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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
The Day Draweth Nigh,

One week more--and the great contest in
the adhering States between Constitutional
Liberty and Military Despotism will have
been decided. One week more-and the
voice of the people will have been heard
either for Peace and the Restoration of the
country, or protractcd war and inevitable
dlsunion.
This appeals, with mighty power, to ev.
cry household in the land 1t involves the
perpetuty or destruction of all those fun
damental principles of Government trans
mitted to this generation, or to be transmit
ted to the generations yet unborn We are
to determine whether the inalicnablc rights
OF irccmen shall be vindicatcd or not. The
election on the Sth of November will mean
more than the simple elevation of man to
an Office; it is to be grand declaration OF
principles essential to free people.
We believe that a glorious triumph await
the Democracy. Our standard is high ad
vanced, and we have but to be firm and tru,
thatit may be planted upon the loitiest bat
Elements Of the enemy. Until the polls ar
closed we must work increasingly. Th
cause at stake deserves the application o
every energy. No true Democrat, there
fore, will be wanting in this perious hour
The memory of WAsIIINGToN and JEFFER
SON and JACKSON bids him move iorwar,
20 the front
We are contending for our very lives, ant
for the Constitution n our fathers made it
with its guarantees of the rights of States
and freedom of the press, and freedom tC
the inalienabo benefits of the undying Wi
of freedom. If we would secure thes
rights we must rise TO full realization o
the momentouse interests involved, and n
we lovo our country, our children and oil
God, let us most solcmnly resolve upon tn
sacred altar of the Constitution and Union
faithfully, and firmly so far as possible wise
ly to discharge our duties AZ American free
men for the preservation and salvation o
our common country Lift from her wear
led limbs the crushing burdens she is trcm
bling under, and move ON to the accomplish
mcnt of the work.
Close up the ranks for the last dcadl
struggle Next Tuesday. Let us make on
grand charge along the whole line, and tn
day will be ours. II We fail then all il lost
But we must not fail Unless we succcc,
there are years of endurance, of waiting
perhaps even the horrors of revolution il
store for Us before we can regain the right
bequeathed to us by our patriotic sircs. l.
life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be pur
chased at the price Of chains and slavery
Democrats must declare uncompromisini
war agaist DeSpotism; draw the sword O
Constitutional Freedom and throw away tn
scabbard. 1t is the struggle of men for If
aye, for more than ife-ior civil libert
and the protection Of good government
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
Another Draft.

Another draft, it seems, is coming right
along. 1t appears to be a fact that, not
withStanding its enormous cost to individu-
ais and townships, the five hundred thou
sand call was failure, and produced very
few men, comparatively. We are not sur
priscd to heart, in this connection, that the
next Congress will be asked to amend the
conscription law, so as to compel every per,
son who is drawn to serve, no substitutes
being allowed The National Republican,
the personal organ of Lincoln, thus hints al
what may be expected ifhe is reelected;
The object of the draft is not to fill quo
tas, but to raise troops and it should be ex
acted with that view and for that purpose
and as every able bodied citizen of the pro
per age is subject to be called into the ser
vice, no man who has been legally drafted
has just cause of complaint on account o
being required to render his due share o
military service. The fact that the required
number has already been dra,on is no reasol
why others should not be drawn, if necessa
ry TO fill the quota.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
LincOIn's Appointments.

Secretary Stanton is reported to have
been selected by Mr. Lincoln as the proba-
bic successor to Judge fancy. His homes
ty, impartiality and freedom from pre-,
judice cminently qualify him for the posi-
ton, as his dismissal from the army of q
meritorious officer for voting the Democrat
ic ticket will fully Inove,
Mr., Cameron, it is said, is about to be re
instated at the head of the war department
Cameron's impeachment for corruption il
office by an Abolition Congress is gooC
recommendation to Honest Old Abe. -
With Stanton for Chief Justice, and Cam
eron for Secretary of war, the party zen
gagged in the interests of God and humani
ty," will do thriving business
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
From The Philadela Age.l
Another Letter from Hon. Geo,
III. PendIetOn.

