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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09

~The Spirit trapping imposture has
received it death-blow in Boston. The
Courier of that city, some time since, it
will be recollected, challenged one of its
high priests, DR.. H. F. Gardner, to produce
some practical manifestions of their pre-
tended power, with $500 to be forfeited
in case such manifestation should satisfy a
Committe, selected and approved by both
parties to the contract. Well the Com
mittee went to work, investigated patiently
and spent good deal of time probing the
thing to the bottom. The Courier
of July 1, contains the official report,
which declares the test an entire failure on
the part of the aSpiritualists." Nothing
was exhibited to the Committee which un-
der the widest latitude of Interpretation
could be regarded as equivalent to either of
the proposed tests, or any phenomenon
which required for its production, or in any
manner indicated a force which was hither-
to unknown to science, or phenomenon of
which the cause was palpable 10 the Com
mittee, The names Of the Committee are
q sufficient answer to any charge that may
be made, that the investigation was unfair
or impartial, viz: Professor Agassiz, Benja-
min Pierce, B. A. Gould, Jr., E. N. Hors-
ford. These gentlemen in the course of
their report, express an opinion that any
connection with Spiritualistic Circles, SO
called, corrupts the morals and degrades
the intellect, and conclude with branding
the whole thing as sstupendous delu-
sion" This then effeetually disposes of
this mischieyous imposture. When such
eminent semitic men as Professor Agassiz
come out thus, it is useless hereafter for its
professors to say, "why don't You investi-
gatew
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09

Col. FREMONT GONG TO EUROPE
The N. Y. Mirror learns that Mrs. John
c. Fremont was among the passengers for
Europe by the Vanderbilt on Saturday.
She will shortly be followed by her hus-
band Col. Fremont who is now engaged
in putting the last finishing touches upon
the new and complete edition of his works,
shortly to be published. 1t is said that he
is to receive $4,000 as an advance from
the publishers upon the prospective sales of
the volumes.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09
Arrest of Horse Thieves.

Robert Bevington, Henry Bevington and
George Feasel, all of this county, were
committed to Jail on Monday last, charg-
ed with having, about two weeks since, sto-
len three horses from Mr.. Schaliol, near
Winesburg in this county. They were
prusued to Indiana, and the horses found
in their possession.
Henry Bevington is said 10 be an old
offender, having served one term in the
Ohio Penitentiary. &
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09

BURNINe THE DEAD.-The Paris Acad-
emy Of Medicine has set the papers to
writing and the people to thinking earnest
y Of the return to the practice Of burning
the dead. They say that in the summer
time the Partisan hospitals are crowded
with victims of pestilencs engendersd by
the foul air Of the grsveyards in the neigh
borhood. The vicinity Of the cemeteries is
q constant source of mortality. Their
putrid emanations filing the air, and The
poison they emit impregnatipg the wstss.
are held chsrgeable for ths many aew and
frighifal diseases ofihssshrcat and lapgs.
which battle all medicst skill, s7'E- sfi
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09
Remarkable Case of Conflicting
Testimony.

