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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02

The next place was the Buckeye
Works of Aultman, Miller & Co.
The ponderous engines, the great
variety of machinery, and the large
number of workmen employed in
the manufacture of Mowers and
Reapers, surpassed all expectations.
The Mower d Reaper Knife Works
were curiosity to all. From this
point We passed to the Excelsior
Works of the J. F. Seiberling Com
pany, where the gentlemanly pro-
prietors explained the mystery of
making the famous Excelsior Reap
ers and Mowers. Other places were
visited, but as it was now near our
train time We returned to our quar-
ters and prepared to leave for our
home. We would here say, that the
citizens of Akron deserve great
deal of praise for the kindness they
showed to the Editorial Fraternity
during their short stay in their busy
and prosperous City. We had heard
much of Akron, but in the language
of an oriental parsonage, ''the half
had not been told u.s." We went,
we saw, and were conquered.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
EFFECTS OF THE WAR.

The terrible effects of the war in
Frace are gradually coming to light,
as the conditions of peace are talked
of, and the ability of the country to
meet them are canvassed. The in
demnity, it is now ascertained, can
not be paid, and must take the form
of a promise to pay at some period
in the future. The effect of the war
will be to leave a staggering debt
which can only be carried by reduc-
ing the current expenses of the gov
ernment. Large standing armies,
immense fleets, and an army of Off
cials is not what is needed. 1t would
not actually impair the warlike power
of France to sell nearly every IRON
clad vessel of war she has. They
have not done material service du-
ring the war, and their uselessness
is peculiarly illustrated in the fact
that France has been beaten down
by nation which has no feet of
war vessels of any Importance. Not
a great naval engagement nor even
great bombardment by the war ships
of France has taken place. If Theirs
should adopt policy Of internal
development, devoting the energies
of his government to the improve
ment of France, by carefully aiding
in promoting industrial prosperity,
the country might speedily rise from
its PROSTATE condition. But if
displays of naval and military
forces shall continue to be the
chief policy Of the Government, the
day of Frances prosperity has pass
ed. The arts of peace are now of
more Importance to her than the
arts of war.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02

The Senate receding from its
amendment to Mr.. Baber's Primary
election bill, it has become a law.
We present below the following syn
opsis of its provisions:
SEC. / Provides that any primary
election or primary meeting for the cleo
ton of delegates may be held under the
provisions of the act if the central or
controlling committee shall so decide in
published notice, which shall state the
authority under which the call is made,
and the name of the Supervisor who is
to preside at the polls. The notice must
also state the qualifications of persons
who are to vote at such election.
SEC. 2 provides that the above notice
shall be published in some newspaper of
general circulation in the district, ward,
precinct, township, city or county with
in which the election is to be held, also
posted in three places five days before
the election.
SEC. provides for administering an
oath TO the Supervisor of Election, that
he is legal voter in the district, etc.,
within which the election is to be held,
and will conduct the election according
to the provisions of the act; also, that
he shall cause the electors present to
choose two Judges and Clerks, who shall
take the same oath as the Supervisor.
Violations of this section are punishable
by fine of $50 to 5000, and imprison-
ment in Jail one to six months, or both.
SEC. 2 provides for the challenging of
electors to ascertain if they possess the
qualifications named in the previous no.
tice, and whether they are citizens. of
the United States, are legal voters in the
township, etc.. where the election is held,
have not voted before at that election,
and have not been directly or indirectly
bribed; and votes shall be accepted OF
rejected according as the questions touch
ing these points are answered. The SUI
pervisor or Judge violating the provi-
sions of this section shall be subject to
the penalties named in the preceding
section, and any person swearing falsely
rs to his qualifications shall be liable to
the penalties for perjury.
Sec. 5 provides that any one not pos
Sessing the qualifications under the con-
ditions prescribed in section 4, who shall
vote at any election, under this act, shall
be subject to not exceeding 500 fine and
imprisonment in Jail, on bread and wa
ter, 1C to 80 days.
SEC. 6 provides the same penalty for
any ORe offering or receiving bribe for
a vote at an election, under the act, as
laid down in section 3, besides disquali-
flying him to vote at any subsequent
election under the bill. Intimidating
IN elector, or disturbing an election, un-
dor the act, is punishable, with not over
500 fine and 20 to 30 days in jail.
Sec provides that no primary cleo
tion shall be held under this act, unless
the notice for such election SO declares.
SEC. 8 provides that indictments under
the act shall be found by the grand jury;
and that no expense shall be incurred
TO the county or State by holding an
election under its provisions.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
THE CONNECTICUT ELECTION

The Connecticut campaign is be.
coming quite interesting. The old
candidates, Jewell. Republican, and
English, Democrat are out again as
candidates for Governor, with the
chances decidedly in favor of Jewell
though the majority may not be
much over 1000 and may be several
hundred below.
The prospect for Congress is also
fair. The present Congress stands
three Republicans and one Demo
crat. The Republicans do not ex-
pect to more than hold their own,
but have all reason to believe that
they can at least do that. We are
glad to notice that the Republicans
are at work in good earnest, though
there is much apathy among the
radicals. The only sure road to sue
cess is to get out 4 full vote.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
INDIANA LEGISLATURE.

