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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
A .ycncrsOuiau.

Some person purportiug to write from Berlin,
in last weeks Republican. pitches into us in true
Abolition style. His grounds of complaint are
that we did not correctly quote Mr.. JErfERsoN's
language If the writer had been possessed OF
as much sense as hitching post he would have
read the article referred to as others read It. We
stated plainly that we did not pretend to quote the
language of Mr.. JEFFERSON, but NEARLY to give
his opinions.
The writer asks a great many questions ant
answers most of them himself But, that he
may have fair chance at us We will give hin
onr opinion in very few words and then he can
ago into them" undcrstandngy.
We never ignored any point in Mr.. JErrRsoS' S
creed, neither do we ever expect to do so. We
never did, nor do we ever expect to "ignore the
important principle Of maintaining the general
government in its Nholc constitutional vgor as the
sheet anchor of our peace at h inc ani saftey
abroad "but we will maintain no offceholdcr in
unconstitutional "yigor" We have always claim.
ed that Mr.. LINCOLN is the constitutionllly
elected President, and 50 long rs he legal
ly and honestly administe 8 the government it is
the duty of ovcry loyal citizen irrespective OF
party to lend him helping hand, but if h. dis.
regards the constitution, violates the laws, or al.
lows corruption in any department Of the govern
mcnt to pass unrcprovcd It is the right and dut,
of all men to fully discuss and raise their voice:
against it. We have always been an "advocat'
of the freedom OF Religion, of the press, ard til,
freedom Of speech" We have never suportc,
mob violence in any case, not even in Kansas
never engaged in mob of any kind, nor neve
sane toned the odious and proscriptvc doctrine
the correspondent of the Republican did when h
was bossing Know Nothing lodge. Neithc
have we engaged in any meeting where America
flags were approving paradce with fifteen star
buttcd out. He intimates thatwe are not sccur
from mob violence. We have no fears of any
thing of that kind. individuals have talked ab II
it, but very large majority of the Republica
party of the county, we are satisfied, would Civ,
no countcnance 10 any such proceedings Bu
should the heroic correspondent of the Repnbi
can think Of taking the law in his own hands fo
the purpose of irving that game on os it might
pc uS "ti ioi hih W coHSiucr tHat ic 70 JUST hs
much flesh and blood as other people, and hi:
property is no less mob proof than is that OF
Others. Beside the law protects private propcrt,
and inficts heavy penalties on those who wonton
y destroycdit We are very well satisfied of whc
the writer is-he is one of the larks who woul,
have welcomed u.s. when we was volunteer il
the Mexican war, "wth bloody hands to hospitab
graves" Both the editors of the FARMER hol
honorable discharg from the military service o
the government. We doubt whether the CORES
pondcnt of the Republican ever ,btain, anything
of the kind.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
District judicial Convention.

Tho District Convention for tho nomination
oi candidate for Common Please Judge, 70
the counties ofWayne, Holmes aud Coshoctol
will assemble at Millorsbnrg on Tuesday tn,
I'd day OF September. The delegates fol
Holmes county are N. +. Joss, Robinson
French, Joseph Kimerer, John Poulson, J
A. Esrill, G. f. Newton, John French, 4. b.
Rail-, William Greincr, NJ. NJ. Spcigcl, j. S
Nelson, Samuel Vorhcs, Eli Glasgow, William
White, VIM. NJ. Louthcr, John Gary, Jr.,
Lawrence McMcTel John Dancl, ST., Henry
+. Pounds, Godfrey Corbus, Jonas Priest,
Peter Hammond and Lcwelcn Allison.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

