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Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01
General Lee--Letters written
In 1861.

The Oil Guard, of New York, publishes
the following letters, (new to us,) whicl
show the high ground taken by Genera
Lee in the beginning of the late civil war
and which was maintained by him to thu
last:
ARLINGTON, VA, April 90, 1861.
"General-Since my interview with yo,
on the 18th inst, | have felt that ough
not longer to retain my commission in the
army. l therefore tender my resignation
which request you will recommend for ac
ceptance. 1t would have been presented
at once but for the struggle it cost me &c
separate myself from service to which /
have devoted all the best years Of my life
and all the ability | possessed.
During the whole of the time-morc
than a quarter of century, have ex.
perienced nothing but Kindness from my
superiors, and the most cordial friendship
from my comrades To no one, general,
hive been So much indebttt as q
to yoursclffor uniform kindness and consid.
Grafton, and it has always been my ardent
desire to merit your appreciation. | shall
carry to the grave the most grateful rccolcc.
tons Of your kind consideration, and your
name and fame will always be dear to me.
Save in defence of my native State, |
never desire again to draw my sword. BE
pleased to accept my most earnest wishes
for the continuance of your happiness, and
prosperity, and believe me most truly yours,
r. i. LEE.
Lieut.. General Winfield Scott, Com.
manding United States Army"
A copy of the preceding letter was en-.
closed in the following to a sister of the
General, Mrs. A. NJ:
- ARLINGTON, VA, April 20, 1861.
my Dear Sister am grieved at my in.
ability to see you = i | have
been waiting for a more convenient season,
which has brought to many before me deer
and lasting regret Now we are in state
war, which will yield to nothing. The whole
South is in a state of revolution into which
Virginia, after long struggle, has beer
drawn, and though recognize no necessity
for such state of things and would have
forborn and pleaded to the end for redress
of grievances, real or supposed, yet in my
own person | had to meet the question
whether | would take part against my ma
tive State. With all my devotion to the
Union, and the feeling of loyalty and duty
Of an American citizens, [ have not beer
able to make up my mind to raise my hant
against my relatives, my children, my home
| have, therefore, resigned my commission
in the army, and serve in defence Of my ma
tive State, with sincere hope that my
poor services may never be needed. | hope
may never be called on to draw my sword
81 know you will blame me, but yol
must think as kindly Of me as you can, anl
believe that | have cndeavorcd to do wha
thought right. TO show you the feeling
and struggle it has cost me, | send you
copy ofmy letter to General Scott, which ac
ccompanied my resignation. I have no tim
and protect You and yours, and shower up
on you every blessing, is the prayer of you
devoted brother. r.. f.. LEE.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01

Two Irishmen crossing n field came in
contact with donkey who was making day
hideous" with his unearthly braying. Jem'
my stood moment in astoniShment; but
turning to Pat, who seemed as much en-
raptured with the song as himself, remark,
ed: Its fine large ear that bird has tol
music, Pat, but sure he's got an awful
cowld.
The Principal of an academy gavea pupil,
who was an aSpirant for the situation OF
school teacher, a certificate which said =
This young man is capable of filling any
position for which he is qualified.
The anger which fushes the face is not
so deadly as that which makes it pale. -
The red heat is less intense than the white.
Some of our religious exchanges tell a
story about woman being relieved from
spcechless grief by hymn. We have known
a number of the sex to be strongly affected
and greatly benefited by hims before this.
An Irish peasant being asked why he per
mitted his pig to take up his quarters with
his family, made an answer abounding with
satirical ndirete: why not? Doesn't the
place afford every convenience that pig
can require
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01
Strong Characters.

