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CALIFORNIA REPRESENTATIVES,.

The Washington correspondent ofathe
New York Times says: Senator Latham
represents California as loyal to the Union,
and NOT willing to break allegiance with ii,
while Burch aud Scott, of the House,
think she will inevitably secede Tie
former is of opinion that nothing could pre-
vent California remaining part Of II great
Northern League in case Of secession, or
induce her 10 secede Of herself at any time,
but the refusal to build a Pacific Ralroad.
Senator Latham's bold declaration that
California will stand by what is left of the
Union, is understood as not pleasing Gwin
and Scott, who are represented to be favor.
able to secession by that State.
, 1861-01-25

h5- Those Gronauts are a quarrelsomr
people. They are continually falling
OUT
, 1861-01-25

bSr As general rule, fashionable
beau, like a bow in the sky, can't make
both ends meet.
, 1861-01-25

EG- In legal lingo, Greenland may BE-
called L. S.--the place Of the seal
, 1861-01-25

LIP. FISHER, 10. l7lt, Washington Street, San
Francisco, up stairs nearly opposite Maguires Opera
House. is authorized to receive and receipt for sub
script.1ns and advertisements in California.
, 1861-01-25
A BOLD PROJECT.

The only really novel and certainly re-
markaLle project, submitted in the House
lately, is that of Mr. Sherman of Ohio
OF it the correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commcrciat writes: Shcrman'S bold project
for the wholesale manufacture Of new States
at one fell swoop Of Kansas, Arizona,
Utah, New Mexico, Dacotah and Washing
ton, is sensational. Some Of the most rad
ical Republicans aud sundry bOlder Union
mcn favor it eagerly. 1t was not Offered
in the spirit Of compromise, but 10 remove
the slavery question out Of politics.
, 1861-01-25
LYNCH LAW DIscouNrENANcED.

The frequent lynchings in Savannah have
at last attracted the official attention of the
Mayor and City Council Of that place, who
denounce such proceedings at lawIess and
suhverslve of good order aud security. A
reward Of one hundred dollars is offered
Tor the apprehension aud conviction of par
ties Implicated in such outreges. The Sa-
vannah Republican approves OF the procla-
nation, ard says that the wSest, Oldest and
best citizens of Savannah condemn the
course OF the Vigilance Committees.
, 1861-01-25
JUDGE DOUGLAS.

Senator Douglas is well, though little
lame, consequence of the steamboat acc-
dent in Montgomery, Alabama. He is
constantly engaged III consultations with
conservative men of all classes, in order to
save the Union from destruction He
stated in the Senate that he would drop
all party lines and unite with any one will
ing to extricate the country from its present
caIamitouS condition. A soon as time and
opportunity offer, he will deliver a speech
, 1861-01-25
HOW TRADE IS EFFECTED.

The large number Of poor men thrown
out OF employment in New York by the
present unfortunate condition of the coun.
try, is exciting much attention ard COM
mIseraton. A letter from that city says:
Tnere is some talk about the Mayor send
ing u special message to the Common Cuun-
ell, recommending measures Of relief for the
mechanics and laUorers out Of work, if not
uut of food
The Cincinnati Press says there have
been one hundred and forty suspensions in
New Orleans, of which Sixty.iye occurred
on Tuesday and Wednesday Of last week.
There had been a unmLer OF failures there,
certainly, but the facts are much exaggera-
ted by our Cincinnati contemporary.
The Philadelphia Inquirer has letter
from travelling agent Of a mercantile
house OF that city, written at Memphis,
which VIC quote:-"The collection of debts
due the North in Middle Tennessee, is, in
the present disturbed condition, impracti-
cable, and, from what | can learn, the
agents of the Northsrn houses have met no
success worthy Of mention. The leading
causes Of this stringency, l may briefly
state, are in the failure of the crops, the
secession excitement, aud the great depre-
citation of the currency of the banks in this
aud the adjacent States. Previous to the
rise of this disunion question, co ton, the
great staple Of these States, was selling at
high prices here in Memphis and the de-
mund was large, to Gil orders then in hand
and waiting. 1t is now almost a drug in
the murket l am creditably Informed
that there is now accumulated here over
three millions Of dollars worth of this ar
ticle, awaiting the action OF the banks to
snip, and this has of course made money
srnrpe in all the rotton rnvionsU
, 1861-01-25

