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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-07

above eyes of strange brilliancy. Neither
mad fallen into dotage-neither had bowed
under the pressure of life-for deep spir-
itualism, an active earnestness and brave
stirring of the intellect, had left time little
power over the subtle elements of thought.
II remember well the horoscope had
cast SO many years before" said the old
man "and that conjunction of planets inddii-
Gated a catastrophe of the kind in high pla-
ces Thought of you, and called more than
once, as l had promised"
"God's will be my wil},"' responded the
woman; athe death was dreadful, but no
burning shame was superaded to its many
pangs-no human execration mingled Bit
terness in the cup, and was spared to
comfort him to the last.
AS she uttered these words, the two
bent over plain marble slab, and the wo-
man pointed her finger to the name-AS-
DIRE.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-07

RAscALIrY AT THE STATE FkIR.-From
what we could see and hear we inferred,
when nt Sandusky, that the amount of
stealing and gambling going on exceeded
that Of any previous Fair-The Regis
ter of yesterday morning says: .
ave understand the prevalence of pock-
et-books, cut open and moneyless, revealed
by the removal of seats and tables on the
Fair Grounds, was perfectly astonishing.
These empty and sadly disfgured leathern
receptacles were mute yet eloquently mel
ancholy souvenirs of the prevailing pres
ence of pick-pockets on the occasion of ths
Fair. 1t is supposed that great deal of
the pocket picking was done by abandon
ed females, as the greater number of the
dismantled pocket books found as above
stated were secreted beneath the ladies'
range of seats, where men were debarred
of access.
During the four days of the Fair, noto-
rious gamblers and pickpockets were te be
met with everywhere, and the various con-
fdence and ball games were successfully
played, even on the Fair Ground and under
the eyes of the police. We have often had
occasion to make note ofcountrymen being
swindled, and as often had our own pleas
ure in laughing at the subjects for being
so .'green"-advising them to stake the
papers," &c. We shall be lenient on coun-
try people, however in futnre, until We en-
tirely forget the exhibitions of infatuated
stupidity there made by men who had for
years lived in cities and were. known rs
''men of the world" One young business
man lost 1920 in six consecutive bets on
on 'three card monte" game in which
everybody knows, the chances are at least
two to one in favor of the dealer.-Ciere-
land Reciew. -- g.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-07

Of the COMMITTEE on Slavery adopted
Unanimously by the North Ohio Con-
ference, at its late Session IN Wooster,
Ohio.
As a Conference, we affirm what We
have before, that we believe Slavery in it
self to be sinful, and should not be sanct-
ioned, or tolerated, directly or indirectly by
the Christian Church. As citizens we re-
gard it as social and political evil, and
we will do all in our power for its exterpa.
ton from our country; and as members of
the one great human family, we will do all
that we can for its universal eradication.
Resolued, That we concur with the Gin
cinati Conference in recommending the
General and Annual Conferences, to so alter
the general rule on Slavery, that 1t shall
read as follows:
"The buying of men. women children;
or holding them with the intention to use
them as Slaves"
Resolved, That we recommend the sus-
pension of the 5th restrictive rule for the
purpose specified in the above resolution.
Resolved, That we heartily approve of
the course of our Quarterly Reuiew and the
Sunday School Advocate,- in relation to
this evil and recommend them To ouf
members, and the public, as wothy of the
patronage of every ffiehd of human rights.
Resolved, That while the American
Tract Society is silent upon this great evil,
We rejoice that we are able to refer to the
anti-Slavery publications of the Tract So
ciety of the M. E. Church, for abundant
evidence, that in christian manner, and
with weapons of heavenly temper it attacks
this monster iniquity.
Resolved, That we recommend to our
Book Agents at Cincinnati. the publication
of Dr.. E. Thompson's tract on Slavery,
and such others as they may seem advisable.
Resolusd, That We appoint DR.. Thomp-
son Committee to correspond with the
other Conferences, so as to secure uniformi.
ty of actioE in trying to change our gem
eral rule on Slavery.
Resolved, That without naming persons,
referring to events, or specifying places;
our sympathies are, not with the cypress;
or, but with the oppressed, without any
distinction of habitation, race or Color.
L. s. JOHNSON.
WOOSTER, Sep. 27, 1858. Sec. of Com.
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The ENGLIsH SwrNDLE.-The Indiana
polls National Democrat, Douglas organ,
says:
Lecompton candidates for Congress are
as eager row to repudiate the penalty
clause of the English bill, as they were q
few weeks ago to make it test of Demo-
cracy. After having insultsd and abused
every anii-Lecompton Democrat in the
land, like pick-pocket, for repudiating
the odious discrimination in favor of Lecomp-
ton and against Constitution embodying
the will of the people, they now turn In
and repudiate it themselves. Those gem
tleman had better read the Washington
Unioa and see what il says OF those who
refuse to stand by the English bill.
Wen have high times" in Congress
next winter. The settlement of the Le-
compton controversy has but just commsn-
ced.
Here Is Democratic authority that the
Kansas question is not ssttlsd-sths Ls-
compton controversy is but just eommen-
ced." -,..,..
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-07

