The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-21
REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Resolutions adapted By the Republicans of
North CuyOlina. at COncentiOn HELD IN
RlLeigh, 21tA Muych. 1867:

North Carolina. at u COncentiOn held IN
Rtleigh 18th Mulch. 1867:
Having assembled in the City of Ralci Oh on
the 9th of March, SOL, in conformity with
timely and patriotic call, rejecting the sentiments
of the loyal men OF the State, and believing the
time is ut hand when an open and fearless expires
sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore
l. ReSOlUeo That i'll view of our present polltl-
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 THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly appeal TO
every true and patriotic man i'll 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 intleXible rcsOu-
ton, in carryin" forward profound measures OF
craftsmanship to successful Issue, and the pow
erful aid given by it in finally overthrOwing
and proStrlting the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man.
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wi" c.'lu,Gy tor IL i'.r-''N'rim". PERSISTENT r"
.r''i v'ii''n :" i .r':t .'riril'i'> 81 human
rights '.nIrrnt",. in tn. DECLARATION al lmr-
end. ne: that il. II. i. patriotic. Ir'I.ic
81 ,hi> Stat" NJ" :,rI warranted III cordially
-mrn /" SAC: :u,.''i!n=r 'h 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
every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest possiblcapprOach
to unanimity on this subject.
;. Itesolced, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagated of the right of peaceable seces-
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
overthrow by the majestic uprising OF the
American people i'll 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 allcgi-
of the citizen has been acknowledge us due
to the United States
j. Resolred, That sincerely eXult in the fact
that a nation We arc now absolutely Il NATION
FHEEMEN and that the sun in all his course
wide spread country no longer shines
upon the brow OF Il slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorse The great measures of Civil
Rights and Impartial EniranchisCmeut without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction Of color, and that we ready to
unite in the carly practical attainment of these
inestimable privileges. Although the mortal re-
mains of ABRAHAM LINCOLN now rest silently
beneath the soil Of his adopted State, yet his
voice sill rings like ciarion through tie land.
earnestly sutnmouing every American citizen to
the support OF the great Party OF Liberty and
Emancipation.
5 Resolged, That as the most potent and eff
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 Discussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest.
t. RESOLVED, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnshed and undimmed of
the public credit and plighted faith of the nation.
Z. Resol0ed, That in the maintenance of the
position taken and the prime iples this day
ed, 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 open and fearless effort which
propose to make on every suitable occasion, to
persuade and convince the people, that our high
est duty and trueSt interest is to subserved by
maintaining the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par
ty, earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from no other cause than a rigid adhe-
rance to what we regard as a sacred right and q
solemn public duty.
PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
adopted By the Republican State Conoention
aohich 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 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
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.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolyed, 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
Hesolyed That this Convention of Republicans
of North-Carolina, approaching the splendid
achievements Of Gen. Sheridan, of the armies of
the United States, aud beholding with admiration
his just and unhinching administration OF affairs in
the 9Th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
their hearty disapproval Of his recent removal by
the President.
Resozycd That Gen. Candy the District Com
mander, be respectfully requested to order an
election in this State ct an early day. and that lac
also order the assembling of the constitutional
Convention as soon thereafter as may be conve-
! nient
ResoIvcd, That the Republican party of North
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con-
struction of the Central Railroad West to Duck
town.