The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-10
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM,
Resolutions adopted by the Republicans OF
North Carolina. at q C0nUenti0n held IN
RlLoinL orth Ifnrrk 1857

! Resolutions adapted 6y the Republicans OF
| North Carolina. at q C0ncenti0n held IN
| HsleigA, eth INarch, 1867:
| Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
| the 27th of March, S67, 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 express
sion OF sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
| gently demanded therefore
l. ReSOlVed, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
| crnment 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.
| The splendid and patriotic record made by this
! great political organization, in standing by the
general government with an infeybc resolu-
| ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
craftsmanship to a 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 emi-
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
senting to and accepting the reconstruction plan
recently and finally adopted by that body, and
nently secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
| use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentinIentto the nearest possible approach
to unanimity on this subject.
3. BeSOlted, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagatcd, of the right of peaceabl- seces
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
overthrown by the majestic uprising OF the
American people, in crushing ont the late rebel
lion by force of arms and that the doctrine that
the supremacy of the general government has
hnnT Stahl lie siIpd that hn M.
ance OF the citizen has been acknowledge as due
to the United States.
t. Resolved That we sincerely GXult in the fact
that as nation We are now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMES, 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 Enfranchisememt without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color and that We are ready to
unite in the early practical attainment OF these
inestimablc 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.
5. ReSotred, That as the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South speedily re-
ain her lost prosperity, 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 OF free G-cussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest
8. Res0Ued, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnishcd and undimnied of |
the public credit and plighted faith ofthe nation
Z. Resolved, That in the maintenance of the |
position taken and the principles this day avow-
cd 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 and good will toward all mem
and if in open and fearless effort, which we |
propose to make every suitable occasion, to |
persuade and convince the people, that our high
est duty and trucst interest is to subseTvcd by
the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par
ty, an earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from no other cause than rigid adlle-
rance to what we regard a sacred right and
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by the Republican State Conoention
actich assembled In fuckers Hall, Raleigh,
September 4, 1857.
We, the delegates, representing the loyal peo
pie OF North Carolina assembled ia Convention, |
in the City of Raleigh, on the 9Th day OF Septem-
he organization of the Republican
great work of restoring preserving and perpetu !
iting the Union, do - -....-...... i
Resolve, That the Republican party in Nerth- &
led in the Convention of true Republicans which
in on fhp 1aU of lnSt /