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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
The Navy.

Cur National Navy at the commenc ement
OF this administration, was 46 vessels, Of
Wy, at the date of the present report, contains
5SS vessels mounted with 1,1l3 guns, and
,0G7 tuns in the aggregate. The navy, at
the date of the last report, embraced 427
vessels, 3,26S guns and 3i0,030 tunnage.
The increase, exclusive of those lost, is l61
vessels, 1,l25 guns and l20,03I tunnage.
The vessels of tho navy lost since December
1862, are; Captured, II vessels, iS guns, 8,
97S tunnage; destroyed to prevent falling in.
to the hands of the rebels, 35 vessels, 2S7
guns, 1883 tunnage; sunk in battle or by
torpcdoes, 4 vessels, 81 guns, and 2,20l tun-
mage.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
IS The Rich Mans War ana The
Poor Mans Fight"

The war ON the beginning has been op
prcssivc on poor men. The rich were given
Offices and contracts out of which they have
amasscd prncely fortunes, while poor men
been bave given muskets, with low wages and
tardy pay. The price, three hundred dollars,
fixed as the amount at which exemptions from
conscription can be purchased, is small
m after for rich mon; but it is a heavy burden
on the poor.
1t is probably imp ossible to give the poor
all tho advantages tho rich possess but our
law makers should strive to place the rich
and poor as nearly on an equality as possible.
This we have right to expect of Congress;
but instead Of doing so, that body seems dis
posed to still further oppresss the poor mon
l by repeating tho three hundred dollar
exemption clause in the Conscripton law
Its repeal will force all who mo be conscrip
ted, but do not dosro to go into the army
to hiro substitutes or go themselves
! and it requires no argumeat to provo thai
|, substitutes will demand such prices that poo
men cannot employ them, while the rich car
save themselves from military duty by pay.
| ing the price demanded.
Instead of raising the price Of exemption
it should bo lowered. While much smaller
sum than three hundred dollars would serve
to exempt poor men who cannot leave theil
families, it would raise fund which, if of
f fered in bounties, would fill the army with
voluntary soldiers.
Besides reducing the price of oxemptio n
so as to place it within the reach of all, the
pay OF tho privates should be increased to
twenty five or thirty dollars per month. This
would be an additional incentive to volun.
toering, and enable every soldier to max,
ample provision for his family.
f Instead of pursuing humane course, aDt
I one that would bo acceptable to tho masses
those in power seem determined to lord i
Il over and opprcss the people, and in pursu
$ ance of that disposition they propose to taxi
n away the last remedy poor men have from
being dragged from their families under the
most adverse circumstances. And while they
would cut off the last hopo from the poor
they would leave the itch with their abun
, dance of grccnbacks, to purchase substitutes
This has been aptly termed a 60 rich man
war and a poor mans fight" and under th
management of abolitioHism it promises t.
become more SO.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
VIZ. Ii. SEWARD, Sec'y of State.
The Rejection OF the Member.
from louisiana.

Tho motion made by Mr.. Stevens, Of
Pennsylvania, the Republican loader in
the House of representatives, for the cx
clusion of the Union members from Lou
isiana fr ON their seats, which are not con
tested by any other applicants, indicates
that tho Republican majority have do
termined upon it as a foregonc conclusion.
In the last Congress they allowed u Mr..
Usher and Mr.. Segur, claiming to rep
resent few Unionists in Virginia, to take
their seats; and in the present Congress
they unhesitatingly admit members from
the Border States, chosen at the point OF
the bayonct, over disfranchised people,
but they reject at once tho members from
Louisiana, who do represent. beyond n
doubt, what Union sentiment that exists
in that State ? Why is this? One rea'
son is, perhaps, that the LouisOna nom
hers arc not aboltionists, but consorva.
tives, in favor Of the old Union and the
old Constitution. But the principal rea-
son we suspect il, that the Republicans
have now advanced up, within tho last
year, to the extreme Abolition doctrine
put forth by Charles Sumner, that we
must not recognize the Confederate states
as in the Union, but insist that they had
COMMITTED suicide" out by their
own consent. and were to be held as con
quered territories ! After probation
AIRY period, then, perhaps they might be
readmitted as States, upon such terms as
we choose to impose! This is the reStor
alton ofMe Union that we are now invi
ted to witness The States arc not to
resume their old places in the Union, but
are to remain as conquered Territories,
occupying the same relation to us that
Poland does to Russia. The Union mon
OF the South arc not to bo allowed any
Representatives in the Government and
any efforts they make to come back into
the Union and have their States rccog
nized, are hereafter to be rejected! This
is Republican Unionism. - Gin. Eng.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
supplies for the Prisoners AT
HsiChrnOuA.

