The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-10-26
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REPUBLICAN. PLATFORM.

Resolutions adopted By the Republicans Of
North Carolina, at u Convention held in
go Raleigh, eth March, 1867: ..a~-
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th of March, 1867, in conformity with
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 EXPIRES
sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore -a.-..
l. Resoloed, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
country, we do this day with proud satisfaction
uniurl 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, III standing by the
general government with infeXble resolu-
craftsmanship to successful issue, aud the pow
erful aid given by it III finally overthrowing
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient modern times should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man -. ..
:. Pesolced, That the American Cungfess emil
inenty entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country tor its perseyering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles Of human
rights cnunciated in the Declaration of indie
pendence; that in the name OF the patriotic people
of this State we feel warranted in cordially
sening to and accepting the reconstruction plan
recently and finally adopted by that body, and
to the end that peace ana OrQer may DC pcrnla-
nently secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest possible approach
to unanimity on this subject.
3. ResOtyed, That rejoice that the dogma
long propagatcd, OF the right of peaccable 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 acknowledge as due
to the United States.
4. Resol0ed, Th1t we sincerely eXult in the fact
that as Il nation now absolutely a NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his course
over our wide spread country no longer shines
upon the brow of a slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorse the great measures of Civil
Rights and Impartial EnfranchisemeEt without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that we are ready to
unite in the early practical attainment OF these
incStimabe 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 summoning every American citizen to
the support OF the great Party OF Liberty ana
Emancipation.
S. Resolved, That as the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South can speedily re-
ain her lost prosperity, earnestly advocated
the spreading of knowledge and education amot 9
all men, and that to the attaSpmcnt OF this great
end, we demand and shall persisteRtly and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oil free al cusslon
and free speech on all subjects OF pablic interest
4. Resol0ed, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnshed and undimmed of
tue public credit and pFghted faith of the nation
z. ReSolred, That in the maintenance of the
position taken and the principles this day avow
cd, we earnestly invite the influence and coop
Grafton of men of all political pcrsuasions who
regard and cordially support the recent action of
Congress as a solution OF OR present political
difficulties; that we depreeate partizan violence
and desire peace and good will toward all men
and if in an open ana fearless eaert, which we
propose to make on every suitable occasion, to
persuade and convince the people, that our high
est duty and trueSt interest is tG subserved by
maintaining the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par
1y, an earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from other cause than rigid adhe-
rance to what we regard as sacred right and
solemn public duty.