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Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05

OLD TINES.

There's beautiful song on the slumberout
air. 4tl
That drifts through the valley OF dreams;
II comes from cline where the roses were,
And tuneful heart and bright brown hair
That waved in the morning beams.
Soft eyes OF azure and eyes OF brown,
And snow-white foreEeads are there;
A gIimmering Cross and a glittering Crown,
A thorny bed and \ couch Of down,
Lost hopes and leaflets of prayer.
A rosy leaf in q dimpled hand,
A ring and sighted vow,
Three golden rings ON broken band,
A tiny track on the snow-white sand,
A tear and a sinless brow.
There's a tincture OF grief in the beautiful
song y s4ai.-l =
That sobs on the summer air,
And loneliness felt in the-festiye throng
Sinks down in the soul as it trembles along
From cline where the roses are
We heard it first at the dawn Of day,
And it mingles with the matin chimes,
But years have distanced the beautiful lay,
And its melody iewe far away, s.-. b..
And we call it now "Old Times-n
n ar ,1 -7inieg's Aagasfne.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05
The One Cent Stamp Story.

Benoni Howard was matchmaker
in New York. He once had manufac-
tory and was prosperous and influen-
tial, and a millionaire. He was an ar
dent patriot too when the country
needed all the fire of patriotism it
could raise. He recruited battalion
for the defense of the Union in the dark
days Of the rebellion, and paid most of
the expenses of the troops. He sup
ported the families of twelve volunteers
during the war, and gave pensions to
widows and orphans the war made
He also sent artists to the field to take
portraits of distinguished officers, and
these portraits are said to have cost him
the considerable sum $4,000. They
now belong to the art treasures of the
nation. No chronical states, however,
that B. Howard ever went to the war
himself. But he sent his workmen, and
took care of their wives-which was the
next best thing for the country and
probably the best for him. He stayed
at home and continued to manufacture
matches, but his business had of late
suffered decline.
The one-cent stamp on each box be-
came oppressive. But he still loved his
country as well as ever, and thought he
would help it along by making one-cent
revenue stamps himself. He according
ly produced a very good imitation and
used it with great profit. 1t was a very
little thing to make fuss about, but
somebody who had probably done moth
ing for his country, discovered the tri-
fling fraud and pointed it ont to the au-
thorities. They called Howard coun-
terfeiter, and tried him as such. His
patriotic lawyers rehearsed his military
services and artistic triumphs to the
court and jury, and the patriotic jury
recommended him to the mercy of the
court, and the court gave him a retire.
ment of five years in the Kings County
Penitentiary. His match factory has
been abolished; his war record expung-
ed. He was like COW which gave
bucket full of milk, and then kicked it
over. 1t cost the country more to try
him as state criminal than all his for
mer patriotic services were worth. And
thus he retired into private life with the
stigma of crime and the smell of sulphur
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05

A newly married lady in Haddon-
field, New Jersey, '.just for fun" hid n
toy snake in her husbands boots few
days ago. The result of the joke was
somewhat peculiar. The husband on
discovering the reptile, first took crit
ical look at himself in the mirror, and
then, going to a closer, seized his demi-
john, and threw it far out into neigh
boring pOnd,
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05

The Toledo, Wabash & Western Rail-
road is going to reduce passenger fare
to three cents mile.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05

Old Colonel s., one of the
State Senators of Minnesota, tells this
on himself:
He was going to st. Paul to join the
session, when train boy passed through
the car, and approaching the old Colo
mel, and showing his wares in his lap
sung out:
"Buy a deck of cards !-only half 9
dollar"
Turning to the lad with an expires.
sion of countenance calculated to i'm
press him with the enormity of the of
fence, the Colonel solemnly and slowly
said:
"My son, l never play cards; am {
member of the church,"
"Oh!" exclaimed the urchin, a
thought you was u member of the Leg
islature.''
The reader is at liberty to believe !
or not, rs he pleases, that a peach tire
in Missouri, being transplanted to
new soil, a. the next crop yielde
white plums.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05

