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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28
From the Cleveland Herald.
Editorial Correspondence.
WAsHIEGToN, March IA, 1861.

WASHINGTON, March IA, 1861.
OLD RouNp TABLE:-We have an item
of information in relation 10 the Cabinet
history of the Sumter matter, before the
retirement of the late Administration,
which somewhat surprises US, and will, we
think, be news to our readers. 1t was sta
ted this morning by Ex-Attorney General
Stanton that Mr.. Buchanan, Secretary,
Black, Treasurer Dix, and Attorney Gen.
eral Stanton were in favor of reinforce
ment of Fort Sumter, but the opposition
of Secretary of War, Holt, and General
Scott was so decided as to prevent the
project. 1t will be seen BY the above
statement that this consultation and divi-
sion of sentiment occurred before the last
cast made of the Cabinet. Mr.. Stanton
makes no concealment of this matter, and
is very emphatic in bis statement and
AYERS that Sumter might haze been REIN
forced by contract. This places different
view upon the matter from the one gener-
ally credited, and gives rise to many criti-
cisms upon the positions assumed by Sec
retary Holt and General Scott. 1t proba-
bly, would not be in perfect accordance with
military tactics to throw men and supplies
into besieged fort BY contract with an en-
terprizing skipper, but practical men would
not question the means employed, provided
the object sought were attained.
The reinforcement, however, of Sumter
was one thing at the time of which Mr..
Stanton speaks. and another thing now
Men, metal and defences have daily ,accu-
mulated, and what might have been fea-
sihle matter, may now be utterly imprac-
ticable. The comments made upon this
statement Ex-Att'y General Stanton, sup
poses that Gen Scott looked at the question
merely with a refined military eye, hence
deemed no plan of reinforcement practica-
bic unless made by regular military ap-
proach, while Mr.. Holt took counsel of his
apprehension that conflict might be
brought on which would complicate Feder-
eral affairs, and drive the Border States in
TO the arms Of the Cotton traitors.
Washington is fast losing its Office
seeking visitors, and sore heads and long
faces shake the dust from their feet with a
spitefulness that betokens no affection for
the Federal Capitol. The relief within a
day or two, upon the Department, is plain
to the naked eye, and soon Washington
will be reduced to its usual vacation dull
ness.
1t is supposed that the order to with
draw the troops from Sumter went South
on vesterdav- Yours DC. G.. A. b.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28
Spirit of the Washington Letters

The Philadelphia Pres despatch says:
WASHINGTON March 81, 1861.
The failure to evacuate Fort Sumter
yesterday, as anticipated, is attributed in
administration circles to technical questions
merely. 1t is now said the evacuation will
take place Immediately.
The Senate will not probably, adjourn
before next week.
The Pittsburg Gazette's telegraph says:
WASHINGTON, March %, 1861.
The President will adjourn the Senate
next week. All the existing vacancies
will be filled in the meantime. No action
will be had on appointments where no
vacancies exist until after the Senate ad-
journs. Hon. Henry J. Raymond, editor
of the N. Y. Times, will receive the ap-
pointment Of Consul at Paris. The land
ding of the United States troops from the
Brooklyn, at Fort Pickens, is not regarded
by the Administration as reinforcement; /;
the Brooklyn has been near Fort Pickens
for over a mouth. Henry Winter Davis,
of Maryland, declined any appointment,
al,hong gh the avowed inclination of the
President is to tender him a prominent
mission. If Holloway is not confirmed
as Commissioner of Patents, Fogg, of
New Hampshire, will be nominated i'm
mediately. Commodore Stringham has
been ordered here by Secretary WelIes, to
assign and detail officers to ships and sta
tions, regulate recruiting, and direct the
general discipline of the service.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28
From the North Alabamian, March 9Th,
Southern Dissatisfaction,

