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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
upeCe.st iu Florida.

On Wednesday of last week, the Union
forces under Gen. Seymour were drawn in
to trap and roughly handled. The New
York Efpress says:
From an officer who arrived in the Ful,
ton we derive some further particulars OF
the disaster to our forces near Lake City.
General Seymour who commanded the
expedition, had been placed under arrest
by order Of General Gilmore. His success
sor is General Nodges, who left Hilton
Head Tuesday last with rciniorccmcnts. for
jacksonville, consisting of an entire dlvis-
ion.
Our informant says it was the opinion OF
officers who took part in the expedition that
our total losses in killed, wounded and mis-
sing. are between 300 and l,j0O.
General Seymour is severely censured in
not throwing out scouts and sklrmshers
as our troops advanced. AS IT was, our
troops were led into trap. Hamilton S
artillery led the van and suffered severely.
The rebel sharpshooters picked off their
horses, and the guns had to be abandoned.
The 4Oth Massachusetts mounted infantry
have also suffered severely. In the retreat
many of our wounded were left behndwith-
in the enemy line
Our troops were right in front of the
Confederate batteries in piece of woods,
before we were aware Of their presence, and
when their batteries opened calling lire,
our men were driven back panic stricken in
disorder.
The number of the rebel force is not
known, but it is supposed to have been
quite large.
One ofthe prisoners reported that troops
| had recently been sent down from Charles
ton, and that Gen. Bcauregard was in com
mand.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
GuardiaU,S Sale,

IN pursuance of an order of the Probate Court
] of Holmes county, Ohio, made ON the lst day
of March, \. ID. 1864, in the case of Mary 4. Beali,
Guardian of Olive j. Beall, Melville NJ: Beall
and Zcnoba +. Beall against her Wards, the un-
dersigncd will,
On the 2sh day Of March, 1864,
Mt 10 o'clock A. NJ, on the premises, in Holmes
county offer at public sale the thrce-ninths of
the following described real estate, situate in
Holmes county, Ohio, to-wit: The south half of
the northwest quarter of section number twen-
ty-two, in township number nineteen, of range
fifteen in the district of lands subject to sale mt
Wooster Ohio, containing eighty acres
Also, Thrce-ninths of the north-cas quarter
of the north-w quarter of section number
twenty-five, in township nineteen of range hf-
teen, in the district Of lands subject to sale at
Wooster, Ohio containing forty acres.
Also Three -ninths of the north-we quarter
of the north-w west quarter of section number
|twenty-two, of township number nineteen, OF
range fifteen, in the district of lands subject TO
sale at Wooster, Ohio, containing forty acres:
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash on the day
of sale one third in one year and the remaining
third in two years from the day of sale to be Sc
cured by mortgage on the premises sold and the
deferred payments to bear interest at the rate OF
six per cent per annum, payable annually.
Appraised ot $500. ~ ~
MARY NJ. BEALL,
Guardian of Olive l. Beall, et al
March g. lS6f-wipfsi 81
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
spread OF the SInali-POx.

The smallpox seems to be making its APP
pearance all over the country. 1t is sup
posed to have been spread somewhat in this
manner. The Government got it by
shaking hands with an intelligent contra
band" who took it in exchange for Confed-
crate Scrip. Oficc-seekcrs caught it by
shaking hands with the Government -
Getting disappointed in receiving positions
in which to ruin the country, they went home
and have given the disease to the people,
by shaking hands with them in the hope of
receiving a nomination from them The
people are cautioned against shaking hands
with any aboltionist who has been to see
the Government. These men should
be put in pest houses Immediately upon
their arrival at their homes and kept there
until after the election
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
The President and the SvhisIxy y
U'1y

1t is understood that the President is ur-
ging his private friends in both Houses of
Congress, to kill the Whisky Bill so that
he may not have to act upon it. He is un-
willing to take the responsibility before the
country ofsigning such bill should it pass,
and equally unwilling to quarrel with the
powerful influences which are pressing it. -
The friends of the bill urge upon him that
as the bill will be correct, per sc, when
brought before him for action it is neither
his duty nor his right to go behind it and
inquire what were the motives of Congress
in urging it. This view the President ad-
mits to have some weight but would still
prefer that his friends should save him
from the necessity of any action whatever
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Execution Of Streeter.

