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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
The Troops i'm Kansas.

1t will, we know, surprise our reader:
to learn that President Buchanan has col
lected thirty-five companies of troops in
Kansas. This force will number, all told
over three thousand fighting men; at leas,
double the force now in Utah. How i'm
portant the enslavement of Kansas is to
this Administration can be fully realized
when we know that the skeleton army now
on the Plains, amid savage Indians, and
savage Mormons, was detained in Kansas,
awaiting the arrival of troops to take Their
place in that territory, until the lateness Of
the season brought the cold and the snow
to cut off the animals of the Utah expedi-
ton before the troops could reach safe and
proper winter quarters. These troops, at
last accounts, were dragging along at the
rate of three miles day, and may be fore
ed, by famine at their backs, to enter Salt
Lake City at the point of the bayonet, or
die in the attempt. How utertly every
other consideration sinks into insignif-
canoe when measured by the importance
of securing slavery to new State -Clepe-
land Herald.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Monday, Dec 81, 1887. :
There was an interesting debate to-day
in the Senate between Messrs. Bigler, Doug
las and Mason.
Mr.. Bigler read long, dull and painful
ly labored ampli6cation on that part Of the
Presidents Message which relates to Kan
sas. He made no points worth noticing,
and under thin mask of courtesy and de-
fence, was studiously sneering and sarcas-
tic.
Mr.. Douglas replied with great power.
and in a running fight Of nearly two houn
completely demolished the Senator from
Pennsylvania. MIR. Mason interfered for
few minutes, but without effect.
MI. Douglas declared that certain per
sons, who hated Northern men, desired to
drive him out of the Democratic party for
their own ulterior purposes. They charg-
ed him with disturbing the harmony Of tho
party. But he should maintain his posi-.
ton, and insist upon justice to Kansas hsr-
mony or no harmony. He complained
bitterly of pensioned letter-writers and ed.
itors who were hired and suborned to read
him out of the party.
Mr.. Stuart is to continue the debats TO-
morrow.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

THE LIFETIME oE A GovERNoR.-The
Governors of Kansas are short-lived race
real political ephemera. Gov. No: l.
A. H. Reeder, reached Kansas, Oct. 9th,
ls54-removed July Slst, ls55.-Term
of service, ten months.
Gov. No. 2, Wilson Shannon, reached
Kansas Sept. 1st ls55-removed Aug.
2lst, 1856. Term Of service, thirteen
months. Shannon being the most infa-
nous of all territorial governors known to
history, retained office longest of any of the
the Executives.
Gov. No. 8, John w. Geary, reached
Kansas Sept. 1lth, 1856, returned to
Washington in March, 1857, found the ad-
ministration indisposed to sustain him, and
resigned. Term Of service, about seven
months.
Gov. No. 4, Robert J. Walker, reached
Kansas May Gath, 1857, resigned Dec. 7th
1857. Term ofservice, little over seven
mcnth..-Dst Trib.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

NEW Pay TO CoNeREssMES.-The N.
Y. Times understands that the members
of the new Congress will probably draw
nine months pay on the meeting Of the
first session, this week. The members Of
the House are salaried at $4,000 per an
mum. The term of the present Congress
dates from the 4th of March last, and the
construction put upon the law is, that
three-fcurths of the first year Of the term
will be payable, if demanded, on the COM
mencement Of actual service, the frst Mon
day in December. If so, the treasury will
be drawn upon at once for $50o,o 600 Of
100000 for this object.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

EGen. CAss has written letter tc
Gov. WALKER, accepting his resignation
as Governor of Kansas Territory. The
history of Gen. CAss' lifetime, has been
an intense desire for Office. For it, he has
sacrificed principle, honor, and everything
else. In his old age, he makes sacrifice Of
the only principle he has ever been con-
sistent in the support Of, that of "Squatter
Sovereignty" that he might be retained in
his present position in Mr.. BucHANAN's
Cabinet. His letter is weak as BELTS the
author; it is foolish as BELTS the cause he
undertakes to sustain.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

