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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
Fge on yOur Guard.

The apoocists of Lincoln make all kinds
of excuses to shield him from the infamy
Of rejecting propositions to bring this UNI
natural war to close. Among other things
they say that the agents Of the Conteder
ate States were not properly accredited. -
did not object to their authority, nor to the
manner in which they came; but he ohjcc-
ted to receiving or communicating with any
agents OF commissioners, or to consider any
propositions unless they conceded three
things, to-wit; restoration of peace, the
integrity Of the whole Union, aud The
dJaRdoamcH Of slarc,g The first two
there would be no dispute about, but Lin
coin refused TO negotiate for a restoration
Of the Union and for bringing peace to
this distracted country, unless the local in
stitutons Of the South are destroyed.
We have long since been convinced that
he is prosecuting the war for the abolition
Of slavery, but many honest men could not
view it in that light. But now, we apprc.
leud, no honest man will claim that Mr..
LIncon designs this as war for the Union,
nor for any other purpose than the free
dom Of the blacks.
How bascly Mr.. Lincoln has betrayed hi,
country-how inhumanly he has BETRAYED
the brave soldiers who took up arms to de
iend the Constitution and the starry flag
Rather than to abandon the irreprcssibl
doctrine he announced Six years ago, h
would sacrifice the Constitution, the Unor
the liberties Of the people, the lives of mi
lions Of brave men, and all the accumul,
ted wealth Of the nation.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
SheriG's Sale.
URIAH NJ. WHITE, Plaintiff,
VS..
JArpp Ip<FS Defendant

JACOB JONES, Defendant.
DY virtue of vcnditiona eNponas issued from
ID the Court of Common Pleas of Knox coun-
ty Ohio, in a certain civil action therein pend
ing wherein Uriah NJ White is plaintiff and
Jacob Jones is defendant and to me directed as
sheriff of the county of Holmes and state OF
Ohio, | will offer for sale at public auction, at
the north door of the Court House, in the town
of Millcrsburg in said Holmes county
On Saturday, the 9Th day Of august, 1864,
At o'clock z. NJ. of said day, the following des-
cribed real estate to-wit: The undivided one
tenth part of the south east quarter of section
number twelve, township number eight, range
number nine containing one hundred and six
ty acres. Appraised at S5i1,OO.
Also. The undivided one-tenth part OF the
north half of the northwest quarter of section
number eighteen, township eight, range nine,
containing eighty acres. Appraised at $500.
Also, The undivided one-tenth part OF the
southeast quarter of section number eighteen,
township eight, range nine, containing one
hundred and sixty acres; Appraised at SiiVW; tqs:
northeast quarter of section number twenty.
four, township eight, range nine. Appraised
at $4,000 All ly ing and being in the county OF
Holmes and state of Ohio.
Taken as the property of said Jacob Jones, to
satisfy the claim of said Urlah NJ. White.
Terms cash. JOHN ). NELSON,
July :, lS6i-pfSs 90 Sheriff
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
E'eaCe.

The news published in to-day's paper
relating to the meeting Of Horace Greeley
and John Hay, representing Lincoln, and
Clay, Thompson and others, representing
the Confederate States, with reference to
propositions looking to an honorable ter
mination of the war, produced the widest
excitement among the masses Of the peo-
pic. The propositions which it is under
stood the South were prepared to make,
being no less than restoration Of the
Union as it existed before the republican
party went into power, were so much more
favorable than the people expected from
that quarter, they felt sure, for the mo.
ment, that this unhappy and unnatural
war was about TO be terminated. But when
Lincoln blockaded every avenue to negotia.
ton and blasted every hope for compromise
the Indignation Of the toiling millions who
furnish the money and blood to carry on
the war lecame most intense
Mr.. Lincoln, fearing that negotiations
might lead to a cessation of hostilties or
interfere with his ambitious designs, lays
down his propositions in advance. They
are three; The restoration of peace, the
integrity Of the whole Union, and the
abandonment of SLarcry The Confederate
agents, it is understood were ready to
agree to the two iormer-and they are all
any true Union man would ask-but Lin
coin iutcrposed the thing to put stop to
negotiations. Thus he has declared, over
his own proper signiture that propositions
for peace and Union will not be listened to,
but that the war must be prosecuted for
the abolition of slavery.
Although rejected, these propositions o
peace are omens Of good to the country
Lincoln has assumed the tremendous re
sponsihity of rejecting an honorab
peace, the world will hold him responsible
for every drop Of blood hereafter shed il
thi, war, the army will see how basely it
hcroism is perverted, and the people vii
hurl the demagoguc and arch traitor from
power in November.
The democracy of the North have borne
upon their banners, the Constitution as il
IS the Union as it was - to this the South
have given their assent, and there is moth
ing now in tho way Of a restored Union and
an honorable peace but to hurl Lincoln and
his thieves from place and power.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
Senator Sprngue and Cotton.