Our neighbor of the Constitution rather
pettishly suggests that if the editor of the
Alabamian is not satisfied with the gov
erument of the new Confederacy he had
better leave it. If all were to leave who
are dissatisfied, We fear the remainder
would soon have to leave or do worse, for
they would have few left en- whom thev
could safely rely for self protection. 1t is
a remarkable fact, and why it is so we
know not, that the substantial, physical
force of the country-the hard -isted, hard
working men, everywhere, who are expect
ed to do all the fighting when their country
calls-were from the beginning opposed to
the ordinance of secession, and are becom-
ing daily more and more dissatisfied with
it. For awhile they were disposed to ac-
quiesce, but, as they watch the further de-
velopments of that measure, the muttering
thunders of their Indignation cannot be
longer suppressed. Would you have them
all leave, and thus abandon the secession
dristocracy of the South to the tender
mercy of Mr.. Lincoln9 That would be
too cruel.
From the Raleigh IN. CO. Standard.
'There is no Democracy in the action of
the Southern oligarchs. The people were
rushed out of the Union without the privi-
lege OF being heard at the polls; and in
Georgia the idea Of the people having the
right in the last resort to shape their own
destinies was sneered at bv Cobb and
Toombs. Such things cannot endure. A
revulsion will take place sooner or later,
which will vindicate the majesty and pow,
er of the people and sweep the oligarchs
from the face of the earth"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

No NORTHERN INsURANcE.-Attorney
General Wharton of Mississippi has given
an official opinion to the effect that the Ii
censes of "various foreign insurance COM
pauies" cannot be renewed in that State.
The reasons assigned are that the State
code requires the agents of such compa.
nies to furnish satisfactory evidence that
each company is secured in an investment
in stock held by "citizens of the United
States" and that as the "United States"
no longer exists, the agents cannot renew
their licenses.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

sgThe Petersburg (Va.) papers record that
man seven-eighths white had "sauced" an
other man eight-eighths white, and howls for
most severe punishment-say 80 lashes and q
term in the chain-gang. The "sass" consisted
in saying that he (the seven-eights bloody was
white man. The hnteligeacer says:
ave earnestly hope that this scoundrel will
be made an example of, which he SO richly de-
serves, and should be taught that if Lincoln is
President. his Administration will not protect
him from being punished. when insulting a
citIzen.'-
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

Toward HALL, Esq, of Berlin present
ed us, few days since, with gallon OF
Sorghum or Sugar Cane molasses, of his own
manufacture, equal in flavor to any Sugar House
Syrup we ever tasted.
He also left with us for inspection by our
Farmers, small quantity of Neapold or skim
less barley, large solid looking grain, yielding
40 bushels to the acre and weighing 66 pounds
to the bushel. He says he has few bushels of
it left for sale.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

cB In the town of Massillon there are t9en-
ty establishments where intoxicating drinks
are retailed, eighteen of these are kept open on
the Sabbath. Whether the other two refuse TO
do so from conscientious scruples, it is not said,
but if there is any such thing as a grog-seller
with any regard for the Sabbath, he ought to
be known. Twenty groggeries in Massillonl No
wonder their paper had to be discontinued for
want of support. The men who support the
one do not support the other. Intelligence and
drunkenness are as antagonistic as oil and water.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

"THIs lNFERNAL SECESSION BUSINESS. y
The Nashville Banner says that the follow.
ing paragraph is aspecimen of the general
character of the business letters received in
that city from citizens under jeff. Davis
government:
"This Internal secession business, I am fear
full, will ruin the country. 1t was certainly
conceived in sin and born in iniquity-its
fathers eldest son the Devil; and have no
doubt all the little Devils, together with
the old Esquire, are now having good
time over il.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

