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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21
Il UIlIS ElUTHH1Ty,
JONATHAN Q. SMITH.

WINTER-lTs PAINS AND PLEASURES. -
Though long delayed winter is upon US
When the first cold days come, and we shiyer
before the north winds piercing blasts, we
are art to long for the warm days of sum-
mcr, and wish that our frozen region might
be, for season, transported to the Gulf of
Mexico where flowers bloom in December.
and the new year is ushcrcd in with the
songs OF mocking- birds. Onsuch days, when
the icy blasts seem more bitter and the keen
frosts more singing than at any later period,
we think covctousy of the bright sunny
days, the balmy breezes the gardens and
groves of brilliant verduro, where myrtle
and orange trees and maguolias extend their
glossy canopics Of emerald, and, above all
the mildness and warmth of what has been
well named the 'Sunny South"
We are apt to forget that the pleasures of
tropical climes can be purchased only by sac
riticing the amusement Of our more frigid
homes. We must remember that on those
sunny plains and valleys, snow is seldom
seen and the music of of the merry sleigh
bells is never heard that the young people
who play under the beaches and magnolias
of those sunny hills never enjoy the sports
peculiar to the CLASSY streams overhung by
the elm and cypress They have no ice,
and consequently no skating; no troops Of
merry boys dashing about like swallows on
the wing; no groups of light t-heartcd
maidons, shod with steel, gracefully gliding
over clear, crisp ice and invigorated by the
fresh, cold air, inspired by the exhileratng
exercise, uniting the rarcst graces of motion
with the beauties of face and figure.
One of the most remarkable, as well as
the most attractive features Of winter, even
of its outdoor sports, is their peculiarly
social nature In summer most of our
outdoor recreations are usurped by the male
sex. They have their games and hunts
but we confess that woman does not have
her rights. They are mostly fully granted
her however when winter comes. Who
ever heard of a sleigh-ride without ladies
What would ball or spelling school be
like without their presence?
Then, let us first see that there are no
suffering poor about us, and after all are
rendered comfortable and happy, we will
improve the advantages and profit by the
lessons, and enjoy the rich sports, keeping
our hearts warm amid the frosts and SHOWS
ofthe northern winter
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

SAMUEL BUCHANAN.-Old SAMMY BU-
cHANAN still persists in having Holmes
county parcellcd out to those who will take
it. He urges it upon the grounds that we
are charging too much for the county
printing Old SAMEY should not le--he
passes for saint, although he looks more
like fy-up-the creek. Now, SAMMY, we
tender you the use of our columns to show
wherein we have overcharged the country.
We here assert that we charge at least 80
per cent less for the county printing than
is charged in any of the adjoining counties;
and SAMMY, if you prove to the contrary
we will do the next year 5 printing for moth
ing. The long and the short oft is, SAM
MY, that when you made those assertions
you knew you were lying, or else you knew
nothing about it. SAMMY, remember the
reward promised to back biting, hypocrisy
and lying. In this case you have been gull
ty of all three.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

CHRISTMAS DAY.-Next Monday is
Chritmas day. IIallowed be this Christ
mas anniversary, the anniversary of Peace,
OF Charity, Of lIumanity-the anniversary
ofall the virtucs-the anniversary of all that
is sublime in faith, elevated in dicton, and
intimately ly'associatcd with all the hopes that
extend beyond the boundary of time into the
shadowy realms Of eternity. Placed among
the closing days OF the old year-ene of the
last which time measures off to us in his an
nual stopping place on his weary pilgrimage
it throws over the expiring calendar the
happiest rccollections, and gilds it with the
tint of promise and of hope 1t is pre-
emnenty the day of feasting and of joy, of
presents, Of souvenirs Of affection to the
adult and ofecStacy unspcakable to all the
juvenile creation. 1t calls to mind the beau
tiful fiction ofSanta Claus, of Chris Krinklc,
which for centuries has dawned in expect
ancy before the vision ofyouth in enchanted
fancy and long cherished hopes. 1t is the
day looked forward to by the sick, the
wounded and the neccssitous as usually her.
aiding the arrival of the good Samaritan
it is the carnival of poverty and atfliction.
1t is the day in some of the churches of
grand aud gorgeous religious services, as
commcmorating the foundation of future
hope and of modern temporal civilization.
1t is the season Of youthful frolcs and
diversions, of matrimonialal alliances, of cheer
ing and gay festivity. Ordinarily cold and
inclement without, it brightens up all the
domestic affections, and around the freside
its genial warmth is all the more grateful
from the contrast it affords, Hallowed be
the great day, and merry Christmas to all
the readers of the FARuyR.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

