Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-29
DAILY AND WEEKLY,
For l88A-

AT no period In the history Of the nation has Il been
important people should be advised Of the
principles upon which Government is based and the
bearing Of passing events upon political institutions.
We in the midst of revolution and the effort Is be-
ing made overthrow the Government established by
the wisdom, ssgscity and patriotism Of Washington,
Jefferson Madison associates, and establish
its stead strong, overshadowing and centralized des
posm. State rights which have protected the liberty
Of the Citizen be struck down. lines be
ebterated and the Federal Government is usurp the
control and direction Of the domestic polcy and nst
tutions of the This is the policy the Admins
ratiOn party Its leading members boldly prOclaimt it,
and the which have transpred the advent
Of the present Administration into power clearly fore
shadow that such is its purpose. 4r
Such is the issue presented to the American people.
II for them illustrate the capacity of for self
government by insisting government Of the people,
Just forefsthers did in opposition aristo-
cratic, arbitrary and kngly power olong pros
pered and enjoyed the blessings Of civil and religious
reedom that fail to 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 manfuy the
present crisis long the government Of the many will
become the government of the few and instead of being
the asylum for the oppressed IF all nations, our will
become oppressive with its burdens
most despotic
The SENTINEL will continue to advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines, believing firmly that hsony hope
Of preserving Republican institutions rests their
premacy in the administration of the government. These
doctrines clearly and comprehensvey forth in the
following platform prepared by Thomas Jefferson the
founder of the Democratic party:
Equal exact Justice all men, Of whatever
Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all ma
| 4sow fral1i NTH
The support Of the State Governments in all their
rights the competent administrations for do
nestle and the surest buwarks against antire
| publican tendencies.
The preservation Of the general government in its
whole constitutional v.gor the sheet anchor of
peace at home and safety abroad;
Jealous care of the right Of election by the people,
mild and safe corrective Of abuses which Topped
by the sword of revolution where peaceful remedies are
| unprovided
Absolute acquiesccDce in the will of the majority the
vital principle of republics from which there is no appeal
but force the vital principle and immediate parent OF
/ despotsm:
well disciplined militia, our best reliance in peace
lieve them
The supremacy of the civil the military author
ity.
Economy in the public expenses, that labor may be
/ lightly burdene6;
The honest payments of debts, and sacred preser
Encouragement OF agriculture and of commerce its
handmade.
The diffusion of information and arraignment of all
abuses at the bar of public
Freedom of religion;
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS;
AND FREEDOM OF PERSON UNDER THE PR0TEC-
rION OF THE BABEAS CORPUS;
This is platform upon which every Democrat ane
every citizen stand and If free government-ihe
Constitution and Union framed by founders Of the
Republics preserved it will only be by the successful
ascendency Of those principles in its administration
they maintained the voice of the people will control
public affairs and the blessings Of civil liberty will he
preserved and perpetuated.
1t is time the people should read The whole world
in commotion and revolutions threaten Other nations
as well own Toe SENTINEL will give a summary
of all general news and it will be the aim of the pub
fishers to make it valuable and interesting newspaper
every department. 1t will pay special attention to
affairs and the central organ Of the Democratic
party Of Indiana will every effort to sustain its prn-
cipes, its policy and 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 Of Democratic newspapers and Democratic docu-
mens AndDemocrats cannot better serve 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
the doctrines and purposes of the Democratic
party.
Notwithstanding the large increase of the expenses
tending the publication of newspapers the terms of the
SENTINEL will be the heretofore, and have
paid agents. shall rely upon friends tn 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 NC
One copy, six months DC
One copy, one month "
Delivered by tine carrier within the city, Is pei
week, payable TO the carrier.
Agents will be supplied at II cents week.
TERMS OF THE WEEKLY SENTINEL.
copl- year. VI ot
10 copies and to the maker Of the club. Is OF
20 copies. and the maker Of the club. 25 OF
5 Additions be made to clubs at any time at the
above rates. The names will be printed each pape
without extra charge.