Inc bhiGltl olDE NffEhAOSls
The correspondent of the Baltimore
American, writing from Washington, speaks
more hopefully
THE Senators Of the Southern States,
without respect to party, assembled IN the
Senate chamber, Oh Saturday morning, for
general consultation on the vital questions
Of the day. While the determination was
unanimous to demand the rights Of the
South, It was eyIuent that large majority
OF those present did not regard secession as
Il remedy for the evils Of winch they cUul-
plain. As far as can ascertain there was
no definite action taken by the conference
other than general interchange Of opinion.
The result OF this meeting has, however,
gwen fresh hope that something may be
effected by Congress, while IL has also IN.
parted Renewed strength TO The cOuserva.
uvrs IN both Houses. Tne impression now
Is that the debates OF the coming week,
which, it was feared, would be Of tue most
ultra aud violcn. character, will be charac.
, 1861-01-25
LETTER FROM Mr.. LINCOLN.

A private letter, it is understood, has
been received by Il gentleman high III Re,
publican confidence, from Mr. Lincoln, with
authority to read it privately to his friends
in Congress. He urges moderation, con
servatiSn aud great lorDe0rnce. He ap-
preciates fully the danger, and is prepared
to do everything TO arrest it. II is report
ed that an Official manifesto will be forth
coming in few days from him Of a highly
conservative character
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

Government in promoting the war
which obliges them to carry along the
weight Of Simon Cameron-ald they re.
fuse like office of Christian charity to
you--it would he All act Of unparalleled
ingratitude and c ueltv. You have long
served your party with singular fidelity
and devotion-your political friends are
best acquainted with the character and
value Of your labors--they ought to be
lenient and generous and just; but should
they in yonr present extremity refuse you
a simple indorsemem Of your competency,
1t would 90 far to justify your political
opponents in the conclusion that in the
Judgement of your best friends your war
administration is indefcnsibie.
l do not see what more ! can do for
you. The proper examination, with, ut
power to go beyond the files Of the office
to send fer persons and papers-and
to examine witnesses under oath, is q
farce in which / most respectfully decline
to engage nor do | share your spprehen
sion that in consequence thereof-the Ma
tional Government will be compelled to
disgraceful compromise with armed trea.
SON"
Very respectfully yours,
II. b. PAYNE.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
Sflistcllaueous.
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE.
GOV. DcnnisoM's HncOmpctency
Illustrated.
GOV. DENNtSON TO II. b. PAYNE.
The STATE OF ONO,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Colnmhns. Ann Ia. 1851

The STATE OF OHIO,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
Columbus, Aug. IA, 1861
SIn-Among the resolutions reported
by you, as Chairman of Committee,
and adopted by the democratic Con-
vention," which met in this city on the
7th inst, / find the following:
"Resolced, That the corruption, extravaganza
incompctency and favoritism shown in the Wal
departments of the State and Federal Govern
nents, deserve and receive our unqualified con
demnanaton, and ought to be Immediately correct
ed and reformed"
These are grave charges. IF well
founded, the State authorities, and espec
tally myself as the Executive, ought i'm.
mediately to resign their official trusts
If false, those who have preferred ant
those who give currency to them, must
receive the merited condemnation of an
indignant people. Your resolution en-
bodies general accusations; | call uponyo
for particulars and demand the evidence
upon which you base your assault; the
medium through which it chall be given
| leave to determine.
That You may be prepared for the full
lest exhibit of facts, | invite you to d
thorough examination of everything re.
lating to the War Department of my
Administration. All contracts, cores.
pondents, records Of appointments, and
orders appertaing to the Department vou
have attacked, shall be freely exposed
and YOU shall be furnished with copies o
whatever papers you designate. l extend
you also the liberty of interrogating, al
your pleasure, every officer in my staff
ard evry assistant in my own and in thei
offices.
If your Resolutions are not the expo
ncnt of purpose, as old as the War, ant
as malevolent as it is insidious, to simu
late patriotism and enconomy. but instil
distrust, by which political ambition and
party avarice may be subserved, public
credit DEPRECATED and the national govern
ment compelled to a disgraceful compro
mise with armed treason, on will prompt
ly seize the opportunity | give you t'
show the people that those whom yor
represent are actuated by motives of hon
est antago, ism to rebellion, not less thar
by anxiety for the preservation of po
litical identity and the supremacy of doc
trines, which by popular vote the loya
States have condemned. ......
... Respectfully, .---..
WIN. DENNISON.
II. B. PAYNE, Esq, Chairman Com. o
Resolutions, 7th Aug. Dem. Con
Cleveland, Ohio.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
Absolute Bankruptcy fu the
Wcst---Tbe Blockade DcstrOy-
ing us. Instead of Iniuring
the SDystl,.

