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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07
The Great Hail Storm.

The hail storm which devastated por-
tions of Medina and Summit counties on
the 9th ult., was the most terrific ever wit
messed in Northern Ohio. In Medina coun-
ty the effects of the storm were most ap-
parent two miles north Of the village of
Medina. The Gazette says:
The hail covered space from half a mile
TO mile in width, destroyed grain and
breaking glass in its course; the stones were
of large size and are reported to have been
so abundant as to cover the ground so that
a wagon might have been loaded in some
places without being moved. The course
of the storm was a little south of east. 1t
divided at some point west of Medina, one
portion going south. There was no hail at
this point.
The storm was very destructive in por-
tions of Richfeld, and Boston, Summit
county the Beacon says:
"Haveing originated in the South part
of Richfeld and pursuing North Easter
ly course, passed through the Peninsula
(thus far with little windy then by cir
cuitous route near to Macedonia, and thence
Easterly beyond Hudson. lis track was
about mile wide, easily traced from an
elevation, by its havoc to the foliage, and
the beds of white hail which were strewed
along its winding path in some places heap
ed up TO the depth of 6 inches. The cir
cuitious route was undoubtedly owing to
the conflict of the two rushing currents of
air, the unequal temperatures of which
caused at their point of impact or contact
the moisture to condense and then CONCEAL
to fall in thickening hail.
The hail at Hudson poured down with
destructive violence. The stones were
usually about the size ofhickory nuts, with
occasionally two or three combined to the
size of hens eggs. The nucleus of snow
around which the rain crystalized was un-
usally small making them ice-rocks almost
literally. The hail was very destruc-
tive to birds, fowls were killed, and the
Just sheared sheep suffered severely, in
some cases being killed outright by the ice
balls. The centre of the storm passed over
the village of Peninsula, and the hail was
about three inches deep on a level. There
were indications that the hail, if not the re-
suit of whirlwind, at least must have en-
one.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

an answer. In reply to aquestion, he said
that he had put bis family in the forward
car. He was told to expect the worst, be-
cause the destruction of life in that car was
fearful. He trembled like an aspen leaf.
and the sweat of agony stood like rain
drops on his brow. In reply to another
question, he said that his wife was going
only as far as Kalamazoo. He was told
that Kalamazoo was on the Michigan Cen
tral and that his precious ones could not
be involved in this catastrophe at all. The
relief came too suddenly. The reyulsion
followed like waterfall, and the happy
and thankful man threw himself into a
chair and wept like child! A rough
bearded customer who related the incident
to US, says that be also cried as he Witness
ed the thrilling scene. +
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

time occupied in crossing the chasm, in--
cluding the stoppages, was 1 y minutes
When the thing was accomplished every
body knew that it would be, and with
scarcely an exception, each had predicted
the result. All confessed, however, that
it was the most astonishing exhibition Of
nerve and daring which it had ever been
their lot to witness.
On arriving at the Canadian side, NJ.
Blondin gave a performance on the tight
rope similar to that given previous to the
grand feat A subscription was set on foot
for the benefit of Mons. Blondin, and quite
respectable sum collected.
At 6:lO precisely, shout fom the Cam
adian side recalled the spectators Tor what
there was left of them, TO the river bank,
from which Mons. Blondin was beheld set
ting out on his return. This time the pas
sage was made much quicker as the daring
artist only paused once, in the middle Of
the river, to rest himself, making the pas
sage in exactly seven minutes. He was
received on landing with shouts of applause.
the band playing Yankee Doodle, accom-
panied by the shrill whistle ofseveral loco
motives, which were drawn up on each
bank in waiting. He was also seized by
the hand by numerous enthusiastic believ
ers, who warmly congratulated him on the
successful termination of his perilous feat.
Mons Blondin received these marks of ap-
probation with the characteristic politeness
and suavitv of Frcnchman, and when
seized by eager hands and borne in triumph
on the shoulders of men to his carriage be
in no degree relaxed from the graceful BON
hommie, for which he is so much distingu-
ished. He appeared but little fatigued
or excited and said that the only anxiety
he felt was on aecout of his friends the
spectators.
We should not be surprised to see him
wheeling barrow across the gorge in less
than ten days with man in it. The fact
is that with man of Blondin's nerve and
ability, there is scarcely the shadow ofdan-
ger in the undertaking.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07
The Constitution on DOugtas'
Letter.

