It will be better for his reputation that the chapter of that history which relates to him shall be written by a historian with a full and clear sense of those faults and infirmities, concealing nothing, and extenuating nothing.

But also let him set nought down in malice.

Mr.Blaine was a brilliant and able man, lovable, patriotic, far-seeing, kind.

He acted in a great way under great responsibilities.

He was wise and prudent when wisdom and prudence were demanded.