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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06

letion in the poor-houscs, all in vain-if we
do not learn the lesson her debt teaches.
that war brings debt, that debt represents
poverty, and that poverty breeds crime,
ana that crime diSorganizes society. We
glide along. on summer sea of prosperity.
wealth at the PROV and war at the oar; but
the vision will soon vanish leaving the skol-
cton OF our hopes, as the answer, to the in
sane cry OF the last man and the last dol
lar?
What then, is the remedy d? If the
American people desire peace with Union;
and Union which is strong in its members
u Union permanent because the States are
assured of their dignity and equality they
must defeat Lincoln and his party, and elect
Mcclellan and prefer the Democracy and
their principles.
TO this end the Democracy, in their plat
form propose by all peaccable means to me-
gotlate. An armistice is not necessay to
open negotiations. Let Commissioners be
appointed; let the Democratic President
proclaim the illegal proclamations of his
predecessor null and void; let the sovereign
people of each sovereign State send its wis
est man to a grand national council, and
there take steps toword the rebuilding OF
the shattered system; and three mouths
"anorons nnd Irnion ,in "o ,,ao,1la NIL
tbn aSvnrt Of no soIrat;opn p'tru t n, "n, orid mr
We'll NAV Satberm anori j.; " ont;c;not;on TG myil~
or s,aL t;,,,o ,ol,, -, H.
of S vrnt W0os Wnossn .'i G Sne MTao
rbo wn,,jd ronoo .ho Jnu nr
IL 20 , S SpitL t ';.t a.i
MAJ otItCVlF' F ~ Va? oG'..l 70 lg.aii WIZ
a. % I", ',l.re VI Coeiail.us5ona e M rlgnSS, woul'
w ot ;to P"a"yTa "a 'iie @o!en unp sfe eie I
T- T%,o,, ~ n puItE 70 pomer ir'inc'oieior IN.
,aaon m.on ;t, u 'eliTilacy Thy ca'i es.aDllsi i
@ p9aoo ".tli oiiion' ilIaV ,ney never VIII
to,isonV & 70 peace oasec on separation, sa
c Ilue as @ ela' et.ey never VIII use 1heir powce
lol war Oh supJugation' ANXIOUS 10
peace, and ready to han 1t as permanen
condition; ana ilniGdlng only It's permanenc
N u Unlon' they Will never consent to lose 1t
blessings by conducting war which make
union impossible, or peace, which ends il
the same disaster. Peace and Union, Dem
ocrI4cy and fraternity.
II thc Democratic party cannot accom-
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06
LiiicO'N'S Inaugural,
Nt,rcb IN, 1851.

LiiicO'n'S Inaugural,
Ntrcb an, 1861.
/ declare that | have
no purpose, directly or
indirectly, 10 Interfere
with the institution of
slavery in the States
where 1t exists. l be-
lieve | have no tdlOtiii
right 10 do so, and have
no iacii!l0tioa TO do so :
The right OF each State
TO order and control its
own domestic instltu-
tions according to its
own Judgment erclu-
sipely, Is essential to the
balance of power on
which the perfection and
endurdtion of our politi-
cal fabric depend.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06

Lincoln 10 the Rebel Com
0liSSioHerS, Juiy s, 1861.
Any proposition which
embraces the reStora-
ton OF peace, the integ-
rity OF the whole Un-
ion and The abandon
nlent Of .S,tuery, and
comes by an authority
that can control the ar
mics now at war with
the United States, will
he received and consid-
eIed by the Executive
government ofthe uni
ted States. will be met
by liberal terms ON sub
stantial and collateral
points, and the bearer
or bearers shall have
conduct both ways.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06

Sydney Smith spoke Of man so dry that
if you were to bore holes in him with a
gimlet, saw-dust would come out.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06
CASH FOR RAGS.

