Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-01-11
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INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
DAILY AND WEEKLY, rs1
For


For 1894.
At no period in the history Of 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 polca institutions
We in the midst OF revolution and the effort Is be-
ing made to overthrow the Government established by
the wisdom, ssgacity and patriotism of Washington,
Jefferson Madison and their associates and establish in
It's stead strong, overwhelming and centralized des-
pOtis State rights which have protected the liberty
of the citizen to be struck down. State lines
ebterated and the Federal Government usup the
control and direction OF the domestic policy and insti-
tuons Of the States This is the policy the Adnins
tratiOn party. Its leading members boldly proclaim it,
and the events which have transpred since the advent
Of the present administration into power clearly fore
shadow that such is its purpose. 1875 -
Such is the issue presented 10 the American people
is for them to illustrate the capacity Of man FOR self
government, by insisting government Of the people,
just foresthers did opposition to an arsto-
cratic arbitrary and khgy power olong have we pros
pered and enjoyed the blessings of civil religious
freedom. 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 OF the few and instead Of being
the asylum for the oppressed Dc all nations will
become oppressive with its orders and burdens the
most despotic. >stni1 s-I einr.
The SENTINEL win continue to advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines, believing firmly that the only hope
Of preserving Republican institutions rests on their u-
prenacy the administration of government These
doctrines clearly and comprehensvey 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 political
Peace, commerce. and honest friendship with all
tons, entangling alliance with none
The support Of the State Governments in all their
rights, as the ulot competent administrations for do
nestle concerns and the snrest bulwarks against antire
publican tendencies.
The preservation Of the general government in its
whole constitutional vigor. the sheet anchor of
peace at home and safety abroad;
Ajeaous care Of the right Of election by the people;
mild and safe corr ctive Of abuses which Topped
by the sword Of revolution where peaceful remedies
unprovided.
Absolute acquieSccnce the viii of the majority the
vital principle Of republics from which there appeal
but TO force the vital principle and immediate parent Of
despoiism: =
A well disciplined militia. best reliance in peace
and for the rs moments # var ill regulars may re-
lieve them.
The supremacy of the civil over the military author
Economy IN the public expenses, that labor may be
lightly burdened;
WALTON Of the public faith;
Encouragement Of agrcurare, and Of commerce il,
handmade.
The diffusion Of information. aud arraignms of al
abuses at the bar Of public reason;
Freedom of religion;
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS; ~
AND FREEDOM nF PERSON UNDER THE PROTEC
ZION OF TIKI BABEAS CORPUS:
And trial by jure- imPartisly selected.
This is a pl,tform upon which every Dcmocra ant
every citizen stan ani if a free government-ihe
Constitution and Union framed BY the founders Of the
Republic preserved it viii onIy by successful
ascendency Of those principles in its administration.
they maintained the voice Of the people Will
npublc affairs. and the blessings Of civil liberty will b,
preserved and perpetuated.
tits time the people should read. The whole work
is in commoton and revolutions threaten ether nations
of all general news and it will be the aim OF the pub
fishers make il a valuable and interesting newspape
10 every department. 1t will pay special attention L
State affair, and the central of the Democrats
party Of Indiana will every effort sustain its prin
cipes It's policy and ITS representative men, will no
be a instrument advance the selfish interests
clques, factions or individuals. In no way can SCUM
p nciples be better disseminated than through thu
agency of Democratic wspapers and Democratic docu
ments. And Democrats cannot better their caus
than by placing Democratic spaper in The hands
every famiyin the The prendices Of pOlica
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 terms Of tn
SENTINEL will DC The heretofore and hav
paid agents. shall rely upon friends to aid in
tendng circulation. And tn larger the circulation
the greater will be the ability of the propretors
crease the value and interest OF the paper.
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TERMS OF TIE DAILY SENTINEL
One copy. one year .......-.-..-...-..... 81 On
One copy. nix months. 81
One copy, one month u
Delivered by the carrier. within the city. Is pc
we k, payable to the carrier.
Agents will be supplied at IL cents week.
TERMS OF THE WEEKLY SENTINEL
10 copies. and th' maker of the club Is O
20 copies. and TO the maker OF the club 49,. 80
Additions can be made TO clubs at any time at tn
above The will printed each pspe
without extra charge.
No paper will be sent without prepayment. or con
tinued longer than paid for. Address
ELDER, EfARK f:>S a. BsNGBA VI
indianapolis, Ind.