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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

sE-Senator Wilson's bill to abolish slavery
in the District of Colpnl1a which he intro
duced Dec.i6th, passed ihesedsae April3 The
average price of a slayo issnzzis to be $500
A claimant making petition for payment for
his slaves is obliged 10 take oath that he has
NOT borne arms in, or giren aid and comfort to
the rebellion, and such oath Of party to The
petition is not considered evidence of the facts
therein stated. The owners of slaves shall put
upon file the name and description Of the per-
son liberated by the bill within twenty days
after making claim for payment under the pen
atty of forfeiture of the claim. The clerk OF
the Court shall issue certificates of fmaaumission
to the persons liberated. One hundred thou
sand dollars is appropriated ia ihebili to aid in
the voluntary emigration of the slaves liberated
BY the bill, and other persons of color in the
Dis. of Columbia, TO Hayti. Liberia and 9th
or cou tries for the colonization of the blacks.
The amendments made do not effect the princi-
piles and plans of emancipation embodied in
the original bill
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17
No More Recruits Wanted.

There is something startling in the simple
announcement that no more recruits are wanted
for the grand army of the Union. The fact
that the army is full; that sir hundred thousand
men and more are in aims for the support Of the
government; that the patriotism and sslf-deni-
al of our people has rolateercd the whole of this
enormous force, is enough to startle one who
less than one year ago. heard the echoes of the
guns that thundered against and from Slmter s
walls. When. on the 10th of April. the Presi-
dent issued his call for $4,000 men, the South
laughed it to scorn and called it. a game of
5rag." What do they think now, when eight
tim es $4,000 men are marshaled around the re-
bellion, stretching their Briarean arms from the
Sabine to the Potomac, and from the Atlantic 10
the plains Of New Mexico. The army is fell
and already on the march.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17
A Day to be Remembered.

Friday, the 1lth day of April, 1862, will be
marked in the history of the world, with .
stone. On that day the House of Representa-.
tives passed the bill-which had come from
the senate-for abolishing slavery in the Dis.
trict OF Columbia, and all that now is needed is
the signature of the President.
The divorce of the government from Slavery
has now been effected. And 1t is complete
divorces vincde naatrimonii. From year te
year has the presence Of slavery at the Nation
al lCapital increased intolerance until a man
from from Free State, who was not a lick
spittle, could have no influence, no social posi-
ton and no peace.
This rebellion has struck blow at its own
breast; IT has reached the heart, and from this
on the life blood of slavery will trickle down
the extremeties until the whole system Of in
voluntary servitude shall faint, and stagger and
fall The world will sit as jury upon the
grand inquest, and render its verdict "Died by
its own hand" t
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

less in cases Of strong personal grievance.
The determination appeared, even under
the most calling FIRE to be victory or
death. The Mississippians on the side of
the enemy were the ruling spirits, and they
well deserve to be set down as among the
best fighting men Of The day.
As for our troops, i shall not refer TO
but few especially. The Ilinoians, already
famous at Donelson, fought like devils to
sustain their well earned reputation. The
same may be said Of Missouri, Ohio, Indi-
ana, Wisconsin, and some of the Iowa reg
iments.
An old Surgeon, who has been long in
the service, and who has just returned from
the field for the first time since the battle
began, said to me as be sat down tonight
on the river bank: Il have been present
at both Ball Run and Fors Denelson, but
they were skirmishes 10 what | have seen
since yesterday morning" Such, it seems,
is the testimony of all with whom | have
conversed in relation to this great contest.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17
The Rebel General Killed.
GEN. ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNSTON.

