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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
sece.h ModIe Consultation.

The Old Dominion-thst Is what IS left
of it East of the Mounsains-has Is State
Convention just made Constitution to
fit Inc so-called Southern Confederacy.
1t shows n rapid advance backwards in pop
ular government, and takes privileges and
power from the people with high hand.
The amended instrument has been publish
ed in the Norfolk Day book, and we will
briefly note some of the principal changes
The Legislature is empowered to pro-
hibit the future emancipation Of slaves.
This dovetails in which the Constitution
of the Confederacy, which makes slavery
the corner stone of the Southern sdifce.
Tie provision requiring that a moiety
of the capi,ation tax upon white persons
be applied to the purposes Of primary
schools, is repealed. Intelligence is the
life liberty, and therefore primary schools
must be blotted out in the secesh relapse
of Virginia into barbarism.
Most of the electious are taken from the
hands of the entirely. The Governor
must have majority Of all the viya vocs
votes cast, or else the General Assembly
selects from the three candidates who stand
highest. The present Board Of Public
Works elected by the people, is abolished
and the Legislature elects and controls it
hereafter. The election Of Judges is taken
from the people and given to the General
Assembly. Judges are to bold office du-
ring good behavior, or until seventy years
of age. Clerks of the Court and Prosecu-
ting Attorney are to be appointed by
their respective Courts, instead of being
elected by the people as foremerly. The
Attorney General is to be appointed by
the Legislature for an indefinite term of
office, instead of being elected by the peo-
pie fo, term of years as at present. Sher-
ifs to be nominated by the County Courts
and appointed by the Governor now elected:
Constable also to be appointed BY the
County Court. The people are graciously
permitted to elect members of Congress
and of the General Assembly, aud muni-
cipal officers in cities and towns.
The amendment will of course be adopt
ed for these innovations are but q part of
the programme of the rebel arstocrats to
steal power from the many and confer it
on the few.
The F. F. VS. know very we'll that the
poor white trash dare not vote No, at the
public hustings when they vote "Yes"
and therefore they boldly inaugurate pol
icy which is deliberately intended to rob
the masses of their rights and to place
the sceptre of political power firmly and
forever in the hands of the slave oligarc chy
Such is the aim and end of Secession in
Virginia.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
The Prisoners at Richmond.

A letter from w. H. Merrill in the Ro.
chester Erpress, written in the Richmond
Tobacco prison, gives pitiable account of
the condition vnd feelings of the poor fel-
lows SO long incarcerated and so long i'm
patiently waiting to be exchanged. There
has been much sickness and several deaths
among them, and of the several hundred
sent from Richmond to Tuscaloosa prison
some were coatless and without shoes,
and all very poorly clad. Mr.. Ely, M. c.
continues in good health, and has had a
visit from John c. Breckenridge, who ex-
pressed his sympathy for him. A large
party of prisoners have been sent 10 Sails
bury, N. G. Colonels Lee, Cogswell and
Wood, with three Captains, are kept in
close confinement in the county Jail, as hos
tages for the privateers, and are not allow
ed to see any one. Mr.. M. states that the
general opinion among the prisoners is
that there will be no hanging on either
side.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
A two fold PrODhecy,

mr. seward. the other night, acknowledged
toe compliment of a serenade by making a
speech ana an agreeable (if true) prophecy
Inc latter was to the effect that the public
would hear of something great within ten DAYS.
We do not suppose that the following Richmond
dispatch, which appeared in the Southern pa.
pers ofthe e5th, has an any other than an acc;.
dental coincidence with the Secretary's predic-
ton. but the resemblance is certainly very sin
gular:
A rimultaneous attack will be made on the
Confederates in ten days. Mcclellan will
probably advance in week, the weather per-
mitting. The roads are in bad condition, but
it is reported that Mcclellan is already this side
OF Anandale, and advancing.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
New YoRK. Dec. 2I


