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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27
Douglas and Fitch Difficulty.

DOuSIas anu FitcM DlliiCuItys
The telegraph gave but an inkling OF
the difficulty in the Senate executive ses-
sion on the 21si. 1t appears that Judge
Potter, of Toledo, o,was the bone of contention,
and that Messrs. Pugh, Fitch of Indiana,
Douglas and Jeff Davis got somewhat ex-
cited and INDUCED in severe personalities.
The despatch to the New York Herald
gives the following particulars:
In executive session of the Senate to-
day an angry and exciting discussion arose
between Judge Douglas and Senator Fitch,
when words were used which it is thought
must lead to duel. The debate occurred
on the question of confirming Potter, of
Ohio, as Collector of Toledo. Mr.. Pugh
opposed Potter's nomination, as the man
diplaced was his friend. He said that if
the President desired an issue with him
Pugh) he was ready for it. He denoun-
ced the appointment, and called on every
Senator who was his (Pugh's) friend to
vote against it. Douglas responded, say
ing he would vote with The Senator from
Ohio. He then branched off to the Hi
nois appointments, and said they were dis
honest, corrupt and incompetent. Senator
Fitch interrogated Douglas, and said it
was untrue. Douglas again reiterated
what he had said. Fitch again said it was
untrue. Cries of order were then made.
Douglas continued to debate. Fitch replied
with great bitterness, and said that Sena-
tors kn:w how to prize anything coming
from that quarter. Cries of order were
again made. Douglas then replied, and
was called to order. Motions were then
made that Douglas be allowed 10 go on in
order. jeff Davis opposed it, and said,
turning TO Douglas, he had listened with
indignation 20 the language used, and it
was that of q highwayman and bravo
The Debate was continued some time, when
a motion was made and the Senate ad-
journed. 1t is said the lie was given and
most severe personal remarks made.
The Washington Despatch of the oath
states that rumors were current that Judge
Douglas had challenged Senator Fitch. but
the Times correspondent writes: "Notes
have passed between Senators Douglas and
Fitch with view to explanations and re-
fractions, or a hostile meeting. The first
note was from Douglas to Fitch, demand
ing retraction of the charges of falsehood;
the second from Fitch, specifying the
charges and inquiring if Senator Douglas
refers to them; ifso, Fitch reiterates them.
Douglas replies in detailed letter, ex-
planning and modifying his language, and
giving it a construction much less offensive
than as originally understood. Fitch re-
joined amicably, and his note will probably
settle the affair.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27
From the Coshocton Democrat. Jan. o.
$1,000 REV ARD!
The Treasury Robbed of Is, 600!

Last night about ten o'clock, the Tresu
~ of Coshocton county was robbed ol
about $4,000. The court of common
pleas was in session, trying three men for
a recent burglery in Walhonding. A large
number of witnesses from Dresden and the
west part of this county had just been dis
charged-and to accommodate such Of
them as desired to go home on the IL
o'clock train, the Treasurer had, unfortu-
nately as it now appears, kept his office
open to cash their orders. He was about
closing the office, when three men entered,
one of whom asked the amount of tax on
lot in West Carlisle, town near which
several witnesses reside. The Treasure,
turned to get the tax duplicate; when,
suddenly, large shawl was thrown over his
head, his arms pinioned and his body fore
ed TO the floor. He was instantly gagged
his arms tied, and his eyes kept bliDdfold-
ed. He thinks one man locked the office
door and stood sentinel; one stood over
him, while the other took the keys unlock
ed and robbed the safe. They then re-
locked the safe and took the keys with
them, locking the Office door, and taking
that key with them. All this was done
before the arrival of the eastern train of
cars, as Mr.. Ketchum heard them come in
after the robbers left, and they had time
to get upon that train. Mr.. Ketchum re-
mained in this painful condition for long
time before be worked the gag from his
mouth. When he did, he commenced
hallowing for belp-but people were gener-
ally in bed and it was near l o'clock when
he was heard by Hiram Taylor, who arous-
ed the Sheriff, and breaking in the door,
found the Treasurer tied upon the floor,
nearly exhausted, his face black from the
effect, of the gag. The cord had cut into
the flesh of his arms-his legs so benumed
he could scarcely stand, and he would have
died before morning unless released.
The Treasurer is unable to describe but
one of the men; the one who spoke to
him, who is about 35 or 40 years old, black,
straight whiskers over his chin, high cheek
bone, gentlemanly in appearance, and about
5 feet or 10 inches high. Such man
has been noticed in attendance on this
trial, and no doubt belongs to the same
gang. We learn that reward of $4,000
is offered for the robbers, and $4,000 for
The recovery of the money.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27
r~Tbe Cosboclou Democrot SUGGESTS

