The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1851-09-24

ana as member oi tAc Legislature, ne
has never failed in his duty His patriot
ism has been tested on the field of battle,
the kindness and generosity of his heart
bya thousand acts Of kindness 10 the SOL
diers placed under his care during the
war with Mexico. For the Office, he pos
sesses all the requisite qualifications of
honesty and capacity, and when elected,
us elected he will be, will make one Of the
best officers in the service OF the State.
OUR CANDIDATES FOR STATE AUDI
TOR.
In urging the claims of WILLIAM DUANE
MoRGAN upon the people ofOhio, TO cleo
ton as Auditor Of State, we say most earn
estly we -knoD we present man embody-
ing the prerequisites OF Honesty. Capa-
city and Fidelity" Mr.. Morgan is not un.
known to large portion of our people
We have already noticed his nomination.
and commended his exemplary qualities as
a man, as well as his liberal and large
hearted devotion TO the principles and par
ty Of his choice. We are proud of such
men, and we feel sincere qualification
when our friends designate them for the
post fhonor and duty.
3 Mr.. MORGAN is we'll known to many OF
our citizens as Editor and proprietor of the
New Lisbon Patriot. To say that he is an
honor to the Ohio Press, would be an ex-
preston Of 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 direct in the
avowal Of their views. He entertains no
opinion which he has not imbibed through
careful and honest reflection, and though
we have never read or heard single
word of criticism upon his perfect courte-
sey toward his opponents. he is remarka.
bic tor the boldness Of his position, and
widely respected for his ability, candor,
and intelligence in defence Of our common
principles. No editor in the State has
borne the banner Of his party with Grmer
hand, with more respect for the usages Of
honorable warfare, with truer devotion 10
his cause. and yet incurred fewer person.
al animosities.
Mr.. MORGAN has attained his high stand
ing in the democratic party. and in the
press of the State, by his own labor, with
no aid other than his energy, and the con-
fidence won from the community of which
he is member, by straightforward hon.
esty, steady sincerity Of character, and
hearty consecration of his talents to the
welfare Of the State and people. He has
never enjoyed the slightest aid, apart from
his sterling personal merits His love Of
truth. and disinterested sacrifice Of him
self to lis advancement, 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 ade-
quacy of his intellectual abilities for the
difficult and various duties of State Auditor.
1t is an adage as true as it is old, that "f
man can take care Of himself without inju-
ry TO others. he can serve the State" Such
man is Mr.. Morgan. He has advanced
from an humble beginning, to position
which any man might envy.
Mr.. Morgan is no favored child Of for
tune; his path has not been s,rewn with
flowers. His career has been one Of un.
assuming, but honorable and contented
toll. He has sought no official honor, nor
endeavored to evade the common place,
but truly honorable duties Of society
True, lie has been for few years Treas
urer of Columbiana county, but even that
position was an honor thrust upon him,
rather than solicited. There too he has
KEEP, steadily in view the glorious maxim
of Pope,
.'Act well your part, there oil the honor hes"
And to show the appreciation with which
Mr.. Morgan is regarded, both personally
and officially, such has been his devotion
to the interests of his county, that even up
to the day on which he was nominated
for State Auditor, so earnest and overpow-
ering had been the solicitation OF his
friends at home to run for reelection as
County Treasurer, that he was not until
the last moment, induced to yield to the
action of the State Convenon.
Thus much, and far more might we say
of William Duane Morgan-as man.
He is one who adopts the Jacksonian pro.
verb-that ''the right is always exPedient." q"
His sympathies have always guided him
10 advocate all measures necessary to Sc
cure happiness and prosperity to the needy.
He has ever advocated an economical sys'
tenn Of government, in order that taxation
might be lessened upon the iollins classes
of the State. His liberalty Of principles
arises from the known benevolence and
free hearted kindness Of his disposition
There is nothing in his business habits but
what qualities him peculiarly for the labo-
rious duties of Auditor. No post in the
State requires more method, stricter and
closer attention to official business, and a
more careful accountability TO the State.
Not single whig opponent even of Mr.;
Morgan, will deny to him the entire and
most ample possession Of each and every
one OF those indispulable qualifications OF a
faithful and able Auditor