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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
A SimOOn.

A regular simeon, the hot breath of which the
inhabitants of Arabia are wont TO escape by
falling on the face and holding the breath to
save from suffocation, seems to have visited Kan
sas and Western Missouri on Monday, July 9th
The Grasshopper Falls Kansas) Gazdtc of the
18th says:
On Monday last about half-past l2 o'clock P.
NJ, gust of air came in at the open door. so hot
that it seemed to make the lungs crackle and
collapse, and brought US 10 our feet with loud
cry OF "house's afire." During rapid exami-
Halion, We felt as though we were breathing
flame. We gasped and sighed, but no relief
came.
In ten minutes more, the system appeared to
accommodate itself TO the increased heat and
went on with its usual functions, except strong
tendency to gasp for breath, and some drowsi-
ness, with adesire TO remain in quicsccnt state.
Animals were variously affected. Chickens anc!
pigs felt it most, and we doubt not some died
Cattle suffered more with fright than heat
Horses did not seem TO notice it.
The rise in the thermometer was less than
We thought,averaging only ten or eleven degrees.
1t went from 991a TO l091a, and at one time
stock 1l01a. 1t came nearly from the South, and
continued four hours, with little variation, when
the wind suddenly shifted, and grew cool. What
caused it?
The Border Star, No., says:
About two o'clock warm breeze commenced
setting from the south, which increased and in
tenslted into a hot wind that continued with
slight Intesnission until night. 1t is no exag-
gerafion to say that the wind was like the breath
OF a furnace.
The Independence (Mo.) Herald says:
About one o'clock wind sprung up from the
south, and continued to blow until about sunset
as good a simeon as could be gotten up upon
any desert In the tropics. The heat of the wind
was like that OF furnace, and so intense rs TO
almost seoreh the face. We heard of many WHO
closed their doors and windows for comfort
though the thermometer stood at one time Nc
high as los deg.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
News Items.

An Irishman in Boston pushed an organ =
grinder from the sidewalk. A row followed
and in 4 short time n crowd of Irishmen and
Italian organgrinders were fighting. Knives
and other weapons were freely used, and sever
n persons seriously injured.
A Miss Emily Audrus, of Smithville, N. Y,
WIS so terribly burned few days since by her
clothes taking fire when passing stove, that
her life is dispaired of. About two years since
she was supposed TO fatally injured by being
thrown out of 4 carriage, and three or four years
before that was seriously injured when on
hand car which was run down by locomotive
Two OF three of her companions on that occasion
were killed.
A young man named White fell asleep on
the train between Oswego and Syracuse, and
did not wake until the train had left the latter
city. Under the impression that the cars were
just leaving the depot. he jumped out, in the
darkness. and plunged over a bridge down to
the road below, severely injuring his face and
head
King Rombas modesty has heretofore re-
quired the ddRsuSos of San Carlo Theater at Ma
pies to cover their limbs; but Immediately after
the PRONUNCIATION of the new Constitution, the
ballet girls, asserting their independence, threw
away the prescribed green drawers, to tho milne
delight of the audience, and appeared in the
lights common to sylphs the world over.
The Lincoln meetings in Michigan addressed
by Gov. Chase are mass gatherings of the peo-
pie IN earnest. At Ypsllanti the number is es-
iima'ed Mt l5,OOO. His speeches are applauded
10 the echo.
The Columbus Artcsian Well has now attain
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
"JoHY G. BRECKENIIDGE." "

JOHN BRowN's Wool Casa case is report
ed which has interest as connected with the late
Capt. John Brown. 1t seems that Brown was a
partner of the firm of Perkins & Brown, COM
mission merchants, at Springfield, Mass, several
years ago. The firm advanced largely to one
Warren upon wool. and the article declining
left Warren about $4,000 in their debt. A suit
was commenced for his sum in 1859 Which,
after trial of nearly forty days, was decided
in favor of the plaintiffs. But Warren appealed
not having yet argued. Brown comes to his
death; Perkins, his partner has failed, and his
assignee takes his place in the suit: Warren dies
his executor takes his place; the attorneys of
Perkins d Brown are both dead and others are
substituted and to crown all, the estate of War
rem the defendant, who was once rich, is insol-
vent, and his bail-required upon the appeal
proves worthless too. A bill of costs of upward
of $4,000 stands against the unfinished case,
under these circumstances. 1t is one of the
most remarkable instances, illustrating merean-
tile and legal uncertainties. and human mortal
ity, which has come TO public notice in long
time.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
Cold Comfort for the Douglas
ties,