CoLoREp CONFERENCE PROHIBITED IN
BALTIMORE number of years past
a religious body, known as the African
Methodist Episcopal Conference, has been
in the habit of holding its annual meetings
in the city, and they had appointed TO
meet again during the course of the present
month, or early in April. The board of
police deems such an assemblage unlawful
as it infracts provision of the code which
prohibits the assembling in that Stale, of
residen. colored people, and have, there
fore, given instructions to forbid the meet
ing.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

tEWe had a subscriber living in the West
ern part of this county, who owns a good farm,
has large family of girls and boys around him
anxious to read the paper, yet he had it diseon-
tInued, because he 'cas too poor. A man too poor
to pay out 81 so year for Newspaper. Yes,
he must be poor indeed. Not one of Gods poor
however, who is struggling along honestly and
'nte4'gently in the world, but one of your poor
devils, who, like snail, is content to live'with-
in himself. He don't know anything and don t
want to. .... ...
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

eEAttention is eavited to the Adver. .isement
in another column for the "Berlin Select School"
Our friends in Berlin have in times past had
pretty good luck in securing the service of good
Teaehers for their School, and Mr. McKEAN
viii doubtless not be behind any OF his pre-
decesa6ys, as he comes well recommended as q
scholar and Teacher
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

eEWe advise all property owners that have
not already done SO, to take the advice of 'BRAY
the Timer" and have lightning rod put up
1t is the only sure means of safety unless you
move to the cellar. BRAY also has large asort-
ment of Tin-ware, Stoves, de-. which he will
take pleasure in showing you.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28
Stark County Census.

Stark County in 1850 had a white population
of 3e, ,7ss, total 39.s59. In 1860, white 42.sl2
total 4, ,93s. Canton in 1860 had a, 4,4O2, Akron
$500; Alliance ,43l; Massillon $3.50, Louis
vile 625; New Lisbon 1888; New Philadelphia
1850; Ravenna 1897.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

HThe Fredericksburg School is about TO
get under way again. 1t is in new hands, but
we feel satisfied the School will lose nothing Of
its former good name by the change.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

tB-The Cashocton Agssays that a protracted
meeting is now being held in the NJ. E. Church
at Roscoe, in charge of the Rev. Mr. EVANS, and
that it is expected much good will result from
it.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

eEThe new Advertisement of "KocH's Cor
uer," is crowded out, but if you can't see the
Advertisement, don't fail to 60 and see their
new Goods. They have a large and fine as-
sortment,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28
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eEThe Secession leaders dare not submit
their work to the people. The Louisiana Con-
vention has voted down the proposition to refer
the Constitution OF the Confederacy to the pop
ular vote for ratification or rejection.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

eEBUoHAsAs made a speech on his return
to Lancaster, in which he promised to devote
the remainder of his days to Gets of benevo-
lence and charity. He'd better bay rope
and hang himself TO save somebody else the
trouble of doing it for him. He lives in con-
slant fear that they will, and wouldn't the old
traitor chuekle that he had cheated the hang
man of his lawful duty.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28
A CAsE-SIGHT RESToRD.

OLENA, Huron Co., August 1860.
The undersigned has been afflicted six years
with malady of the eyes, and so blind as not
to be able to see a mark on white paper have
used the caustic in any quantity, for long
time; finally l was told by the most prominent
physicians that 1 was incurably blind. Recent
iy, however, l heard of DR.. Knapp, the Eastern
Oculist. at No Sc Bond Street, Cleveland, and
on applying TO him, he Immediately gave me
the encouragement that he could restore my
sight. am glad to say that he has done So
and now can see to read and do business. !
consider the cure almost miraculous, and had
every reacon to believe that 1 never should see
again. deem it chiefly due to DIR. Knapp's
invention, which he uses in place ofcaustic, and
which cause the eye to feel pleasant and agree
able, in about minute after its application.
ISAAC PRAYER.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

c%Our young friend WILSON S. MoMILLES,
of Wooster, has been appointed Mail Agent on
the Pittsburg. Ft. Wayne d. Chicago r. R.
WILSON was formerly an apprentice in this Of
flee and we have no fears of his success in his
new position.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

