The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1870-05-06
IYrom ths Lewiston Journal.l
A Base SANDER Nailed.

Two or three repuDncan JournalS nAve % Ia
forgotten what Is due 10 their own position,
what is due to two distinguished gentlemen oc-
cupying high positions and possessing large
measures Of public confidence, what Is due to
the harmony an,kfuture welfare OF the republi-
can party, and what is due to the courtesy
which usually animates gentlemen In their in
tercourse with each other-to say nothing Of
the courtesy which should prevail among men
I'm the same political organization,-as TO occu-
py their columns in personal abuse OF Speaker
blaine, one Of the most distinguished men rep
rc-enting this State, or even any other State, al
Washington; and have even gone 20 far out OF
their way In their abuse as TO spread abroad the
impression that Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill, believes
that Mr.. Blaine. while prOfessedly supporting
him In the senatorial contest OF 1868, was yet
secretly opposed TO Mr.. NJ. and was the cause Of
his defeat. This base and groundless insinua-
ton, the Augusta Journal-published at Mr..
Morrill's home and doubtless speaking by his
authority, nails as wicked and malicious as
sault upon Mr.. Blaine. The Journal says
"we deem II our duty Cor the sake Of truth and
justice and Tor no personal consideration or bias 70
deny without qualification the Truth OF this charge.
IL Is an imputatOn tota " without foundation, the
Product Of Ignorance of hcts, Incorrect reasoning
frOm false premises, and unfair motives, which must
II
Blaine. We feel authorized 10 say that the warn.
est personal friendship and confidence have existed
anil still exist between the two gcntlemen mention
ed. (Which could not DO possible the above charge
thing present probable In the future will avail 10
break OF disturb the cordial relations between
themn
Thus Il appears by the indignant denial Of
Mr.. Morrill, himself. or Mt least Of his most in
innate friends, that there is not only no ground
for such charge against Mr.. Blaine, but that
the relations between those gentlemen are now.
and are likely to be in the future, Of the most
amicable character, notwithstanding the efforts
Of q class Of mischief. makers to represent 9TH
erwise, and to create the impression that the
programme had already been arranged for q
bitter contest between these neighbors and
friends for the position Of United States Sena-
tor. No doubt these mischief-makers would
like TO see such a contest In order that they
might crafty their spite ut the expense Of the
harmony Of the republican party, but we do
not believe they win be gratihed.
During our journalistic xperience-which, II
30 happens. almost exactly covers the period Of
the existence Of the republican party-we have
never known Of 80 outrageous, abusive and reck-
less assaults upon any republican ofprominence.
as have within few weeks been heaped upon
Speaker Blaine, confessedly one Of the most Ca
pabe and efficient laborers and organizers in the
republican cause that the party has ever had,
to-day occupying the third place In the nation,
and, by common consent, one Of the ablest and
most influential men in Congress. We have
been amazed at the bitter yirulence Of these as
saults-surpassing almost anything witnessed In
the clash Of opposing political parties in times
Of high northumberland our amazement has
been heightened when we clearly saw that near
ly all these slanderous thrusts-more damaging
to the republican party than to the gentleman
against whom Oh y are aimed-were inspired
by men who for years have, until recently. oc-
cupied high and lucrative positions in State or
nation, at the hands OF that same party.
When here at home some republicans 30 far
forget what is due 20 justice and propriety. as TO
pour such q food Of baseless detraction upou q
man who Is hOnoring our own State in the M.
tional councils. II is gratifying to turn away
from the murky atmosphere created by these
designing maligners, 10 that where calm and
unparalleled outside lOokers-on can give US the
conclusions Of observing men who have no self
interests to promote, and to hear from them such
commendation of the distinguished Speaker Of
the National House. as that bestowed upon him
recently by the Washington correspondent OF
Harper's Balar, who speaking of the eminent
men Of the nation, says
"Among the notable men in the present House Of
Representatives none Is more conspicuous, nom
Official position or talent, than Speaker Blaine.
Ills organization indicates great physical strength
fOrce OF will, quick perception. seltpoise. Though
born and reared In Pennsylvania, he has the physi-
gu Of Maine lumbeT-man. Tall admirably pro-
pOrtiOned, full, round, deep, but no surplus flesh
every inch of him seems 10 he neccssary-no more,
no less,-to make the complete physical organiEa-
ton. Pull Of lfe-pOwer, he looks TO be q man into
whom the genial juices Of the earth now, as he
walks; the soil nourishes him wheneyerhe treads on
t. There are such, as there are those for whom
there Is no nutriment with savUry JUNCTION. As Mr..
Blaine sits In the Speakers chair he looks the per-
sonihcaSS eta presiding officer. lie Is tho only
man have ever seen In that position who fills my
idea OF what speaker should he. Perhaps he has
not the srbanity Of Henry Clay, but he has that
wonderful clcarness right through all parliament
AIRY difficulties that makes his decision law, not be-
cause he has delivered them pleasantly, but be-
cause they are clearly right. On late occasion,
when the strong men fthe House badgered him
with entanglng motions and the Eight weights"
pestered him with questions OF parliamentary
punctillio heaping them up In great piles before
him, he went right through them as clear rs sun
beam, and straight as "A plumb-line. II superb
to great mind crashing through subterfuges
aud sophistries, and leading tho House safely and
speedily aboutlts business.