davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-03-17

The SKUNK SKIN TRADx.-The Ckron-
Gle states that Mr.. A. H. Smith, Of vers
non, Trumbull county, has sent TO New
York this season between l,600 aue 1000
Of the fragrant pelts, and that he has
SkI"ksd the Lake and AshtaPula county
dealers.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-03-17
Corn and wheat pro.
Ag'gate. .923, ,l65 94s,63O %, 49,, ,587 2s7l6,ss7

1t will be perceived that Clermont, Pre-
Bile, Darke, Highland, and Franklin gave
an increase in 1857 over 1855, the other
five counties fell off little. The greatest
increase was in Darke and Franklin, it be-
ing over TWO hundred thousand bushels in
each.
The crop of oats and hay in 1857, was
26,572,674 bushels of oats, and 1,7Ol, ,245
tons of hay. The table below shows those
of the actual crops of 81, and the estimates
of 1858. The returns of the latter are not
yet forthcoming:
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-03-17

Actual crops of 1857.
Hay I,70l ,245 tons.
Corn n----S 81, ,555, ,1S6 bush.
Wheat 25,397 ,6l4
OaiS 2o,oI2b4
Barley and Rye a fair crop.
Potatoes. es.afu full crop.
Fruit Observation-Disclosures small crop.
Reported proportion for 1858.
Hay-A full crop.
Corn-Two-thirds the quantity /; much BET
ter in quality. 1
Whta.-Three- fourths in quantity.
Oats-One-tifih crop. Almost total failure.
Barley and Rye-Generally fair crop.
Potatoes-Halfa crop.
Fruit-Almost n total failure, except berries.
If the above comparison be correct, it
shows that the losses of 1858 in quantity,
as compared with 1857, were-
On corn 100000 bushels
On wheat -- 100000
On oats 100000
The State of Ohio furnishes the follow
ing means of travel and commercial inter-
course:
Coast Line, (lakes and rivers which
may be navigated with steam
ooats) )-- $50 miles
Canals. S49
Railroads 2S34
Turnpikes $500
County Roads. ds.6 sc, 900
The value of the manufactures of Ohio
have not been ascertained. Those of Gin
cinnati are above fifty millions of dollars
per year. Ohio distills nearly 100000
bushels of corn annually, and makes, in
round numbers, 100000 gallons of
whiskey. Of this 1861 barrels, inclu-
ding alcohol, were exported last year. In
the Commercial year '56-7, when the bran
crop failed in France, $4,000 bbls. of whis-
ky were sold in Cincinnati. The value Of
the land, as appraised by the assessors, is
s437, ,1s3,132 oftowns the value is $685.
102,815; and of chattels s250,514,Os4,
making an aggregate of Ss4O,s00,03l.-
But this does not show the whole value.
The property is not appraised at its full
selling value, and some individuals have
property, particularly chattels and cash,
which is not assessed at all.
Great credit is due to the Commis-
sioner for the industry and ability he has
evinced in the discharge of his duties. The
report embraces vast amount of informa-
tion upon social and kindred topics, and
many valuable classified tables. After
hastily perusing it We become more than
ever convinced, that there is not in the
whole world country or State, of as
large an extent, surprising in substantial
prosperity aud sound progress the Great
State of Ohio. We very much doubt
whether there is one which equals her in
those particulars.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-03-17

The next table exhibits the number of
acres planted in corn and wheat, in these
counties, and the aggregate yields of both
In 1855 and 1857.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-03-17

Aggregate values S4O,216.736 S4s. s.4O3, ,297
To this add the follovin0.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

The TAX LAW AMENDED.-An act
has become law amending the obnox-
ious law Of last winter, providing for
the sale of delinquent lands after three
years. The new law substantially re-
stores the old one, by selling such lands
on the second Tuesday in April Of each
year, after four weeks advertising
After giving the new bill careful pc
rusal, we should say that it is just what
the people demanded. Our Senator
IGanchett introduced it, for which the
press especially should be grateful.
For the interest Of the county, we
trust our town collectors will make their
returns to the county treasurer on the
1st Of March, in order to give ample
time for the latter officer to prepare the
list for publication. The county had
no delinquent State tax to pay, and it
bchooyes our officers to see to it that
nothing is left undone to pay it this year
rs promptly as it was last,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26
LATER FROM EUROPE.

