The State was returned for Mr.Cleveland by a large majority, for which Mr.
Lamar was in a great measure credited.

Mr.Blaine finally saw his mistake, which he virtually admitted in the speech delivered by him at his home immediately after the election; but it was then too late to undo the mischief that had been done.

It was like locking the stable door after the horse had been stolen.

That Mr.Blaine died without having attained the goal of his ambition was due chiefly to his lack of foresight, poor judgment, political blunders, and a lack of that sagacity and acumen which are so essential in a successful party leader..