The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-04-14
BIRTHDAY OF JEFFERSON.
CHARLC%'TESVILLE CELEBRATES
THE 1891 ANNIVERSARY,

National Councils of the Party in
Attendance-The Crowd Gathers
on the Lawn in Front of the His
tOric SIansicn-speeches Made by
ex-GOv. Russell of Massnchusetts
and Hon. Chauncey F. Black.
Charlottesville. Va, April 13.-Under the
auspices of the national association of
democratic clubs. the 15Sd anniversary of
the birth of Thomas Jefferson, founder
of the democratic party, was celebrated
to-day, at Monticello, where the author of
the Declaration of Independence lived and
died.
Out on the lawn in front of the historic
mansion were gathered a concourse of the
yeomanry of AIbermarle county, Virginia,
many of them men whose grandfathers
had followed the political fortunes of JEFF
ferson. Minglng with them we're demo-
Gratis who had come from states as far
south as Florida and Texas and as far
north as Massachusetts.
At u O'Clock noon, a special train from
Washington, D. c., arrived, bringing a
distinguished party of national democrats.
Among these were Vice President Steven
son. Postmaster General Wilson, Attor-
ney General Harmon, Secretary Herbert
of the navy Senators Jones of Arkansas.
Faulkner of West Virginia, Pasco of Flor
ida, George Of Mississippi, Martin of Kan
sas, Mitchell Of Wisconsin, White of Cal
ifornia and Roach of North Dakota, Rep
resentatives Sulzer of New York, Wash
ington Of Tennessee, Clardy of Kentucky.
Livingston of Georgia, Swanson of Vdr-
ginia, Tucker of Virginia, Pendleton of
Texas, Tyler of Virginia, Patterson of
Tennessee, Williams of Mississippi, Law
son OF Georgia, Turner of Georgia and
Mcguire of California
number Of local democrats of promi-
AehGe from Washington, j.. c., were also
oi the parry, besides eX-GoV. Russell of
massachusetts. Senator Daniel of Vir-
faina, ana Hon Chauncey +. Black of
fehhsyVania, the orators of the occa-
SION, ana all closely identified with the
national associa ton of democratic cluhs
90. ID W;Ienee Gardner the secretary OF the
o SANITATION, was in charge of the partv
among whom We're many ladies.
hHe guests We're driven TO Monticello
, ~nere wee President Stevenson, the SEN
asoIa ana representatives and the ladies
" their party, were entertained at lunch
con by Jefferson Levy, d descendant of the
81 ~ a. E9smocrat, and the present owner
% tne Mesne and mansion.
FORMAL proceedings were began nv an
ADDRESS by Hon. Chauncey F. Black. whose
enumeration of the sentiments of Jeffer-
son mat the primary principle of the dem
ocIats was absolute acquiescence in de-
SIIslo9s OF the majority" was heartily APP
ExGov. Russell of Massachusetts was
received by the. crowd with ringing cheers.
lie spoke as though accustomed to open
ne heard to the utmost confines of the
assembly His many patriotic illusions
aRd points were rapturously applauded.
When Senator Daniel of Virginia arose
10 speak, his popularity in his native state
was made plainly apparent by the enthu-
siasm with which he was received He.
annfanpa in oil
DDS the prominent traits of character
OF Vlrglnla,s gift to the national democrat
&c party-Thomas Jefferson.
Gov. Russell spoke in part. as follows.
In this sacred place. which recalls the
plrtn ana IRE OF our party, in the pres
represents ats fighting force and its true
and resolute leadership, 1 esteem it
sreal honor and privilege to speak of its
history and principles.
we meet to-day as democrats to pledge
our loyalty to our party and to consult
together Tor the promotion of its inter
estS; put, hrst and foremost, we meet as
Americans, TO serve our country and 10
Keep our party steadfast to her welfare.
Here in the home where Jefferson wrote
anu taught the truths of democracy and
ana now on the eve of our partv's tWentv-
nIth presidential campaign, il is fitting for
US to consider his teaching. the principles
ne proclaimed, the conditions out of which
they sprung, their application 20 present
issues. and then the secret of his success
ful and powerful leadership. In the days
OF war, when the northern soldiers going
10 the front, passed the Old South meet
ing mouse in Boston, he reverently raised
MS cap, for a voice within it's homelv
walls spoke to him and sent him forth
PRAYER, truer man. We democrats, now
going forth to battle reverently pause at |
the tomb of jefferson to catch the insni- |
ration of his voice.
In the formation of the constitution |
and especially in its development under |
amendment and construction, there were |
discussion and difference of opinion over |
fundamental principles and the proper |
scope and functions of government This |
was natural, necessary and wholesome in |
Iree and intelligent people. and led in |
eVltably to division into parties. The very |
freedom OF thought, speech and action |
guaranteed in the early amendments !
meant such result. Political opinion was |
not to be coerced or controlled nor una |
nimity over policies or candidates to be |
expected. Agitation, discussion not sill |
ence and Indifference, were the eternal |
sls lIance Wh'ch should preserve liberty. |
30 were evolved political parties with their !
pollcles and leaders, their duties and re- |
possibilities. The time was ripe and the /
leaders We're ready. There appeared fore
most IN public esteem, conspicuous for |
thelr services, their influence and leader |
snip. First came Washington, loved by |
a whole people whom he had led to vic
tory, established in peace and then gov
erned with a devoted patriotism and i'm
pariality which knew no party division
9 2 nd could not limit his influence to party
10 all, he could preside over a discordant /
cabinet and govern a divided people. but |
could not be a party leader. That work
must fall to his subordinates So Hamilton
duu Jefferson became the recognized lead
ers OF distinct schools of political thought /
anu OF conflicting policies and parties |
when each upheld with signal ability and /
sShqnesioned patriotism To Hamilton, |
ioud Of English precedents. reluctant TO |
trust the people, doubtful of their capa city |
- govern themselves, a strong govern |
sneIt seemed a necessity for their welfare |
fahu happiness. and for the preservation OF |
hIoetty and property. He would enlarge |
~ construction the powers of the consti- |
tuuoh create a centralized. paternal gov
sInnent. make IL dominant over a de- i
Pss"uent people rather than the subject |
81 81 'helr sovereign win. With sincerity
auu slngleness of purpose he sought no /
11ttoGpt the peoples interest, but with his /
isn't ne could find 1t only through and I'M |
, uvI controlling power: and he looked /
upou mem as the subjects rather than the |
fbSurce or government jefferson began at
VIZ Vlher end. In his mind stood first the !
=, y NJ or the individual, next the power
q, ,he people. and then 10 esta blish both /
j. 5,VpFeinment guaranteeing freedom and /
j. sung upon consent. The cornerstone Of
~ perry was the truths he had asserted i
srt -eFident IN the Declaration Of In
% iidence, that all men are created /
tdai, endowed with certain inalienable
trNtrt TO f4H