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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
Civil War Begun.
WAsBINeroN. Dec. 9

U~ASHiNGTON, bcC. 90.
Nh. Holt, Post Master General has sent
orders TO the Sab Treasury at Charleston
to remit all the balance (s35,O00) on the
Post Office accounts in his possession i'm.
mediately to the credit of that Depart.
ment. If this order is not complied with
at once, be will demand of the Fedora
Government to enforce his orders.
He is also determined, as before sug.
guested, TO suppress mail matter TO and
from South Carolina, if the mails are in.
lerferred with in The States.
The Cabinet broke up tonight. after
five hours session, without coming TO any
conclusion relative to the disposition Of
of troops at Charleston. The impression
prevailed that a conflict was inevitable.
Secretary Toucey and Mr.. Holt, Post Mas
ter General, urged defence, the Others q
further evacuation if NECESSARY.
A dispatch received tonight by a mem
Der of the Cabinet, says that troops are
pouring into Charleston from all directions.
The opinion was expressed by a prom
inent member of the Cabinet tonight that
wal is begun.
Georgia troops at last accounts, were
called in tojoin the South Carolina forces.
A dispatch from Charleston states that
the proposed State loan Of $4,000 900, is
already parcelled out among the wealthiest
men of the State, mainly in Charleston,
and and that each is expected to furnish
his share, under the penalty of being con-
sidered disaffectcd.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

The Truth LEAKING OUT.-MILEs, one of the
Seeding members of Congress from South Car
olina. says the South many years ago. determin-
ed to break up the Union-thalt the present time
was chosen to make the attempt. because North
ern Democrats feeling disappointed and sore
over the election of LINCOLN, would afford them
"aid and comfort, or at least, place no obsta.
eles in the way of their success.
Here is the whole truth in a few words
80 far as Southern movement is concerned. Sc
cession is not the idea of a day, nor is Mr.. LIN
coins election the cause, but supposed to be. as
Mr.. Miles says, the most fitting occasion that
would likely very soon present itself to make
the attempt. But is it true. as he iniimates
that Northern Democrats, will see the Union
sacrificed because the man of their choice was
not elected President? OF ninety-pine hun
dredths of those who voted for DOUGLAS. it is not
true. They are devoted to the Union. and will
stand by it to the last. They are satisfied that
Mr.. LrNcr In was elected according TO the forms
prescribed by the Constitution, and are ready to
yield obedience to the will of the majority
The majority of Mr.. BREcKESRIpcE's friends in
the North. like BUCHANAN. know no North; they
would yield obedience TO any terms, however
disgraceful and humiliating to a free people, TO
conciliate the slave power.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
Special Dispatch to the N. Y. Post

General Scott has given the President an
elaborate opinion in reference to the pres
ent condition of the military defences of
the country, and what should be done in
view of possible contingencies. He dep
recates secession, he begs his own state OF
Virginia TO pause and bear the ills she has
rather than fly to those she knows not OF.
But if secession occurs, IL will result not
in the formation of two, but four distinc,
nationalities. They ARE. rs near as / can
reeollect, as follows: New York, New Eng
land, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin,
Iowa and Minnesota. Except what l will
next mention, as one; the second will con-
sist of Indiana. Illinois, Ohio, Western
Virginia and so along down the Blue Ridge,
taking in Western Florida, Alabama, Mis-.
sissippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas,
Kentucky, Missouri and Texas. The third
will consist of South Carolina, Georgia,
East Florida, Eastern Virginia, and per
haps, Maryland and Delaware, The Pa
ciic states will constitute the forth.
The General treats the exclusion Of the
g~rain-growing states of the West from a
direct communication with tie Gulf of
Mexico, rs al impoSsibility. They will
have free course to go down the Missis-
sippi, and will insist upon Pensacola as a
naval depot.
The General has also given an elaborate
statement of the disposition of the militia
ry forces Of The nation. and the condition
and needs of the fortified places. II is an
important paper and ought 10 be published.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
From ~Harrisburgh.

