National Republican., 1877-11-19
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,

and baokbite them, impugn their motives, mis-.
interpret their actions, deride their professions
and in every possible way to tarnisb II not to
blacksn their fair fame. We deceive our
selves into the supposition that there Is not
room in this world for all whom God has sent
into IL. We fancy that the only way for us to
rise in public favor is by pulling tho reigning
favorito from The pedestal Of fame. Reflection
and observation, aided by recollections Of e1-
pericnce, tell us that this IL pure fancy and
totally false. On the contrary, when we feel
that the genius within us Ia neglected by the
public, or that Il Is overshadowed by the su-
perior culture and attractiveness, or even by
the larger experience and more effective man
agement of our rivals, we should rather devote
our best efforts to its more intricate cultiva-
tion and the perfection and polish of those tai
cnts with which we are endowed, In order that
we may be fitted to advance when the oppor-
tunity shall occur, and at the same time award
the purest motives, highest excellence, and
full need Of praise to our superiors In age, eul.
ture and experience.
An old and successful courtier once re.
marked In our presence, Never malign rival
If he Is In your way, and prevents your promo.
tion, do not try to overthrow him, but boost
him. Aid to elevate him that you may occupy
his shoes In regular succession then, If you
perform well your part you will be strong in
friends and will have no enemies that can per,
manently injure you" We have often been
called to assent to the justice Of this advice in
these days of backbiting, envy, heart-burnings
and jealousy. These evil passions develop sc
rapidly and multiply so greatly In politica
capital whore there are three or four applicant.
for each place that is to be filed, that scarcely
day passes without bringing to our notice
cases Of envious attacks by the out" upor
the ms" But these remarks just at this mo
ment have been called forth by observing cor
ing somo Of the most reputable in
the country, dating from remote points
but all pointing to a systematic effort to write
down the great American prima donna and
universal favorite, CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG
Every word and line Of these attacks bear the
unmistakable marks Of envy and all uncharita'
bleness.' Such artists as Miss KELLOGG must
be sung down. She cannot DO slandered MOI
coughcd down. Attacks upon her genius, her
voice, her execution, her acting, by critics now
are simply eating their own words. 1fsuch
attacks are made by others, they will have nc
effect upon the matured judgments of tho mil.
lions who have heard and approved this
Queen of Song upon her merits. II these
venemons assaults Of which We have spoken
are madei in the interest of younger, fresher, and
more needy aspirants to higher place upor
the lyric stage, then they are fatal error, be
cause SANDER has ever proved false laddc,
by which to climb to enduring fame. 1t is tot
late In tho day to begin to attack Miss KEL.
LoGG as being spiteful and jealous toward he
young rivals in the light of her universe
kindness TO those of her cOuntrywOmen VIII
have applied to her for advice regarding thei
capabilities Of development. 1t is also too lat
to try to write her down as vulgar ill-brc'
and ill-manncrcd lady. Her reputation is to
well and too firmly established in literary an
musical circles of the highest ton in Bosto
| and New York to suffer from the wanton at
tacks of "pcnny-a-liners" or "oyster-hous
critics" These scandal -mongering tactic
will not win. Write up new and meritoriou
favorites as much as you please, but keep you
hands OF the family idols of the people.