After all their boasting over Kentucky,
which they carried by voting for the Know
Nothing candidate, Missouri, where the
candidate was voted for by the Brecken-
ridge men, the Coshocton Democrat thus
admits both States to be certain for Breck-
enridge. The Democrat is the ablest ed
tied Douglas paper in Ohio:
THE Know Nothings have carried Ken
lucky by a large majority. The Douglas
candidates got over 5000 votes, but
many Douglas men voted directly for the
Know Nothing candidate. Breckenridge
will carry the State in November without
doubt.
"Missouri has gone Democratic. The
candidate for Governor was Douglas man
but was supported generally by the friends
of Breckenridge, who proved themselves
to be better Democrats than the Douglas
men of Kentucky. Senator Green took
the stump in Missouri for the Douglas Dem
ocrat."
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

sY- Friends of Henry Clay, remember that
Stephen A. Douglas, in speech which he made
in the Court House Square in Carrollton. in
1874, spoke of Henry Clay substantially as fol-
lows. Speaking of the Oregon boundary ques-
tion, and Mr.. Clay's willingness to compromise
the dispute by accepting a line of 81 deg. 40
min, Stephen A. Douglas said
al denounce him in the Congress of the Uni
ted States, denounce him here as a TRAITOR
AN OLD BLACK-HEARTED TRAITOR
the first American statesman who ever attempt
ed to sell his country for British Goldp'
And this is the man who now sheds tears
over the grave of Henry clay, and with an i'm
pudence unparalleled in all the achievements
of political demagoguery. asserts that Henry
Clay called him to his bedside, and entrusted
to him the protection of his (Clays) fame and
reputationl-C -Cdrroiltoa Free Press.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

ed the immense depth of 1904 feet. without
finding a supply of water or oil. The auger
has passed through the sand stone rock, and is
again drilling in slate,
A sad accident occurred in New Lisbon on
the 4th. Miss Mary E. Patterson. daughter of
the late Dir. Patterson, of Wellsville, was flung
from horse and instantly killed. She was an
estimable young lady.
C. C. Woodbury., Postmaster at White Pi-
eeon, Michigan, has been arrested and examin-
ed on a charge of robbing the mails, and in de-
fault of bail in the sum Of $1,000 com nitted to
Jail.
An agent of the French Emperor recently
purchased five superb Vermont horses for the
stables of Napoleon, who already possesses
twenty -four specimens of the same breed. The
new horses are Is hands high fine action, and
n speed of not less than $50. The cost was be-
tween $4,000 and $4,000 q pair, and they are of
the Emperors favorite color deep bay.
Hanging horse thieves is still the fashion out
West. A few mornings ago one named G. Nut
terfeld was from the Jail at Shelbyville, H..
and on searching he was found suspended from
a tree in the vicinity. The regulators" had
done the work.
The Douglas and Breckenridge parties may
be fond of music, but it is certain they can't
have any concert.
Thus far, this year, 65,973 emigrants have ar
rived at the port of New York.
HARD NAMEs.-A short and sweet letter from
Daniel S. Dickinson, addressed to a resident of
Jamaca, R. l., is published in the Farmer of that
place. 1t is as follows:
BISGHAMPToN, July u 1860.
DEAR SRI see no way for the National
Democracy but to support Breckenridge. The
party has fallen into the hands of gamblers and
tricEsters. To get up a fusion ticket would only
perpetuate their corrupt influence, and am for
standing by principle and taking the eonse-
Quenees. Truly yours, D.. S. DIcKINsrN y.
Piermont Potter, Esq.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

rs -The N. Y. World says of the Breeken-
ridge State Convention, held in New York this
week:
THE numbers, enthusiasm, and approach to
harmony-the vigor, spirit, and determination of
the Convention at Syracuse, which closed its Ia
bors yester dayevening, takes the political world
by surprise.
Mr.. Brady's nomination for Governor, and the
nomination of Messrs. Tucker and Randall, as
electors at large, are proofs of the uncompro
missing earnestncss with which the canvass will
be conducted. Nobody supposes that these
names have been put up to be withdrawn"
1t might be said of the Breckenridge Con-
vention in Ohio, that in numbers, enthusiasm
vIgor, spirit and determination, it was sur
prise to the political world. The Douglas pa
pers do not talk as fiercely about the "bolters"
and ORATORS as before the nomination at Co.
lumbus. They are now disposed to deal gently
with the erring.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23


