Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-09-17
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The good wishes Of all Americans must at
tend Emilio CASTELAR, in his attempt to place
the Spanish Republic on sure foundations
And few months at most will copsign the
fame of the new president to the limbo haunt
ed by that of Kossuth and many other
brilliant men who thought great things but
failed in action, or will add one to tie list o.
names that stand in history as representing
a new national life. The men Of the first
class are virtually forgotten, though we may
not say that in the end their seeming failures
do not bear good fruit, while those of the
second draw to themselves not only the glory
of their own great deeds but that of their
oompatriots also.
Cromwell and Washington, in popular
thought, stand as the representatives OF the
great events which they guided, and what
ever of valuable assistance they had in their
work goes but to augment their fame. Bis
marck united Germany, yet the folly of the
third Napoleon contributed as largely per-
baps to this event as did the wisdom of the
name and "Grrman Unity"sill in the world s
thought he always associated as simple cause
and effect. 1t is human nature to person. fy
sill great movements. The scapegoat used
to bear the sins OF the people and the success
full i ader in like manner has heaped upon
him the virtues Of bis age.
The election of CASTELAR, to the presidency
and the comforting upon him of almost IN
United power create the possibility Of 4
worldwide fame. The only question is ar
to his possession of great executive abili y.
be is now to show whether be can execute
what he pans. lis lie had been that of a
student and professor prior TO his entrance
into politics and during his Fl st years in the
political field. Later his brilliant eloquence
as member of the Cortes drew attention to
him and be soon became known as the first
orator not only o Spain but OF the world.
HIs speeches were not sound and fury, sig
piiying not lirg, but full of the deepes-
thought. Added to this OF rather a part
it. his brilliant imagery and wealth of illus
tration captvated all who heard him A
series of articles in Harper's Magazine from
his zen on g R. pubicanism in Europe .
shows his careful study of the problem q
government which is to be solved, ard reveal,
glimpses of tie power which lies in him ie
win mems minds.
Unlike Theirs be is a republican first, last
and always, from principle. The Frenehmar
has come to believe in the republic as tie
only way of government for Frince; not be
cause he particularly likes it but because it il
TO his mind the only thing attainable. Theirs
made his republic success though while lie
was at the head of it, and is Justly held dear
in the hearts of his countrymen now thai
they have seen the old mans plans for the
departure of the German troops crowned
with success
1t remains to be seen whether there bar
arisen man who, believing in popular gov
eminent and longing for it in his whole be-
ing, can crown his theories with success.
ignorance and superstition are against him
and if he brings order it will be out of chaos
He begins his work we'll, and if it be ever
finished as begun there will be few names il
history more widely known than that of Cas-
telar.