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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
NEWS ITEMS.

The Republicans have nom mated Josiah
Given, Esq, for Judge of the Court of Com
mon Pleas, in this district. Mr.. Given is n
clover man, but there are few who will accuse
him Of possessing the qualifications for n
Judge.
1t is not true, as asserted by the Republic.
an that Hon. D. A. Starkweathcr has joined
the fusion party.
The Democrats in adhcring to their Union
organization are only signirying that they be-
live the union principles they have advoca-
ted in the past are correct. The Republicans
in disabanding their organization and form
ing a "Union" party, admit that not
principles they advocated last fall were the
erect. We stand by the Union and National
| Democratic principles
The Election comes on the 9Th day of Oc-
tobcr, this ycar-that being the second Tues
day of the Month. 1t is but one week from
next Tuesday.
Bear it in mind, Democrats, that the Re-
pubicans dcnounce the Democratic platform
because it did not sustain all the acts Of the
Administration, yet, the Fusion Convention
itself did not pass word complimentary o.
the Administration. What consistency
Hon. Daniel s. Dickinson, who has made
many speeches in support of the war, wa
nominated by gang offusionists in New Yorl
and promptly declined Reason why, IL
would not go anything but the Democrats
Union ticket.
democrats, when tho candidates on tn
Union Ticket ask you to vote for them, jus
tell them you cannot vote for any one who i
willing under any circumstances, 'to be pu
under the protection of the Mother Country. :.
Some "Irrepressiblc Conflict Republic
ans are terribly down on President Lincoln
because he won't allow Gen. Fremont to lib
= crate the slaves Of Missouri seccssionists.-
! They seem to care more about the Negro, tha
they do about the Union.
, Democrats, when some Of our Republic
! ans or their allies, ask you to vote for the,
! on the ground that they are better Union me
than you are, ask them how many Democrat
Lincoln or Drnnison has appointed to Ciyi
Offices. Before they answer this question yo
will see them slope.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
The Senatorial Nominee &c.

The RrpubLic0n has got d wn to CoRBUs' Gro
Gerry, place where the Black Republican whang.
doodlcs congrcgnte to tattlc, vilfy and lie about
their ncighbors and raked upa question in ref.
erence to Mr. AHMoR justiyng the South In fir.
ing into the Star of the West. And further that
he said the duties should be collected on ship
board. We are assured that Ma, ARMoR never
justified the South in firing into the Star of the
West. We are not advised "a to his declaring IN
favor of the collection of duties on ship board but
we know that about that time the Republicans ia
vored that mode Of collecting the revenue. Mr.
ARMon recently made a speech in the Court House
and then and there declared his position on the al
important question of the day in the following Ian
gIagc;
FINALLY, Fellow Citizens, | am for preserving
the government against the attacks OF enemies
without and traitors within Under no circumstan.
ccs would | consent 20 have this cOnicdcmcy of
States shon of II single acre Of its territory. II
deemed necessary to preserve the Union aud up.
hold the government will sustain the President
in calling to arms every man in the loyal States
/ would give all my earthly possessions, my last
drop of blood, to preserve this glorious Union for
without n government our property, and our lives
will be worth nothing. | say strengthen the ar.
my, make it cfici, mt, enforce the laws, cultivate
friendly relations with the loyal men of the South
show yourdispostion to give them all their Consti
tutional rights and ! believe we will nave short
war, followed b. long peace, and The Sun OF
heaven will again smile upon united, p osper.
Gus AMI happy nation"
The above ia the precise language used by
THOMAS ARMoR in the Court House AT Micrsburg
on the 30th Of August, written down at the time
by person present. This is Mn. ARMoR's public
ly declared position. IF the Republican wishes to
take issue with it now is our noighbors time to
"pile in"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Dave Tod's Letter OF Acceptance