1t is now ascertainod that the supplies for
warded to tho Union prisoners are delivered
to them, and that their condition has been
much aneliorated. Blankets, clothing and
substantial food only should be sent, as the
rebel transportation is limited and taxed to
the utmost 10 forward actual noccssaries.
The arrangements for tho distribution of the
supplies forwarded, are said to be very good, ,
and as general thing tho distribution is
made in good faith.
Since the above was put in type the rebels
have declined to receive any further supplies,
and assign as their reason for doing so, hat
the Administration party have imputed to
them dishonesty in the distribution of such
supplies
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Guardians Sale.

IN pursuance Of an order Of the Probate Court Of
| Holmes county, Ohio, made Oh the elst day OF
November, A. ID. 1868 in the case of John Kline
guardian of David and Francis Bakor, against his
wards. The undersigned Will, on the 25th day OF
December, A. D.. ls63, at o'clock Z. NJ, on the
premises, ofer at public sale, the undivided hall
Of tho following described real estate, situate in
tho county of Holmes, State of Ohio, and town
ship of German and bounded and described as
follows: being part of the South east quarter OF
section seventeen, township eight and range five
in the 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 perchos, thence north one
hundred and twenty eight perches, thence west
fifty pcrches to tho place Of beginning.
Terms Of sale, one third cash on tho day Of sale
one-third in one and onc-third in two years from
the day of sale. to be secured BY mortgage on the
premises sold, and the deferred payments to bear
interest at the rate of six per centum per annum
payable annually.
Appraised ut SJt
JOHN KLINE.
Guardian of David and Francis Baker,
BY ID, ID. HELLER, his Atty
Nov 20 5w.-si,0S
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Ahnii,inn of sinvrrv.

One OF the first moves made in the present
Congress was notice OF a bill, given by Mr..
Arnold, Of Illinois, to forever prohibit slave
ry in all the territory included in tho Prosi-
dents emancipation proclamation. When
Lincoln was a candidate for President, his
party friends declared Congress had no right
to interfere ith slavery where it was already
established, and they dsclaimed any intcn.
ton OF ever doing so. No sensible man will
claim for moment that Congress has tho
power to do any such thing. ia.
Mr.. Arnold's bill should be entitled, " A
bill to obliterate the last hope Of restoring
the Union, and to perpetuate tho war for gen
cratiousv
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
OBITUARY..


:, DlED-At thGresidencc OF hor brother, MIR. John
Ring. Arcade, WyOm ing county, New York on tho
tth OF Ucoomb or, 1st3, Mrs, SUSAN A.. wife of Hon
A. G. HENRY, OF Pncorvio California, aged 30
years.
On the Tth inst, PETER o., infant son Of James
Q. and Cordelia Hulco, ngod months and % days.
How sad aud lonely is our house,
Since Peters led away;
His vacant crib reminds us,
That ho'll return no moro.
No moro the smiles that used to cheer
No moro the sparkling eyes;
Tho pratting tongue We loved to hoar,
Now still and silent lies.
Hos left world Of toll and pain,
And sleeps the long sweet sleep; ...
Our loss Is his eternal gain,
Why should we mourn or weep,
Hos paid the debt We all must pay, ..'f
For we must also die;
When death demands we must obey,
And with Gods will comply.
A cheering thought! well meet again,
In that bright, better land.
AS one unbrokcn family,
One dear immortal band.
By ms SISTER.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
PROBATE NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that tho following Adj
IN ministrators and Guardians have filed their
accounts in the Probate Court of Holmes county
Ohio, which will be for hearing
On Monday, the 4h day of January, 1854.
Final account of j. $. Nelson, Administrator
of q, W, Conyer, deceased
First account of Christian 0pIigor, Guardian of
Christian Opliger and Marga ct Oplcger.
First account of Joseph kimerer, Guardian of
Elizabeth and Margaret Bfentnell.
First account of Jacob Snyder, Guardian of Da-
vid Fry.
Final account OF Isaac Yodcr, Guardian of Geo.
Voglo.
Second account of David Maxwell, Guardian of
Amra j. and Cordelia Maxwell.
Fourth account of l'aac Manchester, Guardian
Of Nancy Dagon
First account of Jane Painter. Guardian of Eliz-
aboth, Jane, George, Hannah and John Painter,
Final account Of John B. Painter, Admr. of John
Painter, deceased.
First account of f. G. Ehrman. Admr. of Nicho
las Gesler, doc'd.
Final account Of Abraham Workman. Guardian
OF Andrew and Elmira Calhoon.
Final account of A. j. Wolgamot, Executor of
Andrew Wolgamot, decd. ....,,
IL. G. SAUNDERS,
Dee. II, 1868. Probate Judge.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
VnIiatndigIlaIl.

