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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
Trade with TaitOrs,

The authorities and the people of the
State of New York, are showing their ap-
probation of the crisis, by stopping the
shipping of arms to seeding States. Sew
eral seizures of the property of :he seces-
sionists have already been made in New
York City. Railroads have refused to trans
port the implements of treason, and there
are the Evliest expressions of public appro-
baton ofthese proceedings. 1t strikes US
that the New Workers are indulging them
selves in little superiui,y of patriotism,
which only serves TO point the moral of the
old joke about locking the stable after the
thief has emptied it. Stopping few
cases of muskets and pistols at New York,
will not disarm or intimidate the traitors,
or weaken them in any respect. If they
want to invest their cotton money in fire
arms, let them do it. The people of the
slave States are now the best armed people
in the world, and are more accustomed TO
handling deadly weapons than any other
civilized individuals. Their equipments
for war are extraordinarily complete. The
quantity of muskets, rifles, shot-cuns, pis-
tols and bowie knives, in the hands of the
Southern people, is prodigious; and the
number Of men in the slave States who
habitual;y go about armed to the teeth, is
greater than that of the army of France.
Besides, they have recently taken posses
sion of U. S. arms enough, in the arse
nails of the cotton states, to place musket
in the hands of every white man fit for
military service in those States. Virginia
has been "armed", as Gov. Wise calls it,
ever since the John Brown raid. Her
State House was all last summer guarded
day and night by sentinels, in uniform,
bearing rifled muskets with percussion
locks, the bayonels fixed, and the lock at
half:cock showing the glitter of percussion
cap. In the streets of Virginia cities at
night, young men stalk about with cavalry
swords, the steel scabbards changing on the
side walks, and in the country nearly every
horseman on the highway is found strap,
ped to a ponderous Col.'s revolver and
>lashing great sabre. These things are not
indications of self-reliance and power, but
of the contrary. The people of the North
having better employment than carrying
loads of weapons, prove their CONSCIOUSNESS
Of security and strength by pursuing the
even tenor of their way, and looking with
composure upon the clangor and pompous
folly Of the process of rushing 10 arms, in
the States where there is want of conf
dence.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
COLUMBUS, Jan. 22d, 1861.

Dr.. Siout's Anti -Amalgamation bill
was passed by the house this morning, the
Democrats and few delicate members of
the Republican party-the ''emasculated"
kind, as Mr.. "Slicks" calls them, voting for
this exquisite measure. Dr.. Stout was
very much delighted ,hereat-as if he had
some mysterious personal interest in it. II
is interesting to observe the ineradicable
autipa,hy of Democrats for the African
Not content with the absolute introduction
of the nigger to their distinguished consid-
eralion, they seize every possible opportu-
uiiy to sir him up. They conceive it the
chief end of Democrats To keep nothing be-
fore the Legislature, and nothing will in
duce them To let him alone. In California
1t is n common remark that "a nigger
hates Chinamau, Digger hates China
man and Niger, and a Dog hates Dig
ger" But the mutual hatred Of Nigger,
Dog, and Digger in the diggings is mild
compared with Democratic animosi,y in
Ohio for unhappy Sambo. In the digsin's
The approach Of Digger agonized every
dog in the camp. The very Scent of him
operated upon the poor dogs as the SCUM!
Of . cork jars their nerves, and Digger's
coming is bewailed with a melancholy
howl of distress, followed by unanimous
swapping at his heels. The parallel is quite
Obvious. The very idea of excites the
most latent nervous sensibilities of De-
mocracy, and the scent of nigger arouses
all the deepest feelings of Democratic na-
,ure. Lets Republican out faintlY aIude
Ia him and Democrat howls with rage.
But if Republicans omit it they howl with
ont any provocation. One would suppose
however that the amal lgamalion Of white
folks and blacks is as a rnatter Of taste ell
tirely independent of slaluary law.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
Warrington News.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %.