The highest market price I'm Cash Will be paid
at the BOOK STORE for Rags
send IN your Rags. We will give you more
Tor them than you are getting.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06
$40 whom 1t May Concern,

Abraham Lincoln of March ith, 1861 and
Abraham Lincoln Of July 18th, lS6l cut the
following figure:
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06
nolrtttal.
SPEECH
OF
HON. S. s.. COX,

At the Democratic Meeting in
cincinnati, Ohio, september
~. 1861.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06
8ates nt AarertiairW,
SOB PAisNrANG

Uf every description executed In the best style
and On reasonable terms,
The FARMER has Il larger circulation than pny
other paper in th~ section of the state. II ia
now, ana hnS been lOr thirty zen Conscc utiv q
years the offlciol paper Of the county.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06
:. r. CRiTcHFIELD.l DANIEL s. uHL
Critchfeid ~ Viii,
VOrllcs ~ Reed

ATTORSEYS At LAW, Mnlershurg, Ohio
Oificc in Critchheld's building, up stairs. 10
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06
Thomas A. Taylor.

ATTORNEYS At LAW, Millcrsburg ohio,
Onice-four doors East of the Bank. H-i
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06
ATTORNEYS.
MAXWELL n Heller,

ATrpRNTYS AND COUNSELLORS At LAW,
Millershurg, Ohlo. Once, In the court iiouso'
up stairs. lo''
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06

NOTARY PUBLIC, Holmesville onto, VIII hc
elwr,-s rcndv 10 attend to procuring hock pay,
bounty and pcnsions for disabled and dlSchar-
red soldiers and collection of claims for the
friends of those deceased. 2i-2t
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-10-06

COUNTY RECORDER AND NOTARY PUBLIC,
MiIlcrsburg. q. VIII fll up and acknowledge
nIl kinds Of Deeds &C., and record tho same :
take Dispositions TO be used in any Courts IN
this state; also, Protest Notes, &c. once IN
Comfy Recorders Office. no
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
Payment Of State Bounty due
Deceased Soldiers.
Executive Department. North {

Executive Department, North Carolina, /
Adjutant Generals Office, Raleigh, Oct. II, 1862 !
General Orders No. o.
The following regulations published for the in
formation of those persons wishing draw bounty Of
the Convention ratified the 22d day of February 1862:
REGULATIONS.
!. The payment of bounty to the representatives Of
deceased soldiers is based upon the certificate Of the
commanding officer of the company, who will state the
time of the enlistment of the soldier the date Of his
decease in service, the amount of bounty already paa
by the State, and the company and regiment 10 which
he belonged.
2. The claimant will make affidavit before O mngis-
rate that he she is the of kin the deceased
according TO the provisions Of the foregoing ordinance
of the Convention, ard that there is other person
entitled to make claim The affidavit Of the claimant
must be sustained by that Of dsinterested witness
that the facts stated within his own knOw
edge, and that he has interest in the claim The
magistrate administering the oath will certify 10 the
credibty of the witness and the clerk OF the County
Court will certify, under seal that he is authorized
and acting magistrate.
3. If the claimant claimants be minors, payment
will be made to the guardian upon the production Of
the proper certificate under the zeal Of the Court OF
his appointment and the suffciency Of his bond-the
claim 30 be proved by him as in other cases.
A. A bounty OF fifty dollars, deducting the bounty
that may have been previously paid is due all per-
who may have volunteered for three yeDrs the
war, and TO all persons mustered into coninucnd 10
service under the provisions Of the ConscripOn Act
BY order Of Governor Vance,
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And Blacksmithing.
THE SOUTHERN HEPaTIC PILLS

