The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-07-09
,epubliean Platform.

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March, 1857:
HE'D Yin the City of Raleigh on
oh 1861, in conformity with .
.tie call, rejecting the sentiments
of the State, and believing the
rben an open and fearless eN-
emit opinion, and purpose is
therefore
in view of our present pohtl-
relations to the National Gov
eople of all sections of the
day with proud satisfaction
and glorious banner OF
PARTY, and earnestly ap-
hid patriotic man in the State
prt.
Ia patriotic record made by
organization, in standing by
hment with an infiexible reso-
fling forward profound measures
Ship to a successful issue, ana the
lid given by it in finally overthrow
ostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
br modern times, should command the
and challenge the admiration OF every can
IAN.
Reso1,ed That the American Congress is en-
btlv entitled to the profound thanks of the
iole country for its persevering, persistent and
eroic devotion to the great principles OF human
rights as enunciated in the Declaration OF lnde-
4 pendence; that in the name OF the patriotic peo-
kple of this State we feel warranted in cordially
Senting to and accepting the reconstruction
|sacently and finally adopted by that body,
h. end that peace and order may be per-
cured and every industrial pursuit re-
kcouraged, we pledge ourselves to
legitimate means to influence
TO the nearest bleapproach
his subject.
lat we rejoice that the dogma
of the right of peaceable seces-
Constitution, has been forever
the majestic uprising of the
Ieople, in crushing out the late rebel
5rce of arms; and that the doctrine that
1p remacy OF the general government has
established, and that the paramount allegi-
Zee of the citizen has been acknowledged as due
I to the United States.
4. Resolved That we sincerely exult in the fact
| that as nation now 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
we heartily endorse the great measures of Civil
Rights and Impartial Enfranchisement without
|
tinction of color, and that ready to unite
in the early practical attainment of these inest-
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
port OF the great Party of Liberty and Emancipa-
| ton.
| s. Resolved, That as the most potent and eff
I 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 persstently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right of free discussion
and free speech all subjects of public interest
6. Resolved, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undmmed of
the public credit and plighted faith OF the nation.
T. Resolved, 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 q solution of our 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
persuade and convince the people, that our high
est duty and truest interest is to be subserved by
maintaining the principles of the Republican
Party, an earnest interest should be awakened,
it will be from no other cause thana rigid adhe
rance to what we regard as a sacred right and
asolemn public duty.
The following resolution was offered by Mr.. j.
E. O'Hara, of Wayne, and adopted:
Resolved That this Convention tender their sim
cere thanks to Jas. H. 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:
12esolged, That the thanks of this Convention
are due and are hereby rendered to the Spartan
band of Republicans in the late Legislature of
this State, for their bold and fearless defence of
Congress and the Union.
Mr.. Settle offered the following, which were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved That we esteem ourselves fortunate in
that so experienced and accomplished statesman
and soldier as Major General Daniel E. Sickles
has been appointed to the command of this mill !
tary district. We tender to him our hearty CO.
operation as loyal citizens in the performance of
theimportant duties that have been devolved upon
him.
Mr.. Carter introduced the following, which was
also adopted:
Resolved, That the President of this Convention
appoint an Executive Committee of forty men,
bers to promote the organization and interests of
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
Carolina