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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
Correspondence Oft the Cincinnati Gazette.
Another Branch of a Counter.
felt Gang DiscOved.
S1SK1Ser SPRING, HIeHLAsD, Co., o.
,

Another Branch of a Go unter.
felt Gang Discoved.
SNk1Ser SPRING, HIGHLAND, Co., o.
July ~, 1868.
The existence of an nsorganized band of
counterfeiters, whose head quarters are in
Philadelphia, while its members are scat
tered through various States of the Union,
has Just been discovered, under the follow
ing circumstances:
James Messenger, small farmer Of Ad :
ans County, who for seyeralgears past has
dabbled in alchemy, deposited short time
since with Messrs. Ames q Reed, of this
place, some money in bills of the Bank OF
Trade. Hadley Falls and North River
Banks, all Eastern institutions. Thess
bills were at once discovered to be counter
feits, although well executed and OF recens
date. 1t was, however, deemed expedient
TO receive the money without question IN
order TO entrap Messenger, whose complies
ty was strongly suspected.
Certain circumstances occurred to deep.
en- the suspicious of his guilt, and, accord
ingIy. when Messenger came TO draw some
money, be was at once confronted and urg.
ed to an immediate confession. At first
he made feeble effort at an explanation,
placing himself in the attitude of an inno--
cent victim, but finally confessed that hs
had received the mopey from certain par.
ties in Philadelphia, and produced Letters
in relation thereto; which are now in the
hands of magistrate, and clearly reveal
the existence of large society of williams
called ''The Mystic Circle of Alchemy
The letters are written in cypher, and are
signed with ficticious names. The pass
word for the present year is "Death." Tho
initiation fee is So, and members on enter
ing are sworn to secresy. In their slang
THE word spills" is used 10 represent bogus
coin, and 'powders" designates counterfeis
paper. Steps have been taken for the ar
rest of the leaders at Philadelphia. Mes
singer is still at large; his confessions inn
phcats several of his neighbors, some Of
whom have been men of respectable posi-
tions in Adams county. w.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
Extensive swindlins operation.

! About year ago Chester Moses Of
Marcelius and James Fitton of Skaneatles
purchased of Derastus kellogg, before bis
assignment, a large stock of clothes and
raw materials remaining in the factory Of
Mr.. K, and commenced manufacturing on
their own account The operation result
ed proftably, and they have since contin-
ued the business on private speculation.
About the middle of. June, Fitten went to
New York, ostensibly for the purpose Of
raising funds for the purchase of wool, Mr..
Moses in the meantime being at the West
engaged in contracting for its delivery
Mr.. Moses returned from the West about
the 1st of July, and owing to the unexpsct-
edly long absence of Fitten, proceeded To-
New York for the purpose of ascertain
ing the cause. Arriving there he found
that Fitton had drawn and negotiated
about $4,000 of the Company's drafts in
Wall street, but could learn nothing fur
ther. This around his suspicious, and he
returned home for the purpose of further
investigating the matter. =
On his arrival be ascertained that . Mrs.
! Andrews, or Anderson of SkaneAtles, with
whom Fitten was suspected Of being on IA
ther familiar terms, was missing, and this
satisfied him that there was roguery in this
case. Mr.. Moses returned to New York,
where be ascertained beyond any reasona-
| ble doubt, that Fitton, accompanied by
tliis woman, had sailed in the Asia, for
! Europe, on the 2lst of June, under 6cti-
cious names. As more than three weeks
have e,:.psed, they are beyond the At
lantic.
Fitton played his card well. Among
other means resorted TO him for the pur-
pose of avoiding suspicion he employed
somebody in New York to write frequent
| ly TO bis partner, Mr.. Moses, and others ad-
vising them of his progress in negotiation for
funds, and of his intention to b. at home
on the first of July. This correspondence
was kept up until the scoundrel was far on
his way to Europe. When Fitton went
East he took his family to Providence, r.
l., to visit some friends, and they knew
nothing of the transaction until the facta
all came light. His wife was greatly over
come by the astounding intelligence.
Prompt measures were taken BY Mr.. Mo-
ses for the pursuit of the fugitives, and \
detective will start for Europe, by the next
steamer from Boston, accompanied by Mr..
Locien Moses of Skaneatles. There is
fair prospect of the arrest of the fugitivss
and the recovery Of the money.
Previous to this affair Fitten had main-
tanned an unimpeachable character, and
had the confidence of the whole comununi-
y. The husband of Mrs. Anderson has
been to California for year past. Dur
ing this period it has been Fittons habit
to take occasional visits to New York, and
it is now ascertained that this woman al
ways happened to be in thecity at the same,
Fitten is an Englishman, and formerly ne
sided at Providence. Besides the funds
he drew on his acceptance FIFTEEN had about
$4,000 of his own money, which, il he ba
arrested, will serve to pay the EXPENSE Of
his capture. eS.s,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

