Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-09-08

WILLIAM .. HOLMAN.
The New York Sun is lending all of
its great strength to the task of making
William s. Holman Of Indiana the next
Democratic candidate for the Presidency
Of the United States.
There is no doubt that a man of Hol.
mans reputation and character is the
sort Of men to win with.
The great absorbing issue for the flu
ture is economy and reform in the admin
istration of the Government. All other
considerations are not Of sufficient i'm
portance when taken together to sharply
distinguish the two parties.
1t is quite likely that the Presidential
election in 1854 will be determined to =
great extent by the character Of the can
didates put forward for that Office. We
believe that if the Democrats put up
William s. Holman and the Republicans
can pit against him = candidate with a.
good . record a. his the people will feel
safe enough ~ far as the Presidency is
concerned whichever way the election
goes.
Holman il . typical American, not the
handsomest type Of men. we are bound to
admit. and in many respects. especially
- regards personal appearance, similar
to Abraham Lincoln. We note thai
some way or other men of that stamp arr
strong with the American people who
care little for style and penetrate be
meath an ungainly exterior to discern tn,
sterling manly qualities.
The Commercial Gazette has made al
attempt to belittle Mr.. Holman b.
sneers at his person and dress. saying
HE is tall and gaunt; he wears lift
ting clothes and has = complaining voice.
This brings the New York Sun to tn
defense Of it, candidate upon whom i
bestows . magnificent eulogy and on
that he fully deserves if the reputation
he has earned by long years Of service il
Congress is not all false. Says the Sun
The truth is that Mr.. Holman's pres
ence in the House of Representatives il
that of . highly intellectual man, with
out the least ~pretension in manner or il
make up.
He is highly esteemed by the foremos
men Of both parties, and no other mem
Der of the House is SO much followed il
all questions relating to the public ex
penditures to claims and to appropria
tions. This confidence in his judgment
is the outgrowth of experience.
He devotes himself faithfully, con
stantly and systematically to the bust
ness before Congress. and is thorough,
informed in all its stages. He is wei
yersed in the laws. His ability is of
high order. Tho operations Of govern
ment are at his fingers ends, and he il
. diligent student.
It Is supposed because Mr.. Holman
stands guard at the great gate Of tn,
Treasury, and prevents the passage o
fraudulent or questionable claims. ant
objects to excessive or doubtful appro
priations, therefore his mind must run il
s narrow groove. Jobbers and Lobbyists
and corrupt Congressman who have suf
fered from his vigilance and from hi
stores Of information. seek to make that
false impression on the public mind.
But it is not true. He is q man ol
large grasp, Of great resources, and yet o
infinite detail. This last quality is in
valuable in legislation. and few public
men possess it or care to acquire a habi
which involves 80 much persona
drudgery. Most legislators are quit
willing to cast it aside, and to leave the
Treasury open to the spoilers. A grea
part Of the fame Of Mr.. Gladstone rests
on this much despised attention to small
things, that aggregate enormously wher
the appropriations are all voted.
If fidelity to duty, honesty in its per
Torrance. courage to resist false persua
sion, stern adhesion to the right regard
less Of political considerations, watchia
care of the peoples interests, and capacity
to serve them well. constitute q claim tt
public consideration, William ). Holman
Is justly entitled to . foremost distinction
Simple in his mode Of life, which IL
modelled ON that of the fathers OF the re-
public; accessible to all who want justic'
and . trusty friend to advocate it; earnes
in his opposition to corruption and T.
jobbery, and always ct his post to con
front prodigality, he 10 . Representative
Of whom the country ought peculiarly t.
be proud.
Ambition does not disturb his dreams
He has never sought Office. The sugges
ton of his name for the Presidency ha'
not turned him aside from the ordinary
walk and. conversation Of n who find
happiness in the prosperity and advance
ment OF his fellow men, and whose bes'
efforts are loyalty devoted to thei
service.