The Democrats having rescued
the control of the Indiana Senate
by suspending Republican member,
an act illeged and in defiance OF
Law, thus procuring control of both
branches of the Legislature and at
once proceeded in violation of the
constitution to re-apportion the
State for Legislative elections, in Or
der to extend their usurpation by
the form of an election. The only
alternative left to check this evil and
wrong act was for enough Republi-
cans to resign, which they did thus
leaving the issue where it legally be-
iongs-with the people at the next
election, instead of forestalling il
by an illegal and fraudulent appor-
tionment. If by this act any nee
cessary legislation will be passed
blythe responsibility is with the party
that has deprived legally elected
member from taking the seat TO
which he was justly entitled,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
STATE PROHIBITION CONVENTION
AT DELAWARE. fi

The Prohibition Convention,
which met at Delaware, Feb. 22d,
was pretty we'll attended end after
the regular routine of business which
generally attend conventions, the
following officers were put in nom
nation: -
Governor, Gideon 7. Stewart, OF
Huron county; Lieutenant Cover
nor, P. NJ. Waddell, of Montgomery
county; Member of the Board OF
Public Works, L. B. Silver, of Co
lumbiana county; Judge of the Su-
preme Court, Samuel E. Adams, of
Cuyahoga county; Treasurer OF
State, Thos. Evans, Jr., of Delaware
county: Attorney General, Jas. w.
Stinchcomb, of Hooking county;
State Commissioner of Common
Schools, Solomon Howard, of Athens
county; Clerk of the Supreme
Court, Arezo Alderman, OF Morgan
county; Auditor of State, W. B.
Chadwick, of Franklin county. I
An evening session was held,
which was attended by many citi-
zens as we'll as delegates. Addresses
were made by some of the nominees,
and by other gentlemen.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON. Feb 81

WASHINGTON, Feb. 81.
In the Senate Mr.. Wilson intro
duced bill providing that the pro
ceeds of the sales of public lands
for the next three years shall be
used for public schools in the late
rebel States. The Legislative and
Judicial Appropriation bill then
came up. An amendment to increase
the salaries of the Comptrollers
and Auditors of the Treasury and
Interior Departments, Assistant
Postmaster General and Commits
sioners of Customs and Pensions to
four thousand dollars per annum
was adopted. Mobile and Pittsburg
were inserted as internal ports of
entry. The bill passed, and the
Senate adjourned.
In the House the Appropriation
bills were given precedence of all
other matter after to-day until dis
posed of. The Southern Pacific
Railroad bill then came up. The
Senate bill was amended in that the
name of the railroad was changed,
the capital reduced to fifty millions,
and whereas the Senate bill had six
branches this has only the main line
from near Marshal, Texas, to San
Diago, California. The bill gives
no money or bonds or credit. The
bill passed-l34 yeas, 20 NAYS. In
the contested election case from
Missouri of Shields VS. Van Horn.
the latter was declared entitled to
the seat. Adjourned.
FEBRUARY %.
The House bill extending the act
of 1864, furnishing embezzlement by
bank officers, was passed. A bill |
was passed amending the bounty |
laws, so that soldiers discharged for
disabilities after two years service
receive one hundred dollars bounty. |
Several bills were reported. Mr..
Sherman presented number of me
MORALS from citizens of Kentucky
for the passage of the bill to incor
porate the Cincinnati & Southern
Railroad. The remainder of the ses-
sion, which lasted till half-past IL,
was occupied in considering the In
dian Appropriation bill, which pass
ed, and in discussing a motion to
make the Enforcement bill the order
for the following afternoon. Ad-
journcd. |
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
NEXT CONGRESS.

