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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06
st. Louis Matters

The President, Vice President, and sew
eral other officers of the old Chamber o
Commerce, went to the office of the Pro
vost Marshall and filed their oaths of ale.
glance, rather than suffer the penalties o.
Gen. Halleck's special order.
William Hurst, one of the rebels who
assisted in burning Big River Bridge on
the Iron Mountain railroad, and was SEN
fenced TO be shot by a military commits.
sion, has had his sentence mitigated to
Imprisonment during the war be Gen. Hal
leck. The Democrat says Hurst is poor
ignorant creature, the dupe of men who
are now enjoying all the comforts Of home.
Swearing them and letting them 90 is
still the fashion in ST. Louis. On Tuesday
no less than I7s rebels were discharged
from prison upon taking the oath Of ale
glance, and in majority Of cases giving
bond. They were mostly the followers Of
Price, and had been in prison several weeks.
Secesh levies, on account Of unpaid as
sessments, continue TO be made by the
United Ststos Police. Household 'furni-
ture is mainly seized. That Of Ex-Sena-
tor Trusten Polk was not spared. A va
riety of rich articles, 10 secure $625 and
costs, were levied on.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

~ The propriety of publishing Gen
Beauregard's report of the battle of Bul
Run has been discussed at length and
sharply in the Rebel Congress. The dis
cussioa took place in secret session, but
the substance of it leaked out and found
its way into the newspapers. 1t is well
known that Beauregard took occasion in
his report of the great victory, to give his
views of the manner in which the war
should be conducted, and 10 throw upon
jeff. Davis the responsibility of preventing
an advance of the Southern army upon
Washington. The tone and substance Of
the document, did not strike Davis favora-
bly,, and he thrust it into a pigeon -hole,
as unworthy publication. A correspond
ent ofthd New Orleans Della, whose rela-
tions with Beauregard seem to be conf
Dental, gave an abstract of the report, in
cluding the point made against the policy
of jeff Davis, and controversy in the
Southern papers followed. Davis has
submitted the report to the Confederate
Congress with message reviewing a por-
tion of it. And after fierce debate it has
been determined to publish the report, ex-
cluding the matter in controversy making
it q more report Of the battle, and not an
essay on the management Of the war.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06
Preparations at Cairo.

Troops are arriving at Cairo daily-in.
iantry, artillery and cavalry-and the
Chicago Tribune of the 1st says the forces
now within the district cannot be less than
$4,000 or 10000 men. The 10th Illinois,
that has been for five months at St. Joseph,
Mo-, arrived at Cairo on the 3lst ult.; and
four other regiments are on the way from
different points. Quite column is being
concentrated at Smithland, the mouth Of
the Columbia river. There has also been
q large amount Of shells received for the
mortar fleet and the work of manning and
organizing the gun-boats ia going on.
All this would indicate a big movement
ffoh Cairo before long, but for the fact
that all the previou. signs Of the kind have
proved delusive.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06
The Treasury Note Question.