BALTIMORE, June 26.
The Washington Constitution, ,after some
PREDATORY remarks, says:
Judge Douglas says before he can deter
mine whether he will allow his name to be
used as a candidate, it will be necessary
to understand distinctly on what issues the
canvass is to be conducted. The history
of the Democratic party affords no prece-
dent of the assumption of so arrogant
a position by any aspirant for presiden-
tial nomination. Andrew Jackson did not
improse any such condition, precedent to
his acceptance of the nomination. Van
Buren, Polk, Cass, Pierce and Buchanan
made no such condition, nor did Judge
Douglas himself on two memorable occa-
sions, in 1852 and 1856, when ho sought
the Democratic nomination for the Presi-
dency, follow the course he now adopts.
We seriously doubt thateven Gen. Jack
son, with all his power and influence, and
the prestige that surrounded his great
name, would have been tolerated by the
Democratic party, had he presumed to die
tate the terms ON which he would consent
to be the nominee.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

EHaryest has commenced generally
throughout the State. With the excep-
tion of belt Of country about 80 miles in
width, where the frost killed great por-
ton of it, the wheat cut this year is as
good if not better thar bat cut for many
years. 1t is generally conceded that not
withstanding the frost, the wheat raised
in the State this year, will be equal in
quantity, and superior in quality, to the
crop Of any year since '46.
In Holmes county there will be very
near,ifnot quite half crop. In some partic-
ular localities, the destruction of the wheat
by the frost was almost complete, whilst
in other places they have an abundant crop
of most excellent wheat.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07


PREAoHINe PoLrrIcs.-Bishop Purcell
of Cincinnati, lately delivered a public har-
rangue in that city against the Republican
party, telling his hearers among other
things, that it "must go down." Wesup-
pose this action of the Bishop will be ap-
proved by the locofoco press all over the
State, but if a minister of Protestan t
church happens to say anything against
slavery, he is denounced from one end Of
the Union to the other,for interfering in pol
itics. We hope to see the Catholic Priests
generally, throughout the State, take the
stump against the Republican party next
fall.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07


~ The Richmond Enquirer announ-
ces that "the ball is open," and proceeds,
in a two column article, to canvass the RI
val claims of Hunter and Wise, to the Pres
idential nomination of Charleston. This
prelude to war commences in conciliatory,
diplomatic manner, the attempt being to
prove that both these aspirants stand on
the same ground, as to Slavery in the Ter
ritories. and that Virginia, in the Conven-
tion, should be unit for one or the other
of these her distinguished sons. II will be
strange if the Enquirer, in its zeal for
Wise, does not bring on a very bitter war
fare between the two factions.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

EWe have the promise of considera-
bic fun growing out of the contest for the
public Offices, among our political oppo-
nents in this county the coming fall. There
are already about forty-eleven candidates
for Treasurer spoken Of and more coming.
Neither of the offices to be filled are like
" to go begging. AS soon as the names
are announced we shall publish them.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

RThe present position of things in
the Locofoco party of this State is the
fruitful source of much s'indignation."-
Judge WHITMAN is indignant at those who
desired him to give way to Judge SWAN.
WHITMAN writes letter to give vent to his
wrath against the several Locofoco Edi-
tors, which letters are published and COM
mented upon in no very complementary
terms.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

INFASTIcIDE.-A babe was found in
privy vault one day last week where it had
been thrown by its unnatural mother. She
was arrested and a preliminary investiga-
tion had before Esq. CRIrcHr1ELD, but
there being no positive proof that the child
was alive when. born or that it was placed
where found, by its mother, she was dis
charged.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

SHEEP KILLED BY DoGs.-We hope all
farmers who are so reckless of property as
to keep dogs, will make notes of the
amount of damage done by these worth
less brutes. We shall try to keep them
posted:
In Champaign county, the number of
sheep killed by dogs in 1855 was six hun
dred and eighty-two-andfye hundred and
sixty -four injured. Here was loss in dol
lars and cents Of $2,lS9.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07
Change of Owners.

