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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
legislative Summary.

oauuoiy -.
In the Senat sundry Woman's Rights
memorials were presented and REFEREED
Four bills were read second time. A
long discussion was had on printing docu-
ments in German. A Bill to amend the
School laws was passed, and one to amend
the City incorporation laws. The discus
sion of military Bill occupied the great
er part of the afternoon, when the Bill was
laid on the table.
In the House few memorials were
presented; and FIVE Bills were read Sec
ond time and referred. A Bill to require
sureties to be notified and renewed within
six months after the maturity Of common
paper, was discussed at some length and
then passed. Notice was given of Bills
For the sale of Lot Is, in Rome Town
ship, Athens County; To amend the act
regulating Probate Courts; To protect
sheep against dogs; and To amend Sec.
2O6 of the Justices code. Bill were in-
troduce1-To amend the Act for the pun
ishment of crimes; To exempt County
Fair Grounds from taxation; and to amend
the laws relating to Mutual Insurance
Companies. Resolutions were introduced
Recommending Convention of. States
relation to the Union; For the appoint
ment of Commission to act with other
States on the subject of Disunion; For a
plan to compromise the National differences
which were laid on the table. Resolu-
tioDs were adopted enquiring of the Gov
ernor facts relating to the cases of Lago,
Brown and Winans; and enquiring as TO
the number and length of time of pupils
in the Blind Asylum.
FRIDAY, January Is.
In the Senate, two memorials on woman's
rights were presented. One bill was read
a second time, and one to amend section
525 of the civil code passed the House,
for placing flags over the legislative balls.
was adopted. Bills were introduced to re-
peal all unaccepted acts of incorporation,
and to amend the city incorporation act.
Some general business was disposed Of
and communication received from the
State Military Association.
In the House, seven petitions were pre-
sented, praying for law to prohibit the
sale of Intoxicating liquors, etc. A me-
mortal from Samuel L. V. Pierce, of Akron,
suggesting the establishment of a regiment
of penitentiary convicts, excited discus
sion that occupied the whole morning.
This afternoon was taken up in some gen.
eral business, after which resolution was
adopted to adjourn till Munday at 8 P. NJ.
to which time the Senate also adjourned.
Ohio State Journal.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
wMr. srwAaD's great Speech will be iouu

B Mr.. SEwARD's great Speech will be found
on the outside of to-day's peper. We ask for it
an attentive perusal, and predict that the masses
of the American people, whether they live
North or South of Mason and Dixons line will
sheerfully concede that he has taken bold and
manly step in the right direction. He discusses
his scheme in style worthy of its transcend
ent importance. and as one who fully realizes
the folly of refusing to sacrifice few cherished
prejudices or stubborn convictions, to save a
great empire and to rescue happy and pros
porous people from all the sufferings and hor-
rors of civil war.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
e<In the Indiana Lepislafure. a Mr. W

az In the Indiana Legislature, a Mr.. WAn.
Rem, democrat, introduced a resolution. instruct.
ing the Judiciary Committee TO report Bill
providing for the transportation, and temporary
holding of slaves in that State by their owners
The resolution was laid on the table, by strict
party vote. the Democracy thus putting them
selves on the record in favor of slavery in In :
tntional--giving shareholders rights, which 9th.
er citiz ems do not possess.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
~The Raleigh Standard report

RThe Raleigh Standard reports
more expulsions from South Carolina. It
says:
ave learn that on Tuesday morning
last some eight or nine persons passed
through this place on their way North
from South Carolina, in charge of Adams
Express, with their, heads shaved. We
understand that thes persons presented a
forlorn appearance every way. They
said they were served thus on account of
their Union sentiments, but this cannot be
true. They must have used some express
sions against the institution Of slavery"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

DEMAND MADE BY FOREIGN MINIsTERs-Tbe
demand made by Lord LYONS and other foreign
ministers, to krow whether the Government of
the United States will recognize clearances is
sued from ports of seeding States by other than
Federal officers, is of the utmost Importance
The negative reply of our Government, will. in
effect, blockade the ports where the United
States revenue officers are not permitted to per-
form their duties
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

They have had Fugitive Slave case in Cleve-
land, which is still undetermined, having been
adjourned till to-day, to take testimony in be-
half of the Slave, female aged about 25 years.
She was owned by man named GosHonx, re-
siding in Wheeling. She claims that her mis-
tress brought her to Rochester. o., some six
months since, from whence she escaped. Her
arrest created great excitement, but no attempt
ct rescue was made.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
Maryland Disappointment.