Another horse thief was caught West
vile, Ind, inposession of two horses from
Centreville, Lake Co, O.; one bay anoth-
er sgray. 1t would seem that Centreville
stables have besn pretty well cleaned out.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-07

H Agricultural Fsir-Fsrmers Pretty
Daughters.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-07
FOot.Race of the Ladies at Iowa
City.

1t seems that DR.. Lewis has been leetur-
ing On physiology, gymnastics, &c, at Iowa
City, and has created quite furore in that
town. Daily, crowds of ladies may be
seen vending their way to the Congrega-
tionalist Church to hear the Doctor tell
how wondrously and curiously we are made,
and descant on the rules of health, some
times he lectures to males and sometimes
to females. Last Saturday there was a
foot-ace among his male pupils; to-day
there is to be race among his lady pupils.
1t is to be strictly private, not even the po-
hoe to know anything about WHARF it is to
be. We suppose the ladies will discard
their hoops on the occasion. Our own
idea is, that women and ducks were never
made for running-neyertheless we would
like to see the race. We were promised.
if we would stay, long frock and a sun.
bonnet, and no doubt would have taken a
small run ourselyes.-Davenport News.
EBy the Western exchange, we learn
that man was arrested al Laporte, In.
diana, lately, with horse stolen from Cen
treville, Lake co., o. He gave his maine
as Joseph Buzzar, and had in his pocket
book certificate from Warden of the Pen
nsylyania State Prison, that he had served
in that institution eleven years. He also
had IN his pocket receipt for changing the
hair Of horses to any color fancy might die
tate.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-07

This name still remains upon the wall of the
dwelling, or did 50 till very recent period.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-10-07

ANDRE, THE NIGHT BEFORE THE EXECUTION
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

ANOTHER DREADFUL AFFAIR-MoRE REPuBLI-
CAN RAscALIrY.-It seems that the State Board
Of Equalization, in accordance with the duties
assigned them, and in order to equalize the
burdens of taxation, have raised the valuation
in some ten counties, and among tie number is
Oss Moines. And the persons who preside over
the remains of the Gazette are terribly out
RACED. frst, because the State Board should pre-
sumo to alter or amend the appraisement after
It had been fixed by our learned Counr Judge,
our wise National Assessor, Sheriff. Clerk and
Surveyor, who constitute County Board Of
Equalization, and second, because the twenty
five per cent was not also added TO city pro-
perry. It 10 sufficien. answer to both these
objections that the State Board but did its duty.
1t is q question that admits Of no doubt in
our mind We believe city property is still too
high, and pays much more than its quota to
support the government We arc OF opinion
that there are great many lots upon the tax
duplicate in this city not only assessed at more
than they will now bring in cash, but at more
than they will sell for during the next five years
This is q matter of opinion.
The amount of taxes levied for State pur.
poses on real property o.hsr than town lots was
last year In Des Moines county S5,572, and
this year, with the addition of twenty five per
cent. to the assessment, it is but 5,232,-$S4O
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

