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time is at hand when an open and fearless ex-
preston of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is

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time is at hand when an open and fearless ex-
preston of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is
urgently demanded; therefore
1. Resolved, That in view OF our present politi-
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
Tim REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly APP
peal to every true and patriotic man in the State
TO rally to lis support.
The splendid and patriotic record made by
this great political organization, in standing by
the general government with an inieXible 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
did man.
3 Resolyed. 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
rights as enunciated in the Declaration OF 1nde-
pendence; that in the name of the patriotic PEG
pie 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-
sumcd and encouraged, we pledge ourselves 10
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest pOssibleapproach
to unanimity on this subject
8. Resolved, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propa gated, of the right of pcaceable seces-
overthrow by the majestic uprising OF the
American people, in crushing out the late rebel
lion by force OF arms; and that the doctrine tIat
the supremacy of the general government mas
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 exut In the TACT
that rs a 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 Acknowledgement without
any property qualification conferred without dis
tinction of color, and that VIC arc ready to unite
in the early practical attainment OF these nestl-
mabIe privileges. Although the mortal remains
of ABRAHAM LINCOLN now rest silently beneath
the soil of his adopted State, yet his voice still
rings like n clarion through the land, earnestly
summoning every American citizen TO inc sup
port OF the great Party of Liberty and Emancipa-
ton.
s. Resolved, That as the most potent and eff
eisnt 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 persistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right of free discussion
and free speech all subjects of public interest
6. ReSOl,ed, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnishcd and undlmmed OF
the public credit and plghted faith OF the nation.
T. Resolved 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 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 sacred right and |
. solemn public duty.
Passed March 2Sth, 1867.
II. J. MENNINGER, Secretary.
The Convention adjourned on Thursday
evening at three O'Clock, sitter most har-
monious session. Full proceedings in the