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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17
HWe have additional news by the

HWe have additional news by the
overland mail from California. Fifteen In
dians, who had stolen some horses, were
killed by party of whites in Eden valley,
Dec. 80. The Supreme Court OF CalIfor-
MIA had decieed that the Legislature has
power TO tax mining claims, and also that
the law prohibiting the emigration of Chi
nese is unconstitutional. Parties in Cali
fornia were maturing aproposition to trans
port the entire letter and newpaper mail
overland in twenty days, within the limits
Of the United States. That portion of the
Presidents message in relation to Kansas
was not favorably receivd in Oregon, on
the ground that Mr.. Bucbanan's policy
would retard the admission of that Terri
tory into the Union. Passengers BY the
mail report the Gila river mines almost de-
serted. The coach was detained twenty
six hours, its running time being less than
twenty-three days.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

HWe have news from Hayti to the
10th of January. The revolution had ex-
tended to nearly all parts of the empire.
AT St. Marc some severe fighting had Ia
ken place, with considerable loss Of life.
Soulouque had been compelled to retreat.
A naval engagement had taken place off
St. Marc, six vessels taking part. Rein
forcements were joining Geffrard from all
points. 1t was believed that Soulouque
would not be able to force his way into
Port-au-Prince, the city being surrounded
by republicans. Soulouque's coffee had all
been seized and sold at auction. A Dan
ish brig had been chartered by him to load,
but, it was thought, would not be allowed
to enter Port-au-Prince. The city was un-
der arms, and nu mail was allowed pass
out. Poor Soulouque!
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17
nEThe news from Utah shows a Ia

RgThe news from Utah shows a Ia
mentable state of affairs existing there
The United States authorities seemed to
be almost powerless, SO far as carrying out
the law is concerned. While the "Saints'
do net array themselves in open hostility
to the Federal officers, series of petty an
noyancss is INDUCED in that renders the
positions of Judges Sinclair and Cradle
baugh anything but pleasant.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

ANOTHER BLACK STATE.-Louisiana has
now reached majority of colored popula-
ton, as appears by the census published.
The total number of whites is 2f2,O72.
This number of slaves is 94,ss7. The
number of free negroes 1886, making a
total of all shades of color except white of
311,473, majority of S9,4o1. The total
number of qualified -otes in the State is
only ,295-about 10000 more than the
excess of negroes over whites.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

Peterson's Complete Coin Book, is just
what its publishers claim for it, a complete
Coin Book. 1t contains fac-simile impress
sions of all the various Gold, Silver and 9TH
er Metallic Coins throughout the world,
with the U. S. Mint value of each coin un-
der it. 1t is gotten up as supplemental
ry number to "Peterson's Counterfeit De-
tector and Bank Note List," one of the
most reliable publications of the kind in the
country. The Detector is published month
ly at 81, semi-monthly at 50. Address
7. B. Peterson d Bro. Philadelphia, Pa.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

EThe Farmer is still harping about
Mr.. DAueHERrY's intemperate habits
Perhaps Mr.. D. has some notion of leaving
the Republicans and uniting with their op-
ponents, and thinks his present habits ne
cessary to get him into good standing with
his new allies. Who knows.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

~A number of our exchanges, among
them the Columbus Journal and States
man and Cleveland Leader, are very free
to express their belief in the bad influence
cast upon the morals Of community by such
papers as the New York Ledger, and yet
they give up column upon column of their
papers to advertising it into notoriety-
How true it is, "that money makes the
mare CO."
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

@Our exchanges are filled with "news
from Pixies Peak" accounts of Companies
that are organizing whose destination is
thither, and the kind of outfit that man
requires to make this fools errand after
Gold. We couldn't publish the twentieth
part if we would, and wouldn't if we could.
Probably one ont of twenty that 60 there
will make something, not by digging gold,
but by selling rot-gut whiskey, stealing or
gambling. Such as are not prepared to
follow either Of these pursuits had better
stay at home.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

HThe Presidents project for occupy
ing Sonora and chihuahua, of the Mexi-
can States, is dead, Notwithstanding the at
tempt of few Southerners to bolster it up.
The friends of the Administration in Con-
gress would like to steal the territory but
are afraid to faco the music.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

HEAVY TAxEs.-It is said that William
B. Astor's taxes, which he has recently
paid to the Receiver of New York, amount
cd $4,000 onpersonal property, and $780,
900 on real estate. Total $4,000.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

EJudge DOUGLASS had party at his
house in Washington, q few evenings since
which is described as an immense affair."
At least fifty Southern members, and SEN
ators, with their families were present.
The fact that none of Mr.. Buchanan's Cab
met officers, or their families, attended, at
tracted attention.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17
wThe free coloured citizens of the Di

