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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-06-26
aflis&euautous,
AN ABLE AND ELOQUENT LETTER,
FROM
HON. WILLIAM DUEHS.

Hon. WILLIAM DUER, of Oswego, N.
Y, formerly an influential Wing mem
Der of Congress from that State, and
latterally Constitutional Union man,
has written an able and eloquent letter
upon the condition of the country, which
we find in The New York Erpress. He
writes in response to an invitation to
consult with committee appointed by
the Union party organization
HON. wM. DUER ON UNION FOR THE UNION.
OswEco, May &c. 1862.
My DEAR SIR:-I have received your
letter inviting me to meet yourself and
other gentlemen constituting committee
appointed by certain members of the
Legislature design ated as" Republican and
Union members" with authority, after
consultations with committees of other
organizations; to fix the time and place
for holding State Convention for the
nomination of State officers. 1 will give
you reasons why 1 think it proper to
decline the invitation.
The members of the Legislature by
whom the committee was appointed with
whom you invite me to consult, adopted
an address and resolutions declaring GER
tain principles and inviting to a convon-
tion whi ch they recommended, call Re-
pubicans, Union Democrats, and other
loyal citizens, supporters of the policy
of the Administration and responding to
the principles and policy" set fourth in
such address and resolutions.
l cannot call myself ga supporter OF
the policy of the Administration" and
do not "respond to the principles and
policy set forth in the address and reso-
lutions," and, therefore, though loyal
citizen, / am not embraced within this
invitation.
| am ready, indeed, to support the
a administration in the prosecution of the
war for the preservation of our Constiti,
tutional Union, and | know that to this
policy the President is pledged by hume
rous acts and declarations, the sincerity
of which | do not question. But whether
he will adhere to these pledges in spite o.
that powerful influence in his own party
which is seeking to convert the war into
an Abolition war, is yet to be proved
He has already recommended an important
measure which, in my judgment, is i'm
polite aad unwarranted by the Consti
tntion. With respect to the vital ques
tions that remain, l regard "the policy o
the Administration" as somewhat un
fixed and uncertain, and until | see NOR,
clearely what it is, l am unable to cal
myself It's supporter"
By laying aside the objection which
does not seem to embrace Republican,
who are the open opponents of the policy
to which the President is pledged, let Vi
consider the proposed union upon it
merits. is it expedient, and will it pro
mote the public welfare, to unite witt
the Republican party upon the principle
of the legislative address and resolutions
for the purpose of defeating the Demo
cratic party of this State at the approach
ing electionG That is the question.
A year ago when the country waa il
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-06-26
THE
Anlmes County garmrr.
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
BY j. A. & f.. IS Il I l. l..
Terms of Subscription

JOB PRINTING
OF every description executed in the best style and
on reasonable terms.
The FARMER has II larger circule ton than any
other paper in this section of the State. IL Is now
and has been for thirty six consecutive years the
fiicial paper of the county.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-06-26
Lightning Lightning |!

DR0TECT your buildings from the danger Of Lightning
by getting good Lightning Rod with good Point,
all warranted, from BRAY, THE TIMER,
May o. 1863. at the sign Of the Big Coffee Pot.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-06-26

An Irish Low, said: at is great
pleasure to be alone, especially when your
sweetheart is wild ye."
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-06-26

. The invitation was addressed by Mr.. Brown,
whose name was placed at the head of the Legis.
lative Caucus Committee. to Mr. Duer, because he
is not only member Of the present Constitutional
1861, which nominated the State ticket elected last
year, now holding Office,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-06-26
JEWELRY, &c.
A. j. BELL,

n. j BELL,
COUNTY RECORDER and NOTARY PUBLIC
~ Millersburg, o. He is all times ready TO fur,
nish ill up, and take Acknowledgements Of all KIND
of Deeds, CCnveyances, Mortgages, and Powers OF
Attorneys, and Record the same take Dopositlons
to be used in any of the Courts OF this state also
Protest Notes. Bill of Exchange, &c. Onlce IN the
County Recorder office. lg3-.I
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-06-26
Stock for Sale.

lIE undersigned desires to sell at private SALE two
three yei old Colts and seven head OF Mich Cows
For particulars call the subscriber at his residence
one-haf mile north of-Sharps Mill. Kibuck Township
May 81, 1862. GEORGE SELDERS
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06