The trial of the celebrated COW case be-
tween Mcssrs. E. G. Wore and J. M. Byers,
of this city was resumed OH Thursday last,
and did not terminate till Saturday even
ing, when the jury returned verdict in
favor of the defendant Byers, for eighteen
dollars damages. Messrs. Vance and
Cooper for the plaintiff, and Messrs Della.
no and Sapp for the defendant. We need
hardly add, after naming the attorneys
that the case was conducted with zeal and
much ability on both sides.
This, we presume, is the most extraordi-
nary case of the kind that ever occurred in
Ohio. At the commencement of this re-
plevin suit for such it was, each party had
the most entire confidence that he would
be able to adduce such an array of unequiv-
ocal testimony in his favor as would estab-
lish his right to the cow and calf in dispute
beyond any reasonable doubt. And Ger
tain it is that the plaintiff did produce a
most formidable array of testimony. So
clear and strong was the evidence produced
by the plaintiff, that when be rested his
case there was apparently little chance of
success for the defendant.
In addition 10 his own positive testimo-
ny, he produced some eighteen other wit
nesses who identified the COW as his
Among those witnesses was Mr.. Thomas
Boyle, of whom the plaintiff said he pur-
chased the COW in question. Also the wife
of Mr.. Boyle, and several Others of the
family. And also, Mr.. Jonathan Hunt,
who raised the COW purchased by plaintiff.
Also, John Sliger and wife, who at one
lime owned the Vorce cow. Also, plain
-iff's mother-in-law, Mrs. Rowley, who had
MIXED the cow for some time. On the
other hand, the defendant testified posi-
lively to the cow as his, and produced some
twenty-five other witnesses who identified
the animal as his. Among these witnesses
were DR.. Wheaton, of whom the COW was
purchased for defendant; H. Jackson, who
purchased the COW for defendant; and VIM.
Robinson who was with jackson when he
made the purchase. Also, Benjamin s.
Ide, of whom DR.. Wheaton purchased the
cow. Also, Mrs. Jackson, wife of H. Jack
son, who had the COW in possession for
some two years. Also, persons who knew
the COW on the farm of defendent, while in
of Jackson. Also, persons who
Knew the cow while owned by DR.. Whea-
;on and Ide. Also, the mother and daugh-
ser of defendant, and A. Boyd who took
,are of the cow some time in this city.
The trial lasted in all nearly five days,
Turing which time not much less than one
hundred witnesses were sworn and exam
ned.-M. Vernon Republican.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09
MasaiIlen..It wants more KAN
Road Facilities.

Road Facilities.
The Massillonians have long been lndul-
ainp themselves in sort of Rip Van Win
kle sleep from which they seem to be just
awakening. So ifeless and unimportant
has the town become, that eyen Canton, has
ceased 10 look upon it as a rival. It's citi.
zens are seldom seen abroad, and the town
is rarely spoken Of, unless it be in connex-
ION with some stupendous humbug, projec-
ted years ago, when everybody was bull
ding castles in the air. Its staple products
are reported to be fever and ague, and its
principal attractions, the funeral professions
OF those, who, enraptu.ed with the descrip-
ton of its Cemetry, 60 there to die. Oc-
casionally, stragling organ grinder and bis
monkey tarries there a few days to rest him
self and pet or may be, some Eastern mer-
chant is attracted thither to see what remains
ofone to whom he sold goods 'on time years
ago, and finds out, that though his friend
shined luminously for while and then
"bust" the slime" to get his pay, is not yet.
With the exception probably, of an occa-
sional notice of fire there, the tumbling
down of a house, or the death of some one
Of its citizens, we scarcely expected to hear
Massillon named again, in any other con-
neIion. Judge of our surprize then, to see
by the Cleveland papers that they were ag-
itating the taking up of the track of the
Cleveland, GAINESVILLE, and Cincinnati Rail
Road below Clinton, and laying it down to
Massillon. The Massilon News thinks it
would not cost much to make the change,
but is careful not to promise any help from
Massillon. They will agree to do the wind
work if anybody else will furnish the mo-
ney. But seriously, what can they want
with more Rail Road facilities? Why don't
they do something for the one they have, SO
as to make their town a point of some i'm
portance in the eyes of the Company? Oh,
they want direct outlet to the Lake, they
say. How much more direct could they
have it than at present, via Orrville? But
to CRAFTY petty, mean spite towards the
GAINESVILLE and Cincinnati Rail
Road and some towns along the line there
Of, they go to Cleveland, by way of ALI
ance. If they are serious in their state
nents about wanting direct Railroad out
ct to Cleveland, why don't they 60 to work
md finish the Medina and Grafton Road,
which has been left sticking in half fin
shed state right under their very noses.
fhey have been promising it help year in
md year out since its commencement. Ac-
;ording to late statement of the President
# that Road it would take less money to
omplete it to Massillon than it would take
0 make the change the News Desires
Direct your help rhither, or hold your
eace.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09
Correspondent of the Richmond Despatch.
Slaves POising their Owners In
Virgina.
PETERSBURG, June 20.


