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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01
From the Detroit Tribune
A Pretty Dodge.

We had supposed that it would be i'm.
possible for political canvass TO be made
more ridiculous than the Letcher and Cog
gin contest in Virginia, when the whole
election was made to turn upon the fact
whether it was safe to elect Letcher Gov
ernt-, who ten years previously had re-
quested a'gentleman in Eastearn Virginia,
who had delivered speech in favor Of
emancipacipation 10 print it. But this alb
surdity has been eclipsed in Ohio. It
will be remembered thatGHoLsoN was nom
mated for Supreme Judge in place of Judge
Swan, and now, alth ough there are seven
other candidates, upon the ticket, not one
of them, on either side, can obtain mo-
ment's attention. In all the locofoco pa
pers it is Gholson! Gholson! Gholson !
The leat political office on the ticket mo-
nopoiizes all the canvass. We are not
even told what models of virtue all the De-
mocratic candidates are, or what monsters
of ignorance and vice the other republican
State candidates are. And what is the
cause of all this? 1t is charged that Ghol-
son, years ago, when he lived in Mississip-
pi. owned some slaves, and sold them.-
This is all, and we should like to know
what of it! We should like to know how
it will incapacitate Mr.. Gholson from max
ing good Judge in Ohio, even if the
charge: had any better support than an
electioneering Locofoco document. Their
great rage at Gholson is that he did not
keep his slaves, as they look upon man
who has no slaves, and runs for Office, as
highly disreputable, and the only possible
atouement being that the slaveless candi-
date shall exhibit more interest in slave
property than if he owned slavee. Ohio
Locofocoism must be hard run. Where
are his GLORIOUS principles" we havea ard
so much aboutl esq .D
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01
The British Army from / 500 to
1859. s.-, f,..--

A recent Return laid before the British
Parliament enables US to trace the cost and
numbers of the British Army from The
commencement of this century up to the
present time. .-r---s-l 80 a-.I
The first two years comprised in the
present retnrn, namely, 1904 and 1901,
were years of war with Republican France.
In the first of those years the cost of the
army was Ell, 7,462,6l3, and in the second
it had increased to f17,991, ,Ol9. In the
second of these years the whole military
force at home, in the colonies anil in India
was as follows: Regular Troops lS3, 644;
Embodied Militia 70,647.9 Total. 254,
291. ..f t. -;i,-- 3 40 s25s.1s - I'd. =
In 1903, the time Of war Immediately
succeeding the truce of Amiens, the cost
of the army was SIS, ,7l3, and mum
bers were-regular troops 26,673; yolnu-
teers 463,l34. Total 5s9,S07. t12 t,.
The war which recommended in 1903
ragged with indescribable fury till the year
1915: During THAT time the efforts of
England to organize powerful army con-
tinually increased, until the army which
triunphed in the Peninsula and Waterloo
had been formed. In 1915, the army
amounted to the enormous sum of f43,
256,260. The numbers and composition
of the army in that memorable year were:
Regulars 27O,47s. volunteers III, l,153.-
Total 3sl, ,63l. --.3 ~ - - tsi
From the year 1916 to the year 1854,
when the war with Russia commenced.
England enjoyed uninterrupted peace, and
the army estimates declined year by year
till 1886, when they were at their lowest
point, namely, S7,94O,ls9. The numbers
and composition of the army that year
were: Regulars l0s, ,369; volunteers o.
2s7. Total l28,656. 49,. -, - -.
From this time to the year 1853, the
army estimates never rose to ten millions
sterling. y.l-5 s., - ga 10 ~,
In 1854 that country again found itself
engaged in serious war with Russia. In
1856, which was the year of the greatest
expenditure. the numbers were: Regulars
so5,s42; volunteers l5,s4o, Total s2:,-
The years 1857 and 1858 were years of:
peace; ;,and in the latter year the army es-
Inmates declined to fll,577,755., The
breaking out of the Italian war during the
present year increased the army estimates
for 1S59-6Or to9l3,299,OOO. The num-
Der of regular troops under this estimate
is 222,s74.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

