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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-28
DESTRUCTION AT CHERAW, S. G.

Chancellor A. InglIs writes to the South Car,
Gilman follows ip regard to the operations of
Sherma6's troops at Cheraw:
81 have had an opportunity of conversing with
one Of our Surgeons who left Cheraw last Satur-
day morning, and was, therefore, present during
the whole period of the entrance, occupation and
departure of Sherman's army. / learn from him
that tile entire business portion Of the town. that
is, Front Street, is burned to the ground, except
one house, which from his description of the local
ity, [ suppose to be the only building on the
street, which was occupied by private family
This fact demonstrates that the burning of the
stores and warehouses was not accidental but that
on the contrary, the enemy could, and did control
the extent of the confagration accordingto their
pleasure There was not sufficient other force
there to restrain the flames. No dwelling in the
body Of the town Was burned. Several places,
just outside Of the corporate limits, or within
mile or two of them, were burned, including my
own, my brother in law, Gen Princes, aud Others
whose owners names he did not remember lie
did not hear of any acts of personal violence or
outrage. But every house, large and small, of
whatever class Of tenant, black or white, slave or
free, was piaged and stripped of all vauables that
could be carried away. Tire people arc almost en-
tirely without provisions clothing But one
horse mule was left in the town and nejghbor
hood
Gen Blair's corps first entered the town. He
made his headquarters in the residence Of one oP
our wealthiest citizens, and appropriated the best
he could find in it. When appealed to by the
lady Of the house to interfere with the plundering
of the common soldiers, who, in the basement,
were breaking ard robbing trunks, &c. he repair
ed to the scene, but only to share in the spoil
This is as [ understand, the late member of the
Federal Congress Sherman himself came into
Cheraw on the second day. lie was not at Soce-
ty Hill, reported, nor was any portion of his in
fantry or artillery marched in that direction A
cavalry raiding party of 2 500 went down that way,
and on to Florence, whence they were repulsed by
120 of our men, left there in charge of the pris-
oners who were too sick to be removed What
this party accomplished on their route, 50 long
they encountered no resistance, he did not state"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-28
PROVISION AND COMMISSION HOUSE,

OPPOSITE MANSION House, SPRINGS BUILDING,
CHARL OTTE, N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-28

Congress adjourned on Saturday the 18th inst
The following is s ketch of the two last days pro-
ceedings: -. ~ ea rlr1
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
Army Matters.

An order has been issued by which all
privatcs and officers Of the veteran reserve
corps, who wish it, can be at once mustered
out of the service. We confidently antici-
pate that the eagerness of the former will
only be cqualcd by the reluctance OF the
hitter to quit serving their country. In a
little while all the privatcs will be mustered
out, and only the officers will remain to rep
resent the veteran reserves.
From this disposition Of privates to get
out, and the officers to stay in, the govern
mcnt should be able to derive valuabl,
hints. 1t will be able to see how much
more popular il service in the line than ser
vice in the ranks. A great deal might be
saved in bountics if government would
hereafter recruit only officers and omit pri-
Yates A recruiting office for the enlistment
Of maiorgenerals, brigadicrs and colonels
would do a good business, especially in time
Of peace. Our effective force Of officers
could be increased to almost any desired
extent We commend this plan to the gov.
ernment. 1t would do away with draft,
bountes, combinations, fees, and all the
troublesome, cumbersome and expensive ma
chinery by which troops are raised under
the present method
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
Trial OF jefferson Davis.

