The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-10-28
TIE INDIANA STATE SENTINEL OCTOBER % 1875

IL may have secured by submitting to n
domination, which is moro dangerous to the
interests of the country and the perpetuity
of Republican institutions. than ever was
the slave power. The Republican party
leaders no longer represent the people. The
executive of The nation has become the
agent of Wall street. The Senate records
his behests. A majority OF the heads of
cabinets have become the patrons of rings,
aud their subordlnates throughout the nation
combine with each other in pillaging the
government and defrauding the people. The
parceling out ofplsces and profits seems to be
the summation OF governmental acts, and
he who can steal most and hide best is invs-
riably the highest of the placement In the
roster OF officials. The people are acquainted
with all this and they have become tired OF
it. This continued and increasing corrup-
ton. to which the attention of the people
has at last been turned, has imperiled
the future success of the party, and
some OF its leaders who desire and
aim with frantic efforts to gain
the ascendancy before the party
dies, seek to blind the eyes OF the people by
engenderlng the wrath and vengeance OF
sectional strife. 1t Is all clear and PLAIN to
thinking people. The necessity of change,
q readjustment OF the relations between the
government and the people, is demanded by
every consideration that effects the well be-
ing Of the people and the perpetuity OF true
republican government. The old paths
must be sought, we must have again re-
turn to the times when more of selection
was thought proper preparatory to elections.
Honesty and capacity must take the place
of dishonesty and incapacity. Then the
time and talents OF those In high places
may be devoted TO seeking the best interests
of the nation, instead of as now con-
tinually striving to clear their skirts OF the
stains of corruption. We want an era
when Investigations shall cease and when
withdrawing reports shall be unnecessary.
All this may be accomplished II the peo-
Pile are wise, and the Democratic party re-
mains true TO Its historical record. There Ii
an earnest need OF a political revival among
the people, that the people may sever their
connection with that which seem TO
be deleterous and unclsan, that men
with pure principles and honest hearts
and wise heads shall take the reins OF the
government, and administer the laws and
make the laws, TO the end that the chief
good of the whole people may be secured,
rather than the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the few.
The political canvass of 1876 should be,
therefore, of somewhat new type. Calm
and deliberate purpose and decision, instead
of wild hurrah and the passional strife, of
mere political prejudice, should mark its
progress. The wise men Of the Democratic
party should come to the front. The people
will hear them II, unfettered and untram-
meled, they present the best methods to
overthrow the present dynasty. AS the
struggle lies between corruption and incor-
ruption, tho people must and will choose
the right. The opportunity for the Democ-
racy and the era of blessing for the nation
come now with our Centennial Jubilee. and
it will be happy thing for the country If it
is wisely embraced.
To this end a few things are necessary,
the Sentinel apprehends, overlooking the
situation.
Purity of party leaders. This is
absolutely necessary to success. Hap
PLY for the party it has been
out of power long enough to be rid OF
that element that hangs on the skirts of
a successful party for the loaves and fishes
Men must be- selected for standard bearers
who are not iettered by ring pledges or
bound to do the bidding ofthe money.power.
We want tree, honest Democrats.
A statement OF political doctrine that re-
spects the organic law, and conserves the
the we'll being OF the nation rather than
enriches the administrators.
No sectional interest TO be upheld to the
detriment of the common good.
No class legislation.
Such prudent reconstruction of financial
interests as, with the least possible burden
to the people, shall ultimate in emancipat-
ing the country from the domination of the
money power, and ultimately relieve the
nation from the debt of extravaganza and
corruption that now overhsngs 1t.
A repeal of the force finance bill, permitting
the country, with sufficency of national
currency, to gradually resume specie pay
ments, as the result of economical govern
mont, general confidence, and commercial
prosperity.
Win sucn prlncipieS anu PurPOses INC
Democratic party will achieve success, and
its victory will form an era In the history OF
the country making gladder general ju-
bilee than has ever taken place since the
bell In Independence Hall rang out freedom
from British tyranny and taxation.
A Portrait.
The organ of Mr.. Morton says that he is
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