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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
Hone and Memory.

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A lite babe lay in its cradle and Hope
came and kissed it. When its nurse gave
it cake, Hope promised it another to-
morrow; and when its young sister
brought a flower, over which it clapped
its hands and crowed, Hope told OF
brighter ones, which it should gather for
itself
The babe grew to child and another
friend came and kissed it. Her name
was Memory. Sho said, 'Look behind
thee and tell me What thou scest?' The
child answered IL see a little book"
and Memroy said, al will teach thee how
to get money from the book, that shall
be sweet to thee, when thou art old"
The child became a youth. Once,
when he went to his bed, Hope and
Memory stood by the pillow. Hope
sang a melodous song, and said, "Fol.
low me, and every morning thou shalt a.
wake with a smile as sweet as the merry
lay ! sung thee"
But Memory said, "lIope. is there any
need that we should contend ? He shall
be mine as well as thine. And we will
be to him as sisters all his life long"
So he kissed Hope and Memory, and
was beloved Of them both. While he
slept peacefully they sat silently by his
side, weaving rainbow tissue into dreams
When he awoke, they came, with the
lark, to bid him good morning, and he
gave a hand to each.
He became man. Every day, Hope
guided him for his labor, aud every night
he supped with Memory. at the table ol
knowledge.
But at length, Age found him, and
turned his temples gray. To his eye the
world seemed altered. Memory sat by his
elbow chair, like an old and tired friend
lie looked at her seriously and said,
Hast thou not lost something that | en-.
trusted to thec?'
And she answered, i fear so; for the
lock Of my caskct is worn. Sometimes
| am weary and sleep, and then lime
purloins my key. But the gems thor
didst give me, when life was new, | car
account for all-scc how bright they are
While they thus sadly conversed Hope
put forth wing that she had worn folded
under her garment, and tried its strength
to heavenward fight.
The old man lay down to die, ant
when his soul went forth from the body
the angels took it, And Memory Wake,
with it through the open gate of Heaven
But Hope lay down at its Threshold
and gently expired as arose givcth out it
last odors. Her parting sigh was lk,
tho music Of a seraph's harp. Sh'
breathed it into the bosom of a gloriou
form, and said:
Immortal bring thee a soul that
have led through the world. 1t is now
thine. Jesus hath redeemed it.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
Omc OfMr. Limcoin's Last stories.

Several stories have recently found
their way into print as President Lincoln S
last. From these we select the following.
the moral of which can not fail to strike
eve!y reader;
The other day a distinguished public
officer of this State was at Washington
and in an interview with the President,
introduced the question of slavery eman
.cipaton. "Well, you see. said Mr., Lin
coin, we've got to be mighty cautious how
we manage tho negro question. II we're
not, we shall be like the barber out in
Illinois, who was shaving fellow with
Matched face and lantern jaw like mine.
INC barber stuck his finger in his custom.
er mouth to make his check stick out
but while shaving away, he cut through
the fellows check ami cut off his own
nhSet II we don't play mighty smart
about the niger we shall do as the barb
er did"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
DO The Right Thing.

Whenever you are in doubt which oI
two things to do. let your decision be fol
that which is right. Do not waver--do
not parley; but square up to the mark,
and do tie rigH MiHg! Boyl when you
divide that apple with your little sister,
be careful not to keep the larger piece
yourself. Young man! do not sneak out
of The basement door because You wish
to escape your fathers eyes. Maidenl
let not the most trtling deceit pass cur
rent in those little acts which make up
tho sum Of your life,
No matter who you are, what your lot,
or where you live you cannot afford to do
that which is wrong. The only way to
obtain happiness and pleasure yourself is
to DO tie rightHingi You may not always
hit the mark, but you should, neverthe-
less, aim at it, and with every trial your
| skill will increase. Whether you are to
be praised or blamed tor it by others,
whether it will seemingly make you rich
er or poorer, or whether no other persons
than yourself knows of your action, still
always, and in all cases, do tie right hiRgl
Your FIRST lesson in this will grow easier
until finally doing the right thing will
become habit; and to do Il wrong viii
seem absolutely impossible.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
A Description of The New Mcri-
III.lE.