No. = EXPRESS, DAILY, Sunday excepted
Sleeping Goach from Cincinnati TO New York
Passengers csn secure berths in this coach
through the train conductor. This train also
permfss = day view on the entire length Of the
Busquehanna and Delaware Division of the
Erie Rsilyay, embracing the most romantic
scene1y 4poa Che continent. 49,
No. IL ExPRESs, Daily. To. this train is
attached sLEEPING COACH, which runs
through New York without change. A frst
class passenger car Is also run through TO New
York without change. by this train, for the
accommodation or those who do not desire
sleeping coach location. No extra charge for
seats 10, this through ear. az liia slif. :
For further Information as to time, fare and
connections, apply to the local agent, asking
for tickets via the ATLANTIC AND GREAT
WESTERN BROAD GAUGE ROUTE.
No .'stop-over" allowed upon local tickets.
Local unssseugersa must purchase tickets 10
their GTst stopping place, and may then repur-
chase from that point 10 destination. -
a p. ~. B. SHATTUC,
GeseEaf Passenger and Ticket Agent.
CINCINNATI, o. .
p. D. COOPER, General aperistendant, e
...,ss,,f III stf Cleveland, Ohio.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05

80 DIR. ENOS BARNES.
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, OXFORD, OHIO.
oAlce hours. Saturdays, froms O'Clock a. n.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05

3S00A monTH1over Half Profit.
POOVB0t selling articles, needed in every
family. 1valnable sample sent on receipt or
l5cts to pay postage. Address,
@. W. SSEAD 4 Co.
19m3 Al Sixth st.. Pittsburgh. Pa.
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05

J. @. BIGHAM, n. D.,
PHYSICIAN q SURGEON, MILLERsBURG,
Ohio. Once and Residence, at South part o.
Washington Street III
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05

MNG LEIERGEyIN INASN0
DENTIST. Commercial Block, over shoup's
Tin Shop. rF gT ltf
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05
-ssss-. aas Vol. Xxx.
tnOLy51 - =. z1A.E
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
DRs. PoMERENE & WI,

SUCCESSOR OF Z. BAHREs, II. D., EcLEC-
tic Physician and Surgeon, Oxford, Holmes
/ County, Ohio. Special attention given to
Chronic and Female Diseases. Consultation
free. Once hours from A. NJ to r. NJ, on
Tuesdays and Saturdays. Ssms'
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05
Terms forlAdvertising.
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Local Notices, first insertion, 10 cents per
line; subsequent insertions cents per line
Special Notice. ard Foreign Advertisements
s5 per cent additional.
Business Cards. not exceeding lines, n.
Administratorf and Executors Notices =
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1874-03-05

g.. DR. s. WILSON,
AND SURGEON, OFFICE AND
Residence, West Liberty 6frec<. Wooster, o.
( An accounts considered due Is soon Is servi-
ces are rendered. St9
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-09-03
Pc RSONAL.

Henry Ward Beecher met with a warm re-
ception on lia arrival at Twin Mountain
House, \. b. on the evening OF the GOTH
He preached - large congregation on the
2Sd
The damages in the suit brought by Mr.
Tilton against Mr.. Beecher are laid at $780,
600 It is said that suits for libel will be
brought by Triton against the New York
Tribune, New York Word and the Brooklyn
Eagle.
Mr. Moulton has given TO the public his
full statement originally prepared 10 be read
before the Beecher Investigating Committee.
4 synopsis of and extracts from this state
ment win be found elsewhere in this paper.
The Brooklyn Eagle of the 22d publishes
the evidence given by Tilton's adopted
daughter Bessie before the Investigating
Committee, in which she accuses Tilton with
attempting her ruin. She also speaks OF
Mrs, TiIton as being lovely Christian woman
and devoted wife and mother. In the course
Of her statement she says she once caught
Susan B. Anthony ON Mr. Tilton's lap. Miss
Anthony has since indignantly denied the
truth OF the story, regarding 1t as too absurd
to be worthy Of further notice.
Henry Ward Beecher was at Concord, y.
H, on the 24th, where he signed and swore
to paper explicitly denying all charges
made in the allegation of the complaint
brought against him by Theodore Tiltons ex-
cept the specification that he (Mr. Tiltoul had
been married TO Elizabeth Richards, now
Elizabeth r. Tilton.
mining expedition las been organized in
Sioux City, Iowa, for the purpose of pros
pecting in the Black Hills region. Several
other similar organizations are forming in
different places on the frontier
On the 2sth Henry c. Bowen, OF the New
York Independent, commenced three libel
suits, one against the editor of the Brooklyn
irq,is one against the editor OF the Brooklyn
Eagle and one against the reporter who wrote
for the latter paper what alleged TO be an in
terview with Bowen and Henry NJ. Smith.
Barnes, the editor Of the frst-named paper,
was arrested and held TO bail. The second
suit was civil proceeding in which 100000
damages were claimed, and the last also was
civil suit, the amount claimed being
s50,ooo
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-09-03
THE BEECHER CASE.
What Moulton Says In His Original
Statement.

