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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-12
MLLERsBURe HOLMES County, O. THURSDAY Ocr r. 1871.
The Oldest Postage Stamps
Aithoughls aal,staae lstunps ars

Although alestage ssstanps are
among the most familiar objects of
daily use, it is probable that very
few persons have troubled them
selves to consider when and where
they originated. In a pamphlet by
NJ. Piron, Sous Direcieur des POstes
published in Paris in 1888, and en-
titled, 'sDu Seruice des Postes, ct de
Ia Taxation DIES Letters au Moyen
dun Timbre," we find that the idea
of postpaid or stamped paper orig
mated, early in the reign of Louis
XIV, with NJ. De Velayer, who, in
1853, established a private penny
post, placing boxes at the corners of
streets for the reception of letters
wrapped ~ in envelopes, which were
franked by bands or slips of paper
tied around them, with the inscrip-
ton postpaid the--day Of,
1858 or 81 These slips were sold
for sou tape, and could be pro-
cured at the palace, at the turn
tables Of converts, and from the
porters of colleges. When Louis
XIV. used to quit his habitual resi-
dence, the personages of his suit
were accustomed to procure these
labels intended to be placed around
letters destined for Paris. NJ. De
Velayer had also caused to be print
ed certain form of billets, or notes,
applicable to the ordinary business
among the inhabitants Of great
towns, with blanks which were to be
filed up by the pen with such spe
cial matter as might complete the
writer's object. One of these bill
lets, filled up by Pelisson, and sent
to Macemoiselle Scudery, is still
preserved in Paris, and is one of
the Oldest of penny-post letters ex-
tant, and 4 curious example of pre-
paying envelope. These primitive
slips and forms were irregularly
used, and soon fell into disuse. In
1853, however, under Louis Nv,
and NJ. De Chamouset, a wealthy
Partisan, established a modest post
for the metropolis, charging two Sols
for single letters under an ounce,
which were prepaid by stamps SINH
lar to those now in use. Govern
ment, perceiving the gains thus de
rived from the new enterprise, took
it from him, compensating him by
an annual pension of twenty thou
sand francs; but so meagre were the
arrangements of the government
that the stamps were seldom used,
and soon were entirely forgotten.
The next country to issue postal
stamps was Spain, their issue hav-
ing been authorized by royal decree
of the 7th December, 1716, which
stipulated that the secretaries to the
crown, etc, etc, will have the priv
ilege of imposing ON the letters adj
dressed to the other authorities a
seal, impressed in ink, bearing the
royal arms of CASTLE and Leon,
which will pass them free. By the
general regulations of the post
18th June, 1874 notice was given
that the stamps mentioned in the
decree of 1916 were to be used only
for letters concerning public bust
ness. These official stamps remain
ed in use until the beginning of the
present century, when their issue
was entirely abandoned.-Harper's
Magazine for October.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-12
How to r aise a Shepherd
Dog.

In the course of some conversa-
tion in relation to dogs, Gov. An
derson, of Ohio, related Texas
practice in training dogs with sheep,
A pup is taken from its mother be-
fore its eyes are opened, and put
with an eme to sucllle. After few
times the eve becomes reconciled
to the pup, which follows her like a
lamb, grows up among and remains
with the flock, and no wolf, man, OF
strange dog can come near the sheep,
and the dog will bring the flock to
the fold regularly at half-past seven
o'clock in the evening, ifyou habit
ually feed him ut that hour.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-12
The Girls.

Can we not bring up our girls
more usefully less showily, less de-
pendent on luxury and wealth: Can
we not teach them from babyhood
that to labor is a higher thing than
merely to enjoy; that even enjoy
ment itself is never so sweet as when
it is earned: Can we not put into
their minds, whatever be their sta
tion, principles of truth, simplicity
of taste, hopefulness, hatred of
waste; and, these being firmly root
ed, trust to their blossoming up in
whatevet destiny the young maidens
may be called?- Muloch.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-12
SQUASH Mullins.

One pint sifted squash, one table
spoonful sweet milk, two tablespoon
fuls melted butter, two tablespoon,
fuls white sugar, one gill yeast; mix
and raise the same as yeast bread
then stir in one-half teaspoonful
soda; let them rise about half al
hour, and bake the same as biscuit
Just try them.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-12
How to Ruin a Son.

|. Let him have his own way.
2. Allow him the free use OF
money.
,. Suffer him to rove where he
pleases on the Sabbath.
4. Give him free access to wick
ed companions.
5. Call him to no account for
his evenings.
&. Furnish him with no stated
employment.
Pursue either of these ways,
and you will experience a most
marvellous deliverance, or you
will have to mourn over a de
based and ruined child.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-12
He Prayeth.

