Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-07
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-OF The
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,
Oily AND WEEKLY,
For 1864.
For 1864.

Aoo-s
period In the history Of the nation has II been
important that the people sbsue be advised OF the
principles upon which Government is based the
bearing Of passing upon DOca institutions
We are in the midst Of revolution, and the effort Is be-
ing made TO overthrow the Government established BY
the wisdom, sagacity and patriotism Of Washington,
Jefferson, Madison and their associates, and establish IN
It's stead strong, overshadowing and centralized des
pOtsm State rights, which have protected the liberty
Of the citizen, be struck down. State lines
eblitersted and the Federal Government usurp the
control and direction Of the domestic policy insti-
tutons Of the States This the policy the Admins
trston party Its leading members boldly proclaim IT,
and the events which have anspred since the advent
Of the present Administration into power clearly fore
shadow hat such is is purpose
Such is the issue presented the American people.
for them to illustrate capacity Of for self
government, by insisting government Of the people,
just as our forefathers did in opposition to arsto
cratic, arbitrary and kngy power long have pros
pered and enjoyed the blessings Of civil religious
reedOm that fail appreciate their have
almost forgotten the sacrifices by which they were
achieved. Power is stealing from the many the
few unless the people boldly and manfuy meet the
present crisis long the governmeHt of many will
become the government OF the few and instead of being
the asylum for the oppressed >, all nations our own will
become oppressive with its orders and burdens as the
most despotic.
The SENTINEL will continue advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines believing firmly the only hope
Of preserving Republican institutions rests on their su.
premacy administration government. These
clearly and comprehensvey set forth 10 the
following platform prepared by Thomas jefferson. the
founder of the Democratic party:
Equal an Justice all men, of whatever state or
persuasion religious political;
Peace, commerce, and honest friendship all
tions, entanging alliance with none;
The support of the State Governments in all their
rights the competent administrations for our do
nestle concerns and the surest oulwarks against anre
publican tendencies
The preservation of the general government in its
whole constitutional yigor. the sheet anchor of
peace home and safety abroad;
Aiealou, of the right of election hy the people:
mild and safe ctiye OF abuses which are Topped
by the sword of revolution where peaceful remedies
ABSOLUTE acquie~cence in the will Of the majority the
vital principle Of republics from which there no appeal
but to force the vital principle and immediate parent of
deSpotism:
well disciplined militia our best reliance in peace,
and for the first till regulars may
lieve them.
The supremacy Of the civil over the military author
Economy in the public expenses, that labor may be
lightly burdened
The honest payments OF debts and sacred preser
Encouragement of agriculture and of commerce its
handmade.
The diffusion Of information aud srraignment Of all
abuses the bar Of public
FREEDOM OF The PRESS;
AND FREEDOM Of PERSON UNDER THE pROTEC
TON OF THE BABEAS CORPUS:
This is platform upon which every Democrat and
every citizen stand, and free government-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 maintained the voice of the people will control
inpublic affairs and the blessings of civil liberty will be
preserved and perpstuated.
1t is time the people should read. The whole world
is in commoon and revolutions threaten other nations
well as The will give summary
Of all general news, and it will be the aim Of the pub
fishers to make il valuable and interesting newspaper
in every department 1t will pay special attention
State affairs and, the central organ Of the Democratic
party % indiana will every effort sustain its prn-
cple its policy and Its representative II will not
be instrument to advance the selfish interests of
cques factions or individuals. In no way can sound
principles be better disseminated than through the
agency of Democratic newspapers and Democratic
And Democrats cannot better their cause
than by placing Democratic newspaper in the hands OF
every family the The prejudces Of our political
opponents would give way 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 the
will be the heretofore, 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 proprietors
crease the value and interest Of the paper.
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tnued longer than paid for. Address
ELDER, tAisK NE>> a. BINGHAM,