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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
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4 Query TO be Answered.

II is well known, says a cotemporary,
that very small portion of the army Of
the Potomac subscribed some sl2. 900 re-
cently,as testimonial, to Gen. McC Clellan.
The movement me: with the favor of Gen =
erals Meade, Sykes, Sedgwick and some
of the bravest men Of the army, but was
stopped outright by a peremptory order
from the Secretary Of War, because un-
military, against regulations, &c. We
now see that General Thomas aud other
brave men are receiving high testimonials
of respect from their fellow soldiers. Is
this, too. against general orders and un-
military? We are always glad to see
honors bestowed where they are due, but
the query comes back, why did the Secre-
tary Of War reject the harvest of honors
prepared by brave men for their old com
mander? Is the Secretary of War still
fearful that the stone which the builders
rejected will become the head OF the corner?
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
The Inevitable Siggeri

In our view. the grand question is now.
can We restore peace and Union without
reference 10 slavery or the negro at all?
II the proolanations aud acts Of the adj
ministrstion are law. they will stand az
law til repealed. The past is past. Bat
the President seems to thinks the great
question, how to perpetuate the laws and
proclamalions relating to slavery; and the
question Of peace and Union he
makes wholly secondary TO that. The
negro is the prominent object Of his care;
tho legislation relating to the negro is
that which alone he labors to make effoc-
tive; the negro is tho condition on which
he rests the possibility Of peace. This
prominence given to the negro is mel
ancholy indication of the fsilure Of Mr..
Lincoln TO see the future az men Of saga.
city, true statesmen. see it. If the slave
is free he is free; and why then waste 80
many words in making the peace Of our
nation depend on his freodom?--Neu
York Journal Of Commerce.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Up for Sixty Days.

Joseph johnson, Connecticut soldier,
who had been taken prisoner by the Con-
federates, and put on his parole, was had
up the other day in New Orleans, and put
on his trial for using seditious language,
1t seems according to the local reporter
of the Now Orleans Picayune] that Joe
went in citizens dress to see the Ghost
at the Academy of Music, and during the
performance made a volunteer answer to
a conundrum, which led to his arrest
The coundrum was--"Why is the Pres
ident of the United States like an owl in
the day timer" The true answer is "Be-
cause he's always A. Binken;" but the
volunteers answer. which led to Johson' s
arrest, was Because he's a d--d
fool" For this volunteer joke. Joseph
johnson was sent to prison for 60 days.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Communicated
social Eutcrtniurn eut,

According TO previous arrangements, n meeting
was held in Berlin on Tuesday, Dec. b, IN which
all classes and all parties were represented IL
which patriotism burst the narrow limits Of part,
boundaries, aud for once, at least party pteudcei
we're thrown aside.
Tho meeting convened al 9 o'clock r. NJ 90
Rev. J G.. Gillian was chosen chairman and A
McCu'loch, Secretary. The splendid Singing
Club Of Berlin then sung the soul stirring "Stal
Spanglcd Banner" John Crow being called on
arose aud delivered speech full Of meaning, ful
Of 70 rec and full Of patriotism. N W Yo1c
delivered a telling aud heartfelt speech which
will long be remembered by those who heard IL
death like silence rcigned while ID. G.. Max,
we'll pleased hs audience as usual with a nobl,
speech "Rally Round the flag" was then char
mingly sung by the Berlin singing club. J. r
| Maxwell spoke briefly but effectively. The Ber
lin Brass Band then entertained the meeting i'll
some Of their choicest music
The following resolutions were then read an,
unanimously adopted
Resolred, That the citizens Of Berlin township
assembled at this meeting, will stand by our brnv
boys IN the field; unit this unrighteous robcllol
is crushed ont, tho Union restored, and ne C0nsti
tWion NJ our tdhers again he supreme lar Of u
tdRd.
ResO'red, Thnt wo tender them our grateful
thanks for their heroic conduct on many blood
field, their deeds Of valor and bravery being une
qualled in the annals OF time; and that we a
AnGrlcans are prOnd to be their fellow citizens.
hes0tced, That they have our most heart fol
sympathies in their groat trials Of sulTcrings and
hardships. that we will do all in our power 70
their relief, and that will give our most earnes
support to all measures Of peace. honora Bile l.
their cause aud country.
ResOtUed, That our special sympnthies are due {
the relatives and friends Of the Union boys VIII
have sacrificed their lives on the altar of our
try,
ResOlUed That our prayers to the Most High, ar
that ere the su mmcr's sun again kisses the earth
ere the violets again deck the fields, and ere Tia
song f birds again wake the dewy morn" tha
the Angel of Peace will again spread his wing an
aloft over the length and breadth Of our land
ReSOloed, That when we say Union" we Gaea
the old Union of our fathers, under the old Con
sttutiOn rs they made ii.
Resoioed. That the proceedings of this meetin
bo published in tho county papers.
The Berlin Brass Band then escorted the re
turned soldiers of Berlin township with their wiye
aud 'sweethearts," 10 the American House
where the liberality of the township with Abne
Maxwell at its head had provided for the soldier
a steaming, glowing and delicious superior,
which Queen Victoria in all her pomp and splen
dor might have admired
J. C. GILLIAN, Chairman.
A. McCULLocH, Scc'y.
Party may have been thrown aside, but tn
above resolutions are pretty well tinctured wit
"Copperheadism."
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Present TO Mrs. VaIIandigham

