The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-02-04
Death of mr. Blaine.

James VI. blaine, TIE DfO3acst
and brainIest Statesman ON the con.
tineht, passed out of existence onFri-
day forenoon, January %, 1893 II
1910 O'clock. We find the follow
ing fitting tribute to his memory in
the Vicksburg Post, which we insert
with sad satisfaction, as pourtray
ing to some extent the worth Of the
great departed, who was through
life representative American clti-
gems of the highest grade"
The life of this great American
statesman has been trembling on the
verge of the grave for weeks past,
and this morning his freed spirit
passed to that other world, where
all is rest and peace. Mr.. Blaine's
long and severe illness had prepar-
ed his eountrymen for the news of
his death, neverth eless it will be re-
celved with regret and with grief in
all parts of the land.
Mr. Blaine was one of the most
remarkable men whose history is in
teiwoven with that of this great Re-
public, and in some respects he was
the ablest and greatest man Of his
time.
Without going into the dry de-
tails of Mr.. Blaine's career, it may
be said that lie had genius for pol
itics, special gift OF oratory, and a
wonderful personality that made
him popular and a favorlte with all
with whom he came in contact.
While he was always a strong
party man, he was nevertheless lib
eral, tolerant aud conservative; his
heart was filled with love for the
whole country, and he took deep
interest in promoting the welfare
and prosperity of every section of it,
truly emitting him to be called s'the
great American.
Mr.. Blaine has occupied larger
share of public attention than any
man of his day, ard has filled all
the high stations IN the Nation ex-
eept that Of President In every
position. lie has manifested consum-
mate ability, and had he achieved
the ambition of bis life, and become
President of the United States, his
administration would undoubtedly
have been one of the greatest in the
history of the Nation.
Mr.. Blaine, like many of the
greatest men of our country, came
from the humble walks Of life. In
early manhood lie was school
teacher; soon afterward he was an
editor, and then catered politics.
He served in the Maine Legislature;
was elected to Congress, where his
elequence and ability soon placed
him as a leader of his party. He
was elected Speaker of the House,
and ranks as one OF the best Who
ever filled that important position.
Mr. Blaine was also a member of
the u. S. Senate, and here, as else
where, his rare mental gifts which
seemed like inspiration, easily
placed him in the front ranks of the
distinguished men with whom he
was associated.
Mr.. Blaine was Influential in secur-
ing the nomination and election of
President Garfield, aud when that
gentleman went into Office, he made
Mr.. Blaine Secretary of State. In
this position, Mr.. Blaine gave re-
newed evidence of his breadth of
craftsmanship and remarkable abili-
ty, and had began to work out his
plans for increasing the commerce
and influence of the United States,
when President Garfield was assas-
sinated, and lie was retired from
Office.
In 1884 Mr.. Blaine was nominal
ed by the Republicans for President,
and Conducted one of the most heat
ed and interesting campaigns In the
history of the United States. The
election was very close, and Mr..
Cleveland was elected by carrying
the State of New York with very
small majority.
Inle89, President Harrison called
Mr.. Blaine into his Cabinet as Sec
rotary of State, but he resigned be-
fore the expiration of his term on
account of disagreement with Mr..
Harrison.
Dir. Blaine was candidate for
the Republican Presidential nomi-
nation last year, and was Mr.. Harri-
sons leading opponent. The lat
ter secured the honor, and suffered
a terrible defeat at the polls. Mr..
Blaine undoubtedly would have re-
ceived the nomination, but for the
fact that about year before the
was held he announce
ed positively that be would not beS
The defeat for the last
Presidential nomination ended Mr..
Blaine's public career, although be