Year: 1867

ft0teagn, SIb MGrcb, 1867:


Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th 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 express
sion OF sentiment, opinion, and purpose is ur
gently demanded; therefore


1. Resotged, 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 infiexible resolu-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures Of
statemanship to a successful issue, and the pow
erfuf 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 Resolved That the American Congress emf
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 enunciated in the Declaration of 1nde-
pendence; 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 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


8. RESOLVED, That we rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceable 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 acknowledge as due
to the United States.


4. Resolved, That we sincerely exult in the fact
that nation We arc 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 a slave Without reservation
we heartily endorse :he great measures OF civil
Rights and Impartial Enfranchsement without
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that we ready to
unite in the early practical attainment OF these
inestimable 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.


g. Resolved, That as the most potent and eff
cient means by which the South can 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 persistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oil free Discussion
and free speech all subjects of public interest.





the maintenance untarnished and undimmed OF
the public credit and plighted faith of the nation.


Z. Resolved, 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 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
and people. h.
est duty and trueSt interest is to subscTved by
maintaining the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par
ty, an earnest interest should be awakened, II
will be from other cause than a rigid adhe-
rance to what we regard as sacred right and
solemn public duty.


PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
adopted by the Republican State Convention


aohich assembled In fuckers Hull, Raleigh,


September 4, 1867


PLATFORM.


We the delegates, representing the loyal peo-
pie of North Carolina assembled in Convention,
in the City of Raleigh, on the 5th day OF Septem-
Der, 1867 for the purpose of perfecting and
strengthening the organization OF the Republican
party in the State, and in order TO aid in the
great work of restoring, preserving and perpetu-
ating the Union, do


Resolve That the Republican party in North
Carolina hereby re affirm the principles enuncia-
ted in the Convention of true Republicans which





March, and does fully accept, adopt and sustain
the principles ofthe Republican party of the Uni
ted States.


RESOLUTIONS.


Resolved That the Republican party of North
Carolina, on the subject of contiscation and all
other matters appertaining to Reconstruction,
will faithfully adhere to, and abide by, the Re-
construction plan and measures of Congress


Resolyed, That this Convention of Republicans
of North Carolina, approaching the splendid
achievements of Gen. Sheridan, of the armies of
the United states, and behoidng with admiration
his just and unfinching administration OF affairs in
the 9th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
their hearty disapproval of his recent removal by
the President.


Resozyed, That Gen. Candy, the District Com
be respectfully requested to order an
election in this State at an early day, and that he
also order the assembling OF the constitutional
Convention as soon thereafter may be conve-
nicnt


Resolved, That the Republican party of North
Carolina hereby pledges itself to the speedy con-
struction of the Central Railroad West to Duck
town.


PLAN OF ORGANIZATION.


'. ARTICLE ..-


l. An Executive Committee to consist of
twenty-one members, three from each Congress |
dent of the Convention. Said Committee shall
have the geleral supervision of the affairs of the
Republican party of this State; it shall also have
tle authority to fix the time for the annual meet
my vi luc SGaIt COnVSntlOn ana 10 call Salu |
State Convention together at such other times as
the good Of the party may require.


=. The three members of said Committee, resi- |
dent in each Congressional district shall consti |
tute an Executive Committee for their respective |
districts, and shall have supervision of the affairs
of the party in their districts and the power to |
call district Conventions, whenever in their opin-
ion the good of the party shall require.


3. The State Executive Committee shall ap-
point County Executive Committees of five or
more, members in each County of the State, |
where snch County Executive Committees, sub
ordinate to tn" State Committee do not now eX-
ist. The County Committees shall serve for one
year, unit they shall be superseded by new
ones, selected by County Conventions. The Coun-
ty Committees shall have the supervision of the
affairs of the Republican party in their respective
Counties, and shall appoint precinct Committees,
and call County Conventions, whenever in their
opinion the good of the party shall require.


ARTICLE II.


l. No member of the Republican party shall
become candidate for any office, until he shall
nave been regularly nominated by the proper au
hority, and all Republicans are required to sup
)ort nominations when so made. Any Repubi-
,an desiring an Office may become candidate
or the nomination, but not for the Office itself
Until he shall be regularly nominated.


2. Candidates for Office shall be placedin nomi-
nation as follows: t...


For City. Town, or Precinct officers by City,
D.. 40 l