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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-30
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given thata petition will be
N presente to the commissioners of Holmes
county and State Of Ohio, at their September ses-
81 n A. D., 1863. asking the location of new coun
ty road, as 10 lows: commencing at point in coun
" road leading from Berlin, in Holmes county.
Ohio, to Keen, in Coshocton county. Ohio, at or
ear al old road on tho south east quarter of
ton % township Of ranged; thence westwardly to
a certain white oak tree tnow marked) on the
north line Ct said quarter section; thence west
nortRwestwardy to a certain rock 81 ted in John
Patterson's field. fractional lot No. 35 in the Sd
westwardly to n white oak bush on the land of
Thomas Patterson, and near sprius, which is on
tho north side of lot No, in said third quarter
township aforesaid; thence westwardly SO TO
strike the north line of said lot No. J. at the cor
ner Of lands owned by 4. Patterson and J. Conrod,
which are situated in lot number in the quar- or
township aforesaid thence west along the line be-
tween lots and 3. to the county road leading from
Altman's Mill to Millcreek and there 70 end.
A PETITIONER.
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{ ARM FOR SALE.

1CO Acres of land near Oxford, Holmes county, o.,
IOtJ rs Of which is under cultivation. Orchard and
buildings.
PRICE- s29OO. Oae. third cash, and for the balance
terms very easy.
Cal on M,s Girard, on the premises, address by
letter to Rsv. THOMAS. Erie P. o., Michigan.
July 28d, lse5.-m2,
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Leading Loyalty.

Leading Loyalty.
PARsoN BRowNLw, an Abolition saint, says
"loyalty leads to the field" Those very loyal
persons who meet at midnight in Bray's Hall, are
requested to make note OF this.
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NEW ADV EltTISEMENTS
$4,000 REV ARD /!

ON the lTth OF June squad Of soldiers belonging to
" Col Wallacc's command entered the premises OF
the undersgne in Rchland township, Holmes county.
and took away dark dun stallion, valued at $l40, a
saddle and bride, two silver watches, $45 In paper
money aud mber of notes and other valuable pa.
pers, One note calling Tor S325 or 3;3 made payable
by Paul Soce to Eugene Soce. from Peter DrOnard
to Eugene SOcie for S63, from Lorenzo Blanchard
Eugene Socie for SIS three small from Ma tin
August Blanc, and ndmber Of other Eotes among
those stolen.
will pay fifty collars reward for the return Of the
property, liberal reward for any part thereof.
also her.by notify all persons from purchasing said
notes. EUGENE SOCIk.
/, July 30 lSG3-y3
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Administrator's Notice.

NOTICE hereby given that the subscriber has be-
In appointed and qua fled as Administrator on tn,
estate Of Levi Hochsetter late of Holmes county de
ceased. CHRISTIAN FISHER, Admir-,
july rs, ls6Sw3.
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yaIIandigham's Record.

We have Vallandgham's Record for sale
at the FARMER office. Cloth bound Sl,00,
paper 60 cents. Every Democrat should
have IL.
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Religious.
Elder J. r. FRsE will preach at the Disciples
Church, next Sabbath, at ten o'clock A. NJ
subject--C Christian Ministry. Also, at four
O'Clock T. NJ, on the same day, In the Disciples
Church In Monroe TIP. subject--Or duties 10
Rulers.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-30
MARRIAGE ES.


MARRlED-On the 23l of July, at the residence
Of the brides "a ather in Berlin, By the Rev. G
Gillian, Mr.. JAMES =. HoAGLASD to Miss SARAH
A. ATRIsos. all of Holmes county
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1863-07-30
Probate Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the following ;Ad-
accounts in the Probate Court Of Holmes county.
Ohio. which will be for hearing
On Monday, the Sd day OF August, 1868,
First account of Absalom Baker, Administrator
of William Spangler, decd
First account Of Absalom Baker, Executor OF
WASH pgton Benford. dec d.
Final account Off. Il. Newton. Guardian OF 1eFuAa
II. G. SAUNDERS,
July I6, ls5S, Probate Judge,
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THANKSGIVING Day.

We, the undersigned citizens and business men
Of Millersburg, in compliance with proclama'
keep and set apart Thursday. tie 9th day of Au'
gust, 1863. as day OF fasting and prayer to
Almighty God, do hereby agree and pledge our
selves 70 suspend all business on said day.
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ANSWER.