the south.
The people,o the West are paying an
awful penalty through the mistake Of the
East. The sea-5oard cities nay make a
small gain by the utter ruin of the prices
Of produce in the West, but in the end
they can gain but little. The following.
from the /oua State Journal, tells a fear
frl story:
"OpEN THE NTssIssIprI.--The blow,
dealt by the administration 10 punish dis
loyalty are most fearful in their result.
The loya! North West is being ruined
by the measures taken to harrass and dis
tnrb the country Of the Southern Missis-
sippi. Whether the administration knows
it or not is question somebody else must
answer. Wheat, in this city, of good
merchantable quality, will not bring
twenty cents per bnshel; corn has been
sold and delivered one hundred miles
east Of Us for SeVen cents per 6ushel, and
still down. down! is the fearful tendency.
1t always appeared to us that the better
policy was to drain the South of specie
and concentrate it here. To do this. to
array on one side the powerful auxiliary
of money, all tina. was necessary was to
have kept open ports and free trade.
Instead Of sowing and planting wheat
and corn, the South would have attempt
ed to augment the influence of cotton by
an increased crop. Their money would
have bought our wasting produce-ouy.
money would have given us the means to
carry ON the war-contentment, conf
dence would have been insured, and thus
the victory would have been ours But,
no-General Prentiss grasps trade in the
centre of its coil and both extremities
die.
1.-The loyal Northwest and the disIoyaI
South, feel alike the effects of the blow.
The last stimulated to greater endeavor
sows broader acres, and lives while we
/ lan9uish. We can tell the blood in
voking" advocates of this war that the
"plain men" of Mr.. Lincon's proclama-
tion are becoming aroused. They see
ruin staring them in the face. They see
every avenne which has hitherto brought
wealth, choked up-more, they see evil
dences of the onin,us of this war, and all
, Of them, Republicans as well as Demo.
, Gratis are beginning to think. From every
hilltop OF Iowa the cry will soon come
, "PEACE! take off restrictions, unlock
, the channel of trade, give us peace and
, life" We know it, we state nothing
from hearsay or oniecture, it is the IN ono
tone Of the people which will become
stronger with the need. The Mississippi
must be opened, and the Northwest saw
ed"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
AS. HEBRON ~ SON
OHIO HOUSE.
A, j. BELL,

rOuNTY RECORDER AND NOTARY
~ PUBLIC, Millcrsburg Ohio lie is at all
times ready to furnish, fill up, and take acknowl-
edgmcnts of all kinds of Deeds, ConveyNnces,
mortgages, and powers of Attorneys and Record
the s,lme, take Dispositions to be used IN any OF
th courts of this State. Also, Protest Notes, Bills
of exchange, &c. G7Ilis office is in the County
Recorders office. n2tf
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
HoN. w. DENNIsoN, Columbus, Ohio,
GOV. DENNISON'S RESPONSE.
The STATE OF Ono,
Executive DEPARTMENT,
Columbus Aur. 10. 1861

SIR, In reply to you letter of tho 18th
inst, in which you inform me that you
were not the Chairman Of the Commit
tee on resolutions of the 7th of August
Democratic Convention, as you were un-
derstcod to have been. | have to say
that | intended to address you only in
your reported official capacity as Chair
man. With you personally have no
controversy.
/ publish the correspondence for the
purpose of saying that desire my letter
of the l4th inst, to you, add, essed to
any respectable gentleman, who will as
sumo the responsibility of having been
the Charm an of the Committee that re.
ported the resolutions referred to, or to
any other member of the Convention
who APPROVES them.
Respectfully,
WM DENMISON.
HENRY b. PAYNE, Esq, Cleveland, Ohio.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
MIR. PANE'S REPLY.
CLEvLAND, Aug. II, 1861