E The National (Democratic) Union
the Administration paper published at
Chicago, says ofMr. DoUeLAs, that he has
been overestimated by foolish followers, and
that his bitterest enemies have heretofore
failed to do justice to his bitterness of spirit.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
A Swift Witness !..-Unparaliei.
ed Extravaganza of the present
Administration IA False
Statement Effectualty exPiO.

A Swift Witness! s!..-CnParaisei.
ed Extravagance of the present
AdministraliOh IA False
Statement Effectually expiO-
ded
The following, which we take from the
Washington correspondence of the New
York Times, most effectually answers the
statement recently put forth by the Wash
ington On,on and its echoes, in regard to
the expenditures of the present Admins
tratlon. Let the reader remember that
the New York Times is an independent
paper, and one which neither belongs to
nor advocates the cause of the Republican
party. The National Lateligencer also
lent itself to the publication of the preten-
ded appropriations by Congress duringits
last Session" and thereby became a party
to the deception designed by that publica-
ton. But to the article:-
"WAsuINGroN, Monday June %, 1858.
The alarm of the Administration at the
preparations by the opposition for tinan-
cial campaign is forcibly depicted in Sc
ries of fancy sketches by one Of Mr.. Cobb's
clerks, and published by the official journal
as the appropriations by Congress dur
ing its late session" In the first of these
pictures the regular appropriations for the
year lS5S-59 are set down at $50, 1885,
233, TO which there are added items for
deficiencies in last years appropriations,
and incidental expenses, amounting TO Sl4.-
576,lS0, making an aggregate of 6s,ooo,
900.
It. said that this table was taken from
speech by Hon. John Letcher, of Virgin
ia. who has genius for figures, and who
is frequently called on to do the ''heavy
work. of the Administraticl. In this case
in would seem, from the expedients used to
meet the emergency, the work was so very
heavy. that no man of character could be
found to undertake it.
The reported speech of Mr. ,Letcher was
not delivered in the House. 1t refers TO
facts and incidents which did not occur un-
til a week after its alleged delivery, and
both in the aggregate and in the detail it
is Misrepresentation The speech is said
to have been delivered on the 18th of June,
the appropriations were not completed till
the evening of the 14th of June. The fol-
lowing are specimens of the correctness Of
the authority upon which the Executive
journal relies to demonstrate the economy
of the present Government:
Excess Of
Appropria-
Amount given tons over
in the semi-offi- Executive
Real amt. cial statement. statement
Mail st'mer
apron, a nc H. l7,5oo,OOo s,5OoOoo 100000
| Coll. rev.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
Afi.nffc Cable.

The attempt to lay the Atlantic cab'e' has
.r.;n failed. This will be unwelcome news
everywhere. The ships metin mid ocean
as per arang gement,a and commencing paying
out the Gable, eachw The Gable broke
three several times and as often WAS con-
nected When il broke the fourth time
about $50 miles of it had been paid OUT
The project was then abandoned for the
present.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

A MAMMOTH CHURCH Arch Bishop
Hughes, has just closed a contract for
building magnificent Cathedral on Fifth
Avenue, N. Y. City, to cost upwards Of a
million of dollars! The size will be 40
feet front by s25 feet in depth. 1t is said
that this Church will be the largest in the
Christian World, with the exception of
st. Peters at Rome and St. Pauls at
London.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

SoLDIERs OF THE WAR OF 1872
The Old Soldiers of the War Of 1872, had
an interesting celebration at Mount Yer
non, Ohio, on the Sd. Ninety veterans,
and six widow representatives, were enroll
ed on the occasion. Gen. G. w. Benson
presided dinner was served up, and
speeches were made by Messrs Sapp, Burns,
Mitchell, Warden, and Delano. Resolu-
tions in favor of the move made in Con-
gress for placing the soldiers of 1872, and
the widows and minor heirs of deceased
soldiers on the pension list were adopted.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
TRAyELERS, DIRECTORY