Mr. EDIroR,-I wish through your paper to
call attention 10 fact which l trust Democrats
will notice and will purge themselves som any
further disgrace on this account Whenever
there is Republican meeting some Democrats
are accustomed to be present, and during the
addresses talk with each other, and in so loud
tone as to disturb the meeting and seriously
annoy all who wish to listen to the truth. This
has been invariably the case, and last night
three prominent Democrats" annoyed the
meeting during the entire address of Col. Cur
tbs. should suppose that if not educated and
learnt manners when young, they would by this
time know that in meeting OF their opponents,
it was but civil, decent and gentlemanly con-
duct to maintain Silence and listen to the speak.
err, or leave the hall. | know that such conduct
must be expected Of those whose general de-
pertinent ears an air and carriage like that of
an autocrat of Russia. Men SO devoid OF prin-
ciple as 10 sustain the enormous frauds and
outrages perpetrated by the administration upon
the North and to acquiesce to the two leaders
of the Democratic power, $50 differently and who
will openly advocate the election of such man
as Clagget; such men, suppose, mast be taught
manners by the public voice, speaking through
the press. REPUBLICAN.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

THE BALLOON -Losr CHILDREN FouND.-our
readers have already been advised, by tele-
graph, that on Friday evening of last week,
balloon with two children in it, was ascidently
sent up some twenty miles southwest of Cen
tralia, Illinois, while the aeronaut was play fully
letting them up.
1t sppears that there were three in the bal
loon at first, young lady, little girl and a
little boy, children of Mr.. Harvey. The young
lady jumped out of the ballon, which so sud
denly lghtened it that before the bailoonist
could Get it under his control, it broke loose,
taking up with it the little girl and boy. 1t float.
ed off westward, and we now learn that the
balloon came down about twenty eight miles
southwest Of Cen:ralia, and The children were
rescued from their perious position.
BY mere accident, it appears, the little girl
got hold OF the ope which opens the gas valve,
and by pulling on it, lowered the balloon. Its
anchor caught in tree, and On Saturday morn
ing, they were discovered by farmer, who
soon got them down in safety to terra fra.a.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

The KANSAS GOLD DIGGINGs.-N is settled
that the reported gold discoveries in Western
Kansas, are more than mere pretensions. The
gold diggings on Cherry River, near Pixies
Peak, are some 740 miles west Of Kansas City,
No, by the Santa Fe route. G. Carpenter OF
Lawrence, Kansas, has just returned from the
diggings, and reports that he left two hundred
men At work, doing we'll. Most Of the gold Is
fonnd about seven feet below the surface
M. Carpenter returned to get tools and provis'
ions for the Lawrence party, of whom there
are City six q. the mines. He represents that
the soil in the valleys of western Kansas Is
r,cusr and more productive than in any other
part Of the territory. The fact that the gold Is
sufficient to pay well is now considered estao'
lishsd in Kansas, and there will doubtless be
grea. rush TO the diggings tending to make bu.i1
ness lively again in the territory.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

eB-We have received from the publishers,
Phillips, Sampson CO., Of Boston, the October
number of the Atlantic hly,-which, ike its
predecessors, is fall ofgood things, and displays
great literary ability. We are sorry to see that
the inimitable "Autocrat" closes his morning
conversations, in this number. We hope to see
his genial face in another guise.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

CAuGHr-Constantine Ruhl, q German, who
has been for some time q resident of this city,
was arrested at late hour, night before last,
for an attempt to abscond.with young female,
girl Of about fourteen years Of age. The par
ties we're found short distance below the
city, where they were awaiting boat, to con.
yey them to St. Louis. At the time Of the
arrest, toe young lady made her escape, but
was afterward captured, and placed in the hands
of her friends. Ruhl il married man, and
The father Of three children. He will have
hia a1anina3oa 70 day.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

The Deputy Sheriff OF Mahaska county, &C
companied by bereaved husband, passed
through this place last Tuesday, on track of
grsceless scamp who had eloped with wife
from that county. The absconding pair took
with them furniture, &C., belonging to the hus
band, to the amount Of $3.50. They caught
him IN Decatur county, and returned with him
on "Wednesday. In order TO cyade those in
pursuit he was obliged to abandon the lady at
Abba, but considering the furniture of more
value took that with him. We learn that the
rascal has wife of his own living in Illinois.
i Charlton Little Giant
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28
The Republican Meeting.

