Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-30

PR o s Pc G T. u S
OF THE
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
naIIy AND WEEKLY,
For 1894

period in the history Of the nation has II been
more important that the people should be advised Of the
principles upon which Government Is based and the
bearing Of passing events upon our poiica institutions
We are in the midst Of revolution, and the effort Is be-
ing made to overthrow the Government established by
the wisdom, sagacty and patriotism Of Washington
jefferson Madison and their associates and establish in
its stead a strong, overshsdowng and centralized des-
potism State rights which have protected the liberty
Ct the citizen be struck down. State lines are to be
opliteraed Federal Government is to usup the
control and direction of the domestic policy and nsti-
tutions of the States This is the policy the Admins
tration party. leading members boldly proclaim it,
and the events which have transpired since the advent
of present Administration into power clearly fore
shadow that such is its purpose.
Such Is the issue presented to the American people
Il is for them illustrate the capacity Of man for self
vernment by insisting government Of the people,
Just as our fOrefathers did, in opposition to an aSto
cratic arbitrary and kingy power So long have we pros
pered and enjoyed the blessings of civil and religious
freedom, that fail to appreciate their value and have
almost forgotten the sacrifices by which they
achieved Power is stealing from the the
few and unless the people boldly and manfuy meet the
present crisis long the government Of the many will
become of the few and instead Of being
the asylum for oppressed Of all nations, will
become oppressive with its orders and burdens as the
most despOtic.
The SENTINEL will continue advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines believing firmly that the only hope
of preserving Republican institutions rests on their SUI
preacy in the administration of the These
doctrines are clearly Complementary set forth in the
following platform prepared by Thomas Jefferson. the
founder Of the Democratic party:
EQUAL AMI exact justice all men, Of whatever state or
persuasion religious or political
Peace commerce, and honest friendship with all ma
tons, entanging alliance with none;
The support Of the State Governments in all their
rights the most competent administrations for our do
nestle and the Surest buwarkS against antre
publican tendencies
Inc preservation of the general government in its
whole constitutional vgor, the sheet anchor Of our
peace at home and safety abroad;
mild and safe corrective Of abuses which are Topped
unprOvided
Absolute acquiescence in the will of the majority, the
vital principle OF repuocS nom Nneh .nere y no
but force the vital principle and immediate parent OF
despOtism;
well disciplined militia our reliance in peace,
and for the first moments If war; till regulars may re-
heve them.
The supremacy Of the civil over the military author
ity-
Economy in the public expenses, that labor may be
lightly buTdened;
The honest payments of debts, and sacred preser
walton of the public faith;
Of agriculture, and Of commerce its
handmade.
abuses at the bar Of public reason;
Freedom Of religion;
Freedom Of the press;
And freedom of person under the protection OF the
habsas corpus;
And trial by jHries impartially selected
This is a platform upon which every Democrat and
every citizen stand, and if free government-the
Consultation Union framed by the founders of the
Republics preserved will only be by the successful
ascendency of those principles in its administration If
inpubIc affairs and the blessings Of civil liberty will be
preserved and perpetuated.
1t is time the people should read. The whole world
sin connection and revolutions threaten other nations
as wei as our own The SENTINEL will give a summary
general news, and will be the aim of the pub
fishers to make IL valuable and interesting newspaper
every department II will pay special attention to
State Affairs and the central Of the Democratic
party Of Indiana, will every effort to sustain its prn
cipIes its policy and its representative II will not
be an instrument to advance the selfish interests Of
cliques factions or individuals. In way sound
principles be better disseminated than through the
agency Of Democratic newspapers and Democratic dOcu
menfs And Democrats cannot better their
than by placing Democratic newspaper in the hands OF
every famyin the The preudices Of political
opponents would give way they enlightened
to the doctrines and purposes Of the Democratic
p party
Notwithstanding the large increase of the expenses
tending the publication Of newspapers the terms Of the
sksrHxL will be the heretofore and have
paid agents. shall rely upon friends aid in
tending its circulation And the larger the circulation,
the greater will be the ability Of the prOprietOrs to in
crease the value and interest OF the paper.
IT Ii Ms.
TERMS OF THE DAlLT SENTINEL
One copy, year. &C
One copy, six months %
One copy, one month %
Delivered by carrier within the city, Is per
week, payable TO the carrier
Agents will be supplied at II a week
TERMS or THE WEEKLY SENTINEL
10 copies, and to the maker of the club Is 90
10 copies, and two TO the maker Of the club. 80 90
Additions be made to clubs at any time at the
above The will be printed each paper
without extra charge.
No paper will be sent without prepayment.
tinued longer than paid for. Address
ELDER, HARKNESs A. BINGHAM,
nofIs.