Sioux City Business DIRECTORY


The attention of farmers, travellers and all 9TH
ers, who have occasion to trade in Sioux City, i.
invited to the following list of Merchants, Me.
In THE RkGtsrER, aud whom we can conhdenti iy
commend to public patronage: ~-,H. p
Merehants-. an r.' ..'t
'"@ II. D.. B,oge 4 Co., Dry Goods, Groceries, &c
.'fH +. Buchrucker, ..
l.. ID. Farmer. tfls 4"
d. T. Hedges, f'roce .es and Provisions.
A. Gro"nger, Hardware and Cutlery.
Chas. X. smith, Stoves and Tinware.
- Z Chas Kent, Drugs and sicdicines.r
~s+ I. Haas, Dry Goods and Clothing .,s~a a.e s.
AttorMeys--
Hudson 4 Joy. Douglas Street.
Tredway Currier, Dong las street.
Pat. Robb, Pearl street.
'. Sami r. Davis, Douglas street. ss-
Hotels.- .......,.
Sioux City House, Pearl street,
Hagy House, Second street, 1881. Fssa*.f
Wauregan House, second street.
Bankers--
Weare / Allison, Pearl street, % 80
Bosler Hedges Second street.
DoSts and shoes.
Samuel krummanu, Pearl street,
Matt. Gaughran, Pearl street.aa
Harness Makers..
John Liningsr, Pearl street.
TailOrs-- s.a } r.rusas t.GH
james Hutchins, Pearl street.
BuilAers--
.sRichaEd II. Powlesson, Water street.
Lumber.- as... t. s..,,.. .,.-... ......
sanborn Foliett, Water street. f.. 49,.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06
4 Rich Letter.

The Grand Rapids Mich Enquirer
contains the following letter from friend
ain Strengthened circumstances living
in the far West who s ob!ghed to write
for living:
al present, I am leading editor of
this ID abolition sheet, just by the force
of circumstances. The political editor is
sick, and in the country, and the duty de-
wolves upon me of supplying his place |
pen daily editorials full of the most per.
nicious doctrines, and teach principles
which. if acted upon, would divorce the
Church Of Rome from the blessed Virgin,
to say nothing about busting up the
Union. state truths that don't believe
a word in, and denonnce a dangerous and
damnable hereSy the belief of our fathers.
which ,uy prophetic soul tells me is right
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06
Ercn,o ,oats (OIclles.

Frenont's coaches, which he purchas-
ed last year, a. Concord, n. Hampshire,
at an expense Of about nine hundred dol
lar each. were sold yesterday at auction,
bringing two hundred and E:ty dollars
each These coaches, it will be remem.
bered, were purchased by Fremont on
government account. for tie special acco.
mOdaton Uf has staff and atlendants.-
The loss 10 the government upon each of
them is seven hundred and fifty dollars,
counting the expense Uf transportation
irom the place OF uauu..cture.-& s. Louis
Union.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06

SINGULAR DETECTION or ARloCIoUS W.
LAINr. The Northampton GaIette relates
an Instance where an extra mean species
OF fraud, too often practiced upon our
soldiers, vas discovered by all odd coinci,
dence \ private who was cow aIescing
in one of our military hospitals. craved
some currant jelly 50 InUch that be gave
bis last TWO doltars tor pct OF it, whIch
the attendant refused to let Ism have 9th
erwiSe. and aisD refused to let him buy Z
smaller quantity. On removing the wrap
per, the solder was surprised to ste n
note addressed to himself, and informing
him tha, his own family sent him the wei
come dtlicucv
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06
Had His Eye Shut Up.


One Sabbath afternoon Sunday school
teacher observed two boys playing at
marbles by the roadside. He stopped,
told them how wicked it was, and succeed.
ed in persuading the worst one to accom-.
pany him to school. The lad was decid
edly fast youth, of about eight years.
In the class, among other things, the
teacher told them that God made this
beautiful world, and all that is in it; we
mast thank Hin for the good things we
ENJOY he gives US our food and our
Clothes
Does he give me my clothes to::' broke
in the lad
YES, he gives US everything"
"Now, thars whar you got your eye
shut up, for ma'am made these trowsers
out of dads old ones"
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06
4 Queer Ciaic K e "A.