In the House of Representatives, Mr.
Spaulding of this State yesterday made ar
elaborate speech upon the Treasury Note
Question. 1t Is of importance, as being
the first authoritative exposition of the
views of the Ways and Means Committee
upon this vital measure. Mr.. Spaulding
commences by saying that the country was
never in more imminent peril than at this
moment, and that the best energies of
every true man is needed; he then goes on
to speak of the issue of $3.50, 900, 900 of
Treasury legal tender demand notes, and
$500, 100000 six per cent. bonds, as q
measure purely of necessity, and not in
the way of choice. By the time these
notes can be ready for issue the available
resources of the Treasury will be exhausted
and this measure is brought forward as
the best that can be devised in the present
exigency. Mr.. Spaulding then proceeds
to show more in detail that the Treasury
connot many days even stand the drain
upon it, and makes it clear that there is
but one method of placing the Government
upon staple basis. He then enunciates
the rights which the Constitution confers
upon Congi ess; among these being the
right to lay and collect taxes, and be is
strong on the point that we should be read
y to submit to the heavy burden which
the war imposes. The Treasury notes
must be issued in order to furnish the
Government with funds; the claim Of the
Government upon the property of the
country must be enforced in order to sus-
tain the credit of these notes.
This bill, says Mr.. Spaulding, is nee
essary means of carrying into effect the
powers granted by the Constitution; if the
end be legitimate all the means which fur
ther it and are appropriate, may be en-
ployed to carry it out; if certain means
to the proposed end is appropriate, the
only question remaining is one of legisla-
tive discretion. The Sovereign powes of
the United States, is not prohibited from
making Treasury notes legal tender; this
position Mr.. Spaulding fortites by vari-
ETY. of legal opinions, and proceeds to urge
that Congress assert its undoubted right,
and keep tho Government from being left
in the hands of money lenders and bank.
ers, however patriotic and respectable they
may be. He concluded by advocating the
issue of the $l5O,oOO, 900 legal tender de-
mand nots; the imposition of tax which
shall produce an equal amount; the fund
lug Of the demand notes by the issue of
$500,o00,00o six per cent twenty years
coupon bonds; and, above all, an carly and
successful advance of our army, and really
a vigorous prosecution of the war-where-
BY the tagging spirits shall be reused, the
courage Of our troops vindicated, the cred.
i of the Government sustained, and the
ear of foreign Intervention rsmoved.-N
y. Tribune.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

SuIcIDE OF D. K. PERkEY.-The citizens oi
our town were shocked by the intelligence. re-
ceived on Saturday evening last. that d. X.
PEnkrE. Esq, an old and intelligent citizen ol
Salt Greek ,p., in this county. had, on the
morning of that day committed suicide, by
cutting his throat with razor. The deed was
done in the barn, which he was seen to cnte,
about twenty minutes before he was found dead
The instrument used was a razor. and the in
cision into his throat extended from ear to ear,
penetrating to the bone, making sure and short
work of it.
Mr.. P. was generally known throughout this
and the adjoining counties. He was farmer
by profession, bnt took an active part in the af-
fairs of the nation and Of the political party TO
which he wns attached. He represented this
and Wayne county in the Senate of Ohio, and
filled other important trusts confded to him
by his constituents. He was looked upon gen.
orally, we believe, as liberal. epterprisng cit
izen. His health lately failed him, and with
the decay of his body his mind seemed TO fail
also, SO much 80, that at times he was quite
deranged. In these causes may be found the
reason of his rash act.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06
eH-Thc rebels had their Bull Run flight al

eET The rebels had their Bull Run flight aftcl
the victory of Gen. THOMAS, at Somerset. Theil
precipitate retreat transcended that. of the I'm.
ion soldiers at Bull Run. though that was dis
graceful enough. They fled by every by-way
and mountain path-the public road being in
sufficient to admit them in their hurried flight
They threw away their guns, knapsacks, every
thing. The wagons were lett in the road load.
ed with flour, the teamsters and others cutting
their horses loose and mounting them, others
seizing all the horses in the country. Many Of
the wounded fell by the way, and they are
strung along from Mill Springs to. Sparta, in
Tennessee. The most complete consternation
existed among them. and after they passed the
Kentucky State line, in Fentress and Orerton
counties, Tennessee, the people partook of the
alarm, and all the rebel siders and sympalhi-
zers, with their wives and children, fed in dis
may. No army was ever SO completely routed
and scattered. na
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

