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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
Reputation.

No one wishes or advocates reputation,
but the Republican party leaders are pursu
ing such a course as is calculated to provoke
men into the advocacy of reputation. They
insist upon the Government bonds, which
comprise onc-third of the whole wealth of
the country, being held exempt from tax
alton.
No one will deny that the proposition to
make men in moderate circumstances and
poor men pay all the taxes assessed to carry
On the Government, as well as TO pay the in
dcbtcdncss due TO the rich men who hold tn,
bonds and are exempted from taxation, vii
ultimately lead to n disposition to rcpudiatc
The uniarncss of the system is apparent tc
all, and it is calculated to incitc to resent
mcnt.
The Democratic party does not propose tC
rcpudiatc, but if the party of great mora
ideas" sticks to the logic Of its past, we shal
soon see it contending against the homes
Democratic principles of the nation, in tavo
of the reputation Of the national debt.
The Republican party is the offspring OF
reputation. twas born of the reputation
of the political obligations assumed by our
fathers, 1t Justified that reputation ON the
mad theory broached by JEFFERSON in his
extreme youth-only to be disowncd by him
at more mature and practical age-that
"one generation cannot bind another. -
Nineteen years being fixed by BuFFoN',
Tables of Mortality as the true term of ,
generation, il follows from this theory tha
every nineteen years bankruptcy, revolution
and the remodeling of society are warrant
able and necessary. The Republicans hay,
carried through their revolution of politca
reputation Their revolution of bank
ruptcy is next in order, by the repudiato
of the national debt 1t remains to be see
whether the purse and the conscience Of III
American people will bear this new strai
III the name Of great moral ideas.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
A big Thing for the Baby.

We think it was Calhoun, who in COM
batting the idea that 'all men are created
equal, asserted as truth equally sclt.cvi-
dent that "men are not born men, but
babes" Mrs. Senator Kate Chase Sprague
it seems, had a baby n short time ago, for
which praiscworthy action she was present
ed with $500, 100, by her mothcr-n law,
who also made a settlement of ! 100, 900 on
the young Sprague, His birth was there
fore equal to 5000, 900 for himself and
his mother. There are not many of the
"muling and puking in their nurse IS arms
iraturnity who are ushered into this world
with equal chances for "the pursuit OF
happiness" with this fortunate juvenile,
Ills mother was presented with 500, 600 be-
cause he was II boy. 1t seems that in Rhode
Island, as Massachusetts,, girls are at II hea-
Wy discount, and yet it was necessary for
him, if born at all, to have mother, as il
was for the lady doner who showed herself
50 partial to his sex, Her largess would
imply that Jeierson's "glittering general
ity' did not include women, though "the,
are not whit inferior to men," We com
mend her partiality to the careful attention
Of the strong minded.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
Military Murder.

OLIVER and liARTup who have for some
three months been ON trial before military
commission in Cambridge, Guernsey coun-
ty, were taken to Camp Chase ON the 9Th,
and hung on the 9Th inst The proceedings
Of the commission having been approved
by JACOB DoLsoN Cox, General in COM
mand Of the Department of Ohio.
Whether these men were guilty or inno-
cent of the crime alleged against them, we
do not know, but one thing is certain, they
have had nothing that resembles legal
trial. Until a man is lawfully adjudgcd
guilty, it is a fair and humane presumption
that he is innocent OLIVER and IIARTUp
were in the custody Of the legal civil au-
thorites in Guernsey county. They had
been indicted for the murder of Provost
Marshal Cook, and were awaiting trial
In this stage of the proceeding an armed
band of inerlopcrs, protesting to act under
somebody orders, proceeded to Cambridge,
seized these men by force from the county
JAIL and proceeded to hold an illegal mock
trial in their case. The result is their sen,
tcncc Of death, accompanied with the bar
barity of its execution within twenty -fom
hours notice to the prisoners This brcvi
ty of preparation smackS Of Lynch law vi
olence, and always distinguishes it from lc
gal proceedings. Here in Ohio, in stat,
of profound peace, two citizens lives hav,
have been taken in defiance Of our Stat,
laws, and defiance Of both tho State anG
Federal Constitutions. That time will
come when the authors and all others who
have participated in this affair will be held
to answer for it before the outraged laws OF
tho land, we cannot doubt. A just rctri
button most certainly awaits them.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
Democratic Senatorial COnven.
ti0n.