FREDERICK STREETER was executed at
Medina, on Friday last, in pursuance to the
sentence pronounced against him. a very
large crowd gathered about the scene Of the
execution many of those present arc said
to have acted in most brutal and inhuman
manner The doomed was hanged at half
past one clock Immediately before the
execution it was announced that he would
say few words. After summoning all his
physical energies he deliberately and dis
tinctly said
"Of he crime for ,ohich / an. about 10
die lam entirely Innocent May God for.
gre those who hare Wrongcd me- "
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Pointed.

The Kewance Gn) Union Democro,
says; "Thc following was handed us by a
member Of the NJ. f. Church, in this place
with the request to publish
Two QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS. ---
|. Why is that once hourishng congrega
ton scattered and declining SO rapidly o
late ?
Ans, Because the Preacher loafs around
stores and shops when he should be visiting
his members, preaching politics and non
sense instead Of the Gospel
.. Why does he do this :
Ans. Because he is deficient in sense o
piety--or both.
We commend the above to all minister
who are in the habit Of "loafng aroun,
stores and shops and particularly to min
isters who preach politics instead of tn
Gospel
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Selma

Is very important military position in Al
ALBANIA. in Dallas county--situated on the
right bank of the Alabama River, The
population in 1861 was 3,l77, The town is
laid out ON an elevated plateau which ter
inmates abruptly in a steep bluff forming
the bank of the river Passengers ascend
and descend from and to steamboats, by
means Of long flights and eteps, and mer-
chandize is drawn DIP the bluff by machin.
cry. Selma is the Southern terminus of
the Alabama and Tennessee Railroad, and
the Alabama and Mississippi Railroad con
meets it with Uniontown and Marion. In
1860 it had two iron foundres, carriage
manuiactory, two banks, two public halls,
three daily Newspapers, six churches, and
a number of public and private schools. In
the winter Of lS59-60 it imported nearly
100, 600 bales of cotton. BY the course Of
the river, Selma is 81 miles below Mont
gomcry, the original seat of the Conteder
ate Government, ,-Plam Dealer,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
The Campaign of 1864 opened

After an interval of some months of rest
whose quiet has been broken, but scarcely
disturbed by the low notes of preparation,
there once more comes to our ears the roar
of battle, e,--the preliminary mutterings of
storm that will soon swell in harsh disso-
nance all over the horizon Of the country,
Again it is Grant who strikes the key
note of the campaign. Grant, the thun-
ders of whose last campaign have scarcely
ceased to reverberate among the mountains
of Chattanooga, and who is now about to
add a fnale to the magnificent symphony
which he gave to the world last November
from the cloudcapped heights Of Mission
Ridge and Lookout Mountain.
Schofeld, Thomas, Sherman, are all adj
vancing after Longstreet, Thorn
sion in which he has already played the
not the life of Polk the renegade church
man.
Thus far, what we have received has been
indicative rather than fruitful of results. -
Thomas army, on the 23d, ADVANCED in con-
siderable force and encountered the advance
or rear of Johnston 5 army, at Tunnel Hill
A skirmish ensued which resulted in our at
tacking party falling back, The next day
an attack on the Ridge was made in force,
when the rebels being fanked, abandoned
the position. They were followed on the
road to Dalton to point within three miles
of that place, where the enemy opposed us
in force at a narrow gorge in the mountains,
Dalton, it will be remembered, is about 80
miles from Chattanooga, and is situated at
one of the angles of the triangle formed by
the railroads from Chattanooga and Knox
vile. The latest news from that point in,
dicates that battle occurred in front OF
Dalton yesterday,
Simultaneous with Grants movements
Schoheld led his columns ont from Knox
vile, and at latest accounts had reached
Strawberry Plains, twenty miles distant
/ and found that Longstreet had evacuated
his position. Rumor has it that the rebe
General is trying to unite his forces will
Johnston
From Sherman S expedition we have tn,
report that he has pushed on east of Meri
= dian and captured Selma-a town who's
, manufacturing facilities are of the highes
/ Importance to the Contederacy,
From Mobile we learn, mainly through
rebel sources, that Farragut has commences
the long delayed movement against tina
city.
Thus it will be seen that in every part c
4 the West active operations have been com
menced by the indefatigable Grant n
waiting to he attacked, he has boldly take
the initiative, and before the enemy or eve
4, the North supposed the winter much MOI
n than half gone, he is laundering with h
invincible armies at the last detenc.
of the Confederacy We should not /
surprised if we announced during the pre-
ent year that Grant had "moved on I'll
0 works" at Richmond = and taken them
/ and thus rendered Washington safe for ii
~ remainder of the contest, Chicago Time
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03

