The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1863-07-11


The governmental aud political questions
Iof The coming year will have On absorbing
interest for every citizen. We are engaged
lin gigantic civil war. The result Of which
none can ioresee. II threatens . radical
change lin the institutions and principles
upon which the Government was founded.
and the destruction OF the liberty and rights
OF the citizen. such ss the people Of no other
nation have enjoyed. and 70 which may bs
attributed our unequsled progress in nation ~
prosperity and greatness. The issue will
soon be upon Us, whether this free Govern
ment shall be preserved and maintained and
lihe rights Of the States under the Constisu-
L ion perpetuated, OF . powerful central au-
Ithor,y be permitted 20 grow out VI this war,
lobliierating State lines. State institutions.
md all those checks upon the Federal Gov
eminent, rights reserved BY the States.
which have constituted the excellence ano
superiority Of our nationaiity-Ststes' zone
as the sea" for the common objects set fort b
in the Constitution, but distinct Is the Dii
lows" in the management OF their purely
domestic affairs. These questions were in
volved in the recent elictions. and the voice
Of the people was most emphaticslly express
sed for the Constitution rs il 10 and the
Union as il was" Never was there time
when IL was so important that the people
should be thoroughly advised ss TO the pro-
gress and condition Of public affairs aud OF
passing events. A people are not fit for
'seltgovernment unless with an intelligent
judgment they decide upon the questions
which affect alike their own and the public
welfare.
CONGRESS
Will soon assemble, and the most impor
tant questions will be brought before j, for
determination. One OF which, the Emsn-
cipation and Colonization policy Of the
President, will vitality affect the future Of
the country. All interesting Congressiona l
proceedings will be reported iDihe Sentinels
THE LEGISLA TURE.
A new Legislature will assemble on the
sth Of January next. Its action will have
deep interest for the citizens Of Indiana
The Sentinel will contain faithful and in
telligent report Of its proceedings, 80 that
the reader can understand from day 10 dsy
what their Representatives are doing.
THE WAR.
The events Of the war A. they are devcl-
oped will be faithfully given. 80 that the
public may be advised as tosits progress; the
condition Of the conten ing armies, and al n
that affects the great Struggle. a home snd
abroad, for the overthrow of the lie be!lion.
10 addition. the Sentinel will contain the
CURRENT NEWS OF the day. CHOICE
MISCELLANY. STATE ITEMS. she lssek,
reports Of the NEW YORK and CINCIN-
Natl GENERAL and CATTLE MAR
KETS. the condition Of the MONEY and
STOCK. MARKETS.; in . word. il will be
the effort Of the Proprietors Of the Seniine
10 give its columns an interest Tor ell classes
or readers and such Information IS will be
especially adsp pied 10 the well being Of the
citizens Of Indiana.
The Sentinel vii continue to represent
and stand BY the regular organizations Of
the Democratic party. State and National;
sustain the principles AID policy they shall
avow, and support the candidates they msy
nominate.
We have no agents. The Low prices for
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ask our Democratic friends--all who desire
the success OF sound principles-to aid in
the extension Of the circulation OF the Sen
tine, Daily and Weekly, until they shall a
least reach every Democratic family 10 In
diana. The press is : most imports nj sgent
in directing arigh, the public mind. and all
that Is needed to give the Democratic party
permsn ent rule Is the enlightenment OF the
people a. 10 its principles and policy. II
shall be our aim, with oil the ability we pos
scss, to faithfully advocate Democratic SEN
and measures. for we believe that
in 90 doing We best promote the true inter
ests OF the country.
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ELDER HARNESS & BINGHAM,
indianapolis, Indiana.
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