- nos HARRIsBURGH, Dec. 20.
There is a strong an,agonlsm TO the ap,
pointment of Senator Cameron to q posi-
ton in Mr.. Lincoln's Cabinet. Mr.. Lin
coin telegraphed To Hon. Alex. K. Mcclure
to ONE to Springfield, and he left for that
city to-day. Mr.. Mcclure is opposed TO
Mr.. Cameron and the former will meet the
latter at Springfield, when it is supposed
tina. a violent rupture will ensue in the ap-
poinment of Mr.. Dayton in the place OF
ither of them.
10 P. MA dispatch received by a cit
izen tonight that Gen. Came
ron has been appointed Seer tary of the
Treasury and that he is now in Springfield
and will accept the appointment. The
authority for this is deemed reliable.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

HoLpINa Fort MoULrRIE.-The CORES.
pendent of the New York Tribune, wri
ting of the remark in the Presidents Mes
sage that the commanding officer at the
Charleston forts has been instructed to act
strictly on the defensive, says:
How is it expected "the officer in COM
mand," with less than fifty fighting men,
will hold these extensive forts. when Storm
ed by a force OF, say, two thousand men,
like those that covered ChepultePec, Moll-
no del Rev, DC. Doubtless, should, un-
fortunately, worse come to worse, MAYOR
Anderson, "the officer in command" and
The other officers, as well as the men, will
do all that men can do, but the President
should not expect them to work a miracle
with the tools just now in hand. l repeat
the remark that the Government and the
country-if we have one-is unfortunate
in having SO discreet and able a corps of
officers at this port as are now here. They
will do nothing rash, but pursue rigidly
the defensive policy.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
Important from washington.

The Cabinet is still in process of dissolution.
The Secretary of War. FLOYD. resigned on Sat-
urday, because the President would not order
Major ANDERSON to return to Fort Moultrie. 1t
is rumored that FLOYD will retsrn to the Cab
met. If this should be so, it would indicate
that the President had submitted to The de-
mands of the South Carolina Commissioners
In this case there would at once be q movement
made to impeach the President. If FLOYD
should stay resigned. BENJAMIN +. BUrLFR. OF
Massachusetts,, is named as his probable sue
eessor. Several other members OF the Cabinet
are in an uncertain condition. We may expect
further designations.
There is exciting news from Charleston. The
commander of a revenue cutter at that port Is
said to have delivered her up to the Carolinians.
If this should be 81, it would bring the crisis TO
focus; and it would appear that the only thing
Mr.. BUCHANAN could do, would be 10 order a
ship of war to Charleston harbor.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
An Ordinance.
CHARLESTON, Dec.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 2S.
An ordinance, entitled "An Ordinance
amend the Constitution OF, South Caro-.
lima in respect TO the Executive Depart
ment," passed in the secret session of the
Convention yesterday. 1t provides as fol.
lows:
First, That the Governor has power to
Ambassadors Ministers, Cousuls and receive
Agents offoreign powers; to conduct ne
goiiation with foreign powers; to make
treaties by and with the advice and con.
sent of the Senate; to nominate all officers
by and with The advice and consent of the
Senate; TO appoint Ambassadors. Minis.
tiers and Consuls, as the General Assem-.
bly, may previously direct, and also all
other officers whose appointment has not
otherwise been provided for by law; to fill
vacancies during the recess of the Senate
by granting commissions, which shall ex.
pire at the end of the next session of the
Senate ; to convene the Senate whenever
be thinks j; necessary, provided, nevertbe-
less, during the exisiance of the Conven-
ton, that all treaties and directions fol the
appointment Of Ambassadors, Ministers,
Consuls, &c, be subject to the advice and
consent of the Convention.
Second, That the Governor Immediately
appoint four persons, with the advice and
consent of the Convention. who, with the
Lieut.. Governor, shall form a Council, to
be called the Executive Council, whose
duty it shall be to advise with him.
All obligation Of secrecy in regard to
the above ordinance was Withdrawn.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

