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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
AMERICAN RAILROADS.

The condensed reports of the
Railway Companies in Ohio. now
being published in the Columbus
Jonrnol. are particularly interesting
as showing the progress of the rail
road interest, the exact financial
condition of the companies and con-
dition of the different roads.
Gen. George b. Wright. Railroad
Commissioner, has perfected his
system of securing information re-
quired by law, and his forthcoming
report will be the most complete of
the series in this State, and perhaps
the most complete published in the
country.
At the close of 1869 the United
States had about 10000 miles of
railroad in operation, about 5000
miles being constructed during that
year, and the whole being built at a
cost of more than two billions of
dollars, the most of it supplied by
American capitalists
Nineteen years ago, in 1851, the
total railway mileage of the country
amounted to but 8,S76 miles, the
earnings of which from passengers
for that year were $19,274, ,254, and
from freight, s2O,l92,104 making a
total of $29,466,35s. The entire
tonnage of all these roads was about
5000, 900 ton; or equal to 416 pounds
per head of the whole population of
the United States. The value of
this tonnage was set down at $3.50
100000.
In 1889, eighteen years afterward,
the tonnage of all our railroads ex-
ceed 100,000,000 tons, being more
than twenty times as great as in
1861; and the earnings of the roads
from this source amounted to about
$500, 900, 900, or about fifteen times
as much as in 1851. The value OF
the tonnage transported by railway
in 1869 is $10,sO0,O0O 900, which is
more than four times as much as the
amount of our national debt. The
average tonnage per mile of railway
was about $500. If we assume that
the railroads constructed in 1869 are
equal to 5000 miles of line, and in
a single year carry only one-half OF
this average, then the gross amoupt
of their tonnage for one year would
be 6,250,00O tons, the estimated
value of which would he about
$937, 100000. teE
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
THE OHIO PENITENTIARY.

We are gratified to learn that thu
Ohio Penitentiary has earned S32,
600 for the State during the pas
wear. over its expenses. This result
of a surplus WAS begun under Gen
Walcutt. and we are glad to see i
continued under Col. Burr, the pres
ent warden. There is no prison il
the Union under better regulations
and discipline than that of Ohio
And it is gratifying also to know
that but few. if any except our own
Weld n revenue above their ex
penseS.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
The vice-President in BROOKLYN

Vice-President ColfaX arrived in
town on Wednesday, and yesterday
had an interview with Collector
Murphy in the Custom House.
He is the guest of Henry c. Bowen
of Brooklyn. Mr.. Colfax is in
good health and spirits, and talks
freely on the subject of retiring
from political life. He is flooded
with invitations from all parts of
thecountry to lecture, but he confines
himself strictly to the duties of his
Office, excepting only the fulfilment
OF his engagement as one of the con-
tributors to The Independem.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
ALABAMA.

Further returns from Alabama
show that the Republicans have not
lost the Legislature, but have ma,
jority of seven on joint ballot. This
will probably assure the return OF
Mr.. Warner to the Senate of the
United States. Unlike their breth-
ren in a majority of the Southern
States, the Republicans of Alabama
have declared in favor of general
amnesty, instead of the proscrip
tive policy which has been brought
to Judgment in Missouri, Tennessee
North Carolina and West Virginia
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
THE RUSSIAN DIFFICULTY.

The Russian Difficulty continues
to be the subjectof much diplomatic
correspondence, secret cabinet meet
ings, and much trouble in European
government circles, but there, is
nothing new to note, except that the
war feeling is toning down on all
sides. Ill :
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
VICTOR EMMANUEL TO THE POPE

The following is q summary
of the conditions offered to the Pope
by King Victor Emmanuel on ia
king possession of the city of Rome
by the Italian army:
All political and lay authority of
the Pope in Italy is abolished. On
the other hand, the Pope will retain
the free exercise of all the ecclesias-
tical rights he now possesses as the
head of the Church; will continue
to enjoy all the honors and preroga-
tives OF a sovereign prince; repre-
sentatives offoreign Powers at the
Papal court will have the same Pre-
negatives as at other sovereign
courts; he will be accorded terrific
rial immunity; all prelates, cardi-
mails, bishops, and other ecclesias-
tical functionaries, whether Italian
or foreign, are to enjoy entire immu-
nifty from civil authority at the place
of residence of the head of the
Church; special postal and telegraph
facilities will be placed wholly at his
disposal; in fact, he will be in all
respects treated as a foreign lay
sovereign for whose expenditures
Italy will make liberal provision,
and whose. debts already incurred
Italy will assume and pay.
BY these concessions, adds the
Royal State document, "the italian
Government seeks to prove to Eu-
rope that Italy respects the sovcr-
eighty of the Pope in conformity
with the principle of q free church
in a free State
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
Farm for Sale.