OurspoKEN AND FnANK "A promoncnt man in
the Democratic party of this county, mn ex. member
of Congress. few days since nvowed himself
in favor of Withdrawing our army, and acknowl
cdging the Independence of the Southern rebel
government. One half of the leaders of that
party. in this, Holmes county are in favor of the
same thing, though they yocicrously deny it. and
pretend to be in favor Of keeping our government
whole. This is n mere prctcnce however, and
like the gentlemen referred to, they will "own up
to being IN favor of secession, before they are sS
months older They deceive nobody but them
selves by their Unionism. -Republcan.
We dare JoHN CA'KEY to name an ex member
of Congress, in this county, who ever said any
such thing as represented above. We do not be,
lieve there is n Democrat in Holmes county who
would consent to a division of the Union on an,
terms. Tho Democrats, and many who have
he etoforc acted with tho Republican party in this
county, anxious to our national difficulties
terminated, They do not desire to see every
farm in the county mortgogcd for rtaxes and ncarl,
every man bankrupted, Neither do they wish
to every hill and valley of our hitherto bless
ed country stained with the blood of or citizens
But while they would avoid these calamitics
by giving assurances of the protection of person
and property to the men of the South, those who
are at heart for the Union, they will never consent
to any terms OF compromise, or Sc ttlcment which
does not IN tint,in the Union as our fathers made
IT, and enforce the laws and authority of the GOV.
cnmont over all Of the thirty four States, The
Union, the whole Union, and nothing short of that
is what the Democrats of Holmes county want
aud our ncichbor is fully aware of the fact
While he cries out for no patty he "lies like a
fiddler" to make party capital,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
The .'NO Party" Policy cfthc Adj
ministratiOn.

We call especial attention to the fol-
lowing from the Boston Post Of the 18th.
1t exhibits clearly; the vindictiveness of
the Administration toward Democrats:
No-PARTYlsM-The Administration is
actively illustrating the transcendent
beauties of "no-partyism." TO day we
have The announcement of the removal Of
Col. b. Il. Watson from the Postmaster
ship of Lawrence and tho appointment of
party iavorite in his stead. When the
Capitol of the Republic was in imminent
peril fspoliation, and the members of the
Administration trembling with fear for
personal safety, the Sixth Regiment Of
Massachusetts Militia nobly challenged
pcrls and sacrifices in defense of the coun-
try and its constitutional authorities
Tho bloody pass of Baltimore, the hard
ships endured and invaluable service rem
dcrcd by the gallant few" in guarding
the Capitol and our national emblems in
the gloomest hours of our Unions eXis-
tence, arc written on bright historic
page, and shall never be forgotten while
virtuous patriotism is honored. Among
that gallant and devoted band there was
no one who responded more cordially or
with more personal and pecuniary sacrii-
ces than Lieut.. Col. Watson, then Maj jor
of the sixth. The Lawrence Sentinel, Of
which Col. Watson was and is proprie-
tor, has from tho outset maintained a
truce with partizan hostlities, and given
to measures of the Administration an ear.
nest, Independent and patriotic support,
On last Friday evening Col. Watson ar
rived home from the seat of war with his
regiment, and on Tuesday morning notice
of the appointment of his successor in
office came by mail. The fact that nine
in every ten of the citizens OF Lawrence
warmly favored the retention of Col.
Watson adds aggravation to the outrage.
The golden rule with the Administration
seems to be to regard party demagogues
though the Republic perish, Patriots m
and worthy public service weigh nothing
against the paramount claims of party
To be Republican is better recon-
mcndation to favor than to be patriot;
and to be a Democrat is more criminal
than to be traitor.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
mo Compromise with Traitors

The above is a fayorte expression with the Re
publicans just now, A year ago it was no COM
promise with slave holders. But no person wants,
so far as we know, to compromi Sc with traitors
In arms. The position of the Democracy is as
follows: We believe, and we are backed in this
belief by Republicans, that there is a very great
number of the Southern people loyal to the Union
on the cond ton of assurances being given them
that they shall not dc deprived of their constitu-
tional rights. We cpropose to strengthen the arms
of the loyal men of the South by giving them
such guarantees. BY doing this disunon will he
bearded in its stronghods. The movement in the
South will be reduced from great rebellion to an
Uncomfortable insurrcction, and the government
will then possess the power to quell it and punish
all who will not submit to its authority. Such a
course would save the Union, save thousands of
lives and hundreds OF millionions Of treasure.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
TOT lNt FUTIHtT.
DcriinatiOn.