KNEW THEM BY THE BAD VoIcE.-The
Ass once clothed himself in the Lions skin
thinking thereby tosbe taken for that no.
be creature. In this disguise he mixed
with the other animals, and was for a time
unsuspected of deception. The foolish fel-
low was not content with this, but must
needs roar. The moment he opened his
mouth the asinine voice was recognized
and the long cared animal had TO escape
by flight. f..- -I.,.. . +
We notice that the Locc5cos are at their
old tricks again. A chosen few attend
Republican meetings, and pretending to be
good Republicans, mix with the masses
listening to the speeches, the design being.
to utter dissenting remarks to be caught
at by Locofoco reporters and published as
the sentiments of The Republican majority.
Unfortunately for the success of the scheme
these stool pigeons have been so addicted
to using bad language in Democratic meet
ings that they cannot avoid it even in Re-
publican assemblies, and have TO garaish-
their remarks with orthodox Locofoco
oaths, thus like the Ass in the fable, dis.
covering themselves by the bad voice.
Cleaeland Herald. -..,-y rt..-
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01


sit is conceded on all hands that we
have q very excellent ticket" ."-Farmer.
A most excellent ticket indeed Very
popular too, very popular: Did you include
US among call hands?7 We concede that
it is not only most excellent" but a
very popular ticket. As the fellow said
of the project to divide land, it is "most
magnificent ticket. We hear it spoken Of,
every day as a mos: excellent" ticket, and
We wish to bear testimony to the general
sentiment, that it is most excellent" tick
ct. We admire your Judgment. You are
right; it is a great ticket, or, as you say,
most excellent ticket" @
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

WoN'T TELL THE SAME STORY - The
Ohio Locofoco Editors are running the
game of lying down Judge GHoLsoS, into
the ground beautifully. Part of them say
that he sold a boy, named Ned, aged %
years, and another boy, named Davy, aged
10 years, into slavery before coming to
Ohio, others have it that he sold a boy.
and a girl, named Jane, aged Is. Others
no doubt will have it that be sold all three.
This would be the better way to tell it.
The more niggers they can work into
the story the worse it will be for GuoLsoN.
Only get the dates right and don't have
men swearing that he sold negroes, three
gears after he came to Ohio. as.a .2t
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

OCEAN TELEaRApHs.-A meeting of
capitalists was held at Liverpool on the
10th, to consider the question of telegraph
ic communication with America, at which
the Mayor presided. Mr.. Wortley, Chair
man of the Atlantic Telegraph Company,
explained the present position and future
prospects of this important enterprise, and
it was resolved that this great information
al project is worthy of the most general
and generous support. Subscriptions to a
number Of shares were taken. l.. .'s
The Russian Government has begun the
construction of telegraph line on a grand
scale. 1t is to run from Moscow right
across the North of Asia 10 the mouth of
the Amor on the Pacific Ocean.. The
whole length will exceed 1900 leagues.
A project has been drawn up for con-
tinuing the line to the coast Of America,
which would afford great facilities fot lay
ing tho cabls to connect the two conti-
nents. Q J- gl .. tls.a C'
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

"Mr. Wilson showed his good sense and
also convinced his many friends that their
votes had not been bestowed upon an un-
worthy man, BY submitting to the decision
Of his. democratic brethren with good
grace and declaring that he will do all he
can for the election cf the entire ticket."-
Farmer. s.-l-.s,.-i ] s
We have the best authority in the world
for saying that this attemptto "soft soap"
worthy man, didn't win. Mr.. WILSON
will tell you that his deafeat was brought
about by lies the most persistent and
monstrous, and that the above attempt TO
lick him down afterwards, is only adding
Insult to injury. 5 ;s'ldl s,;F --..-'-7
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01
The Popular Feeling in Tu,c.nv

