Year: 1867

North Carolina, at q Conpention held in


RtieigA, eth NarcA, 1867:


Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 2ith of March, S67, 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


L. Res0lUed, That in view Of our present poiiti-
cat condition, relations to the National Gov
ernmcnt and the people of all sections of the
country, We do this day with proud satisfaction
unturl tie 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 iniicyible resolu-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
statenanshp to successful issue, and the pow
erful aid given by it in finally ovprthrowiug
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient or modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid


=. RcsuIcc1, That the American Congress cm-
incntly c:;itlcd TO the profound thanks OF the
whole country Tor its pcrScvcrng persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles OF human
rights enunciatcd III the Declaration of indie
pcndcnce; that in the name 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
Sulntu encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest possibleapproach
to uiialiimity on this subject.


3. ReSoIrcd, That rejoice that the dogma
long propagatcd, OF the right of pcaceabl+ seccs
sion under the Constitution has been forever
ovcrthrown by tie 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.


T. E4so,,el That sincerely eXult in the fact
that nation are now absolutely NATION
OF FRcEMES, and that the sun in all his course
over our wide spread country no longer shines
upon the brow uf slave Without reservation
We heartily endorse The great measures of Civil
Rights aud Impartial EnfrancsemeEt without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction OF color, and that ready to
unite in the early practical attainment OF these
inestimab,c 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


5. Ia,so,ec!, That the most potent and eff
cicnt means by which the South can speedily re-
ain her lost pros pcriiy earnestly advocated
the spreading of knowledge and education among
all men. and that to the attainment OF this great
end, VIC demand and shall pcrsistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right OF free discussion
and free speech on AL subjects of public interest


q. Er%tt'ed, Ihat we join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undimmed of
the pubic credit and plighted faith ofthe nation


Z. RcSoITcd, That in the maintenance of the
position taken and the principles this day avow-
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 ncm !;
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 true>t 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 rigid adhe
rance to what regard a sacred right and
solemn public duty.