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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
The Great Mystery.

The body is to die. No one who passed
the charmed boundary comes back to tell.
Theimagination visits the realms of shadows
sent out from some window in the soul
over life restless waters, but brings its way
YEARLY back, with no olive leaf in its beak
as token of emerging life, beyond the close
ly bending horizon. The great sun comes
and goes in the heaven, yet breathes no
secret of the ETHEREAL wilderness. The cres-
cent moon cleaves her nightly passage across
the upper deep, but tosses overheard no sig
nails. The sentinel stars challenge each
other as they walk their nightly rounds, but
we catch no syllable of their countersign
which gives passage to the heavenly camp,
Between this and the other life there is a
great gulf fixed, across which neither foot
nor eye can travel. The gentle friend whose
eyes we closed in their last sleep long years
ago, died with rapture in her wonder-strick-
en- eyes, smile of ineffable JOY upon her
lips, and hands folded over triumphant
heart, but her lips were past speech, and
intimated nothing of the vision that en-
thralled herr c. Holland
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
What 1t takes to Make Il Good
Newspaper.

We receive at this office thirteen daily
newspapers and from sixty to eighty week
lies, all of which we make it point to read.
From this mass the labyrinth of matter we
carefully select such articles, items, gems
and tit bits as comprise the miscellany. OF
our columns. Each editor acts upon this
principle; hence each individual paper is an
epitome of the whole; and in proportion
to the extent of the editor S judgement
contains the quintessence of the whole
1t requires more talent to make good selec-
tions than it does to write a good leader ;
hence we imagine that the popularity of a
paper depends to a great extent on its Sc
fections. That editor is fool who imag-
ines he can write better on all subjects than
any of his cotemporaries. We all have oul
specialities-some peculiar gift in which we
may excel many others. 1t is the art Of
combining these gifts, and culling their
choicest gems, that makes the readable,
eagerly sought for, splendid journal. Such
is our idea of what a good paper should bei
but, bless us, how few of us 'fill the bill.
-CuIifOrnin MercurV
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
The Two Rocks.

The deist points 20 the heaven and 10 the
earth and says. behold our Bible" Blu,
the christian points TO the same and SAYS
Behold my book, and pointing to anoth-
er quarter says: Behold my bible. too. -
You bid me burn my bible, that may stu
dy natures | invite you TO rend my bible,
that you may study nature better. You
have but an old volumefrom n great author.
| present 20 you second that never contra
diets the first, but completes the work; and
tells you so much which the first cannot,
that you will By this read that in clearer
hight. The book Of nature is illuminated 70
the student Of revelation. What charms
are thrown upan every page Of nature by
the volume Of revelation The blue sky
assumes livelier hue to him thatbas learn.
ed who il is that strstcheth them abroad ss
a tent to dwell in. ] have never seen half
the splendor | now behold in the sun. if !
had not read Of the Sun of Righteous.
ness, that rises in the soul with healing in
Ills wings The clouds assume new forms
| OF grandeur, and new tints Of beauty; the
winds roar music, and the lightnings flash
with glory, since ] have read of Him that
maketh the clouds His chariot, and walketh
on the wings Of the wind; who maketh the
storm His messengers, and the flaming fire
his ministers. / love to stand by the foam
ing surges Of ocean, because it remindeth
me Of Him that holdeth the waters in the
hollow Of His hand and says to my soul,
fear ye not Ne ? saith the Lord will ye
not tremble ct Ny pesence, Who hath
placed the sand for the bound of the sea, BY
a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it !,
though the waves thereof toss themselves,
yet can they not pass over it? At my Sa.
vior bidding, / beheld the lilies Of the
field, how they grow. Who but lover Of
nature could have paraphrased the book of
nature as Watts has done ? Who ever
studied the volume of creation so profound
ly, so extensively as Newton Far into her
most distant fields Of grandeur and glory
he passed. but he pronounced atheism as
) unpbilosophical os it is impious. Who led
the way to modern discovery of chemistry?
Boyle who made the bible in his study and
delight. Who has disclosed the wonders Of
/ creation with 50 much s1ccess as Ray and
| Derham and Nieuwentyt? Where will they
who Did Us forsake the bible, that we may
study nature, find such students Of nature
as among Christians? These are the men
that rise from nature up to natures God.
All that creation can teach, they are still
more glad to learn all that she cannot teach,
they are still more glad to learn elsewhere
And now when you ask US to forsake the
bible and follow you, we ask who you are
Jesus we know. and Paul we know: but who
are ve''-A J. LJSeT,'er
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
MILLERSBURG. OHIO. THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1865.

