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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

AN INSTANCE OF CANINE SAGAcrrr.-
A gentleman of property had mastiff of
great size, very watchful, and, altogether,
fine intelligent animal. Though often
let out to range about he was in general
chained up during the day in wooden
house; constructed for his comfort and
shelter. On certain day, when let out,
he was observed 10 attach himself particu-
larly TO his master; and when the servant
as usual, came to tie him up, be elung to
his masters feet-showed much anger
when they attempted to force him away,
and altogether was so particular in his
manner, that the gentleman desired him to
be left as he was, and with him he contin-
ued the whole day; and when night come
on, still be staid with him, and on going
towards his bedroom, the dog resolutely,
and for the first time in his life, went up
along with him, and rushing into the room
took refuge under the bed, from whence
neither blows and caresses could draw him.
in the middle of the night man burst in
to the room, dagger in hand, and attempt
ed to stab the sleeping gentleman; but the
dog darted at the robbers neck, fastened
his fangs on him, and so kept him down
that his master had time to call assistance
and secured the ruffian, who turned out to
be the coachman, and who afterwards con-
fessed, that seeing his master receive
large sum of money, he and the groom
conspired together 10 rob him-and they
plotted the whole thing leaning over the
roof of the dogs house.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

covered thed them with their bands-and
Belts, with an oath, brought the weapon
down with bis might-blow after blow fol-
lowed, and screams, and howls of agony,
and cries for mercy, followed with them.
Jarm, overcome with the misery Of his
friend and the cruelty of his tormentor, hid
his face on the ground and covered it with
his hands and refused to look upon the
scene.
Belts continued the blows until he was
weary, and then ceased them, to repeat his
threats and curses to the negroes.
Thus he alternated his violence upon the
one, and threats and curses upon the other
until the voice of Sam growing hollow
aLd faint convinced the listener that ma
tare was failing. The last sentence which
be arsiculated was, so Lord! o Lord ~
and he continued to utter it until utterance
failed, and no noise broke the stiffness
around but the sound of the internal weap-
on upon the insentient and motionless body.
When the monster saw that Sam ceased 10
speak or move, he also ceased his blows.
At this time, when all was silent, Jarm
raised his head from the ground and saw
Belts place his foot against the bleeding
body, and with savage curse and malig-
nant force, set the barrel and body rolling
together down the steep bank into the riv-
er. As they reached the water, he Betts)
turned to the negroes and said, fercelg:
There, you id dogs, go and bring
him back again, and unbind him and let
him 90.
Quick as lightning the compassionate
fellows sprang to the water unbound him,
and laid him on the bank-but it was too
late. Life ceased to animate the poor man
Ibis soul was set free, and his mutilated
body, already wrapped in its bloody shroud
was prepared for its funeral.
The poor fellows looked meaningly at
the brute Belts as he stood at The Greek
washing the sweat from his brow and arms,
and then with sad countenance stood mo-
tionless around the corpse.
''What are You doing there, you id
villains" said Belts.
"Sam be dead, massa," said one of the
circle.
"I'll bring him to life" said Belts, and
coming. rapidly up the bank, gave him a
brutal kick upon bis ribs. Not a muscle
stirred-sensation was gone forever-his
last breath was spent with his last prayer
together were already infolded in the infin-
ite heart, to which, in the last extremity,
the wronged and outraged never plead for
protection and repose in vain.
"Take the id dog bury him." were
the last words that Belts muttered, as he
turned and walked heavily away.
Thus closed the last scene of the tragedy,
and Jarm, faint with contending emotions,
bent his way homewards. Any more
teachings on the subject of slaves help
lessness, and hard fate, were now superfu-
Gus. Boy as he was, hc comprehended all
from Alpha to Omega.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