Dave Tod-Tod and Victoty
Tod-Fusion Tod--or whatever ho may
be designated by, has written avery
weak and habby letter accepting the Re-
publican Union Fusion nomination for
Governor. The following extract is a
specimen, aud If any sensible person can
see anything like common sense or reason
in it, then that person must certainly
have "optics sharp Read? Read?
"Without going into discussion of the
circumstances and events which have
brought about the present alarming and
unhappy condition Of our national af'
fairs, as these must now be apparent
to all, ] will content myself by saying
that the issue presented to us as people
in the sanguinary struggle forced upon
us by the ambitious and designing lead
ers of the Southern rebellion, is that OF
mans capacity for self Government
The whole question is to be tried and
settled-setted in such way that moth
ing in human power can ever disturb o
change it again--s, then, Whether man
is capable o! governing himself Shoul'
it not be shown, when every resource ant
sacrifice has been made and | would ex
haust every means in our power first ere
yielding, then in order that we nigh,
have our rights protected and our liber
!, ties preserved in some degree approach
, ing the pcrfection,of our hitherto suppose
impregnablc system Of free government
would consent 10 be taken under the pro
tection Of or ONCE so called Mother Com
try, or Of ony other po,cer capable q
maintaining for as tile respect Of Tie nation
7, 9fMe gloJe."
II this means anything it is that in
= certain contingency Mr.. Tod would cor
, sent to become colony of the ritis
= Government, Russia, or some other pow
er What simple nonsense is this sup
\ gestion of Mr.. Tod, that the protection
of any European Government could Sc
cure the people Of this great country an
n rights that they are themselves unable t
, defend.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
WOulGn't Have Him.

MATHEW WILSON, who was candidate before
the Democratic caucus, and defeated, asked q
nomination of tho Republicans and was voted out
of their convention, We are told he announces
himself as an independent candidate for sheriff
man who can turn so many summersauls in a
few weeks would be valuable acquisition to cir
Gus. lie was announced as an independent can
didate few years ago. but failing to get his name
on the tickets of either party he withdrew. This
however, he now denies in certain localities. After
the election he will have no difficulty in proving
by the ballot box that he was not candidate this
fall.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
'Thc Ola Party which was New
cc DiSil;a aldCh.

The Democratic party has never yet found it
necessary to break up its organization, CT abandon
its name. In prosperity or adversely, in peace or
war, however bcsctby dangers or difficulties, it
pies, or deny its name. lthas brought the coun
try safely through tro wars and il the country is
to be saved again, the Democracy will be its Re-
dccmcr and it will still be the Democratic party
when the danger is past and the Union is preserv.
ed. Believe us, il will some time be proud
thing to have been Democrat in the dark days
of 1861.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Administrators Sale of Real Estate.

y pursuance of an order granted by the Probate
Court, ef II lines COUNTY Ohio will offer for salo
at public uuctiOnOn the 3lst day of October, 1851
Mt u oc lock, upon the premises, the following
described real estate situate in the County OF
liome and Stat. of nOhio, to-wit: The east half
of the south east quarter of section nineitown shin
eight range five containing eighty acre; more or
less excepting thorefrom twenty acres sold of tho
north end there t to George Luke.
ALSO,
pnrt of the north east quarter of section twelve
township eight range five of the unappropriate ted
lands in the military district bounded as follows:
commencing ten perchcs from the north west
corner on the east and west line at a post desir.
mated by the letter AZ, theme. south ifty-two and
9nehait degrees east thirty-nne degrees to n post
lctte B thence north forty four and one half de-
grees east fourteen perches and four links to post
lctter e. thence north scventt two and one half de-
grceS cast cighte pcrches and fCurteen links TO
post letter d. thence north eight perches to a post
letter +. thence west fifty eight pcrches and twelve
links, to the place of beginning, containing four
acres and ten perchcs.
ALSO
Ihe north west part of the east half of the uort
east quarter OF section twelve, township eight
range five, commencing at the north west corner of
the east IF Of said quarter thence east two min,
ana two hundredthS, thence south forty nine and
onc-Aait degrees east ten chains thence south
ior -four degrees and fifteen mir utcs west thirteen
chains and scventy-fve hundredths, thence north
sixteen chains and forty one-hundrcdths, to tho
place of beginning, containing eight and one -hnlf
acres of Ian /. Appraised at :.
Terms OF sale, onc-third in hand, one-tbird in
one year and one third in two years from day of
sale with interest; the payments to be secured by
mortgage ON the promesis sold,
JOHN LUKE, Admir- of
Sept. "a ls6O-n32w4. JACOB LUKE, decd.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Thc Volunteer Companies.

