The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-05-02
Republican Platform.
Resolutions adopted By the Republicans Of
North Carolina, at Convention held in
Raleigh, 9Th March, 1867:

of the loyal men of the State, and believing the
time is at hand when an open and fearless ex-
preston Of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is
urgently demanded; therefore
1. Resolued, That in view of our present politi-
cal condition, our relations to the National Gov
eminent and the people of all sections of the
country, do this day with proud satisfaction
unfurl the brilliant and glorious banner of
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly ap-
peal to every true and patriotic 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 intieXbe reso-
luton, in carrying forward profound measures
of craftsmanship to a successful ISSUE and the
powerful aid given by it in finally overthrow
ing and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion of
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration Of every can
did man.
2. ReSOlred. That the American Congress is en-
nently 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 Iude-
pcndence; that in the name of the patriotic peo-
Pile of this State we 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-
manentlv secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumcd and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and Legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest possible approach
to unanimity this subject.
B. Resolped, That rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of pcaccable
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. ReSolved, That we sincerely exult in the fact
| that nation 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
heartily endorse the great measures OF Civil
Rights and Impartial Acknowledgement without
| any property qualification, conferred without dis
tinction of color and that we ready to unite
| in the early practical attainment Of these inesti-
! nable privileges. Although the mortal remains
| of ABRAHAM LINCOLN 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
! port OF the great Party of Liberty and Emancipa-
! ton.
| =. Resorrd, That 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 persistcntly and firmly
insist upon the absolute right of free discussion
and free speech all subjects of public interest.
6. Rts0tSed, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and plighted faith OF the nation.
Z. I2eso1eed, 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 as solution of present political
difficulties; that 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 trucst interest is to be subserved by
| maintaining the principles of the Republican
Party, earnest interest should be awakened,
it will be from no other cause than rigid adhe-
rance to what we regard a sacred right and
asoemn public duty.
The following resolution offered by Mr.. J..
E. O'Hara of Wayne, and adopted:
Resolred That this Convention tender their sin
ccre thanks to Jas II. Harris for the Jealous and
efficient manner in which he has labored at the
North for the cause of all loyal men in North
Carolina and for her speedy return TO the Union.
Mr. w. F. Henderson, of Davidson, offered the
following, which was adopted:
Resolced, That the thanks of this Convention
are due and are hereby rendered to the Spartan
band of Republicans in the late Legislature of
4Ia;r hold o,1>f ,,rlns lnF,, Df
| Congress and the Union.
Mr.. Settle offered the following, which were
unanimously adopted:
Resolaed, That esteem ourselves fortunate, in
that experienced and accomplished statesman
| and soldier Major General Daniel E. Sickles
has been appointed to the command of this mill
tary district. We tender to him our hearty CO.
operation loyal citizens in the performance of
the important duties that have been devolved upon
him.
Resolved That gratifed to learn that
Gen. John C. Robinson has been assigned to the
command of this State, under Gen. Sickes. His
former administration of military affairs in this
State has been such to give us most favora BILE
opinion of his peculiar fitness for the position
thus assigned him.
Mr. Carter introduced the following, which was
also adopted
appoint an Executive Committee of forty mem.
bers to promote the organization and interests oil
the national Republican Party of North Carolina
and that the resident members of SAID committee
in each Congressional District be authorized to
appoint such committees in every county of the
State.
Mr. Dockery offered the following, which was
adopted:
Resolved, That the members of the Convention
hereby pledge themselves to use every legitimate
means in their power to disseminate correct in.
formation among the people of their respective
| counties.
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
In pursuance of the resolution adopted by the
recent Reconstruction Convention in this City,
the Hon. A. Fl. Jones, the President of the body,
has appointed the following Executive State
| Committee for the Republican party of North
|