Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-03-31
rhe puty Of pemocrats.


The Democracy have a duty TO perform in the
present crisis of the country, and the work should
not be delayed another hour. That duty is the
preservation of constitutional liberty, the resto
ration Of the Union as il was, and these results
can only be attained by again giving asceDdency
to Democratic principles in the administration Of
the Government. This is work in which every
man, no matter how humble he may be, can do
something. and certainly it is an object worthy
the highest efforts and the greatest sacrifices.
The object Of the party in power is to continue
the control of the Government in its hands. To
this end it IS directing all its efforts all its
gies. and is contributing the immense official
patronage which it controls. And it is mighty
influence to counterfeit and overcome. The
Republicans have the possession of the National
Government, of all the State Governments
North except Rhode Island, and uDscrupulously
they have used and will continue to use this
power and influence to perpetuate Republican
rule. The best interests of the country demand
change in the administration of the Govern
ment, and this change must be brought about by
the people themselves. This is the work to be
izatiOn and well directed efforts to enlghten the
public mind upon all questions of public policy,
and as to the issues involved in the struggle for
the maintenance of the Constitution, and under
it the preservation of the Union.
The township election next week will afford an
excellent opportunity to commence the work of
organization. The conservative Union men who
desire the restoration of the government to its
old paths should at that time organize clubs in
every election precinct to advance this object.
The greatest want is the more general crcu-
latiOn of DemOcra ic newspapers and Democratic
documents. The Republicans are scattering their
newspapers and documents broadcast over the
land, filed with misrepresentation of their own
objects and the purposes and position OF the De-
mocracy. By such agencies thousands have
been prejudiced in their opinions. We have not
doubt of an overwhelming reaction in public
sentiment if the people could be thoroughly in
formed as to the sentiments and purposes of the
Democratic party upon the issues before the
country, and in juxtaposition the objects, the
acts, the maladministration and corruption of the
party in power Let this be done and political
revolution viii sweep over the country like
whirlwind.
We appeal to our Democratic friends all over
the State to talk over those matters when
they meet at the polls next week. 1t should
not end in talk either. Let an effort then be
made to increase the circulation of Democratic
papers. See to it that every Democrat has a
sound, reliable Democratic paper which will keep
him advised daily or weekly as to the true con-
dition of public affairs. Appoint committees of
working Democrats to thoroughly canvass each
election district and see that Democratic news
papers and Democratic documents are thoroughly
circulated Money should be raised for the pur
chase and distribution of Democratic documents
upon the issues of the day. 1t is by such agen-
cies that the people to be enlightened and
advised upon questions of public policy during
the important canvass Of this year. And this
labor the people must do themselves Hereto
fore documents have been furnished by candi-
dates and politicians for personal advancement,
but now it is an issue in which every man, woman
and child has direct interest-the preservation
and perpetuation of the Government as framed
and administered by the wise and patriotic men
whose valor and sacrifices founded it.
Again we appeal to the Democracy of Indiana
to commence the work of organization on the
day of the township election, and make COM
mon effort to extend the circulation of Demo-
cratic papers and for the distribution of Demo
cratic documents. Let this be thoroughly done
and the effort will be repaid thousand fold in
the triumphant vindication Of Democratic princi-
piles and policy at the election in October next.
In response to this appeal we hope to receive
from every township in Indiana a club of new
subscribers to the Sentinel. Such return we
viii accept as the best evidence that the Democ-
raey are alive to their duty, and as enc' urage-
ment to more Jealous efforts on our part for the
triumph of the which every good citizen
should have at heart. No more efficient work
can be done for the success of sound principles
than to makeat least every Democratic family in
the State subscriber to the Sentinel. Our
friends can do this, if they try
The Reorganization of the Demo-
cratic