In reference to the slanderous misrepre
sentations of Mr.. Pendeton votes for sup
plies of the army and navy, the following
letter, to the Chairman of the Democratic
State Central Committee of Pennsylvania
furnishes a complete refutation. The false
hoods so industriously inculcated against Mr.
Pendleton amongst the soldiers of our ar.
mics, must now yield to the force of truth
plainly spoken by one whose unspottcd in
tegrity and truthtulness has never yet beer
questioned, even by his enemies, however
they may seek otherwise to malign and dis
paragc him:
CINCINNATI, Oct, Is, 1864.
"Hon. C. i. JEtrd, Phthtdelphia:
"MY DEAR Sill have received your
letter. In the very beginning of this war,
in the first days of the extra session of 1861
| said, in my place in Congress, that would
vote for all measures necessary to enable the
Government to maintain its honor and dig
nifty, and prevent disaster to its flag.
have done so.
Il thought that by the adoption of such
measures the faith of the Government wa,
pledged to the troops in the field, and mus
not be forfeited by inadequate supplies.
never gave vote which was incompatible
with this sentiment.
"All appropriations, pure and simple, fol
the support and efficiency Of the army anc
navy had my cordial concurrence. 1t wa,
only when they were connected with othel
and improper appropriations; when, by rea
son Of their popularity, they were loadec
down with fraudulent items for the bcneii
Of contractors or spectators, and every at
tempt to separate them failed; when they
were made stalking horse for some Aboli
ton scheme, that was constrained rcluct
antly to vote against the whole bill
but | repeat that | voted against no bill
which was confined simply to the ahject o
supplies for the army and the navy | am
very truly, yours,
"GEo. III. PENDLEToN. "
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
From the World of saturday
EinCOln'S Last Desperate Game.

| Abraham Lincoln is playing the last best
card in a desperate game to prolong his off
cial life, and to keep his grip upon the vast
patronage and power of his office. The
New York soldiers of the Army of the Po-
tomac, the gallant Scared veterans of
hundred battlefelds. have voted, and are
voting, by n great majority for their old
commander, him whose hand fashioned the
sleeping strength of nation into disciplined
legions, him who organized her armies and
taught them victory Spurning bribes and
scorninp threats. unmoyed by the delugc of
lies which the teeminr presses os the captal
have noured into their comps regardless
alike nf tbc oncn and thc secret influence
with which he who is the chief of a military
ORGANIZATION NAV penetrate to it's rcmotest
norts. tbrcotcning with thc hardships, or
bribinc with the nrizcs. of the service those
who held steodiast in fealy to their old Gen
nrm tbc Army of thc Potomac, officers and
man id vet stand steodtnSt stonch and
trnc md east their votes for George b.
Mcclellan bv n great majority. in reg
iments. brieodes and corps,
The rc.nlection of Mr.. Lincoln, counted
unon sn sncurely fell into instant noril By
the d;Yners;on ~ G,rlongbs il was nossible
70 co,.,,, Stotas yot;ng on dffcrcnt dovs -
RI, hT' sncb means il was ;mnossible to
carry - ibe comrtrv for tbe whole army could
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
Frauds i'm Indiana.

The Democratic Central Committee at In
dianapolis have published an expose of the
frauds practccd in the late election by the
Lincolnites. Statements from hundreds OF
respectable men as there are in the State
explains how these frauds were perpetrated
namely; that nonrcsidents and minors
voted without challenge where the Repub,
lican party had control of the election
boards. The Democrats are organizing
thoroughly to prevent repetition of sucl
outrages. 1t is no pleasure for us to chron
iclc such high handed measures to override
justice and law, 1t must be cause of tn,
deepest regret to every true American citi
zen. The ballot box must be sacred. Wher
it is tampered with there is no longer any
liberty for the people In it is the only tru,
method of revolution when this proves
failure other methods will be found
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
dispatch to the New York World.l
A Heavy Draft after the Election
--New Style Of COnscriptiOn--
substitutes and the Fifty Days
GOtiCe 80 be AbOlished--FaiI
ure OF the Last Draft.

