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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
Sflistellaneous,
From the Wide World
AMID w AIR.
A PHYSICIANS STORY.
BY OLSEN WILDER.

1t was during the height of the excite
ment which the war Of 1872 had awaken
ed all over the country, that L was one
evening called from brief moment Of
repose upon the sofa, after fatigung day.
When | entered my Office, L found tall
slender youth pacing the floor with quick,
irregular steps, apparently greatly excl
ted. | suppose that the calm, almost
cold manner, which | instantly assumed,
might have had sedative etiectupon him,
for he ceased his hurried tramp and came
forward, although he was still percepti-
bly, trembling; but, as evidently, not from
any lack Of courage-rather with excess
of that quality, if one might judge by
the light within the dark eye. have
observed that the bravest sometimes
tremble under any strong emotion.
lie briefly stated his errand. lie had
enlisted in the army; but unfortunately,
as he seemed to think, his nearest friends
thought him too feeble in organization
and too irai in health to undertake it.,
and had procured substitute, expressing
their earnest desire, amounting to COM
mand, that he should stay at home.
lie had thereupon resolved to come
from home to be thoroughly examined by
city physician, and so to submit to his
decision as the expediency OF such a
course as that of becoming soldier.
/ looked at the young man before me
with an earnest desire to relieve the anx-
iety under hich ne seemed to suffer-
He was very handsome, with dark, wavy
hair finely-cut features, and eyes black
and piercing. | did not like the quick
shifting color that came and went on his
cheek; but, excepting that, after long
and strict examination | saw nothing
which could physically prevent him from
following his inclination in joining his
regiment, which he stated was to go imme'
diately. @
With what rapture he received my de-
cision | have no words to relate, lie
wrung my hand dozen times, almost
shouted his thanks and his joy. and ther
in momentary re action, the poor fellow
actually sat down, covered his face will
his hands and sobbed, ! saw glitterine
tears roll out between his fingers, ant
knew at once that he was one of those be
ings "made up of fire and dew" who's
rich. rare natures yield thoroughly to the
pressures of strong emotions. They melt
it is true, but it is as iron melts, from tn
powerful and irresistible heat within.
He had walked several miles to SCI
me, and after hearing his whole story,
forbade him to leave my house that night
Soon we were seated together around
small table which Mary had set by tn
parlor freside, by my request, and he
fresh green tea acted as complete sooth
er to his nerves.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
/ strong Union Sentiment in
California;.

The Democracy Of Sacramento, on tho
l4th among other sentiments expressed,
adopted the following unanimously:
Resolved, That notwithstanding John
Qniucy Adams, on behalf of the people of
Massachusetts,, in 1885, presented to the
Congress Of the United States a petition
praying for dissolution of the Union,
and Joshua r. Giddings, of Ohio, in 1850
presented similar petition from the peo-
pie of Pennsylvania: and not withstan-
ding Mr.. Banks, late Republican Speaker
Of the House of Representatives Of the
United states, expressed his willingness in
certain circumstances to let .he Union
slide, and notwithstanding the Helper
book, whice was indorsed by upwards of
sixty leading members of the Republican
party, contains the recc ommendation of
non intercourse with Shareholders, and
that it is a well known principle of the
party now in power at the national Capt.
tai, that the Union and slavery can not
and ought not to exist together, still We
are Of the opinion that the Constitution
and the Union, rs our fathers designed
them constitute the best security for our
liberties and prosperity, and we pledge
ourselves to cling to them through veal or
woe, through evil or good report, as the
shipwreck mariner clings to the last
plank when night and the tempest close
around him,
That is what we call talking right out
in meeting" although some people may
regard the language as tolerably plain
just at this time. 1t sticks pretty closely
IS the record, however all must admit.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
Strike He for Yourself.

The story Of the airs put on By spry
Young lady, because her father, worthy
blacksmith in the western part Pennsyl-
vauia, had "struck ile," suggests an edi-
torial in the Hartford Courant on the
way people "show off, when they get
rich. We clip a paragraph; "When
man has struck lie himself, by his owl
perseverance and industry, we like to SCI
him use it well, ana if necessary, evel
for his own enjoyment,--But we wan
to see him bring up his children as h
was brought up him self, to work, Lei
them be taught to use their own perse
verance and industry, and strike lie TO
themselves. 1t will be of more use t.
their characters and future destiny thar
il dad had struck it for them Every
one who treads Gods earth, and breathe'
Gods air. should feel it te be a duty t'
work, to make the world better for LIVING
in it, to be of some use in his day ant
generation. Let one labor with III
mind if he does not with his hands l
is a sin and a shame for stalwart mel
and and women to fold up their hand
and sit Idle. merely because Dad hs
struck ile."
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
An Awful Future.