A DIFFERENCE A number of abolition
journals are very severe in their structures
on the English government for executing
two hundred of the leading insurrcctionists
in Jamaica. The same papers are bolster
ously demanding the execution of Southern
men for the same offence. In one case they
were blacks and in the other they are white
men,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

JOHN BnowN's Soul MARCHING on
The soul of the great horse-thief seems to
have taken possession of a great many ras-
Gals in Indiana, judging from the number
ofcascs ofhorse-stealng recorded by the To-
cal press Of the State. Hardly night
passes that some farmer does not lose Il
horse.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

FATAL ACcmENT-O Friday night, the
18th inst, HENRY CHENEY was kill by the
upsetting of IA wagon some place beyond
Oxford. When found the wagon was laying
on him and his neck was broken. lie had
been in the habit of drinking to excess, and
1t is said he had too much on this fatal oc-
casion.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

GREELEY ON observation-disclosures
GREELEY, the editor of the New York
Tribune, speaks of Parson BRowNLow, the
Governor ofTenncssee, asa 'reverncd black
guard This is rather strong, when we
consider that they arc both members of the
same political household.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

LAND SALE-The real estate belonging
to the estate of MosEs IIoAGLAND, deceased
was sold at administrator sale on Friday,
to j. S. NELSON The 243 acres brought
So l6j
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

A NIGGER's S DoINus. A white man was
killed by a niger week or two ago, in
Columbiana county. These playful freaks
ofthc Free Americans of African descent" "
are being INDUCED in so frequently as to
alarm the white trash.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

The PLAIN DEALER. The Cleveland
Plain Dcolo' presents beautiful appear.
ancc in its new dress. Many more dailys
should be taken at this place, and would be
if some one would make an effort in its be-
half Mr.. ARMSTRONG could make visit
to Nlillersburg pay. He promised us to call
and see the Democracy of this place, but
the promise is still outstanding Call around
BILLY" and the boys here will rcat you
kindly.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

READ Ir.-Thc attention Of those having
farms for sale is invited to the Auditor y
notice in today's paper, wherein the Com.
missioncrs ask for sealed proposals from
those wishing TO sell lands suitable for n
County lniirmary.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

LosT.-lIon. ID. =. LEADBETTrR lost a
pair Of spcctaclcs, with German silver case,
one day last week. The finder will be re.
wardcd on delivering them to him.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

SUDDEN DEATH. On Thursday, Mr..
SAMUEL EvEnnARDT dropped dead from
heart disease. lIewasa quiet aud respected
citizen, and his death is lamented.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21
New Advortisomcnis.

benjamin CnmcrOn-M llCrsburg Foundry
WIN. III. lroSlus-Shops Tor sale.
llnus n--AdminiNtrnt sale.
WIN. G.. McCdughpy--Legul Notice.
John Caskey- Holiday Presents
II. CUhn-Chcnp Clothing.
George ltccd-lnrin for County Innrmary.
Iayinan ~ ESholman--"Ohio Statesman"
Daniel Frcnch-Iegal Notice.
Richard ShrcvC--IVgnl Notice.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

CONGRESS. Congress adjourned over
from yesterday until the 9th of January. 49,
Pity they had not adjourned over for about
two years.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

PRESERVING BEEF AND PoRK. We arc
indebted to DR.. PoMERENE for the follow
ing receipt for preserving beef and pork,
which he highly recommends
To gallon of water add ! lbs. salt, J or.
saltpetre, oz salcratus and ! ID. sugar,
which is sufficient for 100 lbs. meat. Leave
in pickle six weeks.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21
PRESENT Low PRICES.
SheriH,s sale.
GEORGE ScHSoRR, Plaintiff,
VS..

GEORGE ScHSoRR, Plaintiff,
VS..
CONRAD WEAs, ct al, Deft's. J
DY virtue of an order of sale issued from tho
ID Court of Common Pleas of Holmes county,
Ohio in a certain civil action therein pending
wherein George Schnorr is plaintiff and Con-
rad Weas and Modelena Weas, his WIFE are de-
PENDANTS and to me directed as sheriff of Holmes
county, will offer for sale at public auction,
at the north door of the Court House, in the
village of Millersburg, in said Holmes county,
On Saturday. December esd, 1865,
at O'Clock +. NJ. of said day, the following des-
cribed real estate to-wit: Being In-L Lots NUM-
bers one hundred and sXty-nine and one hum
dred and seventy, in the town OF Millorsburg.
Holmes county, Ohio,
Taken as the property Of said Conrad Weas
and Modelena Wens, 10 satisfy the claim of said
George Schnorr.
Appraised at 8 Terms cash.
JOHN s. NELSON.
Millersburg, Nov 33, 1853 sheriff,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21
FOR SALE.