The meeting, Friday evening, being the first
held during the campaign, was largely attended.
Marion Hall was well filed, large number be-
ing compelled to stand for want of seats. Col.
Curtis spoke about one hour and half, and was
listened to with marked attention. Gentlemen
of all parties who heard it speak of it as a
when the fact is considered that our Represen-
tative has been engaged in an arduous cam
pagn, speaking daily during the last six weeks
After Col. Curtis finished, A. N. Scott, Esq,
of Fairfield, being called out, made very neat
and forcible address occupying half an hour,
when the meeting adjourned.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

Lucas County FoREvER.-The Democratic
Clerk Of Lucas county returned nearly 100000
acres more land than the county contains. This
mistak of course has increased the assessment
of the county. Who is to blame for Ibis in
creased assessment-the State Board OF Equali-
cation or the Locofoco Officers of Lucas Coun-
typ 1t is little strange that the Democratic
matbematcians Of our sister county are not ca.
pable of estimating the amount of land they
possess. \ mistake of nearly GOO acres is
ridiculous hlunder that indicates both care
lessness and utter ignorance.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

THE PRESIDENTS OPINION OF DoUGLAs-We
are, then, utterly opposed to the election OF Mr.
Lincoln and Mr.. Douglas-to Mr.. Douglas and
Mr.. lincoln We deny that the democratic
party are called upon to take one or the other.
It said that, i Douglas should fail of election
Lincoln would be successful. That may or may
not be So 1t is not a question for the dcmoc-
racy to consider. They can make no conces-
sions in such cases without an adoption Of the
heresy which II is their purpose to condemn.-
counterfeit is not more valuable with honest
men by being near resemblance to the original.
A rogue is not to be credited in society be-
cause he Is accomplished in the arts of life as
to pass for gentleman. The democratic par
ty has strength, integrity and sagacity sufficient
TO confer its honors upon those who seek its
welfare and promote its triumphs Let as test
this question whether we can be driven 10 make
choice between two evils suppose the appoint,
uent of a Senator from Illinois had been de-
voyed upon Congress, would the democratic
party limit the election to Mr. Lincoln and Mr..
Douglas Do they constitute the State, eubody
its wisdom and it's institution2
Mr.. Douglas is the nominee Of no party. He
has she endorsement of no convention. He
represents political organization. What,
then, is his real position in the present canvass
Acting last winter in opposition to his former
party, he returned home and demanded tie en-
dorsepaeat Of the people Of Illinois of has
apostacy. That is the issue. He cals for a
vote of condemnation upon the President and
both houses of Congress. He asks that he
may be sustained IN his acts Of opposition to
the democratic party. lie repudates the prin-
ciples of the Dred Scott decision, because they
were not directly embraced in the judgment OF
the case upon the record. declaring all else to
be the mere dicta of the judges He is a tech.
meal lawyer and vagrant politician. He will
confin. tie court TO the issue, but will himself be
bound by no law, party or principle. - Wash
Union, Sept 10.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

DECREASE OF PoPULArIoN.-The Dubuque
Times says that, by recent census Of that city,
made by the District Board of Directors, under
the provisions of the school low, it appears the
total population of Dubuque is six hundred and
seventy light less than last year. 1t says this
decrease is explained by the fact that portion
Of the floating population has left the city to
seek employment in the country, or in other
towns and cities.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28
For the Hawk Eye.l
BURLINGTON. Sen

Mr.. Durham -
Permit me- through the medium OF your pa
per, to ask "What has become of the Des
Mones Agricultural Society? We notice in
the Pioneer Farmer (of this State) notices of
Fairs throughout mAny Counties far to the
Westward Of his-many Of which have been al
ready held, and in spite of the proverbiai " hard
times" has met with success. One county
more enterprsing than her sisters threw open
her gates to the "whole State" (the iair) Of
which we were spectators, passed off creditably,
giving quite an impetus 20 the little town In
which it was held. Amongst all this We have
not heard one word from our own County So
ciety. What is the reason? Has the Society
to use a popular phrase 5nstedF Will some
officer of the Society answer our interrogato-
ries, or tell US what it intends doing? Should
the Society make some exertions, rouse itself
from its present inactive state, and go al the
work before them, they shall hear again from
g. NEupron
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

