Year: 1867

Resolutions adapted By the Republicans of


North Carolina, at q C0nuentiOn held in


Raleigh, 9th March, 1867:


Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th of March, S67, in conformity with
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. Resolved That in view of our present politi
cat condition, our relations to the National Gov
ernment and the people of al! 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 inileXiblc resolu-
ton, in carrying forward profound measures of
statemanship to successful issue, and the pow
erful and given by it in finally overthrowng
and prostrating the most gigantic rebellion OF
ancient modern times, should command the
respect and challenge the admiration of every
candid man


,. Resolved, That the American Congress emil
inently entitled to the profound thanks of the
whole country ior its persevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights as enunciatcd in the Declaration OF Inde
pcndence that in the name OF the patriotic people
of this State we feel warranted in cordially as
Scnting to and accepting the reconstruction plan
recently and finally adopted by that body, and
to the end that peace aud 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 sentiment to the nearest possible approach
to unanimity on this subject


5. IetSOtSed, That rejoice that the dogma
long propagatcd, of the right of peaccabl: scces-
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
overthrown by the majestic uprising OF the
American people, in crushing out the late rebel
linp Inv ore of htt flt 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. ReSOlccd, That we sincerely eXult in the fact
that as a nation We are now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sun in all his course
wide spread country longer shines
upon the brow Of slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorse .he great measures of Civil
Rights and Impartial Enfrancniscmert without
any property qualification conferred without
distinction OF color, and that ready to
unite in the early practical attainment of these
incstimable privileges. Although the mortal
mains of ABRAHAM LINCOLN now rest silently
beneath the soil of his adopted State, yet his
voice still rings like a clarion through the land,
earnestly summoning every American citizen to
the support of the great Party OF Liberty and
Emancipation


s. ReSolced That as the most potent and eff
cicnt means by which the South speedily
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 OF free discussion
and free speech on all subjects of public interest.


q. ResoiVed, That VIC join in an earnest wish for
the maintenance untarnished and undinmed of
the public credit and plighted faith of the nation.


Z. Resoloed, 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 ali mem;
and if in an open and fearless effort, which we
propose to make on every suitable occasion, to
persuade and convince the people. that 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 other cause than rigid adhe
rance to what we regard as a sacred right and
solemn nnhlic duty.