e4s-It would be impossible TO cxaggerate the
sense of National humiliation which afiicis the
people. in view of the reception by the Prcsi-
dent of the United States of the Commissioner
Of South Carolina. 1t would be difficult to de-
termine whether the predominant feeling at the
state of affairs in Washington, is that of shame
OF indignation. The commissioners from the
State hat has passed an ordinance of Secession
have not only been received by Mr.. BUCHANAN,
but have presumed TO present before him their
issues of peace or war; and they are reported to
be sustained in this unparalleled effrontery by
the majority of the Cabinet.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

sErSecrctary FLorD, who has just resigned
his place in Mr.. BUcHANAS's Cabinet. says thai
the President, some time since, made a bargain
with the South Carolina traitors. allowing them
to go ont of the Union in peace, and giving
them the unresisted possession of the Forts
around Charleston. Mr.. MILES. Congressman
from S. Carolina. says the same thing. FLoYr
thi AXIS there should be honor among traitors as
we'll as among thieves, and as Mr.. BUCHANAN has
failed to comply with his part of the contract
he leaves him in n rage.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
Mr.. Lincoln Opposed to COmprO-
mise.

sSc
The New York Tribune, of Saturday
has the folIowing:"We are enabled to stat,
in the most positive terms, that Mr.. Lin
coin is utterly opposed TO any concession
or compromise that shall yield one iota Of
the position occupied by the Republican
party on the subject of Slavery in the Ter
%ritories, and that he stands now, as be
stood in May last, when he accepted the
nomination for the Presidency, square up.
on the Chicago Platform"
In connection with the Tri6une's state.
ment, we copy the following from the
Springfield Journal, edited by a nephew Of
Mr.. Lincoln, which shows that the President
elect will do his duty as a lover of bis
country and a good Republican:
The Treason Of seccssiOn-..A
Voice from Springfield.
If South Carolina does not obstruct the
collection of the revenue at her ports nor
violate any other Federal law, there will
be no trouble, and she will not be out Of
Union. If she violates the laws then
comes the tug of war. The President of
the United States, in such an emergency,
has a plain duty to perform. Buchanan
may shirk il, or the emergency may not
exist during his admin stration. If not,
then the Union will last through his term
of Office. If the overt act, on the part of
South Carolina take place on, or after the
4th of March, 1861, then the duty of ex.
ecuting the laws will devolve upon Mr..
Lincoln.
The laws of the U. s. must be executed
the President has no discretionary pow
er on the subject-his duty is %emphalical-
ly pronounced in the Constitution. Mr..
Lincoln wH perform that duty. Disun-
ion, by force is treason, and treason mast
and wiU be put down at all hazards
This Union is not, will not, and cannot be
dissolved until this Government is over
thrown by the traitors who have raised
the disunion flag. Can they overthrow
it? We think not. ''They may disturb
its peace-rhey may interrupt the course of
Its prosperty-they may cloud its repu-
talion for stability-but its tranquility will
be restored, its prosperity will return, and
the stain upon its national character will
be transferred and remain an eternal blot
on the memory of those who caused the
disorder" Let the secsssionits unerstand
it-let it fly on the wings of the lightning,
and fall like a thunderbolt among those
now plotting treason in Convention, that
The Republican party, that the great North,
aided by hundreds of thousands of patri-
otto men in the slave States, hue deter.
mined to preserve the Union-peaceabiy
If they can, torci6ly if they must.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

y Nothing seems to move the Seceders more
than the Republican threats, that if the South
ern States withdraw, it will be the immediate
policy ofthe North to annex Gambia and Next
co. The Washington Constitution of the 9th,
has a raving article on the subject. The Sece-
ders seemed to think they had all the Manifest
Destiny spirit. There never was a greater mis-
take, except in the opinion that the dissolution
of the Union would increase the security Of the
institution of Slavery. 3sIu
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
~We sta ted last week that the secessic

