Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-05-24
From the Maryland Gazette
TRUTH. TRIUMPHANT.

When we placed the name of the Hon.
Jas. G.. Blaine at the head of our columns
a few months since, as our choice as can
ddate on the republican ticket for the
Presidency of the United States, we felt
a firm conviction that his public career
was spotless and his private character
above reproach. We were aware, at the
same time, that men in lofty places were
daily accused of shameful msdemeanors,
and that some were retired TO private life
in ignominy and gloom; we were con-
WINGED that the shafts of malice would be
hurled at whomsoever should dare lift up
his head in aspiration of the highest Office
in the gift of a mighty Republic but we
were persuaded in our Utmost heart that
that name would remain untarnished
though falsehood and SANDER might hurl
its envenomed darts and seek to cast obo-
guy upon his irreproachable career.
The sequel has proven that we were not
at fault in our estimation of the man, and
to-day, after enemies, both in and out of
the party, have resorted to every means to
besmirch his fame, he stands forth, like
Caesars wife above suspicion, and deeper
in the hearts of the American people. He,
as a far-seeing and intelligent man, saw
the thunderbolts his enemies were forging
for his destruction, and, like a wise gen.
eral, fortified himself to meet the attack ::
though at first amazed, and checked in
their course OF falsehood, his enemies still
persisted that something remained unex-
planned, until about week ago, in the
presence OF the House of Representatives,
and before an expectant nation, he arose
from his seat and rcfuted in a clear and
unanswerable statement every SANDER,
every falsehood. and every insinuation
that had been brought against him. Ev-
cry far-minded man, Of whatever politics,
accepted his asseverations as true, and was
compelled TO admit that his occusers were
put to shame, and he himself acquitted of
all dishonorable dealings.
There are still few who do not Weld to
the unanswerable statements of the ma
ligned Representative, but they are of that
class of disputants who cling to falsehood
from natural desire TO berate those who
preserve virtues which they cannot prac-
tice. Mr.. Blaine's life has not been an un-
eventiul one, and courage of principle,
unyielding integrity, and devotion 10
right, have been his marked characteristics
since his first entrance upon political life.
In pursuing this high ground of political
morality, it would have been quite impos-
sible not to have made bitter and vindic-
tive enemies, and these covert and open
Toes endeayored, upon the eve of an ex-
citing political contest, TO attack his char
actef' and leave him not sufficient time to
repair the evil that such foul accusations
might occasion. But, thank Heaven. they
have missed the mark, and from the ice.
bound coasts of his adopted State to the
fragrant orange groves of blooming Flor.
Ida. his vindication has gone forth, making
for himself warmer place than ever in
the affections of his admIfing countrymen.
Eagerly the representatives of a nation
listened while the great orator destroyed
the fabric OF falsehood that had been