and manymarvellous stories were told to ac-
count for the sudden alterations in his af.
fairs. II was generally agreed that a dis
tant relative had bequeathed to him a lega-
cy, which had entirely relieved him Of his
pecuniary difficulties. Old customers and
new ones crowded in upon him. They had
never before realized the beauty and dura-
bity of his work. The polite butcher Sc
lected the best pieces of his meat for in
spection as he entered, and was totally in
different as to the time of payment. The
dealer in leather called TO inform him that
his best hides awaited his orders. The
teacher accompanied the children home to
tea, and spoke in high terms Of their i'm
provemcnt, pronouncing them among her
best scholars, The dressmaker suddenly
found herself free from the great press Of
work, and in friendly note expressed her
desire to oblige Mrs. Thompson in any way
in her power.
"Just as I expected exclaimed Uncle
Joshua, rubbing his bandsexultingly, as the
grateful shoemaker called upon him at the
expiration of six months, with the money
that had been loaned him in the hour OF
need.
"Just as expected A strange world
They are ready to push man up hill if he
seems to be ascending, and just as ready t.
push him down, they fancy that his face is
turned that way. In future, neighboi
Thompson, let everything around you veal
an air of prosperity, and you will be sure tC
prosper. And with satisfied air Uncle
Joshua placed his money in his pocket.
book, ready to meet some other claim upor
his benevolence, whilst he whom he hat
thus befriended, with light steps and cheer
full countenance, returned to his happy
home,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
THE SHOWER

The rain drops are falling In glory
From the miStS and founts to the skies,
And the clouds, all rugged and hoary.
Life frowning Cathedrals arise;
They fall with a sweet, mellow cadence
On the roof and the velvetry leaves,
And sparkle with dazzling radiance
As they dropped from the moss ss-covered caves
Like the music of fairy feet dancing
To siivery Folian strains;
Like sparkles of light they are glancing
Athwart of the ivy-wreathed paines,
Like diamonds they rest on the flow RS,
And set in the purple and white,
They glitter like gems rained from bowers
That bloom in the lands of delight.
But backward the dark clouds roll slowly,
And flooding the scene with its delight,
The sunlight bursts forth in its glory
From its courts in the cloudletS so bright;
And the birds in the trees twitter gaily
AS the tints of the rainbow are seen,
And the shower its spangled dress trailing
Ger the meadows OF velvet and green.
o !! Father ia Heaven, Thy blessing
Is felt by the children on earth
The rainbow the sweet flowers caresSnG
And the trees where the brdings have birth
And daily the prayers of Thy children
In holy communion arise.
When the zephyrs are waiting sweet perfume
Ger the hue-ladened beautiful skies.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
A Joke.

\ country school teacher preparing for
an examination of his school, selected
class of pupils, and wrote down the ques-
tions which he would put TO them on exam
inationday, The day arrived, and so did
the horefuls, I'll but one. The pupils took
their places as had been arranged, ana all
went on glibly until the question Of the alb
sentee game, when the teacher asked
In whom do you believe p
''In Napoleon Banaparte?' was the an
swer quickly returned.
"You believe in the Holy Catholic Church
do you not p
mo" SAID the youngster, amid the
roars Of laughter ''the boy that believes in
that church hasn't come to school to-day,
he's at homo sick abed.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
Married Life of John Wesley.

When Wesley settled he said 1T would
be more useful to marry" He married a
widow, who, through jealousy, led him a
life Of wretchedness and misery. At last
his spirit was up, and he wrote to her
Know me and know yourself Suspect
me no more: provoke me no more; do not
any longer contend for mastery. for power,
money or praise; be content to be a private
insignificant person, known and loved by
God and ne. It was not likely that wo-
man would be pleased at being recommen-
ded to be a significant person. After TWEEN
tyyears of disquietudesh one day left him
He bore it philisophically. He went even
beyond it-he took his diary and put the
most pithy entry into it every met with in
a diary Il did not send her away; shan t
sen for her back. So ended the married
life of Wesley
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
VOL. 81.
Sslett 4ottrp.
"sIIE SLEEPS"
By col. wM. HowKISs, G. s.A. (rRIsoSERo OF WAR.

