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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06
The Famine i'm Kansas,

Thousands of the inhabitants of Kansas
are in starving condition, and must per-
ish for want of food and clothing before
next March, unless they obtain aid from
the contributions of those more fortunate
than themselves. We have testimony
which is not TO be questioned, that, in con-
sequence of the continued drouth, the
crops have been almost a total failure.
Over l20 townships are in state of the
most fearful suffering many of the families
having no food, no clothing or money!
Gov. Seward, after having visited Kansas,
in speech delivered at Cleveland, Ohio,
thus graphically portrayed the unprece-
dented failure of the crops in that unfor-
tunate territory:
"Winter wheat sowed last year was
plowed up, and the ground sowed with
Spring wheat. The Spring wheat was
plowed up, and sowed with corn. The corn
proved failure, and was followed with
potatoes. The potatoes were blasted. and
followed by buckwheat, which also proved
afaiiure."
The West is contributing generously, in
grain, from the abundance of her harvest, /,
and what is wanted Immediately to make
such contributions available to the starv-
ing thousands is funds, to pay freights on
these contributions, that they may reach
the famishing without delay. We under
stand that measures are being taken for a
public meeting to place the condition and
necessities of Kansas properly before the
people of this city, which, it is to be hop
ed, may result in affording substantial re-
lief In the mean time, those who wish
to contribute in moderate way may do
SO by purchasing tickets of admission tc
the American Museum, which are for sale
at the counting-room of The Tribune, Mr.
Barnum has very generously placed 4,0oC
tickets at the disposal of Mr.. Hyatt, fol
the benefit OF Kansas, and they ought to
be sold at once and thus produce the hand
some sum of 1000. Each purchasing one
of these tickets will receive in the way O
amusement the full value of his money
and at the same time may feel the conscious
ness of having done something to protect
helpless women and children from starva
tion. Mr.. Hyatt has already advanced
$l,sOO, while he has received in contri
buttons only sl,1OO.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06
eNThe only cause of complaint Of any in

portance, urged by South Carolina against the
North, is that the latter refuse 10 aid in recap
turing Fugitive Slaves. We do not suppose
that dozen slaves have escaped from that
State in as many years, and they therefore have
no just cause of complaint against the North in
this retpect. 1t is the border States, Virginia
Kentucky and Maryland, that suffer most from
runaway slaves, and yet these States do no
talk of going ont of the Union. No, Soutl
Carolina has been going out of the Union evel
since it has had an existence, and if she could
be got rid of without trouble, we should be in
favor of having her secede forthwith.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06

The Poor OF NEW YoRK.-The asso-
citation for improving the condition of the
poor of New York city and vicinity, is do
ing great and good work. The city is
divided into twenty-five districts, COM
mittee of five persons being appointed in
each. These districts are subdivided into
three hundred eighty-two sections, with a
gratuitous Visitor for each, to whom all
applicants for aid may be sent through a
Directory and Tickets. As a result Of the
efforts of the association, there has been
an absolute gain on the Indulgence of the
city, in the past seventeen years, compar-
ed with the population, of not less than
one hundred and forty-two per cent.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06

A STRONG DEFENsE.-At recent term
of the Supreme Court in Bangor, the case
Of Newcombs VS.. the inhabitants of New
burg, for damages form alleged defect in
the highway, came up for trial, when the
defendants put in the following specifca-
tions of defence:
!. No such town as Newburg;
2. No such man as Newcomb:
8. No road.
4. No hole in the road.
S. No horse ever injured.
6. Horse injured did not belong 10 plain
tiff.
Z. Plaintiffs finger not hurt.
s. Plaintiffs finger injured two years
before. ...-.. ..'...f ......'.
o. Plaintiff injured his own finger by
pounding it with rock two years previous
to the alledged cause of action against
town, in anticipation Of and preparation for
the same. r........ ..s....
1t as quite Unnecessary to add that the
verdict was for defendants.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06

BThe Wayne County Democrat calls atten-
tion to the fact that Mr. DOUGLAS "got more
votes in the Free States tha were pollcd for all
combined in the Slave States" And yet he has
not carried single one of them, unless, per-
chance, he gets Missouri, which is stillclaimed
for BELL.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06