The Democratic Senatorial Convention,
Tor this District, composed Of the counties
of Knox, Holiness. Wayne and Morrow,
met in Mansfield, on Wednesday, Scptem-
Der 9th, 1868.
Every county in the District was fully
represented by earnest intelligent Demo
Gratis.
Hon. George Bliss of Wayne county, was
chosen President and II. C. Brumback,
lGsq, Secretary Of the Convention.
After some dclibcraton, and Il free inter
change of opinions, Frank II. llurd, Esq,
of Mount Vernon, and Lyman r. Critch-
field, Esd, Of Nillcrsburg, were nominated
by acclanation as the Democratic candi-
dates for Senators, amidst the widest ap-
plauSc.
Mr.. Hurd being present, in response to
loud call, appeared on the stand, and IN n
brief, but eloquent speech, returned his
| thanks to the Convention for the honor CON
/ lcrrcd upon him. Mr.. Scribner of Mt Yer.
non, was called upon, and delivered Il very
happy speech. In behalf Of the Democracy
Of Knox county, he thanked tic Conyentio,
for nominating his young friend llurd and
promised good report from Old Knox OF
the second Tuesday OF October.
Hon. D. S. l'hl Of Holmes, in obedience
to call of the Convention, delivered pun
gent speech, thanking the delegates io
nominating his friend and partner, Mr.
Critchiicld, as one of the Democratic can
dinatcs for Senator. He passed a high en-
logy upon the talents Of both the Demo
cratic nominees for Senator, and said TIL
people of the District would have reason t
feeling proud in having such men as Mes
SrS IIurd and Crtchtcd, toreprcsent then
in the State Senate at Columbus. He con
cuded by pledging that Holmes count
will give ;, 1000 majority for General Morgan
t llurd, Critchield, and the entire State an
A County tickets. Great applause.
n The following gentleman were then al
T. pointed Il District Senatorial Committee.
Wayne lomtg--Bcnj, Eason, VIM. {
/ Moore, IT, Richo,on.
. HoImcS Comty-J. A, Estill, d. S. Uh
G Robert Justice
e Wovo,c ComW-Il. $. Prophet, j. II
If Benson, Alex. Gray.
i K0o,r CoUaty-L. Harper, c. ii, Scril
ner, j. ). PARROT.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
MisslsSlnnl.

Gov. Sharkcy, of Mississippi, has re-
eeiSod dispatch from President JouNsoN,
in which the president recommends the or,
ganization ofbodies of State militia in each
county in the State, ''to enforce the civil
authority OF the Stete and Of the United
States, which would enable the federal gov
ernmcnt To reduce the army, and Withdraw
TO great extent, the federal forces from th'
state" He says "the people must be trust
ed with their government, and, if trusted
they will act in good faith, and restore thci
former constitutional relations with all tn
states composing the Union"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
Our Candidates for the senate

At the Convention for this Senatorial dis
trict, with the 32d district attached, which
was held on the 9Th instant, Hon. LYMAN
r. CRrrcIrIELD, of Holmes, and FRANK
LIN II. HURD, of Knox, were nominated
unanimously and by acclamation for election
TO the Senate.
Mr.. CRITCuFIELD is so well known that
he needs no culogy at our hands. In lSo2,
he was elected Attorney General of Ohio,
and discharged the duties of the Office with
such fidelity and ability as to extort com
mcndation from the more candid of our po-
ltical opponents. Being well read law
YER. fluent speaker and an able debater,
and possessing the force and energy of char
actcr to bring all these qualities into rcqui-
siton he, if elected, will be one Of the lead
ing men of the Senate.
Mr.. HURD is young man of rare educa-
ton a fine speaker and most admirably
adapted to usefulness in thclcgislativc coun.
ellis of the State. He is son Of Judge
Hurd, of Mt. Vernon; was elected Prose
cutting Attorney of Knox county in 1862
and honorably discharged the trust. lie /,
n popular stumper in either the English
German or French language.
With such candidates and armed with ;
most righteous cause, success is rendered ;
certainty. IL is source of pride to ever,
white mans friend in the district that we vii
send to the Senate two men of such com
manding ability to oppose negro equality
increased taxation and all the other heres
les and wrongs of the abolition party. Bu
that their defeat may in no event be accom-
plished by the willy and tricky negro allies,
let every Democrat direct his energies to-
ward securing a full vote of the Democracy,
as well AS the votes of all who can be in
duced to cut loose from the abhorrcnt doc
trincs advocated by BRowN and DEvlN, the
opposing candidates.
In point Of talent, IiunD is about as ia'
superior to DEvIN as CRITCHFELD is tt
Brown In every light in which the con
test can be viewed the advantage Of The
Democracy is most striking. Let us turl
that advantage to good account and tn
district will be honored with able Senators
and so far as in their power to bring it abou,
the people will be blessed with wise, profit
able ami just legislation.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
une N1usL Thrown on.