The Hillsboro GozeAe, of Thursday
last, says Mrs. Mary Vinsonhaler, the
excellent wife of our esteemed fellow Dem.
ocrat George w. Vinsonhaler, Esq, Of
this county, forwarded yesterday morn.
ing by Express, to Mrs. Vallandigham,
at Dayton, barrel of the most choice
apples ever grew in the county of High
land. We hope they may reach the good
lady in safety, and be received as token
of that high and holy regard entertained d
by the Democratic ladies of this county,
for the correct principles cherished by hel
husband, and as small tribute Of esteem
and respect which the donor entertains
for the wife Of the purest patriot, the most
able statesman, and most eloquent orator
of the present day.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
THE MAGAZINE FOR THE TIMES !
PETERS0N'S MAGAZINE
Is THE
Best and Cheapest in the World for the
Ladies!!

This popular Magazine will be greatly improv-
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IA Splendid Steel Plates
II Colored Fashion Plates
~ Colored Berlin Work Patterns
Over Nine Hundred Wood Cuts
Twenty Four Pages of Music
All this will be given for only Two Dollars a
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Each number, in addition to the colored Plate,
gives Bonnets, Cloaks and Dresses Engraved on
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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Incidents.


On one of the very disagreeablc days last week
q soldier named Snyder, Of this vicinity, was re.
turning home on furough When at Coshoc on
he was out of money and hungry. man asked
him where he belonged, took him to the hotel and
got something for him to eat then started of
and secured him pa ssage to Mlersburg with R.
NJ CAMERON, who refused to take any pay. That
man was ASA G. DrMMocK, editor'of the Coshoc.
ton Democrat.
We all remember what bitter cold morning
Monday of this week was. On that morning a
soldier named GEORGE RInER, who had been woun.
ted and came on furlough to see his friends, star
ted from here to report at Wooster. His fur
Tough run barely long enough to allow him to
reach his regiment. Well, on that cold and dis
agreeable morning, yourg Rizer left this place
on the O'Clock train, and was put from the train
about half way between here and Holmesville,
because he had no money to pay his fare. The
conductor had no right to carry him without the
payment of fare, yet one so "loyal" as he had
the right to give him money for that purpose,
which might not be very good precedent for
conductors to establish; but when the soldier was
put from the train "loyal"Provost Marshal of
this county who has fattcned his purse by running
down deserters, enrolling for the draft and doing
other "loyal" work at big pay, kept his comfort
able seat and saw the crippled soldier put from
the train far away from any house. That Pro-
vost Marshal was George Washington Everett.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
A nlcrica.

