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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30
Three Circuses at Once.

We are to have sort of Circus celebration on
Monday, August 10th, when Spalding & Rog-
ers three combined Circuses are to be exhibited
here, all under one tent, and all for one price
of admission. For some time past, Messrs.
Spalding Rogers have been the largest Cir
cuses proprietors in the world, having in opera
tion at the same time, colossal establishment
on wheels in New YORK and New England; a
model Circus, at enormous expense on board
three show steamers, Floating Palace, James
Raymond and Banjo, and an unique and origi-
nal concern transported by Railroad. in cars Of
their own invention and construction, in the mid
die States and Canadas. This year they have
brought all these companies together, for grand
final tour in the West preparatory to some gi-
gantic enterprise Of great novelty they are pro-
jecting for next season.
The Levisthan consolidation will be announ-
eed on the morning of arrival, by Otto Kyle's
celebrated Bugle Band, in a huge chariot drawn
by forty horses, driven by one man, and previ-
oas to opening the doors of the Tent at Noon,
Mile Agnes, Paragon of skill and courage,
VIII make grand free ascension into the air
upon single wire. extended from the ground
outside the tent, near 200 feet to the top of the
centre pole. Three sets of Performers, three
sefts OF Clowns, three sets Of Ring Horses, and
evrything on corresponding scale, will insure
"a entertainment such as has never before been
afforded US in the Circus line
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30
GrasshOppers.

These insatiate gormandizers have ap-
peared in great force on the Upper Missis-
sippi. The St. Anthony Express says:
Every field from Itasca to Monticello was
swept as with the besom of destruction
on large cultivated fields scarce a blade
being left TO indicate that fourishing crop
had, short time since, been growing
On few pieces of wheat, short stubs of
the stalk were left, but each with from one
to ten grasshoppers on it, finishing the rem
nants as rapidly as their digestive organs
would permit. But on the greater part of
the fields, and all indeed in the vicinity of
Monticello, although the crops came up and
grew beautifully for short time, not
single indication of growing grain of.any
kind whatever can be discovered. Wheat
oats, corn, and potatoes, gardens-all have
shared the same fate, and become food for
the destroyer. Nay, more; the Unsuitable
gormandizers, not satisfied with taking the
crops, force their way into the parlors and
sitting rooms, and commence an indiscrim-
mating onslaught on curtains, sofas, cush-
ions, clothing, carpets, &c.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30

LocoFoco SPEcULAToRs.-Ther is no
longer any doubt that Walker is a party
to great land speculation in Kansas
But he is not alone in such undertakings.
Gov. Medary, of Minnesota, has his hand
in the same business. The last locofoco
territorial Legislature of Minnesota char
tered mammoth land company with just
such powers and prevliges as the grasping
monopolist desired. Gov. Medary appov-
ed of the charter, and is said to be one Of
the stockholders. Breslin, the Ohio embez-
zling State Treasurer, it is reported, had
some sixty shares of the stock. The char
tered organization is styled the Dakota
Land Company, and is doing land office
business in making towns and cities on pa
per.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30

M1ssoURI.-The gubernatorial contes
in Missouri grows exciting as it draws to {
close. Stewart, the anti-Benton candidate
and Rollins, volunteer, who is supported
by the Americans and Benton men, are
stumping the State, and the prospect Of
Rollins success begins to brighten. Stew
art is the candidate of the fire eaters and
Border-Rufians, while Rollins, although q
STAKEHOLDER, is not ultra pro slavery, and
will receive the entire Emancipation vote.
In speech delivered by him at Cupe
Girardeau, he is said to have declared that
he thought emancipation not practicable at
present, but that in the future it might be-
come necessary. All the hopes of the pro-
gressiYe and northern men in Missouri are
with him in this canvass.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30
Republican State Convention.

