The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-28
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM,
Resolutions adopted By the Republicans Of
North Carolina, at C0ngentiOn held in
Haleiqh, 27th March, 1867: ...

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North Carolina, at a Congention held in
Raleigh, 27tA March, 1867: ....
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th of March, 1867 in conformity with a
timely and patriotic call, rejecting the sentiments
of the loyal men of the State, and believing the
time is at band when an open and fearless express
| sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore
1. RESOLVED, 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
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. G.:
The splendid and patriotic record made by this
| great political organization, in standing by the
| general government with infiexible resolu-
! ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
| statemanship to a 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. Resolved, 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 lnde-
pendence; that in the name OF the patriotic people
of this State we feel warranted in cordially as
setiting to and accepting the reconstruction plan
recently and finally adopted by that body, and
to the end that peace and order may be perrna-
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 unanimity on this subject. - -
g. 1tes0tred, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceable seces-
sion under the Constitution has been forever
oyerthrown by the majestic uprising of the
American people, in crushing out the late rebel
lion by force of arms; and that the doctriue that
SUPREMACY q has
been established, and that the paramount aIlegi-
anee OF the citizen has been acknowledge as due
to the United States. .. ..- -
4; ResolOed, That we sincerely exuIt in the fact
that as nation we are now absolutely q 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
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 |
inestimable privileges. Although the mortal re- |
beneath the soil of his adopted State, yet his
voice still rings like clarion through the land,
earnestly summoning every American citizen to |
the support of the great Party OF Liberty and
-,
j.. s. Resoloed, 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
aH men, and thatto the attainment of this great |
end, We demand and shall persistent1y and firmly
insist upon the absoluteight Of free discussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest
9. Resolved, That we join in an earnest wish for
lie maintenance untarnishedJ and undimmed of
he publc,credit and plghted faith ofthe nation.
Z. Resot6ed, That in the maintenance of the
andthe principles this day .avow Il
d, I'VE, earnestly invite the influence and coop.
ration OF men of all political persuasions, who
egsrd and cordially support theirecent action of