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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
HON. Holm O,NciII.

Tho Democracy Of tho district composed
Of the counties OF Coshocton, Knox, Licking
aud Musklngum have nominated for Congress
This was nomination 1T TO bo made Mr..
O'NEIL isa leading lawyer, fine speaker,
sad man Of great personal popularity. We
believe be will bo elected aud we are sure he
should be.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
Bothered.

That resolution of our state Conven-
ton which declares that every dictate of
patriotism requires the people of the loyal
States to present an unbroken front to the
rebellion, together with the energetic
calls of d mocratic editors for recruits in
response to the Presidents call, perplexes
the Republicans sorcly. They cannot
make out case Of treason against the
Democracy, with all their resources of
lying and ingenuity.-Loaan Gazet:e
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07

Richmond papers describe a railroad
war machine now in use:
1t is an iron.clad battery, mounted on
seven sets Of wheels, and carrying one
large rifle gun. The whole machine was
proplcd by an ordinary locomotive.
1t wasmanncd by fifteen men, and COM
manded by Lieat. Barry, and the loco
motive pushes it along. The battery was
used in the weeks battles near Richmond, ,
sheling the woods, dc. a rebel paper
says:
How important part was played by
the railroad battery in this engagement
may be conjectured by the statement of
prisoner who was captured on the oc-
casion. He informed Lieutenant Barry
that the second shell thrown into the
ranks drawn up in the field just in front
of Savage's house killed and wounded
one hundred mon and thirty horses 1t is
is believed, also, to have done great
execution in the woods, and contributed, 4,
by the terror inspired by its immense mis-
siles, to the easy route Of the entire divis-
ion of the enemy.
Since that battle, the enemy having left
the track of railroad, the battery has seen
no service. 1t has performed handsomely
all it has undertaken, and must, therefore,
be pronounced complete success.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07

The Coshocton Aboitiouists got parolcd
prisoner named SroNE to mako a speech aud
abuse the Democrats at the Abolition conycn-
some timo ago Of a fellow named SroNE, who,
at tho battle Of Shiloh got behind tree aud
waved a handkerchief for the rcbcls to como
and take him prisoner. Wen, this is the same
SroNE, and a precious SIoNg ho Is, too.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
Death of Ex-prcsilcnt Martin
VAN BUveu.

Martin Van Buren, died July Oath, ult,
at his residence of Underwood, Kinder
hook, New York, in the S0th year OF his
age.
This distinguished public man was
born at Kinderhook, Columbia county,
IN the State Of New York, on the 9th
day of Decemmber, 1882, His father,
Abraham Van Buren,. was direct de-
scendant of Dutch farmer, who cstab-
lishcd himself in the early period of our
colonial history in the ancient settlement
Of Kinderhook. His mother was also OF
pure Dutch descent, so that the late cX-
Prcsid mt, their oldest son, may be rcgar.
ded as one of the few representatives Of
the unaduterated knickcrbockcr stock
who first brought industry and civiliza.
ton to the ancient colony of "Manhat-
ten"
Mr.. Van Buren's public life aud scrv
ices may be summed up rs follows -
Surrogate Of Columbia county. y............l .lS0s
Mcmb,r of New York State Senate .....lSl2
Mcmb Of the Court Of Errors and lmpcach
mehts. s................., .-..... ISIS
Attorney General of the State of N. York 1873
Regent of the University of the State Of
new York :'''.'.' .'....'.., ,,:''';;.' ol2 90
u. :. Senator from the State Of New York 1891
Governor of the State of New York .... .lS2S
Secretary of.State for the United States. Ices
United States Minister to England ....., 1881
Secretary of the United States Treasury 1882
Vice President of the United States. s....... leE
President Of the United States. 1887
Mr. Van Buren, died widower, having
survived his wife about FORTY wears and
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
MIlnt go Isemounnn

"TnEBE IS nothing | win not renounov it 40
l may serve my country. ."-CHARLts SuMSEu.
hen "renounco" your AbOlitlpnsm on
Miserable "cuss," DO this, and the country
scHp aud your cQ-laborcs have damned ma,
hhse your punishment tempered with mere,
when justice finally oyortakes you.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
pcmsions OF Dcccn>ca soldiers.

