Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-06-19
DENOMINATION OF Mr.. BLAINE.


The Republican Congressional conven-
ton of the Third district Of Maine renom-
mated yesterday Hon. James G. Blaine, as
a candidate for representative to Congress
The nomination was entirely unanimous
and enthusiastic. Ohe feeling prevails
in the district, that is, that it is for
tunate in being represented in Congress
by so able and influential public servant
as Mr.. Blaine. We have never known
more harmonious convention in this dis
trict. or one that better represented the
people within its limits, than the conven-
ton of yesterday. We have never seen
time when his immediate constituents
placed so high Il value upon Mr.. Blaine's
services to them in Congress rs at the
present. .-
Twelve years ago. when they first elect
ed him to Congress, he had no reputation
outside of this State, no influence at
Washington except what his vote and per-
sonal ability gave him. Now he holds the
place in public affairs next in Importance
to that of the President of the United
States. He yields power in the national
legislature which far exceeds that Of any
other member. His name is honored in
every part of the country. vi course
every step in his progress has redounded
to the advantage Of his constituents. AS
he grew in influence so has increased his
ability to serve them. If by his genius Tor
public business and solid parts he was val
liable TO them in bis first term, how much
more holding the rank and position he has
gained They are not insensible to this
fact, and hence we find that his popularity
at home deepens and broadens as time
passes, each election developing senti-
ment more strongly in favor of returning
him to Congress than the one which pre-
coded it.
Mr.. Blaine is now serving his sixth
term the present is his seventh nomina-
ton. He was elected first in 1862. and
took his seat in '63, at the opening OF the
thirty ghth Congress. He has served
continuously since his first entrance to the
House. In 1869 he was chosen Speaker,
and reelected in II and 49,. With what
commanding ability he fills that high and
exacting office is well known. The roll
of Speakers since the first organization OF
the House, which includes the name OF
Henry Clay, furnishes the name Of no
Speaker above that of James G. Blaine,
as is universally admitted.
1t will be recollected that in the cam
paign of 70 charges were made against
Mr. Blaine on the eve of the election, con-
Meeting him with the frauds in the Credit
Mobiler matter. He could do no more at
that time than make prompt and indig-
nant denial of the slanderous assault upon
his character designed to defeat his cleo
ton, but at the opening of the next ses-
sion of Congress his first act was to come
down from the Speakers chair to the floor
of the House and demand a thorough in
vestigation. How that investigation re-
suited his constituents all understand.
The name of Mr. Blaine was not found
amongst those that were sullied by the
Credit Mobiler. His character was de-
declared stainless, even by his political OPP
ponents. His record for honesty and in
tegrity shone clear, the aspersions cast
upon it only having served to bring it out
distinctly before the public and increase
his honor.
The campaign of IA will witness no
repetition of the ISLANDERS of ~ against
Mr.. Blaine. With the failure of the Credit
Mobilier scandal to stain his character all
the resources of the opposition to damage
his character were exhausted. Even Mr..
Greeley if he were living would not con-
sent to come to Maine this year to aid in
defeating the Speaker, much as the opposi-
ton might desire it. We suppose the
democrats will find a candidate if they can,
but there is really no opposition worth
mentioning to Mr.. Blaine. and he will be
again triumphantly returned for another
term to the place he fills with so distin-
guished honor at Washington. The Third
District of Maine will speak with no UNI
certain voice in September for the young,
successful and rising statesman by whom
she has the good fortune to be represented
in Congress. ...
GENERAL NEWS.