"a farmer out West was greatly an
noyed by the scratching of the chickens
in bis garden, and CONCLUDED to expert
ment d Htte with them. He procured .
large Shanghai rooster, and the result Of
the cross was breed of chickens with
one long leg and one short leg. When
they stood on the long leg and attempted
to scratch with the other they couldn't
touch bottom on reversing the order Of
things, as digging with the long leg while
the short one supported the body, the 6rss
stroke would result in grand series Of
somcrsaul.s. The consequence was that
the hens soon became 'aweary' OF the
fun, and left the garden, aud the farmers
good wife rejoieed greatly thereat. - Er.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06
Nor so Bad as He Thought.

A milkman was awoke by wag in tho
night with the announcement, that his
best COW was choking lie Jumped up to
save the life of his animal when, 10, he
found turnip in the mouth OF his pump.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06

1t is said that large portion of Bragg's
troops lately in the neighbornood of Nash.
willie were SO destitute OF clothing that no
komen--except, perhaps strong-minded
rebel women--cou!d venture to visit the
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06
... ---------~ . . -
How to Economize with EOarGers

'Henrietta,' said a landlord to his Girl,
when there's bad news from Washington
or any bad news, particularly private
atiliction, always let tae soarders know i,
before dinner 1t may seem strange,
Henrietta, but such little things makes a
great difference in eating in the course of
the wear.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06
: BUSINESS CARDS.
Wauregan House,
Al Siuux e Ciay. Iowa.

T>HE undersigned r"r pectfully announces to the
Il travelling public that he has recently taken pos
session CT the above large and commo1lons Hotel,
and that his facilities such thaJ he il enabled to
accommodate the travelling public we'll as any
other House in the West, aud by strict attention to
tho wants of his customers hopes to merit share of
She public patronage. fsf-Good stabling and atten
Sive hostlers, always in attendance.
a A. FULLER.
Sioux City. Iowa. June 7th. 1862.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06

The Richmond papers announce that
Gen. Bragg has been confined We hope
he will be delivered of something better
than his late proclamation.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06

What is most likely 70 become . 70.
mSn? A little girl.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06

A TTORNEYS AT LAW Will practice in tbs
N Courts of Dakota and Nebraska Territories
and in the STATE OF Iowa. 40fcesat ~x
InAkcfoS, Ds r., ana SLOT x! OFT IOWA.
May IA, 1861.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06

The Senate Chamber at Washing yton is
ready for the carpetinp ard 9a0ns,ol ma, Z
h-yF
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06
House
Sioux City, IOWA.
JOHN HAGY, Proprietor.

- THE Proprietor respectfully informs the
E:.i i public that his facilities are such that he
Is enabled to ACCOMMODATE his quests is rs good a
styeas any Hotelon The N Missonri Slope. BY giving
attention to tha wants of his guests he hopes To re-
ceiye liberal share Of patronage.
mar2f-59 JOHN HAGf.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06
>l Siolux G:itg: Aegister
4..a r.... is PUBLISHED 3r.u e ...
EVERY SATURDAY MORNING,
Sioax City, Woodbury. County, Iowa,
-DY--
.aT - WILLIAM FRENEY.
f WILLIAM FRENZY.
TERMS OF SUBsGRIPTIoN-S1,5 a. year.-
always IN advance. For six months-75 Cts.
.s Rates of Atlyertfsin1,.

One square, - lines less, first insertion.Sl 90
Each subsequent insertion on................... 90
90 So oo s'i'h. '..'''... = %
One square, one year. ........-............12 90
Business Cards. six lines less, one year 10 90
One column, one year o.
HAL column, one year % DO
One column, six mon tbs. 90
Half column, six % 30
Announcing candidates for office ........ 3 90
ms. When the number of insertions is not specif-
ed advertisements will be marked ''till forbid
and charged full prices. ... .r.,.r... ..
EA- Cash in advance will be required on all ad.
vertisements, except where special contract has
been made to the contrary
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-12-06
TODD T. CURRIER,

yTTTT-TT = y y : T : =
J.B. s. TODD. JOHN CIRElE
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-08
Population of San FrnnciscO

