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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14
An AstenIshed Agent.

As polite omnibus agent was going
through the ladies' car checking baggage
ne asked a tery pretty young lady il she
had any baggage she wished taken to the
hotel
"No SIR" was her reply.
The agent then asked her il she desired
a "buss.'
She instantly gave him very swee
smile, and replied;
"No. sir" lam not in bussing humor
this evening"
The agent dropped his memorandum
book, hastily retired to the baggage car,
and said he felt unwell.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14
Loyalty and DisIOyulty.

These terms, naturally foreign to our
language as well as to the spirit of our
institutions, have become engrafted upon
our common dialect by the constant rep
etiton of them by the miserable Aboli-
ton press-a press alternately fawning
and bigoted.
Since we are compelled to use this jar
gon borrowed from courts, by these ma
lignant toadies upon power, let us con-
slider what meaning has been attached to
it by the Republican Jacobins. 1t is q
matter of some curiosity, if not of impor-
tance, to know what now days consti-
tutes loyalty and what demonstrates dis
loyalty. After tolerably minute inquiry
and observation, we are happy to be able
crafty our readers. and we herewith fur
nish a table of signs and symptoms by
which they can always tell number one
loyal man, as well as disloyal wretch.
SIGNS OF LOYALTY.
l. Below ab out the negro at all hours
and in all places.
2. Pocket as much money and as many
fat offices as you can.
3. Gas about your patriotism vocif-
erously, just like the old Pharisee did of
his piety.
A. Justify everything the Admins
ton does, and swear that every mau is a
traitor who don't agree with you-even
if all his sons are in the army, while you
are pocketing fat jobs
5. Abuse Democrats like pickpockets.
6. If there is any more money or plum
der grab it, a la Cameron.
7. Grab more money.
8, Niger Niger
8. More Money !!
SIGNS OF DIsLoYALTY.
l. Drawing a distinction between the
Government and the Administration
sustaining the one at all tmes-approv-
ing the other, aOhen ii does right, aud re-
buking it achen ii does wrong.
2. Asserting at all times, that be-
cause the Rebels have violated the laws
of the land, it is no justification for us to
violate them.
3. Fighting and furnishing means fol
the Union, the Constitution and the laws,
and ignoring Abolition schemes for the
negro.
A. Strenuously urging a policy thai
will make the Re UniOn of the States
possible, instead of fostering measures t.
widen the breach,
These are the signs OF loyalty and dis
loyalty furnished by the Republican JAG
obins themselves. yes.--Plaisdsaler.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14
Who is Responsible for the Pres
ent War--A Truthful ana Eie-
giant Picture.


The following extract is from Mr..
Voorhees, late speech in New York. We
copy it because IL is true as Holy Writ
"Mr. Voorhees, read from the debates in
Congress, showing that Douglas said in
the Thirty sixth Congress that if his par
ty had triumphed in the last q lection, the
people of the Southern States would have
rested in the security that they were safe,
and the Union would never have been dis
solved. Washington, Jefferson, Jack
SON, Clay and Webster, predicted that
the result of a sectional party would be
disunion and civil war, and yet the Re.
publicans are excessively sensitive about
being charged as the apthors Of this war
| am sure, said the speaker, if felt that
the blood of this war was in any way on
my hands, or that any vote of mine had
brought into existence thousand miles
of graves upon the borders Of the South
had caused this mourning of mothers for
their first born, like Rachael weeping for
her children because they are not /; if |
thought that was responsible by word
or deed for this war, | should feel that
upon my fingers was the blood red damn
ed spot of murder, that would incarna-
dine great Neptune's wave, and that all
the waters in the ocean would not wash
out. Great applause, and three cheers
for Voorhees,, the patriot given heartily.
There would be no rcpose for me this
side or the other of the grave. l would
have to keep lighted candle in my room
to keep away spectres of the murdered
dead and slain in battle. thank Goo
to night, and love to look in the faces o
an audience that participate in the feel
ings that no Democrat has to take thc
guilt of this great crime against nature
and humanity. You know it well tina
if every body had voted as you voted
and talked as you talked. aad minded
their own business as you minded yours
and let the slave States alone in slavery
and let them have the guarantees of tin
Constitution-who does not know tina
there would have been peace and Uniol
before to-day.
The man who pretends he don't know
it falsifes his own internal convictions
Every man knows it. He who stands
before you and says it is not true dom
even represent his own heart. 1t is al
inactive feeling in your own breast, ant
you know it. Consequently, when yor
ask this question of Republicans, how
anxious, how nervous, and sensitive the
; are; how they put up their hands and say
: "Let's argue this question when the wa
, is over;" it is like Banquo's ghost threat
, ming McBeth. Their eyeballs are scare
by the awful sight. They ask that tn
day of reckoning may be postponed, lk
9 some guilty wretch upon the verge of he
ITSELF they say, "Forbear for few days
let us not discuss these questions now
How loving they are with Democrats tha
will give them time-with men who vii
agree to say, "We will speak of thes
things when the war is over" All, gen
tlemen, short accounts and quick settle
ments are best. Great cheering
propose to settle this account all along
the inc. 1t is best to do so because the
will be asking us to trust them again.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14

