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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

~CongTess has refused to pass the
Old Soldiers Pension Bill and the Pacific
Rail Road Bill, because the Treasury was
empty, but the proposition to borrow $780,
100000 to pay the preliminary negotia-
.ions towards the purchase Of Cuba, is Ike
ly to pass both branches. Some may think
little odd of this, but they must remem-
Der that the South wants Cuba and that
for years past the Southern Shareholder has
stood over Congress and dictated what bills
to pass and what 10 defeat. Does any man
deny that this is so! If SO, what single
measure has passed Congress within the
last ten years, that the South was opposed
tot Will somebody remind us of one9-
Had the Pension Bill been Southern mea-
sure there would have been no difficulty
in its passage. The South won't pay
men for fighting for free territory, but get
up war like that with Mexico, or like the
one the present Administration is trying to
bully poor, broken down Spain into, in or
der that she may wrest Cuba from her,
and the South viii vote for it, no odds what
the cost in lives and treasure.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03
of Indians in Western
1851 Texas. t-.r,

DR.. Strum writes from the Brazos Agen-
cy under date of December 2sth, 1858, in
reference 10 the Indian difficulties in West
ern Texas as follows:
There were seventeen Indians, men, wo-
men and children, encamped, grazing their
horses, in bend on the Brazos river, about
the mouth of Kechie creek, about fifteen
miles from the Brazos Agency. They had
been there for some time, and had been
visited BY the white people, and had con-
Quoted themselves in peaceful and quiet
manner. But on yesterday morning some
white men stole upon them, killing four
men and three women and wounding near
ly all the rest, though they have succeed
ed in getting back to the reserve. Two
Caddoes were killed, one man and one wo-
men; the rest were Anadacos. Among
the number killed is Cboctaw Toms wife.
One Indian killed is a nephew of Hoea
Maria, tn, same Indian who went with
Charles Barnard to the upper agency
Hosea, is here, and says his young men
are very much excited, and wish to 60 back
and execute summary vengence ofthe MUIR
derers of their brothers and sisters; but
Hosea told them to wait till he saw you,
as you promised them that you would not
see them wronged.
Since the above was in type we havo
been shown by Mr.. Barnard another letter
from DR.. Strum, written after be had been
10 the scene of action, in which he says
that the bodies of the seven Indians that
were killed were still lying in their beds
when he arrived at the place, with their
eyes closed, and their countenances indicat-
ing that they were killed while fast asleep.
In addition. to the seven killed, there were
four wounded. One little boy among the
wounded is expected to die. One warrior
lay outside the camp; he and hiswife were
both shot. After being shot, he secured
his gun, and shot the man through the
head, and at the same moment another
one Of the white men shot him through
the head. q -aa'-i j
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03
Defeat of the Presumption Bill.

The House of Representatives refused
by vote of 95 to 81 to order the Pre-
emption Bill intended to regulate applica-
tions for Prescriptions to Public Lands to
third reading. The bill was reported
from the Committee on Public Lands, and
was intended to arrest the fragrant abuses
SO common under the present system by
land sharks and spectators in bogus pre-
emptions. The Democrats voted against
the bill almost in solid phalanx, and the
Republicans generally for the third read
ing. gea,F -
While the bill was pending, Mr. Grow,
of Pa, moved an amendment providing
that no public land should be exposed to
sale by proclamation of the President, un-
less the same shall have been surveyed,
and the return of such survey duly filed in
the Land Office, for ten years or more be-
fore such sale. This was adopted by a vote
of 81 TO s2-every Republican present
voting for it, with IA Democrats, while rs
Democrats and South Americans COM
posed the minority against it. On order
luS tuo Dlil W d tuliI ItdulDJ, lWO OulO
Democrats, Messrs. Burns and Groesbeck,
turned their backs on the poor settlers they
had by their previous vote shown sympa-
thy for, and aided to kill the bill. In no.
ticing Mr.. Grows amendment, the Tribune
remarks:l 5a +i8 s-sg ea5 E. 9,;sj s-3
'sThe purpose and effect of this PROPOSE
ton is to render the Public Lands accessi-
BILE to Actual Settlers, and to them only,
until the expiration of ten years from the
date of their survey and the return of that
survey TO the General Land Office. After
the ten years, they may be purchased oD
speculation as now, but not sooner. Had
this proposition been made feature of
our Land System forty years ago, it would
have saved not less than Two Hundred
Millions meantime paid by settlers in the
New States and Territories to spectators
who had bought up choice tracks at or af-
ter the usual land-sale in the opening of a
newly surveyed tract for settlement. Its
adoption now would have like salutary eff
feet. a4i4 t.e. ,s.s. .s.,ts,t al ft,.,F ans.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