The Compromised statement OF FrSneis ID.
Mouiton. in reply TO the statement OF Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher given Ia the public on the
21st. II j. Il formidable document. comprising
about twenty columns OF ordinary newspaper
tyye The saliSut portions only are here given.
Nj Moulton prefaces his statement with eN-
planatorv card in which he details the circum
stances which called il forth He had been
friend Of Mr.. Tilton from hoyhood and had always
entertained for Mr.. Beecher the warmest ada1ira-
ton. In 1870 he had learned that Mr.. BeechCr
because he believed the revelation Of the scandal
would undermine the foundations of social order
and blsst the prospects and blight the family of
one of the most brilliant menSf this generation
he had labored assiduouslv TO keep X eoneesled
and effect harmonious settlement of al difficult
ties This lshor had continued for four years
and when il had failed 10 accomplish what was
desired Mr. Beecher had seen III % visit on him
fNoultoul the penalty of his own wroug-doinE.
and AZ the same time demanded that he should
tell what be knew. Is II would Justify his attack
on him.
Mr. Beecher In his statement had said thst be
h-ouvht this investigation without MOulton's
knowledge or sdyiee, Even while mourning
what seemed 10 him the unwiSdom OF the pro-
ceedin-s he had done sll be could 10 avert the
catssfrophe He had denied the united and pub
lie appeals msde by both Beecher and Tilton TO
produce the evidence in his possession. bar he
had stated that clearly in an emergency he should
sneak in defense Of his integrity. II z<sAiled
By the published accusation Of M. Beecher his
own >elfre>pect inside IL imperative that the
~trath the whole truth and nothing but the
truth~ should he told. and he therefore gave 10
the pubic the statement he had prepared Tor the
committee bat which, az the earnest solicitation
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-09-03
Spain Denies the Alleged CesSion of
Porto Rico to Germany.
The Beecher Case...MOultOn's
Original Statement.
Disturbances in Tennessee--Several
Negroes Killed.
Order Prohibiting Private Expedi.
tiOns to the Black Hills.
Interesting News From All Quar-
tiers.
FOREIGN.

Madrid dispatch Of the ed says the Gov
eminent had received information OF fili-
clustering expedition, with designs upon Porto
Rico, and had taken measures 10 put stop
to it. The report Of the otter Of the island to
Germany to induce that power to recognize
the spanish Republic was Indignantly denied.
Dispatches received on the ed in relation
to the recognition OF Spain by Russia state
that the latter Government had reeonsidered
its former decision aud concluded not to rec
ognize the Republic at present.
A Bayonne dispatch OF the oath says that,
in consequence of the confiseation of the
property of the Carlists by the Republican
Government, Prince Alfonzo brother of Don
Carlos, had issued an order to the troops
under his command announcing that retalia-
tory measures would be taken. The Carlists
had extingui.hed the lights on the Spanish
coast between San Sebastian and BiIhos.
Spanish adyices by way OF Paris report a
Ministerial crisis at Madrid; also, that the
inhabitants Of that city had refused to submit
to fresh CONSUMPTION, and that disturbances
were imminent. The formal recognition Of
Spain BY Sweden had been announced.
The latest estimates in regard to the famine
In India show that 100000 natives are still
dependent upon charitable relief
A London telegram Of the 18th says that
Germany had notified the powers of Europe
that 1t would not interfere in the internal af.
fairs Of Spain.
The Portuguese Government has Issued
an order directing the expulsion OF Spanish
federal refugees.
The London Duly .Hncs OF the 26th an
nounces that the strike in Belfast was ended,
and that the 4n,0no operatives had resumed
work at reduced wages.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-09-03
DOM EsTIC.

