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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05
meudmentsto the Constitution.

Amendmentst to the Constitution.
Mr.. Parsons has recently submitted his
Report to the legislature of Ohio, on the
amendments to the Constitution. The
first of these amendments is a substitute
for the f,M section of the 4th article of the
Constitution, that District Court shall be
held by one Judge, once a year in each
county, and there shall be District Court
of Errors, composed of three Judges, two
of whom shall be a quorum, and shall sit
once year, in each subdivision of the
District.
Secondly, substitute for the 25th sec
ton of the I'd article, that all regular ses,
sion of General Assembly shall be held an
naaly.
Thirdly, substitute for the third section
of the 18th article--The property and
credits of all banks and bankers shall be
assessed and taxed, in the same manner
as the property and credits of individuals.
Fourth, substitute for the 1st and I'd
sections of the 18th article, that corpora
tions shall be created and corporate powers
granted only by general laws; but the
General Assembly may make special laws
for the relief of corporations, and may make
special laws in relation 10 them, which
from their locality and character may seem
to be required.
Fyihly, is substitute for the lst and
I'd sections of the 18th article, in relation
to the election of Senators and Represen.
tatives. The substance of this is, that the
population is to be divided into equal por-
tions for the numbers of Senators and Re
presentatives, and they shall be elected by
districts composed of contiguous territory.
We know not that thereis OF will be any
great.opposition to these amendments
What we now call Constitution, is really
nothing but an act of limitation on the peo
pie. 1t was obvious from the beginning
that in less than twenty years from its for
nation there would be little left of it, ex.
cept amendments.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 25.

Sr LOUIS, Feb. 25.
The Jefferson Cts correspondent of the
Democrat learns from q passenger from
Kansas tonight that difficulty occurred
between Gov. Geary and Sherrod, growing
out of the refusal of the former to appoint
the latter Sheriff, as desired by the Legis-
lature, which had fatal terminstion.-
Sherrod avowed the purpose of killing
Geary, and meeting the Governor in the
street spit in his face. Geary did not re-
sent, but his friends got up an indignation
meeting en- Thursday the 1sth when
Sheriff Jones, Sherrod and others attempt
ed to interrupt the meeting and in the af-
fray shot Mr.. Sheppard, one of Geary's
friends four times and wounded two others.
Mr.. Jones, the Governors Secretary, shot
Sherrod through the head, killing him In
stantly. Great excitement prevails at Le-
compton, and a general fight was antici
pated that night. Gov. Gearys residence
is guarded BY U. s. troops. - -
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

~The California Democracy have been,
it is well known, divided into two bitterly
opposing factions, and for this reason,
though in a majority in the last Legislature,
could not elect United States Senator
The Broderick faction had control of the
new Legislature, and after electing Mr..
Broderick United States Senator for the
full term of six years, sold out the short
term of four years to DR.. Gwin, the old
Senator and leader of the other faction,
on the condition that he would give up to
Mr.. Broderick the disposition of the feder-
al patronage in California under Mr.. Buch-
anan's administration. DR.. Gwin publishes
letter confirming this without apology OF
shame.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

New BANKING LAW IN ILLINoIs.-The
Legislature of Illinois has passed a new
banking law, to take immediate effect
Its chief features are: l That all bonds
shall be received at ten per cent. less than
their New York Value as the basis of bank
ing in Illinois. 2. That when notes are
presented to bank for redemption, the
redemption shall be instant and in gold.
8. That notes, when payment is refu-
sed, may be protested in aggregate; that
is, each note is not necessarily to be protes-
ted, as is now the ruling. 4. That banks
shall do business at the place where they
are established; that they may receive ten
per cent. interest, and that no bank hereaf-
ter be established in any place not having
five hundred inhabitants. 5. That no
bank hereafter organized shall 60 into OPP
Grafton without an actual cash capital Of
100000 paid up.
The provisions of the new law are very
stringent. and it is supposed many of the
Banks will be forced to wind up.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