Union men are much encouraged by the
promt response to the invitation for Com
uiissioners TO meet here on the 4th Feb
ruary, and it believed that its action will
command the support of a large majority
Of Congress.
The Fugitive Slave law, introduced to-
day by Mr.. Douglas, is considered a
thorough and effective measure obviating
the objections to the present statute.
Slidell and Benjamin will formally va
cate as soon as they receive official infor-
nation of the secession Of Louisiana.
1t is not believed that majority Of
secessionists will be elected in any Border
State Convention.
The great point aimed at now, by Union
men, is TO avoid all pretext for collision 10y
seeding States, in the hope tina. the sec.
ond sober thought of the people, if ad,
justment measures are presented, will in
duce them to resume their places in the
Union.
The repeal of the Personal Liberty bill,
by Rhode Island, and the action of the
Ohio Legislature, are hailed as harbiugers
of peace.
Affairs wear more hopeful aspect.
Sec. Dix has instructed commanders of
Revenue Cutters, if attacked, to make the
best defense in their power, and if assailed
by superior force, TO run their vessels
ashore and blow them up. He has also
written to the Collector at New Orleans to
opply 10 the Governor of La. to revoke
the seizure of the Government Hospital,
and ordering 260 patients to be removed
Dix denouncing it rs an act of outrages
barbarity, disgracefuI to any age or country
The Mayor of Washington has been sum-
moned before the Select Committee 10 ties.
tify relative to the conspiracy to seize the
Capitol. He privately says he knows
nothing about it.
Col. Hayne does not believe in the
truth of the despatch from Charleston as
to the reported business which occupied
the attention of the Legislature in secret
session yesterday. He has received no de.
spalch or communication from Gov. Pick.
ems on the subject. The report is believed to
be equally erroneous as that which recent,
" represented that boat from Fort Sum-
ter had been fir d into from one of the
Charleston forts.
Col. Hayne has made no demand on the
Federal Government for the surrender of
Fort Sumter and is patiently awaiting the
action of the Southern Congress, at Mont
gomery, which will assemble next week
The errand of the sloop-ofwar Brook
lyn is believed to be af n peaceful chatac
ter, with a view of interceplIng hostile
demonstrations on the part of the Gul
Squadron.
the troops on board were destined to
to the works at Tortugas, which are still
in the possession of the federal authorities
but without adequate force to hold them
Capt. Barron was sent by land week
since on similar errand, and has probably
arrived there by this time.
His dispatches 10 Fort Pickens and the
naval commanders in the Gulf were of the
most pacific character.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
Mississippi Exchequer.

The Committee on Ways and means in
the Mississippi Convention, has submitted
majority and minority reports Of the inde-
pendent States. The minority proposes
the issue of treasury notes and bonds, in
such such such sums as from time to time
are needed, not to exceed in the aggre-
gate S5,0O0,000, nor TO run for longer
time than five years. The minority re-
port proposes the establishment of u great
State Bank, with capital of 81 ,00O,0 900,
to be located nj jackson, the capitol of ihe
State. The State 10 be stakeholder in
the Bank To The extent of IS, ,0O0, 900; and
for the subscribtion of special tax is To
be levied and collected of the people at the
rate of 100000 per annum for ten years.
The Bank is not to issue more than three
dollars 20 one of the capital stock; the
issues to be regarded as legal tender; and
after the lst of March, 1862, the Legis-
Iature may compel the redemption Of the
notes in gold and silver. ,.....
Such is skeleton of the plans propo-
sed to raise means to support the govern
meut of Mississippi, and to provide the
people with money. OF course, if they
propose to be entirely independent of all
other States, and maintain all the func-
tions of government among themselves,
these schemes are both good-particularly
the latter; for il will prevent the eternal
worry and fret abnut sustaining specie
standard, which less independent States
have found SO embarrassing, when' at a
time of excessive bank expansion, they
have been compelled to sustain a foreign
commerce on basis of gold and silver.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
The Virginia Invitation.

