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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Washington News.

WAsHINGToN, Dec, l9.-Although no
official order has yet been issued. it may
be considered settled that Gen. Schoield
will be relieved within day or two, at
his own request The order will proba-
bly, read;--"And that Major General Ro-
secrans will succeed him"
A new command will soon be arranged
for General Curtis, the President having
said that the cha arges against him in con-
nection with cotton speculations are ut
terly unfounded,
Since the Senate Committee indicated
its purpose to repeal the $500 exemption
clause enlstments have substantially ceas
cd all over the country. The Governors
of many of the States, in letters to lead
ing Senators, protest against it repeal, as
sure to run up the price OF substitutes to
at least 81 900. The probabilities to-day
are that the exemption will be increased
by the Senate Committee to $500.
Government will dispatch messenger
to Halifax tomorrow with instructions
to our Consul there. The action of the
British authorities in protecting the pirates
of the Chesapeake has caused much com
ment in diplomatic circles,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
p4nsaa1 Warrants.

The following from Thompson's Bank Note
Reporter, will be OF interest to purchasers
and holders Of land warrants: Z" At tho last
session OF Congress land warrants were gran.
ted to the States for the support OF AgrIcul.
tnral Colleges These warrants (all in one
hundred and sixty acre scrip) have been is
sued to the loyal States in proportion to
representation In Congress, this State getting
two hundred and ninety thousand acres tho
state OF Vermont one hundred aud fifty thou
sand 6cros, nc &c. Some fthese warrants
viii DO on tho market this winter. These
warrants have this peculiarity--no more than
one million OF acres can be enter ed In any
one State. For prompt entry they are as
good rs any orher warrants, but to lay them
aside for use year or two honco would be
risky"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
French Demands.

The amount of demand for reclamation
made on the United States for damages
sustained by subjects of France during
the war is over Sjrty. Sjr millions Of dollars
The damages were sustained by French
citizens Of New Orleans during General
Buffers regime. The amount claimed
it is ihtimated by the New York Times,
will bear whiting down; that journal
considerably adds
"This can only be done when our troubles
are over, and when calmness and peace take
the place Of the present era of hot blood and
destruction"
Why is it that these radical papers are
so meek and ''mild hammered" when for
eign nations are concerned, and so feroci-
ously arrogant to people at home who
differ with them? 1t is ono of tho curl
osities OF this age, fruitful of curious
phenomena. Plain Dealer.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24

IT is rumored, aud probably true, that
the draft will be postponed 20 or 80 days
CoNeREss has not yet made any amend.
mcnts to the Conscriptiou bill.
THERE is no truth in the dispatch that
LoSGsrREEr's forces have been surrouhu
cd and LoNasTnEEr killed.
CoYanEss has adjourned till the 9th of
January 1864.
TnE Missouri qucs tion has received its
settlement. RosEcRANs will be sent to St.
Louis. and Gen Curtis to Kansas, dis
placing Gen. EwiNG.
THE flag Of truce boat was to leave Point
Lookout on Tuesday for City Point with
] 900 prisoners on board, in charge of
Gen. BUTLER, in exchange for whom he
will offer to receive 1000 Of our prisoners
now suffering in Richmond
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Nevada TERRITORY.

Nevada is about TO make application to
Congress to DO admitted as State of the
Union. The Constitution, on which the
people are required to vote yea or nay, has
been pn bished. 1t declares that every cti
zen owes paramount allegiance to tho Federal
Government, and that neither the Legis laturo
nor the people are allowed to create State
debt exceeding three hundred thousand dol
lars, but that three million bonds may be is.
sued to aid in the construction of the Pacific
Railroad. Electors arc required to have their
names registered, and pay full tax, before
they are permitted to vote, The Legislature
Is prohibited from passing local or special
bills, general laws being required in such ca
sos. The session Of the Legislature is fixed
for sixty days. salary, the members to receive
eight dollars per day. The State officers arc
elected for two years ard three Supreme
Judges for six years. All paper money Is
prohibited. Tho vote is to bc taken on tho
Tth OF January
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Col. Wiley.