Connecticut is to vote ON the first Mon
day of October on an amendment To her
State Constitution granting the ballot To the
ncgro-or to speak more strictly, aboli>hug
the legal disqualification which prevents the
negro from enjoying his rights as u citizen.
The Union State Central Committee have
issued an address to the people of the State
on that measure, cordially urging its adop
ton. We make no doubt that the great
party of which they are the authorized rep
rcscntativcs will vote as n unit in favor Of
equal rights. w hat we want to urge upon
our friends is that they shall go to work for
this amendment with the same enthusiasm
and energy as il it were an election inwhich
the success of their candidate was at stake.
We appeal to the sense Of justice, and to
the fundamental principles OF Democracy,
for neither Justice nor true Democracy has
any sympathy with the exclusion of a man
from his share in the Government because
of the color of his shin. And we trust, also,
that the people of Connecticut, irrespective
of party, are ready to advance with the
times. Young Minnesota declaring in Union
I Convention torncgro suffrage, is an example
/ and should be an inspiration to them. -
/ Everywhere on the banner of the party o.
| the Union ought to be inscribed now ''EJua
/ Rights for All. =" 1t is the spirit of Slavery
which denies avotc toa man on account o
color. Slavery is gone--be its spirit buriet
with it. "Old prciudiccs," says the Con
nccticut address, have melted away the
fires Of the great contest. Loyalty every
where welcomes and honors true loyalty.
:. Make that true, o loyal voters of New
England State !-Nc,C l0,h 7i5bme.
Now let there be no more dodging of tn
Negro Suffrage issue among the united ant
happy family of the Abolition fraternity. -
Not only in Connecticut and New York, bu
in Ohio and every where else, where hydra
headed radicalsm exists, the remains o
what was once called the "Republican
party are ticdup to the political monstrosit,
of Negro Suffrage, and its logical result
Negro equality. Equal rights for all =
+ white, black, yellow, grizzly and gray-thi
is their doctrine, and this is th' question
now to be decided. And Greeley, VIII
never had democratic idea in his head
nor democratic emotion in his heart, ha
the assuranceto pratc about the congcnialit
of 'niggcrism' with the principles an
teachings Of Democracy Now in Ohio
especially on the Connecticut Reserve, tina
Black issue is to be presented to the people
Cox may dodge it, and his supporters ma
attempt to conceal it but the thing is here
, and its existence is not to be blinkcd out c
sight. The mask is laid aside, and our or
ponents will not much longer be at the pain
f to deny that they are all, as one man, i
favor of striking the work "whitc' trol
the Constitution of Ohio, and putting ou
brave soldiers and aboring men and wome
upon footing orcquality with the ncgroc.
l-IIuin Ueu!er
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
The Dorsey DclaICatiOn.

Governor ANDERSON has instituted legal
proceedings against q. NoLNEY DORSEY,
the deiaulting State Treasurer The Office
is declared vacant DORSEY is under bonds
of 5000, 600 or his appearance at the next
term of Franklin County Common Pleas; Il
new Treasurer will be appointed.
DoRsEy sold himself for the office, ant
sold the people with the office. No man ii
the State has been so abusive of Democrat
as this 'loyal" rascal. lie has been grca
on making speeches to the soldiers, an,
boasting to them of how he fought "Cop
pcrheads" in the rear while they were fight
ing rebels in the front. Wonder it he vii
continue his speech making for Cox?
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
VIII Not vote.