Some low lived scoundrols / II this town started
n report that certain prominent Democrats were
ondcavorng to prevent Mcssrs. TANEyHTLl aud
DnSlLvA from ling up their volunteer company,
The charge is bascy false, and we brand any
mnn who asserts it as a liar. Those who don't
Ike this can make the most oft. Mcssrs. TAN.
gynlLL and DESliyA have no such complaints to
make. They aro fully satisfied, and publicly say
that the Democrats are their friends, aud show u
disposition to do anything to aid them in filling
their company. Their company should he led
up Immediately, and we hope every man who can
will give them lift.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26

MIR. WILLIAM BuRGER has been removed from
the Post Office at Mddlctown, and Mr.. F,suyn.
Republican, appointed in his place. The only
cause for removal was that Mr.. RupGER is Dem
ocrat' We do not object to Republicans remuv.
ing Democrats. but we do object to their hypocrit.
al cant oino party while they are taking the oili
cia head of every Democratic postmaster in the
country. There is more hypocrisy and fraud in
the present Republican no.party party than has
characterized any other political organization from
the foundation of the world.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
nswWHAT SINGLE ACT HAVE

TIE REPUBLICANS DONE THAT
SHOULD CAUSE DEMOCRATS TO
FORSAKE THEIR TINE -HONORED
PARTY to unite our fortunes with their
fortunes if it be only, as they say, ITEM
PORARILY?" Win they regard your
advice when you are with them? They
never have listened to your admonitions
or counsels.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Wats Ia Them Closely.

Republican trickstcrs Of Ohio, have, by their
own action, said the Republican party of tins
state is not to he further trusted. They have re.
pudiatcd themselves by throwing Gov. Dcnnison
overheard without even the courtesy Of an in
dolscment Now let the people rcpudiatc the
trickstcrs who are attempting to shield themselves
under the cover of Fusion If they are not fit to
serve the people as RcpHbicanS we cantsce how
they can prove so under the name of " Fusion"
The chamclion may change It's color but it re,
mnlns u cl.nmelion, nevertheless.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
EhC John IBIull Party

We suggest the no party gentlemen adopt as
name FOR their organization the ".John BuH" Par.
~, because Mr., Ton, heir leader, Is willing in a
certain contingency TO place the United States
under the protection of the so.callcd Mother
Country
To be in favor Of the "Mothcr Country" il
hct Of tory. Should such men be called patriot
now
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
They Dare Not DO NJ.

Tho Republican papers, and sto,c box loarers
have been abusing the Democratic State Convcn,
ton for dcnouncing the colruptions of the war
departments of the State and National Govern.
ments, but their convention on the 18th inst. dare
not make that issue The convention dare not
endorse either the State or National Adnnistra,
tion. The load was 90 heOvy-could not be car,
ricd. Poor DENNlsoN. lie is left to the tender
mercics of II. b PAYNE.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Partition Notice.

JAMES P0C0CK. Elijah Pocock md Daniel Po.
% cock, AL Of whom reside in tho county of Ash
petition was filed against them on tho 18th day OF
SScptem96ssTf, A. D. 1851, il the Court of Common
and snow pending, wherein the said Ohio f. Jones
demands partition of the following real estate in
east half of the south east quarter Of section scvcn-
teen, township nineteen. range fifteen, beginning
ut the southeast corner of said quarter; thence
north twenty chains to post "a chain being four
pcrchcS) west ten chains and fifty links to post
on the west bnnk of the Lake Fork of Mohecan
thence nth ten and three-fourths degrees wost
four chains; thence south fourteen and half de-
grecs six chains and thirty five links to post
at the mouth of the Spring run; thence north
eighty five degrees west six chains and seventy five
links outh two degrees cast eleven chains; thence
south eighty,evcn degree west twenty scven chains
Fork of the Mohccan creek thus to include ali
that part of the northwest quarter of section
and lying in the north side of the middle of tho
Black Fork of the MoheSan creek.
All that part Of tho north cast quarter of section
nineteen township and range last mentioned stu-
ate and lying rorth of the middle of said creek !;
creek to west line of said east half of the north
west quarter. of section twenty, township and
rang aforesaid; thence south two degrees east
one chain to post on the south bank of the Black
Fork of Mohecan creek at a common stage of high
water mark, and lands decided by Henry Dewalt to.
John Smith thence down said Smiths land and
creek to the south line of the west half of the
north cast quarter of section twenty, township and
range aforesaid thence east two chains and City
links to the south corner of said last mention
cd half quarteri thence north nlong the line Of
said half quarter forty chains md thirty six links
to the rth east corner thereof; thence west TWEEN
I, chains to the place of beginning containing ono
OF Oh acre. and being parts gf sections seventeen.
nineteen and twenty. And that, at The next term
% b" "f o9 Pr VIII 6s made BY the said
made of said premesis.
GEORGE REX, PlT's Atty.
sept %, ls6i-n23w6piSR.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Union Democratic Meetings.