Ito Speaker Blaine there is thus
farno organized opposition, and he
is likely to be chosen Speaker of
the new House of Representatives
without a contest. The same may
be said of Mr.. Mcpherson, Clerk
of that body. For the other offices,
however, there are many candidates.
Unusual interest centers in the
craftsmanship Of the Committe of
Ways and Means, Judge Kelly, of
Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Hooper, of
Massachusetts, being the more con-
spicuously named candidates. Gen.
Garfield may be taken in place of
either of the others, though Mr..
Blaine, if not interfered with, would
probably select Judge Kelly. Mr..
Hooper's locality is strong objee-
ton to him. ss
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
CHESTER r, HILLS

OF Medina, prosecuting Attorney
of Medina county was stricken with
paralysis on Tuesday of last week,
remained in an unconscious state un-
til Friday forenoon when he died.
Mr.. H. was born in Bristol Ontario
Co. n. Y. in 1908, and at the time
ofhis death was within few months
of sixty-three years of age. He
settled in Medina county, in 1918.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02

In the House bills were passed
relative to taking dispositions de 6ene
eSse in Courts of United States; for
the extension of time for the COM
pletion of the Portage Lake and
Lake Superior Canal; the Senateres
olution, prescribing the oath to be
taken by Senator elect Miller, from
Georgia. The bill making appro-
priations for the construction and
repair of some Notifications, after
lengthy discussion, was passed.
After several hours debate. the River
and Harbor bill was passed, and the
House adjourned.
JANUARY "A.
In the Senate the Judiciary and
Pacific Railroad COMMITTEES report
ed favorably to the Pacific Railroad
in the matter of payment of interest.
The Southern Pacific Railroad bill
came up, but after some talk went
over. Mr.. Miller was sworn as
Senator from Georgia. The En-
forcement bill was then taken up,
and the Democrats commenced talk
ing against time. They kept that
up till 80 A. NJ, when the bill
passed by party vote of 80 to 10,
and the Senate adjourned.
In the House, Mr.. Stevenson pre-
sented a petition to relieve cigar
makers from unjust taxation. After
some preliminaries the Sundry Civil
Service bill was taken up in commit
tee.
1t appropriates $33, 3,5S3,992.
$4,000 was voted to Joseph
Wilson, late Commissioner of the
Land Office, for the valuable scien-
tific museum collected by him. Vim
ME Ream's appropriation for her
Lincoln statue was raised from $5,-
900 to $4,000. The committee
rose and the House adjourned.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
FOR GOVERNOR.

The Sciota Gazette presents the
name of Gen. c. E. Brown as a
suitable candidate for Governor.
Gen. Browns war record is q good
one. He entered the army as pri-
vate and came out a Brigadier Gen
eral., He is a gentleman of high in
tellectual and legal attainments.
We have no doubt Int that he wonld
make a good Governor. There are
many other good men named for
this place, any of which we can
heartily support and who would do
honor to the party and the State.
Let the Convention when it meets
nominate the best and strongest
man. And then let the Republican
press and people make united eff
fort, and victory will be ours.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
KENTUCKY.

Right under the eyes of the Ken
lucky Legislature at Frankfort, the
intense hatred of negro testimony
has eliminated in the release by the
white mob of a man who had en-
gagged in the popular pastime of ne
gro killing. The conviction rested
upon negro witnesses, and through
fear that the murderer might be tried
in a Federal court, in which color is
no measure Of credibility, the Ken
tuckians broke into the Jail and let
the murderer go free.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
c. w. & L r. r.

We are glad to see the people of
the counties through which the
above named road is to pass have
again become somewhat aroused
from there siumbers and begin to
appreciate, to some extent at least,
the Importance of this north and
south line. 1t is useless for us to
speak at length upon this subject as
every thinking reader can not help
but see the great advantage this
road would be, If built, to the
counties through which it will pass.
The Cleveland committee at meet
ing held the other day at which were
present representatives from Wayne,
Holmes, Medina and Coshocton
counties, consulted together and
passed resolutions strongly favor
ing the speedy construction of this
road as originally designed, giving
their views as those of the mass of
the people whom they represented.
The following is synopsis of the
action taken by the Cleveland COM
comittee:
THAT it is our opinion, and We
believe it to be that of large pro-
portion of our fellow citizens, that
the line of the proposed southern
road should be an Independent one
from the city limits up the west bank
of the Cuyahoga river to some eligi-
Bile point for the departure to the
South. Or that it should be COM
menced, as originally proposed, at
Berea, on the Cleveland, Columbus
and Cincinnati road, and that no
other would be favorably received
or supported by subscriptions to the
stock ,and that this project, in either
alternative, we will use our best eff
forts to accomplish"
The following named gentlemen
we're appointed a committee to take
charge of all the matters pertaining
to the grand subject of making this
road success SO far as the city is
concerned, and better could not
have been made; Messrs. Amos
Townsend, William Bingham, Will
liam Collins, George Worthington,
R. R. Herric, R. X. Winslow. n. P.
Payne. -rr -s !
We believe the gentlemen from
abroad were well satisfied with
the result of their visit as far
as the indications of public feeling
now are, and will look with conf
dence to the people of Cleveland to
make these indications practically
efficient. --....- g. 4
The following committee was ap-
pointed by the delegates from the
several counties through which the
proposed road will run, to cooperate
with the committee of citizens of
Cleveland:
Medina County-H. G. Blake,
W. j. Walker.
Wayne County-E. Foreman, 1.
N. Jones, George Plummer, Thos.
Kinney. ---.
Homles County-R- K. Enos,
William Carey, Isaac Harpster.
. Coshocton County-Thos. c.
Rickets, J. X. Johnston, F. Bar
nov
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
NEW LAW.

