Year: 1867




gently demanded; therefore


l. ReSOtved, 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 infeXibe resolu-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
statemanship to a successful ISSUE and the DOW
erful aid given by it in finally overthrowing
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion of
ancient modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man.


2. Resolved That the American Congress emil
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 indie
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.


g. ReSolyed, That rejoice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right of peaceable scces-
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. Resolyed That we sincerely eXut in the fact
that nation arc now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMES, and that the sun in all his course
over our wide spread country no longer shines
upon the brow of slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorse :he great measures of Civil
al Fr,fra annfl
any property qualification, conferred without
distinction of color, and that We are ready to
unite in the early practical attainment OF these
inestimable privileges. Although the mortal
mains of ABRAHAM LINCOLN 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.


5. Resolved, That as the most potent and efli
cent means by which the South can speedily re-
ain her lost prosperity, we earnestly advocated
the spreading of nowledge and education among
all men, and that to the attainment of this great
end we demand nd shall persistently and firmly
insist upon the absolute right oil free Gl cusslon
and free speech on all subjects of public interest


8. Rss0lVed, That we join in an earnest wish for
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 ell political persuasions, who
regard and cordially support the recent action of
Congress 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 subserved by
maintaining the PRINCIPLES of the Republican Par
ty, earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from no other cause than a rigid adhe-
rance to what we regard as a sacred right and
solemn public duty.


PLATFORM AND RESOLUTIONS
Adopted By the Republican Suite Concention


achich assembled in fuckers Hall, Raleigh,


September a, 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 perfccting and
strengthening he 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
assembled in this City on the 27th day of last
March, and does fully accept, adopt and sustain
the principles 0fthe Republican party of the Uni
ted States


RESOLUTIONS.


Resoz0ed, That the Republican party of North
Carolina, on the subject of confscation 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, appreciating the splendid
achievements of Gen. Sheridan of the armies of
the United States, and beholding with admiration
his Just and unfinching administration OF affairs in
the 5th military district, thus publicly express
their gratitude towards this gallant soldier, and
their hearty disapproval of his recent removal by
the President.


Tesolved, That Gen. Candy, the District Com
mander, 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 as may be conve-
nient


hesol0ed, 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.


1. An Executive Committee to consist of
twenty-one members, three from each Congress
slonal district, shall be appointed by the Presi
dent of the Convention Said Committee shall
have the general supervision of the affairs of the
Republican party of this State; it shall also have
the authority to fix the time for the annual meet
ing OF the Stat Convention, and to call said
State Convention together at such other times as
the good OF the party may require.
T. Inc three members of said Committee, resi- |
dent in each Congressional district shall consti
tutc an Executive Committee for their Iespectiye
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 such County Executive Committees SUBJ |
ordinate to tn State Committee do not now eX- |
st. The County Committees shall serve tor one |
year, or unit they shall be superseded by new |
ones, selected by County Conventions The Coun-
y Committees shall have the supervision of the
tfaiFs OF the Republican party in their respective
Counties, and shall appoint precinct Committees,
nd call County Conventions, whenever in their
opinion the good of the party shall require.


ARTICLE II.


1. No member of the Republican party shall
ecome candidate for any Office, until he shall
ave been regularly nominated by the proper au
hority and all Republicans are required to sup
ort nominations when SO made. Any Republi-
an desiring an Office may become a candidate
Or the nomination, but not for the office itself
nHl he shall be regularly nominated


2. Candidates for Office shall be placedin nomi-
alton follows: .......


For City. Town, or Precinct officers by City,
own or Precinct Conventions. "


For Delegates to Constitutional Convention,
LENDERS TO lower House of Legislature, and
ounty Officers by County Conventions
For Members to State Senate by Conventions
their respective Senatorial districts.
For Members to Congress by Conventions of
le Congressional Districts. and for Governor |