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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

OUTRAGE AT NAPoLEoN.-Yesterday
Capt. Gilman, of this city, owner and com
mander of the Hetty Gilman, Louisville
boat, informed us that about two weeks
ago, on his way from New Orleans, his
boat was seized at Napoleon, Arkansas, by
the committee of safety, SO called, upon
the pretext that she was Cincinnati boat.
The Captain has no doubt that he could
prove his boat and himself to have belong
ed to Louisville by dozen or twenty men
in Napoleon, but the committee would lis
ten to no proof. He had to leave his
boat there and come to Louisville for cer-
tifcate, thus losing ten days, and when at
length his boat was given up to him, he
was compelled topdy the committee eighty
siz dollars for watching her.
The impression has prevailed that the
Mississippi river, throughout its whole
length, was free for Kentucky boats to up
and down without any considerable deten-
tion, but there is no knowing what to ex-
pect in these days.-Lou. Jour.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06
Triple Tragedy i'm Illinois.
The Jacksonville Qll.) Journal says

The Jacksonville Ill.) Journal says:
The most diabolical murder was COM
mitted last Saturday, near Wilmington
Mr.. Wilkinson, a farmer, living short dis
tance from q neighbor by the name Of
Mace, heard the report of a gun in the di-
rection of the latter's house, and shortly
afterward saw smoke as if the house was on
fire. Together with others who happened
to be passing by, he rushed to the spot,
to find Mr.. Mace, his wife, and and orphan
child who lived with them, lying dead near
tine house and it was set on fire. Mr.. Mace
was found with his lungs shot to pieces by
the near discharge of double-barrelled
gun; his wife had been cut to pieces with
an AK, and the boy murdered with heavy
club.
Upon the forehead of Mace the marks Of
blow from the breach of gun were
found, as were also fragments of the locks,
which were knocked off by the violence Of
the blow and which the murderers had not
taken time to remove or conceal. The fire
was rot extinguished but the bodies were
rescued, and immediate steps taken for the
arrest of the perpetrator of the outrage
Two fellows were arrested on suspicion.
subsequently it was discovered that the
fragments of the locks found resembled
those upon Mr.. Wilkinson's own gun, which
his own SON had little while before bor-
rowed and had not yet returned. Upon
being asked for the gun ho replied that,
ale would 90 and get it." He went, and
has not been seen since. Last Monday
about two hundred mon were in pursuit,
and as he is easily identified, it is thought
he will surely be caught.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06
The Passage of DR.. Springs Res.
ett OlutiOn.

The Philadelphia Press describes the
scene in the Old School Presbyterian Gen.
eral Assembly, on the passage Of DR.. Spring
resolution of loyalty TO the Government, as
follows. 11l .H
The scene, at the time, was exciting even
to disinterested observer; for one of the
eldest denominations in the land, which had
preserved itself intact, amidst agilations
and commissions that have severed not
churches alone, but States and nations, had
presented before it the plain question of
church or country, patriotism or treason,
silence which meant cowardice, or speech
which meant loyalty and allegiance.
The theological leaders of the Church
were enlisted for silence under the guise of
conservatism; but the clergy, acting under
home pressure, stood fast by DR.. Spring
and the support of the Government, until,
after painful embarrassments and interfer-
ences, the Union triumphed, and the de-
nomination stood true. SD r-
The result of counter action would have
weakened, if not destroyed, the denomina-
tion in the North.
Many Southerners did not vote, and some
voted even against the majority report as
expressing too much loyalty. Prior to the
commencement of the afternoon session,
when the house was moderately filled, an
artist photographed the scene, the promi-
nent or forward members of the body tax
ing standing positions in the pulpit.
The scene may yet become historical with
the Presbyterian Church. % ses
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06
New YoRK. June.3,

