The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-14

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who ever came among the sons Of men
,-itbouf "a commission distinctly dlNlhc'
his power as teacher has been tie VIC
est and most beneficial and has eNtfcl4eu
the profoundest influence upon tho oeS-
tinies of the world. lie who moulos
Dorfect state does better than any oth'T'
for. within that state. he provides oppoI-
mnny for the perfection of Az else app'l
tanning TO human life. j. compienehds
civil liberty. religious liberty, personal
liberty. the liberty of each TO labor as ne
deems best, and TO appropriate ms own
earnings according 90 his own pleasure.
II welcomes every science, encourages
every art, and advances every Industry.
The hand of Thomas Jcncrson's reform
spared no abuse, however hoary no evh
Institution. however entrenchcd, and stil
reaches TO the farthest quarters OF the
world. bestOWing freedom, peace, ana
plenty upon the suffering and laborns
millions. who learned and stil learn,
from his limpid pen, as well their
strength as their rights.
FOUNDED \ GREAT PARTY.
He founded a great party and he de-
fined in language which no one has ever
veuturod 10 parapirasc, or attempted 10
improve the principles upon which that
party must endure. so long as free Amer
ican institutions shall eXist, Cor the life Of
the one is necessarily c0cyal with the life
Of the other It has survived all other
parties just as jefferson has survived All
other political teachers. lt has met ana
vanquished one powerful enemy after am
other. because they We're founded upon
sOrdid plots and momontary cXpcdients.
while IL was founded upon interchangeable
and impenshable principles upon which
alone popular institutions can ever rest
In real security. The party has erred and
suffered. but IL cannot perish, for, Ike
Israel. 10 carries the covenant, and must
prevail. Many of its principal represent
atives are now, just about an hundred
years after its organization, gathered
here at the tomb of the founder To- avOw
his immortal name with fresh reverence.
10 declare anew their devotion 10 the
ereat truths taught boy him. and to sol
cmuly reiteratc the engagement made
with the American people 10y every gem
GRAFTON Of Democrats since the formation
of the Constitution, that whenever and
wherever entrusted with power they viii
administer il according 10 his principles
for the sole benefit OF the masses.
Let us here. invoking his pure spirit
ANA remembering his deVOuI trust in The
wisdom Of the people as a whole. impl0re
our brethren in every part of the Union
20 put aside an minor differences. AN local
or temporary q-estions. and unite ior the
preservation of the Constitution itself
Shall il be said of this generation of DEM
ocrats that 10y reason OF insane chickering's
over uon-cssontials. they lost the heritage
OF their fathers? Can we look pOstcritv
i'm the face. if n the last year of the cen-
ury made glorious 10y The accession of
jefferson and the Democratic party in the
first, the conditions shall be reversed?
Should those who rchgiOusly believe I'm
Democratic principles refuse 20 be separ-
atcd upon any subject whatsoever but
resolve TO go into approaching elections
upon Jeffersou's primary principles OF
absolute acquiesccnce in the decisions Of
tho majority" a Jcnersonian President
VIII stand on March a. 1891 and on
March 4. 1901. where Thomas jefferson
stood on March 4. 1901. and the new cen
uiry will dawn with as brilliant q prom
ise to our children as this one brought TO
our fOrefathcrs.
ON the hlteth anniversary of the Dec
laration OF Independence Thomas JEFF
ferson and John Adams lay dying AT
noon the author of the declaration was
no more. At sunset the Colossus"
brcathed his last Ills last words were
Jefferson still ivesw And they were
true jefferson lives and must live as
long as there are freemen in the world.
In testimony Of this truth, We. members
of his indestructible party, arc here to-
day. In further testimony of the same
truth, and significant of the harmony
which should prevail among true Demo
Gratis, North and South. Easi and West
one Of the youngest, but most brilliant
of Jcifersons disciples now living. brings
the tribute Of tho great State of John
Adams TO the mighty fame and cyerlast-
ing moral power OF his Virginia colleague
/ have the honor 10 introduce TO YOU.
as the orator of the day. the distinguish
Cd Ex-Governor of Massachusetts. the
Honorable William f. Russell.
GOVERNOR RUSSELL.
When the applause which greeted Mr..
Blacks remarks had subsidod Mr Steven
SON in few well-chosen sentences ure-
sented as the next speaker Ex-Governor
William +. Russell. of Massachusetts,.
The youthful eX-Govornor was greeted
with prolonged applause as he came for
ward and earnest attention was given
to his remarks. When he touched on
the financial question, however. There
were several cries in the crowd Of, Hes
a EOid Dug. hc cA-buNtfnur speech
was gem Of oratory. lie said:
in this sacred place which recalls the
birth and life of our party, in the pres
once of this distinguished CATHERINE.
which represents It's fighting force and
it's true and resoluto leadership. / os-
tecm It great honor and privilege to
speak OF It's history and principles.
We meet to-day as Democrats 20 pledge
our loyalty TO our party and TO consult
together for the promotion Of its inter
ests. but. nrst and foremost We meet
as Americans, 90 serve our country and
TO keep our party stcadfast 10 her well
fare As Americans and Democrats we
honor the memory Of him whose birth
day we celebrate, and out OF whose life
and work We're largely wrought the in
dependence and stability OF our nation
and the principles and policies which
have made her great and glorious. His