The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-04-30
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM,
Resolutions adopted by the Republicans o.
NORTH Carolina, at a Convention held II
Iaaleigh, eth March, 1857:

NoFIt- CdfObtH0, dC contention hetd IN
Raleigh, eth MarcA, 1857:
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the Snh OF March, SGT, 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
1. Resolreel, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
ernmcnt and the people of all sections of the
country, we do this day with proud satisfaction
unfurl the brilliant and glorious banner of THE
kEPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly appeal to
every true an patriotic man i'll the State to rally
to its support.
The splendid atid patriotic record made by this
great political organization, in standing by the
general government with an inteXibe resolu-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
statemanship to successful issue, and the pow
erful aid given by it in finally overthrowiug
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion Of
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man.
2. ReSOlOed, That the American Congress emf
incntly entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its persevcrng, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights as enuuciated 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-
nentiy 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 unanilnity on this subject.
3. ReSOteed, That VIC rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, OF the right of peaceable seccs
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
orerthrown 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-
anp pf hn citizen has hppO opk kpnWp1Up aS 0un
to the United States.
4. Resolved, Tint we sincerely exult in the fact
that nation We are now absolutely Il NATION
OF FREEMEN and that the sun in all his course
over 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 Enfranchisemert without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that We are ready to
unite in the early practical attainment OF these
inestimabe 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
Emanc ipatiOn.
s. ReSo1sed, That as the most potent and eff
cent 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 OF free discussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest.
+. Resotyed, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and plghted faith OF the nation
Z. ResOlUea, 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 4 solution OF our present political
difficulties: 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
proprse to make on every suitable occasion, to
persuade and convince the people, that our high
est duty and truest interest is to subscrved by
maintaining the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par
ty, earnest interest should >bc awakened, ii
will be from no other cause than Il rigid adhc-
rance to what regard as a sacred right and a
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
4dopted 6g the Republican State Conoention
achich assembled in fuckers Hall, RaleigA,
September f. 1867.
PLATFORM
We the delegates representing the loyal pcO-
pie of North Carolina assembled i'll Convention,
in the City of Raleigh, on the 5th day o. Septem
Der, 1867, for the purpose OF pcrfccting and
strengthening the organization OF the Republican
party in the State, and in order TO aid in the
great work of restoring preserving and pcrpetu
ating the Union, do
ResolUe, That the Republican party in North
Carolina hereby 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.
ResOlyed That the Republican party of North
Carolina, on the subject of confiscation and all
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, appreciating the splendid
achievements Gen. Sheridan, of the armies OF
the United States, and beholding with admiration
his lust and unhinching 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.
Resolytd, That Gen. Candy, the District Com
mander, be respectfully requested to order
election in this State at early day, and that he
also order the assembling of the Constitutional
Convention as soon thereafter as may be conve-
nient
Resolued, 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.
ARTICLE 1.
l. An Executive Committee to consist OF
twcnty-one members, three from each Congress
sional district, shall be appointed by the Prcsi-
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 Stat. 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 consti
tute an Executive Committee for their respective
districts and shall have supervision of the affairs
of the party in their districts, and the power to
call district Conventions, whenever in their opln-
ion the good of the party shall require.
g. The State Executive Committee shall ap-
point County Executive Committees OF hve or
more members in each County of the State,
where such County Executive Committees, sub
ordinate to tn State Committee, do not now eX-
ist The County Committees shall serve tor 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,
and 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
have been regularly nominated by the proper au-
thority, and all Republicans are required TO sup
port nominations when so made. Any Rcpubll-
can desiring an Office may become candidate
for the nomination, but not for the Office itself
until lie shall be regularly nominated
g. Candidates for Office shall be placed in 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
Comfy Officers by County Conventions.