Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-02-22
PR o S Pc CTiU S
INDIANA STATE SENTINEL,


DAILY AND WEEKLY,

For 1904.
period 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 poca institutions
We the midst of a revolution, and the effort be-
ing made to overthrow the Government established by
the wisdom, sagacity and 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
of the citizen, be struck down; lines be
ebIterated and the Federal usurp the
control and direction of the domestic policy and ns
tutions Of the This is the policy 1.-THE Admins
tration party Its leading members boldly proclaim IT.
and the which have ranspred since the advent
of the present administration into power clearly fore
shadow that such is its purpose -s-f- -rts.-. q
Such the issue presented to the American people.
IL is for them illustrate the capacity of for self
government, by insisting of the people,
just forefathers did in opposition arisio-
cratic arbitrary and kingIy power long pros
pered and enjoyed the blessings of civil and religious
reedom. that fail appreciate their value and have
almost forgotten the sacrifices by which they were
achieved. Power stealing the many the
few, and unless the people boldly and msnfuy the
present crisis long the government of the many will
become the government of the few and instead being
the asylum oppressed all nations our will
become oppressive with its orders and burdens the
most despotic.
The SENTINEL will continue to advocate old fashioned
Democratic doctrines believing firmly that the only hope
Of preserving Republican institutions their
premacy the administration of the government. These
doctrines clearly and Complementary set forth in the
following platform prepared by Thomas Jefferson, the
founder of the Democratic party:
Equal ami Justice all men, of whatever
persuasion religious or political;
Peace commerce. and honest friendship with all
tons, entangliDg alliance with
The support of the State Governments in all their
rights, the most competent administrations for do
nestle and the surest buwarks against antire
publican tendencies.
The preservation Of the general government in its
whole constitutional vgor. the sheet anchor Of
peace at home and safety abroad;
Ajeaous care the right election by the people;
mild and safe corrective of abuses which Topped
by the sword of revolution, where peaceful remedies
unprovided.
Absolute acquie~oence in the will of the majority, the
vital prir cpe of republics from which there appeal
but to force the vital principle and immediate parent Of
despoti>m:
well disciplined militia our best reliance in peace
and for the first moments f war, till regulars may
lieve them f.
The supremacy Of the civil over the military author
/ ity.
ECONOMY in the public expenses, that labor may be
! lightly burdened;
The honest payments OF debts and sacred preSer-
/ walton of the public faiih
encouragement of agriculture, and Of commerce its
handmade.
The diffusion Of information. and arraigrment of all
abuses at the bar Of public reason;
Freedom Of religion;
! FREEDOM OF THE PRESS;
| AND FREEDOH OF PERSON UNDER THE PROTEC-
/ rION OF The BABEAS CORPUS;
/ This is platform upon which ever, Democrat an6
every citizen stand and If free govcrnm
Constitution and Union framed by the
Republics preserved it will only he by the successful
asc~Idency Of those principles IN its administration If
they maintained the voice of the people VIII
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| preserved and perpetuated.
1t is a time the people should read. The whole world
is in commotion, and revolutions ether nations
as well as our own The SENTINEL will give summary
of all general news, and it w be the aim of the pub
fishers make it valuable and interesting newspaper
ia every department 1t will pay special attention
State affairs and the central organ of the Democratic
party Of Indiana will every effort sustain prin
cpes, its policy and its representative 1t will
be an Instrument advance the selfish interests Of
cliques factions or individuals In no way can sound
/ principles be better disseminated than through the
agency Of Democratic newspapers and Democratic docu-
And Democrats cannot better serve their cause
than by placing Democratic paper the hands of
every family the State The prudices political
opponents would give way if they were enlightened
to the doctrines and purposes Of the Democratic
party.
Notwithstanding the large increase of the expenses
tending the publication newspapers the terms of the
SENTINEL will be the heretofore and have
no paid agents, shall rey upon friends t. aid in
tending its circulation Aud the larger tn circulation
the greater will be the ability OF the proprctors to
crease the value and interest OF the paper.
! -E> ne E-z .Na So
4 TERMS OF THE DAILY SENTINEL.
cne copy. one year, 81 &C
..
One copy, one month... .............- 60
Delivered by the within the city. Is per
/ week, payable TO the carrier
Agests will be supplied at y cents week. ,g
1 TERMS OF THE WEEKLY SENTINEL
10 copies, and the maker Of the club. Is 90
20 copies, and one the maker of the club. IS 90
Additions be made 20 clubs any time the
above rates The will be printed each paper
| without extra charge.
| No paper will he without prepayment. or con
tinued longer than paid for. Address
4 ELDER, iEaRKNESS & BHSGHA
tndfanaDoifs. Ind.