Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-02-17
JAMES G. BLAINE.

Is universal. but in country 50 vast a
tins only very few comparatively eve,
come face to face with those who arc
charged with the duty Of administering
the government. The great mass of peo
pie must depend upon photographs and
pen pictures for whatever knowledge they
would acquire Of the looks and personal
characteristics Of distinguished men
Just now Mr.. Blaine is q prominent oh.
jcct Of public curiosity. HIS long and
honorable career as Speaker Of the House
Of Representatives, and his late brillian,
victory over Ex- Rebel General Hill and
others in the Amnesty debate, make him
a national celebrity. II anything more
were needed to render him at this time
the most noted man in the United States
the fact that lie is generally regarded as
tho probable successor to President Grant
is amply sufficient. He vas born in Penn.
sylvania, and is 46 years old, and is an
Editor by prcfession-having at one time
had charge of the Portland ADVERTISER
at another of the Kcnncbec JOURNAL. In
height he is fully six feet, and finely pro.
portioncd. His shoulders arc square and
Of immense breadth, giving him a spa
cioss chest and great lung power. He
has large round head, and a neck of great
muscular firmness, with brain.rcnewing
capacity equal to the EXTREMIST neccssi.
tics of his wonderful intellect. Elk.
ccpt that his hair and beard arc slight
~ tingcd with grcy-thus creating a
suspicion that years arc coming on
apacc; and that he occasionally wears an
eye glass,-thcrcby indicating that time
has somewhat impaired his vision, there
is in his appearance every element Of the
physically perfect man. Sitting at his
desk he has The micn Of ONO conscious Of
power, and conscientious in the use Of it.
None can look into his clear gray eye and
not feel that he is an honest man, nor can
any see him upon tho floor Of Congress
uncorking the bottle Of rebel wrath, or
the currency, or any other
question and not believe that he is brave
man,-one who darcs to do what he DC.
licvcs is right. lie never seeks contro-
vcrsy but he never supprcsscs his views
for fear of consequences personal 10 him.
self. When speaking he is always earnest,
usually enthusiastic, and likewise deeply
interesting. With clear sonorlous voice,
distinct caunc iation, and rapidity Of utter.
ancc, he exhibits the sublimity Of action
i'll the graccfulncss of his gestures, while
tue cogcncy Of his reasoning is intensified
by the vigor and impctuosity Of his ora
tory. The galleries are always full when
l,c talks. In his personal intercourse Mr..
Blaine is one Of the most aff;lblc gentle
men in Congress. Ills genial counte-
nance is perpetual intcrrogatory Its
natural expression is, "what can do for
you" 4 bow, gesture, or look is be-
slowed upon every ono within tho range
Of his vision who appears to recognize
him, while in the circle >ot his acquain-
lance he is one Of the most cordial hand
shakers that we ever met. Of course lie
is leader in his party. Such great abili-
IT,, and such purity of character, cmbcl-
lished by so many, and such extraordinary
personal graces, cannot but render their
I osze:sor immensely popular, and it is To
the des::vcl'y popular man tina, the rco.
pie accord the right Of leadership. Few
public men in America are SO we'll cnti
lied to that distinction as is james e..
Blaine.