HNlE undersigned offers for sale the valuable
J. farm known Ms the Clancy farm, situated
ipur miles west Of Millersburg, on the road
Leading 10 Nashville. Said farm contains 100
acres. well improved. with good buildings, well
watered, and good timber and coal.
Terms easy. For further particulars inquire
or Stenhen Pvar nvs n ,h & w"s' VI ''''''''p"'E'
Oct. 10, le76.-gms- JAMES Clancy.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01

The Republicans in Nevada elect
their Secretary of State, Comp
troller, Surveyor General, Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction, and
State MineralOpist.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
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The Grand Holiday Number

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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01

- The late Governor Andrew, OF
Massachusetts, never paid attention
to lies or ISLANDERS. He said five
could be invented while he was dis
proving one.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
LUMBER & LOG BOOK.
Schribner's Ready Reckonre

cd, for ship Builders, Boat Builders, Lumber
Merchants and Mechanics, being n correct
measurement of Scantling, Boards, Plank, Gu
bical contents Of Square and Round Timber.
Saw Ings. Wood. &C., comprised in number
Of tables to which are added Tables of Wages
hy the Month, Boarl or Rent by the Day OF
Week, Interest Tables, Nc.
For sale nj the BOOK STORE.
MillersburG, Aug. Is, 1870. Ina
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

A remarkable case of eircumstan
tial evidence, leading to the hang
ing for murder of an innocent man
has just come to light, and is pub
lished in the Louisville Courier.
Journal. In the year 1917, DR.. J.
p. Sanderson was murdered in Met.
calf county, Kentucky, and John c.
Hamilton was executed as his assas.
sin. All the circumstances connec-
ted with the case pointed so surely
toward Mr.. Hamilton as the murder.
er, that no jury on earth could have
failed to convict him; the victim S
money was found in his possession;
overalls belonging to him were
found spotted with blood; he had
borrowed the pistol with which San
derson was killed, and he was the
last man seen in his company in a
lonely road near which the mangled
body was found. Little could be
done by the defendants counsel
save showing his clients good char
acter and giving his extremely i'm
probable explanation of the whole
case. His statements were not cor
roborated, and he was hanged. In
1869, Richard H. Rosseau, then
Minister of Central America, learned
through unquestionable sources that
about thirty or thirty-tive years ago
a man was executed for murder in
the eastern part Of Mississippi, who,
under the gallows, confessed that it
was he and comrade of his who
had murdered Sanderson, wrench
ing from his hand the pistol which
Hamilton had lent him, and blowing
his brains out with it.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01
Now is the TinG to Subscribe
HOLMES CO. REPUBLICAN,.
UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1871,

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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1870-12-01

The extension of our road to Col
umbus is the absorbing talk in town.
Every body is delighted with the
prospect of its early completion. 1t
is the big card for Mt. Vernon as all
see and admit. Let us give it both
moral and material support.-W.
Vernon Rep.
Detroit redeemed. 1t has been
Democratic for many years but the
Republicans have now carried the
City Council, giving them control of
the city government.
a near-sighted youth in Grant
County, Indiana, proposed TO the
wrong girl the other night, and be-
ing laughed at by his associates gave
way to despair and attempted to com.
nit suicide. He knew it was the
wrong girl the moment she breathed
mo" so andibly.
Seven tons of silver and one ton
of gold passed through Omaha last
week en- route for New York.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
DEATH OF GENERAL THOMAS,