Colonel Wiley's friends will be glad to
learn. that he is rapidly improving, His
amputated limb is almost healed, and he
is now enabled to move about on crutches,
The Colonel, we are informed, was
wounded while his regiment was charging
up hill to capture rebel battery. AZ,
ter hc fell, his men desired to carry
him from the field, but the Colonel order
ed them to carry him to the top of the
hill and into the enemies works, when he
permitted them to take him to hospital
Gems, Thomas and Wood thanked Col
Wiley personally on the field for his gal,
lantry. and requested him to express theil
thanks to his regiment. Wayne Co. Dem
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
From Richmond.

FonTREss MONROE, Dec. IA flag
of truce steamer arrived last evening"
which brought down from City Point q
"Freo Niger" who was captured at Get
teysburg and recently released by the rcb-
ell authorities, and two surgeons who had
been some time in prison at Atlanta,
Georgia. While the latter were at Rich
mond, the rebel officers showd them
through all the prisons in and about the
city. They report they found our prison
ers quite comfortable and well fed,
though they were partly furnished from
provisions sent from loyal States.
The Richmond Wig Of Dec, Is, says
that on Thursday last, an explosion took
place at the Chesteiford Coal Pits, from
the admission of gas in the room from
Raccoon Pit, near Glover Hill, twenty
four miles from Richmond. Sixteen men
were killed and three injured. The acci-
dent occasoned tremendous explosion.
The flames from tho rising gas ascended
some hu ndreds of feet above the orifice OF
tho pits.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
The Oath TO AboIisionisn,.

AS might be expected hundreds OF
men in every county OF the State who
have hereto orc voted with the Republ
cans, arc startled by Lincoln's PROPOSE
ton to make every Southern man take
an oath to AboiHioRism or remain ont of
the Union. These men had supposed
that Democrats were uttering untruths
when they intimated that Lincoln was
determined to keep up the war until sla
very was overthtown. They now see by
his recent Proclamation that it is his pur-
pose MOTTO allow any State to come back
into the Union unless it adopts the doe
trines of abolitionsts. They may lay
down their arms and swear to support
tho Constitution; but this, according to
Lincoln, is not enough. They must
swear to be abolitionists; and until they
do this, he will keep up the war, and
hold them as whHe SiaVeS subject to the
military rule he may set owes theml No
wonder that the reasonable men of the
Opposition, ieel that they have hereto
lore been mistaken in Lincoln's 3 purposes.
lie is ono of tho most cunning men in
the country, und it is not very surpris-
ing that many citizens. meaning to be
fair themselves, were deluded by his false
pretences.- Neagark 1dvocdte.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
tEl,e CiCrgX.


We notice that Mr.. Dixon has given notice
in the Senate Of bill to so amend the Con
scription Act as to exempt all clergymon.
On general principles such bill should
not become law, for the reaso that a clcr-
gyman occupies precisely the same position
towards the Government that docs any other
citizen lie receives its protection, and' IN
rcturn, he owes it the same allegiance as "
bo yero an-oditor, or tallow chandler, or a
ptopssor Of dead languages, or any other
man.
But in another sense, tho clergy of this
country-that Is, great majority Of them
have even less right than almost any other
class Of professional men to claim exemption.
They have done more to nname the passions
of the people TO a frenzy which resulted in
war, than all other agtators put together
They have assisted in kindling the emo rmous
conhlgration that now RACES over our coun-
try,--why should they not assist in extin.
gushing III Having applied tho match to
our national structure, should they be allowed
to pour oil on the flames, or should they be
obliged to man tho brakes and assist il
putting them out,
The latter, most decidedly. Put musket
in their haRd3--lot them giId on tho carna
knapsack, the cartridge box OF the flesh, and
80 forth to smite the ungodIy men who fol
years have been the objects OF their heaviest
objurgations. Preaching is fine, but not hall
SO good as practice.
But we don't suppose they will go-they
will be exempted and allowed to remain
whilo the bono and sinew OF tho land 20
forth and are slain in their battles. 1t is q
melancholy but truthful fact that the very
men who brought on this war--the Summers
Grccleys, Loyejoys, llales, Boechers, ant
the clergy generally--arc the very men whc
are staying at homo and getting rich on tn
contest they have inauguratcd. OF course
the clorgymen won't go, tho pu pit is so mucl
safer than the breastworks, and the smiles @
approving audiences, and the tender sympt
thes OF the female lambs OF the flock, niue
more desirable than the hardships OF Il
camp and bivouac.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24

