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Resolutions adopted by the Republicans Of
North Carolina, at a Convention held IN
Raleigh, 9th March, 1867: ... ...
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th of March, 1857, in conformity with a
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
gently denanded therefore
l. Resoged, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
eminent 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 inflexibIe resoIu
ton, i'll carrying forward profound measures of
craftsmanship to q successful ISSUE and the now
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
g Rcsoloed, That the American Congress is en-
inentIy entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its persevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights enunciated in the Declaration of indie
pendenee; that in the name of the patriotic people
of this State we 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 and order may be perma-
nently secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and Legitimate means to influence
public sentimentt0 the nearest possibleapproach
to unanimity on this subject.
3. Res0lved, That We 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
ance OF the citizen has been acknowledge due |
to the United States. ID
4. Resotaed, That siBcercly eXult in the fact |
that as nation we are BOW absolutely NATION
VI 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
P pG heartily endorse the great measures of Civil
lights and Impartial EnfraHehisemeIt without
J;y. property qualification, conferred without
nS;uhetlon of color, and thai we are ready to
nnse: In the early practical attainment of these
n snn privileges Although the mortal re-
benas, oi ABRAHAM LINCOLN now rest silently
voica nth The soil Of his adopted State. yet his
esrnosN ii rings like q clarion through the land,
the shy suInnoning every American citizen to
Emane;ppoti! OF the great Party OF Liberty and
Gent msao That as the most potent and eff
gain her IsI oy which the South can speedily re,
the spreoS; ss prosperity, we earnestly advocate
all men ana %. Oh knowledge and education among
end We Sa nu mat to the attainment of this great
'u ana shall persistently and firmly !