Year: 1867

Resolutions adopted By the Republicans Of


North Carolina, at Conoention held in


Raleigh, eth March,, 1867:


Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th of Mafch, 1867, in conformity with u
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 eX
preston of sentiment, opinion, and purpose is
urgently demanded therefore


1. ReSol0ed, That in view of our present polti-
cal condition, 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 ap-
peal 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 infeXible
luton, in carrying forward profound measures
of craftsmanship to u successful issue, and the
powerful aid given by it in finally overthrow
ing and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every can
did man.


.. Resolced. That the American Congress is en-
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country for its persevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights as enunciaed in the Declaration of Inde-
pendence; that in the name of the patriotic peo-
pie of this State feel warranted in cordially
! asserting to and accepting the reconstruction
plan recently and finally adopted by that body,
and to the end that peace and order may be per





sumcd and encouraged, we pledge ourselves to
use every fair and legitimate means to influence
public sentiment to the nearest possibleapproach
to unanmity on this subject.


g. ReSolved, That We rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of pcaceable seces-
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 acknowledged as due
to the United States.


4. ReSolUed, That we sincerely cXult in the fact
that nation we ale now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his course
over 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 property qualification, conferred without dis
tinction of color, and that we are ready to unite
in the early practical attainment of these inesti-
mable privileges. Although the mortal remains
of ABRAHAM LINCOLN now rest silently beneath
the soil of his adopted State, yet his voice still
rings lie Il clarion through the land, earnestly
summoning every American citizen to the sup
.port OF the great Party of Liberty and Emancipa
ton.


s. Reso1ycd, That as the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South can speedily re-
gain her lost prosperity, we earnestly advocate
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


6. ReSoIoed, That we join in an earnest wish for
the maintainance untarnished and undimmed OF
the public credit and plghted faith OF the nation.


T. Resolyed, 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 psrsuasions, who |
regard and cordially support the recent action OF
Congress a solution of our present political |
difficulties; that we deprecate 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 |
persuade and convince the people, that our high |
est duty and truest interest is to be subserved by
maintaining the principles of the Republican |
Party, an earnest interest should be awakened, |
It will be from no other cause than rigid adhe- |
rance to what we regard as q sacred right and |
q solemn public duty.
The following resolution was offered by Mr.. j. |
E. o. 'Hara, of Wayne, and adopted:
ResOLOed That this Convention tender their sin |
cere thanks to Jas. H. Harris for the Jealous and |
efficient manner in which he has labored at the |
North for the cause of all loyal men in North |
Carolina and for her speedy return to the Union |
Mr.. w. F. Henderson, of Davidson, offered the |
following, which was adopted:
ResOEaed, That the thanks of this Convention |
are due and are hereby rendered to the Spartan |
band of Republicans in the late Legislature of
this State for their bold and fearless defence of
Congress and the Union.


Mr.. Settle offered the following, which were
unanimously adopted:


ReSOlaed, That esteem ourselves fortunate, in
that so experienced and accomplished statesman
and soldier Major General Daniel e. Sickles
has been appointed to the command of this mill
tary district. We tender to him our hearty CO.
operation as loyal citizens in the performance of
the important duties that have been devolved upon
him.


Mr.. Carter introduced the following, which was
also adopted:


Resolved That the President of this Convention
appoint an Executive Committee of forty men,
bers to promote the organization and interests of
the national Republican Party of North Carolina |
and that the resident members of said committee |
in each Congressional District be authorized to |
appoint such committees in every county of the |
State.


Mr.. Dockery offered the following, which was
adopted:


ResolUed, That the members of the Convention
hereby pledge themselves to use every legitimate
means in thair power to disseminate correct in
formation among the people of their respective
counties.


STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.


In pursuance of the resolution adopted by the
recent Reconstruction Convention in this City,
the Hon. A. Fl. Jones, the President of the body,


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