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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
The Mount Vernon Spectator

CLARxsBuao, Va, Sept. ls.-The rebels
commeaeed to advance yesterday morning,
on both pixies, toward Elkwater and Cheet
Mountain Summit. They succeeded in
surrounding the fort on the summit, and
cut the telegraph wire. They continued to
advance on Elkwater until within two miles
of our troops, when a few shells from
LOOMS battery dispersed them.
Skirmishing was kept up all night, and
this morning rwe,reginents were sent 70
cut their way through to the Summit
They succeeded in this expedition, the reb
els retreating in all directions. ] ,I(7f
Two rebel officers, who were spying
around the camps at Elkwater, this morn
ing, were surprised by our pickets and shot.
The body of ono of them was brought
into camp, aud proved to be that of Col.
John A. Washington, of Mount Vernon,
the speculator in the bones of "the Father
of his Country" Il.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 13.-Capt. Foster, of
Col. Manhen's Regiment, Of the franklin
County Home Guards, brought in seven
prisoners last nightlwho were direct from
Hardee's army. e ss-s-sab ~ -7ie's
They reported that fight had occurred
in Hardee's camp between the Missourians
and Louisianians, in reference 10 the COR
duct of the Missourians in the bettle near
Springfield, the Louisianians charging the
Missourians with cowardice, and treating
them as towards in the camp. ~
The Louisianians charge that whiio they
were fighting the Missourians actually stole
their horses and fled.
General Hardee was failing back on Po-
cahontas, aud the Missourians were dispers-
ing. .a: /-
These men left Hardee's camp with the
intention of returning home under Gov.
CANDLES proclamation, and becoming good
citizens; but were Informed here that the
Governors proclamation was abridged by
the declaration of martial law. ~ -s
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
Union for the Sake of the Union.

The example of Ohio has been virtually fol-
lowed by New York the two Conventions
the People and the Rcpublican-agrecd upon
the same ticket. While we commend the Ohio
plan as the more sure of success and as The most
certain of doing justice to all the people, we arc
very glad that the Empire State has left the
drawing party lines 10 the White-fag Democ-
racy. Mr. Ewing, in his speech at the Union
Convention of this State, said that he who in
this present crisis is arrayed against the war pol
icy of the Federal Administration is arrayed
against the Government, and such being the
case it is meet that traitors in arms at the South
should know just how my sympaihisers and
abettors they have at the North, and that fact
can be determined when the votes cast for the
Union (?) Democracy of Ohio and the Peace (?)
Democracy of New York shall be counted. II is
well, too, that the loyal people know who are
their enemies to be feared and who are their
friends to be trusted.
Daniel s. Dickinson was put in nomination
in New York on the Peoples ticket for the Of
fee of Attorney General, but he peremptorily
declines the position. believing he can do more
for the country ia the ranks, and it is supposed
his name will be supplied by that of Mr.. Tre-
maine who refused the same position as tender
ed him by the Democratic White-1ag Conven-
fiop ~ --
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
Gen. Morgan to Col. Tod.

Gen. G. W. Morgan, late U. S. Minister
to Portugal, has just returned from his
Mission. While yet in New York, and be-
fore he had reached his home in Ohio, Gen.
Morgan, hearing of Col. Tods nomination
for Governor Of Ohio, addressed him the
following patriotic and outspoken note:
New York, Sept. 6, 1861.
Ny DEAR CoLoNEL-Althongh still
weary from the fatigue of a stormy voyage,
having but few hours since arrived in
New York, 1 hasten to congratulate you
upon your nomination as the Union candid
ate for Governor of Ohio, and to assure you
of my cordial sympathy and earnest sup
port.
I understand your position to be of un
conditional devotion to the Union; the re-
sistance of all terms of compromise incon-
sistent with the honor and perpetuity of
the nation, and of a vigorous prosecution
of the war against the armed conspirators
who beleaguer the capital.
Say, then, to my friends, whose joint ac-
tion Invoke, that l am with you and for
the Union.
Ever faithfully,
GEORGE W. MORGAN.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
The County Conventions. The
Ticket.

