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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18
what Olihc Nig.st!

We have the beginning what will be the end
The slaychoding States will all unite and make
common cause. The city of Washington will he
surrounded by secession territory. Tho govern.
Inent will be removed to some Northern city,
The fighting, doubtless, will all be done in the
slaveholling States. One section has not the
power to conquer the other. The North has
the advantage OF members, but the South are bet.
ter skilled in military tactics, and have the adyHn
tag" Of climate aud that of fighting upon their own
soil. The contest will be fierce and long, nvolv.
ing fabulous expenditure OF blood and treasure
and the trophies Of the war willbc an eternal sep
aration OF the States and endless chickering's and
quarrels TO be handed down a. an inheritance to
generations yet unborn. Trade will be destroyed
workshops will be closed, prices will he depressed
business men willbc bankmptcd and people will
be taxed 70 the utmost Limit
This Is, Indeed, dark picture, but aa matters
now look we can see no other way than that dies
things will all take place
Those who are Tor the Union AMI for the peace
Of the country are pOwcrless Their warnn,
voice could not prevent the first blow, aud any
thing they can now say or do will not avert tn
gathering storm. They have nothing left hut t.
tanely submit TO the will aud pleasure Of thos
who cry for blood, Our homes and interests bein
in the North we will be led TO take the side of tn
North
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18

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From these figures it would be seen that the
Republicans must get upa revival in their party
before they can overcome the reliable Democratic
majority in tho district, The Wayne county boys
might go fishing and "littlc Holmes" alone would
''ccan out" the two Republican counties by 800
or 500 majority. But Wayne will give 800 Dem
ocratic majority next fall and they will doubtless
insist upon having it counted Beside that we
have sncaking notion that both Knox and Nor,
row will be Democratic on the second Tuesday OF
October next. There are goody number OF
Quakcrs in Morrow county and il is thought they
are about tired of covering M the iniquitics of the
Republican party with their broad brims.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18
DistrirtsIlg The StNtc.

The Republicans have been Cor a long time fig
uring ont dstrcting of the State for Congress
iona purposes which would disfranchsc 900, 900
Democrats of the State. Below we give their
bantling. 1t is beauty. Let every honest man
take map of Ohio and trace out the lines Of the
districts nnd he will see the most Infamous jerry
Wandering ever perpctrated,
lSt This District will consist of Wards I, g, 10,
IL, II, IA, l5 and l6, in Cincinnati, and the FOL
lowing townships in Hamilton county--Miami,
Whitewater, Delhi, Storrs, Green, and that por-
ton Of Mill Creek township now in the Second
District Population l25,532. Republican ma
| orty 200
2ud Wards |, ., 3, 4, 5, 6, 0, -, and II, and
the following townships, viz. Anderson, Symmcs,
Spencer, Columbia, Sycamore, Springfield, Coler-
ain, Crosby, Harrison, aud the two eastern pre-
cincts of Mil Creek township, and Butler county
Population 1870 100. Democratic majority, 6,90O
81. Montgomery, Prcblc, Darke and Miami
counties, Population l3O,02l. Republican na-
Iioritiy, 100
lth Mercer, Van Wert PauIding, Defiance
Auglai2c, Allen, Putnam, Henry, Hardin anC
Hancock. Population, 1873 III. Democratic ma
iurity, 2,7O0,
9th. Williams, Fulton, Lucas, Wood, Ottawa
publican majority i $50.
: 9th Warren, Clinton, Faycttc, Highland am
, Clermont. Population, 1875 III. Republican ma
jority, 800.
> 7th. Greene, Clark, Madison, Champaign, l.c
gan and shelby. Population, l2o IOl. Repul
iicau majority, 3iOO,
9Th. Brown, Adams, Scoto, Pike and Ross
, Population l23 976, Democratic majority 2,6Ol
9th. Franklin, Pcknway. Fairfield aud Pcrr,
Population l2l O59. Democratic majority, 3,JOI
l0th, Delaware, Union, Licking, Knox au
Morrow, Population l25 6l0. Republican mi
iority, ,OO0.
llth. Marion, Wyandpt, Crawford, Richlan'
: Huron and Erie, Population, liO,49i, Rcpu6l
. can majority, 900.
. I2th. Lawrence, Galla, Meigs, Jackson, Vii
1 ton, Hooking, Population, l20,l60 Republica
majority, i,lO0.
|, 18th. Athens, Washington, Morgan, Nobl
u Muskiugtm. Population IA 800. Republics
majority, ,l5O.
Nth. Coshocton, Guernsy, Tuscarawas, Ca
roll. Stark, Population, li0 Csc. Republics
:, majority, l,f50.
" 9th, Monroe, Belmont, Harrison, Jeilcrso
h Columbana. Population, lao 2l3. Democrat
majority, l50.
10th Holmes, Ashland, Wayne, Medina, L
:, rain. Population, 1913 2S5. Republican MAORI
1900
l7th, Cuyahogn, Portage and Summit Pop
, lation, 29,5Sl. Republican majority, 6,2OO.
IS 18th. Mah'ning T,umbull, Ashtabula, Gea
IA snd Lake. Population, ll9, ,756, Republics
majority, IL 800.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18
war! WAR;! War!!!