PRICE OF WHEAT IN THE OLDEN TME.-The
London Times, in table showing the prices
paid for wheat during the last century, shows
that the highest price was in 1900. when it
brought 1912 per bushel, and the lowest price
was in 1843, when il was about 81 cents per
bushel
In le2O-21-22, wheat sold in Ohio at 90 and
70 cents per bushel-corn at cents-pork one
to one and half cents per pound, and other
products of the farmer at like low rates. Cof-
fee at the san time sold at so cents Der pound
--one pound of coffee for two bushels of wheat.
This was in central Ohio, before the days of ca
nails and long before railroads were ever dream
ed of in Ohio. When wheat commanded so
cents per bushel, farmers thought they Were
growing rich.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
Mr.. HeImick Renomiuated.

At Convention held in COchOcton, on
Wednesday last OF Delegates from the four
counties constituting the 18th Congressional
District, the Hon. WILLIAM HELMIcK, our pres
ent popular representative was re-nominated by
reclamation.
In the evening of the same day. the Wide
Awake Republicans of Coshocton had a spirited
meeting at the Court House, at which speeches
were made by Messrs. HELMcK, Lieut.. Gov.
KIRK, and Esq. COLLIER. The best of feeling
prevailed, and the gallant Republicans of Co.
shocton are confident of being able to carry
their county for "Honest old Abe"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
An Old SOldier---Risht About
Face.

Gen. Benson, of Morrow county, is well
known as an old Soldier and Democrat,
but he has resolved TO train with the fac
tionists no longer. He has recently come
out with card urging his fellow soldiers
OF 1872 to vote for Republican candidates,
and in closing significantly says:
L have always been democrat, and for
several years have stuck to the party with
the. .forlorn hopethat it would return, like the
Prodigal Son, acknowledging its sins, and
resolving never to 60 astray again. But
it still continues to "spend its substances
with harlots and in riotous living" and l
absolve myself from all allegiance to it.
Editors friendly to the good cause please
copy.
Brothers soldiers, your well-wisher,
L. WILLARD BENSON.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
Mr.. Breckenridge's Acceptance of
the Richmand Nomination.

Hen. JOHN Erwin, President of the Rich
mond Convention, has received the following
letter from Hon. J. c. RREcKENRIDGE, accepting
the nomination of that Convention:
LEXINGTON, July 81, 1860.
ain answer to yours letter of the 26th ult,
containing official information of my nomina-
ton for the Presidency of the United States by
the Democratic Convention assembled at Rich
mond, l have to say that l accept the nGmina-
tion, and shall strive to merit the confidence
implied by the action of the Convention.
trust that full discussion of exception of ex-
listing issues will result in establishing the Con-
stituiion an Union of the States upon immova-
bic foundations.
al n
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that petition win be pre-
IN sented to the Commissioners of the County Of
Holmes and State OF Ohio at their September session.
A. ID. 1860, praying said Commissioners to lay out
county road situate in said county, commencing at the
Loudonvle road that runs from Holmesville 10 Lou
dorvie at the quarter section of section thirty
I'VE and section two in Ripley township in said county
thence to North the quarter section line throuch
section and section twenty SIX ending At the
county line between Wayne and Holmes counties and
said petition also asks for the vacation of road COM
mencng on the line between Samuel Smith and (;eorve
Reynolds thence II runs in northary direction until
II intersects the Merhurg road that from shreye
to Nersburg the said road to be VACATED July 2sth
ieoo. ,ss, MANY PETITIONERS.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
squatter Sovereignty in 1855.