WASHINGTON, October u.
TIE NEW DRAFT-AMENDMENTo OF THE con-
sCRIPTION LAW.
1t is understood here that the report of
the Secretary Of War to Congress will en-
brace the substance of very important
communication upon the subject of the con-
scription act which has been addressed to
Mr. Stanton by Provost Marshal Fry. 1t is
stated that this document claims that the
present Conscription law is not only failure
in producing the right kind OF men, but is
Il monstrous expense not only to the Gov
ernment, but to individuals, cities, counties
and townships. General Fry urges that the
law should be amended, not allowing substi-
tutes, and compelling the personal services
of every man, no matter what his situation,
as soon as he is drafted. 1t is found that
the last call for five-hundred thousand men
has probably not added to our armies more
than one hundred thousand. The class re-
ccrutcd are, in great degree, jail-birds,
foreigners and vagabonds, who desert when
ever they can, and a very large number have
found their way into the rebel ranks. 1t is
supposed that the cost to individuals and
localities of the late draft, will amount to
not less than $50, 900, while the men
recruited at this enormous cost are worth
little or nothing to our army. 1t is under
stood that the Secretary Of War will RECON-
mend to Congress the abolition of the right
to procure substitutes, and the fifty-day
notice, so that hereafter the men drawn will
be promptly put into the ranks. Three
hundred thousand more men will be needed
for the prosecution Of the campaign if it is
deemed advisable to keep up our armies to
their present standard, for the reason that
at least one hundred and fifty thousand
veteran troops will leave the service before
May next. Congress will be willing to adopt
the recommendations Of the Secretary of
War, as there will be no important election
for two years. 1t will be remembered that
the Military Committee Of both the Senate
and the House strongly urged the striking
out OF the substitute clause in the last Con-
gress. 1t was also the earnest wish of the
War Department and the Provost Marshal
General The pending election, however
compelled the Republican Congressman to
insert the provisions allowing fifty days re-
cruiting before the enforcement of the draft.
and permitting the use of substitutes.
On the same subject, the Washington city
NatiOndt RcpuJHcdn the radical organ of
the capitol, says;
The object Of the draft is rot to fill quo
tas, but to raise troops, and it should be ex-
ecuted with that view and for that pun pose;
and as every able bodied citizen ofthe prop
er age is subject to be called into the service,
no man who has been legally drafted has
Just cause of complaint on account of being
required to render his due share of military
service
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
Rapidly Approaching.

Freemen of Holmes County, less thar
week now remains in which to work fo
your glorious country Your mortal enc
mics are busily, though secretly, plotting
for your destruction, and they must be cir
cumvented in all their REASONABLE maneu
vers. 1t can hardly be expected that out.
and-out Abolitionists-eithe from ignor.
ance or sheer cuscdncss--can, through any
course of reasoning or argument whatever
be converted from the error of their ways
though it is hoped that some honest and
well meaning, but mised, Republicans may
bo convinced of the traitorous designs of
the leaders of the so-caled Union Party,
with whom they are asked to vote, previous
to the day of election.
You have, however, two duties-both of
the first importauce-to perform. First, it
is your duty to vote, and find that there may
be no possibility hindrance, in the perform
ancc of that sacred duty, you should vote
as early in the day as possible. Second,
sou should make your arrangements to give
the entire day to your country, by remaining
at the polls encouraging timid republicans
to resist the pressure that their old party
leaders may bring to bear in support of the
ticket, or by drumming up the laggards and
assisting the aged and nfrm in getting to
and from their respective voting places. -
See to it, in short, that every true Union
man of your township votes, on the Sth day
of November; for the nominees Of the Chi
cago Convention, GEORGE b. MCCLELLAN,
and GEORGE II. PENDLEToN.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
The Soldiers and Mcclellan.

\ soldier who is attached to the 49th
Ohio Regiment, near Atlanta, Gaorgia-
writes as follows to the Crawford (Ohio)
Forum
see there are great many Northern
papers $50 soon, already, tool making an
estimate Of the soldiers rs, in the ted53buid, i
ing M themselves up to the thought and trying
these would all be Lincoln votes. can
not help smiling when think how beauti-
fully they will be fooled this fall When
the election is over, and they read its result
in the Veteran 10th Ohio, the regiment that
did not cast one vote for Val. last fall, and
see the change this fall Out of l40 votes,
the result will be something near this ::
little Mac, loo; Father Abe, 40.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
SThc Last IEOpe.c