EThe Galveston News says that
General Tw1oes was in that city when be
received the news that his name had been
stricken from the rolls of the army as that
of traitor and coward. He became very
''indignant." Perhaps he expected that
his promotion would follow as a matter Of
conciliatIon.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

COLLECTION OF THE REvExuE-It is said that
Attorney General BATES, has given the opinion
to President LINCOLN, that the revenue cannot
be collected, except under the law ofl809, which
renders it necessary for collectors to reside
within their respective districts, and therefore
1t will be impossible TO execute the laws with
propriety. even were it otherwise feasible, in
vessels
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

e%Mr Chase will issue proposals for Sl7,-
0O0, 600 of the loan authorized by the late Con-
gress, after conferring with some Of the prin ci-
pal capitalists as to the proper time and mode Of
reaching the money market, with least disturb
ance to the ordinary course of business.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

uWALDo Il. JOHNSON has been elected
Senator of the United States from Missouri, in
place Of JAMES SCREEN. Mr.. DOUGLAS may now
congratulate himself that he has Jim Green's
head in basket
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

- The Washington correspondence of the
: Cincinnati Commercial says that Hon. SCHUYLER
CoLrAx and Hon. JoHN SHERMAN, contemplate
an overland tour to California ,on the first coach
under the new mail contract over the central
route, It 10 expected to start about the ffteeth
Of June
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

e Florida has been called on for her quota
of men for the regular Southern army. but can I
furnish them, because her citizens will bluster
and lie and steal, but they won't fight nor pay
their debts.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

@Mr. CAMPBELL, one of the editors
of The Wheeling Inselligencer, has been ap-
pointed Postmaster of that city. 1t is a
good appointment. Mr.. Campbell is an
able and industrious editor and q man Of
business. .
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

UA number of disappointed applicants at
Washington for Foreign Missions, are remaining
there to take anything that may be left after
the scramble is over.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

DIR. Knapp, Oculist and Aurist, who exelu-
siyely treats deafness and diseases of the eye,
and ALL imperfections of vision and inserts ar
tifcial eyes that move, will visit Millerburg six
weeks, (once week,) on each Friday, at the
Ellison House. Serious cases of deafness or
blindness should apply early 50 as to afford suf-
fcient time to cure them.
To begin Friday. March 29th. 1861.
A CASE-SIGHT RESTORD.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

EThere are near fifty applicants for the
Post Office in Cuyahoga Falls. Modest people,
these Yankees.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

~ See the advertisement of Fry in another
column. He has full stock of goods in his
line, which he will sell at prices to suit the
times.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

BWe are glad 10 hear that our friend
DwYER, formerly of the Coshocton Age, has
been appointed P. N. at Coshocton.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

elected q. S. Senator in place of Mr.. CHAsE.--
A good selection.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

THANKFUL FOR SMALL FAvoRs.-SAMUEL GAL
LcwAY is after the Columbus Post Office
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28
Notice to Tax Payers Of Holmes
County, Ohio.

Tn pursuance oflaw. l. rhoras r. Kain rfssas-.af
said County, hereby notify the tax psvsrs tbsrscs
that will receive taxes at the rreasurers otos for
and after the lst day Of April until the aoth dsv Of
June A. D. 1851. TB RAyFr -"
March fs,-a2vS Trsasursr of H.,u.c.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28
FREDERICKSBURGH r
. Q H q q l. !!
NHE inhabitants of Freecrcksburgh and vicinity
Il respectfully informed that
THESD4 APPTJ l6fH 1891