& col. wM. HowKISs, q. .s.A. (PRIsoNERo WAR
NV little darling's here asleep
with rustling folds above her.
And many n sign of tender care
To show how well we love her.
The early breeze goes fitting by
In low and pleasant numbers,
And Holy Angels seem to guard
My Baby's peaceful slulnbers,
a Fathers fond devoted heart
Owns all her gentle powers
A Mothers sympathetic soul
Joins vigil thro' the hours.
We softly move about her couch
With words of love and honor,
Since Innocence itselfhas twined
Its purest wreaths upon her.
Twas yester' eve we watched her sports,
Her ways so sweet and simple,
The while each tinted check was decked
with the cutest little dimplc.
The rich brown curls We're backwark borne
As rung her happy laughter,
From lips that caught their dewy bloom
From graces following after.
She secms-at play-or here asleep
To be some winsome vision
Which God has lent, to bless our homo
With loveltness elysian:
And cherub's. where of old she was,
With Beauty's zone have bound her,
And hands of holiest purity
With sanity garlands crowned her.
'Tis thus trust she'll grow to be
A woman, sweet vet regal,
AS soft In love as timid dove
For Rghts-as true as eagle.
And thus her brow be always iair
With Friendships sunny lustres.
And round her pathway gladly smile
Affections choicest clusters.
Sweet Babe of mine! II parents prayers
With seraphs nigh to listen
A Fathers heart that's all thine own
And Mothers eyes that glistcn-
Ifthese can win dear gifts for thee;
BY Faiths sincere endeavor,
Thou shalt he blest In toll or rest
And sinless thus foreVerl
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
startling gAnnOunCenlent--Lee's
Force.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune makes the following
rather remarkable announcement
lice surrendered less that s, 600 lighting
men to Grant Less than 5000 .mnskets5
were surrendered 1t is the opinion OF
many patriots here that the moral OF our
success should be celebrated, and that with
exceeding modesty. Grant had l2a, 600
men uuder his command,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27

a'am," said quack to nervous old
lady, ''your case is scrutunutury COM
plant"
'Pray doctor, what is that ?"
at is the dropping Of the nerves,
ma am the nerves having fallen in the
pizarinctum, the chest becomes morberous.
and the head goes tisarizeen, tisarizeen, "
"Ah, doctor !" exclaimed the old lady,
you have described my teeliu' exactly
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27

A merchant who died suddenly, left in
his desk letter written to one OF :, MS cor
respondents. His clerk a son I oi Erin, see &c,
the bottom, "Since writing the above !
have died.
A Hibernian sergeant was drilling an
awkward squad of volunteers, and spite all
his efforts failed TO bring, them INTO
straight line, At last, out OF all patience,
he cried out, "Oh, what a bent row. IS Just
come out, lads and look at yourselves .
A ouamelsome wife, who was desirouss OF
visiting Greonmount Cemetry, said to her
husband: you have never taken me 10
the Cemetry. mo, dear, said he 'thai
is a pleasure have yet in anuc'paloo'
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
4 Good RiddanCe.
Washington letter saws ::

4 Washington letter says:
'The discontinuance of drafting, and
other semi-civil military operations Of re
cruiting, will relieve from duty about 20,
600 persons Provost Marshals, enrolment
officers, detectives, &c. 1t is said that in
and about this city there are nearly 6,0O0 OF
these officials, the services of nearly all OF
whom can now be dispensed with. "
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
3msimess directory.
OFFICIALS.
PHYSICIANS.
Dr. Il. G.. Saunders,

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, has permanently
located himselfin Oxford Holmes Co. O. The
DR.. has been associated with DIR. ]. Il. Woods,
tice of Medicine and now offers his profess
i9nni ,na, services to the,people of oxford and
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
tSr. +. IL, Woods,

PHYSICIAN AND stRnEoN, Millersburg O.
Ofice-On Clay street, south OF the Court
House. @-4
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-04-27
RATES OF ADVERTISING
j q Ii PRINTING

OF every description executed in the best style
and on reasonable terms.
The FARMER has larger circulation than any
other paper in this section of the State. u is
now. and has been for thirty-eight consecutive
years the official paper of the county
, 1865-03-24
- ~ -. !, .,tT%4t~+t.
70 the Editor Of the St. croix Avis.