New I ork, Feb. 22-Ihe Africa ar
rived at O'Clock a. N. She brought
SO passengers, among whom is Baron
Won Gerolt, Prussian Minister to the
United States.
Late st frola London, Feb. 5.-Funds
opened yesterday at a quarter decline,
closing at three-eightfls decline.
The London Daily Noars SAYS that
the position of European affairs is ''most
critical" The preservation of peace
depends upon the will of one individual
the French Emperor.
Advices by telegraph say that fight
ing has already been commenced in
Montenegro.
The Times city articles says the con-
viction is that war is intended to be
provoked. The discussion in Parlia-
ment has had very discouraging effect,
which was greatly aggravated by the
announcement Of the attempt of Sardi-
MIA to make loan, and the imperial
pamphlet on Italy. All the other city
journals are also specializing on the war
question.
The Times says in its leading edit
orlal-the torch of warbut once lighted,
no one can tell when it can be quench-
ed 10 England, there is but one du-
ty-that Of saying energetically that
without war Or any other disturbance
OF the general peace Of Europe, Italy
shall be free.
In another part Of the city article,
the Times says it is presumed that the
Sandman loan is intended to be raised
at Turin, but if that be impossible, then
at Paris, under French guarantee. IN
London 1t would be scarcely entertain
ed for moment. The fall in per cents,
since the lst of January, has already
been equal, nearly, to 10 per cent.
The Russians had been repulsed in
the attempt to take the town of Ghel-
nejlk, on the Circassian coast.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

ANOTHER Coon MEAsURE.-On
Wednesday last, the House of Repre-
sentatives, after q sharp struggle, con
CURED in the Senate amendments to
the Agricultural College Bill, and the
signature Of the President is alone re-
CURED to make it the law of the land.
This bill donates to each State &c, 600
acres Of Public Lands for each Sena-
tor and Representative which it is en-
titled to send to the present Congress,
and 10000 acres to each additional
member under the census of 1860
such donation to be in aid of the estab-
ment and maintenance of sen,inaries
for instruction in Agriculture and the
Natural Sciences.
The measure is an excellent one. It
was introduced by Mr.. Morrill,, of Yer
mont, an enlightened Republican mem
Der, and received the united Republi-
can vote in the two Houses of Con-
gress. 1t was opposed, as was the
Homestead Bill. by the great majority
OF the Democratic members, and by
the South en- m0sse. Senator Slidall,
Of Louisiana, has openly threatened
that the President shall veto the bill ::
and it is just possible that he may do
so out of Difference to his Southern
task-masters. We cannot but hope,
however, that Mr.. Buchanan will, for
once look little to the interests of the
North and West.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

sB Prescott, the historian, whose
pages have fascinated so many readers,
died of apoplexy at his residence in
boston, on Friday last. Born in Salem
in 1896, he was the son of William
Prescott, conspicuous in defending
Breeds Hill in one of the earliest and
most interesting contests of the Reyol-
ution. Having lost the sight of one eye
by an accident before he left College.
and that of the other soon after, bvtoo
severely testing thunder such circum
stances, few men would have had the
courage to enter upon literary life.
After spending time in Europe, he de-
voted himself to his History of the
Reigns of Ferdinand and Isabella
This was followed by the Conquest of
Mexico, and the Conquest Of Peru
His History Of Philip the Second, is
left unfinished. Few historians have
attained higher reputation, and his
works, while ofunquestioned authority.
possess all the interest of rosmances.-
He has conferred honor upon American
literature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26
81 In the .. S. Senate, on the ed