, VEsuvIUs.-Ths eruption at Vesuvius,
at the latest accounts, was exhibiting re-
nswed activity. So great were the show
ers Of ashes that the cinders and SCOT
we're carried even to Sicily, and the steam.
ers plying thither were blackened by the
shower. Even at Naples the roofs of the
houses were covered with fine layer of
ashes, and during rain storm the window
panes were obscured BY the mud formed
by the falling rain and SCOT. On the Esd
of December eigh. shocks Of earthquake
were counted in twelve hours.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06
.ich.x upiou exile. from Tepnessee eame into

eighty Union exiles from Tennessee same into
Somerset in one day, and said that the people
of their section of the State would hail with
10Y the appearance of the Union army, to free
them from the tyranuous yoke Of rebellion
Our Regiment forms part of General Carter's
Brigade. We expect in few days to march for
Knoxville. Tenn, by the way Of Cumberland
Gap. Generals Carter, Thomas, and SchGpfs
(Shefs) Brigades have been formed into Di-
vision. The last tweRty-hv miles that we
marched, the road passes over n high ridge.
The soil is poor and the people and improve
ments ditto. The lipsey dresses Of the fair sex,
the old horse mills, &c.. that saw, brought TO
nv mind the times when our grand-fathers
were boys. The soil is a tough limestone clay, T,
and stuck to our feet almost like wax. The
Weather here is very fine and looks likespring.
There has scarcely been snow enough to cover
the ground. We are happy to Inform our friends
that the health of tho Regiment is much better
than it has been at any time since its formation,
and is still improving. Tho evening that We
arrived here. such hobbling. limping set of
fellows you never saw. Some had blistered
toes, some sore feet, some sprained ankles, some
tired legs, and others tired from head to foot.
But now they are rested. and eager for the
march to the 'tland Of cotton" l stood the
march admirably. Our friends need not delay
writing to US, from the fact that they do pot
know where we may be. Direct to Somer set:
Ky., and the mail will be forwarded to us. Lest
1 should weary the readers of the paper with q
long yarn, ! II close.
Yours affectionately,
WILLIAM BUCHANAN.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

THE LANE ExrEDIrIoS.-Tho Chicago TIi.
bune of the lst. speaking of the difficulty be-
tween Gems LANE and HUNTER, saws: Later
advices from Leavenworth give different as
pect relative to the Kansas Expedition. Itsnys
9" difference certainly exists between Maj. Gen
HUsrER and Gen. LANE, by means of which af-
fairs are practically at dead lock. 1t is q
question OF jurisdiction and authority, wherein
military rules must govern. and the remedy fol
which must come from Washington. Gen
HUNTER is the superior officer. and sustains his
authority as such. and Gen. LANE finds himself
subordinated and the Expedition he has plan ed
practically and in effect taken from his hands.
This the country will not be prepared nor con-
tent to see accomplished"
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

Col MoCooK. wound ed at Somerset, had
brother killed at Manassas, and has two 9TH
er brothers in the army-one in the front Of
buEIL's division. The father, DANIEL MoCook
isip Washington, and was in the battles of Ma
nassas and Balls Bluff as m amateur fighter
de has brother with six sons in the Union ar
my, and the two families contribute about n
dozen active fighting men to the war.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

~We are glad to see the question Of Gen.
McCLELLAND's capacity for Commander-in-
Chief of our army, and the correctness of his
"lie-still -and-wait' policy, criticised in Con-
gress. The country is getting impatient at the
delays of our army, and would like to know
who is to blame. Mr.. GuRLEY, of Cincinnati,
in q recent sreech in Congress in which the
conduct of the war was severely criiicise d, e1-
pressed this true-ism amongst many others,
If we desire the respect Of our own people,
and the moral support of the world, we would
strike out boldly for victory, and trust to good
power and strong orms; to we'll aimed guns and
to God. 1t would be better to meet with oc-
casional reyeFses than to remain inactive. If
VIC did not fight with justice. right, and human
freedom on our side, our people would become
discouraged, the Treasury bankrupt, and the
Government brought into contempt. Did q
general stand in the way to hold in check more
than half million of men2 Take him out of
the way. Gire his place to another, if there
be NO other remedy. Generals, of themselves.
are nothing in the contest when thrown into
the balance against the honor and integrity of
the Union. If the Angel Gabriel commanded
our forces and failed TO march against the ene-
my he would petition the court to which he
holds allegiance for his instant dismissal. This
war had reached point. where kid gloves
pleasant words, and gilded promises we're of no
use. The hour demanded hard words and hard
er blows. The contest must close either in the
ruin of Republic that has been the admira-
tion of the world. and, possibly, the destruction
of civil and religious freedom in America, or in
the perfect supremacy of Law and order and
the stability of our institutions He had faith
in the latter result. for revolutions move the
world forward, and never backward.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06
To the Honorable COmmissiOn-
ers of Holmes Comfy,

