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The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-08-26
The Case of Matthew Lyon, the
Democratic Candidate for COn.
gress from VernIOnt--A V;silass.
<aighaEm i'Hrallel. '...

The Case of MATTHEW Lyon, the
Democratic Candidate for COn.
gress from VerMiOnt--A V;siIa u.
digaaEn i'arallel. f|...
Matthew Lyon, asturdy Democratic
member of Congress from Vermont,
was one of the victims of the old Fed
eral, or first reign of terror in this
country. Our Republicans are, in
politics, their lineal descendants. Mat
thew Lyon was charged with writing
something of a seditious tendency,
tried by Federal Judges, found guilty,
and sentenced to four months impris-
onment and fined $1,000. Patterson,
in delivering the sentence Of the Court
on Mr.. Lyon, said: "That he was to
remain in jail four months, pay the
costs and 81, 900 fine, and be confined
until the sentence be fully complied
with;" and then continued: 'May God
grant that all Jacobins may receive a
like reward, from the st. Croix to the
St. Mary sriver, and from the Allan
tie to the Lake Of the Woods; that is
to say, all Jacobins within the limits Of
the United States" While Mr.. Lyon
was in prison the democrats of his dis.
trict NOMINATED AND REFLECTED HIM
TO CONGRESS, When informed there.
of, he wrote a letter Of thanks, ad-
dressed $40 the Freemen of the West.
ern District of Vermont" from which
tho following is an extract: q. @
"VERGENNEs Prison, |
bsts. "Jan. II, 1899. g
iG"FELLow CITIZENS: With heart over
flowing with gratitude, ! received in
this frightfnl prison the intelligence
that YOU HAVE AGAIN H0NoRED ME
WITH YOUR CONFIDENCE, and have
though. me worthy Of support as your
Representative in the Congress Of the
United States. My real offense con-
sisted in this, that / would not sacri.
fee YOUR SACRED CONFIDENCE TO THE
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-08-26

Heg- Every body is coming to the
Democratic Mass Meeting in Cadiz on
next Monday. Roll on the ball. r.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-08-26
McMINNvILLE, Tenn, |
.~ July %, 1868. {
ABSENT UNCLE:

| ABSENT UNCLE:
| received your welcome letter few
days ago, and l was very glad to heal
from you, and also to hear that yor
were we'll, for health exceeds all other
blessings. I am well at present, and
| hope the receipt of this will find you
enjoying the best of health. We are
encamped near McMinnville. 1t is a
pretty village, surrounded with small
but beautiful plantations.
You stated in your letter that there
is a report around home that I said il
Vallandigham came in our lines he
would be shot as quick as Secesh.-
Now, Uncle, that is a d---d lie; |
never said any such stuff. | wrote to
father that | did not know whether !
would vote this fall or not. But if
do vote [ will vote the Democratic
ticket clean through. I will never
scratch name off--that is my style.
| am not much of party man, but
since the Republicans have been run
ming the Democratic party down, /
will 7ote the Democratic titket, if it
takes the hair off. We have nineteen
Democratic voters in my company,
and while I am sitting here writing
can hear several of the boys hurrahine
for Vallandigham. y *
l am a Democrat and good Union
man. | am willing to fight for my
country, and also for the Union, but
l will never give up for the Republi-
cans to rule the Democrats. / want
you to send me two hundred tickets.
| am acquainted with that many Dem
ocratic voters. *....,*
I will close this time, hoping you may
receive this, and that | will have the
pleasure soon of hearing from YOU,
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-08-26
va,,andigha M, ana the soi.iers.

