The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-16
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Resolutions adopted by the Republicans of
NoTth- Carolina, at q COn0enti0n held in
Raleigh, 27th March, 1867:
Having assembled in the CITY of RALEIGH ~,
Eli. 81. u oi March iS67, in conformity with a
vi Tue royal men of the State and believing tho
'.ie Is at manu- when an open and fearless EXPIRES.
sion OF sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore
l! Resotved, That in view of our present nol;ti
cat cohultlon, our relations to the National Gov
erhment and the people of all sections of the
Uo9smtTy, we 90 this day with proud satisfaction
nhluri tue ofllllant and glorious banner of THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly appeal to
to its support. ~ -"'J
The splendid and patriotic record made nv this
great political organization, in standing by the
general government with an infexible resolu-
ton, In carrying forward profound measures of
statemanshlp to successful ISSUE and the pow
ertul aid given by it in finally overthrowine
ana prostrating the most gigantic rebellion Of
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man.
3, RESOLVED, That the American Congress emf
lnently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its persevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rgnss as Enumerated in the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence; that in the name OF the patriotic people
OF this State We feel warranted in cordially as
sentlng 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 far and Legitimate means to influence
puollc sentlmentto the nearest possible approach
to uranimity on this subject.
g. hesotoed, 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-
anee OF the citizen has been acknowledge as due
to the United States.
t. ReSOt0ed, That We sincerely eXult in the fact
that as nation We are now absolutely a NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in 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 Acknowledgement without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction OF color, and that we are ready to
unite in the early practical attainment of these
1nestimable 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 a clarion through the land
earnestly summoning every American citizen to
the support of the great Party OF Liberty and
Emancipation.
5. Resolved 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 persistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oil free discussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest
b. ReS0tUed, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and plghted faith of the nation
2: 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 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 an open and fearless effort, which we
n IA very TO