- GEN. ALBERT SIDNEY JOHNSTON.
Gen. Johnston, the bogus report o.
whose capture at Fort Doneson gave him
biographical fame two months ago, is
now certainly desposed of at last, as bis
dead body is in our hands. He was one
of the five rebel "Generals" the other four
being Bcauregard, Lee, Cooper, and Joe
Johnston, He was for half year COM
mander of the rebel Department of Ken
lucky. with his headquarters at Bowlin g
Green, which famous stronghold he eyac-
uated six weeks ago, He is 66 years of
age, native of Kentucky, and graduated
at West Point in 1926. He was engaged
in the Black Hawk war, in the Texas war
of Independence, in the Mexican war, and
in the war against the Mormons. He was
Brigade General in command of the Mill
tary District of Utah, and at the opening
of this rebellion was in command of the
of the Pacific. Shortly after
the rebellion got under way, his loyalty
was suspected, and Gen. Summer was sent
out to suprecede him. Before Gen Sum-
ner reached California, Johnston had left
to Join the rebele. For fear OF being caught
he took the overland route, with three or
four companions, on. mules, and passed
through Arizona aud Texas, and thence to
Richmond. At first he was appointed to
a rebel command on the Potomac: but up
on the great importance of the Western
Department being seen by JEFF Davis, be
was appointed to- take chief command at
Bowling Green. He did everything to
strengthen that position; and bring as
large force as could be got for its de-
fence. But, on being out fanked by our
advance on the Cumberland, he incontin-
emily deserted his stronghold, fled to Nash
vile. from thence to Decuture, from thence
to Corinth, and now bas fallen-a traitor
to his native State and to his country
Johnston was little over SIX feet high,
of large, bony, sinewy frame, with a grave
gaunt and thoughtful face, of quiet unas-
sumlng mapners-forming, in all, soldier
Of very imposing appearance, He was
considered by military men the ablest gen.
eral, for command, in the rebel service,
md bis loss will be severe blow to the
totteripp rebellion.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

eE-The New York Herald contains rumor
that the rebel Cabinet has decided to burn
Richmond on the approach ofthe Federal army
1t must be gratifying news TO property holders
In that afflicted city. Mcmphis, too, is to be
given up to the flames in case it is likely to fall
into our hands. Quantities of tar and rosin are
said to be already prepared by the rebels for
that effnlgent purpose. The people of Men,
pbis bad better add feathers to the tar and give
spiratars. who hare led them into this trouble,
and as ior the rosin, they keep ii to ..rosin
the Beau" (negarti) the first time he makes his
appearance there. ~ - III
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A MEAN MAN GETS HIS DEsERrs.-Ed.
mund ]. Ellis, extensively known in Cen
trail Ohio as themeansst living white man
in the country, was recently tried in Mis-
souri, by Military Commission, and SEN
fenced "to be placed and kept outside the
lines of the State of Missouri during the
war and that his types, press, &c., of the
Boon County Standard be confscated and
sold for the use Of the United States" 1t
appears that Ellis was publishing the
Boone County STANDARD, in the town of
Columbia, Missouri, and, true to the in
stincts,of his mean nature, was secession
ist. He published several articles in his
paper giving aid, comfort and information
TO The rebels. He's just the stuff to make
tfaitof Of. Said Ellis, at different times.
published the Mt. Vernon Banner, New
ark Advocate, and others. He so mssE
aged the different papershe had control
of that The Dsmc party were glad to
get rid OF --he was 10 mean evon to
do Il dlf gord. Colwa5us Journal.
ee seCo rightly, Ellis commenced
is's ssltsF ;sioter aud editor iu Elyria.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17
Matters at-Riehmond

