Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1852-03-25
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
The Democratic Review-Gen. Butler.

This periodical, once ably conducted, and generally
recognized as a standard organ OF American Democra-
ey, bat which Of late has run down wouly IN the
intellectual strength OF its political NATTER as well a.
in the character Of its literature Just now giving very
conclusive evidence the reading community that has
al last reached unenvshs position OF Part-
zan echo Of one interest and that interest wholly
sinister and mercenary.
The number before Us contains a abored article on
the Presidency the whole drift Of which is unqueStion
ably intended give popularity asprant for that
high position, by most unwise and certainly most
wanton depreciation Of the merits aud abilities and popu
lar elements Of another. An extract shall suffice 70
give an appreciation of the whole:
I'VE deny General Butler the sagacity necessary Tor
q leader in peace in In active service, on the
Iheater where he has his only regulations he has
never shown capacity beyond that Of brave sabacrn.
Even when the brightest opportunity was afforded him a.
general officer IN the Mexican campaign, the high
military forecast which watches the lives Of brave
soldiers who act implicitly BY the thought OF an
other, was found mournluy wanting. We call for the
act which indicates, any period OF his career, The
genius The ability the indie dependence Of a leader
Now 10 the event Of Gen. Butler being called uPon by
the Democracy Of the nation 10 again take the position
assigned him 1913 or in the event oi his being placed
the f7Broand Of political ladder, (siihcr OF which
without the range Of pOssibiifes) we can imagine
how the opposition will bazon that extract IN pamphlets
and papers and posters the opinion Of The leading
ORGAN Of the Dem0cTacyi
Ia advance then Of An event possibly happening
which will be followed by the federal press srraignng
the Democracy upon the charge Of nominating man
the head naiIOnal aHdifS Whos ti-
which will be produced against them, has not 1.-The
sagaciy necessary for leader il peace or war WHO
has never shown capacity beyond that Of brave sub
aIterr vho Las never exhibited lat any period o hs
career, the genus, the ability, the ndePendenc Of a
leader in advance of this, say, II Is proper m Tue
Democratic press and demanded by its pride oil the
past when Gen Butler the eloquent aud the proud
theme OF its euogies 10 pronounce condemnation upon
any such ,epreciatng and wanton assaults, from any
ssarce neither proceeding from Incorporate zeal in
the advocacy Of rival politician, from the hostility OF
political enmity cloaked under the robes Of Rcriec
nom HlsrcsaaTg motive which fears failure if in
is entrusted with power in 53, and anticipates
success n another interest Use to the ascendant.
II defend Gen Bufler that notice the mat
all bat repudiate the idea that the Democratic
RsrsW shall be now, or hereafter, paraded before the
country the recognized Democatic "organ" and be
used dsnterested witness by the opposition to ar
Taign Of prominent leaders unworthy and n-
competent. We think appreciate the prompting
of this assault, and therefore do no less
shan rebuke the motive as impure and the advantage
sought unworthy the high mission OF orr political
sscendancy--Cin Enquirer.