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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
Gen. Albert Sidney Johnson.

General johnson, the bogus report Of
whose capture at Fort Donelson. gave
him biographical fame two months ago,
is now certainly disposed of at last as his
dead body is in our hands. He was one
of the five rebel Generals, the other four
being Beauregard, Lee, Cooper and Joe
Johnston. He was for half year com
mander of the rebel department of Ken
tucky, with his headquarters at Bowling
Green, which famous stronghold he evac-
uated six weeks ago. He is sixty years
Of age, a native of Kentucky, and grad
ated at West Point in 1926. He was
engaged in the Black Hawk war, in the
Texan war Of Independence, in the Mex
ican war, and in the war against the Nor
mons. He was Brigadier General in
command of the Militrry District of Utah
and at the opening of the rebellion was
in command of the department of the
Pacific. Shortly after the rebellion got
under way his loyalty was suspected, and
General Sumner was sent out to super
sede him. Before General Sumner reach
ed California, Johnston had left to Join
the rebels. For fear of being, caught he
tOOh tuc ONeIlduu IOulc, Will ture0 OF
four companions, on mules. and passed
through Arizona and Texas and thence
to Richmond. At first he was appoint
ed to rebel command on the Potomac
but upon the great importance of the
Western Department being seen by JEFF.
Davis, he 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 defence. But On being outhanked
iby our advance up the Cumberland, he
tncontinenly deserted his stronghold, fed
Nashville, from thence to Decatur, and
from thence to Corinth, and now has fall
len traitor TO his native State and to
his country. Johnston was little over
six feet high, of large, honey, sinewy
frame, with grave, gaunt and thought
full face; of quiet, unassuming manners
forming, in all, soldier of very i'm
posing appearance. He was considered
by military men the ablest General, for
command, in the rebel service, and his
loss will be severe blow to the totter-
ing rebellion.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
NIcCIcIIan'S strategy.

The usually well-informed correspond
ent of the Springfield Republican says that
when the subject of McClellan's strategy
was under discussion at recent dinner.
Gen. Banks. who was present. quietly re-
marked, that while in consultation with
Gen. Mcclellan last November or Decem
ber, the latter incidentally took down 1
map and pointed out to him every move
ment that has since been made by oul
armies and, as to Manassas, said that hi
should either drive the rebels from it in {
successful battle, or they would evacuat'
it Of their own accord.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
Free Negroes Crowdtng into
Ohio.

We have letter from Big Run, Athens
county, which says
unless something is done to keep tho
negroes ont of this State, we will be over
run with then in ono year more. / un-
derstand that thirty runaway negroes
came into the adjoining township q week
or so ago. There are arc so many in our
school district that we had to keep col
ored school this winter. am afraid two
years more will find us fighting the no
groes."
This is promising state Of facts
And yet our Fusion Legislature seems
wholly regardless of the evil hour APP
preaching; in fact, appears to be desirous
Of pushing it as fast as possible, and
spent whole week in efforts to get som
seventy old negroes, prisoners of war in
Camp Chase, turned loose upon us, to
add to the free negro population OF Ohio.
When will the people learn to elect
men whose interests are identified with
those who send them here p Crisis.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
The Blacks at Fortress Monroe

The Fortress Monroe correspondent OF
the Philadelphia Inquirer, the leading
Republican paper in Philadel phia, writ
ing on the 3d inst, thus speaks of the
blacks at that place.
awe are inclined to believe that some
OF the negro fisherman along the shore
are the mediums through which the reb-
els receive news Of our movements. The
"contrabands" care very little as to
who rules. Many of them state that
they were Just as comfortable when with
their masters as now. They seem totally
indifferent to every thing but eating,
lounging and sleeping.
Speaking of "contrabands" OF
the large number assembled at this point
and Hampton Creek, if you want little
labor work done, it is almost an impos-
sibility to get any of these folks to do it.
The creeks around and about here are
filled with oysters-known to the lovers
of bivalves as "Norfolk oysters" and
the Roads and rivers swarm with fish
yet you cannot get either without great
difficulty. When these colored people
had masters oysters were in abundance
1t is only when want compels them that
they will 50 out and catch few. In
the language of "Aunty Pheley." in
Uncle Tom, they arc really "shiftless
SET"
"In the morning the males leave theil
quarters for out door work. 1t is taunt'
alizing to see them move, in single file,
at snail's pace, as if they had no pow
er of locomotion, and were making ef
forts to get along the best way they
could. Ask the females if they have any
occupation, they say eyes, plenty o.
washing, mending and cooking" Upor
further inquiry, you find that all this
"mending, washing and cooking" is done
for themselves.
"They are far better off than our sol
diers. While these poor fellows arr
bivoucking out in the open air, the "con
trabands" have good shelter, good foot
and plenty of warmth, The soldiers
complain sadly of this"
That is the class of people for whom
the Abolitionists are making such fuss
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
Senator Douglas OH Senator
Sumner.