Have been ordered in day. Wherever known their
use continues. Without putting, they have gained
ground by their real value BzS-More than five hum
drcd persons known to have been cured by these
! Pills.@gsa
This excellent family medicine is recommended by
the propretors good for Diseases of the Liver His
correspondents say that they also Bilious Rheu
masm Pneumonia, Chills and Fevers Bilious Fevers,
Piles and Worms They perfectly safe medicine.
| Peter Walden, Esq, of Dinwiddie county, Va after
describing remarkable in his family of Bilious
Rheumatism and Pleursy says 'My Doctors bill has
been heretofore from Sl75 $500 per year. l have
used Their thsc pills. for ~ family, which consists of
eighteen whif+'And coored, and have not called in a
Doctor To ofs a great saving. They certainly are
the best fams, afiedicine ever discovered.
Rev John W. Potter, of Greene county, North Caro-
lina had suffered twelve years from diseased liver,
which the physicians had not been able to He
says: 81 commenced taking the Hepatic Pills with no
confidence in them. They acted like charm on me.
From that hour | have improved. | have persevered
in their use until now, by Gods blessing I well
| aud hearty. | had negro who, as believe was
saved from death by dose ofthese Pills My Doctors
bill nuaily from 100 $780, but have bad no
use for physician since"
| Col, Jchn Wright, of Goldsboro n c., (Aug. Ia,
1922 IS: - have used the Southern HePac Pills
bama, and always with success. | have valuable
girl who had been long time under treatment
for cODsump tion, without receiving any benefit. AL
most in her extremity was induced try the Hepatic
Pills. Tey given according to directions, and
she is well, entirely restored by them similar
occurred among my servants in Alabama. For
liver and lung diseases have perfect confidence in
| them"
Full directions and other Certificates will be found
| the wrapper of each box
Price, So 90 box. For so dozen boxes will be
sent b. mail free to any part of the Confederacy.
Still greater discount to Druggists, others buying
by the gross Not less than dozen need be ordered.
eailed generally by the Druggists, and in Charlotte
N. c.. by F., SCARF
| The address of the Proprietor is GEORGE W.
DEEMS, Wilson, N G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
MARY ANN. MY MARY ANN

Tane-"My Maryland"
The Tyrant's heel is on thy heart, =.
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann!
My bosonls pierced by Cupid's dart,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
0, stop the tide of crimson gore
That's flowing now from every pore,
And be my own forevernore,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann.
Eark to a soldier boys appeal,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
Shall in vain before thee kreel,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
"For life, fer death, for woe or weal'-
My love for thee | now reveal,
Though cannot tell one half | feel,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann.
Thou will not spurn me to the dust,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
N ~ burning love shall never rust,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
I'll draw my sword-in God I'll trust
For thee I'll make the warlke thrust,
And Sight the battles of the just,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann.
When at the reddening dawn Of day,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
The yankees come in proud array,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
If thou wilt cnly fur me pray,
iii plunge into the bloody fray,
And fearlessly the vandals Stay,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann.
Come. for my shield is bright and strong,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
"me, for their dalance does me wrong,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
."me, leave the giddy, foolish throng,
-anIe with thy lover-come along,
i, nd give q new key to my song,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann.
u is vr'lsf in dismal gloom,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
Alas | fear, too late I've come,
Mary AIN, my Mary Ann;
Or then. reveal whate er my doom!
Shall [ be hlest, or must | roam
L. distant lands, far from home,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann.
I See d blush upon thy cheek,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
Whateer thy thought, oh quickly speak,
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann;
That paintivc sigh, tina, loving look,
From trembling lips and eyes SO meek,
Tell me | have the prize | seek
Mary Ann, my Mary Ann.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
TOWN ORDINANCE.

AT meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the
Town of Charlotte held this day, the following OrdI
adopted:
Be it ordained by the Boa Of Commissioners of the
Town of Charlotte, That if any slave shall be found
from his her home after the hour of half nine
o'clock, p. m, unIcss by written permission from his
her owner, said slave shall be put in the guard
house and kept there until the next morning and shall
receive twenty-five lashes and the owner empl0ye
shall thep be notified of his her and shall
come forward and pay two dollars and remove the
slave and such slaves shall not be discharged until
the fine is paid by the owner or employer
S. A. HARRIS Mayor.
THos W DEWEY Town Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
Book of instruction for the Piano Forte

On Friday the 4th Instant, will be published
Part Of the &. S. !. improved 'Hnntens Book of
Instruction for the Piano Forte Price SO.
This part, elegantly printed in Lithography on good
paper, contains the usual instructions learners
gether with eight pages of scales and exercises marked
for lingering.
Part I'd completing the work will follow in about
three weeks and comprise lessons and studies for ad
vanced pupils.
TERMS: One third off to the trade and half this al
lowance schools and teachers ordering ten parts
Cash or check to accompany all orders.
GEORGE DUNN & CO..
Nov d, 1868 Richmond Va
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WANTED, 10000 Slaves,