ExPresident Fillmore, in his recent let
ter of September 2Sth, says: 81 look upon
The election of General Nc Clellan as the
LAST HOPE for the restoration Of the
Union, and honorable peace, and The scc,r
rity Of personal liberty"
Milliard Fillmore is not of the Democratic
party, and has never been. He was an Ole
Wing, and his education and associations
were such as to incline him to affiliate will
the Lincoln party But he chooses, at thi
time to cast his lot politically with those h'
has heretofore been in opposition to- Hi
reason for doing so he gives 1t is because
he looks upon the election Of General Nc
CLELLAN as the last hope for the restoration
of the Union, an honorable peace and tn,
security of personal liberty.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
Vote for Lincoln,

If you want your taxes doubled every
year, VOTE FOR LINCOLN.
If you are unwilling to stop the war on
the basis of a restoration of the Union as it
was, VOTE FOR LINCOLN.
If you desire to prosecute the war for the
sole purpose Of destroying slavery, VOTE
FOR LINCOLN
If you want to be torn away from your
wife and family so that you stand slim
chance of getting back, VOTE FOR LIN
LOLN.
Ifyou are in favor of public plumber and
official stealing, VOTE FOR LINCOLN
fyou want the Union of our Fathers de
stroycd, never again to be restored, VOTE
FOR LINCOLN.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
Elect EinCOsn!

Elect LINCOLN, cries the Shoddy Con
tractor, as he cranis roll of fresh made
grccnbacks down his well filled pocket!
Elect LINCOLN cries the banker AS he
counts his treasury notes and greenback,
converted into gold bearing bonds Oh
elect Lincoln.
! Elect LINCOLN cries the thousand of of
fee holders created by the Administration
to grow fat off the hard-working farmer ant
toiling mechanic.
Elect LINCOLN cries every tickeyite whc
hangs to the skirts of the party who, like
the sightlcss birding, with open mouth
are ready for any crumb, bitter or sweet
that may fall within their reach.
What; elect LINCOLN and the widow
wall with the orphan cry is the dismal echo
that comes mournfully back upon our ears?
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
The Duration of the War.

The war correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial, writing from Marietta, Ga,
under date of October, closes his letter with
the following paragraph, The italics are a;
we find them in the Commercial
~ saw General Sherman last Thursday
He is looking every inch the soldier his tri
umphs proclaim him to be. Enjoying excel
lent health, and sporting a new uniform,
never saw him more genial. Speaking tc
an assembly of officers, he said; "7his md'
has Just commenced, and us issues are h'
mysteries ofthedim future" His words are
oracles. The over-sanguine should consult
them, and then pray more earnestly for help
from the Most High, Until all the people,
both North and South do pray and prdg
for hc tnioH, this war will have no ending.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
which CandidafeI

Loyal men of the North for whom vii
you vote--for Abraham Lincoln, the chosen
candidate of the rebels, or for Geo. B. Me
Clellan, the terror Of the rebels? The
Richmond Enquirer says:
"Vote for Lincoln! Whether we look at this
nomination in the light of peace or war tcc Ircfe'
Lincoln 10 Mcclellan"
The Richmond Inquirer says:
mcclellan is by far the most dangerous can.
didate for u.s."
The Richmond Dispatch says:
"If we had million Of votes they should all be
cast for Old Abe
The Macon (Ga. Special says:
"The accession ofa conservative Democrat like
Mcclellan to the Presidency would do infinitely
more to paralyze the South and build up a recon-
struction party in our midst--a most fatal Gu
lamity-than the combined efforts of the party
In power"
Lincoln has Greenbacks, Aboltionism,
shoddy office holders and the rebel press on
his side Shall he also have the loyal people
of the North?
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
The Election.

The election is close at hand. We appeal
TO every Democrat to do his duty. 1t will
soon be decided what policy shall govern
this country for the next four years. The
destiny of the country will be settled beyond
a question during that time. Your vote is
therefore needed-your neighbor's vote. is
needcd--will you give this your attention
now. The Abolitionists are working day
and night for success; shall Democrats who
wish to save their country be lesss active ?
The sky looks bright. Every day adds to
our chances of success. The tide OF popu-
lar feeling has turned in favor of our can
didates-the Shoddies feel this and trembie.
They are astounded at the uprising OF the
people. Next Tuesday they will IBID fare
we'll to all their greatness.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
A Vote for Lincoln Is a Vote for
New Drafts.