CLEvLAND, Aug. II, 1861.
DEAR SR:-I am in receipt OF a COM
muncation from you under date of the
14th inst, but | am at loss whether
should reply to it, as / was not "the
Chairman of the Committee on Resolu-
tons at the 7th of August Democratic
Convention"
If you designed the letter for the Off
cial organ OF that Committee, it should
have been addressed to the Hon. II. e
Smith, of Stark County, ! read the res
olutions before the Convention at his re-
quest, and this act probably led you into
the error of supposing that | was the
Chairman" Unless, therefore, you,
specially desire reply from me, | will
return the letter to you, or forward it to
Judge Smith, as you may prefer.
Respectfully yours, &c,
NNE
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

Ir you regret anything, regret you
own follies not those of other psople.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
pottrp.
THE BEAUTIFUL.

BY WIN. MAJOR, OF TRINITY COLLEGE, DUBLIN
The flowers that skirt the mountains brow,
The summer cloud that dms the sky,
The starry heavens with brilliant brow,
Proclaim tale Of mystery:
1t is the Beautiful.
The dew drops bright that life distill
The streamlet's voice that sweetly sings,
The cascades fall the murmuring rill,
The tuneful bird, on air wings
oh, yes ! how Beautiful
The green leafs bloom. in Beaut g prime;
The yellow, too, though not so.fair,
Loved Music's notes, in pealing chime,
The Oceans roar, the Storm the airs
Declare the Beauti iul
The infants smile, the laughing eye,
The sighs that mourn, the tears that flow,
The fair one $ with ecstacy;
All, all, on Man their charms bestow;
And they are Beautiful.
Who, then, so void of Christian love.
mid scenes sublime, and Beauty's grace,
As not TO pra ise our God above,
When all earth reflects His face
And so is Beautiful
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

A WIsooSsIS SoLpIER,--A young man
applied at a recuiting station across the
way for enlistment, and was asked if he
could "sleep on tn, point of the bayo-
net" He replied that he had "otten
slept on a pint of whiskey," and that
the kind they used iu Lisbon would Kill
further than any shooting iron he ever saw
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

w M d II n NJ IDON'
HENRY d. PAYNE. Esq, Cleveland, Ohio.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
The state war Loan.

Bids for portion of the two million war loan,
authorized at the extra session of the Legisla-
ture, were opened here and in New York on Sat
urday last. Twelve hundred thousand was offer
ed in New York City, and three hundred thousand
in this city. The loan is to bear six per cent. in
terest, payable semi annually in New York City,
and is re-imbursable in twenty years.
In New York City thebids for the loan reached
s., 4Os, 900, at the range of sO16@ss $40. The
commissioners decided to reject all bids under
eighty five, and they were to take until Friday to
decide whether to accept bids under 80. The tele-
graph does not inform us what proportion of the
bids were at IS and over. 1t appears that the
New Workers have more confidence in our secu-
rites than the citizens of our own State. Only
$50, 500 was bid upon the $500 900 Of the loan SCI
apart to be offered here The Albany Branch
Bank bid 75c for $40 900; the Branch of Goshen
sOc for $40 900 and W. H. English, 1879 for $40
500. At these rates for per cent. loan il
seems though the credit of Indiana is at rather
a low ebb among her own citizens.
In the New York stock market on Thursda,
last, stocks sold as follows: U. S. IS, 1854 q
s41Sc; Georgia Is. 53c.; N. C. 6s, 45c-; Virgins
6s, 40c.; Missouri 6s, 1910.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
Medical Examining Boards.

