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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
Our House.

There is a place called "Our House,
which everybody knows of. The sailor
talks of it in his dreams at sea- The woun
ded soldier down in the SOUTH turning
uneasily on his hospital bed, brightens al
the word; it is like the dropping of colo
water in the desert-like the touch of colo
fingers on the burning brow. "Our House, -
he says feebly, and the light comes back in.
to his dim eyes, for all homcly charities, al
good thoughts, all purities, all that man
loves on earth or hopes for in heaven, rise
with the word.
"Our House." may be in style for archi-
lecture, low or high. 1t may be the old
Scotield farm house, with its tall well sweep,
or the one story, gabel-roofed cottage, OF
the large, square white house with green
blinds, under the wind swung elms of cen
tury, or it may be the log cabin of the will
derness, with its one room, still there is
spell in the memory Of it beyond all CON
.iurations. Its stone and brick and mortar
are like no other its very clapboards are
dear to us, powerful to bring back the mem
orics of early days, and all that is sacred in
home love.
There is no one fact of our human exist
cncc that has a stronger influence upon Us
than the houses we dwell in, especially that
in which our earlier and more impressablc
years are spent. The building and arrange
ment of house influence the health the
comfort the morals, the religion. There
have been houses built so devoid Of all con
sidcration for the occupants, so rambling
and hap p-hazard in the disposal Of rooms, so
useless and checress, and wholly without
snugness or privacy as to make it seem i'm
possible to live joyous, generous, rational,
religious, family life in them.
There are in our cities things called hous-
cs, built and rented by people who walk
erect and have the general air and manner
Of civilized and christianzed men, which
are so inhuman in their building that they
can only be called snares and traps for souls,
places where children cannot escape growing
up filthy and impure-places where to form
home is impossible, and to live decent,
Christian life, would require miraculous
strength.
A celebrated British philanthropist who
had devoted much study to the dwellings Of
thepoor, COVE it as his opinion temperance
societies are hopeless undertaking in Lon
don, unless these dwellings underwent a
transformation. They were so squalid, so
dark, so comfortless, SO constantly pressing
upon the senses Of foulncss, pain and in
convenience that it was only by being drug
gcd with gin and opium that their misera-
bic inhabitants could find heart TO drag on
life from day to day. He had himself tried
the experiment Of reforming drunkard by
taking him from one of these loathsome
dens and enabled him TO rent Il tenement in
a block Of model lodging houses which had
been built under his supervision. The
young man had been designer Of figures
g., L., Il 4
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
Calling NiCIsnanes.

One of the worst of bad habits which bad
boys indulge is calling their companions on
other people nicknamcs. This, when done
on purpose, is very wrong, and often very
cruel, for they mostly indulge their wicked
wit on those who have some bodily inlirmity
which they cannot help.
l.wish to caution the boys who read thi,
against such conduct for many boys who
do not wish to be unkind or cruel may be
tempted to do so before they are aware, just
because there is some fun in it.
II shall never forget" says one, San in
cident of my boyhood, bywhich was taught
to be careful not to wound the feelings OF
the unfortunate. A number of us school
boys were playing by the road side one
Saturday afternoon, when the stage coach
drove up to neighboring inn, and the
passengers alightcd. As usual we gathered
around to observe them. Among the num-
Der was an elderly man, who got out with
much difficulty, and when on the ground
he walked with his feet turned one way and
his knees another, in a very awkard man
ner. thoughtlessly shouted:
Look at the old rattlebones !" The
poor man turned his head with an express
sion ofpain which | can never forget
just then, to my surprise and horror, my
iatncr came round the corner, and immedi-
atey stepping up to the stranger, shook his
hand warmly, and assisted him to walk to
our house, which was but little way off -
| could enjoy no more play that afternoon,
and when tea time came | would gladly
have hid myself, but knew it would be in
vain, and So trcmblingly went into the sit
ting room. To my great JOY and relief the
stranger did not seem to know me again. but
remarked pleasantly to my father as he in
troduced me
such fine boy was surely worth hav-
ing"
How the word cut me to the heart Ny
father had often told me of friend who
plunged into the river to save me as | was
drowning when a child, and, who, in conse-
quence of a cold then taken, had been made
cripple by rheumatism and this was the
man l had made laughing stock of for my
companions
| tell you, boys and girls, would give a
great deal to have the memory Of that event
taken away. If ever you are tempted as
was, remember that while no good can come
Of sport, whereby the feelings of Others are
wounded, you may be laying up for your
selves painful recollections that will not leave
you for life time.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
srlrtt portrp.
The vitality Of Hope
BY HENRY r. sTANTrN.