Several who have acted in opposition tC
the Democratic party have said to US that
they will not vote this fall
They are in favor of equal taxation; op,
posed to negro suffrage; in favor of immc
date union of the States; opposed to Off
cial corrupton; in favor of economy in pub
lie expenditures; opposed to the present
oppressive militia laws in favor Of abolish
ing the thousands of useless offices. In
Short they agree with the Democratic par
ty ON all the living issues Of the day.
But they won't vote, simply because they
dislike to change This is most singular
conclusion. When man feels that til,
sentiments of his political party are AYERS,
to the best interests of the country, h,
should be prompt to change to that whicl
he conccivcs to be right. 1t is always cred
table to man to rcnouncc the wrong an,
advocate the right.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
Davis Trial.
The New York Times, in speaking of Il
urnu,nuI.,,, I.;nl p L N nn,,;n nn,r.

The New Ork Times, IN speaking OF the
prospective trial of jeff. Davis, says:
"Icnersun Davis, In all essentials, is MS COM
prtc II traitor rs ever existed, but his conNIc-
ton us such is by no means certain. lie Will
have the same chance that every criminal has,
Of being able to escape though legal tcchnicHli-
ties: in fact greater chance, because trials for
treason have been rare In this country, and
furnish few prccedentS for guiding the proSccu-
tion OF this case
If this be true, then it is certain that II
long discussed matter has been settled, and
that davis will be tried in civil court --
Were he to be tried by court martial, no re-
spectacle newspaper would imperil its vera
city and foresight by intimating that the
conviction of Davis" is not cetain. Equal
ly chary would any such newspaper be Of
limiting at the possibility of his escape
through some legal technicality.' Under
Mr. Stantons system, a-fl IRE to convict
and legal tcchnicalities are alike unknown,
We accept the assertion of the Times as
equivalent to a definite announcement that
Davis will be tried in civil court,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
a Republican Editor In Search
Of lntOrinatiOu--ll Gets u.

The Detroit Tribune, (Rcp.) has the fol
lowing for the benefit of the editor of the
Chicago Republican who affects not to know
who General GEORGE w. MORGAN, the
Democrats candidate for Governor of Ohio,
is, and mcanly insiuuatcs that he left the
army on account of cowardicc. The M
buRc says:
1 The Chicago Repudiicta inquiries whether
George w. Morgan, Democratic candidate
for Governor Of Ohio is the same individ-
ual, &c.
Docs it? The Chicago RepuLlicdn, edit
ed by Charles A Dana, late Assistant Sec.
rctary Of War; want to know who General
George w. Morgan iS-docs it? Well, il
Mr.. Charles A. Dana, will turn to "Nol.
, "NNl, New American Cyclorcdia, N-IW ],
edited by George Ripley and ChoricS 4.
Dopa," he will find his life and character
fully described by the Biographical hand Of
Charles \. Dana aforesaid! lie will there
discover that the man whom he would now
bascly insinuate is a coward, is recorded q,
one who 'at the age Of lG, enlisted as &
private in company raised in Westerl
, struggle for independence, and by hi,
bravery rose to the rank of Captain, will
which he returned home after the struggle
was over. He will there find that he ha
recorded General Morgan as the man who a
t the outset of the Mexican Warraised and lee
the I'd regiment of Ohio Volunteers to tn,
field, and on the expiration of his term o
service was, in consequence Of the fitnCs
he had shown, made, colonel of the ljtl
Regular Infantry ''in which capacity h.
| participated in the campaign of the Vale,
of Mexico under General Scott, and for hi
gallantry at Contreras and Churubusco, a
$ the latter Of which places he was severcl
wounded, rcccijd tie Noahs If the OH
y Lcgtslatnrc, and was promoted to be
!, Brigadier- General by brcvet." lie vii
I there find that he hasrcccrdcd General Nor
gan 5 acts in public life from the close o
/ the Mexican War to the outbreak of til
rebellion, when he volunteered his service
and was made Il Brigadicr General, hi
: deeds in which capacity were glowingIy eu
logized-particular in the affair of Cum
= land Gap, in which he is declared to hav
accomplished objects Gin spite of almost in
superable obstacles. " IF the late Assist
AMI Secretary Of War and editor of the N
clopeclio, in the face of the public and wha
he has put forth over his own name in re
C lation to General Morgans career, can no,
cat his own words aud insinuatc what
dare not openly allege, cowardice agans
the Democratic nominee for Governor {
o Ohio-if he can do this, he must be
greater liar and drtier dog than-wcll-
+ than even the editor of the RcpuJiicau
SupDOSel to be-
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
TIIle Record