eE-We sta ted last week that The Secession
movement in the South, had. 10 a large extent.
fallen into the hands of the rabble, That the men
who. for thirty years past, threatened secession
never meant to have their threats put into prac-
teal operation. But they gave it a momentum
which they cannot now check but the time will
come, and come speedily, when the Southern
madmen who have succeeded in breaking up
the safeguards of Southern communities, will
be held to an awful responsibility by a people
beguiled of their ruin. There is no power on
earth that has been so tolerant of the pcculiari-
ties of slavery as those of the Free States, no
power on earth so conservative of the Institution
of slavery as that of the American Union. No
treaty can ever be made by a slaveholding con-
federacy with any foreign nation so favorable TO
the slave States-to their political power and
social safety, and the protection Of their peculiar
property-as is the compact entered into with
our fathers-the Constitution of the United
States. These facts are known and aeknowl-
edged by the madmen of the South, but because
the North will not concedc them everything,
allow them to build up a Compromise one day.
and destroy it the next, they would tear to
pieces the best government ever erected by man,
and in the end, be the greatest sufferers them
selves.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

ESThe Alexandria (Va.) Gazette re-
marks as follows on the 'independent'
policy pursed by South Carolina in the
present crisis.
"The persistent course of South Caro-
lima, in going out of tile Union without
consultation with other states, or regarding
IN the slightest degree their interest or
wishes, or what effect her action will have
upon them, when she suffers no greater
wrongs or injuries than they do, is having
its natural effect. What might, under
other circumstances, be sympathy. is con
verted into positive resistance, If not dis
gust"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
Charleston News.
CHARLESTON, Dec. q

CHARLESTON, Dec. 70.
Capt. Humphreys still hollis possession
of the Arsenal. Castle Pinckney and Fort
Moultrie are occupied by the State troops
under the instructions Of the Governor of
the State, to hold peaceable possession Of
these forts, and for the purpose of protect
ing the Government property. Castle
Pinckney and Fort Moultrie were held by
about twelve men, who peaceably surren-
dered. There was no collision. None was
anticipated when the troops left the city to
garrison these forts. The excitement is
subsiding.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
General Wool Oh Secession.

Troy, Dec. 81.
The Troy Daily Times this afternoon
contains letters from General Wool, in ia
vor of sustaining Anderson in his position
at Fort Sumpter, and earnestly urging that
a firm ground to be adopted to put down
rebellion. He declares that if Fort Stump
ter be surrendered to the Secessiohists, in
20 DAYS 200, 600 men will be in readiness
to take vengeance on all who may betray
the Union into the hands of its enemies.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a

The Hon. VIM. Porcher Miles, member
Of Congress from South Carolina, has
statement which discloses a state of
things most discreditable to the Executive.
Mr.. Miles declares that the President was
in collision with the secessionists of South
Carolina, and a party to the seizure of the
forts at Charleston, upon the declaration of
secession.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
CHARLESTON Dec Q!

The Palmetto flag was raised early yes
terday P. NJ, over the Custom House and
Post Office. AT five last evening the Pal
metto flag was raised at Castle Pinckney.
A large military force went over last night
to take possession of Fort Moultrie.
LATER.-Castle Pinckney and Fort
Moul,rie were taken possession of by
South Carolina last night.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
~A German physician at Tinke

ETA German physician at Thinkers.
vile, near Pittsburgh, on Friday noon fell
over a spool thrown down by his child
Rising in n passion he struck the child in
the face. A quarrel ensued between him
and his wife, which was terminated by
his shooting her through the heart with
one gun, end blowing his own brains out
with another.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

The TRAlroRs AT WoRK.-By news in anoth-
er column it will be observed that the South
Carolina traitors have taken possession of Forts
Moultriea and Castle Pinckney and that that other
old traitor at Washington. has no word of con-
domination for this overt act of treason.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
To the People of Ohio.

