The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-07
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

time is at hand when an open and fearless express
sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose Is ur
gently demanded; therefore ~
1. ResolueA, That in view of our present pollu-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
ernment and the people OF all sections OF tne
country, we do this day with proud satlsiactloh
unfurl the brilliant aud glorious banner OF The
REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly appeal TO
every true and patriotic man in the State 10 rally
to its support.
The splendid and patriotic record made by this
great political organization, IN standing by tue
general government with an infeNible resolu,
ton, in carrying forward profound measures OF
craftsmanship to successful issue, and the pow
erful AID given by it in finally overthroWlug5
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 Tor its perSeVcring, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles OF human
rights as enuncated in the Declaration of indie
pendencc; 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-
ncntly secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest bieapproach
to unanmity on this subject.
3. ReSOlped, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceable scces-
sion under the COHSlllullON becn loTcNcT
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 mas
been established, and that the paramount allegi-
auce of the citizen has been acknowledge as due
to the United States.
4. Rssolvea, Tint we sincerely exult i'll the fact
that as n nation We are now absolutely 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 thc great measures of Civil
Rights and impartial Acknowledgement 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
Emancipation.
;. Resolced, That as the most potent and eff
Gent 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 I'll cussion
aud free speech all subjects of public interest.
q. ReSOlged, That We join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnishcd and undimmed of
the public credit and plghtcd faith ofthe nation.
z. Resolced, 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 q solution OF our present political
difficulties; that we deprecate partizan violence
and desire peace and good will toward ali mem
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 Subservcd by
maintaining the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par
ty, an earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from no other cause than rigid adhe-
rance to what We regard as sacred right and
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
adopted By tie Republican State C0ncentiOn
qohich assembled IN fuckers Hall, Raleigh,
September 4. 1867.
PLATFORM.
We, the delegates, representing the loyal peo-
pie of North Carolina assembled i'll Convention,
in the City of Raleigh, on 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 in the
great work of restoring, preserving and perpetu
ating the Union, do
ResolUe, That the Republican party in North
Carolina hereby reafirm 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 Uni
ted States.
RESOLUTIONS.
RESOLVED, That the Republican party of North
Carolina, on the subject of contiscation and all
other matters appertaining to Reconstruction,
will faithfully adhere to, and abide by, the Re
construction plan and measures of Congress.
ResOtced, That this Convention of Republicans
of North Carolina, approaching the splendid
achievements of Gen. Sheridan Of the armies of
the United States, and bcholding with admiration
his just and untnching administration of affairs in
the 9Th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
their hearty dsapproval of his recent removal by
the President.
he@olyed, 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 as may be conve- |
nient
hesoiged That the Republican party of North |
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con-
struction of the Central Railroad West to Duck
town.
PLAY OF ORGANIZATION.
ARTICLE l.
l. An Executive Committee to consist of
twenty-one members three from each Congress
siOnal district shall be appointed by the Presi- |
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 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-
dent in each Congressional district, shall cOnst
tute an Executive Committee for their respective
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 snch County Executive Committees, sub
ordinate to til State Committee, do not now ex-
lst 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
'ecome candidate for any office, until he shall
lave been regularly nominated by the proper au-
hority, and all Republicans required to sup
,ort nominations when so made. Any Republi-
an desiring an Office may become n candidate
or the nomination, but not for the Office itself
ntil he shall be regularly nominated.
q Candidates for office shall be placedi in nomi-
ltion as follows:
For City. Town, or Precinct officers by City,
own or Precinct Conventions.
For Delegates to Unconstitutional Convention,
LENDERS to lower House of Legislature, and
ounty Officers by County Conventions.
For Members to State Senate by Conventions
their respective Senatorial districts
For Members to Congress by Conventions OF
le Congressional Districts; and for Governor, !