Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-11-06
GREAT JUBILEE!
Thousands Of Democrats
Having a Good Time!
THE PEOPLE REJOICING !!


ing counties. At all early hour in tn
evening the streets were filled with mel
and women. No one could venture
guess at the number present, but i
amounted to thousands.
We can but briefly and, perhaps, i'm
perfectly notice the proceedings.
The town was beautifully illuminatc
at six O'Clock.
AT seven o'clock the procession wa
formed, headed by the Millcrsbug Band
In the procession were over hundred
transparencies, with various notices
among which were the following; "Dowr
with Secession and Abolition" "Bully
for Bliss, 81 Majority" "The OLD
UnionSavers." 17GS Majority fortl,
White Mans Ticket" "The Unior
Washington made and jackson saved >
"No more Abolition PROCLAIM mations.' ;
"The Union as it was, the Constitution
as it is. the Niggers where they are
These arc but few among the MANY
notices Some two hundred splendid
torches were also borne in the procession
After marching through the principal
streets the procession joind the thousands
gathered around the bonfres and the
speaking commenced from n stand erected
in the street. and in the Court Hou E.
Excellent speeches were made by l.. r.
CRITcnrIELD, Judge SAMPLE, d. S. UnL.
JoHN McSwEENY, G. G. Parsons, A. G.
DMMocK, ID p. LEADnETrER, j. c..
PoMERENE w. S. TANNuYnL and others
The following letter from Judge RANt
SEY was read
CLEVELAND, Oct 81, 1862
My Dean siR--As anticipated might be the
case when Saw you, find that my engagement. |
IN the courts will depri, me of the pleasure of
meeting with the Democracy Of Holmes COUNTY
at their approaching celebration of our polite Il
victories in this State and clsewhere--I deenIy
regret the necessity which comIes me to forego
this pleasure; but as am so soon to be derived
OF the right of pursuing my profession, feel un.
der very strong moral obligations to those who
have entrusted me with their interests to do what
lies IN my power to meet their expectations. until
that time arrives.
II there ever wasa time when honest and nat
riotic exultntion might b. indugcd in, this il hat
time; aud If amy County in the State, for her
past and present fidelity, il entitled to take large
share Of praise to herself it is the county off
Holmes. Traitors, fanatics, and corrriptonists
nave brought the country to the verge OF ruin; and
the most hopeful amongst us, were oppressed with |
the Tear mat We were fast approaching a BLIGHT |
ing anarchy. or lis fearful cOuutcrput n military
despotlsm In this State of depression, the pco
ple-the honest farming and producing masses of
our countrymen, regardless alike Of uumcasurcd
abuse and cownrdly threats iol their personal
shfely, mare Sp06ch-srukcn ia voice which has
carried courage and hope to every patriot heart
ahl dismay to every one who would subvcrt the
Hch Legacy bcqucatlcd us bv our aihors orspec I
ulatc upon public distress. They have unnistnk-
bly, dc, Jared, that the ungratcfI son who lifts {
pRrrcidal land against the Temple of libor- -
~ merits and shall receive just punishment
That IT 10 more belongs tp public servants u
than to traitors in arms to pluck stas from the +,
constellation OF states, nor 10 Guuul those great
constitutional safeguards of liberty and seen ity al
which have been sccu ed by the toll and blood a
and treasure OF our ancestors through centuries ~
Of time. That the brave men who have left g,
home aud its comforts, Cor the battlefield and its
pefls have not done so to overthrow aud DESTROY ="
but to preserve and maintain, the Constitution fl
and Union which Washington and hi comrecrs -,
gave Us. Aud finally, the taxes collected iom !
the hard earned savings of labor, nrc not welded n
TO be stolen or arpropriatcdby corrupt officials or
greedy contractors; but to be honestly and faith c'
fully applied for the preservation OF the unity ami 81
safety of the common country. =,
indulge the hope, nnd confident expectation, Y
that the able gentleman that you have Just hon
ored with II seat in Congress, will hc able to do
much for his District aud the country. lie ns.
sumcs the Elaycst 81 responsibilities and will
a. lls1 a. .at .....
interests. II might presume upon one word 10
MS constituents, il would be- to cNhor them 10 81
let nm aways feel that in doing rQht and doing a
II cohTdgcousty they will make it their business to
sustain him In the pre- cnt critical condition Of e
our country, II Is the duty of every man, whether
occupying apuhlic position or not, to act with that
enlarged patriotism which only nska what Is d
best for the country, The west, with her broad
vale, and rapidly developing resources. will be ="
largely responsible for the future She ought Il
and must occupy the position of justice aud i'm
Partially; ard II becomes W. ALL with view to "
the great Interests of ourselves, of our children b
ana OF mankind to swear unon the altar of our
country, that "libcrty regulated by law" shall o
now and forever, prevail within her borders
Very Truly your friend,
R.P. RANNEY. y
During the evening cheers after cheer =
was given for the Union, the volunteers. /"
Ohio. Pennsylvania, Indiana, Iowa, q
Judge Buss, the MiIcrsburg Band.
Holmes County, the speakers. the can.
non squad and for nearly every thing else
people could think Of cheering for.
The Millersburg Band, one Of the best ~
IN the State, played their part nobly. 3
SHEPLAR's Cannon Squad fred a hun. "
dred rounds to the entire satisfaction of !"
all who like a big noise W
The bonfres were splendidly gotten '
up. and in this department A. Il. BELL, ~
Jous SroLL. SAMUEL SrmEpplNa and =,
Others are deserving Of special praise.
The torches were arranged under the "
supervision of j. j. MuSoEu, and reflect
credit upon him in the to.eh line.
The transparioncies were gotten up ii
by w. q. Mcdowell AMI
ourselves.
DEETs', and several other martial !,
bands, added zest to the occasion.
Hundreds Of Democratic ladies Joined 7, Il
With the men in rejoicing over the great ~
Il.