A letter from Annapolis says that Col.
Smith of the Thirteenth New York Regi-
ment took seven hundred and fifty muskets
from secessionists in Mary land, and intends
capturing all arms held by them in his vi
cinity.
Three schooners loaded with corn were
brought up as prizes. There were also six
prisoners of war captured by scouts,
1t is positively ascertained that at
Cabinet meeting on Saturday it was de-
termined to make further requisition of
$4,000 men to servs during the war.
The Posts special dispatch says:
Gen. Banks will be ordered to COM
mand at Baltimore and Monroe, and if so,
Gen. Butler will superinteud offensive op-
erations against Norfolk and Richmond,
under direction of Gen. Banks.
The Nashville special correspondent to
the Commercial says that it is discovered
the rebels have frequent communication
with this city, via Relay House and Har-
per's Ferry.
This spy business will be summarily
stopped. The Government has suppressed
a new map of Virginia. Charles b. CAL
vert has been nominated for Congress in
Bladensburg district. He is an uucondi-
tional Unionist.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06
Just the Difference.

A Lieutenant in the Vermont regiment
that made the Reconnaissance from Fortress
Monroe to Hampton, speaks of the bridge
that was fired on their approach, as follows
At this moment the flames burst up
from the bridge. A man at this end Of
the bridge said, "You won't ever cross
that bridge" The Col. orders, "Put out
that fire." and the Swanton boys put it out
BY rolling two barrels Of burning pitch in
to the river, aud tearing up blazing planks.
The opening was then built over, and
the regiment moved on. A carriage
lay at the other end Of the bridge, with
the gun in the river. An old darkey said
the plan was, "to give US two vol!eys, and
then run like the devil;" but "when they
saw the soldiers, they run like the devil
without firing"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06
The Telesraphic Seizures.

The number OF telegraphic dispatches
seized by the U. 8. Marshal in New York
city was $500. There were 365 pack
ages of 700 each. They were taken to
Washington to be examined by commits
sion instituted by the War Department,
as will be all the dispatches seized at vari-
Gus Northern telegraph offices the same
day. The commission is composed of
highly respectable men, whose business it
is made to examine all the dispatches un-
der strict injunctions of secrecy, and after
having selected those of a reasonable char
acter, to reseal and return those relating 10
mere business transactions.
The seizure of the lightning records was
a scathing stroke to many active sympa-
thizers with the Southern rebels. The
Hartford Courant states that one gentle
man of Hartford was seized with conster-
nation. He begged the privilege to exam
inc the messages he had sent during the
winter and spring, but his request was de-
clined. 8. Hannah, for several years post.
master Mt Camden, N. j., is iu Jail there
charged with being in criminal correspon-
dence with Gov. Letcher; and several par
ties in New York have become so ticklish
about the neck as to suddenly leave for parts
unknown. A Washington dispatch 'indi-
Gates how and where the wicked fee. 1t
says:
"Since the seizure of the telegnphic
manuscripts at the office here, the number
of Washiugtonians who have been sudden
ly called South is large. This morning a
prominent dealer in firearms residing in
an Eastern State, called at the Department
To inquire if it could be called REASONABLE
for manufacturing firm to send lists Of
prices to former customers at the South,
aud il telegraphic communication concern
ing the seizure of arms sold could be count
ed hurtful to the Government. He was
told such acts were decidedly wrong, and
would come within the definition Of trea-
son; whereupon he departed crestfallen,
for he has INDUCED in both performances
within the past month"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

FREDERIcKsBuRG ENTERPRIsE.-During a short
visit to the pleasant and thriving village of
Fredericksburg, few days since, africnd, "a.
B. CosPER,) Esq, asked us to pay with him
visit to their new School Building. Just about
completed, the upper part OF which was occupied
that day, for the first, by the fredericksburg
High School, under the superintendent of
Messrs. HurcHIsoN and PEARoE. We confess
to feeling little envious of our neighbors of
Fredericksburg. that they should have SO good
house, whilst Millersburg, with more than
double the population and wealth, shout have
none, for we don't intend to be caught guilty of
calling the shanties erected here for that pur-
pose' School Houses any longer. The Freder-
ieksburg building is frame, large and well
iurnished, costing when completed, perhaps a
trlfie over $1,000. The citizens of the town
Justly feel pride over it, and will take Mains
to keep their schools as they are now, in GOOD
hands.
When will our citizens awaken to the inn
poltance of having better educational facili,;es
than they now have? Will the time ever come
when they can point with pride to the number
and character of their Schools, and will no,
have to, as now, mourn over the want of then
and the increasing number of liquor shops il
their midst?
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06
Camp Routed.