The telegraph yesterday announced the
death, by apoplexy, at San Francisco, Of
this brave defender of our dag in many
hard fought fields in the late war;
Major General George II. Thomas was
born in Virginia, from which State be was
appointed to the Military Academy at
West Point. He first entered the army as
second lieutenant of the third artillery
on the first of July, 1910.
When the clouds of civil war hung over
the country 10 1861, this brave officer,
noble patriot and pure-minded man re-
fused to be seduced from his allegiance by
the specious considerations that influenced
SO many of the officers Of Southern birth,
and he unhesitatiugly espoused the cause
of the Union in which he remained a
staunch defender to the end.
His first exploit of note was at Mill
Spring, in Wayne county, Tennessee,
where he defeated force of Confederates
five thousand strong, commanded by
General Crittenden, who had just super
seeded Zollicoffer. General Thomas had
himself been ordered to supersede Gen
eral Shoepf on the seventeenth January
1862, and had scarcely done SO when be
was furiously attacked by the enemy,
who were repulsed, after a vigorous con-
hict, with the loss of the popular
General Zolljcofer. This gallant action
first attracted the attention of the
country toward General Thomas,
and inspired confidence in his
ability, judgment and bravery, which
every subsequent event Of his honorable
career only served to confirm. He was
one of Rosecrans' most efficient command
ers at the hard fought battle of Stone
River on the thirty-frst December 1852.
Wherever the name of Thomas appears in
the history of the conflict it is always with
honor and the signal of success. His last
great warlike exploit was the battle of
Nashville, where he shattered Hoods
army, cheered the whole loyal population
OF the country, and compelled the admira,
ticn of President Lincoln, who had pre-
yiously disapproved OF some of his plans
OF campaign. "You were right, and was
wrong" wrote the great man to his sue.
cessful general.
Near the close of the war, on the if
teenth of December, 1864, President Lin
coin conferred upon him the rank of Major
General in the regular army, which he
held till his death. Recently he was
transferred from the command of the de-
partment comprising Tennessee, Ken
lucky, etc., to California.
General Thomas is described by those
who knew him as man Of fine physical
appearance. above the average height and
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

PERsoNAL.-Dr. Benjamin Lippincott,
Chief Examiner of the General Postoffice
Department at Washington, who has been
absent from his post for about fortnight,
partly on business connected with his Office,
and. partly on pleasure trip through the
South, arrived in this city yesterday from
Vicksburg. He is the guest of ex,Post-
master Parker. DR.. Lippincott has been
connected with the general postoffice for
the past eigh. years, and being most com.
petent officer, has at all times commanded
and received the respect and esteem of the
various administrations under which ne
has served.
Henry A. Hildreth, Esq, who is decidedly
one of the business menof Lowell, Massachu-
sets, has arrived in this city, accompanied
by his wife. They are stopping at the st.
James Hotel. Mr. 'Hildreth is engaged in
the manufacture Of wire into all sorts of
useful and ornamental articles which it is
capable of being made into. We cordially
commend him and his wares 20 our com.
mercial community.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
MECHANICS AND AGRICULTURAL
FAIR Assoc CITATION

OF LOUISIANA,
Will hold its NEXT GRAND STATE FAIR IN
New Orleans, beginning on the TWENTIETH
OF APRIL, 1870, and to be continued for nine days.
Premium Catalogues for the Fair can be procured
at the office of the Association, through the Post
Office as desired.
Stockholders holding in their own parue5 ten
shares of the Capital Stock OF the Association
required to call at the Office of the Secretary, Me
chsnics Institute to get their tickets OF admission
to the Fair Grounds for the year 1870, an entire
new class OF tickets have been prepared. These
tickets will admit the owners, with their families
and carriages, the Fair Ground at all times
even if said ground is rented or used for special
purposes.
The Directors invite every good citizen to become
stocs holder, and to purchase the stock thus re-
uuired from the Secretary of the Association.
p. S.-Choce Plants, Shrubbery and Bouquets
fer sale at the Fair Ground.
LUTHER HOMES,
fe2I Secretary and Treasurer.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

There will be sold tonight, the thirtieth
instant, at seven o'clock, at Messrs. Mont
gomery's new salesroom, No. IS Camp
street, splendid collection Of family
articles, specific recital OF which is impos-
sible on account Of the large number and
variety. Beautiful statues, pedestals, mas
ter pieces in ormulu, gilt and bronze, col
lected with great care from transatlantic
markets by signoir Pandoiini, are among
the collection of curiosties. Our citizens,
and more especially the connoisseurs in art,
should visit the exhibition during the day
and examine the numerous specimens OF
good taste.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

VARIETIES THEATRE - Mss Charlotte
IhompSon.-The public will doubtless be
gratifed to learn that this favorite and &C.
complished artist has sufficiently recovered
from her indisposition to appear this eve.
ming, in q character made famous by her
finished personation.
As much as Miss Thompson's illness is re-
GREETED by those Of her admirers and
friends who still cherish grateful memory
of her past histrionic achievements in their
midst, this casual postponemest has only
sharpened curiosity to witness her role OF
eminent characterizatiOns.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
A LuMINOUS LUDGE.