We are permitted to publish the fol-
lowing letter received by gentleman
in this county from a relation in the
army. As will be seen upon perusal
Of the letter, the soldiers are not all
going to vote against Vallandigham.
The letter also shows what mean, dirty
and contemplate tricks some Aboli-
tionists resort to, in their efforts to
convey the impression that the soldiers
regard Vallandigham as their enemy.
When the soldiers know that Vallan-
digham is in favor OF peace only on a
restoration of the Union as it was, and
that an effort should be made to settle
our national difficulties without fur
ther bloodshed, if possible, they will
regard him as a much better friend
than any miserable, fanatical Aholi-
zionist who is determined that the war
shall be prosecuted until slavery is
abolished, regardless of all other cons
siderations, The soldiers have not
such an exalted opinion of the ''sweet
scented African" as some of the stay
at-home Abolition patriots have, and
they will not feel willing to endure all
the hardships and dangers incident to
a soldiers life for no other purpose
than to free negroes, and to place
them on an equality with themselves,
and to crafty the malice and hate the
Abolitionists feel towards the South:
- Circleville Democrat.
..' MCMINNyILLE, Tenn, /
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
From Jonathan q Smith to Jake Rich
ards.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. l6, 1863,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. l6, 1862
DEER JAKE:--I talk up mi pen in graft haste
two inform you that mi Jane has anuther pair ov
twins. hav naimed one Captain Matthew Bev'
ington Smith and the uther General Ambrose
E. Burnside Smith bekase tina air the graitcst
military karacters and the graitest men ov this
country Jane wanted to naim them General
Benjamin F. Butler Smith and Captain James
Madison Cults Smith, but liked the uthers the
best ami Jane Civ up two me, declaren that we
must hav nuther pare for her two naim. l
want you two tell Mathew Bevington to knot go
to war until he seas his naimsake. Tell John
Kasky to send them box Ov drums, toys and
sch like for Krismcs presents and draw on CHASE
for basket of greanbacks two pa for them.
kant right emmy moar now, for must sea the
members ov Kongress and git them two do sum,
thing moar for the kullered peepel.
A. Linkon is mitily pleazed with the afidayits
you and the uther felers maid. He thinks you
and L. Yates, A. Tescher A. B, Rudy. ] A. Ell
hell on swaren, ana if him or emmy ov his trends
wants emmy swaren dun tha will Civ you the Job
at big wages Onest Simon Cameron thinks you
ken git chance to sware for the fellers what
hav been ketched in robben the uvernment ov
several millions ov dollers in the Quartermaster's
feers can't sware 'em out tina air gone up shure
Yours Forever,
JONATHAN Q, SMITH.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Soldiers Families.

A movement is being made for grand dona.
ton party to minister to the wants of the sol
dier's families of Hardy township, On the day be
fore Christmas 1t is a laudabe undertaking and
we hope it will meet with the most unbounded
success. The town people should, and we be.
lieve will, 10 their du'y, and we hope to see the
people from the country come with wood and such
other necessaries as they car spare.
"He that giveth' to the poor lendeth to the
Lord" is a promise that should impel every one
to act III the time of need The day before Christ.
mas is the time selected for those who will give
from their abundance to bless and comfort the
destitute to come on this mission of charity; and
most opportune time it is. Their gifts will con.
fer double blessing. They viii bless those who
give and also those who receive-will make a
happy Christmas for the needy, aud every liberal
giver will have the pleasures of that sacred hol.
iday sweetened with the reflection that he has
made others happy.
Co mmitecs will be on hand to see to the dis
tribulion of such articles as may be contributed
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
washington News.

