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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
An Elephant.

Senator Douglas has announced has in
tention of passing through Ohio next week
and making two speeches. one at Colum-
bus, which will be on "Wednesday at P.
NJ, aud the other at Cincinnati on Thurs
day. This elephantine prize has created
no little CONSERVATION among the party
wire workers who have constantly enlreat-
ed the party to exclude all discussion of
the claims of rival candidates for the
Charleston nomination from the canvass,
and who look upon Douglas as one whom
they dare neither indorse nor repudiate.
But as they cannot help themselves, they
have concluded to let their elephant per-
form. 1t is amusing to see the chairman
of the Democratic Central Committee, who
dare no more indorse the positions of
Douglas in the central organ than he dare
say whether the people of territory have
the right to exclude slavery, announcing
officially that 'sLhe central committee have
the pleasure to announce that Hon. Ste
phen A. Douglas" etc.
Let the people come, by all means, and
hear this great champion of Popular Sow
ereign;y, who began his championship by
admitting the Dred Scott decision, by which
the constitution of United States carries
slavery into all the territories, and neither
Congress nor a territorial Legislature have
any power over it, except to protect; a
champion who betrays his cause at the start,
admitting it all away, and having put the
rope of Dred Scott round his neck, and
kicked his popular sovereignty platform
from under him, is exhibiting TO bis audi
erces bis spasmodic struggles and dancing
upon nothing. Let everybody come. It
is as good as hanging State Jonrnal.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
The Fugitive Slave Act.

"Eyery member of Congress, elected BY
the Democrats in Ohio, will vote to repeal
the Fugitive Law. We never doubted but
that the passage Of the Fugitive Slave
Bill would be an act of mistaken policy"
Ohio Statesman of Oct. l7th, 1850.
So wrote the Editor of the Central Or
gan of the Democracy Of Ohio. in Octo-
Der, 1850, only short time after the pas
sage of that infamous act called the Fugi-
tive Slave Act. Not only did the STATES
man so write, but the democratic press all
over this State, with few exceptions, de-
nounced the Fugitive Slave Act as infa-
nous, as a bill of denominations, and de-
clared that it ought to and must be re-
pealed.
But where is the Statesman and the
Democratic press of Ohio now? With ve-
ry few if any exceptions, they are found on
the side of wrong, infamy and oppression.
They are found the jealous, active defend
ers of the same act which they denounced
as infamous, and bill of nominations
Time has accomplished wonderful work
for the editors and leaders of the Demo
cratic party in Ohio. At tie behest of
the South they have long since become 81
lent in regard to the atrocities of the Fugi-
gitive Slave Act. No longer do they de-
nounce it; no longer do they lift up a
voice for its repeal, but, on the contrary,
are its Jealous, active advocates and de-
tenders, urging the propriety and necessity
OF its faithful execution by the people of
the State. Not content with giving over
our beautiful State as hunting ground for
Northern and Southern Slave catchers,
they claim thai it is the right of the Fed
eral Officers in the execution of this inhu-
man act, to call upon the free people of
Ohio, and convert them into blood-hounds
for the time being, to aid in hunting down
the painting fugitive, and in returning him
to bondage and chains. Oh, Democracy,
how are the mighty fallen! how is the gold
become dim, and the fine gold changed!
Let candid men everywhere look at the
position and conduct of the two great po-
litical parties of the country in reference
to this infamous act-this bill of abomina-
tions, and see which of them are in reality
the friends of Liberty and Humanity.
While the Republicans everywhere de-
nounce the Fugitive Law as unjust and in
famous, and lift up their voices for its re-
peal, the so-called Democratic party utter
ly refuse and neglect to denounce it, or
even lift up a feeble voice for its repeal.
Not only so, but they apologize for the in
famous act, and urge upon all, as good
citizens, to aid in carrying out its wicked
provisions. So fearful are they of losing
the political influence of the South, they
will not say that the Fugitive act should
be repealed, much less advocate its repeal
as measure of their party While the
Republican party holds the Fugitive act
to be wicked and infamous, and demand
its immediate repeal, they by no means
counsel active and forcible resistance to
Federal officers charged with its execution.
-M. Vernon Republican.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
Nominaiion for Congress.