~ In the q. S. Senate, on the 22d
inst, the appropriation bill was read
An attempt was made to get up the
Cuba proposition. Dir. slidell said if
that proposition was postponed now,
lie should consider it an evasion Of a
direct vote on the question. He re-
GREETED that its friends were missing
while the opposition seemed disciplined.
He trusted the bill would be disposed
ofsfhis session. A vote was then taken
on the question of postponing the Cuba
bill, and decided afirmatively. Yeas
SO, nays 50.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

g We learn that Mr. A. Hull of
the Wisconsin Hotel has sold out to Mr..
A. Fegley; late of the Grand Rapids
House. While we regret to lose Mr..
Hull, who has proved courteous and
obliging landlord, we are glad that SO
experienced Ghost is about to be re-
installed into bookkeeping in this vii
lage. A capacious house, pleasantly To-
Gated, with an active and attentive ebet-
ter half we see no reason why Mr.Feg-
lev may not make the Wisconsin Hotel
second to none in the State.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

MORE Truth THAN PoETRY.-The
following eloquent, earnest and effec-
tive address was delivered at recent
Democratic caucus in the town of Sand
ford, Broom County, by man who
has been an inmate of the County Jail
on an indictment for murder. The
speech is too good to be lost. Here it
is:
"GENTLEMEN By Cd We are
going to beat the ID Black Repub-
licans.7 am going to work this year
Last year we were licked because
was in jail and could not vote. I was
persecuted and kept in Jail because
was Democrat. Gentlemen, the Dem
ocratic party is prosecuted party
Go to all the State Prisons in tie conn
try, and yo,t acW find nine out Of te,
all the criminals Democrats. Now
mark what ] tell you. l am not il
prison this year, and you will see wha
I can do"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26
AS WE EXPECTED AND PREDICTED

As WE EXPECTED AND PREDICTED.
The newspapers as is well known,
have for some past time past been alive
with excitement in reference to the
startling disclosure about to be made
by the committee investigating into the
conduct Of the Administration and
some of the departments. The public
has been led to believe that such was
the conclusive and damaging character
Of the testimony, that no two opinions
were possible about it, and as soon as
it was concluded, the administration
would at once be consigned to perdi-
ton. We have uniformly expressed
the opinion that there would prove to
be more smoke than fire about all this.
We are now informed by these same
papers that the committee find it diff
cult to agree on report. The testi-
mony is closed, but hardly any two
members agree in opinion as to the con-
clusion to be drawn from it. 1t is GER
tain that several reports will be made.
And so amid conflict of opinion, and
a wrangle the thing will amount to
nothing, will speedily pass away, and
be forgotten.-M5L Free Dem.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

A CAED.-The Donation Party on
the 18th inst, at the Magnolia Hall,
was very pleasant affair. A large
company assembled and all appeared
to enjoy themselves and the amuse-
ments that were truly amusing. It
was also profitable party for the sub
scriber-for whose benefit it was gotten
up. On footing up the amount of cash
and other useful articles received, we
found ourselves $4,000 richer than the
day before
Many thanks to the good people of
Grand Rapids and Centrala for SO lib
eral and timely Donation.
G. III, SMITH.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26
Foreign News.
New York. Feb, IS.