T The Editor of the Farmer seems
70 exult over the misfortunes of Mr..
DAuGHERTY, q citizen of Holmesville, in
this county, for no other reason that we
can see, but because Mr.. D. has heretofore
voted the Republican ticket. We do not
claim that the Republican party has no
drunkards in its ranks, but is that any
reason why we should shut our mouths
against the evill We do not so see our
duty. Mr.. DAUeHERrY, when he lets LIQUOR
Alone is as good citizen as our county
can boast Of. This the Editor of the Far.
"'sr Will hardly deny, and tits cruel, heart
less, TO exult over him when he has fallen.
He is "a fit subject for sympathy. not scorn
ssd contempt -'a.-'+'5 'rf -
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

JUDGE WELKER.-The Columbus cor
respondent Of Lancaster Eagle, Demo
cratic paper, speaks in the following terms
of our worthy yice-Governor: -
"Judge Welker presides over the SEN
ate with dignity and grace befitting his
position; and by his urbanity Of manners
and gentlemanly bearing, commands the
respect and admiration of men of all par
ties. 1t is generally to be lamented that
the Judge has not ere this seen the error
Of his ways, and rsnounced his present po-
litical faith y
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03
A Man, wrE AND Two CHrLpax,

sa A Man, WIRE AND Two CHnrRxS
FRozsN TO DEArH. "A few mornings
since, strolling man, named Tucker, his
wife and two children, were found frozen
to death in a barn, in North Castle, West
chester county. The unfortunate pair were
abroad the day previous, asking aims, and
it is supposed that they, not having enough
money TO purchase a nights lodging. and
being chilled, weary and homeless, had gone
into the barn from the inclemency Of the
weather, with the intention Of remaining
there during the night taking their children
with them, and were all ffsssu 70 death. h.sA
~. n. Irt6une, 2hi ~ iafr s1ag sW
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

HA An animated debate sprung up in
U. S. Senate on Wednesday last, on the
motion of Mr.. SEWARD, of New York, TO
grant Messrs. LANE and MCCARTHY the
privilege of admission TO the floor of the
Senate. These two gentlemen, it will be
remembered, contest the seats now occu-
pied by Messrs. Bright and Fitch, Senators
from Indiana. The resolution was lost, by
a vote of 3! 10 %. The Pacific Railroad
bill was then taken up. Several amend
ments were voted on and lost, as well as a
motion to lay the bill on the table.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81

Mr.. Buchanan had determined to remove
Judge Sinclair, eff Utah, should it be prov
ed that he charged the Grand Jury that
the Mormons were liable for ofenses COW
cred by The Presidents proclamation.
The Senate caucus on Saturday agreed
to support an increase in the rates of letter
postage to 5 cents.
An agent of the squatters on the Mari
posa property in California has arrived
here to ask the interposition of the govern
ment to set aside the Fremont patent, on
the ground of fraud in the survey. s5
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

H Senator Pugh-i is disposed to quar-
rel with the President about his Ohio ap-
pointments. The little fellow had better
look out. The fall of Douglass much
greater man-should warn him of the fol-
ly of s'kicking in the Traces A Demo
cratic Senator should always be humble
and submissive. In no other way can be
acquire the favor of the President or the
people. The idea, however, Of Pugh "set-
ting up for HIMSELF" is one of the rarest
jokes of the season.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

R The Washington correspondent of
the New York Tribune, says: Douglas
reply, when Mr.. Fitch taunted him with
being rebel to the Democratic party, TO
the effect that he was an unsubdued rebel,
caused much speculation for political cir
cles. 1t is generally considered as an in
dication that his efforts to get back into
the party have not succeeded. So bitter
is the feeling toward Douglas, that a dis
tinguished anti -Lecompton Democrat said,
this m rning, that it was evident that the
South mean to kill him physically, as they
cannot politically. D
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03
PREs1pssrrAI Asp.RArIoss.-A recent

PRESIDENTIAL AsPIRATIoNs.-A recent
Washington letter says: -, - -
There are abundant rumors afoat to the
effect that the President is likely to lead
TO the hymenial altar I'm accomplished
and estimable widow lady Of Georgia. =
Perhaps this accounts for the especial care
and elegance Of our bachelor Presidents
dress. 1t is matter Of general remark
that Mr.. Buchanan, in his handsome brown
frock coat, white vest and crayat, and pat
snt leather pumps, is one Of the most ele-'
gsntly dressed young men in the capital.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.