A man named William d. Kingin,
who had committed a most atrocious
murder in Michigan a short time since and
been convicted of the crime, was senten-
ced to the State prison for life. Last
week he entered his dreary abode--a sol
itary dark cell, with but small dim
light from above, there to remain as long
as his life shall ast-never to be permit
ted to hold Il word of conversat'n n with any
being-never to write word to, or hear
from, his family or any other individual
never to know any thing that occurs in
the world outside having nothing to
divert his mind henceforth, as long as
his life shall last, from reflection upon
the awful crime he committed and its ter
ribie retribution. He entered his dismal
cell with realization of his condition,
and with scarcely sufficient strength to
maintain an erect position. Could death
come in any shape, to mind capable
fully approaching its approach, more
horrible than such one as that.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
Will He do 1t!

General (?) Ashly, Member of Con-
gress from the Lucas, (Ohio) District,
puts forth the following in recent COM
munication to the Ohio Blade:
81 OW never consent TO take The Southern
States tack into tie Union only on condition
hat SLA VERY SHALL BE AB or
LSHE'D."
Suppose Mr., Ashly moves resolution
in Conoress-or, what would be more
appropriate, suppose he moves pream-
be to the Loan Bill of S400, 900, 600, or
or the bill to increase the army-that it
is the sense of Congress that peace shall
not be made, nor the seeded States taken
back into he Union, "only on condition
that slavery shall be abolished?" We
should then know where the Republican
party really stands. If the object of the
war is the abolition of slavery, there are
thousands on thousands Of patriotic citi-
zens, who now support it at the North.
will oppose it. We hope General Ashly
will not be backward, but indeavor to get
an expression of Congress on the views
he has presented as above quoted. Gin.
Commercial
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
Response to the Above Song.

Tear down our glorious Stripes and Stars
For ever palsed be the tongue ...
That framed suh poisoned bastard words,
rs from traitors heart ere sprung.
Lives there q soul on Freedoms soil,
So lost to honor, truth and right,
That cen would desecrate in thought,
That sheen with heavens own halo bright.
Go, traitor soul, and stand beside
The tomb of Freedoms dearest son,
Who, fearless mid deaths battle tide,
This land from dark oppression won;
Go, tread the sacred blood stained sod,
Bought with our fathers wounds and scars,
That dare to breath, e'en but in thought,
Destruction to our stripes and Stars !
Tear down our Flag Thy impious hand
Would wrest the stars from yon blue sky !
Would pluck the bright sun from its sphere,
And earth in blackest crime would dye.
Go speak those baneful words in lands
Congenial to oppression's slave,
Where tyranny's strong fetters bind
All from the cradle to the grave.
Dost hear Oh, God the impious words !
Tear down Columbia's Stripes and Stars,
Which Thou hast ct in Freedoms skies,
And where no stain their glory mars.
To Thee alone we look for strength,
To guard them from foul treason's snare;
That standard must all nations bless,
For Thou hast set Thine impress there.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18

&S- Sam, the negro servant of New
York officer at the seige of Vera Cruz,
WAS not only trump and a genius; he
was a great coward as well. Some days
after this our regimentwas ordered to the
heights overlooking the city. The fire
from the for rts and castle was at times
very severe, and the large shells could be
distinctly heard booming through the air
and dropping in the loose sand, would
generally imbed themselves without ex-
| ploding. Sam had followed the fortunes
of his master to the field, but it was no.
ticed after the firing became pretty severe
and several attempts had been made to
dislodge Ms by light troops, Sam was no
where to be found. After holding the
position all day. we were relieved in the
evening by another regiment. On our
way back to camp. the colonel saw the
outlines OF a human figure covered over
with sand, and thinking some poor fel
low who had received bis quietus was ten
porarily placed there. until his comrades
could find time to give him Christian bp
rial, was in the act of turning over the
body when who should pop up his wol!y
head but Sam.
"Why you black rascal. what are you
doing here? are you hurt?
"No, Massa Colonel, dis chile tain
hurt, bu, he comes mighty near it. ltell
YOU what, Massa Colonel, dis chile can
stand de grape-shot an de s!x-pounders
an de escopets' but when day begin to
fire the Pennsylvania dutch ovens ne a.
ways hide hisself'
"The Dutch ovens were the immense
shells of course.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18

NED was arguing in favor of giving
women the elective franchise. Why
shouldn't women vote as we as men
Are they not capable of forming correct
opinions on political subjects? Many q
woman knows more than her husband -
THAT may be-" said Jim, "but do you
suppose I'd have rascally politicians come
electtionesring with my wife? Ned was
silenced.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
Union Party Proposed.