II
A Richmond correspondent of The New
Orleans Crescent makes the following sig
nifcaut statement touching the trade in
ebelarmy substitutes in the Secsh capi-
tai: FC-
"Our chief article of commerce nova.
days is a commodity known in the market
as Substitutes" The article has risen
from 800 to 5000, again to 500, and
from that to 81 900 to 81 500. The cheap
est kind now. offering commands $500
readily. A wretch named Hill has been
making enormous sums, as much as from
5000 to $4,000 day, by plundering
substitutes, some Of whom are the very
scum of the earth, while others are poverty
stricken Marylanders Of high social posi-
tions at home, and men of real moral
worth. The fact is, this thing Of buying
and selling substitutes is abominable all
around. The men who came here from
the country 10 buy them are run mad uu-
til they get them they are absolutely cra-
zy with fear lest they should faiIto obtain
them, and seem willing to spend their last
dollar in the effort"
The clustering and fre-eatiDg press Of
Richmond begins to talk OF the capture of
that city in subdued tone. TheEzanin-
er has been the most rampant about ady-
ing in the last DITCH" but it now sadly
says:
1t is certain the North regarded the de-
monstratiou against Richmond as the
grand coup of the war, and we need not
conceal from onrselves that The danger is
serious and formidable. -
1t is believed that, while heavy bodies of
troops will attempt to cross the country
from different points on the Potomac, in
conjunction with an army marching up the
Valley from. Winchester, the heaviest col
umns of their torches viii be landed from
our river estuaries and a march attempted
along our eastern penigsulas.
The desperate condition of affairs in
Richmond and the bogus Confederacy, is
fully shown in the fact that JEFF. Davis, or
the 31st untimo, transmitted to the re oel
Congress message recommending uDiye5
sal conscription-the enrolment g6f all
white male ciiizenssof the Confederate
States between The ages of ls and 80 for
military service, to be called out af once;
and those over 35 to beregarded as p re-
serve, 10 be called out hereafter!
The Richmond Whig gives its reluctant
adhesion to the measure as dictated BY the
overruling necessity of saving the Repub-
lie. The grand and saving effect anticipa-
ted BY the ccnscriptioh is the preservation
Of the rebel army in its present orgs6iza-
lion, and sin the presence of the invading
foe.""
The rebellion is evidently nearly in its
last grasp, judging from the Richmond
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17
Negro Regiments.

II is said that the Secretary of War IS
considering a proposition 10 garrison the
re-captured Southern forts with negro reg
imenls during the sickly season. The reb-
els have set an example in this respect
Regiments of well drilled and capable ne
groes haye been formed in different parts
Of the South since the war began, and al
though the slaves have been held TO the
practice of arms against their will and IN.
der the immediate terrors Of coercion de
serting in squads as soon as opportunity
offered-the fact that they have been so
employed shows that they can be. used as
soldiers. aeH3.cf
Morally and physically, the negroes of
the South who have been emancipated by
the fortune of war from the control of.
their masters are fitted to become useful
auxiliaries to our military operations du-i
ring the coming summer, should the war;
be prolonged until the 'sickly season SCI
in. They are acclimated to the Sout6.
and can endure the miasms that would
prove fatal to abe soldiers ofslhe North
They are strong, and many of them are
intelligent. They may be more safely
trusted with arms thanthe whisky-drink-,
ing and quarrelsome rebel forces;
eager to prove their gratitude for The
e6ts which freedom, brought to them
der the shadow of our flag, has given
q In case OF the circumstance of the NJ
paign through the sultry heats Of Julyn
August, a few regiments of able bod
colvred men, carefully drilled by ousH
officers, ana commanded by white
could hold all the forts and towns that
forces have recaptured from the enein
With their natural enthusiasm and
newborn love of freedom, these suny
slases Bo1ld serve a most ussfal n
o relieving our soldiers from be a
garrison life.-N Y Post. n<@
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

