Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-02
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--oF THE
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
DAILY AND WEEKLY,
For 1894.

DAILY AND WEEKLY,
For 1894.
At period 10 the history Of the nation been
important that the peopls should advised OF the
principles upon which Government Is based and the
bearing 4 passing events upon reiicsl institutions
We in thu midst Of revolution, and the effort is be-
ing made 20 overthrow the Government established by
the wisdom. sagaety and patriotism of Washington,
Jefferson, Madison and their associates and establish in
its stead strong osershadowng and centralized des-
posm. State rights which have protected the liberty
the CITIZEN be struck down; lines be
ebteraee and the Federal Government is to usurp
control AID direction of the domestic policy and ns
tutions ofShe States This is the policy fthe Admins
tration pey. Its leading members boldly proclaim Il,
and the which have transpred since the advent
Of the present administration into power clearly fore
shadow hat such is purpose.
Such is the issue presented 10 the American people.
II is for THIN illustrate the capacity Of for self
government by insisting government Of the people,
Just forefsthers did. opposition srsto-
cratic arbitrary and kingly power So long have pros
pered and enjoyed the blessings Of civil and religious
freedom that fail appreciate their value and have
almost forgotten the sacrifices by which they were
achieved. Power i stealing from the many tie
few, and tless the people boldly and maufuy the
present crisis long the government Of the many will
the government the few, and instead of being
the asylum for the oppressed IF ali nations, will
become oppressive with orders and burdens the
despetic
The SENTINEL will continue advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines believing firmly that only hope
of preserving Republican institutions rests their
premacy of the government. These
doctrines clearly and comprehensive set forth in the
following platform prepared by Thomas Jefferson the
founder of the Democratic party
Equal justice TO all men, Of whatever state
perSuasouh-eiigous political
Peace, cynmerce, and honest friendship with all ma
tions, tagging alliance with none;
The support Of the State Governments in all their
rights as the most competent administrations for our do
mestc and the bulwarks against sntire
publican tendencies
The preservation of the general government in its
whole constitutional vigor the sheet anchor Of
peace At hcme and safety abroad;
Ajealous care Of the right Of election ny the people,
mild and safe corrective Of abuses which Topped
by the sword of revolution where peaceful remedies
Aosolui acquescence the will Of the majority, the
vital pr cple Of republics, from which there is appeal
but 10 force the vital priacipe and immediate parent OF
well disciplined militia our best reliance in peace
and for the first moments 4 war, till regulars may re-
heve theuf
The SUPREMACY of the civil over the military author
ity
Economy IN the public expenses, that labor may be
lightly burdened;
walton ofiae public faith;
Encouragement Of Agriculture and Of commerce its
handmad.
The diffusion Of information and srragnmcnt of all
abuses at the bar Of public reason;
Freedom OF religion;
Freedom Of the press;
Aud freedom of person under the protection Of the
habess corpus:
And trial ~ jurics impartisly selected.
Thi. is platform upon which every Democrat and
every citizen staai, and If free government-the
Constitution and rncn framed by the founders Of the
Republic preserved it will only be by the successful
ascendency Of those principles in its administration II
they maintained the voice OF the people will control
in public affairs and the blessings az civil liberty will he
preserved and perpetuated.
Ii is time the people should read. The whole world
is in otcn and revolutions threaten other nations
well The SENTINEL will give a ~
of all general news, and VIII be the aim OF the pub
fishers make valuable and interesting
in every department. 1t will pay special attention to
State affairs and the central organ Of the Democratic
party of Indiana will every effort its prn-
cples policy and representative II will
be an instrument advance the selfish OF
cques factions individuals. IN way sound
principles be better disseminated than through the
agency Of Democratic newspapers and Democratic docu
And Democrats cannot better their cause
than by placing Democratic newspaper in the hands Of
every family in the State The pref udces 81 political
opponents would soon give way if they enlightened
the doctrines and purposes OF the Democratic
party.
Notwithstanding the large increase Of the expenses
tending the publication Of newspapers the of
SENTINEL will be the heretofore and as have
no paid agents. shall rely upon friends aid in
tending circulation. And the larger the circulation
the greater will be the ability Of the proprietors
crease the value and interest OF the paper.
II E II N -.
TERMS OF THE DAILY SENTINEL
One copy one year N
One COPY six months. 81
One copy, one mouth a
Delivered by the carrier, within the city Is PEI
week, payable TO the carrier.
Agents will be supplied at L. . week
TERMS or TIE WEEKLY SENTINEL.
10 copies, and the maker Of the cluh Is o
20 copies, and Two 70 tie maker o. the ciao. ~ o.
Additions be made clubs sny .. ii,
above rates The Will be printed each pspe
without extra charge
No paper VII be without prepay net. con
tinued longer than paid for address
ELDER, HARKrESs a BINGHAM,
Indianapolis, Ind