New YoRK, Dec. 18th Senator Bay.
ard, Of Delaware, never having taken the
anti.rebellion oath required by the act of
the last session, was informally reminded
of the fact by the Vice. President to-day
and requested him to say whether he was
prepared to take it, and he replied in the
negative, adding that if the Senate. by a
formal vote, required him to take it he
should resign. The question will be
brought up tomorrow, and no doubt,
he will keep his promise.
A Special Joint Committee will prob.
bly, be appointed to consider what legis.
lation is necessary to enable the loyal
people OF the South to restore their States
to the Union on the basis of the Presi.
dents message and proclamation. re
this Committee probably will be referred
the bill now before Congress on the sub.
ject of slavery, aud such other bills as
may be introduced which bear upon gen.
eral topics.
The Tines special says, the President
has yielded to the demand Of the Loyal
League representatives. Gen. Schofeld
has been removed, and ordered to Wash
ington.
Letters have been received here from
prominent conservative members of the
rebel Congress from North Carolina,
asking unofficially upon what terms the
Southern States would be permitted to
return to the Union.
The inundaton Of our army with po-
litical Brigadier Generals has received
such protestations from Grant and Hook
er, that it is not only certain that the
Hood will be stayed in future, but that
Congress will correct many errors of the
past in this regard.
Tue clerk of the Military Committee
House Librarian, aud several other mi.
nor officials at the Capital are suspected
of sympathizing with secessionists, and
were relieved to-day.
1t has recently come to the knowledge
OF the Government that there are along
the frontier of Canada, upward of ten
thousand deserters, most of them in O
suffering condition, and are anxious to
return and join their regiments, 1t is
probable that a proclamation will short
ly be issued by the President offering
pardon to all who will return to their
regiments within thirty days.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
The $500 Clause in the COnscrip-
tGOH Act.

An attempt will be made at the present
session of Congress to repeal the three
hundred d.dollar exemption clause in the
Conscription Act. We have objected to
that clause for the reason that it favored
the rich at the expense of the poor. We
think it ought to be one hundred dollars.
or perhaps smaller sum, that would
place it within the reach of all. But we
are opposed to the repeal. if the object is
to have no commutation price fixed at all.
If it can not be reduced let the three hun
dred-dollar clause stand as it is. A re-
peal of it absolutely would allow subsli-
tutes to fix any price they choose, and
would work most disastrously TO the
to the people. All countries. even mon
archical, that have conscription, fix Pc
cuniary limit for substitutes, and if we
adopt their law we ought to follow tleir
practice. We hope every Democra and
conservative member will vote against the
repeal of the three hundred dollar clause
if the proposition is not to reduce it. The
fact is, the Administration, with the sum
raised in money, can induce larger num-
Der Of the three year vol lunteers to re,enlist
than the services of the conscripts they
thus would get by the repeal would be
worth. - Cincinnati EaQuirer
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
FAREWELL.

Farewell.
We are about procuring new type for the FAR
MER. We design it to be one of the prettiest as
well as one of the best county papers in Ohio
Many of our subscribers have paid up within the
last month or two, and we hope many Others will
square up and thereby assist us in paying for tho
type. We have some clever men on our books
who have not paid for years, nor do they show
any disposition to pay. They like to read the
paper, and it affords us pleasure to have them do
so but really the more such subscribers we have
the worse it is for us. We have sent each one
of them several dollars worth of paper that we
paid the cash for and received nothing in return.
We have called upon them to pay up; but they
needed not our appeals. We have determined to
scratch their names and bid them an afrectionate
farewell. We wish them good luck, and hope
they may succeed in finding printer who will
send them paper gratis the balance of their nat
ural lives
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
No Hone.

There seems to be no hope of this township
raising Its quota OF volunteers, thereby avoiding
the conscription. We have used every exertion
to stir up. the Military Committee, but they are
as immovcable as the slumb0ring dead. Neither
will the "loyal men" do anything to encourage
volunteering. The "loyaIists" are in favor of
the conscription but, unfortunately, many of
them have become very sickly Of late, and they
are begging for exemptions. Those who are tp
posed to tho vigorous prosecution of the war"
to free the nggers may seek exemptions with
consistency; but il looks bad for aboitionists to
shrk the responsibilities their party imposes upon
people.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
A ssauIt and Battery.