NOTHING thatis not wholesome genial and restor
atv in its nature enters into the composition OF
lostetters stomach Biters This popular preparation
contains no inera of any kind no deadly botanicap
element; no fiery eNctant: but it is combination rs
the extracts of rare balsac herbs and plants with the
1t Is well to be forearmed against disease and 40 far
as the human system can be protected by human means
against maladies engendcred by an unwhoesome at
mosphere impure water and other external causes
hostetters Btters may be relied on as a safeguard
In distIics infested with Fever and Apue Il has bean
found iniallibe as preventive and Irresistible as a
remedy and thousands who resort to n under annrs
henson OF an attack escape the scourge and thous-
anus who neglect to avail themselves Of its protective
qualities in advance, cured by very b ief courss
OF this marvellous medicine Fever and Ague patients
after being piled with qudine for months In vain until
fairly saturated with that dangerous alkalod are not
uhirequenty restored to health within few davs Nv
the use Of Hosteters Btters -
The weak stomach is rapidly inyieora ted and the n
pette restored by this agreeable ronic and hence IL
works wonders in of Dyspepsia and in less con-
hrined forms of Indigestion Acting rs a gentle and
painless apperent, as well upon the liver, 1t a SO
invariably relieves the Constipation superinduced by
irregular action of the digestive and
Persons Of esbe habit, liable to Nervous Attscks
howhess or sprits and Fits of Languor, find prompt
and permanent relief from the Bters The testimopv
on this po mt is most conclusive and from both sexes
fhe agony of Bilious Collie is Immediately assuaged
oy s,nse DO OF the Stmulan and by occasionally
resortilg TO 1t, the return the complaint NAV he
prevet ted. p'' may 'e
As General Toni, ITOstetters Btters produce ef.
ects which must be experienced Witnessed before
tey can be fully appreciated. In cases of Constitu.
tioAai weakness, Premature Decay and Debility and
N,eptuue arising from Old Age, it exercises the
tle;trc lAuencc In the convalescent stages of ali
diseases II operates as delightful uvigorant When
he powers OF nature are relaxed it operates to
force and re-estalls sh them.
Last but not least, it is the only Safe Stimulant be-
ing manufactured from sound and innocuous materials
ana entirely free from this a id elements present more
OF es IN an ordinary toncs ard stomachos of the day
no lamny medicine has been so universally, and, IL
may be truly added deservedly popular with the in.
telllgent portion of the community as HoSTETTER,s
BIrTERS. " "
Prepared by HoSTETTER & SMITH, Pittsburgh. Pa
ssF Sold by all Druggists Grocsrs and storekeepers
everywhere.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Democratic ComgrcssionnI Gnu.

Gus.
Tho telegraph Informs US that the Demo
cratic Members of Congress held an impor.
tant caucus on tho evening OF Thursday last
The dispatch says
The future policy OF the party was discus.
sod, aud general unanlmity expressed in
favor OF voting for all the men and means
required for the vigorous prosecution Of the
war.
committee was appointed to arrange and
report at future meeting, the time aud
place for holding a National Democratic
Convention tor the nomination of candidates
10 bo supported at tho Presidential election.
The caucus then adjourned to next Mon.
day evening
A number Of Border State mon, who have
not generally acted with the Democrats this
session, were present and took part in tho
proceedings
II is Intended to place tho party fairly and
squorely on the War Platform, and it il nm
derstood that those Democrats who have
thus far acted upon the Peace Platform, will
give In their adhesion to tho War Policy.
The following Senators and Mombors com
pose the Committee appointed by tho Demo
cratic Caucus, to confer with the National
Democratic Committee, TO fix tho timo and
place for holding the National Democratic
Convention,
J. G. Allen, Illinois; Fernando Wood, Now
York. q. Is. Steele, New Jersey; William II
Miller, Pennsy sylvania; y. Marcy New Hamp.
shire Garrett Davis, Kentucky Sena,o
Hendricks, Indiana.
Tho following were appointed to arrang,
the order OF business for tho Democrati,
members, who are to report to the caucus OF
Monday next;
DAWSON, Pennsylvana Brooks, New York
Pendletoni Ohioi Mallory, Kentucky; Robin
sen, Illinois.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Played Out.

