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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-27

SU1c1DEs.-Charles G. Lovejoy deliber-
stely poisoned himself at Conneat on the
4th inst. There was SO much method in
his madness that he left letters stating that
it was his fourth attempt at suicide, and
arrayed himself in habiliments for the
grave before swallowing the fatal portion.
He had for sometime been subject to fits of
dependency.
A daughter of DR.. L. w. Crittenden of
Franklin Mills, aged about Is years, drown
ed herself in the canal few nights ago.
She left note in her room, informing her
friends where her body would be found.
The young lady was engaged 20 be mar
ried, and had attended a social party the
evening before the sad occurrence.
Another remarkable suicide occurred at
Jeromeville, Ashland county on the 9Th
inst. George Vanniman aged 16, was re-
proved for shooting and wounding one of
bis neighbor's cattle. The evening fol-
lowing the boy left the house with his gun
and soon after placed the muzzle against
his forehead and then discharged it with
his toe,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14

the fort, but without and success; and the next
morning Col. Swearingen and fourteen men
succeeded in fighting their way into the fort:
and still later Major Samuel Mccullough. with
forty men, reached the spot. The men succeed
ed in passing the gate, but Mccullough was
less fortunate, and was forced to fly for his life.
After numerous ir-bread,h escapes. not the
least of which was leaping down precipice of
one hundred and fifty feet. the gallant Major
succeeded in reaching a place of safely. -,
At the fo.t matters soon assumed different
complexion; ani in a little while Giriy and his
red followers left the scene. acknowledging
themselves dead beat. First. however. they
killed some three hundred cattle. and set fire
70 all the houses.
Well may the people of this day view with
admiration the valiant deeds of the early set
tiers; and well may we wonder what sort of
men and women the first pioneers really were.
After the siege was over. the youth who fred
at Giriy received mild reprimand. but in con-
alteration Of the extraordinary courage he had
subsequently, displayed many words of praise
We're mixed up with those of condemnation.
In after years the young man became famous
rs a great Indian fighter. b.. ........ '.....t f
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14

Musr HELP UNCLE SAM FIRsr.-A farmer in
Wisconsin had a son who joined the 9Th regi-
ment of that Sthie without his fathers consedt.
Several letters were written by the father to the
son. while the regiment were IN quarters at Camp
Randall. for the purpose Of yursnading him to
return. At last he wrote him that he must
come-that he had large amount of threshing
to do-that he could not affurd TO hire help, if
it were to be had. which was hardly bossible.
owing to fhe number of enlistments-and that
he must return home and help him. even if he
ENLISTED again afterward. The young man re-
piled: go ~ r '5iaao
"Dear Faiher-I can't go home at present.
should be very glad to help you. but Uncle
Sam has got mighty sight bigger job ofthresh-
ing on hand than you have. and Pm bound to
see him out of the woods first" h37sl.fa
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14
now clear of Federal troops.

now clear of Federal troops. . t.o,,--
The battle of Leesburg was the greatest vic.
| tory of the century-3,0O Confederates had met
! u regiments Of Federals, and whipped them.
with a loss of 1000 Lincolnites, snd only 400
Confederates. SOS prisoners had been brought
into Richmond at one time, and l60 at another.
Mayfeld had been taken by our troops, and
afterwards retaken by theirs. and they had two
regiments between Mayfeld and Paducah on
Sabbath.
They do not want Paducah, as they could not
hole it long. and If they could succeed in taking
1t the Federals would say they had only a few
men there, and the victory would not amount
to much. They claim that our gunboats can't
do them any harm, as they are very thin, mere
shell, and can be sunk in five minutes. But
that could keep them from fortifyiag Paducah,
50 they wont take that place.
THEIR APPEARANCE, ETC.
During Sabbath I had better opportunity
TO observe than before, OF course 1 did not at.
tempt to learn their strength nor their purposes.
only saw what vas on the face of society -
Their wants are great The liable at the hotel
was very lean-no butter. no milk. nothingi in
deed but bread. sweet potatoes. beef and coffee.
The soldiers do not have uniforms. They all
look like men who had congregated together
for som desperate purpose, without any. idea Of
its emoluments or honors. l could not help
comparing their unquiet aud unsubstantial ap-
pearance with our boys. They are very earn
est. full of bragadocio, and unsel6sh patriotism.
During the day became acquainted with
Judge Brown, of the Ohio d Mobile Railroad,
who told me that Gen. Folks position was that
Of the whole South. That he believed if We
had met in the Peace Convention, with conser-
vative men from both sides our difficulties could
then have been settled: but now nothing. could
be offered that would be setiously considered
short of all that Polk had asked. ~ i1aassir-
Monnay morning MIR. HURT was sent mp the
river a short distance by boat to keep his prying
eye out of the camps on either side, and then
forwarded by horseback. safely arriving at Birds
Point without meeting any foe. '7HiT ssv
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14
Dirk Hours.