The Tribune learns that among the pa
pers on Thursday transmitted to the Sen
ate concerning Mexican affairs was the
project of treaty with Mexico, the pro-
visions of which are of such importance
that it is even thought it would, if con-
firmed, lead to the withdrawal of England
and France from the Spanish Alliance.
1t provides that our Government shall
pay 100000 to Mexico, to be applied
to the satisfaction of English and French
creditors, and for a grant 10 the United
States of Commercial privileges, the ad-
justment of our outstanding debts, and the
right of transit across Mexican territory for
troops and munitionsiof war.
1t is thought that the treaty will be
speedily confirmed and sent at once to
Vera Cruz.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
Kentucky Rebels Stealing Ne.
grOes.

Inc SnelDy lhy.) news says;
We learn that in Barren and Hart coun-
ties, and the adjoining section of the State
the rebels are stealing the negroes and
other property of the Union men, and
committing savage cruelties upon all they
can arrest. Among the sufferers in Hart
county, is our friend WIN. G. McAchran,
formerly of this place, who has had to flee
for his life. His brother-in-law, Mr.. Rit-
ter, representative in the Legislature last
year, from Barren, has also been an object
of attack. Five of his negroes arrived
here on Sunday light last, under charge
of Mr.. Ritter's son. 1t is stated that the
rebels are arming and drilling the negroes
as part of their army; that they have in
all over two thousand, most Of them the
property of Union men, whom they have
stolen and forced into their service.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
Reported Opinions Of tho Law
Officers Of the Crown.


The London Times and Morning Post
announce that the Law officers of the
Crown have given an opinion to the effect
that Captain Wilkes committed breach
of the law of nations in boarding the
Trent and carrying away Mason and Sill
dell. The Times understands that it is
the opinion Of these jurists that the right
of the Federal Government, acting by its
officers, was confined to visiting and search
ing the mail packet; that, if any men or
things believed to be coutrabaud of war
had been found on board of her, her prop
er course was TO take her into port and
submit the question to Prize Court,
which would have heard evidence and ar
gument on both sides, and would 'have de-
cided the case according to precedents and
authorities. The Morning. Post (Ministe-
rial organ) says:
"Under these circumstances, we need
hardly point out that the Government will
lose no time in seeking for the prompt and
complete reparation which it is its duty 10
require. In this course it will assuredIy
receive the unanimous appreciation of pub
lie opinion. In question such as this,
where our feelings Of hospitality and na-
tional dignity are so wantonly attacked,
men of oil parties will unite to support
the Government in the vindication of legal
right and the honor os England.
We are unwilling to place the wors,
construction upon the outrage committed
by Captain Wilkes, and to look upon it as
an Intentional affront on the part of the
Government eff the United States. We
yet hope that that government will disa-
vow the act of their officer, make suitable
apologies for it, restore the persons of the
gentlemen arrested, and, in fact, make ev-
cry compensation in their power
"Wild as are the words, written and
spoken, of Mr.. Seward, and reckless as
American policy not unfrequently is, we
can hardly suppose that the Northern
States are seriously disposed to accept a
war with England. We have in the Amer.
ican waters, what with the Mexican expe-
dition and the ships already there, force
amounting to not far short of one thou
sand guns, which We could largely increase
with the greatest ease and rapidity. In one
month we could sweep all The San Jacintos
from the seas, blockade the Northern ports
and turn to direct and speedy issue the
tide of war now raging. This is so obvi,
GUS that we find it almost impossible to
suppose that the Cabinet of Washington
can commit m act so madly suicidal as to
reject our earnest and positive demands
However humiliating to the arrogance and
displeasing to the vanity of some sections
of politicians, the people of the Northern
States must see that there is no other
coulse open to their Government, or con
sisteut with really honosable national
character, than to comply with the require
ments Of this country and of justice"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