The new Mcnimac, which went down
the James River from Richmond on Wed.
nesday, is thus described by Union man
from Richmond in communication to
the Philadelphia Press;
SUNDAY three weeks was on board
the new Merlimac, being anxious to get
look at her before came away. She is
very formidable vessel, constructed with
much skill Her woodwork was then
finished On the following day she was
taken across the river to the Ircdcgar
Works to have her plating put on
The plates are ten feet long and ten inches
in width. They are punched entirely
through with holes for the insertion of
the bolts, and will overlap one another
when in position. Like Mcmimac No. !,
she is u formidable ram, but is somewhat
smaller than the great original, which, in
every other respect, she greatly resembles.
Her roof runs up to Icak, OF such a
height that the sides risc at a sharp angle,
When ironcd, and her machinery put in,
her guards will probably not be over one
foot above the water. Being much small
er, she will be far more manageable than
Merrimac the first lIor guards were
about six feet above the waters edge
The ram was well beakcd, reaching about
four feet above tho deck, and extending
out six or eight feet.
"Although the armament was ofcourse
not yet on board, its character was no
secret. The entire public having access
to the vessel, it was easy to be seen what
number Of guns she was to carry, as well
as their approximate character. From
other information, however, | can state
that she will carry one how, one stern,
and three side guns They are to be OF
the same description as those which are
mounted at Fort Darling, their ability to
pierce our iron armored vessels having, in
the attack upon that fortress, been oXem'
pliiiel--at least to the satisfaction of Sc.
ccsh. The balls to be used are steel,
pointed, and were being made ON the day
Of our departure. as well as previously
She is, no doubt, completed by this time
and ready for offensive operations, as a
very large gang Of worbmen were employ
cd upon her. She is the pride of the
ltehmondors, who rely upon her for the
defence Of the city as much as upon theil
armies 1t is boastngy declared, and
universally believed by them, that 'she
viii sweep the James river While this
Is undoubtedly bombast, it is cortaio she
has one feature Of liomidableness not nos,
sossed By Meuimac No l-hcr armor.
plating extends below the water line"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
Calico Print.

A correspondent of the Cleveland Her.
all writes Of visit to the Calico print
ing works at Lowel, Mass:
The white cloth-looking like the light
er grades Of sheeting-comes in from the
looms, is run rabidly through a machine
which shears with sharp blades and sing
es with flames Of burning gas, and is
turned out with smooth surface to re-
ccivc the print or figures for the calico
Six hundred pieces of this cloth are sewed
together at the ends, making string
over fifty thousand feet in length, and
this is run slowly, rapidly, gradually,
topsy turvy, and by jerks, through, over,
under, between, bars, bolts. tubs, vats,
cogs, and cylinders; mixed up with lime,
soda, asphaltum, gum arabic, mordart,
fly extract, OK perfume, and hodruscatic
acid; until it comes out t, ther end as
white as driven snow. 1t now receives
the impression, or print Of its colors from
a number of different copper rollers
some prints requiring as many as seven
different rollers of color to perfect the
pattern. And now comes to us, the most
difficult part of the performance to under
stand. The white cloth has suddenly
become calico, having an endless variety
Of figures, styles and colors, but great
care is taken that it does not come in con
tact with water, in as much as the colols
would thus all wash to gcthcr and off.
1t is now run through heated OVEN
so hot that potatoes will bake in few
minutes and then goes 'kersouce' into
large vat Of boiling maddcrl This, in
stead of making it all led, as would nat.
urally be supposed, merely sets all the
other shades of colors. 1t is now washel
in hot and cold water, in soap, bran, in
digo and other liXingS, and the white spot,
of the calico are clear and spolless, while
all tho colors stand out in bold relief
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
Warittp.
wAsulNoToN's PRAYER AT VALLEY FORGE

Father! the hour is dark and gloomy,
Humbly bow before thine throne,
And if this bitter cup my doom be,
only sa =, thy will be- done
But for my bleeding country hear
One prayer Unseen by mortal eyes,
come to offer all that's dear
To mana willing sacrifice.
"Ir have erred spare not thy hand,
Let all the punishment be mine;
But from my loved-my native land,
Father! Withhold thy wrath divine!
'Gainst me let enemies prevail
And all my hard won honors take,
But harkcn. Father! to the wall
Thy suffering children make,
"If on the deathless roll Of fame
had too fondly hoped to place,
By honest deeds, my humble name,
The record let thy hand eflaco-
Purge pride, ambition, from my heart
And make me feel thy awful power
Let not thy countcnauce depart
From Freedoms cause in this dark hour"
Twas thls while knceling on the sod
At Valley Forge, meath wintry skies,
The chief in secret prayer to God
with contrite soul, in humble gusc.
Then through the clouds, asunder riy'n.
a solitary star was seen;
1t came, a messenger from Heaven,
And in its light he grew serene.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
Farm for Rent.

THE undersigned desires to rent the farm on
L which he now resides in Kilbuck township,
consisting of 100 acres of which 6j are.under
cultivation. Possession will be given in the spring
for spring crops and full possession of the premises
given on the 10th of Sebtember. For further par
ticulars inquireofi undersigned on the premises
Feb, 10, iS6l-tf
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21

- IL is amazing to observe the courage
; with which, upon mere common repot
facts are repeated, which tend to the utter
ruin of character, and even motives con,
fidently assigned. which it was impossible
should be known.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21

Apublic writer thinks that much might
be gaind if speakers would observe the
millers creel--always to shut the gate
when the grist is out
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
THE SECRETS of YOUTH UNVEILED.