The President has issued his proclamation call
ing on the several States Of the Union for mill
tia force of 15,000 men, to suppress unlawful COM
binations and execute the laws of the United
States. in his proclamation, the President ap-
peas to all loyal citizens to participate and aid his
"etlort TO maintain the laws and integrity of the
National Union, and pcrpetuity of our popular
Government, and redress wrongs long enough en-
dured." The proclamation was issued on yester-
day Sunday, under the pressure of transpiring
events, and yet it does not appear, from the docu
mcnt, that the Cabinet had decided what was the
purpose and object of this draft of $4,000 men,
1t is intimated that "te first seroice assigned the
forces ,cM probabiy be to repossess the forts, places
and property, mdich haze been seized from tho Un-
iOn." After this service is performed, what is in
reserve for the troops does not appear. We pre-
sumo the various States will respond ut once, and
that President Lincoln will have all the forces he
asks tor--but what then2 Can the $1,000 men
retnkc Fort Sumtetl We do not think they can,
and if they were able to accomplish that object,
would it be worth the blood spilled in the effort.
and all the sad consequences that would inevitably
lollow7
The President has also in his proclamation call
ed special session of Congress-, to assemble on
the 4th of July. How is he to support volun-
tcer force of 10000 men from this time until
Congress mcets2 In our judgment, the President
would have done well if he mad confined his proc
lamation t. the assembling of an extra session Of
Congress, leaving to the discretion and judgment
of the peoples representatives the responsibility
of inaugurating measures to meet the present
emergencies.
We ere indeed in the midst Of fearful times
and no man knows what day may bring forth.
The people destined, we fear, to reap the most
bitter fruits the final result of the sectional az
itation on the slavery question, which has, after
many years of strife and contention brought us to
the verge of destruction as nation.--Statesman
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18
Oh, Consistency!

While the rebel batteries of Charleston were
battcring down the walls of Fort Sumter and tho
booming cannon of revolution were revcrberating
over the waters and resounding through the coun-
try, the Administration at Washington was giving
audience to the Massachusetts delegation assem-
bled in large and enthusiastic numbers to agree
upon the division of the spoils for that multiplying
Abolition State. The chief point in their dcliber-
aiOns was the removal Of Fletcher Webster. son
of the late Daniel Webster, from the Office Of Sur
vevor of the Port of Boston and giving the same
to John S. Phelps, a ranting Black Republican.
1t would be pity to have this Administration
tainted with son of the iustrious Daniel whose
voice was always so potent for the Uhi'n and
whose life so ably spent in its service. 1t is
this same Administration that now asks us to for
get party and come to its rescuc.--Pld,n Dealer.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18
Ohio its:iiiiii,.

A bill has passed the Ohio Legislature to
ineurage the organization Of military companies.
i gives each member of an Infantry company So
$40 ~ill be paid to each Artillery man, or 5000
pee year to each company OF 20 men. The mum
bcr of companies allowed per county is fixed by
the ratio of population, Well, patriotism is cheap
in Ohio only s. head
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18
Oar kblyty.

Whenever an army is necessary to protect the
country, or TIN National flag, every man should
he in tuvor OF tie army, but whom an army is
called Tor to enforce the whms and tricks of poG
clans, then, every lover OF his country should OPP
pose it In the present cmo rgcncy the Presidcn
leaves the people in the dark as To his intentions
and under this state OF things jud d.eous men viii
wait for the facts"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18
The American Flag.

The Republicans just now are proiusc in their
laudations Of the American Flag We well re-
member when they discarded the good old flag
and used sectional flags with sixteen stars repre-
senting the sixteen Northern States. Their mot.
to was then Fremont, free speech and hee men,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18

The city election in Chicago, ON Tuesday
resulted in the success of the Republicans.
The city of Lawrence, Mass, has appro-
priated $4,000 for tho support Of the families
of those who have volunteered,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18
Aai is Vanity.