On Tuesday, Aug. 80, the Republicans
held their Convention in the Wooster Dis
trict, and nominated HARRISON G. BLAKE,
of Medina county, for Congress, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the death Of Gen.
SPINK.
Wayne county was fairly entitled to the
candidate, and the Hon. NJ. WELKER to the
nomination, as he had received a majority
of the popular vote cast in that county for
the different candidates. Mr.. BLAKE is a
good man and his nomination may have
been fairly made, but we cannot help think
ing that the whole thing has the appear
ance of some trickery about il. We were
in hopes that the nomination would fall
upon friend WELKER, well satisfied that
be would have made useful and popular
member. But as it has gone elsewhere,
the nominee will not find in our excellent
Ex Lieutenaat Governor, the man to
prumbIe and whine over his defeat, but
working with might and main to promote
the success of his more fortunate compet-
itor
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
1ts Z f1I @kx1t1 I y
Cleveland, Sept. 2, 1859.

Honor TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE !
Empty putting we despise, and flattering
notices of articles that never have or new
er will be of use to the community we de-
test. But when we see man fast raising
himself from the lowest stages of disease,
and then benefiting his neighbors and
friends, and finally whole community,
through the agency of an article that he
accidently discovered, we ale forced to be-
lieve in him, and give him the best notice
and the most conspicuous place that our
columns can furnish. Such, reader, is Mr..
Kennedy, and such is the origin of his
Medical Discovery. The most desperate
humor, or the severest attacks of Rheuma-
tism or Neuralria, are cured in the short
est space of time by this accidental, yet
most important, Discovery Of Mr.. Kennedy.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08

DENNIsoN AT BATAvIA.-The Courier
says that people came out to the Republi-
can rally with music and banners. Mr..
Dennison addressed them:
"His speech, of some two hours, was a
most capital one-clear, plain, candid un-
answerable; no clap-trap, no dodging be-
hind sharp corners, no covering up or with
holding of opinions for effect, or to suit
any supposed special occasion or locality.
1t was bold, fearless, open declaration of
views upon the great leading political ques.
tlons OF tho day; and he was listened to
throughout with the greatest attention,
evincing The power of the speaker, and the
interest of his auditors in the subject mat
ter discussed.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08

The LATE FRosTs.-Last week was re-
markable for Borealis and Frosts. In
some portions of Wisconsin and Michigan
the frost was hard enough to damage veg
etables and Buckwheat. In Wisconsin
some fields of corn on low ground were in
jured. The drought in Wisconsin is also
very severe, no rain having fallen for sew
eral weeks. Corn and potatoes very light.
There were two or three frosty moru-
ings last week in and about Aihtabula, but
nothing suffered. In Somerset, Lawrence,
Armstrong, Venango, Indiana, &c, coun-
ties of Pennsylvania, slight dry frosts oc-
cured every night of the week. Not much
damage was done TO the growing crops.--
The unusually cool atmosphere at this sea-
son of tho year is believed by many to
Aave as yet unexplained relation, either Of
cause or effect, with the recent displays Of
what Humboldt calls the exhibition of a
magnetic storm" ' Cleveland Leader.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08

According to previous notice the Demo-
cracy of Holmes county had a Mass Meet
ing in Millersburg, on Saturday last. The
attendance was quite good. The Speakers
present were Hon. C. L. VALLANDIGHAM,
of Dayton, and THos. WOODS, Esq, Of
New Lisbon. Mr.. WOODS first held forth,
and to say of him that he is not worth
noticing is only reiterating the oft express.
ed opinions of Democrats themselves whilst
listening to his silly mixture of nonsense
and falsehood. "The time was if the brains
were out, the man would die" but WooDs
has outlived that time. Mr.. VALLANDIeHAM
is man of tai mt and as public speaker
takes rank with the best in the State. We
did not have an opportunity of hearing
him but few minutes. In that time he
was laboring TO hold Gov. CHASE respon-
sible for the sins of WILLIAM GIBSON, be-
cause he had roted for him, whilst he him.
self acknowledged having voted for BREs-
LIN. who according to the showing in the
Report of their own committee, is thrice as
guilty as GIBSON, in the matter of the
Treasury defalcation. Suppose we hold
VALLANDIaHAM responsible for the rascality
of GIBSON, or the Democrats of this county
who voted for SHRocK, for the rascalities
of that man, what kind of argument would
this be against the principles advocated
by that party, unless we should contend
that they had but cne-that of robbing
county and State Treasures. Yet the ar
gument of Mr.. v, whilst we heard him,
had no more fairness than this in it, and
if it was a fair sample Of the whole of his
speech on that day, and we learn that it
was, whilst we cannot deny him ability, We
think but little of his honesty as a public
speaker.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
Frnm the Morning Lender.

