Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-04-18
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Tho One Hundred and Fifty-Third Annis
versary Of His Birth Duly CcI~Brated et
Monticello, Va, Under the Auspices Of
tho National Association Of Democratic
Clubs : Addresses Delivered by Prom
iDent Democrnta


vorsary OF His Birth Duly Ccl~bratod et
Monticello, Va, Under the Auspices Of
tho National Association Of Dcmocrafic
Clubs = Addresses Delivered by Prom
inent Democrats.
CHARLoTTEsvILLE, Va, April 14.-
Under the auspices of the National
Association of Democratic clubs, the
one hundred and fifty-third anniver-
sary Of the birth of Thomas Je efferson,
the founder Of thc democratic party,
was celebrated at Monticello, where
the author of the Declaration OF In
dependence lived and died.
AT noon, the special train
from Washington arrived, bringing
distinguished party OF national dem
ocrats. Among these were vice-Presi-
dent Stevenson, General
Wilson, Attorney General Harmon.
Secretary Herbert Of the navy, Sena-
tors Jones, OF Arkansas; Faulkner, Of
West Virginia; Pasco, OF Florida;
George, Of Mississippi; Martin, of KAN
sns; Mitchell, Of Wisconsin,; white. Of
California; Roach, OF North Dakota;
Representatives Sulxsr, OF New York;
Washington, Of .Tcnncssee; Clardy, Of
Kentucky; Swanson, Tyler and
Tucker of Virginia; Pendleton, III
Texas; Patterson, Of Tennessee; viii
liams, Of Mississippi; Lawson. Of Liv-
ingston and Turner, OF Georgia, and
Mcguire, Of California.
Anumber Of local democrats of prom
incnce from Washington were also of
the party; besides ex-Gov. Russell, of
Massachusetts,, the orator of the day;
Senator Daniel, of Virginia. and Hon.
Chauncey +. Black, of Pennsylvania,
all closely identified with the National
Association of Democratic clubs.
The guests were driven to Month
cello, where Vice-President Stevenson,
the senators and representatives
in congress and the ladies of
their party were entertained at lunch
con by Jefferson levy, descendant of
the great democrat and present owner
Of the mense and mansion. The for
NAL proceedings began by an address
by Hon. Chauncey f. Black, whose
of the sentiment of Jeffer-
son that the primary principle of de-
nocracy was absolute acquiescence in
The decisions of the majority" was
heartily applauded. He said in part:
I'VE are here upon this sacred day and at
his sacred spot to honor the memory OF him
whose ashes lie beneath yonder tomb the
iuthor OF the Declaration OF Independence and
he founder OF the democratic party.
"A patriot. he reformed the institutions OF |
his noble commonwealth OF Virginia, declared |
he independence Of these states and laid upon |
mperishable foundations the corner-stones OF |
epublican institutions In the new world.
"A philosopher, he legislated In his writings |
or all mankind and wherever on earth O free |
tate exists, or an enslaved people are break
ng their letters, his name, his words aud his |
imple doctrines, demonstrating the right OF |
men to own and govern themselves, are among |
he strongest OF prevailing Inspirations.
ION the fiftieth anniversary OF the Declara-
ion OF Independence Thomas Jefferson and |
ohm Adams lay dying. AT noon the author of
he declaration was no more. Atsunset the
Colossus" breathed his last. His last words
Vere; Jefferson still lyesl' and they were
rue. Jefferson lives and must live as
ong as there freemen In the world
n Testimony Of this truth we. men,
ers OF his indestructable party, are
ere to-day. In further testimony of
isciplcs now living, brings the tribute Of the
reat state OF John Adams to the mighty fame
nd everlasting moral power Of his Virginia
o)league.'
Hon. William e. Russell, ex-governor
4 Massachusetts, then delivered the
ration of the day. He said in part:
1--WE meet to-day as democrats TO pledge our
,yalty to our party and to consult together for
he promotion OF its interests; but, flrst and
we meet as Americans, to serve our
ountry and TO keep our party steadfast TO her
relfare As Americans and democrats We
onor the memory OF him whose birth
ay we celebrate and out Of whose life and
york were largely wrought the independence
nd stability Of our nation, and the principles
nd policies which have male her great and
orious. He foun ded a great party as the
necessary instrume mt to accomplish large
purposes. and the permanent power to main
ain and enforce undying principles. As
lis work was national so has it
armed nations gratitude. Mas
which neither In his day,
Tor ours, has been always democratic,
oins his faithful Virginia In Lonoring his pa
riotic services, and for the old Bay state,
using above partisanship, may be permitted
o pay her tribute to his memory. Then we. as
democrats, will add tribute to him as the
ather OF party whose faith we profess, rs tho
political leader to whose teaching VIC ever turn |
or help and guidance"
When Senator Daniel, Of Virginia,
arose to speak, his popularity in his
native state was made plainly appa-
rent by the enthusiasm with which he
was received. He pictured to his audi
snce in eloquent periods the promi-
nent traits Of character Of Virginia's
rift to the national democracy
Thomas jefferson.