Who was it that declared within the last
your years, that the war was not wagcd for
any purpose OF conquest or suhiugation or
purpose of OvcrthOwng or interfering with
the rights or established institutions of the
States, but to defend and maintain the su-
prcmacy of the Constitution, and to pre-
serve the Union, with all the dignity, equal
ity and rights of the State unimparcd?
A Republican Congress.
Who has since violated and rcpudiated all
these solemn assurances?
A Republican Congress and the Rcpub,
Iican- Union party.
Who proposed an amendment to the Com
stitution Of the United States interfering
with the rights and breaking down the cs-
tablishcd institutions of the States?
\ Republican Congress.
WHO is now advocating and insisting ON
the adoption of this proposed amendment?
The Republican, Union party.
Who was it that declared, Il have no
purpose directly or indirectly, to intericr,
with the institution Of slavery in the State,
where it exists. | believe | have no Lawful
right to do so, and | have no inclination tC
do so?"
abraham Lincoln, President Of tho
United States, elected to that position bl
Who has since avowod the determination
and claimed the right to directly intcricr
with and abolish slavery in the States whcr
it exists?
The Republican, Union party.
1t is well to look back that we may Sc
the progress VIC are making; and especial
is this the case when We are dealing wit
the Republican, Union party. This part
claims all consistency for itself, and all il
consistency for others.
This party, that made great pretcntion'
four years ago, of being in favor Of the con
stitution, and the rights of the State
within that short period, has done its be-
tochangc the Constitutions to interfere wit
the institutions of the States, to take iro
l the States their sovereignty and to conccl
trate all power in the Federal Govcrnmcn
1t claims to be cmincntly progressive, al
fancics to itself there is great work for it
do. Change in the work, Change Il
= Federal Government; change Of the Sta
T. governments; change of Society; change
{ its policy. All old things must be change
and new ones introduced.
1t is experimenting in the affairs Of Go
u ernmcnt, and goes to the work wltho'
=. knowledge or experience, like the qua,
physician to the patient, administering /
:, quack notions of negro suffrage, negl
equality, unequal taxation and tayoring Il
few and opposing the many. Unless th
c party is prevented from carrying out its M
g ny visionary theories, all to uSs lost.-,Sc
a cca IdrctiScr.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
NIAisIsIA<sI.S.

MARRtED-On the nth ofJune, by Rev, John
Bierp, MIR, LEWIS lECIINER and Miss MARY
luIIR.
ON the 9jth OF July, by Rev. Ralpll-W llcoN, Mr..
RuBERr \. BoLlNG and Miss MARGARET CAkSA-
HAM,
ON the l1th of August by Rev. Ralph Wilcox,
Mr.. :. :, ANlSwORTH and Miss MATILDA hlN-
me.
Ou the I'd of september, by Robert Justice,
ESD, Mr.. THOMAS SCorr and Miss LUCINDA
MILLER.
ON the 7th of September, 10y Robert Justice,
ESD, Mr.. SAMUEL X IsELN and Miss CAruAHINE
KLINE,
WHIsKERs !!!-Those wishing a hnc set oi
whiskcrs, "A nice mouslache, or a beautiful head
OF glossy hair, viii please read the card ofrlTos
B 4. CuNPMAN in another part OF this paper,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-09-14
A WOman's Sermon.

There are three things | very much wonder
at The first is, that children should be 50
foolish AS to throw up stones, clubs and
brickbatS into fruit trees, to knock down
fruit; if they would let it alone, it would
fall itself, The second is that men should
be so foolish, and even SO wicked as to go to
war, and kill each other; if let alone, they
would die themselves. And the third and
last thing which wonder at is, that young
men should be so uuwise as to so after
Young women; if they stay at home the
young women would come after them.