II the deceased soldier entitled to pension
has leii widow, sle receives the money il
no widow then his children, IT there are any.
il he LETT neither widow nor children, thea
lis parents receive the pension, II the near
est living relatives Of the deceased are broth
ers aud sisters dependent upon the soldicr for
support, the pension will be awarded to them.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
EESEDERICKSBUIsG
Sh School,!

'IHls institution will again be opened on the first
Tuesday (Atl) of August, under the supervision of
D. G SMITH and 5. D. MILLER; the Term to continue
ten weeks.
Tuition, ON 81 - TO $500. Boarding low as at
any other place. Rooms at reasonable rates for self
boarding
Especial facilities offered TO those preparing to teach
There will be examination the close of the term
ana certificates granted 10 such merit.
For fur her particulars address either of the above
named persons, at Fredericksburg, o. 22w4
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07

One year ago we had only eighty eight
vessels of war Of all kinds, of which
thirty Were steamers. Now we have
two hundred and nincty.two vessels. OF
these eighty have been built within a
year, Since the war began nearly two
hundred vessels have been purchsed and
fitted for the naval service.
The new steamers that have been con-
structcl during the past year, are classi-
lie! as follows: Wooden guuboats Quilt
by contract) twcnty-three; wooden gun
boats (by the Navy DEPARTMENT J nine;
Sidc-whecl steamers (by the Department.
twclvc;steam rrigatos { by the Department.
four; iron-clad gunboats (by contract }
seven rams; nine iron-platcd vessels six
teen--making Il total OF eighty vessels all
of whichcXcept the iron lads and the four
steam irigatcs, are finished and aaoat.
llcrc is fleet Of almost three hundred
war vessels, nearly all Of which are propel
led by steam. The number Of rams, it is
said, can be rapidly increased, when de-
sired, by fitting iron bcaks on such steam
craft as are heavily built, to be used in
sinking or doitroying wooden veSsIs The
United States are, therefore. entitled to
the rank of first class naval power OF
tho world Statesman
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
Tncy Come! phcy Comc!!

Appointments are now being made of the
thousands OF hungry Aboli tion yultnrcs who
are placed in warm nests and ted 10y the tax
law. These appointments should be given
To return yoluntccrs--to men who have been
disabled 10y sickness and wounds to earn a
living for themselves and families but We fear
the appointments will be given TO men who
will do the most work tor G. Republican
ticket at the approaching election,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
walk up, Hbc1pjnslain!

Old Ben Wade frequentlysaid last sum-
mer, that when men were actually need
ed, he would enlist as soldier. Now is
your chance, Benjamin Soldiers arc
needed, and the people would like to see
some men Of your stamp in the ranks
Don't look out for shoulder straps, but
enlist as private! Let us see you vim
dicate your profession by enlisting!-
Seneca Adrertiser.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
WAR Meeting LastNight.

Quite large crowd assembled in front
of the Court House, last night, to hear
the speeches of Hon. Geo, T.. Pugh aud
Colonel Anderson. The former gcntlc-
man in the course of his remarks, dcclar-
ed, that "at the FIRST whisper of compro-
mise from our Southern brethren, he aaS
far a settlement Of MiS dHcalty and for-'
getting tie past" lie said further that
che belonged to the old Democratic par
ty. lie was PARTY man. Parties wero
essential to public liberty. Politics and
the war must DO separated. We had a
right to criticiac the acts of the Admin
istration, and would do it freely. We
must watch It's conduct closely, and if
the President docs not right, we must and
would at the end of his term put in an
othcr man Tho President must himself
obey the Constitution and laws, and re-
spcct the rights of the ctizcns. The
Democratic party demanded this and
meant to have it. The President would
be held to strict responsibility for all
violations of law, Constitution and right.
The liberties Of the people and the re-
served rights of tho States must be res
pected,' lie said further that "thc Dem
ocratic party was for the Union, and al
ways had been, and was now for its res
toration, and you know" ho added,
"when the Democratic party SAYS thing
1t means it," lie announced that he was
himself for the Constitution as it is and
the union as it was.
Mr.. PuSh paid handsome compli,
ment to Colonel Anderson, and advoca
ted volunteering. We regret that all the
war speeches made. do not moro resem
bio the one delivered by Mr., Pugh last
ning,-Doyton Empire July Goth,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
NO Negroes TO be Accepted ns
Soldiers.

