The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1867-04-06
The Renublican Convention at Raleigh.

dSSlSIluS ia tuO WOih VI ASoeoAAh0 4NSAsAA
Carolina to the Union.
In company with two prominent citizens
of this place (Wm. R.. Myers, Esq, and DIR.
G. j. Fox,) we went to Raleigh and were
present Mt all the sessions of the Convention.
We did not go as delegates and neither did
we presume to act as delegates, because, 1st,
we were not delegated by any one, and I'd,
we make no claim to peculiar "loyalty v
but we went for the purpose of meeting and
conversing with personal friends and &C
quaintances from all parts of the State, and
also for the purpose of witnessing the pro-
ceedings and giving whatever influence we
might exert in favor of harmony, concord
and speedy settlement of difficulties which
have so long embarrassed the citizens of our
native State. We preferred to form our
conclusions, and decide as to how we should
hereafter act, from sight and not from faith
| or hearsay representations.
The language used in the resolutions which
were adopted may not meet the appreciation
of all the citizens of the State. Such thing
is not to be expected. But we must not for
get the changes that have taken place-the
peculiar and extraordinary circumstances
which surround us as people-the fact that
it is our duty to submit to the conquering
power and get the best terms possible, and
the all important truth that unless restora-
ton is speedily effected by those who are
considered loyal by the majority of Congress,
worse terms will be forced upon us hereaf
ter.
After much reflection about the matter,
and after gaining all the information we
could in regard to the views, wishes and de-
termination of the leading Northern Repub
licans, we are prepared to say that the reso
lutions of the Raleigh Convention arc the
best that could have been adopted by that
body, and are more liberal than we expected.
They were framed and adopted by white
and black men-men of extreme and mod
crate views-but all protesting and declar-
ing that they desired peace and harmony
and no further injury to those who sustained
the Confederate cause provided acquiescence
was given to the Congressional plan of re-
construction.
Believing, as we honestly do, in order to
get the State restored to her rights as one of
the States of the Union and to stop all
further military and congressional interior
ence with our local affairs, that the class of
men who assembled in Convention at Ra-
leigh are the ones who will be recognized by
Congress, we say that we feel it our duty as
a friend of peace to cooperate with the
movement and support the men who may be
designated by that party as loyal and accep-
table
We warn the people to beprudent and eau
tious-to give up all old prcjudices and look
at the situation as it is and not rs we would
have it. Let those who cannot conscent-
ously assist in reconstruction ON the prnci-
pies of the Republican party he willing to
silently acquesce and engage in no conten-
ton and strife
We tell our readers, one and all, that if
thn State rpctOro1 tn tho TTpin,, r
must be done by the influence of such men
as assembled i'll convention at Raleigh last
week, and by such as claim to be Republi-
cans.
We want no office from the people, and
neither have we any ftvors to ask of the
State or National Governments, but we do
want peace and good feeling to prevail be-
tween all sections, and especially do we want
to see the prosperity of our beloved State re-
established.
In regard to the conduct of the coored
men who acted as delegates in the Conven-
ton, we will say that we were gratifiCd and
surprised-gratifed at the gentlemany,
kind and liberal department manifested.
and the good feelings expressed for their
former masters, and the people with whom
they have always lived; and surprised at
the intelligence and ability displayed by
many of them.
There is no doubt in our mind but that
the controlling party in Congress sympathlse
with this movement, and are determined
that reconstruction shall be carried on in
that way before admitting the State into
the Union.
Therefore, in conclusion, we unhesitating-
" saw, on behalf of ourselves and the gen.
tlemen mentioned above. that although we
are prescribed by the Reconstruction laws
we intend to give our aid and support to the:
men that will be acceptable to Congress-
BY this course only can we hope to prevent,
further trouble and calamity.
We don't intend to quarrel with any one
who may differ with us IN these views
every man is entitled to his own opinion
put if our contemporaries in this State
would permit us to counsel them, we would
peg them to acquiesce and use no violent or
insulting language towards the members.
If the party organized at Raleigh on the 9th,
Let us all wait until the State is admitted in
he Union before engaging in contests for
offices Charlotte Democrat.