Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-30
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-OF THE-
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
DAILY AND WEEKLY,
For 1894

For 1894
At no period IN the history Of the ration has Il been
important that he people should - advised fths
principles upon which Government: based and the
bearing Of passing upon our pocaI Institutions
We are IN he mids: Of revolution and the be-
ing maze 70 overthrow the Government established hy
the wisdom. sagscify and patriotism % Washington.
jefferson Madison and their and esshIh IN
ice stead strong overwhelming and centralized des-
po,iS State rights which have protected The liberty
ofthe citizen, be struck down. lines
elaborated and the Federal Government Is 70 usurp the
control and direction Of the fpoy insti-
tnions o. he States This the policy Of the Admins
tratOn party. Its leading members boldly proclaim Il;
and the which have ranspired the advent
q the present administration into power clearly fore
shadoS that such is It's purpose.
Such is the presented 70 the American people
is fOr them 10 illustrate The capacity Of man Cor self
government, by insisting government II the people
Just forefathe-s did opposition TO an a1sso-
cratic arbitrary and kingly power So long have We pros
pered and enjoyed the blessings q civil and religious
Preston, that fail 70 appreciate their value and
slmo<e forgotten the sacrifices BY which they were
achieved. Power stealing from the many to the
few and uness the people boldly and maniuy meet the
present crisis long the government Of the many will
become the OF the few and being
the asylum for the oppressed % s nations our own will
become oppressive with is orders and burdens A. the
sespotio.
The SENTINEL will continue advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines believing firmly that the only hope
Of preserving Republican Institutions rests on their ~
premaey in the administration Of the government These
doctrines clearly and Complementary form in the
following platform prepared by Thomas jefferson. the
founder of the Democratic party:
Equal an exact justice 10 an men, OF whatever state or
persuasion religious political;
Peace. commerce, and honest friendship With all
tons entanging alliance with none;
The support Of the State Governments in all their
rights, the competent adminsr for do
nestle and the bnlwarks against antire-
publican tendencies
The preservation Of the general government in rs
whole constitutional vigor the sheet anchor Of
peace al home and safety abroad:
Jealous Of the right of election by the people;
mid and safe corrective 81 abuses which Topped
by the sword OF revolution where peaceful remedies
unprovided.
Absolute aoqueScence in the will Of The majority the
vital principle q republic from which there appeal
but to force the vital principle and immediate parent Of
vel disciplined militia, our best reliance in peace,
and Tor the first moments war, till regulars may re-
lieve them.
The supremacy of the civil the military author
ry.
Economy in the public expenses, hat labor may be
lightly burdenec;
The honest payments Of debts and sacred
walton of the public faith;
Encour of agriculture, and Of its
handmade.
The diffusion Of Information and arraignmcnt Of all
sbnses at the bar of public reason;
Freedom of religion;
FREEDOM OF Tbs PRESS:
AND FREEDOM OF PERSON UNDER THE PROTEC
TON OF THE BABEAS CORPUS:
And trial Toy jureS imPsrtislly selected.
This is platform upon which every Democra anC
every citizen stand and if free governmen,-tbe
Consultation and Union framed by Of
n TOLL Ia
asceDdency Of those principles 10 its administration II
they maintained the voice Of the people viii contro
inpublc and the blessings civil liberty
preserved and perpetuaied.
Ii is time the people should read. The whole work
is in conmoon and revolutions threaten ether nstion
well as our own The SENTINEL will give 5 ummay
of all general news, and it will he the aim Of the pub
fishers make "A valuable and interesting newspaper
ia every department II will pay special attention &
State affairs. and, the central organ Of the
party Of indiana will every effort sustain It's prin
ciples its policy and its representative II will
be instrument advance the selfish interests O
oliques, factions or individuals. In way SOUND
principles be better disseminated than through I'll.
agency of Democratic newspapers and Democratic docu
ments Aud Democrats caunoi better serve their cals
than by placing Democratic spaper the hands
every famiyin the State The preudces If poltics
opponents would give way if they enlightened
as the doctrines and purposes of the Democrats
party.
Notwithstanding the large increase OF the expenses
tending the publication Of newspapers the terms Of the
SENTINEL will be the heretofore and hsv
paid agents. shall rely upon friends to ard
tending its circulation. And the larger the circulation
the greater will be the ability of the proprietors
the value and interest OF the paper.
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TERMS OF THE WEEKLY SENTINEL
10 copies aud TO he maker d the club. Is OF
30 copies, and TO tie maker Of the club. 1890 OF
Additions be made TO clubs any tirpe al tbs
above rates. The names will be printed on each paper
without charge.
No paper will be sent without prepayment. or con
timed longer than paid for. Address
ELDER, HABKNESS Il BINGHAM,