Strength of character consists of tw,
thlngs-powcr of will and power of self
restraint. 1t requires two things, there
lore, Tor ITS cNlstcncc-Strong feelings and
strong command over them Now, il i,
here we make the great mistake; we mis-,
take strong feelings tor strong character \
man who bears all before him, before whose
irown domcSticS trcmble, and whose bursts
of fury make children of the household
quake-hccause he has his will obcycd, and
his own way in all things we cali him a
strong man. The truth is, he is the weak
man; It Is his passions that are strong; he,
mastered by them, is weak. You must
measure the strength of a man by the pow
er of the feelings he Subducs, not by the
power of those which subdue him. And
hence composurc is very often the hirhes,
result of strength, Did we never see man
receive II fragrant insult, and only grow a
little pale, and then reply quietly? That i,
man spiritually strong. Or did We never
see u man IN anguish stand, as if carved of
Soied rock, mastering himself? Or hear
ing a hopeless daily trial remain silent, ant
never tell the worldwhat cankcred his HON,
peace? That is strength. lie who. witt
strong passions remains chaSte; he who
kecnly sensitive, with many powers of in
dignation in him, can he provoked, and We
restrain himself, and forgivc-these are In,
strong men, the spiritual heroes -Rer. 4
, W, Robertson.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01

Not only does death bcautiy our lifeless
forms, but the thought Of it gives more
beautiful expression to the countenance even
in life, and new strength to the heart as
rosemary is both placed as chaplet on
the brows of the dead and gives life to the
fainting by its viviiying essence.
\ miner who lately came from Iirginia
City, says vegetation is 50 scarce in that
region, that two mullen stalks anda bunch
OF thistles is called a grove.'
The following is given as a fircman's toast;
"The ladies-the only incendiaries who
kindlc flame which water will not extin-
guish.
At thirty we are trying to cut our name
in big letters upon the walls otthis tenement
of life; twenty years later we haye carved
it, or shut up our knife.
A genuine Jonathan lately took ride
with his girl, and stopped at store for "a
glass of gin with molasses." 1t was pre-
pared and swallowed at one draught; then
turning to her he said:
"Sal, that was burned good; why don't
you buy some for yourself?'
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01
Another Outrage upon Senator
summer.

Correspondence y. Y. World, Jan. lSlh.1
1t was my happiness to be in the Senate
this morning long enough to see Senator
Sumner, Just once" completely hOorcd
lie rose to rebuke Secretary McCulloch
(who, by the by, was present. for daring to
appoint assessors and collectors of the rev
enuc in the South who had not taken and
could not take, the test oath, thus setting
aside law of Congress, or dispensing
with it, rs Sumner phrased it. This cnorm-
ity, Senator Sumner wished to bring be
fore the country" and il closing his re
marks, he complacently assumed that he
had effected his object lie then (as usual
glanced round the gallery for approving
female smiles, and resumed his seat.
And thereafter, Senator Davis stood NJ
aud stated his entire satisfaction that the
Senator from Massachusetts should declare
that the officers of the government should
obey the laws; but he wanted to know how
many times Sumner had declared in the Sen
ate that he never would obey the Fugitive
Slave Act; how many times public officers
in Massachusetts, had set aside that law;
and how often, under the plea of military
necessity, during the last four years, the laws
of the land had been frequently dispensed
with, with Senator Summers full approval!
These questions completely dumbiounded
the AdOniS of the Senate. He pretended
to read a morning journal, nervously turn
ing over the newspaper, and no doubt turn
ing over reply in his mind. But he re-
piled not a single word. Indeed, like the
historical small boy, he had nothing to say,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01

A sCHooIMAsrER as n punishment to
one of his pupils for using proiane language,
ordered him to take a pair ftongs aud watch
hole in the hearth until he had caught
mouse, The boy took the tongs and
dcmurcly waited for the visitor. Directly
either side ofthe hole, he grasped the mouse
and triumphantly swinging it aloft, ox-
claimed: by Cd I've got him"
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01

A little four year old pet stood looking
out of the window few days ago, when an
expressman stopped just opposite, and tied
up the horse S tail to prevent it falling in the
mud. She watched the operation iutently
for moment, and then called out eagerly:
"Oh, soc, Annie the 'spressman is making
a waterfall for his horse.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01

Sensibility isa star that can.lead one only
when the sky is clear. Reason is the mag
netic needle that guides Us when the sky is
wrapt in darkness.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01
Yours evcrlastingly,
RIII ARD

I. SIS Brownlow dead yet? I'm writ
in his obituary, and | thought that would
like for the sad event to come off as soon as
possible. wish you would send me a list
Of your mcmbers who voted for that resolu-
ton declaring Gen Lee and Mr. Davis infa-
nous. We are gcttin up bill in .hc Geor-
gy Legislature dcclarin them infamous who
voted for the resolution. Fight the devil
with fire, is my motto. B. ARP.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01
ATIcIs~ ~. ~.
L. r. HOAGLAND,
8. II. SHERLOCK ,

ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY pl BlIC
Millorsburg, .. Dilicr over WHlkup ~ FlunI-
gam Hard VurcStorr, Mayors block. Wtf
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01
srlttt poetrp.
The RIack-Edgcd Envelope.

by wM. n. PARKER.
With dread broke the seal il brought
4 Strangers hHnd--I knew IL not
rad supcrscribcd IN pale address
This sable phantom of distress.
This messenger Of ebon hue,
with tale of death, so brief-sO truCl
II was the signct of the dead:
My thrObDing heart its secret read.
Nor, time, nor age the wound has healed
That its unwclcurue news revealed:
An! memory paints. with cruel ZcSt,
This picture Of my soul distressed;
And like n mirror will reflect
\ shattered heart, II young life wreck ed,
when first its mantle DER me tell,
just like some wcircd ill-omcned ltnell.
Like shade of night To cheerful day,
1t budc Hll Joy aVnunt-awnN;
And tears then shed nave left ~ stain
Which Consolation lights in vain.
But lIopc-fair Hope has bid me know
That Heaven has rest for every woe:
Its portals rCunltC above
The parted souls of kindred Love,
oar faccs there will not turn pale
At hH>ty note Ot any mail;
its holy light shall blast the shade
That black edged envelope has inpi".
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01

ATTORNEY AT LAW AND AUTHORIZED
MILITARY CLAIM AGENT, VIII pay UarLIc-
nlar attention to the pros, cation of soldiers
claims against the government. Collect ions
off all kinds promptly made.
once, in irVines Block, one door I:ust Of Dr.
RicheHOn' Office. g1-,D
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01
WIN. RiCHESoN, M. D,
DIR. D. w. MEREpITU.

PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, Millcrsburg, Ohi'
Dfiire-On Main street, in the room iOrmrrl
occupied 10y Dr. Boiling. 2i-5.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01

HDIMF MFSNIIIE, o., announces his readiness
to give prompt attaol ION to professional calls.
N. W. Y0DER, Nj. l.,
PHYSICIAN Il SURGEON, Berlin Holmes
County, viii give prompt attention 10 m,di-
cal calls. .. fan -, 'G6--yIf
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01
pIIN,SItIASS.
T p0MFRpNp NJ II

PHYSICIAN ,G SURGEON, Millorshurg, OHIO
Dfiice-Dn Main street, doors East OF ia,
bank. Rcsdcncc-that formerly occupied hS
DIR. Ebrght. 2j-lO.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01
ANDREW J. BELL

NOTARY PUBLIC, Land ,unvcyancrr, aud
Claim Agent, MillcrSburg, Dhiu. bihcc-lr
County Recorder Office. 2I.o.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-02-01

l.. .CRITcHrIELD. DANIEL s. UNI
CRITCHFIELD & UHL,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Millrrsburg, ohio
b.h'e,-ln critchnoii'S HuiI,ing. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-21

