The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-08-29
Republican Platform.
Resolutions adopted by the Republicans of
North Carolina, at Conoention held IN
Raleigh, 27th March, 1867:

Resolutions adopted By the Republicans of
North Carolina, at a Conoention held in
Raleigh, 27th March, 1867:
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 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
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 ap-
peal 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, in standing by
the general government with an inhexible reso-
luton, in carrying forward profound measures
of craftsmanship to a 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 the admiration of every can
did man.
2. RESOLVED. That the American Congress is EN-
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its persevcring, 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
pie of this State we feel warranted in cordially
asserting to and accepting the reconstruction
plan recently and finally adopted by that body
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manently secured and every industrial pursuit re
sumcd and encouraged, we pledge ourselves tc
use every fair and Legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest possibleapprOacl
to unanimity on this subject.
g. Resolved, That we rejoice that the dogm.
long propagated, of the right of peaceable seces
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
overthrown by the majestic uprising of TIT
American people, in crushing out the late rebel
lion by force of arms and that the doctrine tina
the supremacy of the general government ha
been established, and that the paramount allegi
ance OF the citizen has been acknowledged as du
to the United States.
f. Resoloed, That we sincerely eXult in the fac
that as a nation we are now absolutely NATIol
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his cours
over our wide spread country no longer shine
upon the brow of slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorse the great measures of Civi
Rights and Impartial Enfranchisement withou
any property qualification, conferred without dis
tinction of color, and that we are ready to unit
in the carly practical attainment of these inesti
mable privileges. Although the mortal remain
of ABRAHAM LINCOLN now rest silently bcneat
the soil of his adopted State, yet his voice still
rings like q clarion through the land, earnestl
summoning every American citizen to the sup
port OF the great Party of Liberty and Emancips
ton.
5. ReSolUed, That as the most potent and eff
Gent means by which the South can speedily re
gain her lost prosperity, we earnestly advocat
the spreading of knowledge and education anon!
all men, and that to the attainment OF this grea
end, we demand and shall persistently and tirml
insist upon the absolute right of free discussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest
=. Resolved, That we join in an earnest wish TO
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed O
the public credit and plghted faith of the nation
T. Resolved, That in the maintenance of tn
position taken and the principles this day avow
ed we earnestly invite the influence and coop
Grafton of men of all political persuasions, wh'
regard and cordially support the recent action o.
Congress a solution of our present politica
difficulties; that we deprecate partizan violence
and desire peace and good will toward all men
and if in open and fearless effort, which w
propose to make every suitable occasion, t.
persuade and convince the people, that our high
est duty and truest interest is to be subserved b.
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 regard as a sacred right ant
asolemn public duty.