The Cincinnati Commercial and other
papers, contained more than one article
for the purpose of proving that Morgan
&Co. were opposed to Vallandigham. In
one instance, Morgan upon ascertaining
the political sentiments of two men, told
the abolitionist to go off about his bust
ness; and the Vallandighanlmer that he
wanted his horses, and did take four from
him. We would therefore suggest that
the writer of the above made mistake in
his question. 1t should have been: 'If
Morgan and his band are for JEFF. Davis
and Broggh what is the status of the
Democracy who support Vallandigham
for the next Governor of Ohio?" The
answer is easy: They are opposed to the
twin evils, secessionism and abolitionism.
We do not favor the stopping '-the mouths
of the aboitionists" are in favor of
free speech.
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suffer death. This order includes the

suffer death. This order includes tne
following class of persons:
Carriers of secret mails.
Writers of letters sent by secret mails
Secret recruiting officers within our
lines.
Persons who have entered intoan agree,
.mentto pass our lines for the purpose OF
joining the enemy.
Persons found concealed within our
lines belonging to the service OF the enc enc
my: and in fact all persons found improP
crly within, our lines who could give pri-
waite information to the enemy. 4
All persons within our lines who harbor,
protect, conceal, feed, clothe, or IN any
way aid the enemies of our country.
The habit of declaring sympathy for
the enemy will no longer be tolerated In
this Department Persons committing
such offenses will be at once arrested with
view to be tried as above stated, or sent
beyond our lines into the lines of theil
friends. a al
1t must be distinctly understood thai
treason, expressed or implied, will not be
tolerated in this Department.
All officers and soldiers are strictly
charged with the execution of this order
Maj. Gen. A. E. BURNSIDE.
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JOHN BROUGH AND THE UNION

The New York Journal of Commerce
copies paragraph from John Brough's S
Marietta speech, in which he said:
"I, for one, spurn the Crittenden reso-
luton, and do it for tho reason that the
first gun fired upon Sumter relieved us
from the thralldom of slavery; and never
desire to see peace restored, with the
practical power of the institution rein
stated"
Upon this the Journal of Commerce
remarks:
!" Here Mr.. Brough declares that he
desires no restoration of the Union until
slavery is destroyed. As between the
Democracy of Mr.. Breugh and that of
Mr.. Wendell Phillips we apprehend there
is very little difference. No man ought
to be elected Governor of Ohio who holds
such sentiments as he avows. The man
who says 81 spurn the Crittenden Reso-
luton will spurn the only principle of
union which can save us, allies himself
with the original disunionists of the North,
ana is, of course, hostile to the Consti-
tuition. The attempt of radical men to
stand on Democratic regulations is both
amusing and ridiculous. 1t indicates a
fear of defeat ON their own platform, and
desire to achieve success by virtue OF
good characters and reputation once pos
sessed, but now forfeited. The man who
boldly ayows that his principles are
changed, and that he thinks he was wrong
before, may be an honest politician. But
the man who holds opposite opinions now,
aud yet seeks to have it believed that he
remains unchanged, is dishonest and can
not be trusted? Ohio will be wary OF
trusting such men with her high Offices
She wishes Governor who is thoroughly
honest, outspoken and sincere in defense
OF the freedom of the American citizen
and the principles of the American Con-
stitution. Therefore she does not want
Mr.. Brough for Governor"
Certainly Ohio don't want Brough for
Governor, and she is not going to elect
him"
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TIE SECRECY AND MYSTERY UF
THE DRAFT.

The Chicago Times of the 25th of July
says: s.....-.s
Not little has been said regarding the
disposition of the authorities to make pub
lie display of the enrolment lists previous
to drafting, in order that citizens may
inspect aud correct them. Such pro-
cedurc would of course be very satisfac-
tory to the public, were it not a delusion
and deceit. Unless we are incorrectly
informed, no citizen will be allowed to
examine these lists.
The Times is right. We have not been
able to find a man yet who has been per-
mitted to see and inspect any of the en-
rolled lists. Why this secrecy and mystc-
rys There will be far less dissatisfaction
with the draft after it is made, if the draft
officers manifest proper disposition
disposition that shall inspire the belief
that fairness and impartiality character
ize all that they do in the discharge Of
their official duties.
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4 - n . 2 u. = !
AbOIitiOnists are Satisfied.