A vote for Abraham Lincoln is a vote to
put YOUR LIVES IN HIS HANDS !
If Lincoln is reelected, he will continue the
war, and in order to do so, it will be neces-
sary to have DRAFT ABOUT EVERY
THIRTY DAYS!
In a few months the time af enlistment, of
many Ohio Regiments expires. Their pla--
ces must be occupied and filed by drGfted
men,
Let every man therefore vote with his
ewes omen Those who vote for Lincoln
yete for DRAFT and WAR! Those who
vote for Mcclellan vote for PEACE and
Union l-Fidindedier.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
: '',S''|s|'|!l|~

At the great battle of Trafalgar the i'm
mortal General Nelson raised his flag in
scribed
" "Ehgtd"d crpects erers man to do his duty."
In the great contest next Tuesday for lab
crty and Union,
"Ame,1cd erpects erery man TO do his dufy'
1t is the keynote of success. Old men,
young men, mothers, sisters, wives, all do
your duty and unborn generations will rise
up to call you blessed.
And the banner of stars undivided
In glory win ever wave on"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
TuE lGrn RxdIMENr-C -Compnnics r an

THE lGru RsGIMENT Companies B and
+ Of the 10th Regiment came home last
week. They were not mustered out as pre-
dicted in our last The reason was that nc
money could be had TO pay them. About
$500 is due TO each of them. With oul
heavy taxation, and with twenty.four steam
presses running constantly printing green
backs, why is there no money TO pay these
men who have conducted themselves SO
bravely and endured so many perls and
hardships during the last three years a? Il
is because the thieves and plunderers serv,
themselves first, and by the time the brav,
soldiers are to he paid the money is al
stolen
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
: '.'Ss''s'||||~

Young men, have your wagons, buggics,
and horses at the election next Tuesday tc
bring those who are sick or tardy about
coming. Let not a vote be lost. Youl
country, your life, your liberty, your prop
erty and your prosperity are to be secured
by the election of Little Mac, or lost BY hi.
defeat.
Americans, arouse once more,
Arouse rs in the days of yorc,
Down on the Sambo legions pour,
And on to victory.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
MIR. PendIeton's Letter.

The Louisville JoWmdi, in most admira
BILE paragraph of four lines, hits off the di-
lemma in which Mr.. PENDLEroN's late
letter has placed the Abolitionists. 1t says:
The letter of Mr.. Pendleton, the conserv-
ative candidate for the Vice Presidency
puts cork in the mouths of the Abolition
lists, and wires it in like the cork Of a cham
pagne bottle
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
let Not ~ Man be Absent.

At the election large number of Dem
ocratic voters were absent, though we are
pleased to record that many of them made
noble sacrifices, of both money and business
interests, to be at home in time to vote,
We trust, however, that no true Union
man, now at home, will allow any considera-
ton whatever, to call him so far from home
that any possible contingency can prevent
his return in ample time for doing his duty
to his country, in this critical period of hcl
| history.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
The difference.

Gen' MCCLELLAN, writing to Gen Hal
ieck' SAID to him, please say kind word
to my soldiers" Mr., Lincoln, riding over
the blood-Stained field of Antictam, called
for negro song, to drown the sighs of the
living and the groans of the dying. The
former is Christian gentlcman-the latter
is vulgar jester Which of the two will
the American people choose to control tn,
destinies of the republic for tho next iou
years ?
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
still Coming.

Thenewspaper in Douglas county, Illinois,
called the Douglas County Shield, " has
abandoned the abolition party and put up
the Mcclellan flag, In a well-written arti'
Gle, it states the reasons for this action,
which are cogent and powerful. We look
for grand result in Douglas county.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-11-03
Andrew Jackson.

The abolitionists have the audacity occa-
sionally to quote Andrew Jackson for some
purpose of their own. 1t was Andrew Jack
son who said: "rhe abolition party is q
disloyal organization its pretended love foi
freedom means nothing more or less than
civil war and dissolution of the Union. --
Honest men of all parties should unite tc
expose its intentions and defeat its pur
poses"