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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09
The :farinefs' department,
Chickory for Coffee.

This plant grows wild almost every.
where, and has for many years been an
article Of commerce, being largely used,
especially in Europe, in the making OF
coffee. We believe the seed can be had
at eur agricultural stores. Just now, when
coffee is enormously dear, debarring many
families from using it exclusively, it is an
object Of some importance to raise crop of
.chickory, and to know how to prepare it
&hen raised. The following hints on the
latter proposition is furnished by the Ohio
Tdrmaer, and is no doubt correct:
When the roots become Of fair size,
any time during the season, they may be
taken out as needed for usej but the bulk
ofthe crop should be allowed to attain to
full maturity, when the roots should be
lifted during fair weyther, dried upon the
ground until the dirt viii fall of. When
desired to be worked up for coffee, The roots,
being clear ofaut either by brushing or
washing them, are sliced in quarters from
end to end, and then cut across in pieces
about an inch in length. In this shape
they are to be dried much the same as ap-
pies are dried, each piece Of chickory be-
inglabopttho size Of an apple quntor-
They may bestrung apon.strings, and hung
up to dry in the sun or by the kitchen fire,
the same as farmers dry apples; or they
may be exposed to the sun on racks or wick
'ers to be taken in at nights. Or though
not 50 good a way except in case Of necessi-
ty, they may be cured in ovens Or dry kilns,
as apples are sometimes cured.
When this first process Of curing is ac-
eomplished, and the root iswanted for final
use, il is carefully roasted, the same as cof
fee, till it Will break up in a morter Or grind
in a mill, after. which pounding or grind
ing, it is stepped or drawn in the usual
way, and poured out for table beverage
In this way all the work is done in the
family, and the cost of the roots ready for
the coffee pot is not more than three or four
cents pound, while You have healthier
beverage than if You went to the expense
ofpurchasing imported coffee, with the ad-
ditional satisfaction Of feeling that you are
partaking-of the fruits of your own home
labor"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09
ExrRAvAGANoE OF FRENCH LADIES

EXTRAVAGANCE OF FRENCH LADIES.
"A Paris letter gives the following news
of French extravaganza "The fine la
dies here spend endless sums of money on
their wardrobes during the Carnival but
at the seaside they are still more exrava-
giant. Some disdain to wear gown twice
in public. One fair dame of my acquain-
tanee, not many days ago, left Paris with
nine large trunks in her luggage, all filed
with fnery. The rage for novelty among
this class is very abs,rd. They hardly
ever give thought to what is beautiful (;
provided it be new and eccentric they are
satisfied. Some ware leathern cross belts
studded with little silver nobs in imita-
ton of nails. Others vie with the flamin-
go in the flaming color of their petticoats,
A lady who bears the title of princess and
embassadress, has, at Trouville, made it
the fashion to dress la 6rigand. Dag
gers are therefore, making for ladies' Cir
dies, and it is expected that next winter
all the bellies win consider poignard a
necessary ornament for ball. But there
was never seen such joke in brass and
leather as these affairs. They are all
sheath, having no blade attached to the
handles"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

THE g SEWING GIRLS" OF New YORK.
About four hundred sewing girls in
New York are on strike for higher wa
ges. Referring to meeting of these fe-
male " strikers" the Post says Static
ment of the amounts received for their la
Dor in various trades were made, by which
it appeared that the prices ranged from
one to three dollars per week. The ave-
rage price paid, taking all trades repre-
sented together, was about two dollars
per week. There were cases mentioned
where the employers favored particular
girls, giving them better wages, but re-
quiring them not to tell The price paid
for board was stated to be from 50 25 to
,s8, not including washing, in most cases
ta',9g every cent that girl could earn,
ana Nasty ever leaving her more than
twenty-hve~~, fifty cents a week for all
extra expenses. There were cases men
toned of girls who Supported mothers or
brothers. The hours ofNark range from
eleven to fifteen hours each da, tho gen
eral hours at the shops being from sssven
in the morning to six or seven at nign>,
with half an hour or three quarters Of an
hour for dinner, Il appeared to be the
case generally that'priees were much low
/ er than a wear ago.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09
The Dream Of A Quaker.

There is a beautiful story of apious old
Quaker lady who was addicted to the use
of tobacco. She INDUCED in this habit
until it increased so much upon her that
she not only smoked a large portion of the
day, but frequently sat up in bed for this
purpose in the night. After one of these
nocturnal entertainments she fell asleep,
and dreamed that she died and approach
ed heaven. Meeting an angel, she asked
him if her name was written in the Book
of Life. lie disappeared, but replied,
upon returning, that he could not find it.
"Oh," she said, in agony, @it must be
there. / have the assurance that it is
therel DO look again"
The angel was moved to tears by her
entreaties, and again left her torenew his
search. After long absence he came
back, with his face radient with joy and
exclaimed:
eve have found it, but it was so cloud
cd with tobacco smoke thatwe could hard
y see it,"
The woman, upon waking Immediately
threw her pipe away, and never INDUCED
in smoaking again.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

