The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-06-06
Republican Platform.

Resolutions adopted By the Republicans Of
North Carolina, at a ConoeRtion held an
Ra1eiqh. a1M -Narch, 1867:
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the eth OF March, 1867, in conformity with
timely and patriotic call, rejecting the sentiments
of the legal men Of the State, and believing the
time is at hand when open and fearless ex-
preston of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is
urgently demanded; therefore
l. Resolced, That in view of our present politi-
cal condition, our relations to the National Gov
ernment and the people of all sections of the
country, do this day with proud satisfaction
unfurl the brilliant and gloriops banner of
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly ap-
peal 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 reso-
luton, in carrying forward profound measures
of craftsmanship to q successful issue, and the
powerful aid given by it in finally overthrow
ing and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every can
did man.
2. ResoIyed. 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 enuneated in the Declaration of 1nde-
pcndence; that in the name Of the patriotic peo-
pie of this State feel warranted in cordially
asserting to and accepting the reconstruction
plan recently and finally adopted by that body
and to the end that peace and order may be per-
manently secured and every Industrial pursuit re-
sumcd and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest possib!eapproach
to unanimity on this subject.
g. RESOLVED, That rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, 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 acknowledged as due
to the United States.
4. ReSolued, That we sincerely exult in the fact
that as a nation we are now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his course
over wide spread country no longer shines
upon the brow of a slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorsethc great measures of Civil
Rights and Impartial Enfranchisement without
any property qualification, conferred without dis
tinction of color and that we are ready to unite
in the early practical attainment of these inesti
mable privileges. Although the mortal remains
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 sup
Ot Do
ton.
D. Resotoed, That as the most potent and eff
eient means by which the South can speedily
gam her lost prosperity, we earnestly advocate
Ihe spreading acknowledge and education among
al men, and that to the attainment OF this great
end, We demand and shall persistentiy and firmly
insist upon the absolute right of free discussion
ano Tree speech on all subjects of public interest.
o. AeSol0ed, That we join in an earnest wish for
INC maintanance untarnished and undimmed of
ine puohc credit and plighted faith Of the nation.
!. hesoIOed, That in the maintenance of the
poSl'ioh taken and the principles this day avow-
Gu We earnestly invite the influence and coop
'ia'ion OF men of all political persuasions, who
tesafa and cordially support the recent action of
s'ess as solution of our present political
eui'ies; that we deprecate partizan violence
uesre peace and good will toward all men
nn 1nu Il IN an open and fearless effort, which we
p.OpOse 10 make on every suitable occasion, to
u' est -. anu convince the people, that our high
ana tfucst interest is to be subseryed by
D.. The principles of the Republican
- ~ :" earnest interest should be awakened,
.o O' rom no other cause than rigid adhe-
" ~hat we regard as sacred right and
asOiemn public duty.
o,n nv l0n0Wng resolution was offered by Mr.. j.
L. y nara, of Wayne, and adopted:
'' 1''So''ea That this Convention tender their sim
.nanks to Jas. H. Harris for the Jealous and
Nor.I manner in which he has labored at the
Csro,iao ,of the cause of all loyal men in North
Mr. inr W. and tor her speedy return TO the Union.
foIIow,",. T. Henderson, of Davidson offered the
m,ns P.son, which was adopted:
are ' duS ~ That the thanks of this Convention
band of ~pu p are hereby rendered to the Spartan
this stata republicans in the late Legislature Of
Congress and ,ne,r bold and fearless defence of