A rigid inspection of the forti6cations at
Newborn, North Carolina, is being made
by Gen. Peck.
The rebels, it is said have three power
ful iron-clads nearly ready to move down
the Nenso and Roanoke Rivers; in North
Carolina. Gen. Peck is taking measures
to impede them.
THERE is a report that the Contcderates
in North Carolina had hung 5l soldiers
they had captured, belonging to the Second
(white) North Carolina Volunteers II the
report is confirmed, 81 Confedcnltes will
probably be hung by Gen. Butler.
SOME escaped Federal officers from Libby
Prison have arrived in Columbus. They
were presented to the State Senate, and
were welcomed in a speech by Lieutenant
Governor Anderson.
CAPT Crandall has been acquitted by a
Court Martial in Louisville of the murder
of Lieutenant Hogan 1t turned out that
the latter had committed an outrage upon
his wife.
IN tnc ldUe cngdScluOHV hOoi iu'''~i 'A'i
Georgia, the Federals captured over three
hundred prisoners.
GEN. Craft, who is at Buzzards Roost,
Georgia, has found the enemy in heavy
force beyond Rocky Face. Hc has stopped
and is awaiting re-inforcements.
WE have again reports from Memphis
that Selma, Alabama has been taken by
General Sherman, after a severe fight
Montgomery, Alabama, is the next place
of attack
SUMNER is preparing bill to prevent
disloyal persons from settling on the public
lands. By disloyal, Sumner means persons
not abolitonists.
ACCORDING to q Confederate deserter
Lee has but %, 600 men, but by March o
April will have GO, 600 men, as his men wi
be back from the South, where they hav
been foraging.
CONGRESS cannot yet agree what dispc
sition to make Of the whisky tax. Th
question is what to do with the supply o
hand
p Two young girls retired to bed in goo
health on Saturday night last, at Newark
n. j., but in the morning were both deat
They had built charcoal fire in a stove
and defective tlue in the chimney allowe
: the gas to escape into the room.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Iowa AgainSt Lincoln.

The New York Tribune learns, BY private
Dispatch that resolutions in favor of Lin
coins denomination for the Presidency
were voted down by large ma iority at the
Republican State Convention in Iowa on
the 22nd of February The Convention
was held in Dcs Moines. Although lnii-
ana, at her State Convention, adopted
Lincoln resolutions, it is believed that II
number if not all the districts will elect
Chase delegates when they come to appoint
them. The Chase men are willing to allow
Lincoln the complimentary resolutions, and
are contcntcd to take the delegates.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Sale by Order fPrO-
bate Court.

TN pursuance of an order of the Probate Court
of Holmes county; Ohio, made on % the 10 l6th day
renee McNiurrell, Guardian ofJesse Turney and
cyrus Turney, against his wards, the undersign-
ed will,
On Monday he 2lst day Of March, 1864,
at o'clock p. NJ, on the premises, in Knox Tp.,
offer at public sale the following described real
estate situate in the county of Holmes and State
of Ohio, to-wit: Being the North-eas quarter
of the Northwest quarter of section number
twenty-four CD, township number nine t9),
range number nine 90, containing forty acres;
AlSO-The southeast quarter OF the South
west quarter of section seventeen, township
number nine (9), and range number nine (9), con-
tanning forty acres.
Terms of sale: One third cash ON the day of SALE
one thirds in one and one-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 ut the rate of six per cent per
annum, payable annually.
| LAWRENCE MCMURRELL,
Guardian OF Jesse Turney ct. al.
February Is, lS64-5pSi,65
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03

The Republicans in Congress have dealt
a blow at General GRANT by striking his
name out of the iicutcnant-Gencr Bill
1t was proposed to create II Lieutenant-Gcn-
cral, and to recommend him to the Prcsi-
dent for the Office. They have created the
office without designating the man. They
voted down all attempts to confer the hon
or upon GRANT They pretend that he will
be appointed by the President If so, why
hesitate about naming him?
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Extension OF Hounties.