CINCINNATI, June 3. -
Two columns. of troops from Gen. Nc
Clellan's command, one in command OF
Col. Kelley Of the lst Regiment Of Viz
GINA volunteers, and the other command
ed by Col. Crittended Of the Indiana vol.
unteers,sleft Grafton early last night, aud
after marching during the entire night tor
about twenty miles, through a drenchlng
rain, surprised camp of rebels 1000
strong, at Phillippi, Va, routed them, kill.
ing fifteen and capturing large amount Of
arms, horses, ammunition, provisions and
camp equipage. The surprise was COM
plete, and at our last advices the Federal
troops were in hot pursuit of the rebels,
and it is quito probable many prisoners
will be taken.
Col. Kelley was mortally wounded and
has since died. Several others of the Fed
eral troops were slightly wounded.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06
Dea Tn Of Hen. Stephen A. DOu.
glaS. -


The sad event of The morning has
thrown shadow of profound gloom over
the entire city. Hon. Stephen A. Douglas
expired this morning after lingering weeks
of Illness, of alternate hopes and fears, at
eleven minutes past nine.
The early bulletin at the fremont House
announced that there were no hopes of
his recovery; second, "Judge Douglas is
dying" as we now write, lhei third, the
simple announcement, sis dead,' finds a
mournfal response echo in every heart.
For week past the lamented deceased
has been only semi conscious. Though
recognizing his friends be has not been able
to locate them, and his mind gave out con-
fused fragments of the great thoughts
which his giant intelligence was wont 10
grapple.
The last week was an anxious one of
hopes and fears, and as we went TO press
on Saturday evening, more favorable symp-
toms inspired the belief in bis friends that
he had passed the crisis, and that lie would
again be spared in this hour when bis
country so much needed his strong arm and
his experienced counseIs.
His physicians, men of experience and
skill, used every resource of their profes-
sion to take advantage of these symptoms,
but in vain. At twelve o'clock he failed
10 recocnize his most intimate friends and
became totally unconscious; at three o.
clock he commenced rapidly to fail and
his unwilling physicians pronounced him
beyond hope. Their only duty left was
the mournful one of easing his dying hours.
He gradually failed, seemingly without
pain, until eleven minutes past nine, when
the lamp of life was extipguished without
sigh or struggle. His devoted and
loving wife remained with him to the last
moment, solacing him as best she could,
buried under the weight of the deep aff1ic-
ton. Madison Cuts, his brother-in-law,
Miss Young of the fremont House, B. G.
Caulfeld, and DR.. Hay were also present.
His death was peaceful and tranquil as the
melting away of summer cloud at e'en-
ing and the mourning watchers were alone
with all that was earthly of Stephen A.
Douglas.
The funeral obsequies of the illustrious
dead will take place on Wednesday night.
Tomorrow they will lie in State at Bryan
Hall.
As we close our writing, the bells are
tolIing, and all the prominent buildings
and flags are being draped. 1t is literally
city of mourning = Chicago Journal
Monday Evening.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

e The 10th Ohio Regiment, under COM
mand Of Col. IRVINE, left Wheeling for Grafton.
THIS place is about 100 miles from Wheeling
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad At last
accounts, 1000 infantry an. cavalry Of the reb-
els had possession Of the town. The Holmes
County Company are in this regiment, and
from letters received from some of them, and
newspaper statements which corroberate what
the boys say, the march of the 10th Regiment
east of Wheeling was fine affair. In every
town through which they passed they received
a hearty welcome, were well fed and well taker
care Of. :.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

HARPER FERRY.-The intelligence relative
to this point is, that the Government has not
only determined 10 retake that point, but cap
ture the secession iorces there. Gen. MoCLEL-
Ian is advancing on the ferry from the west
Another column, consisting mostly of Pennsyl-
vanians, via Chambersburg. A large column is
ready TO pouncc upon them from Baltimore and
the Relay.
Thus will they be hemmed in from the East,
West, and North, on each side with superior
numbers. Their retreat southwardly is alrea-
dy partially cut off, and should they attempt
to get back to Richmond, they will be inter-
cepted be the forces at Washington and Alex
andria. Gen. Soorr has stopped up all the
foles. He will soon have the Harper's Ferry
rats.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06
The Position Of the State.

