, 1881-03-12

James G. Blaine is man of positiv
abilty-of an assertive slsshing style, ag
gressive in the extreme, often leaving hi
acts open to attack He yet has the fac
ulty, if so 1t may be termed, of putting hi
oppohen; so fully on the defensive tha
his rulnerability frequently escapes de
served puncture. His public life has beer
one of long and varied service. He be
gan his Career as journalist, was electeC
so the Maine legislature, then to tn,
House Of Representatives, and about tw,
years ago was transferred To the senate
Here his slaShing rough shod style did nor
add many lan-els 10 his brow, and once ol
tsice he WIS taken Ia task by the more
dignitied senators for his display OF mag
netism :" We well remember how Senator
Edmunds and the late Senator Carpenter
suppressed him with burning sarcasm.
How much of a diplomat he may be his
public service heretofore does not display,
but We believe that his nature and tram
ing Of the man will elevate our diplomatic
service abroad to the level of the other
great nations of the earth.
William Window, who is announced rs
Secretary OF the treasury, has made long
and useful career; he has represented
Minnesota in the House and Senate with
a quiet Yet strong ability. He is a man
If suave manners and intense reserved
force Of character; he probably has fewer
enemies within his party than any other
man We can record. He is known as a
hard money man and Will reflect the finan-
cal views of President Garfield with un-
erring certainty.
Wayne McVeagh, named as Attorney
General, ranks very high as lawyer and
advocate. He is a man of large legal
talents ami regarded among his profession
In the most honorable light; he is not
what NAV be called "stalwart, as in
1872 he leaned toward the GTeelyites
although connected by marriage with the
Cameron family he has but small pohti-
cal affinity in that direction We are glad
to think that az his hands so far AS the de-
partment of justice is concerned, the
South will receive far dealing.
Thoulas L. James, Of New York, desig-
mated as Postmaster General, was ap-
pointed postmaster Of the city of New
York by Grant, and although during
HAYES administration strong effort was
made by the anti-Conklinites to remove
him, lis administration of the office was
SO admirable that the movement did not
succeed. Although not Of extensive pub
lie experience, liz the positions he has
occupied be has shown such marked abii
ity that W anticipate IN Mr.. james a
popular Postmaster General His ap-
poin;men; is undoubtedly due to the de-
mands Of Senator ConklIng, and with the
many political wires which will thus drop
into hIs hands We look forward to another
Couklirg bonm three years hence.
Samuel kIrkwoOd, Of Iowa, VINO sue
ceeds Carl Schurz. as Secretary Of the
Interior, is popularity known as the "Wsr
Governor of Iowa In some respects
Mr.. Kirkwood is the counterpart OF the
late Senator Chandler. In his State he
was the Dean Richmond of ITS politics,
He is the soul of honor, and being man
of great practical force, will undoubtedly
be a shining light III the present admins
tratinn.
robert 4. Lincoln, is a son of the late
President Lincoln, and has given great
promise as lawyer; he is a man Of great
purity of character. His knowledge OF
the Department at Washington, and his
intimate acquaintance with the army IN
the past, will be OF great value to him In
his new capacity.
W. III. Hunt, Of Louisiana, as $ cretary
of the Navy, is known as man who has
taken great interest III the ReconstrUctlve
measures toward the South. II is not 20
be supposed or hoped that he knows any
thing about ships, Us that is contrary to
the custom of Secretaries OF the Navy
and we should not be surprised to hear, "ll
his first visit TO man Of war, Ike one OF
his illustrious predecessors, he discovered
that /" the darned thing was hollow.