Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1851-05-22

were not cast down, and an attempt made TO ac-
compsh by CONSTRUCTIONS what they failed do direct
w. The Democratic party fearing the result and with
foresight that has ever characterized It, took bold
ground against this doctrine. But who made this addi
ton 10 the Democratic faith, or who said that there
should be this test Tor true Democrats IS hard 10
tell Indeed look upon that they fell into that line
matter of course-from principle They had long
commended for simple and plain form OF government.
Should the words tPRovIDE THE GENERAL VEL
be construed to any thing and every thing,
be forced to be elastic reach every point and
embrace every object then would the great purpose Of
the party be destroyed. and the rights Of the people
Itrampled upon.
Soon other questions arose. During the administra-
ton of the elder Adams the called Alien and Sedton
Laws were passed Their oppression and injustice raj
lied the party and "repeal" was added as test OF
Democracy.
During the administration of Madison, difficulty
arose between this country and England An issue
made up and parties took sidesthe Democratic party
on the side of the government and in defence of the adj
minstration. After delay and when forbearance
no longer virtue war declared. Ii was called
Democratic war-Madison's war &c. But these things
familiar with many Of our readers that omit
further comments and only add that to be Democrat
in those days synonymous with friend to his
trya defender of her rights: and supporter of the adj
minstration.
The extremes to which the Federal party had resorted
PROSTATE Mr. Madison and the successful restoration
of peace caused that party hide in political oblivion
All opposition to the Democratic party ceased for
number Of years. and from this fact little interest
felt taken by the people in elections. They rested
satisfied with the great trIumphs they had achieved
The name of ANDREW JACKSON having been proposed
candidate for President, attracted the attention Of
the people, and the unmered and uncaled for abuse Of
those in favor of the SUCCESSION aroused the
late dormant powers of the masses and the election Of
Adams by the federal clause the Constitution and the
course pursued by the administration, required a
organization of the Democratic party and they rallied
under the banner Of Jackson and reform. Thus new
test to the Democratic faith. But that
had acted with the party during the and had dsn
gushed themselves worthy to lead others that had
professed Democracy and commended for simple and
plain form of government In other days led astray
by the splendid schemes of the Adams administration of
building up extensive manufactures, and beneng the
people by internal improvements refused the tes-yet
they claimed to be Democrats but not Jackson Demo-
Gratis.
of any former principle opnion) to be in favor of
udicous Tarih-opposed to useless and extravagant
system of national internal Improvements and in favor
of the election of Gen. Jackson.
During the administration Of the old hero question
chat Of the Recharter of the u s. 3ank) which
tried to the CORE the real principles OF every man In the
land The monopolst, from principe-the ,aristocrat
In ieengthe attudnarian from necesslty-the support
ers of strong government and the advocates of pow
above the people and beyond their united with
great unanmity in favor Of the recharter. While all
those opposed from principle to taking any power from
the people except much necessary for their good
those in favor of equality OF rights and privileges
those in favor of strict construction OF the Constitution
and the perpetuatng the simple and plain form oil gov
Iney mad received tnelr
with equal nnanimity, and zeal in opposition to the
charter of such monster
Thus was added plain test by which it was easy to
distinguish Democrat in principle and action.
All know the result but would not be well to call to
mind the that pursued by many in those try
ing days. How many there that deserted the par
ty with the Oft repeated plea that they Democrats
but modern Democrats-that they were ,fersonan
Democrats and loved and revered his name, but they
could stand any longer Jackson Democracy. OF
such have right to look hack to- and comment upon
their course. They knew that the Democratic admins
traon, and party must stand fall upon that issue,
though they had basked in the sunshine OF the party
would take this occasion of adversely, not
only to abandon but join her ancient enemies and assist
in prostrating her But the people knew their friend
and that he bearing all this abuse for hem and the
result triumph equal to that of Madison.
This brings to the question with which started
'wHo ARE DEMOCRATS" in the present day7 We an
swer:
FIRST. Those who believe in the great cardinal pfn
cpes that have governed the party for the last sixty
years!
SECOND. Those that approve of chromosomes and
course of the party all great questions from the COM
mencement to the present day?
THIRD. Those that willing to make sacrifices
for the general good coexensive with the value they
place upon the rights and privileges they enjoy men
and citizens?
FOURTH. Those who love the union of these States
as the apple of their eye-"THE HOPE OF ALL MEM
and who fear the dissolution they would gnomne
Gus death.
To these the Sentinel would add as 'sFIFrH-Ad-
her. to the compromise of Congress the
subject of domestic slavery-opposition to the repeal of
the Fugitive slave law, and further agitation Of the
slavery question:" And why not add? Would adher-
ence to the late compromise measures endanger the
Union require OF any citizen greater sacrifice than
the blessings of peace and harmony. enjoyed jus
iy! If not, then why objectl particularly when we
have good to believe that the opposite will
endanger the Union and produce results that friend
to his country the of civil liberty should wish
see. But these measures not strictly Democratic
The Democratic party neither has the right claim all
the honor is it responsible for all the blame attached
to these The leaders of both parties united
and We'd with each other who should do the most
for his country, and this feeling should home
to every ctzen-Who do the for his country ="
The Democratic party have always been first among the
foremost in all trying the appeal directly
to herto stand by the country and adhere without fall
terlng to the compromises necessary sustain the
peace harmony, and happiness of this great Nation.
That no one may say we avoid the direct question,
though we have taken way to answer it, we
say that approve of the ADDITION and place it
in catalogue Of what consider necessary 10
stitute Democrat. In doing do say whether
wish were GREATER that might have the opportu
nifty to offer it, the of necessity for the peace of
our country.
FLoRIDA-By the census of 1910, Florida, then
Territory, contained 81 All inhabitants. In 1850, &c.
3d. increase of 80 $40. Now. the Florida Sentinel
estimates the population of that State at 80 000 Fori
da is large State in extent 50 900 square miles
IL has thin sandy soil. better adapted to sugar than
cotton. Immense forests of pine be found in the
eastern and middle portions of it, and the turpentine
business is beginning flourish in many portions OF it,
The climate is among the most pure and healthy Of any
portion OF the United States East Florida has of late
become quite for nvalids, who spend the winter
at St. Augustine and the the ST. Johns for the
of their health.-Milraukie I'D.