At the c. S. Distery formerly owned by NJ. f. My
ers) at Salisbury, N. c., as follows
To be of White Oak timber, clear of sap Slaves "a
inches long, from to inches WIDE and inch thick;
Heading "a inches long, from to 10 inches wide md
Il inches thick. 700 Slaves and 800 Heading
thousand. Highest market price will be paid
Address, JAS. 7. JOHNSON
Med. Purveyor, C. S. A,
July 6, 1868 Charlotte, N. c..
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&. Il. TayIOr's
VIRGINIA PRINTING INK ESTABL ISHMEkT

Corner OF Adams and Leigh slreetFi KICHMUNDl va
C. r.. A L o R, Printing Ink MAnufactu-
rer, takes pleasure in announcing 90 the Southern
Press that his Ink Factory is now in snccessful ope
ration in the manufacture OF every description Paint
ing Ink, which he is prepared to furnish
able terms News Book and Job Inks of every descrp-
ton always on hand.
Orders promptly attended to: Address
@. X. TAYLOR.
July I'd. Richmond, Va.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
uinns Rheumatic Remedy

Has effected OF Rheumatism that considered
hopeless, certificates prove which be exhibited
The suffering invited to give the medicine trial
Orders addressed the undersigned at Charlotte vii
receive prompt attention. w. W. QUINN.
April 10, 1860. Price 81 so per bottle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

Fare, six cents per mile. Soldiers going 10 and re-
turning from the army half fare. Passengers re-
qured make the proper change the Ticket Agent
cannot furnish change for every
Freight Train leaves Cherryvile for Charlotte at
O'clock A NJ, OF Mondays, and returns same day.
For Passenger Trains transporting Freights, so per
cent to the tariff rates of freight will be added.
! V. A. McBEE,
Master of Transportation.
Lincolnton May 25, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
CIRCULAR II.
QUARTERMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE,

QUARTERMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE,
Richmond, Nov. ], 1868.
l. In order to give more immediate effect and ope
ration the of February 49, 1862, intended to pro-
vide for disabed soldiers (by comforting them ap
pointments which they may be competent to fill, it is
hereby announced that any "disabled soldier" who
may desire position in the Quartermaster's depart
should in order to obtain the same report to the
Chief Quartermaster of the State of which he resi-
dent, in which he may be in hospital or on duty ut
the time of his application, his
Name, Company,
Age, Regiment,
Profession, trade, Brigade, and
Place of abode station, Nature Of disability.
He will state in his application abe nature of the
sition desired such clerk, wagon forage MASTER
&C., &c.
H. Applicants for clerkshps will be required to
possess fair knowledge of arithmetic, to write good
English, and in egibe hand. For subordinate posi-
TONS less will be required.
Ill All applications must be supported by vouchers
of unimpeachable character and the suiccncy ofwit
thereuno, if in civil life must be certified by
Justice of the peace, other coHnty munich
pal officer. Where testimonials from the COM
mandng officers of the applicant no such certificate
will be necessary.
w. 1t shall be the duty of the Chief Quartermaster
of each State to keep roster of such applicants and
to place their papers file for reference and he will
report at the expiration of each quarter the number
thereof and the number of appointments, to the Quar-
termaster General.
" Local Quarermas tiers will I'm case they have made
authorised arrangement for clerks Other
poyees) be expected to supply themselves, far
practicable from the class of disabled soldiers thus
enrolled, who may be found competent to discharge
the duties of the department.
VI Applications should be accompanied in each
by copy of the certificate which shows the SOL
der be disabled and should be addressed to the
Chief Quartermaser of the State in which he may de-
sire to obtain position, thus:
"To the Chief QuartermaSIer of North Carolina,
VII. Posts of Chief Quartermasers follows ::
Virginia, Richmond,
North Carolina, Raleigh,
S.Iut
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
SALT FOss SALE.

We have consignment 1000 bushels SALT in
store and TO arrive, from the celebrated CLAUS en-
Works" Charleston Equal in quality any import
ed. Parties wishing supply will do we'll to call on
the undersigAe before purchasing elsewhere.
STENHOUSE & MACAULAY.
InlX 9Th
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
PEA MEAL.