The following shows the time of departures
and arrivals on the c. z. d c. r. R. at Millers-
burg and Cleveland:
RuNxIxe NoRrH.-The Erpress leaves Nil
ersburg at 6.30A. NJ, and arrives at Cleveland
at l0.4S. - 49,. Z
The Accommodation leaves Millersburg at LIS
P. NJ, and arrives at Cleveland al $50.
Running SouIH-A Accommodation leaves Cleve-
land at Sis A. NJ, and arrives at Millersburg
at 1900.
Express leaves Cleveland al AIS P. NJ, and
arrives at Millersburg at $40.
The Express train running North con-
uecis at Orry,lfe 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, 1858-07-22

The KANSAS IMMIGRArIoN.-The Her
aid of Freedom of the Sd inst. says that
immigration to Kansas has nearly closed
for the season via the rivers. Families,
however, continue to arrive overland. The
bulk of the immigration this year has
flowed into the valleys of the Big Blue,
Republican, and Smoky Hill, though thou
sands have made their way to the Neosho
and Walnut Creek.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

LANE ACoUIrrED.-The late trial ofJim
Lane, in Kansas, for killing jenkins, result
ed in the discharge of the prisoner. Sew
elal weeks were occupied in the examina-
ton of witnesses. The enemies of Jim
Lane wanted him hung, but the prospect is
that they will not get rid of him for some
time to come.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

RAIL ROAD AccDENr:-A serious ac-
cident occurred on the New York and Erie
Rail Road on the 5ih, near Port Jarvis,
by which seven persons were instantly kill
ed and 20 or so seriously wounded. The
cause of the accident was the breaking OF
a rail by which two passenger cars were
thrown down an embankment of 80 or 40
feet.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
eN The Directors Of the Ohio Peniten-

Eg The Directors of the Ohio Peniten-
tiary recently assembled and elected one OF
their number, Mr.. Van Slyke, Warden.
This Van Slyke all through the ballotings,
voted for himself. He should be presented
with mirror in which he could see Elm-
self as Others see him, and all the Others
voting for him, should be presented with a
leather NEEDLE.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
w The Second Thursday in Augu,

w The Second Thursday in August
is the time, and Coshoctd6 the place, fixed
upon for holding the Republican Congress
sional- Convention, to put in nomination
an Anti-Lecompton, anti-demagogue, an
ti-Knownothing, by virtue of your brains,
candidate for Congress.
Would it not be well for the meeting
called to select Delegates to the Judicial
Convention, to also select set to attend
tho Congressional Convention?
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

R@ The Cincinnati Enquirer learns
that some planters in Russel county, Ala,
have lost stock by turning then, upon fields
of oats injured by rust. Not only hogs,
but horses and r,ules, also. it is said
have died from the effects of eating those
oats.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

PARTY NAMEs.-Ffee Democracy is the
name assumed by the Free Slate men oi
Missouri, and as such they have nominat-
ed full ticket in st. Louis. The return
of Frank Blair to Congress is confidently
predicted. The opposition in the Admin.
istration in Delewaie will rally under the
name of the Peoples Party, and in Pen
nsylvania, where there will be united
Convention Of all the opposition element:
on the 14th, probably under the same
name. In Rhode Island the opposition are
known as American Republicans, and ii
Massachusetts this is the name taken by
many of The local organizations.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

MIcH1eAN LAND SALE.-On the 2Sth
of July the State of Michigan viii offer at
pnblic sale at Lansing, the capital of the
State, 100000 acres of her public lands
granted to her by act of Congress IN 1850.
The sale will continue until all are offered.
These lands lie in both the upper and lower
Pedinsuia, and great portion of them are
represented as excellent for grazing and
grain-growing purposes.
The minimum price is s125 per acre
Terms, to actual settlers within ayear, 25
per cent. down, and balance in ten years,
with per cent. interest. Cash down is
required for lands purchased not for imme-
diate settlement.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

Col. John Wade, of Woburn, deceased,
made a bequest of $4,000 to endow a
professorship in the New England Female
Medical College, and real estate in Boston
valued at over $4,000, the income of
which is to be devoted "to the support and
medical education Of worthy and moral in
digent females"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
ANOTHER MURDER BY LrQuoH SELLER.