John Brough says that the acdr mast
not cease unta slavery as aoiped out. He
said this in his Marietta speech. We
give this information for the benefit of
our Abolition friends, who might have
some scruples against voting for "a life
long Democrat.
But for fear our abolition friends are
not yet satisfied, we quote, for their bene-
fit, an extract from Joshua r. Giddings
organ, as they all know that Joshua is
sound enough for the most ultra abolition
ist. The extract is from the Ashtabula
Sentinel of July 25th, and in speaking of
the Brough ticket, says:
"To our old republican friends of the
stronger anti-slavery persuasion, we would
say: This ticket, though made up of
men who have not all acted with us here
tofore, it is pledged now to the support
of all and far more than we asked for in
our palmiest days. We asked for the
separation of the general government from
the support of slavery Here is ticket
pledged to sustain the general government
in abolishing slavery in nearly all the
States, and all if it is necessary. They
are forthe policy that makes all free; and
can we hesitate to strain every nerve for
their overwhelming election! Let us be
up and doing, and acquit ourselves as men
who know and love their duty"
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mEANNEss.

When the Monroe County Militia was
called out by Gov Tod, twenty nine CON-
panies-a large majority of whom were
democrats-cheerfully, without question
ing the propriety or necessity for the call;
in the midst of harvest, to their great pc
cuniary disadvantage, Immediately march
ed to Marietta in obedience to the proc
lamation. They were not at that time
threatened with an invasion of
their own county. They cheerfully went
forward to the assistance of their sister
counties, and went voluntarily too; for
those who took the lead in the matter
knew that they were not properly or legal
ly called out; that their going was simply
voluntary and that there was nothing com
pulsory about it. After all this unneces-
sary sacrifice on their part; no sooner was
John Morgan captured, than divers abo-
lition papers commenced making the
charge that it was these Democratic Mill
tia men who invited Morgan into the
State; that Morgan was promised large
number of recruits among them, and
would have had his numbers swelled by
them, if they had not been afraid
Can any one conceive of anything nseaaer
than this little petty, political abolition
meanuess? A man at the risk of hislife,
abandoning his own property to the flames,
rescues his neighbor's child from the fire,
What would be thought of the scoundrel
who in return for this act Of kindness
would turn round and abuse the man who
rescued the child? Yet, this is parallel
case. He would be too mean and con-
temptible a subject for any decent man to
kick. The next time a Rebel raider
comes back into the State, we will have to
repel the invasion and in return for our
services will be infamously lied upon by
these unprincipled scoundrels. In con-
elusion of this article We lay before our
readers fair sample of the abolition pa
pers on the Morgan Raid, taken from the
GAINESVILLE Courier:
ave have it from one of our citizens
that wounded rebel of the fight at Wash
ingten, Guernsey county, declared just
before he died, that General Morgan would
never have started on his raid through
Ohio if he had not been promised ten
thousand recruits from the rank of Val
landigham men.
This is sad commentary on the parts
ans of our State. We believe that nothing
but the weakness of his forces prevented
many Vallandigham men from joining
John Morgan. 1t was in their hearts to
do it, but they could not see how he was
to be successful with SO large force after
him.
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We publish on the outside of our paper
the balance Of the correspondence between
the President and the committee.
There is not one Democratic daily paper
in Ohio, but what has published the FULL
correspondence between the. Ohio COM
mittee and President Lincoln. while there
have as yet, to our knowledge, been but
three Abolition daily papers IN this State
that have published the full eorrespon-
dence. The Abolition press publish the
Presidents letter in reply to the commit
tee, "and beat their gongs" in its praise;
yet they fear to publish the committee s
rejoirder, knowing full well it utterly
annihilates the weak and puerile effort of
the President. Dare they lay the whole
thing before the people2 We shall see.
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INACTIVITY OF MEADE's ARMY