There are two responsible gentlemen,
says the Chicago Times, living in St. Louis
who say that Senator Sprague's late decla-
ration that he had never had any interest in
cotton speculations down South is false,
They say he had a cotton agent at Vicks-
burg, also one on the line Of the railroad
between Memphis and Corinth, and tha,
government trains and wagons carried cot
ton for these agents whenever they wantcC
1t done, to the exclusion of everythin,
else
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
The Post once Espionage Cow
erDment OmCials Violating
Private Correspondence and
RObblng the Mails.

The New York w orld of Thursday, CON
tains three columns of fine print charging
that the Administration is prostituting the
Post Office system of the United States, to
its own personal and political purposes,
The District Attorney, A. Oakley Hall has
written a letter upon the matter. VIM. b.
Reed of Philadelphia, makes the same
charge General McChl,ans letters are
regularly opened General Frcmonts let,
tSrS are opened Mrs Fremont has written
n scathing letter on the outrage. in the
World of date mentioned, will be found
full exhibit Of this piece Of systematized
infamy.
Comment is needless Plain Dealer
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
Mr. LinCOln's Last.

During the time that the rebels were en-
gagged in their bombardmcut of Fort Ste
ycns Mr., Lincoln happened to pass a short
time within the walls of that iortiication,
A hot from the enemy passed into the fort
and striking some projections glanced Off
the ball entering the leg of soldier. Mr.
Lincoln cast his eye first toward the point
OF lmpingement and then at the suffering
soldier and exclaimed while happy smile
irradiatcd hls features, That was a good
earom? The unfeeling remark was heard
by some soldiers standing and produced as
might naturally be expected considerable
Indignation.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28

PropostflOus for PeaCe---Grce-
lev Acting for the United states
--Tbe Rebel commissioners 10
visit washington. ..
New YORK July 2l.--A dispatch from
Niagara Falls says an interview has taken
place between Messrs Clay Thompson and
Hacomb, who claim TO he Commissioners
from the rebel Government TO seek terms
of peace and Mr.. Greeley, authorized BY
Mr.. Lincoln to act in the matter. The
Commissioners proposed the restoration of
the Union in statu quo upon this basis: First,
All negroes which have been actually freed
by war to be secured in such freedom. -
Second Aneg5Gesa at Pre- present St aed ell h slaves
ties to be paid by the United States
Fourth, The old doctrine Of State rights 10
be recognized in reconstructing the
Union.
This proposition was laid before Mr. Lin
cold by Mr.. Greeley The President at once
telcgraphed to Mr.. Greeley the terms upon
which he would propose a settlement and
reconstruction to-wit The full and complete
restoration of the Union in all its territorial
integrity; the abandonment of slavery by
the seeded States under conditions which
should, while respecting the property lights
of all loyal men, afford ample security a.
gainst another war in the interest of slavery.
After considerable correspondence be
tween the parties it was concluded to refer
the whole matter back to the two Govern
ments for reconsideration.
New YORK, July 2l--The Herald's Mag
ara Falls dispatch says Mr.. Greeley, accom-
panied by Mr.. Hay, Private SECRETARY to
Mr.. Lincoln, have had an interview with
George n Saunders and Others claiming
to be peace Commissioners from the rebels.
The Commissioners wanted to visit Wash
lington, and receiving statement, Of the
terms upon which such visit might be mad,
they we're accepted.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
The COnscriptiOn In Ohio.

