Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-08-18

II Is gratifying 90 know that the venerable
uen Oass, whose entire lie hla been devoted ~
maintaining the honor, iomeslo peace nhd proc
perity ~ the American people, leela ~ deep ~
interest nav w The aueoeaa Ut the Democratic
party ~ he did IN lhe days when he was one oi
is hnnofed and active leaders. lie has lived lar
beyond The 'ihree se0Fe years anu ten which
mlsi frequently limit human existence, Yet he
heart beats ~ warmly Ia lasor ol the grand old
party m when the great Democratic heart VI tho
nation hailed him as is standard bearer and AL
vooale uf those eternal political truths which
would have saved tie Union The present scenes
Of strife aud blo0dshed, and which can alone 20
store peace 10 the homes ot the nation, Gen
Cas- was recently invited 10 address Democratic
Convention Ia Warrington county. Pennsylvania
and IN his reply 90 the invitation, saysi
81 have come 10 look with almost rs much
solicitude upon the action Of the Democratic party
IN H. primary meetings as for the result ui the
conflict in arms, for the re son That u i now
clear that the perpetuity of our present form OF
government tests on the patriotism, lntelli gence,
fOrbe1rance aud consistent course OF action by
the Democratic party. The Jacobins aud rad
Gals who are the leading spirits OF the political
party ia power seem quite NJ intent ON destroying
our civil rights as in whipping the rebels into
subsection. IL l. our duty 10 insist on the presery-
alton intact ofthe form OF government cstablisEe ed
w lWs anu NitN Aft itthNAE VI wv wv
ton shall never be diminished. To attain this
end we must see that the Government il not al
lowed % fall TO pieces. We must hold the exc
cutive agents OF the Government to their duty,
and keep them in their duty. until we can by
means OF the ballot box put IN their stead those
who will administer the Government as IL was
formed by our ancestors"
How proud the old state-man's testimony of
the value aud duty OF the Democratic party he
EMa Lu.w.. IN l.., and L...ut, .nlx o., l... 10
for It's rich fruits OF national concord and great
nessl How scathing his condemnation of the
leaders of the party IN power NJ "JacObins aud
radicals Who seem quite as intent on destroying
our civil rights as IN whipping the rebels into
subject on" How must the politicians of lndi
nna. who. under the gatb Ot the "War DemDc
rtcy. have attempted to bring the name ot Gen.
Cass to their aid ia an effort 10 place power In
Indiana In the hands of Republican leaders whom
Gen Cass denounces IA "Jaoobins and radicals"
blush ut the rebuke administered to them 10y
the old ,oietanY To such men. how scathiug
must be hi. declaration that con the patriot
ism, Intelligence, forbearantc aud consistent
course OF the Democratic party, rests the
perpetuity OF our present torn OF government"
The Democracy can oalml, suffer the abuse and
misrepresentation of "Jagubins and radical
leaders. aud will follow the advice of Gen. Class
until "by means ct the bnllut box We can put IN
their stead those Who will nl minister the Govern.
ment as II WIS ifhlned by our ancestors,
Let these words oi the old statesman aud pa
itot nerve all Democrats. oil aud young. 10 do
their whole duty 10 bring alnut /, change IN The
men WHO administer the Gu,einmeut. aud sli,ti
tute thoss who will obey ~. letter aupl spirit OF
the Constitution Ior the " ,iaeobina aud radicals"
Who are nov. reg,riles OF CunsIitution, Laws,
anl their maths, driving our nable ship Ut State
swiftly To- deaifu,tion,
De,oouat,l read the worlds Of the old states.
nan, aud opush on The column - Logampot
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