An order has been issued by the Secre-
tary of War and sent to the Governors of
the different States.
lst-That no more regiments, batteries
or independent companies will be raised
by the Governors of the States, except up
on the special requisition of the War De-
partment.
Those now forming in the various States
will be completed under the direction of
the respective Governors thereof, unless it
be deemed more advantageous to the SER
vice to assign the men already raised to
the various regiments and Independent
companies now in the field, to fill their or
ganizations to the maximum standard pre-
scribed by law.
2d-The recruiting service in the vari-
Gus States, for the volunteer forces already
in the service, and for those that may here
after be received, is placed under the charge
of general Superintendents, for these
States respectively, with general depots
for the collection and instruction of re-
cruits. ..s
The order fixes Camp Chase as the de-
pot for Ohio, and appoints Major N. C.
McRea, U. S. A., as the Superintendent.
The order proceeds:
The superintendents will take charge of
the recruiting service in the various States
to..wbich they are assigned on the lst day
of Jannaiy, 1862. They will take post at
their general depots, which will be under
their immediate command.
Upon the requisition of the superint end
ents, suitable number of volunteer off
GERS, non commissioned officers and pri-
Yates, will be detailed for duty in the
staff departments, and as drill masters in
the respective depots. A discussing Off
Ger of the fund for collecting, drilling. and
organizing volunteers will be assigned to
each depot, and will be under the direc-
tion of the superintendent.
The volunteer officers now on recruiting
service will be relieved on the Ist of Janu-
ary next, and sent to join their regiments
unless directed to report to the superin-
tendents of their respective States. After
that time volunteers will be mustered for
pay upon the same form of rolls as those
used for the regular army.
Commanding officers of volunteer regi-
ments numbering less than the maximum
for organization fixed by law, will imme-
diately report to the Adjutant Generals
office, at Washington, the present state of
their commands, in order that the Govern
ments of the several States may be called
upon 10 fill up their respective regiments
to the standard prescribed.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

HOn the 18th inst, Senator Sumner of
Mass, read to Secretary Cameron = warm and
indignant letter from Gov. Andrew, remonstra.
ting against the employment of Massachusetts,
men in the disgraceful business of slave-catch-
ing, as had been done on the upper Potomac.
Secretary Cameron promptly referred the letter
to Gen. Stone, with the emphatic request that
he would see TO it that the men of color who
entered the camp under his command. were
treated iberaly in the spirit Of the orders con-
cerning fugitives from slavery, which the Sec
retary of War had already given to the COM
manding Generals.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

John Bull had an attack of prematurity over
the Trent affair. The haste in holding an in
dignat,on meeting on the first receipt Of the in
sslEgence Of the seizure, quite exceeded the
American way of doing such things. 1t was
appropriately held at the cotton sales room
The indignation over the ''Outrage on the Bri-
sish Aag" was rs disinterested as that of the
Ephesisn artizans over the outrage to the great
Diana. Cotton is to be installed king Of Great
Britain, if the cotton traders can DO it. The
resolution, as amended, very properly called on
The Government 10 "assert the dignity Of the
British flag" The way to do that is to prevent
its being used to carry contraband commission
en-. The least that dignity Of the British flag
demands n 10 have the Trent confsea1ed, 40
shs was justly liable to when Capt. Wilkes
Stopped her. Properly interpreted. the resolu-
tion is exceedingly proper; and the haste in
calling this meeting. and the Illuminating in
dignation Of some of the speakers, contrast
strikingly with the mildness of the modified
resolution.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

TIE SUBLnHrY OF BRUTALIrY.-The Regi-
mepts Of the Southwest exhibit the malignity
Of fields. The day preceding the invasion Of
Kentucky by Gen. Buckner. Mr.. Wing. a veter-
m of the war of 1912, and an ardent Union
man, breathed his last. His final request was
that he might be buried in the flag OF his coun-
try. Buckner, hearing of it, sent word to Mrs.
W. that he could not permit her husband to be
buried in the American colors, but that he
must be buried under the flag of the Southern
Confederacyl And the brutal wretch was as
good as his word. The patriot was borne to
his grave beneath the folds of an emblem he
loath. 30
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
GEN. HALLKox's ORprR 70 nv Mon,r1rr