How do you get along with your ar
ithmetic % asked father Of his little
boy. "I've ciphered through addition,
partition, subtraction. distraction, abom-
ination, justification, hallucination, dar-
nation, amputation, creation and sdop-
ton" He'd do for an engineer on a
"Short Line Rsilrcad."
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14

A woman will never acknowledge to
defeat, You may conquer her, you may
bring her on Eer knees, you may wave
over her head the very flag of victory.
but still she will not acknowledge she is
beaten.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14

An exchange speaks of boy with
feet so large. that when it rains or he
wants to get into the shade, he lies down
on his back and holds up one foot. 1t
fully answered the purpose of an umbrel-
In
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14

A little girl showing her cousin, abons
four years old, a star, said "ihat star
You see up there is bigger than this world
No it amt" said she, "Yes tits" Then
why don't il keep the raid of
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14

PAPER is so scarce in the South the ed
itor of the Noraing Traitor writes his ed
itorial with stolen chalk on the sole of
his boots, and goes bare-footed while his
boy sets up the manuscript.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14

He who cannot feel friendship is alike
incapable of love. Leta girl beware OF
the boy who owns that he loves no one
but himself.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14

'MRs. Dobson, where's your husband p
He's dying, marin. and l don't wish any
body to disturb him. A very consierate
woman that.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14
VENDUE CRIER.

NHE subscriber tenders his services Auctoneer to
i the citisens of Holmes county. Many years ex
perence induces me to believe that the liberal paton-
age have heretofore received from my friends will
eth be extended 10 me.
March 70, lseS. JAMES X. HENDERSON.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14

How many legs would dog have, if
YOU called his tail one? Give of course"
"No; only four. 1t wouldn't make his
tail leg to call it one"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14

Eg-A pedler being asked by spindle
shsnked wag if he had any tin overalls,
replied. "No. but l have pair Of candle
moulls that would tit you"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14

The old American "coppers" have
gone out of date, and in their place we
have "African de-Scent."
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14
GRAPE PLANTS.

INHE undersigned has for sale at his Vinyard near
i Millersburg some 800 Grape Plants, two years old
About az equal number OF them Catawba and Isa-
bella Price only 10 cents each. l have also about
1000 first class Cuttings for sale at 50 cents per hun
dred and several thousand second class at 5 per
hundred.
March 5, Is63w6 CONRAD HIATT.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14

She who can compose cross baby is
greater than she who can compose book.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14
SPARTAN LODGE NO. 1876,

OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS. meet
~ the Friday on or preceding the full moon in
every month"; at Masonic Hall,
ROBERT JUSTICE, Secretary.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14
BACK PAY, BOUNTY &c.

VI, A. TAYLOR, Notary Public, Hplmesville, o..
- will promptly attend to procuring back pay,
bounty and pensions for disabled and discharged
soldiers, and to the collection Of claims for the
riends of those deceased C4-2O
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14
A. j. BELL,

"A. J. BELL,
COUNTY RECORDER and NOTARY PUBLIC,
- Millersburg, D. He is all times ready to fur.
nsh, fill up, and take acknowledgments 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, Bills of Exchange &c Office in the
County Recorders office. l25-Jl
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

INTATCH AND CLOCK MAKER one door east
w of 5. Il. Weirich's Hardware Store, Main
street. Mllersburg, .. l23'33l
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14
A. Ii. FREY,
v. p. MCCORMICK.