EThe free coloured citizens of the Dis
trict of Columbia are circulating petition
asking Congress to establish colony of
their class upon some of the sparsely settled
Southern portions of our own continent,
where they may be under the protection Of
the Government of their native country,
have its fostering care, &c.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

T Drovers are prevailing the country,
and paying high prices for animals in good
condition. Fat sheep bring higher prices
than have ever known in this vicinity. One
flock Of 20 sold last week for $5,25 per
head. They were ''nativss," and were
raised BY Horace Hunt, Of this town.
Coa~saat Reporter. Y .snohaiEi q sid
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

E The Massachusetts, Legislature has
adopted an amendment to the Constitu-
tion of that State, requiring residence of
two years in the State after naturalization,
before a man is entitled to vote.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

HThe Bill sbolishing and prohibiting
Slavery in Kansas has passed the Legisla-
ture of that Territory. 1t is thought Gov.
Medary would veto it.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

EThe late news from abroad looks
less warlike than it did month or so ago
but still preparations for war are still ma
king on large scale. The Emperor Of
the French and the Pope are at loggerheads
and the latter threatens to flee to Austria
for protection.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

ECol. THos. W. WEBB, formerly Of
Massillon, has taken the National Hotel, y
N. Y. The house has been thoroughly re-
fitted, and we doubt not the Col. will drive
big trade.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

RNo action has yet been had in the
Senate on the Homestead Bill, and the ad-
journment is now too close at hand to ex-
pect any this session. Plenty of time
though 10 discuss the proposition to steal
Guba
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

ECol. FoRNEY in speaking of the ac-
ton of the Democratic caucuses upon the
Tariff question, says: let these coblers of
the finances and corrupters of the Admins
tration 60 on. This government after all
is not in their incompetent hands.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17
~ ~Tbe Democratic memb.

re- The Democratic members of Con-
gress have been holding number of eau
cuses, 10 consider the best mode to relieve
the depleted treasury. The state of things
must be bad indeed, when the members of
that party in Cong ress, begin TO talk seri-
ously about reducing the expenditures of
the government.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

EMBEzzLEMENT.-N. B. Snyder, Treas
urer of Somerset County, has failed, leav-
ing his own creditors minus ten Thousand
dollars, the State Treasury four thousand
dollars, and the county about two thou
sand two hundred dollars.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

EC Court of Common Pleas for Holmes
county is now in session, Judge GIVEN on
the Bench. We but express the general
belief here, when we assert that Mr.. g. will
makea most excellent and popular Judge.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17
TRaYELERs, DRECTORY.

The following shows the time of departures
and ,rr;yals on he C. T. d C. R. R. at Millers-
burg and Cleveland:
R1Sy1ye Norru.-The Express leaves Mil
ler,burp at 6.20A. NJ, and arrives at Cleveland
at I0.45.
The Accommodation leaves Millersburg at 2.35
p. NJ, and arrives at Cleveland al 900.
RUNNING SoUrH-Acconnaodai leaves Cleve-
land at 500 A. NJ, and arrives at Millersburg
at so P. NJ.
Erpress leaves Cleveland al 400 P NJ, and
arrives at Millersburg at 6.37
WThe Express train running North con-
uects at Orrvllle with the East and West train,
on the P. Fl. W. and G. r. R.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

R A man offered us 81 the other day
for the Republican one year, saying that he
was too poor to pay any more, while to
our certain knowledge, that man spends ten
times the price of the paper every year for
filthy, rot-gut whiskey. Of course, we de-
clined the offer. There is not day pas
ses but some one of the merchants in Mil
lersburg could tell Of parent that declined
purchasing his child some little trinket that
its fancy craved, on the ground that he was
too poor or that it was wasting money, and
then will turn right round and spend twice
the amount for that which not only destroys
health, but units him for the relation which
he occupies 10 his child.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

PKE's PEAK EXPRESS &c. w. Smith
advertises to start an Express from Kansas
City, Mo-, to Pixies Peak on the goth Of
February. Fare through $50, and each
passenger allowed 40 lbs. of baggage
His superior accommodations are covered
wagons, with stoves suitably arranged in
them.
PIKE PEAK SrAeEs.-A company Of
capitalists has been organized to run a
daily line Of coaches from Leavenworth 10
the Gold Mines in Kansas, to commence
operations about the lst of April. The
capital is 100000, all of which has been
taken. The line is to be under the general
superintendence Of Mr.. Jones, of Missouri.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

HWrLIIAM HELx1cK, Esq, the man
that butt BURNS offthe bridge last fall, was
At the American House, yesterday.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17

@All unpaid taxes on Iowa lands are
now drawing Is per cent. interest.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17
Congressional.
WAHINGroN. Feb. 8.