| rye watched the pale flower enrcatingly bend
ttswiibering leaves to the strcamlct below,
| 4 tlilIutr al fragrance all silently sending,
. FurotI with the StrcHmlct, to swCcttn It's low
The sunlight had shonc too long on its folding,
And the spray of the strcamlct had nourlshed
But Sfill in the cup of its delicate moulding,
Thcrclay rich perfume to gladden. its heart.
rye stood in the forest, while darltly around me
The shadows of evening were gathering fast
Tvcstood al alone while something had bound
me,
Whir" came to the present, but lived in tho
~ st
II seemed like spirit from out the dark shadow
Ofdrrnms that have slept on obliviou's seat
And slowly 1t came, through the valley and
meadow,
To keep its sad trystlng in silence with me.
But though tho pale spirit had woke from its
slumbCrS,
And thought with its magic crept into my
brain;
Though many n dirgc came on with It's numbers
still, like the dark emhcrs when famed into
glowing,
a halo was shed o'cr the gloom Of my life,
As dUrkly and swiftly the current was HOwing
Light came in the gloom, peace lived IN the
strict
Tho heart may grow cold i'm its winter ofsorrow
Or patclIcd In the glow of SUMMER day
The past may bcdurk but the sky Of to- morrow
Is never bcTcft of It's promising ray.
Hope fiitS with will-o'- '-thc-wisp-tng before us
still pointing, and guiding Wherever We go,
If swelling life s Currcnt--itS rainbow is Ger us
If cbbiug too laSt-thcre is HOPE in the How.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
a SCrapOf History.

The manner in which the New England
Fcderalsts conducted themselves in the late
war with England, is thus stated by jour
nal, the loyalty Of which is subject to
no discount
"The difficulties which had been thrown
in the way of the Government borrowing
money by the Federal or peace party were
very great. a Boston newspaper said ir
1914 Any Foderalist who lends money
to the Government will be called infamous,
and "A large portion of the press and pulpit
spoke in similar strain. 1t was dccmcC
necessary in Boston for brokers who had
Government loans to sell, to advertise that
the names of the subscribers would be kept
secret; and in February, 1873, in that city
twenty thousand dollars of United States
six per cent stock was offered at auction
and only five thousand Of it taken, and tha,
at forty per cent, below par Boston, by Il
combination of New England capital, had
been made the financial center of the coun.
try, and the New England banks had
drained those of the Middle and Southern
States as much as possible Of their specie,
to prevent their subscribing to the public
loans Yet at the time that this drain was
begun, the Massachusetts banks had two
and Il half dollars in specie in their vaults
for every dollar of their circulation. The
result Of this was that in February, 1878,
the notes of the banks of New York State
were - to 20 per cent. below par; those OF
Philadelphia "a; and those of Baltimore
30, while treasury notes were "A to 20, and
United States six per cents 80 per cent
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
4 PiGus Son.

Oh, mother mother!'
"What, son ~
"Mayn't have the big bible up in my
room to-day p
Yes, my child and welcome. You don't t
know what pleasure it gives me to see your
thoughts turned in that way. But what
sticks are those III your hand -
Triggers y
Triggers! For what, my child ?"
why, trap triggers, Here's the stand
ard, You see; this is the ilipper, and that
one with the fat meat on the end is tho long
trigger. There's rotten mouse keeps
comm inter my my room and insutin' oy
me, and want to set the big bible aud try
and knock his chunk outtor him" That,
what the matter.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
Farming Fer Young Men.

If a young man wants to engage in bust
ness that will insure him, in middle life the
greatest amount of leisure time, there i,
nothing more sure than farming. If he
has an independent turn of mind, let him
be farmer,
II he wants to engage in a healthy occu
patton let him till the land In short if he
would be Independent, Yet him get spot OF
ground. Keep within his meets, to shun
the lawyers, be honest to have a clear con
science, improve the soil so as to leave the
world better than he found it; aud then if
he cannot live happily and die content there
i5 no hope for him,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
\ Strange Prayer.