NEW York, July 3O.-The Times has
the following from the Army of the Po-
tomac, Virginia, July 29th: This army to-
day occupies practically the same line it
did two months ago. The recent active
movements will be necessarily followed by
period of comparative inaction, during
which it will be recruited and recuperated.
For the next month the cavalry will do
the most of the fighting.
AS have before stated, Longstreet' 5
and Hill commands, after passing through
Thornton, not Chester Gap, have encamped
between Culpeper and Gordonsville, Ew-
ellis command covered their rear and
flank by guarding Blue Ridge passes.
The bulk of this corps is now moving
downthe Valley, and detachments threaten
our lines. Yesterday morning at two
o'clock our pickets were driven in near
Amcsville, and indications to day are that
our outposts are liable to be forced in at
any moment, by superior detaohments of
rebels. 4a
There is but little sickness, and the men
are more literally supplied with rations
than ever before. This, taken with the
recent Union successes, creates general
good feeling in the army. A large mum
Der of officers have recently been detached
to bring on drafted linen.
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Fight Between Blunt and
Cooper.

LEAvEwoRrH,Ju 25.-On Thursdays
the 18th, severe fight occurred between
Blunt and the rebel Gen. Cooper, result-
ing in the complcte rout of the rebels.
Finding the rebels had fallen back to
Fort Gibson, Gen. Blunt, with /, 400 men
and II guns, left in pursuit.
After marching so miles in "a hours,
he-feuna the enemy,-5,9 600 strong, lin
position on Elk creek.
l Blpntimmediately attacked them. Our
artillery dismounted two rebel guns, which
were captured in charge finally made,
when the enemy fed in confusion, our cav
airy pursuing.
When the courier left the rebel loss was
go killed, "a wounded, and 100 prisoners
Our loss was 10 killed and 80 wounded.
We captured q quantity of commissary
stores. Blunt is thought to have com
manded in person. ~...
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Fighfin Tcnnessec.

MEMPHIS, July 2S.-The forces sent
out under Col. Hatch to lock after the
rebel troops enforcing the CONSUMPTION act
in West Tennessee, had fight at Lexiug-
ton, routing the rebels, aud capturing
Colonel Campbell of the 23d Tennessee,
two lieutenants, twenty five prisoners and
two cnnnon- Campbell was en- route from
Chattanooga to join Gen. Hill, who is
understood to be near Paris.
Col. Welding Hust was captured by rob-
els and reeaptured by Gen. Roddy' forces
on Bear Greek.
Forrest, Newcomb and Wilson opera
ting under command of Pillew. Gen.
Dodge is Watching all these forces aud
will soon take West Tennessee. II is
too hot to hold them. .esss~
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By pledging support to the President

il. By pledging support to the President,
they have justified his outrages upon lib
erty aud the Constitution; and whoever
gives his vote to the candidates of that
party, commits, himself to every act of
violence and wrong on the part of the
Administration which he upholds; and
thus, by the law of retaliation which is,
the law Of might, would forfeit his own
right to liberty, personal and political,
whatsoever other men and another party
shall hold the power. Much more do the
candidates themselves. Suffer them not,
| entreat you to evade the issue; and by
the judgment Of the people we will abide
And now, finally, let me ask what is the
claims of arbitrary power which you have
sonobly denounced "Military necessi-
ty.o But, if indeed, all these be de-
manded by military necessity, then, be-
lieve me,, your Liberties are gone, and
tyranny is perpetual For if this civil
war is to terminate only by the subjuga-
tion or submission of the South to force
and arms, the infant to day will not live
to see the end of it. No, in another way
only can it be brought to close. Trav-
cling thousand miles and more, through
nearly one half Of the Confederate States,
and sojourniug for time at widely differ
ent points, l met not one man, woman or
child, who was not resolved to perish
rather than yield to the pressure of arms
even in the most desperate extremity.
And whatever may be the varying for
tune of the war, in all which [ recognize
the hand of Providence pointing visibly
to the ultimate issue of this great trial
States and people of America, they are
better prepared now every way to make
good their inexorable purpose, than at
any period since the beginning of the
struggle. These may indeed be unwel-
come truths; but they are addressed only
to candid and honest men. Neither, how
ever, let me add, did I meet any one,
whatever his opinions or his station,
lpolitical or private, who did not declare
his readiness; eohen, the aodr shall haue
ceased and inuoding armies been soith-
drdwn to consider and discuss the ques-
ton of reunion. And who shall doubt
the issue of the argument? / return
therefore, with my opinions and convic-
tions as to war or peace, and my faith as
to final results from sound policy and wise
craftsmanship, not only unchanged; but
confirmed and strengthened. And may
the God of Heaven and Earth so rule the
hearts and minds of Americans every
where, that with Constitution maintained
a Union restored and Liberty hencefortl
made secure, grander and nobler destiny
shall yet be ours, than that even which
blessed our fathers in the first two ages o.
the Kepublic.
4 G.. l.. VALLANDIGHAM.
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For the Spirit.