HThe Coshocton Democrat suggests
the name of our townsman, HoN. D. P.
LEADBErrER, as suitable person to sue
ceed Judge MCLEAN, in the event that dis
tinguished gentleman should take it into his
head to die or resign during Mr.. BUcHAS-
ANS Administration.
That Mr.. L. is not the kind of a man to
suit a majority of the Democracy of his own
county, is clearly shown by the fact that
he has been several times beaten by men
who were his interiors In point of talent and
character.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27
New YoRK, Jan. %.

Mr.. Montgomery has given notice to Mr..
Phelps on behalf of the Pennsylvania De-
mocrats that he will resist the considera-
ton of any more appropriation bills until
some scheme concerning the tariff is pre-
sented. ...,
The Senate Committee on Foreign Re
lations, by vote of to 3, have agreed
to report written by Slidell, advocating
the thirty millions appropriation, and have
reported a bill by the same. The Report
is an elaborate argument in favor of the ac-
QUESTION of Cuba. a q.
Mason, Douglas, Slidell and Polk agreed
to the report. Seward, Crittenden and
Foote disagreed. '.f r9l
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27
CHILD Bunsrp TO DrArB.-A few dav,

CHILD BURNED TO DEArH.-A few days
ago, daughter of Harmon Scheeler, aged
about three years, was burned to death in
Canal Dover. The mother had left the
child alone for a few minutes to get buck
ct of water. During her absence, the
clothes of the little girl caught FIRE, and
when she returned, the poor child was burn
ed almost to a crisp. She lived but few
hours after the unfortunate occurrence-
Such an awful death is peculiarly distress
ing, and should serve as warning to pa
rents.-Tuscarawds -Advocate.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27

wBy request we re-publish the Report
of Messrs. CR1rcHF1ELD, REED and HoUs-
TON. This document is creating noise
through the county that will not ''down, y
at the bidding Of any one. A good, hon.
est old democrat was asked what he thought
ofil. Well, he said, he did mt like to swear,
but really the thing was of too serious a
character to laugh at.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27

H The numerous friends of Col. Joss,
of Winesburg, in this county, will sympa-
thise with him in his aff1iction. He has
just buried an interesting and beloved son,
to whose manhood his fond parents had
every reason to look forward TO with pride
Hewas indeed, in every way worthy of their
love and hopes of future usefulness.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27
R Our neighbor of the Farmer gives