Judge Cooley, of the Sixth District
Court, has coolly given an "opinion,
making nearly four columns of the Pica-
g,ne and, although set in small type,
that is no evidence that the aopinion" is a
small one, or that the people should have
small opinion Of the Judge that could
write four columns to sustain his right to
ignore and set aside law of the Legisla-
ture before il has been declared unconsti-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

ELEGANT FURNITURE.-The attention OF
our readers is called to the large and i'm
portant sale of elegant rosewood and ma
hogany bedroom and parlor furniture,
carved old oak Dijoun set, medallion car
pets, French plate mirrors, oil paintings,
etc., to take place this day by the Messrs.
Montgomery, at eleven o'clock, at the resi-
dence on st. Charles street, between Della.
echaise and Louisiana avenues. The sale
being made ON account Of the departure of
the owner, this really elegant furniture will
be sold without limit or reserve
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

IMPORTANT SALE, By THE SHERIFF, OF FANCY
GooDs, NOTIONS, ETC, ALSO, THE STORE FUR
HrTURE, Erc.-We are requested to call atten.
this day at half past ten o'clock A. NJ, by
the Sheriff Of the parish OF Orleans .of fancy
goods, notions, ETC., and the store fixtures.
ETC., No. IS Decatur formerly Old Levee)
street, between Bienville and Customhouse
streets, Second District. See advertise
p,apf
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30
Txxx BAILg BEPU8H.XCAR

Say be had Of the following dealers:
George Ellis, opposite the Postoftiee.
a. Simon, "a Exchange Alley.
q. g. Haley, 10 COMMERCIAL place.
q. G. D. HOLE, 81 Exchange Place.
ysraes Ennis. roatrhartrain Railroad
Sepot, Third District, also at depot foot Of
Lafayette street, First District.
John 6chafer, corner Ninth and Constance
streets.
J. W. Long, corner Of Love and Enghein
ctreets, Third District.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

John s. Walton yesterday took the oath
of office as Administrator of Finance for
the city, which was administered by Judge
Duvigneaud, of the Second District Court.
Messrs. J. NJ. Hoyle and Duncan Sinclair
are his sureties for twenty-five thousand
An
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

A member of the Democratic School
Board, desires us to state that the Board Of
School Directors for the city of New Or
leans are not liable to ,ceIsure for the
failure Of the City Treasurer to pay the
school teachers, and that the whole re-
sponsibility rests on the city government
alone. The Board OF School Directors, he
declares, have nothing whatever to do with
the payment of salaries of teachers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

A. Il. Macarthur and John Burke, In
spectors, have seized seven packages OF
clothing found concealed in the captain 8
room, on board the British ship Cherokee,
for violation of section sixty-eight, act of
March 9, f799.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

Governor Wsrmoth has no information to
warrant the rumors that one or more Of the
new appointees for the city government
have declined.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

The following are few of the reasons why this
CONCRETE should be used in preference to all
other materials:
l. II has been tested through of the hottest of
New Orleans summers. and found not to soften by
the heat of the sun.
2. Being in general at thu North. it uecessa-
rily must be proof against cold.
g. 1t is as durable stone and much less expen
sive.
T. 1t is perfectly impervious to water. and conse
quently quickly becomes dry when wet.
S. 1t makes no dust in dry mud in wet weather.
g. 1t does not crack or crumble, nor Is it washed
by the rain.
T. 1t is impenetrable to grass, weeds or water.
8. 1t prevents noxious vapors or gases, arising
from the ground beneath, and affords no reservoirs
for filth or fostering decompositions.
9 1t is laid down quickly. and ready for when
finished.
TO- 1t is easily taken up, easily relaid and easily
repaired when necessary.
Some of the places where this work has been done,
and few of the parties VIII, have had it put down,
may be known by the following references and most
of the persons named and will cheerfuy give all
of the information desired An examination of the
work is solicited:
William McCulloch, George Horter
Theobald ForstaiI Lafayette Square,
E. O. Palmer New Orleans Gasworks,
Henry Bensel, PENIS Cotton Press.
b. McEenna, II. S. Seward.
L. W. Burbank, John W Madden.
For the present, after the foundation is prepared
and curbing set Cemetery, Park and Private Walks,
will be laid for from 81 to ST. % per square yard.
Private Carriage Ways. Heavy Sidewalks. Depot
and Warehouse Floors for from 81 25 to 81 so per
square yard.
For all further Information in relation to this
business, or for the laying OF this kind Of work,
apply to
PAGE & CO.,
1nh70 26p 90 Damp street
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-30

Louis Stern & Brothers will sell this
morning. at ten O'Clock, at No. 16 Charities
street, five hundred cases boots, shoes and
brogans, comprising an assortment adapted
TO city and country trade.