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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-30
The Rival Man.Monkeys.

"One fool makes many" is an old and
true saying. The success of Blondin, the
rope walker, has induced others tc attempt
his fool-hardy feats. But altough they
are good at opeing his tricks, they are
not as perfect monkeys as Blondin. The
last claiment to the rope-walking Champion
ship is "Signor Farini," who has stretch
ed rope across the Niagra near the Amer
lean Fall. The chasm at this point is
about 1900 feet wide. A few days since
he made his first attempt at crossing. The
Buffalo Commercial advertiser says:
1t was painful at first to behold him.
1t seemed a little uncertain as to the result.
He seemed 10 move with the utmost eau
ton. He was evidently impeded in his
progress by his pole; it was so long and so
timber as 10 be constantly coming in con-
tact with the guys. We understand that
it was by mistake made longer than he had
ordered it to be. Having got under way
however, he proceeded with more apparent
boldness. In passing over the first time
he performed several feats, such as stading
on his head, lying at full length upon his
back. On his return, when about half
way across, he stopped and drew up rope
from the Maid Of the Mist, on which he de-
sended (not head foremost, as he adverti-
sed,) to her deck, and after staying there
awhile; he again ascended and proceeded on
his journey to its completion.
Blondin crossed on his own rope shortly
afterward, and performed several of his
feats now familiar to the public.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-30

! eB-In the last number of Punch. Just receiv-
1 ed by the Persia, there is significant cariea-
turc of the sentiment of the last Napoleon let
ter. 1t is entitled "a Ia mode Franchise" and
represents John Bull. with traditianary obesity,
and aitired in the traditionary buckskins and
top boots, busily engaged in loading bulky
blunderbuss, with the old rotund bullets. eight
to the pound. On the floor behind him lies n
half-exposed plan. on Vauben principle, mark
ed Qualification" While thus employed, John
Bull is interrupted by visitor. in the person
Of Napoleon, fixed up more like brigand than
an emperor. A Minnie rife is slung over his
shoulder; tremendously large sword hangs by
his side; and whole armory OF revolvers is
stuck around his body in a belt. OF course. not
being in good odor with England at present,
Napoleon is drawn with remarkable ugly fea-
tures-the nose very specially exaggerated
This remarkable-lookingm miiitdire, called Faith
full Ally, says. "Eh, Mons. Bull. you are not
afraid Of mcP" and John Bull sternly continuing
TO ram the bullet down into the blunderbuss,
testify answers, "Oh no, not afraid in the least
Il only follow your fashion"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-30

Ex-Gov. Winston, of Alabama, was
and is for Douglas, and helped Wicklife
and johnson to nominate him. On the
18th of November of 1857, in his message
to the Legislature of Alabama, be used the
following language.
alt is only necessary for US to be true to
ourselves, to preserve our institutions, and
to be.a great and prosperous people. The
Union is not wiM us Of the South a par
amount political good however much we
may, and do, desire its continuance under
strict adherence to Constitutional pro-
visions and guarantees. When these can
no longer be maintained-or aohen further
aggression upon our rights is praeticed
by dominant political power at the North
WE HAVE EVERYTHING TO GAIN
AND NOTHING TO LOSE, "BY DIS
RUPTING EVERY TIE THAT
BINDS US TO THE CONFEDERA-
CY."
Mr.. Winston is Douglas Elector in Ala
bama.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-30

We hear strange rumor to the effect
that the Republican ladies Of the West are
having pictures of Abe Lincoln on their
bonnet strings, as an offset to their sisters
ofKentucky. Contrast hightens the effect
of beauty. 1el--- = s..
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-30

sEThe following is the eloquent close oil
of Columbus the other night, on the occasion
of their Jubilee over the election of Frank Blair:
1.-The fringes of the vast curtain which hides
the fn,ure. are all luminous with the glories of
the coming day. will not attempt TO lift it.
Let us steadfastly maintain our principles, let
us sustain each other by generous sympathy and
cordial appreciations; and in this spirit let us
work and wait. The vail will rise: THE FUTURE
WILL BE OURS"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-30

@A A lady asked minister whether .
person might not be fond Of dress and orna-
ment without being proud. MADAM"
"when you see the fox's tail peepipg out Of
the hole YOU NAV be sure the fox is within"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-30

Mr.. Alfred Dickens, brother of Charles
Dickens recently died at Manchester, England.
He was by profession civil engineer. He was
much admired for his brilliant conversational
powers.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-08-30
Fashionable Tailoring

A q. LOWTHER is carrying on the
II. tailoring business in all its various
branches in Rooms over
MULVANE'S STORE.
His experience and taste enables him to rem
ier general satisfaction TO those for whom he
does work, and he hopes by industry and close
application to business to receive liberal share
Of patronage.
ALL WORK Is WARRANTED.
His prices are as low as it is possible for
man to live at s<TE
Millersburg, Is60-n4ltf
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24
Democratic state TICKET.