81 McCormick's $ patent for improvement in
reaping machine expired to-day, and tbe
invention therefor becomes public property.
The Commissioner of Patents overruled
the application for Extension, on the ground
that it is clear that the invention was new
and patentable when patented, and that it
possessed motive of utility, but he is well
satisfied that the exhibits and testimony
in the case that the patentee has received
not only reasonable but most liberal COM
pensation for the time, ingenuity and ex-
pense bestowed upon the invention and
upon its introduction. jla' a.f- .'ts't
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

R Our neighbor of the Former wishes
to learn how Mr. GIDDINe's nomination as
the next Republican candidate for Govern
Of of Ohio, would be received by US
Though Mr. G. would not be our first nor
our third choice, yet if nominated, which
we think about as little likely as DOUGLAS
nomination for the Presidency, by the
Charleston Convention, we believe he would
beat to political death, any Locofoco can
didate that they might run against him.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

j. Vi Y
E The Winans steamer, of Baltimore,
has made an experimental trip of a few
miles. She carried only 56 pounds Of
steam-half her capacity-and a satisfac-
tory headway was attained. H. sa;Tsl.
This is the steamer shaped like cigar
somewhat, being sharp at both ends, pro-
PEELED BY screw wheel, which encircles
the entire hull of the vessel, and is expect
ed TO cross the Atlantic in six days. On
this trip the points of her bow and stem
barely touched the water but the vessel
left a smooth wake, like a groove. A cor
respondent of the Cincinnati Gdzette de-
scribes this new steamer: 81 ,7 -ls..
1t is built wholly of iron, no wood being
used. IL is composed of two cones, which
are held together in the center by a sleeve.
The screw, which is eighteen feet in diam
eter, reyolves in this center. Its propell-
ed by four locomotive engines with
twenty-six inch stroke. These engines are
independent of each other, aud are 30 ar
ranged that If one, two, or even three get
out of order the remainder would be suf-.
hciehs W Pfopei INC 'eSsei.s1 go - pes
The length of the steamer is one hum
dred and eighty feet having q capacity of
three hundred and fifty tons, and is equal
to one thousand horse power. 1t has ac-
commodations for twenty passengers. isliy
The vessel is broughtto sharp point at
both bow and stern, the top of the roof be-
ing about ten feet above water, but being
cast in circular form, and all the OPEN
ings being, water tigh:a the waves in rough
weathes will pass off without retarding its.
progress. It's speed IS calculated TO be- so
great that il will make the passage between
Baltimore and Liverpool in six days ata
cost of $4,000, /, If the steamer already
built proves a success, Others will be built
on larger scale. ,,..i, t,.i,s, ssda,si ,..d3
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03
Service of Plato to Mr.. Giddings.

= The Washington correspondent of the
New York Evening Post writes:
The Republican Senators and Represen-
tatives of this Congress have opened sub
scription paper, which was speedily filled
up, for the purpose of raising between five
and six hundred dollars to purchase mag
nifcent service Of plate to be presented to
to the venerable Joshua R. Giddings, rs a
testimonial of their appreciation of his
public labors in the council halls of the ma
tion. These labors have extended through
twenty years. The gift is not one Of po-
litical nature. Several democrats are
among the subscribers, and Others from
the same party desired to contribute, but
did not wish their name 10 appear. Such
subscriptions were declined, as the name Of
all donors are to be inscribed upon the
plate, with suitable inscription in addi-
tion.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

F EDWARD EVERETT is talked of as
a candidate for the next Presidency. We
suppose he would get the support of the
New York Ledger, Herald and Tribune,
and probably a few scattering papers
printed outside cf that city. Pshaw, talk
about running EVERETT or CR1rrENDEN for
the Presidency, you might as well talk of
trying 10 re elect the present incumbent.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03
Eg Ten years ago there was but one fire

Ten years ago there was but one free
soil member in the Senate of the U. States,
now there are %, while there are only 7
democrats from the Northern States, two
Of whom afford but slender support to the
South. What has become of them all p
They sold out to the South and one by one
political death has overtaken them. May
such be the fate that awaits all traitors.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

E Mr.. JOHN SHARP, whose residence
is near Berlin, in this county, has purchased
the Gnst Mill and farm of Mr.. Willis
HoAGLAND, situate two miles south of Nil
lersburg. The Grist Mill is said to turn
out good Flour, and we understand it is
Mr.. SHARp's intention to "keep it work
ing" if the wheat is to be had in the
country.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