The undersigned wishes to sell his Dwelling
in Mnlersburg. 1t is pleasantly located. The
House is almost new. in good repair possessed
with all necessary conveniences, and two first
rate lots. Terms favorable.
Nov 2}d, 1865. r. COHN.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21
FARM FOR SALE.

An excellent Farm, containing SO acres of
good land, well watered, timbered and improv-
ed, situate in Hardy township. n mile and n
half east of Millersburg, is offered for Sale on
reasonable terms.
For further particulars inquire OF the under
signed, residing on the premises
JAMES CALHO0S.
October 10, ls6S
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

AHEAD OF TINE Estill of the Holmes
County Ftrmermust be furthermore "logey''
than usual about these days, " his paper of
Thursday last bearing date Dec llth. Per-
haps the doctrines cnunciated in President
johnson $ Message, which, for wonder, the
Farmer publishes in full, were too strong
for his sympathetic nervous system, and
hence the 'obfustication. '-Akroa Beacon
y tie l4M inst
Our ncighbor of the Beacon is not the
first black purp that has barkod up the
wrong sapling. The message came to hand
too late for our paper of 9TH inst, and in
order to give it an early publication our issue
Of the nth was printed seven days in ad
vance of the date.
We have published every message in full
that has been delivered by the President
since the abolition party came into power.
1t wasabout thanks giving day our neigh
Dor saw the .tog, and as he is extremely loyal
and iindeth much to give thanks for it is
safe to conclude that he had been surround
ing an extra quantity Of thank s-giving in e.
splration in Il liquid state and guzzlcable
form, and hence it was "more foggy' than
usual about these days, which caused the
'obtustication' ofyc Akron editor.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

A "a n ID.


EDiroR or FARMyR:-In reply 10 many letters
NM lnqulrics from people In this sect on OF the
sountty, the undersigncd take great pleasure In
saying through the columns OF your paper that
~ ~ tnssnrowned preparation known as GOES
DISPEPSlA CURE, IL " certain cure for Dys-
p,p, pvpsls, ia us worst stages. Many cures OF long
ha,...sg' within our own acquaintance, have
Deen .onpietely, and we believe permanently
itns.nnntoheously, and enables the dyspcptic who
mas % nveu Tor years upon Graham brend and the
pI9inestdiet, 70 eat as heartily as he plenscs
nnu anything he chooses, without danger or dis,
tress, orsourlng, or rising on the stomach II
ls an lnfailible corrcctor OF indigestion and con
stipation, creates n healthy appetite stons sicls
headache, heartburn, sickness at the stomach
palms, cramps, or collie In either stomach or bow
els. and sweetens offensive breath, as soon as
you take IL, and by enabling the patient to take
plenty Of hearty food, which Is the parent OF
health,' produces vigor, strength and energy
In every trial we have known 10 has speedily
eradicatcd Dyspcpeia with all its attendant SUI.
ierings, weaknesses, debility and loss OF power,
giving Instead, n proper activity and tone to
the stomach and organs Of digestion, and ns we
conndently believe and as the published certin-
Gates IN our circulars, almanacs, and In many
ofthe leading Journals, from convnlcscent pa
tlents wlIl confirm, completely. permanently,
aud almost rniraculously "cure the worst case
OF Dyspepsia III existence" We warrant ID I'm
every Instance. 1t can be obtained at all the
Drug stores In the United States and CRuadas
al sI.W per bottle, or six bottles for $500
Z. q. CLARK d CO.,
PEOPRIETERs.
uop-yI New Haven, CT.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21
Wines and Liquors.
ELOTR AND MEAL

ILOt II AMI NEAI
We also keep for the benefit of customers.
NOTIONS, WOODENWARE, CROCKERY,
and griSt ofothcr articles, all ofwhch we will
sell cheap for CASH or Produce.
Give us call. MULFORD & ROFF.
October &C. lSG5tf
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21
NEW GROCERY !
MULFORD & ROSS

HAVING bought out and taken entire possess
IL sion of the Grocery store of NJ. Fike, Mill
ersburg, Ohio, wish to inform the public that
they have just received good supply of
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21
Fresh Groceries.

in part part Of "fi TEAS E coFTEEs SrGAR f AR MohAs %
SES, SYRUPS. SALT FISH, TORACCOS. CT
CARS. CANDLES, RA1SINS, PRU NUTS
CANDIES, CAKES, CRACKERS, &c, &c.
They also keep on hand, for family use the
x.pr hast -
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21
PROBATE NOTICES.

