The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-05
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM,
Resolutions adopted by the Republicans o.
North Carolina, at a Conrenti0a held IL
Raieigh, 9th March,, 1867:

Hesotuttons Gd0pted By the Republicans of
North Carolina, at q C0nrehti0a held in
Rateigh, 9th March, 1857:
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
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 .uI.
L. ReS0tUed, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
country, we do this day with proud satisfaction
unurl the brilliant and glorious banner of THE
REPUBLICAN PAh"Y, and earnestly appeal to
every true and pat.utic 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 inleXible reSou-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
statemanship to successful issue, and the pow
erful aid 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.
2 Resolved, That the American Congress emf
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-
pendcnce that in the name OF the patriotic people
of this State We feel warranted in cordially
scnting to and accepting the reconstruction plan
recently and finally adopted by that body, and
to the end that peace and order may be perma-
ncntly secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumcd and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public scntimcnttO the nearest possible approach
to unanimity on this subject
3. RcSOlced, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagatcd OF the right of peaceable seccs-
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
ovcrthrOwn 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-
ancc of the citizen has been acknowledge due
to the United States.
T. HeSolgcd, That we sincerely exult in the fact
that a nation arc 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 a slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorse the great measures Of Civil
Rights aud Impartial EnfrancLisemert without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that ready to
unite in the early. 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. 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 persistcntly and firmly
insist upon the absolute right OF free discussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest.
q. ResOlDcd, That we join in an earnest wish for
| the maintenance untarnishcd and undimmed of
the public credit and pl'ghted faith of the nation.
| T. Resolrcd, 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 we deprecate partizan violence
and desire peace and good will toward all men;
| and if in open and fearless effort, which we
propose to make every suitable occasion, TO
persuade and convince the people, that our high
| est duty and trucSt interest Is to SubscrVcd by
| maintaining the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par
I ty an earnest interest should be awakened it
! will be from other cause than rigid adhe-
| rance to what regard sacred right and a
| solemn public duty.