Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1848-12-23

that politicians very apt to regard their in-
terest as really that of the people. 1t is dangerous
for editor to into conflict with such notions
and The men that entertain them. We have occa-
sionaly had the terncri,v to do so knew the penalty
we incurred have suffered, and expected 10 suffer
such penalty. II would be easier wink at knavery
and to profit by It's lnrgesses may be able to adopt
that course one Of these days: but not quite get
The writer intimates that Mr.. Hannegan disre-
garded his pledges the caucus that his friends did
the same and that the :. Sentinel" aided them " con-
Jointly" As TO the "Sennel," it maintained an en-
tirely impartial attitude, except in copying article
from the Goshen Democrat setting forth the claims Of
the Northern portion Of the State to the Senator We
knew the risk incurred in copying that article, but
thought it right for various reasons TO copy
it, and We did so. This oil that the +" Sentinel"
did, previous after the caucus for or against any
candidate. Justice" therefore, accuses the " Sem
tine falsely. aud his imputation is as cowardy in
terms is false in fact Such n lie is worthy Of
It's illicit origin and brth-pace The editors Of
the " Sentinel" members of the Democratic party,
of course felt socitude In the election of Sena
tor, not altogether personal grounds but on account
Of the permanent interest Of the Democratic party and
the State But they attempted interference with the
prerooa,ive of the members of the General Assembly,
and never even expressed opinion. except when
questioned. Before The was held, one of the
editors of the Sentinel. did answer questions frankly
and freely, and is willing to incur all just response
bty for so doing. After the caucus, he held his
peace.
As to the mpuaton against Mr.. flanagan, which
Justice 'cW not say is true, can state, that
we saw him, few moments on two or three differ
ent occasions before the was held and that he
expressed unwillingness TO Us to submit his pre-
tensions fairly before We have vivid re-
membrance Of one expression which he made In our
hearing 10 the effect. that a. h. could no. purchase
seat in the t. =. S"nats hiehy as he rdiued II, al the
expense Of The slightest sacrifice Of personal honor
If the spirit actuated him his intercourse with
Others the innuendoes of " Justice be true to
him; they not, more likely, sanderous and false
Mr.. Hannegan's friends. far they
cerned. presume able 10 defend themselves, if
they think any defence necessary If, were in
formed, and, in article Of the 10Th inst stated,
they voted caucus under protest because Others hal
declared that they would not be bound by any pledge
to vote for the nominee should he be their first
choice,-then. certainly. Mr.. Hannegan's friends
were honorably relieved from any obligation to obey
not engaged in hcm and therefore cannot say whether
they "properly directed or not. "Juslce"
speaks positively on this point, and presume speaks
from his knouledge of the subject.
No honest man can draw the Inference from any
thing in our first article that the 40 tried and true
democrats, who adhered to the nominee should have
bowed to The arbitrary rW and dictation Of the H."
We merely stated to the people what we then be-
TN Hi h. tic I,.y. az
And when we alluded to another fact, which every
intelligent knows to be true that the bonds of
party aliation, all the country, had been weak
ened within the past four years, and that the Legsia
ture is but II type Of It's constituency we did
generous spirit Mr.. Justice" may :. suppose" if
he pleases, that meant assaI the of the
Democratic party disorganizers,' and that the
members Of the Legislature but reflected their spirit
but suppose that the people, and the majority of
the members, will have enough to through
his hypocrisy and his malignant misrepresentation.
IF they cannot then their praise is indlffe
ent TO us.
Is it not n fact and a notorious fact also. and
which the journals Of the Legislature will forever SUBJ
santiate /" the Democratic side Of the House had
not acted unedly' in the elections, as stated
Look ut the records and witness the ballongs espe
cally for Secretary of State. After several trials
caucus was held, and nomination made, bit the
nominee raS beaten. Justice knows very well chy
he was beaten, and if he the public to know
also, give the public that information Is it
be objectionable sin in us to allude to such u
fact, merely as fact, and for generous purpose
Only one man will think
We do feel land however offensive il may be TO
one man. we do not hesitate say, that feel it TO
be enough to beat political friends and brethren in
personal contest for the profits and honors Of Office
We feel generous enough let the vanqulshed fall to
the turf as lightly possible While the victor goals
over his spols let him at least gire quarter the
PROSTATE Such are our feelings but not such are
those of Justice" He can forgive no lack of per-
sona allegiance, however small. Seven years expe-
rence ha. taught this, most certainly. He never
felt really generous emotion in his life. SELFISH
sits en,hroned upon his heart like demon, ever
watchu to turn his professions of friendship into the
manifestations of deceit and hypocrisy and the
impulses ofgraltude TO those Of hatred and reachery
He charm, like the serpent, but the poison either
accompanies, or follows in the train The very con-
volutions of his brain but venomous adders. He
oleraes no rival near his throne his democracy is
the refinement of demagoguery he looks to the masses
Of men the level upon which he is born to float
and it, perchance, head shall occasionally above
the common line, mpeled by zeal or merit, and
which is likely become competitor instead Of an
aid to him. it must be raced instantly, and without
compunction to the level Of the common
What wonder that such man should be dissatisfied
at our generous and impartial in regard to the
election of U. S. Senator He would fan have made
the State Sentinel gallows and guotine for the de-