Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-14
THOMAS JEFFERSON.
His Birthday Celebrated at Monticello
BY Democratic Club Association.
BLACK, RUSSELL, and DANIEL
They Make Eloquent Addresses on lne
Occasion.
vICEpRESlDEET STEVENSON
Many Senator's and Representatives IN
Congress A 0 Present.
THE yExED MONEY QUESTION.
v..snchusetts' Ex-Governor and Our
senator Discuss II from Their
Inherent Points OF view-Notes of
Interest.

Interest.
cuARLOTTEsvILLE. VA. April b.
Under the auspices Of the Ma
,,,oal Association Of Democratic Clubs,
ne lsd anniversary Of the birth OF
r,o,,as Jefferson, founder OF the Demo
.-..,, marty. was celebrated to-day at
,,o,,,ceuo where the author Of the De-
cloratlon Of independence lived and died.
o,,, On the lawn In front of the historic
mansion we're gathered a concourse of the
,.eornarry Of Albemarle county, Va, many
~ Them men whose grandfathers had fol-
lowed the political fortunes Of Jefferson.
sirrllng with them were Democrats who
had come from States as far South as
FLORIDA and Texas, and as far north as
Massachusetts,.
Al i2 noon a special train from Wash
,1rton. ID. c.. arrived, bringing distin-
euished party of national Democrats.
among these were President Steven
SON Postmaster-General Wilson, Attor-
nev-Generali Harmon, Secretary Herbert
o., the navy: Senators Jones of Arkansas,
Faulkner Of West Virginia, Pasco OF
Florida. George Of Mississippi, Martin Of
Kansas. Mitchell OF Wisconsin, White Of
r,nfornia, and Roach of North Dakota,
s,I Representatives Sulzer OF New York,
washington OF Tennessee. Clardy Of Ken
tuclsv. Livingston Of Georgia, Swanson
~ virginia. Tucker Of Virginia. Pendle-
ton OF Texas. Tyler OF Virginia, Patter-
son Of Tennessee Williams of Mississippi.
Lawson OF Georgia. Turner OF Georgia,
ana Mcguire of California. A number of
local Democrats of prominence from
Washington. d. c.. were also OF the party
besides Ex-Governor Russell, of Massa-
chusetts; Senator Daniel, of Virginia, ana
Hon. Chauncey f. Black of Pennsylvania.
all closely identified with the National
Association Of Democratic Clubs.
MANY LADIES.
Lawrence Gardner. secretary Of the or
canization. was In charge of the party.
among whom were many ladies. The
guests were driven TO Monticello where
Vice President Stevenson, the Senators
and Representatives. and ladies' OF their
party were entertained at luncheon by
Mr.. jefferson Levy. the present owner OF
the demense and mansion.
address by Hon. Chauncey +. Black,
whose enunciation OF the sentiment Of
Jefferson's. that the primary principle OF
% -,ocracy was absolute acquiescence
,n the decisions OF the majority" was
heartily appiauded
Ex-Governor Russell, OF Massachusetts.
was received be the crowd with ringing
cheers. lie spoke as though accustomed
70 open-air speaking, and his sonorous
voice could be heard 30 the utmost con-
fines OF the assembly. His many pa
triotc illusions and points were rap
turously applauded.
When Senator Daniel, OF Virginia, arose
To speak. his popularity in his native State
was made plainly apparent by the enthu-
F'asm with which he was received. He
pictured to his audience in eloquent pc
RODS the prominent traits of character
Of Virginia's gift to the national Demo-
oracy-Thomas Jefferson.
President Blacks Address.
Mr.. Blacks remarks of Introduction
we're as follows:
We are here upon this sacred day and
40 this sacred spot, to honor the memory
of him whose ashes lie beneath yonder
tomb-the author Of the Declaration OF
Independence and the founder OF the
Democratic party.
Of this noble Commonwealth OF Virginia.
declared the independence OF these States,
and laid upon imperlshable foundations
the corner-stOnes OF republican institu-
tons iu the New World
A Philosopher he legislated In his
writings for all mankind and wherever
OF earth free State exists, or an
enslave1 people are breaking their fetters,
his name his words. and his simple doc
trlnes. demOnstratinc the right OF men TO
fhlmgg1UTC
the strongest Of prevailing inspirations.
OF al merely human beings, OF all those
VINO ever came among the sons OF men
without a commission distinctly divine.
h.s power as a teacher has been the widest
aud most benetcent. and has exercised
the pr0fOundest influence upon the desti-
Hlas of the world. He who moulds per-
Iect state does better than any other, Tor
riiy for the perfection Of all else apper-
i2lnlng 20 human life. IL cOmprehends
c.ul liberty, religious liberty, personal
liberty, the liberty Of each 10 labor as he
esen.s best, ana TO appropriate MS own
earnings according 10 his own pleasure.
It welcomes every science. encourages
every art and advances every industry.
The hand Of Thomas Jefferson's reform
spared no abuse. however hoary; no EVIL
Institution. however entrenched. and still
reaches 10 the farthcst quarters Of the
world. bestOWnc freedom. peace. and
plenty. upOn the suffering and labOring
millions. who learned. and stu learn,
rom bis limp!d pen as well their strength
ss their rights.
He founded a great party and he de-
ineJ IN language which no one has ever
'fntufed 10 paraphrase, or attempted 10
improve. the principles upon which that
party must endure, SO long as free
american Institutions shall exist, for the
lfe ot the one is necessarily coeval with
ne life OF the other. IL has survived all
ather parties. Just as JEFFERSON has sur
Uvel al other political teachers. Ii has
aet and vanquished one powerful enemy
hier another. because they were founded
-pon s0rdid plots and m0mentary expe-
aeuis. while II was founded upon un-
,tangeabie and .mperishable principles,
.ion which alone popular Institutions can
hef rest In real security The party has
,tfed and suffered, but Il cannot perish.
.or, Ike Israel. IL carries the covenant,
ana must prevail.
ENGAGEMENT WITH PEOPLE.
Many OF its principal representatives
are now, just about 100 years after IT'S
Visanizatiou, gathered here, az The tomb
N me founder, 10 avOw his immortal
name with fresh reverence. 10 declare
anew their devotion 10 the great truths
tslghi by him. and 10 soiemnly rciterate
me engagement made with the American
lepple by every generation OF Democrats,
since the formation OF the Constitution,
Lst whenever and wherever entrusted
WITH power they VIII administer IL ac-
,ofllng 10 his principles. Tor the sole
benefit OF the masses
Let as here. invoking his pure splrit,
ana remembering his devout trust In the
M.saom Of the reopie. as a whole. iu-
plofe our brethren iH every mart OF the
Union 70 put aside all minor differences.
el local or temporary Qrestl0ns. and unite
ior the preservation Of the Consultation
Itself. Shall 1t be said Of this generation
q Democrats that by reason OF insane
chickering's over uon-essentias they lost
The heritage OF their fathers: can Ne
look pos;erlty In the face. n In the last
year ~ the century made glorious by the
accession OF Jefferson and the Demo-
cratic party IN the fret. the conditions
shall be reversed Should those who re-