THE citizens of Holmes County, Ohio, residing in
the vicinity of the road herein asked to be altered,
would respectfully represent that the public interest
will be promoted by alteration Of the county road
leading from Kirkendalrs Saw Mill in Monroe township
to Miliersburg Said alteration to at near
where the road the branch of Caseys tho
first time in lot No. in township nine and range seyen
thence along the bank of said and intersect the
State road leading from Mllersburs to Loudonvilc ss
or near the bridge Caseys run in lot No. in
township O. and range I. Also to vacate so much Of
said rsod As lies between the ncement and termi
tion Of the above mentioned alteration.
January Is 1762-24
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

a Mr.. DrsGMAs, Of Port Washington, Tus-
earawas county, had his pocket picked of .
package of $4OO at the Liberty street railroad
station, Pittsburgh. on Wednesday. The pack
age was in an inside pocket in the skirt of his
coat, and the thief cut through the CLOTH
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

w Gen. STONE has expressed wish to be re-
lieved of his command on the Potomac. It i
TO be hoped that he will be suffered to depart
outside our lines altogether. A few others,
holding important commands on the Potomac,
could be spared, also; for if they are not trail
tors' they act very much as traitors would be
supposed to act. But glory to MAHoxnD, calls
quiet on the Potomac" and likely To remain SO
antii some live man takes command there.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

We have an interesting letter written by
DR.. JorL PoMEslsK,. of Middle-town, in thi.
county, now surgeon of the And Regt., o. ",
on file for publication. which will appear in our
next paper. The And participated In the glo-
rious victory Of Col. GARFIKLD at Prestonburg
and the DR.. was on hand in advance of the
fight TO attend to the wounded
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

SxxAroRsHIr.-It is stated that Gov. Chase
has written to member of the Ohio Legisln-
ture. that he is not candidate for U, 8. Sena-
tor; and the Columbus Fas says:
We are authorized to State that Ex- Govern
or Denpison is not candidate for Senatorial
honors or any other public position, his private
affairs demanding his undivided attention.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

BA dissipated man named THOMAS Dr.
WORTH, shot his wife at Point Pleasant Pa, on
Sunday, for starting to Church against his wish
e. The wound is not considered mortal unless
modification should ensue.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

sBThe rebels upon the eastern shore Of the
Potomac communicate with those upon the Vir-
ginia shore by means Of kites of oiled paper or
silk, and the tails of which are made of letters
and papers. ..-, .....- tr ..-e
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

BLight at last breaks through the en.el-
oping gloom of the campaign. We shall have
forward movement now. Twenty-four wag-
gons, painted, ground and marked have been
seen and counted nt Washington, designed for
the transportation of MocLrLLAs's baggage
Let the organs sound the 7s Dexm Fnnddmw.
Croakera a bds
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

az Winona, Minnesota, but few years ago
was an Insignificant log-cabin town in the up-
per Mississippi wilderness. 1t is ROW -four
ishing city, has its well supported daily news
paper, and In 1861 exported over million
bushels of wheat to Eastern and Southern mar
kets.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

"a The rebels In Barren county, Kentucky,
have issued proclamation ordering all males
between the ages of eighteen and forty-five,
who will not volunteer, to deliver up their guns.
Every man who has no gun must pay $20 ii
he is worth $500, and those who fail to co, form
are to he fined $50. and be imprisoned until
the fine is paid. 27rAi
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