with Santa Anna, and concerning Ortega.
The mass of it is uninteresting, or has
been already anticipated. The most in
teresting feature is the persistent efforts
of Santa Anna to have himself recog-
nized. He says in his letter of last
June to Mr.. Seward: "You will please
receive Captain H. s. Eytinge as envoy
on most important business Of mutual
interest to the two Republics" In his
letter Of August 10th, he calls Juarez a
chief of one of the several bands. Mr..
Seward in his letter Of August
10th, says II have had the
honor to receive from General Santa
Anna, formerly President of Mexico, a
communication saying he would like TO
visit Washington, if he could be received
as private gentleman by the Secretary
of State. A reception of the General, IN
any capacity, would be incompatible with
the settled practice and habits OF the
United States" On the Sth of December
Mr.. Seward informed Santa Anna that
the correspondence he had opened could
not be continued, and, in the meantime,
Mr. Seward received letter from the
Generals nephew, .intimating that Santa
Anna was insane, and begging advice,
which Mr.. Seward declined giving.
BALTIMORE, December 20.-Richard
N. Snowden insured his life in 1855, for
$4,000. The premiums we're paid regu-
larly here until 1861, when Snowden
Joined the Confederate army, and served
a long time on Gen. Folks staff, and
was in several battles, and died January
9, 1864, at Montgomery, Alabama, OF
disease contracted in the army. The
last payment was made to the Company
agent in Richmond. on January 10th, two
days after the death of Snowden. The
payment was resisted, on the ground
that the policy forbid going South, and
that the agents had no authority to re-
ceive the premiums A verdict was rem
dered against the assignees of Snowden.
LOUISVILLE, December 20.-The Broad
way Flour Mills of Samuel A. Miller
were entirely consumed by fire this
morning, with entire contents Loss,
about $4,000, partially insured in New
York Offices.
Rich lead mines have been discovered
near Williamsburg, KY, on the track ofthe
extension of the Lebanon Branch Road.
1t is rumored that company is organ
izing for their development with one of
our most distinguished Generals as
President
One hundred and forty-seven bales of
Georgia and Alabama cotton sold to-day
at 29i@3l}c. Receipts for four days,
1000 bales; sales, about 1900 bales.
COLUMBIA, S. c., December 20.-The
House rejected the constitutional amend
ment today, by ninety-fvs to one.
PARIS, December 20.-The French
Budget shows finite balance in the
estimated receipts over the expenditures
for the incoming financial year.
No new taxes are to be levied on
account of the army scheme, which has
just been promulgated, and which the
Budget declares to be fresh guarantee
for the peace of Europe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-21
10000 PIANOS,


In the construction of which they have intro
duced every known and valuable Improvement.
They have invariably been selected and used
by all Of the worlds Acknowledged great artists
who have visited this country professionally.
both for private and public use.
THALBERG
az consider Chickering & Sons Pianos, be-
yond comparison, the best have ever seen in
America"
GOTTSCHALK.
"I consider Chickering & Sons Pianos SUI
peror to any in the world.
"They are unrivaed for their singing quail
ties and for the harmonious roundness OF their
tone. There is perfect homogeneity through
out all the registers. The upper notes are re-
markable for clearness and purity which l do
not find in any other instrument, while the base
is distinguished for power without harshness
and for a magnificent seniority"
WEHLI.
"Your Pianos are superior to any have ever
seen in this country or in Europe.
z" have never heard tone so perfect Ut
yields every expression that is needed in music,
and its quality is capable of change to meet
every sentiment. This isa rare power, and is
derived from the perfect purity Of its tone. to-
gether with its sympathetic, elastic and we'll
balanced touch"
POZNANSKI.
During the past eight years have con.
stantly played upon the justly celebrated Erard
Pianos yours are the only instruments that
have found either here or in Europe, to equal
them in all their points of excellence"
Wafsoa's Art Journal. of Nov. IL, 1866, says /:
Madame Abel performed on the new Chicken
ing Grand, which took the Gold Medal at the
Fair of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechan-
les Association, held at Boston last month.
" IL Is the noJlest Instrument zoe eper heard an
a concert ROOM"
1t may be satisfactory to our patrons and
friends among the public at large ts state that
testimonials have been received from all the
leading artists who have visited or are now re-
siding in the United States. few of whose
names, besides those above. we append:
Leo. De Meyer. r. Hoffman,
NJ. Strakosch, Alfred Jael,
Gustav Satter, Julien,
III. Sanderson. j. Benedict,
Arthur Napoleon. And many others.
a. a r.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-21

From Household Words.l
NEVER DESPAIR.

From Household Words.J
NEVER DESPAIR.
The opa,.hued and many perfumed morn
From gloom is born;
From out the sullen depths OF ebon night
The stars shed light;
asn. In the rayless caverns Of the earth
Have their slow birth;
Foam vondrous alchemy of winter hours
Come summer flowers;
The bitter waters of the restless main
Give gentle rain;
FADING bloom and dry seed bring once more
The years fresh store;.
Just sequences of clashing tones afford
The full accord; !,
Through many ages, full of strife and ruth
Thought reaches Truth;
Tbro' efforts long in vain, prophetic need
Regrets the deed;
Nerve. then. thy soul with direst need to cope
lilies brightest hope
Lies latent in Fates deadliest lair. f
Neper Despair!
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rHALBERG,s OPINION.