We are glad to see that the Counties are
moving with spirit. Calls for County Con-
ventions appear in all the county papers,
We trust they will be well attended, and a
full and spirited Convention be held. II
good nominations are made, and concila-
TRY spirit manifested towards all sections
of the opposition to Sham Democracy, we
shall have large and decisive majority
The important part of the election is to car
ry the Legislature; for the Districts are SO
arranged that with majoaity of twenty
thousand, a little factions division of our
forces may cast the balance against U.S.
Let the State and County Committees be
cautious.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30
In behalf of the Students.
REPLY
REPLY.
Mr.. McNEAL, and Students of Spring
Mountain Seminary

REPLY.
Mr.. McNEAL, and Students of Spring
Mountain Seminary
This testimony of your respect is as re-
freshing to us as it is unexpected. 1t is a
pledge of your friendship which will remind
us of your kindness, and the associations
connected with this place in after years.
In return permit me to present to you Sir,
and through you to all connected with
your society, my own, and my lady's
heartfelt and earnest thanks.
Consider that, though time will bring
about many changes, the memory of this
occasion will ever remain with ms. Our
best wishes shall ever attend you as you
90 abroad to battle the would. May you
seek only those pleasures that are elevating
and ennobling; and do not, let me beseech
you, look upon this life as did the ancient
sect called Epicureans, who, supposing
there was nothing belong, indulged their
appetites to repletion, ransacked the world
for new enjoyments, and died totally igno-
rant of the future. You are more enlight-
ened than they. You can participate in in
nocent enjoyments, educate yourselves in
Scince, Ethics and Physics, and through all
be overruled and guided by the idea of God
and Immortality. We hope you have made
such improvement of the time under our
instructions that you will look hereafter
upon your School days with no regret
If you would have examples to emulate,
take Joseph from Sacred History, Fabins
Maximus from Profame, and our own
Washington from Modern, who were unin-
fluenced by vice, and passed through their
entire lives, unscathed and uncorrupted by
the irreligion and venality of the times in
which they lived. The Poet convinces us
of the propriety of initiating such examples
in worlds history.
Lives of great men all remind US
We may make our lives sublime,
And departing leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time"
In conclusion let me repeat my gratitude
for this token of your good wishes, and my
thanks for your loyalty as Students under
my direction, and may Heaven crown your
future with ultimate success. Allow me
to submit the following sentiment:
Spring Mountain-A Literary Eminence
perennial Springs. Springs
of knowledge, sending forth copious
Streams, that shall gladden. the waste pla-
ces of Ignorance, and make them blossom
in delightful Oasis of Intelligence.
GEORGE CONANT.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30

CHANGING BR1DEs.-We (says IN ex-
change) have heard a rather amusing story
of circumstance which occurred no later
than Tuesday. There was to be a we'd
ding-the bridegroom was eager and the
priest ready. Strange to say, at the elev-
enth hour the fair bride declared that mar
ried she would not be, and that she would
half kill her intended if he attempted to 90
near her. Here was pretty state of things
A way however, soon presented itself to
get out of the difficulty. In the corner of
the room sat the brides sister. Plying
the poor man, she asked-"Will you have
me?" Startling that! The matter was
soon sottled. He answered EYES," and
they were welded, The story is no less
strange than true.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30

H Gov. Walker meets with but little
encouragement from the Northern Press.
The Philadelphia North american, which
has hitherto looked with much favor upon
his course in Kansas, treats his late proc
lamation as an egregious piece Of folly
1t says:
"Charitably inclined as we are, TO allow
full Justice 10 the motive of all men, and
especially of those in public capacities en-
barrass,d by delicateand difficult trusts, We
cannot close our eyes to the unfortunate
coincidence of time in which this fre-brand
is hurled among the people of Kansas,
and Governor Walker is denounced at the
South as traitor by the extremists
Justly or unjustly, the impression will 60
abroad that this movement was designed as
a Precipitation to that sentiment or was
contrived to soothe political excitement
that threatened disastrous results to the
Administration. We attribute no such pur-
pose; but appearances warrant the infer
ence at least, that Gov. Walker, if not
prompted by, has yielded to his clamor,
and under Its intimidation has surrendered
the proud position he so recently assumed.
Ii the result should prove so, he will dis
cover, as all others have done before him.
who renounced great principle to serve a
selfish interest, that he will be more scorn.
ed by those whom he has attempted to
to conciliate than by those he abandoned.
The fate of Kansas has heretofore turned
upon the courage and consistency of three
men, each of whom failed her in turn at
the most eyentful crisis. 1t would seem,
too, that Governor Walker has not profited
by their example, but subdued by the same
infirmity, is soon destined to find the same
hopeless obscurity, if he is fortunate
enough to escape the execration of an in
diguant people"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30
The Disaster at the White
Mountains.