4 Treats on he Cause Of Premature Decay-.a sol.
6HR 9CdruiHg. lust Published. a bOOl, ShOirfn0 TIE
isidioUs progress and prerdleRce among schools
both mate and females, Of THE fitdl hdbH; pointing
ont RE 6ttdiHy Hdt MudridJiy attends its uictiDas
and dereioPing he ~hole progress ofthe disease from
the btgiHiHg 10 The 6Rd.
HwW be seRtby MdUoa receipt QftteO[3lcent stamps.
A8-Attendance daily from in the motaing till at
night, aud on Sundays from 2 70 PM
Medicines with full directions sent to any part OF the
United states or Canada, by patients communicating
their symptoms by letter. Business correspondence
strictly confidential.
eS DR. LIS Onice is still located established under
the name of DIR. LA CRoIX, at No. al Maiden Lane,
Albany, n. Y.
Oct. IL, ls6l--n35y1.
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stock for Sale.

I'lE undersigned desires to sell at private sale two
- three yet old Colts and seven head Mich Cows
For particulars call on the subscriber his residence
one-haf mile north Of sharps Mil, Killbuck Township
May 81, 1862. GEORGE sELDERs
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
HOW RD ASS0CIA TI0N,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

For me Rtiicf ofe Sck and Distressed afflicted aci
lEhfcW dnd Epiitmic Diseases, dRd especially Jor
he CaTeW Diseases ojtae SerHdl 0rgdnS.
Nj EplCAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting Sur
~ gcon to all Who apply by letter, with description o
tnvt '1nI,t'on gg' occupation, habits OF life, SC
- ALuAbLE REPORTS ON Spermatorlhma, and other
diseases oi inc sexual Organs, and the NEW REMEa
DIES employed In the Dspensary, sent to the afflicted in
sealed envelopes, free Of cha ge Two three Stamps
To- postage will be acceptable.
address, DR. j, SKILLlN HouGHToN, acting sur
Se9n Toward Association, No. South Ninth street,
Pa
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
PUMPS OF EVERY VARIETY,

From one to a hundred feet deep; Will NOT FRErzE-
WARRANTED. Sign of the Big Coffee Pot.
May Is, lSG2lf. BRAY THE TIMER.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21

lie natters himself that with twenty four years cNpe
ricncc Tanning he ought to good Judge Of Leather
and he assures the public that he will offer none for sal
but what he believes to be rood.
Store Room three doors east of the Book store and
two doors west of Wcirch's Hardware store.
April "a, lS .. c. WERLICH.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
~ Sheets Union Letter Paper,
~ Union Envelopes, good goods,
Piece of JcweIry,

WORTH FROM 25 CENTS TO THREE DoLLAPe,
Put up In large envelope aad sold for 25 cents at the
BOOK STORE In Mlersbn x.
some turn up their noses at the u iEcs contained In
These envelopes They not all valuable 1t is true
bni then you get - cess worth aside from the Jswery
As to the Jew,y, ask the two Misses johnson, Mrs
smith, Ja'oh Ring Henry Mnl,r, Alexander Davis and
hund red more that we might name that three dollars
would hardly buy back.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
More Water!

WE the undersigned, each OF us having a Pump In
w use bought of WM BRAY, do cheerfully recon.
mend them to be all theya represented We are per-
fvctly satisfied with their operation, and believe them tC
be the BEST PUMPS we have seen.
JOHN r. FINNEY. J. & Q. NoRW0RK,
&. HIATT, ID. 5. UllL,
=. n, WORRIES, l.. CRAWFORD
s. GARD, q. WEES,
JOHN SllELTH, ID MISllLER,
JOHN q. BIGHAM, II. PLATZ,
&. +. NEWTON,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
Bark Wanted =!

THE highest market price paid for Bark at the
L Tannery of j. a G. Norwerk, Millersburg, U.
Also cash paid for hides. - ,,onu,r,,
March 81, 1859
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
A Y T. r.
CATHART
PILLS..

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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
Constipation. Costivcness, Suppression,
Rheumatism, Gout, Neuralgia, Drop
sy, ParnIy sis, Fits, etc.

sy, Paralysis, Fits, etc.
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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21

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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
Dysentcry, Diarrhocn, Relax, Worms.
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IRON, NAILS, CUTLERY, &C.,

IRON, NAILS, CUTLERY, &C.,
And everything usually found in first class Hard
ware establishment, may be purchased at groa
bargains.
am also authorized to sell at private sale the
cast third of ln.lot number two in tho town Of
Mill crsburg, and forty feet off of tho south side OF
ln-lot number eighteen in lngles addition TO the
town of Miersburg. B. &. BROWN,
April 10, 1869 nSt Assignee.
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ASSLGNEES SALE.

FEHE undersigned will offer for short time Mt
I private sale for cash the entire stock Of assign
ed to him by
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-08-21
JAMES HEBRON ~ son,
MH Va nH nD WW IN. M0. IN

for the benefit of their creditors, consisting of a
GENERAL STOCK