Before the Presidential election. tax-pay-
ers were told that the present high taxes in
Ohio, was caused by the money appropriated by
the Legislature in entertaining the Legislatures
ofTennessee and Kentucky, on the occasion of
their visit to Columbus, last winter. The sum
thus appropriated was $5 600. Holmes County S
proportion of that, would be about $40, which,
divided among her taxpayers, would not be
much over seven cents each. This is a fearful
sum, truly, to save which, would have disgraced
our State forever.
Now that the Presidential election is over,
and there has been a smash up in commercial
matters. the election of LINCOLN is urged rs the
sole cause of it all. Before he has taken his
seat, and while he remains for good or for evil,
as powerless as any other voter in the Union, he
is blamed With doing all this mischief. With
sensible men these charges will only awaken
contempt for those who prefer them, but sup
pose them true, it strikes us in the first place
that that is a very delicate piece of commercial
machinery, that can be badly deranged by a
pcdcelul, Oui HOE
been often beaten in such elections, and although
we had good reason TO know that villainous
frauds were perpetrated upon US, We did not
kick this frail clOck-work to pieces, but kept
cool and waited our turn. In the next place
we affirm that if if be true that we have such a
delicate piece of machinery, or such fragile
crockery shop as some seem to think. and il
we have such an unraly bull ready TO break in
the moment he is cornered, we go for killing the
bull, or il We have not the power TO kill him, ii
is clear that he ought to be hampered and have
ring put in his nose, and be forever kept at a
safe distance. By all means restrain him from
running at large into any new fields. Chain
him up, by all means chain him upl
But in all seriousness what do these men
mean? Do they mean that We are in the hands
of a system which has power 10 crush our COM
merce, our manufactures, and our fortunes?-
Yes, this is what they tell us. If they tell us
the truth, then our answer-the answer of eve
.ry high souled free man, is ready. We will Use
every legitimate and constitutional means to
break The shacklcs that bind us, to cripple the
power that enslaves US, to conine it to the re-
gions in which it is worshipped. We want no
better ground for rejoicing in the victory already
won.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06
S4,389, 1851 36

The immediate resources of the State Bank of
Ohio, including specie. eastern deposits, bank
notes and balances from banks and bankers
amonnt ii Sf37G,ls0 II.
The immediate liabilities, including circula
tion balances due bankers. depostors and bills
PAYABLE, amount TO Sl0407, ,l96 l2.
The immediate resources of the Independent
Banks. including same items and State Stocks.
amount to 81 .260, ,492 13.
The immediate liabilities amount to 81 ,669.
$50 60.
The immediate resources Of the Free Banks
amount TO 81, 2,4G9232 81.
Their immediate liabilities amount to s., 2,725,-
652 ct.
The total resources and liabilities of the State
Bank of Ohio have increased since August last
about $600.000. and since November, 1889.
about 81 100000. Those of the Independent
Banks. since August last, have decreased about
$250, 900, and since November, 1858. they have
| increased abour S45O0O0. Those of the Free
| Banks since August last have increased about
| $150r0O0, and since November, 1859, about ST.,
100000.
In the State Bank of Ohio the increase has
been in their circulation principally. In the
independent and Free Banks the increase has
been chiefly in their increased capital and de-
posts.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06

gA verdict of mauslaugter has been
rendered against two spiritualist, in Can
ada, who killed little child, suffering from
scarlet fever, by dashing cold water and
salt over its naked body.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06

These represent different portions of the
State, and all the counties are very rich
with alluvial soil, except in Ohio county,
where Mr.. Rabb's was produced on a river
bottom. ..a
The enormous crop of Ellis R. Lake will
be best explained by the following from
his statement: -,.
"Harvested and weighed from 5th Octo-
Ler to 10th October. 1s6O." The kind of
corn was a large yellow, and consequently,
at this time and such damp fall, was
but little dried. The amount should have
been ascertained by -measurment. The
Board requires weighing for the crops it
awards premiums to, at the January meet
ing, to be weighed in December. But at
this time of the year it is most uncertain
mode. How much Mr.. Lake raised cannot
be told, but it must still be very large
crop.
His soil, cultivation, ETC., are stated
thus:
Quality of soil, sand and loan river
bottom, based on clay. Broken up about
ten inches deep, about the first of May,
and planted from the 10Th to the 18th of
the same month, in rows one way, three
feet apart, and the plants from five to six
inches apart in the row. Plowed with a
shovel plow three times. Whole cost of
cultivation and seed, S4,85.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06

PRoLIFIc.-Dr. Merrck, President of the
0. w. University, gives the assurance that
he husked from single stock of corn, pro-
duced on his premises, no less than forty
one distinct ears. If anybody can beat
that we should like to hear from them.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06

eENorth Carolina was among the States
that were certain for DOUGLAS, and yet the short
gentleman only received in that State 27Ol
votes, about equal what he received in Holmes
county.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06

Let us be patient, neither speaking dag
gers nor using them, standing to our prin-
ciples, but not to our arms, and all will
vet be well.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06
Intend to Close Out!