An ARRAY occurred at the st. Louis Gardens
in Galena, on Sunday evening last, which re-
suited in the severe stabbing OF German ma.
med G. Brendel, by fellow named Rudolph,
who also cut two other men. Two men were
with Rudolph. He has been arrested; the other
two esoapsd.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES The ed
ucational statistics of the United States show
that there are four millions of the youth of
tional institutions in the different States Of the
Union. Their teachers number more than one
hundred and fifteen thousand AID the annual
current expenses are estimated to be about
fourteen million dollars.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

rY-We are told, by persons having the best
opportunities of informing themselves, that the
number of dwelling houses erected his season
in this city, is greater than in any former year,
and of better class. Few public buildings and
business houses have gone up. In this direction
there has been a large falling off. Bat the
number of dwelling houses is larger as can be
very plainly seen By stroll over the city. Many
are now, even at this late day, just laying ioun-
dations, digging cellars and collecting mate
rails for houses which it is expected, should the
weather prove favorable, will be ready for oc-
cupancy this winter.
Another evidence that we have seen the worst
of the panie--that business is improving and
our town again entering upon its onward career,
is found in the fact that, Notwithstanding the
large number Of new tenements, houses are in
demand and sought after.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

A SAMPLE OF LocoFoCo LYING.-Baker who
is stumpins it in the Western part of the State,
tells wherever he speaks that such has been
the increase in taxes in Lucas County, through
the raising of the assessment by the State Board
of Equalization, that his individual taxes have
been put up from $3.50 last year to $3.50 this
year. 1t turns out, however, upon reference to
the books, that the increase, so far from being
$500 on Bakers property alone, is only 1923 in
the whole County
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

FIRE.-At about ten o'clock, yesterday morn.
ing, fire broke out in a barn belonging TO
the boarding house on Fourth Street, known as
the Neatly House. The barn ian old one,) was
quickly consumed, but no further damage was
done. II is not known how the fire originated.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

Is The Supper, given by the ladies of Christ
Church, at Mozart Hall, on Wednesday even
ing, vas a pleasant affair, and. in a degree, sue.
cessiul. The Hall presented fine appearance,
the table was loaded, and the guests assembled
did ample justice to the viauds, enjoyed the
music, and went home happy.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS.

NOI.. 9. n. CURTIS. our present Representa-
u tive in Congress- and other distinguished Repuhli-
lean speakers will address the people Of the First
District At the following times and places
to-Wit:
Montrose, Wednesday, Sept 20, at2pm
Bentonsport, Thursday, Sept 80, at2pm
Birmingham, Friday, Oct /, at2pm
Bonaparte, Saturday, Oct ., at2pm
The Republicans At each point above named are re-
Quested make the proper arrangements and circulate
notice Of meetings. Republicans, RALLY from town
and country. By order OF the
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

cB- very telling commentary upon mat
stale humbug, popular sovereignty, is found in
a recent letter OF Governor Denver, refusing
to call the LIE legislature together. He abuses the
People through their Legislature, for daring to
enact laws which he did not approve, passing
them over his veto
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-28

An EDIroR TIGHr-Wc believe ii il rare
that editors indulge in drop. but when they
do, their readers are sure To had them GUS A
Syracuse contemporary was called upon TO re-
cord " melancholy event" st linc when
his head was rather heavy, and did it up after
the following manner -" Yesterday morning
at O'Clock p.m., man with heel in the hoie
OF his stocking, committed arsenic by swallow
ing desc OF suicide. The inquest Of the ser
diet returned a jury that the deceased csIue to
the facts in accordance with his DEATH lie
leaves a child and small wives 10 lament III !,
end OF his antimeiy loss. In death We are in
the midst Of life "