The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-06-25
REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM,
Resolutions adopted by the Republicans of
North Carolina, at a Concention held in
Raleigh, 27tR March, 1867:

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time is at hand when an open and fearless express
sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore 20 ....t
L. ReSOtVed, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition. our relations to the ational Gov
ernment and the people of all sections of the
country, We do this day with proud satisfaction
nnfurl 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, in standing by the
general government with infleXible resOlu-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
craftsmanship to a successful issue, and the pow
erful and given by it in finally overthrowing
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man. a- ...t- .. -..-.
2. Resolved, That the American Congress emil
inently 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 Inde-
pendence that in the name OF the patriotic people
| of this State we feel warranted in cordially as
Senting to and accepting the reconstruction plan
| recently and finally adopted by that body, and
to the end that peace and order may be perma-
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and Legitimate means to influence
public scntmentto the nearest possibleapproach
to unanimity on this subject
3. ReSOi0ed, That We rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaccablr 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. ReSOlced, That sincerely eXult in the fact
that as a nation we are now tos) utely ALTON
| OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his course
over our wide spread country no longer shines
upon the brow of 4 slave. Without reservation
| we heartily endorse thc great measures of Civil
Rights and impartial Enfranchsememt without
any property qualification, conferred without
| distinction of color, and that ready to
unite in the early practical attainment of these
incstimable 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.
| 5. Resolued, That as the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South can speedily re-
ain her lost prosperity, we earnestly advocated
the spreading of knowledge and education among
all men, and that to the attainment of this great
end, we demand and shall persistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oil free Gi cusson
and free speech all subjects of public interest.
&. BesOlced, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed OF
the public credit and plighted filth of the nation.
z. IeSOloed, 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 our present political
difficulties: that deprecate partizan violence
and desire peace and good will toward ali men
and if in an 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 truest interest is to subserved by
maintaining the princi bles of the Republican Par
ty an earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from other cause than a rigid adhe-
rance to what we regard as sacred right and a
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
Adopted By tie Republican State Conoention
achich ASSEMBLED in fuckers Hull, Ialeigh,
September 4, 1867.
PLATFORM.
We, the delegates, representing the loyal peo-
pie of North Carolina assembled in Convention,
in the City of Raleigh, OH the 9th day OF Septem
ber, 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
ResolUe, 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 9th day of last |
March, and does fully accept adopt and sustain !
the principles ofthe Republican party of the Uni
ted States. s-,
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolyed, That the Republican party of North
Carolina on the subject of confscation and all
other matters appertaining to Reconstruction,
will faithfully adhere to, and abide by, the lie
construction plan and measures of Congress.
Resolved, That this convention OF hepuDlcanS |
of North, Carolina, approaching the splendid
achievements of Gen. Sheridan, of the armies OF
the United States, and beholding with admiration
his lust and uutinchng administration OF affairs in
the 5th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
their hearty disapproval of his recent removal by
the President.
ResolUed, That Gen. Candy, the District Com
mander, be respectfully requested to order an
election in this State at an carly day, and that he
also order the assembling of the constitutional
(iOnvpntiOn thereafter be cOnVG- |
nient
Besoiyed That the Republican party of North
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con-
struction of the Central Railroad West to Duck
town. r.-.
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION.
ARTICLE L.
q An Executive Committee to consist of
twenty-one members, three from each Congress
dent of the Convention Said Committee shall
have the general supervision of the affairs of the
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. l T,;.+oo .os;
dent in each Congressional district, shall consti
tute an Executive Committee for their respective
districts snd shall have supervision of the affairs
of the party in their districts, and the power to
call district Conventions, whenever in their opin-
ion the good of the party shall require
g. The State Executive Committee shall ap-
point County Executive Committees of five or
more members in each County of the State,
where srch County Executive Committees, sub
ordinate to th- State Committee, do not now ex-
st The County Committees shall serve for one
year, or unit they shall be superseded by new
ones selected by County Conventions. The Coun-
ty Committees shall have the supervision of the
affairs of the Republican party in their respective
Counties, and shall appoint precinct Committees,
,nd call County Conventions, whenever in their
opinion the good of the party shall require.
ARTICLE II.
1. No member of the Republican party shall
become candidate for any Office, until he shall
nave been regularly nominated by the proper au-
5hority, and all Republicans are required to sup
port nominations when so made. Any Republi-
,an desiring an Office may become candidate
or the nomination. but not for the Office itself
until he shall be regularly nominated.
q Candidates for Office shall be placedin nomi-
nation as follows:
For City, Town, or Precinct officers by City,
Town or Precinct Conventions.
For Delegates to Constitutional Convention,
Members to lower House Of Legislature, and
ounty Officers by County Conventions.
For Members to State Senate by Conventions
If their respective Senatorial districts. ,
For Members to Congress by Conventions OF
he Congressional Districts: and for Governor,