1 respectfully recommend the observance Of
Friday, January 4th, 1861. by the People oil
Ohio, as a day of Humiliation, Fasting. and
Prayer. in conformity with the Proclamation to
that effect, of the President of the United
States Of the date Of the 18th inst. -
W. DENNISON.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Columbus. Dec. %, 1860.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

sH ANOTHER JOHNSON SoUSD.-Hon. CAVE
JOHNSON, of Tennessee, has written a letter on
the crisis. He is uncompromisingly for the I'm
Ion, and believes Southern rights will have
greater security in it, than they can have after
a dissolution.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

sE-An erroneous impression prevails. that
the city OF Charleston is commanded by For,
Sumpter. The distance from the fort to thecity
is between four and five miles. The fort tina,
commands Charleston is that known as Castle
PiuckRey, which is within a mile Of the city,
asd which has been taken by the CaroliniaDs.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

eth Secessionists of the South are going
to punish, not only the Northern States, because
but England too, is to receive a share of it, be-
cause her people ave in various ways, manifest
ed their hostility 10 American slavery. France
too. and no doubt the. whole civilized world
will be made to stand in awe of this new South
ern Republic.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
From North Carolina.

RALEIGH, N. G., Dec. 20.
All is quiet here and business dull
Most of the members of the Legislature
have gone home. Meetings are being held
in the various counties, at which Union
sentiments are prevalent, but hope is we'll
nigh gone.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
Railroad Notice.

OFFICE CT The C. 2. d C. r. r. Col
Akron, o., December 3. 1860.
THE annual meeting Of the Stockholders of
L the Cleveland. GAINESVILLE d Cincinnati
Railroad Company. for the election of Directors
will be held at the office of the Company, in
Akron. Wednesday, January 9n. 1861. al 10
o'clock A. NJ. c. MlzE, Sec'y.
Dec. 6. lS60-i6td.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
Charleston News.

CHARLESTON, Dec. 27.
The Governor has been to-day rendered
the services of troops from Georgia, Ala
bama, and different portions Of South Car
olina, and many companies may be ex-
peeled here tomorrow.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
The FxhibitIon

OF Astronomical and Scriptural Paintings. and
Lecture of Messrs. St. JOIN. this, Thursday
Evening, at the Lutheran Church, comes well
recommended.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

eE Hon d. K. CARTER, in a note to the Cleve-
land Herald declines having his name mentioned
in connection with Cabinet appointment in Mr..
LINooLN's Administration rt
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

"a New YEAR's GRACE. "-Ourthanks are due
Mr.. 1. N. R. CRAWFORD, for a quantity Of fine
Hickory nuts, intended as q Anew Years Crack"
for the Printers.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

Total. s2,545,O00
Two million, five hundred and forty-five
thousand dollars is certainly a snug sum to
be distracted from the National Treasury
during a single administration of four years
even if it should not be swollen-as no
doubt it must be-by further defalcations
yet TO be discovered.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
C.AUTIOE.

UTHEREAS, my wife, CLARISSA, has left nv
wv bed and board, without just cause or prsvocation.
this Is to caution all persons against trusting her on
m account, as am determined to pay no debts Of her
contracting. JAMES FELTON,.
pseembsr %, 1880.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
COLUMBIA, S. G., Dec. 10.

The Methodist Conference of this date
passed resolutions in favor Of secession.
Elk Gov. Mcdonald died at Marietta Mon
day night.
Eleven new cases of small pox occurred
Tuesday. L
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03

NATIONAL "CRAcKsMEN."-Under the
above head, the New York Tribune posts
the books of "stealings" from the Federal
Treasury under "Old Poultice's" admins
trat;op thus:
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-03
e SHINGLES.
BRING ON YOUR TIMBER.
m He sui scri' er respectfully informs the pubic that
i he has purchased the right to use in Holmes county
Ravard'S Single Machine!

Which, wher- used l. Acknowledged TO be the best Joint
Shingle Machine in use. These shingles are oeter ana
cheaper than those made by hand. firstly, tecsuse they
Iv because lie shingles made from q cord Of timber will
lay as rurh more roof as the lap shingles VIII rom the
same amount Of timber
,nr;n LaJ,s ard deliver il at the Board Yard Of Hull 4
Encs M;IIrrsburr, q. Shingles cut for s., rs per 1000.
SHINGLES made Of all tho timbers Of which thew are
usually made. a
steamed on the ground, as ] have erected = stsanine
box for that purp Sc.
Wherever this Machine has been In use the shinele,
ma nuiaetui ed by it have taken the place oiiap shingles.
Dec. 8, lS60.-16 r. W. ENOS.