ES Our nelSnDof OF the fdrHeT gives
evidence in the last number of that paper
of being out of all patience with us for our
continued persistence for the rights that we
believe belong to the Republican tax pay
ers of this county-namely, the right 10
see the annual Exhibit of the manner in
which their moneys have been spent, the
Delinquent Tax List, DC, without having
to 90 to tie columns of Locofoco paper
to get this information. Whether he give
us credit for being actuated by good or bad
motives in agitating this matter, We intend
TO do so whenever and wherever it is our
pleasure, and we are very sorry that our
neighbor cannot read an article on this SUBJ
ject coming from us, without working him.
self into passion over it. But It's his ma
ture.
His rejoinder to our last was evidently
the result of large outlay of mental labor
and bodily sweat, not of the Editor only,
but of all the unappreciated and unapreci-
able geniouses that figure around that con-
cerD. Doubtless they thought that such
display Of pluck and brains would shock
every bone in our body, and that their man.
ifest displeasure would be our annihilation,
that the paper would perish at once-that
it would subside. Though it may surprise
them-the paper still liuesi
30 But we are solemnly and conclusively in
formed that unless we stop this controver-
sy, that he will tell us something that we
will not care to hear. Let him 'spit it out"
but be careful that the stone he throws does
not rebound and hit all connected with that
paper, either as Editor, Publishers or owner.
A personal newspaper controversy is some
thing to be deprecated, but not always to
be avoided. We do not think ourselves
a very bad man, but make no pretensions
10 being perfect, yea, our life is not without
its faults and blemishes. We are but NOR
tai and It's not possible that we should have
lived to our present age without having
been guilty of much that was wrong; but if
to be hated by the mean is evidence of de-
cency-if to be hated by the bad is evi-
dence of goodness-if to be hated by liars
is evidence of truth, we can make as good
showing as most men. For enemies, we
can say with truth, we have the very pick
and choice among the dirty and despicable.
If our neighbor does not like this con-
troversy, he should have kept his paddles
out of it. Our first article was not of him
nor about him. He was not named, the
paper be is Editor Of, was not alluded to.
1t was with others we had do He has got
into it of his own free will, and be can take
his own time and exercise his own pleasure
as to how be will get out of it. ave take
no step backwards" As to the Adverti-
sing we alluded to, we have abundance of
Democratic backing to encourage US to 60
ahead, and we shall from time to time call
the attention of the proper officers to it.
We have heretofore and we expect to be a.
bic hereafter, to live on terms of friendship
with them, but the fear of incurring their
displeasure shall not prevent us doing our
duty.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27

~No "Public Documents" yet
Sound the "whangdoodle," beat the ''gu-
gaw"-JosEpH BURNS is very funny fel-
Ter.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27

In the Senate, Mr.. Schleich presented a
preamble and resolutions calling for amend-
ments to the law so as to compel banks to
share the burden of taxation, which were
laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. McCleary presented the petition of
citizens of Columbiana county, praying for
a law TO prevent the return of fugitive slaves
which was referred to the committee on
Federal Relations.
Mr.. Winans offered resolution instruct
ing said committee TO report why the pray
ers of the petitioners should not be granted.
MIR. Taylor moved to amend by instruct
ing them to report bill prohibiting Off
clals In Ohio from engaging in slave catch
ing in Ohio. Resolution lost.
The Treasury Investigating committee,
in answer to the resolution of the Senate,
said they were unable to give and precise
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27

re See the Advertisement of Mr.. W. J.
COURTNEY, in another column. By calling
at his rooms you can see some very fine
Pictures of his taking.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27

H The Communication Of our friend
DRAKE has been received, and shall appear
next week.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27

ANOTHER PAssENeEK.-A "likely" thou
sand dollar nigger, from Maysville, Ky-
passed through here last Saturday evening,
toward the North Star. Several of our
citizens endangered the perpetuity of the
Union, by contributing to aid bis escape
Comnsa'a Reporter.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27

F Our thanks are due the Hon. P.
BLISS NJ. G. for valuable Congressional Doc
uments.
Has the member from this Dictrict, no
'sfriends to reward ?"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27

HousE.-The following bills were in-
troduced and read the first time:
By Mr.. Monroe, to amend section IS of
the school law, so as to direct the mode Of
collecting debts due from school districts.
By Mr.. Pikelhimer, to amend the 266th
section of the act to establish a Code of
Civil Procedure, passed March IA, 1863
This bill is to require judge to reduce to
writing his charge to jury, which charge
shall be filed the same as other papers.
By Mr.. Odell to provide for the working
of unfinished turnpikes by Supervisors Of
highways.
Mr.. Gatch's resolution providing for an
appropriation to pay Sheriffs for the arrest
and safe keeping of U. S. prisoners iu the
jails of this State was called up and de-
feated.
In the afternoon there was bare quor-
um present, and the members used up most
of the time in committee of the Whole,
poking fun at each other.
An attempt was made to reconsider the
vote by which Harrison's resolution for a
reduction of salaries on the canals, was
passed, but failed very decisively.-State
Journal. oath
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27

time, but hoped to be able in about one
month.
The House bill relative to Enclosures,
and to provide against trespassing animals
was passed.
Mr.. Hatch offered resolution calling
upon the State Auditor to ascertain from
county Auditors, the number of acres of
school and ministerial lands in the several
counties yet unrolled and the value thereof;
and the amount of money remaining un-
paid by the purchaser or lessees of said
lands, which was agreed to.
In the House, Mr.. Rankin concluded his
speech upon the interest bill, occupying
nearly an hour and half. The bill was
then made the special order for Wednesday
next, when an exciting season may be an
ticipated. Both sides of the question are
pretty sanguine of suecess.-State Jour-
nal, 22d.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27