Walking one day recently
along the sea-shore | saw num-
ber of people running to the
waters edge, and a boat at the
same time putting off IN haste. 1t
was after a youth who, IN bathing
had got out of his depth and
sunk. After remaining for q
quarter of an hour under water,
he was taken out, and restoratives
promptly applied, to rekindle, if
possible, the spark of life. |
waited with many at the door of
the building,to ascertain whether
he were likely to recover. Sew
eral came out, but to tell of no
hope. AT last person darted
out of the house the bearer OF
better tidings. He has drawn a
breath! He has drawn a BREATH
The crowd caught it and quickly
echoed the cry. Thought of the
Joy that is felt in heaven when a
penitent sinner is seen crying for
mercy, for just as an infant be-
gins to breathe when it enters
the world, so does the sinner be-
gin to pray when he is newly
born to God. 1t is at that very
moment that he draws his first
spiritual breath.-Ree. z. Cron-
qrSW.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-12
A Word Fitly,Spoken.

One day as Felix Neff was walk
ing street in the city of Lausan
ne, he saw at a distance a man
whom he took to be one of his
friends. He ran up behind him
tapped him on the shoulder be.
fore looking in his face, e,and asked
him, "What is the state Of youl
soul, my friendg" The stranger
turned. Neff perceived his er-
ror, apologized and went his way
About three or four wears after
wards person came to Neff and
accosted him, saying he was in
debted to him for his inestimable
kindness. Nef' did not recog-
nize the man, and begged he
would explain. The stranger re-
piled:
Have you forgotten an un-
known person whose shoulder
you touched in a street in Lau-
same, asking him, How do you
find your sOull' 1t was |; your
question led me to serious refec-
ton, and now | find it well with
my soul
This proves what apparently
small means may be blessed of
God for the conversion of sinners
and how many opportunities for
doing good we are continually
letting slip, and which thus pass
irrecoverrably beyond our reach.
One of the questions which every
Christian should propose to him.
self on setting out on a journey
is, "What opportunities shall l
have to do good" And one of
points on which he should exam
inc himself on his return, is,
"What opportunities have |
lOst!',
The oldest tree on record in
Europe, is asserted to be the cy-
press of Somma, in Lombardy,
Italy. This tree is believed to
have been in existence at the time
of Julius Caesar, forty two years
before Christ and is therefore
10l1 years old. 1t is 100 feet in
height and 20 feet in circumfer-
ence at one foot from the ground.
Napoleon, when laying down his
plan for the great road over the
Simplon, diverged from a straight
line to avoid injuring this tree.
A lawyer was once pleading a
case that brought tears into the
jurors eyes, and every one gave
up the case as gone for the plain
tiff. But the opposing council
rose and said, ''May it please the
court, | do not propose to bore for
water, but" Here the tears
were suddenly dried, laughter en-
sued, and the defendants got
clear.
Josh Billings discovered that
the sayings, "Man wants but lit
tie here below, nor wants that
little long" is a libel. Man wants
everything he can see, here ov,
and never is willing to let go ov
hiz grip. Whenever yu find a
man who is thoroughly satisfied
with what he has got, WI will find
either an idiot, or one who has
tried hard to get some more and
couldn't do it. The older a man
grows the more wantful he be-
comes. As his hold on life slack.
ems, hiz pinch on a dollar grows
grippy.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-12
County Officials.
Al. f. CHURCH,

Al. f. CHURCH,
GA. HUGHES, PASTOR, SERVICE EVERY
Sabbath at l0ls O'Clock, A. NJ, and O'Clock,
Pm. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening
EVANG. LUTHERAN CHURCH.
SERVICES EVERY OTHER SABBATH, AT
lO,s O'Clock A. NJ. by Rev. Isaac Cutler.
sabbath School every Sabbath morning al
O'Clock.
L. P. CHURCH,
REV. W. NJ. GIBSON, PASTOR. HOURS FOR
Service st 11lI O'Clock, A. n. Sabbath school
at l05,: O'Clock A. NJ. Prayer meeting lhurs-
DAY evenings at1iS O'Clock.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. A.. S. MILHOLLAND, PASTOR. MORN
ing service at IL O'Clock. sabbath school
l2S O'Clock. Evening service 0h O'Clock
Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at
* O'clock
DISCIPLE CHURCH,
ELDER wM. SHARP, PASTOR. HOURS
for service II O'Clock, A. Il. Sabbath scnooi
O'Clock. Evening service si< O'Clock
Prayer meeting "Wednesday evening at 11s
O'Clock.
GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
SERVICES EVERY SABBATH At IL o.
clock, a N. Sunday School at 10. J. d. Nun
emacher Pastor.
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c., r. I. & p. Railway.