The Legislature of Virginia invites commits
sioners from all the States to meet for consulta-
tion at Washington On the 4th of February
By special message Gov. DESSIsoS has COM
municated the invitation TO the Legislature. and
with great propriety. recommended the appoint
ment of such commissioners. "Come. let us
reason together" is good Scripture doctrine. and
there cannot be any chance that the cause of the
Union will be damaged by such consultation.
Indeed. had both sections of our country talked
more NTH each other, and less at each other. the
great gulf now parting US might be easily
bridged.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

eE-Two or three self-authorized officers have
been investigating the probable feelings of the
soldiers of the navy. about the crews, with the
following result: ofabout 1900 army soldiers,
5000 have no feelings whatever on the matter;
1000. chiefly Irish. would desert, if they could
do SO conveniently, sooner than go South on a
hostile GRAND. and 1000 straight Yankees ego
IN Tor lighting" In the navy, 5000 blue jack
els at least, are 'Union men, at any price. 81
while the service would be better off. Just now,
without the remainder. The marines obey or
ders without comment. The morale of the ar
my is superior to that of the navy.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
Mr.. Lincoln.

SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 27.
It. is now positively settled that Mr..
Lincoln will depart for Washington on the
ll,b Of Feb. He will go hence to La
iayette to Indianapolis, where he will re-
ceive the hospitalities Of the Indiana LIE
gislature. Thence he will proceed by way
Of Cincinnati to Columbus, Cleveland, Buf
faIo and Albany. From Albany he in
tends to make for Harrisburg direct thence
to Baltimore and the federal capital, Bu
the tour to N. Y. and Philadelphia is moi
impossible.
Arrangements for special trains all the
way through are making. No military
escort will be accepted. The entire jour
ney is expected to be made inside of ten
days.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
Cure for DiDhlheria.

The State journal says it is informed that a
sure specific for that dreadful disease Dyptheria
and sore throat. now prevailing to such IN alarm.
ing extent, is Davis Pain Killer 1t is used to
garglc the throat and 10 bathe the neck; for a
gargle mix about two parts Of water to one OF
Pain Killer. and it will quickly cure the disease
and never fail if taken in time. As soon as
there is any soreness in the throat. gargle with
Pain Killer and water without delay. Many of
our leading physicians recommend this treat
ment. and it should be made known to The
world, and We advise every one so afflicted 10
give ii one good trial. 1t is sold by medicine
dealers generally.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
Conservatism i'm the south.

| There is no little satisfaction To be de.
rived from the fact that occasionally man
| " and marked evidences of an attachment
to the Union, and of determination to
sustain it at all hazards, are still manifest
ed at the South, Notwithstanding the ul-
traism of n large body of her people, and
of those who assume to act as their accept
ed leaders. The bold speeches of such
men as Andrew johnson, Sheirard Glenn
ems, and Emerson Eihe.i.lge, show how
keenly they realiz. the folly and wicked
hess OF di>union, aud We are rjniced 10
find now and then proofs of the exisle4ce
of a similar spirit among those they ne
present. A recent number of the Knox.
willie (renn.) Wing. edited by the renown-
ed Parson Brownlow, not only contains a
series of more bitter denunciations of the
Secession movement Than We have ob>erv-
ed elsewhere, but very argnmenIatire
letter from o. P. Temple, ESQ.,, an infiuen-
lial lawyer of that town, which discusses
the ngilating questions that now d's'rae,
the country in very able manner, ana
clearly shows that while no sufficient
cause for disun:on exists, it would entail
terrible evils upon the people of the South.
At the same lime he makes very elo-
ouent and touching appeal to the citizens
Of the North, to evncs gentle and con-
ciliatory spirit to their Southern brethren.
There seems reason to hope that if the
border States can be paciiied, and the
Union men of the South properly strength
ened, the Federal Government may yet be
preserved, and the whole country restored
10 tranquility and its wOn,ed state Of pros-
perity,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

wThc Legislature of Virginia propose to
make "a strong appeal to the Federal Govern
ment to stay its hand and avoid all acts which
may lead to collision, pending the meditation
oi Virginia. Docs Virginia mean that if the
Floridians and others. who may be $50 dispo-
sed," should attack For. Pickens. or the Caro-
linians should lombard Fort Sumter, the Gov.
ernment should "stay IFS hand" SO far as to sur
render them? When the people talk of staying
the hand of Government, they should know
what they talk about.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