If there was any man which the lament
ed Douglas regarded with adherence, it
was Senator Sumner, Of Massachusetts.
Here is portrait that he drew of him
in 1854. Addressing himself to him. he
said :
"Is there anything in the means by
which he got here to give him a superb
ority over other gentlemen who came by
ordinary means? Is there anything to
Justify it in the fact that he came here
with deliberate avowal that he would
never obey one clause of the Constitution
of the United States, and yet put his
hand on the Holy Bible, in the presence
of this body, and appealed to Almighty
God to witness that he would be faithful
to the Constitution, with pledge of per-
jury on his soul, by violating both that
oath and the Constitution He came
here with pledge to perjure himself as
the condition of eligibility to the place.
Has he right to arraign us because we
have felt it our duty to be faithful to that
Constitution which he disavows, and to
that oath which he assumes and then re-
pudiates? The Senate have not forgot
ten the debate on the Fugitive Slave Law,
when the Senator said, in reply to ques-
ton whether he was in favor of carrying
into effect that clause of the Constitution
for the rendition of fugitive slaves: "1s
thy servant dog, that he should do this
thing ?" A dog, to be true to the Con-
stitution of your country? A dog, un-
less you are a traitor? That was his po-
sition and still he comes here, and ar
raigns us of crime, and talks about au-
dacity Did mortal man ever witness
such audacity in an avowed criminal %
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
Rostrg.
TIE VOLUNTEERS BURIAL.
BY PARK BENJAMIN.

'Tis cvc one brightly breathing star
Shines from the eastern heavens afar,
To light the footsteps Of the brave,
Slow marching to comrades grave.
The northern winds have sunk to sleep;
The sweet South brcathcs, as low and deep
The martial clang is heard, the tread
OF those who b car the silent dead.
And whose the form, all stark and cold.
Thus ready for the looscncd mould,
And stretched on so rude a bier?
Thine, soldier. thine! the Volunteer.
Poor Volunteer the shot, tho blow,
Or swift disease has laid him low;
And few his early loss dcplorc-
His battle fought, his journey o'cr.
Alas! no wifs's fond armcs caresscd,
His check no tender mother pressed,
No pitying soul was BY his side.
AS lonely in his tent he died.
He dicd-the Voluntecr-at noon
At evening came the small platoon
That soon will leave him to his rest,
With sods upon his manly breast.
Hark to their fire ! his only kncll
More solemn than the passing bell
For, ah it tells a spirit flown,
Unshivcring, to the dark unknown.
His deeds and fate shall fade away.
Forgotten since his dying day,
And never on the roll of Famo
Shall be inscribed his humble name.
Alas like him, how many moro
Lie cold upon Potomac's shore!
How many green, uanoted graves
Are bordered by those placid waves!
Sleep soldier, sleep from sorrow FREQ,
And sin and strife. 'Tis well with thee!
'Tis well though not n single tear
Laments the buried Volunteer
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24