NOTICES hereby given that the following Ad-
~ ministrators and Guardians have filed their
accounts in the Probate Court of Holmes coun-
ty Ohio, which will be for hearing
On Monday, January lst, 1896.
First account of Samuel Wolever, administra-
tor of Jacob Wolever, decd.
First account of Joshua Sponagle, admr. of
Thomas Roberts, decd
Final account Of Joshua sponagle, Guardian
of Jacob Huffman.
Final account of Moses Steel, Guardian OF
Susan Steel
Second account of George Keefer, Guardian
of Mary l.. Troyer.
Final account of William Casey, Guardian of
Peter Lepley.
First account of Edward Hall. admr. of Levi
Maple, decd.
Final account of Sarah Harrison, Executor OF
Daniel Harrison, decd,
Final account of Jacob d. Slawbaugh and
Christian ID. Slawbaugh, Executor of DAME!
Slawbaugh, decd.
Fourth account OF Lrastus Beecner, aunr' oi
JAMES A. ESTlLL,
Dec. I, 1865. Probate Juage,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21
Estate of John Kelser

NOTICE is hereby given that the UNDERSIGNED
N has been duly appointed Administrator of
the estate of John Kelser late of Holmes county
Ohio, deceased. rr,ery
Dee :, 1855
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

SEVERE ACCIDENT. Ono day last week
john SHARP, Jr, near Berlin, was severe,
ly hurt while working on his sawmil -
While starting the mill crowbar was 50
situated that the end oft struck Mr. SHARP
a very heavy blow on the right side Of the
face, breaking the cheek bone and for the
time rendering him insensiblc. He was well
cared for, and we are glad to learn he is
now in fair way Of recovery.
THE MESSAGE. The President message
contains little to which we would object ana
much we admire but we are reminded that
words are easily spoken and the promises OF
abolition politicians easily broken. The gen
eral features of President JoHNsoN's plan
Of Reorganization has been approved by the
Democracy but whether he will stick to
the course he has indicated or bend to the
dictation Of the radicals remains to be seen.
Candor compcls us to say that we believe
the radicals will conquer him.
"Interp'rate youth, by sad experience found
Ends in an age imperfect and unSound."
Colds produce Catarrh, which if not check
cd in the earliest stages will become very
difficult to control, and if allowed to become
chronic and nothing is done, will surely re-
suit in Bronchitis or Consumption This
disease may be permanently cured by the
use of DIR. ID. III. Scelye's Liquid Catarrh
Remedy, even in its worst form, if direc-
tons arc carefully followed.
STILL HARPING. Some persons who
know better keep telling that the new school
house in Millersburg is built ut the expense
Of the county. The taxes for its erection
iSall levied on property within the corporate
limits of Millershurg. The stories regard
ing it and the talk about dividing the coun-
ty, ETC., are circulated for the purpose of en-
gcndering disaffccton in the Democratic
party. 1t will all, however, amount to moth
ing. 1t is really not worth noticing.
..#. ----~~~>-
STAND FIRM.--It is a time of upheavinl
and revolution. But still we cry, courage!
All who were true men, in the old Demo
cratic party, will find speedy occasion for
rallying on the same oH prmGpics, with
their friends, in defense of liberty against
despotism--in defense ofvcsted rights against
further Puritan aggresson-in defense Of
ireemen privileges against hide-bound and
morrow enactments-in defense of the hon
ct property Of citizens, against the con
spiracy of the untaxed bondholders, who
will be seeking to impose all the burdens of
the late war on portions Of the community
least fitted, and least called on by justice to
pay it.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