An interesting trial took place before Esq. Jus,
rlcE on last Friday evening. The case was the
State of Ohio VS.. VIM. Arbuckle and two negro
men, who committed an assault and battery upon
the person of FRANCIS DRUHoT, of Saltcreek town
ship. The facts are briefly these, as furnished
to us by one who heard the testimony; Ar
buckle, man by the name of Geo. w. Hall and
the two negroes were leading drove of horses,
the negroes in the advance: when between Mid
dletown and Benton, in this county, tho negroes
meeting Druhot, who was walking, asked him if
he had any bottle--to which he answered he had
not. This brought on difficulty between the
two negroes and Druhot, when the latter made a
slight effort to pull one of the negroes off his
horse Both negroes dismounted and picked up
two stakes at the side of the road, and knocked
Druhot down, and kicked him several times -
While the two negroes were thus abusing Dru'
hot one of the white men said to the negroes to
"ki him, God d-m him." Druhot managed to
get up, and then Arbuckle approached him and
knocked him down. 1t was proved that Arbuckle
admitted that he had knocked Druhot down. and
told the negroes to pick up the stakes and scare
Druhot but that Druhot "would not scare worth
damn"
Warrants we're issued for Arbuckle and the
two negroes and placed in the hands of Sheriff
NELSON, who arrested Arbuckle; but the two me-
groes had made their escape.
After hearing the evidence the Justice fined
Arbuckle IS and COSTS in all $3.50.
The negroes made practice OF insulting wo-
men as they passed along the road, and grossly
insutei several women i'll this place. We hope
the black scoundrels may yet be caught.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
s.Braye Menu

A whole wagon load of Capt. Bevington's brave
company went to Wooster last week to secure
exemption from the draft. They voted for BrouGh
and "vigorous prosecution of the war;" but
they are dsinclined to do any fighting. Brave
men,"
BY the way, Lieutenant BIRD is recruiting for
the l02d Regiment and we insist that the "vig.
orous war men" should lend their influence and
their corporeal systems to the Lieutenant. He
was one of the party'who censured the Cooper
heads" OF Milersburg, by resolutions. Tor desc
Grating the American flag, thing they never did
and this should prompt the valorous abolitionists
to assist him in raising recruits. Fall in, gentle
men fall in!
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
JONATHAN @ SMITH,
Letter from Henry III. Bell, of the I02d
Regiment.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. Dec. s, 1863
Mn. EsTILL Il wish to have, through the col.
umns of your paper, falsehood corrected that
was published some time ago in the Millersburg
Smut Machine, stating that | had said, since |
came to the regiment, that w ould have been in
the army long ago if it had not have been for the
buttereuts of Holmes county. This, say, is a
barc-faced lie, and any person that says ever
said any such thing is liar and notorious
coward, .- HENRY II. BELL.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
The Lady's Friend.

DEACON g. PETERSON arc about to issue q New
Magazine, to be called the "Lady's Friend" 1t
viii be devoted to choice Literature and the
Fashions. 1t will also contain the latest patterns
of Cloaks Caps Bonnets. Head. Dresses, Fancy
Work, Embroidery, &c., &c with Receipts,
Music and other matters interesting to ladies
generally. 1t twill be edited by Mrs. Henry Pc.
TERsoN, who will be assisted by some forty of the
most distinguished lady writers of the county
Every number will be finely illustrated with en-
cravings. - r~rt5
Any person sending thirty prescriptions and
sixty dollars will be entitled to one Of the SIS
WHEELER WILSON Sewing Machines.
The well known promptness aud honesty of the
publishers is a sufficient guarantee that they will
fulfill all their engagements with their sub.
scrbers. .-
Terms; copy, one year, 5000 /; 2 copies,
$500; copies, 5000; copies and one to getter
up of the club, $1,000; 20 copies and one to get.
ter-up of the club, S2S,00,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17

cruel sentiments At the earliest oppof.
tunity, and at every opportunity, the
Democratic mombers Of Congress will
give utterance TO the voice Of the people
on these subjects, and will expose and
denounco the atroGous features Of the
message as they deserve Tho speeches
OF Rovordy johnson aud Col Richard.
son, in the Senate, aud Of Messrs. Voor-
hes, Pendleton, Fernando Wood. Cox,
and Brooks, In tho House. on these top.
les, may be looked for with confidence
that they will do full justice to it, and
to their constituents, who, now, arc
the whole body Of the people Of the ma
ton, except the shoddyites and contrac-
tors and their allies. X.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17

On Sunday night last, Rev. MOVER made
prayer at the M. E. Church and neglected to offer
single petition in behalf of the niger This
was too bad, when we remember that the Rev.
gentleman was paid $35 by the abolitionists of
this place for his nggcr lecture on Thanksgiving
day. And it seems the more unpardonabe when
we recollect that Mr. M. but recently assured his
congregation that the African was made in the
true image OF God; that tho features and color of
Christ bore much more striking resemblance
to the African than to the Anglo Saxon race
Mower, you have been .loyal" enough hereto.
fore what in the world has got the matter of
you
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
!. MOurnful.