Some ministers are very beligcrcnt and
not untrequenty spoil for a fight. There is
a preacher of this Kind inChcago, who is so
anxious to whip men who do not vote the
kind of ticket he puts into the ballot box
or think as he does, that he has to ask God
in his public prayers, to give him strength
sufficient to resist the temptation. In a
prayer last "Wednesday, the minister said :
80 God, if it is not right to visit loyal indig
nation upon Democrats in the streets OF
Chicago, by knocking them down, grant to
the loyal the power of iorhearancc. Won.
der what is his lighting weight. 49, BnGdlo
Courier.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01

Some folks shame the Devil not by speak
ing the truth but by outlying him.
The human race, like an auctioneer' 3
goods, are always 'going-going-gone. +"
Death is the lberator of him whom free
dom cannot release, the physician of him
whom medicine cannot cure, the comforter
of him whom time cannot console.
The extreme pleasure we take in talking
of ourselves should make us think that we
give very littleto those who have tolistento
us.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
A Practice.

QuakeresS, A''' Z"
Friend" said she, "the must not do
"Qh, by Jove but l must" said the
We'll, friend, as the hast sworn, thee
may 90 it; but thee must not make prac-
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
"Frait EasIket.o

An elderly lady, meeting a newly married
man, who had once been her servant car
rylng cradle exclaimed "Ah, John,
these are the fruits of marriage =" ''No,
madam, replied John, this be only the
Fruit Basket r'
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
Sf(istcllancous.

From the Louisville Democrat of May 20.
Thomas q. McGrath, Of shelby
County. Murderei---A Negro
Soldier. Without FrOyOCaetOn, ,
Does the Dced--Eull Partfcu-
Iars---nntense Excitement In
SheLbyyillC.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01

There is an affinity between sweet sounds
and sweet girls. Beautiful music lis as at
tractiye to beautiful young ladies as flowers
to bees.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01

There are ties which never should be
severed" as the ill-used wife said, when
she found her brute of husband hanging
in the hay-loit
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
3nsiness directory.
OFFICIALS.
BIINSICTA ~.
he. u. q. Saunders.

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON. has permanently
located himscrn oxford, Holmes Go. q. The
pr. has been associated with Dr. j. B. Woods.
of this place during the past wear in the prHc-
tico OF Medicine and now offers his profess
ionnl services to tfe people of oxford and
,.irinity 27-i.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01

GERMAN AND ENGLISH BOTANIC PHYSI
CLAN NillerSburg, Ohio. ONCE on the E0S
end Of Main street, four doors above the Pub
lie Sguarp 2l-2O
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
hr. j. Y. woods.
Dr. A. A. CriIliiN.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Millcrshurg, O.
Otfce-On Clay Street, south of the Court
House. H-l
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01

The drop in gold affects liquors, like the
letting in of water-t makes a good de-
preston of spirits.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
j. POrncrcuc, w. ID.

AND SURGEON, Mllersburg, o.
Ofiire-On Main street I doors east of the
Bank. Rcsidence-formerly occupied by Or
Ebright. 2b-lo.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
NNEIL ~ "
Naxwcl. al Heller,

ATrORNEYS AND COTNSEIIORS At LAW,
Mnlrrshurg, ohio. ONCE, in the Court House
up stairs. h""
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
DR.. WIN. IkichcsOn,
DR.. Charles Hunt,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Miilcrshurg. O
Onicc-on Main street. in the room formerly
occupied by Dr. Boiling. ~
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
". u. Putt, NJ. ID,

AND SURGEON, Nashville. ohio
Successor to Dr. Liggctt. gjH
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UPHELD. I DASH
Critcslicld ~ I III.
-
vOrllcS ~ Reed,

ATTORNEYS At LAW, Mnlcrshu~l Ohio
once in critchticids building, up stairs. ~
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01
NrTOIsN Nj: ~.

PHYSICIAN G SURGEON, Rowvillc, Ohio
pfI Io Ia y %
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-06-01

French-commom rous cnpo,te. rour p
which literally signifies ''How do you carry
yourselfY
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-05


WASHINGTON, December 4-Thc Supreme
Court Of the United States met this morning.
All the judges were present. The Court ad-
journcd till IL o'clock tomorrow morning
when it will enter upon the business Of the
term.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-05
From New York.
ad'iccs from Guatemala, Honduras
and Chill.