MISSOURI Is for the Union. She has Un-
ION men enough of her own to whip the
secesslonists completely out, if we were
only armed: But we will be armed. The
North will help US. Mammon charms The
majority of the merchants, but there are
some whom niammon cannot seduce. But
the people are free and unpurchaseble, and
they are true to the spirit of '7e and the
old flag. ba. i iai- RALPH.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

COMFORT FOR REBELLIoUs PosrNAsrERs.-A
list of seeded Postmasters has been made out
lat the Postofice Department, to which is ap-
pended the amounts for which they are proven
delinquent. Duplicate lists will be given the
officers of the various divisions
moving southwark, with accompanying in
1t is stated on good authority that no class of
men will meet with more severe punishment,
or more summary, than that which will be Wis
tied upon these men. .-a--,s
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

eEohio is not alone in being plundered by
army contractors. 1t seem TO be general, west
|of New England. We must do the Yankees
the justice of saying that their patriotism has
been superior 10 their avericc, and that they
have furnished their regiments cheaper and
better than New York, and those States fur
ther West. New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio
have suffered terribly through the
incompetency or corruption of their Stale Gov
ernments. The most outrages frauds have been
tolerated in all these States in the furnishing
|of clothing and food for the volunteers.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

eE About two million dollars of gold arrived
decrease of our imports of foreign goods, our
exports for the week, as well as for the year,
show large increase over the corresponding
period last year. For a country at war. it is a
good indication to be bringing foreign nations
constantly in its debt. We are in an excellent
condition 10 buy such arms and munitions of
war as we cannot manufacture
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

eB Gov. CURTIN. of Pennsylvania, has been
by the journalistic clamor. to ap-
point commission to investigate the army
contracts. The people of that state seem de-
|termined to have the facts, and after they gel
them. deal summary justice to the official and
unofficial thieves. -
A similar investigation might not do any
harm in this State.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

METHoDIsM IN MIssoUR'.-The Central Chris
tion Aduocate, published at St. Louis, says: "As
to the religious services of the N. E. Church,
they are now, out of St. Louis, mostly sus-
pended. And our ministers can do no more,
as preachers, than to provide for their safety as
best they can, either by temporarily leaving
the Stats, or by retiring to those points of Sc
cnrity in the State where mobs do not bear the
r1,le " -. =
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

- he PLANTERS TO BLEED.-The secessionists
are mar" Up i0f money. They are trying every
|expedient 10 raise the wind. now ;Jea has
been started in the South to raise nonsv wb,eb
is in substance, that the cotton planters shall
sell one half their crops to the Confederate GOV
1ernment to take bonds in pay these bonds
to be used as money and made legal tender
| in the payment of debts.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06
Death Of Senator Douglas.

It becomes our sad duty this week to an
uouuce the mounful intelligence that Hon.
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS, died at his residence in
Chicago. at nine o'clock on Monday morning
last. Though the news of his death was not
sne1peeted-Mr. DOUGLAS critical condition
having been known for. several days-yet the
fact caused deep gloom in this community.
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS was one Of Uur great
men. He possessed one Of those giant intellects
which, even in the warmest political contests,
commanded universal respect. Nostatesman OF
the present day was surrounded by so many and
such devoted friends as he. His death is loss,
q serious loss TO the country. At Ibis time OF
peril, more than any other, was his great intellect
needed in the Federal Senate. But he is no more.
The nation viii mourn the loss of one SO valiant
in war, so mild in peace, so devoted to the Con-
stitutien and the Union.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06
eEWeek before last we said GroncE