Their entire stock with view Of removing to
another locality. Persons desiring goods in
their line are therefore invited TO examine their
stock before purchasing elsewhere
Nov %, '60-l4
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06
Ian TERMS
VERY CHEAP!
A new and excellent variety just re-
ceived at the Book Store.
Railroad Notice.

OFFICE CT THE G. q. d c. R. R. Co., 8
Akron, o., December 3, 1860. {
TNHE annual meeting of the Stockholders Of
l. the Cleveland, GAINESVILLE d Cincinnati
Railroad Company, for the election of Directors
will be held at the Office Of the Company, in
Akron. Wednesday, January sM. 1861. at 10
o'clock A. NJ. G. MIZE, Sec'y.
Dec 6, IS60-I6td.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06
Curious Statistics.

From an article in the N. Y. Epcning Post we
compile into tabular form the following statis-
ties of the state of Massachusetts and the Se-
cession States. Most of the figures are derived
from the census of 1850 or other authentic doc
uments
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06
Ohio MOney..R esOTIrces and Liz
abilities of the Ohio Banks.

The following is a condensed statement of the
quarterly returns of the Ban Ks of this State:
STATE BANK OF OHIO.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06
MILLINERY.
Fall Styles and New Goods.

MRS. Bennett & Miss Clemence take this
lNI method of informing their customers and
friends that they are now receiving an exfen-
sve and carefully selected stock of
SR6OO Goods
such as Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Blonde and
Lace Edgings. French and American Flowers
and Plumes, of all kinds and at all prices, to-
gether with u large assortment Of articles to nus
merous to mention, but such as is generally
kept in fashionable Millinery Establishment,
making their assortment one Of the most COM
pleie in this section of country; all of which
will be sold very LOW rs they
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06

Corn RAISING IN INBIANA.-The pre-
miums offered by the Indiana State Board
of Agricultural for the largest Corn crops,
elected six entries. They were as follows
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06
Remember the Printer.

We wish those of our subscribers In arrears
to us for one or more years, TO make their ar
rangements to settle with the Printer when they
come to pay their Taxes. We have been run-
ming in debt largely the past year for Paper,
Ink, de-. and this must be made up this winter
either by hook or by crook. Ifby crook, the
Sheriff will have TO make the money.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1860-12-06

2Jl,6lU lN2N 1z,lB 1l,lO5 l5;
jackson Township, no tally sheet or certifi.
cate returned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-08
THE PRESIDENCY.
NEW JERSEY FOR TIE NOMINEE WHOEVER
HE Is
From The Trctcn ~. j. State Gazette.

