Daily State sentinel., 1863-12-15

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INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
DAILY AND WEEKLY,
For 1894.


Atno period in the history OF the nation has Il been
important people should be advised Of the
principles upon which Government iebased and the
bearing Of passing upon our polieai Institutions
We are in IN. 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
It, stead strong, overshadowing and centralized des-
polism State rights which have protected the liberty
oftbe citizen are 10 be down lines be
ebterated and the Federal Government usurp the
control and direction Of the domestic policy and ns
tutions Of the States. This Is the policy Of the Admins
.rstion party Its leading members boldly proclaim H.
and the which have traupred since the advent
of the present Administration into power clearly fore
shades hat such Is rs purpose.
such IS the Issue presented 10 The American people.
1t them illustrate the capacity Of for self
government by insisting government OF the people,
just orefathers did. In opposition aristo
cratic arbitrary and kingy power long have pros
persd enjoyed the blessings Of civil and religious
freedom thai fail appreciate their value ana have
almost forgotten the sacrifices by which they
achieved Power IS stealing from the many the
ew and unless the people boldly manfuly meet the
present crisis long the government of the many viii
become the Of the few and instead of being
asylum for the oppressed o all nations will
become as oppressive with its orders and burdens the
mosi despotc.
The SENTINEL will continue 10 advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines believing firmly that the only hope
preserving Republican institutions their
premacy in the administration of the government These
doctrines clearly and comprehensvey set forth in the
following platform prepared by Thomas jefferson, the
founder Of the Democratic party:
Equal an exact justice to all men, of whatever state or
persuasion religious political
Peace commerce. and honest friendship with all na-
tions, eutangling alliance with none
The support OF the State Governments in ali their
rights, the most competent administrations Tor our do
mestc concerns Gr the bulwarks against antire
publican tendencies.
The preservation Of the general government in its
whole constitu ora vigor the sheet anchor of
peace at home and safety abroad.
jealous OF the right of election ty the people;
mild and safe ctivC Of abuses which are Topped
by the sword Of revolution where peaceful remedies
unproyided.
Absolute acquie~cence in the will of the majority the
vital priucie republics frem which there is appeal
but TO force The vital principle and immediate parent of
well di,cplised militia our best reliance in peace,
and for the first moments f war, TIL regulars may re-
lieve them.
The supremacy of the civil over the military author
ity.
Economy in the public expenses, that labor may be
lightly burdened
The honest payments OF our debts, and sacred preser
walton cf the public faith;
encouragement of agriculture and of commerce a its
handmade
The diffusion Of Information and arragnmen; of all
abuses at the bar Of public reason
Freedom of religion;
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS:
AND FREEDOM OF PERSON UNDER THE PROTEC-
TON or THE BABEAS CORPUS;
And trial by juries imparally selected.
This is platform upon which every Democra and
every citizen stand, and if free governmentshe
Constitution and Union framed by the founders of the
Republic, preserved will only by the successful
of
they maintained the voice of the people viii control
npubc affairs ani the blessings Of civil liberty will
preserved and perpetuated.
1t is time the people should read The whole world
is in commotion ani revolutions threaten ether
as well as our own The SENTINEL will give a ummsy
of all general news aud it will be the aim of the pub
fishers to make it a valuable aud interesting newspaper
in every department. 1t will pay special attention to
State affairs and the central organ of the Democratic
party of Indiana will every effort TO sustain its prn-
cipes, its policy and its representative 1t will not
be instrument to advance the selfish interests Of
cliques, factions individuals In way sound
principles be better disseminated than through the
agency Democratic newspapers and Democratic docu-
And Democrats cannot better their
than by placing Democratic newspaper in the hands Of
every family in the State The prejudces Of political
opponents would give way they enlightened
"a 10 tue uoctrnes anu purposes oi tue Deinocraic
party.
Notwithstanding the large increase of the expenses
tending the publication of newspapers the terms of the
will 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 proprieors
crease the value and interest of the paper.
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TERMS OF THE DAILY SENTINEL.
One copy one year 81 W
One copy, six months. Sc
One copy, one month ...'.'........-. "
Delivered by tue carrier within the city, l5 per
week, payable to the carrier.
Agents will be supplied a, II cents week.
TERMS OF THE WEEKLY SENTINEL.
copy, ye3r 81 81
copies, and tn maker of the club. Is 0(
20 copies, and the maker of the club. 80 0t
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. con
tinued longer than paid for Address
ELDER, n ARkNESS & BINGHAM
Indianapolis. Ind.