ANOTHER MURDER BY LIQUoR SELLER.
Mr.. AbJah Galloway, of Conneaut, when
not under the influence of liquor, the Re
porter says, peaceful, Industrious man, a
shoemaker by trade, and as years of age.
wound up drinking spree cf some days
On Saturday by taking a deadly does OF
morphine. He left large family in desti-
tute circumstances,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
JUDICIAL CoNvENrros.-We hope t

JUDICIAL CoNvENTIoN.-We hope to
see full attendance nt the meeting ap-
pointed to select delegates to attend the
Judicial Convention at Mansfield, on Thurs
day, the 5th day of Aug. next. Holmes
County will present the name of c. F.
.vooRHEs, Esq, Of this town, man quail
fed by nature, education. and experience
to preside with dignity and honesty in our
Court. Mr.. v. acted.with the Democratic
party until the iniquitous measures Of
that party drove him of, since which time
he llas rendered efficient services 10 the
Republican party, as a public speaker.-
We have known. him well and intimate
~ for years and take pleasure in bearing
testimony in his favor. As a friend he is
generous almost to a fault, as lawyer, tai.
ented and Industrious. If nominated, he
will run considerably ahead of the avarage
Republican strength in Holmes county.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

Judge ThralI was thereupon decIhred the
unanimous choice of the Convention for
State Comptroller.
G. P. Wolcott was nominated for Attor-
ney General by aeelamation.
The Convention then proceeded to bal
lot for member of Board of Public Works.
Whereupon John L. Martin of Butler
county was selected as the candidate. A
large and enthusiastic ratification meeting
was held in the evening, which was ably
and eloquently addressed by Hon. B. F.
Wade and Hon. B. Stanton. The utmost
enthusiasm prevailed during the day and
evening.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

r. The Norwalk Reflector says new
wheat has been brought to that village,
with fine, plump berry, and sold for 81
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
Our state Ticket. .

IL our columns to-day viii be found the
proceedings of the Republican State Con-
yention which assembled at Columbus on
the 18th inst. We also place at the head
of our columns the names of the gentle
man put in nomination by that Convention
and when we take these names out of the
position they now occupy, we expect to an
nounce their triumphant election. They
are good and true men. well qualified to
fill the stations 10 which the Convention
nominated them, and of their election there
is no Kind of doubt.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
Excess of
Total s22.559,OOO $5.6l0.750 Sl6, Oh, $50
Error in thre items, SIG, ,9sS, $50.


But this simple exhibit does not reveal
the half of the duplicity in the statement
upon which am commenting. The sum
of SOS, 900, 900 is given as the total proyi-
sion for the next fiscal year. 1t is below
the truth by more than S20,0O0,oo0. ]
attach no importance to the fact, upon
which some st,ess is laid by writers and
speakers but partially informed, that, &C
cording to his own account, Mr.. Cobb
will begin the next fiscal year with bal
ances Of appropriations made by former
Congresses of $l6,5e6,5ss. This aggre-
gate unexpended of balances occurs every
year, and does not effect the annual appro-
priations. For if fifteen or twenty millions
are left of last years appropriations at the
end of this year, a similar proportion of the
aggregate amount promised st each session
will lap over upon the year following.
The executive statement, however, know
ingIy omits the S7,164,224 of "permanent
and indefinite appropriations which are
authorized by standing laws, and which
are not necessarily renewable by annual
lPUtSldtlOb. 1utt sum IL uO tiltu IL
was eight years ago, from which infer
that some important omission has occur
red in this item also-and doubt not
that the true amount under this head is
equal to S10,o0o.o00..
From this brief exposition it appears
that the following sums were provided by
law, and were continued and adopted as
existing legislation:
By semi official stat ements $6S,006000
Errors in the above statements 1856, 900
By permanent and indefinite items
(purposely onitted) 7I65,Ooo
Total original and adopted appro-
pri;.tions Of the late session $32,n3,0oo
This summary is, no doubt, far within
the truth, as | have had neither the time
nor the materials for a close examination
of the subject. When all the acts of the
session shall have been published, | be-
lieve that the aggregate expenditure provi-
ded for vii. be found to be nearly $780,
100000
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22

SECOND BALLOT.
On the second ballot, Hon. w. Y. Peck
received 161 votes, and he was thereupon
declared the nomination for Supreme Judge,
which nomination was indorsed as unani-
nous.
The Convention then porceeded to bal
lot for Comptroller.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1858-07-22
Supreme Jadge-F'iirst Ballot.
SECOND BALLOT.