GEN. HALLEoK's ORDER TO BE MODIFIED.
1t is said that Major General Halleck, the
new military oommandant of the division
of the West, justifies bis order in relation
to slaves seeking admission into bis camp
upon the gronnd that they carry informa-
tion of bis operations 10 the enemy. 1t
is supposed that under instructions from
the Administration, be will adopt the
same policy in regard 10 the contrabaDds
that is now generarly followed by our 9TH
er military agents.-[Wash. Cor. Phila.
Press.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
RThe Montreal Advertiser st,

@The Montreal Advertiser states
that the Canadian military authorities
have engaged the Grand Trunk work shops
at Point st. Charles, for the purpose of
ri1ing heavy ordinance. 1t also states
that the British Government has given the
necessary notice to the different companies
carrying the mails under Imperial subsi-
dies, to prepare to receive the armament
they are bound to carry in time of war
This latter statement is very doubtful.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

The President has reinstated Col. Null
ligaa in the command of his regiment. by an
order of Gen. Halleck. The commission of all
regimental officers expire when their regiments
are mustered out of service. Col. Mulligan and
his command having been taken prisoner. of
war. were mastered out, but an exception has
been made in their case.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

uEot single United States soldier now
remains in Utah, and the travel across the
plains is much diminished. There is no trou-
bic whatever between the Mormons and the
citizens of the States. The National Electric
Telegraph passes through the Territory. and it
is matter Of bosst with Brigham thst it is
sorupulously protected from injury.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
Ohio Troops a nd Other Gene rails

Ohio turns out common soldiers in abundance.
but the soil does dot seem SO prolific in Gen.
erals a. that Of some of of our sister States
Perhaps our patriotism is not of SO high grade.
In Kentucky, for instance, patriotisms Is of the
highest rank, and men freely enlist as Generals
and Colonels. 1t might be well TO stimulate
Ohio soil little, or Ohio patriotism. until it
produces Generals enough to command Ohio
troops. The proposition that Ohio is entitled
to furnish Generals for her own troops in pre-
ference to other States, and that Ohio troops
have the right to be commanded by Ohio Gen.
erals. and that it would be better for the SER
vice in every respect. is one that NO one will
dispute. yet the condition Of affairs il quite
different.
Chic has in Western Virginia, or had until
the recent withdrawal of troops from there. five
regiments under Indiana Generals of Volun-
teers, and three under Western Virginia Gen.
eral of Volunteers. She had also four regi-
ments there unattached, three under Gen. Ben
ham of the U. s. A, and three under Col Nc
Cook of Ohio, aching General. Besides these
there were five regiments under Gems. Cox and
eehenck of Ohio.
In Missouri, Ohio has two regiments with
ors any Ohio General. In Kentucky. Ohio has
three regiments under Gen. Nelson, and four
regiments under Gen. Thomas, Kentucky Gen.
erals of Volunteers, and four regiments unat-
tached. Besides, she has five regiments under
Gen. McCook of Ohio. On the border. Ohio has
two regiments unattached to any brigade.
We're Ohio as prolific in patriots of high
rank a. some other States, there would seem to
Be an opening in this list for several more Ohio
Generals.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

a WThirty-seven rebel prisoners. of the $50
recently released. having arrived at Norfolk.
corresponding number of our own prisoners,
have been forwarded North by the rebel au-
thorities. 1t is understood that Colonel Corco-
ran and the other officers designated as hosta-
ges for the safety of the pirates will not be re-
leased, except in exchange for the pirates.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

UMrs. John C. Breckenridge i. said to be
holding receptions at'Baltimore. A party was
lately given in her honor, at which all the ladie.
badges of red and white ribbon, and the cake.
were frosted with the same colory.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