The County Convention held by the "U nion
Party" Of Holmes county, in Millersburg, on
Saturday last, was such as is well calculated to
encourage those who have enlisted in this
movement and terrify its opponents. The
number in attendance was large, more than
could be crowded into The Court House, and
the feeling that prevailed, of the very best kind
The speeches of J. W. VANCE. ESQ., of Mt. Yer
non, and J. R.. BARoReFT ESQ, of our own
town, were first rate ones, listened to attentive
ly and calculated 10 do good. The following
ticket was put in nomination, TO the success of
which, each man in that assemblage, is pledged
to exert himself: ~. a.efr p, gfea ,ssr
For Representutiue-U URIAH NEWCOMER. OF
Paint township. Mr.. Ms antecedents have
been Republican. He is a plain, substantial
and intelligent farmer, ana would make an ex-
cellent Representative. sssF ass 3.
For Treasrer-A. ]. EvERLr, of Ripley town.
ship. Mr.. E., we believe, has up TO within a
year or SO voted with the Democratic party
He was once elected County Surveyor by them,
and as far as we know made an excellent officer.
For Auditor-CHARLEs S. CLINE, of Hardy
township. Mr.. C.'s reputation is county wide.
Up to the adjournment of the!7th of August
Convention, he believed himself to belong to
the Democratic party, but his love of country,
and his sense of duty to his Government, was
too strongly implanted within his breast to per-
init him to take sides against it in crisis
like the present. He served the people of
Holmes county four years as Auditor and made
very excellent and popular officer.
=. For Sherf-AARos WAITS, of Hardy town
ship. Mr.. W. like thousands of others in Ohio,
stuck to the Democratic party up to the sitting
of the 7th of August Convention. The plat
form there adopted had too much Southern
timber in it for him to stand upon, particularly
ut a time when the South is engaged in trying
to pull down the Government that has all his
life time sheltered and protected him.. If elect
ed, Mr.. W. would make very excellent officer.
For Rccorder.-E. Y. DoBBs. of Hardy town
ship. Mr.. D. is young man of unexceptiona-
BILE moral character, a Democrat in politics.
He served an apprenticeship to the Printing
business in this of1ice.Awas one of those who
responded to his cooptry's call for soldiers, at
the commencement of this rebellion, and served
it faithfully during his enlistment. He would
make an excellent officer. i is
e, For Connaissioncr--JoHN T. Love, of Mechanic
township. Mr.. L. is one Of the old and sub
stantial men of the county. He has heretofore
acted with the Republicans. His occupation
farmer, and just the kind Of a man to have on
the board of Commissioners. o5
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
Judicial Convention,

According to previous notice, delegates from
the Counties of Wayne, Holmes and Coshocton
met at Millersburg on Tuesday Sept. II, 1861
to nominate a candidate for Judge of the third
subdivision of the sixth Judicial District.
On Motion. R. LANNING, of Coshocton county
was appointed President and B. c. BkowN, O
Holmes Secretary.
On the second ballot JOSIAH GIVEN. ESQ.,, O.
Coshocton, was nominated.
On motion, the nomination was declared
unanimous. s
On motion all the papers in this District ia.
yorable 10 the Union cause are requested to
publish the proceedings ofthis Convention.
Adjourned. t. t- sa inr'a
R. LANNING, Prcst.
, B. c.. BROWN, Scc'y. f.94..'
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
The Senatorial Who
is he, and what are I:is Prin-
RinlpS 2

We are told that the Senatorial Convention
which met at Mansfield on Tuesday, the 10th
inst, nominated Mr.. THOMAS ARMoR. of Holmes
county, on the first ballot.
Now Mr.. THOMAS ARMoR, of Holmes County,
as you are be fore the people asking their suf-
frages for an important office. we propose to ask
of you few questions, beginning this week
with the following: Did you or did you not, in
a conversation held in the Grocery Store of Mr..
JoHN CoRBus. in Millersburg, shortly after the
news of the firing by the Sou thern traitors into
the Star of the West, was known here, say
THAT THE SOUTH HAD DONE RIGHT,
that the North had no business to inrade the So,ah
that The forts there belonged to the So,ah. and the
Government had no right to coerec them. And
further. that j the Government attempted to eollec'
the reueaues they should do It upon sipboarde We
may not give your precise language, but the
substance. 4.,
Now Mr.. Thomas ARMoR, we have to say
that if you plead guilty to the above spcei6ca
tions we believe it to be our duty and that OF
every loyal American citizen, to labor to pre-
vent vour election. You are then unfit for the
post to which you aspire. The Halls ofa North
ern Legislative body is not the place for a man
who sympathises with and openly advocates
the cause of Southern traitors. No, sir, your
place is not here, but in the Legislative Halls
of South Carolina. But if wrongly accused, you
have now the opportunity of placing yourself
right before the public upon this subject. Our
columns are open to your denial you make
one and wish to avail yourself ofthe oportunity
Of making it public through the same channel
that the charge is made. We shall hold you
guilty until denied, and in that event, we think
we can bring forward proof of your guilt, as
above charged, which must convict you in the
mind of every man who has not in advance,
made up his mind to support you right or
wrong, or who does not. as you are charged
with, sympathise with the South in their at
tempt to overthrow the Government that tas
protected and sheltered you and them from in
fancy.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19

