The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette

Cincinnati, Feb. 3. - Commenting on Mr. Blaine's letter, The Commercial Gazette (Republican) says: There is no question whatever that Mr. Blaine has examined himself and the whole political situation with reference to this matter, with the keenest desire to reach a right conclusion, and that he is thoroughly in earnest. We may accept as sincere to the utmost and as final as possible the decision that has been declared. The faultless intelligence of Mr. Blaine has seen that he could not go into the field again without confronting a personal opposition, reinforced by all the timorous elements in the party, and envenomed by all the ancient animosities, and he has concluded to disregard the expostulations of his friends and step aside.