From The Trcsicn ~ ID State Gaz,fte.
We think certain of cur political friends, here, and
slse b. throughout the State, make mist ike both
IA to policy aud Judgment, IN saying, and repeating,
that certain pertinent men, il nominated for President
by the Chicago Convention, cannot carry NeN-Jeg-
sey." Il IL mistake in policy, because no one can
now tea who will DO the Chicago nominee; and If it
shoelc cbauce TO be the man, Of the men whom
we taught the people TO believe canpot carry New
Jegseyp We fhs have Just 70 much work 20 EHdo ~
order TO carry IT. II gets TO hnklng II rs
bic or next 10 impossible, 10 accomplish thne ue 10
very apt not 70 try at all. or II he doer 10 ~ ~ ~ -
inch aespon4iuE law mauOer To insure the resu"
sntieina.d Again IL IA niistake III Jul s"1pn ~.
while il would doubtees, be some Whas more pnicen
to carry New-JeIsey for seward Or neo Ia" ao'
Dayto1 or PepniDgtou have the best posaioe rea-
con Tor believing that Eew-JeTsey CAN BIZ CARRIED
next Fall for the Chicago Dom nee, De ne ~Ro ne may
The DC 1t contest will turn lot upon men, odt upon
nrnolpt g. aud he'ber ths man or thai she nominee
sill make very little difference in this State. As Jer-
az, mt " should of cOurfe prefer Jer'ey nominee,
ia Tue person of Wili4m L. Dayton, William PEN
pngtan Theodore treliUghoyseD, others that might
be psu,sd but IT, in The wisdOm Of that Convention.
it be tboneht e&peoient to present some other name,
the people OF New Jersey Will labor none the less
faithfully for his election.
The Opposition can-must-SiD carry New Jsr-
sey for HE Chicago nominee. Every ndlcAtion ponts
Enthusiastically that way. Even whsi seems 70 be d.
vi.Op d sintegraoD of toe Opposition party az the
time il really tending 10 strengthen aud add TO ~
nun hers In place OF every roster branch Topped on,
at art FIVE vigorous shoots Will spring fothi or TO
be lees yursiIve for every selfish, ambitious dema'
goeue tho may leave the Opposition and join the
" Third Parry" we ths get At esst five honest votes
fr, many honest men Ine Why and wherefore,
snd the hor t is not purpose TO discuss at THIS
time bnl that it is, or will be go, we ara assured by
ON irepos III sI paris Of the Safe.
We say to our frieVds everywhere, put down in
your calculsrio he seven electoral votes o. New
J,rt.y for The Chicago nominee, whoever he may be.
Whether il be Dayton Pennington, FreliDghuysen
or sewarc, Banks or Bates, Cameron or Bell, Crit
tenden CT Chsfe-whoever it may be-New- jersey Is
good for seven electoral votes for the Chicago nom
tv.n
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-08
THE CONSTITUTIONAL UNION MOVE
hENT" A DEAD FAILURE.
Correspondence Of The n. Y. Tribune.


PHILADELPHIA, Feb. s. 1860
The lame and impotent conclusion of the latest Union
movement in our City Of Brotberly Love- has proved
that this Union game, engineered by the Sham
Democracy for the cole object OF perpetuating their
fart declining power will prove perfect failure. Last
evening the excitement, which had been fanned for
fortnight Of advertisement, eliminated at National
Hal. The great Constitutional Union movement, &"
which was TO sw allow up both of the leading political
organizations was to be started with abundant prom
ire Of success An array of Names calculated to draw
crowd, had been displayed for days in startling post
ers on every The public mOst affection
ate nvled to intellectual feed of which the chief
purveyoIs were TO be Edward Everett, Willard Fill
more. John j. Critenden, John d. Bolts, and other
equally distinguished Statement. The eventual day
arr we'd, the hour of meeting came, and yet none Of
tie illustrous great present on the platform
MIR. Grayson Of The E0ening Journal COM
pelled TO to The hungry and impatient throng
that, IN consequence Of circumstances over which
"tbey bad control ,he dist ngushed gentlemen in
"vited 10 address he meeting were unable 70 attend.
This announcement was greeted with burst OF de-
Ttive cheers. "Tbey had, however done the next
best thing; they bad sent their waImagt assurances
"Of sympathy" And then followed dreary letter Of
platitudes from the elegant Everett brief noie Of
regrets from kard Fillmore and curt eps,es of little
force from the Hon. M. Bots and the Hon. Mr. Goa
rae. tn was mol the entertainment. which prom
iced nor expected. stampede Of the disappointed
folio we'd The rush outward was equal to the rush
inward at the opening OF the ore. UprOsr 'ecame
eOnts gous. Three orators totally unknown to fame,
10 st the stormy agitation, but to purpose
The utter failure of the affair to excite any popular
enthusiasm was 70 oal pable that the managers
PEELED TO acknowledge the fact early move
uent 10 close the meeting.
The result in brief, is that the third party move
NE 1t has received death bio ~ in the very point
where il was hoped 10 exert the most influence. 80
far from dietractne the Peoples Party" the Ma
tona Hall meeting will only consolidate il. The way
il how clear for thorough aud eectusl organic alton
OF all the elements of the Opposition in Philsdep hia.
The May Municipal election VIII make the party
unit. spd success IN October and November becomes
Gxed fact.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-08