The Popular Feeling in Tuscany
The correspondent ot ,the Newark Da;-
ly Advertiser, writing from Florence, july.
SOth, says: 81 ff
sFlorenee is grosiug hoisy: the first
sound in the morning and the last at night
is thedrurn. aRub-a,dub- dub ~ from day
light to midnight beats on the ear, till one
exclaims with old Watts
al hate that drums discordant sound
Parading round. and round, aad roundi'
All sorts of volunteers flock to the tri-
coloIed standard, now the central light, as
.multiform insects round a solar lamp in
summer, and, like these, may find their
wings siuged before they know i. Boys
in national Uniform are thicker here now
than beardless priests in black pettieoats;
albeit, these latter are not a whit diminish
ed in numbers, but still sweep hestreets
daily whole schools ofthem, with the train
ing priest at their head, just as these ca
diets, headed by their -strutting corporal,
practice shouldering the musket along the
highways, yet point its bayonet swry in
looking up at the windows as they pass,
through eagerness to display their young
patriotism in "soldier clothes.' They are
training for future use-to join the per-
manent National Guard. or militia, which
promises to maintain italian rights when
once gained. Meantime, s'ehildreu Of old
er growth" in thousands are practising
arms with view to coming necessities;
while good citizens Of. all ranks, and the
countrymen, are ready to form corps de
reserve when the hour for action strikes.
Nor does the Nations hope all lie in its
volunteers; the regular Tuscan army has
been sumoned back from its fruitless march
into Lombardy, to give its vote for annex
alton to Piedmont, and then to support it,
if need be, by force Of arms. En- attend
ant, all wait for The result of the election,
the Conference at Zurich, and the word of
the Emperor: which last does not secure
Faith against the motto, "Trust in Napo-
leon, but keep your ponder dry
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01
ANOTHER LIE NAuEp.-The pewspa-

ANOTHER LIE NAILED.-The newspa-
pers in the support of the so-calied Demo-
cratic party, set out at the beginning of
the present political campaign in Ohio, to
lie the Republicans out, and themselves
into the State offices. If mot successful
in this, they viii bave to Try some other
scheme hereafter, for having exhausted the
skill of the most reckless liars in their
ranks. and failed, it is not to be pre-
sumed that they viii ever try the same plan
again, at least never as now, making it
their sole dependence for success. : (
Though it is bard to discriminate when
all do so well at this business, yet we are
disposed to give to the Editor Of the Cleve-
land National Democrat the credit of be-
ing the most reckless liar of the whole
batch. Here is the prolific fountain from
whence issue most of the lies that are now
going the rounds on Judge GHoLsos.-
Where the paperis known, its ISLANDERS are
harmless, but being copied into other pa
pers throughout the State, unless contra
dicted might work injury to tho political
prospects of a most worthy man. e.
The last slander Of the Democrats get
ting up is Statement that Mr.. DEssIsoS,
should have declared that if elected Gov
ernor. he would prevent the return of a Fu-
gitive Slave, even though he had to employ
the bayonett. Now mark the manner in
which the Editor crawls out of this lie
when called on for the proof. He states
the remark was made by Mr.-D., in "con-
,6dence" to one he supposed friend, and
that he is not permitted to give the name
Of that person. Is that not q most rascal
ly way of getting out of a falsebood?-
Surely such a confession would at once
satisfy any honest man that the statement
was a lie made of whole cloth. 1t is need
less to say that Mr.. DEsNIsoS denies ever
having made the remark or anything ap-
preaching it, but we shall pot be surprised
to see it going the rounds of the papers af-
ter while, sworn to by several witnesses. 4
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01
HThs coaI.miuers of PITTSBURGH and

HT The coal-miuers of Pittsburgh and
theresbouts, to the number of three thou
sans, are onsa strike for higher wages on
the Feigbing Of the, coal atthe mouth of
eachspit. The men contend that the meas
surilg system works to their disadvantage
as the ears are very often enlarged at the
proprietof's pleasure. The owners of the
mines say that SO much time would be con-
sumed in weighing that the caal business
would Cease to be profitable. The Pitts
burgh Journal says that the miners are
making extraordinary efforts TO secure uni
ty and energy among themselves, and to
induce the pit-owners to come to their
terms, and the movement is now so gener-
al that there seems no probability of set
tlement withouta compromise. The trade
is very important one, and the sooner
the parties concerned come to terms the
better for themselves and the public.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