sBNow is the time for the go-ahead quail
ty of our Generals 10 develope ITSELF Time is
inesiimably precious. not only from the enor-
nous expenses ofthe Government, but the com
ing on of the hot and sickly season in the ex-
treme South. We have no doubt Gen. Pope
and Commodore Foote will very speedily as
certain whether the rebels are prepared further
to dispute their passage to Memphis. The reb-
els may have heavy batteries at Fort Pillow,
but the chances are that they had conveyed
most of their guns first 10 Columbus and thence
to Island No. 10, where they were possessed
by our forces. This presumption is strength
ened by the fact that large numbers of excellent
guns were found at the Island and along shore,
which had not been mouE.ed. 1t is hoped that
Gen. Halleck will at once find himself in con-
ditition to make a rapid advance from Pitts
burg Landing. Very much depends upon ce-
lerity of operations in that quarter. General
Mitchell is probably far advanced by this time
toward some point of the Memphis and Charles
ton Railroad, if, indeed, he has not already ia
en- it. Gen. Fremont, there is reason to think,
will go forward with a rush. A special dis
patch announces that Gen. Milroy has taken
Monterey, which is pretty near the geographic
cal center of Virginia. Gen. Banks will not
tarry long this side of staunton Gen. Nc
Dowell with a splendid army is in full career
for RiehLIond, on the Manassas route from
Washington. Gen. Mcclellan is face to face
with Gen. Joe. johnson on the York piniusula.
and can hardly be detained much longer in
front of Yorktown. Gen. Hunter viii see that
The operations in his department are character-
lied by vigor and decision. We look for a
speedy concentration of his troops, and the de-
livery of blows worthy of his army. The Ma
Wy department promised us some time ago, a
speedy and overwhelming attack upon New
Orleans. 1t ought to have been commenced
before this time. In New Mexico at latest ac
counts the Union forces were in motion, taking
the offensive. In southern Kansas we have a
considerable force, burning with impatience for
action. 1t is incredible that they should be
kept long in idleness If it is true that Van
Dorns army has been transferred from -Arkan-
sas to Mississippi, Gen. Curtis must be doing
If he cannot. owing to want of
forage, go forward, he will come back and re-
inforce with his glorious army some of the great
forward expeditions. Now is the time to close
in and finish the rebellion. It is a year this
morning since the rebels commenced the ,ear, 6u
the bombardncns of Fort Samter.-Cin Com .Apra
l2M
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17
Rebel Generals

The Rebel Generals have had hard time Of
z 1t during the war. Garnett was killed at Car.
rick's Ford; Burtor and Be. were killed at Ma.
masses; zollicoffer was killed at Fishing Creek
Mcculloch, Mcintosh and Slack were killed a,
fea Ridge; A. Sidney johnson was killed at
rittsburg Landing; P. st. George Cook killed
,seii az picntnohl; IIgihman "trP sptured
at Fort Henry; Buckner was CAP ii Fort
Donneisoh; Bushrod johnson was e. ti.act with
-buckner, and. violating his parole, escaped:
pMackall. Can't and Walker were take at Island
lso. 10; Floyd and Pillow are suspended ia
Zx6es, for running away. from Fort DoneIson;
tleEg, Jackson and Bobham re-
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

eE The transfer of Gen. Blenker's Brigade
of fighting Germans from the Potomac to the
Mountain Department, means business under
Gen. Fremont. lzis -
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

sE Attention is invited TO the change in the
Advertisement Of the "Stauton English and
Classical Institute" Miss KNIGHT is excellent
ly qualified for the position she holds in the
school.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

~ Read the Advertisement of Mr.. C. WEI
RICH, in to-day's paper. Such an establish
ment has long been needed here
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

eBJ.J. Brooks, Esq, a prominet lawyer,
banker, and one of the weathiest men in Salem,
Colcmbiana county, died on the 26th ult., aged
81 years.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

TIE Rev. GEo. GORDON has received an
unconditional pardon at the hands of President
LINCOLN, and is now at liberty. e
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

Fifteen of the 10th N. Y. Regiment were
captured By the rebels, together with field
piece, on Wilmington Island, Sayan nah river
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17
Editor.
TO THE PUBLIC.

With this number of the paper our conncc-
tion as its Editor and Proprietor, ceases-hav-
ing sold the establishment to G. T. GRIFFITH,
: Esq. of Cincinnati, by whom it will hereafter
be published. Mr.. G. is Practical Printer,
of some experience in running" a newspaper,
fine scholar and a gentleman every way wor-
thy the confidence and support of our citizens.
We hope the latter will be accorded to him
little more literally than it was to US. in order
to make his business remuneratiye. A newspa-
per is generally made as good as its support
will warrant. and in order to enable our Success
or to improve the Republicon, We ask that every
subscriber of that political faith, now taking il
not only continue to do SO, but that he 90 to
work to get for it one or more new subscribers.
II men would take half the interest in getting
subscribers for their home papers that they do
in getting Up clubs for large Eastern papers,
they would have better county papers.
1t is custom of long standing to offer, on
occasions of this kind, many regrets, that con-
Hections such as we have just severed with our
readers, should be broken. We prefer, howev-
er, on this occasion to honor this custom in the
breach of it, believing that more sensible than
lengthy "whangdoodle" Valedictory 'Tis
true. the position of Editor, is TO us not an up-
pleasant one, and we deprive ourself Of this ia
cilIty Of holding converse with the public, with
regret, but circumstances" that awful arbiter
of the destinies of nations. made it necessary.
For our political friends, we have done what
we believed the best TO promote the success of
the party for whose interest each labored, and TO
have made no mistakes-not to have OCCASION
ally erred injudgmeBt whilst pursuing this OBJ
ject, We should have been more than human.
Toward our political opponents we have al
ways endeavored to pursue an honorable course,
treating them as men having the same rights
that we claimed for ourselves, avoiding person.
slitieA or anything calculated to make them,
not only political, but personal enemies
70 those who have given US their support,
we tender our thanks, and ask them to give our
successor fair trial. v5a., - -
Those who have prepaid Us. will be credited
the amount on the books of our successor, and
those still in arrears are requested to settle as
fast as possible. J. CASKEY.
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s ( The Second Days Fight.
PIrTsBuRe, April 9TH, 1862.