Having, during the canvas in this county for
Senator of the 2iSt District. repeatedly declared
that would not he n candidate before the district
convention unless | succeeded in CARRYING my
own county, now, in accordance with those dccla.
rntions, decline TO be longer considered candi
date. | may lso add that whatever can do for
my successful rival wi II he chccriuy done.
am sau-iicd that was outgcncralcd in tine
contest, Or IN other words beaten by sharp prac-
u'e' Got fc,kcy, my opponent, and by the way
n Gchi'cmln, popular man and good Democrat,
was not hkcly to succeed against me, and conse.
qnch''y change of programme was settled upou
/ by some of thusr Who desired NV defeat On The
! eve" "i TIE hom'nouon they withdrew Col Perkcy
ANA substituted Mr. Armor, who was popular here
/ expected an almost unanimous s,lpnort, ana nv
throwing fcrkeN strength for him in other pa rts
OF the county | was defeated The rama wns
well played and proved successful have no
particular fault to find with those who figured in
the matter, and can assure them lhatit will ao6rd
me great pleasure to rcciprocatc the favor when
opportunity presents itself
My successful competitor, Mr. Armor, Is ever,
way worthy of the undivi Ted support of the De
nlocncy of the di strict. AS for myself will tax,
the position e high private and use all nv en-
dcavors for the success OF the Democratic Union
nominations, state district and county Tn,
principles of the Democratic party brought thi
country To its greatest prosperity and to the De
mocracy we must look TO redeem our nation from
itS present perils | think the triumph of TIN
Democratic party in the Northern States will d,
much toward restoring the Union ms our father
made II, bringing order out of confusion an,
spreading peace and prosperity over the land
must return to my many friends my sir Ger
thanks for their generous support,
J. II sNIvH.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

Running rus IUNG INTo TnE GRouVp-Thcv
have a soldiers Pic Me or something of that
sort, advertised to C0u OF at Oxford, next
Saturday. Party was 10 have nothing to do
with H. So 1t way given out At least aud to
prove that they were sincere, the nglcmcu ol
the concern, Rraclously squeezed in two or three
Republicans among some twenty five or thirty
Committee men. They got them in tlat mum
Der thought II was tight squeeze. Republican
Our neighbor was angry because the affair was
not turned into Republican concern The Re.
publicans of Killbuck township be it said to then
er dit, were not actuatcd by any such narrow
minded littleness as our n, ighbor CAsery Dem
ocrais and Republicans all worked together in get
ting up and managing the Pie Nick, In the town.
ship the proportion of Democrats to Republicans
is as three 10 one, and of course when the whole
people join there would not be so many Rcpub.
licans as Democrats engaged in il. The motto
we the people are one" was prominently plac ed
on the ground and it was strictly regarded by all
the people Of K llbuck township, irrespective of
party. Many Republicans of that township in,
formed us that they did not thank CAsKEy for his
unwalrantable meddling with their affairs
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

We are in favor of giving the Admin
istraton at Washington all the men and
all the money that may be necessary to
sustain the Union and the Constitution,
to support the Government and put
down the rebellion. We are in favor OF
turning the Republican Legislature and
State Administration ont of power and
filling their places with good Union
Democrats, who will administer the State
Government economically and honestly.
This we are in favor of doing at the Oc-
tobcr election.-RicRland Democrat.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

The following don't sound to us like the righ,
talk. We don't say it is reasonable but we don't
like the spirit of it. Read it:
"This country with its institutions belong to the
people who inhabt it; pheneper they shall grom
'ceary of The eristnig Government they can exer.
else their constitutional right OF amending it, OR
THEIR REVOLUTIONARY RIGHT TO
DISMEMBER OR OVERTHROW IT."
The above quotation is from President LINooLS's
inaugural address, delivered in Washington city
on the 4th of March last. We regard it as I'D
mitting the right ofsecesson and we cannot there
fore endorse it. Is it treason to dissent from
those views of the President
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
NIObhsislg.

few weeks ago the mob spirit was up against
banks. Now it seems to run on newspapers.
Within two weeks two p hitting Offices have been
moohed IN Maine, two in Connecticut and two in
Pennsylvania In most of these instances the
mobites have been arrested. Rumor says the
Stark County Democrat has been "cleaned out"
Unless this mob spiri meets with prompt and
deserved rcbuke from the masses the time will
soon come when the person and property of no
man viii be safe. We have noticed the conser.
vat''e Republican papers denouncc it in proper
terms, but the abolition Journals show DISPOSE
ion to encourage it,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
NsuEE.EasSRUEgG,
WAR News.