ton which be would call up tomorrow, for
the appointment of a committee to inquire
into the facts attending the late invasion
and seizure o. the army and arsenal at
Harper's Ferry by band of armed men, and
report whether the same was attended with
armed resistance to the authorities and
public force of the U. S., and the murder
of any citizens of Virginia or any troops
sent there to protect public property, and
whether such invasion was made under
color of any organization intended to sub
vert the government of any of the States
Of the Union, the character and extent of
such organization whether any citi-
Zen of the U. S. not pseseit were impli-
Gated therein, or accessory thereto by con-
tributions of money, arms, munitions, or
otherwise; the character and extent of the
military equipment in the hands, or under
control of said armed band; where, how
and when the same was obtained and
transported to thu place invaded; also to
report what legislation, if any is necessary,
by the Government for the future preser-
walton of the peace of the country and the
safety of public property. The committee
to have full power to send for persons and
papers.
Mr.. Trumbull, of Illinois, gave notice
that when the resolution come up he should
move to amend by extending the inquiry
to the seizure of the arsenal at Franklin,
Mo.
The customary resolutions were adopted
to inform the House of Representatives, and
the President that the Senate is ready for
business.
Mr.. Gwin gave notice of a Pacific Rail
road Bill.
Senate adjourned.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15
How Mr.. Beecher Came into the
Church.

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher lectured on
Tuesday evening to an immense audience
IA perfect pm-in his own church in
Brooklyn, on "The Bargain Makers" in the
sPlymouth Course The edifice was
tbronged in every part. He was introdu-
ced by Mr.. Theodore Tilton, of the hade-
pendent, with the following remarks. Mr..
Tilton said:
"The lecturer insists upon being intro
duced. Laughter. This, l suppose is
from natural modesty. Laughter. Yet,
perhaps | ought to say word explanatory,
in order that he may not come before you
as perfect stranger! would therefore
state that he is from Litchfeld, Connect
cut, and is ministers son. Laughter.
Now minister's sons are proverbial, you
know, for not being inclined to follow the
good examples of their fathers. So will
tell you queer story that heard the 9th
er day from Ltchfeld. By the side of an
old house in that old town, there stood a
birch tree, which, when it had reached the
height of the second story, put forth one
branch that grew through an open window
into the room. The window of the airy
chamber was not shut down, and the tree
was allowed to brow; until at last robin
came and built nest in the bow inside the
housel
snow as l am credibIy informed, a
prominent early branch of the Beecher
family was the branch of birch laugh
ter introduced, believe, on the fathers
side. Great laughter. At all events it
has been limited that it was the birch that
first brought our friend into the church.
Applause aud laughter But having
been thus vigorously coaxed in, he found
the church so good place that he built
his nest in ii, and has been singing there
ever since! will only add further, that
he has been for some time past, preaching
in this neighborhood, with view to call
and settlement in new church on Mon
tague Heights!" Great laughter.
Mr.. Beeeher was then received with
loud applause, and retorted by saying
that Mr.. Tilden himself would lecture in
Brooklyn next week, and that he (Mr. b.
would like to be present to introduce him
| TLauehter.1
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

RIDING BAREBAcK.-Mr. Philip Schaffer
in the town of Paris, Grant county, Wis
consin. He chased bear that was COM
mitting depredations in that vicinity, and
overtaking the "anamile," jumped a-strad-
die of him, and after being thus carried
some distance, Schaffer vainly attempting
to overpower Bruin with knife, the beast
climbing tree, Schaffer still clinging to
his back. The bear, however, rubbed
him off going through the fork of the tree,
and fastening down, Schaffer ran for bis
gun and shot the bear, killing him. This
is hard story, but is vouched for by Post
master at Dickeyville, who details the facts
to the editor of the Galena Advertiser.-
Mr.. Scoaffers experience at riding bear
back qualities him for prominent place
among our modern turfsmen.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

TWELVE HARPER's FERRY MEN IN CAN
ADA-The Muscatine Journal learns that
the mother of Edwin and Barclay Coppic,
who resides at Springdale, Cedar County.
Iowa, receWd letter from the latter, who
is now in Canada, stating that be. and
eleven of his companions have arrived
safely in Her Brittauic Majesty's domin
ions. -Four of them were wounded-on
so severely that his comrades were obliged
to carry him most of the time for the first
four days of their fight. Barclay Coppic
is one of the number for whose arrest Gov
Wise offered reward of $500 cash.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