off" we recommend to the pursual of our
readers generally, and those Of Republi-
can tendencies, in particular:
THE TAX BnL.-FURTHER DETAILS.
A friend in Washington sends to the
Albany Standard the following in rela-
ton 10 the new tax bill (:
For smoking cigar in the public
streets, 3 cents.
For leaning against lamp post, while
smoking a cigar, 6 cents.
For splitting tobacco juice in the pub
lie streets, a cents.
Buckwheat cakes are to pay a tax Of 3
cents per dozen.
Buckwheat cakes with moasses on, 5
cents per dozen.
Buckwbeat cakes with honey on,
cents per dozen.
Shifting poles pay a tax of one shilling
month. Axe helves, 10 cents. Clea-
vers, 8 cents.
For using an auger, 30 cents a month.
For using a corkscrew, As cents a
month.
Mutton chops, broiled, pay tax Of 8
cents each. Fried 2 cents.
Deviled kidneys, cents q dozen.
For looking over the fence, 20 cents.
FISHERIES.
For license to catch "suckersS ST.
To catch bullheads, S5. TO catch cells,
Sc. Shad, salmon, and sturgeon,S3.
To open oystees, s5. CLAIMS, SO 80
en- ctt opI
catch sinners, 81 per month.
If the head leans against the pole 81 so
Salt mackerel, if caught in fresh water
streams, 3 cents each.
Goldfish cakes, l5 cents dozen. II
buttered, Is cents.
To sit on the curb stone and peddle ap
Piles, SO month.
For the privilege Of gathering peach
pits, IS month.
License to peddle peanuts, s25 year
For selling apples. pears, peaches
around any public park, $50 year.
MISCELLANEOUS
Snuff boxes are to pay tax Of dol.
lar per year.
For every pinch of snuff given to a
friend 3 cents.
For asking friend to drink, 35. cents
For playing billiards, % cents Back.
CANNON cent.
License to kill woodcocks, 8 dollars
year.
For license to kill skunks, 5 dollars &
year, and one-fourth of the perfume.
Tax onmoustaches, 2 dollars a montl
On whisbers, other than those belong
ing to cats and dogs 8 dollars a month
For blowing the nose in public streets
10 cents.
In country roads, so cents.
License to shoot rabbits, / dollar.
To shoot marbles, l dollar per month.
If "china alleys" are used in the game,
further tax of 40 cents.
To play euchre, one dollar and fifty
rents.
Ifthe two bowers of trumps are held,
further tax of SO cents
Hurdy- -gurdies are to pay tax Of one
dollar tune.
Mocking birds, Is cents.
10 sneeze IN the public highway, l.
cents. If accompanied with an unusua
noise, % cents.
License to peddle fre-wood, l dollar
a month.
License to beg cold victuals, 2 dollars.
License to gather bones, 2 dollars.
| JUDICIAL.
\ Every person taking an affidavit shall
be assessed 25 cents.
Ordinary cursing and swearing to pay
3 cents an oath, to be measured by
Cursmometer to be furnished by tn
secretary of the Treasury.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24

A SOLDIER on sentry duty stabbed
dog which was set on him by scme boys.
with his bayonet. The owner came up
and was much vexed to see his cur lifeless.
"Why could't you have struck him with
the butt of your gun?'' said he.
$50 should" said he. "if the dog had
run at me tail foremost" rt
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24

"ANy FEMALE. The General Assem-
bly, have passed law which forbids OBJ
scene language or indecent exposure be-
fore "any female" Female being an ad
iective, signifying sex, it is matter ol
some interest and discussion at Colum'
bus. as to the law being applicable to an
mails as well as to women.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
Farm for Rent.

THE undersigned desires to rent the farm on
. l. which he now resides, in killbuck township
consisting Of 100 acres, of which 6j acres are under
cultivation. Possessi on will be given in the spring
given on the 10th of Sebtember. For further par.
ticulars inquire Of the undersigned on the premises
GEORGE SELDERS.
Feb, Is, 1s8I-tf
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24

A SMILE may be bright while the heart
is sad. The rainbow is beautiful in the air
while beneath is the moaning Of the sea.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
Bark Wanted!

THE highest market price paid for Bark at the
L Tannery Of j.. d. G. Vorwerk, Millersburg, U.
Also cash paid for hides. ,
March q, ls62
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
A. j. BELL,

COUNTY RECORDER and NOTARY PUBLIC
" Millersburg. .. He is all times ready to fur
nsh fill up, and take ackno owlcdgments of all kind
of Deeds, CCnveyances, Mortgages, and Powers of
Attorneys and Record the same take Dispositions
to be used in any of the Courts of this State also
Protest Notes. Bill of Exchange, &c. Office, in the
County Recorders office 1881
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24

HAPPINESS grows at our own firesides,
and is not picked up in the strangers
garden.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
JEWELRY, &C.
N. II. McCORMICK

VXTATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, one door cast
w of 5. X. Werich's Hardware Store, Main
street. Millcrsburg,O. 23al
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
A. B. FREY.

JH7ATCH MAKER AND JEWELER. Main St,
w three doors west Of Wcirich's Hardware
store, Millersburg o.. l2l-2Ul
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
DENTISTS
HOTELS.
EMPIRE HOUSE.
OHIO HOUSE.

I HONWORTH, Proprictor-west end of Main
i street, Millersburg,O. l1FStage oflicc-Daily
line of coaches to Coshocton. (2l-2O)
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-04-24
Done Fail 10 Read This.

