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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15
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fof the HOLMES County hepuulic,
The TeaCher,sInstitute.

By reference to the notice, it be seen that the
Holmes County Institute will hold their next
session al Nashville. Of late years these Insti-
tutes have signally failed in accomplishing the
end for which they we're organized. Their ses-
sions are dry and insipid; and we are sorry to
say:the Holmes County Institute, may, with re-
gard to this, be ranked with the rest. Now
why is this? Is it because these Institutes are
not beneficial to the cause of education, or is il
because proper degree of interest is not man
ifested by the Teachersf Evidently the fault
lies with the Teachers. There is no one who
can deny the good which does and will result
from organizations of this kind properly held,
and properly attended; but conventions held as
have been some of the sessions of the Institute,
attended only by dozen or 80 of the more ener-
getic and Ito speak the truth) successful teach
ers. must and viii fail in any attempts to bene-
fit the mass of teachers who are never seen to
attend or take part in any Of the proceedings Of
the organization. 1t is to be hoped that such a
state of affairs will not long exist. That the
next session will be well attended by those
whose duty it is to attend.
Teachers and friends of Education, you are
invited one and all to be there and give us your
views on the educational questions of the day.
S.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

eE-Our friend of the Coshocton Age must
have been awfully incensed at the doings Of
some of the Delegates to the State Convention,
from the 18th Congressional District, when as
sembled in Convention for the purpose of ap-
pointing Delegates TO the National Convention.
Why put all the fault that he finds with their
dongs on the shoulders of Maj. SArr? What
were the Tuscarawas Delegation doing, and is
it not known to every man that that delegation
did not represent the wishes Of their constitu-
ents, and that their appointment was procured
by low trickey, such as no enileman would
stoop 10? Senator READY, it is said, had the ma
king Of that Delegation, but the Age is careful
not to say anything that will offend that distin-
guished BOBBY.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

Gen. Henry D. Foster, the Democratic nomi.
nee for Governor of Pennsylvania. has been sim
gularly unfortunate in his efforts to obtain pub
lie office. He ran for Canal Commissioner in
1916. and was defeated by James NJ. Power
the Wing candidate. by nearly nine thousand
majority. In 1856 and again in 1857. he turn
ed up as a candidate to the United States Sen
ate. but was defeated in one case by Senator
Bigler, and in the other by John W. Forney.-
In 1858, Gen. Foster ran for Congress in his
district, which is strongly Democratic. and was
defeated by john Covode to the tune of eleven
hundred.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15
They Shrink From It..-Tables
Turned.

Every facility has beed afforded Mason's
Investigating Committee to examine wit
ness touching the John Brown raid and
matters connected Herewith, and the full
lest latitude of inquiry has been allowed
to connect, if possible, leading Republicans
and the Republican party with the Brown
invasion. But so far the investigation has
been total failure in the direction the
getters up of it should go. They have
about exhausted their efforts to make po-
litical capital out of John Brown, and
they have their labor for their pains. He
stands out the head and front of the Vir-
ginia fright, fuss, and feathers.
The Republican portion of the Com
mitee now propose to turn the tables, and
put the Dragging, bullying, mad-cap Gov.
Wise on the witness stand. He professed
to know all about the John Brown raid
and most formidable.conspiracy to rescue,
sufficient to warrant the calling out the
volunteer militia of the State to guard one
old man and hang him and half dozen
associates. His boastings were constant
and platant, and yet Mr.. Mason and the
majority of the Committee now refuse to
give the public the benefit of his sworn
testimony. Did ever mountain bring forth
so small mouse ?-Leader.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15
Nebraskas illustrated. /.

