Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-14
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--OF THE
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
DAILY AND WEEKLY,
/. p. For laGA.


At no period in the history of the nation has II been
important people should be advised Of the
principles upon which Government is based and the
bearing Of passing events upon poca institutions.
We In the midst Of revolution and the effort Is be-
ing made overthrow the Government established by
the wisdom, ssgacity and patriotism Of Washington,
Jefferson Madison and their associates and establish in
its strong, OvershadOwing and centralized des-
potism State rights which have protected the liberty
citizen be down; lines be
ebiterated and the Federal usurp the
control and direction Of the domestic policy and inst
tutions States This is the policy ofthe Admins
tration party. Its leading members boldly prcclsm
and the events which have transpred since the advent
Of the present Administration power clearly
shadow that such is its purpose.
Such is the issue presented 10 the American people,
Il is for them illustrate the capacity Of for self
government by insisting government Of the people,
Just forefathers did, in opposition 10 arsto-
cratic arbitrary and kingly power So long pros
pered and enjoyed the blessings of civil and religious
freedom, that fail to appreciate their value and have
almost forgotten sacrifices by which they were
achieved. Power stealing from the many
few and unless the people boldly and manfuy meet the
present crisis long the government Of the many viii
become the Of the few and instead Of being
the asylum for the oppressed II all nations will
become oppressive with its orders and burdens
post despotic
The SENTINEL will continue 10 advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines believing firmly that only hope
Of preserving Republican institutions rests their
premacy i'm the administration of the government These
doctrines clearly comprehensvey forth the
following platform prepared by Thomas jefferson. the
founder Of the Democratic party: .m
Equal and justice all men, Of whatever
persuasion religious political;
Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all ma
tons, entangng alliance with none;
The support Of the State Governments in all their
rights the most competent administrations for do
mestic concerns and the surest bulwarks against anre
publican tendencies.
The preservation of the general government in its
whole constitutional vigor the sheet anchor Of
peace at home and safety abroad; Hr
Ajealous Of the right Of election by the people;
mild and safe corrective Of abuses which Topped
by the sword Of revolution where peaceful remedies
/ unprovided
vital principle Of republics from which there is appeal
but to force the vital principle and immediate parent Of
well disciplined militia, our best reliance in peace,
and for the first moments Ct war, till regulars may re-
/ lieve them. 49,.
The supremacy of the civil over the military suthOr-
Economy in the public expenses, that labor may be
| lightly burdened;
The honest payments OF debts and sacred preser
walton Of the public faith;
encouragement agriculture. and of commerce
handmade.
The diffusion Of information and arrangement Of all
abuses at the bar Of public reason;
Freedom Of religion;
| AND FREEDOM OF PERSON UNDER TIE PROTEC-
| TON OF THE BABEAs CORPUS;
And trial by juries impartialy selected.
This is a platform upon which every Democra snc
every citizen stand and If a free gOyernment-,he
Constitution and Union framed by the founders Of the
Republics preserved it will only be BY the successful
ascendency of those principles in its administration.
they maintained the voice Of the people win control
inpublic affairs and the blessings Of civil liberty will be
preserved and perpetuated.
1t is time the people should read. The whole world
Is in commoon and revolutions threaten other
as well as our own The SENTINEL will give S ummsy
OF all general news and viii be the aim Of the pub
fishers make valuable and interesting newspaper
in every department. 1t viii pay special attention to
State affairs and the central organ Of the Democratic
party Of Indiana, will every effort sustain its pn
cples its policy and it, representative men. II viii not
be instrument advance the selfish interests Of
oques factions individuals. In no way can sound
principles be better disseminated than through the
agency of Democratic newspapers aud Democratic docu
4 And Democrats better their
than by placing Democratic newspaper in the hands Of
every famyin the State. The prejudces If political
opponents would give way they enlightened
to the doctrines and purposes Of the Democratic
party.
Notwithstanding the large Increase Of the expenses at
tending the publication Of newspapers the terms Of the
SENTINEL viii be the heretofore, and have
paid agents, shall rely upon friends TO aid In
tending circulation And the larger the circulation
the greater will be the ability of the propretors to
crease the value and interest of the paper.
UEH MS.
TERMS OF THE DAILY SENTINEL
One copy. six months 20
One copy, one month 70
Delivered by the carrier within the city. Is per
week, payable 10 the carrier.
Agents will be supplied at II cents 8 week.
TERMS OF THE WEEKLY SENTINEL
10 copies and the maker Of the club. Is 90
20 copies and two to the maker Of the club. 80 90
Additions be made to clubs At any time at the
above rates. The viii be printed on each paper
| without extra charge.
No paper viii be sent without prepayment. or con
| tinued longer than psid for. Address
ELDER, HARKNESS & BINGHAM,
i Indianapolis, Ind.
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