NEW YoRk, Aug. 4th,--A special to
the Post says; In answer to a dcputa-
ton of prominent citizens who waited on
INC President to-day to urge the accep-
tance'of Negro regiments, Mr.. Lincoln re-
Pheu mat he could not accept negro rcgi-
ments, but would accept as many
as offered as laborers. This, it is under
stood. is the settled policy of the Gov.
ernmcnt.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
100000 rTcn Drafted.
WASHINGTON. August 4th.-'The fol
lowing order has just been issued
WAR DEPARTMENT,

WAsmNGroS. August 4ih,-The fol
lowing order has just been issued
WAR DEPARTMENT.
WASHINGTON ID. c., Aug, l,l
Ordered, First. That draft for three
hundred thousand militia be Immediately
called into the service of tho United
States, to serve for nine months unless
sooner discharged. The Secretary Of
War will assign the quota to the States
and establish regulations for the draft
Second. That if any State shall not
by the 10Th of August furnish its quota
Of additional three hundred thousand
volunteers authorized by law, the dcfcien.
cy of volunteers in that State will also
be made up by special draft from the
militia. The Secretary of War will os-
tablish regulations for this purpose
Third Regulations will be prepared
by the War Department and presented to
the President, with the object of securing
the promotion of officers Of the army and
volunteess for mcritorious and distr-
guishcd services, and of preventing the
nomination and appointment in the mill
tary service of incompetent and unworthy
officers.
The regulations will also provide for
Kidding the service of such incompetent
persons as now hold commissions.
BY the President.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
Evacuation orIetchmomd.

1t is rumorcd that the rebels have cvacua-
ted Richmond, and taken up the South bank
OF the James Riyor as a liuc Of defense. Tho
reason assigned for this move is that a terrible
postilcnce is raging in the city. We cannot
youch for tho truth OF these rumors.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
Pertinent Questions for the Pco-
p9C 20 Answer 1t the Ballot

DgC 10 Answer 9L inc BaklOg-
BOX.
Was it necessary to put down the re-
bellion, that Congress should interfere
with and get up war with the citizens
Of Utah ?
War is necessary put down the rebel
lion, to abolish slavery in the District of
Columbia
Is it necessary to put down this rebel
lion, to get up negro schools in North
Carolina and support them at the gov
.crnmcnt expense; or in fact to get them
up at any ones expense =?
Is it necessary to put down the rebel
lion to burden the treasury with millions
to support runaway slaves ?
Is it Legitimate Tor man with straps
on his shoulders TO proclaim martial law
over two or three States, and assume to
abolish slavery
Does the Constitution allow, as pun
ishment for treason, to conliscate proper
ty, without legal mode.
Is general confscation consistent
with humanity, if it were constitutional ?
VIII the passage Of such unconstitu-
tonal acts as the general emancipation
and confscation bills really aid in crush
ing out the rebellion or will it intensity
and increase the conspiracy
All such means, in our opinion, are
calculated, if not designed, to strengthen
the rebellion, and not restore, but divide
the Union. The Republican Congress
think otherwise,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
Observation-Disclosures.

| The Democratic Convention for the lith
Congressional District. composed of the coun-
| ties Of Ashland, Holmes, Lorain, Mcdine and
Wayne, viii meet ut Wooster on Friday the
Goth day Of August. The following named
gcntlcmin are the Delegates appointed from
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
The Abolition Igcpubiicam Essm,

The New York Tribune of July 81,
closes an editorial article with the two
following sentences
81 every rebel now in arms were dead
or prisoner, and the leading conspira-
tors were fugitives from justice, there
would be little loyalty in the South so
long as slavery should be upheld there,
and u new rebellion would break out
within dozen years. Slavery has seen
fit to make an issue Of life and death with
the Union and the fact must be recog-
nized and acted on or the country is un-
done"
This is stating, in terms as plain as
words can make it, that the object which
the Abolition Republicans are aiming at
in this war is the determination Of sla-
very. Loyal men of Ohio are you pre-
prepared to aid in the accomplishment OF
this object ? If not, cut yourselves Off
from every organization that associates or
co-operates politically with these disor-
ganizers and deStroyers of the Union our
fathers made. Let this be a war for the
liberties of white men and not for the
freedom of negroes.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
THE NATIONAL PLATFORM.
Crittendeu Resolution.