At an advanced hour, last evening, three
slaves employed by Mr.. Edward Gill, of
Cherterfeld, at his residence near Mntoaca,
were lodged in the Jail of this city, under
very important, and, indeed very fearful
circumstances. Their names are, respecti-
vely-Rebecca, cook, and Maria (both
owned by Mr.. Gill, and John, slave of
Sylvester Pearce. For several weeks past
the entire family of Mr.. Gill, consisting of
six children, himself and wife, have been
slowly and gradually visited with mysteri-
GUS diseases, producing internal inf1amma-
tion, deathly paleness and exceeding ner-
vousness. In the course of time their
youngest child fell victim to its fatality
and on Saturday last physicians were called
to attend the family, every one of whom
had become prostrated, and were laboring
under intense pain.
From the character of the symptoms of
the affliction, suspicious of poisoning were
arrou sed, which were subsequently fully
corroborated by investigation. On the
premises of tie cook, which were also oc-
cupied by the two other servants, were
found parcels oflump and carbonate of lead,
with vial containing the sugar of Lead
These and similar deadly poisons, as every
attendant circumstance warranted, had been
introduced from time to time into the food
and drink served to the family, causing a
slow process of death. On yesterday
(Monday) evening, Ella, the youngest sur
viving daughter, died under the loathsome
aff1iction. The Chesterfield authorities
were Immediately consulted, all the circum-
stances fully stated, and the arrest authoriz-
ed. The rest of the family are slightly i'm
proving.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09

WThe Washington Union asks the
question: Has any State been benefited
by the sscendency of modern Republican
isma And in answering this inquiry, it
says of Ohio:
'sThe State of Ohio Treasury, and the
open resistance to theexecution of the laws
and their sad train of consequences, show
what Republicanism has done for the Buck
eye State.
The ignorance of the Union is only equal
led by its recklessness. 1t will probably
appear that every dollar of the money sto-
len from the Ohio State Treasury went in
to the pockets of Democrats; and it is not
too much to say that had the Democratic
party retained the ascendency in the Buck
eye State, the people would be to this hour
ignorant of the plundering speculations of
Breslin. As to the resistance to the exc
eution of the laws. it is safe to say, at
least, that the trouble was caused by the
disorderly conduct of drunken Democratic
officials.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09

TAt trial of Reapers and Mowers
at Hamilton, Butler Co. o. on the I'd and
sd of July, the committee awarded the
first Premium on Mowers to Manny's COM
bined, and on Reapers, to Atkins. The
I'd Premium on Mowers, was awarded to
the Ohio Mower. Many present were of
the opinion that the Ohio Mower should
have had the first premium. -i-
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09
Death of Hon. w. l.. Marcy.

The Hon. w. L. Marcy died at Balston
Spa, at noon, Saturday. He complain
ed Of slight stitch in his side, which had
troubled him for some time and then
walked about quarter of mile to Dr..
Moors, but not finding the Doctor in, be
returned to the hotel and went to his room,
leaving an order at the office that the Doc
tor should be sent to him. 49,
DR.. NJ. soon arrived, and upon going to
his room found him dead. His remains
will be brought to Albany on Tuesday, at
one o'clock, in special train furnished by
Mr.. Corning, in charge of the Burgess corps,
and will be deposited in the Capital of
that city. $50 l
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09

The Quindaro ChindoUan of the 9th
ult. say, 1--WE have received returns, Tin
most cases Officially from nearly all the
counties where any attention was paid to
the bogus election, on the 18th inst. 1t
is believed that further intelligence will not
materially add to the number Of votes given.
The following are the fgnres:
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09
Post Office Change.

Mr.. ROBINSON FRENCH has been appoin-
ted Post Master at Millersburg, in place of
JOSEPH TIDBALL, resigned.
We hope the change will be for the bet
ter-we know it can't be for the worse!
Never were people worse cursed with an in
competent, ignoramus ofa Postmaster than
have been the people of Millersburg and Vi
cinity, for the last four years, and the change
will be hailed with general rejoicing by all
having business to transact at the office.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09
Great Row.

DETROIT, July 6.
A row occurred here last night, in at
tempting to quell which Deputy Sheriffs
Small and Austin received severe injuries,
from the effects of which Small died this
morning, and Austin lies in preearious
condition. Twelve arrests have been made.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09
Grand total. .