1t used to be a common adage that a
white man was as good as a darkie. ii he
behaved himself. The white man, howev.
or, under abolition rule. has completely
played out. 1t makes little difference how
we'll the white man behaves himself now,
he is not considered half as good as the
most worthless niger in the community
This, we presume, is what the abolition
lists call progress. .--Narion Mirror.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Kentucky News.

CMClNNArI, Dec. 23.--A messenger
from the Governor and Legislature ol
kentucky left Frankfort yesterday fol
Washington to request the President tc
postpone the draft until the correction.
are made in the enrolment papers.
Delegates have left Frankfort for tn,
National convention OF Conservatives in
Philadelphia,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Negro Soldiers.

Speaking In his message Of the negroes, ,
the President says go far as tested, II is
def'iculi to say they are not as good soldiers
ss any"
Our white troops vii. feel compliments ed
by this, especially those OF them who have
performed whiah equal, If they do not sur.
pass any feais OF any soldiers since the world
began. The President, however, does not
70 30 far as Adjutant General Thomas aud
some other abolitionists, who declare "blsck
troops to be In all respects equal and 10 many
respects superior to white ones"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
GcMCrnl MnrHnn.

Chattanooga special to tho Cincinnati
Enquirer, Of tho 18th inst, informs us that
General Morgan escaped across the Tonnes.
see River at Gillespie's Landing, sixty miles
above Chattanooga, on Sunday last. Two OF
his Captains, who escaped with him from
Columbus, have been captured near Chatta
nooga, with lourtccn of his escort Morgan
escaped on valuable race horse given hin
In Kentucky.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
From Charleston.

FoRT MoNRoE, Dec. lS.-The Rich
mond papers contain the following;
CnAR1EsroN, Dec. lS,--1he HonSides
and three Monito ors, while attempting to
pass the distractions, become entangled,
The Eonsides will probably have to be
abandoned. Two Of the Monitors are
also disabled.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Ancient VS.. Modern Statesman
shin

In Cicero's epistle to Atticus. written
at the commencement of the civil war,
may be found the following admirable
sentiment
II shall willingly adopt your advice
and show every lenity, and use my en-
deavors to conciliate Pompey. Let us
try if, by these means. VIC can regain
the affections of all people, and render
our victory lasting. Let this be new
method of conquering, to fortiiy our
selves with kindness and liberality."
Abraham Lincoln has pursued directly
the opposite policy. He has sanctioned
every possible measure that promised to
exasperate the South and ALLEVIATE the
affections of its citizens from the Union
The result is before the people Circle
vihe Democrat
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
I;Inigrauis.

There is great suffering among emf
grants on the Western Plains, in conse-
quence OF severe snow storms, and cold
weather Cattle are dying of starvation,
and great anxiety is felt for emigrant
trains that are known TO be en- yom.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Notice to Teachers.

'INuE Board Of School Examiners for the county of
i Holmes viii hold meeting for the examination Of
applicants, as teachers OF Common Schools, in the
own of Mersburg, the 26th day Of December, l6S.
No applicant will be admitted after 10 o'clock, A, Nj.
by Order OF the Board.
Dec, 10, 1853. RoRERT JUSTICE, Clerk
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
HELMBOLD'S
GENUINE PREPARATIONS !

COMPOUND FLUID EXrRACr BUCIU. a positiye
and Specific Remedy for diseases of the Bladder Kid.
news. Gravel and Dropslcal Swellings.
This Medicine increases the mower of and
excite the Abso bents into healthy action by which the
Watery or Cacareous dispositions, and all Unua tural
Enlargements ar. reduced, well Pain and Infam.
nation.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Helmbold's Extract Buchu,

For Weaknesses arising from Excesses, Habits OF
Designations Early Indscreon Of Abuse attended with
the following symptoms:
lndisposition to EXerton. Loss of Power,
Loss OF Memory, Difficulty of Brea thing,
weak Nerves, Trembling,
Horror oi Disease, Wakefuness,
Dtmness or Vision, Pain in the Back,
Universal Lasstuda OF the Muscular System.
Hot Hands, Flu hing of the Body,
Deyness of the Skin, Lruptions on the Face,
Pallid Countenance.
These symptoms II allowed to go on, which this med
icine Invariably removes, soon follows
IMPoTEMCY, FATuITY, EPILEPTIC FITS,
In one of which the Patient may expire.
Who can say that they not frequently followed
by those "Direful Diseases"
"INSANITY AND CONSUMPTION"
Many aware of the cause OF their suffering, but
none will confess the records OF the insane asylum.
And Melancholy Deaths by Consumption bear am
pie witness to the truth of the assertion.
The Constitution once effected with Organic Weak
ness requires the aid of Msdjine to Strengthen and
Invigorate the system, which
IIELMBoLD's EXTRACT BUCHU
Invariably does
trial will convince the most skeptcal.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Executors Notice.

