Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-18
PR o s P E c Il U S
sra OF The
INDIANA STATE ? SENTINEL,
ssss7 DAILY AND wEEKLY, g - 5
e For 188A.v 9Flea717e

At period in history the nation has IL been
important that the people should be advised Of the
principles upon which Government Is based and the
bearing Of passing events upon pocsl institutions.
We in the midst Of revolution and the effort Is be-
Ing made to overthrow the Government established by
the wisdom. sagaeity and patriotism Of Washington,
Jefferson Hsdisoa and their associates establish in
Its stead strong overshadowing and centralized des.
potism STATE rights which have protected the liberty
of the citizen, be struck down. State lines be
eberated and the Federal Government Is TO usurp the
control and direction Of the domestic Epocy insti-
tutions tfthe States This the policy Adrnis-
rstion party It's leading members boldly proclaim it,
and the which have tanspred since the advsss
Of the Administration power clearly fore
shadow that such is Its purpose.
Such Is the issue presented TO the American people
tits for them Illustrate the capacity Of self
government, by insisting government Of the people,
just fcrefathers did, In opposition to ariso
srsc arbitrary and kngy power So long pros
pered and enjoyed the blessings of civil and religious
reedo 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 manuly meet the
crisis long the governments of the many will
become the Of the few, and being
the asylum for the oppressed of all nations our own VIII
become as oppressive with its orders and burdens as the
most despotc-, -,a-U Ell .rfr
The sEsrSTL viii continue advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines believing firmly that the only hope
Of preserving Republican their SUI
premacy in the administration the government These
doctrines clearly and Complementary set forth in the
following platform prepared by Thomas Jefferson the
founder Of the Democratic party:
Equal and exact justice all men, Of whatever state or
aarerr Qe1orra nfO rr.n1ffe<
Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with ali
tons, entangling alliance with none;
The support Of the State Governments in all their
rights the competent administrations for our do
nestle concerns and the suest bswarks against anre
publican tendencies.
The preservation of the general government in its
peace at home and safety abroad;
jealous care Of The right Of election by the people
mild and safe corrective Of abuses which are Topped
by The sword Of revolution where peaceful remedies are
Absolute acquiescence in the will Of the majority the
vital principle of republics from which there Is no appeal
butte force the vital principle and immediate parent Of
well disciplined militia our best reliance in peace
and for the first moments e till regulars may
The supremacy of the civil over the military author
ity. .,-.l.. 81.
Economy in the public expenses that labor may be
honest payments our debts and sacred preser-
walton ofthe public faith; fs
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 THB BABEAS CORPUS;
This is platform upon which every Democra anS
every citizen stand, and IL free governmentthe
Constitution and Union framed by the founders Of the
Republics preserved viii only be by the successful
ascendency of those principles in its administration
inpubc affairs and the blessings Of civil liberty will
preserved and perpetuated s r..... ..s.saa
1t is time the people should read. The whole world
is in commoon and revolutions threaten other nations
well The SENTINEL win give ummay
Of all general news and viii he the aim Of the pub
fishers to make IL valuable and interesting newspaper
in every department. II will pay special attention te
State affairs and the central organ Of the Democratic
party Of Indiana, will every effort prin
cpes, its policy and its representative 1t will no
be instrument advance the selfish interests o.
ciiques, factions individuals In no way can sound
principles be better disseminated than through the
agency of Democrats spsIers ana Democratic docu
ments And Democrats cannot better their cause
than by placing Democratic newspaper in the hands Of
every family in the State The preudces Of poltica
opponents would give way they enlightened
as to the doctrines and purposes Of the Democratic
party. .aer-tl 7a.-eE
Notwithstanding the large increase of the expenses
tending the publication Of newspapers, the terms OF the
SENTINEL will be the heretofore and hav.
no 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 proprictors
crease the value and interest OF the paper.
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. 80, TERMS OF THE DAILY SENTINEL.
One copy, ak montns.- d
One copy, one month... ..-.--...- q
Delivered by the carrier within the city, Is cents pc
week, payable TO the carrier.
Agents will be supplied at II cents week.
TERMS OF THE WEEKLY SENTINEL o
4 copy year III 81
10 copies amt one 70 the maker Of the cu,... Is o,
20 copies, and Two to the maker of the club. $3.50 30 OF
Additions be made to clubs at any time at tn,
above rates. The names will be printed each pzpe
withoutextra charge. ts. 10 ..11sf 3t l1f.
No paper will be without prepayment, or con
tinued longer than paid for. Address
ELDER, HARKSESS a. BJNGHA M.
sndianapofIs, Ind.