Nh. EDIToR:-I have read the remarks
of your correspondent, in this mornings
paper, in respect 10 the election Of VIM. G
Gholson to the Supreme Bench, and have
no fault TO find Herewith.
1t seems to me that the bare fact of bis
owning and selling negro slaves when abou,
to leave the State of Mississippi, some
twelve or fifteen years ago, ought not TO
disquaify him for any Office in the gift Of
the Republican party.
said this distinctly in my speech last
week in Elyria; but l said, further, that l
could not vote for Judge Gholson, under
-pesent circumstances, because l had long
ago formed and expressed the resolve not
to vote for any man for Supreme Judge,
who would assist in the remotest degree, in
carrying out the Fugitive Slave enactment
of 1850, in Ohio.
Perhaps | am over scrupulous in this
matter, but must be allowed to vote ac-
cording to the dictates of my judgment.
have been accused of "making an at
tack" upon Judge Gholson, and, and of re-
citing democratic Slander" against him
for the purpose Of indulging in some latent
spite.
This is all false. Ny relations with
Judge Gholson have ALWAYS been of the
most pleasant character, and l have never
spoken of him in public or in private,
without extolling him in the highest terms,
as a courteous gentleman and a profound
lawyer.
l desire the friends of Judge Ghoison to
understand that cherish none but the
kindliest feelings towards him, and think
/ may say with truth, that would rather
see him elected Judge of our Supreme
Court, than any lawyer in the State of the
class that favor the constitutionallty of the
Fugitive enactment. Of course, l prefer
him to his pro-slavery opponent.
I had, long before his nomination,
pledged myself 10 vote for no man for that
station, who was not fully committed
against that infamous enactment; and be-
lieving that Judge Gholson honestly enter
tains the opinion, equally With Judge
Swan, that the enactment must be respect
ed and enforced anta repealed. 1 have
thought it advisable to say, as ! do now
say, that, for this cause, and this alone, l
cannot give to him my vote.
The scurrility of anonymous newspaper
correspondents will never move me from n
well considered determination.
r. P. SPALDING.
Cleveland, Sept. 2, 1859.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
) Chase,s Speech.

Don't fail to read the clear, lucid and
truthful speech of Gov. CHASE, in to-day's
paper. It tells of events SO recent, both
as 10 State and National matters, that any
voter, who has read at all, within the last
eight years, will have no occasion to refer
to documents, to ascertain the truth of the
statements, contained in this candid and
znanly speech. Itshould be carefully read
by every voter in the county; no edds
what party he belongs TO. We hope our
subscribers in this county, will see that their
democratic neighbors have chance to
peruse it.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
The Lion,s Share.

The Democracy of MiIlersburg always
take care to appropriate all the offices
worth having to themselves. If there are
any to which big salaries are not attached,
them they let go to the country. Such
offices as Commissioner, and Coroner, for
example, are very generally handed over to
the "scaliwags of the back townships" y
This practice is of long duration and the
people of the country have not unfrequent-
ly complained of it. As often as they
have done so however, they are put of
with the promise that "nert fair their
turn will come. 1t has been ''next fall, "
and "next fall for number of years, still
the Millersburg people hold all the good
offices. 1t is not because Democrats in
the country do not make an effort to secure
to themselves part of the spoils, but be-
cause there is no union among them, and
the ofice-seekers of Millersburg have the
control of few of the largest townships.
Last fall it was declared positively that in
the fall of 1859, all the offices except that
Of Prosecutor should 60 to the country.
Let us see how well this promise has been
kept. Here is their ticket, and the place
of residence of their candidates:
e-W.S.TANEYHrLL, Esq,
Millersburg.
Treasurer-THos. B. RAIFF, Millers-
burg.
.Audifor-GEo. F. NEWTON, ,Millersburg.
,SAer;f-JoHN FRENCH, Millersburg.
Proseeutor-L.R.C CRIrcHFIELD, Millers-
burg.
This is Millersburg's share. What has
the country got for their share? Nothing
more than they have been getting for
years, Commissioner, Coroner, and Sur.
veyor. "Next fall" the country will get
all the officers. Let the country therefore,
wait or be satisfied with what they have
got.
In contrast with the above, look at the
Ticket put in nomination by the Republi-
cans. Only one man on it resides in
Millersburg, the remainder being distribu-
ted over the county.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08

