The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-27


KNcKs-rHE CONFLICT BETWEEN THE MANY
AND THE FEW.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE HERALD.
CHARIorrEsviLLx, Va, juno 20, 1878.
The GRAFTON before the literary societies OF the
University OF Virginia, was delivered. Tonight by
Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks, Of Indiana. in the pres
once OF u very large and fashionable audience.
Mr.. Hendricks was introduced by Mr. Windham A.
Meredith or Richmond, the chairman OF the Commit
tee OF Invisarop. He occupied about hour in tho
delivery OF the speech. He said no fet en-
barrassed in tho selection OF q thcmc. He did
no. speak IN this place OF the classics
and their comparative merits, nor OF tho
exact sciences as they had doubtless heard oil much
OF these already. and he chose for his themc Rcvo
lution He icll justified in this choice on account OF
the glorious services OF Virginia the Revolution of
'76, and especially he was to spcak In the
University established by that great philosopher
and statesman, Thomas Jefferson. whose wisdom
and learning contributed SO much 70 that great
revolution and It's consequences The speaker delnod
revolution protest against The oppression and
injustice Of the past. II has for It's Inspiration
tho correction OF wrong and Tor Its passion
tho hatred of restraint. Sometimes It is an
impulse; sometimes a growth. II IS remedy
for groat evils not otherwise removable: a
remedy for the establishment Of essential reforms not
otherwise provided for, o remedy whenever the PEG
pie seek safety and important rights not otherwise
attainable. In the hsry ordeal Of war and tho
,roublous times that followed. our fathers maintained
the doctrine made It forever assured az tho Amer
Ican sentiment, that government being long cstaD-
lished should not be changed Tor transient causeR
REVOLUTION POLITICAL RIGHT
The political right nj revolution 10 IN the people, and
may be exercised whenever necessary to thor liberty
and permanent welfare The facts must be submitted
10 candid world. JUDGMENT will be pronounced by
te med IN Power n.
tcrero except Tor tho protection 81 established rights
Hence na''ors could not interfere n ous
is dependent on lis result washington was
denounced in message OF the King a. traitor aitor
seven years he aud his associates wcre hailed as
patriots and heroes. Lost causes are tie favorite
themes OF poetry and romance asst Is illustrated In
sad that Ia of failure revolution becomes
surrocton rebellion. Unsuccessful IL bears the stamp
BY tho stores OF Renz and Robert Emmet. He
esd sy pat lies werc With Ireland. why should
she not oe allowed 10 administer her own laws!
Governor Hendricks next proceeded TO show that
there arc two 'kinos OF revolution. fhe newt
able ana tho deliberative. Tho former Is
inconparably the grsnder In deliberate revolution
the interest individuals rather than the
considered aud are brought about usually oy con-
spracies and lead TO permanent good. As Is won
illustrated BIZ The OF Brulus and the war Of tho
WHAT IxEvIrABLE REVOLUTIONS ARE.
Iuevitabie revolutions such AZ must como and
which no foresight cab evadc. AS three grand ex-
nmpestnc speaker cited the Protestant OF
eighteenth century. and tho American Revolution Of
1875. Those he discussed 81 length and With much
force and beauty. IN striking contrast With these,
which changed fundamentally tho character OF cx
listing institutions, are tho great revolutions In
English history, IN which the changes In
troduced were gradual and we'll consid-
ered aud In accordance with the conservative
spirit OF the English peoples as ono striking illusrA-
tion OF latter he referred TO Runnymede
and also ins,anccd Of, The survival OF the
English maxIms, "rhe King IS the fountain OF
justice" and 'rne king do wrong" winch stu
remain, though only serving as food marks 20
snow how high tho lido OF prerogative once rose.
SPAIN CUBA.
Governor Hendricks Then proceeded TO discuss the
cause which rendered tho american revolution In
evtablc and considered At length the relations ex
isting the mother country and ncr colonies.
lilo believed whom. from any cause whatever, tho
mother country became incapable OF sustaining good
government the rcation should cease. IL wss wrong
in Spain and armed rule IN tho bonu
tiiuI island OF Cuba Cuba should be Tree.
THE FEW.
In conclusion Governor Hendricks alluded. by way
OF illustration to the great strength between thc
many who obey ana the fcw who rule, and he IN
sisted that while. must stand Tor law
ana regularly organized society, yet
must see tnat equal and exact justice Is done
ALL and then, and not sooner, outbreaks VIII
and universal peace VIII bless mankind.