THANK YoU GENTLEMEs.-It will be seen by
tie official Advertisements in to-days paper,
that our county officers have inaugurated a
more liberal policy in regard 10 this class Of
Advertising than that heretofore pursued. We
recognise fully the right of our neighbor of the
FarneS to the -spoils" that fall to him from the
county officials by reason of his belonging TO-
and laboriRg for, the domin ant party in this
county, but there is a class Of Advertising Ol
general interest TO all tax-pay that in
to-day's paper is of that charaeter-which
should be given to the papers of both parties. in
order that all may be informed ofthtir contents
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
Another Kentucky "se,.ler. >,

By telegraph from the South we learn
that one Beriah Magofin, quasi Governor
of Kentucky, has had the audacity to ve-
to the action of their Legislature directing
him to require the withdrawal of the rebel
troops from the soil Of their State; and
returned the Order. Whereupon the
blood Of old sKantuck naboiled mp Ike
lava, and the Order was passed BY both
Houses Of their Legislature by more than
two-thirds vote, right over Beriahs. veto!
So, now what viii poor Beiiah do about
it? II he does attempt 10 drive the reb-
els off in conformity with, the Order, they
will shoot him; il he does not comply
with their order, the Kentuckians will hang
him. So il seems that about the only
election left him is the choice as between
hung or shot. Were We consulted, we
would advise Beriah to 90 it on his favor
ite beverage of ''rifled whisky"-that will
soon save both powder and hemp!
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
ANOTHER VICTORY IN WEST.
.ERN virginia.
Flight Of the Rebels Under
Floyd.
OUR LOSS Is KILLED AND 10
WOUNDED.

CLARKsBURG, Va, Sept. IA battle
commenced about three o'clock on Tues
day afternoon near Summersvile. Gen.
Rosecrans, after taking a reconnaissance,
found Gen. Floyd's army, five thousand
strong, with sixteen feld-pieces, entreneh-
ed in powerful position on the top of the
mountain at Cannix's ferry, on the west
side of the Gauley river. The rear and
extreme of both f1anks were inaccessible,
and the front was masked with heavy for
ests and close jungle.
Col. Lyttle's Tenth Ohio Regiment, of
Gen. Benham's brigade, was in the advance
and drove a strong detachment of the ene-
my out of their camp, this side of the po-
sition, the state of which was then un-
known. Shortly afterwards, his scouts,
consisting of four companies, suddenly dis
covered themselves to be in front of par
apet battery and long line of palisades for
rifemen, when the battle opened fiercely.
The remainder of the Tenth and the
Thirteenth Ohio were brought into action
successfully by Gen. Benham, and the
Twelfth Ohio afterwards by Captain Hart
suff, whose object was an armed reconnoi-
sance. The enemy played upon our forces
terrifieally with musketry, rifles, shell, and
canister, causing some casualties.
Col. Lyttle led several companies of
Irishmen to charge the battery, when be
was brought down by a shot in the leg
Col. Smiths Thirteenth Ohio engaged the
enemy on the left, and Col. loves Twelfth
Ohio directly in front. Col. Lowe fell
dead at the head of his regiment early, in
the hottest fire, by ball in the forehead.
McMullen's howitzer battery and Snyder's
two field pieces meantime were got into
the best position possible under the circum-
stances, and soon sienced two Of the rebel
guns. The fire was slackened at intervals
but grew more furious. The German bri-
gade was led gallantly into action by Col.
McCook, under the direction of Gen. Hart
suff, but after furious fight of three
hours, night coming on compelled the re-
call of the troops, and the men lay on their
arms within short distance of The enemy,
each ready to. resume the contest on the
next morning. But Gen. Floyd fed du-
ring the night, sinking the boats in the
river, and sinking the temporary bridge
which he made when he first occupied the
position. m - fs4.lss
The turbulence and depth OF the river
and the exhaustion of the troops, made it
impossible to follow him.
Floyd left his camp equipage, wagons,
horses, and large quantities CT ammunition
and fifty head of cattle.
Our loss is fifteen killed and about sew
enty wounded--generally flesh wounds.
The loss of the rebels was not ascer-
tanned, as they carried their dead and
wounded with them; but it was certainly
serious.
Twenty-Five of Col. Tyler's men, who
were taken by Floyd at Cross Lane, were
recaptured. a
Floyd's personal baggage, with that Of
his officers, was taken.
The troops were exclusively from Ohio,
and showed great bravery.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19