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this place
Pea Meal for feeding and stock Also, we have
hand at all times, Family, Extra, Superfne and
coarse Flour. We warrant our family -four.
Corn Meal and Grits always be had at the mill
J. WILKES 4 co.
Jan'y /, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09


Comd Conscripts for n. c.
E. J. HARDIN, Adj.
BUREAU CoNsCRIPTIoN, !
Richmond, January 25th, 1864.
Circular No i.
To Commandments Of Conscr pts:-The attention of
Commando is especially directed General Orders
No. Z A G 0. current series, herein forth for
their information.
ADJr INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE,
Richmond, January rs, 1864. {
l. Paragraph " General Orders No current series
is hereby revoked
II. Enrolling Officers will PROCEED as ra pidly as
practicable in ihe enrolment OF all persons made liable
to military service Previous to enrolment
scripts all snch persons will be allowed volunteer
provided
LIST. The Company selected in service or the l6
of April 1862.
2d. The Company selected is at the time of volun-
teering below the minimum prescribed by regulations
Sd. No person made liable to service under this
der will be permitted TO join Or will be assigned to
any company which has more than sixty four privates
the roll until all the companies in service from the
State of which the volunteer conscript is resident
shall have the minimum number prescribed by regua-
tions.
4h Upon the Company being selected. the volunteer
ill receive from the Enrolling Officer certificate
the "frc' that he has volunteered and no volun-
teer will be received il any company except such
GER .6taia
Ill Persons who fail to make selection according
to provisions of this order. and time of en-
stment, viii be assigned according existing regu-
la
" All officers in cor mand of companies authorized
user this Ogdc" to receive conscripts volunteers
wdf forthwith send I" the Commandant of Conscripts
Of the State accurate cered rolls of their companies;
a'j without such roll. showing that they do not ex-
coed sxty four prvates there will be assgncI any
con script volunteer.
, By Command Of the Secretary Of War
(Signedl S. COOPER,
Adjt and Insp. General
1, Early and vigorous action will be enioned on the
Enrolling Officers, each OF whom should be fur
ri>hed with copy Of the order without delay To in
he Publicity Of he order, there shOnli be several
ions in III" newspapers OF general circulation.
/ Pe.,"ms presenting applications for special ex-
-.. win Show of mart, will not be molested
.r~ iAken by this Bureau. These will
-..-'.- ed in accnrdance with Circullr No. B.
NIth The least delay practicable.
~. OF. mo : PRESTON Stunt
: DUFFIELD A. A q.
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CantweIl's Practice.
July I'd.

During my absence in the Military service OF this
State in Virginia subscribers and others desiring cop
les of the above work can obtain them of Mrs. Cant
well, Raleigh.
All persons indebted me, by note otherwise are
requested to pay her. will hold her receipt good.
Price of single copies Of the above $500 deduc-
ton will be ma de to those who buy TO sell again
EDWARD CANTWELL
Camp near Norfolk July 80, 1861.
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WANTED.

One hundred pounds Cantharis Tttata or POTATO
FLY 1t resembles the Spanish Fly, but is smaller-is
usually found potato vines about the end of
July beginning of Augustus collected in the morn
ing and evening by shaking the insects the plants
into hot water They then carefully dried il the
sun. liberal price per pound will be pdid for them
JAS. T. JOHNSON,
Medical Purvevor,
May 26, 1863 If Charlotte, n. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
VIII f. A II 7

The subscriber is prepared to purchase the
crop of Wheat at the highest market price. Farmers
will find it to their advantage to call at the CHAR
LOTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jan'y l. 1868 IF JNO. WILKES.
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS

All persons indebted to the Estate of Patrick ].
Lowrie, deceased, requested to call and make i'm
mediate payment to SAML p. SMITH,
Dec 80, 1862 Attorney for Executrix
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Office II. G.. Iron District.

'''10e'o' "uIJ o, ICUo.
SCRAP IRON WANTED--I wish to purchas So eff,
Scrap iron for this Department Persons having large
small quantities hand will please apply at onca
to this office The Iron to be delivered at some point
on the Railroads. WIN COOK
July 6. If Genl. Agt N. c. Iron Dist