Tn Democracy are every where delighted
with their State ticket, and all our exchanges
come to us with the highest encomiums on the
different candidates. and il is, in fact, one Of
the best ever presented TO the people Of Ohio,
and since it is almost certain to be successful,
we rejoice that our State is 10 have such nc.
complished officers.
Hon. Thomas J. S. SMITH, Of Dayton, our
ominee for Supreme Judge, is a lawyer Of
eminenee, and deservedly stands at the head
of the profession in this State; and besides he
Is a gentleman, courteous and ohliging, and is
highly esteemed wherever he is known-iust
the right kind of man TO take the place Of
Niger voting BrinkerhoR.
Abner L. Backus, Esq, of Toledo, is our
candidate for Member of the Board Of Public
Works, and is the present incumbent Of that
Office, having been elected over Blickensderfer
in 1887. He has a thorough knowledge ofall
the duties Of the office he occupies, and for
strict integrity he has no superior in the State.
David W. Stambaugh, Esq, sthe candidate
for Attorney General, and is a lawyer ofsplen.
did abilities, aud will make one ofthe best At.
torney Generals Ohio ever has had 3
With such a ticket, we can hardly fail 10 re.
deem our State from Republican corruption
aud misrule, so far as the election this fall il
concerned and we hope that in the next two
years the people Of Ohio will repudiate negro
voting and negro worship by stripping the Re
publicans of their pOwer-DGrke Co. Demo
cT0I
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24
steam wagon.

A steam wagon, from England, was exhib-
iting recently in the streets of San Francis
co. The Times of the 4th ultimo says, "the
vehicle weighs about ten ton. The driving
wheels are seven feet in diameter, and made
of iron. The tires are seven inches wide,
and rounded in such a manner as to seize
the ground as they revolve. There are four
Of these driving wheels, twos side by side, on
each side of the wagon, and so constructed
hat only one on each side touches the ground
except where grades are to be assembled, sand
or mud to be crossed, and in all other cases
where a great surface of tire may be required,
The steaming apparatus consists Of a pilot
wheel, which is placed in front of the wagon,
and connected with the fore wheels. In other
respects the vehicle resembles a locomotive
with double engines of about twenty-horse
power"
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24
The Crops.

Never probably within the memory of the
oldest inhabitants has the farmer been SO
abundantly blessed with crops, as in the pre-
sent season. The harvest just gathered, re-
yeals the fact that both the quantity and quail
" uf the wheat has never been surpassed
The same may be said of the barley. The
recent copious rains nave advanced the corn
and oats to such n degree as to give ample as
surance of first class entertainment for man
and beast"
The grass crop, now being cut, is unusually
heavy, samples of potatoes brought TO our
market, are sufficient guarantee that the taste
OF the most tastidious lrishman can be fully
gratiied. OF apples and pears, also, there
will be a large supply, and in the general Joy
OF the husbandmen at the successful browning
Of their labors, we all participate, looking
with confidence to the fulGllment of the prom.
Use Of betteI days in the good time coming"
-Piqud Enquirer.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24
New York.

In regard to the vote of New York, j. W.
Sheahan, Esq, editor of the Chicago Times,
the confidential friend of Judge Douglas, loAo
speaks phdt he knoios, says:
For the satisfaction of our readers and Of
the public generally, we can say that to make
assurance doubiy sure, there have been and
are now arrangements making which will give
the vote of New York against Mr.. Lincoha
That result will be accomplished beyond all
question; the vote of that State will never be
cast for Mr.. LINCOLN. New York will not on
ly vote against him, but viii give a majority
of sirty thousand against him. His election
IS, therefore, an dscertdined impossibiIity.
The failure 10 receive the thirty-ive votes Of
that State, will exclude the possibility of his
election; he has no other State to fall backup-
on TO make good the deficiency. When we
say that the vote Of New York will not be Civ
en- to Lincoln, We do not speak madpisedly.
We speak confidently, upon full assurance
that what we say has been resolved upon firm,
IN aud iU1m0p1bhn
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24