Our ncighbor Of tho Republican seems to think
the Republicans can carry this senatorial district
with Knox and Morrow attached. He will, how
ever, find out that these hopes are all vanity ant
will result in vexation Of spirits. Let us submit
a few facts and figures In 1857 the majoritics fo
Governor were n follows:
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18
Governor; Election.

Gov. Dennison has ordered special election
in Sherman's and Corwin's districts ON the 2stf
ofMay,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18
Deug;as or Civil War.

short time ago STErHEN A. DOUGLAS said:
lam FOR PEACE, TO SAVE THE UN.
ION. WAR is DISUNION--CERTAlN IN
EVTTABLE, FINAL and IRREPRESSIBLE-
Our o,on rery erisfance ytorbids nar. a Cd
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18

Notwithstanding inevitable defeat stared thu
putty in the Gcc last fall the vote of the distric
resulted:
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-04-18

The volunteering is represented as brisk
all over the county.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

A gentleman Who made . thorough
examination Of Fort Sumter = few
months ago, and who 10 we'll skilled in
military affairs, informs ~ that it j. al
most impossible for any suocessful at
tack to be made upon it, and that it 10
a. near impregnable ~ human science
can render it. Ito walls are 20 high that
it is almost impossible for any shell or
cannon ball to be thrown into the Fort,
and they cannot make aserious impress
sion upon it, massive walls. In case Of
an assault, any enemy that would come
near enough to lombard or cannonade
It would be subject to terrific FIRE from
its heavy guns. Excellent arrange
ments have been mado for occurring .
good supply of water. From deep wells
which have been dug, any quantity Of
~ater necessary for washing aud cook
ing can lie obtained, but it 10 slightly
brackish in taste, and for ordinary
drinking, therefore, they rely upon rain
water, which 10 preserved in immense
tanks under the Fort, where it is kept
cool, and, by ilteriug, rendered agrees
BILE to the taste. Our informant e.
pressed . belief that Major Anderson
would be able 10 hold it for ok months
against any force that could be brought
against him, If his supplies-and he
has an abundance Of oil he needs except
'nel-are not exhausted. - F0rney's
Ress.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

The Charleston aad Savannah Trade.
The South Carolina secession has not
a. yet very materially affected the buai-
ness OF the ChafiestOn aud Savannah
lines Of steamers, though its influence Is
felt to some extent. The business of the
Charleston line on outward trips, both in
passengers and freight, is light, even for
this season of the year. There are few
er passengers, particularly Of merchants,
"drummers," and persons of that class.
The return business from Charleston to
this port, however, il more active than
It was last year, and the same is true OF
Savannah !; while both lines have more
steamships on service than during the
last season. Large quantities Of cotton
and rice are coming forward, freights
are better than they were last winter,
and the passenger lists larger, though
there are no indications of . stampede
as yet on account Of secession. The
Charleston steamer clear, q matter Of
form, from the Palmetto Custom House.
~ r. Post.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

GEN. ScoTT AND SENATOR TooMBs.-
A special dispatch to the New York
Erening Post of Saturday, says:
"The report Of an alteration between
Gen. Scott and Senator Ioo,nbs, is
holly untrue. The facts are as fol-
lows: General Scott, Senator Toombs,
and Benjamin, and others, dined at the
house of Mr.. Cochrane, on Wednesday,
and the Southern Senators denounced
the Union with insane passion.
"Mr. Toombs wished that the Star of
the West could be sunk, but no dis
courtesy was offered to General Scott,
and no difficulty ensued. Gen. Scott
has authorized denial Of the report
which has been circulated"
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