A few evenings ago Amelia Forndran, an
Omaha girl, eleven years of age, attempted
TO kindle fire in a stove with kerosene and
was horribly burned. The flesh dropped
from her feet and her body was burned to a
einder from head to foot. She could not long
survive.
The New York Herald Of the 2.}d gives sy-
nopss Of the forthcoming report of the Beecher
Investigating Committee. The report is a
lengthy document, and claims that Tilton's
statement is unworthy OF credencc, because
he states under oath, in one instance, what is
fatty contradieted in another. After reviewing
the controversy in detail the report sums up
the whole matter pro and con, showing, on
one hand, q man standing before all the world
with great reputation for spotless purity,
Christian character and moral worth on the
other, man OF proven bad and criminal
character, the latter making accusations
against the former. The one with moth
ing to prove his story except personal
allegation, proven in part TO be per-
jury, aud supported by some letters
which may mean dozen things, but the one
meaning given 10 thesi. The story is denied
by all having any connection with the matter
but one. The circumstances as well as the
burden Of proof are all on one side, the other
unsupported by anything but bad character
The committee finds that Henry Ward
Beecher is not guilty of the charges preferred
against him > The Herald says: at is pos
sible that a short paragraph may be added to
the report noticing briefly the failure Of Frank
Moulton to bring any new evidence to bear
upon the subject which can in the slightest
alter the conclusions the committee have
come to-
young girl named Mary Pomeroy, who
recently died at Jersey City Heights, made
deposition just before her death charging
that the Rev. John 5. Glendcnning, a promi.
nent Presbyterian minister, had been the
cause of her downfall from virtue. Mr.. Glen.
denuing SAYS he has documents that will
clear him from the charge, but it is claimed
these documents were obtained by force and
threats from Miss Pomeroy,
In recent dispatches Gen. Custer gives a
glowing account Of the Black Hills country
visited by his expedition Gold and other
valuable metals were found in large Quanti-
ties. Building materials are abundant, and
as grazing country the General says it is
one of extraordinary richness.
The great Usage land cases have been de-
cided in the United States Circuit Court at
Parsons, Kan. in favor Of the settlers.
For some days previous to the sd, ac.
cording 10 dispatches from Louisville, Ky,
open war had been waged between two fac
tons at Lancaster, Ky, the one composed of
whites and the other OF negroes under the
command of one Sellers, On the 22d Sellers
house, in which a number Of negroes were
stationed, was burned TO the ground, and had
it not been for the presence of United States
troops all OF the inmates would have been
burned TO death. Several had been killed on
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-05-21
Coshen..Mo l30.

Our Sabbath School have appointed delegates to the Convention at Meriden.
 The neck tie festival last Tuesday eve- ming, at the house of MT. Daniel N. Lucas, was a success. It was conducted, suppose as they have been in other places. In addition to the bountiful en- tertainment brought by the ladies, each one brought neck tie which was num- bered, the lady recieving the same num- Der. When the gentlemen had bought them all, 40 inI number, and had drawn each number the ladies and gentlemen placed them in a conspicuous place, on their left shoulders, and as the large room was much crowded we had an ex- citing scene before the gentlemen could find the ladies with corresdonding num- bers in order to wait on them out to the table. There were some very curious couples. One man drew number 38, and after a long time found that the young lady who made it was one of our school teachers, who on being examined to teach, said that she had rather be examined than not. Dea. Smith waited on his own wife, but husbands and wives were very much mixed up. One tall young man appeared very attentive to girl of about half his height. H. N.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-05-21
4 T 8 Court of Probate held at Plymouth, with- "A in and for the District of Plymouth, on the 2d day 0f May n 1R7A

4 8 Court of Probate held at Plymouth, with- A Tn and for the District of Plymouth on the 2d day of May, A. D., 1874.
 Present, Augustus H. Fenn Esq., Judge.
 Upon the application of George Pierpont, Esq, Of said Plymouth, showing to this court that he IS guardian to Nelly W. Scott and Ella E. Scott, minors residing without this stste, and that said minors are the owners of the following real es- tate. namely an undivided one twenty fourth part each of q certain farm of land situated in said town of Plymouth, about one milo north westerly of the village of Thomaston in said town, containing about sixty-six acres with dwel. Ing house and other buildings thereon. The same being divided into three parts or parcels. the first parcel containing about seven acres' with house and QtherIbuildings thereon. The sec. ond piece containing about fifty acres and sem arated from the first piece by highway. being meadow and woodland. The third piece is sit uated north of the dam of the Seth Thomas Ciock Co on the Naugatuck river and contains about nine acres, being the place generally known as the Widow Merriam farm The inter- est or each Of said minors therein being valued at about one hundred and fifty dollars And f1rther showing that the estate is at present un- productive, that the avails thereof are wanted for the support, maintenance and education of said minors, and that it will be for the advan tage of said minors to sell the same and invast the avails thereof according to law and prayino this court to order said real estate to be sold as per petition on fife appears ''' orGsSvd-That the foregoing application be heard and determined at the probate office in PIymouth on the 9th day of JuIv 1a74 ot O o'clock, forenoon. And that notice thereof be published in some public weekly newspaper near the place where such real estate lies, three weeks successlvely, at least six weeks before said time assigned.
 Certified from record
 Sw AUGUSTUS H. FENN, Judge.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-05-21
PROBATE ADVERTISEMENTS.