Centuries after the city of Pompcii had
been drowned in Iowa, it is said Roman
soldier was found leaning against post
near one OF the gates of the city, with his
weapon in his hands. as if still on duty.
The black leva-tide Of corruption has
owept over the head Of Ohio's noble pa
triot, but like the Roman soldier he is
on duty, and centuries hence, when the
uames Of his prosecutors will have been
forgotten. or like
"CromNel, daun'd to everlasting fame"
Vallandigham's name will shine like
bright star on the historic sky; and as
he gandsire relates his worth, tue boy
vill burn to emulate his lamo.- Colust
California Sun. ....
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
One OfIlle Fruits

OF an oilicious press has just transpircd In
the action of the rebel Government in refus.
ing to receive any more packages for Union
prisoners. The rebels having been persistent
ly charged OF late by radical newspapers and
radical officials With not delivering, in good
faith, the provisions sent to tho prisoners,
have resented this imputation upon theil
honesty BY refusing to receive or deliver any
more. .....
What other mischief will these incarabie'
perpetrate.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
New Scouu,,rcli.u,.

"Agcnts" arc busy in procuring substitutes
in many localities, Tor which they are paying
from one hundred to two hundred dollars
Tho substitutes thus procured, instead OF
being mustered into tho service in this State
are transported to New York and disposed OF
at heavy premiums. These dealers in mer
arc Of course extremely loyal
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Peace Proposals.

1t is said that Alexander II. Stephens and
five others came to Fortress Monroe tho first
of this week, under flag OF truce, as COM
missioners from the rebel Government with
peace proposals The authorities at Washing
ton refused to receive them. Abol 'ionsm
has not yet accomplished its objects.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17

A Washington dispatch under date of the
18th inst, says tho National Union League
then in session in that city had taken strong
radical grounds in Missouri matters. A
committee of them waited on tho President,
last Friday, and requested him to remove al
obnoxious men from office in that State.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
CRlST MILL
NJ O. R $ a. Il r.
A Chance for Il Good Bargain.

IHE SUBSCRIBER Offers for sale his Gris Mll situated
within 20 rods of the village OF Shrcye, formerly
called Clinton station, Wayne county Ohio. The said
Mil Is situated near the principal roads, and u run by
water or steam. All he machinery is in ood repair
The location is well adapted for custom work. and there
is good dwelling House, Stable and ther out build
ings on 1t. Iwll sell cheap and on easy terms.
ALEXANDER sEEBERGEh
Dec 10 1SG3tf
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Femnlcs--Females--FemaIcs.

In many Elections peculiar to Females the Extract
Buchu Is unequaed by any her remedy as in Chloro-
sis Retention, Irregularity, Panfulness Suppress
Sion OF Customary Eyacuatons liberated or Scrrhous
state of the Uterus, LeuchorrhGa Whtes Sterilty
and for all complaints incident to the seX, whether ari
sing from indiscreton habits Dissipation, In tho
DECLINE OR CHANGE OF LIFE.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Notice to Teachers.