eE"WHoEyER Is NOT PREPARED TO SACRIFICE
PARTY ORGANIZATIONS AND PLATFORMS ON THE AZ
TAR OF HIS COUNTRY DOES NOT DESERVE THE SUP
PORT AND oouNTENANcE OF HONEST PEOPLE" -
When we shall hare a country aud a Government
for our chidrep to livc IN peace and happiness. it
siu be time for each Of as to rdrn to our party
banners according to our oun convictions Of right
and dsdp"-STEpHEx A. DOUGLAS.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19

CHARLESTON, KANAwHA Co., Va.
3 DEAR SIsTER-I am again at Charleston hav.
ing just returned from scouting expe dition
and can boast of being in fight. l will give
you a history of it. Co. G. of the 26th Regt.
to which i belong, and Co. A. of the lst Ken.
lucky Regt. started from this place on Friday
last. We went aboard the steamer Mary Cook
and ran ii miles up the Kanawha river. We
landed and marched to Platonia, where we
camped on Friday night. Early next morning
we marched to within two miles of Boone'f
Court House, which has been regular secession
hole. Before We camped we shot three spies
and got their horses. Our force amounted tc
$50 men, the rebels about 450. We marched
in the morning without breakfast, as We were
out of provisions. We got in sight of town
abont ten o'clock, but the rebels did not see us
There was small company of Home Guards
with us, whom we left to march into town by
the road. The remainder of us went around
and climbed one of the steepest mountains
have sver seen. In many instances we had to
draw ourselves up by bushes. We finally got
to the top without breaking any necks, and
found ourselves directly above the enemies
camp. We crawlcd down into corn field
close to the town. All this time the Home
Guards were lying in the main road, We dis
patched a man to tell them to march. which
they did. The rebels saw the little company oil
guards coming, and thinking there were no more
about began to call them names, huzzaed for
jeff. Davis and began to play "Dixy' on an old
drum that looked as though it might have been
IN the revolutionary war. But nothing daunted
ihe guards poured in their fire. and no sooner
haa The sound of the first fire died away, than
T%r Ti ougle sounded and we poured in our fire.
- tney thought they were surrounded and began
" Iet s IN confusion, while dozen of us got
aneaa OF them and gave them fire that turned
tnein .ne other way, and chased them up the
opPosite' mountain. In fifteen minutes not a
rebel was to be seen but what was dead or
wounded. "'' -
The loss on the rebel side wns "A L;lled and
so wounded. On our side, only men slightly M
wounded, none killed. 1t was bic f;aht ,nd
quick victory. The rebels had their dinner u
on the fire cooking, so we got good dinner -
We burnt all the houses but one. six in numher
We took 90 horses, two-horse wagon, car.
riages and 40 guns-the guns did mt amount to
much, being only squirrel rifles. We also took
four prisoners Captain, Lieutenant, and tw o
privates. They will be sent 20 Columbus. So
ended my first fight. ] was fortunate. / like
camp life well. We have had plenty to eat,
and no hard work to do yet. am fat and
hearty. JOHN RIDLE.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
Sept. IL, 1861. ra.a

R An old fellow, recruiting for the
Eighth Regiment some where in Grant
county, KY, refused to be sworn into the
service until he was granted permission to
60 bearfooted wherever the Regiment went.
He has not worn a shoe for eighteen
years, and when this fact became known he
was told that he could 60 barefooted as
long as he thought he could stand it. The
old fellows feet are said to be perfectly
callous, and almost proof against coal rough
roads, or anything at enmity with shoe
leather.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
Maryland for she Union.