1t is mournful to hear the winters wind as it
whistles through tie crevices and tears through
the leafless branches. When darkness enshrouds
the earth, and nature is enjoying refreshing and
peaceful slumber, it is mournful to hear the hoot
of the lonely owl. But, oh, how mourntul is the
sound of our wife scraping the bottom of the
flour barrel, and how sad is the reflection that
BILL HAWKINS owes us $500 on subscription to
tha FARMER which he neglects to pay.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17

Al n regular Communication Of Millcrsburg
Chapter Royal Arch Masons, held Tuesday even.
ing' tho following officers were elected for tho
ensuing years ll.Hlt
DANIEL F. LEADBErrER. II. r.;
JAMES BROTHERS, K;
BENJAMIN CoHN, s., Nu
ions W. VoRnrs, O. IT.
THOMAS McG EDnIonr, p. s.;
OLIVER b. SELrgipoE. II. A. @;
JAMES A. EsriLL, G. NJ. 3rd W;
GEORGE l.. Cook, @. NJ 2d ";
HENW IIERzER. @. NJ. lst ";
REUBEN Il. CRlTcHFIELp, Treasurer;
LEWIS A. BEEDoUT, Secretary;
ANDREW J.. STIrFLER,t Guard. WI
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17

Below we give an ingenious puzzle for the la,
dies, with the niucemcnt that If any young lady
can solve it, she can have the exquisite pleasure
of embracing and kissing our "Devil -
81 thee, read see that me.
Love is down will I'll have r.t
But that and you have you'll t-,
One, and up. aud you if"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17

The Crisis.
The fourth volume of the Crisis will commence
in January. The paper is valuable at present,
and it will be extremely valuabl. for future ref,
erence. 1t is neatly printed, and in desirable
form for binding. Terms; S2,OO year six
months, 81 90; three months, so cents.
Address, S. MEpARY, Columbus, Ohio.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Call for the Best.

When you purchase an article that is cheap, of
which but little is used. always call for the best,
for the difference in cost between that and an in
ferior article will be Insignificant. Call for De
Lands Chemical Saeratus, and having once pro
cured it you will call for no other. The grocers
all have it, or should.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
The Cennessee Farmer.

A new volume of the Gennesse Farmer COM
mences with the January number. 1t is an ex'
cellent agricultural paper, and a desirable and
useful companion for every farmer. Iii publish
ed monthly at the low price { rs ceuts per year.
Address JosEpH HARRIS, Rochester New York.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
TEE MAGAZINE FOR THE TINES !!
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All this will be given for only Two Dollars a
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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
The Ludicrous.

That the udicrous has its place in the universe.
was illustrated by the tricks and antics ofkittens
and monkeys long before tho days of A. LINCOLN.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Spring Mountain Academy

TTHE present term will close Oct asth. The Winter
L (double) te III will commence Nov. 4th, and close
April 9th, 1864 Tuition per term of eleven weeks,
four to five dollars Boarding 81 IS per week; room.
rent for sef-boardng (Which is popular) 81 90 per
term Each room is furnished with stove for cooking
and will accommodate at least two persons.
The academy building is undergoing repairs which
will render it much more convenier and attractive.
Every reasonable effort is made for the Improvement
of scholars-the village is remarkably fee from temp
tatOns to idleness and vice. and all the surroundings
are favorable to the pursuit OF knowledge.
Prof MYERS will give Instructions In vocal and in
strumenta al music to all who may desire it,
For circulars giving full particulars. apply to the
principal J. b SELLY, Principal
Spring Mountain, Coshocton Co, O, Oct. l5 va