There being no choice, the Convention
proceeded to q second ballot.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-31
FRESH ARRIVALS.

y HAVE just received another supply q; those
a fine Spiced OYSTER. w!lic! arc vrry ra!a;:-
bic to the " inner ma" Try en-.
Fine Canvasscd Ia - Dried Ec I, Tongues &c
Soda Biscuit and Crackers OF I'll kinds;
PICKLE, a large and exc, llet variety;
Family FLOUR, a fine article, in sacks
BuCKWHEAT FLOUR ,-spler:did these Spring
mornings gently moistcuc;l with small quantity
of that excellent y. o SYRUP, Of which have
St y ON hand few Barrels;
Du,lcys YEAST POWDER, &c &c, which
will be sold at reasonable prices.
W. E. LEGG, Agt.
Mar Is u 10
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-31

suffered severely with summer dscacs, and
nothing would make permanent cure until
they got rs much of the syrup as they were
disposed to eat. After that heard nothing
more of the disease.
Yours truly,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-31
DIRECT DEPORTATION.

WE are the only Southern Agents for John
w Whiteside g. Co.'S. celebrated UNDRESSED
IRISH LINENS. We would call the attention OF
Merchants and House Keepers, who are in want
of PURE Undressed Irish Linen, to the above
brand, which VIC will sell by the yard, piece, or
case, at very low rates.
DICKEY g. PHIBBS
Augusta, Ca, Mar 8 If
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-31
BOOTS AND SHOES.


oUsrA HOTEL, AUGUSTA, GA.
Ladies' Department.
ID, Ladies' Fine Kid Morocco SLIPPERS,
R&| do do do do BUSKINS;
do do Black CATERS, h, eled
Ladies' Fine Colored do do;
do do Black and colored CATERS
without heels;
Ladies' fine black and colored Creole Caters.
Misses Department
Misses fine Kid and Morocco SLIPPERS;
do do do do BUSKINS;
do do black and cold Lace CATERS
do do do do Congress do.
do do do do Creole do.
Chd1Grons' Department.
Childrens' black and colored CATERS;
do do 60 Button do
do Kid, Morocco and Patent Leather Boots
Kid, Morocco and Patent Leather Ankle Tics.
--AlSO,-
large and well selected stock Of Gentlemens
Oxford Ties, Strap Shoes, Tie Caters, Congress
Caters and Pump-sule Boots.
Also, House servants Shoes, Of every description
N. B-Ladies and Misses Caters and Slippers
heelrd at the shortest notice.
eB-G Give US call.
Augusta, Dec IA ly 49
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-31
LINENS. LINENS, LINENS.

LINENS, LINENS, LINENS.
HICKEY g. PHIBBS have just received
~ per steamer Adriatic, large lot of IRISH
LINENS, manufactured expressly for us. Parties
In want of pure indressed Irish Linen at Euro
pean prices, would do we'll to call and eRKapine eRK
our stock.
Augusta Feb. 1868 tt 4
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-31
Sam will have it Pure.

q HAVE this day received two !'arrcis of pure
Il RYE WlIlSKEf, and iive BARRELS OF pure
CORN WIIlSKEY, very old and rHr-slppe,i
by Mr.. Gem. direct from North Carolina. Suno
of the most eminent Physicians OF Augusta rur-
chase it for their use. For sale by
s. T.. BOWERS, Agt
\. B.-0n hand 25 Ebls Key Storc Mononga-
ilala Whiskcy.
Hamburg, Mar1 tf8
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-03-31
TO THE PUBLIC.

THE Undersigned having sold the American
i : Hotel to G. C. CUNNINGHAM & co.
take this occasion to return our thanks 10 the pub
lie generally for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon US. and would solicit the same for it's present
Proprietors. Respectfully.
o. H. r. SCOTT & co.
Hamburg, May 30, 1857.