JNTATCH MAKER AND JEWELER Main st.
w three doors west Of Weirich's Hardware
store, Millersburg o, t2l-20l
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-05-14
SENATOR WADE FAvoRs DISSOLUTION.

Senator Wade, favorits of the pre-
tended Unionists, in the United States
Senate in 1855, used the following trea-
sonable language:
~ say, then, gentlemen, argue auy thing so
but do not threaten dissolution, because it has no
terrors for me.
Whenever the majority of the North and South
shall find that is incompatible with their interests
to be united, they will separate, and nothing can
prevent them"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21
Sound Democracy.

j. Tracy, Esq, of Burlington, recent
" prominent member Of the Democrat
ic party, in a letter published in the
Rowkeye says:
"The men who rufused to adopt a
resolution repudiating the traitor Jones,
as was the case at the late Democratic
Convention at Des Moines, are prepared
for any emergency and will do anything
to accomplish their reasonable designs
| have most cordially supported the
present administration in It's efforts &c
crush out the rebellion-and have steadi-
ly refused to adopt any policy which did
not look to a speedy and thorough sup,
preston of the rebellion. have nc
sympathy with traitors, or with those
who sympathze with traitors. | am IN
favor of the Administration using every
means at its disposal in the prosecution
Of the war.
If a loyal black man can dig entrench-
ments for our army, place spade IN his
hands. If be can cook, place him in the
kitchen to cook for our wounded soldiers
Ii he can make use Of firearms, give him
gun and place him in the ranks. | dc
not think a secessionist is any too good
for negro to shoot. Entertaining these
views, my future political course may be
very easily determined"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21

1t is reported that the Rev. Henry
Clay Dean and Rev. George ST. Clair
Hussy, have left the M. E, church. Ii
has not transpired how they tumbled out
of the ecclesiastical building, whether il
was done by quiet withdrawal, or by a
summary and righteous expulsion. II
Henry Clay Dean is fitting representa-
tive of the Christianity of the age, the
most direct route to the Devil runs righ
through the church.-Des Moines Reg
iSter
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21
TO CONSERVATIVES

rENHE ADV ERTISER HAVING BEEN RE-
Il STORED to health in few weeks, by a
very simple remedy, after having suffered sew
eral years with a severe lung affection, and
that dread disease, Consumption-is anxious
TO make known TO his fellow sufferers the mea ms
of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy of
the prescription used (lree of charge,) with the
directions for preparing and using the same,
which they will find SURE CURE FOR
CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS,
&c. The only object of the advertiser in send
ing the Prescription is to benefit the afflicted,
and spread information which he conceives to
be inevitable, and he hopes every sufferer will
try his remedy, as it will cost them nothing,
and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please
address,
Rev EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburgh, Kings Co, N. Y.
January 9th, 1863. Al -3m
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21

The PRESIDENTS EMANCIPATION Poll
cY.-The Washington Star of the 23d,
has an elaborate article on the Presidents
emancipation policy. 1t says: "The
indications that come TO us through the
press and other refexes Of popular senti-
ment in the border States, show unmis.
takably the rapidly with which Presi,
dent Lineoln's wise and beniicient com.
pensated emancipation policy is gaining
favor in those States
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21
Executors Notice.

ESTATE Of VIM. c. NELSON, deceased.
- Public notice is hereby given that on
the % day of February, 1863, Thomas G.
Nelson was appointed Executor of the
estate Of VIM. G. Nelson. All persons hav-
ing claims and demands against the estate
are requested TO present the same for adjudica
ton and settlement and all persons being in
debted to the estate are notified to make imme-
diate settlement.
THOS. G. NELSON, Executor.
Feb Sd, 1868. 45-3m
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21
Collectors Notice.

