The Republican journal., 1883-09-06

81 anu painting Oh tne ELI ulDdfkdtlOn OF
the Pilgrims" where William Brewster,
with an open Bible in his hands, is lead
ing in prayer a company of the Pilgrims,
men, women and children, kneeling
about him on the deck of the Maytlower
"Hefe," said the senator, in MS earnest
tone, ''is where it all began. Here is the
source and inspiration of the whole con
troversy. And here is where we are to
come for doctrine and law" A few min
utes later returned to the Senate Cham
Der and found Mr.. Morrill, in his place,
and joining in the warm debate with
ringing appeal for Justice, Liberty and
righteousness, and tracing the roots of
his argument back to the sublime pur-
pose and heroic sacrifices of the Pilgrim
Fathers. In their name and for their
cause, which by Inheritance was our rich
legacy, he demanded the enthronement
of Liberty and the establishment Of JUS
tice.
James g. Blaine is of Scotch Irish
blood perhaps the best blood that has
come to US from the old country; at any
rate the most thrifty Mr. Blaine is a
man of good figure, erect, round, full, tip
ping the scales ordinarily at little more
than 200 but when in deadly earnest
weighing a ton. With the full gray eve
and prominent nose, which 50 often mark
the Captains among men. His stubby
hair and close cropped beard, much gray
er than his years should warrant With
the quick strong stride and bearing of
the man who has confidence in himself
for James 6. Blaine is emphaticalIy that
man. Mr.. Blaine has not only faith in
hlmself-but unbounded faith in his coun-
try believes that she is, and BY right, at
the head of the nations and should be
an active, positive power in the lead of
civilization, and in the protection of free
principles everywhere He holds with
st. Paul, thaC the strong should bear the
lntlrmlties OF the weak. Mr. Blaine be-
lleves that the time is ripe for Liberty
that the day for the peoples rule has
come and that Republican Government
should be an aggressive power, rather
than a suppiant at the feet of palsied
despotism. His coming into the Senate
Chamber was like breezy March morn
ing, he brought with his presence an
air of fresh life ; the breath of out-of-
doors, Of the fields, of the work shop, of
the exchange, of intercourse with the
people. He made no intimati0n of say
ing, by your leave, gentlemen but came
as by right caring little for the dignifed
and solemn ways of those venerable Sena-
tors, but hurrying III as if it We're a Maine
town meeting. And in the same manner
he rushed into debate, right and left
dealing hard on all sides, and taking
them without ever a murmur. Old Sen
ators, shocked at bis lack Of Difference
and provoked at his temerity, cudgelled
him with downright bitterness but never
a bitter word in return indeed. no word
III reply, but going right on 1cHh the M-
toch-and in his own free way. A man
Of great deal OF knowledge, and on all
subjects. He seems 10 absorb it through
his finger ends and all the tibers of his
being. And he cassities it and lays it
away, always ready for immediate use.
Always equipped for battle. Never fall
ing back to his intrenchments- but ac-
cepting the gage Of war wherever prof
tered. He is the pluckiest man living
fears no opponent, nor combination of
opponents, and usually wins; and chiefly
because Of his supreme faith in bimself
In fierce, excited, rushing debate, he has
no equal. James G. Blaine is born lead
er-and the popular heart responds to
his leadership because he treads with
resolute step the advanced lines Of thought
and action and takes counsel of his
Hopes, rather than of his Fears.