81 consider Chickering 81 Sons Pianos be-
yond comparison, the best / have seen in
America. - ). THALBERG,
"Chair'n Jury on Musical Instruments"
Among the chief points of excellence of the
Chiokering Pianas, of which speak the re-
nowned artists in their congratulatory testimo-
mails to the Messrs. Chickering, are the greatest
possible depth, richness and volume of tone,
combined with a rare brilliancy, clearness and
perfect evenness throughout the entire scale;
the pure and sympathetic quality of which
never changes under the most delicate or pow
rful touch.
During tho past forty three years this firm
has manufactured,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-21

Our large assortment or type:fOr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-21

In the construction of which they have intro
duced every known and valuable Improvement.
They have invariably been selected and used
by all of the worlds acknowledged great artists
who have visited this country professionally.
both for priyate and public usc
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TRANSFORMATION.


TRANSPORTATION.
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1866. 1865.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE
assxwsnEsS@M ' r9l
i |:;9#
R ALL ROAD LINE.
SHORTEST AND BEST ROUTE
TO ALL POINTS
North, East and West +!
Two Daily Passenger Trains.
Through to louisville without
Change of Cars.
Elegant Sleeping Cars on all
Trains.
BAGGAGE CHECKED THROUGH TO ALL
PRINCIPAL CITIES.
TWO DAILY PASSENGER TRAINS
| leave depot Of Memphis and Louisville
Railroad, at head of Main street, as follows
LIST. Night Express Daily at $50 p.
m, for Louisville.
Also making close connections for Cairo, st.
Louis, Chicago. and all Western and Eastern
cities. fen
Time to st. Louis 10 Hours and 40 Minutes.
Connections at N Nashville with trains on Nash
Vile and Chattanooga Railroad for all impor-
tapt points in East Tennessee. Virginia, North
and South Carolina. AT Louisville, passengers
have choice Of route. via Jciiersonyille and
and all Northern and Eastern cities.
I'd. St. Louis and Louisville Express Mail
at1O:00 pm. Every Day, through TO Co;
lumbus and Louisville Without Change
of Cars.
Making close connection at Cairo with Illinois
Central Railroad. and at Louisville with the
United States Mail Line steamers. and Jeiferr,,
sonville and Indianapolis Railroad for all
points Eorth, East and West
Trains Arrive in Memphis
st. Louis Mail Express at.........l0:00 am.
Night Express pm.
Making close connection with Mississippi and
Tennessee Railroad for New Orleans, and with
steamers for all points on White and Arkansas
rivers. Vicksburg and on the Mississippi river.
Through tickets and all informa ton can be
obtained at Ticket Office, 237la Main, corner OF
Main and Jefferson streets, and at Depot Office,
Memphis.
los General Superintendent.
Memphis and Louisville Il. Il.
~aaoSEsss924S~s
~ ii. *. u trsYlf X N.s1k;N
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r A INV A Y

IN N Ii w IA
rs NOW OPEN, AND RUNNING TWO
/ daily fast Express Trains FROM Cincinnati TO
New York and all Eastern cities. Passengers
will find this a most desirable route. The equip
ments Of this road are unequaled by any on this
continent Elegant Palace Sleeping Cars ac-
company all night trains. and Smoking Cars on
all trains. Ample time is allowed at regular
hours for meals. ard the unbroken brOad-gauge
without chance offers 10 travellers degree OF
security, comfort and speed not TO be found on
any other route. Connections via Cairo, ST
Louis or Chicago for this route are certain also
connections for Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington. Tickets had and bag
gaze check ed through at all principal South:
western ofices. For further Information and
LARRY HARMSTAD,
Il Jefferson street.
+. B. BYINGTON.
jefferson street.
Eff. FULLER,
General Ticket Agent
D. MCLAREN,
General Superintendent.
ISAAC PAIST.
Va Gen iSouthwestern Aren't
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CA ID

1t is with feelings of pride, as Amtf9can man.
ufacturers. that we publish the following testi-
monials. which have been received by us re-
Gently:
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Proprietors o,
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