Year: 1870

Res0tuts0ns adopted 6y he hepu0tscans q
North Carolina, at a C0nUentiOn heLd in
The Hall of the House of Representatives,, on
the 9Th day of Narch, 1867.


Having assembled in the City of Raleigh on
the 9th of March, 1867, in conformity with
timely and patriotic call, rejecting the senti-
ments of the loyal men OF the State, and believ-
ing the time is at hand when an open and fearless
expression OF sentiment, opinion, and purpose
is urgently demanded therefore


l. ReSOlUed, That in view OF our present pOlit-
ical condition, our relations TO the National
Government and the people of all sections OF
the country, we do this day with proud satisfac-
tion 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 gieat political organization, in standing by
the general government with an inAeXibe reso-
luton, in carrying forward profound measures
of craftsmanship to q successful issue, and the
powerful 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.


g Resolred, That the American Congress is
eminently entitled to the profound thanks OF the
whole country for its persevering, persistent and
heroic devotion to the great principles of human
rights as eDunciated in the Declaration of Inde-
pendence; that in the name of the patriotic peo-
pie of this State, We 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-
msnently secured and every Industrial pursuit
resumed and encouraged, we pledge ourselves
TO use every fair and Legitimate means TO in
Hueuce public sentiment to the nearest possible
approach to unanimity on this subject.


8. ReSOiUed That we re- oice that the dogma
long propagated, of the right Of peaceable seces-
sion under the Constitution, has been forever
oyerthrOwn by the majestic uprising OF the
American people, in crushing out the late rebel
lion by force arms and that the doctrine that
the supremacy of the general government has
been established, ard taat the paramount alle-
glance of the citizen has been acknowledged as
due to the United States


4. Resolved That we sincerely cxult in the fact
that nation we are now absolutely NATION
OF FREEMEN, and that the sup in all his course
over our wide spread country no longer shines
upon the brow ot q slave. Without reservation
we heartily endorse the great measures OF Civil
Rights and Impartial Eniranchisement without
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 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.
D. ICSOtUeu, L udI as Tue lQOSb potent anu elL-
cient means By which the South can speedily re-
tain her lost posterty, we earnestly advocated
the spreading CT 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 Tree speech on all subjects of
public interest


g. Resolved That we join in an earnest wish
for the maintenance untarnished and undimmed
of the public credit and plishted iaith OF the
nation.


T. Rssolued, That in the maintenance of the
position taken and the principles this day ayow-
cd, we earnestly invite the influence aGdc0ope-
ration 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 men !;
and if IN an open and fearless effort, which we
propose to make on every suitable secession, to
persuade and convince the people, that our
highest duty and truest interest to be subseryed
by maintaing the principles of the Republican
Party an earnest interest should be awakened, it
will be from no 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 CenUe'ltiOu ,Chieh
assembled in Tucker Hall, Raleigh, February &C.
1865 .....


/. Resolvsd, That we, the Delegates of the Re-
publican State Convention, do hereby rc-affirm
the principles and sentiments contained in the
Republican Platform OF the 9Th ct March and
the 5th oil September, 1861.


2. Reseleed, That the continued and persistent
efforts now being made upon the part OF the So
called Conservative organization of the State to
place the stigm and ban OF social ostracism up
on thousands of patriotic Southern white men,
who have the manliness and courage to stand
firmly by the Republican Party, is justly regard.
ed as narrow, reckless and yiDdictive, and well
calculated 10 excite the contempt of every hon
orable man. .i


g. Rssoloed, That we hereby renew our express
sions of admiration and gratitude toward the
rss9lute and patriotic majority of the Congress
A. ReSolyed, That this Convention do hereby
earnestly and emphatically recommend to the
Congress OF the United States the early enlran-
chisement oil various well known true Union
men in our State, who are at present resting un-
der political disabilities.


5. ReSolVed, That having the fullest confidence
that the present Constitutional Convention will
frame for submission such Constitution as will
command the earnest and enthusiastic support
of the friends of liberty and progress in our
State, we shall enter upon the approaching con.
test with firm determination to make our tri-
umph significant and complete.


q. ResOlUed, That to all of the nominations
made by this Convention we do hereby pledge
an unwavering and unialtering support.





ARTICLE l.


l. An Executive Committee to consist OF
twenty-o one members, three from each Congress.
sional 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 II suaii also have
the authority to fix the time for the annual meet.
ing OF the State Convention, and to call said
State Convention together at such other times
as the good oil the party may require.


2. The three members OF said committee resi-
dent in each Congressional district, shall consti
tute an Executive Committee for their respect
i've districts, and shall have supervision of the
Affairs OF the party in their districts, and The
power TO call district Conventions, whenever
IN their opinion The good OF the party shall re
quire.


g. The State Executive Committee shall an
point County Executive Committees of five OF
more members in each County of the State
where such County Executive Comni ttces. sub
ordinate TO the State Committee, do not now ex
ist The County G ommittees shall serve for ON
year, or until they shall be super seded by ney
ones, selected by County Conventions Tn
County Committees shall have the supervision
of the affairs of the L cpubcan party in their re
spective Counties, and shall appoint precinc
Committees, and call County Conventions
whenever in their opinion the good of the part
shall require.