EMuch fuss is being made by some
of the Locofoco papers in the North, be-
cause certain Republican members in Con-
gress, voted against admitting Minnesota
into the Union. 1t is true that the Con-
stitution presented prohibited Slavery
That it is sure to do as often as one is
formed, but the reason why the Republi-
cans of the North refused to vote for the
Bill was because the Act gives to Aliens
the right to vote, whether naturalized or
not. This is the head and front of the op-
position of these men to the bill. They
might, if time had been granted them,
had the bill amended in this particular,
when it would have carried.
Whilst, however, these men are making
SO much ado over this, they omit to tell
their readers, that the Senate, which is
three-fourths Loeofoco, have endorsed the
action of the House in this respect. When
the Bill comes up again in the House as
amended by the Senate, it will receive the
entire Republican vote.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-The new treaty
with Mexico reached here last night, and
was submitted to the cabinet at the meet
ing held to-day. 1t consists of four coEdi-
tions. First-Reciprocity between the
United States and Mexico, professedly
predicated on the principle of the arrange
ment with Canada. Second-A loan of
fifteen millions of dollars, to be secured by
tine Mexican customs revenues; eight mil
lions of the loan are to be paid to Mexico,
four millions to the British bondholders,
and three are reserved for the payment of
claims from the United States. Third-A
commission is to be constituted for the ad
Indication of American claims. Fourth
A postal convention on the basis of that
made by General Gadsden. No Territory
of any kind is acquired or contemplated,
and no advantages are proposed not al
ready existing. The whole proposition is
considered extraordinary, and the senti-
ment of the Cabinet, at the meeting to-day,
was very decided against recognizing it so
far as to ask the advice of the Senate
This treaty having been originated by Mr.
Forsyth, without instructions of any kind
and being opposed to the views of the Ad-
ministration, the Executive will probably
take the responsibility of disapproving the
act of Mr.. Forsyth entirely.-Cor. Phila.
". american.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

AEIt has been discovered that the
"hog cholera" is caused by the use Of
Strychnine in the mache, used in order to
increase the quantity of whisky. The USE
of the whisky so made, it is said brings on the
"snakes" much sooner than the "rot gut
made in the old way.
The indianapolis papers say that hun
dreds of hogs which died in that county
of "cholera," have been brought TO that
city and soldin the shape of hams, lard, and
for making Bologna sausages.
Pleasant reflections, these, for pork eat
ers and whiskey drinkers. There's death
in the pot, and death in the bowl.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05
From Californ;.
NV Yon n

NEW YoRx, Feb. 90.
The Illinois arrived last eyen;nc 18th
California mails to the 5th. She ce,n.c.
ed at the Isthmus with the Sono,s wb;ch
brought down about seventeen hundred
thousand dollars. The bulk was tr,nsssr-
red to the Illinois, the exact amount not
stated.
The Committee of the Legislature have
reported one hundred and twenty-four
thousand dollars as taken from the treasu-
nv. The treasurer accounted for the dis
appt arance by exhibiting bond on the
Pacific Express Company payable next
July. to pay the interest on the State debt.
The validity of the bond is questioned
He did not acknowledge the receipt of mo
ney, and the treasurer has been called on
to give additional security for the money
in bis keeping. A proposition has been
made to impeach him before the Legisla-
ture.
A meeting of the citizens Mariposa have
resolved TO resist Fremont's claim.
The Mariposa Tract Bill is before the
Senate, providing for working in grants.
| ulduc DclOiO tuo efcdtu VI 0duuelOup6
Hidalgo, will, if passed, enable the Mari
posa settlers to defeat Fremont's claim.
The Mexican bandits were devastating
the southern counties, and numbering the,
inhabitants. The sheriff of Los Angeles.
and three constables went to protect the
people, and were murdered. The Legisla-
ture has appropriated five thousand dollars
to assist to exterminate the robbers.
The recent earthquake caused the
ground to open ten feet wide, and many
miles in length in the Southern parts Of
the State.
One hundred men sailed from San Fran
cisco on the 2lst for San Diego, intending
to 90 thence overland to Sonora.
Business in San Francisco continued dull.
There was no improvement in prices. The
mines were yielding largely, except in the
North, which was blocated by snow.
Receipte at San Francisco we're good,
being 2oper cent, greater than the proceed
ing fortnight.
Kilman & Co, dry goods merchants,
have failed; liabilities about 100000.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

g-The bill increasing the pay of the
officers of the army, which has just passed
Congress, and received the signature of the
President, gives Lieut.. Gen. Scott, an in
come, making his yearly compensation
$1O,620. The increase in each Brigadier
Generals pay is $1,loo; Colonel $500;
Lieut.. Colonel $3.50; Captain and Lieu
tenant $40O each; making their salaries
respectively, $1,000; $s,1OO; $4,000;
1900; $1,000 and $500. The aver
age increse is s5oO-making in all $685.
900. Congress having recently increased
the pay of its own members, it could not
consistently refuse to increase the pay of
the military officers of the country. Won
der if anything has been done for the poor
privates.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

DEATH OF DR.. KANE.-Intelligence was
received in this country few days since
of the death of Dr.. KANE, at HAVANA
Some months since he went to England,
with a view of improving his impaired
health, but the climate not agreeing with
him, he sailed for Cuba, where he has re-
manned ever since. and where his eyentful
career has been closed. DR.. KANE was
one of the most remarkable men of the
the age, and his early death will be uni
versally regretted.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