The most surprising statistical informa-
ton contained in the invaluable directory
Of b. G. Langley, now on the eve Of issu-
snce from the press, relates TO our populs-
ton. Of the more than thirty-four thou
sand names, thirty-two thousand are white
males over twenty one years Of age. This
is an increase over the number Of last year
Of four thousand, or nearly nineteen per
cent. For the consolation Of old bache-
lors and widoWers, we will inform them
that the number of females in this city
over eighteen years is seventeen thousand
five hundred, and Of damsels mostly"
under this ripe age, over twenty-five thou
sand. This exhibits an increase Of twenty
three hundred Of maidens and matrons
over eighteen, or upwards Of fifteen per
cent. Of the girls under eighteen, the in
crease is nearly twenty per cent. The an
nual increase Of children to our permanent
population exceeds five thousand. Accord
ing to the census returns Of the compiler
of the directory, the total population of the
city Of San Francisco is set down at
ninety-one thousand eight hundred and
twenty-five. These figures are founded
on the most reliable data, and as the
greatest industry and care has been
taken to enumerate all the people living
in our midst, we believe the returns are as
accurate as could be obtained in any other
way.
The number of white males over 21-
names in the directory-32, 900. The
number Of females over l8, 1880. The
number Of males under q and females un-
der 18 25,0OO Males, foreigners and
names refused, 4,2OO. Chinese, male and
female, $3.50. Colored, 1875. Besides
these there is our great " floating" popula-
ton, larger, probably, than any other city
of this size in the Union. The number Of
transient boarders, soldiers fresh water
sailors, and others doing business on our
bay waters, besides some who live like
Bummer and Lazarus" on the town,
must amount to at least 5000, which added
to the above figures gives the aggregate of
our population at 81, 825. The only cities
in the United States which can out
number San Francisco, are New York,
813,668; Philadelphia, 565, 5,53l; Brooklyn,
266, ,664; Baltimore 212,419; Boston, I77,-
4S1; New Orleans, 168,472; Cincinnati,
16l, ,O44; St. Louis, 15l, 78O; Chicago, 1O9,-
293. The city of Pittsburg with its sub
urbs numbers 115,O 900, but the place proper
only 1896. Thus it appears that San
Francisco, a town virtually but thirteen
years old, already ranks as tenth amongst
the cities Of the United States. In another
decade it is probable if no unforeseen un-
toward reYerses occur that this city will
have outstripped eight of the ten that now
surpass it in population.-AHa Cdlitorni-
an, Sept. II.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-08

From the Toronto Globe.I


The resolutions proposed in the COnfed-
crate Congress in answer to the proclama-
tion of emancipation by President Lincoln
indicate that the Southerners feel them
selves touched upon a tender point. They
threaten war Of determination upon all,
both black and white, found in arms with
in their territory This is the madness of
fear as well as anger. The Confederates
ought to know that in a war of extermina-
ton they would suffer infinitely more than
the Northeners, since the contest is carried
on in the midst of their population. The
shrewd men amongst them will not per-
NIT such a course to be adopted The pre-
tence of great indignation and disgust at
the idea of an insurrection among the
slaves strikes us as very singular, coming
from men who have raised the greatest re-
bellion of the century with not a thous-
andth part of the provocatisn endured by
the slaves. Their assertion CT the right of
insurrection is too recent to permit their
protest against it to have much weight
The talk Of servile rebellion is absurd.
All rebellions and wars are disastrous to
life and property, and we see no reason to
expect that the freeing of the slaves in the
South, and even their employment with
arms in their hands to defend their own
liberties, is likely to produce any greater
evils than Mr.. Jefferson Davis and his CO.
adjutors have brought upon their own
country and people by their recent action.
The North have as much right to employ
the slaves in putting down the rebellion,
as they have to enlist the white residents
of the South who are in favor of the re-
establishment of the Union. The fact that
the blacks are slaves is only an additional
reason for giving them the means to obtain
their freedom. Wanton outrages ought
certainly to be guarded against, and we
have no expectation that the colored peo
pie viii exhibit greater feroeity than the
white soldiery engaged in this war. The
enemies of emancipation, both in Canada
and the Northern States have been exclaim-
ing that Mr.. Lincoln's proclamation would
be dead letter and would never be carried
into practical effect. The members of the
Southern Congress do not seem to be of the
same opinion, judging by the reception
which they have given to the document.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-08