Notwithstanding rumors to the contrary.
IL is very doubtful whether DAVIS is ever
brought to trial. 1t is thought by the best
legal minds of the country that if tried he
will surely 20 acquitted. The reason why
he cannot be convicted of treason is based
upon certain principle of international law,
which cannot be ignored in his trial The
confedcracy formed by the southern States
was acknowledged as boligerent power by
our government, as well as by the govern
ments of England and France Certain
rights belong to every bclligerent power; and
in every war the same rights belong to both
telligercnts. When the rebellion first broke
out, the insurgents were rebels and traitors,
and any Of them that we're captured might
have been hung or shot with perfect justice,
because they came within the constitutional
de6nation of traitors But from the mo-
ment when We acknowledged the conGedcra-
cy, to be beligcrent power, before
that: from the moment that the English
and French ministers called upon Mr.. Sew
ard and informed him that the governments
of France and Great Britain had determn-
ed to recognize the south as a bolligorent
power the case became entirely different,
From that moment the civil and military
leaders of the south became invested with
the same rights, 80 far as related to events
growing out of the war, as we're enjoyed
by the civil and military leaders of the north
If the fortune Of war should make them
prisoners, they were entitled to be treated
as prisoners of war
Such, in brief, is the substance of the
principles which will govern the case Of
Jefferson Davis, aud which will secure his
acquittal, if brought to trial on the charge
Of treason lie and his friends dreaded a
trial at first, because there was some prob
ability that it would be before a military
court, in which case he certainly would have
been convicted of all the crimes in the cat
alogue, and Of treason besides But from
the moment that it became certain that the
trial was to be in the civil courts, and that
Mr.. Davis was to be allowed full opportuni-
ty to make his defence--from that moment
both he and they have been anxious for the
trial to take place. The regard his acquit-
tai as certain. Indeed it is much to be
hoped, on many considerations, that the
trial will take place They principles that
will be settled by it will be of the highest
importance and the whole of the secret
history of the war would be laid bare. 1t
will then be proved that the cause of the
war was not slavery, but the hatred by lead
ing radical republicans toward the south,
and that they precipitated the irresistible
conflict in order to break up and destroy
the Democratic party and in order to Sc
cure the asccndancy of the newly hedged
republican party.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
White GabOTin Virginia..

As the negroes do not work much IN Nir-
ginia, we find such paragraphs as the follow
ing in the Richmond papers
WHITE IADoR. "A numbcro Germans,
Swedes and DancS-men, women and chill
dren are now at Rockets, and another
batch is expected tomorrow The price
fixed for their services as farm hands or
laborers is $3.50 year, food and lodging,
for men between twenty and fifty years old;
women, 500. The Danes are small, but
look muscular, and will, no doubt, make
much better workmcn than negroes under
the free labor system. The agent says the
demand or such labor is now greater than
he can supply, and large emigration of
these people to Virginia may be expected
before winter, if proper Inducements are
held out to them when they arrive in New
York. "
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
Death of simeon Jennings.

On Monday of this week, Simeon ,Jen-
ming, died at his residence, in Virginia, op-
positc Wcllsvillc, of CONGESTION of the lungs
His death was sudden aud unexpected, and
took place during the absence of his wife
Mr.. Jennings was born near Salem. At
the age of II he was poor, but determined
to be rich, aud at his death his property
was estimated at FROM three to five millions
of dollars. In 1853 he built tincrcsidencc
near Cleveland, to which he removed, and
shortly afterwards purchased property in
Virginia, where he has since made his home.
What disposition he has made of his vast
property, is not yet known Mr.. Jennings
was about seycnty-fve years of age and re-
tanned his physical yigor till a few days be
fore his dccease, He attended personally
To all his business, and did not employ a
single agent. lie was man of most ox
traordnary energy OF character aud his
life exhibits a rare instance of how rich one
can become, who dcvotes himself with SIN
glenoss OF purpose to accumulation. -- Ohio
Patriot
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
E.ewis dNasS.