TUESDAY, APRIL l6tA, 1851.
The Scocl will opened for the Spring Term OF twelve
weeks, under the superintendanco Of n. A. PIERCE.
The Higher Branches, with Latin and Greek viii b
taught BY J. NJ. HUTCHINSON.
But the Teachers beg ststs that thcv are far less
anxious to make SNOWY display Of a multiplicity Of
Of subjects than to teach thoroughly aud practically the
fundamental branches SO to prepare their pupils for
higher effort. tHl
Thlr teaching will be directed less to the memory than
to the Judgment the common Of their pupils the
development of their reasoning and OF the lac
uy of self reliance. Grammar will bo As far a. pract
cable, vested with mere arbitrary techncates The
great aim will be TO present the philosophy Of the sub
ject aud to help the pupil TO acquire the faculty OF US
ing his native language in speech and writing with cor
rectness, huency and power -
In Mathematics reference will constantly be made to
the principles the rationale Of every pro-
cess will be demonstrated, and opportunity viii be
neglected of showing the application Of every lesson to
tho common purposes Of liis-
Having To do with pupils Of vari 8 denominations "A
does expedient to mix an, religious Ssctarian
doctrines with literary instruction hut u s earuentv
hoped that the spirit of Christianity shall be tho ruinx
and guiding principle Of Teachers and Pupils.
Scholars not belonging to the District will be charged
at the following rates: -
Common English Branches $500
Higher do A0o
with Latin and Greek 1000
N. B. Young persons intending 70 teach win receive
every assistance In the Of preparation which u IL in
the power of the Teachers to bestow. 7d
sionally. ~
Pupils requiring private instruction In some Of high.
er parts OF Mathematics, nc, may be accommodated
with an evening hour, on reasonable terms. r7
March ls6l-sl
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-03-28

routes. One has already resigned, but
others stand ready to. serve. The mails
will probable be cut off if the troubles con-
tinue.
The Pensacola, Fla. Gazette, says
"Florida will soon be called up to furnish
her quota of men for the army Of the
Southern Coufederacy. This quota has
been put down at 1000 men. With an
empty treasury We cannot imagine how
she can enlist, equip, and arm this number.
If, as the Iribuue states our State is bank
rup; at this early stage of action, we think
the sooner she shells out the better. If
the State government cannot be carried on
for want of finds, let Florida be divided
between our sister States of Alabama, by
the line of the Chattahooche river. The
sooner this is done the better, for to this
must it come at last"
Madame Patterson Bonaparte, and her
son, jerome Bonaparte, whose claim for re-
cognition, as the Legitimate wife and son of
Prince Jerome, has been for some time
pending, in the Paris Courts, have been
defeated in their suit, and adjudged to pay
the costs.
Messrs Crawford and Forsyth, have been
instructed by their Government" to pro-
ceed at once, in their negotiations with
Mr.. Lincoln, without waiting for their COM
missioner, Roman. m.
Robert 7. Lincoln has returned to Har-
ward University, and expresses himself
glad to escape the excitement of high life
in Washington.
Miss. Harriet Lane was married on the 4th
to James Carlisle, prominent lawyer of
Washington.
Good for Florida.-Mr Cisco, Assistant
Treasurer Of the United States, at New
York, has received notice from the Sub
Treasurer at Charleston, Southern Confed-
eracy, that he had sent by Adams d Co.,
the balance remaining in his hands to the
Collector of Key West.
Florida, it would seem, is not wholly
given up to stealing, as the other seeded
States. o
California all Right.-The Union Cele-
bration at San Francisco on the 22d ab-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

THE COMET AND THE EARTH IN CONTACT
We read that Professor Wind, the celebrated
English astronomer, says that on the Both ofJune,
the earth probably passed through the tail of the
comet, at distance of perhaps twothirds of its
length from the nucleus Two days previously,
the head of the comet was in the elliptic, distant
from the earth's orbit only 100000 miles, and
the earth, according to his calculations, would
encounter the tail on the day named. A peculiar
illumination of the Northern sky on the evening
of the Beth June, supposed to proceed from an
aurora glare, observed both in England and
the United States aud goes far, in the absence Of
scientific calculations, to confirm this theory.
The result will be looked for with interest as set
ting at rest the vulgar fear of collision between
the earth and comet, and proving that the latter
is composed of gases far more tenuous than our
atmosphere.