Tho same heritage, and children Of the Father TO
PROTEST against tins gross and hhunan outrage,
vvh;rh has been committed beneath the wing OF tho
American Eagle, and in the shadow of the Amerisan
Church. We ak you, by the love- the pity, aad the
merey in tie religion of Jesus Christ that you will
rsise your voiees and protest against this Gin.
Editors of newspapers, formers Of public opinion,
conductors of intelligence and thought We eutreat you
to n,ert this appeal in yonr papers, and unite your
voices ssinst tins ouusge which dsgraces our land,
and holds ii up sbame before the nations of the earth
We entreat you to move a wave Of in0usuce, which
will widen and spread through all the earth, and roll
back ard wash away this tiain. ~
Chrisian mother, by plundered cradles and
chid-bereft hearts, we appeal 10 you, and ask your
protest.
Christian father, by all the sacred associations that
cluster around the name father, appeal 10 you, to
swell the tide of Indignation against our shameful
wroDgh
We sppesl to the Church Of Chr,t among all ma
tons kibdrtds, tongues ard people to protest aga at
the iDbunanity that has driven us from our home and
our kDdod.
Members Of all political parties, we as, yea, pro.
tet in the lame of common humsnit.y against this
cruel act of deepoiism.
Chisian ministers, we sprea 20 yov, in the name o.
Hin who came ITO presch good tiS,ngs to the meek,
40 bind up the hrofen-bearted; t. proclaim liberty to
the eaptive and he opening of the prison to them
that are bound /" to lay before yorr congregation
the injustice doye u.s. and the wickeiness OF system
that rampes on the feeble and brushes out the rights Of
the belpiets.
And we appeal 10 the God of the fstherless and the
Judge Of the widow, that He wiremember His word,
Ipssnuch We have done is to one of the least OF
I" these-ye have done 1t unto mel" that lie WIN
move the hearts of His children every where TO use
their testimony against this unequsled inquiry tnA'
writes property" mani that ehattel1es the iai-
mortal mind and makes merchandise Of the deathiess
soul We appeal to Him who does not permit a
,parroy to fan to the ground uhnotieed TO plead she
Of the poor and needy and set him at rest from
him that ppfftth at bin.
ELIZA ANN WEST, Redfork, Desha Co. Ark
ANN ELIZA WEST Rediofk, Desha CO., Ark.
ELIZAHFTH TAYIO OR WEST, Redfork, De.ha Co., Ark
AGYIS WI 81. Redfork DesbaCo, Ark.
LAADl WACGOkER Redfork, Desha Co, Arb
RACHEL LOVE Napoleon, Ark
Nm. n. kFWiOkB, Ma ooleon, Arb
HFkBY NCCRATH, Nap leon, Arb.
POLLY TAYLOR. ite Rock Ark.
CAROLINE PARKER Little Rock Ark.
JANE THOMSON, Little Focb, Arb.
NELLY GRiNTON, Little Rock Ark
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-08
EXILING FREE COLORED PEOPLE.
AN APPEAL TO CHRISTIANS THROUGHOUT
THE WORLD.

In consequence Of law passed by the Legislature
Of All ansas compelling the Free Colored People 81
Their 10 leave the State or TO be onslsved, We nun
Der Of exiles driven out by this nhumsn statute. who
reached Ohio on the Sd Of January, 1860, feeling
deep sense Of the wrong done US make this appeal to
the Christian world.
We appeal to you, az children Of q common Father,
and believer in crnciiied Red.emer. To-day we are
exies, driven from the homes Of our childhood tbs
scents of youth and the burial-paces Of our
friends. We exiles; not that hands have been
stained with guilt or our lives accused of crime Our
fault in land OF Bibles and Churches, of baptisms
and payers IT, that in our veins ows the blood Of an
outcast race; oppressed by power, and pro-
scribed by prejudice; race Graded in wrong, and
nurtured in oppression.
In the very depth Of Winter, we have left genial
climate Of sunny skies to be homeless strangers in the
regions Of the icy North Some Of the exies have left
children, who were very dear; but to stay with them
was 10 involve ourselves in lifetime Of Slavery
Some lett dear companons they were enslavod, and
bad other alternative than Slavery, or exile.
We were weak our oppresScr were strong. We
were feeble, scattered, peeled; they, being powerful
placed before Slavery or baDisbment. We choss
the latter. Poverty trips and all tie cares ucdentto
life of freedom better, far better, tban Slavery
From this terrible injustice, appeal to the moral
sentiment of the world. We turn to the Free North;
but even here oppression tracks our steps. Indiana
thufs her doors upon Illinois denies us admission
10 ber prairie homes. Oregon refuses an abiding
place for the soes of our weary feet And even Min.
NJ sofa bae our xcusop under consideration In Ohio
we found kind hears; hospitality opened her doors;
generous bands reached ont a WARN and hearty vel.
come. For this, may lie God of the Fatherless ever
defend and blers them.
And now, Chrttians we APPEAL 10 You, rs heirr Of