Week before last we said GEORGE W.
BARsFs figured at certain meeting, held in
Napoleon. 1t should have read, GEoneE G.
BARNES. The names are very nearly alike, but
he individuals are very unlike. The meeting
was probably only held in the Imagination OF
,ur informant. To the Editor of the Farmer it
'eemed reality. How he takes on about It'll
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

So A number of merchants of Peoria, Ills,
have shutupshop for the present, declaring
that until some definite understanding is ar.
rived at in reference 10 their currency, they
will not sell goods.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

BThe ceremony Of raising n flag over the
General Post-Ofice at Washington, was per-
formed. An immense crowd attended, and
tho enthusiasm was of the widest character
President Lincoln raised the flag, and made a
lew remarks. Short addresses were also made
oy Secretaries Seward, Blair and Smith.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

WESTON Has THEM.--WEsroN has Strawber-
ries, Pine Apples. Bananas, Oranges, Lemmons
and hundred and one other things, which we
might enumerate if any body would take the
trouble to ask US to partake of, with them. II
starts the cold chills upon US, when we think
Oh the ice-cold Lemonades, ice-cold ice-cream,
~nlcn weakly persons are daily partakiDg Of
.e'e' %a,lst we. Of good constitution, and able
NJ 'Osn Inings' are taking care of ourselves, by
doing ,eitsom. - !. - =
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

NM Mr.. SsowDEN, of the Alexandria Union,
refused to publish Col. WrLoox's proclamation.
A squad of printers from the regiment was de-
tailed to take possession of the office and print
|the paper
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

A "BULLY" PEACE MAN.-At the recent ses-
sion of the Peace Congress, Mr.. WALKER, the
President, closed his speech by saying that he
hoped the President would close the war when
necessary. and not sooner. He was glad that
old Massachusetts stood where she did; that
she had opportunity of being re-baptised on
the 18th of April. He was warmly applauded,
and then the Peace Congress adjourned.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

m-At the yearly meeting of the Hicksite
Friends in New York. it became apparent that
even the Quaker sisterhood were progressive
on the subject of resisting the rebels. Rachel
Roberts, one of the speakers, said 1.-The time
might come when Friends might feel that they
might waive their non-resisten: principles, as
Peter did when he smote off the ear of the high
priests steward"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06
rWThe Louisville Jonrnal of tho | Id

H The Louisville Jonrnal of the l lth
|says that five boxes Of muskets came into
THAT city from Jeffersonville. Indiana, direct
led to Brown u Co. Jsfersonyilla. On ar
rival the direction was erased and the box
les re-directed to Thompson & Co., NASH
vile. The Journal very properly charac-
terizes it as a trick.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

tET The Legislature Of Wisconsin have form
ed themselves into a military company and
elected their officers. The Hon. H. W. EMERY
was chosen Captain, Hon. AMAsA CoBB, First
Lieutenant, aud Col. CRANE, Orderly Sergeant.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

The Glasgow (Ky.) Free Press says the
prospects Of the fruit and wheat crops in
that section are good, but that corn is suffer-
ing from cut worms and army worms.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

~The government of Holland is about TO
liberate all the slaves in their foreign colonies,
|but subject to ten years service to their pres
lent masters before the law takes effect.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

MORE VICTIMS OF THE VIRGINIA SEoEssINIsrs.
The wife and five children of WILLIAM Nc
DONALD, formerly resident of Brooklyn, arriv-
led in Brooklyn, from Norfolk, Va, on Thurs
day evening, having been driven from the
State for having expressed Union sediments
Their property was confscated, and even a
small deposit Mr.. MCDONALD had in bank was
withheld.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-06-06

eHAt the Anniversary Of the American
Peace Society Just held in Boston, natio aality
was triumphant and non-resistanee nowhere.
|Dr. Garnet, Lewis Tappap. and other Promi-
nent leaders made patriotic speeches. Tappaa
said he considered ABRsHAx LINCOLN coed
peace man, which was loudly applauded.