CooL.-The attempts making by few
Democratic papers in this State, to read
Senator Douglas out of the party. These
papers will find out ere long, that the ex-
treme point ofsubserviency has been reach,
ed, and has been passed; that things are
beginning to take a turn; that the North
ern section of the Democratic party is not
prepared to see itself converted into mere
make weight to carry out the policy and
to sustain the usurpations of the slavehold-
ing interest.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

A CURIOUS CAsE.-A common case
with some rather novel features was re.
Gently determined in a court in Kentucky.
A man of wealth had an intrigue with a
married woman, whose husband was ab.
sent. She exacted q pledge from her par.
amour, for the payment of $4,000, in case
she should become enciente. Her hopes
or fears 1--WE don't know which, were real
lied. The sum of money was demanded
and refused. Suit was instituted, the in
jursd husband joined with the wife and
Judgment for the amount was obtained.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
Senator Douglas in Philaaef<
Dhi1. 81.

phia.
Late last night Senator Douohs md
his accomplished and estimable wifs A..
rived at the Girard House, from Wishing.
ton, and no sooner was the fact known.
than an excellent military band serenaded
him.
+ The area in Chestnut street in front of
the Girard House was crowded, and loud
call for Mr.. Douglas having been made,
Daniel Dougherty, Esq, in few appro-
pirate sentences, introduced the Senator to
the enthusiastic multitude.
Senator Douglas then appeared on ths
balcony, and, amid loud applause, stated
the broad principles of the Constitution, /,
upon which his conduct, ss regards the
Kasas question, had been based. He
enunciated the opinion that the will of tho
majority should rule, and his declaration
was received with great cheering. A COM
pliment having been paid to him az "au-
thor of the Nebraska BILL" be declared
that he was not the author of the great
principle upon which thet measure was
founded-the principle was coeral with.
and was part of the Constitution of the
United States.
Senator Douglas retired amid great ap-
plause, and then arose loud cali for Col.
Forney, editor of the Press, who respond
ed in brief speech, declaring his inviola-
bic adherence to the great principle Of the
ascendancy of the majority. He conclud-
ed by stating that Mr.. Douglas would rs-
main in tie city (at the Girard Housc) this
day, and would be happy to see every citi-
zen who felt disposed to call upon him.
These agreeable proceedings terminated
at 1 o'clock this morning.-PailadelpAia
Press.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
re- As Mr.. BUCHANAN got bu

@ As Mr.. BUCHANAN got but few
Northern votes for the Presidency be
seems to have started ont with the idea
that there was no North, except Pennsyl.
vania,. and Berks county could control it.
But he is beginning to disown his error
He is beginning to find out that beside
the Republican North, there is also a
Democratic North from which avalanches
are coming down that will crash him.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

EThe Coshocton Democrat in mott.
cling some of the contemplated appoint
ments of MI. BUCHANAN, says:-"As fol
santmyer, it matters but little, whether be
goes to Shanghai or to the devil"
If he wants to keep company with Mr.
BUcHANAN's Administration, be will have
to 60 to the last named place. The Ad-
ministration has got the start him slightly,
but as tits heavily freighted, he may ketch
MP.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

OUR FrxALx Poxrs.-Heaven only
knows how many Of our Lady readers are
now engaged in writing, what they call
Poetry. To say nothing Of that We have
from time to time consigned to 6lazs-us,
we have still . drawer full upon which
Judgment has not yet been passed. The
said poetry is very well, in its way, and the
ladies themselves are well enough in their
way-that is in the way of sense, but some
of their productions are mere bosb, and
bear no more resemblance to poetry than
. round bowl does to last years almanac.
The last lines received, are those addressed
"To HENRIETTA sort of transcendental
dialogue on matters and things in general,
with a full discussion of souls and bodies,
and q distant allusion to fried sausages,
tripe and trotters. Before the coruscations
of this new luminary, all other and lesser
lights grow pale. Ladies, venture to do
almost anything else, but don't attempt
Poetry. The time thus spent, had better
be spent in learning TO bake good bread,
an art, which many of them, we fear, are
sadly deficient in.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
nEThe Cb.rleston /ro,,r;;.x oho,o

