Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-16

or THE
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
DAILY AND WEEKLY,
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Al no psriod in the history Of the nation hss II been
important that the people should be advised OF the
principles upon which Government based and the
bearing 81 passing upon poliesi instutons
We are in n. midst Of revolution and thu effort 10 BE-
ing to overhro~ the Government established BY
the wisdom. sagseiiy and patriotism Of Washington,
Jefferson Madison and their associates and establish IN
strong. overshsdo~ing and centralized des-
potisu State rights, which have protected the liberty
ofthe CITIZEN are be struck down; lines be
eberated and the Federal Government Is usurp the
control and direction Of the domestic lpocy aud ns
tutons Of the This Is the policy Of the Admins
ration party It. leading members boldly proclaim H.
the which have transpr-d since the advent
Of the present Administration into power clearly
shadow that such is it, purpose.
Such Is the issue presented to the America an people.
II is for them 20 illustrate the capacity Of for self
government by insisting government Of the people.
Just fcrefathcrs did. In opposition 20 srstc
cratic arbitrary aud kingy SO long have pros
psred aud enjoyed the blessings Of civil and religious
freedom. that fail appreciate their value and have
almost forgotten the sacrifices by which they
achieved. Power Is stealing from the many the
few and unless the people boldly and msnfnly the
presen, crisis long the government Of the many will
become the government Of the few and instead Of being
the asylum for the oppressed u all nations will
most despctc.
The sEsrIsrL will continue TO advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines believing firmly that the only hope
OF preserving Republican Institutions rests their
premscy In the administration Of the government. These
doctrines clearly and compehensve 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
persuasion religious or political
Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all ma
tions. changing alliance with none;
The support OF the State Governments IA all their
rights. the most competent administrations for do
nestle concerns and the suest buwarks against anti-re
The preservation Of the general government in its
whole constitutional ygof as the sheet anchor Of our
peace a home and safety abroad;
Aieaous Of the right Of election by the people,
mild and safe corrective Of abuses which Topped
by the sNord OF revolution where peaceful remedies are
unprovided
Absolute scquiescence In the will Of the majority the
vital principle Of republics. from which there is appeal
but to force the vital principle and immediate parent of
despotsm:
well disciplined militia our best reliance peace
and for the first moments Il war; ill regulars may re-
lieve them.
The supremacy Of the civil over the military author
Economy in the public expenses, that labor may be
The honest payments OF debts, and sacred preser-
walton Of the public faitb
ENCOURAGEMENT OF agriculture, and of commerce its
handmade.
1ne diHuSlon OF niormatlOn. ana arrangement OF
abuses at the bar of public reason;
Freedom Of religion;
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS;
AND FREEDOM OF PERSON UNDER THE PR0TEC
TON OF rHK BABEAs CORPUS:
And trial by Juries impartially selected
This Is platform upon which every Democra and
every citizen stand. IL free government-ihe
Constitution aud Union framed by the founders Of the
Republics preserved IL will only be by the successful
ascendency Of those principles in its administration II
they are maintained the voice OF the people will control
npubic and the blessings civil liberty will
preserved and perpetuated.
1t is a time the people should read The whole world
l. in cornmotion and revolutions threaten other nations
as well a. own The SENTINEL will give ummsy
all general news Will be the aim of the pub
fishers to make it valuable and interesting newspaper
every department Il will pay special attention TO
State affairs and the central organ Of the Democratic
party of Indiana will every effort sustain its pri-
cipes its policy and representative II will
be instrument to advance the selfish interests of
cliques, factions or individuals In way can sound
principles be better disseminated than through the
agency of Democratic newspapers and Democratic docu
mens. Aud Democrats cannot better their
than by placing Democratic newspaper in the hands OF
every family in the State The preudces If political
opponents would soon give way il 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
will be the heretofore, and have
paid agents. shall rey upon friends to aid In
tending circulation. And larger the circulation
the greater will be the ability of the proprietors
crease the value and interest of the paper.
HEHx MS.
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TERMS or THE WEEKLY SENTINEL.
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No paper will he sent without prepayment.
Il. med longer than paid for Address
ELDER, EsARKNEsS a BINGHAM,
indianapolis, Ind.