The following is a list of the quotas for
the State of Ohio:
FIRST district, ?, ,4oS; second district, 2,6Ol;
third district, S,043; fourth district, 2,s0l
nth district, .2,s52; sixth district, 1892
seventh district, 2,770 eighth district,
2,2l0; ninth district, 3,2l4; tenth district,
1920; eleventh district, 1862; twelfth dis,
trics, ,3,025; thirteenth district, 2,sOS; four
teenth district, 1901 fifteenth district,
2.S46; sixteenth district, 2,657; seventeenth
district, 2.,292; eighteenth district, 2,924
nineteenth district, 2,472
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
CLIFTON House, July Goth, 1864.

Sr.
We are in receipt of your note ad-
vising us of the departure Of Hon. Horace
Greeley from the Falls. That he regrets
the sad termination of the iniatorv steps
taken for peace in consequence of the change
made by the President in his instructions
to convey the commissioners to Washing
ton for the negotiation unconditional, and
that Mr.. Greeley will be pleased to receive
any answer we may have to make through
you, we avail ourselees of this offer to en-
close a letter to Mr.. Greeley, which you
will oblige by delivering.
We cannot take leave of you without
expressing our thanks for your courtesy
and kind offices, as the intermcdiatory thro'
whom our correspondence with Mr.. Greeley
has been conducted, and assuring you We
are
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servants.
c. G. CAY, JR,
J. b. HOLCOMBE.
Colonel William c. Jewett Cataract House,
Niagara Falls, New York
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
House and Lot for Sale.

fINIE undersigned wishes to sell two acres OF
L land, on which is "a good dwelling house,
stable and other buildings. Also, good cistern
and other conyenencies. The premises con-
tains very choice selection of fruit, among
which is nearly hundred peach trees fine lot
of apple trees, &c. There is also on the premi-
ses a good blacksmith shop. The location Is
desirable one for n blacksmith. II is situate on
the road from Milersburg to Shreve, FIVE miles
from Milersburg five and half miles from
Shreve and four miles southwest of Holiness
willie. For particulars inquire the undersign-
ed, residing on the premises. ,,..,- .
July H. 1861. JEREMIAH SPECk.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28

manifested to inauguratc movement which
contcmplates results the most noble and
humane we return our sincere thanks, and
are
Most respectfully and truly,
Your obedient servants,
lSigncdl c. c. CLAY, in,
j. b. 1OLCOMBE.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
CLIFTON HOUSE, !
NIAGARA FALLS, :
July 18th, 1864. }

We have the honor to acknowledge
your favor Of the 18th inst, which would
have been answered on yesterday, but for
the absence of Mr.. Clay The safe conduct
Of the President of the United States has
been rendered us, we regret to state, under
some misapprehcnsion Of facts We have
not been accredited to him from Richmond
as the bearers Of propositions looking to
the establishment of peace.
We are, however, in the confidential
employment of our government, and en-
tircly familiar with its wishes and opinions
on that subject, and we feel authorized to
declare that if the circumstances disclosed
in this correspondence were communicated
to Richmond we would at once be invested
with the authority to which your letter re-
fers; or other gentlemen clothed with full
powers would Immediately be sent to Wash
ington, with the view of fastening con-
summation so much to be desired, aud ter
the calamities of war We respectfully So
licit through your Intervention a safe con
duct to Washington, and thence by any
route which may be designated through
your lines to Richmond. We would be
gratified if Mr.. George n Sanders was
embraced in the privilege. Permit us in
conclusion to acknowledge our obligations
to you for the interest you have manifested
in the furtherance of our wishes, and to
express the hope that in any event you will
afford us the opportunity Of rendering them
in person before you leave the Falls
We remain,
Very respectfully, &c.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
Mr.. LincOIn's Reelection

Is now considered an impossibiity. There
is an overwhelming gathering of politcalcl
ments against HIM which cannot be defeat.
cd by all the force or chicanery of which the
man is so eminent master.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
DISsOLUTION NOTICE.

The partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned has been dissolved by mutual
consent. William Mckee will collect all debts
due the firm and pay all debts owing by It..
WILLIAM MCKEE,
July 2S lS6i-w3 l.. A. BEEBOUT.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
NiiIlersburg Market.
Corrected ucchly By HcrSer d Pth,

FLOUR--Prime. $50 per barrel.
WIIEAT-Red, 200; white 40.
REE--Good, 81 Il bushcl
CORN-Sl r. hushcl,
BAItLEY-Wanted at 10 q bushel.
OATS--G5 4 20 per bushel.
SEEDS-Clovcr, 90; Timothy, 2,2j; Flax, 200.
RUITS-Dry Apples l,50; Dry Peaches, 800.
BUTrEli-2Jc T. pound.
EGGS-l5c r dozen.
IARn-l2 T. pound.
WHITE BfiANS-l, 500 2,O0 a bushcl.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
PROPOSITIONS FOR PEACE FROM
THE SOUTH !
A Restoration of the Union the
Reported Basis.
CORRESPONDENCE
Horace Greeley, G. G. Clay and
others in council.
BUFFALO, July 81.

BUFFALO, July 81.
The following correspondence explains
stself:
Copy. Pirate and CONFIDENTIAL
CLIFTON HOUSE, NIAGARA FALLS,
CANADA WEST, July II, 1864. J
Dear Sir
l am authorized to say that
Honorable Clement G.. Clay, Of Alabama,
Professor James B. Holcombe, of Virgin
ia, and George n. Sanders, of Dixie, are
ready and willing to go at once to Wash
ington upon complete and unqualified pro-
lection beinSgiven either by the President
or Secretaryof war Let the permission
include the three names and one other,
Very respectfully.
[Signed. GEO. N. SANDERS.
To Hon. Horace Greeley.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
alew Alrertissmrnts.
Property for Sale.

rEHE. undersigned wishes to sell his property
situate in New Carlisle. Holmes county o.;
Being one Lot with Il Dwelling House and Coo
per Shop thereon. Also, one hundred and fifty
grape vines, newly planted. Terms easy.
July 2S 1864. ADAM BAKER.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
vvnrcus M. Spiecel,s Estate.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has been duly appointed and qualified as
of the estate of Marcus NJ. Sple-
gel, late of Holmes county, Ohio, deceased;
July 2S, lSGl-w3 BENJAMIN COiN.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y,
July 18th, 1864.
Gentlemen.

I am informed that you are
duly accredited from Richmond as the
bearers Of propositions looking to the es-
tablishment of peace; that you desire to
visit Washington in the fulflment of your
mission, and that you furthcr desire that
Mr.. George N. Sanders shall accompany
you. If my information be thus far sub
stantially correct, | am authorized by the
President of the United States to tender
you his safe conduct on the journey pro-
posed, and to accompany you at the earliest
time that will be agreeable to you.
/ have the honor to be,
Gentlemen, yours,
Signed, HORACE GREELEY.
Messrs. Clement G.. Clay, Jacob Thomp-
son, James B. Holcombe, Clifton House.
Canada West
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
CLIFTON HOUSE, G. W., |
Thursday. ,Julv DIST "a

CLIFTON HOUSE, G. W.,
Thursday, July DIST, GA,
The, following is copy OF the original
letter held by me to deliver to Honorable
Horace Greeley, and which duplicate | now
furnish TO the Associated Press.
lSignedl w. G. JEWETT.
CLIFTON House, July 2lst, 1864.
Hon. Horace Greeley:
The paper
handed to Mr.. Holcombe on yesterday in
your presence by Major Hay, A. A. G., as
an answer to the application in our note Of
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
Military Fines.

DERSONS liable to military duty can now pay
L their fines, at least those wishing to do so.
| will receive the same from this time up to the
18th day of August next, after which time the
Office will be closed. The fines assessed upon
each person liable to military duty Is si 90
June0, 6i Treasurer of Holmes county.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
where TO get the Best.

JF YOU want the best hand HAND-SAWS,
| go 10 MAYERS & IOWTHER-
IF you want the best grain and grass scythes,
l 90 to MAYERS & LOWTHER,
IF you want the best IRON of all kinds,
L go to MAYERh LOWTHER.
IF you want the best House Trimmings for the
j least money go to MAfERS LOWTHER.
UF YOU want the best Nails there is in the town
III of Millersburg, all warranted,
20 to MAEERS & LOWTHER.
IF you want the best article of all kinds of
II Hardware for the least money,
go to NAYERS q LOWTHER
July IL, '8Sd
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
Very respectfully, &c,
G. G. CLAY, JR.,
j. B. HOLCOMBE.