We notice that the Federal Government has
appointed board Of experienced surgeons to ex-
anime and pass upon the qualifications of all APP
plicants for the Office of Surgeon in the United
States army A similar board has been organ
lied in Illinois to pass upon the professional
character Of applicants for like position in the
State forces. We most heartily commend these
precautionary measures Il is of the highest i'm
portance that experienced and qualified men
should be appointed surgeons in the army. They
have not only to treat ordinary diseases, but in
case of engagements the most delicate surgical
operations which require high skill to perform
successfully. The idea of placing quacks, or in
competent and inexperienced men in such re
sponsible place. jeopardizing the lives of men or
their condition through life. by improper treat
ment, is an outrage which can not be too severely
condemned.
A proposition was made in our Legislature, at
the extra session, to establish an examining board
of experienced SURGEONS who should decide upon
the qualification of all applicants or appointees
in that branch Of tie service, so far as the pat
rsnage of the State authorities was concerned.
This proposition was opposed, we understand, by
a member of the House who was himself an ap-
plcant for a surgeonship, on the ground that he
might be reectel for lack of qualifications, in
case such board was organized. That individ
ual has since received the appointment of sur
geon, notwithstanding his own doubts as to his
flness to fill the place. Thus was a political
partisan rewarded without regard to ability
or qualifications for one of the most important
positions in the army. So long as this kind of
partisan fayoritism continues, we can not expect
a very successful or satisfactory prosecution Of
the war. Fitness should he first considered in all
the selection for army service, and then, the
qualifications of the candidates being equal, po-
itical favoritism might dictate the appointment.
But it is gross outrage to appoint men to this
service who have no other claims than a reward
for partisan services. If such policy is contin-
ued. the army will soon be demoralized.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
Civilized War.

There is good deal of speculation as to wha
ought to be done with the crew captured on board
the privateersman Savannah. According to the
law as it stands, the offense of these men is pra
cy, and the penalty death. They will, of course,
have fair trial, and be furnished if they need it,
with the means of defense. AS they were taken
fagrdnti deiicto, there be no doubt as to what
the verdict and sentence in their case will be. II
is not probable, however, that the latter will be
carried out. The civilization of an enlightened
and progressive community like ours will be
averse to the enforcement of the barbarous code
which, in past times, would have subjected them
to the forfeiture of their lives. Great as are the
provocations that are being given US, will not al
low ourselves to be dragged down to the level Of the
ferocious passions which, in seeded States doom
Northern men to death on no other evidence than
suspicion. 1t will be reasoned and Justly. that
while the arch traitors under whose authori
ty they have been acting are at large and I'M
punished, it would not be right to proceed to such
extremties against men whose ignorance and in
capabity of comprehending the legal merits of
the question may have betrayed them into their
present offense. The punishment admins cred
by Gen. Prentiss to the Kentucky rebels il per-
haps the most judicious that be resorted to in
their case. They can be set to wheel dirt or be
otherwise employed on the public works while he
war lasts. At its close means will no doubt be
found by Government to dispose of the prisoners
that will thus have accumulated on its hands.
Once it gets hold of the instgators and leaders OF
the rebellion it will not be disposed to be severe
with those who have been merely their instru-
ments and dupes.-N Y Herald
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-26
ClamOr.

The Chicago Times says, "some Of the Repub
lican papers are shouting forth the cry, No ar
mistice with the rebels We are not in the con-
fdence of the Administration, and can not see. in
the present political aspect Of the Government,
what influence Democrats can have in deciding
questions Of the war. All that they can do is to
fight manfully for the Constitution of their ia
thers, and to stick to the contest until peace can
be had upon basis which will reunite the peo-
pie and leave no food for further discomfort. The
cutlery, then, is not intended for Us. What does
it meanf We have heard no talk Of an armstice
from any quarter. Is there a design to awaken
discomfort against the Administration Is there
fear that Gen. Scorr is not equal to the command
of such military tyros as N. p. BANKS, Ben. BUT-
Lxz, PzHcE or ScHESckr Or is this clamor a
simple ebulIition of patriotism which must be
noisy. or languishi We are opposed to armis-
tees. We know only end to the war-the
restoration Of the Union. If il is fought for any
other object opposed to it, or, rather, we
are opposed to the men who wage it. The peo-
pie desire. in good faith, the preservation Of the
institutions of the nation. Actuated by this
timent, we shall expose and attack any position
of the government which fall short of this high
aim.
But at present we do not fear armistices-we
have confidence in General Scott, and, if the
administration will dispose of some of the gen.
erals and get new ones in their place, We are
prepared I'd say that, up to this time, we have
not had sufficient military genius tc find fault,
or imagine errors, which the future may bring
FORTH