There are dark hours that mark the history
of the brightest years. For not whole month
in many Of the millions Of the past, perhaps.
has the sun sbone brilliantly all the time
There have been cold and stormy days every
year. And yet the mist and shadow Of
the darkest hour disappeared and fled needless.
". The most cruel ice fetters have been bro
ken and dissolved. and the most furious storm
loses its power. to harm. And what parable
is this human lifc--of our inside world. where
the heart works at its shadowing the dark hour
and many a cold blast chills the heart 10 its
core But what matters it? Man is born he
70. and it is only in the darkess and storm that
beroism gains its greatest development. und the
storm bears it on the more rapidly to its destiny
Despair not, then. Neither give up; while one
good power is yours. use it. Disappointment
will never be realized. Notifying failure may
attend this effort and that one-but only be
honest and struggle 90, and It will work we'll.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14
A Western Heroine.

The Rolla correspondent of the Missouri
Democrat says the following exploit was per.
formed by girl previous to the battle of Spring
field: ~ li.s.' -rs. .'aelrs tilT1,IlzJ dtiE
Col. Crawford. of the rebel army had pitched
his camp in Lawrence county. thereby prevent
ing some of the Union men from making their
escape from the enemies lines. Under these
circumstances, Mr. MeNatt and two frieBds
sought concealment in the brush. Being desti-
tute of fire arms a daughter of Mr.. McNatt
passed through the lines on horseback. apd
brought in three guns for the men of the party.
The weapons were concealed nnder canopy Of
safeguard which no "bearded
bard" of a sentinel dared to violate. On anoth-
er occasion. our heroine. hearing that ..old man
Smith," was blockaded and could not get home.
mounted her steed and finding the old gentle-
man. made him dress in woman's clothes and
bonnet. Tins ACQUIRED. granny was brought
through the lines riding behind our heroine,
without awakening suspicion. s.Y
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14

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ne meeuHs was one Iohs 10 oe reipelnoeitu. e
iaihting iorm Oh ms ~iie' eagerly ihquHihs
what was the matter.
The s"dden transition 10 Joy nno 6een 100
much ior MRS. u, put fousing nef sinking en-
ergies. she gasPed mioriess anu poih'ed To-
ward the mousse; ms was enough ana the
SQUIRE reilnquisning ms vile INTO tne arms OF
her son, stroae rapidiy toward Inc nouse' ioi-
lowed close oy The whole company.
just as tney entered tne k3tehen tne aoor o, OF
the cellar gave gave way and up rushed peii
NEIL the Tory crew; but' II theif astonishment
had been greae to ma themselves ea9gnt 10
their own trar; ~ was sun greater on oehoiaing
themselves conlfonted oy q oahd Oh armed SOL
diers. ou, aumoerin them Two 10 one win %eap-
ons ieveied al Their breasts. resistance oeins
worse than useless. they threw down tnir arms
and were marched on to camp. where they re-
ceived their weii-mer'ted reward.
Inc ?Pportune arrival oi the farmers naPPen-
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14
Russell ON Chase