States for selfdefence and give us protec-
ton against such insurrections. If there
be in truth such alienation of feeling, and
if this simple resolution cannot pass with
out being smothered by party issues, let
US know it at once.
Mr.. Davis said one gratifying fact was
the distinctness with which Senators dis
avowed all connection with or sympathy
for the mad foray of Brown.
Mr.. Green remarked that the purpose
for which the arms were taken at Liberty
was not to force slaves into Kansas and not
to subvert the Government or laws of the
| Q. S. but to resist unlawful acts of the Emil
grant Aid Society, which had prevented
the execution of the laws of the Territory.
Although it was an unlawful act, it was
for good purpose, and in order to support
law and order the truth ought 10 go forth
in connection with this matter, and not let
it be supposed it was an atrocious act like
that at Harper's Ferry. This affair Je-
mands the interposition of the Federal
Government; while scenes in Kansas, whe-
ther right wrong, have been passed by
Those acts are recorded for posterity to
Judge, and let the them remain mdisturb-
Ell.
Mr.. Crittenden thought the amendment
could do no harm, and would occupy only
a few days more time, and hoped it would
be adopted.
Mr.. Wilson said he should vote for the
resolution and amendment. When this
intelligence was received in the North it
was regarded merely as strike among
workmen. On learning the real character
it was received almost unanimously with
disapprobaiion and regrets, but elections
were pending in New York and New Jer-
sey, and one or two leading papers it New
York, for the purpose of affecting those
elections, made most violent, false, and in
famous charges against public men. There
is not one man in thousand of the peo-
pie of the Free States ever dreamed OF
such foray or knew anything of il.
He spent two or three weeks in New
York and New Jersey previous to the cleo
ton, and everywhere heard regret and con-
demnation expressed at that movement.
He never saw man who did not regret it.
The leader in that invasion by his con-
duct and language had excited sympathy
and admirntion. By all men he was re-
garded as sincere; although a fanatic, he
violated law under conviction that he was
doing right, and was willing to take the
consequences. But the present Governor
of Virginia, by his mode of dealing with
this question by his evident attempt 10
make political capital and get up needless
clamor has excited feeling of deriSion and
contempt.
Among the masses North 10 this cause,
is to be attributed the sympathy manifes-
ted for Brown more than any other source,
whereas, had he dealt with the question as
discreet magistrate, and not made an out
rageous and infamous attempt TO implicate
innocent men for partizan purposes, what
has been witnessed to-day would never
have taken place. He conteuted himself
by hoping the investigation would he thor
ough. Whoever may be implicated, let
them take the consequences.
Mr.. Clark spoke in favor of the resolu-
tion and amendment, and after debate, the
Senate adjourned without taking vote.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6
ADDITIONAL HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.


Mr.. Kilgore, of Ind, explained, and was
understood that he condemned as strongly
as the gent from Missouri possibly could
the avowal of such sentiments. He had
never seen the recommendation TO scatter.
His name however appears to proposition
to publish and circulate pamphlet con-
tanning matters taken from Helpers book,
together with remarks made by gentlemen
ON slavery.
Mr.. Clark-I am glad the gentleman
feels the wrath to come. Laughter.)
Mr.. Kilgore-I am ready to take the re-
sponsibility.
Mr.. Farnsworll-We can act under
staudingly if the gentleman will have the
book read here.
Mr.. Clark have the book.
Mr.. Farnsworth-I don't believe the
gentleman has read it. / recommend the
literature. | have no doubt the book is a
good one.
Mr.. Clark, resuming-Felt it to be his
duty to say if this Government is to be
prostituted and men placed in position
holding such sentiments the people ought
to know TO what humiliating position it
mas s, eoie. en-
ine e''''n tnsy "1,9 1, nom aoous ~ u"
I',: nau peen o'cup'eu :, on'y' Da'oour' IooA,
winthrop sen'ic'ie'' wao nad drawn iign'
ifoii s"e soa'oes Vi 'ne oohStlutlon' VINO
naa elevated ser respect ana VINO would
not admire treason, murder and dissolution.
ne saia ,nal ne nad ina. eireuiar' IN refer
ence to The circulation OF the pamphlet be-
fore him.
M Clark b. Cochrane, interrupting, ut
terly condemned such sentiments as those
which the gent from Mo. had repeated.
Mr. Palmer sald-Let US have free dis
eussion. Our friends on the other side
have thrust the negro before the House.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15
Tur TOWN or IrrrrRsoN-A stnde