The Lower House Of Congress passed II
bill Saturday last, extending the bouuties
of 1902 to new recruits and $lO2 TO yeter-
ans until the lst of April 1t came up in
the Senate on Monday aud that body rcfns-
ed to pass it until requested so to do by the
President or Secretary of War The bill
had not passed at our latest dates from
Washington, nor is there any certainty that
IL will
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Union Of Church and state.

General Rosccrans has authorized the
Bishop in his Department to take posses
sion Of all Methodist Church buildings in
the interior where pastors are disloyal, or
where pulpits are unsupplied, with "A view
to appointing loyal pastors. .--Poridece
(R. T. Post
What is that but Union of Church and
State? General RosECRANs assumes a
virtual dictatorship over the Church
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03

Bs'Hostettcr's Celebrated Stomach Bltters is
one of the greatest strengthening preparations
eXant. Ills especially adapted TO those who are
afflicted with the Fever and Ague, or any other
disease arising from disordered condition of
the digestive organs For the Fever and Aguc
there Is perhaps no medicine in the world equal
TO 1t, as It enters, purities and replenishes the
blood, which Is so important to bring about
healthy action in diseases of this nature. The
5itters are now among the most popular and Mt
the same time, valuable specifics in the medical
world 1t recommending 1t to the public, we
are fuily conscious of doing them great service
knowing, as we do, their many excellent quail
ties, and sure and speedy action in all cases
where the disease Is caused by rrcguarity fthe
digestive organs A trial will suffice for the most
skcptical. See advertisement For sale by the
Druggists and dealers generally, everywhere.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
The Florida Battle.

The Federal forces under General SEY-
MouR in Florida have been badly defeated.
The battle was fought fifteen miles from
jacksonville. The enemy were fifteen thou
sand strong. The battle lasted three hours,
and ended in the retreat Of the Fcderals. -
Their loss is variously estimated at from
five hundred to thirteen hundred. The en-
emy captured five guns. Several Federal
officers were killed.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Petition for Divorce,

JOHN GEORGE LEM, of Placerville, in the
county of Elderado and State of California, is
notified that Barbara LenZ, did, on the list day of
the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, within
and for the county of Holmes and State of Ohio,
ful absence from said petitioner for more
than three years last past, without any cause or
justification therefor on the part of said petit
TONER and asking that she may be divorced
from the said John George Lenz, which petition
will be for hearing at the next term of said
court. BARBARA LEM,
BY Worries Il REED, her Atty's.
March I, lS6i-w7pfS3 90
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Speeial alotitss.

RIVERS OF BLoop.--Thc circulation In the sys.
ten is not unlike the flow of rivers TO the sea,
which move smoothly until they are clogged or
obstructcd But when drift wood or alluvial de-
post dams them up, then comes the tearing de-
vastation that follows the obstruction of force
which cannot he stayed so the blood circulates
insensibly through the system until II becomer
clogged by disease; then burst out the ulcers,
sores aud disorders which follow that condition.
Take Ayers Sarsaparilla and purify your blood,
to save yourself from the foods freshets and
deluges which sweep unnumbered multitudes
out upon that shoreless which swallows all
mankind.-L Lancaster (I'a.) Register.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Cincinnati Enluirer.

The Cincinnati Enquirer has taken upon
itself the herculean and fruitless task of
convincing the Democracy that it is impos
sible for them to succeed at the next cleo
tion. If the EaQuiIer was rs Jealous in
giving the abolitionists their dues as it in
seeking to distract, divide, and demoralizc
the Democratic party it would do good
work.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
WAR DEPARTMENT
PRoVoST MARSHAL GEN. S OFFICE,
WASHINGTON. Feb. 27, 1854,

