Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-02-01
The Ceurs organ.

to be considered. the leading man in tbe editorial
department Of the representatives, Of sboddyisn
in Indiana, is exeeediueiy sensitive. We believe
be is a member Of the lower branch Of The legs.
lAture from this county. bat bo~ be got there no
body knows. A msn is entitled 10 some consider
alton, no matter -hst bic errors, II he exhibits
marliuess and generosity in HE Intercourse With
his feIlow-men bat. devoid Of these qualities
of those synp.shies -hieh make the World akin
he must be regarded a. an Ishmaelise We
pity the human beng Who can 60 through ais
life daily utteripg the words " forgive ns our
trespasses as ~c forgive those Who t~resF'sss
sgainstns," or in other words, " that mercy 20
Others shor, that mercy show TO ne. Jet
With malice W bic heart r seekine e.
err effort and every influence 10; only
70 mAlign Tire Z actions but the motives Of
his neiebsoe. II the feud Of evil is allowed to
assume human shape IL must be IN The character
We have described, Tbo editor. The leading edt.
tor Of The Journal. processes 10 be guided IN his
work-snd conviction by The principles Of christi
Hnity-te follow in the footsteps Of the meek
and lovly JEsus. Do the columns OF The
journal, since it has been under his guidance
exhibit any such ~respectg We ask the readers
Of that print if The editor msnifests the spirIt Of A
christian OF toe courtesies ola gentleman. either
as an editor or ss a msni Judge not. lest ye be
judged. IL is related that a certain phsrisee. in
effect athank ed God that he Was better than
other q men even than the penitent whose
easnes prsyerbrGod be mereiful TO me a
- - -..I f.ro. Tt. aA.sorn a Tka
Journal mag be a wiser man than bis neighbors,
purer spd more exemplary ~ his daily life. but
he shosId let his Maker aud the world Judge him
in that regard, and not assume to be better, and
the judge ofhis fellows. =.
The editor Of The Journal says be prefers a
eirii Office. His course during ihs tepibis con
test in which the country IL engaged illustrates
his truthfuiness b. that declaration He argues
with great apparent anxiety in favor of a yigor-
Gus prosecution of the war. We believe be tss
done so from lhs beginning. By iheas fruits We
shall Judge them. He is a man in the prime and
vigor of life. We know Of no person in the
the Community more capable Of should
ering muske. oheu has he pro
claimed il 10 be the duty OF every citizen
TO offer his fife . Wiling sacrifice in The cause OF
his country, and in our simplicity we supposed
he meant to f1ciade himself as among this obi
CATION Z But TO The surprise. for We supposed lac
was sincere IN bis declarations, bis patriotism
ended where il began. intact lie was willing
tina, any one else, but himself, should be a sacri
fee. What will be thought Of a man who, TO
make . show Of patriotism. would offer a minor,
bone OF biz bone aud flesh OF bis flesh. in a brief
military service, well knowing be would not be
accepted on account OF age and physical disa
biIity. and then claim credit ihereforz What
kind of a father must he be who would be vii
ling TO thus traf Hc in his own flesh and blood7
The Journal alludes to our connection with
public Affairs. and attempts TO censure u. We
have tried 20 do cur duty, and We have made nc
effort TO vinticate our course. feeling every con
fdence that time would finally make all thing
even, and il will Every attempt that The Jour
nal aud ifs political friends make TO censure u
in that regard. il a whitening blow upon its owl
side of the house. This will some day, and ere
long. too. when the prejudices and passions o
the hour give way 20 the sober thought OF thu
people. be made as clear as the MONDAY SUD
We can we'll afford to bids our time All hai
not been developed in the history of the recen
troubles. to which The Journal alludes. tina, vii
yet come to light, and When the facts are known
those who are now accused may change.place'
with their accusers.
The editor Of The Journal says "the majori
ty have no men in their ranks capable of estab
fishing a government outside of the constitution
and The laws.s This has not only been.done by
the dominant party. but the assumption Of un
authorized power ia justified on their part. Th'
constitution and laws of the state were admitted
ly overriden by Governor morton and his politI
cal associates. and a leading republican in TIT
Legislature a few days ago. in a set speech. IN
blushiDgly admitted that such had been the case
and justified the revolutionary action upon tb'
grounds that tie course was necessary to say,
the state. The minority would DOT permit tn,
majority 10 govern, and that too under the con
s~,itution and the laws And who the Judge o
this necessity The minority. II a minorit,
can thu. override the will OF the majority 70
partisan ends. il may establish a precedent whici
will return to plague the inventors.
h eiegislature Of le63 was unable to accom-
2lish the business anu pass Inc bills which hs,
been matufeJ IN consequence Of the succession
of the republican members OF the House TIN
~factious opposition was without ex-use. n,
laws obnoxious to the minority wOulG have beet
passed If the b5.ting members had remained il
their seats. The Dol: WAS a revolutionary &C
All it sss 50 Intended The object was 20 plac
the government OF the state in The hands OF th
governor. outside of the constitution aud th'
laws. and the scheme was successfully accom-
plished. Under these circumstances. it III DE
comes The eOnspirators 10 charge disloyaiiy upoi
sny one. for the only test of loyalty is fdeliiy {,
the constitution and he laws.
n True speech.
We hive the outlines OF = Union Leagur