Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-01-31
Mr.. Bradbury's Address.

II was one of the most impressive scenes
of the services whom the Hon. James W.
bradbury. the venerable ex-senator. came
forward into the pulpit and despite his "
years delivered sympathetic and eloquent
address. Mr. Bradbury keenly felt what
he said and greatly moved the audience.
The following is an abstract of his re-
marks;
Itiie,e ftl=eHs.
Last FRIDAY morning brought to us the
sad intelligence Of the death of our ,hstin-
Knished fellow citizen. Mr. Blaine. such
an event could not fail 10 nake profound
impression of sorrow in the hearts of his
old friends and neighhors, who had per
sonal regard for him such ~ few men can
inspire while others knew him as public
man and his brilliant, political career was
familiar with all throughout the country.
We knew his extraordinary social powers.
his cordial manners, and his magnetic quail
tiles that attached to him hosts of friends
who loved him as man and were proud Of
him as a citizen His death east pail of
sorrow over the entire eiiy. Augusta
is in mourning Its government aud
citizens unite IN rendering this trih-
ute of deep affection and profound re-
speet. Our church AMI society feelingiy
ioin in this tribute 1t was in this house he
was accustomed to worship. BY his gener-
Gus contributions he helped to build IL. lie
united with the church in ls5S and for a
third of a century. whether living in this city
orout of it, he has given 1t his generous sup
mont. And his benefactious were
not confined to one denomination.
He was a man of intense sensihi,ity, warm
hearted friend and a devoted husband and
father.
Il is a singular and almost startling coin
cithence that the peerless head of the church
for intellectual and moral power and the
most brilliant popular leader, have Doth
passed away the same week, aud that tht
solemn possession of thousands that returned
from the interment of the former were 50
soon mes by the announcement
of the death of the other
both falling almost 10 the prime OF life. IL
the full vigor of manhood, a' an age when
wears of usefulness. distinction and honor
might have been Anticipated
While they. 81 relatively young. are
taken from Us, in the strength OF thvir
power. the aged who in their feeblcness
can do 50 little for the world are sometime
spared.
The ways of Providence are marvelou.
we canno; comprehend them.
our Heavenly Father knows. lie u in
finite in wisdom, well as goodness. ilt
knows when hfes work here is done. and
what wouli hefall us should We remain
here longer. ami what Inc has in reserve fol-
those he calls TO come up higher.
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ington soon after he come to Augusta. lie
was al active, Intelligent. self-relisnt soune
man, whose resources were within himself
lie found the way to become an editor, am
then the proprietor in newspaper, ans
soon showed So much ability as q writer
and such tact in making friends. that An
yussa started him in his political career by
electins hin, one of her representative
to the State Legislature in 1858. HI
here began to develop his ability as legis
ls,er. with 50 much success that he wa
three times reelected. AMI was made speak
er of the House for the last two sessions
In 1852 he was elected by this congres
siouai district their representative in Con
gress.
He was now in position 10 eau TORT
and develop his grea, abilities, and TO nc
quire iseftiaheht uaiostis tsfeaS.to"' ~
soon made himself known and felt rs 4
political power throughout the country an
his friends were so graiitied with the posi-
ton he had gained that they coatiaact Ii
re-elect him until he went into the SENATE
For several sessions he was speaker u
the House. and be .dtissi the chair once Fifss
by Henry Clay.
From the Senate he~next filled the frs
place in The cabinet of the president as see
retary of State, where his official CORES
pondence shows his ability as a statesman
In 1854 he was a member of \ Sabbstt
school class here of which. BY virtue of M,
superior age was leader found him sn
intelligent young man of deep thought snd
resource.
Mr.. Bradbury then gave most eloquent
sketch Of Mr.. Blsine's political and person-
y career. Ills pegorssion was moving