CIRCULAR No. Il Boards of enroll
ment will at once commence to prepare
cards for draft Of men enrolled, including
the second class. The cards will be uniform
in shape, size and color with those of the
first class, and will contain the name and res
idcncc Of the person enrolled, with the mum
ber which is opposite his name ON the en-
rollmcnt lists
H., The names Of persons stricken from
the lists, either of Glass |. or ! l., under the
provisions of Circular lOl dated November
II, 1868, will not be placed in the box or
wheel nor the names Of those who were
drafted ar held to service, or paid commu-
tation, or furnished Il substitute under the
preliminary part of the draft in 1868.
The names of those known to be actually
in service at the date or receipt Of the order
for the draft, will also be left out of the box
or wheel The names of all other persons
enrolled will be put in the draft box.
JAMES b. FRY,
Provost Marshal General
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Election I'm New Hampshire.

To insure the success of the Republican
ticket in the New Hampshire State election
several of the New Hampshire regiments
have been allowed to go home on furlough,
and all the clerks from that State have been
accorded twenty days leave of absence,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03

The Government has advertised for 5000
cavalry horses, 1000 to be deliyerd at FL
mira, New York. 1t also advertises for
so, 900 cavalry sabers to be delivered at the
New York Arsenal and 5000 sets horse
equipments ut the same place.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Henry Yergin,S Estate.

'VHE undersigned has been duly appointed
and qualified Administrator of the estate of
Henry Iergin, late of Holmes County, Ohio
deceased. All persons knowing themselves in
debted to said estate are requested to make inn
mediate payment.
March 3. 1861. WI. S. NJ. FOLW ELI.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
GEN. SlCk1es

Has been ordered ON a general tour of in
spection of our armies in Arkansas, the
Gulf and Southern Departments, He left
for Arkansas yesterday. On his return a
new command will be ready for him,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
FOR SALE
80 Acres of LAND!!

1NIIE above tract of land is situated ~ miles
i east of Mt. Holly, on the Millersburg and
Mt Holly road, and 10 miles south OF Nashville.
Has thirty acres cleared, about twenty acres of
timber, and the balance underbrush, which can
easily he put in condition for cultivation; las a
small house, stable and orchard, and has the adj
vantage OF lying as well MS any man could wish.
il will be sold ON very reasonable terms, and the
payments made easy. For further particulars
call ON the subscriber, at Mlllersburg.
Feb. IL, 1864 ID. q. NEWTON.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Millersburg Market.

Corrected ,ceehly by Herzer 6 Pet,y.)
WHEAT-Red, l,l5@1 ,2S; white, 1,20@1,35.
RYE-Good, 81 q btishel.
CORN-SG q bushel.
BAIIIEY-Wanted at l 10 T. bushel.
OATS-550I65 per bushel.
SEEDS-Clover, 70O Timothy, 2,2j; Flax, 200,
FRUITS-Dry Apples so Dry Peaches, 800.
BUTTER-20c n pound
EGGS--lSc = dozen.
LARD-l0 r pound
WHITE BEANS-l ,5O@2,O0 r busheI
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
TO be Sold at Cost.

w Z have u fashionable lot of Nubias Scarfs,
w Sontags Comforts, Hoods, &C., which We
will sell at Cost for the next 80 days. These
goods will probably be dearer next winter than
now, therefore improve the present opportunity
to buy cheap by buying al the
Feb. Is. ls6i-wi Book 1tOro.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Jacob Fairs Estate,

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has been duly appointed and qualified Adj
ministrator of the estate of Jacob FAIR, late of
Holmes county, Ohio, deceased.
Feb 2j lS6i-wi* ELAH FAIR.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Righteous Verdict.

An abolitionist in Indiana called a Dem
ocrat traitor. Suit was brought for SLAM
der and the jury rendered verdict to the
plaintiff for the sum of two hundred and
seSrnty-fve dollars.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Resigned.

Col JonN DECouRcEy, of the 10Th
Regiment, has resigned the position, and
is about to return to England to resume his
position in the British army.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
Connecticut Election.

Hon THos II, SEYMOUR has been nom
mated for Governor of Connecticut The
election will be held ON the First Monday OF
April.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-03-03
George WOrkman's Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has been appointed and qualified Adminis-
traitor of the estate of George Workman, late of
Holmes County, Ohio deceased.
March 3, lSbl-wl* JOSEPH w. HOLT.