General Cass is enjoying the quiet pleas
ures of serene old age amid his family, sur
rounded by all the appliances of wcal lth -
lie was among one Of the earlier settlers of
the city Of Detroit, and there he lives now,
with his children, in possession of the am
pie fortune arising from the increased value
of the ground which he has seen changing
from the rough, uncultivntcd, worthless
waste to the city slot" and site of magniti-
cent structures, yielding princcly revenues
to their builders. General Ca,s possesses
taste for art, and has had ample opportuni-
ty for gratifying it during his travals in
Europe His eldest son has inherited the
same taste with even greater scope for its
cultivation and more abundant means for
assuming the pleasant labors Of the ecollector,
and the galleries of both the General aud
his SON. Major Lewis Cass, contain many
celebrated and rare works of art, There is
piquancy OF surprise added to the gratilica-
ton of the senses in gazing upon antique
marbles dug from the sands 90 Rome in this
new city of the West, which has grown To
such fair proportions within the limits of
one man lifetime. -- Erchaagc
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
Negro Leagues i'm the NOrth--
Negro lHSurreCttOn In the
SOnlE
From the Cincinnati Enquirer
a correspondent sends us the following:
NEGRO SECRET LEAGUES.
BELLEFoNTAtNE. O. Oct.

BELLEFoNTAINE, O., Oct. 81, 1865.
EDITOR Journal: Without any unne-
ccssary prciacc allow me to call the attcn-
tion Of your readers to few facts regarding
a secret society in progress Of organization
in our cOuntry-a society composed cXclu-
sivcly of persons of color-gottcn up under
the auspices Of the radical leaders, for what
purpose, its name-Equal Rights League
Indicates only too plainly.
1t is the intention of the member of this
organization to labor for equal suffrage, and
aided by the radicals, there is every reason
to fear that their efforts will prove success
full.
In number and spirit they are truly for
midabe They have already held two gen
eral conVcntons-one in Nashville and an
other at indianapolis.
The most energetic measures ore being
taken to insure success. Already we hear
of the shipment of arms and ammunition
in immense quantities to the Southern
'ircCdmcn," purchased ciM mcdns fitr-
nished By the Equal Rights League Of III,
| North. What Is the meaning of these pro
ceedings2 Let me answer in a single word:
| INsuRRECTloN!
| There is only. one mode of escape left from
the threatening evil, viz: the overthrow OF
radicals; for if they are successful in the
coming elections, so surely will rcsul Wdl
Of races Mark the prediction.
Only the most vigilant action on the part
Of the conservatives can save our country
from the impending conilict-a conflict nc
companed with all the horrors Of unlawful
warfare, the burning cities the murder
ing of prisoners and civilians, the ravishing
of women, and all the other innumcrablt
crimes humanity is capable of committing,
A conflict the most cruel, the most terrible
and the most remorsclcss recorded in the
annals of history.
EIFJIHIMITS
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
4 story for Republicans.

1t is amasing to witness the audacity with
which the Republicans claim to be the
friends of the Union, which they were once
ready to ''let slide" 1t reminds us of an
old story, which may be new to some of our
readers
In certain portions Of our country we have
an animal called the woodchuck, which
builds its habitation similar to no other
beast under the sun. Que of them, having
for a short time vacated it's premises, on its
return found ensconsed therein an intruder,
who had taken possession in the temporary
absence of the proprietor. Remonstrance
had no effect, the stranger was determined
to remain in his new found quarters.
But" says the rightfal owner, this is a
woodchuck' S house"
well" " replied the intruder, "I'm a
woodchuck.
you woodchuck! Great Heavens, you
don't look like woodchuck." "
"Wcll, don't care, IN woodchuck. "
But you don't talk like woodchuck. "
Nevertheless, I'm a woodchuck." "
And more than all, you don't smell like
a woodchuck"
"The intruder was skunk. - Jtica Ob-
SerrCr.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
The Benefits Conferred upon the
Negro nv EmaHCtpatfOu.