We gave telegraph dispatch mention
ing the death oftwo persons at the Flume
House, at the White Mountains, by light
ming. The Boston Traveller says:
By the l P. NJ. train to-day, the widow
of Mr.. Smith, with the body of the de-
ceased, reached this city. By passengers
in this train We learn the following facts
in regard to the disaster:
The lightning struck a flagstaff erected
in front of the house, on the 4th of July
last, descended the pole until it reached
the wire of a bell, and thence entered the
house.
Mr.. Smith was sitting in portico when be
was struck and killed. Mr.. Blandon was
writing at his desk. A child near him
was stunned and slightly injured, as were
also number of other boarders in the VI
cinity of the persons killed.
A correspondent of the New York Times
says:
The fluid passed from the flagstaff to the
bell-wires, which it followed on through
The immense building from room 10 room,
melting the wires, tearing away the castings
of the windows, breaking the wall, and
shivering its way out of the building in
many different places. In the parlor it
leaped from the walls TO the gilt picture
frames, and after furnishing them spead its
fearful path of death and sorrow. Not a
bell-wire can be used.
Had the house been crowded, as it often
is, the destruction of life must have been
immense. As it was. the escape of those
who were struck down is almost miraculous.
A boy belonging to the house was stand
ing with the clerk, within the desk or
counter, and although very much hurt, es-
capped with his life. Two brothers Ke[
logg, sitting with their backs towards the
building, were failed, the fluid passing from
a nail in the building, burning hole in the
coat of one of them, and following his
watch chain, partially melted it. Their sis
ter was literally burned. Mrs. Hatch was
thrown to the floor in the upper hall, hay
ing Just crossed the Threshold of her room:
in which the fluid passed from the bell
wire to the bedstead, swapping off one of
the legs and tearing up the floor. Rev. Mr..
Romeyn was struck down to the floor in un-
consciousness while conversing with Mr..
Smith, who was killed at his side. Thus
within twelve feet five were Frustrated and
two instantly killed.
The lofty mountain peaks have hereto
fore been considered perfect protection to
this house from the effect of the thunder
storms.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30

W The adjustment Of the lands gran
ted to Arkansas and Missouri by the act of
Congress of 1853, to aid in the construc-
ton of railroad from point on the Mis-
sissippi river, opposite Cairo,via Little Rock,
to the Texas boundry, has been completed
at the General Land Office, and approved
by the Secretary of the Interior. Thii
forms connecting link between the Illi
nois Central and the Pacific Railroad
The amount of land already appropriated
to Missouri and Arkansas, is l,125,oOt
acres.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30

RAILROADS IN THE FREE AND SLAVE
SrATEs.-The whole length of railroads in
operation in the United States is given in
recent publication st 24,290 miles, of
which 6,605, or % per cent, are in the
slave States, and 1855 miles in the free
States. A German geographer was EN-.
ployed to draw a map of the States, on a
large scale, to exhibit the extent and the
value of the railroad interest in the United
States. A friend who was inspecting the
map suggested that it would be q good
theme for lecture, Illustrating the fnan-
clal and economical value Of free labor
81 think" said the savan, '.that the map it.
self is the best lecture. No man can look
at this close net work of roads on one side
of the line, and then carry his eye to the
broad blank space on the other side, with
out seeing the difference beyond the power
Of words" :.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30
A Double Murder..Suicfde and
Arson.

