Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1893-02-02
James G. Blaine,

The decree is absolute. 1t applies with
equal force to the beggsr in his rags and
the King in his robes of royalty. That
eminent men are not exempt may be seen
by the death list in this country during
the last few months Since September l.,
last past. John Greenleaf Whittier, George
William Curtis, Gen. b. +. Butler, ex-
President Hayes, Bishop Brooks, Justice
Lamar, Judge Virgin and may Others have
joined the great majority on the other side
''ln>atiate archer could not these illustri-
uus ones suffice? The reply comes back,
NO. not enough :" Death loves a shining
mark. signal blow, a blow which while it
executes alarm, - And so the peerless
Blaine i called to follow the illustrious
ONES 10 whom We have alluded.
The whole nation are mourners at his
bier. He was born and reared in Pennsyl-
vania but for many years had been resi-
dent OF the Pine Tree State; yet he belong
ej not alone to Pennsylvania or to Maine :;
Do was claimed by every State in the
whole broad union and belonged to every
ole of them 10 a sense which must be ap-
parent TO all.
N5 man in the country was sbler or
i'll re versatile. Whatever his hands found
to 10 was done with masters ability.
II was a highly successful teacher, most
a emphasized editor. statesman who by
b astuteuess and prescience was able TO
understand The great problems of the
government ana 10 make such solution
ol them a. was required 10y the best inter
ISIS Of ali diplomat who by his sagacity
ana influence was sure 10 reap a. the frui-
till If his lahors the most gratifying
1t. ce~, where most men would have found
oay dismal failure; and historian who
a4~ given to the world volumes that will
ea.ca American annals for all coming
tine
Ia 81 matters pertaining TO the affairs OF
tI- government Mr.. Blanes opinion wa,
RI 4guI.3 a, authority and in his power
ttm move the Masses 10y the power of hi.
.D l4. I'd the whole country. He was an
American among Americans. His ideas
impulses an" purposes were all American
tlr tile growth Of American interest.
hi t7-.ed WIKI h's might. Inc New fors
5t.a, says Of him:
Mir Blaine. like Mr. Gladstone and ever,
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exaau,ted ,hr resources Of defsmatjo,
H vehement aut cynical hostility bat they
''r 'en..Ttd /" taA in question the gen
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.s.,,i canvass without challenge /
Vas ill Amerlcan.-m that smacked of tn,
~' Ii "A~ + 'Foad maj II covered The
l' w. ''ie y Al.bu tfoli
-....,,.,,I Il ordinary public thought A. !,
.mmaui future yistas Of continenta
.'''-r AA" 'AAAtu, wherein the Amer
"',a''' h. 'rlF, .ne oo 0a i,ls
rt.> fallen Blood With the genius Of fire.,
..-t--ti'u~ ann pacific progress. 1t wa.
s. A".r-eAai-n keeuly sensitive to in
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-r-., rrr,.i t. tle tlac. 1t gloried in a,
i-ti q. IuJrptuieuce won by wise legis
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....,n. inspired 6y an abiding faith int
0.-.iuy Of The Nation a. one of the chic
ioterN n clv'Az4tion ordained by Provi
. , ,eA,. 5ii Ign =, Ana 'n e., o't ssh,
of hi. life. and Ms chief r,.sonrc. in excitin,
ttr enthusiasm Of Americans Now tina
l. ma fallen, hI> enemies themselves bein,
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