"In johnson county, as we are informed
BY gentleman who was present, many
votes were polled by Missourians residing
in Westport, Independence, Kansas City,
and other adjoining sections. Some of
them profess to hold claims in the terrific
ry, but are beyond all doubt, actual citizens
of Missouri. One of the delegates returned
from johnson county-George MCGOWAN
is said to be citizen of Westport. Our
informant states that he met Mr.. Nolan, Ia
prominent citizen of Independence at the
polls at Green Springs, and that Nolan said
he was there to vote, but could not do so
until he had seen Tom johnson to learn
which was the right ticket. 1t was impos-
sible to find boil list posted up in the
county before election; but it is stated that
the names of Clay Pate, and many of her
Missourians were upon it, Cleve. Leader.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09

~JEssE RHODES, some years ago an
extensive Merchant and Produce Dealer in
the town of Massillon, died at Cleveland
on the 9th ofJune last. Mr.. R., after his
failure in Massillon, went to California,
and the first notice we had of his return, was
the announcement of his death at Cleve-
land.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09

H"Lynch Law" is the order of the
day, out West and Southwest. Out in
Iowa they have been hanging up couple
of horse thieyes,-and are on hunt for
sundry confederates, whom they threaten
to hang too, as soon as caught. At Mem
phis, Tenn, the mob took murderer,
named Able, out of jail to 'crank," upon
which they intended to stretch him,-but
just as they were placing his neck in the
moose, the mother of the wretched man
made her appearance on the stage, and a
scene of the most thrilling and dramatic
description ensaed. The mob relented,-
and the culprit was sent back to prison, to
await his trial in the regular way.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-09
TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.

The following shows the time OF deparIuree
and arrivals on the C. z. d G. R. K. at Miilefs-
and Cleveland:
RUSsrse NoRrH.-The Express lesyes Mil
Iersburg at 525 A. NJ, and arrives at Cleveland
at 9.45.
The Accommodation leaves Millersburg at
9. 30 P. NJ, and arrives at Cleveland at $50
RuxsNe eSouTH-Acconmodation leaves Cleve-
land at 700 A. NJ, and arrives at Millersburg
at I240. zt
Erpress leaves Cleveland at 4.45 p NJ, and
arrives at MiIlersburg at 905.
HThe Express train running North con-
meets at Orrville with the East and West trains
on the P. Ft. w. q c.. r. R. s
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-03
THE SENATORIAL QUESTION.

The Patriot in its Issue Of yesterday, shows con-
clusively that, although certain Democrats in the
Legislature Of 1878 endeayored to prevent the
election Of Uuited States Senator TO succeed Judge
oruudy, whose term did not expire till the zth Of
March, 1889, they were Overrried By its own party
friends, who went into convention, elected Senator
and themselves set the g bad example" which it
protests against the next Legislature following Our
neighbor does not assign any satisfactory reason
Why the election of Mr.. Bells successor should be
postponed, nor show any valid objection to the
course which is now generally desired and intend
ed the Legislature should pursue at its ensuing
sion. And in truth there Is none 50 far IS We can
see.
On the contrary, the arguments are all in favor
of the election. 1t is the only legitimate, cOnstu-
of vacancy, not otherwise provided against. The
vacancy will during the term of Office Of the
recently elected Legislature, and ought therefore, to
be filed by it. The issue has been before the people,
and they hsyerendered verdict therenpon- 1t twin
give the member elected better time make his ar
rangements for absence from home. 1t viii be fol
lowing Q precedent already established, founded in
good sense, and which should be be made, far as
can be- the fixed rule Of action in all future cases
as it win secure to Tennessee her full Senatorial
representation in every contingency, and to the
South another champion Of her cause and defender
of her rights. The arguments urged with such force
by Judge Brien, and other distinguished Wings in
49, against the policy Of postpOning these elections
for several months after the vacancy occurs, apply
with double force to the present state of things,
when the country is agitated by sectional question
deeply affecting the rights and interests Of the
Southern portion of the confederacy.
We agree with our neighbor, that if former Legis-
lHtures committed errors that snot asucient
for succeeding Legislatures to do the same thing
But we will add TO this, and We hope we have the
concurrence of our neghbor therein, that if for
mer Legislatures have furnished good example, il
Is right for those thar succeed to profit thereby.
Believing, therefore, that the principle laid down
by the Wing Legislature of 1875 is correct one
have hesitation in declaring ourselves in favor
of the election of Mr. Bells successor ct the next
session of the Legislature IT. however, upon the
convention thereof, friends should for any good
and sufficient reason, determine that it is expsdien
to postpone the choice of his successor for two years
niger, We, as good Democrats, shsn cheerfully sub
nit to the decision of the majority.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-03
APOLOGETIC.

