National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-08-16
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

LIVES OF BLAINE AND LOGAN. ny H.
RAMsDE1L and liFN, PERLEY PooRR, Phila-
delphia: Hubbard Bros.
The life of Mr.. Blaine ls written by Mr.. II.
]. Ramsdell, who has for two decades been
prominent Journalist in this city, whose long
and intimate acquaintance with public men
an6 affairs fits him to give the subject his
proper place in the galaxy Of statesmen who
have shaped legislation in both branches Of
congress Mr. Ramsdell has also enjoyed tho
personal friendship of Mr.. Blaine Tor num-
vber Of years, and ", therefore, well calculated
to speak of his domestic life, his genial COM
panslonship, and his habits of thought and
study. He has evidently entered into his work
with all the ardor Of friend, but not forget
ting his newspaper training, and the result
Is complete biography filed with facts
and without any unnecessary literary em-
broidory. Taking Mr.. Blaine from his birth
place In Washington county, Pennsylvania, he
has traced him through his schooldays, to his
brief career as teacher In Kontucky his ro-
moval to Maine; his earnest work as an editor;
his entry into political life in the state Of his
adoption; the recognition of his superior abil-
tiles In political management, and his transfer
from the state to the national Legislature, and
the steps by which he came TO be one of the
strongest champions of the republican party.
These cpochs In Mr.. Blanes life are set forth
clearly and tersely, and incidents connected
with them are told with pointed breyity and
effect, Many quotations from Mr.. Baines
speeches are made, but they are brought in MS
illustrating certain occurrences OF movements
In such manner that they could not well ho
omitted, aud they go to round up the story Of
the life of a man who has acquired reputa-
ton as politician aud statesman which will
compare favorably with that OF any man now
In public life.
The life of Gen. Logan, by Mai. Bon
Perloy Pooro, IL written with equal qlearness,
accuracy and force. His strong, manly nature
is portrayed with master hand, Special stress
is laid upon his army career, and the fact
which may not generally be known, is sci
forth that Gen. Logan IL tho only citizen who
enlisted as private soldier and rose 10 be the
commander of an army. Tho numerous
battles In which he participated and bore q
conspicuous part are enumerated, and his I'M
flinohing bravery and his sterling loyalty arc
properly presented. In early life democrat
and first elected 10 congress In 1861 as demo
GRAFT Gen. Logan len the party when II plotted
reason, and has ever since been one Of the
most stalwart republicans. He entered the
army to stay until the rebellion wa
crushed, and he declined to leave tho FIELD
to again enter the halls OF legislation unit
there should be no further Use for his swort
and services. When the war was over and he
was again sent to congress he Immediately be
came the soldiers friend, introducing bills 70
pensions, and warmly advocating their pass
age. His connection with the Grand Army o
the Republic Is alluded 10 and extracts from
some of his addresses ~ the reunions Of tina
and other associations Of OK. soldiers are given
all of which breathe tho spirit of loyalty, fra
ternity, and charity which has marked hi
entire career