We find in the. Rotterdam Courant, of
July Is, the following letter from japan,
containing important information for tho
American reader. 1t will be-seen that in
consequence of misunderstanding with
Consult General Harris, the japanese Gov
ernment now refuses to send commission
ers TO Washington TO exchange the ratifi-
cation of its treaty with the United States.
The letter, We learn from reliable source,
is authentic, and its facts not to be dis
puted.
Translated for the New York Times from the Rotterdam
Coursnt]
DEcIMA, (NAeAsKI, March 25, 1859.
"A few days ago, received intelligence
from Yedo that four American merchant
men had arrived at kanagawa, near that
capital. for the purpose Of trade, although
that port according to the treaty, is not
to be opened before the 4th of July of this
year.
Mr.. Townsend Harris, the Amer ican
Consul General at Simoda, on receipt Of
this information, left immediately for Ye-
do, with two American steamers, then on
a visit to Simoda, and instead of ordering
those merchant vessels TO leave that port,
as was his duty, he applied to the Coun-
Gil of State for permission to allow those
merchant ships to trade in anticipation of
the treaty-even strongly insisted upon
compliance after the request had been re,
fused by the Council of State. The Coun-
Gil, however, persisted in its refusal, and
desired Mr.. Harris to Immediately order
those merchant ships away.
The Japanese Government felt much
displeased with this act OF the Consul Gen :
eral; the more so, as he had promised that
no American ship. not even man-ofwar.
shonld visi! the Bay of Yodo before the
treaty goes into effect. In consequence Of
this, the Japanese Government has chang,
ed its mind in regard to sending Commits
sioners TO Washington to exchange the rat,
iiications of the treaty.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
Republican County Convention.

Pursuant to previous notice the delegates
from the several townships of Holmes County
met in the School House in Millersburg on
Saturday, the Sd day of September. to put in
nomination n County Ticket, to be supported
by the People generally, without distinction of
party, at the coming October election.
On motion, DR.. I. NJ. EBRIGHT was elected
President of the Convention. and Rev. JOIN
Crow Vice President. and J. w. beatty, Secre-
tary.
The following Delegates answered 10 their
names:
Hardy-John Caskey, DR.. Ebright.
Monroc-John Finny, Squire Frazier.
Ripley-Isaac Hague, Samuel Smith.
Washington-E G. Jack. Alfred McIntire
Ricliaad-M. Ringler, L. Bowers.
Kaoa-Wm. Umphrey, VIM. Booth.
Rilbuek-E. Gleeson, John Derben.
Jfechanic-John Love, John Taylor.
,Saltcreek-R. A. Snyder. j. Ewing.
Wdlamcroek-C. N. Haines. Daniel Moss
Prairie-D. McCulloch, Vim. Gorrell.
Paint-G. Booher, p. Longneeker.
Beriin-John Grow, E. Hall.
On motion the Convention then proceeded TO
ballot for each candidate separately. First for
Representative-On motion, Dr. WooDs was
declared the unanimous choice of the Conven-
ton for Representative. Treasurer being next,
on moOtiOn, JACKSON SILoorT, was declared the
unanimous choice of the Convention for that of
flee. Auditor being next,on motion, WM KoRSs
was declared the unanimous choice of the Con-
vention for Auditor. The Convention then
proceeded to ballot for Sheriff. which upon the
first ballot resulted in the choice of A. KIME.
On notion URIAH NEWCOMER was declared the
unanimous choice of the Convention for Com
missioner. On molten, j. W. WORRIES was de-
clared the unanimous choice of the Convention
Ior Prosecutor. Surveyor being next, upon the
ballot SAMUEL Robson was declared the candi-
date for Surveyor. Coroner being next, on the
first ballot, ADAM HoLDERBAUM, was declared
the candidate for Coroner.
On motion, The Delegates of this county were
instructed TO vote for R. r. GAILY for Senator,
and JAMES GREER for Member of the Board of
Equalization.
On motion, Resolved, That the proceedings
of this Convention be published in the Holmes
County Republican.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
DIR. EBRIGHT, Prca.
j. W. beatty, Secy.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08

