The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-26
REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM,
Resolutions adopted By the Republicans Of
d NORTH Carolina, at Convesstiou held in
Raleigh, 9th Marcel, 1867: . ......


F. North Carolina, at O Conue,atioz held in
+ Raleigh, 9th March, 1867: .
+ Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th of March, 1867, 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. hesOtOed, 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
unturl 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. -s.' 10 ''>.-
The splendid and patriotic record made by this
great political organization, in standing by the
general government with an infeXible rcsou-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
statemanship to successful issue, and the pow
erful aid given by it in finally overthrowing
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion of
| ancient or modern times, should command the
| respect and challenge the admiration of every
| candid man.
2 1esozced, That the American CONGRESS is en-
| inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its persevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights as enunciated in the Declaration of Inde-
pendence that III the name OF the patriotic people
| Of this State we feel warranted in cordially as
| senting to and accepting the reconstruction plan
I recently and finally adopted by that body, and
| To Tue Guu lIdG peace ana OfQCr may DC peflnd-
nently secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentimentto the nearest possible approach
| to unanimty on this subject.
| 3. ResOlUed, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagatcd, of the right of peaceable seces-
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 due
| to the United States.
| f. LeSOlUed, That sincerely eXut in the fact
that as a nation we are now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his course
over our wide spread country no longer shines
| upon the brow of a 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 we are ready to
| unite in the early practical, attainment OF these
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 summonng every American citizen to
the support of the great Party OF Liberty and
Emancipation.
/ 5. ResoI,ed, That as the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South can speedily re-
gain her lost prosperity, we earnestly advocate
the spreading of knowledge and education among
all men, and that to the attainment of this great
end, demand and shall pcrsistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right OF free discussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest.
6. Resolved, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and plghted faith of the nation.
z. ReSOlyed, 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 a solution of our present political
difficulties; that we deprecate partizan violence
and desire peace and good will toward all men;
and if in 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 SubScTved by
maintaining the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par
ty, an earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from no other cause than rigid adhe-
rance to what We regard as a sacred right and a
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
Adopted by the Republican State Con0@ation
achich assembled in fuckers Hall, Raleigh,
September 4, 1867.
--5 PLATFORM.
| We, the delegates, representing the loyal peo-
! pie of North Carolina assembled in Convention,
in the City of Raleigh, on the 5th day of Septem-
| Der, 1867, for the purpose of perfccting 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-
Rcsolye That the Republican party in North
Carolina hereby re 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 the Republican party of the Uni
ted States. ..- '.' ....
Resolved, That the Republican party of North
Carolina, on the subject of confiscation and all
other matters appcrtaining to Reconstruction,
will faithfully adhere to, and abide by, the Re-
construction plan and measures of Congress.
ResOE0ed, That this Convention of Republicans
of North Carolina, approaching the splendid
achievements of Gen. Sheridan, of the armies of
the United States, and beholding with admiration
his Just and unfinchng administration OF affairs in
the 5th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
their hearty disapproval of his recent removal by
the President.
Ieesolyed, That Gen. Candy, the District Com
mander, be respectfully requested to order an
election in this State at early day, and that he
also order the assembling of the Constitutional
Convention as soon thereafter as may be conve-
nicnt II
Ioesol5ed That the Republican party of North
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con-
struction of the Central Railroad West to Duck |
town. 90. |
- PLAN OF oRGANIZATIoN.
p. -- - . ARTICLE L.
l. An Executive Committee to consist of
twenty-one members, three from each Congress |
sonal district, shall be appointed by the Presl. |
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 |
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