The Messrs. NEWTON have sold the
Holmes County Farmer to the Messrs.
EsrELL. We wish the retiring firm abun-
dant success in whatever business they
may engage, and to the incoming firm we
extend the right hand of fellowship, hop
ing that pecuniarily, they may have all
the success they desire.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

Fun AHEAD.-ANToNIo d. WILDER's
"Great World Circus" will be here next
Thursday, (July 14.) AS this is the first,
and probably the only Circus that will Wis
it Millersburg this summer, everybody is
expected to be present.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

ESr A fellow was doubling whether or
not he should volunteer to fight Mexicans.
One of the flags waved before his eyes,
bearing the inscription ''yictory or Death
somewhat troubled and discouraged him.
"Victory is good thing" said he but
why put it Victory OF Death! Just put it
Victory Or crippled and Ill go that"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

RThe latest Foreign News report no
new battles at the seat of war, but the al
lies are besieging Mantau, and another de-
cisive battle may soon be expected.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

Es- Nicholas Longworth, of Cincinnati,
pays the largest amount of taxes Of any
man in the State, though he is far from be-
ing the happiest mortal. The semi-annual
amount just paid BY him was sls,7s5 %:
total for the year Of $37,770 Sc!
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07
TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.

The following shows the time of departures
and arrivals on the c. z. d c. r. r. at Millers-
burg and Cleveland:
R1yyrse NoRrH.-The Accommodation leaves
Millersburg at 4.30 A NJ, and arrives at Cleve-
land at His.
The Express leaves Millersburg at LAO P NJ,
and arrives at Cleveland at 6.l5.
RUNNING GSouTH-Acconmoddtio leaves Cleve-
land at 1000 A. NJ, and arrives at Millersburg
at 442 p. NJ. ss-srtsss
Express leaves Cleveland al 4.55 P. NJ, and
arrives at Millersburg at 9.I7. &
tHThe Erpress train running North con-
peets at Orrville with the East and West trains
on the P. TT. W. and G. R. R.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

re The Democracy of Ashland lately
took under their wing distinguished Span
ish gentleman who entertained them with
several lectures on the acquisition of Cuba.
The Republicans came in for large share
Of this distinguished travellers abuse, be-
cause of their opposition to the MEASURE
The Democracy of Ashland were delighted
with their distinguished ally, visiting up
on him all sorts of honors, but what was
their surprise one morning to hear that he
Lad run away with the chambermaid of the
tavern where he lodged.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

STRANGE SIGHr.-To see the Americans
or Know Nothipgs mingliDg their tears with
those of the Locofocos over the defeat of
Judge SWAN. They are having sorrow
full time indeed. A new source of sorrow
and difficulty to them just now,is, that
neither SWAN nor WHirMAN will suffer
themselves to be used as these patriots de-
sns. -7ss7 tA..a q.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-07-07

Col. Bliss, was IN the sleeping car and es-
capped almost unhurt. On getting out Of
the car, half dressed, he proceeded at once
with indomitable energy to relieve suffer
ers and direct operations. He was at
length removed in an exhausted state
Valuable assistance was also rendered by
other gentlemen connected with the Com
pany, who were on the train.
The Blade says:
All unite in giving praise to the people
of South Bend and Mishwaukee for their
prompt and noble services in the trying
hour. The ladies of the latter place,
where the most of the bodies and wound
ed were taken, done themselvs eminent
credit by their untiring labors. Nothing
that noble sympathy and willing hands
could render was wanting.
The following names are in addition to
those reported killed yesterday: Mrs. Sum-
ner and two children, Chicago; Mary Ann
Curran, Dunkirk; Mrs. Tizwold and four
children. The number of bodies not re-
cognized was eleven. Mrs. Regan, of
Rockford, died since the accident.
The excitement in Chicago is said to
have been intense. The Telegraph and
Railroad offices were thronged with anx-
ious enquirers. The Press d; Tribune
says:
We saw many turn away from the oper-
ator's list, some with faces hit up with hope
and joy, and others struck with heavy de-
SPAR. One gentleman from this city had
sent bis wife, three children, and sister east
ward on the fatal night. He was an early
inquirer The obliging operator dispatch
ed message Of inquiry, and he stood by
the instrument, picture Of woe, waiting
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
DYSPEPSIA!

