The times., 1897-03-27

Following is the call issued for the
celebration of JeffersOns birthday
WashingtoH. D. c, March 26, 1897
Since the organization of the Ma
tionaI Association OF Democratic Clubs it
has been the constant endeaver OF its
successive officers and OF the ex ecutive
committee TO secure the general regular
annual 0lser vance Of the birthday OF
Thomas jefferson the aut hor OF the
Declaration of Independence. and the
founder OF the Democratic party, by the
Democratic clubs OF the United States, in
such manner as by each of them may be
deemed appropriate.
1T has at length become the custom Cf
these orga nizations almost as regular as
the recurrence Of the happy day in the
history of mankind upon which that man
was born. whose influence has Contributed
more than that OF any other toward the
liberation of the human race from personal
and political slavery. and toward the
restoration in ali parts Of the civilized
world of the natural rights OF man. on
that day of last year, at time when the
councils of the party founded by him were
distracted b V ambi tiOus and selfish coHnSels,
and when the great and essential prin-
cipie Of the right or mighty majority to
rule ih convention was boldly denied many
representatives Of the party were as
sembled under the auspices of this as
sOciatiou at the tomb of this. our great
apostle Of Democracy. there tn renew their
faith in bis immortal doctrines, and to
pledge again their loyalty to the
party and to one another Had the sue
ceeding national convention met in a ike
spirit. had none fallen away from the
fundamental principle OF Democracy alb
soIute acQuiescence in the decisions Of the
maiority'-a noble disciple OF Thomas JEFF
ferson would have unqUestionahly been
sworn as Pres ident Of the United states on
the 4th of March last.
In 1890. hut shortly after the death
of the founder, at a period OF extreme
peril to both party and country, when the
principle of absolute aequiescence in the
decisions of the ma iority' was eminOusly
drawn in question, the greatest Democrats
of that day resolved upon a celebration of
his birthday, which should bring forward
his patriotic teaching and example in a
mannerthe mostimpressive \ A'subscription n
dinner vas given in the banquet hall of
the Indian Queen Tavern. at which We're
of the United States, with many distin-
guished leaders OF the Democratic party
at that time. in and out of Congress 1t
was then and there that Andrew Jackson
volunteered the decisive toast, The
Federal Urion; it must be preserved OF
that historic dinner it is almost Impossible
TO measure the Influence, but il left no
room to doubt the attitude of the Demo-
cratic party upon the vital questions then
pending, and Jackson. as Jeffersonian as
jefferson himself, continued to lead it
forward. unbroken and triumphant.
Again this year of 1897, while emo
cratic organizations throughout the Union
are honuring the day after their own
pleasure in their several localities. there
will assemble at a similar GinneF upon the
same site-tbat OF the Indian Queen Tavern
in the city OF washinston-'a numerous
company Of Democrats 20 celebrate Nh
Jefferson's birthday in the sane spirit
and for the same purpose rs dil their
glorious foregoPrs. Jackson, Benton and
their associates. The dinner will be ar
ranged by the executive committee Of this
association, and william Jennings Br yam,
of Nebraska. will be its guest.
Each Democratic society in the United
States is respectfully asked TO joan the
National Association of Democratic Clubs
in this celebration Of the f5ith birthday
of Thomas Jefferson in such manner ana
bv such ceremonies as may To eacH them
be most agreeable and convenient.
"CHAUNCEY f BLACK.
President.
LAWRENCE GARDNER,
y