The New York 7,TJanc, which has been
great advocate for the emancipation ofthe
negroes as a measure of philanthropy, thus
admits the results of its exertions in the
District of Columbia 1t is speaking of the
$4,000 negroes there:
"The most .tiTghtfm mortality erists, as
many as 80 co6iaS per veek being .furHiShed
by The QudrtermoStcr' s Department, most of
tchich are for children It's the opinion of
physicians practicing among them, and of
other close observers, that three iourths Of
these children die from neglect and want. -
In the family ofa soldier who lost his life in
battle, five out of the ten children have died
since March, 1865, FROM the above causes.
In another, three out Of seven children Ola
soldier drafted in December last hdrc starred
10 death trithin tie htSt three tceeks. The
mothers in both cases were prostrated with
sickness. In the same square mothers and
sons, wives and children of soldiers still in
Government service as regular United States
troops, are suffering for the necessaries of
life; knowing nothing more of these men,
they say, then, that when the war broke
up they did't come home. Near these
lives another soldiers wife, having four
skeleton children, who, as she says, were
starved out in Frederick, Maryland They
have neither bed table nor chairs, nor any
household utensils, save a frying pan, out
Of which they all eat with their fingers.
''Thesc cases might be multiplied to scores
and hundreds in and around the National
Capital.
The liberty the black, have got is the lib
erty to starve. The men who have brought
this terrible calamity upon these unfortu-
nate people ought all to be tormcnted with
remorse,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
The Southern states,

The Southern States, with the limited fa-
cllltics allowed them, and hampcred as they
are by the persistent interference of FEEDER
al officials and agents, are making encour
aging progress in the awkward process of
reconstruction The spccdicst and the true
Democratic way Of restoring the Union
would have been the simple recognition of
the States as socreigntics, competent to take
care of themselves, and capable of carrying
out the wishes of their people, without
which there is and can be no such thing as
republican government But this was not
the Abolition notion, and Abolitionists hap
pened to possess the power The object
Of that party was not restore the Union,
nor to establish republican governments,
but to make Abolition colonies and negro
camps out of the Southern States. In this
their eagerness and their frenzy alone baulk
ed them. We are hopeful that the dead
point of danger in the Southern States is
passed, and that nothing-not even the an
ticpatcd revolutionary action Of Congress
can prevent the ultimate restoration of their
rights Considering all the impedimcnts
thrown in their way, and all the restrictions
placed upon their action, the State Govern
ments have progressed toward their normal
condition more rapidly than could have
been anticipated six months ago; and,
though far from being satisfactory, their
political affairs are hopeful and full of prom
Use. The vigorous attempt made by the
ultra abolition fanatics to intimidate the
Southern people into the adoption of the
party, has in most cases signally failed. 1t
proved a useless menace, which, while it
retarded reconciliation, failed to prevent
thn Snutknru nnnplp fnm nrnpptlv pninp
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
Notions
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THIS popular rural paper, published ON the LIST
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n year, Is now greatly enlarged anu improved,
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deed, no Other paper of the kind eau be coinpa-
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oi anything of the kind ever published.
The RURAL AMERICAN is not n local paper,
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The form is n very large sixteen Page Octave,
ntnining double the reading matter, that can
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This elegant paper is illustrated with some Of
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for 1855
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to the close of the present year.
The Agricultural editor OF the Philaueiphia
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for the practical, working FARMER, that We have
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These are my honest sentiments"
rs Agents are every whore wanted TO get up
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New York, noWnon'
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
Cholera.

Vessels have arrived in New York with
number of cases of Cholera ON board A
few cases are said to have occurred in New
York City, That this devastating scourge
viii be upon the country this winter is be.
yond a doubt. Ii battles all medical skin,
aud our only protection is in keeping clean
and well ventilated premises and in paying
respect 10 our manner of living
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
The Hirz Case,

The president has taken up the papers in
the Wirz case, but has not yet rendered a
decision. Wiz was found guilty OF all the
charges and specifications, and it is thought
the sentence will be approved, and that he
will be hung within week.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
ROAD NOTICE..

