Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-25
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
ro. DAILY AND WEEKLY,
For 1894.

ts DAILY AND WEEKLY,
For 1854
At no period in the history Of the nation has 1t been
more important that the people should be the
principles upon which Government based and the
bearing Of passing events upon pOlical institutions
We are in the midst Of revolution and the effort
ing made to overfhrow the Government established by
the wisdom, sagacity and patriotism Of Washington,
Jefferson Madison and their associates and establish IN
Its stead strong, overshadOwing and centralized des
pOtIsm State rights which have protected the liberty
Of citizen be struck down. State lines are to be
eblterated and the Federal usurp the
control and direction of the domestic lpolicy and ins-
tutOns of the States This is the policy Admins
tration party. Its leading members boldly proclaim
and the events which have transpred since the advent
Of the present administration power clearly FORE
shadow tha; such is its purpose. -.es
Such Is the issue presented 10 the American people.
II is foe them to illustrate the capacity OF for self
government, by insisting government of the people,
Just forefathers did opposition an aristo
cratic arbitrary and kingly power. Soiong haswe pros
pered and enjoyed the blessings Of civil and religious
reedon, that fail to appreciate their value and have
almost forgotten the sacrifices by which they were
achieved. Power is stealing from the many the
few and unless the people boldly and manfuly meet the
become the Of the few and instead of being
the asylum for the oppressed of all nations own viii
become as oppressive with its orders and burdens the
most despotic.
The SENTINEL will continue to advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines, believing firmly that the only hope
Of preserving Republican institutions rests their
premacy in the administration of the These
doctrines clearly and Complementary forth in the
following platform prepared by Thomas Jefferson the
founder OF the Democratic party:
Equal and Justice all men, of whatever state or
persuasion religious political;
Peace commerce, and honest friendship with all ma
tons, entangling alliance with none;
The support Of tbs State Governments In all their
rights. the most competent administrations for do
nestle and the sureSt bulwarks against antire
publican tendencies. ..t
The preservation of the general government in its
whole constitutional vigor. the sheet anchor of
peace at home and safety abroad; H'-tr
Ajeaous care Of the right Of election Ivy the people;
mild and safe corrective Of abuses which Topped
by the sword of revolution where peaceful remedies
unprovided.
ABSOLUTE acquiescence in the will Of the majority the
vital principle of republics from which there appeal
put to 9rce the vital principle and immediate parent of
well disciplined militia cur best reliance in peace
| lieve them.
The supremacy of the civil over the military author
ity.
Economy ia the public expenses that labor may be
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ENCOURAGEMENT Of agriculture, and of commerce its
handmade.
The diffusion of information and arrangement of all
abuses at the bar Of public reason;
Freedom Of religion;
AND FREEDOM OF PERSON UNDER THE PROTEC-
TON OF THE HABBAS CORPUS;
This is platform upon which every Democra an6
every citizen stand and if free governmcnt-the
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 If
they are maintained the voice of the people will control
inpubic affairs and the blessings of civil liberty will be
preserved and perpetuated
Iii time the people should read The whole world
is in commoton and revolutions threaten other nations
well as own The SENTINEL will give ummay
of all general news and will be the of pub
fishers make it valuable and interesting newspaper
in every department. 1t will pay special attention
State affairs and the central organ of the Democratic
party of Indiana, will every effort sustain prn-
cples, its policy and its representative men. II will not
be instrument to advance the selfish interests of
cques, factions individuals. In no way can sound
principles be better disseminated than through the
agencyof Democratic newspapers and Democratic docu
ments And Democrats cannot better their cause
than by placing Democratic newspaper In the hands Of
every family in the State The prejudces Of 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 the publication of newspapers the of
SENTINEL will be the heretofore, and we have
paid agents, shall rely upon friends to aid in
tending its circulation And the larger the circulation
the greater will be the ability of the prOprieors
crease the value and interest OF the paper.
TERMS OF THE DAILY SENTINEL
One copy, one year &C
One copy, SIX months. 3 80
One cOpy one month 90
Delivered by the carrier within the city Is cents per
week, payable to the carrier.
Agents will be supplied at IL cents week.
TERMS OF THE WEEKLY SENTINEL.
10 copies, and one to the maker Of the club. Is
20 copies, and one 10 the maker of the club. % 90
Additions be made clubs at any time at the
above rates. The will be printed on each paper
without extra charge.
No paper will be sent without prepayment or con
tinued longer than paid for. Address
ELDER, HARKNEss d BINGHAm,
indianapolis, Ind.
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