Now that John C.. Heenan, the Bcnecia
Boy, is safely housed in New York, in the
fall tide of his glory, a subject of new excite.
ment in regard to him has arisen, A card
appeared in the papers signed John Morrissey,
challenging him to fight for any sum he likes,
up to $4,000, at any time aud at any place.
Heenan promptly responds that he accepts
the challenge at the highest sum named b, t
in the same paper another card appears,
signed John Morrissey, denying that the chal-
lenge over his name was his, and making no
offer at all. Thus an imbroglio is created for
the fancy" and only the hand writing of Nor
rissey can determine which of the notes is
genuine.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24
pay-In a long article in the National De,

pd~ln n long article in the National Dem
ocrat, Of Snturtay, VIC find the following;
The Chillicothe Advertiser, Dayton En-
pire and others, Of the less r%anting Douglas
school, have been preaching in favor Of com
promise, union and harmony. The preaching
Of the Douglas press does not accord with
their practice
We frankly admit the first charge that we
"have been preaching in favor of compromise,
union and harmony, in the Democratic ranks,
but we deny the second, that our preaching
docs not accord with our practice" Where
is the evidence, friend FLooD, that we have
differed in practice what we nave
preached through the ENPIRE2 We think
none of our readers, either DoUGI.As or Back
TvRIDGE men, will sustain the Democrats
charge. We have claimed, all along, and
now claim, in the language of President
BUCHANAN, that the main object ofaH good
Democrats, Whefher belonging to one or the
other ring ofoaT unfortunate dirision, is to
deteat tie election Of the Republican odHdi-
dates,' aud TO render this desirable object
certain, we have urged compromise, union
and harmony'-we have urged upon all
those opposed to the election Of ABRAHAM
LINCOLN to cast their votes in such a manner
as will be most likely to prevent his election,
and we have also urged that the best way
to do this was for all to vote for the electoral
ticket nominated by the late Democratic
State Convention.
If other Democratic papers urge o different
course, they most uuquestionably have q right
TO do so-the same right to oppose this policy,
that We have to urge it, Yet, We do not con-
slider that we are to be held accountable for
their acts, any more than re are to be held
responsible for the course pursued by the Ma
tiOndi Democrat
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24
FEARFUL TORNADO IN NORTHERN OmIOl
Destruction or a Railroad Depot--Two
Persons Kilicd--A Numbcr Of Others
Infuref.

lsroid Correspondence Daily Empircl
WARREN, Trumbull Co, O.
July 23d, 1860.
EDs EaPIRE-On Saturday ct noon a fear
ful Tornado passed over portions Of this
county, doing great damage to buildings, trees
fences. &c.
At Bruccyillc, a small town seven miles
west of this, on the line Of the c. h NJ. Rail.
road, the tornado was particularly severe,
killing two persons, severely injuring several
others, and making a complete wreck Of the
Railroad depot. The two persons killed are
Mrs. Mason, who lived about half n mile
northwest Of the Station, whose house was
blown down, and Mrs, GArvlN, who, when the
storm commenced, started out with an UNI
brella in search of her child, which had been
out gathering berries. Finding the child, she
had almost reached her house, when she was
struck by a large rail or limb, which crushed
in her skull killing her instantly.
Mr.. GALvIN's house, two groceries, the De
pot and several other houses and barns in the
immediate vicinity were then torn TO pieces,
the gale then passed on, almost entirely de-
stroy,ng a large brick building about n quar-
ter Of a mile from the Depot next came the
residence Of your old friend, Asa W. PARKER,
His house was almost entirely demolished,
and thre Of his children badly hurt. The
gale at this time seemed to have spent itself,
as no further serious damage was done in this
direction. A large sun of money which was
in the Express Office at the Depot, was blown
and no trace of it has yet been found.
Sufficient time has not yet elapsed to get
full particulars as to the amount of damage
done, yet Sufficient has been learned to say
that it was, without question, the most terri.
bic and damaging tornado which has ever WIS.,
tied this section of the State. Ii took u course
from northwest and southeast, its path being
about n quarter Of a mile in width, and the
distance travelled over about two and a half
miles, and within these limits nothing could
its power. WARREN.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24