We have now a good and stringent
law for the protection of travellers on
steamboats-at least we shall have
as soon as the President signs it.
But like all such measures of pre-
vention, everything depends on the
officers who are to carry it out.
Good, diligent, and honest Inspec-
tors will very mnch improve our
river service and render it percepti-
bly, more secure as well as comfort
able, but if the officers do not perform
their duties without fear or favor
the law will be a dead letter.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
New Advertisements.
NOTICE.

TAMES HEBRON, and Eliza Ann
81 Hebron, his wife, and Samuel NJ.
Hebron, of the city of Pittsburg, i'm the
State of Pennsylvania, will take notice
that Jonas Drushel, of the county of
25th day of February, A. D. 1871, file
his petition in the Court of Common
Pleas, within and for the county of
Holmes, in the State of Ohio, against
the said James Hebron, and Eliza Ann
Hebron, his wife, Samuel NJ. Hebron,
and Lyman r. Critchfield, and Nancy
C. Critchfield, defendants, setting forth
that the said James Hebron, and Eliza
Ann Hebron, his wife, gave mortgage
to one Andrew WolgamOt, in his life
time, and that said mortgage was ell
dorsed and assigned by Daniel P. Led
better, administrator de bOnis non of the
estate of Andrew Wolgamot, deceased,
to the said Jonas Drushel, on the follow
ing lands and :tenements, Situated i'm said
county OF Holmes: being the south half
of in-lot number one hundred and forty
eight, and the north part of in-lot num-
Der one hundred and forty-nine, COM
mencing at the northeast corner of said
lot, thence south-westerly six feet; :;
thence west to the alley; thence north
westerly six feet, to the north line of said
lot; thence east to the place of begin
ming, all in the town of Millersburg,
Holmes county, Ohio, to secure the pay
ment of nine hundred and fourteen dol
lars and fifty-two cents, according to
certain notes referred to in said mort
gage; and that since the giving of the
said mortgage. The other defendants
claim same interest in said lands and ten
ements under the said James Hebron.
and Eliza Ann Hebron, his wife, and
praying that said James Hebron, and
Samuel NJ. Hebron may pay said sum
now claimed to be due, with interest,
amounting to eight hundred and fifty
one dollars and thirty-six cents, so that
said premises may be sold to pay the
same; and the said James Hebron, and
Eliza Ann Hebron, his wife, and Samuel
NJ. Hebron, are notified that they are
required to appear and answer said pc
tition, on or before the third Saturday
after the twenty-second day of April
next.
JONAS DRUSHEL, by
G. w. EVERETT, his Attorney.
Dated March 1st, 1871. 2Sw6
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
OHIO LEGISLATURE.

A bill was introduced in the Ohio
House, providing that members of
the Legislature shall not receive a
per diem when absent, except for
sickness; also, bill to make the
I'D of February legal holiday.
A resolution passed the House ask
ing Congress to extend the provi-
sions of the Homestead law, so that
wounded soldiers may receive lands
without actually settling them.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY.

Reports from New Jersey indi-
cate that the National Railroad
Company is entering upon au ag-
gressive warfare against the joint
companies and the Pennsylvania Cen
tral Railroad. Bills have been in
trcduced in the Legislature to chart
erthe National Railway Company,
as also to repeal the law giving the
joint companies the right to lease
their property. This seems likely
10 open up a severe railroad war
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
SUMMERS HEALTH.

Senator Sumner continues in q
precarious state of health. The
slightest exertion is followed by eX-
treme prostration. The symptoms
are said to be similar to those de-
veloped when under treatment in
Paris on account of the injuries re-
ceived from Brooks. His friends
fear that the present attack presages
an utter breaking down of his
health.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-03-02
JUDGE SPAUlDING

Is being presented by some OF
the papers as a suitable candidate
for Governor. Mr.. Spaulding's
ability no sane person can dispute.
There are a number of good names
and we say select the best and
strongest man. ..-r p