The TOMB OF JEFFERsoN.-A student
in the University of Virginia, writing from
that Institution, states that mo vestige Of
the marble slab that designated the last
resting place of the author cf the Declara-
tion of Independence" remains to point
the spot. The visitors to his tomb, by
chipping off fragments, have completely
demolished it, and by pieeemeal carried ii
away. An uncouth granite pedestal, great
ly disfigured, alone remains to mark bis
grave.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

disavow them. If have signed the pa
per wrongfully l will ayow it. ! want The
gent to state what is in the compendium.
There was much noise and confusion
throughout the compendium and the speak
ers were but imperfectly heard.
MIR. Clark was prepared to show what was
in the book, if gents were prepared to be
placed on the anxious seat. Without fur
ther proceedings the House adjourned.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15
From Troy.

Troy, N. Y, Dee. 5.
The body of John Brown, accompanied
by Mrs. Brown and Wendell Phillips pass-
ed through this city to-day, arriving in the
cars at noon. 1t started at o'clock for
its destination.
Little or no excitement was created dur
ing the time the body remained at the de-
pot.
The funeral takes place on Thurdsy at
North Elba,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

~A Western exchange says: "Blessed
is the woman whose husband has a wood
en- leg; as she will have but oae stocking
to knit" If this be true, doubly blessed
must be the French, Italian and Austrian
women whose husbands left both legs at
Solferino, for they will have no stockings
at all to knit
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15
Things to Think Of for the Fu.
tmre,

Let clear conscience approve every sc-
ton.
Do all the good you can and as little
harm as possible.
Be charitable towards those who may
differ from you-as all humanity in liable
to err, it is best to ascertain who is erring
before pronouncing Judgment.
II TO accumulate wealth be an object,
remember time is money-snd 1t to ac-
quire gold-there is no surer way than 70
save it.
Those prone to dissipate should look At
dissipation's practical effects, and they viii
turn from it in disgust.
If fame, honor, virtue, renown, intelli-
gence, be accomplishments and qualities
which form the impreguable bulwark Of
human character, learn that are all within
your reach. They who neglect these are
treacherous to their own best interests.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

"Bill, you young scamp, if you had your
due, you'd get good whipping"
81 know it, daddy, but bills are not al
ways paid when DUE" The astonished ia
ther trembled lest bis hopeful son should
be suddenly snatched from him.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

cFNever marry girl who is fond Of
being always in the street--who is fond of
running to night meetiugs-who has Jew
eled hand and empty head-who will see
her mother toll and work while she lies in
bed and reads novels, or feigns sickness
and is ashamed 10 own her.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15
waPa. didp't YOU wbip me for bitil

w"Pa, didn't you whip me for biting
Tommyg"
@Yes my child, for you hurt him very
much"
.Well, then, pa, you ought to whip ma
mas music teacher, too, for he bit her yes
terday right in the mouth; and know it
hurt her, for she put her arm around bis
neck and tried to choke himl''
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

How came such greasy mess in
the oven?" said fidgety spinster to her
maid Of all work.
"Why, replied the girl, "the candles fell
into some water, and l put them in the
oven to dry."
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

~A man on, passing through a gate
way in the dark hit his nose against the
post.
Il wish that post was in h-l," said he.
"Better wish it somewhere else," said a
bystander, 'you might run against it
again"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

ROf all the mean and contemplate
persons in the world, be that sneaks through
life on tip-toe, with his ears at the key
hole Of everybody's business except his
own, is the most to be detested.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

Eg-Pientice says: sGo down upon only
one knee when you ask the hand ofa young
lady. If you go down upon both you may
not be able to get up in time to escape tb'
enraged fathers boot" taf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15

"Have you dined 7" said lounger to his
friend. "I have, upon my honor" replied
he. "Then if you have dined upon your
honor, ! fear you have made scanty
meal"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15
MONTREAL, Dee. 2.

|s MONTREAL, Dee. 2.
John Brown prayer meetings were held
here yesterday and were largely attended.
Doctor Howe, Of Boston, was present.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-12-15
4uetrp.
NJ cgsE WITH SONGS 10 GREET H6u.