[Reply Of Douglas to Lincoln in the campaign
of 1851
1T MATTERS NOT WHAT WAY THE
SUPREME COURT MAY HEREAFTER DE-
eide AS TO THE ABSTRACT QUESTION,
WHETHER SLAVERY MAY OR MAYN NOT
GO INTO A TERRITORY UNDER THE
CONSTITUTION, THE PEOPLE HAVE
THE LAWFUL MEANS TO INTRODUCE
OR EXCLUDE 1T AS THEY PLEASE, for
the reason that Slavery cannot exist a day or an
hour anywhere unless it is supported by local
police regulations. These police regulations
can only be established by the local Legislature,
and if the people are opposed to slavery, they
will elect representative to that body who will,
by unfriendly Legislation, effectually prevent
the introduction OF it in their midst. If, on the
contrary they for it. their Legislation will IA
vor its extension. Hence, n o MATTER WHAT
THE DECISION OF THE SUPREME
COURT MAY BE ON THAT ABSTRACT
QUESTION, STILL THE RIGHT OF THE
PEOPLE TO MAKE a SLAVE TERRIFIC
RY OR FREE TERRITORY Is PERFECT
AND COMPLETE UNDER THE NEBRAS-
KA BIEL. hope Mr.. Lincoln deems my an
swer satisfactory on that point"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

MISSOURI Politics. GREEN and Polk
and number Of the Democratic Executive
Committee of Missouri, have called q straight
Breckenridge State Convention, 10 be held at
Jefferson City, on the Doth September. They
claim to have attempted to harmonize Difficult
ties, and to have been defeated in this laudable
purpose by the obstinacy of the friends of DoUG-
LAS. Nothing now remains for them but open
war. The Douglasites have the inside track in
Missouri.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

WHAT NExT.-At n Democratic meeting in
Efiingham, Ga, the "Hon. Henry r. jackson, !"
one of the speakers, said:
ave would dismiss l. incoln and Hamlin with
the remark that it looks serious when any party
has the audacity to nominate man for the high
office of Vice President of the United States
who has negro blood in his veins, and yet it
was well established fact that Hannibal Ham,
I'm. the Black Republican candidate for that
Office uas H,iaLto.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

COUNTY TICKET IN WAYNE,-Tbe Republicans
OF Wayne county put in nomination, on the 4th
inst, the following ticket:-HENRY LEHMAN,
Probate Judge; G. P. LIMERICK, Clerk of Court;
W. A. EAkEN, Sheriff; P. PANcosr, Auditor; NJ.
81. DoDD, Recorder; JOHN THOMPSON, Commits
sioner; ISAAC JOHNSON, Inirmary Director, and
WILLIAM M. JOHNSON, Coroner The Republi-
cans in Wayne county are actively at work, and
intend to arin
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

GIN 'EoUT-The Douglas German paper, re-
Gently started at Adrian. the Ezpositor says, is
defunct, and the proprietor alleges the Douglas
ties have swindled him. We believe his story,
and believe too, that he is not the only editor
that has been swindled. Mr.. DOUGLAS, either
In person or in proxy, has promised as many
offices to his supporters, when he is elected
President, as Satan offered acres of land to tie
Saviour, in case he should worship him, and
with about the same prospect of keeping his
promise, the poor Devil not having a single
acre to give away, nor DOUGLAS a single office
to dispose Of
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

MORE FUsIoN.-A regular and mutually sat-
isfactory bargain has been entered into in the
State OF New York between the Douglas party
and the Know Nothings, by which each wing
gets portion of the Electoral licked. The ef-
feet OF this bargain, will. in our estimation
drive thousands of honest Germans in that and
other States TO the Republicans.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

RAIL ROAD DIsAsrER.-Capt. FARMERS train
on the c. z. c. R. Road. whilst going North on
Monday last, run foul of tree blown across
the track, near New Portage. Considerable
damage was done to the track and to the loco
motive, and the regular running of the trains on
the road interfered with for over twenty -four
hours.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

HThe friends of Mr.. DOUGLAS are doing
very well in some particulars. The only possi-
bic chance of carrying Pennsylvania against
LINCOLN was that offered by the the fusion pro-
gramme proposed at Cresson, the other day
The chance was slender to be sure, as these fu-
sions always seem to be preliminary TO defeat;
but it was a chance, and the only one. The
Douglas men, led by FoRNEY and others, have
blotted it out.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
Popular Sovereignty in 1850.

