New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-16
SUNDAY IN THE CAPITAL OF MAINE.
Mr.. BLAINE AT CHURcH-A SIGNIFICANT ACT OF
THE MERoHANTs-GENERAL LOGAN.


AUGUSTA, Me-, June 15.-Mr. Blaine at
tended the service to-day the Old South Congregational
Church. Of which he devoted member for over
twenty -four years His two pews were filled with the
members OF his family, as they always are OF
Sunday when he Is here. The good olu-
fashioned New-Engand custom OF church-going Is
strictly enforced in the Blaine household and has been
for years The regular pastor was absent having ex-
changed pupits with a minister Of Bath VINO was
q classmate of Mr. Blaine's eldest sou, Walker
There were several strangers in town who were pres
ent and they divided their attention between the ser
mon and the commanding person OF Names nOnored
statesman Just the central figure In American poll
tics
1t is noteworthy fact that the turi-
ous onslauRhts which have been made on
Mr. Blaine in his public career by his enemies and the
Paul Prys in potcs-and which have beenso completely
answered-haye only served to increase the esteem ie
for him in this oity If that were possible
Among his fcow-cltizens who have had q
knowledge of his daily life during his resi-
dence here Of more than thirty years, he mas
always worn well. When partisan malice was
doing its worst his neighbors were confident that
not slightest aint of wrong ever stained the hem OF
Mr. Blaine's garments His reputation here mas Deeh
long established and knowledge OF his integrity ana
Christian character is too frny IN the hearts OF his
townsmen to be overhrown the oice Of detacon or
abuse.
When he was going church this morning. there was
not one among the crowd OF people ON their way 10
their respective places Of worship who did not pay MN
some token OF respects and when aterward as ne sat III
his pew and reverently listened with the rest to the
words that fell rrom the preachers lips there was not
one In that audience that knew the man but was re-
minded OF his and generous charities mere anu
the excellent influence Of his example on tne moras anu
the habits of temperance in this community Inc Dest
mans character Is his standing at nome anu
when who know MIN in all the relations OF ne can
find blot blemish, their testimony IL uhmpeach
able. ~, p,a,.o
here but there are many tradespecpe who feelso sure
that he will be elected President that tney
have had printed cards which they have dls-
played in their shop windows bearing the lnscrp-
zion In large letters, so Our next President, james
g. Blaine" This has not been done at the instance OF
politicians party but is the free Will dong
Of men who believe that the victory Is ALREADY a good as
won The mud -throwers who assal Mr.. Blanes chdrac
ter could learn something II they would come here ana
ask the people what they think of Mr. Baine no matter
whom they ask Jew Gentle, Democrat or lie,
lind that the confidence In this much
abused man has been diminished nor disturbed ID
the slightest degree by the malignant and uncailedor
attacks made on him. , -, ~.
Tomorrow afternoon will witness the arrival OF Gen
era Logan the Republican candidate for Vce-Presldent
accompanied by Senator II ale Of this state They VIII oe
the guests OF Mr.. blaine IL has been decided not 10
have any demonstrations such have heretofore taken
place General Logan VIII be escorted to Mr Blame
residence by soldiers and citizens In the evening ne
will probably be serenaded
WASHINGTON June Ex-senator Logan left town this
afternoon to visit Mr. Blaine at Augusta He expects TO
return by Wednesday The VISIT is understood is made
for the purpose of exchanging views to the approach
n Il camDatgl.