At IIoAoLANDs School House, Mechanic Town
ship, Friday evening, Sept eth Speakers -
Hon D. 7. Leadbetter and G. +. Voorhcs.
At Mddlctown, Saltcrook township, on Sntur
day evening. September 2sth Speakers Il.
CritchGcld, William Reed, c. +. Worries and
Capt Pounds.
At Greiner's School House. Klbuck township
Tuesday evening, October lst Speakers ID
S. Uhl, G. +. Worries and l.. X. Iloagland.
At Napoleon, Richland township, Saturday
October 5th, at o'clock 2. NJ. Speakers &C
r. Voorhcs, l.. X. Critchfed, lion. ID. F. Lead
better, and J II. Maxwell
At Oxford. KillbucI township Monday even
ing Sept 3Oth. Speakers &C. +. Noorhcs ant
J. A, Estll,
Al Nashville, Friday, October nh at O'Clock
Z. NJ. Spoakcrs--C. +. Norhcs. and others.
Dcvenport's School House, Monroe township,
Monday evening, October 9TH. Speakers ID.
S, Uh aud VIM. Reed
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Arc Democrats Traitors I,

We think not We think we have good au
thorty for saying that not less than two thirds of
those now in the ranks tor she purpose Of fighting
for the Union, are members of the Democratic
party The Democracy will pay their share of
the taxes to carry on the war, They have fur.
n'shed their share OF the men and they will fur.
nish their share of the money. How much more
will the Republicans do1
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
10 the Electors of Holmes County Ohio.

WHEREAS, the Commissioners of Holmes county
Statc of Ohio, did attheir regular session in Sep
ember, A. ID. 1861. enter an order on the Journal,
directing the County Auditor said Holmes county
to publish Notice submitting the question to tho
qualified voters OF said county ut their annual cleo
tion, \. ID. 1861 as to the policy of erecting
NV COUNTY JAN,
Therefore, in obedience to said order, notice is
hereby given to the qualified voters of said Holmes
county that at the said annual election to be held on
Tuesday. the sth day of Octuber A. D. 1861 will be
submitted to said qualified voters for their approval
or relectlon the question as to the policy of erecting
approval orrejcction 9s fo!lows Those in favor Of
sad proposition will deposit their ballot; For New
County jail 1es, Those opposed to said PROPOSE :
ton will deposit their ballot; For New CountyJail,
No. By Order of the Commissioners "
q. F, NEWTON, County Auditor
Milcrsburg. Sert.. 5. sGl.--n29w5.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
The Programme Carried Out.

We have repeatedly advised our leaders that
the great game Oft the fusion movement was for
the Republican, to retain possession of the State
Legislature so that they might control the hnanc-
es OF the State. Win, this end In view, they
nominated uNAn NEWCOMER for Representative,
In this county and they have nominated an Alb,
clifton Republican named Mrrs, of Morrow coun.
~, for senator in this district, They nre carry.
ing out their programme.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26

AARON WAITS, the Republican candidate for
Sheriff. exl ressed in crowd, in our absence, a
desire to ask us whether We would sacrifice par
ty for country. In answer We will say that we
would sacrifice all the parties in the universe, and
every other consideration that we do. or could
possess, to preserve the American Union. But,
we would not, like Mr. WAITS, sacrifice party
and principle for the promise Of petty office.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
WOpl'a go IL.

The Republican paper in Ashtabula county,
the Sentinel won't go the fusion ticket There
are several others in the State in the Same pccu.
liar situation. goodly number of preachers
won't go Mr. TOP, because of his religious belief,
he being an nfdel
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Gasa'i bc sold,

The sterling Democracy of Cuyahoga county
by the trcachery of the Plain Dea,er and accor.
dinghy they met together in very large convcn.
ton and nominated n genuine Democratic ticket.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
California Election.