1t is proper to add that Mr.. Thompson
is not here, and has not been staying with
us since our sojourn in Canada.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL, !
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y,
July Is, 1864.
Gentlemen,

Gentlemen
/ have the honor to acknowl
edge the receipt of yours of this date by the
hand of Mr.. w. c. Jewett. The state Of
facts therein presented being materially diff:
ferent from that which was supposed tc
exist by the President when he entrusted
me with the safe conduct required, it seem,
to me on every account advisable that
shall communicate with him by telegraph
and solicit fresh instructions, which | shal
at once proceed to do. | hope to be able t.
transmit this afternoon, and at all events
shall do so at the earliest moment.
Yours, truly,
HORACE GREELEY.
Mcssrs. G. c. Clay and j. b. Holcombe
CLIFTON HOUSE,
NIAGARA FALLS,
July 18th, 1864.
Sir
We have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of your note of this date by tn,
hands of Colonel Jewett, and will await the
further answer which you propose to senC
to us.
Very respectfully, &c,
c. G. CLAY, JR.,
j. b. HOLCOMBE
Hon. Horace Greeley, Niagara Falls, New
York.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28
ours, truly,
HORACE GREELEY.
Mcssrs. G. c. Clay and j. b. Holcombe
CLIFTON HOUSE, J
NIAGARA FALLS, }
July 18th, 1864. J
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL,
NIAGARA FALLS, N, Y, }
July 10th, 1864.
Gentlemen

At late hour yesterday even
ing, too late for communication with you,
l received a dispatch informing me that
further instructions left Washington last
evening, which must reach me, if there be
no interruption, at noon tomorrow. Sho' d
You decide to await their arrival, feel con-
tdent that they will enable me to answer
definitely your note of yesterday morning.
Regretting delay which ! am sure you
will regard as unavoidable on my part.
| remain, yours truly,
HORACE GREELEY.
Messrs c. G, Clay and j, b, Holcombc,
Clifton House.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28

FROM ssIERMAN's ARMY.

The First Battle before Atlonta--A TrM
Description Of The fyght--Neoton's and
Wards Decisions stand tie Blunt One.
Third Of oar Army Rpulses aH Of The
Rebels- Or loss l,9l3--ReJel Loss at
Least 5000.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28

the 18th inst, is couchcd in the following
terms
EXECUTIVE MANSION, J
WASHINGTON, ID. G.,
July 18th, 1864.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28

Presidential Electors for the State at Large.
CHARLES REMELIN, Of Hamilton County
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28

Colonel William c. Jewett, Cataract House
Niagara Falls, New York.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28

Proposttlons for PeaCe---Grce-
lev Acting for the United states
--Tbe Rebel Com mmissiOners 10
visit washington.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28

mrLLERsBURa, OHIO:
THURSDAY, ..-- july 2o, loo4.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-07-28

JANrErs A. EsrILL., Editor.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-04-25
\ CHALLENGE TO TEST
4 CHALLENGE TO TEST
n CHALLENGE TO TEST

The proprictors OF the iIiawatlii knowing that
many preparations for the Hair were in the mar
ket and all advertised to do nearly the same
things. and that the public were unable to de-
trrlninc from the advertisements which were
genuine and buying one o1wo bottles, and fail
ing to realize the expected benefits. concluded
that all were lnns1ugs, in order to assure the
public which could be relied upon proposed the
following test Which was published two weeks in
the Herald and the other morning papers without
clcitins any response. Let number of well
known citizens Of unqucs.ioned integrity and en-
tercly disinterested. appoint person TO the pro
prietor al cac, preparation or restorative To re-
store the color Of the hair. Each proprietor to
use his preparation and nothing else during
the Trial. and the person also to use nothing else
Let d certificate Of the result be published in all
the principal papers Of the country ut the OK
pense OF the ccessfu competitor.
II0yTS MiNNEHAHA HAIR GLOSS
Imp.wts beautiful dark glossy appearance to
the lair. and Is unsxcclled in keeping it in curl
in any desired position.
HOlT> IMPERIAL COIORING CREAM
An invaluable dressing for whiskers Changes
iieht and red hair to beautiful brown or black
Sold everywhere. JOSEPH HOYT K co.
mhls-disl 10 University place, n