The total amount of guns now in store in
the Springfield United States arsenal is 1907
900.
The Metropolitan Hotel bill for boarding
the Japanese in $9l 900. Among the items
are 10000 bottles Of champagne.
A State convention to nominate electors for
Bell and Everett in Illinois has been called for
the 10th August, at Decatur.
The bakers and the citizens Of Savannah
are having a refreshing squabble about the
price and weight of bread. The up-shot of
the matter has been that the baker refuse to
bake, and the people are sending to Charles
ton for bread.
On the anniversary of his coronation, the
Pope entered the Sixtine Chapel wearing the
new tiara presented to him by the Palatine
Guard. 1t is ornamented with a number of
precious stones, and cost 2O,00Of He also
amnested some 10 political prisoners.
The Western Platte Argus, No, hoists the
name of Senator Green for reelection to the
Senate.
Boston has caught the Central Park fever,
and is engaged in preparing a public garden
at an expense of$l0O, 900.
Palmer, the sculptor, has Just completed a
bust Of Alexander Hamilton for Hon. Hamil-
ton Fish, of New York. DIR. Mott states that
the resemblance to its original is perfect
The works of Maeaulay are being ~transla.
ted into French by a son of the historian Gai.
cot
Miss Mulock, the author of 'John Halifax, -
has written a book for children called One
Year A Child's Book, in Prose and Verse.
Lord Brougham has recently completed a
treatise on the British Constitution, which
will be published during the coming winter.
The coroner Of New Orleans held inquesti
upon the bodies of ten subjects Of sudden
deaths on the 18th inst They were all Ia
boring people, and fonr Of them died from de
hTium tremens,
The Swiss Colonel, Won Mehel, who burned
down nearly a whole faubourg Of Palermo
both houses and inhabitants, has been promo
ted to the rank Of general and sent into Gala
bria at the head of a division. Lieut.. Gen
Clary, who commanded the saeking Of Gaia
mia, has been made a full general
A gang Of counterfeiters, with their mate
rails, and n large quantity Of counterfeit
money, have been captured in Parkersburg
The first bale I cotton ever brought I,
market IN iiberia was exhibited there at thei
annual fair At Bassa, between Monrovia az
Cape Pelmas, in March last
The Hon. John b Floyd has been electe,
President Of the Virginia and Kentucky rail
road
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24

deal the pauicidel blow 70 strike down that
fabric Of liberty believed with The fallen tear,
crimsoncd with the blood OF tho pure, and
commemorated with the gin Of lifc bequeath
ed upon bloody zelda, and seaiotl ia The eter.
mi Justice and right Of freedom, should not
60 anavcngcd aud u~nrebukef. Shall the
Goddess Of Liberty weep over the wreck Of
this august temple as Niobe went over the
hllcn greatness Of Romet Shall we be
crownlcss and voiceless, sounding the dirge II
wog Shall the ashes Of departed worth held
IN our c%ouniry's urn 10 scattered, and shall
We have no common heritage and they no
common resting placer Heaven avert Il o
dire cahmity. May we not write the song OF
the bard in moralixing upon the career and
fate of nauons- ID W
"1hmc ~ The moral ~ ~ human tales.
lis l1t the same rehearsal Of The past.
First ieeiom and then glory whoa that inils.
Wealth, vice, corruption, haftarism AZ last,
Ani History with ~ her volumes vast.
Hath ht one Tagcr-tis written here
Tfaorux
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24
The Census.

The Superintendent of the Census expects
to be in receipt of large numbers of the re-
turns by the lirst of August, and will put a
large. force upon their collection and arrange
ment. The Cleveland Democrat says that
the failure of the crops in Ohio, caused by
the June frost of last year, will place this
State far lower in the scale of wheat growing
States, thar of right it ought to be; but as
the returns require that the wheat raised last
year, and not this, be taken, it cannot well be
remedied
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24
Now CImbs.

JAcoB McKINsrRy, ESQ, of Eaton, will &C
cept our thanks Tor a club of THIRTY-SEV
EN- campaign subscribers for the WEEKLY
EXPIRE, with the cash accompanying the or
der.
JONI KlsER, ESQ, Postmaster at Miamis-
burg, has our thanks for a club Of ten new
Subscribers, and the money
If every township in the county would fur
nish us as large a list as Miami, we should
have a larger circulation than any other pa
per in Ohio, outside of Cincinnati.
Keep the ball rolling, friends, we have plen-
ty of room on our books.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24
1[rw aObrrtisrments.


