Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-04
Pa sPE TU S
-OF THE
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
DAILY AND WEEKLY,
For 1RRA
For 1864

At period in the history Of the has IL been
important that the people should be advised Of
principles upon which Government is based and the
bearing Of passing events upon policsl institutions
We in th- midst Of revolution, the effort Is be-
ing made overthrow the Government established by
the wisdom, sagacy and patriotism Of Washington,
Jefferson, Madison and their associates,
its stead strong, Oyershadowing aud centralized des
posm. State rights which have protected the liberty
Of the citizen, be down; lines
eberated and the Federal Government Gsurp the
control and direction of the domestic pOcy and inst-
utons OF the States This is the policy the Admins
ration party. Its leading members boldly prOclamit
and the events which have transpired since the advent
of the present Administration into power clearly fore
shadow that such is its purpose.
Such is the issue presented TO the American people
1t is for them illustrate the capacity Of man for self
government, by insisting government of the people,
just fOrefathers did, in opposition to an arsto-
cratic arbitrary and kingly power solong have we pros
pered aud enjoyed the blessings of civil and religious
reedom, that fail appreciate their value and have
almost forgotten the sacrifices by which they were
achieved. Power is stealing from the many to the
few and unless the people boldly and manuy meet the
present crisis long the government of the many will
become the government of the few instead Of being
the asylum for the oppressed Of all nations own will
become oppressive with its orders and burdens the
most dcspotic
The SENTINEL viii contnue to advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines believing firmly that the only hope
of preserving Republican institutions their
premacy administration of the government These
doctrines clearly and comprehcnsircy forth in the
following platform prepared by Thomas Jefferson, the
founder of the Democratic party:
Equal Justice all men, of whatever state or
persuasion religious OF political
Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all
tons, entanglng alliance with
The support Of the State Governments in all their
rights as the most competent administrations for our do
nestle concerns and the surest buwaTks against anre
publican tendencies.
whole constitutional vgor. the sheet anchor Of
peace at home and safety abroad;
Ajealous of the right election by the peoples
mild and safe corrective Of abuses which Topped
by the sword of revolution where peaceful remedies
unprovided
Absolute acquescence i'm 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
well disciplined militia our best reliance in peace,
and for the first moments # war; till regulars may re-
eve 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 debts and sacred preser-
| walton Of the public faiib
Encouragement of agriculture and of its
The diffusion of information and arraignment of all
abuses at the bar of public reason;
Freedom OF religion;
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS;
AND FREEDOM OF PERSON UNDER THE PROTEC-
TI0N OF THE BABEAS CORPUS:
This is platform upon which every Democrat an6
every citizen stand, and if free government-he
Constitution and Union framed by the founders Of the
Republics preserved it win only by the successful
ascendency of those principles in its administration.
they maintained the voice of the people will control
npublic affairs and the blessings Of civil liberty will be
preserved and perpetuated.
1t is time the people should read The whole world
as well The SENTINEL will give a summary
of all general news and it Will be the aim Of the pub
fishers make valuable and interesting newspaper
in every department 1t will pay special attention to
State affairs and as the central organ of the Democratic
party of Indiana will every effort sustain its prn-
cples, its policy and its representative 1t will not
be instrument to advance the selfish interests Of
cques, factions individuals. In way sound
principles be better disseminated than through the
agency Of Democratic newspapers and Democratic docu
ments And Democrats better their cause
than by placing Democratic newspaper in the hands
every famiyn the State The prejudces Of our political
opponents would give way if they enlightened
as to the doctrines and purposes of the Democratic
party.
Notwithstanding the large increase of the expenses
tending publication of newspapers the of
SENTINEL will be the heretofore and as we have
paid agents, shall rely upon friends aid in
tending circulation And the larger the circulation
the greater will be the ability Of the prOprieOrs to in
crease the value and interest of the paper.
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