During the all horrors oflhe night, the
steamers lying at this point, which were
not too heavily laden with stores or too
much filled with the wounded, were en-
gagged in ferrying the troops belonging to
Nelson's division from the opposite shore,
Every load was greeted with cheers from
those on shore, and returned Justify by
those who had SO opportunely. arrived to
take part in the battle Of today. AS the
boats reached the shore the troops imme-
diately left, and, without music, took their
way to the advance on the left wing Of our
forces. They had received marching or
ders at late hour in The afternoon, and
had come on a double quick" from Sa-
vannah, They gave. however, but little
evidence Of exbaustiop, Ind evinced a stol-
id determination that they had not come
for childs recreation. Among the troops
near the landing they were regarded as |
something Ike veterans nthe cause, and !
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

A i<Saty, neg
Minister c erwin
the Senate. IA
hole the rebels n :!
The tn
'nens and usosi|
and rendition 8 W
demanded bY = -
). .as dosss o sssE;s hox afs
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

At ten o'clock the entire line on both sides
was engaged in one of the most terrible battles
ever known in this country. The roar of the
cannon and musketry was without fntermission
from the main centre to apoint extending half
way down the left wing. The great struggle
was more upon the gathered forces which had
fallen back on Sherman S position into the next
line of troops. A desperate charge had Just
been made upon the l4th Ohio battery. and it
not being sufficiently sustained by force Of in
fantry. 1t was al last relinquished. and fell into
the hands of the enemy. Another severe fight
occurred for the possession of the 5th Ohio bat
terry, which resulted in three of its guns being
taken by the Secession troops.
'y eleven o'clock qrise.a irurnber of the COM
maa >Ser regiments lad faller, and in some
eases single fcld officef, .lc-uained vet
tax Sch, e4tipued with an earnestness which
plsiniy 5wea shat the contest on both s,les
was ~ ai-i victory. The almost deaien-
ing enea ,illery. and the rattle of the mus
kerry, i shat could be heard MS the men
stood anu ..ently delivered their fire, evidently
bent en- the work Of destruction with feryur
which knew no bounds Foot by foot the
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-04-17

There is no need of endeavoripg to deny that
this is the battle of the great rebellion No
harder firing has ever been done in contest
which has ever taken place in this or any other
country. Soldiers stood at their guns and fed
them with cartridges, hour after hour. from ear
ly dawn until sunset. Officers have been pres
ent whenever their presence could afford en-
enlargement to their men; and privates, hayc,
muskets in hand. hungry thirsty, and worm
iought with an energy and perseverance which
dcfie5 all description. j cannot pariicularizc,
for among SO many, fear should do some in
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ground was contested, a single narrow strip of
open land dividing the opponents. Not having
had time. in their hast departure from their
camps, to bring forward the hand d-stretchers so
necessary for the easy transportation of the
wounded. such available means as were at hand
were adopted, and the soldiers out-stretched
blanket reeeived his crippled cou,rade, as the
only available method by which he. could be
fell back without help, while others still fought
IN the ranks until they were actually forced
back by their company officers.