America.
| When peace and prosperity was smiling upon
the country, the poet BRYANr, in writing of Amer
lea gave the world the following:
"IIere the free spirit Of mankind, at length,
Throws its last letters off; AMI who shall place
A limit to the giants unclaimed strength
| Or curb his swiftness in the forward race"
When the abolition party got control of the
government, under the inspiration of love for the
African, it made "the free spirit of mankind" don
the fctters so unceremoneously thrown off under
Democratic rule. The giant has been shorn of
his unclaimed strength and is now weak, totter-
ing and feeble, clinging to slender twig over an
unfathomable gulf. His swiftness in the forward
race las been curbed, and his blood has been of.
fered sacrifice to the dark skincd god the so
called Republican party worships 1t is they who
have forged anew the fetters WASHINGTON and
his co patriots broke, and
From eastern rock to sunset wave"
Have made it land of blood, of mourning and
of oppression, and soon we may be compelled to
say, with DR.. WoLcor
"Poor lost America
Yet Hope, the most glorious inspiration of the
human breast, still finds a lodgment in the heart,
of Americans faithful sons, who look forward to
day of deliverance from the hands of the spoil
er, and time when our nation WILL as of old, ro
joice in the beauty of her heritage and the prom.
Use of her days.
Another election will decide whether the fet,
ters Abolitionism has forged shall gald us forev-
er, or whether America shall rise, Phoenix like.
from the ruin in which she has been engufed-
Then, Democrats, be united, active, determined
"Wilt thou sit among the ruins,
With all words of cheer unspoken,
! Till the silver cord is loosend,
Till the golden bowl is broken %
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Grand Entertainment.

MossIEuR Mower the greatest comic perfor-
mer and delineator of monkey character in this
or any ether country, will give one of his grand
entertainments at the Methodist Episcopal church,
Millersburg, next Sunday evening. 1t is said the
envy and jealousy of rival performers have Incl
ted the vicious to hurl brickbsts and aged eggs
at the polished head and symmetrical feet OF
Monsieur MOWER; but they fell harmless ap
pie dumplings would fall against Fortress
Monroe. He informs the people that he has
been ''assailed by lousy, rebel ne wspapers," but
which have had no other effect than to stimulate
him to greater eKerdons in pleasing and amusing
his large and appreciative audiences.
His performances in Millersburg have been
greeted with the most unbounded applause by all
into uncomfortable fits of laughter by his comic
attitudes and life like negro performances.
"a little fun now and then,
Is relished by the best Of men,"
Therefore we would urge all lovers of fun to
attend his great show on Sunday evening. Front
seats will be reserved for the boys Ladies will
be provided with comfortable seats in the back
Pai'oi INC too"' NO h"ii-Price ticheIsi ell 10Y
al persons" admitted free. Tickets can be had
at MULvANE's store and WiREMAs's Blacksmith
Shop.
P.S. We don't get dead head ticket for the
above puff, but give it for the sole purpose of in,
couragng amusing, loyal and moral shows. NJ.
Bevington can furnish affdavits that MONSIEUR
MowER's Show, in comicality, morality and 10y.
atty. is far superior to Artemus Wards, Dan
Rice's. the Ethiopian Mnstrels or any other
show eKtant
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
War has its Triumphs, SO has Peace.

While the arm les of tine Union were winning
brilliant victories, the Chemical Saeratus was
ENJOYING series of uninterrupted triumphs over
the popular aversion to all saleratus, because the
common kinds in use were found to be destruct'
i've. Science had demonstrated that the Chemi
cal Saleratus was not only pnte in its nature but
wonderful in its effects. producing better bread
and biscuit than any other kind Of saleratus or
sota known,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
wouldn't Touch 1t,

One of Captain Bevington's ''bold soldier boys
declined to read theSresident's Message, or to
sourh paper containing it, because he heard
Lincoln had the small pox, and he was afraid of
it being communicated through the message
Bevincton's brave men are very careful of their
health. By the way we see they have guns.
What the thunder they want with guns when they
won't fight is more than VIC can understand.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
FIaysced Syrup.

