. The great American book of biography . y made his impress,and within three years he was a master spirit in the politics of the State. When the old Whig party went to pieces, Mr. Blaine joined hands withGovernor Anson P. Morrill in organizing the Republican party in the Pine TreeState. He entered into this work with all his energy, and his earnest andincisive discussion in. The yournal, of the rising conflict between freedom and 43^ JAMES G. BLAINE. slavery attracted wide attention. In 1856 he was a delegate to the first Repub-lican National Convention, held in Philadelphia, which nominated G
. The great American book of biography . y made his impress,and within three years he was a master spirit in the politics of the State. When the old Whig party went to pieces, Mr. Blaine joined hands withGovernor Anson P. Morrill in organizing the Republican party in the Pine TreeState. He entered into this work with all his energy, and his earnest andincisive discussion in. The yournal, of the rising conflict between freedom and 43^ JAMES G. BLAINE. slavery attracted wide attention. In 1856 he was a delegate to the first Repub-lican National Convention, held in Philadelphia, which nominated General Fre-mont for President. On his return home he made a report at a public speech on this occasion, begun with hesitation and embarrassment, butadvancing to confident and fervid utterance, first illustrated his capacity onthe platform, and gave him standing as a public speaker. In 1858 Blaine was elected to the Maine House of Representatives, andre-elected in 1859 and i860. During the last two years he was chosen Speaker. SCHOOL HOUSE, BROWNSVILLE, PA., WHERE MR. BLAINE BEGAN HIS EDUCATION. of the House, and there began his training for the higher post in Congresswhich the future held for him. He distinguished himself both on the floor andin the chair. He was a hard worker, a fine speaker, and a dignified and im-partial presiding ofificer. He became very popular in his State, and was seento be a rising man. In i860 Mr. Blaine was a delegate to the memorable convention at Chicagowhich nominated Abraham Lincoln for the presidency ; and when he returned,he took an active part in the campaign. He was in great demand in his ownState as a political speaker. Whenever a call was made upon the State HIS CONGRESSIONAL CAREER. 437 Committee for help in a local contest, the demand was almost sure to be, Sendus Blaine ! In 1862 Blaine was elected a member of the famous Thirty-eighth Con-gress ; and then began that long career in the national legislature which made .him one o
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