Nos. and daily except Sunday; Nos. and
3 daily except Saturday.
Breakfast. Dinner. Supper.
Distance 493 miles. Trains are run by Chi
fago time
Connects at Council Bluffs and Omaha with
Missouri River Steamers for Benton and all
Upper Missouri River Trading Posts and I'm
ion Pacific Railroad.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-12

Immense neckties and sleeve
buttons as large as door-knobs,
are the latest fashionable agony
with young gents.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-12

She bought a non-explosive
lamp, and now sleeps in the val
ley,' is the latest announcement.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-12
-s1ss-, sas Vol. XVIII H. vaE & 2airt2 g3T y
HOtol0.
DONCASTER HOUSE,

ORRvILLE, O., OPPOSITE II. r. DEPOT, J.
{ In the (1so.IfnE stop twenty minutes f33I
breakfast. The Doncaster House is fitted up
in frst-class style, ana is one Of the besl
houses on the p, =. W. & &. r. r. Country
people will find il to their interest to stop al
this house. Oyl
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n. kos8. J.H. KOCH.
J. B. KOCH & son,
Proprietors OF the AMERICAN HOTEL East
Liberty Street, Wooster, U. III
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Mi0CellRneou0.

MILTON W. BROWN,
AGENT FOR THE MASON HAMLIS Or
gan All communications addressed Ia him
at Millersburg. o., will receive due attention
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RITTER HOUSE.

A. J. HAMPSOS, Proprietor. Passenger.
conveyed to and from the Cars, free of charge
n9FGeneral Stage Office. lu
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
Phy0tctan0.
J. POMERENE, N. D.

S. P. WISE, NJ. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, MILLERS.
burg, o. Office with DIR. PomeIene. soft
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-05-06
FRANCE

VERSAILLES, May 5.-The Assem-
bly, yesterday debated the removal Of
the magistrates, on account Of their
political antecedents, by Gambetta
during his administration OF the gov
ernment Of national defense. N.
Dufaure, PrOcureur General, said that
these same officials had been rein
stated, but on the whole he preferred
Gambetta's magistrates TO those ap-
pointed by Napoleon. 1t was Ihier5,
not the Paris Commune, who issued
| the recent orders Tor the expulsion Of
the Orleans princes.
LONDON, Nay "a Times special
from Paris says all hopes Of peace
/ have been abandoned.
Delegations Of Free MasOns have
gone 10 the provinces to agitate IN ia
VOr Of the Commune.
There was constant and heavy
firing yesterday between the forts.
The Times Versailles dispatch says
Favre, PODyer and QuerdeT have
gone to Frankfort-On-the-Main to
meet Prince Bismarck.
The Daily Nelgs has a special dis
match from Versailles when says the
Versailles forces are sbelllng Anteuil
from the battery at MOntrenet.
The Prussians allow provisions to
enter Paris, which occasions uneasi-
ness in Versailles.
Castle Issy has been burned.
A letter to the Telegraph says that
General Roselle, the new Minister Of
War, defends the conduct OF General
Cluseret.
The Republican Union League de.
mands negotiations for a truce OF
/ twenty days.
The railway station at Antueil has
been damaged by the fire of the Yer
sailles batteries, and the inhabitants
OF the place are flying from the bonn
b8rdment.
Since Friday the insurgents have
lost 1000 men, killed, wounded and
| prisoners.
PARIS, May 5.-The Communists
stil hold Fort Issy, and are having it
/ intreuched. The fort continues to fire
slowly upon the Nersailist batteries
ef Ciamarte and Bas Meudon, and
! receives in return a terrific hail Of pro-
| ieetiles. Fort VanvEes also keeps up
= slow fire, and is vigorously shelled
/ nv tbe Versaillists at Clamarte and
! ChafilloD. The Assemblies have IN
masked a formidable battery on
| BIontrenet. near SC. Cloud, which
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Z distance and Went over the dam, While the
other half dosted q short distance and
/ lodged on the rocks.
The Richmond viii pass down to-mor.
/ row for New Orleans.
The new Louisville End Henderson
packet, Gray Eagle, Was launched at JEFF
tersOnville on Wednesday.
In the Ohio State Senate on last
wednesday, bill was passed to protect
boats and other water crafts, and punish
persons, by hne and imprisonment, for
casting loose or iniuring water crafts.
The Grand Tower, Captain LsnnOX,
with Tom White in the Office. is the Sat
urday packet for ~. L1uIs, leaving at 5
pm.
Captain James NJ. Miller died at his
home In Illinois last week, and was buried
at Aurora, Indiana, Ou Thursday last.
Captain Miller was former resident Of
Aurora. He commanded In daVa gone by
the Baltimore, John p. Tweed, and sew
eral other steamers. He was also a prae-
tical pilot, aRd run Ia the Cincinnati and
St. Louis aud Cincinnati and New Orleans
trade. He has been OF the river several
years.
Captain jos. TrOckmOrton, one Of the
Oldest western bOaJmeu, was last Satur-
day appointed by Colonel McComb. river
expert, and assistant in the United States
upper Mississippi river improvements.
Dispatches from Milwaukee, say the
rain storm Of the past two days has caused
3 heavy rise in All the streams through
out the State. The Wisconsin and Mis-
aissippi rivers are at food hight. Travel
between Portage City and Bara ~Oro, also
between KIbOurn City and BaraborO, is
Interrupted, the road being under water
Milwaukee river Is higher than it has
been known to be at this season for twsn-
ty years. It is feared that much damage
viii be done TO bridges and dams.
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A soRosToREss.
Virtue la Iis Own Rsward-a eHmpss at
The lHHsr Life 0f the Stroaa.
MlHdea Slsterhaod.
Peculiar shape Of the W5man's Righls Idea
The WosdhuII G. Clstlin as
TssgheFsssss aHd ether
"Ersss "
How the Semitic VlrH'ss 60 for tie Tyraut
MEH.