New York, Feb. Is.
Great anxiety was had for the En-
peror's speech, at the opening of the
Legislature, on the 7th. It was ru-l
lnored that he was preparing surprise
for the world, and that war is certain.
The Minister of the Colonies had de-
clared that the immigration of Africans
shall be superseded by Chinese.
Parliament was opened by the Queen,
III person, on the Sd.
The speech commenced with con-
gratulations on the slate of the country,
and on the progress made in India
On foreign affairs she says, l receive
from all foreign powers assurances of
friendly feelings. To cultivate and en-
force these feelings, to maintain invi-
olate the faith of our public treaties,
and contribute to, as far as my infiu-
ences extend, the preservation Of gen
eral peace, are the objects of my I'M
ceasing solieitude. The rejection of
the treaties in regard to the principles
Of commerce with Russia are noticed,
and the latter is referred to as an midi
cation Of the complete re-establishment
oftriendship between the two countries
The treaties with China and Japan
are mentioned as promising great com
mercial advantages, and satisfaction is
expressed at the abolition by France of
negro emf grafton on the east coast of
Africa, and that the pending negotia-
tons give the promise of total aban-
donment of the system
In respect to Mexico, the speech says,
the state Of the Republic of Mexico,
distracted civil wars, has induced me
to carry torbearance to the utmost limit
III regard to the wrongs and indignities
to which British residents have besn
subjected at the hands Of the two con
tending parties. They have at length
been carried to such an extent, that |
have been compelled to give instruc-
tons TO the commander CT the naval
forces Of these seas to demand and, If
necessary, to enforce PREPARATION
increased expenditure in the Navy
was asked, on account Of the universal
introduction Of steam power into Naval
warfare.
The rest Of the speech is devoted to
local matters, and among the measures
promised are parliamentary reform and
a new bankrupt law.
Earl Melville, in the House of Lords.
and Lord Palmerston i'll the House of
Commons, complain of the silence III
regard to the threatening state Of the
Italian question, and other matters OF
interest. Lord Derby and Mr.. DIsra-
eli expressed their confidence in the
maintenance Of peace.
w arllke rumors were still in circllla-
ton, but nothing decisive was known.
France continued her warlike preDar-
atoms.
| 1t was rumored that the Duke de
Ma'akof, would soon return to Paris,
and be succeeded in London by the
Duke de Montiibelly. Prince Napo-
leon and his bride had arrived at Par
is.
The sandman Government has de
| clded upon q loan.
1t was reported that the King of :Sar-
DINA was about to marry the sister Of
the Empress Of Russia, the widow Of
the Duke Leuchtenvcr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

a. The Senior says he had an aw-
full dream the other night. He dream,
ed he died, and was (as everybody
knows he would be) ushered into the
High Court of Satanic and placed at
the bar. When the curtain that con
cealed the throne of Sulphurous from
view was rolled away, the Senior saw
a little imp run up to the old Devil,
(who was asleep in his chair, and shake
him, saying, dad, Dad, the Senior
Editor of the Item has come"
Old Devil, (awaking)-'Eh %
Imp.-"The Senior Editor Of the
Item has come
Old Devil-"Let him pass; pretty
soon Brick Pomeroy will be here, and
then we'll have our hands full Keep
that Pitch hot."-Eh'ison C'tp Iem.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

c8 Chas. NJ. Webb, Esq, is an
nounced as the next speaker before our
Home Lecture Society,"" which meets
on Wednesday evenings, at Lavigne's
Hall. Through the characteristic lib
erality of Mr.. Lavigne, in granting the
use of his Hall without charge, our cit
liens may while away one evening each
week by an intellectual entertainment
whether with profit, each must de-
eide for himself-for the small sum of
nothing.
The last speaker would return thanks
for full house, and for the cordial
greeting with which he was received.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

E8 The Kansas legislature at its
last sitting passed, and the Governor
signed an act, entitled can act to es-
tablish peace in Kansas" which out
laws all those offences which have been
the cause of so much trouble in South
ern Kansas, dismisses all suits and
prosecutions growing out Of them, and
relieves all persons and parties from az
rest and prosecution because Of them.
1t efectually wipes out all old scores,
in the hope doubtless that peace for
the future may be thereby secured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26
D The New York Tribune char

W The New York Tribune char
acterizes the recent message Of the
President, asking that the army and
navy may be put under his supreme
command ostensible to keep the Cen
trail American transit routes unobstruct-
ed, as proclamation that republican
institutions have proved failure, and
that the only choice left is between Ma
tlonal impotence and Imperial sway,
and as such it will be hailed with exul-
tation by monarchists, and received
with dismay by republicans throughout
the old world. The Tribune does not
put the case bit too strong. IF this
demand is necessary, it is simply sig
nificant of the decay of that moral pow
er which once marked the republic and
secured it respect and justice and the
ascendency of those grasping, over
reaching and unjust principles which
IN their struggles for power and supre-
macy, necessarily lead to despotisnl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