TT does not seem TO have entered into the
imaginaiions of The Secession politicians, that
what they call The rights Of the South" so Ear
from being preserved by ,lisunion, will be de-
stroyed. and that the security OF slave property
will be impaired. instead of increased. They
talk rs though all their trouble with the slavery
question would come to an end when they dis
solve the Union. Those troubles will only have
commenced. There was deep import in Mr..
SEwAnDs remarks. that the Union restrained
the anti-slavery sentiment within constitutional
limits. The Secessionists would do well to pom
der upon it
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

MARYLANp.-The Baltimore Sun gives it up,
that Governor Hicks will not call together, Ell
ther the Legislature, or State Convention, at
any rate, not until af.er Mr.. Lincoln's inagura-
tion. This is the only sensible course, although
moi approved by disunionists per SC. like the cd.
itors OF the Sun. 1t will be time enough to &c
into revolution when there is some cause for it
but until the new. President develops his policy
nobody can know that it will not be entirely
satisfactory, not merely to Maryland, but to thu
whole South.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
President Linco,n,s Route.

A gentlemen came to the city yesterday
for the purpose of arrangeing for spec a
train to convey President Lincoln on his
way to Washington. The route, as ar
ranged by this gentlemen, is by the way
of indianapolis, Columbus. Piltsburg
Cleveland, Buffalo, Albany, and thence 10
to New York aud Philadelphia. The par.
ty will consist of thirteen persons, viii
leave somewhere between the 9th and
l1th of February, and take about ten days
to reach Washington.-CieU Her.
uM
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

1The Rhett faction among the rebels at
Charleston are reported TO be dissatisfied with
the delay of the prudent PIcKESs in attacking
Fort Sumter. and Major ANDERSON is prepared
to encounter at any moment a sudden attack
from the excited populace. even against the
wishes 4f their own leaders. He is about to
send away all non -combatans from the fort, and
the wives and children of the soldiers may be
soon expected in New York.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
The Union as il is..The Work
Done and to be Done.

STATES Seeded.
South Carolina, Dec. 20, 1860.
Mississippi. Jan. 9, 1861.
Alabama, Jan. IL, 1861.
Florida, Jan IL, 1861. .i
Georgia Jan. 10. 1861. #
SECESSION CONVENTIONS ORDERED.
Louisiana meets Jan. 23.
Arkansas propably Jan. %.
Texas Jan. %. 'a-
Virginia Feb. Is.
North Carolina Feb. 1s.
Tennessee Feb. 18.
The following Southern States have not
yet called conventions:
Maryland, Kentucky,
Missouri, Delaware.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

Mr.. LINCOLN. it is said, receives abou,
two bushels of letters daily. The unimportan,
oRes-office seeking epistles-are thrown into
the fire unread. That's the right way to serve
them, and if he would employ man whose
duty it should be to kick out of his house the
busy bodies who visit him for the purpose of
assisting him to select his Cabinet officers, it
would be in the right way teaching them III
son in good manners.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

BThe Louisiana papers exult greatly over
their booty, in the Baton Rouge arsenal. Fifty
thousand stand of arms. and other things in pro-
portion, without cost, help them along wonder
fully. Their happiness would be complete il
they only had the "hig guns" from the Pitts
burgh arsenal. which Mr.. FLOYD intended they
should have
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
wMr. NELSON, of Tennessee, made, in II

Mr.. NELSON, Of Tennessee, made, in the
House of Representatives on the 25th, n vigorous
speech against Secession. He secuted the idea
of being cOerced into rebellion by South Caro-
lima. He takes substantially the same ground
rs Messrs. CLEMENS of Virginia, and ETHERIDcE
Of Tennessee. These brave aad loyal gentle
men of the Border States are winning for them
selves On enviable place in public esteem by
the gallant stand they making for the Con-
stitution and the Union. Mr.. HAMILTON of Tex
as will sp-ak next week on the sumo side.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

sgThe time of Congress is mostly taken up
in cussing and discussing propositions to save
the Union. The number introduced is about
equal to the number of States in the Union
The progress made in the work, is best indicated
by the number of States that have gone out
since they commenced it. Neither plan is like
ly to be adopted. and the proposition that the
members themselves should seccdc and go home
was good one, and ought to have been adopt
cd
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

N- When Mr.. SEwAnDs speech was an
sounced, the Southern papers expressed them
selves deeply interested. But they do not
spread it before their readers. With few ex-
eeptions they neglect it entirely. or faIsify it
most abominably.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
Illinois Declines.

