Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1846-01-13

Se have u being In ihis our situation unlike t,at
II our fathers before the Revolution Being oppre >srd
~ taxation without a voice IN the councils which I'M
,osed them, they contcnded against those powers
hey denied the right Of their rulers thus 10 burthen
iiem-they srove to build up and we strive TO keep
| from being pulled down what they erected for us
We are on The defensive We wish 10 retain invio-
late The great truths which they, in 1915 bought
ana established. Aid * sure truth must triumph
over error, so sure VIII The great principles for which
we contend continue 10 be the ruling Lo'icy Of the
land
As Democrats We have much to cheer us. II is
with pleasure refer the history of Our struggles
for the past few years. The Bosom which swent our
TERRITORY In lS40, carrying CONSERVATION 10 almost
every BOSOM has been, we trust, efectunlly STAYED
So great is the recuperaive character of our people
SO rich their stores IF knowledge. SO honest i tier
purpose that they enabled and shake off
the body Of death which, at an urguarded moment.
they suffered to be bound upon them From our over
whelmlng majority Ill the councils of the naton-from
the chief mag istrate, who elected Without why
or wherefore" to the humblest oficer-we have
been able to come out and place their Stead officers
or known probity and correct principle. The coun-
try, 1t Is true, has been aga,ed but men and free
men have been led think and to act 1t tsas only
one OF those struggles which nations must suffer
and pass through for the purpose Of gaining some
great and good end We have had strength to stem
the tide at once powerful and almost Overwhelming
SO much SO that for the first time n long series of
years, the Congress of this Union in the Senate
Chamber and Representative Hall, reflects the spirit
of the people, and the county placed in cha rye of
the Democracy The great questi have been dee ded
IN our favor Texas has been admitted into the BROTH
erhood. and soon shall behold the ems On of free
d I'm floating the breeze, DER the hills and in the
valleys of the beautiful Oregon
1t is cause of graduation that these achievements
have been brought about without any violent outbreak
We look upon II as evidence IF the progress of
those great principles Tor which we are contending.
Formerly the acquisition Of territory was effected
by and strictly the fierce contentious Of might
and mind and acquired for the purpose of national
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and power. But not 50 here-it Is
matter Of negotiation. The willing minds OF each
party meet upon the sub ect, and the union is
pshed. The object not being aggrand cement on
either side, bn for the simple purpose Of benefting
our knd-of placing man higher in the scale of his
existence.
Let US then 90 on in the glorious course which we
have we'll begun. Let ruling star be the bright
and luminous idea that all have inherent right to a
voice in the councils of our rulers right which, at
all proper times and caSions, viii ltain ard
defend Let no fretrands be cast among US to divide
or dlsconnect Let us be UNITED, ENERGETIC and
vIGILANT and must be successful. Then shall we
be able TO lie down in peace, with world before US,
redeemed from thraldom
Thus, fellow citizens, have endeavored 10 do
duty, knowing, from the earnest you have given,
that you Will do yours.
ADDRESS
In relation to State 4 fairs.
In relation to the more local affairs of indiana. we
feel pleasure in believing that the people have been
much henefed by change Of its political rulers.
Since the Organization of the State Government until
the of present State Executive, the Iegiss-
ton Of Indiana has been under Wing CONTROL and
jority of Executive Offices filled Wings.
The history Of that legislation is of that character which
renders it unpleasant for to dwell lenghly upon
The Ieri"d intervening between 1886 and "a hs been
auRht with so many evil consequences To the people.
that it Gil he marked dreadful epoch. Thnse
years produced that degree Of embarrassment and ruin
which has heavily borne down end nl psrs
lied the energies of her people and until TIE democracy
of the State determined change the order of things,
there 6eeied to be remedy either moral ply sica
which could stay the march Of ruin and desoatioh.
Ever since the eection of lS43. which time the
reins of government were placed in democratic hands
restoration cf public confidence has been eraduai,
ing itself in the Tafious dep ailments Of business AL
classes of society. have with renewed energies with it,
creased industry. and fixed detrrnnAo he ,tdeprh
dent. applied their ions and shown their rprize
to such extent that we now comparatively. thr
wing aud prosperous people. The rewards of dlgent
industry. propiously favored hy fruitful sfasons and
ready market high prices. have enabled population
relieve themselves from much embarrassment and to
eoy the blessings OF rich reward OF their hors. This
condition of things gives the conclusive evidence
thai the OF democratic principles the
of power hy democs &c rulers. and he existence of dem
ocra,c government does net psaze the business of tho
country reduce the of labor, the commerce
and enerprze Of the people, has been Ptophrticay
predicted by Wing speakers and PRESSES Never since
the existence of the State has solid prosperity been
felt or more hopeful confidence IL future been enter.
tanned 1t much 20 expect that people. thus hap
PLY governed snd enjoying all the blessings Of life. will
for Ugh. and transient seek to change hs
and 10 rush into hazardous experiments IT unsed
and unnecessary adventure nor will ihey continue sup
port party which has faith fuly rpheld and support
ed them
Every effort hes been ode both by the munifcence of
the General Government and by the authorities Of the
State to enable the people adopt feasible and hon.
orable mode Of discbargng the obligations Il ndebed
which have so heavily depress them No measure
has much embarrassed the action Of the democratic
party the which 10 place the state again
in the attitude of debt paying state, without oppr ssins
the people who have to pay the money in d>cha.ge Of
Indebtedness Long had the wings talked IL the pro-
pty of pie CRYING the honor and integrity of the State
bu, did they do devise the ways and means where
Nv thus desirable end he accomplished bit corcsv
ing an mposshiliy if.c great measure, they
willing to that the present Executive
10 power. pledged to perform that which they had
found to be beyond their wisdom. Faithful his duty,
and relying upon the honest Of The people
d. their in this Undertaking he and his D.
orra,ic brethren have zeaiously Iabord
pan whereby the object may he attained.
Il j. no, lie wish of the democratic party to place
burdens upon the people Contrary To their
Will To make exac,ions upon their fileans beyond
their ability but they earnestly desire that
speedy relief may be hal from the expressions aud deera
daton of lh increasing deb'. There question to
ulH the only difficulty that arises to aud
ad, COATES If pubic fsh aud honesty. they have endeav
ored bring requisi;on available I"
range aud settle with bond ,ers h,sng due regard
to the honor and ability of the State. The result Of those
anrs and the character of those exerons will be dly
weighed and considered by the people IN the coming
vass and their will be such will
best their The policy OF the which
has been pursued
As proofs of the economy and Of democratic rule,
mpsrison of State expenses will show that The
a,es and pendures for years, uron
scale of rigid cutailmeni, and that saving of