~ CHARLES STEWART, a resident Of
Braceville, Warren county, O., left home
on the 22d day of February for Warren,
the county town.. On the way home he
stopped at doggery, kept by one Moore,
where he got drunk. In this condition be
again started for home, taking the track of
the Cleveland and Mahoning Railroad The
next morning his body was found near the
track awfully mutilated, and life extinct.
1t is thought he went to sleep and the cars
passed over him. He leaves a wife and fam
lily in destitute circumstances.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

HA Bill has passed the Senate of the
U. States authorizing the Postmaster Gen
efal to contract for the carrying of the
entire letter mail from the Mississippi to
San Francisco, in four horse coaches at q
cost not to exceed 100000 per annum for
service monthly; $45O,oOo for service
weekly; or 100000 for semi-weekly ser
wee. The contractors to have right to
32o acres of land at each point necessary
for station, not nearer than ten miles from
each other.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

EA sharp personal controversy took
place in Congress on the 26th ult., between
Mr.. SHERMAN of Ohio, and Mr.. WR1eHr Of
Tennessee, in the course of which they en-
deavored to get each other by the eye
brows. Mutual friends interferred, and
kept the combatants apart, which it is said,
was not very difficult to do. What is the
House of Representatives coming to?-
Scarcely a week has passed this winter that
has not witnessed disgraceful scene of this
kind enacted there.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

EgA man has been arrested in SYLVIA
mia, Lucas county, Ohio, for the supposed
murder of his wife. His wife having beer
missed for some two weeks, upon inquiry
he told contradictory stories about her alb
sence, whereupon search was made, and in
the ashes about his house, human bones
and other evidences of foul play were dis
covered, giving strong indications that the
woman was murdered, cut up and burned
to conceal the crime. Ward has been
examined and committed to iail.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

~A motion to repeal the Library
section of the School Law of Ohio, was
defeated in the House of Representatives,
the other day by vote of AZ to 40. 1t is
thought the vote will be reconsidered. We
hope so, and that it will prevail in both
branches, for under the present arrange
ment none but those who furnish the books
to the State are benefited. The intentions
of the law are good enough, but they are
not, and cannot be carried out.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

HIt is stated that nine out of ten oI
the losses by mail, so far, have been regis.
tered letters, and in no instance has one Of
them been traced up-and we do not see
how a different result could have been an.
ticipated; for, if the object of the arrange.
ment had been to mark the valuable letters
for the exclusive information of the thieves.
no better plan could have been devised.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05
rEIn the Ohio House of Represent,

EIn the Ohio House of Representa-
tives, last week, bill to abolish capital
punishment was Indefinitely postponed
That was right, and we hope it will be a
long time before another Legislature will
trouble itself about that question: Instead
of abolishing capital punishment, that pen
atty should be extended to some other
crimes now rife in the land, besides that Of
naurder.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.-Hon. David
Hume, of Virginia, proceeded to the Pen
sion Office this morning, to demand the
retraction of charge by D. c. Lee, q
clerk in that office, that he (Humes) had
picked his pocket at the Presidents levee
last night. Lee declined to retract, when
Hume struck him with stick. Lee there
upon shot him dead with pistol, and soon
after gave himself up to the officers. Great
excitement prevails, particularly in the
west end of the Government Departments.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

Lucy Stone lectured recently, at
Bangor. Her subject was, "Border Ruff
-anism at Home" in which she took the
: ground that the Kansas ruffians are NOT
so bad as those rufians who tyranize over
their wives and families at home. She said,
we hear of hen-pecked husbands, but there
was not so much said about ''rooster-peck-
ed wiyes.n
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

wA motion was recently made in the
House of Representatives of the Indiana
Legislature, to invite the Senate to joint
convention 'to hear Washington's Farewell
Address read" The object was to get the
Republican members of the Senate into
their Chamber and then 90 into an cleo
tion for q. s. Senator. The trick didn't
prove to be smart enough to accomplish
what it was designed to.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 2S.-Advices from Kan
sas state that the Legislature passed a law
declaring resistance to the territorial au-
thority or laws, rebellion, and punishable
with death. The bill repeating the tes,
oaths which passed the Council were de-
feated unanimously in the Senate and con-
demned by resolution. The outrage on
Gov. Geary the House fully justified.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05
Falling off in Pork.