HousE-Mr. Lovejoy moved to strike
out the appropriation for the safe keeping
of prisoners, remarking that it was for fu-
gitive slaves till their trial came on, and
characterized their capture IS odlous and
abhorrent to the Free States.
Mr.. Singleton said he would be glad If
Mr.. Lovejoy would return the negro he had
stolen from his constituents.
Mr.. Lovejoy replied his constituents new
er owned negro, for every being God
made belonged to himself. He had no hes
itation to declare that he did help fugi-
tive slave, and would always give food to
necesstous whites or blacks.
Mr.. Singleton asked what was that but
stealing.
Mr.. Lovejoy-Stealing is taking man
and keeping him as slave.
Mr.. Phelps said if the amendment pre-
vailed, every man arrested as criminal
would be turned loose, and Mr.. Lovejoy
would be the general delivsrer of many in
famous persons.
Mr.. John Cochrane, of n. Y, humor-
ously remarked that Mr.. Lovejoy's objec-
ton might be obviated, by making the
clause read free prisoners. Laughter.
Mr.. Lovejoy's amendment was rejected.
Mr.. Singleton subsequently said, as Mr..
Lovejoy admitted that he had participated
in slave stealing, he regarded him as dis
grace 10 the nation.
The Chairman, Barksdale, of Miss, de-
clared MIN out of order.
Exclamations from the Republican side
of "let him 60 on
Mr.. Giddings-He is perfectly in order
ard 1 move that be be permitted to pro-
ceed.
The Committee arose and the House
concurred, by the casting vote of the Speak
er, in an amendment striking out $67 $40
for the Congressional Globe, and binding
the same and reporting the proceedings.
The vote was then rs-considered, and
the amendment lost by majority.
Pending the question the other amend
ments, the House adjourned.
SENATE.-Mr. Seward offered bill in
relation to marine signals proposing the
appointment OF Board to examine the
various colors, and report to the next Con-
gress. Referred
Mr.. Bigler attempted to bring up the
resolution that in tie opinion of the Sen
ate large public debt in the time of peace
is inconsistent with the true policy of this
country, and that Congress should without
delay proceed to adjust the revenue and
expenditures.
Mr.. Mason and Bayard objecting, the
motion was carried, % against IL.
Mr.. Bigler then addressed the Senate
advocating mixed, specific and ad valorem
duties.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17


The Senate yesterday passed the House
bill amending section 81 of the school law
A lengthy discussion was had upon the
bill further to define the rights of married
women in the State of Ohio.
A communication was received from the
Governor, nominating George E. Howe, O
Lake county, 10 be Acting Commissioner
of Reform Schools, in place of Charles
Reemelin, resigned.
Bills were introduced as follows: te
amend section of the act of January %,
1928, relating 10 dover; 10 amend section
571 of the Civil Code; to amend the sec
ond subdivision of the 297th section Of
of the Civil Code; to amend the l4th sec.
tion of the act relating to juries passed
February 9th, 1881; to secure greater safe
ty to persons travelling by railroad in the
State of Ohio-( -(introduced in compliance
with petition of railroad locomotive en-
ginsers for law requiring engineers to
have certificate of fitness and capacity, be-
fore being permitted to run trains).
Resolutions were adopted calling upon
the Treasurer of State for information rela-
tive to instructions issued by him to Coun-
ty Treasurers, the expense of collections
under the semi-annual tax law, and other
information in connection with the subject
of the semi-annual tax law and the indie
pendent treasury act.
The bill providing for the appointment
OF commission to establish criminal
code of procedure, was reported back by
the Committee, with the recommendation
that the following gentlemen be appointed,
viz: Hon. w. S. Groesbeck, John w. An
drews, Esq, and John W. Ranney, Esq
The bill underwent some discussion, but
was not finally disposed of.
The following bills were indefinitely
postponed in accordance with the recon-
mendation of the appropriate Committees
of the House, viz: The bill authorizing a
vote on the change of the county seat of
Noble county; to amend the act to provide
for struck juries in District and Common
Please Courts; supplementary to sections
% and % of the school law; to further
protect the title to real estate; fer the i'm
provement of horses; and the Senate bill
to authorize the Judges of the Courts of
Common Pleas to assign to each Judge the
term of the Court to be by him held
Statesman, 18th.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.