nISTRICT..of Litchfeld. ss. Probate cour. R May 2, 1874. o0A' g Estate Of Lucena Marsh, late of Iitchtield. in said District, deceased All The Court of Probate for the District of Iitcb- neld hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof. for the Creditors of said estate represented insolvent, in which to exhibit their claims thereto; and hSA appointed George A. Hlckox and Jesse L. Judd of said Litc6field. commlsslonors to receive and examine said
 Certified by,
 E. W. SEYMOUR, Clerk, The subscribers give notice that ,they shall meet at the office of E. W. Seymour in said Lltchfield, on the 30th day of May and 2d day of November 1874, at o'clock in the forenoon, on each of said days, for the purpose of attending on the the business of said appointment
 G. A. HICKOX, l Co,,-,;ss;o,o,.,
 J. l.. JUDD, oo'"i1S'ion0rS' All persons indebted to said estate, are re- quested to make immediate payment to,
 EDWARD W. SEYMOUR,l
 GEO. M, WOODRUFF, IAecu'ors'
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-05-21
Deaths.

In New Milford, May 15th,s Wallace, son of William Lathrop, aged ' years and II months.
 Tn Sharon. April 90. Clark P. Ma1am At Norfolk, May 6. Mrs C6auncey Crossley, aged Al.
 At West Norfolk. May 2, Timothy Gaylord.
 At New Hartford. May II, George H. Goedaow. of Center Hill: aged AT years. ss
 At Torringford, May 5, Mrs. Ann Taylor. wife of Emory Taylor, aged 7S years, 7.i1< t.1 =fs ss,s. .
 At Aontelair, Y. l., May 12, Fred erick E. Terry, aged 26,-son-in law of Hon. Robbins BattelI, of Norfolk.
 In Woodhnry, May 6, Miss Lucy Sher- man, aged 70. She had eutlived her family leaving no relatives nearer than cousins.
 At Waterbury, May 18th, Arthur Bab- bit of Morris, aged 19. He was buried from the church in Morris on Sunday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-05-21
sharon.


 Prof Edward Powers of Chicago, is stopping at present with MT. T. l.. Hart. He occasionally lectures upon the "artifi- eial production of rain;" subject which has attracted some little attention at the seat of government, he having lectured at Washington upon that subject. He has maps showing the direction which rains Of considerable magnitude have gone. SUD- plying all the wants of certain localities while others have been left to suffer with drought He is>of the opinion that by artificial means. rain of great magnitude may be inangurated either at, or beyond the Rocky Mountains. which will spread over hundreds of miles in width, and sup. ply millions of acres of thirsty lands with An abundance of rain. He is also of the opinion that by the same artificial means the direction of rams may be SO changed from their course as to supply other re. gions which may be suffering.
 It has been known for mahy years that heavy battles have immediately been fol. lowed by heavy rains. not only in our owr civil war but in foreign countries. butths idea Ofnaking . pFactical qse 9f this i'm. RSFtant faet origihated with Prof. Powers NhO viii be prepared b lecture upon thi; pubiect q sgna future tine. If it be , feet that FaiH ean be produced at pleas ase at anything like . psasanabis expensa to ths government. then it is an impor t1nt fact and one that ought to be mad, practical use of.
 -0a Sunday. the Thermometer stoot
Litchfield enquirer., 1874-05-21
Marriages.

In Canaan, May 9th, by the Rev. J. H. Lane, MT. Frederick Wooster of Salisbury, and Miss Katie l.. Myres of the same place.
 At Canaan, May 3, by the Rev. Samuel Pomeroy, Frank w. Atwood and Florence N. Morse, both of New Marlboro, Mass
 At the Church in Wolcottville, on Wednesday, May 13, by the Rev. Lavaletts Perrin, D. D., Charles Lester of Sara toga, New York. and Miss Catherlns Perrin, daughter of the officiating clergy man.
 At Goshen, May IS. by Rev. MT. Hazen Mir. Arthur D. Preston of Harwinton, and Miss Mary J. Itesss daughter of Fes- sender Ives, of Goshen.