"a After all Gen. LANE is not to be in COM
mand Of any expedition against the rebels. He
is only to be sort of second to Gen. HUNTER,
who is to lead. The people of the West have
NO eonnd ence IN HuNTEF as a military leader,
and his mean and contemplate treatment Of
FREMONT. shows that heis not worthy of any
as aemnn. LANE would have accomplished
something. HUNTER will accomplish nothing.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06
w. r, reeret TO learn tb,t = ,on ,,, ofMr II

We regret to learn that a son of Mr.. JoHs
Crow, of this county, volunteer in our army
in Kentucky, and young man of excellent
habits, was brought home dead few days
since. The father was with him in his last ILL.,
ness, and when life had departed from the body
returned with it to that home, from whence
their boy had departed few months since
full of hope and enthusiasm for the cause in
which he gave up his life.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

tNWe thought last Winters Legislature
would do for comparison. This winters will
do better; for in comparison with it, any Legis-
ture that ever sat will appear respectable. They
spend four hours each day in doing nothing, at
an expense of about four hundred dollars per
day. r3 au-a
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

eEM More vessels filed with stone have lately
been sunk in one ofthe entrances to the Charles
ton harbor. The English people do not seem
to like this way of blockading ports. and are
growing over it awfully. Let them growl.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

wThe solons in the Ohio Legislature are
again harping upon the law which authorizes
the publication of the General Laws in the
newspapers The time spent in discussing the
proposition, has already cost the State more
than would have paid for the publication. This
is fair sample of the way they economine-
saving thimble-full at the bung hole and
wasting gallons at the spiggot.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

Some of the English newspapers suggest
the Intervention of France and England in the
Uunited States. a .,..i. +as -,
The Paris Presse says the French Govern
ment will not receive Mason and SrIDrLL nor
any other Southern Commissioner. ---
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

a. In one of the churches in Boston, on
Saturday evening last, after service, the sexton
found little girl not above five weeks of age,
nicely slowed away in one OF the pew corners.
The little miss was given in charge of the au-
tnorlties. who will provide for her at some of
the charitable institutions.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

H-Mr. JoHN BELL, of Rich Valley, Pa, has
had the weekly Pittsburgh Gazette in his fami-
ly, uninterruptedly since 1796-aTways paid
for in advance. No wonder Mr. BELL is still
hale and vigorous, and of the true patriotic
ring. +y -lA -
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

Letters from Honduras of Dec Is, state
that unprecedented rains had fallen, flooding
portions of the country, drowning 400 or 500
persons, and causing great destruction of prop
erty.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

W "A strong but probably inefficient effort is
being made to induce the President to com
mute the death sentence of GoRDox, the convict
ed slave trader. he ID to be hung at New York
on the 7th of February. ..
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

v-The Fulton Bank and other buildings
ou the corner of Fulton and Pearl streets, New
York, were burned or the 26th inst. Loss
about half million.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

Gongress has voted hundred dollars TO
the widow Of every soldier dying in the SER
vice, and to each one serving two years. but
made no appropriations. @lae
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

H Mr.. CARL SEIZURE has resigned his posi-
tion as Minister at the Court of Spain, with the
intention TO return Immediately to this country
to take command in the army.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

HThe Richmond Eraminer complains that
Gen. MCCLELLAN holds BKAuREeAnD and JoHs-
sros on the Potomac "as in vice." and that
there is great danger that the rebels in Ken
lucky will be overwhelmed. E ED
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

The Montgomery Aduertiser of the 5th,
estimates the number of troops in the rebel ar
my from Alabama, at 1900. Gov. Mosnor,
in his October Message. puts it at 10000
Which statement is true?
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1862-02-06

The rebels will not receive the clothing
sent to the Federal prisoners in the South. be-
cause il was not directed to please them. So
the poor prisoners must suffer in rags while
longer.