In RusselTs last letter to the London
Times we find the the following: b-,
Never shall l forget what saw Nj. Chase
90 through one fine day in bis bureau
soon after my arrival in Washington. The
places in his gift were in the course of dis
tributiou, and on calling on him found
the passages Of the treasury leading to bis
department blocked up BY an eager crowd
of all sorts and conditions Of men, who
were continually sending in cards or slips
of paper by the messenger at the doors,
I was admitted. q, Mr.. Chase had been
GOOD enough to invite me to call upon him.
and accordingly. when the doors were
thrown open had an opportunity Of wit.
Messing the eager rush, the solicitations,
the pressure and obstinacy of the army Of
applicants who besieged the good humored
but resolute, sagacious, aud unbending
Minister. To shake hands warmly with
every man of them, from the banker who
had come to offer bis millions to the rough
dwelIer on distant seashores who aspirsd to
the care of lighthouse, to De civil and
sympathising with every man, TO listen
with both cars, to remember all faces, and
all names, and all handwritings, and all
recommendees-these are no easy matters,
but am bound to say Mr.. Chase did them
courtously and well, although he was as
sisted to some extent by an apt Secretary
who headed off the hungriest and most ten
acious Of the pack, and carried them Of
one by one into some back roonb Is aspi-
der hurried of a dy to the inner dafkusss.
This however, 10 part Of the duty ofS pub
lie man in America, and any departure
from it is certain to be resented, and 10
make one unpopular. i,li9i a hi-Ezs
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14

A PIrHY REJorxDEp.-Bulwerw was briefly and
sensibly replied to by Mr.. Fuller, the farmer
who officiafed rs chairman of the Herts dinner.
He follownd Bulweris speech. with this one
sentence: Il do not agree with Sir Edward
Bulwer Lytton that it is desirable the United
States should be split up into three or four re-
publcs, and point 10 South American repub-
lis as an instance of what would probably en-.
sue if the United States become divided" i.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14

A Remarkable Facr.-The New Bedford
Meacxry states. that Mrs. Samuel A.. Frazer of
Duxbury is now engaged in knitting stockings
FIR the soldiers in our army. She was employ
ed eighty five years ago in knitting stockings
for the soldiers of the Revolution, She b now
ninety two years of age. -. Il, a.,.-s.,.r.s q. b
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14

wAt an evening party lately. a young man
from England was boasting Of the pedigree.
wealth and importance of his ancestors. i.sggc
"Oh yes." said H., "your father and mine
spent part Of their lives together" Hi.
"where was thatf" sharply replied the 9TH
er. gs- % sito7 lt1lai5f7l ss9hl loi HsF
In the Bloomingdale poor house. was tine
singing reply. z5r .-sb 81
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14

Don't you think would make an excel
lent soldier?" said tinid gentleman to his
wife. .f % -5.sl q. IL l31 ~ wod
"Yes, indeed, an admirable Gra,ny-dear.',
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14

AZ "Hallo Bill. thought you had sone 70
Pixies Peak" laana1& 81 .et
"Faiih. and / was there yer honor" ..
Il dug home. q: fast as possible" guoos
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14

eEIt is a torture to enemies TO return thear
injuries with kindness. e- .a hrll grssd
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14
ATOM OF SOAP.

EMBRACING every variety except soft just open
Esd at the Beck Store. EF splsudid Shawn
ed vsshing sesp among the lot. 20 ~
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14

Mrs, G., who, as soon as the men rush-
ed to the aid Of their companion. recovered her
presence Of mind enough to fastcn and bar the
cellar door. turned . deaf ear alike totheir loud
threats Of vengeance, or entyesties to be let out
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-11-14

Was always encouraging. even 20 inc WHIP
ping of JEFF Thompson. at Frederiektown. He
reported his battle there in avery iaconic style.
He was marched upon from both Sides and m
the. tnrncd back and formed line Of battle
ons ,,;la from Frederiekston. "Here." he says.
..,he enemy came out two to my one. and
whipped me. when left." He say ne lost
only one gun. a
The General read me dispatch he received
from Zollicoffer. which says that be had cap.
tured Camp Dick Robinson with great loss to
the national forces. and only eight on his side.
They had dispatch also from Floyd In
Western Virginia. ''He had cut Roeecrans "ali
10 pieces." and the whole Kanavha Vallcw was
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-13
SIGNIFICANT REFUSAL OF THE SENATE TO IN
)oRsE THE ACTS Of LINCOLN.