Owing to division among the Democracy the
Republicans have carried the election in Californ.
ia. Before the election they persisted that there
was no party. Since the election the result is her.
aided as Republican victory. The same may
be said of Maine. No party means no party but
the Black Republican party
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Tfle aNG NJ work.

Mr.. GERBER has recently been removed from
the Post Office at Wei nsbcrg, and ranting no.
party Republican appointed in his place. This
was done too, against TIE earnest prot Of
a very large majority of the people of the place
and vicinity. What humbug the no. party cry is.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Tod and Victoria.

Since Mr. Ton has expressed his willingness to
have the country placed under the fostering care
of the Mother Country -England-"Top and
Victory" has been very properly changed to Tod
and Victoria.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Dissolution Notice.

'I'llE partnership heretofore existing between s I
L Hopimau, IL. w. Moss II, Moss, known as the firm
offs b. Hopfman Co.. ha, been this day Dissolved by
mutual consent, by u. Mass retiring from the firm.
The business will be continued as her tofor. by tho
remaining Partners under the firm of Hopfman A Mass
who authorized settle the business of s. B. lopf
man Co. All notes and accounts, belonging to s b
iiopman Co., are left with Mathew Bevington fol
collection, :. Is. HOFFMAN, 90
Mllersburg, Sept. s, '6i-w8
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
THE UNION,
THE CONSTITUTION,

And Tie Enforcement of tie Laws,
Has ever been the motto Of the Democra-
cy. The man who charges Democrats
of little Holmes with being disloyal 10
their Government wilfully and mallciously
misrepresents them. Democrats, stant
by your old motto! Remain true to youl
old party! Don't be gul!ed by Republican
leaders! Remember the changes they have
made of their name since 1854! Will
you follow their twistings?
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
EselhEqReI her.

That the election will be held on the Sth of Octo
ber one week from next Tuesday. Have yourself
and all your ncgbors at the polls. Your Country
calls your sons brothers and friends o fight seces-
sonsts with the bullet and it is your duty to fight
nbolilionisls with the ballot.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Judge $:luspic

VIII address the people at NAPOLEON, ON the
9Th Of October, at O'Clock.
On the evening Of the same day, JupoE sAnr,l
and CT. VoRHEs will speak at MlLLERSBURG
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26

Gy""WHAT'S THE USE OF A
MAN PUTTING A PATCH ON II IS
COAT WHERE THERE is NO
HOLE"
Was the reply Of an old farmer the 9th
er day to an aboltonist who was urging
him to vote the fusion ticket. The old
man said he had been a Democrat and a
Union man all his lite, and did not think
it necessary to join party with Wade,
Giddings, Chase, Caskcy, & Co. to prove
that he was now Union man!
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Drafting.

They have commenced drafting in Iowa and
Illinois. The prospect is that il will be commenced
in Ohio within short time, A few days will dc.
tcrmine the after
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26

Sidney Smith says marriage resembles
a pair of shears, so Joined together that
they cannot be separated. They often
move in opposite directions, yet always
punish any one who comes between them
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
DEMOCRATIC UNION TICKET

FOR GOVERNOR.
HUGH J. JEW EFT, Of Musknguin
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
JOHN G. MARSHALL, of Brown,
SECRETARY OF STATE,
WILLIAM W. ARMSTRONG, of Seneca
TREASURER,
GEORGE W. HOLMES, Of Hamilton.
COMPTROLLER,
WAYNE CRISWObD, Of Pickaway.
BOARD or PUBLIC WORKS,
JABEZ W. FITCH, of CuyahoGa.
SUPREME JUDGE,
THOMAS J. s. SMITH, of Montgomery.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has been appointed and qualified as Admins
traitor Of the estate of Samuel Dawson, late Of
Holmes county, Ohio, deceased,
Sept. 90 Is6l-n32w3
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26
This Publication is Just what is Wantedl
No Man, No Family, No Office, should
be without it.

THE ONLY CORRECT AND COMPLETE HIsToR r
OF THE WAR.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26

NOW in corrsc Of publication by JAMES D. ToRREY
~ New York city. and open for subscription, great
popular tional work, of ipestnable value to an
b. autifuly priuted IA large Syo. Wis: the