Mr.. Senator Douglas is lawyer and
has been judge, so we may fairly presume
that he knows something of law if not
of equity. We will suppose him sit
ting in his Office, waiting for customers
like spider in his web, when a stranger
drops in in quest of legal advice and as
sistance. Estate your case, Sir" is the
man of laws natural and proper request.
"Well, you see," responds the embryo
Silent, 'my neighbor Dobbs and 1 formerly
"owned jointly tract of rough woodland
"lying behind our several farms. After a
"long wrangle, we finally agreed on a line
"of demarcation, and divided that out-lot
"between us on that line. Twenty years
''afterward, another tract fell to US jointly,
"and I proposed>to run that same line Of
"demarcation straight through our new ac-
"quisition, as we had run it through our
"previous possessions. This be declined to
"do, alleging that be was entitled to
"more; so I have taken the whole, and
swami you to help me keep it." Having
no special knowledge of Mr.. Douglas s
practice, we cannot confidently affirm that
he would not undertake this case; yet we
feel confident that, being some sort of a
lawyer, Mr.. D. would in common fairness
apprise his suitor that his cause was much
easier to lose than win, and that, as man
who had reputation to lose-saying moth
ing of conscience-be must be we'll paid
for undertaking it.
Forty years ago, the application of Mis-
souri for admission brought up the whole
broad issue of Slavery Extension or Re-
striction. Congress finally-by a bare
majority, composed almost wholly of South
ern votes, with the North mainly resisting
but overborne-decreed that all the Fed
eral Territories north of SO deg. 80 min
north latitude should be consecrated to
Free Labor, while Slavery might clutch
the residue if it could. The same line Of
demarcation was afterward (1S45, on mo-
ton of Southern member, extended thro'
Texas. In 1S47-s, further acquisition
from Mexico having just been made-the
Pro-Slavery interest-which had not then
made the notable discovery that the Fed
eral Constitution carries Slavery into all
our Federal Territories and protect it there
| proposed and urged the extention of this
line to the Pacific. But this-mainly be-
cause it could secure all our future acquisi-
tions of any value from Mexico to Slavery,
and thereby, stimulate the spirit of South
ern Fillibustsrism-the North would not
consent to. And that refusal is seriously
urged by Judge Douglas as pretext for
repudiating the Missouri Compact in the
concoction and passage Of his Nebraska
bill
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15
Shirt of the Washington
Letters.
The New York Courier's letter says:

WASHINGTON, March 7.
On Tuesday, the House authorized, an
other Select Committee to investigate the
conduct of the President relative to the
passage of the English Lecompton BILL
The resolution of Mr.. Hoard was based
upon statements made on the floor of the
House by Messrs. Hickman, Haskin and
Adrian, during the contest for Speaker
It is expected that these gentlemen will
be brought before the Committee to state
the particulars of the manner in wich they
were approached by the agents of the presi-
dent. We have now three committees au-
thorized, including that of Public Expen-
ditures, whose business it is to enquire in
to the management of the Government
by the present Administrations 1t will be
very singular indeed if they do not devel-
ope cases of corruption and extravagance
far more astounding than were exposed by
Mr.. Ogle in his celebrated efforts against
the Administration of Mr.. Nan Buren.
The New York Commercials letter
says:
WASHINGTON, March Z.
The National Union Committee met
last evening, Senator Crittenden in the
chair, and all but two members of the Com
mittee present. The matter of fixing the
time for holding Union National Con-
vention was taken up. Mr.. Jewett, of
Buffalo, proposed 23d May at Baltimore
one week after the Chicago Convention,
which was amended by substituting 9th of
May, at the same place and hour. Hon.
John A. Rockwell was appointed treasurer.
The prospect is that the Convention of
this third party will nominate either
John Bell or Edward Bates as President.
Mr.. Gilmer stated in the committee that
the South Americans would not touch the
nominee of the Chicago Convention, and
therefore he urged the expediency of hold
ing the National Union Convention prior
to the Chicago Convention.
The Cincinnati Enquirer's letter says:
WAsH1NToN, March s.
There is considerable talk here about
demanding the removal of the Democratic
National Convention from Charleston to
Baltimore. 1t is now apparent that Charles
ton cannot accommodate the crowds who
will be there during the sitting of the Con-
vention. There will not be places for one
half to lay their heads, unless in the open
air and under the broad canopy of heaven
and, as for eatingthey will fare still worse.
The Convention should be held in no
place where persons are compelled to pay at
least five dollars day for board, and any
thing above that the rapacity of the land
lord may demand, and the necessities of
the guest will constrain the payment of.
In Baltimore ample accommodation can
be had for any number that may assemble
there. Richmond or Norwalk, Virginia,
would answer much better than Charleston.
There is great and growing repugnance
to Charleston as the place for holding the
Convention, and l shall not be surprised
should the Convention adjourn from there
to some other city, especially should there
be prospect of protracted session.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