NEW YORK, May 5.-A morning
paper says that, yesterday afternoon,
before Justice Ledwith, in Essex
market police ccrrt, an application
was made by Annie Clatlin, mother Of
Mrs. Victoria G. Woodruff to issue q
warrant for the arrest OF James Blood,
alias DR.. J. II. Harvey, the "CO." Of
the firm Of Woodruff, Clatiin & Co.
Mrs. c. says in her affidavit that
Blood, otherwise known as DR.. J. II.
Harvey, occupies the same bed with
her daughter Victoria, and said
that Blood had been in her
family for the last six years; that since
his entrance into her family, he had
made every effort TO corrupt, and
has corrupted not only her daughter
Victoria, but, through his machina-
tiOns and intrigUes, has excited her
daughter Tennessee, and has entirely
Weaned them from depOnent; AID
depOnent says that during the time
she resided In said house, she has
often heard said Blood insist that her
daughter Tennessee should make ef-
forts to receive the attentions Of diff
ferent married gentlemen, in order
that said Blood and said Victoria and
Tennessee might, cOmbinedly, make
money out Of such persons; and
depOuent says she has known such
married gentlemen who have been
taken in and black-mailed in
said house; she has often heard
Blood, who IS receiver Of all moneys
that came into the possession Of the
firm of Woodruff, Claim g. Co.,
say that no books Of any account
have been kept by said firm until
very recently, and in case that any
trouble should arise between dealers
with said firm and themselves, great
trouble would come upon said firm
and Broad street would be too hot for
them. She further says she believed
Blood was endeavOring to ruin her
daughter, especially Tennessee, and
as he has threatened her life she does
not feel safe from Blood, and prays
he may be arrested and dealt with
according to law. Her affidavit is
supported by many others and signed
by Mr.. and Mrs. SPAR, daughter and
sOn-in-law Of Mrs. Ciafiin. Mrs.
Woodruff Indignantly denies these
assertions and says il is merely an at
tempt to levy black mail on her, and
that her mother, is old and weak
minded and has been induced by
some means to make an affidavit,
which is a black and infamous lie.
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THE TREATY.
Result Of the Labcrs Of the loiat High
EsHmissisH-TH5 Senate 10 be
Called TOgsiher.