NOTICE is hereby gwen that the subscribers
~ have been appointed and qualified as Execu-
tore Of the viii of Robert Lisle deceased, late of
Holmes county, Ohio,
JACOB HUDSON,
Dec. "a, 1869 JOHN ORR.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Admiuistrator's Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the subscriber has
~ been appointed and qualified rs Administra-
tor of the estate Of Jius Pomerene, deceased late
of Holmes county, Ohio. .u
Nov. ~, 1858. HENRY POMEhEhk'
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
SPECIAL NOTICES.
es-suAKn nNb BURN Shake and Burn II sn,

,,, 4. g.. ana Burn n
ms is The lie OF agony endured by the sufferer
from Fever ami Ague. lie waudets like an uncertain
shadow, never knowing what moment he may be pros
tratcd, ami therefore dsncliLed give any serious
attention to tuSiness. This is the condto Of thou
sands in town and country II Is no exarerraiion to
say that Fever aud Aeue kills more people than any
twenty other diseases In America, Ror sure and
speedy cure of this terrible aiction, take great
pleasure IN recommending lostettcrs Stomach Btcrs,
which have already achieved q wide equation for
rapid and powerful effects In ovating the system
prostraed by iis powerful disease For sale by Drug
gist' and dealers generally, everywhere.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
VI AIR RIAG IlS.

On ihS ip,h inst, st tho Parsonage, in Borlin by
Row j. q. Gillian, Mr.. ABRAHAM MrsER and Mis-,
hAdpALENA FRITZ, all of Holmes county.
On tho samo day by the Same, Mt the resid enee
Of tho brides father, Mr.. llAMAN PurMkY md Miss
SAMiLDA LASH both Of Stark county, ohio
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the subscriber has been
IN duly appointed and qualified as Administrator de
bons non Of the of G. w. Conyer late Of Holmes
county, Ohio, deceased WIN. NJ. LoWTHER.
December lTth ls63-w8.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
cleveland a Pittsburgh IL. R.

Cleveland q Pittsburgh IL. R.
Time TdJie-To take effect 4prH 20, is63
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
Trains leave Hudson: Arrive at Cleveland.
Mail l...........T:5j \. Nj Mail.......... sII A. NJ
Express...... ..6:10P. NJ Express .......7:30 p. NJ
SOUTH.
Leave Hudson: Arrive at Pttsburg:
Mail.......... 24+ r.M Vail l.............3:2OP p NJ
Express $40 A. ~ Express. P. NJ
9:2e AN Mail arrives at Wheeling 4:i5P.M.
2:55 p ". Express /" SIP A, NJ.
J. n. MCCULLOUGH, Sup't.
T. II. Myers, G.. 7. Agent.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
SOLD BY ALL
DRUGGISTS EYER Y WHERE!

Ask for Helmbold's Take other. Ont out the
Advertisement and send for it, and avoid imposition
and exposure. -
Nov. "a, 1868. inoazyil
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24

The following sensible advice appears
in tho Detroit Free Press tiS address.
cd to the Democrats and Conservatives
Of Michigan. We commend it to the
thoughtful consideration of every patri-
otic man in Ohio, and in every Northern
State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-03

Tho corgo ~: f5e .}ocof, T;oII was cTa4r g..
English account, and was valued at 5000 co.,
~ n', rn1 ,r, o i beavv oser - The dt
n,n,,,J bovo Laon NIX O10l There ware !, nnm
Der Of Federal vessels at St. Thomas, fearing
to leave lest they Woud1a prey :, 70 the Con
5eoeF25es re p'S,:H 5'I Tans c4Is WIN
S a. Ta a a. boaTd sailed for Tnejsn3
on the 2lst ult. The officers Of the Flor a
say they passeda night in company Hith the
Alabama lately
Tho hill 10 oroaniz;no the Court Of Claims
Ihe pl1l io-oi S''lilHi'5 " ''