The following rich and amusing ";ake
off" we recommend to the pursual Of our
readers generally, and those OF Republi-
can tendencies, in particular:
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-07
THIS AFTERNOONS REPORT.
FIGHTNGM THB wFsr.

ROLLA, No, May 5.
Coils. White and Vanselling, of The rebel
army, and James Massey, Secretary of
State under Claib jackson, together with
about twenty ordinary rebels, were cap
tured at Cassville few days since.
Adviees from Gen. Curtis army in Ar
kansas say that scouting parties from Gen.
Carr's and 0sterhaus' divisions, in front
Of Little Red River, and from Gen. Steels,
on the left and rear, have been very sue
cessful lately in breaking up rebel camps,
and running down guerrillas.
Lieutenant Colonel Lewis, of the First
Missouri, fell in with party west of
Searey, and charged on them, killing four,
wounding about twenty, and scattering
the rest.
T Near West Point party was routed by
Major Hawkins, Of the Sixth Missouri,
and a rebel Lieutenant was taken pris-
oner.
Lieutenant Colonel Riokets, Of the Ninth
Illinois Cavalry, attacked a party at Cal
che river, killing four, wounding four
taking two prisoners, and driving the rest
into the swamps
Maj. Bowen, commanding detachment
VI MS Onh Ddtu4lAOH anu ou iowa .OaYAify
at 9 p. Nicn the 9th of May fell upon a
rebel camp at Kickapes Bottom, west Of
Batesyille about 8s miles, killing three and
scattering the rebels in every direction,
capturing large equipage, p prisoners
25 horses, "a guns, 80 or 40 bowie knives
and 80 reyolYers. This was daring at
tack, the men leaving their horses and
charging the swamps with their carbines.
Our troops can. take the rebels on their
own ground of guerilla warfare, and show
superior arms and brave conduct.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-07
BaIps nlnrl 90 . pottIe d NHlAsI,r.

/ Correspondence n. \. Evening Postl
While our regiment was al Yorktown
| and Gloucester under the Just and cour-
/ teous command Of General Van Allen
many opportunities presented themselves
I forE gaining valuable information cohrected
with past incidents Of the war. Under his
benign military government the fears of
the people soon gave way 10 q ealmness
assured by protection, and once more they
gladly looked upon the old banner giving
vent to loyal thoughts, long concealed
through the dread Of secession tyranny.
THE RATTLE OF RAILS BLUFF AND A BOTTLE
OF WHISKY.
The fortunes of the battle at Balls Bluff
or rather the battle itself, hung upon a
bottle Of whisky. Gen. Evans, command
ing brigade Of the enemy's forces, COM
posed Of the Eighth Virginia, Felton's,
Stones, Baileys, and Mississippi reri-
ment, together with q battery of artillery
and three squadrons Of cavairy-number-
ing in the aggregate less than four thous-
and men, had received positive inshuc-
tions from his commanding general not to
engage cur troops in case they should cross
the Potomac in force, but TO fall back to
Goose Greek. General Johnston was well
aware Of the near vicinity Of General Nc
Calls division. he knew that few hours
at the most would enable that General to
throw his whole force upon Evans flank
and rear, and cut of his retreat. For
Evans to engage our troops, with the sinRll
force he had At his command, under such
circumstances, would be the part of rash
ness, therefore he had been ordered not to
hazard battle.
At the time the federal courier was taken
prisoner by the enemy's pickets ian ac-
count Of which app AIRED in the Evening
Post Of the 17th instantL he was brought
TO The headquarters Of General Evans
The intercepted dispatches were placed
before the General. In one hand he held
. bottle Of "goOd old rye and in the
other his positive instructions not to fight.
While the General drank and praised the
quality Of the whiskey on one hand, be
damned the nature of his instructions on
the other. The intercepted dispatches |
we're handed 70 him. He threw down his
Instructions, drank of his whiskey, and |
read the dispatches.
Intoxicated, he at once ordered prepara- 4
tons for the mornings battle. His aids {
demonstrated, but in vain. They read to |
him his Instructions, but he put them [
under his feet. He fought the battle the 4
next day with less than four thousand |
troops. The result is known. After the 1
battle General Evans was arrested for dis |
Obeying instructions A court-martial |
was convened. He was found guilty, but 4
bis victory saved him his sword and his |
l3If- tFy.IlFT 4
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-07
1Isa+liag IN lhe sweet soulh.

