Year: 1867




Having assembled in the CITY of Raleigh on
the 9th of March, S67, in conformity with
timely and patriotic call reecting the sentiments
OF the loyal men Of the State, and believing the
time is at hand when an open and fearless express
sion. of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore


1. hesOtOed, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
ernment 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 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 intieXible resolu-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
statemanship to a successful issue, and the pow
erfui aud given by it in finally overthrowng
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion of
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man. 3.


2. Resolved, That the American Congress emil
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country tor its persevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights as enunciated in the Declaration OF Inde-
pendence; that in the name OF the patriotic people
of this State we feel warranted in cordially as
sentng 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 sentimentto the nearest possible approach
to unanimity on this subject.


3. ReSOlUed, That rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceab. Seccs-
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 as due
to the United States.


oJno5 Tint fNK-oS Sipnnralv m
that as nation 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 a slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorse the great measures of Civil
Rights and impartial Enfranchisement without
any properly qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that 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
EmanciIatiOn.


s. Resolyed, That as the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South can speedily re-
ain her lost prosperity, earnestly advocated
the spreading of knowledge and education among
all men, and that to the attainment OF this great
end we demand and shall perSstenty and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oil free al cussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest


6. RcsOlted, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed OF
the public credit and plighted faith the nation.


Z. Resolged, That in the maintenauce of the
position taken and the principles this day avow-
ed, earnestly invite tue influence and coop
Grafton of men of all political persuasions, who
regard and cordially support the recent action OF
Congress solution OF our present political
difficulties; that we deprecate partizan violence
aud desire peace and good will toward ali men;
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 a rigid adhc-
rance to what we regard as a sacred right and
solemn public duty. -: