The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-02
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REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.


of the lr,ysi men of the State, and believing the
time is at haui when an openand fearless express
sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose Is ur
gently demanded; therefore so.
l. RSoIvcd, That in view of our present poitl-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
eminent and the people of all sections OF the
country, we do this day with proud satisfaction
unfurl the brilliant and glorious banner OF lHE
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 an lndeXlole fesoiu-
ton, i'll carrying forward profound measures OF
craftsmanship to successful issue, and the pow
crful 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
g. Resolved, That the American Congress cun-
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country Tor its pcrsevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights enuncated in the Declaration OF indie
pendence; that in the name OF the patriotic people
of this State 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-
nently secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentimental the nearest possibleapproach
to unanimity on this subject.
8. Rcsoved, That we 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 that
the supremacy of the general government has
been established, and that the paramount allegi-
ance of the citizen has been acknowledge MS due
to the United States
f. Resolved That we sincerely eXult in the fact
that as a nation We arc now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his course
over our wide spread country no longer shines
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we heartily endorse the great measures Of Civil
Rights aud Impartial Enfranchiscment without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that we 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.
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 OF free Iii cussion
and free speech all subjects of public interest
q. ResOlUed, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and plighted faith fthe nation.
z. RESOLVED, 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 persuaslons, VINO
regard and cordially support tie recent action of
Congress Il solution OF our present political |
difficulties; that we deprecate partiZan violence |
and desire peace and good will toward all 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, 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 the Republican, State Convention |
qohich 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, on the 9Th day o! 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
Resolve, 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.
Resolycd, 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.
RESOLVED, That this Convention of Republicans |
of NOrth-Carolina, approaching the splendid
achievements OF Gen. Sheridan, of the armies OF
the United States, and beholding with admiration |
his Just and unfinching administration OF affairs i'm
the 9Th military district thus publicly express |
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
their hearty dlsapprova OF his recent removal by
the President.
Resohed, That Gen. Candy, the District Com !
mander, be respectfully requested TO order an
election in this State at early day, and that he
also order the assembling of the Constitutional |
Convention soon thereafter as may be conve- |
nient
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con-
struction of the Central Railroad West to Duck
town. II
PLAN OF ORGANIZATION.
..,+... ARTICLE 1.
l. An Executive Committee to consist of
twenty-one members, three from each Congress |
sonal 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 Stat 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 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 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, SUBJ
ordinate to tn State Committee, do not now ex-
list. The County Committees shall serve for one
year, or unit they shall be superseded by
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.
l. 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 Republi-
can desiring an Office may become a candidate
for the nomination, but not for the Office itself
until he shall be regularly nominated.
2. 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 a Constitutional Convention,
Members TO lower House of Legislature and
County Officers by County Conventions.
For Members to State Senate by Conventions
of their respective Senatorial districts
For Members to Congress by Conventions of