Chicago, Feb. 21-The Hannibal
and st. Joseph Railroad is now COM
pleted, thus making an unbroken line
OF railroad from Chicago to Kansas, and
the easiest and most expeditions route
to Pixies Peak. A deputation of the
Chicago Board ofTrade, and the Press
left here on Saturday, by the Chicago,
burlington and Ohio Railroad, to at.
tend the formal opening tomorrow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

THE WEATHER.-The spring-like
weather for the past week has nearly
destroyed our sleighing, and the river
threatens to break its icy chains
Lumbermen should see that their lum-
Der is we'll oabled, for, lift should break
UP with the immense amount of ice now
IN the river, loss will certainly result.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

RUMoRED REsIGNATIoNs.- is ru-
mored that Chief-Justice fancy and
Judge Mclean intend resigning their
seats on the bench of the Supreme
Court. Both are very aged, and in in
firm health, the Chief-Justice being
over eight years Of age, and Judge Nc
Lean seyenty-six.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

Va Speaking Of the ice-boat now
building at Prairie du Chen by Mr..
Wizard, the N. Y. Tribune says: eve
have seen an Illustration of this steam
ice boat, also the runners aud driving
wheels, constructed at the Novelty
Works and recently shipped for Prai-
RE du Chem
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26


A New RACE OF HUMAN BEING s,-
Some time since, paragraph appeared
In a New Soouth W ails journal, relative
to the discovery, in the far interior OF
o new race Of blacks, "who had no hair
on the top of their heads, in the place
where the wool ought to grow" The
account of this most extraordinary dis
coyery, says the Bombay 7c1egroph,
has been corroborated by an eye wit
ness, Dir. Thompson, who has arrived
from where the aboriginals ruralize.-
They are, he says, OF copper color,
and are tall and athletic, much super
lor IN every respect to their dark skin
ned brethren. The women are also
said to have some claim to beauty
They, however. are also deficient of
what is generally acknowledged to be
the ''glory of women Mr.. Thomp-
son, it appears, was at camp on the up
per Balonne with others, on ground
hitherto untrodden by a white man,
when he was surprised by a visit from
these bald-pated, copper colored beings
They appeared to have friendly inten-
tons; and as nothing was noticed in
their conduct Of an aggressive nature,
a conversation of mods and signs en-
sued. After a while, sovereign was
showed to them, when one of them,
picked up a stone, pointing with his
finger to the far west, and intimatsd
that stones of a similar description to
the sovereign were to be picked up on
the ground in masses aslarge as the stone
he held. The place was understood
to be some hundred miles further in the
interior; but they signifed their inten-
ton of bringing some of these stones at
their next visit. Mr.. Thompson in
tends to return again to the Balonne,
and to await their arrival Ifthis story
be true, the age Of wonders has not
ceased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

The Legislature Of Illinois has pass
ed law providing that all executions
hereafter shall be inflicted within the
yard or prison wall, privately, with no
spectators present, except the officers
and two clergymen. There is some
hope that whatthe State has been driven
thus to do in secret, it will before long
abstain from doing at all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26
NeA4@

Madison, Ind, Feb. 21-The Court
House, in this city, was partially des-
troyed by fire, about midnight, last
night. Damage estimated at $780,
Records and papers all saved. This
Court House was the finest in Indiana,
and was recently erected at cost OF
$4,000. Workmen have already com
menced clearing away the ruins. prep
aratorv 10 rebuild IT,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1859-02-26

To- The bill referring the county
seat question Of Juneau county to the
people, has passed the Senate and be-
come law The question will be vot-
ID on at the election next fall