At tins moment, MIR. Editor, when the
2tteHt'on OF al ~lhou9ntIul people IN tAeS9
l>i2nuS must ha'uraIy oe turned 10 'le
important duty OF initiating what may DC
considered Il new constitution, ! trust
that Il lew remarks upon TINS duty may
not De considered inappropriate, or uu-
interesting.
CIYlIlzalion ana us accompanying De-
neAis, foremost amongst winch stand
freedom, resides I'D man himself ana IN
man only 1t Hes III me Strengthening OF
ms faculties; IN The clearing ana raising
his CONVICTIONS; IN the refinement OF ms
tastes; but chiefly III me improvement OF
The practical habits OF his HE; ana eX-
tends from the cottage to the highest
mansion
1t consists lfrespecllye OF ReIlgIon, IN
the love OF mental, bodily and domestic
order; the love OF cleanliness the love
OF natures works; the love OF courtesy
ana hIndiy manners; me rove OF Know
ledge; the IoVo OF our ~&gIS"oooFs OIL eve
ny Grass WIN d respect lo' INet I'Sn'S
ana IeeIIn9S' as IE.'y as our ootll III
slaall ana 9!e"C i"I"8S; 'Ie rove Ol IA"
tH6 rove u Ir'eooIi VIC 1o'0 o. "ou"Ciy ;
Cle IoFe oi INC 1"Io"c ana NIX" WHO
occupies H.
ffeeoom IiQ7 Regarded means " colIec-
IloH o. SIe"C DRESSINGS ; DuV we ale noO 70
, 1865-03-24
FRIDAY, 24ru MARCH 1865.


IN ofuer 70 PuI lhe lnn"oIV"n'S OF the
western suburbs ON thelr guard more
especially as they' with scarcely any eX-
cepuons, are poor people, we think 1t on
Iy right that, on the authority OF one OF
the said inhabitants, vIz' Mrs. AdeIlne
Murphy Owing IN a house just opposite
the road leading up TO FGtersfarms Hos
P'ta) we SaouI1 give Po0IIci'y TO what
happened 10 her on Wednesday morning
last when tour turkeys belonging to her
on StraTloS In'o the premises Oh tle MO
ravla4 establishments Ff!rdensthaI' We're
Selzrd by command OF keVd' Hart Qhe
gentleman la5eIy arrived 10 take the place
OF HeTd' Uotz VINO IS gong away tor ms
hea'ih) a"d instantly pat to death, Mr.
Hart, "gfeeaoIy TO Mrs: Mufphys state
ment' ana incredible as 1t seems with his
" I!a2dS Wfln8lnS the necks OF the
, 1865-03-24
Cash
Establishment

THE above Establishment has just
received a supply Of "New
Goods viz =
Fancy Prints, Domestics, Jacco-
nets, Swiss Null, White spotted
Grenadine Dresses, White lace Ores
ses, Mohairs, Rich MORE Antique,
Black, White & Colour'd Cloak
Tassels, Gents & Ladies White and
Colour'd Kid Gloves, Ladies Broad
Belts, Silk, & Cotton Velvet, Satin,
& Silk Ribbons, Gents Cricket Elan
mel for Pants, White Marseilles,
Linen sheeting, Blankets, Cloth
Caps, Felt Hats, Razors, Braces,
Girls Eugene Combs, Ladies, Gents,
Boys, & Girls Elastic Sides Kid &
Calf Boots, Highly scented Toilet
Soaps, Tissue Paper, Braidis, White
Kid Slippers, White Satin per yard,
Sash Ribbons &C., &c.
G NIB. Having just taken Stock,
, 1865-03-24

a real share in public affairs.
Let us then keep in mind at this criti-
cal point of our affairs, that we shall be
successful and prosperous in much of our
future, as we firmly and honestly meet
the necessities of our present position,
in proportion as we respect our own rights
and abstain from trespassing on the rights
of others, in proportion as we thoroughly
diyest our minds Of all minor and selfish
feelings, and enter upon the wide field of
usefulness now opened 10 us-resolyed to
secure to ourselves, and the community
in which we live, permanent political and
social benefits, not by the enunciation of
vague truisms and sounding generalities,
but by the practice of the virtues of order,
economy, and industry, in our public du-
ties.
X.
St. Croix 23rd March 1865.
, 1865-03-24

IIAVING received several applications
AA from different parties IN this district
to permit himself to be nominated as a
Candidate for Election to the new Colo
NAL Council, and having, uotWithstand-
ing his refusal on each Of these occasions,
lately seen his name on a list of such
Candidates, the Subscriber while thank
ing his friends for this token Of their con
fdence, is compelled to take this method
of assuring them that, with every desire
to serve the Community, he yet cannot,
consistently with the faithful perform
ances Of his more sacred dulies, accede
TO their request.
JOHN G. DUBOIS,
Frederiksted March 10Th, 1865.
, 1865-03-24
The nAVISD

Lutheran Church,, CssrIstiamsded.
On Sunday the 25th Instant, there will
be divine service held fer both Lutheran
Congregations in this Church.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

Something very like burglery happen
ed in oar City last Sunday night. Atou,
II o'clock on said night a couple Of boys
broke into the Central,Sa saloon on Main
street, but were detected and fed, get
ing home and in bed without being caught;
but were caught afterwards, and on
being examined they confessed and dis
gorged a $50" Confederate Script which
the had taken from the drawer. This
is the pettiest larceny ever committed in
this City. 81.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31
The reported hanging Of Robt Thomp.