JAPANESE ToMMY, according to let.
ter 10 the Home Journal, from Kanaga.
We, il very inferior custom house Off.
Ger, and "lives in . large compound back
of the custom house, behind . high
board fence, painted black, and looking
very eombre, where are huddled togeth-
er custom house officials by the score.
Under the roof, . neat, one story cot
tsge, with tiled roof, papered screens,
and mat floors, Tommy has . place
where he may eat BY day and spread
his quilts to sleep BY night. The only
furniture such gentleman has, or needs
in japan, Is cupboard Ito put his bed
ding IN by day, and chest Of drawer
for loose articles. The mats are 1t the
same time carpet, chairs, sofa and din
ing-table. His income is free rent, per
diem allowance Of rice, and eight jchi.
bus. or two dollars and sixty-ssvsn cents
. month"
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

y
h 1at Piseae - Oesdss.siaI ee:ey
'coiso1 il Nh Z Sstsy 49, - tssss bot
sinub neeaG Mid lDss Bssissss"-
and the( Dsple q > d!e:Fsat see-
siosssf q oosaary lid allowed IL
adviee, tho bost govesn0est ever de-
wed b. nan voald not now b On the
verge Of destsuctios. i Is not TO b
denied tAss - 4f 1hs NORTH, " NY
oothieg Of other ssctiona) have d.sse.
Qssded the wholesome sdvics on the
old copper. Il i Dose Of or hesinesa,
that other 6titis of the Union tolerate
domestic slavery. Il u not orr bnsiness
70 sebuke them for it-fos W once did
the same. Il 10 NOSE Of our busiaeas
that they regard the institution With
faveg. We ase ~ responsible tos it in
. moral o. political sense. II it 10 .
mistaken notion, - ase not the sudeeess !;
and II W we're discseet end sensible,
We should Mid our own Business, and
leave it to those Who are interested in
it, existence. Il i no hindrance to or
prosperity, ct least-but NEEDING with
it has, at last, brought : torpado upon
~, which materially interferes With
!" osv business" We have now got
considerably moro on our hands than
We can attend to-even il it il not too
late TO-. ''mind Your own business hav-
ing none to "mind." Let % get back
to the philosophy Of the old copper
snoAfo a fat a - NAn lat . mno
emission b coined - soon - possible
that every man, woman and child have
one to wear - . monitor, and . remin-
dor to common sense. Let one be
nailed to the desk of10onory. abolition
preacher in the la,ld. Lei solemn pre-
sensations Of them b made to al dye
peptics who mistake Indigestion for
Christian philanthropy, With the hope
that they will cease from mischief aud
''mind their own business. "-Nsv Ho-
vs~ Obnn.) Register.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

Nor TO BE RKISFoRCED.-The dis
patches published this morning seem to
indicate that President Buchanan will
not make any further effort to send mill
itary reinforcements to Fort Sumter.
We cannot say that We are sorry. We
hope never to see the time when it may
become necessary to send federal troops
at any part Of the Union to engage in
shedding American blood.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

THR Montour iron works, 1t Danville,
Pa, have suspended operations, thus
throwing out employment several hun
dred hands in mid winter. The ZntelH-
gencer Gays in consequence of the hard
times, the company proposed reduction
Of wages, which tho workmen refused
to accede to, and hence the stoppage.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

SxlxURs OF ST.. LOUIS PowD.a II
NEw ORLRANs-Forty-iiv hundred
kegs Of powder, worth about 42S, 900,
shipped from the East, via New Orleans,
to Latin, Smith 4 Bots, Of this city, on
board ship. Tornado, have been seised in
New Orleans By the secessionists. The
correspondents OF Messrs. Laflin, Smith
+ Bots have telegrsphed the house here,
desiriug the priviledge to cell It to the
State for cash, otherwise fearing they
would not get anything for it.-&.
Louis Densocrat, llM.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17
~ % re Lase IT, CeoDsooIse New"
eneh = the language Of oar disuoion

N 10 re Lee It. Ce0Dso0lse uoW.''
eaeh = the language of oar disaoion
eossmporsry-ths Gasssss. To late for
eomp sonise, To late r. psaos snd r.
eosciliaG;on, too lale u savs or beloved
eouotry from I'll the horrors Of civil
var TOO lat, alas TO perpetuste the
Usios Of lhs States. lit be too late 70
have An amic4ble settlement Of the difi-
culties which now agitate the public
mind, then our neigbbor mast have
made up his mind that it 10 time for war
and bloody revolution-tims 70 appeal
from the more peaceful tribunal sstab-
lished for the smicable adjustment Of oil
matters concerning which there IL con-
tsutioD, 20 the highest tribunal known
10 Any nation god Of battles. There
i no middle ground 10 this matter, -
W have said before ; it 10 either con-
cession and compromise, or i 10 one o.
the moot bitter-one Of the most persist
snt and bloody resolutions which was
ever known upon earth. That party
which denies the right Of compromise-
that individual Who declares that il j. too
late for compromise, declares in the same
breath that war is preferable-that it is
better suited to tho condition Of that par
ty or individual than peace arising from
honorable and manly compromise.
So be it. II that be the uItimatum Of
the Republican party, let it look we'll T.
tho result, let them beware Of the conse-
quences. There i no such thing 10 the
books, Is We look upon the matter, as
pssceable secession. II this country is
TO be divided, it will not be done peace
ably, bat 1t the expense Of thousands Of
most precious lives and millions Of treas
ure. But there is no necessity for either
secession or revolution. The rendering
unto the South the things which belong
to the South, will put an cad to all such
apprehensions-wll establish peace and
unity 10 the land, and preserve the Dig
nifty of the Federal Government. The
mind Of the public may - we'll be made
up to this point FIRST as last-compromise
and union. or war and dsunion.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

