The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-09-19
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Sept. II, 1867.

Resolutions adopted By tile Republicans Of
North Carolina, at q ConrenttOn held IN
Raleigh, 9th March, 1867:
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 express
sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose Is ur
gently demanded; therefore
/. Resolped, 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 IHE
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 intleNibe resolu-
tion in carrying forward profound measures OF
stutemanship to successful issue, and the pow
erful aid given by it in finally overthrowing
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient 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 Tor its perscvering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights enunciated in the Declaration OF indie
pendence that in the name of the patriotic people
of this State we feel warranted in cordially
senting to aud accepting the rccOnsi ruction 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 sentimentto the nearest possible approach
to unanimity on this subject.
g. ReSOtued, That We rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceabls 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 aliegi-
ance OF the citizen has been acknowledge as due
to the United States.
l. Resolped That we sincerely exult in the fact
that nation we are 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
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that We are ready to
unite in the carly practical attainment OF these
inestimable 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 and
Emancipation.
s. Resolved, That rs 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
end, we demand and shall persistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oil free Gi cussiOn
and free speech on all subjects of public interest.
t. ResOtced That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimned of
the public credit and plghted faith of the nation.
Z. ResOlred, That in the maintenance of the
position taken and the principles this day avow
cd, VIC 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 our present political
difnculties that we deprecate partiZan violence
and desire peace and good will toward all men
and if i'll an open and fearless effort, which we
propose to make every suitable OCCASION to
persuade and convince the people, that our high
est duty and truest interest is to subserved by
maintaining the PRINCIPLES OF the Republican Far
ty, earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from no other cause than Il rigid adhc-
rance to what We regard as q sacred right and 4
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
adopted By the Republican State Convention
qcllich assembled in fuckers Hall, Raleigh,
September 4, 1867.
We, the delegates, representing the loyal pco
pie of North Carolina assembled in Convention,
in the City OF Raleigh, OIL the 9Th day OF Septem
Der, 1867, for the purpose of perfecting and
strengthening the organization of the Republican !
party in the State, and in order to aid in the
great work of restoring, preserving and perpetu |
ating the Union, do
Resolve That the Republican party in North |
Carolina hereby re affirm the principles enuncia.
ted in the Convention of true Republicans which |
assembled in this City on the 27th day of last |
the principles ofthe Republican party of the Uni
ted States
RESOLUTIONS.
ResolUed, That the Republican party of North
other matters appertaining to Reconstruction,
will faithfully adhere to, and abide by, the Re-
construction plan and measures of Congress.
RESOLVED, That this Convention of Republicans
of North Carolina, approaching the Splendid
of Gen. Sheridan, of the armies of
the United States and beholding with admiration
the 9Th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
their hearty disapproval OF his recent removal by
the President ~
Resolyed, That Gen. Candy, the District Com
mander, be respectfully requested to order an
election in this State at early day, and that he
also order the assembling of the Constitutional
Convention soon thereafter as may be conve-
nient -, ....s.... us. -..... e.. F..
- Resolped, That the Republican party of North
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con-
struction of the Central Railroad West to Duck
town.
.....# PLAN OF ORGANIZATION.
....g-.s. ARTICLE 1.
L. An Executive Committee to consist of
twenty-one members, three from each Congress
sional district, shall be appointed by the Presl
dent of the Convention. Said Committee shall
have the general supervision of the affairs of the
Republican party of this State it shall also have
the authority to fix the time for the annual meet
ing of the State Convention, and to call said
State Convention together at such other times as
the good of the party may require.
g. The three members of said Committee, resi-
dent in each Congressional district, shall eonsti
tute an Executive Committee for their respective
and shall have supervision of the affairs
of the party in their districts, and the power to
call district Conventions, wheneverin their opin-
ion the good of the party shall require.
3. The State Executive COMMITTEES shall ap-
point County Executive Committees of five or
more members in each County of the State,
where such County Executive Committees, sub
ordinate to thu State Committee, do not now ex-
st The County Committees shall serve tor one
year, or unit they shall be superseded by new
ones, selected by County Conventions. The Coun-
" Committees shall have the supervision OF the
affairs OF the Republican party in their respective
Counties, and shall appoint precinct Committees,
lnd call County Conventions, whenever In their
opinion the good of the party shall require;
81. ~ 81 { Il ARTICLE H.
1. No member of the Republican party shall
,ecome candidate for any office, until he shall
nave been regularly nominated by the proper au-
;hority, and all Republicans are required to sup
port nominations when so made. ANY Repubh-