~F For particulars of the recent Treas
ury robbing at Coshocton, see another col
umn.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27
Washington Intelligence.
The Iri6atne's despatch of the 2Otl

w washington lntelllScnces
The Iri6ane's despatch of the goth
says:
The report that Messrs. Seward, Hale,
Giddings, Chase, Wade and other distin-
guished Republicans, are in favor of the
stealing Of, Cuba is a stupid fiction, started
in the silly hope that it will have some po-
litical effect at the North. Republicans
here all look upon the Cuban movement as
a transparent humbug, which will result in
nothing. The only foundation for the
stories about the secret negotiations with
the Spanish officials is rumor that the
President is trying to bribe the Governor
General and the Spanish military COM
manders in Cuba to betray the island into
his hands. This Is alleged to be the object
of the thirty millions. But it is also sus-
pected here that large share of the money,
if the President gets it, will be used with
the more prospect of success to carry the
next Presidential election.
Unexpectedly the House had stirring
session to-day. A bill was pending, re-
ported from the Committee on Public
Lands, amending the presumption laws,
requiring three months residence to secure
pre-emption. Mr.. Grow moved his amend
ment prohibiting any except settlers from
purchasing public lands till ten years after
they have been surveyed. Half dozen
Yeas and Nays were taken to evade di-
rect vote upon it, but its friends voted them
down persistently, and at last it was reach
ed and carried by fourteen majority. every
Republican voting Yea. A few Demo-
Gratis who voted for the bill before amend
ment, now turned against it, and the en-
grossment was defeated by four majority.
A motion to reconsider is pending.
The hope of Kansas Land Grants this
session is much less than it was day or
two since. The Public Land Committee,
though a majority was opposed to Grants,
agreed to report bill for the House to vote
on, but the promise was not kept, and, as
their right to report has now ceased till
reached again in turn, which it will not be
this session, it is possible that it may not
be got before the House for a direct vote.
The Republicans, with a few exceptions,
are in favor Of it.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-01-27
TRaYELERs' DIRECTORY.

Tho following shows the time of departures
.,d ar,ivals on the c. z. d c. R. R. at Millers-
burg and Cleveland:
R1NN1sG NoRTH.-The Express leaves Mil
lersburg at 6.20A. M., and arrives at Cleveland
at I0.45.
The Accommodation leaves Millersburg at 2.35
p. NJ, and arrives at Cleveland al 900.
RUNNING SoUTH-Acconamoddtio leaves Cleve-
land at 500 A. NJ, and arrives at Millersburg
at 1.50 P. NJ.
Express leaves Cleveland al 400 P NJ, and
arrives at Millersburg at S.37.
eTThe Erpress train running North con-
meets at Orrville 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, 1859-01-27

Mr. McClearys bill to reduce the com
pensation of the Supreme Judges, was kill
ed in committee of the Whole by striking
out all after the enacting clause. When
the committee rose, the bill and amend
mentsswas referred to the committee on the
Judiciary. This is significant of its ulti-
mate fate.
Mr.. Winans' bill, virtually prohibiting
the use of the jails of Ohio, for the incar-
ceration of fugitive slaves, under the act of
1s46, was indefinitely postponed, by par
ty vote.
The House resolution, to adjourn sine
die on the 10th of February, was referred to
select committee of three.
Mr.. Slusser introduced b II To provide
for districtiDg any county in the State
where the Commissioners of said county
have failed to do it.
Mr.. Dawes bill providing for normal
schools or colleges, was knocked about con-
siderably in the House, to-day, and the
life nearly beaten out of it. 1t was finally
referred to select committee of five; and
if reported back, it will doubtless be tor
tured to death.
The standing committee on Public Print
ing rendered their resignation to-day in
consequence of the reference of resolu-
ton, to the judiciary committee, which they
thought properly belonged to them. Gen
tlemen explained-the resolution was taken
from the judiciary ommittee-referrred
to the Printing committee, and the offense
was wiped out.
The interest question was got up again
to-day, by consideration of the vote
by which Mr.. Hubbelrs per cent bill was
lost few days since. Like Banquo's
ghost, it will not go down. Judge Rankin
of Franklin, made lengthy speech in sup
port of the bill, and before closing gave
way for motion to take recess to 10
o'clock to-day which was carried.-,State
21st.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-11-05
The Man for Us.