@The Charleston Courier character.
lses the will of the late George w. P,
Gusts, by which he provided for the eman-
cipation of his slaves as "a death-bed fol-
ly," and says "it is high time that vir-
ginia had some law on her statue books
against this destruction ofpraperty. There
are no more slaves in that State now then
she has use for; and, to say nothing Of
rendering so many negroes worthless and
miserable for the remainder of their lives,
the power should be taken away from men
in their second childhood of removing so
much labor from the industry Of the State y
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

Z SENATOR DoUeLAs.-Many of the Ad-
ministration prints consign this gentleman
over into the hands Of the "Black Repub-
licans" Whatever their advice may be-
however much they may abuse Mr.. DoUe-
LAS, they will find that pine-tenths of the
Democratic party in the North are with
him, and will stand by him. They, like
Mr.. DoUeLAs, don't feel ready TO sacrifice
one of the cardinal principles of the party
at the dictation of Southern slave drivers.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
TnayELERS DIRECTORY.

The following shows The time of departures
and arrivals on the C. 2. d c. Z. R. at Millers-
burg end Cleveland:
RUNNING NoRTH.-The Ezpress leaves Mil
lersburg at 6.l2 A. NJ, and arrives at Cleveland
at I0.43,
The Accommodation leaves Millersburg at lis
p. NJ, and arrives at Cleveland al 9, 40.
RuNNISe eSoUTH-Acconansodmi leaves Cleve-
land at 500 A. n, and arrives at Millersburg
atl2.I7.
Exprcss leaves Cleveland al 4.40 P. H., and
arrives at Millersburg at 6.48.
~ The Express train running North con-
meets at Orrvllle with the East and West trains
on the P. Fl. w. and C. r. R.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
From Kansas.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. %.
Kansas adviees Of the 22d to the Re-
publican, state that "Constituticn with
Slavery" was carried By large majority.
Returns meagre. Pro-Slarery vote in
Shawnee, 1865; Olothe 200; Lexington
about the same.
1t is reported that large body of men
have gone to Lecompton to seize Terrific
rial arms.
A letter dated Lawrence, 21st says:
"Lane has gone to Fort Scott with the
avowed intention TO destroy that place, and
exterminate the pro-slavery settlers on
Shawnee Reservation and carry war into
Missouri"
Denver assumed the Governorship Of
the Territory and issued IN address, in
which he exhorts the citizens to appeal to
the ballot-box for the settlement of present
difficulties. He makes copious extracts
from the Presidents instruction as iudica-
tive of the line of policy he designs to purs
sue; he also states that Calhoun invited
himself and presiding officers of both
Houses of the Territorial Legislature, to b
present at the counting of returns Of slec-
ton on the 2lst.
Nothing authentic from Fort Scott
LATER.
4 gentleman from Kansas reports tie
whole vote of Lecompton to be 1872
majority for slavery SO. No votes received
from Lawrence. The poll books were not
opened. Topeka, slavery majority. Lex
ington, 80 majority for slavery. Nothing
from Leavenworth.
A letter to the Republican says the
Lawrence Convention of the 23d will de-
eide whether to go into the January elec:
ton for State officers. Many favor such
course with the view of crushing the State
Government.
Stanton's name Is mentioned for Gov
ernor.
Messrs. Butterfeld, Fargo, Wells and
Williams, overland California mail contrac-
tors, arrived here, design fitting out an ex-
pedition to ascertain the most practicable
route 10 carry the proposed mail
Mr.. Pritchell, bearer of dispatches from
Governor Denver to The Government pass
ed yesterday.
The Santa Fe mail arrived containing
no papers or letters for this city.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

The ANCIENT BUG BEAR.-The Charles.
ton Mercury is out for disunion, immedi.
ate and violent, unless Congress adopts the
Calhoun Constitution. It says: "There
is but one course that will save the South
in Congress from defeat-union, and asn
Questionable, unhesitating decision. Th'
South looks to Georgia, Alabama and Mis-
sissippi."
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