HOLMES CoUNTY.-It is a gratifying fact
that with the taxes assessed this year Holmes
county will be wholly out of debt, and next
year our taxes will be less than they have
been for several years. This year we pay,
for railroads, bounty, relief, &C., about
S97, 900 which we will have none of to pay
next fall. Take, for all purposes will be
less than onc-half what they now are in the
aggregate.
But few counties can boast of being out of
1ebt, and we of Holmes have cause for con
graduation in the fact that ours is one of the
few
One of the heaviest remaining items of
taxation is that levied for the support of the
poor and insane. This, as we stated week
or two ago, including what is paid by the
couniy.ior the insane and the townships for
the poor, amounts to about $1,000 and
this item we will get clear of when the Com.
mssioners have an Infrmary in running
order
We have heard that our statement that
s. 900 is paid for poor and insane has been
pronounced lie by two or three persons
1t would be acting more like honorable men
for them to examine into the matter, and
then tell the truth. We made the state.
ment on the authority of the County Com
missioners after they had made thorough
We have too much respect
for our readers and too much for ourself to
deceive them in that or any other way We
have no more personal interest in the cree.
ton Of an lnfrmary than any other person
who pays an equal amount of taxes. The
FARMER, while edited by us, will support
the principles Of the Democratic party, and
advocate and sustain the best interests of
the people Of the county, and the man who
assails usis against one or all of these things.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-21

Although they have been stealing our Gloves
pretty extensively within the last month, and
although we have been seeling lots within that
time too still We have the most extensive stock
ty different kinds for ladies and gentlemen.
Dec. I, lS65-wi
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05
Gtlegrapgie Weh S,
POST DESPA TGHE,s.
THE THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS-.
MIR. COLFAX ELECTED SPEAKER.
MR.. MCPHERSON CHOSEN CLERK.

L
WASHINGTON, Dee. 4. The thirty
ninth Congress 0fthe United States as
sembled to-day. su11
SENATE.
Tn the Senate Mr.. Sumner, of Massa-
chusetts introduced bills with the fol-
lowing titles "Bill to carry out the prin-
ciples ola Republican form of Govern
ment in the District of Columbia" "Bill
prescribing an oath to maintain the Re
publican form of Government i'm Rebel
States, ''l'ill on the subject of appro-
pirate legislation to enforce amendment
ofthe Constitution prohibiting Slavery"
"Bill to enforce the guarantee of q Re-
publican form of Government in certain
states where Governments have been
usurped and overthr0wn." Mr.. Wilson,
of Massachusetts, introduced o bill to
maintain the freedom of the inhabitants
of states declared in rebellion without
distinction of color or race. o. ii
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
In the House Mr.. Mcpherson, called the
roll, and one hundred and seventy-five
members responded. H0
Upon motion, the House proceeded to
the election of Speaker Mr.. Maynard
of Tennessee, desired to submit some re-
marks, but was called to order by Mr..
Stevens of Pennsylvania. The Clerk
said he could not recognize any one
whose name was not on the roll
Mr.. Morrill, Of Vermont, nominated
Mr.. COlfax for Speaker. Mr.. Winfield
of New York, nominated Mr.. Brooks of
that state. ~ 81 =
Upon the return of the votes Mr. Col
fax received 1870 votes, and Mr.. Brooks
had 49, u..lE a.
Mr.. COlfaX being declared elected, was
escorted to the chair by Messrs. Morrill,
and Brooks. He delivered a speech, ex-
pressing gratitude for the honor confer
red again upon him. I .H.r /
Mr.. MCPHERSON was elected Clerk; Mr. |
Odway Sergeant-at-arms; Mr.. Good
nan Doorkeeper; Joseph Graice Post
master, lla,...f .....6.
Mr.. Stevens of Pennsylvania, offered
! bill for the appointment of Is mem
'ers, to report whether any Of the late
Confederate States are entitled to repre-
entation. A motion to lay this propo.
The Norfolk post. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1865-1866, 1865-12-05

It is the wish of Major General How
ard, Commissioner of the Freedmen, to
suppress the false representation of GER
| tain parties i'm the northern states, who
are collecting money for the benefit. as
they say, of twenty thousand destitute
freedmen in the District of Columbia.
The General states that there is no foun-
dation for such statements, for the re
cords of the bureau show that while
there are nearly twenty thousand freed
men in the District less than three
thousand are receiving rations from the
United States Government.
The steamer South Carolina arrived
at Southwest Pass, Mississippi river, on
the 2lst of November, having in tow the
steamship Catharine Whiting, picked
up at sea on the 10th instant totally dis
.abIed. Thee. w. was from New York
for Galveston, with general cargo, and
passengers, among whom was a portion
of Nixon's circus troupe, en- route for
Texas.
Isaac A. Van Amburg, the famous
lion tanner, died on Thursday in Phila-
delphia suddenly and Unexpectedly. He
was native of Fishkill, New York.