Thar MURpERoUs MoNTGoMERY.-The
Leavenworth Times says that Gov. Me-
dairy has justified Montgomery in his late
proceedings at Fort Scott. The telegraph
a few days ago announced that Montgom-
cry had surrendered himself to. tie author
tiles. - 5.t .fia t-.4iis 1fe r.
The Lawrence letter of the 9th to the
Missouri Democrat makes the following
mention of the Kansas notables, Mont
gomery and Brown: ''7r
"There is quite sensation in town this
afternoon, caused by Montgomery appear
ing and surrendering himself up for inves-
tigation and trial. He came before the
District Court, now at Lawrence, Judge
Elmore presiding. The only charge on
docket against him was an old one, about
year old. He gave bond in the sum of
$4,000 for his appearance, and was liberia
ted. He was very heartily greeted by the
citizens, and speaks, by general request to-
morrow night. His chief objectin coming
up was to advise with others, and arrange
some plan by which permanent peace
would be obtained IF there be no further
military foray from the border counties Of
your State, the troubles may be considered
as ended. Old man Brown left the region
of trouble where he had gone to help them
with their diffiulties. He did so at the re-
quest of Montgomery, who was afraid that
his presence would only complicate them.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

EcoNoMY.-After an expenditure of
$4,000 the Custom House at Wheeling,
Virginia, is completed. The whole amount
of goods entered at that Port will not
amount to the interest on this expenditure.
But that is of no consequenee-Virginis
belongs TO the southern wing of the con-
federacy, aud economy in that direction is
not thought OF. sqs6 ( il' 5agyl a4aI
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

@Four or five persons supposed to be
connected with the robbery of the Treasu-
ury at Coshocton, have been arrested, but
none of the money recovered. The large
reward offered has started a number of
detectives" in pursuit of the rascals, but
though they may make any quantity of
arrests of suspicious looking customers, we
very much debut whether the real thieves
are ever taken. ~
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03
ST. Lor,s: Jan. %.

The Leavenworth party from Weston,
Missouri, have returned 10 that place from
Kansas, having captured several runaway
negroes. Also DR.. Day and Son, charged
with aiding their escape. The latter are
now in iail at Platte city. Summary pun
ishment having been threatened there u
some talk of demonstration in their favor,
Gen. Lane is expected tonight.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

KANSAS AFFAIRs-THE LEGISLATURES.
The removal Of, the Legislature from Le-
compton to Lawrence was contested point,
and Gov. Medary's approval of the bill ex-
asperated the Lscomptonites against him.
Lawrence dates of the 18th state that
Gov. NJ. sent special messageto the Leg
islature about the troubles in Southern
Kansas, the object being to throw the re,
sponsibility of action on that body. Af-
ter discussion, the Legislature reported to
the Governor, a willingness to aid him in
every legal step he may take to restore
order, or to punish the marauders on either
side Of the border. The Administration
refused to let Gov. Medary use the troops
for his purposes, and those sent to South
ern Kansas were recalled and ordered to
Fort Riley. ''.'''. - % '''''' - i, l
Anact has been passed for the relief of
tax payers. The Territorial taxes are said
TO be heavier that the taxes of any State
in the West. Property owners are to be
pitied in Kansas.--Daay Leader, l64
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

EThe Gold Fever is decidedly raging
throughout the West, and hundreds Of
young men are preparing to start early in
the Spring for the newly discovered mines
at Pixies Peak. In many of the larger
towns companies of fifty to one hundred
are organizing. $50
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

HThe record of the weather at Mon
treal show that the A days from January
Z to January 18th, together, form the COL
dest period for % years. On the 11th the
mercury marked 33 degrees below zero.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

The LANE AND JExKrss Lor.-The
Lawrence Rspa6iiean states that the esie-
brated Lane and Jenkins contest for certain
premises which resulted in the shooting
Of Jenkins by Lane, has been decided as
Washington to the effect thst neither par
ty had presumption rights to the section
claimed, but that it was school land.naieI
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

EE The name of the Hon. COLUMBUS
DELANo, of Mt. Vernon, has been used in
connextion with the next Governorship Of
Ohio. If nominated, and he accepts, We
know Of no man to whose support the Re-
publicans of Ohio, would rally on so brisk
a run, as around the standard Of Mr.. della
no. i-,- ~.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03
TRAVELERy DIRECTORY.

H An unsuccessful attempt was made
few nights ago to rob the Summit coun-
ty Treasury. The rascal was caught in the
act and is now in Jail.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

Serious fears of forthcoming fa-
mine in Mexico, are entertained. For over
. year very little corn has been planted or
gathered.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

~-THr CUBA BrLL.-The Heralds cores
pondsnt predicts positively the passasge of
the $S0, 100000 bill, and says The Span
lsh Minister threatens, in that event, to de-
Inand his passports.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-02-03

E Tns Preble County Democrat calls
the Editor of the Germantown Indepen-
dent "a bloated, lager beer Dutchman."