New YORK, Jan. %.
A special Baltimore despatch to the
Times says the secession of Georgia has
struck melancholy blow to the hopes of
Maryland. If Virginia secedes, and Con-
gress passes no compromise soon. the
people are preparing to convene conven-
tion and withdraw before the 4th of March.
She will follow the lead of Virginia, how
ever. 1t is understood that the Governor
will call a Convention if Virginia with
draws
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
N Because Virginia.

R Because Virginia, Kentucky, Mary
land, and Missouri, lose few of their
slaves from the non-execution of the fugi-
tive slavelaw, South Carolina would de-
stroy the Fugitive Slave Law and force
the loss of all their slaves, exposing those
States at the same time TO the certainty
of war, in which she herself would be as
free from peril of the loss of blood as she
now is from the peril of the loss of fugi-
tive slaves LoMspile Journal.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
The Philadelphia Press telegraph says

NASHINGTUNf JHII. TO.
l have it from good authority that al
the late interview between the President
and Mr.. Hayne, Commissioner from South
Carolina, the former, after listening to all
the latter had to say, answered him in the
following marked language:
Well, sir, l have been so misrepresented
by gentlemen from your State that de.
cline holding any conversation with any
man from South Carolina. Return to
your lodgings with your propositions, what.
ever they are, and | will answer them in
writing, Ibid you good day. SIR"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

Gen. BIERoE, of Akron, lately petitioued
the Ohio Legislature, asking leave in the event
1t becomes necessary to raise troops in Ohio for
the preservation of the Union, to enlist Regi-
ment from the able bodied men in the Ohio
Penitentiary, and have the command of the
same. He cites several instances in our owu
history, where enlistments have been made from
the prisons, making excellent soldiers. The
memorial was laid upon the table.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

@ Senator Toombs brought up to
Washington coachmen and footman with
his family few days ago, who, hearing
what was going on from our Danton Of
the Revolution, and thinking it their last
chance, took to their heels Immediately af'
ter arrival, and have not been heard Of
The Toombs family have had ever since
to ride in hacks, to their great disgust.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

"a The secessionists throughout the South
manifest the most vehement hostility to the sub
mission of the work of their Conventions to the
people. This proves that they are afraid of the
second sober thought of the people, who are be-
ing-driven by them with insane fury into an
abyss of horrors OF which they have no concep-
tion. There are already symptoms of the sober
second thought even in the cotton regions. The
traitors are afraid of it.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
sEThe Southern Senators and Representa-.

- The Southern Senators and Representa-
tives are ROW proposing to retain their positions
at Washington. that they may cripple the Gov
eminent Exactly. Why didn't they stay and
put.the constitutional checks upon Mr.. LINCOLN
The folly of these men rises even above their
criminality. History will call them great GRIM
inals and yet greater fools. The term is harsh
but its application is indisputable.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

sE The good and true men who framed our
country's Constitution, would not consent to
have the word slave or slavery in it. Now,
some of their sons, threaten to dissolve the Un-
ion, bring about a civil war, unless that Consti-
tuition is altered. slavery recognized by it, and
fastened upon the country forever and ever; and
We even find advocates of such proposition
among the people of the North. Which way
have we progressed?
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

WHAr DARE WE BELrEvE?-"The father oI
liars" seems to have complete control oil. the
Telegraph wires just now. One days news
contradicts that received the day previous, SO
that you are only safe in believing what comes
by telegraph about three days after its receipt
provided that it amt contradicted in that time.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

c~The Democratic State Committee of New
York, following the example of the Democratic
State Committee of Connecticut, contemplate
calling q State Convention, on the Both inst
for the purpose of giving expression to the SEN
timent of the Democracy of the State OR the
present CT isis.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
n~Louisiana has not vet scceded fror

eY Louisiana has not yet seeded from the
Union, and yet she is stealing all the public
property, arms, ammunition, &C., found in the
State. This is simply an act of robbery, and
according to the laws of the United States, eve
ry man engaged in it should suffer death.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

20 Mr.. CmrTENDEN b1ames the South with
having defeated his Compromise resolutions in
the Senate. In recent speech he took the
ground that the Union must be preserved at all
hazards. that Kentucky would never consent to
have it broken up. and herself exposed to all
the dangers and losses of border State.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

a. Gov. AIKEN. of s. c.. who owns a thou
sand slaves-and who will be remembered as
candidate for Speakership in the famous contest
when Mr.. BANKS was sucessful-has had draft
Tor $4,000 made on him by the traitors, and
the bighwayman's demand-your money or
your life. Pleasant place. that South Carolina.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

GO The explanation given of Maj. ASDEssoss s
inactivity when the Star Of the West was fired
upon is that he had no knowledge of the fact
that the vessel carried rein forcements, and on
hearing guns from Fort Morris, he prepared to
open fire upon the rebels, and was only prevent
ed by the sudden retreat of the Star of the
Kea.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