Il Is cheerngto observe that the United States Senate
Is not lost al of self respect In the Senate yes
terday the following significant proceedings took place
Mr. Wilson moved to take up the joint resolutions ap
proving ali the Of the President shen Mr. Dooitls
moved that the Senate go iato Executive session.
The motion was disagreed TO by The following vote.
Ieas-Baker, Bingham, Carlisle, Chandler, Collamsr
Dixon, Dooitte Fessendsn Foote Harlan Lane OF Kan
sas Morrill, Powell Rice, Saulsbury, Thompson, Ten
Eyck, and Wlmot-s0.
Nays Bcsekinridge, Bright, Browning, Clark Cowan
Foster, Crimes Howe, Johason Of Tennessee Johnston
Of Missouri Kennedy, Lane Of Indiana Latham, MeDou
GAL Polk, Pomeroy, Sherman, sumner, Wade, Wilkn-
son, and Wilson-al.
Mr. Breekinri6ge said that at the early part Of the
session Senators very anxious to vote for rssou
tons approving Of all the acts of the President Now
there seemed 10 be rcol. He thought is was good
sgn.
Mr. Yessenden said no had always been ready vos.
The argument seemed to be made that the Senate was
afraid The gentleman could have the bsatf Of
sucl argument
Mr. Trumbul said that he vss rot ready to vote for
the resolution I'LL after fur, her consideration.
Aud then the Senate adjourned siRs DIE.
u will thur be that the Seuae refused TO endorse
al the Of the Lincoln Admnistratiep The Repub
heAns already beooIing alarmed. They see the
great reaction going in the North, and they
wiling TO place themselves the record having
corsed the gross usnrpsiUn OF Lincoln. This Is truly
cheering sign and should be rebake to lncans spOl-
Ogsts in ibis STATE, Who have l.sd his repeated Vo-
atons OF the COusd uIoa upon The miserable plea Of
necessity. - Oais siIls teTisr.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-13

BrsrNes OcURT.-Tne monthly term Of this Court
commenced yesterday. Augnstae l. MCMILLAN and
John Hasan, having produced to the Court satsf C.
tory evidence Of their ordination az ministers OF the Cos
pei in the Roman Catholic Church, etc author
red to celebrate the rites OF marimony in this State
The Grand Jury duly empanneed and sdjourned IN
ill to- morrow after which the following preamble and
resolutions adopted, aud tie Court accordingly ad
journed:
Whereas since the last month term of this Court II
has been the will If Divine Prov idence to remove from
us our late associate Justices CPAKLEs B. BILL and 10
BKRr NJ BURTON, whose e,tmibe qualities kindness Of
heart and usefulness citizens lad eadeared them TO al
who knew them, be it
RssolVsd That the members OF this Court deplore tbe
loss and tender the afflicted families OF the deceased
their heartfelt sympathy for tie irrsparsbe calamity they
lave sus aimed.
Rssov,d That the Clerk of this Court transmit copy
Of these prooeedogs 10 the families of our departed
friend and enter the same on rscort.
RNoissd IA further testimony OF our respect for The
memory of th. deceased this Court do nov adjourn.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-13
lCorrsspoaiencs OF The Petersburg ESpr~s
IRON TIE PENINSULA-BURNING Of HAMPTON
BY CONFEDERATE TROOPS