Three distinct movements, decided upon by
our Government withinsthe last few days, look
towards open hostilities with Mexico at no dis
tant date. First, is the transfer of our troops
from Utah to chihuahua, and the northwestern
borders of Mexico. Second, We have the late
orders in response to the demands of Gov.
Houston. directing military force upon the
Rio Grande, with instructions to pursue and
destroy Cortinas and his band ,rheerer they mag
be toa''d-clearly contemplating an invasion OF
the Mexican territory on the southeast. And
thirdly, is the important fact announced that
Minister McLane has sailed for Vera Cruz, in
trusted with discretionary power over the Gull
squadron and with ample authority and in
structions to protect American citizens and
property" /" in case of an attack upon the latter
city, as threatened by Miramcn. We are in
formed that he is fully empowered for every
emergency that may arise"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15
Alarming and Destructive Dis.
ease among Cattle.

A destructive disease has made its ap-
pearance among the cattle at North Brook
field and vicinity, and considerable excite
ment exists among the farmers in that re-
eion. The, disease was introduced last Sum-
q mer by calf of foreign breed, brought
from the town Of Belmont. 1t fixes itself
upon the lungs, and produces a violent
cough, and the lungs are finally destroyed.
Some of the cattle attacked with it linger
along for weeks; others die in few days
after the attack. None hare recovered.
Letters from farmers in North Brook
field say that the disease is apparently
making clean sweep through the herds
in that section, where it has got a foothold.
One man has lost ten head of cattle, and
has as many more. sick. In North Brook
field and New Braintree, the diseaae is in
five or six herds.
One gentleman in North Brookfeld
writes to member of the Legislature that
the disease is of the most alarming char
acter The calf from Belmont was car
ried to Leonard Stoddard. His cattle be-
gan to be taken sick, and one after anoth-
er died. He sold an animal to Mr.. Ohm
stead, and the stock of the latter are all
dying.
Mr.. Stoddard also sold COW to Mr..
Huntington, who has since lost seven cows,
and has ten more sick; so of another herd
in New Braintree, where some of Mr..
Stoddard's stock were sent. If allowed
to spread, continues the writer, the disease
will cause general destruction. 1t is n for
eign disease, and the same that prevails in
Holland at this time. 1t seems almost
certainly fatal.
Something effective should be done, 9th
erwise it will spread over the State. Ok
en- infected with this disase are now worked
in the street. This should be stopped
The select men ought to be authorized to
forbid any person who has any imported
stock from taken it out of his own premi-
ses and to cause the immediate destruction
of all sickly animals.
A petition to the Legislature is now in
circulation among the farmers in the west
ert part of the State, or about to be put
in circulation, to effect the purpose above
expressed. .
We learn that the disease has entered
the herd of the gentleman in Belmont
county who sold the calf to Mr.. Stoddard,
and that his cattle are nearly all extermin-
ated.-Boston Jour.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15
RrruBLrcAx TRIUMrH N CHrcAeo.-At the re