SPRINGFIELD, IT.. Jan. q.
Telegraph advices have been received by
Governor Yates, from the Governors OF
New York, Pennsylva MIA, and other North
ern States, suggesting the propriety Of
joining in convention, 10 be held at Wash
ington, in February, 10 devise proper REM
edies for the adjustment of the present
difficulties. The appointment of five COM
missioners from each State is recommend
ed. Gov. Yates has finally declined to
Join the movement.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
Democratic state Convention.

The State Convention held by the Democracy
of Ohio, in Columbus last week, did nothing
but what any honest member Of that party may
well be ashamed CT Had it been made up of
the worst traitors in South Carolina. It's proceed
ings could not have been better calculated to
please the South. than they will, coming from
the so-called Democratic party in Ohio. We
notice that the BREckESRIDGE press are pariicu-
larly jublant over its doings. and compliment
the Douglas democrats for so soon returning 10
their reason. The honest portion of the party
are indebted 10 Judge KEY. of Cincinnati. for a
manly rindication of their integrity and patri :
otism. He was one of the few in that Conven-
ton who had the courage and virtue to speak
of AL the North, as we'll as those of the South,
as his "fellow citizens" and brethren. He would
not suffer the Convention, without earnest pro-
tssi, to denounce even by implication, his fell
low citizens of the. North as enemies to the
country, and he protested with noble indigna-
ton. against the isnoble. ..demagoguery of the
party hacks who proposed, for partizan purposes,
to commit the masses of the Democracy to prin-
ciples which lie knew they utterly dcspise and
condemn.
The management of that Convention demon
s:ratcd very clearly the intentions of the lead
ers. They proposed independence of party,
and desire to meet Republicans upon the "eom-
mon altar of their country" and then proceeded
TO do everything of a partizan character that
was in the power of Committee on Resolu-
tions-composed in the main of worn out hacks
to accomplish. Protesting desires to make
peace with the Republicans, they proceeded
TO insult them in the bitterest language of un-
merited rcproach it was possible for them to in
vent
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

sEThe Rev. DR.. HAwKs, of New York, at
tended LOLA MoSrEz, during herlast illness, and
administered spiritual consolation. Mr.. HAwKs
said at her funeral, that be had never known n
case of more sincere repentance than that of
LOLA. -....t. ..
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
C.. n. & C. Il. Elec
-a tiOn.

The stockholders of the c. 2. d c. R. R. met
at the Office of the company in Akron, on the
9Th inst. and elected Directors for the ensuing
year as follows:
Simon Perkins, Akron; j. D. Cummins. Ak
ron; D. L. King. Akron; NJ. W. Henry, Akron
Jno. S. Gilchrist, Springfield E. B. Ellsworth
Hudson; R. X. Enos, Millersburg.
At meeting of the Board OF Directors on the
same day. officers were elected as follows:
Simon Perkins-President and Superintend.
ent.
Edward Mize-Sccretary and Treasurer.
VIM. Lapius--Road Master
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

The Emperor of France, at his New
Years Reception, expressed TO the American
Minister, Mr. FAULKNER. of Virginia, a hope
that the American Union would never be dis.
solved. We wonder whether the Minister was
able TO echo the sentiment FAULKNER was q
sort of Abolitionist few years ago. and is COM
PEELED to compensate for his bad record by ex-
sa.dingly rabid professions of pro-slavery ism
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31
Tally Six.

Louisiana has "gone out'-in more senses
than one-and now, according to law, she re-
verts TO France. This makes the sixth Seces-
sioner, and of all of them. Louisiana, on the re-
peal OF the duty upon sugar. will descend the
deepes. into the valley of humiliation .-Cacre-
land Herald.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-31

sEWe welcome back to the Editorial tripod,
our young friend ANDREW HALL. Esq. who has
purchased the Rushrille (Ind..) Weekly Re-
publican. ANDREW was formerly from this
county. and has the talent requisite to make a
good paper. We wish him much success.