The tri-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-09
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REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.

Resolutions adopted by the Republicans 81
NorSh- Cafozifo. at q ConreDtion lhe13 IN
ilsseteigh, 27tb lNarch, 1861: 500 sie'F's
Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 27th of March, S57, in conformity with a
timely and patriotic CALL rejecting the sentiments
of the loyal men of the State, and believing the
time is at haal when an open and fearless express
sion of sentiment, opinion, and purpose Is ur
gently demanded; therefore ...
W l. IeesoIced, That in view of our present Pollti
cat condition, our relations to the National GOV
eminent and the people of all sections OF the
r. country, we do this day with proud satlsiacnoh
unfurl the brilliant and glorious banner OF HE
REPUBLICAN PARTY, and earnestly appear 10
every true and patriotic man in the State 10 raiy
TO its support
The splendid and patriotic record made by ms
great political organization, IN standing oy Inc
General government with AN inheXible resolu-
tion in carrying forward profound measures VI
craftsmanship to Il successful issue, ana the pow
erful aud given by it in finally oVeftnro"lnS
ana Frustrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration OF every
candid man ... =, 49,,
inently entitled to the profound thanks OF the
whole country tor its perscvering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles OF human
rights as enunciated in the Declaration OF indie
pendence; that in the 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-
. nently secured and every industrial pursuit re-
sumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves 10
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest possiblcapproach
to unaninity on this subject.
8. ResOlUed, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagated of the right of peaceable seces-
sion under tue Constitution has been forever
overthrown by the majestic uprising OF the
American people, in crushing out the late reDel-
lion by force of arms; and that the doctrine that
the supremacy of the general government has
been established, and that the paramount allegl-
ance of the citizen has been acknowledge as due
to the United States.
4. ResolyeI, That we sincerely exult in the fact
that as a nation We now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his course
over our 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 EnfranclhsemeEt without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that VIC 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. .,
D.. cieat means by which the South can speedily re-
q 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 perSStently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oil free discussion
and free speech on all subjects OF puolIc interest
g q. ResOtUed, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and plighted faith ofthe nation
n Z. Resolved, That in the maintenance of the
position taken and the principles this day aVow
ID ed, we earnestly invite the influence and coop
Grafton of men of all political persuasions, who
regard and cordially support the recent action OF
y Congress as a 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 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. an earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from no other cause than i rigid adle-
rance to what regard as sacred right and
solemn public duty.