We have received number of communications
upon various subjects, which owing to the crowded
state of our columns we are unable to publish. We
have never been so oYerrun with advertisements,
and our friends must attribute the non appearance
OF their favors to this fact and not to want of dis
position on our part to Oblige them. We are com
PEELED to select such of most general interest,"
aud to reject many, that hsd the space for them,
we would be glad to print. We trust our corresPOn-
dents will bear with patiently, as &c the press
will not last always There is better time coming
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-03

A NEW WRIEKLE-t has been asoertained that
the Kansas election laws provide that every free
white inhabtsnt of the territory, who is over the
age of twenty one years, and who has been bona
de inhabitant the requisite time, shall be qualified
voter. The word " male" which is usually found
in this connection having been omitted it is con-
tended that women can vote, as they come fully up
TO the requirements of the law.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-03

One Agent will be appointed in every County in
Tennessee BY the President of the State Committee,
Mrs. Francis B. Fogg, for the purpose of raising
subscriptions in that county.
These Agents will be duly commissioned BY a
printed Circular, to attend to this important and
pressing business, and officially empowered to ap-
point Assistant Agents, one in every district of her
County so that each County may be canvsssed with
out any trouble. These district Agents will report
to the County Agent at the end of every month,
handing in both the money and the names of the
subscribers.
The County Agent is requested TO make monthly
report of subscribers names to Mrs Francis b. Pogg
and to pay the money subscribed to DR.. j. B. Linds
ley, Treasurer of the Mount Vernon Association for
Tennessee, on the 1st of January, 1858.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-03
APPOINTMENTS BIZ THE PRESIDENT

Beverly Tucker, of Virginia, consul at Liverpool,
in place Of Nathaniel Hawthorne, resigned.
Henry W. Spencer, of New York, consul at Paris,
in place of Duncan Z. McRae, resigned
john Endlich, of Pennsylvania, consul at Basic, in
place Of Daniel S. Lee, deceased.
Charles J. Fox, of Michigan, consul at Aspinwall,
In place of Francis A. Thornton, resigned.
Ernest VOlger, of Virginia, consul at Barcelona,
in place of Pablo Anguera, the present incum-
bent
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-03
COAL, GOAL,
LOUISVILLE q HENDERSON RAILROAD

WILL be sold auction, Tuesday the 2Gh Of Septem
w ber, Il o'clock on the pTemses hundred ard
fifty Of Land, nine miles from Nashville The Gala
turnpike, within three hundred yards the
the Louisville and anderson Railroad. The improve
consist of story frame building with pass gss
and galleries, and all necessary OubudiHgs. Also, brick
and warehOCsone the hest country stnds for sell
ing goods in the vicinity Of Nashville h land Is enclosed
by fence, and poreH we'll IN blue grass. The
will be divided into twelve lots bill and pl1Is
of which will be furn shed in COED time. Terms made
known in bills day Of sale. We Consider this
chance for investment speculation for the
location within 10 90 inmates time from Nashville, and
the Railroads progressing rapidly toward complexion
81 J. l. q X. " BROWN.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-03

HS- The National InteIligener estimates the sur
plus likely to accumulate in the National Treasury
by the termination Of the current fiscal year. ct the
enormous figures of $5O,OOO OOOi-There is now
surplus OftWenty Millions and the expenses of the
current fiscal year are estimated at fifty millions
only while its revenue is expected to be eighty
millions.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-09-03

RT Mrs Burdell Cunninhsm has disposed Of
some eight thousand dollars worth of real estate
all she has to fee her lawyers. Her law expenses so
far, have cost her seven thousand dollars and the
BurdelI heirs have paid ten thousand dollars.