REPUBLICAN TRIUNrH IN CHIcAGo.-At the re-
cent city election in Chicago, the Republican
Ticket triumphed by the following majorities:-
Wentworth for Mayor 1859, an increase of ADS
over the Republican majority for Mayor last
year; Harvey for Treasurer $50; Raber for Col
leetor I,461; King for Attorney l,765; Lawson
for Marshal 1878; and Wilson for Surveyor
l,73s. Aggregate vote for Mayor-ls,737.
After all. We don't know but it would have
been more to the credit of the Republican par
ty in that city 10 have defeated WENTWORTH
than to elect him.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

eEFanny Fern takes sharp stick to male
writers of "books of advice to women" She
says, sit is as if some storekeeper should cut
out and make quantity of silk dresses with
hpoks and eyes all ready to snap round custom
ers. One won't meet at the belt; another is
short in the skirt; another drags on the ground
another congresses the chest to suffocation; till
my man of speculation finally makes up his
mind that it would have been best to let every
woman take her own measure, instead of wrig.
Cling through life in habits of his choosing
without regard to the way the Almigty put hel
together"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

An OFFER.-We will bet a bushel of tai
against the same quantity of feathers. that in
less than two years from this date, Mr.. Dam.
phool Ready, of Tuscarawas county, is engaged
on the stump, making Locofoco speeches. We
thought SLAMBATGH or SrAMBAUGH, would take
precedent there among the long cared animals
but READY will beat him. Tuscarawas coun-
ty must be the locality from whence the boy
indited the epistle to his father, inviting him
to come West, "as some mighty mean men get
office out here"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

The Portsmouth Republican says Many o.
the little ones of this city are being gather.
ed to the arms of the great Shepherd, by that
terrible disease, scarlatina. The door-knobs
festooned In their white and black drapery, in,
form the passer-by, on almost every street, that
the terror has claimed another victim. In some
families all the little ones are suffering or theil
number has been lessened, and their pains end.
ed by death. May the Affections fall lightly
on the bereaved parents.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

The Philadelphians have nearly completed an
immense hotel, which they say is 10 be the lar
gest and best hotel in the world. The building
is six stories in height exclusive of the base.
ment, and presents front of ITO feet on Ches.
nut street, 235 feeton Ninth street, and l94 feet
on George street. The building, exclusive o
the stories in the basement, has been leased fol
the term of twelve years, at n rent of $40,Oot
per unnum, by Mr.. Stephens, proprietor of the
fremont and Revere houses, of Boston. and the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, of New York.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15
w The Pittsbure Journal thinks the

H The Pittsburg Journal thinks the
best thing that can happen for the Repub-
lican cause would be the nomination of
Douglas at Charleston. In that event,
the Republicans will compose the main
army to fight Douglas in front, and the
Southern Opposition reserved corps to
rake him in the rear, with their rifled can
non defending extreme Southern rights.
A similar opinion is beginning to be enter
tanned by Republican papers generally.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

eE"Oil Springs" are becoming quite abun-
dant in Ohio We shouldn't wonder if some
could be found in Holmes county. as it has a
good many "greasy customers" within its linn
its.
A correspondent of the sandusky Register
tsays that at some of the oil springs in Trumbull
county. it is no unusual thing on warm day to
see the women frying dougb-nuts in these jets
of oil. The principal of the inhabitants in thi.
locality is also said to be climbing CREASED
poles. and catching oiled pigs, the necessary
applicants being constantly on hand.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

The Harper's Ferry Investigation Committee
after long deliberation, have formally decided
not to call Gov Wise before them. This de-
termination is regarded as a significant COM
mentary upon Gov. Wise's fuss and fury ovel
John Brown. The minority of the Committee
have been very DESTROYS to have the testimony
of Gov. Wise, in order that the contents O.
John Browns papers captured by him might
be brought to light: but the majority refuse
Harpers Ferry does not prove the placer they
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15


An IMPoRTANr REfoRN.-Mr. Sherman Intro-
duccd bill into the National House OF ReP-
resentatives, the other day, touching the matter
Of Post Office reform. 1t looks to the aboll-
ton of the franking- g-privilege and to the re-or-
eauization of The Post Office Department. The
great feature of this Reorganization is the pro-
posed application of the principle Of contract
service, now applied to the transmission Of the
mails. - he distribution and delivery of the
mali ,...'7.-. In other words to have the office
of Postmaster given out TO the lowest RESPONSE
BILE bidder; the other features of the system re-
naming substantially as they are now. Thus,
when Postmaster is wanted, proposals issue
as now for carrying the mails. The man who
will perform the service at the lowest rate, Civ
ing proper bonds for the discharge of his duty,
takes the Office.
The plan strikes us as possessing great merit.
It very nearly destroys the party character Of
the Department at blow. 1t takes the Post
Offices from the hands Of partisans. and gives
them TO whoever will do their work, cheapest
This is the true basis of all private and all pub
Lie service, wherever the principle can be ap.
piled.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