The great pontoon bridge across the
Ohio is being removed. After breaking
with every rise and fall of the river, and
seriously obs,ructing navigation, it was was
concluded to separate the boats, and they
now lie at the bank. f.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
/. ne.Derate Naval Eu.aRsmeut,


In these war times some of the incl
dents of the past wars become interesting.
One of the most interesting engagements
we ever read of occurred in 1857. On
Dec. 23d of that year the British privateer
Terrible, Captain William Death, of 90
guns and 600 men, captured large French
Ship after an obstinate battle, in which
Capt. Death lost his brother aud l6 men
killed. A few days after he fell ir with
the French privateer Vengence, SO guns
and $50 men, who recaptured the prize.
and having manned her, both ships bore
down on the Terrible, whose mainniast was
shot away by the first broadside. After a
desperate engagement, in which the French
captain and his second were killed, with
two-thirds of bis company, the Terrible
was boarded, when no more than 26 per-
sons were found alive, 16 of whom had
lost leg or an arm, and the other 10
were badly wounded. The ship itself was
so badly shattered that she could scarcely
be kept afoat.
There was strange combination of
names in this affair. as the Terrible was
equipped at Execution dock, was COM
manded by Death, with DerI for lieut. :,
and Ghost for surgeon.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

a The Washington Repu6lican notes it
sign of progress, that letter from Lexington,
KY says Judge Holt is getting tired of pro-
testing the property of prO-slavery traitors and
rebels, and says that the war must take its
course even if it bs across the peculiar insti-
tuition.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

@ The currency Of the south is now Con.
iederate Treasury notes, redeemable at no par
ucuiar time or place; State war bonds, based on
wnstever the Governors can coniscate aud steal;
oank Issues OF non tspecie-paying incorpora-
drink" tickets OF whiskey sellers. =
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

~The Washington Star it is at say that if
Thaddeous Stevens said In the caucus the 9TH
er night that Mcclellan threatened to resi- gn
unless Comeron's report was altered, he stated
what was not true.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

uour GOVERNMENT has replied TO the in
vitation Of England, France aud Spain to take
part in the expedition-ngainst Mexico, declining
to have any thing to do with it.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
LEGAL NOTICE.

CAMUEL BUCKMASTER, Archibald Buckmastsr, Cy-
Orus Buckmaster, Eneline Buckmaser Eliza A. Buck
master, Joseph Plots and Mary Ellen Buckmastsr will
take notice that petition filed against them the
5th day of December 1851 in the Court of Com
mon Pleas within and for the county of Holmes and
State OF Ohio, by DanislBaughman as Guardian Of
Matthew E. Buckmaster, wherein he demands part-
ton of the Soatheas quarter of the Southeast quarter
of section number twenty -four, township nine and
range six, and the Northeast quarter OF said South
east quarter and til. East half of the Northwest quar-
ter of said Southeast quarter Of said section twenty
four, township nine, and range SIX, Holmes County,
Ohio, and that at the next term of said Court petition
for order that the dover Of said Mary Ellen Buck
master be set OF therein and partition be made OF
said premises.
EARRR0FT / WORRIES,
Dec. S, ls51-17w6. Attys for Pet'-.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
Nstu Aobertisements.
A Few More Men Wanted!

Tor Captain Speigels Company now in Camp at Cieve-
land This tho 45th is intended to be the crack Reg
iment of onr State and SPEECHES Company an No l.
Some of the boys in it are now home a short for
and speak the highest terms of their Quarters
Company.
Dec. Is, 1861
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26

eB The New York Tribune of Friday 18th
says:
Gen: Fremont will either to-day or tomorrow
leave for Washington.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-12-26
John p. Dignan s Estate

Notce is hereby given that the subscriber has been
appointed, and qualified Is administrators dssonis
non the estate of John 2. Dignan tate OF Holmes
cou nty. deceased.
Dated at Mlersbury this ed any OF peeemeSstEvr
A. D. 1851. a.. W. ENhhhAi>