CoSGpEss. by A voTE NEARLY rNANiTot s rAs5
ID THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION. - JUlN lc )
wntcn ExPEssrs ruE VOICE OF THE NATION, AM
Is THE TRUE STANDARD OF 10y
"'rhat the present deplornbe civil war has been
forced upon the country BY the disuniuust oi w
Southern states, now in arms against Jhc H.,
Capital, that in This National cinefReues f.hr,
banishing all feeling Of mere passion I uH' l''vmD
tncuf viii ouly it, duy to the whole oun
try; that this war Is not waged on ihtf P'F' VI
any spirit OF oppression OF for any purpose oil con
oncsf or enbiusatiou or purpose Of oNrrthroWiug
1r Interfering with the rights or established IA ~
tutions If those states but to defend ana main
tain The supremacy ot the Constitution ana TO
preserve the Union. with all the dignity, equality
and right. OFT the several states uuimpaircdi and
that as soou as these objects are accomplished the
wal ought to cease
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-07
Stray Cow.

A red cow middllng old, giving milk, came to the
y premises Of the undersigned, in kilbuck township,
Holmes county, OHIO, some two weeks ago The owner
requested to call, pay charges and take her away,
otherwise she will be disposed OF according 20 law.
DIG. NEWTON.
august 4 ls6a
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-17
Rebel BarbaritY.

A few weeks ago the Gazette copied into
its editorial columns lengthy article from
the N. Y. Journal of Commerce, which en-
deavored to soften the feelings of our
Northern people towards the murderers Of
our brothers. The journal of Commerce
would have us believe the rebel soldiers are
just as humane as our Union soldiers
We direct the Editors attention to the
following extract from letter written by a
North Carolinian to his brother, dated De-
cember 2, 1861, which adds rebel testimony
to the barbarities prscticed by the enemy
upon our dead at Manassas
II have seen more since / have been in
this war than ever expected to see in my
life. 5af
Invent on the battlefield one day, where
the great battle was fought, and saw more
than ever expected to see, or even want
to see again. I saw soldiers from Georgia
grabble up Yankees that had been buried
and saw them pull of their heads aHd scrapt
the meat aad hair of Of thaie- heads, -anc
take the skull bone with them to send HON,
for their folks to see, and there we're grea
many dead bodies Of horses lying over tn,
field which caused q terrible scent"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-17

TIE American Express Company has set
. noble example in the line Of patriotism.
The Directors unanimously resolved that
such of its employees as shall promptly en-
list under the call for volunteers shall receive
fifty per cent of their present salaries while
serving in the army, and upon being honor
ably discharged from service, shall be re-
stored to the situations they now hold under
the Company ae.sq, fasi yaf y.s'l!
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-17

ST. CLAIRsNILL Es
rHuRsDAY, July IL, Isss.

As WILL be seen by the following, Col
I. H. Marrow, wall known in these parts,
fosmerly Conductor on the Central Ohio
r. bR.r commands Gen. Hunter negro
brigade. Col Marrow was Breckinridge
Democrat, but is a thorough war man and
good soldier: 's.rc,,,.l ylssss8 ,se
GEN.. HuRTER,s sNEuRos DRIoADE.-
Liout, Luther u. Riggs, Of the First South
Carolina volnnteefs, xritss 10 that Col.
Arthur ~ Eiuzies ,ccm1pRssdhg THAI regi-
ment, Is now in Washington on business
connected with this branch Of the service.
He also says That General Hunter has re-
Gently issued an order for the forming Of
three additional regiments, and that the off
GERS, in part, have already been selected
and designated. Captain James d. Fessen.
den If Maine (son of the Senator) late Of
Berdan's Shsrpshooters, and aid de camp
on Gen. Hunters staff, is, in the absence
of Col. Kinsie, in command of the First
regiment. The brigade is at present under
command of Col. Marrow, also of Gen. Hun.
ter's staff-who probably will be constituted
Brigadier General. Gen. Hunter is said
to take great pride in these .dusky soldiers,
and visits them often. bringing with him
all distinguished military and civic guests,
upon which occasions the brigade is order
ed out on dress parade. "-(New Haven
Journal. t,I 81 arl3.sl Vi NJ
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-17