WE CqsE WITH SONGS 10 GREET Fel.
A vesr again has passed away!
Time swiftly speeds along;
We come again to praise and pray,
And sing our greeting song
CaozUs.
Ne rone We eon,e We come with song TO greet you;
We come. we come, we come with song again.
wecome the Sasiors name TO praise,
To sing the wondrous love
of Him who guards us all our days
And guides to Heaven above,
cHoKus-we come, &C.
Wen sing of rnercies daily given,
Through every passing year,
Well sing the promises Of Heaven,
With voices loud and clear.
CHoRus-we como, &c.
Wen sing of many happy hour
We've passed in Sunday School,
Where truth, like summers genial showers.
Extends its gracious rule.
CHoKus-we come, &C.
Our youthful hearts will gladly raise,
Our voices sreetly sing
A general song of grateful praise.
To Heavens Eternal King.
CRoRus-we come, &c.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-21

TIE Executive Commi,tee--IoHN CouNFR-oFn'
rre-ieL-, BIS. PRicE, SECRETARY no their room
in BroaiEsy, on Tuesday evening i9.E ms.
Letters were resd iron tie Hon. j. +. simmons o.
Rhole Iilani, Preston k.ns OF NeN.York, James
Harlan of Iowa, b. +. Wade OF Ohio, ari F. :. Spin
ner Of Nes.lcIk.
The following is VI. Wads's letter:
Jersssso, Jlly n. 1850.
BsS Psior SECRETARY = National Last Rc'.r1 i'1c.5r
SIR have JUS received your circu 4r. and also =
u-mca - Cor relation - the freedom f orr y 'c
lance. r give, S-es' pleasure % witness he dr.ei-i iul
., "A ~ ,,,., So. 81, a. ,.ris. b..,tr Con s>.
N hat 80 come body. imp rant ,HlI
he deposition Of pisl, lands g.. IN my igHcrt sp'f
ihst sy 10 f-qre depend the nj he RPlDe i'
al roroIs. Of the public ard should - # al
Who have III welfare Of The Popc az h'a snd .e rqly ,h
whole 20. In 'ou.r''s have '-'rr voted Tor ey S
r'r. ID ssns, ,H;ePi as; great National ' 81 s'''' q
/. necessary al,.s p'ti'E in ni' .t'
upon tn ' p7'ros', or people e. more ne y HAn
i1..a. on ',is .ub.se- than any "'ner
Fs. +. vs. ma - 1dsual prin,rls in their pa-flrn ~
uuals ro.s sYd the rsore--n,lfvs toug-ss o.
aag pdy'y who siai iail 20 sand ~ -" principe
Ias 5uy .~i5l. opposition wb,hi. viii b. mex, WI ,.
from NE So horn or savre''ains s,'e' ,t f., ~.
Congress. b'us Kid 10 The Ssuse by he e'sns s o W.
Mi, s- and pi..ed Congress would cave ms;
the sane ia.e by me veto OF NJ. buchanan.
b.: the of The monopos.s nearly pay,d Is enc
n. ,ann5 pever, r.. rnpb beyond me tern o he p~s'n
.tnHis'rl,n Lae voe 81 he pop ;, t.. y, ana o. W
haye he honor 20 De- with great respect y,1's
The Committee are distributing throughout the coua.
III 5iY circulars and petitions favor me h'n''' "
Capvassine f,r signatures in this city j. being sc-
tivey prosecuted n.ne Wards N ,her numerical or
der from he Fir,t 20 he Ninth inclusive have been
thorOu shly canvssse1. and other Wards partially.
Are tie trsrsac,ior .: routine bns.ncss, the Com
mttoe adjourned.