Northern tribune. [volume] (Cheboygan, Mich.) 1875-1885, 1884-05-01

n while we are speaking or Illinois,
just let us remark that Illinois is q big
state for her size-big in lands and
wealth, big in patriotism and patriotic
men, and there is not a man left Of the
armv of the Tennessee or the Cumber-
land but remembers Dick Oglesby, and
We will rise to our feet and remark
and we don't ask for a copyright either
that if General Dick Oglesby is ever en-
tered at Chicago as the boss of off color,
he will cross the score in November far
ahead Of any and all the nags that may
be pat up against him.
General William T. Sherman, who
has no superiors and few if any equals
as a soldier, in this country or any other
country, has been spoken Of rs a posi-
BILE candidate, Some newspapers with
more clippings than editorials, both
Republican and Democratic, have as
sumed that he could not be elected be-
cause his wife was a communicate of
the Catholic church, just as though that
would make any difference with him.
No sir; Uncle Bill loves his wife and
respects her religion, and would just
the same If she were Baptist, Methodist
or member of the church of England.
His love for his old soldiers is only ex-
celled by the love he bears his devoted
wife and his children. If he is ever
President Of this great Republic, he will
guard her interests as jealuOsly as he
does his own and his soldiers good
name.
It's seldom q people are favored in the
affairs of It's government by the aid and
support Of tive brothers Of such distin-
guished ability IS General Sherman and
his brother. Hon. John Sherman, who
has . very strong support for consider
alton at tho National convention. Mr..
Sherman in fact Is one of the strongest
men spoken Of in connection with the
nomination. There is not a flaw in Mr..
Shermans record as a man or as the SER
vant of the people. He has been in
public life as United States Senator or
holding . Cabinet position continuously
for tho last twenty FIVE years. He has
earned the gratitude aad good will of
the people By carrying u finances
successfully through q crucial period
against opposition that was at times
truly formidable. II has been said that
he lacks the magnetism necessary in a
public man. but to those who know his
habits Of untiring energy and industry,
he does not seem cold or Indifferent, but
is aver courteous and Obliging, but is
not gushy. We believe him as able a
man as any in the lists. and if nominal
ed would make a strong canvass, James
G. Blaine Of Maine, is probably better
known to tho American people than any
Of the the others named.
MI. Blaine is q native of Pennsylvania
but has been a citizen Of Maine since
early manhood, gerved in the Maine
Legislature from 80 to '62, was in Con-
gress from "a to '76, then served in the
Senate until appointed to Garfisld's
Cabinet in 81. He was with the Presi-
dent or that fatal morning., and during
the terrible weeks that followed it SEEM
ed that chaos and anarchy were only
stayed by the master hand hand Of his
genius. He Is a very able man, a man of
strong intellectual powers and sterling
qualities, a man with a level head, a big
heart. and In open hand, of a correct
life and sound principles, has all his life
been in the service Of the people and
has never proven reersant to his trusts.
He has BEEN maligned and abused more
than any other public man living. sim
ply because he was aggressive in dealing
with opposition. The people feel a con-
scious pride in Jim Blaine because he Is
30 thoroughly American. He has more
red hot friends than any other man
living, and if nominated at Chicago, the
very i~mpetuousity of his friends will
make the CANVASS aggressive from the
start. OF course hard things will be
said OF him, as was Of Garfield, as he
has enemies, but where will we find a
great man, a man Of great abilities, but
has enemies, they only hate him because
they fear him. AS to the ISLANDERS of the
Democratic press, they would stick to
him only as water to a ducks back. II
nominated he will be elected, and will
give us the most brilliant administra-
ton we have lad in many years.
And this Is not all the available timber
in the Republican party there is Gen.
HawIey, Of Connecticut-Blair, of New