Several of our exchanges have pro-
posed that all party lines shall be drop
ped this year in Ohio, and that ticket
composed of Union men, partly Demo
Gratis and partly Republicans, shall be
nominated and elected by acclamation.
Some of these papers have even gone so
far as to indicate what names shall COM
pose the ticket of this new party. For
ourselves we have no objections to unite
with all good men who are now, hare ot-
,yavs been UNION MEN-National conser-
vatlve men;-but we will never consent
to a union with those Abolitionists or
modern Republicans, who now make
loud mouthed, but empty professions OF
attachment for the Union, after having
worked for years to bring abont the very
state of affairs that now exists. we
want no Union with men who carried
flags with but sixteen stars. We desire
no union with men who have declared
that the Union is league with hell
and covenant with the devil" We see
no union with men who declared that un-
less Slavery was wiped out, they would
"let the Union Slide" No Democrat
will ever enter into a political partner
ship with such wicked and uuprincipIed
politicians as these. But there are hosts
of honest, true and patriotic men in the
Republican ranks, who are sincerly at
tached to the principles of the Constitu'
tiou, and who have never been fanatics
witbwhom we could gladly unite at any
them provided they planted themselves
fairly and squarely on the National Unioi
Platform of the good old Democratic
party whose motto has always been
"THe Union. he Constitution, and the en-
forcemsnt Of The la,Os. No Vernon Ban
ner
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
EYThe Abolition Republican party Of

UherryheId, Maine, nave posted al ABOUT
placards with the following words:
"Three groans for the returned vol
unteers who refused to remain to the end
of the war" Then how many groans
ought to be given for the Abolitionists
who did not enlist at all?
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18

An Eastern editor is delighted at hav,
ing been nearly called honey by the gal
he loves, because she saluted him at their
last meeting as odd BeesS'sx J.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18

II HOXW ORTIZ, Proprietor, west end of Main
i. street, Millersburg, o. u-j stage once
Daily Line of Coaches to Coshocton. n2ot1
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
ON WAR BALLOONS.

Professor LOWE would fain get HIGH
At government expense
With big balloon he'd scale the moon,
To spy Virginia fence
To spot the camps of rebel scamps
With telegraph and glass
You ask me friend, how will this end
And | rcply--in GAS
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
A. j. BELL,

NOUNTY RECORDER AND NOTARY
" PUBLIC, Millersburg Ohio. He is at all
times ready to furnish, fill up, and take acknowl-
edgments of all kind of Deeds, Conveyances,
mortgages and powers of Attorneys, and Record
the same, take DISPOSITIONS to be used in any OF
the courts of this State Also Protest Notes, Bills
of exchange, &c. u His Office is in the County
Recorders Office, n2tf.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
A. B. FRY,
LAS. HEBRON 4 son.

DEALERS IN English, German and Ameri
can Hardware, Cutlery, Oils, Paints, Glass
Sash, Pine Doors Saddlery, and Coach Trim
mings. h@otl
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
EMPIRE HOUSE.
OHIO HOUSE.

TT M. LEE, Proprietor, Main Street, Millers
IL. burg Ohio.-n9.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
r. MEG. EBRIGHT, M. ID.
Physician ~ Surgeon,

NTILLERSBURG, o. Ohice-on Jackson st
INt nearly opposite the Empire House. Resi-
dcnce-on Clay street., opposite the PRESBYTERIAN
Chu-ch. n2oti'
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
DIR. A. A. CRUMP,

GERMAN & ENGLISH Botanic Physician
Milcrsburg, o. OGice-on the East end of
Main street, four doors above the Public square
n20tf
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
ID. s. UIIL,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, Milersburg, Ohio.
IN OAice-In Recorders Office, east of the
Court Honse. mutt.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
j. BIGHAM

It. @. v. BOILING. 10. BiGHAM
DRS. BOILING g. BIGHAM.
DHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, Millersburg,
i o. Office on Main street,--formery occupied
H. Irvine n20tf
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
II. u. AV,RAN.