BY CONFEDERATE Tk OPS.
CANp al BAErLETg. Au. 4 lsSl.
s-.ay .sLvsss Ga weulesd-y evening vss decided
~ &c era Nagruier BE- s1psiar and proper to burn
4u9ou n turthcrgacs Of this object Jus, sitter DARK
the troops we're moved from IN sght Of Hampton to an
oGe- read which approached nearer to SeEpori Ness,
and no, ar from the tOwn Toe Old Dominion Cavalry,
u1de- command OF Capt Phillips, and the heekenburg
C,ra'ry. under command Of Cap. 7. 7. GJoie, and a
Command Of infantry under Col Hodges, detailed
for the hszardous purpose Of firing the town. The
arv c9mosres marched in front With the infantry behind
J1, here will state that efficient fertilization had been
thrown the main street BY the E,nk'e', ba tho
guns had M bseS seI-oyed We marchsi % the tOrut-
rions carried our horses oil from the street and then
dismOu0ted Infantry detailed 20 hold cur horses
vaiis We we're % c1ecue The vofk. We marched down
Ia, street. and while consultation was bciog held,
b- Ire opened from the s,ntne' At the Ijgs upon
n, T1eyNerc supposed % be irCm fgy one hurdr,
strong An ogder Vas then issued t3r reinforcement
~ the infantry which 10 Duer given than Colonel
!, ,lyes' i,ped with them in double quick time and
marched 20 the spot, Ths rrcaa Orly med once after
IA. isf,ptry made al s;t.ck upon them They rIn of
a l.t ~ their cowardy legs could carry .heri. No one
a our side Injured. ole OF the enemy SAs sup
o,,si 10 have been serou-ly wounded
We we're how ordered 70 proceed Sth the burning anf
h,,b.r wotk q set Of fellows never did We eoannusd
- s.. 6.- 10 honss after house until all uese IN Tunes
vi BIZ and below the iorahctnon' PorAo9 o. 40
c,v,'ry companies wars then detailed 20 complete the
b1ring sbov. the ortd:ttOn Nhcb they did, and tEen
srd the retreat Of the infantry 10 camp. about thr,
mil. ds-aaL TIE town was mos. 81 etuaiy burned,
a,d feel .He that person was burt though L was
about midnight go
Ts.. it aNs a most periouS undertaking vii At once
h. zen from tie fact iha ~ere IA reach o. tn shell
fro Fortress Aoaroe and he steamers which had been
en srg about and also the taet tat the lankees had
ey;msot Of nfantry far from the brdge, and could
h,y EASILY made an attack on "a wing the advantage
=, ,he gb, from the burning o. the houses they could
b,vs oosped mos disastrous h,e upOn IA. Tnsre Vas
d,pger also Of reinforcement from Newport Ne"s al
thoaeh Gen Magruier hsd guarded al points ~lh picA
- - artillery AID inf,ntry ready 20 rescue ~ Il
nsstcd /, is astonishing that no shells Wers 'hroWn
-, tbrr i,f,atrv we're too ooWaralY With the ad-
y,ataye Of ths bright ghi 70 attack Us They are GER
sAA''' s''-' n. -, haste WI. J.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-08-13

The Lexington Gpse,ts makes tbs folloWing mention
Of company that went from nsi.hboriDg county Of
Nixon.
Walls We are singing on, meu 70. brave deeds, We
cannot omit TO mention 10 OF avslusd personal
friend Capt; Tho.-as u. Nc, q % Nelson. His company
h..e seen informed sooi up manlclly under heavy
ire from the enemy and have to believe tha
is did doe execution. Nj. BoYl Is knozn TO many o.
our readers He was educated n the Virginia Military
Ios.ute lie tue last yrar student OF lyiniy Al
DauYie Ky. but when b5 oCua;y7 became involved II
dai.u' ne too 10 the sword aad he look it up wish
GU. laying dssa ,nS Bible ior weLa-n he is DO cap
ain An6 chaplain Of his eon paay-Ly"eht1y Firgi"-