Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-20

INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
DAILY AND WEEKLY,
For 1894.


period In the history Of the nation has il been
important that the people shsud be advised Of the
principles upon which Government Is based and the
bearing Of passing upon pOlea institutions
We in the md.t Of revolution effort be-
ing made overthrow the Government established BY
the wisdom. ssgaciiy aud 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
oftbe citizen, 20 be struck down. lines be
ebliterated and the Federal usurp
control and direction Of the domestic pocy and iasi-
tuons of the States This the policy Of the Admins
trAOn party. ns leading members boldly proclaim it.
and the events which have ranspred since the advent
Of the present Administration into power clearly fore
shadow that such is It's purpose
Such Is the issue presented 10 the American people
Il is for them illustrate capacity self
government by insisting government Of the people.
just as our orefathers did opposition TO an arsto
sratc arbitrary and kngy power long pros
pered and enjoyed the blessing. OF civil and religious
reedom that fail to appreciate their and have
almost forgotten the sacrifices BY which they we're
achieved Power Is stealing from the many TO the
few, and unless the people boldly maufay meet 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 II all nations our own will
become as oppressive with its orders and burdens as the
mos, dsspoiic
The SENTINEL viii continue advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines. believing firmly that the only hope
Of preserving Republican institutions rests ON their SUI
premacy in the administration government These
doctrines clearly and comprehenvey 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 or
persuasion religious OF political
Peace commerce, and honest friendship with all ns-
uOns, entangling alliance with none
The support Of the State Governments in all their
rights, as the most competent administrations for
nestle concerns aud the buwsks against sntire
publican tendencies.
The preservation Of the general government in its
whole constitutional vgcT. the sheet anchor of our
peace al home sndssfety abroad:
Ajeaous Of the right of election l,y people
MID and safe corrective of abuses which Topped
by the sword Of revolution where peaceful remedies
unprovided
vital principle Of rcpubc from which there no appeal
but to force tie vital principle and immediate parent Of
well disciplined militia our best reliance in peace.
and Tor the first moments # war, till regulars may
The supremacy of the civil the military author
ity.
Economy in the public expenses that labor may be
The honest payments Of debts and sacred pr-ser-
walton OF the public faith:
Encouragement of agriculture, and OF commerce it,
handmade.
The diffusion Of information and arraignmen, of all
abuses At the bar Of public reason:
Freedom Of religion:
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS:
AND FREEDOM OF PERSON UNDER THE PRoTEC-
ZION OF THB BABEhS CORPUS;
This is platform upon which every Democra an6
every citizen Can stand and IL free government-ihe
Constitution and Union by founders Of the
Republics preserved, will only be by the successful
ascsndency of those principles in it, administration If
he of fhe
npubc affairs and the blessings of civil liberty will be
preserved and perpetuated.
II is time the people should The whole world
is in commoton and revolutions threaten other nations
as well as our own The SENTINEL will give a ummay
OF all general news, be the aim of the pub
sners to make valuable and interesting newspaper
in every department 1t will pay special attention TO
State affairs and, the organ Of the Democratic
party Of Indiana will every effort sustain its prin-
cples its policy aud representative men, II will not
be instrument advance the selfish interests of
cques factions individuals. In no way can sound
principles be better disseminated than through the
agency OF Democratic newspapers Democratic docu-
ments. And Democrats better serve their cause
than by placing Democrats newspaper in the hands Of
every family the State. The preudices our political
opponents would soon give way they were enlightened
as TO the doctrines and purposes the Democratic
party
notwithstanding the large increase Of the expenses
tending the publication of newspapers the term. of the
SrNTNEL vii e The heretofore and as W. have
no paid agents. shall rely upon friends in ex-
tending It's circulation. And the larger the circulation
the will be the ability proprietors TO In
crease the value and interest of the paper.
TIC nk M -.
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tinued longer than paid for Address
ELDER, HARK y ESS a. BINGHAM, !
indiana pO1lSs Ind.