HT Tho Washington Union has opened
on Senator Douglas in an elaborate leader
of over four columns. The criticism is
guarded in manner and courteous in terms,
but its implies that the Senator has sought
pretext for quarreling with the President
and has not waited to find good one.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

HThe Coshocton Democrat denounces
the State Treasurer for demanding of the
County Treasurers bills of specie paying
banks in payment of taxes, and still it ad-
vocates the introduction of the sub-treasu-
~ system, under which, taxes would have
to be paid in gold and silver.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

kNEELINo At WoRK.-A clergyman
observing a poor man by the roadside
breaking stones with pickaxe, and kneel-
ing to get at his work better, made the re-
mark: "Ah! John, wish 1 could break
the stony hearts Of my hearers as easily as
you are breaking those stones" The man
replied: perhaps, master, you do not work
on your knees"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
WAsH1NeroS, Dec. %.

WAedlNofVc, 0cSs 80
Southern gentlemen have an important
movement on foot which promises an EASY
settlement of the Kansas agitation.
1t is intended when the Lecompton Con.
stitution comes on to take it up by the
friends Of the administration asa party
measure, and as formal assertion Of tho
Democratic principle of popular sovereign.
ty. The Constitution will be passed with
a proviso that it shall be presented to the
people of Kansas for final acceptance ana
ratification, and an enabling act will be IN
corporated in the now bill as an alternative
in case the Lecompton Constitution Is 10
jected by the people of Kansas. -
Judge Hall, of Iowa, who was in the last
Congress, has been appointed Chief Justice
for the Territory of Nebraska
1t is rumored that the Tennessee dele
CATION in Congress have unanimously re-
solved TO reject the LeoomptOa'' 'o0a'''sa'
tion
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

The Legislature of Ohio meets next
Monday. Look out for some wonderful
smart thing from the Representative from
Holmes. He got SO smart when there be-
fore, that his party disowned him.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

Az Ex-PREs1DENT's CARR1AGE.-The
magnificent carriage presented to General
Pierce soon after bis Inauguration as Pre-
sident, and used by him during his sojourn
at the White House, was sold at auction
In Boston last week, Gfor the benefit Of
the poor of Concord" to whom it had
been donated. 1t brought $41o, and was
purchased by the owners of Boston live
Fy stable.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

--LATEST NEWS FROM CoLUMBus.-Whis.
Ky had downward tendency, notwith.
standing the rotin the corn. Great inquiry
making after snakes. None in market.
Told to call in about month, when they
will be abundant.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

FREEDOM IN OREGoN.-The Constitu.
tional election in Oregon has resulted in
the defeat of the Slavery clause in the Con.
stitution, by vote Of three to one. An
anti-free negro clause was adopted by a
large majority. The people of Oregon
have made wise decision in refusing to
have the incubus of Slavery fastened upon
Them.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

1yThe Legislature of Ohio meets
next Monday. Unless they legislate it out of
existence, the sun will rise and set as usual,
notwithstanding the coming together of this
great body of light and wisdom.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

RG GEN. DENVER, who succeeds WALK
Err, as Gov. of Kansas, is Californian.
In 1858, he shot down, in cold blood, Ed
WARD GILBERT, the Editor the Calyor-
sian, published at San Francisco. He is
a fit subject to represent the Administra-
tion in Kansas.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

EgThe latest accounts from China,
imply that the Celestials will soon have
their hands full. The Russian Minister
has been refused entrance into Pekin, and
it is now given out that the Russians will
cooperate with France and England in
licking them into terms.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

H Judge Eich, of Toledo Ohio, was
shot in his own house the other day, by a
man named Miller, who claimed that the
Judge owed him money, The ball entered
below the mouth, and came out at the
back of the head. The Judge was still
living at last accounts, but his life was dis
paired Of. 1t is thought that Miller is
crazy,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
~Many of our exchanges advocat

H Many of our exchanges advocate
the repeal, by the coming Legislature, Of
the law allowing ten per cent. interest to
be taken. The feeling in favor of the re-
peal seems to be general all over the State,
and we think will succeed
Our Representative and Senator. it sup
posed, will vote-on one side or the other
--proyidsd they ycte ., all.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