With all its lesser and numerous evils and 1t may be
safely asserted that until the appearance of the Oxy
genated Bitters case of Dyspepsia cured was rare
experience in medical practice Now under the infu-
nee OF these Btters the rule is to cure the ex
ception, failure to cure.
Read the following, which the subscriber requests
us to publish for the benefit of the afflicted
An obdurate and inveterate case of Dyspepsia Cured
by the 0xygenated Bitters.
The following from gentleman well known In the
region in which he lives ought to satisfy all those OF
little faith:
WATERTowN, N. Y, July 90, 1858.
s. W. FowLE Il Co.-Sirs Nine years ago was
attacked by that of all diseases, DYSPEPSIA,
funess and bloating of the bowls Immediately after
eating accompanied with terrible pains in the stom
ach, often occasioning nausea, vomiting, acdlty, and
headache together with general debility and suffering
altogether rendering life burthen.
After having tried every known remedy without ef-
feet and desparibg of ever regaining my lost health
was induced 10 make use of the Oxygenated Bitters
the good effects of which Immediately visible on
my health and system. Before using whole bottle
entirely cured; and feel pleasure in inducing
all like sufferers myself make of this remedy.
THE0. CALDWELL.
.aY- Beware of vile and worthless counterfeits
The only Genuine Pure and Medicinal Balsam has the
name of"I BUTTS" written with pen, and proprie.
tors IS. w. F0WlE Il co." on the outer wrappe.
Prepared only by SETH w. F0WLE l. CO., Bos-
ton Mass, and for sale by z. H. Trout Co., DIR. Ii.
S. Eichelberger Bro, and Dr. w. b. Young Staun-
ton; 4. H. Antrim, Waynesbor0'; j. T. Antrim,
Greenvile; Randolph, Patton Il Co., Middlebrook
Mt. Sidney James NJ. Stout 4 Co., New Hope; P. II.
Wheeler, Mt. Meridian; and by all dealers in medi-
cineS.
Oct. Is, ls59-2mae2ws.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
MISCELLANEOUS.
DIR. BAAKEE
TREATS .AEL DISEASES.

<DR. BAKEE will also give special attention Gn,Sa
~ to the following diseases :-Coughs, Colds,
4 Consumption Group. Influenza, Asthma. Bronchit,,
is and Ill diseases of the Nose Mouth, Throat and
Lungs Attention given to the treatment OF all,
skin diseases Lumbago, Lumbar Scrofula, Rheu
matism, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Epilepsy, Dyspepsia,
Piles and all arrangements of the Stomach, Liver and
Bowels: ALSO all Chronic Diseases pertaining to wom-
en- and children. DIR. Baakee produce one thous-
and certificates ofhis perfect success in curing Can
GERS Old Sores or Ulcers, Fistua, Swelipgs or Tu-
mors of every description and without the use OF the
by correspondence therefore, the patients must place.
themselves under the doctors personal supervision.
DIR. Raakee has made new discovery of Fluid,
that will produce perfect absorption of the cataract
and restore perfect vision to the Eye without the use
of the knife or needle, aud all diseases of the
EYES and EARS, without the use of the Knife
and he has constantly on hand an excellent as
sortment of beautiful ARTIFICIAL EYES, AND
TYMPANUMS or GEAR DRUMS,l suitable for eli
Their sex and all ages-lnserted in five minutes.
Also large assortment of EAR TRUMPETS of all
sizes and every description known in the world also
large assortment Of beautiful artificial Hands, with
Wrist Arm and Elbow Attachments, also, of Feet,
with Ankle, Leg and Knee Joint Attachment, natu-l
raj as nature ITSELF These articles be sent by
press to any part of the world.
Dr. Baakee is of the most skilful andceebratedi
Physicians and Surgeons now living. His fame Isl
known personally in every principal city OF the
World.
All letters directed to DR.. Baakee must con- n
tain ten cents to pay postage and incidental ex-
penses. All Chronic Diseases can be treated by
correspondence, except those mentioned that will
require his personal supervision. ~
~ Office Hours, from A. NJ. to I. NJ
DIR. BAAKEE.
Office No. 704 Broadway, q few doors above SOUTH
Street. New York city.
New York Aug. Q. lS59.-ly, -
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

