The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-11-30
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Resolutions adopted By the Republicans Of
North Carolina, at q Contention held in
Raleigh, 9th lHarch, 1857:
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the eth of March, 1867, in conformity with a
timely andpatrotic 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. ReSOLUed, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition. our relations to the National Gov
ernment and the people of all sections of the
| country, we do this day with proud satisfaction
unlurl 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, i'll standing by the
general government with an intleXible resolu-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
statemanship to a successful issue, aud the pow
erful aid given by it in finally overthrOwng
and proStrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man.
2. L2esolOed, That the American Congress emil
inently entitled to the profound thanks of tue
whole country for its persevering, 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
to the end that peace and order may be perma-
nently secured and every Industrial pursuit
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. ReSOl0ed That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceaba seccs-
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
overthrown by the majestic uprising OF the
American people, in crushing out the late rebel
lion by force of arms; and that the doctrine that
the supremacy of the general government has
been established, and that the paramount allegi-
ance of the citizen has been acknowledge as due
to the United States.
4. ResolOed, That we sincerely eXult in the fact
that as nation We arc now absolutely a NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his course
over our wide spread country no longer shines
upon the brow of q slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorse the great measures of Civil
Rights and Impartial Enfranchisement without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color and that ready to
unite i'll the carly practical attainment OF these
inestimable 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 summonlng every American citizen to
the support of the great Party OF Liberty and
s. Rssolued, That as the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South can 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 Gi cuSsion
and free speech all subjects of public interest
6. Resotred, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undlmmed OF
the public credit and plighted faith of the nation
Z. Z2esolyed, 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 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 subserved by !
maintaining the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par
ty, an earnest interest should be awakened, it |
will be from no other cause than a rigid adhe- |
rance to what we regard as sacred right and a |
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
qohich assembled in fuckers Hall, Razeigh,
September 4, 1857.
PLATFORM.
We, the delegates, representing the loyal peo-
pie of North Carolina assembled in Convention,
in the City of Raleigh, on the 5th day oil Septem-
Der, 1867, for the purpose of perfecting 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.
ating the Union, do
hesolve, That the Republican party in North
Carolina hereby affirm the principles enuncia-
ted in the Convention OF true Republicans which
assembled in this City on the 9th day of last
March, and does fully accept, adopt and sustain
the principles ofthe Republican party of the Uni
ted States. .a.
RESOLUTIONS.
ResoZved, That the Republican party of North
Carolina, on the subject of confiscation and all
other matters appertaining to Reconstruction,
will faithfully adhere to- and abide by, the Re-
plan and measures of Congress.
RESOLVED, That this Convention of Republicans
of North Carolina aDDrapiatinU the SDlendid
of Gen. Sheridan, of the armies of
the United States, and beholding with admiration
his just and unfnching administration OF affairs in
he 5th military district, thus publicly express ,
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
heir hearty disapproyal of his recent removal by
he President
l9esozged That Gen. Candy, the District Com
fander, be respectfully requested to order an l.
ecti inn in this State at early daY and that hG |