The London Times of September 18th,
says Yesterday a special meeting Of the
Manchester Chamber of Commerce was
held in the Mayors parlor Of the Town
Hall, Manchester, Mr.. Laing, late Finan-
cial Minister for India, being present by
invitation, to receive an address Of con-
graduation on the success which had at
tended his policy. During his speech, Mr..
Laing referred to the cotton supply from
India and America at great length. He
said:-Practically, the only possible relief
from the crisis under which Lancashire
was suffering must come from America
1t was his own private opinion that many
months would not elapse before this horrid
and unnatural struggle in America was
terminated, ard he believed the time would
shortly come, if it had not already come,
when they would see England, in con-
junction with the other great Powers of
Europe, recognizing the confederacy Of the
Southern States. This would be not only a
benefit to England, but to India. It was
desirable for the interest of India that
normal price of cotton should soon be es-
tablished then the question as to whether
cotton could be grown in India to a large
extent could be settled. At any rate they
would do well to clear their minds Of In
dia, and look solely to America for solu-
ton of the present crisis. AS a cotton
producing country India had many advan-
tages, and, as far as he knew, only one
serious disadvantage; that was in the eli
mate, which was extreme. For six months
in the year it rained in torrents, and for
the remaining six there were extreme heat
and great drought, interrupted only by a
few precarious showers. The consequence
was that the indigenous cotton plant to
stand the drought required to strike its
root deeper into the subsoil for moisture.
A shorter and more scrubby plant, with
deeper roots and fewer fibres and balls, and
producing less quantity per acre, was
the result
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-08
The Draft in New York.

lis now understood that the draft will
be made in this State on the 10th Of 0cto-
Der. The enrolment is complete in every
section of the State, and nothing but Off
cial negligence stands in the way Of COM
pleting the quota Of New York under the
two calls for 100000 men each. The total
number of soldiers to be drafted will not
exceed twenty thousand Cortland, Cay
uga, Chemung, Delaware, Essex, Yates,
Warren, Wayne, Schuyler, Schenectady,
Schoharie, Sullivan, Orleans, Monroe, On
tario, Madison, Livingston, Lewis, Mont
gomery, Jefferson, Hamilton, Genessee,
Green, Fulton and Franklin counties have
filed their respective quotas, and will,
therefore, not be molested by the conscrip-
ton. New York city is still 1000 behind.
Winchester is also badly in arrears, al
though hundreds of men have gone from
that county, crossing over to the metropo-
lis and enlisting there. For these Win
chester will get no credit.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-08
TLe aIonilor I'D Wn.hInrton.

The arrival Of the United States iron
clad gunbOat Monitor at Washington has
caused great many absurd rumors to be
put in circulation as to the object of the
Government in having her taken there
The Press gives the following explana-
tion During her last engagement with
the Merrimac, in moving about, the Moni-
tor broke some of her propelling machine
ry, which was only temporarily repa' Cd
at Fortress Monroe, in order that she
might accompany the Galena and Nauga-
tuck up the James river Her ventilation
is not as good as it should be- and the
vessel wants finishing in some parts.
The Monitor has been under steam and
on duty necessarily for more than six
months, and the wear and tear of her
inner works has been considerable. A
shotfrom the Merrimac, an 11-inch solid
Dalghren, knocked off portion of the edge
plating near the bow. She greatly needs
cleaning and oiling up in every part, and,
in view Of all this, and the fact that the
" Young Merrimac is not coming down
from Richmond for some time to come, the
Monitor has come to Washington to rest
her officers and crew, and obtain some re-
pairs. The turret of the Monitor was Sc
verely tested by the Merrimac, and the
guns at Drury Bluff, but she seemed per-
fectly invincible to any ordnance now used
by mankind. The New Ironsides and Ga
lena take her place at Newport News, and
await the coming down of the "Young
Merrimac.'
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-10-08
sentiments of a southern UnionIsr.

Rev. Mr.. Carter, of Carter county, East
Tennessee, delivered speech at war
meetingin New York on Saturday evening.
He is man Of large influence and slave
holder. He said in his speech:
"Yet while do not believe that slavery
is at the foundation of this rebellion, while
believe that it is simply pretext for it,
have never had any hesitation in say
ing, at home as well as here, that regard
the Union Of the States as Of infinitely
more value than all the negroes in Amer
lea and Africa and Europe. [Great ap-
plause. And, therefore, have uniformly
said that if, in the progress Of this war
it shall become absolutely necessary, un-
derstand me, in order to save this Govern
ment that American slavery should die
then, in the name Of my insulted and in
jured country, let itperish. Tremendous
and long continued applause; The time
has come say, like loyal, law abid-
ing citizen, leave that to the authorities
of the Government" [Renewed applause. I