UNHE Board of School Examiners for the county of
1 Holmes viii hold meeting for the examination Of
applicants, as teachers of Common schools, in the
town of Mcrsburg, the Goth day Of December le63
No applicant will be admitted after 10 O'Clock, A. M
BY Order of the Board.
pee, 10, 1858. RoRRRT JUSTICE Clerk
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
CnnXictcN.

HAWKINS, one of tho parties in tho recent
kidnapping case at Montreal, Canada, has
been tried and found guilty. The trial OF
old Giddings is set for to-day. There is a
strong probability of his being found guilty,
too.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Admiuis,rntor,s Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the subscriber hal
~ been appointed and qualified as Admin istra-
tor Of the estate of Julius Pomorens, deceased, lat
of Holmes county, Ohio. .
Nov. ~. l665. HENRY POMERENE.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Stomach, Liver and Bowels.

NOTHING thatis not wholes ONE, genial and restor.
lIosetters Stomach Btters. This popular
contains no neral Of any kind, deadly botanical
element; fiery excitant: but it Is combiua ton of
the extracts Of rare basamic her and pa with TIE
purest and mi dest of all dilrusive stmulaats.
1t is well to he forearmed against disease and so far
as te human system can be protected by human
against maladies engendered by an unwholesome at
mos phere, impure water and other external causes,
llostetter's Bitters may be relied on a safeguard
In Districts infested with Fever and Ague has be
found nfallible as a preventive a0d irresistible
remedy and thousands who resort to 1t under appre
hension of an attack, escape the scourge and thous
anus who neglect to avail themselves of its protective
qualities In advance are cured by very ief course
OF this marvellous medicine. Fever and Ague patients,
after being piled with quidine for months in vain until
fairly saturated with that dangerous alkalod, not
unfrequenty restored to health within few days by
the use OF Iostetter's Bitters
The weak stomach is rapidly invigorate and the ap.
petite restored by this agreeable Tonic, and hence 1t
works wonders In cases of Dyspepsia and in less
hrmed forms of Indigestion Acting us gentle and
painless apperient as we'll as upon the liver s. so
invariably relieves the Constipation superinduced by
irregular action of the digestive and secretve organs.
Persons Of feeble habit liable to Nervous Attacks.
Lowntss OF SPIRITS and Fits of Languor, find prompt
and permanent relief from the Bitters The testimony
on this po mt is most conclusive and from both sexes
The agony of Bilious Collie is Immediately assuage,i
by single 10 of the stmuant, and by occasionally
resortng to 1t, the return OF the complaint may be
prevented.
feets which must be experienced witnessed before
they can be fully appreciated. In of Coustitu.
| tluha WeaNness, premature Decay ana Debility anu
Dectepitude arising from Old Age it exercises The
Gle ric iauence. Ir the convalescent stages of all
diseases it operates as delightful invigorant When
the powers of nature relaxed it operates to
force and re-estallish them.
Last, but not least tits the only Safe smulant, be-
ing manufactured rOm sound and nnocuous material
and entirely free from this id elements present moro
or les, In all ordinary tonios ard stomaccs the day
No family medicine has been SO universally, aud, it
may be truly added d"servedy popular with the in
MinEent portion OF the community, as no OSTErTER'S
BITTERS.
Prepared by IIosTETTER & SMITH, Pittsburgh, Pa.
eB- Sold by all Druggists, GrocOrs and storekccpers
everywhere.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
HEE- MBOLD'S
GENUINE PREPARATIONS ! :!
Helmbold's Extract Buchu.

For Weaknesses arising from Exccsses, Habits Of
Designations Early Indiscreton of Abuse attended with
the following symptoms
Indsposition to Exerticn. Loss of Power
Loss of Memory, Difficulty of breathing,
Weak Ntrvs Trembling,
Horror oil Disease, Wakefuness,
Dimness OF Vision, Pain in the Back,
Universal Lassituda OF the Muscular system.
Hot Hands, Flu hing Of the Body,
Dryness OF the Skin, kruptiOns on the Face,
Pald 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 say that they not frequently followed
by those "Direful Diseases"
"INSANITY AND CONSUMPTION."
Many aware of the cause OF their suffering, but
none viii confess the records OF the asylum.
And Melancholy Deaths by Consumption bear am
pie witness to the truth of The assertion.
The Constitution orco effected with Organic Weak
hess requires the aid of Medi;ne to Strengthen aud
Iavigorate the system, which
llELMBoLD's EXTRACT BUCuU
Invariably does
trial will convince the mos! skeptcal.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.
eD-sliAKE HIND BURN Shake and Burn II sh