SPAIN AND MExIco.-Spain has been
threatening war upon Mexico for some
years. Several expeditions have been got
ten up 10 proceed to Mexico, but for some
cause they never sailed. Their difficulties
seem likely to be brought to peaceable
conclusion. In Mexico ITSELF affairs seem
to be tending to more settled state.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

FIt seems unaecountable that the Re-
publicans should be circulating the Speech
of Mr.. DoueLAs. But so glad are they to
get hold of anything coming from that
side, which tells the truth against the pre-
sent Administration, that they circulate it
in preference to any speeches made by
members of their own party. And why :
Because it will likely be received with
more favor and do more good among the
party to which the Senator belongs, than
the same information would, coming from
a Republican Senator.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
Gen. WALKER, t

EG Gen. WALKER, the fihbuster has me.
with anothe- reverse. His expedition to
Central America has been broken up by
Com. Paulding of the U. s. Navy, who
took him and his whole force prisoners
For this, it seems he is to be cashiered.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

R Congress has passed a bill for the issu-
ing of $40, o,ooo,o 900 of shinplasters. Almost
every reader will remember that it is not q
yearsince his eyes were gladdened by state
ment going the rounds of the Locofoco
press, that there was surplus fund in the
Treasury of go to sso,Ooo,ooo. Now the
Treasury is bankrupt, and the anti-bank
Administration of Mr.. BUCHANAN has
planted itself upon tho old Wing National
Platform, formerly occupied by Nick Bid
die & Co., and resorted to the issuing Of
shinplasters to keep the wheels of govern
ment moving. At the risk of being con-
sidered impudeut, we would like to know
what has become of the surplus change
in the Treasury about year since?
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

Mr.. SuMMER.-The Springfield MASS,
Republican, of Monday, says: GAS we
feared, Senator Sumner is not well enough
for the excitement of Washington, and he
has returned home"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
To the Associated Press.
ST.. LOUIS, Wednesday, Dec. %.

The Democrat has news from Lecomp-
ton that the Legislature passed an act sub
mitting the Calhoun Constitution to the
vote of the people of the Territory
on the 5th of January in three forms,
viz; first "Constitution with Slavery" :"
third, against the Constitution"
Stringent measures have been adopted
for watching the polls on the 2lst, Com
mittees were appointed in each precinct to
take the names of all voters, so as to detect
false returns. A good many Missourians
were going over to vote.
An exciting affray occurred at Doniphin,
in which man named Latham had been
murdered.
The report of Gen. Lanes death is false.
Secretary Stanton had rejected the Mill
tia and other obnoxious bills, which were
not insisted on by the Legislature.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The Democrat has further advices from
Kansas, stating that the Legislature has
passed an act repeating the law authorizing
the Constitutional Convention.
The Militia law was passed over Acting
Governor Stanton's veto.
General Lane is appointed Major-Gener-
al, with eight Brigadiers, also an Adju-
tant, and full military orgaization.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

R All the Democratic papers in Iowa
haze taken the Douglas shute, except the
Davenport Democrat and Dubuqe North
Uest. The Administration, as far as we
can learn, has not single friend in Burling
ton.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
Special Despatch to the N. Y. Tribune.
Kansas.
LEcoMProN, K. T.,
Thursday, Dec. II, 1857.

The Legislature have adjourned. They
passed laws to submit the Lecompton Con
stitution to fair vote; militia law; g
law to punish frauds at elections; and res
olutions for the Topeka and against the
Lecompton Constitution were passed.
The new Governor, Gen. Denver, is al
Lawrence.
War has broken out in the south part
of the Territory. Several men have been
killed. A requisition has been made on
Secretary Stanton for troops.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31
Carrier,s Address.

Tomorrow, Fiday,) being New Years
day, our Carrier will wait upon his pat
rons in town, with an Address. He hopes
they viii be prepared to give him silvery
reception.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-12-31

EThere are now upwards of one
hundred regularly educated practicing fe-
male physicians in the United States.