CINCINNATI, Feb. "a.
The Prices Current publishes full
statement of Pork Packing in the West.
Returns from ITO places were received,
and the footings show decrease as compa-
red with last season of 25 per cent. in num-
Der, also deficiency in weight Of Of per
cent, making total falling off of 3l4 per
cent.
Weather wet. River in fine boating Or
der. Provision market greatly excited.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05
HE- The niers of the Cumberland "

w- The piers of the Cumberland Val
ley Railroad bridge, al Harrisburgh, were
found,on the subsidence of the water, TO be
less injured by the late ice flood than was
supposed. Repairs are being actively
made, and have already so far progressed,
that trains are safely crossing the bridge.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 2s.-udgs Kane and
son, from Philadelphia, arrived here this
morning. He will proceed to paducah to.
await the remains Of DR.. Kane. His re-
mains are expected here on Tuesday or
Wednesday. Business will be suspended,
and the City Councils, Masons and Citi-
zens have resolved to turn out aud pay hon
ors to the deceased. The body will lay In
state in Mozait Hall
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

NThomas Miller, formerly resident
of Bellefontain, was murdered by a band
of robbers, in Mexico, on the 18th of De
cember last. He leaves a wife and three
children at West Liberty to mourn his loss.
He was sleeping in his wagon at Lavonsita,
from which he was dragged by the robbers
and shot.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

wOur thanks are due to Mr.. WILLIAM
GoRRELL Jr, for list of ta0enty-two new
subscribers. This is the way Mr.. G. man
iifests his friendship for the paper and the
cause it advocates. 1t is substantial and
refreshing.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

EFThe latest news from Nicaragua re-
presents Gen. Walker and his Filibusters
;as in desperate situation. Unless he i'm
,mediately gets large re-inforeements he
must be exterminated.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

H Last week the number Of deaths in
Philadelphia was $50, of whom 81 were
adults, and I59 children. Of the latter,
SO were under two years of age. Of con-
sumption of the lungs the deaths are 20, of
commissions IA, and Of scarlet fever 26, no
less than 25 of the latter being children.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

re- The Inauguration of President
BUCHANAN doubtless took place at Wash
ington on yesterday the, 4th. The city
has been represented as unusually full ofof
fee seekers.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

re- Senator SUMNER returned to Wash
ington on the 26th ult., and took his seat
in the Senate. He was warmly greeted by
his friends.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2s.-The President
has issued a proclamation ordering the
sale Of the Indian trust lands in Kansas, in
May and June next. There are about $780,
600 acres of these lands which will all be
sold to the highest bidder, but not at less
than the appraised value.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

-S<>SANA'3 = s''1 >AA&saSA -
Mr.. Buchanan left here at 8 O'Clock this
morning in special train for Baltimore
via Columbia. There was great turn out
to see him off, amidst the ringing of bells
and firing of cannon. The Lancaster Fem
cibles accompany him as escort
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

EA fire took place in Chicago on
Monday last destroying property to the
amount of 100000. 1t commenced on
the corner of Water and State streets.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

H- Terre Haute, Ind, las recently
lost quite number of its Oldest citizens by
death. The latest is that of Mr.. John
F. King, an active business man, who set
tied there in 1917.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

The late difficulty in China, has caused
large advance in the price of Tea. Who
cares. It is poor stuff anyhow.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05

HThey had fire in Erie, Pa, on the
25th of February, by which s27 900 worth
of property was destroyed.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05
KAxsAs.-The news from Kansas is ex-

KANsAs.-The news from Kansas is ex-
citing. Judge Lecompte has not been re-
moved after all-the Senate of the q. S.
refusing to confirm the appointment of his
successor. The Legislature instead of re-
pealing the worst features of the "bloody
code" have made it more barbarous than
ever. The following from the Locompton
correspondence of the Missouri Democrat,
will show the drift of the pro-slavery pol
icy:
@The bill for the census and providing
for the election of delegates for Constitu.
tional Convention has passed both Houses
without amendment Just as it came from
the joint committee. 1t has been sent to
the Governor for his signature, so that il
can be passed over his veto, in case he
should veto il. The particulars Of this bill
| gave you before. 1t leaves the entire
management of the census-taking and the
election in the hands of the county officers
appointed by this body. 1t also provides
that the census shall be taken before the
first of April; none arriving after that
time can be listed as voters. Those listed
are merely required to be Inhabitants up
to or on the first of April. All cases Of
election fraud are to be determined by the
Convention itself, when it assemblies, and
not by the Governor, who has no power in
the matter, by this bill. The whole thing
is regarded as a part of plan contempla.
ting fraud, and giving no chance for justice.
The Free State settlers declare that it would
be folly to go into such an election, and
they will not 1t is not intended to submit
the constitution so framed, to the people
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-03-05
From washingtOn.
WASHINGTON. Feb. %.

WASHINGTON, F6D. 70.
David Hume, of Va, proceeded to the
Pension Office this morning, to demand a
retraction of the charge by D. c. Lee, q
clerk in that office, that he, Hume, had
picked Lees pocket at the Presidents re-
ception last night:
Lee declined to retract, when Hume
struck him with stick. Lee thereupon
shot him dead with pistol. and soon after
gave himself up to the officers Graet e1-
element prevails, particularly in the west
end of the Government departments.