WWhilst the salute of one hundred gun.
was being fired at Newport. KY. on the 9th
inst. in honor of Maj. ASDrrsoS. the Postmas.
or at that place cut the rope by which the stars
and stripes were run up, and trampled the flag
in the mud, remarking as he did 50. that THAT
Id flag could not fly over southern soil"
He ouaht 10 have been shot down i.stantly.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

eB The nomination of Mr.. Holt as Secreta-
~ OF War was confirmed by the Senate. after a
stormy cession. The President was we'll abused
by the hot-heads of the South, and defended by
Messrs. BIeLER, JOHNSON and others. MIR. WADE
and BENJAMIN had some sharp words.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

eEThe question is not whether we shall CO.
cree South Carolina, but whether we shall SUBJ
nit to South Carolina. This is applicable to
the whole country. 1t is particularly applica-
BILE to the Northern tier of slave States. Will
they be dragged head long by the ears into rev.
olution by the little Commonwealth of South
Carolinaf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

sT- Mr.. LINCOLN is expected to start for
Washington about the middle Of February. The
rout is yet unfxed. The Pittsburgh. Fort
Wayne, and Chicago road have rendered spe-
cial train.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

WDAN. SloKLEs astonished the "Southern
Side in the House, the other day. by telling
them that if Major ANDERSON had shelled
Charleston and burnt it to the ground, on the
morning the Star of the West was fired into,
Chris'endom and History would have justified
him.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

eELrMuEL GILBERT, the Boston Piano man,
was lately banished from Tenn, by vigilance
Committee. He was charged with having voted
for Fremont. He said he did, but was sorry
that ho dope 50. A little hanging wouldn't
have hurt him as punishment for his cowardice.
Bis pretended sorrow wouldn't save him, how
ever.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

The Bill for the admission of Kansas passed
the Senate on Monday last by handsome ma
jority. 1t had formerly passed the House in a
slightly modified shape. but that body will
doubtless concur with the Senate.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

EGreat excitement prevailed at Brooklyn,
N. Y, on the evening of the 22d inst. by the
current rumor that the Navy Yard, in that city,
was to be seized by the sympathizers of the
seeessionists. strong police and military
force was called out to stand guard during the
night.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

eYIn New York city the holders of Boxes
in the Post Office, pay SO per annum, for the
use thereof. In some towns that We know of
they growl at 25 cts per annum, for the same
thing.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
t~-In Russia 40 GOO OOO slaves have inst be

GIN Russia 10000. 900 slaves have just been
given their freedom. In the United States we
are on the verge of a civil war, because the in
habitants of one portion of the country oppose
the introduction into the country of more slaves
and the extension of its area. Which is the
civilized and which the christianized country?
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

tEA portion of those implicated in the Ibe.
ria Rescue case, have been arrested. The Rev.
GEORGE GORDON, well known in this neighbor.
hood is among the implicated. but has not been
arrested. his whereabouts not being known.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

sE Major ANDERSON, of Fort Sumter notori-
ETY., is not Kentuckian, but a native of Buck
ingham county, Virginia. He married a lady
in Georgia. and owns large landed and slave
property there.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
The News.

There has bas been little news of an exciting
character received within the last week. Some
think it is an augury of good. and others, that
it is only the hull that usually precedes the
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

eB The Louisville Journal wishes that BU-
cHAsAs was in JAcKsoN's place-in the grave.
We are not sure. but BRcHAsAN himself wishes
he was there.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

eYTbe Missouri Legislature has resolved tc
leve the question of secession to the votes of tha,
State
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

cEThe value of Mules in Kentucky has
fallen off nearly one half, since the secession ex-
element began.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24

Elder CHAFfAT. from Wooster, will preach in
the Disciple Church, on Saturday evening the
25th, and Lords day.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-01-24
aetu ADVERTISEMENTS.
Agricultural.

There win be meeting Of the Holmes Co.
agricultural Society at the Court House, Tues
day, Jan. %, at one o'clock. for the purpose Of
clectihg new board Of officers
BY ORDER OF THE PRES.
Jan. 9, lS6i.-2l
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-09-17

you had, or less interest, then you might
mi,trut me; but have precisely the .me
interest If this Union is dismeubcrcd, and
this Government overthrowr, tho grave Of
every earthy hope will open at my feet; and
will open mt yours also. In the lives Of fami-
lie, and nations there rises from time to time
emergencies of danger which drives all be-
fore them into a common council chamber
When the storm is rising at sea; when the
laboring and quiyering ycs.o. .hrieks.ou, from
every joint at the coming destruction, all who
are on board, alike the humble sailor and the
most distinguished passenger, will feel them
selves possessed Of that right which no human
despotism can control-the right Of lfpro-
.erVation. Even so amid the heavy current
OF this national tragedy, |, an humble citizen
of this distracted country, have vcnturel TO
lift up the voice of counsel and entreaty in
your hearing, and TO thank YOU most kindly
for your attention? (Thrce rousing cheers
wcrc given for Mr.. Holt, the audience rising
and waving their hankcrchieis, aud three more
cheers for Kentucky.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-09-17
From the Chicago Journal, Sept. 9th.
Desperate Affair in Miiiwaukec-Rapc, Mu,-
der aud Iyurhiup