DUBLIC notice is hereby given that the an
l. nual collection list, under the excise
laws of the United States, has been received
by the Collector in and for the County of Blu.
ehanan, and State of Iowa, and the undersign-
ed, Deputy Collector in and for said County,
hereby gives notice that the amount of duties
assessed are now due and payable, and that he
will be at the Office of j. S. Woodward, in the
town of Independence, in said County, from
and after the 9TH day of January 1868, to re-
ceive the same, and those failing to pay the
same within ten days after the time aforesaid
will be charged ten per cent upon the amount
assessed against them as penalty, and if the
same remain unpaid after demand the length
of time prescribed by law, they will be col
lected by distraint and sale, against the goods,
chattels, DC, of those who may be delinquent.
JOHN ii. CAMPBELL,
Dep. Col, It'll Civ, Sd Dist Iowa.
BY order Of LEVI FULLER,
Col. 3D. Dist Iowa.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21
To take Effect Monday, December /. II
Cnilnnriinns.

Stages leave Earlyille, on the arrival Of the
ears from the East, on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday. for Strawberry Point, Brush Creek,
Fnyette, West Union, DEBORAH aud st. Paul;
and from Manchester on Monday Wednesday
aud Friday for Strawberry Point and the North.
Stages leave Cedar Falls daily for New Hart
ford, Arlington, Island Grove, Ackly. Hardin
City. Iowa Falls. Alden, Waller, Webster City,
Fort Dodge and Sioux City; also for GAINESVILLE.
Waverly, Syracuse, Nashua, Bradford, St.
Charles, and Minnesota.
j. A. PINTO. GEO. YOUNG.
Gen. Fri Ticket Agt. Sup't
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21
For FEMALES
1nfallible in correcting, regulating an remsv.
ing all distractions, from whatev-
er cause, and always sue s....
IL

EDITOR OF GUARDIAN,
Dear Sir with your permiss- !
ion wish to say to the readers of your paper
that win send by return mail to all who wish
it. (free) Recipe, with full directions for
making and using a simple Vegetable Balm.
that will eAeetually remove. in 10 days PIN
pies. Blotehes, Tan. Freeklcs, and all Impuri- &
ties of the Skin leaving the same Soft, clear.
SIN, 9th and beautiful
will also mail free to those having Bald
Heads or Bare Faces, simple directions aud in. s,
formation that will enable them 10 start a full
growth Of Lnxurient Hair, Whiskers, or a Nous.
tache. in less than 80 days. All applications
answered by return mail without charge
Respectfully years. +
THOS. =. CHAPMAN, Practical CAptisf.
s3l Broadway, New York.
March ~, 1863. rSe2m
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21

WHERE THEY STAND.-In the Maine
Legislature, few days since, one OF the
Copperheads--for even in Maine there
are some of the reptiles-said that to
preserve the Union he would consent
to have slavery established in Maine, "
but, being asked if lie would agree to
abolish slavery in South Carolina to save
the Union, he was not prepared to
answer
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21
Kitty aud s. Almost"