Gov WISE, of Virginia, says Il corrcspOn-
dent of the Charleston Courier Z" is one of the
hardest ". rking y,cn of the age He dcvotes
himself to developing the physical resources of
tlc State With much energy and success. One
of his schemes is novel one When negroes
arc convicted of crimes, instead of sending them
away, and making, as lie remarked to me, n
Botany Bay of South Carolina and Louisiana
he buys them for the State and puts them to
work on railroads and other public works He
gays the system worked we'll, and the negroes
worked well in the Railroad tunnels The Gov
ernor is not inScnsiblc, too, of the ornate as
well as the useful, and devotcs himself to i'm
proving tho capitol grounds, already very beau
tiful, employing tho white pcnitcntiary convicts
with a soldier in full uniform, with muskct
standing guard over them, and ready TO pop
away at them if they attempt to escape. My
Nisitto Coy. WISE converted me Nhrough his
plain, bluff, fwmcr-lko manncr,) from prcju-
dice to certain feeling of liking"
---l-~
TnE CoRNgn CurBoAHD.-A new work just
published by Mess,s. DICK & FirzGERALp, No
IS Ann street. New York, in pretty STYLE gilt,
with over one thousand engraved illustrations
Tie price of this Cupboard is only one dollar
but, to our mind, that dollar will be better in
vcs:n,cnt than n careful man can usually make
in these days of imposturc and dishonesty
The Corner Cupboard" ii seems to us, ought
10 be called the &" Handy Mans Iibrary," for it
lisa whole library of useful and practical works.
embodied in one; and its instructions are all
OF that class which even the best informed of
lis are constantly in want of. and if We have it
not in our heads, should have it at our finger
cnds II would be much easier to give the
whole tile of the volume than to attempt to
catalogue the infinite variety Of it's contents ;
hut il would puzzle the reader to think of any
subject connected with every day life, with com
mon things, with the kitchen. the workshop,
the plrlor, the ircside, his ncighbor's house or
his AVN, without being able TO turn to some
thing in tlis book, calculated to impart there
upon some valuable Information. 1t is Book
TO" the people il is knowledge forthe Million.
ghe price OF tho CUPBOARD" is $l--scBL by
mail, free Of postage.
RELIcroUs.-The revival etill progresses in
Ireland. Belfast, Caierain, and Londondcr
ry form the centre of the movement, and the
small towns and villages for miles around
prc unlor its power.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-11-05
The McKenna Will Case.

The Leiycr informs us that the Ordinary
of Lancaster district has decided against the
last will and testament of the late WILLIAM
MCKENNA of that district. The Ordinary
was sercnadod and delivered speech IN re-
sponse thereto on the occasion This is un.
heard of in a judicial officer If he had de-
cidcd adversely to thc will, wc suppose he
would have, upon the same principle, met
with the exocrations of the populacc. Let
the judicial officers of the country be far re-
moved from such influences otherwise our
liberties and rights are at any time to be put
in state Of jeopardy.
An appeal has been taken, and the case
has been dockcted for future hearing Nc.
kENNA left the bulk of his property to the
Catholic Church
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-11-05
Pickens Agricultural Society.

This Society met on the 27th ult. Officers
were elected, and the usual business prclimi
nary to the fair transacted. Owing to the alb
scnco of Mr., PULLIAM, the orator elect, no
address was delivered.
On the 2Sth, the fair opened carly. The
attendance likewise WAS large Stock pro-
ductions Of the diary, ladies' work, etc, were
on exhibition. Indeed much Of the interest
of the occasion was due to the ladies for their
contributions and presence
The details of the proceedings can be found
in the report of the Secretary.