The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-10-03
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Resolutions adopted By the Republicans Of
Morrill, Carolina. at q Convention held in
RaIeigh, 9th March. 1867:

Resolutions adopted By the Republicans O
Morrill, Carolina. at q Convention held ii
Raleigh, eth March. 1867:
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th of March, 1867 in conformity with q
Timely and patriotic call, rejecting the sentiments
of the loyal men of the State, and believing the
time is at hand when open and fearless expires
sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore
1. hesolped, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
,ernmcnt 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 infexible resolu-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
craftsmanship to successful issue, and the pow
'erful aid given by it in finally overthrowng
and Prostrating the most gigantic rebellion of
ancient modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man.
9 Resoleed, That the American Congress is en-
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its peIsevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights as cnunciated in the Declaration of indie
pendence; that in the name OF the patriotic people
of this State feel warranted in cordially as
senting to and accepting the reconstruction plan
recently and finally adopted by that body, and
to the end that peace ana OTQer may DC perma-
nently secured and every industrial pursuit
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentinlentto the nearest possible approach
to unanimity on this subject.
8. Resolced, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propaganda 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 alleg-
ance of the citizen has been acknowledge as due
to the United States. -, ..- -...
f. Resolced That sincerely exult in the fact
that 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 slave. Without reservation
VIC 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 in the early 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 suinmoning every American citizen to
the support of the great Party OF Liberty and
Emancipation. 81. .r, .-. --
S. Resolued, 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, we demand and shall persistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oil free discussion
and free speech all subjects of public interest
6. ResOloed, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and lighted faith of the nation
T. 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
C)ngress as solution OF our present political