DENTIST, Millersburg, Ohio, Artificial Teeth
IL inserted, from one to an entire set, on gold
silver or vulcante base. All operations skilfuly
performed. Satisfaction warranted.
GI'Rooms, three doors west of Weston's Sa
loon, jackson Street. n4l.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18
ESTABLISHED A. ID. 1861
g nsiness 9irettprg
WIN. REED. l.. n. cRiTcHfiELD
eH REED & CRITCHTIELD.

A TTORNEYS AT LAW, Millersburg, Ohio
N Onice-Up stairs in Critchfeld's Corner
Block, opposite the Courthouse. n2Otf
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-07-18

to UT EuHUTS y Ht l'' I3NFT'"0'
KEYroRr, May 25, 1861.
DEAR Sir Believing the following lines TO he
appropriate to the times, ask as a favor that they
may be published.
The insult that caused this response appeared
in the N. Y Tribune, fore part Of Jaly ls51-that
paper that is now so loyal in uphoding our flag.
The response to the following song was composed
by an American lady of Washington, d. O., Mrs.
l.. A. Ruter Dufour. | will give the insult us
published in the Tribune, and then the response
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1861-03-30
THE BLACK REPUBLICAN UNION MEN

In Wigfalrs late Characteristic showing up OF
Andy Johnson, in the Senate, We clip the following
which illustrates Northern Uuonism quite as well
as Andy Johnsons
[ recolllect sir, some twenty years ago. reading a
book which was called Paul Clifford. Peggy Loeb
of the Mud, who Il very sagacous woman, had
the education of little Paul intrusted to her care,
She called Paul one day, and said to him, Paul,
my child read your Bible and talk like pous un,
for people goes more by what you say than what
you does; if you want wtat is your own, Paul,
try to do without il, my child; but if you can't,
take it by inSnvation and not by buster, for them
as sa*ndlcs gains more and Isks less than them as
robs.' Laughte II There was world OF worldly
wisdom in that advice Read the Eibc. Paul. and
talk ike poJts la, for peof4e goes more by yssae
you say 1.aa Mat yon does Say ,aat yoa are
for the Union; denounce ybody who is opposed
it, trample the Constitution under foot; deny the
existence Of the States; betray your own section;
sacrifice. the liberty of your countrymen-de all
this, but say, Paul. that you for The Union that
is all that is necessary, because people goes more
by what you say than what you does Laugh
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1861-03-30

stand sAdS3 side as they did in the days of 70
that if lit > left to the women of n to vote she
would e nly secede-called attention to the great
cont rast etween President Davis and Lincoln
North ca hate the North and love the South,
tn c Nort1 II Eagle, but 1t is the Eagle on the
half doll4 ,pnfederate States waiting for
you-sS her hand to C-referrcd to the
tariffs of *9yeEnments-that Eng land and
France p to recognize the Confederate
States <SE to4the Constitution it
was be I'll 1&Haf IT, old-he doubted not but that
the sons K,f3EIa a~6re as patriotic those of any
ether St5 z5q& k63a party issues must be crush
ed ikr11a14z3 TO talk about reconstruction
Union-sA 4 n sfss sSes slow, but sure, &c.
~ H4s - e. ~ introduced to the meeting by Mr.
Ashe tst sz1eTab'e Eelsn.and Ril, late of Virgin
Ia responded to the enthusiastic call which had been
made upon him He said he spectator.
He explained now North Carolina could not remain
the Union Referred to the forts, and said they
ought to be taken and held quietly by North Caro-
lima showed how difficult it would be to retake
them, if the North allowed to fill them with
men, &c, &c.
Mr.. Myers, of Mecklenburg, said, lest if might
be supposed that the 9th District represen-
ted; he moved a call be made upon his friend. Gen.
Young, of Meckcnhurg for address
Gen Young responded to the call of the meeting
in soul stirring and thrilling speech. Lincoln had
North Carolina would have nothing less than her
rights. Referred to the $4,000 slaves in North
Carolina-asked what we to do with them if
North Carolina remains in the present Union. He
wished to know, If we loved native State, if we
did want her to fill honorable position.
Said he and the President of the meeting in
different parties for % years, but to-
gether Said all party issues must be laid aside &c.
On motion Of Gen. L. G. Green, all resolutions
were ordered to be submitted Committee
On motion, the meeting to ok until O.
clock, P. IN.
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1861-03-30
WHbIE NO. 1858.