GOT Wc IopUO.
Mr.. ED1ToR, SIR:-I see in your last
issue an item taken from the local columns
of the Statesntan headed "The Militia for
Vallandigham, &C." In which the Editor
asserts that Camp Chase was more like a
Democratic Mass Meeting, than Military
camp. Please inform me and many in
quirers through your columns whether
this apparent Democratic Mass Meeting
was upon and since the arrival of Morgan
and his crew at Camp Chaser That Nor
gan and his thieving banditti has been
most yoeiferous for JEFF. Davis and VAL
landigham is patent to all who live along
the track of his raid through Ohio. If
Morgan and his band are for eff. Davis
and vallandigham, What is the status
of the Democracy who support Vallan-
digham for the next Governor of Ohiop
As the writer has been s'alife long Demo
crat," and believing himself loyal; the
necessity of an explanation of the fore
going phenomenon is loudly called for to
stop the mouths of the Abolitionists Of
this locality. ONE OF THE MILITIA.
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WAss1NaroN, July 28.--Information
received to-day shows Lees army, under
hongstreet. Hill &c -Erell, passed through
Chester Gap, Thursday and Friday. and
are,now at and south Of CuIpeppef.
Buford's cavalry opposed them, but had
to fall back; but they hung on their rear,
capturing prisoners and cattle.
1t was generally thought that Lee was
making all possible speed to Richmond,
but Buford thinks the rebels intend max
ing stand on the south side of the Rapi-
dam s.4S
Rebel prisoners say eur cavalry have
done more to defeat Lees plans than any
other arm; also, that a great deal Of de-
spondency prevails in the South and ia
the army IN consequence of the recent
defeats, and failure of Lees plans. while
tie detection of Joe Johnston, and his
refusal to obey the orders of JEFF. Dayis,
will necessitate the reconstruction of the
Army of the Southwest. 81, a.,,.
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The Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune, says under date of
July %: se s...s.gE}
On the subject ofslavery and its ultl-
mate fate at the end of the war, the Cabi-
netis a unit, only differing as TO the means
by which its humiliation shall be brought
about. Messre. Chase, Stanton, Welles
and Usher are of the opinion that slavery
should cease in all sections, whether COW
cred by the Proclamation or not, at the
end of the war; while Messrs. Blair, Sew
ard and Bates claim that it would be i'm
polite to make such radical change-that
the interests of political economy demand
that emancipation should be gradual. To
this effect these gentlemen favor the idea
that all colored people remaining in slavery
at the end of the war shall be gradually
freed by special enactments. No member
harbors for moment the idea of recon
structing the Union on the basis of slavery
and no flag of truce has been or will be
entertained from disheartened rebel lead
ers which forcshadows an idea in conflict
with the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Democracy the Poor Mans
Friend.

The Council of the city of New York
has appropriated S2,50O,0O to pay the
conscript price for poor men who may be
drafted and are unable to pay $500 and
cannot leave their families. This is cer-
tainly noble and charitable act.
A similar bill was introduced into the
Council of the city of Philadelphia, and
its passage was prevented by the Repub-
lican majority. Laboring men, this shows
what yeu may expect at the hands of abo-
litionists and negro worshippers We
would say, beware how you vote, and cast
your ballot for those who are your friends
and will work for your interest.
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CAIRO, May 26.-Maj.-G lien. Logan and
Col. Rawlings, of Grants staff, arrived
here to-day. They report that Sherman
had returned to jackson. He reports that
leading citizens of jackson and surround
ing country have implored him to take
some action by which Mississippi may be
restored to the Union. Both the army
aud people of that section are completely
disappointed and are ready for peace
They staked their all on Vicksburg, and it
has fallen. They clung to Johnston as
last hope and he is utterly vanquished.
.Gen1 Logan was received here with
many marks of respect.