SLAVE BREEDING VS.. THE SLAVE TRADE.
The Brandon Miss Republicans is vio-
lently opposed to the Slave Trade, not be-
cause it tregards itunchristian or inhuman,
but because its revival and increase will
spoil the business of slave breeding in The
slaveholdiug States. 1t argues very earn
estly against the iojustice which would be
done to such States as Virginia or Mary
land and the ruin that would come upon
them, if by importation of eargoes-of Con-
gos into the extreme Southern States, the
business for breeding slaves IN the old
States for the Southern market should be
spoiled. This is the event impending
which alarms the Mississippi editor.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01
g-The "red nosed" democracy VIII

w-The ''red nosed' democracy who
"fght the tiger at the corner groceries, have
laughed their pockets empty over neigh
Dor EsrlLL's account of the Republican
meeting in Millersburg, on the 18th of Aug.
The less excitable portion of his partizans
think the article not only very funny but
very smart and we may add, very truth
full. -" +. -- -
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

MORE CERTIFFIcATEs.-It is said the
opponents of Judge GHoIsoN have in
course of preparation a lot Of Certificates,
well sworn to, DC, going to prove that
Judge GHoLsoN killed his mother BY strik-
ing her on the head with skillet. The
identical skillet itself is to be produced and
will probably be on exhibition, in Millers-
burg, next Saturday. For fear of mistakes
they propose not to have any dates TO this
last batch of certificates.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

How IS THIS ?-Gen. HoUsTos, was
lately elected Governor, of Texas, over the
regular Administration Locofo candidate,
and yet that party now claims his election
as victory for them. They have won
good many just such victories lately.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

RE- The Stark and Carroll county Re-
publicaus have selected for the Senatorship,
George Harsh, of Stark Mr.! Harsh, says
the Repu6liean, SIS one of the Oldest citi-
zens Of the county. The property Of its,
citizens and bis own interestare TOO closely
interviewer To be separated. No man in
any community has, or deserves to have, a
better reputation for honesty Of purpose, or,
uprigh'n of character" .es1r =.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01
T Between rope-walking and balloon

R Between rope-walking and balloon
ascensions the lovers of such risky amuse-
ments are having alisely- time of it just
now. Blondin's last feat was to cook his
dinner while. balanced on a rope midway
between Canada and the United States,
across the Niagara river. He was quite
successful, and received great applause
from the thousands assembled. on both
sides of the river. His rival De Lave, is
said to be preparing to attempt something
still more oaare;; and, being a Frenchman,
we doubt not he will succeed The last
balloon feat we hear of was that of .''P ro-
fessor" Steiner, who assembled from Toron-
to, Canada, and landed the same evening
near Oswego, New York, having crossed
Lake Ontario -.--l.sa --i ~ g.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01
More Blundering.s
.AErGEr THE DATES RIGHT.

So intent aretbe Locofoco press Of Ohio
ou-defeating Judge GoHbsoN, that each
one is telling hes on him, ou his own hook.
These very frequently conflict, SO that if
you were disposed to, believe either story,
it would. be difficult, to decide between
them. Their papers in Southern Ohio still
insist that Gohlson is an Abolitioniss of
ultra Giddings school, and that be did
set free what slaves he owned when he
camoto this State. In the North they assert
that he sold these slaves and put the mon
ey in his pocket. To prove this, they pub
lish what they say ere deeds of sale,
made by GoHLsoN, when he thus disposed
ofhis achasel.n IN the hurry OF getting up
these papefs, they got the dates wrong,
4 bad Gohlson selling negroes several years
after be came to Ohio, This was bad, but
there is no peril they are not willing to en-
counter to accomplish their. darling object,
so they have re-published these documents
with the dates alright now, as they sup
pose. Let us see US see how they have it
this time. g. q. q 8i zHi1i
The Holmes County Farmer, Of Aug.
rs, publishes these deeds. of conveyance,
duly sworn to, &c. Thsy are dated Dec.
l6, 1874. Then j. "A. McNEAI, Clerk of
the Probate Court is brought forward,
who swears that on the 18th day of Dec,
1914, this deed was deposited-in his Office
ferreeerd. So that according to this Nc
NEAL, the deed was deposited for record,
one day5sore it sOds miadst Smart folks
down in Mississippi, As, . still further
security against doubt. they append to
these deeds the affidavit of one R. w. Ed
MosDsoN, Clerk of the U. s. Court of Mis-
sissippi. His certificate is dated the 18th
of August, 1859, whilsti it is easy Of proof
that these deeds, certificates, &C., first ap-
peared in print ten days before The date Of
Mis last certificate. Look at it for a mo-
meut in another light. MI. Edmondson's
certificate bears date-Aug. Is. He lives
distant from Millersburg thousands ofmiles.
and before this certificate Of his appeared
here it was first. published in print else.
where andthen copied. intothe Farmsr.--
This would usually be the work Of a couple
Of months, but here they claim to have ac-
complished it in eleven days. Does not
the Shole thing bear upon its face, the eyi-
dsues.of bungIipg; illconcsivedelectiouee-
riu0 document. .ssssa' ysioIH.g-ez rs 81
-, - = S'Fss,S .sfs .zyrh VI ca, ,e,is 4
Try it again gentlemen. We think you'll
getit all right after Shils though you.seem
to have an awful time off, .lsv div
80 T--- = >->
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