HoUsE.-Mr. Harris, of Ind, called at
tentioD to the fact that Congress, several
years ago, appropriated 100000 for the
Baltimore Custom House, with unmistak-
able instructions. The reason assigned by
the Secretary is untenable, especially as it
is recollected that when the last Congress
adjourned there was $23, 100000 surplus
revenue, S5,OOO,OOO of which was, in his
opinion, unnecessarily applied to the re-
demptiou of Government securities at 16
1-2 per cent. premium.
Mr. Phelps, of Mo-, justified the reasons
assigned by the Secretary, saying that as
no valid compact had been entered into,
the execution of the law might properly be
extended to further time, considering the
condition of the Treasury.
Mr.. Harris moved to refer the Commu-
ncation of the Com. of Ways and Means,
with instructions to report bill re-appro-
priating 100000.
Mr.. Curry of Ala. moved q substitute
instructing the Com. to report bill re-
pealing all laws authorizing construction
of Custom House, Court House and
buildings where no contract had been made.
Ruled out.
Mr.. Harris motion was agreed to.
The House resumed the consideration of
the amendments reported from the Com.
of the whole to the executive, Judicial and
legislative appropriation bill.
SENATE.-Little business of Importance
was transacted during the morning hour.
A resolution, offered by Mr.. King, d.
recting an inquiry into the working Of the
Reciprocity Treaty, and the expediency of
its abrogation, was adopted.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17
Spirit of Washington Letters.
MORE CORRUPTION.
The New York Posts letter says:

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.
The select committee appointed to in
vestigate the facts in relation to the public
printing, will unveil series of pIundering
schemes quite as glaring, though not in
volving SO much money, as anything that
has been discovered by the Select Naval
Corruption Committee. II appears that
Seaman, the Administration Superintend-
ent of Public Printing, belonged to Con-
necticut. He was warmly recommended
to the place by Senator Toucy, now Secre-
tary of the Navy. The latter officer was,
and l believe is still, largely interested in
paper manufacturing establishment in
Connecticut. 1t is in evidence that Sea-
man ordered certain share of paper for
the use of the government from the estab-
lshment of Mr.. Toucy, but what particu-
lar amount of corruption there is buried up
in this fact, if any, will leave for the re-
port of the committee to develope. But
that it has been proved that large sums of
money were disbursed through the the de-
partment of the Superintendent of Public
Printing there is no doubt; neither is there
any doubt that warm and near friend of
Mr.. Buchanan figured extensively as the
disbursing agent.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17
LeRi,IatIxe summary.

The Senate yesterday passed the bill so
amending the general Incorporation act, as
to permit associations formed for the i'm
provement Of domestic animals, to become
bodies corporate; also, TO authorize the res
idents OF franctional districts to decide by
vote upon the question Of becoming sepa-
rate sub districts; also, = bill TO provide
for the distribution of public arms; and a
bill amending the 4O6th section of the Civil
Code.
| A bill was introduced to amend the in
cooperative law; and bill to amend the
act of April IL, 1853, amendatory of sec.
tions 3l3 and 3l4 of the Civil Code. The
Senate indefinitely postponed the bill au.
thorizing militia companies to uniform as
they deem proper; and the bill "to suspend
the first and second sections of an act there
in named, so far as the shares of the stock
held by the State in any turnpike compa.
ny of this State are concerned, for one
year."
The House was engaged in the discus.
sion of the resolution reported by the Com.
\ 'NAis'S0 WI 10LhPSiSoSe, " ouOiuis " tue
voters of the State an amendment to the
Constitution, striking out the 18th sec.
tion of the Schedule thereof, so as to per
NIT the Legislature to authorize the licens-
ing of traffic in Intoxicating liquors. The
vote upon the resolution was not reached
A communication was received contain.
ing resolutions adopted by the general As
sembly of the State of New York in favor
of lake and river improvements by the
Federal Government.
Resolutions we're adopted by both Houses
advising the Auditor of State to allow
County Treasurers mileage at both their
annual settlements; and full per centum
under the statute for all moneys collected
upon the duplicate for which they now set
tie; and to distribute to the several coun-
ties, on or before March 25th, 1859, all the
school funds not previously distributed
Statesman, 1lth.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-17
THROAT CUTTING TINE HAS COME.
The New York Posts letter saws:

VAShiNGTON, reU. 1Ln.
The caucus of the Hunter Democracy
on Saturday night was perfect chaos. A
new division appeared upon the face of the
political waters. With very few excep-
tions, the caucus was composed of politi-
cal friends of Senator Hunter, of Virginia,
whose object it is to bring that gentleman
forward as candidate for the Charleston
nomination for the Presidency. The Ad-
ministration members from Pennsylvania
refused to 60 into the Hunter caucus, but
held a separate meeting, declaring in IA
vor of the general policy Of Mr.. Buchanan.
This little class constitutes the Presidents
party. So forloru is the hope of the Pre-
sdent among those whom he has of late
been in the habit of calling his political
friends, that, with his consent, Pennsylva-
mans have drawn up a paper, inviting all
who are in favor of the pacific policy Of
the President to meet TO consider what
modification of the tariff, If any, 10 sxps-
dent. s1a'
The Evansville daily journal., 1859-03-11
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