The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-11-19
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM,
Resolutions adapted by the Republicans Q,
North Carolina, at q Conoention held in
Raleigh, 27th March, 1867 -

Raleigh, 27th March, 1867: .-. F..
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th of March, 1867, in conformity with a
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 express
sion OF sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore .,-. --.r.
l. Resolved, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
| ernment 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 appeal to
every true and patriotic man in the State to rally
to its support. ~. .-t' i.. "-.'
The splendid and patriotic record made by this
great political organization, in standing by the
| general government with an intiexible resolu-
| craftsmanship to successful issue, and the pow
erful aid given by it in finally overthrowing
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion of
ancient modern times, should command the
| respect and challenge the admiration of every
| candid man. ....
2 Resolyed That the American Congress emil
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its persevcring, persistent and
| heroic devotion to the great principles of human
| rights enunciated in the Declaration of Inde-
pendence; that in the name OF the patriotic people
of this State we feel warranted in cordially as
senting to and 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-
I
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentiment TO the nearest possible approach
! to unanimity on this subject
g. Resolved That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceable seccs-
! 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.
| 4. Resolved, That we sincerely eNult in the fact
| that as nation 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 Che great measures OF Civil
Rights and Impartial Enfranchisement without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that are ready to
unite in the early practical attainment of these
inestimable 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
the support of the great Party OF Liberty and
EmancipatiOn. .-..... ..
S. Resol0ed That as the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South can speedily re-
ain her lost prosperity, we earnestly advocated
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 oil free Gi-cussion
and free speech ali subjects of public interest.
Il. Resolved That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed OF
the public credit and plghted faith 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 q solution of our present ~.oitical
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 subserved by
maintaining the PRINCIPLES OF the Republican Par
ty an earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from no other cause than rigid adhe-
rance to what We regard as sacred right and u
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
Adopted By the Republican State ConcsntiOn
September 4, 1867 r-..
PLATFORM. .....-r
We the delegates representing the loyal peo-
pie of North Carolina assembled in Convention,
in the City of Raleigh, on the 9th day OF Septem-
Der, 1867, for the purpose OF pertecting and
strengthening the organization of the Republican
party in the State, and in order TO aid in the
ating the Union, do
Resoloe That the Republican party in North
Carolina hereby re;afilrm the principles enunGla,
assembled in this City Oh the 9th day of last
March, and does fully accept adopt and sustain
the principles ofthe Republican party of the Uni
ted States. .....
Resol0ed That the Republican party of North
Carolina, on the subject of contiscation and all
other matters appertanng to Reconstruction,
will faithfully adhere to, and abide by, the Re-
construction plan and measures of Congress.
Resol0ed, That this Convention of Republicans
of North Carolina, approaching the splendid
achievements ofGen. Sheridan, of the armies of
the United States, and beholding wi tn admiration
his just and uninching administration OF affairs in
the 5th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
their hearty disapproval of his recent removal by
the President.
Resozyed, That Gen. Candy, the District Com
mander, be respectfully requested to order an
election in this State at early day, and that he
also order the assembling of the constitutional
Convention as soon thereafter as may be conve-
nient
Ieeso1red, That the Republican party Of North
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con-
struction of the Central Railroad West to Duck
town.
PLAN OF ORGANIZATIONS.
ARTICLE .. 100
l. An Executive Committee to consist of
twenty-one members, three from each Congress
sional district, shall be appointed by the Pres
dent of the Convention. Said Committee shall
have the general supervision OF the affairs of the
Republican party of this State; it shall also have
the authority to fix the time for the annual meet
ing of the Stat Convention, and to call said
State Convention together at such other times as
g. The three members of said Committee, resi-
dent in each Congressional district, shall consti
tute an Executive Committee for their respective
Districts and shall have supervision of the affairs
of the party in their districts, and the power to
call district Conventions, whenever in their opin-
ion the good of the party shall require.
s. The State Executive Committee shall ap-
point County Executive Committees of five or
more members in each County of the State,
where such County Executive Committees, sub
ordinate to tn State Committee, do'not now ex-
ist. The County Committees shall serve for one
year, or unit they shall be superseded by new
ones, selected by County Conventions The Coun-
ty Committees shall have the supervision of the
affairs OF the Republican party in their respective
Counties, and shall appoint precinct Committees,
and call County Conventions, whenever in their
opinion the good of the party shall require.
gt -r..-..s ARTICLE II. sw f-'f.~
l. No member of the Republican party shall
become candidate for any Office, until he shall
have been regularly nominated by the proper au-
thority, and all Republicans are required to sup
port nominations when so made. Any Republi-
can desiring an office may become candidate
for the nomination, but not for the office itself
until he shall be regularly nominated. = ma !
2. Candidates for office shall be placedin nomi- |
nation as follows:
For City. Town, or Precinct officers by City,
Town or Precinct Conventions IT. -- -.