The war news during the past week has been
without any special interest. The movement OF
troops is Now very properly kept hidden as much
as possible. dispatch from Cincinnati. dated
Aug. 27lh says:
Adviccs from the Knnawha state that Col
lylcr's forces were surrounded and badly defeated
bv the rebels under Floyd early yesterday morn
Ing at Sumncrvi'lc. We have no particulars yet
We hope this, as most tclegaphc dispatches
do may prove false, Should it, however, he con
Brmcd We will issue an extra when we obtain par
tculars.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
Union for the sake of the Union.

1t needs no argument-no pathetic alb
peals, to persuade sensible men who
love their country, to unite in one COM
bincd and strenuous effort to save our be-
loved Union from threatened dissolution.
There are two propositions before the
people for union of men of all parties,
in elections that are to take place in the
coming fall, in Ohio and other Northern
States.
One of these propositi ms comes from
the Administration or ultra war party,
and asks for a union for the support of
only by rallying to aid the Administra-
party solely upon war PLATFORM
The other proposition comes from
Democrats and other Union men, and in
vites a union Of all patriotic and Union
and liberty loving citizens in defending
and maintaining The supremacy of the
Constitution and preserving the Union
and recommends that, while the war for
the suppression of the rebellion is pro-
gressing the several State Legis atures
should adopt measures for calling a Ma
tional Convention, for the purpose of
settling our present difficulties, and re-
storing and preserving the Union.
Such are substantially the two prop
ositions before the people for the united
action in the approaching elections. The
one proposes union for the sake of the
war; the other invites union for the sake
of the Union. The policy indicated by
the one will, ifpersisted in, lead to certain
dissolution; policy substantially tho
same as that set forth in the Democratic
and Union proposition is the only one
that can save the Union.
Patriotic and liberty loving citizens,
who really at heart desire the restoration
and preservation Of the Union, will not
hesitate long in determining upon which
of these two propositions to: unite
Their motto will be-"Union for the
sake of the Union. -. Statesman.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
How the Union was Form cd an Il
has been Maintained.

According to Mr.. Madison, tho Feder-
al Union resulted neither from tho decis-
ion of a majority of the people of the
whole United States, considered as form
ing our nation, nor from the decision of
the majority of the States. But it re-
suited from the unanimous conset of all
the States that were parties to it. Each
State in ratirying the Constitution, was
considered as a sovereign body, indepen-
dent of all the others, and only bound
by its voluntary act.
Instructions against the Federal Gov
ernmcnt had broken out at different pe-
riods OF our history prior to 1850; a
large proportion of the people in several
States became dissatisfied and placed
themselves in an attitude more or less
hostile to that Government; but hitherto
the Union has been maintained, as it was
Originally formed, by the unanimous
consent and united action of all the States
In the formation of the Union the
unanimous consent of the States were
obtained by concession and compromise
all the great sectional controversies that
have since arisen, save the present one
have been adjusted in the same way, and
the States have remained in the Union by
the consent of each and all. Insurrec
tions have been quelled; individuals pun
ished for their disobedience and resisten C,
to Federal laws; but the Union has beer
maintained in its integrity or wholeness
by the unanimity of the States.
That unanimity is now broken up
Whether it can be restored, and the I'm
ion preserved, as heretofore, by the unan
imous consent of the States, is the grea
problem now to be solved by the A mer
lean people.-Statesman.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
DEMOCRATIC UNION TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR,
HUGH j. JEWETT, of Muskingum.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
JOHN G. MARSHALL, of Brown,
SECRETARY OF STATE,
WILLIAM w. ARMSTRONG, of Senecs
TREASURER,
GEORGE W. HOLMES. of Hamilton.
CONTROLLER,
WAYNE GRISNOLD, of Pickaway.
BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS,
JABEZ w. FITCH, of Cuynhoga.
surREME JUDGE,
THOMAS J. y. SMITH. of Montgomery.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

The Senatorial Convention for this District
viii be held at Mansfield, on Tuesday, Sept.
lOth. Tho delegates for this county are
Jonas Priest, Wash. Cowan, N. +. Joss
Henry Pomerene, John French, Eli Glasgow,
l.. X. Crltchiicld, H. G.. Saunders, T.. Ham,
mond, John PoulSon, William Reed, Daniel
s. Uhl, j, s. Nelson, Erastus Becchcr, Alex
andcr Scbmger aud james A. Estu.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

