The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-14
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The secret of Jefrerson's power and
leadership was his steadfastness to prin-,
ciple. With firm belief In popular gov
eminent. he trusted the Intelligence of
the people to correct passing errors and
to establish safe and sound policies.
Well has 1t been said OF him that "he
never in any stress deserted or even
temporarily hisavowed his principles.
He never lost faith or courage He did
not trim his sails to everv flaw on the
political ocean, but waited through the
longest unpromising days. with noble
patience, the powerful and steady gale
which he was convinced would In time
carry the nation upon her true course"
His courage. his faith. his resolute
leadership have guided the latest, as they
did the first of the Democratic admins
istrations, which with vigor and patriot
ism have made dominant the wishes, the
rights and the welfare of the whole pec-
pie. Whatever the storm. whatever the
gusts of passion or of prejudice. however
threatening the clouds of panic and dis
aster which have hung over all nations.
our President has kept the rudder true
To no political flaw has he trimmed sail.
in no stress has he lost courage or aban-
doned principle. There Is inspiration for
us in the leadership of Jefferson and
Cleveland. 1t nerves us TO stand fast
to principle, to put aside eXpediency and
compromise and with courage and fldel-
ity 10 meet all pending issues. SO shall
we merit and win success. and hold the
confidence OF the country as we have In
the past. We need not fear defeat We
met 1t in 'SS and then went forth united
and strengthened to triumphant victory.
We should fear the discredit or sacri-
fcing principle to expediency or of turn
Ing aside from Ehe safe course which
JEFFERSON established. Let our good
No.. L.. 4, H., u 4.
which would drift her hither and thither
content to wait 1.-THE powerful and steady
gale which will carry the nation upon
her true course"
The Grafton of Senator Daniel.
When Senator. Daniel, of Virginia.
arose to speak. his popularity in his
native State was made plainly appar-
ent by the enthusiasm with which he
was received. He pictured to his aud
fence in eloquent periods the prominent
| traits of character of Virginia's gift to
the national Democracy-Thomas JET
fcrson. His speech In full is as follows
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Thomas Jefferson still lives.' These
were the last words of John Adams,
uttered with his dying breath on the
4th OF July. 1926, the flftieth anniversary
of the great day on which the United
States OF America declared their indie
pendence.
All unconsciously to him the soul Of
Jefferson was dlsrobing itself at that
very time of it's mortal vestments. To-
gether the spirits of the two illustrious
Americans were disenthralled To-
gether they ran their race, and the race
run. they passed hence at peace with
themselves and at peace with all man
kind to the peace of God
What matters 1t to their lust fame
that they differed as to this or that in
their long tumultuous careers? What
matters it that one took one road and
one the other to the honor and glory of
his country?
1t Is in the collision of the THOUGHTS
OF the master minds that the sparks OF
truth are outfiashed and stream forth
upon darkened world. Both were
friends of truth. Both were patriots
Both were honest and courageous SER
wants OF the people. Both did what they
could that America might be free and
independent, and that it's inha bitants
might be prosperous and happy BY
this grave / salute their august shade
and thank the gracious heaven that
vouchsafed to us both an Adams and a
jefferson.
WELCOME. RUSSELL!
With open arms we welcome here to-
day the honored citizen and eX-Gover-
nor of the "Old Colony" which had in
the past, and has now so many COM
munal ties With the "Old Dominion. +"
Pilgrim to this shrine of departed worth.
you seem to bring us again the message
OF the Sage of Quincy. I'VE hear again
voice saying, Jefferson still lives +"
and the words of Adams enlargening
ana Frightening before us In prophet c
sense find in this occasion a radiant
fulhllment beyond the vision of his dy-
| ing ecstacy.
lJEFFERsON'S UNIQUE DISTINC-
TON
one distinction belongs to Thomas
Jefferson which neither Adams nor any
other American possesses
! washington stands on an august
nelght-unreachable. unapproachab as
the rather or his Country. Others fill
great places in the American antheon-
leaders or armies-conquerors on land
ana sea-leaders of party-orators of the
ings-propagandists of creeds-au-
thors of measures-plots of policies
| ministers OF MISUNDERSTANDING tors
OIL )ustlce-all honored servitors of the
common veal
But one distinction is JefYerson's. and
JeHerson's alone-he founded a party
NOT Tor a day. but for all time-a party
| "hich has survived changing seasons
ana passing generations-the storms of
peace and the storms ofTwar-he found
ca a party and put into its heart a prin-
! ciPle. and put upon it's lips a creed
ana party principle and creed are alike
| imperishable.