Cook AND FRED. DoUGLAs.--A letter from
Charlestown reports Cook as saying that the
Harper's Ferry enterprise only failed through
the cowardce OF the negro aboltionist Fred.
Douglass. That individual was to have arrived
at the schoolhouse with large band early on
Monday, but Cook says, II conveyed the arms
there for HIN, and waited till nearly night, but
the ooward dda't come"
F ed 7phes 20 the charge of cowsrdice, IN
le-jeg dated Cara a West, Oct. 81. DE says -
81 have Always been more distinguished Tor run-
nng bsn hghtng-and tried by the HarperS
Fe ny iuSu5lec lou tesl, | atn most nl>ersOly ue
tciept iu cOuruge-aveu more 50 than OooN,
when he dsseS ed his brave old Captain ana lieu
t. the nuuutai1s. t. this extent, MI. OSoh IL
entirely right, AID viii NEE, no contradiction
on me or iram ANYBODY else. But wholly,
or evously and uuaccl untably wrong Is air. CoC
when ne asserts thit | promised W De present
in person al the Harpsrs Ferry insunection.-
Or wbl,svs, o-her nnptJdenee and indiseretioU
| NAV have been guilty., | have never made u
promise 20 rash and Wild as this. The taking of
Harpers Es-rY was q measure never encouraged
by my word oC by my vote, at any time or
place; my IS i5doB 90 my oowardice, has not
only kept ine ,t0,1 hsrper's Ferry, but nas g.
Qually kept lie lcom making any promise to go
there.n The time has not come, he says, for
him to make q tull statement of what he knows
about the affair He has no apology for keep
ing out of the way of United States Marshals at
this time. fine has committed any offence it
was done in New York, and he is willing to be
tried there but he has masquerade objections
to be caught by the hands of Mr.. Buchanan, and
>6agged' by Gov. WISE"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

ssFOR0
HERRING'S FIRE PROOF SAFES,
LEATHER and RUBBER BETTING,
LACE LEATHER,
STEAM PACKING HOSE, &C.,
COTTON and LINEN TWINES,
AND FOR
INSURANCE on your Life, or the Lives Of your
servants at the lowest COST call at Stationers Hail.
No q Pearl Street, Richmond, Va.
KNOWLES & WALF0RD.
Richmond, March Is, lS59.-ly
Mr. THOS. J.. BAGBY, General Collector, Rich
mond is authorized Agent for the Staunton Spsca-
tor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08

New JERSEY AND New York ELECTIONS. The
State elections which take place 10 day in New
York and New Jersey will be looked to with
great interest. The result viii be not only re
garded as important in connection with the Pres
idental election, but also as deoiding to certain
extent the prospect of certain candidates for the
nomination. Mr.. Stewards fortune, for instance.
will very much depend upon the success of the
whole Republican ticket 10 New York, where the
contest has been complicated by the American
organic. ton dominating half OF the Republican
and half of the Democratic ticket. The object
of the move is by elecIiug one half OF each ticket
to show the power of the Americans to throw
New York against the Republicans liz the Pres
idential contest if Mr.. Seward, to whom they
are especially opposed, is nominated. The
chances of Senator Dickinson for the Democratic
nomination, as we'll as of some other New York
aspirants, will also be very materially affected by
the result. The HarperS Ferry affair has been
used by both parties, and its possible effect is
matter of doubt The New York Times express
Is the opinion that the vehement efforts made
'by the Democrats to fasten the responsibility OF
"this affair upon the Republican leaders, may
shave, in many portions of the State, decided
''reaoIion and largely increase the Republican
''vote." The election is exclusively for State
officers, Congressman having already been elect
ed in both States.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-08
GEORGE r. BAGBY.
NO. 81, MAIN STREET,

RIO HMOND, VIZ GINIA A.
LAS constantly on hand large assortment of
IL STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS consist
ing in part Of
LADIES DRESS GOODS, n s'.e
Cloths, Cassimeres, and Vestings; =.
Bleached and Brown Cottons; =.
Cotton 0znaburgs, Flannes and Linseys
Irish Linens, Collars, and Sleeves;
Hosiery, Gloves and Handkerchiets. '- 80
Y Also Bed and Servants BLANKETS,
Together with large supply Of JERSEYS, SA7E
NETS and FULL CLOTHS and many other articles
too numerous to mention to which be would respect
fully call the attention of customers friends and the
public generally.
e Orders faithfully executed.
(lct II 1Q5Q-1v l.ts.i s...-. - .f.f' q