The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-09-24
Our Candidate for State Auditor

In urging the claims of William Daune
Morgan upon the people of Ohio, to election
as Auditor of State, we say most earnestly
we knoW we present man embodying the
ipcrquistes of "Hones'y, Capacity and Fl
deity" Mr.. Morgan is noi unknown to a
large portion of our people. We have al
ready noticed his nomination and commen-
ded his exemplary qualities as a man. as
well as his liberal and large hearted devo-
ton to the principles and parry of his choice
We are proud Of such men, and we feel sin
cere qualification when our friends designate
them for the post of honor and duty.
Mr. Morgan is well known to MANY of our
citizens as Elitor and proprietor of the New
Lisbon Patriot. To say that he is an honor
to the Ohio Press, would be an expression
lof the sentiment of every one with whom he
exchanges the courtesies Of the craft Few
men WELD an abler pen in defence of any
system Of public measures. None are more
frank and directin the avowal of their views.
He en'ertains no opinion which he has not
imbibed through careful and honest rehec-
| ton, and though we have never read or heard
a single word of criticism upon his perfect
courtesy towards his opponents, he is remar-
kable for the boldness Of his position, and
widely respected for his ability, candor, and
intelligence in defence of our common prin-
ciples. No editor in the State has borne the
banner Of his party with frmer hand, with
more respect for the usqges of honorable
warfare, with truer devotion to his cause,
and yet incurred fewer personal anmosi,ies
Mr.. Morgan has attained his high stand
ing in the Democratic parry. and in the press
of the State. bv his own labor, with no aid
other than his energy, and the confidence
won from the community of which he is q
member, by Straightforward honesty, steady
sincerity of character, and hearty conse-
Grafton of his talents to the welfare of the
State and people. He has never enioyed
the slightest aid. apart from his sterling per
sonal merits. His love of truth, and disin-
terested sacrifice of himself 20 its advance
ment stamps him as one fit for any public
trust, and none Of any party have dared or
presumed to call in question his moral worth,
or the adequacy of his intellectual abilities
for the difficult and various duties of Stale
Auditor 1t is an adage as true as it is old,
that "if man can take care of himself
without injury to others, he can serve the
State" Such is Mr.. Morgan. He has ad-
vanced from an humble beginning, to po-
stion which any man might envy.
Mr.. Morgan is no favored child of fortune );
his path has not been strewn with flowers
His career has been one of unassuming, but
honorable and contented toll. He has sought
no official honor, nor endeavored to evade
the common place. but truly honorable du-
ties of society True he has been for few
years Treasurer of Columbiana county, but
even that position was an honor thrust upon
him, rather than solicited. There, too, he,
has kept steadily in view the glorous maxim
- Aot we'll yonr pnrt, there m the honor lies"
And to show the appreciation with which
Mr. Morgan is regarded both personally and
officially, such has been his devotion to the
interest of his country. that even up to the
day on which he was nominated for State
Auditor, so earnest and overpowering had
been the solicitations of his friends at home
to run for reelection as County Treasurer
that he was not until the last moment, in1u-
ced to yield to the action of the State Con-
vention.
Thus much, and far more might we say
of William Duane Moryan--as a man. He]
is one who adopts the Jacksonian proverb--
that "the right is always expelient" HisI
sympathies have always guided him to ad
vocate all measures necessary to secure hap
piness and prosperity to the needy. He has
ever advocated an economical system of gov
ernment, in order that taxation might be less
ened upon the toiling classes Of the State.
His liberality of principles arises from the
known benevolence and free hearted kind
ness Of his disposition. There is nothing in
his business habits but what qualities him
for the laborious duties of Auditor.
No post in the State requires more method,
stricter and closer attention to official bust
ness, and more careful accountability to
the State. Not single Wing opponent even
Of Mr.. Morgan, will deny to him the entire
and most ample possession Of each and every
one Of those indisputable qualifications of a.
faithful and able Auditor
These are the personal qualifications Of
Mr.. Morgan. We know the man, and we
challenge the slightest contradiction to sim
Gle assertion in this imperfect and necessarily
limited sketch. of his qualifications and char
acter. But there are political reasons, and
official considerations, which cry aloud with