EE The Editor of the Farmer wishes
to know how we came into possession oi
the amount of the liquor bills of nameless
Democrats. We believe we have never
spoken of. but one, and that knowledge
was gained BY hearing member of that
party, who, is now candidate for re-
sponsible office, declare in the presence Of
halfdezen persons, Democrats and Repub-
licsns, that his liquor bills at the Groceries
,ofMiliersburg alone amounted to overF1yjfy
Dollars, and that be did not know what it
would be in the whole county. This remark
was made shortly after the late Democratic
Primary Elections. Does the Editor
want the name of the candidate making
this boast? If be does he shall have it.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
The Course Chaiked ont for the
Democracy.

The Richmond Enquirer, the leading
Democratic paper of the South, thus chalks
out the line on which the Northern Dem
ocrats must walk in the coming Presiden-
tial campaign:
"The exigencis of the party at this time
demand that party should give the nom
inee of the Charleston Convention can
did, united and enthusiastic support. There
never was an occasion when THE MOST W.
TAI INTERESTS OF THE SouTH appealed
more strongly to the Democracy of the
Union, in behalf of concession and harmo-
ny, than the present. The greatest ene-
my of the South is the man who, at this
time, counsels the rupture Of the State
Rights Democracy.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
ANOTHER LETTER FROM JUDGE spA1.

ANOTHER LETTER FROM JUDGE SpAL-
plSe.-The Loco press is trying to make
some capital for their ticket out of decla-
ration made by Judge SpALDINe, at Ely.
ria, few days since, that is, that as at
present advised, be could not vote TO,
GHoLses. SpAuIprNs explains bis res,
sons for this declaration in letter to
the Cleveland Leader, which letter will
be foundin in our paper to-day. We should
like 10 see the Lecofoco press publish this
letter Also but dop't believe they will do it.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08

EEThe Cincinnati Commercial, which
helped to put in circulation the story that
Mr.. Dennison shoull have had declared
that he would use the military power Of
the State, to prevent the rendition Of a fu-
gitive slave, comes out and acknowledges
itself satisfied, that no such language was
ever made use of by Mr.. Dennison.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
washington Items.

A despatch to the N. Y. Herald states
that Judge Black has received letter from
Vice President Breckenridge, deprecating
any use Of his name in connection with
the nomination for the Presidency. The
Commercial Advertisers despatch says
President Buchanan, Judge Black, and Sec.
Floyd, show a prefsrencs for Gen. Lane Of
Oregon, as the Charleston nominee.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08

70 n HEsRr CLAY killed himself, polit-
ically, by writing letters. Gems CAss and
Scorr did the same. Judge DoueLAs is
doing the same. His copyrighted" squat
ter sovereignty essay in Harpers Monthly
has alienated from him what friends he
had in the South. The Louisville Cour-
Ter hopes never more to hear his name
mentioned in connection with the Presi-
dency. -es ses
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08
TO our PATRONS.

To such of them as know themselves indebt.
cd to us, (be,it much or litile,) we would say
that we have neither sold out nor give out, but
that wevery much need money, and that if they
will call and pay us. they shall one and all have
our best wishes for their future happiness. Om
terly, have been very small. We hope this will
be attended to by all.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08

rgWe are sorry that Mr.. VALASDIc-
HAN, could not get through his speech in
Millersburg last Saturday, without iuduig-
ing in the recital of obscene anecdotes
Such things may raise laugh, but we are
satisfied, they are not to the taste of the
better portion of bis own partisans, that
heard him that day.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08

re- The Independent or Houston De-
mocrats have n majority of thirtytwo in
the Texas Legislature. Gen. HousroN,
will doubtless be returned as United States
Senator from that State.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-08

"Some Of the Republicans don't seem to
understand why Democrats prove that
GHoLsoN was dealer in "aesh and blood" /"
Farmer.
No. they don't understand why You
should be making such fuss over it, whilst
you approve of it in men Belonging to your
own party. Who ever heard Of you OBJ
jecting to Locofoco because be held and
sold slaress