HDont our ncighbor Of the Farmer know
that the Supreme Court of Ohio, with major.
ity, if not a full bench of Democratic Judges
decided many years ago, that colored people, in
whom white blood predominated, were entitled
to the elective franchise? If it was right for {
Democratic Court to make such decision
there is surely no ground for complaint. if &
Republican Court should make a similar one
1t is only following Democratic precedents.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

NA Bill having passed one branch of the
Legislature of Tennessee. for the removal of
the remains of Gen. JACKSON to the State Capt.
tol grounds at Nashville, Maj. ANDREW JACK
son, the adopted son of the old Chief, has writ
ten letter 10 the Legislature demonstrating
against the removal. He says it was the dying
request of his father that his remains, and those
OF his wife, might remain at the Hermitage-a
sacred spot to him-"until the final day Of
Judgment"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15
nwIn the canton of Vaud, Switzerlan

a society has lately been organized, having
for its object the collection of money to be
applied in purchasing and freeing slaves
held in this country. The sum of S409
was received short time since by Swiss
clergyman, acting for the Society at High
land, Madison county, Illinois, and abpro-
priated in purchasinga colored Methodist
of St. Louis. The liberated minister who
depart for Liberia, where it is his intention
to labor in establishing schools for the en-
lightenment of his race.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

SENATOR WADE, of Ohio, delivered in the
Senate on the 7th inst, one Of those strong
and sterling speeches for which he is 50 honor
ably distinguished. 1t was in reply to Mr.
TooMBs charges against the Republican party
Mr.. W. always deals in heavy blows, and the
force of his hand does not seem to have been
weakened in the least by the fact that its pun
ishment was inflicted on the rampant and reck.
less TooMBs.
We shall publish Mr.. W's. speech next week.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

ApyouRxED SEsaoN.-The House of Repre-
sentatives of our State Legislature, determined
on Thursday last, by a vote of 81 to 36, they
xomd hare an adjourned session next winter
The Senate refused to concur, but we think
they will yet come up to the scratch, for the
folly Of trying to get along in Ohio with bien-
nid sessions of our State Legislature. is appa-
rent to all parties, AMI when it comes to the rub
they have to acknowledge it.
Our Representative, Hon. W. s. TANEY EYHnL-
made short but sensible speech in favor Of
annual sessions, and voted with the majority.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

The subject Of post Office reform is to be taken
up by the Republicans, as their own measure
The plan of Mr.. Sherman is to provide that all
postal service be done by contract. Contracts
are to be made not only for carrying. but for de-
livering the mails. The plan embraces the alb
clifton of the franking privilege. The latter
measure can only be carried by the House in
connection with the former.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

fused to issue warrants for the extradition OF
OWEN BRowN and FRANCIS MERRIAM, according
to the requisition of the Gov. of Virginia. The
reason for this conclusion, he has made known
TO the Gov. of Virginia. when these reasons
are published" says the Cleveland Herald, "ev-
ry man of good. unbiased common sense, will
no doubt be satisfied that Gov DENsIsoN per-
fectly understands the constitution and the
law Of comfy that govern such cases.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-03-15

LEGIsLArIvE.-Mr. TASNEYmLL has introduced
Bill to exempt soldiers of the war of 1912
and of the war with Mexico, from working OF
the roads.
The Senate on Friday last, concurred in the
House Bill providing for an adjourned session
The vote stood 81 to 12, many of those who had
previously voted against and adjourned session
having become convinced that it was for the
best interests Of the State to hold one, now
changed their votes -