The Republican State Central Commit
tee, it is stated, issued circular to coun-
ty Committees requesting them to "drop
for the present" all party lines, and seek
fusion with Denocrats-They add how
evcr,"be careful in selecting your candi
dates for the Legislature that they
will unhcsitatingly yield their support
to our measures and men" That's the
trick! Give the Republicans the Dcgis-
lature and they'll give some fusion Dem
ocrat the Govcrnorship! They want to
elect Ben Wadc-~a particular friend OF
the Union!--to the Senate, How many
Democrats can be caugh. in this Fusion
Trap of the cunning republican leaders
- SPDer1 I1perjser
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
Good Rules for all.

Profane swearing is abominable. Loud
laughing is impolite lnquisitiveness is offensive
Tnitling is mean, Telling lies is contemplate
Slandering is devilish. Ignornce is disgraceful,
and laziness is shameful. Avoid all the above
OF honest labor. Pride is a curse. hateful vice.
Never act the hypocrite. Keep good company.
Speak the truth at all times Never be discoora a.
ged, but persevere, and buy your Watches, Clocks
and Jewelry from George l.. Cook, Millersbu<g,
where you can get the best quality of goods at less
prices than they can be bought elsewhere,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

For the Ohio Democrat.
Mn. EDiToR-Wc should have been
aware of masked batteries. Weare pass
ing through so many scenes, novel as
well as extraordinary, that it requires
not only strong nerves, but sound hearts
and well balanced minds, to avoid being
led astray and inveigled into the
masked batteries of politicians, after the
manner of the masked batteries laid by
strategical minds OH the field of battle
The past week has developed movement
of our political enemies in Tuscara was
County, which while it shows neither
courage nor confidence, exhibits vast
deal Of secession tactics of masking dead
ly weapons 20 entrap n portion of the
Democratic friends to enlist in the So
called Union party. We all nkow that
there has been Republican party we
all know its career--we all know it OBJ
taincdpower and seized upon all the civ
il offices Of the country-we all now the
consequences Of the organization of the
sectional Republicn party. lfit was hon.
est in its inception and organization and
just in its practice and principles, why
does it not now throw itself on the coun
try for judgment and trust to that judg
ment for its confirmation or condemna
ion? But what do we see. The Repub
lican State Central Committee on the
25th Of July called upon the Democrats tt
meet with them in convention to nomin-
ate the so-caled Union ticket--and, also,
our county politicians have given us a
call to join with them and participate in
Union ticket. Without due considera.
ton we signed our names calling the so.
called Union convention in Tuscarawas
County, But, feeling assured that we
have always voted with party that has
been faithful to the Constitution and Laws
of our Country, and that is yet willing
to sustain the Government in all its Just
efforts to suppress rebellion and treason
we have firmly resolved not to change
our policy of voting, but still to stand by
the good and true old Union Democracy
If the Republicans leaders have found
that the principles and practices of theil
party have endangered our glorious Unior
Of States, we are glad of it, and in al
kindness implore the good and consorva
tive Union men Of that party to leave it,
and join in with the Democracy whose
!, history has ever been consistent with the
!, best interests Of the Union.
AS we have stated our names were at
f tached to the so-called Union Convention
call without due consideration. But w
have resolved not to take leap in tin,
dark under the management of old Re
publicen leaders, and sincerely hope that
no good Democrat will aid in their de
sign to break down the Democratic party
which we firmly peleve is the only party
whose principles will save our country
from ruin and desolation.
Al
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
rTolh thc puio bculOOt"V'
Can't Go The FUSION.

The Fusion trap don't go with the Dem
ocrats. Some signed the call without due
consideration, but when they see that the
strings are pulled by "old Republican
stagels" who think moro of Office than
patriotism; they very properly decline the
honor of being used. The olowing SEN
siblo view of the case we received just
as our paper was going to press. 1t
speaks for itself
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has been appointed and qualified sdministra-
traitor of the estate OF Jacob Worries, deceased:
Aug. %, Is6l-n27w3
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-08-29

X. LANNlNG,
r. l.. BERKSH
ISAAC SCOOLY,
JOHN DENNING,
JESSE DAWSON,
b. VANFOOTSEN,