~. Case ltS0.
Cnthnrinc Cheney c. a. In Part iiur.
BuRsuANT 10 an order ~ sale issued " the above
onae, nom the euperior Court ~ Montgomery
rufmiy. mud 10 ME dif,slei ! will ofrrnt puddle H"e ~
tho door OF the runft House W. the city Of DAYTON, on
Sa 'rrlay hs2Nh day efduquf ,ls0,
AZ O'Clock nm N said day, the following described
premises. 20 wits Htultc IN the cpnniy N Montgomery
md emic Of Ohio. lsiug tho south west quarter 81 re-
~, Ut township No. " IN range Z, NJ lands between
the Miami rivers, except - acres thereof devised "
viii NJ FREDERICK FoN to ono Frederick I. foD CON.
iinIng. iHS acres, moie or less. Apprnsen' hee ni
lower, nt S2 o. Der n RE-, and cannot sell Tor less than
Two thirds 0ftiNt amount
TERMS ut salo-nnet third rnsh, on the day Of sHlci
one third n one year, md the hslpnec IN TIVE eatei the
tmymrntsti hrar inter~.t nom the HHy Ofsolc,
ie sciureily mortgage on the pfeniseA.
JOHN MILLS, sheriff
An.N CtAy. Attorney. ia2tdtwnwtd
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24
state Fair--Nove, Feature.

The State Fair Grounds at Dayton will
soon be put in capital order, the Halls. &c
all being in the course of erection. The
grounds are beautifully located, and extensive
y supplied with trees and shrubbery. Water
will be abundantly provided, and no arrange
ment for the convenience and comfort Of visi-
tors aud exhibitors will be omitted.
The Cincinnati Gazette states that large
parties from Clark, Madison and Delaware
counties will visit the Fair, taking tents, &c
with them, fully determined to hold a farm
ers' festive week ON the grounds Clereland
Ledder.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24
Bell & Everett State Convention

Tho undo igned, State Executive Committee Of tho
Constitutional Union Party Of Ohio, IN compliance with
the generally expressed views Of the party in al parts
Of the State, and in obedience to our own convictions e,
duty, hereby announce thata Mass Convention Of The
frteniis Of Hen and Everett will bo held in the Cry OF
cnLIcornE, on Thursday The lGh dayof Avynst merit, for
the purpose offorming an electoral ticket and to perfect
our state organization.
Its hoped that the friends Of this movement, with
out reference to past party associations, as well ~ the
friends Of the distinguished statesmen aud patriots to
whom we propose To render cordial support for the
next Presidency and Vice Presidency, will attend this
Convention, even at some personal sacrifice Of conven-
fence, and assist IN inhugurating u National Union Party
in Ohio, which shall 10 efcctual TO check the tide Of
sectional strife and luminosity now agitoting the country
and threatening the safety Of our institutions and the
happiness Of our people.
GILBERT KENNEDY, Chairman.
LARz ANDERSON,
W. p. PROBASCO,
MCDANIEL,
J. g. PHILLIPS,
WY STRONG,
JAMES C.. HALL,
THOMAS KELLEY
WILLIAM CASE,
W. q. WILLIAMS,
JOHN GEARY,
j. N. SNYDER,
A. $. THoRP, Committee.
J. =. CHARLEswoRrH, sec'y. iy2Itd
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24

let all who desire the faithful enforcement
Of the laws of the land, comel
Let ell who believe that our Government as
formed by the heroes of the Revolution, can
continue to exist and prosper, comet
Let all who are opposed to the sectional and
dangerous creed of Black Republicanism
comel
Let all who believe that the people are capa-
BILE of selfgovernment, comel
Let all who are willing 10 stand by the
Union, and the Constitution, the rights of the
States and the sovereignty of the people,
comel
Let all who would cheer on the patriotic
cause, GOMEZ
Let all who would maintain the c%onstitu-
tional equality ofthe States, comel
Let all who are opposed To the odious doe
trine Of negro equality, comel
Let the young men, who look 10 a glorious
future for the Republic, and who desire to
perpetuate our liberties, comel
"Come M the waves come when nnyies are stranded,
Come ns the winds come when forests are rended,
Come ~ freeinen come when there is a Union to save.
CoUe rs true democrats with strong hearts ald brave. %
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1860-07-24

Let the Democratic papers be spread be-
fore the people-plaeod ia every family, every
voter hands Let the people, read, ponder,
reflect and digest Ii this be done, every ab.
clifton hole can be cleaned oui-pureel.
Let the people be enlightened, and we have no
fears Of the Fesult-Let the great Democrat
ie truths be seen, aud like the mountain .es.
rent, they will sweep everything bsfore them,
Exchange.