FoURTEENrH DIsrRroT.--Gov.l % Chase
has ordered an election in the Fourteenth
Congressional District to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the death of the Hon. Cy-
rus Sphinx, to bo held on the day of the
State election. :e67.rz.-'-a ca,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

W The State Parade OF Ohio Fireman
takes place at GAINESVILLE on the sth of
September and large attendance is anti
cipa,ed. 81
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

- a
Hrtsp FRoa.-Dlligsnt, inquiry has
fes SOME time been making. as 10 the
wbefeabouts Of the eloquent stambauugh.psi
He has at length been heard from. The
Ohio Statesman says the seloquent" Ma
jon hasbsen speaking in the '"north-west,"
,snd reports an encouraging state Of things
u that quarter. The Majors reports are
not the most reliable. We well remember
how he made the democracy here "feel
geod' lsstfall by assuring them that BURss'
nsjority in Tuscasawas county would be-
SEQ, but it turned out t-that he was beaten
there BY OYER that majority. This makes
us believe that the Major is liable to mis-;
takes sometimes. 81 ksT-srs = tslssI Is
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

N- The Editor of the Farmer thinks
he will hayGo re-publish Gidding's letter.
Do SO by all means. Its great docu-
ment, and is doing your party a vast
amount of good. Publish it again of
course, and keep publishing it. Print it
in large type-"horse type" s
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

A SSua PURsE.-The London Racing
Times says Mr.. Ten Broeck won 40, 600
pounds sterling (s2oO,ooo) at the Good.
wood Stakes. ".s.s III
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01
Composition of the Next House.

The New York Herald exhibits the
strength of Republicans, Anti-Lecompton
Democrats, and Southern Opposition par
ty in the next House Of Representatives as
follows: -3-
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01

SUPERIOR ATTRAcT1oNs.-In addition
to the Republican County Convention, to
come off in Millersburg, on Saturday next,
the Editor of the Farmer promises, that
be will on that day, 'climb soaped pole,
head downward, 217 feet high, draw the
pole up after him, and como down on a
hand sled.' .-''' 100 s'
That's something of . feat, but his
friends say, he is equal to it. Couldn't he
be prevailed upon to take up with him,
their county ticket, to give it an airing.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01
FTo QUOTATIONS.

To such, of them as know themselves indebt-
ed to ous, fbe it much OF little,) We would say
that we have neither sold out nor give out, but
that we very much need money, and that if they
willcsf and pay us, they shall, one andlail have
weekly expenses are large. and the receipts, lat
teriy, have been very small. We hope this viii
be attended to by an -s,--A iz.-'ta - --'e
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-09-01


The GREAT CARAVAN. The movement
of people Pacificsward this season issal-
most Incredible. Mr.. Greeley, who has
made the overland journey estimates The
total number of personsnow ontae Plains
bound for California, Iat thirty thousand,
with teams numbering at the Start 1 lille
less than one hundred Thousand head s0fs
these more than half ana oxen. = 80 ssyss
The emigration covers the gteas tiAilibr
an extent of more ethan seven,hS hSutlsl miles
or fully half the distancs.ffom ths. setale-
ments of Ksusas; nor thop eof- California
west of the Sierra Navada. The heaAaos
this magnificent column will.sStss Ne al
ley Of ths Sscramsutos early ID August;
It's extreme rsss wat ha stszsrliua sdona
the nountsin slopes sad laak and foot
sore, ss late y the. lat Of October 49,.
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