The annals of crime furnish scarcely a
parallel to the horrible crime committed
on Tuesday in Cincinnati by German
named Loefner. We get the entire de-
tails in the Gazette from which we con-
dense. Loefner had been married few
months to girl who had been domestic
in the family of Mr.. Nicholas I. Horton, a
well known influential citizen of Cincinna-
tt, residing on Vine Street Hill, but having
his place of business as manufacturer OF
enameled CRATES in the city. Loefner HIM
self had also worked for Mr.. II. Actuated
by jealousy, for which there appears not
the slightest cause, Loefner. during Mon
day night, killed his wife who would soon
have become mother, by strangulation,
or beating, or both. He then went TO the
residence of Mr.. Horton, set the house on
fire, and when Mr.. H. jumped out of bed
being awakened by the smoke, and came
to the door, the German ripped open his
abdomen, and Mr.. H. fell screaming for
help. The family was aroused and the
neighbors rallied, and carrying out the al
most lifeless body of Mr.. H. laid it upon
the grass where he Immediately expired
The fire was then extinguished and search
made for the murderer, and Loefner was
soon found near the green house, weltering
in his own blood flowing from his throat
and his arms. He admitted the deeds, by
signs, and at last accounts was still alive.
Mrs. Horton, who had been confined but a
week previous to this tragedy, it is feared,
will die from the shock. The CONNER
cial, in its account, says:
Joseph Loefner, the murderer, is barely
% years of age, and is said to have on sew
eral occasions exhibited violent and un
governable disposition. He was engaged
by Mr.. Horton as gardener ard to take
care of the horses, and it is said that on
one occasion when the harness became en-
tangled, he seized knife and cut it to
pieces, after which he turned and served
his coat which was hanging from peg In
the stable, in the same maner. The eve
ming previous to the tragedy be had been
repremanded by Mr.. Horton for exercising
undue cruelty to the horses, and it is said
that at that time he had muttered dark
and malignant threats. He was Ger
man by birth, but had lived in this country
for years. Francisco his ill-fateG wife, was
beautiful German girl of some twenty
summers. Her maiden name was Koch
Ter, and it was by that name that both
herself and husband was most frequently
called,
In the Cincinnati Times of last WED
nesday) evening, we find the statement of
the murderer, made by him in German, by
writing on slate, He alleges that he had
ocular proof of improperly between his
wife and Mr.. Horton on number of occa-
sions particularly on the night previous to
the murders. He says these matters caused
numerous alterations between him and his
wife, and resulted in the murders. The
statement of the murderer is not belied, as
he is known to be very bad man when
under the influence of liquor, his anger get
ting such control over him as to induce
him on various occasions to wilfully de-
stroy property, and commit other outrages.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30
For the Holmes County Republican.

PH1LoMArH1AN HALL, VAN buren,,
CosHocroN Co., July 18th, 1857.
At a special meeting of the Students
of aspiring Mountain Seminary" the fol-
lowing gentleman were appointed COM
mittee ON resolutions, Viz: A. McNeal Jr.
E. W. James and S. Hagens, when they
reported the following
WHEREAS We the Students of f"Spring
Mountain Seminary" in order to express
our sincere gratitude and thanks to our
teachers, for their long, continued, and
unceasing labors with us, do
ResolSe, That we do feel ourselves
under many obligations to them for the
long and continued exertions that they
have at all times seemed willing to put
forth on their part to impart to us Scien-
tific, as well as moral education; which
IS or ought to be, so desirable to all man
kind.
Resolved, Tha. we do feel deeply af-
flicted with the certainty, that with this
day, closes the connection heretofore exist
inc between Prof. CoNANF and LADY and
Spring Mountain Seminary; which connec-
ton has been so advantageous to the pros
perity of this Institution, to the enlighten-
ing Of our own minds, and to the promo
tion of the general good and welfare of this
community at large.
Resolred, That we do regard him as a
Gentleman, Classic, and Christian,
whose examples are at all times worthy of
imitation.
Resolved That we would cheerfully
recommend him to any institution that he
may hereafter see proper to become con-
nected with.
RESOLVED. That we procure a suitable
present, to be presented with suitable ad-
dress to our teachers, as an expression of
the many obligations we feel ourselves un-
der to them for past favors.
Resolyed, That we would recommend
this School to Parents and Guardians, as
being an institution in which they can place
those over whom they may exercise juris-
diction, with the assurance that they will
receive a moral and Scientific culture.
Resolced, That copy of these be
presented to the presses of the Counties
of Coshocton and Holmes, for publication.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30

