Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1867-04-12
The North Carolina Union Convention.


ton, rs reported in the Raleigh Standard,
were Of tho most earnest aud gratifying
character "Union, Liberty and Equal
ity" was the motto Of the men gathered
there. and in no part Of their action was
n word said. or step taken, contrary TO the
grand idea Personal, social aud polti-
cal prejudices were bnniahed, aud all uni.
ted in sincere endeayor 10 inauguratc
Just and grand measures for the organiza.
ton ola regenerated State. The spectacle
stands for an example to the whole ooun-
try. Not sentiment, speech or resolu-
ton is hostile to tho most perfect ideal OF
free Republican Government. Patriotism
was the animating soul of is life, and
no man can put bis finger ON passage
Of It's record to which any patriot can
make fair objection. The resolutions,
passed unanimously, are 30 excellent in
sense and expression that we give them
place in our columns:
/. Resoicca, That in view Of our present
political condition, our relations to the
National Government and the people OF
all sections of the country, we do this day,
with proud satisfaction, unfurl the brilliant
;. aud 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 aud patriotic re-
cord made by this great political organi-
cation, in standing by the General Govern
ment with an inaexibe resolution, in
carrying forward profound measures Of
craftsmanship to successful issue, and
the powerful aid given by it in finally
oyerthrowing and prostrating the most
gigantic rebellion Of ancient or modern
times, should command the respect and
challenge the admiration of every candid
man.
2. Resolved, That the American Con-
gress is cminently entitled to the profound
thanks of the whole country for its per-
serving, persistent and heroic devotion to
the great principles Of human rights as
enunciatcd in the Declaration Of Inde.
pendence: that in the name Of the pa
iriotic people of this State we feel warran-
ted in cordially asserting to and accep-
ting the reconstruction plan recently aud
finally adopted by that body, and to end
that peace and order may be permanent
y secured and every industrial pursuit re.
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves
to use every fair and Legitimate means to
influence public sentiment to the nearest
possible approach to unanimity on this
subject.
3. Rcsolred, That we rejoice that the
dogma long propagated, of the right OF
peaceable secession under the Constitution
has been forever overthrow by the majes-
tic uprising of the American people, in
crushing out the late rebellion by force of
arms; and that the doctrine that the su.
premacy of the general government has
been established, and that the paramount
allegiance of the citizen has been aeknowl-
edged as due to the United States.
4. Rcsolred, That we sincerely exult
in the fact that as nation We are now
absolutely iion Of Frecmen, and that
the sun in al his course over our wide
spread country no longer shines Oh the
brow of slave. Without reservation we
? heartily indorse the great measures of
civil rights and impartial enfranchsemcnt
without any properly qualification con-
ferTod without distinction OF color, aud
that We are ready to unite in the early
practical attainment of these incstimable
privileges. Although the mortal remains
Of Abraham Lincoln now rest silently be-
meath the soil Of his adopted State, yet
his voice still rings like clarion through
the land, earnestly summoningevery Amer.
lean citizen to the support Of the great
party Of liberty and emancipation.
8. Reselged, That as the most potent
and efficient means by which the South
eau speedily regain her lost prosperity, We
earnestly advocate the spreading Of knowl-
ego and education among all men. and
that to the attainment Of this great end,
we demand and shall porsistently and
firmly Insist upon the absolute right OF free
discussion and free speech on all subjects
Of public interest.
6. Resolred, That We join in an earnest
wish for the maintenance untarnshed and
undimmed Of the public credit aud plight
ed faith of tho nation.
Z. Realized, That in tho maintenance
Of the position taken and the principles
this day ayowed, we earnestly invite the
influence and cooperation Of men Of all
political persuasions who regard and cor
daily support the recent action Of Con-
gress as n solution of our present politi.
cal difficulties; that we dcprccatc partisan
violence, aud desire peace and good will
toward ali men; and if in an open and fear.
less effort, which We propose to make on
every suitable occasion, to persuade and
convince the people that our highest duty
and truest interest is to be subserved by
maintaining the principles Of the Repub-
lican party, an earnest interest should be
awakened, it will be from no other cause
than a rigid adherence 20 what We regard
as sacred right and solemn public
) duty.
The speeches made were all ofa patriotic
liberal and ardent spirit, as coming from
hearts glowing with enthusiasm for good
and great cause. The influence If thS
convention will be immense and wholly
excellent; and every loyal man of the
country must congratulate his fellow pa
triots Of North Carolina on the suspicious
beginnings of their victory and rule.
Before adjourning, q resolution was
passcd proriding for State executive
committee. This committee, consisting o.
forty.one members, seventeen Of whom
|, are colorod, has been appointed, and VIM
! w. Holden, Of Raleigh. is its Chairman
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