Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-06-06

The Ediror's First speech.

The Editors First Speech. y
have always thought should like the life of an
EdiIor-its resPonsibiy-iis cares, and its excite
ment is food suited to my nature. Circumstances
however, which cUnld not always control, have here
toiore placed that position beyond my reach have
row reached the goal of my ambition. With no de-
sire again to return to Congress- shall after the close
of my present term. devote my time, my attention,
and what little talents possess, the Sentinel. In
future shall have an opportunity, semi-weekly and
weekly Of speaking. through its columns, TO the peo-
pie Of my beloved Indiana which will be much more
congenial to my feelings, and better suited To my
taste, than occupying seat in the gorgeous Halls of
Congress, and playing kap.(rog for month TO get the
foor-then to address Mr. Chairman :" with empty
benches for audience for the brief of hour.
These the scenes daily witness.
am aware that the path have chosen is one en-
cnmpassed by many difficulties. But when duty leads
shall follow. regardless of consequences. In Poll-
tics one star alone shall guide That star is the
everything aud always abiding principle ofdemocraey
The danger Of the times is that those great political
land marks which guided and controlled the fathers of
the Republic, may be lost sight of and and nntred
charts adopted Often shall be compelled to differ with
friends. If those friends are Democrats | salts
fed that all such differences will be upon questions Of
Importance and outside of the great controlling
and leading principles Of the party. The Democratic
party is national party. and party Of Expedl-
encies. 1t has the creed for Maine for Texas
for Virginia as for California.
A strict construction of the constitution. No ex-
ercise Of doubtful powers. revenue tariff. No
connection between the Government and banks
Economy in public expenditures. These some Of
its cardinal principles. Principles which guided The
administrations of Jefferson Madison, Monroe. Jack
son, Van Buren, and Polk. The results we now see
in the prosperity greatness and glory of the country
The tree has borne good fruit. Let sacrilegious
hand attempt to lop off any of its branches, and
graft new aud unnatural scions.
Indiana may be numbered among the Demo-
cratic States Of this Union. That character and pO-
stion can only be maintained by a union among our
selves If we suffer he.enemy to tares, the har-
vest will show the folly of our own conduct. To pre-
the unity, integrity, and efficiency Of The party
under its present organization, shall always be my
first object. have ambitious ends accomplish.
No special friends to foster and build up" no ene-
mics 10 punish For me. personally. the Democratic
party, of Indiana have done all have right ask
or reason to expect. They have worked for In
future shall work for them.
There are many questions Of minor importance
both of national and local character, which ii will
be impossible for US TO see eye to eye. We must at
tolerant. But the candidate for office, prrfessirg
Democracy, who shall disregard regular nominations
defy the usages Of the party. aud attempt to make
issues or engraft isms upon t4me-honoreo
creed will meet with no support from me- as an Ed
tor. Those who not for against us. None
but true and consistent Democrats should be- nomina
ted for office and when nominated they should al
ways receive the vote Of the party
In the State policy The Sentinel will advocate lin
tied Legislation, low taxes. economy in the Admins
tralion Of the Government and the preservaiinn o
the State credit. In fine tie Sentinel will continue
be- as it always has been an old fashioned Democrat
ic paper.
During my continuance in Congress will be abl
TO communicate the latest intelligence from the capi
tai. In addition to this faithful and efficient cor
respondent will be employed. If successful | expec
to devote the remainder of my life in the profession
have chosen. IF the paper is conducted the prin
cipes which have marked out for my guide, know
the Democracy will sustain me. and in sustaining me
they will sustain that cause which they hold dear
But have made promises enough: let the future tel
the story of my performance. w. J. BROWN.