ONE OF THE MARrYRs.-The funeral of
Major Hoyt, formerly of Deerfeld, Mass,
who was killed by the rufians in Kansas,
was observed at Lawrence on the 23d of
June. The body was disintered at Rock
Creek, where it had been hastily buried at
the time of the murder, by his friends, and
brought to Lawrence, where it was rein
tered with military honors. An .oration
was delivered by Rev. Mr.. Lovejoy, and
his remains were followed to the grave by
the Dread Guards and large concoursc Of
citizens.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30

H The Washington Union calls the
attention of Southern newspapers and pol
iticians to the present course of Gov. Wal
ker, as triumphant vindictions from their
recent assaults upon him. There can be
no doubt that he adopted this course for
the purpose ofingratiating himself with the
South and relieving the administration from
Southern opposition.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30

LOLA MoNTEz SMOKING IN THE CARS.
The Rochester Union is responsible for
the following description of smoking ad-
venture of Lola Montez:
The renowned Lola Montez is now spend
ing few days at Niagra Falls. She has
appeared at the Buffalo Theatre as sort
of interlude to her season of pleasure. On
Friday morning Lola took the train for
Buffalo, and without advice from any source
she seated herself in the baggage car to
quietly puff her cigarette. While thus CO.
silly throwing off from her lips the curling
smoke, she was discovered by the conduc-
tor and informed that passengers were not
permitted to ride in the baggage cars
She paid no attention to the intimation,
but continued to smoke, as if no one had
addressed her. Assistant Supt. Collamer
was at the station, and was informed what
Lola was doing. He said she must do as
other passengers did, and that she could
not be permitted to ride in the baggage
car. The conductor called upon her and
politely informed her that she must take a
seat in one of the cars de-igned for pas
sengers. Lola drew herself up into an at
titude of defiance, and told the conductor
that she had travelled all over the world
and had always rode where she had a
mind to, and proposed to do SO in this case.
The conductor further expostulated with
her, and assured her that he was but ex-
ecuting the orders of the Superintendent,
and the rules of the company. Lola re-
piled that she had horse-whipped bigger
men than he. This settled the matter
The conductor withdrew and Lola was not
again disturbed. She rode to Buffalo in
the baggage car and had no occasion to
use the whip. The railroad Gid not care to
further disturb the tigress.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-07-30

@ The 'National Hotel disease" has
suddenly made its appearance in the cap
itol of Russia. A letter from st Peters
burg, 18th, in the Independent Of Brussels,
says:
Several families have, during the last
few days, been thrown into mourning in
very melancholy and distressing manner.
After dinner, which took place al the In
stitution of ST. Cathrine, a large education
al establishment for the daughters of the
nobility, under the patronage of the En-
press, number of the young persons pres
ent were taken dangerously i'll. Five of
them died within four and twenty hours,
and yesterday sixth one was in the great
est danger. The Countess de Morny, who
had been educated at st. Cathrine, was
present a. the dinner, and has since been
seriously indisposed. The Emperor after
wa,ds visited the establishment, and order
ed most searching investigation to be in
stituted, but nothing has yet been discov-
cred to throw light on the subject.