The Rural american says this excellent reme-
dy for cough is made thus; Boil one ounce OF
fiaxseed in a quart of water for half an hour,
strain and add to the liquid the juice of two lem
ons and half pound o rock candy. II the cough
is accompanied by weakness, and loss of appo
tite, add half an ounce of powdered gum arabic
Let this to simmer half an hour, stirring it occa-
sionally. Take wine glass full when the cough
is troublesome.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Highly Important.

country exchange has carefully examined
all the orders from the Office of the Provost Mar
sbal of the United States, and Stanton's manifes
toes for the last six months, and finds nothing in
either to prevent any person from furnishing an
editor with turkey, a can of oysters, or "any
other good thing for Christmas.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
For Coughs,

Colds, and Throat disorders, use "Brown's
Bronchial Troches," having proved their efficacy
by a test of many years. These Troches are
highly recommended and prescribed by Physi.
clans and Surgeons in the Army.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
As Usual.

After the expose We gave of GRIFFITH and his
immortal seven affidavit makers, he, being unable
to make any reply to the facts We presented,
turns upon US as usual with his low personalities.
The people of Milersburg all know that affidavit
in day time, and they believe that Bevington and
Griffith are the men who induced the seven sim.
pletons to make the affidavit. He says he can't
do the subject justice, and that is true, for the
affidavit beng ertrajudcial an indictment for
perjury would not be sustained therefore the
guilty parties are Wevented from getting justice,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
The Relief Fund.

The soldiers relief fund is now paid out by the
township Treasurer, on the order of the Trustees,
The Trustees of this township desire all those en-.
titled to the fund to call and get it. We are in.
formed that number who are entitled to money
have neglected to call for it,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Coming.

An Abolition poet, in view of the certainty of
the draft, informs Father Abraham through a so.
called "loyar' paper, that
"We're coming, Father Abraham,
From Buckeyes hills and lakes,
An humble set of radicals,
With tails between our legs"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
\ parta Lodge.

At the regular communication of Sparta Lodg'
No. 1876, + & A Masons, he Id ut Masonic Hal
on Friday evening last, the following officer
we're elected for the ensuing year;
DANIEL P, LEADBETTER, Worshipful Master;
JAMES A, EsTILL, Senior Warden;
john w Worries, Junior Warden;
HAMILTON II. ROBINSON, Treasurer;
ROBERT JUSTICE, Secretary;
THOMAS MEG. EBRIGHr, Senior Deacon,
JOHN STIFFLER, Junior Deacon
ANDREW ]. STIFFLER, Tyler.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Colonel Baker

Has, we understand opposed of his residence
in this place to Jons Dan, with the design of 10.
eating in the West. The Colone's politics are
of the worst possible stripe; otherwise he is
good citizen.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Extension of Time.

Provost Marshal DRAKE requests US to say that
the time for procuring exemptions from the Con.
scription has been extended I'll the 9Th of January
next. Those who seek exemptions will tax notice
and govern themselves accordingly.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
CORN SAVED 4! !

IN BUYING A CORN MILL. have some to sell
L very cheap. They will grind any kind of grain
for feed and every one knows that grain ground
will make more feed. BRAY, the Timer,
Nov 10, ls63ml Sign of Big Coffee Pot.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Greenness.

1t is remarkable fact that, although common
sheep delight in vcrdsn fields, religious hocks
not anxious for green pastor4-Erchange.
We know of some religious hocks in this lati
tude who have ost confoundedly green Pastors,
and they keep green the year round, too.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
PROBATE NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following Adj
~ ministrators and Guardians have filed thoir
accounts in the Probate Court of Holmes county
Ohio, which will be for hearing
On Monday, the 4h day of January, 1864.
Final account of j. s., Nelson, Administrator
Of q, W, Conyer, deceased
- First account Of Christian 0pliger Guardian Of
Christian Oplger and Margaret 0pleger
First account of Joseph Kimerer, Guardian OF
Elizabeth and Margaret Btentnoll.
First account of jacob Snyder, Guardian Of Da-
vid Fry.
Final account of Isaac Yoder, Guardian of Geo.
NoGlo.
Second account Of David Maxwell, Guardian oi
Almira j and COrdela Maxwell.
Fourth account of Isaac Manchester, Guardian
Of Nancy Dagon
First account OF Jane Painter. Guardian of Elz.
aboth Jane, George, Hannah and John Painter,
Final account Of John Is. Painter, Admr. of John
Painter deceased
First account of F, G, Ehrman, Admr. of Nicho
las Geisler. decd.
Final account Of Abraham Workman, Guardian
Of Andrew and Elmira Calh0on.
Final account of A, j. Wolgamot. Executor oil
Andrew WOlgamot, decd -
IL. G. SAUNDERS
Dec II, 1868. Probate Judge.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Spring Mountain Academy

