The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-11


of the loyal men OF the State, and believing the
time is at han when an open ana fearless eAPres-
sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose Is UT
gently demanded; therefore -
" l. Resoluett, That in view of our present poltl-
cat condition. our relations to the National GOV
eminent and the people of all sections OF the
country, we do this day with proud satlslacIi ION
unfurl the brilliant and glorious banner OF lHE
REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly appear 10
every true and patriotic man in the State to rally
to its support.
The splendid and patriotic record made by inns
great political organization, in standing by tue
general government with an in1leXlole resoiu-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures OF
craftsmanship to a successful issue, ana tue pow
erful aid given by it in finally overthroWlng
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man.
inently entitled to the profound thanks OF the
whole country for its persevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles OF human
rights enunciated in the Declaration OF lnae-
pendence; that in the name OF the patriotic people
of this State we feel warranted in cordlally as
senting to and accepting the reconstruction plan
recently and finally adopted by that body, and
to the end that peace and order may DC perma-
nently secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumed aud encouraged, we pledge ourselves TO
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentimental the nearest posslbleapproach
to unanimity on this subject.
g. Resolved That rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right Of peaceable 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 tat
the supremacy of the general government mas
been established, and that the paramount aliegl-
ance of the citizen his been acknowledge as due
to the United States.
T. Resolved That we sincerely cXult in the fact
that as a nation We are now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun i'll 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 Eufranchsement without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that We are 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 anu
Emancipation,
5. Resolgcd, That as the most potent and eff
cicnt 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 pcrsistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oil free al cussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest
g. Resolved, That we join ina earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed OF
the public credit and plighted faith of the nation
z. EeSOtced, That 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 O solution. OF our present political
difficulties; that we deprecatc partizan violence !
and desire peace and good will toward all nem f; |
and if in an open and fearless effort, which we
propose to make on every suitable occasion, to |
persuade aud convince the people, that our high !
est duty and truest interest is to SubSeTYcd by !
maintaining the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par |
ty, an earnest interest should be awakened, it |
will be from no other cause than rigid adhc-
rance to what we regard as sacred right and |
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS |
adopted By the Republican State Convention !
eohich assembled in fuckers Hall, Raleigh, |
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 |
Der, 1867, for the purpose OF perfecting and |
strengthening The organization of the Republican |
party in the State, and in order TO aid i'll the |
great work of restoring, preserving and perpetu |
ating the Union, do
Resolye. 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 21th day of last
March, and does fully accept, adopt and sustain |
the principles ofthe Republican party of the [ nj ,
ted States
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolred, That the Republican party of North /.
Carolina the subject of cOniiScatOn 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 NorthCaroiina, approaching the splendid
achievements ofGen. Sheridan, of the armies of
the United States and beholdng with admiration |
his just and unfnching administration OF affairs in
the 5th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
their hearty dsapproEal OF his recent removal by
the President.
Resol,ed, That Gen. Candy, the District Com
mander, be respectfully requested to order an
election in this State at an early day, and that he
also order the assembling OF the Constitutional
Convention as soon thereafter may be conve- |
nient
Resolved That the Republican party of North |
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con-
struction of the Central Railroad West to Duck |
town.
PLAN ORGANIZATION.
ARTICLE I.
l. An Executive Committee to consist of |
twenty-one members, three from each Congress |
sional district, shall be appointed by the Pres !
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.
2 The three members of said Committee, resi-
T.,
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 opin-
ion the good of the party shall require.
3. The State Executive Committee 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 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
have been regularly nominated by the proper au-
thority and all Republicans are required to sup
port nominations when so made. Any Republic
IAN desiring an office may become a candidate
Tor the nomination, but not for the Office ITSELF
until he shall be regularly nominated.
2. Candidates for Office shall be placed in nomi-
lation as follows: !
For City. Town, or Precinct officers by City,
Town or Precinct Conventions.
For Delegates to a Constitutional Convention,
Members to lower House of Legislature and
;ounty Officers by County Conventions.
For Members to State Senate by Conventions d
f their respective Senatorial districts.
For Members to Congress by Conventions of
be Congressional Districts; and for Governor,