A returned prisoner, one Of the number
last arrived from North Carolina, requests
, us to express the thanks of the prisoners
to the citizens of Dunkirk for their hOspi-
talitv % them. He also gave us sanaa ac-
count Of the state Of education in secessia.
BE says an inquiry was put to the prison
ers in the following vernacular: "What
= have you-uns come down to fight we-uns
fOr2" He also relates that none Of the
officers to whose custody they were COM
Iaitted could read well enough to call the
roll Of the prisoners; therefore that form
lad to be discharged by one Of the pris-
onsfs.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-07
CLEVELAND & ERIE R, R.
' sUMlLEB ARRANGEMENT. .


I,oo A y. NIlHI LAPNES5 TRAT7--7l-T11T- -
Girard, Ashtabula and PainesTills on M
. arrives g Cleyellnd Al So a H.
il;lO A. n MAIL TRAIN-stODpiuq Al All -faff-,-
except a4y brook Uni5uTills, Perry Wanto-
and Wickllnei and Arrives AZ Cleveland AZ s-5s
P ~ - 49,
10 P n DAY EXPRESS TRAIE-Stoupinr At t1f-
q Iafd5 Conneaut, Ashtabula and Fai6eEviIi.
Only, and arrives In Cleveland at so p -
ASSOAAoDAItQN IhALN Eill leave C8nueant AZ
~ A NJ stopping Rt all stations, arriving a.
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-07
THIs MORNINGS REPORl
PROM WAsHINGrnN.

WAsHReroN, May 8.
Herald dispatch:
Private advices from reliable sources re.
port flood upon the Upper Potomac and
the Rappahannock, and that bridges have
been carried away.
The loss Of bridges upon the Rsppahan-
mock is not now considered serious. because
1t seems to be no part of the strategy Of
our Government TO cross the Rappahan-
mock to reinforce or support Mcclellan s
army.
Times dispatch
We are still without any oficieI record
Of the killed and wounded at the battle
before Richmond.
Crowds Of the relatives and friends of
those engaged are arriving every train
anxious TO obtain correct information. but
50 far they have come in vain. The answer
to the many inquiries at the war Office, is
that no authentic list Of the casualties has
been received.
Itis probable that the Secretary of War
will provide that in future the Surgeons
of regiments shall report through the brig
ade and division commanders. as soon as
possible after the battle, accurate lists Of
VIZ hAAAONi houAueu anu missing.
Tribunes dispatch: 0flu-
A released Union officer who was ten
days in the hands Of the rebels at Win
chester where he talked freely with their
officers, says chat they seemed to look for
ward to the destruction of their great ar
mics as thing sure to happen sooner or
later, and have made up their minds to.
take to the bush and wage guerilla. or
partisan warfare, in which they said they
felt themselves at home. .-,
Phe officers struck our informant as a fine
set of men, who were devoted bodyfand
soul to the cause of the rebels. But he
thought that most Of the soldiers seemed
not 10 have their hearts in the business.
The National Debt on the 29th of Nav.
1852, amounted to S491, ,448984 The ave
rage rate Of interest paid on the entire
debt is and 354-lOOOth. l
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-07

A MosT IMPORTANT DIsOovERY.-The
Boston Post says a gentleman is now in
that city for short time, previously to
hi. departure for Europe, for the purpose
Of making some arrangements for the
working Of a discovery he has made for a
fdeF for sea-going steamers. A distin-
& gaiEhed British Admiral, who had casually
heard Of II, called it F" the discovery Of the
age" At present Goals for some twelve or
ihfteen days only can be taken on board
ship; but by this discovery fly days full
supply can be taken. The disoOverer
wishes to place himself in communication
with some party or parties who would like
TO hear more about ii. To reliable per-
son he win communieate the process, when
the person can Judge for himself. A most
znoOHsidsrnble sum only is required to Sc
cure tie necessary caveats.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-06-07
The NutionaIDebt.

Secretary Chase officially reports the
national debt on the 25th of May to have
q been s49l, AS, ,9S4 on which the average
rate Of interest is four and thirty-fve hun
irsdibs per cent The aggregate annual
2 interest, as shown by these figures, wiz be
S2l, ,2I6,9 900 50. Estimating the ordinary
expenditures Of the government when the
war shall he closed, atS1OO OOO, 600 the sum
neCes AIRY for that purpose and the pay
nent Of interest on the public debt viii be
ilaSl21, ,27e,9 800 Or about double the average
expenditures Of the eight years ending
March 4, 1861.