VNHE present term will cose Oct. 2ath. The Winter
l. (double) te In will commence Nov. 4th, and close
April 9th, 1854. Tuition per term of eleven weeks,
four to five dollars. Boarding 81 rs per week. room.
rent for self-boardng (Which is popular az 90 per
term. Each is furnished with stove for cooking
and will accommodate at least two persons.
The academy building is undergoing repairs which
will render IL much more convenier and attractive.
Every reasonable effort is made for the Improvement
of scholarsthe village is remarkably fee from temp
taons to idleness and vice, and all the surroundng
are favorable to the pursuit of knowledge.
Prof MYERS will give Instructions in vocal aud in
strumenta al music to all who may desire 1t.
For circulars giving full particulars. apply to the
principal J. SELLY, Principal.
Spring Mountain, Coshocton Co., o, Oct Is. va
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Guardians Sale.

IN pursuance Of an order of the Probate Court of
L Holmes county, Ohio, made Oh the 2lst day Of
November, A. d. 1868, in the case of John Kline.
guardian Of David and Francis Baker, against his
wards, The undersigned will, on the 25th day of
December, A, D., 1863, at O'Clock p. M, on the
premises offer at public sale, the undivided half
of the following described real estate, situate in
the county of Holmes, State of Ohio, and town
ship of German, and bounded and described rs
follows: being part Of the South east quarter OF
section seventeen, township eight and range five
in tho military district bounded as follows: Be
ginning at the north west corner of said quarter.
thence south one hundred and twenty eight per-
ches, thence east fifty perches, thence north one
hundred and twonry eight perches, thence west
fifty perehes TO the place Of beginning.
Terms of sale, one-third cash on the day of sale
one-third in one and onc-third in two years from
the day of sale, to he secured BY mortgage on the
promises sold, and tho deferred payments TO bear
interest at the rate of six per centum per annum
pay ole annually.
Appraised at SA'. -
Guardian Of David and francis Baker,
lIyD, ID, HELLER, his Atty
Nov e6 avs 81
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
VALUABLE PROPERTY
FOR SALE!

THE subscriber offers for ss,s his SssA1as bTSssrg
ohio consis.ir of oue good stone house with good
torr room for any business new barn, and lot well
supnIied with fruit and vlnyard. Good well and Ger,
tosa wa, ls rs sa Isss~ms GEORGE HESsELR
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Annual Meeting.
OFFICE c, n & c. RAIL ROAD Co. |
AERnN q Doc 9Th lH61 1

NhKUNi Va DUU' cIH, IoD''
The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
Cleveland, GAINESVILLE Cincinnati Rail Road for
the election OF Directors will be he'd at tho office
Of the company, in Akron, WednesdaN January
18TH le63. E. MlZE, Secretary.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Dissolution.

THE partnership heretofore existing botweer
the undersigned has been dissolved by mutu
al consent. All accounts will be settled by Ilenr,
Young. HENRY YOUNG,
Nov. ~, 1870. W, J, FRAZIER.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
TER MS-ALWAYS IN ADVANCE.

PREMIUMS FOR GETTING UP CLUBS.
Three, five or eight copies make Il club To
every person getting up club, at the above
rates, a copy of the Magazine for 1864 will be
given gratis
Address, post paid,
CHARLES J. PETERSON,
306 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Pa.
Specimens sent gratis, when written for.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-24
Fruit Trees Very Cheap,

Budded Peaches two ' SIS ="
Bud led Peaches one ' ~
lsabelll Grape Vines IS " -
Also. Pear, Cherry. and Apricot trees, Delaware,
Catawb ba and Clinton grape vines. Howton's Seed
ling GoOseberries, and Lawtou's Blackberries for
sale very low by JOHN A. FINNBY.
Nursery 6h miles, west Of Millersburg, and AZ
miles east of Nashville.
September "a, ls6S-33mS'