The reported hanging Of Rob't ThomP
son has proven, as we supposed, a hoax.
We have reliable information that he was
taken BY his ~kidnappers to Maryville,
NOdaway comfy, No, where. after a
preliminary trial. be was bound over to
appear at Court, and in default of bail
Is now IN jail in that county, viii on
Governor do his duty now, and see that
The kidaaPPsrs'ss well as kidnapped are
eranght 70 jBslce7
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31
&c nnLica . 90 Sfreet improvemsnral

We notice a few Street improvements
going forward oh Main Sueet. We and
the meiLtsrs Of he Christian choreh
would be under many obligations to our
City Fathers L they would grade down
4th street at its junction with Main %
the North side. 30 as to make il more
passable to teams.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

A Territorial meeting of the members
Of the Christian denomination will be
held in this Cry. in the Christian Church,
commencing Friday evening, September
18th, and continuing ten days.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

The Little Rebel was not purchased
Tor Ibis place, as We supposed last week.
The company who have > 2d''o put in
a boat hee1 failing 10 gurcaase at The
Mouod ca Sale. have ae lrther East
Il. seafeh q Z bJar
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

See the Advertisement of Deary &
Co, in to-day's paper. Their choice
Groceries are already attracting univer-
sal attention, and we can warrant sat-
islacuOn to al who give them their Gus.
tom.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

The wet weather has delayed the
building of the 81 Johns Church, at
Nemaha City, yetit IS Low good building
weather, aud # il continues we hope
soon to chroBieie the completion of this
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

We notice "A new buile.lg going CD cn
Front between Main aad Water sreels.
whieh we learn Is Morgan s. Heweu's
Plow Factory. Success their energy
and enterprise.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

The steamers Omaha and ]. H. Lacy,
having on board the 5Otb Wisconsin reg
iment. bound for the Plains. landed at
our wharf last Tuesday mo;ni ng. The
'bOys in blue" seemed in e1eellentspi:its.
and viii doubtless leave a brave record
on The scalps Of the blood thirsty sava-
ges on our frontier.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

E~Persons desiring to announce
themselves as Candidates for Office at
the ensuing election can do so through
the Advertiser" for The moderate sum
Of $500. cash down "-Da
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

C. w. Wheeler. Cabiosa Hna CaE.
Maker, on Man siTeei, h Land I
fine lot Of limitation r. Sal q
and Collins. which he ofess
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

See the advertisement of the North
Missouri Railroad, in tO.day's paper
This road has. since the war, been Tho.
roughly repaired aud is now in excel
lent running order. All the connections
il advertises, you can depend on making.
and its advantages are great. Ia going
East You will fad it a pleasant episode
in your history 10 travel part of the way
on The North Missouri Road.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

Las, Sunday was D of the hottest of
the season. We have heard Of two cases
of sun stroke of person while returning
from Camp.meeting One, aidaugh,er
of S. P. Majors. the Othersa son of @.
w. Wheeler. Both are doing as well
al, could be expected
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

There wi. be EQsOzPrl SHrrnBs ty
Rev. Geo R. DAVIS Il LIZ First Rn=#g
lerian CheToa Lex SEbhEh II DO ID
O'Clock, A. NJ.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

Our citizens are under obligations to
the Brownville Brass Band for that de-.
lighlful serenade last Thursday night
Far Women, Dead C~rockodlles, Hair
less Horses, and Circus Shows have
visited this City within the past three
months, all accompanied with "tbe best
brass band in the Vest yet none could
equal our home bsnd--nay, not even Has
kell.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

Died, AOkoz zSh, 1855. d Lgng
Fever, aged . ysar&S@aalh and IL
days. Mas NKHcF L Zo9E W&e O p
NJ. ZJOk Of ihzs Cry
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31
80 CrIrert on Man streel

The CGlvert on Main street, be-
tween 9Th and Sth, is now covered sufi
cisnriy Il adaaa Of the passage Of lghs
teams over it. Workmen are now filing
In on itas rapidly as possible, and IL
VIII soon be ready for all kinds of cross
ing.
Nebraska advertiser., 1865-08-31

Capt CarSoas Dew Bank building Is
about cOmp!pte, and shows The 64esI front
on Main street