously in the work of
restoring North Carolina to loyal position in
the government, thus fastening the return Of
peace and prosperity to her people.
W. W. HOLDEN, Chairman.
G. L. Harris, E. WILLIAMS,
JAMES F. TAYLOR, G.. w. LOGAN,
DR.. EUGENE GRIssoN, R. w. KING, r..
WILLIAM A. SMITH, JAS. II. HARRIS,
JOHN Pool: ALEXIS LONG,
LEWIS THOMPSON, JAMES JONES,
DAVID NJ. CARTER, G. w. BRoDIE,
DAVID HEAToN, JOHN MANUEL,
C.. r. THOMAS. 1880 4 G. p ROuRKE .sL. n.