perurcd ltSr il he did not attempt 1t. Let Tue
General dcnJ His, and proof is at hand.
What says federal associates, the senior editor
of the O6ser1 Find ~ T. Standard to this ? VIII
they dare utt my such anti-Southcrn, perfectly
reo0tting sc 6ncuts as these: What! dtd the
black repu5& &N myrmdons in Shstiny !Southcrs
blood! simpl& lecause they contending for the
constitutso"o ghts of the domestic institutions
Any Southcr IN IN who can be so lost to SoUthcr~
feeling to r such sentiments should receive
that which wa be justly melted out 10 him. il
uttered one-ll legree south OF this. and shoulL
noe be the lc surprised learn, ,for told
that he has an nting interest in Mississpp,) thaG
the next tim lN brave general visits that State lf
not before E4s ssalers,A that he is treated to
ride upon -
e. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
Wilmington esruLd Wilnin 5ton .Journa5 North
Carolinian, tlA State rights" WING papers VII
copy. 81
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1861-03-30
THE TWO PRESIDENTS.

Davis and Lincoln were both born i'll Kentucky
in 1898 and 1869 respectively left their ma
tive State in ch!dhoods days; one emigrated North
wars of the West; both commenced their political
careers about the same time, being Presidential
Electors in the election of 1o44-Davis for Polk
and Lincoln for Clay-both elected to Congress
about the same time 45 or '4f and were in the same
day called to preside their respective govern
ments One as President of the United States and
one as President of the Confederate States of Anne
RIGA One tue rock upon which nation has split,
the other the corner stone Of 4 Republic.
The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1861-03-30
n c., sArU1lbAY, MARCH, 80 1861.

1st Distrct--L j johnson, Perquimans, Ii n
Shaw, Currituck.
2nd DISTRICT L Bridgers, Edgecombe, Dr. Mil
ton Selby, Hyde.
3rd District-O P Meares, New Hanover, w F
Leake Richmond.
4th District-Dr Pride Jones, Orange F A Thorn
ton, Warren.
9th District S Mclean, Gulford, Samuel P
Hill, Caswell.
9th District--F Stockton, Iredcll, Col S Har-
grove, DavidSo:
:: 9TH District-If Hammond, Anson, Rufus
Barringer Cab1rras.
j sth District-Cien G NJ Avery, Burke. w
/ w oodfn, Buncombe
A. call being made for the III Hon Crage. he re-
sponded in able and eloquent manner, in sup
port Of the resolutions wfic had been adopted, and
exposing the objects, aims and actons of the Black
Republican Party. Mr. G. spoke at great length,
vindicating the rights of the South, producing a
marked effect upon the audience, &c, &c. At the
conclusion of h IS speech, the meeting took recess
until o'clock Z. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION
In consideration of repeated and enthusiastic
calls made upon him, ID McRae, Esq, responded
in one of the happiest efforts of his lite.
One of the most interesting and impressive fea-
lures in the proceedings OF the evening was the
presentation Of q beuut.tul Boquet to the Hon. Mr.
NJ oses, of South Carolina, by the ladies of Goods
boro, which he accepted in most gallant MANNER,
compmenting the spirit of the ladies of North
Carolina, paying merited tribute to the mothers of
the revolution, &C.
In response to enthusiastic calls, General Green,
of Warren, j A Englehard, of Edsecombe, DR. Will
cox, of Halifax, and VIM Ii Bum, Esq, of Wilson,
entertained the audience with ort but eloquent
and patriotic speeches.
On motion it was resolved that when this meeting
adourned, it shall adjourn to meet at Charlotte
the Goth of May next.
On motion of Kenneth Thigpcn, Esq, of Edge
combe, it resolved, that the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the papers in Goldsboro',
and in all the papers in the State friendly to Soath-
ern Rights.
On mtion of c Borner, Esq, the thanks of the
meeting rendered to the Presidents, Vice Pres
idents and Sc cretares, and also to the Goldsboro,
Corne:t Band.
After few able rem ,rks by Vice President John
the meeting adjourned to reussemtle in Char
lotte on the goth of May.
WELDON N EDWRDS, Pres.
A N Wadlell, l. Stewart DR. Lawrence, S
J Lowre, j Morris, w WhitakeS; Dir f W
Ward, Secys.