[Sixth Resolution of the Douglas Platform in
1861
ReSolUed, That it is in accordance with the
Cincinnati platform that during The eristence OF
Territorial Governments THE MEASURE OF
RESTRICTION WHATEVER 1T MAY BE.
imposed By the Federal Constitution. ON THE
POWER OF THE TERRITORIAL LEGIS-
LATURE over the subject of the Domestic re-
latons, as Tie same has been or shall hereafter be
determined BY the Sapreanc Court Of the United
States, should be respected by all good citizens
and ENFORCED with prompiness and fidelity
by EVERY BRANCH of the General Govern
ment"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

POLITICAL FRoGs.--Politics run so high in In
diana that the very frogs are impregnated with
the prevailing spirit. 1t is reported on good
authority that they si.eiiyi their Il sine in merrv
chorus, viz:
BASE VoICE-"Old Abel Old Abel"
ALTo-Illinoisl Illinoisl
CHoRus-PoOr Dug! Poor Dugl
FINALE-Ker- Chugl TCi1. (o,o
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
THESE ARE FACTS!
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
MOOreS Patent
SEWING MACHINE!
AGAINST THE WORLD.

IF you want to buy sewing machine call at the cor
ner of 0ntorio and Michigan streets, StickDey
Bakers Market and get that does not get out Of
order; does more and better word than any other
chine does not miss sches does not break needles;
cannot be backwards has the most simple durable
and ingenious machinery put in any sewing ma
chine.
1t has in instance led to give entire satisfaction
and is sold within the reach of all. We challenge all to
produce its equal. PROPRIETOR
Call and examine for yourselves and you viii be
well paid for your trouble.
II. STICKNEY, General Agent for Cuyahoga, Medtna
Wayne Holmes, Summit, Portage, Stark, Columbiana,
MahOning rrumblll Geauga Lake and Ashtabula eoun-
ties
u Agents wanted in every township in this county.
Agets wanted in all Of the abOunties. Apply person.
ally or by letter to. H. ST1CKNEY.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Corner of Ontario and Michigan streets over Sckney
Bakers Market. Augl6, ,1s60v4n52
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

FREDERICK HASSAURECK, of Hamilton
JOSEPH N. ROOBof Erie.
Wide AwakeS.

All persons friendly to organizing company
of "Wide Awakes" are requested to meet at the
room of the Millersburg Brass Band, on Satur-
day evening next. Let there be good turn
out,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23
@The completeness with which the work

8The completeness with which the work
of disruption of the Democratic party, was per-
formed in the Charleston and Baltimore Con-
rentions, is now becoming obvious to the whole
country. We see, for instance, majority of
the Democratic papers of the Northern States,
rejoicing over the defeat of the regular demo-
cratic candidate for an important Office in Ken
lucky; and State ticket brought out by the
breckenridge wing of the party in New York,
destroying at once all hope of the opponents of
LINCOLN of forming such combination as TO
prevent the casting of the Electoral vote of that
State for LINCOLN. The work of disruption was
ruption was well dpne There are still strae-
Cling and confused bodies of men North and
South, protesting to be the regular National
Democracy. After the Lincoln Administration
is under way, there will be an Administration
and an Anti-Administration party-and the
Breckenridge wing of the Democracy, will be
the basis ofthe Opposition. The Douglas wing
will be distributed between the supporters and
opponent of the Republican Administration.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

BGOv. CHASE is making stump speeches in
Michigan. He addressed a very large crowd at
Pontiac, Aug. Is, and the Detroit Free Press
gives four column report of his remarks.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

And the Press might have added that
all this time there is no evidence that Ste
phen's mother knows anything about the
yearings of her devoted son. Can't some
of the Squatter papers say something
about Stephens wanderings, so that his
mother may "know he is out" Western
New York papers are particularly reques-
ted to notice the fact. What Stephen
says when he is ''betrayed," we get from
the Cincinnati Commercial thus:
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-23

Japhet and Stephen-An Anx.
ious Pair Searching for their
Parents.
We all know of the experience of "Japh-
ct in search of his father" and now we
have an equally remarkable adventure Civ
en- by the Hartford Press of the 7th enti-
tied.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1860-09-13
Question Them.

Let every Democrat and American,
who is in favor of enforcement of the
laws" ask any Republican candidate
who solicits your vote, the followin z
questions.
Whether they intend voting for
Brinkerhoff the Abolition Judgel
Whether they indorse his decisions
in the Oberlin Casesl
Whether they endorse, Seward and
Lincoln's ''irrepressible conflict" doc.
trines2
Whether they intend to vote for
any Democrats, if so, how many.
Let every Democrat have these
questions ready to put to any Repub-
lican who may come TO electioheer
with them. Tell their answers to the
world, and the people may then see
what principles and men they endorse
when they vote for Republican,
Gasette.