An affair Of tho most outrageous and dos.
peratc character occurred in Milwaukee on
Friday, aud has very naturally awakened in
that city a very general feeling Of dlsqui"t
and excitement. We are, to some eXtect,
without the names, our Informant who ar
rived thi. morning, being unable to give any
thirg further than the bare facts in the case +.
1t 9ppears that on Friday last a propeller
arrived at that port from Buffalo, upon which
were two negro hands, who sailed out into
the city as soon as The vessel had reached its
mooring-. In passing al ng the streets, they
fell in with "A courple of white lllics in some
unfrequented locality, and at one made an
assault upon them. attempting " violation or
their persons. Their outcries speedily brought
a number OF citizens to their assistancc.-
These attempted to arrest the Williams, and
struggle cnsucd in consequence, III which u
man named Darby Carney, was killed and
another named John Brady, was seriously
stabbed. The negroes then effected their es
cape. In passing along tho street, in their
flight, they subsequently, met a lamp.lighter
named John Ellis, whom they stabbed in the
breast without the slightest proyocaiion
The police Of the city were speedily on the
track OF the dcSperaioes, and soon had them
under arrest and secured n Jail.
Eearly last night a number Of the citizens
went TO the Jail and dcma nded the custody
Of the negroes, threatening to tear the build
inc down and take them out il they were not
quietly surrendered. The Sheriff, fearing
trouble from the superiority Of the Numbers
of the crowd, gave the prisoner. into their
charge. Arrangement wer. quickly perfect
cd and one Of the negroes was sool hanging
bv the neck from an awning frame, or some
other convenient improvisel gibbct The
other seeing theahopelesSncss Of hi. condition,
made a mighty effort and released himself
from the mob. He was pursued tat cIuded
their search. Our Informant learned that at
late hour in the night the fugitive was cap
tured by the police and lodged in Jail. 1t
was supposed the citizens would again de.
maud him deal with him as summariIy rs
with tie first one.
The city il full of excitement aud all
blacks are compelled to remain perfect ~ quiet.
The Indignation extends in mesure TO the
whole race and is only kept in subjectIon 10y
the constant and powerful cflots of the
more Influential and prominent citizens.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-09-17
A Desperate Expedient

A story is told of the rebels which, if true,
displays a daring on the part of their men
which can only arse from DESPERATION. The
strict military dicipn. Of the Federal camp
on the Virginia side OF the Potomac has COM
rleta'y "blocked" the usual sources through
which the rebel. have heretofore obtained IN.
formation. A few nights ago hey detcrmn
cd, at all hazards, to learn the password, in
order that their agent might enter our lines
aud reach Washington. To do this, they
dressed two of their men in Government uni
forms which had been captured, and succeeded
in placing them between our pickctS unob.
served. TIE impo,tors and the true soldiers
pursued the r guIar duty for considerable
tlu-, when finally the rebels challenged one
Of our men, who was about TO give tho regu-
lar pas5-word when he discovered the cheat,
and gave the alarm, but not in time to eft ct
the arrest or death of the nonplussed advcn.
turers,--I Cor Philadelphia Inquirer
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-09-17
uIuJ.SOAuE HOUSE,

:. s. LEE, PROPRIETOR. THIS wELL-kNowS HOTEL
centrally located to he easily accessible from the X
r. Depot and to all the business portions of the town
IL open Tor public patronage. Within tho past tw"
months " has been entirely rehtted and furnished with
r~rard to expense and IL believed 10 o-r rare In
ducnen'. tc all who appreciates quiet house airy well
Furnished an clesnly kept rooms and last but not
least bouptifu table, prepared Nv TIA. most experienced
and successful cateres. In southern Michigan. To
that the House shares the efficient supervision ~ Ms
Lee. 90 long and avorahy known a. Mrs Brownson, oi
IN. "Iiili.ai. HOUSE in II. eaer and p,lmest dsv-
suh.-nurntIy ~ the "R. Il. Eating House. at "llte
Pigeon. .il doubt he all the guarantee the public
~,l require. Jellm3
Pill-dz,r june 10th, 1861.