gD-slIAKE HIND BURN Shake and Burn ! Shake
and Burn ! !!
This is The life Of agony endured by the sufferer
from Fever and Ague. lie wandets like uncertain
shadow, never knowing what moment he may be pros
trated and therefore disincLed to give any serious
attention to business This Is the condition OF thou
sands in and country. II is exaEcrration to
say that Fever and Ague kills people than any
twenty other diseases In America. For a sure and
speedy OF this terrible alGctlon, take great
pleasure in eeommondng lostettCrs Stomach Btters,
which have already achieved Wide iepntation for
rapid and powerful effects ia renovatng the system
Frustrated by this powerful disease. For sale by Drug
gists and dealers generally, everywhere.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17

Take no moro Balsam, Mercury, or unpleasant Med
cines for unpleasant and dangerous diseases.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Annual Meeting.
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given That the subscriber has b9cn
" duly appointed and qualified as Administrator de
bons of the estate of G. W. Conyer, late of Holmes
county, Ohio, deccused WIN. NJ. LOWTHER.
December 1Tth, lSG3-w8
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-12-17
Price, $l,00 per bottle, or 6 for $500.
H. B. HELMBOLD, Chemist,
SOLD BY ALL
DRUGGISTS EYER Y WHERE!

Ask for Helmbod's. Take other. Cut out the
Advertisement and send for 1t, and avoid imposition
and exposure.
Nov. 90, 6s, tuoi2yil
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-07-01
90, yes 2" answered. And John be.
heved me. Why shouldn't he?

SWEARING ALoNE-A gentleman
heard a lahoring man swearing dreadfully
in the presence of companions. He told
him that it was cowardly thing to
swear in company with others, when he
dare not do it by himself The man said
he was not afraid to swear at any time
or place.
"Fll give you ten dollars" said the
gentleman, elf you will go to the village
graveyard at IL o'clock tonight, and
swear the same oaths you have uttered
mere, when you are alone with God"
Agreed said the man, sits an easy
way of earning ten dollals."
"Well, you come to me tomorrow and
say you have done it and the money is
yours.
The time passed on; midnight came
The man went to the grave yard. Ir was
ia night of pitchy darkness. AS he en-
tered the grave yard, not sound was
heard all wa still as death. Then the
gentleman's words, "Alone with God, !"
came over him with wonderful power
The thought of the wickedness of what
he had been doing and what he had come
there to do; darted across his mind like
a fash OF lightning. He trembled at his
folly Afraid to take another step, be
fell upon his knees, and instead of the
dreadful oaths he came to utter. the ear
nest cry went up-''God be meroiful to
NE a sinner -
The naxt day be went to the gentle
man and thanked him for what he had
done, and said be had resolved not to
swear another oath as long as he lived.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-07-01

ALONE IN LIFE.-What can be more
discouragin2 than the feeling that in our
struggles through life, in our trials and
disappointmeuts, there ore none to SYM
pathize with and care for US? No man
can 90 far with strength. courage, and
cheer, if he goes alone. We are made to
be happier and better by each others
notice, appreciation, help and praise ;
and the hearts that are debarred from
these Influences, invariably wither, hard
en-, or break Here and there are found
persons who from pride, perverseness, or
often their sensitiveness, (Which they
seek to hide) affect to be altogether in-
dependent Of the notice, or regard. of
their fellow beings; but it is very safe
assertion to make, that never yet was
there human heart that did not, at some
time, long for the sympathy Of other
hearts. And there Is a nobility in this
feeling.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1863-07-01

There is more real evil in particle of
corruptioa than in an ocean of tribulation.
In suffering, the offence is offered to us !;
in SHINING the offence is committed
against God. In suffering, there is an
infringement of map's liberty in SHINING
there is denial of Gods authority. The
evil of suffering is transient but the evil
of sin is permanent In suffering, we
lose the favor OF men but in SHINING, We
hazard the favor of God. s.