Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-12
ResoiutiOns! OF the Rndicai &c rm ans
OF Indianapolis.

The delegates OF the Radical German Organi-
zation, assembled in Indianapolis, think il de-
sirable to use the occasion Of their meeting for
an explanation of their views on the chief ques-
lions, in which, as previously by the formation
Of the Radical Democratic Party" the radical
Germans wish 10 CO operate in the efforts of their
progressive American fellow citizens
|. The events OF the last four years have al
last compelled the prosecution of the war against
the SHAREHOLDERS aristocracy, and the decision oil
the slave question, in the manner in which the
German Radicals from the first have wished
They would, therefore, have held any further
agitation in this respect unnecessary, IL the ne
groes, with their emancipation, had gained also
the recognition Of their full rights as citizens
So long as this is not done, we consider the war
not ended. slavery not abolished, and the South
ern Arisiocracy not ,subdued We regard il as
revolving ngrstitude and injustice TO withhold
from the negroes, who have always proved them
selves the best friends of the Union rights which
will be granted again to those persons who nave
made every effort to destroy the Union.
III. The Southern rebellion and the war pro-
duced by it, have not only shown the corruptness
Of slavery and the inconsistency of the doctrine
Of State sovereignty in the true light. but also
proved the dangers which are connected with
the present system Of Executive power-a system
which places the whole nation in one man
hands; which makes the salvation or destruction
OF the Republic dependent upon the person OF
one single man, having the entire disposal for a
succession Of years of ell the forces and all the
means of the country: aud which gives also TO
this man, through truly royal patronage, a
eorrupting influence which can be counter bal
anced by no action Of the people. Such system
is thoroughly anti democratic. it is truly mon
archcal, and engenders at the same time, with q
continually growing tendency towards csntrali-
xafiO of all in fha a
growing danger for democracy and republican
ism. We hold it for pressing necessity of the
times that the present monarchical system of
Executive power be changed; that the Executive
be united With the Legislative, and exercised
through q committee Of the House of Represen-
tatives; and through direct dependence Of the
latter upon the people. true democracy will be
established.
Ill. We hold to the most decided mainte-
nance of the Monroe Doctrine, so much the
stronger the more We have learned to know from
our own experience the fruits of the monsrchical
system and to know how to estimate its cor
rup,ing influences in its contact with republican
institutions. But We hold il to be false policy
TO limit ourselves to the defensive in prepare
lions against those influences, and to leave to
the enemy time to fortify himself in his strength.
and to form dangerous coalitions We are of
the opinion that monarchicsl intervention in
America should be opposed by republican inter
veniton in Europe, and that a suitable support
Of the European revolution is the most effective,
surest, and at the same time cheapest means 10
make an end forever to sn nonsrchicsl intrigues
on this continent
Nv. The principle OF non Intervention OF the
State authority in matters of religion and faith is
certainly recognized In the Constitution but the
Undertaking and constant violation of the same
has dsgenerated 10 q real Institution. The States
must maintain the rights aud duties of the citi-
xens but not control their belief and their thought
The appointment Of days of fasting aud prayer,
the Sunday CONSTANT, the oath on the Bible. the
opening OF legislative assemblies with prayer, the
exclusion Of nddels from political rights, &c,
are direct violations OF the Constitution; they
make out OF religion. which can and should be
only private matter, State business; since they
only proceed officially from a certain, here pre-
dominant faith. they do violence TO every other
faith. aud force every person who thinks
otherwise TO become either a transcressor
Of the law or hypocrlle. Judging by pre-
viou. practice, tue repablic is pursuing
the same course which monarches have
pursued, namely, 10 install a prevailing State
religion as means OF policy. deprv alton OF
rights. and tyranny. We, who have learned in
Europe the insspporIableue.s Of this tyranny
which places the priest a. assistant beside the
politician, and the policeman beside the priest,
declare oar most decided opposition 10 IL, and
hope 10 see the Republic secured against the
dangers and disorders which the making use OF
religion by the political power must bring with
IT,
On the other hand, sc wish as decidedly TO be
secured agains, the dangers which arise from
abuse Of the so-eailed religious freedom We
are OF the opinion that q hlerarohical organiza
ton, which Is ulder he direct command Of a
foreign ro,entste. namely. the Pope. stands
opposed not oaly ~ .he splslt OF The Conslitu.
ton, bet Is decided violation OF National
Sovereignty. which eau tolerate no functions
from servants OF foreign rulers without special
permission under precautionary conditions. Ne
monarchy comedies 10 the servants OF the Pope
the dangerous Independence and powerful posi-
ton which thcv possess IN the United States
The Romish hierarchy has already become CO
ruler in the Republic. and shs strives here. as
every whers. TO become sole ruler.
v. Although The United states, through their
greater freedom ard rich resources. offer 10 pow
srty and lAbsr mesns for relief and more oppor.
,unsies for yell paid activity than other eoau
tries still. the condition OF the poor aud the stu.
alton OF the working population here also. Il not
OF such kind that they can be lett 10 them.
selves. The strife between abused labor and
abusing capital 10 here as little adjusted ss else