A DESPATCH from Washington to the
Pittsburgh Gazette Of the llth, says it il
whispered in well posted circles that within
the week important changes in the war pol
10y will be announced by proclamation BY
the President. Among these viii be au.
thority to the Generals commanding depart
ments to employ for military purposes al
negroes approaching their lines. y ~ Ii
Hon. Schuyler Colfax in speech at the
National Hotel, Washington, on Wednesday
night, made similar declaration. He sale
with great emph hasis that henceforward th,
war would be conducted on war principles.
The country and the soldiers will be glad e
hear it. =. ..,,l.te.s y sssssai is,4es sda
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-17
The Pittsburgh Dispatch forcibly says

1T would be amusing were it not SO pro-
voking to hear the abusive phrases employed
by stay-at-home, ofice-seeking politicians
toward those who believe that it is more
sensible to accept the services either OF free
colored men or Of slaves, to save the Union,
than to reject and cast them into the op-
.posite scale. Those are called negro wor-
shippers iorsooth, who believe that the me-
gro should be allowed to fight for the coun-
try if he will What should those be term
ed, then, who will not fight for that country
themselves, and are SO blindly prejudiced
that they cannot forego their hatred Of the
negro even so far as to allow him to aid the
loyal white soldiers of the army in the ter.
rible struggle? Why should al the tender
ness be on our side, and toward Rebels, who
after opening the war, have shown them
selves ready to massacre our troops by tn,
aid Of Indian savages--to shoot drowning
men, to use free blacks or slaves just as fal
as they dare to trust them with armsP'
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-17

A LETTER to the Philadelphia Press,
from Newbern, N. c., Of July I'd, says:
"Burnside's entire corps d 'ormee is 10 mo-
ton, hound inland somewhere, probably 70
cooperate with Gen. Mcclellan. Your read
ers will be surprised that three divisions are
now in motion from this place, and more to
come. You will hear good news from Burn
side, Parke, Foster aud Reno very soon.
The troops are ovcJoyed to ,bink that they
are about 70 f'illow our gallant Burnside into
q victorious field once more" We have al.
ready had news Of the arrival Of General
Burnside's Gag ship at Fortress Monroe.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-17

LIEUr BRowNELL NOT KILLED. -Ad-
vices received at the headquarters Of the
llth regular infantry state that Lieut..
Brownell, the brave svengsr Of Col. Ellis
worth, is not dead, Is reported. His regi-
meut and in fact his company, is said to
have suffered severely. He Is fret on the
list for : Captaipcs in his regiment
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-17

HopE may bud under clouds, but !
blows only in sunshine.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-17
: sss =, GO. "a z ,sc,,s

who were ordered to take she ensnys bat.
tety, which wss suppcrtsd by t1c heavy
brgsdss, and which swept the thin lines Of
onr devoted inen, who had to approach il
scroS . stretch o. open ground, is said 70
have been an appalling sight
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-17
A BombsheIl in the vermont Demo-
cratic State Convention.

The Democratic State sConyeutim of
Vermont met at Belloss Fan, On the I'd Of
July The following fc,olutisns were repcr
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-07-17

The battle of Tuesday evoning has BEEN
made memorable BY, los melancholy monu-
meut Of csrnsge, which occurred ip por-
ton of Gen. Magruder'e corps, which had
been ordered in very inadequate force to
charge one Of the strongest Of the enemy's
batteries There are various explanations Of
this affair. The fire upon the few regiments