uSooooouD ~ oeosUoo - ADuoome
- ~ @ Pieavs9k while h dee
a jskiG 4 ) sStiel i he people d
abaps| ~ Geoto IL seisiag he gov
knmsak fob A. srssssls 10 those
States, cites 10 psllistion Of their eourse,
the following pseeedents:
Many such cots indeed may BE- quoted
- having been done By the American
colonisls against The asDed vessels, the
forts and the srsenals Of the British
Government before the grand act OF
secession in l776. The New Jersey
peopls ssised the Royal Treasury |; y
Baltimore and Charleston the people
seized the arms of the King's troops !;
the people Of Providence, r. /, bursed
the Briiish armed schooner 0aspee, with
all her military stores; Ethan Allen seized
the torts Of Ticondsroga and Crown
Point, on Lake Cbsmpiain the royal
arms and supplies were seised in New
Hampshire; the people Of Delaware
sunk chevaus de jriss in their river 70
keep out the armed ships Of the British
navy, and there are many examples more
of ike acts. These works are oil the
spontaneous movements Of the people
before the Declaration Of Independence
and before the assumption, in fact, By
any State, Of it, separate Independence.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

Nh. FREDRRIcK SEWARD has, se under
stand, sold his interest in the Albany
EvsninQ Journal to MIR. Richardson.
Mr.. Seward, in disposing of HE interest,
rctircs also from bis editorial connection
with the journal.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17


The Advertiser, having been restored 70 health
in afsw weeh BY very simple remedy, after
having suffered several years with ssvers lung
affection, and that dread disease, Consumption
Is anxious to make known to his fsllow-su6srss
the snAaas ~ ensa
To al who desire II, he will send copy Of the
prescription used (frse Of chargs,) with the dirsc
ton for preparing and using the same, which they
will find : suRI CURs POI CoNsUnrrrox, ASTHMA,
BRoNcHTrls, 10. The only object a the saver
tser in sending the prescription il to benefit the
a1iictsd, and spread information which he con-
csivssto be Invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer
will try his remedy, - it will cost them nothing
and may provo blessing.
Partiss wishing the prescription will please ID
drs~ REV. EDWARD A. WILSON.
WILLIAnsDunGH,
octl5-1yl Kings County, New York.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

THE Republican State Treasurer, Of
the State of Michigan, has decamped,
leaving the State minus about 1l36, 900.
He was first rate freedom shrieker and
astrong advocate Of the " irrepressible"
doctrine Of the higher law fanatics.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

In his late speech, Senator Seward
very truly remarks that "dissolntion e,
for the people Of this country, perpetual
civil war"
Never were truer words uttered by
man. The proposition is too plain, too
simple to admit Of any mistake or con-
trovcrsy. This country canno. be die
solved in peace-peace cannot be main
tanned after dissolution has done its
work. No matter 10 winch direction the
dividing line is run how evenly the
country is cut up with reference to ma
turing an equilibrium Of power-the
same inevitable result will follow. Con-
slant internecine war will curse the
couutry. IL was never made Tor any
other purpose than to constitute one
mighty nation by itself, and if through
the pcryerseness OF the people that is
not permitted, the glory Of the Western
Hemisphere is departed. May that day
never come. May the troubles which
now seem to foreshadow such state OF
affairs be swept away forever.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

THs disunionists talk Of dsposia1
Governor H'cks. They will not stick
At revolution IN Maryland, II necessary
to remove stumbling block to their
schemss Of revolutioaising the country.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-01-17

MARINE LosSt s.-A statement of the
American Losses reported in 1850 gives
total Of $50 vessels, valued without
oargo) At "a, 1877 ,o0O-showing, - CON-
pared with 1860. : decrease Of II ves-
sells and IN increase Of e68s,OOO in
value.