Year: 1867

Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 27th of March, 1867, in conformity with a
timely and patriotic CALL rejecting the sentiments
OF the loyal men OF the State, and believing the
time is at hand when an open and fearless EXPIRES
sion OF sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore


1. Resolrcd, That in view of our present politi-
cat condition, relations to the National Gov
ernment and the people of all sections of the
country, We do this day with proud satisfaction
unturi 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 inleXible rtsou-
ton, in Carrying forward profound measures of
to successful ISSUE and the pow
erful aid given by it in finally overthrowing
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion of
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man.


2. Resot9cd, That the American Congress em-
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its persevcring, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights us enumerated in the Declaration Of Inde-
pendence; that liz the name of the patriotic people
of this State we feel warranted in cordially as
senting to and accepting the rccons truction 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 unanimty on this subject.


3. ReSoloed, That rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceabe seces-
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
oyerthrown 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.


4. Resolred, That sincerely eXult i'll the fact
fnlt
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 Enfranchiscmcrt without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that We are ready to
unite in the early practical attainment of these
nestimable 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
the support of the great Party OF Liberty and
Emancipation.


5. ReSolced, That as the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South 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 persstenty and firmly |
Insist upon the absolute right oil free Gi cuSsiOn
and free speech on all subjects of public interest.


&. ResO'"ed, That we join in an earnest wish for |
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the public credit and plighted faith ofthe nation.


Z. ReS0lged, 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 Il solution of present political |
difficulties; that we deprecatc partizan violence |
and desire peace and good will toward all men;
and if in an open and fearless effort, which we |
propose to make on every suitable occasion, to |
pcrs uade and convince the people, that our high |
est duty and truest interest is to subselved by |
the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par |
ty an earnest interest should be awakened, it |
will be from no other cause than rigid adhe- |
rance to what we regard as a sacred right and |
solemn public duty.