The Wilmingtonian., 1884-11-15
THE THREE BIS,

uerlnS down the ages as remarkabl
admixture of the campaign Of 1884.
Not only has the late political contest set
tied the three BIS for all coming time, but
has also pointed political moral which wi
not be forgotten by, at least, the comm
generation-and that is, the American pee
pie, independent of political alliances, hav
placed their seal of condemnation upon tn
brazen effrontery Of a presidential candidat
role of ring master TO an itenerant lnenag
erie. Mr. Blaine sought to array himsel
in direct antagonism to the unwritten Law
which had characterized tile course o
illustrious presidential candidates from th
very earliest history Of our country. Neve
were comparisons more odious than whei
contrasting Mr.. Blaine's political gyration
with the unostentatious methods of his dis
tinguished competitor.
The Republican candidate was defeated
by James G. Blaine son Wheels" and the
future presidential aspirant, if he heeds the
momentous question of this passing hour,
will be especially careful to preserve mod
est demeanor during the excitement incident
to presidential canvass.
Benjamin F. Butler, the political contog-
tionlst, it is to be hoped, has received his
final dismissal from affiliation with any par
ty. He has demonstrated to both Republi-
cans and Democrats his entire unreliablity
After discovering at the National Demo-
cratic Convention last June that his coquet-
ting with the Democracy was looked upon
only with contempt, the constituencies Ben
openly stated that his candidacy was insti-
tinted for the express purpose of defeating the
regular Democratic nomination. The Janus
faced demagogue failed even to make an
explanation of his position in that conven-
tion as a delegate in the Democratic body,
and was totally oblivious of the moral de-
mands, or Of the ordinary and customary
claim that his fellow delegates had upon
him, as well as his constituents, in explana-
tion of the course. His brazen arrogance
is simply monumental and is only compre-
hensible in the personal picture of the man
himself. Mr.. Butler is relegated, not to
shades of oblivion, for that would be neg
atiye condition too good for the political
clown-but to pedestal of laughter and
mockery and scoru, high and clear in the
view of all posterity, the fit and proper OBJ
jeot FOR the jeers and contempt of all who
may have the time or inclination to indulge
in idle quips and jests. Mr.. Butler retries
not with the regrets, Or the sympathies, or
even with condemnation of any party but
simply with universal contempt. His mem
ory raises-only laugh.
Another political moral significantly out
lined by Mr.. Blaine's defeat is, that "minis
terial alterations" are not conducive to
political success, and it further emphasizes
the point that ministers know as little of
politics as politicians know of religion.
Ministers, during the recent canvass, have
defiled their sacred desks and have prosti-
tuted their sacred calling by dragging into
their pulpits questions irrelevant to the cause
of christianity. Ifministers of the Gospel
feel constrained to dabble in politics ct them
cast aside their holy robes and go on the
stump where their arguments may be met
as other political arguments are met.
The ministerial delegation which was
organized as side show to the Blaine Hip
podrome proved to be not only boomerang
to ''The Greatest Show on Earth" but it
also brought the cause of religion into disre-
pute. Dr. Burchard and those with him, at
that, now historical meeting, have preached
increasingly for years the gospel of Demo-
cratic hatred, and upon that occasion he
only gave utterance to the doctrine that has
been preached from Republican pulpits for
twenty -four years. The remark was unno-
ticed by Mr.. Blaine because it was the talk
to which his ears were accustomed and
which his lips had often spoke in former
campaigns.
But it is now said that DIR. Burchard is
afflicted in spirit by the thought that his
words may have aided Blaine's defeat, and
he prays that the bitter cup of Cleyeland's
election may be removed from him.
This, if true, falsiles the character of
piety and goodness claimed for the reverend
bigot and proves him to be a disgrace to the
clergy of any denomination. If he did not
speak what he thought to be the truth when
he said the Democratic party was party of
'tRum, Romanism and Rebellion" he is a
liar as well as a slanderer. If he did speak
what he thought to be the truth and now
regrets it, he is a hypocrite.
If DR.. Burchard had true charity and
religion in his heart, he would give Presi-
dent Cleveland credit for his honesty and
integrity and would hops for a successful
upright and honorable Administration dur
ing his term.
There should be an absolute divorce be-
tween church and state, and those clothed
with the vestments of the nivina Nrastar