NEW YORK, December 4.-From Guatemala
we have received adviceS TO the 10Th of Novem-
ber.
The Pope has sent an autograph letter To his
beloved son, the illu>tricus and honorable
haron Vicente Cerua. President Of the Re
pubic OF Guatemala, congratulatng him on
hi, election To the Presidency A similar let
ter has also been received from the Queen Of
spain.
The President Of the Republic has sent a
message 10 Congress urging certain reforms in
the Constitution.
san salvador. report notable political changes
The in>urrection in the Department Of
blanche has been terminated.
The Congress Of the Republic Of Honduras
has decided 10 abolish the senate Chamber
The reason given l. that in a country essen
tally Democratic like Honduras. an Upper
House or Senate i not necessary. All men,
bers Of Congress will henceforth be Of equal
political rank. aud viii simply De called Repre-
seniaiiNe> Of the Congress of Honduras.
The question Of capital punishment is At
tracing much attention i'm Honduras.
Advices from Valparaiso. Chill. To the LIT Of
November, gives a vivid picture Of the excite
meni prevailing in Chilli 10 the spanish op-
preston in declaring the blockade Of the six
thilian ports. Valparaiso. Caldcra. Coquilled
Guayacan. Tomo and TalcahuanO. The Gillian
Government has ordered all the spanish 10
Valparaiso. where they can be under the yigi-
lance OF the authorities. Transfers Of spanish
property or assets i, forbidden. Foreigners in
Chill are decided in their support Of the Gov
eminent The Diplomatic Corps. resident in
santiago. have expressed their approval Of the
protest Of Chilli 10 spain. The Germans Of the
province of Alacana have voluntarily re-
nounced all exemption from taxes % which. n
foreigners. they have right Preparations
Tor war are vigorously carried ON.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-05
/.

The House organized yesterday by the cleo
ton Of the officers selected by the Republican
caucus. Mr.. Colfax. for speaker, received
Is9 votes to - Tor Dir. james Brooks Mr..
Maynard, of Tennessee. made an Intellectual
effort 70 be heard during the roll-eall by the
Clerk: Mr. Brooks entered his protest against
the action of the Clerk, stating that II Mr.
Maynard was not entitled to seat, Andrew
johnson had no right to fll the position he
did. His remarks had no effect upon the Re-
publicans, who insisted upon vote for OIL
GERS, resulting as above. Mr.. Colfax made a
brief address which will be found elsewhere
The resolution adopted BY the Republican
caucus, for the appointment of a committee 10
eXamine and report whether any sO-called Con-
federate States are entitled to representation
In Congress, was introduced by Mr.. stevens,
and finally passed by yeas I23, nays %.
Mr.. Kelly gave notice of his intention 10 in
troduce a bill extending the right Of suffrage
in the District of Columbia
= Mr.. Siblack offered resolution that pend
ing the consideration Of the subject, members
claiming seats be admitted to the floor Of the
House. Pending the resolution, the House adj
jOurned.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-05

IL the senate Yesterday thlrfv-nine senators
pressatod tAems>i1e,. TAe credentials Of Mr.
Poland. successor n Mr Colismer. were pre-
sented, and Nr. =. took the oath of allegiance.
The ere lential. e ". stockton. II J.. were
presented. when Mr. CoWan Offered a pro
Tt; The protest Wa. orlorcl 70 he laiI upon
tAe table far the present -nd Mr.. : wa, sworn
lr-
NJ. Wade prcsntsda Mil giving tie elective
franchise O. al citizens over twenty -one ytar.
n age, residents of the District of Columbia
six months.
Mr. sumner introduced several hlIs also
.at resolution proposing "a amcndmnt to
ihe Constitution of the United s;atcs-what
sh4ii he the basis u repre-entation in Con-
grcss
"F brown save notice Of the introduction
- 1iA o. authorize the construction of a
''.'ss ''fo'- ihe Mississippi At Il. Louis.
IN MOTION 81 NF. Foot-. the senate resolved
10 meet a twelve 9elock daily.
Aiier The Introduction = sofne o,h..r I'm.
'ns senate ieoA recess until one o'clock n
which hour. upon Resembling. th. s.,,r,,,ry
was directed @ inform IN. HOUSE ~ -. or,..,i
s<tion. Adjourned.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-05
synopsis OF Legislative Proceed
iugs.