To the honorable, the Commissioners of Holmes
County, Ohio:
The undersigned petitioners respectfully ask
your honorable body to take the necessary lc-
gal measures to lay out and establish a county
road within said county and state, commencing
mt point ON the road leading from the cross
roads next south Of Carlisle, in said county, to
Wise's mill therein, where the line of lands be-
tween Jonathan G. Yoder and Christian Stut2-
man, in the township of WalnutcreCll, inter
sccts said road; thence along said line and
through the said jonathan G.. Yodcr's field un-
til it intcrhects thelands of David loder; thence
through the said David Yodcr'S land Just south
of the orchard thereon; thence westerly till ii
reaches the line between the lands of the said
David Iodcr and John NJ. lodcr; thence along
said line to the corner of the said David GOdcr $
land; thence OnOr near the present road through
the lands of the said John VI. NOdcr and Jacob
ShrOCll ana Hoover and McCullOch until with
In i've or six rods of the stable on the lands of
the said Hoover and McCullOch ; thence the
nearest and best route through the lands of Eli
snyder to interscct the State road leading from
MillrrSburg, in said county, to New Philadcl-
phia, n fuScarawas county, Ohio, so as to cut
or only about ten rods of the east corner the
field next west of the barn on the said snyder r
premises, in the the township of Berlin. Also,
your petitioners ask YOU to NncatC so much OF
the road running to Farmersville, in said
Holmes county, rs Hes between the road herein
pctitioncd for and the road running from the
aforesaid cross roads to Wise's mill aforesaid.
Nov. a. 6l-wt' MANY PETITIONERS.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
FARM FOR SALE.

An excellent Farm, containing $50 acres or
good land, well watered timbered and inprov-
ed situate in Hardy township, n mile ana a
half east Of Millersburg, is offered for sale on
reasonable terms.
For further particulars inquire OF the under
JAMES CALHooS,
October ~, 1855.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
EIeCtlOns.

At the time Of going TO press we are un-
able to give the result of the State elections
held on Tuesday in New York, New Jersey,
Massachusetts, Wisconsin aud Minnesota.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
Terms of
GOIey's Lady's Book for 1866,
~f'Om ,Uhich there can be no tieridtion.)

The following are the terms Of the Lndy's
Book for lS6G--
One copy, one year, 81 20
TWO copies one year ) 10
Ihree copies one eyear........................ so
-Four copies, one year 10 w
Five copies, on year, and an extra copy
TO the person getting up the club, ma
king six copies II 90
Eight copies, one year, and extra
making nine copies w. :...... 2l>po
Eleven copies, one year, and an extra
copy to the person getting up the club
making twelve copies. ......................2 q 90
All additions to clubs at club rates.
M. Go leys Ladys Bo * and Arthurs Homo
Magazine will be sent each one year, on receipt
of 81 50.
We have no club with any other magazine or
newspaper.
The money must all he sent at one time for
any of the clubs.
Canada subscribers must send "a cents addi-
tional for each Subscriber.
Address L. A. Cooley
~ r. Corner Sixth and Chestnut streets,
Swi PHILADELPHIA.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09

On Monday, December nh, 1868.
of Nlmira j. Maxwell
First account of David C. Maxwell guardian
of Cordclia A. Maxwell,
Fourth account of ft'nthpriup Kri,n Guardian
OF barbura keim aud Joseph Kcim.
Charles f. smith.
Emma Peterson.
First account of William NJ, Gibson eNerutor
of James Gibson.
First account of Henry Pomercne adm'r of
George Swinhart
Final account of John Bowers, executor OF
William Bowers.
Second insolvent account of Henry D. Me-
DOwpll udm'r ofSnmucl MetZlpr
JAMES A. ESTILI.,
Nov. o, 1865. Probate Judge.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-11-09
Estate OF Charles Uni. sr.

NOTICE Is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has been duly appointed Executor OF the
last will and testament of Charles Uni, sr., late
Of Holmes county, Ohio, deceased.
Nov. ., 1865. Il. e. BROWN,