NEW YORK, May 5.-The Tribune
| Washington correspondent telegraph
ed, last night, as follows: Senators
Morton and Cameron, i'm response TO
q telegraDhiC summons from the Pres
iient, arrived here yesterday. They
come in advance of the meeting Of
the Senate, in order 70 be cOHgHIe q
TGla of the treaty Of the Joint High
Commission, and examine the papers
and documents, which are very vOlU-
D3inCus and intricate, relating 10 sub
jects Of discussion between the En-
gIish Government and our own.
A treaty has been printed conf
dentiaiIy for the use Of the Commits
siOners, and copies viii at once be
placed in the hands Of all mem
bers Of Foreign Relations, Committee
in the city and member Of the
| Cabinet. Secretary Boutwell, returned
yesterday, two days earlier than eX-
| pected, in order TO participate in the
examination of the treaty, which is
| to occupy the whole time Of the Cahi-
net today. The Commissioners sd-
iOUrned until Saturday to give the
Cabinet time TO examine all the con
ditiOHs embraced in the treaty, and il
the Cabinet shall suggest any amend
ment or change, the same will receive
the attention Of the Commissioners
Saturday. Tt win then be signed in
duplicate by all members Of the Com
mission on behalf Of both govern
ments.
There being no dissatisfaction ex-
pressed by any member, all being
fully satisfied with the treaty, which is
Just, fair and honorable to both gov
eruments, every American member
of the commission, express their
UDhesitatiDg belief that il will be rat
ified, and Judge Nelson, who is the
only Democratic member, is enthU-
siastic in his admiration for its pro-
visions. He says no fair-minded
American, who examines the subject
iutelligently and with CandOr, can
fail to approve the treaty in all its
points.
It's reported that Sumner is writ
ing a speech in opposition to the
treaty, in which he viii take occasion
70 explain his unfriendly relations
with Secretary Fish. This rumOr is
unfOunded. Sumner has not seen the
treaty, and will not oppose it unless
after examination he thinks it unWise
and detective. Senator Morton will
probably have charge Of the treaty in
the Senate.
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KENTUCKY RESOLUTIONS
The Ksy.Eats to ths Goulss Campaign.

FRANKFORT, KY, Nay 5.-The
Kentucky Democratic State COnven-
ton saU in Frankfort yesterday, and
Bes0l lrsI. Ist, that wise statesman
ship and true patriotism demand uni
veFsal and unqualified amnesty; sec
oud. the industries OF the country de-
m7nd the abolition Of the present
mode Of raising the revenues, by
which PORTIONS Of the Republic are
oppressed and robbed 10 enrich
Tn5uop0lies IN certain sections, and
a speedy adoption Of the system by
which the burdens Of taxation may
be equally and justly distributed, and
taxes actually psiQ may reach
the Treasury; third, the pre-
servati0n of liberty is possible
only through the States, and we
protest 8gainst every act by which
il may be abridged.
Res0Irsd. That we endorse the adj
dress recently issued by the Demo
cratic members Of Congress. and unite
in c3ndemuiug all acts hy which Uu
constitutional ald desp0dc powers are
conferred upon the President; by
which. with the use Of the army and
navy, he may suspend the writ of
ha5eas corpus, have power to declare
martial law, call out the militia and
invade States, without the request Of
their executives OF legislature and
other underlined means he can destroy
freedom Of elections, independence of
the judiciary and sovereignty of the
States.
Rss0'UsE, That Kentucky is opposed
TO every form Of lawlessness, whether
committed under cover Of uncOnstitu-
tiOnaI euaCtmguts OrOrgauiZed bands,
and we pledge ourselves, as occasion
may arise, to use every legal means
70 prevent the one, and TO have enact
ed such laws as experience may dem
Onstr8te 20 be necessary to put down
snd punish lawlessuess, and secure
the protection Of life. liberty and prop
ertv. under the laws enacted by our
own Legislature and administered by
our own courts.
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THIS is the way 70 serve the scOUn-
drels who VIII insist upon playing at
Judge, jury and execudOner:

THIS is the way 70 serve the scoun-
drels who wiz insist upon playing at
Judge, jury and executoner:
Special 70 the APPEAL.l
NASHVILLE, May 5.-The Union
and Americans Huntingdon special
says John Legori, accused Of Ku-
Kluxing, was tried on Thursday, and
convicted and sentenced 10 the peni-
tentiary for ten years. There were
nine Democrats on the jury.
The promptness with which the
people in the neighborbood OF Hunt
ing5on have acted is not inspired, we
hope, by a fear Of the infamous and
unconstitutional Ku-Klux law Of the
last Congress, which Grant yesterday
proclaimed ne would enforce,
but rather by that ancient
love Of law and order for
which the people Of our State, be-
fore the war, were noted. Indeed we
are convinced Of this from the fact
that, Of the twelve jUrymeu, nine
were Democrats. Left to ourselves,
relieved Of the bHghting curse Of Rad
ical legislation, we believe that any
such outrage as has thus been avenged
would be impossible in Tennessee.
Bat since they must come, it is for US
10 maintain the majesty Of the law
and punish with 3 strong hand every
such violation Of it. We are for law
and order against Radicals and their
allies, the Ku-KlUX.