The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-21
REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM.

the 9th of March, EH, in conformity win
timely and patriotic SAIL rshectng Ile the
.me is MT h,nl when an open and fearless express
sion of sentiment opinion, and purpose Is ur
gently demanded; therefore 49, IL. 81. h.. o,,.;
o. Rssol,e,I That in view of our present pontl-
cat condition our relations to the National gov
eminent and the people of all sections OF !ne
tountry we do this day with proud satsiae ai
,nfurI the brilliant and glorious banner OF iHE
REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly appear TO
every true and patriotic man III INC S'''o " t''9
rhe snendid and patriotic record made by This
.-aat npiiticaI organization, in standing by tue
General government with an In1exlole resoiu
fion. in Carving forward profound measures OF
statemanship to sufeeT Isl t ,SS oyerthrowing
and Frustrating the most gigantic reoellon OF
ancient or modern times. should command the
respect and challenge the admiration OF every
. Rssolyed, That the American Congress emil
inently entitled to the profound thanks OF the
whole country for its persevering persistent anu
heroic devotion to the great principles OF nqll;i
rights as enuneiated in the Declaration of indie
nendeuce: that in the name OF the patriotic people
of this State We feel warranted IN cordially as
sentiag to aud accepting the recons tructlon plan
recently and finally adopted by mat pouy, anu
te,theaefd that peace and order may be perina-
nently secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves 10
use every fair and legitimate means 10 lnnuence
public sentimental the nearest possloieapproacn
TO unanimity on this subject ,r, , ,
2 Resolged, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right OF peaceable seces-
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
- oyerthrown by the majestic uprising OF tne
American people, in crushing out the late rebel
lion by force of arms; and that the doctrine that
the supremacy of the general government mas
beeu esta blished, and that the paramount aileSl-
ance of the citizen has been acknowledge as due
to the United States.
T. T. Rssolced, That we sincerely exult in the TACT
that as nation We arc now absolutely NATION
fbnffh n in n
over our wide spread country no longer SHINES
upon the brow Of slave. Without reservation
We heartily endorse The great measures OF ClNli
Rights and Impartial Enfranchlsemeht Without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction Of color, and that we are ready TO
unite in the early practical attainment OF these
inestimable privileges. Although the mortal re-
mains of ABRAHAM LINCOLN now resi- slleh!iy
beneath the soil of his adopted State, yet his
voice still rings like clarion through the iand,
earnestly summonng every American citizen to
the support of the great Party OF Liberty and
Emancipation. -
S. Resolyed, That as the most potent and eff
Gent 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 TINS great
end we demand and shall persstently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oil free I'll cusSlon
and free speech all subjects OF public interest
6. Resolved, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undlmmed OF
the public credit and pghted 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 solution of our present political
difficulties; that we deprecate partZan violence
and desire peace and good will toward ali mem
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 subscrved by
no nQlh les nj hp r.
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 a
solemn public duty
.. PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
adopted by the Republican State Cotsoention
rhich assembled IN fuckers Hall, Ruketgh,
September 4, 1861.
tYsEEcET{ T PLATFoRaE AZ Vr~4g
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 perfectin@ and
strengthening the organization of the Republican
party in the State, and in order TO aid in the
great work of restoring, preserving and perpetu
Resolye, That the Republican party in North
Carolina hereby reaffirm the principles enuncia-
ted in the Convention of true Republicans which
assembled in this City on the 27th day of last
March, and 'doesfully accept, adopt and sustain
the principles ofthe Republican party of the Uni
ted States. cd.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That the Republican party of North |
Carolina, on the subject of coniscation and all
other matters appertaining to Reconstruction,
will faithfully adhere to, and abide by, the Re
construction plan and measures of Congress
Resolved, That this Convention of Republicans
of North-Carolina, approaching the splendid
achievements ofGen, Sheridan, of the armies of
the United States, and beholding with admiration
his just and unfinching administration OF affairs in
the 9Th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gaan soldier, and
their hearty disapproval OF his recent removal by
the President. 81 a. ~ .....-- .,-.t.-
IL RESOLVED, That Gen. Candy, the District Com
mander, be respectfully requested to order an
election in this State at an early day, and that he
also order the assembling of the Constitutional
Convention as soon thereafter may be conye- |
nient
Resolued That the Republican party of North
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con- !
struetion of the Central Railroad West to Duck |
town. .:f t- .tt b.. .--.....
g.. ..Fs Is PLAN OF ORGANIZATION.
"a. ..-r ARTICLE l.
l. An Executive Committee to consist of |
twenty-one members, three from each Congress
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 State Convention, and to call said |
State Convention together at such other times as
the good Of the party may require.
q Ihe 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.
g. 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-
list. 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
ARTICLE II
]. 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 required to sup
port nominations when SO made Any Repubii-
can desiring an Office may become candidate
for the nomination, but not for the Office itself
until he shall be regularly nominated
g. Candidates for Office shall be placed in nomi.
nation as follows: ~ !
For City. Town, or Precinct officers by CITY,
Town or Precinct Conventions.
For Delegates to Constitutional Convention,
Members to lower House of Legislature and
County Officers by County Conventions. Z
For Members to State Senate by Conventions