Every day brings evidences Of increased ex-
ertiops by the Union men of Maryland to de.
feat the conspiracy (for conspiracy it is) of the
Peace party. UniCn meetings have been held
within few days in many Of the principal
towns, and have been largely attended. Ar.
rangements have been made for popular meet.
ings. during the next ten days, at Cumberland
Hagerstown, Frederick, Bel Air, Ellicott's Mill:
and Westminster. The patriots are stimulated
by every loyal motive to elect their Governor
and Comptroller, and free the State from tht
influence OF the Secessionists.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19

AND STILL THEY CoME.-One by one the
Democratic papers in Ohio are hauling down
the "White-rag" of concession with the rebels
and running up the glorious old stars and
stripes, until the number of such is now twen-
ty-one. The last to do so that we have noticed
are those published in Toledo aud Alliance
We could, with our acquaintance with the press
Of that party in Ohio, almost enumerate those
of them that will stick it out until after the
election
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19


fmE--About 5oclock on Saturday morning
last 'ne frame building occupied by GEO. SSoRn,
as orocery, was discovered to be on fire.
when discovered the fire had made considera-
bic progress and was not got under until that
and the adjoining frame occupied by L. Fn1rz
as Grocery was destroyed. A frame build
ing adjoining these two' formerly occupied by
JOHN SruLL, as Grocery. was also about halt
destroyed. The fire was stopped at the latter
building by the almost supcrhuman exertops
of the fremen and citizens-ladies included
ly We do not know what the loss is. SNoRn
We understand, had an insurance on his stock
that will nearly cover his loss. The build.
ing was owned by NJ. FrKE, upon which
there was no insurance. L. Fritz was partial.
ly insured. Upon the building formerly own.
ed by JoHN STULL, there was, we believe, no II,
suranee. The fire issupposed to have been the
work of an incendiary. Hns eaf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
Trouble In the Reble Camp.

A letter TO The Baltimore american from
a citizen of Leeburgh, whose perfect relia-
bility is fully vouched for; states that an
entire regiment of Mississippians stationed
at Leeburgh had revolted. This occorred
last Saturday. The regiment rose en- mass,
broke their muskets TO pieces, and started
for home in body.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19
NEW YoRK, Sept. l6.

P The Tribune of this morning makes the
following statement: We commit no i'm.
propriety in announcing that the prepara-
tions for two important movements against
the Southern coast are rapidly going for
ward, so that the expeditions will be ready
to set sail in very few weeks. In one Of
them the land forces will probably be un-
der Major General Butler, atd the other
under Brig. Gen. Sherman, who is now IN
command of the important camp at Hemp.
stead, L. l. We believe the number OF
troops, of all arms. employed with them,
will be about $4,000 men, with naval for
ces of proporlionate strength.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19

No TAKERs.-As a fitting reply to the as
sertion of the Cincinnati Enquirsr, that DAVE
TOP would not carry the Western Reserve
counties, the Commercial publishes a PROPOSE
tion coming from man of means in that city,
Offering to bet $4,000 that TOP would carry the
reserve by $4,000 majority and the State by
loo,ooo. The offer has been standing several
Gays without takers, and the Enquirer is as
auino as an oystor upon the subject. One hun
dred thousand majority will do to bet on. We
believe it will be larger.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19

TREASURY NorEs.-The State Treasurer of In
diana arrived at Indianapolis Tuesday, bring
ing with him $a0O, 600 in United States Treas
ury notes 81 900 each, payable in three years
Mt six per cent interest. sCongressmen Porter
viii bring with him $25O, 900 more. This sum
is intended to reimburse. in part, the advances
made by Indiana to the Federal Government
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-09-19

He GAVE ALL.-The will of the late
Gen. Lyon gives all his property, worth
some $50, 900, to the Government. Can
we hear of another instance Of this devotion
70 country which yields life, and everything
that makes it desirable, to the support Of
our country and its constitutions.