Kitty had a birthday present which
pleased her very much indeed. What
do you think it was ? A sandle wood
workbox from Uncle Curtis, with scis-
sors, thimblc, needles, and everything i'll
was proper for a complete work box toI
have.
1t gave great spur to Kitty's love of
sewing. She did not like needle and
thread before now she did. And Kitty
undertook to hem a dozen towels. A
dozen towels was pile, to be sure but
she well knew it was only stitch at a
time, and stitch at time is perfectly
within the compass of small child to
do.
Kitty was on the first towel, doing it
all herself, even TO turning down the
hem, and had hemmed half Of one end,
when she took it to her papa.
Papa" she asked, is not that hem
even %
Papa took his eyes from his newspa.
per. put them on the hem, then looked
at his little Kitty, as much as to say
DO you think it is, Kitty ?"
t'Don't you think it almost even ?"
asked Kitty, guessing his meaning and
blushing.
What is almost even ?" asked papa,
s;roking his little girls hair.
"Wbat is almost even ?" repeated
Kitty. with little look of surprise In
her blue eyes.
Eyes" answered he. Kitty thought
4. Il.
thought.
at is uneven" replied Kitty.
Yes" said papa, almost even is
uneven. The hem is uneven"
"Then it must be picked out and done
over" said Kitty, with a disappointed
hitch. want to do it right"
"Of course" replied her father.
Papa is setting himself up to be
great Judge Of hems," thought Kitty, in
side.
She did not believe her mother would
be so exact. However, since she asked
him.. she could not do less than act on
his judgment.
Kitty went back to her window seat,
picked out her stitches, which nobody
allows to be pleasant work, and carefully
begun the second time. She did not
dare to go beyond two inches before
coming TO show it.
Her father took the towel in his hand
and examined the hem. "This is even,"
he said, the stitches are in straight
line..; the work is done right )" and Kit
ty, am sure, was more pleased than if
she had succeeded at first, and much
more than If her father had thoughtless
ly said, Very WELL, when il was done
i'll.
kitty" said papa, taking her small
hand in his, I" there is a straight line
running through life. and on one side of
it is the ,Orong side, on the other is the
right side, and every thing is on one side
or the other. There is no such thing as
almost right. almost right is always
wrong almost good is bad, almost true
is an untrulh, lie, as almos: even is an
even'
Yes. papa" added Kitty, quickly,
Sand an almost perfect lesson is an I'M
perfect lesson | told the girls So Be-
cause, il you miss once, you lose your
place.
Exactly So" said papa; "and as
God is a truth loving God, he likes to
have things called by their right names.
He wants US to see the truth and in or
der to do so, we must be exact in our
words and expressions. Congregation
al Journal.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, in the
course Of his sermon at the Plymouth
Church, made an eloquent plea for news
papers, speaking OF them as one of the
most potent elements of our civilization.
He says:
/" There is common vulgar objec
ton about newspapers that they lie so :
they don't lie any more than you do.
Man is naturally a lying creature.
Truth is a gil from Heaven, and very
few ofus possess it before they get there
The new spapers give both facts and ru.
mors and they would be blamed if they
did not do SO. 1t is for the reader to
judge Of these rumors. The last econo-
my shoulI-be in regard to newspapers.
II is better TO deprive the body Of some
ribbon. or jewel, or garment, than 10
deprive the mind Of its sustenance."
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21
Disposition of Soldiers on the Eve of
Battle.

A correspondent Of the Cincinnati
Commercial says:
"Civilians naturally enough suppose
the eve Of great battle to be an occa.
sion Of sad suspense and anxiety on the
part of those who expect to participate in
the contest. They greatly err in this
The experience Of every one who has
paid attention TO the matter, is that there
is never more noisy levity, more appar-
ent buoyancy Of spirits in camp than
when opposing armies are within hailing
distance Of each other. Euchre, old
sledge, and their concomilants, always
succeed marching orders. Certain it is
there never was more fun making noise
in the camps Of Gems Hurlbut and
Sherman than on Saturday evening last
when it was confidently expected that a
great battle would be fought, inside Of
forty eight hours. In anticipation of
the grand struggle, number of sham
battles were fought between Hallecks's
and Beauregard's suddenly promoted
from the ranks-always resulting, Of
course, in the triumph of the Federals
and the complete overthrow of the con-
federates. You cannot make soldier
feel solemn by assurances the conflict
will be desperate one +; you cannot make
him exchange Msrryatt's best for the
last issue Of the tract society, by telling
him how many brave fellows met an un-
timely end at Donelson or Shiloh you
cannot lessen his JOY at getting good
hand by narrating the probabilities that
his regiment will be exposed to a gall
ing fire during the entire day"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21
ACCLINATED APPLE TREES.

4 600 or 5000 of Grated Apple Trees, thrifty
# and hardy, of good varieties, and well
adapted to this country, are now for sale at my
Nursery, in the forks of the Wapsy miles
north of Littleton. ] will sell them at / ) cents
apiece, cash, for small lots. Credit, if the pur-
chaser wishes it, for large lots, or produce ia
ken in exchange.
A. KELLOGG.
Littleton, Feb. II, 1863 47-lm
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1863-04-21

The somewhat famous American
pedestrian, Deerloot, is said to have run
eleven miles and half in England en-
the 22l OF February last, in twenty
seconds less than one hour.