In the SENATE. yesterday Mr.. Mason offered
a resolution, which was adopted, requesting
the Committee on judiciary toinqure into the
eXpediency of amending our laws as TO
grant q change Of venue TO defendants in
causes when they file a proper affidavit.
Mr.. Miles introduced bill for IAN act TO
prevent unauthorized printing at the expense
Of the State; which was referred TO the Com
mittee on Printing. Mr.. Niles stated the de
sign Of the bill is TO stop some supposed leaks
from the Treasury.
Mr.. Cobb introduced several bills in relation
TO courts, judges. etc. which were read the
first time, and severally passed to the second
reading.
The bill making suitable provision TO have
Indiana properly represented in the Universal
Exhibition Of Paris coming up in order. sew
eral members Of the Special Committee TO
whom IL was referred stated that they had
heard nothing Of IL until reported here; a mo-
ton TO recommit was agreed to.
The bill 10 increase the salary of the state
Librarian was read by title only, and referred
TO the Committee on the State Library.
Tie joint resolution proposing an amendment
10 the State Constitution by striking out the
thirteenth article coming up in order, it was
read the second time. and after some little de-
bate, was made the special order for Friday
morning at o'clock.
The Joint resolution :. lj1l instructing SEN
ators and requesting Congressman 20 use their
influence for bringing about a speedy adjust
meni OF the claims Of deceased soldiers. was
passed 10 the third reading.
Mr.. Williams offered resolution, which was
adopted. instructing the Governor, fnot incon-
sistent with the public good. 10 report what
amount Of S7.000 for a contingent fund. 5000
for telegraphing, and 5000 for clerk hire. has
been expended; and also what amount will be
required for the year iS,G.
II being found no quorum was present. the
senate adjourned.
In the HorsE. Yesterday. there was slim
attendance.
report in relation 90 the appointment Of a
Commissioner O. the Universal Exhibition at
Paris. was laid on the table.
Mr.. Bu,kirk introduced a hfll in relation 10
law practice. which wa referred to the Com
mittcc on Judiciary.
Mr.. johnson introduced hill in relation 10
county officers. whieh was referred to the
Committee on Fee, and Salaries.
Mr.. Lsssclle introduced a joint resolution
proposing an amendment 10 se,iiou :. article
Il Tie Constitution of the Unitcd STATES. cx-
tending the right II suffrage 10 females; which
was referred to the special Committee on Con
stitutional Amendment.
SIR. Humphreys submitted a resolution ON
local legislation. which Wa, referred 90 the
same committee.
Il being a>certaincd there Vs. no quorum
present, the Hou>. adjourned.
In the afternoon. no quorum beins present.
further adjourniltut ~ a. had.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-05
From Fortress Monroe
Ordnance shipped 10 West Point
Effects of the Recent Gale.

FORTRESS MONROE, December l.-Several
ordnance pieces are being shipped to West
Point, consisting of the WhitwOrth, Calling.
Parrot, Coffee Mill and Williams revolving
guns. The latter Is a rebel relic.
The gale in this vicinity has been very Sc
we're. The telegraph lines are down between
here and Baltimore and Richmond
The steamer Nellie Pentz Is a total loss. She
u far up the fats and broken in two in the
center. Her engine j. badly disabled.
The upper saloon deck Of a steamboat, with
staterooms, washed ashore at Cherrystone this
morning. Ii j. not known what steamer this
came from.
The steamer Lewisburg, from jacksonville,
Florida. and Hilton Head, bound TO Washing
ton, has just arrived. They report the steamer
Kent, from New York 10 jacksonville, and for
some time past expected, has not been heard
from.
FORTRESS MONROE, December 4.-The
English steamer Victoria, from Liverpool for
Richmond, j. ashore and bilged in Lynn
Harbor Bay. Cargo landed. The schooner
Esteile, from Albany for Richmond, L. ashore
at the saine place. Her cargois being landed,
and the vessel i in good shape.
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-05
From Washington.
Alabama Adopts the Constitutional
Amendment ent-.Recogniiion of Con.

" NAsIINGToN. DeNmhyr 4.-Oficial inielli-
genct from the Alabama legislature inform.
N that they have ratified. 10y an overw hclmin..
vote. the constitutional state slavery amend
menL
The President has recognized the following
Consul:
Louis pearce, a Vice Consul of spain, in
New lork.
Juan jose Barrett. Consul General for the
Republic Of Nicaragua. IN the same city.
+. Motz. Consul II Oldenhurg. Al New Or
leans.
II. CiaSenus. Consul for >aNony. Swarslurg
and >0nd.rhaescn. at Chicago.
Adolph Roscnthal. Consul for >warzbury
kudaitstadt and Jwarzbuag Londcrhausen. n
MilWarkea
The Indianapolis daily herald., 1865-12-05
lkailroad Contract

CHICAGO. DcceInbcr i.--The TiHes saw: A
contract has been concluded for the cofnpletion
u the Chicago and Northwestern railroad in
Gliding bridge across the Missouri, on or be-
fore January !, ls6s. The contractors who
agree 10 build the road receive their couapen-
sation in the shape Of an annual rental Tor a
number Of years