THE. EMPRESS EUGENE ON A TRooP
SHIP.-The Empress Eugenic has been
signalizing herselfby interfering in behalf
of body of soldiers whowere on board
transport destined for Mexico. There
were eleven hundred on board, and their
accommodations were so inadequate that
they had a hard time of it. Meeting with
foul weather they had to put in at Cadiz,
and the Empress arriving there at the
time determined to go on board. Her
majesty was perfectly horror struck at
what she saw there. The on the gun
deck especially were packed so close, ap-
peared so thoroughly demoralized by the
voyage-in fact, the whole scene brought
all the traditional horrors of the middle
passage" soyiyidly before her ermajesty that
she Immediately gave orders to the cap
tain to have half the men landed. The
esptain objected that he was unfortunate
y 'h-ler the eordersof the Ministry Of Ma
rine, anaeoalddono.hing. The Empress
thercupon seSt telegram to the Empe-
ror, relating whaeshe had seen; the tele-
gram beginning, ,Siro, on traite vos sol
oats l'trc que des negres," tsire, yout treat
sour soldiers worse than negroes and
asking another vessel to be sent to take
one half of the men on board as the Sa-
one was great deal too small to carry so
large number In pursuance of this
kindly intervention, the Dryadc was sent
20 Cadiz, in order to take on board the men
the Saone is unableto accommodate prop
erly. In addition, the Empress gave the
officers in command of the troops 8, ,000f..
with orders that it should be cxpendedin
giving them at least one good dinner be-
fore they sailed. 2 imagine with
what cheers heY geeted on
leaving the se1 ssrd her
yacht. - =.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09


CIVILIZATION OF THE NINETEENTH
CENTURY.-Talk about the Salem witch
craft! 1t is not monthsin poor old
man in Essex, England, upwards of eighty
years of age--a Frenchman, deaf and
dumb, and who lived by limselfin small
wretched hut, was killedby his neighbors
in the village, because they believed he
was possessed of some supernatural pow
er, and could make thom i'll or restore
them to health by his incantations! The
poor creature was beaten with stick
thrown into pond, and when he got out
covered with slime and dirt, and thorough
ly saturated with water, was seized again,
and again thrown into the pond, so that
after he escaped from his tormentors he
was taken with fever and died. Oneof
his chief prosecutors was a female, one
Emma Smith, married woman, aged
thirty-six, who believed that she had been
bewitchod by the aged necromancer.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09
AUTUMN.



Old Autumn, like gorgeous bride,
Walks o'er the earth with mingled hues;
The dead leaves on the breezes ride
The evenings swoon DER radiant dews,
A cold blue tint is in tbe sky,
The evening air is cool and sweet;
'AIong trembling trees the robbins fly,
The clouds like sunfringed mountains meet
Low whispers in the woods are heard
They faint along the rivers side;
The scarlet-tinted leaves are stirred.
Whose emerald glow with summer died.
The fields, no longer stored with corn,
Look barren when the sun Is low;
The leavea.are whitening on the thorn,
Like signs the wind through hedges blow.
With ruddy sides the fruits are seen,
The grapes in purple clusters swing;
Where vernal beauty long has been
No more the speckIed thIushes sing.
Red berries in the hedgerows hang
Like rubics tween sere futtering leaves;
The lanes are bare where blaekbiTls sang,
When earth was flushed with golden ewes.
The skies, in m1rning's early hours,
Blush like a bifsj': the woods seem lone;
o'eF baiii-7 anil wales once Hracsd Niih flowers
The wrecks 1fsumEhcf'5 reign are blown.
A stiffness braeis er plain and hill,
No longer wave The ripeucl grain;
NJ white clouds slRniber DER the rlli,
And earth lies sHitten with the rain.
Tho shrin note ofthe robin starts,
And breaks thCsllence Of tho NOON;
Alas like h0Pc5uf hnmsn hearts,
The woodland bcauti.s die too soon.
The ky looks c5ld as evening dies
The winds ar meaning on the moor;
Tho mist upon tie valley lies,
Like shroud now summers life is DER.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09
LEAD AND WArrR.-By taking strip

LEAD AND WATER.--By taking strip
of clean lead, and placing it in a tumbler
of pure water (say rain or soft water), in
less than an hour, by dropping in the tum-
bier little sulphide of ammonium, a
black precipitate will be thrown down, con-
sisting ofthe sulphide of lead--e. g., lead
must have been dissolved and held in So
luton in the water, and as the salt Of lead
happens be classed amongst some of the
most dangerous poisons, we are necessarily
led to the conclusion that lead pipes con-
veying water, if the latter is pure, must
be somewhat dangerous. Water standing
in lead pipe for some hours decomposes
the metal, and when it is run off the pois-
on is carried with it. Water drawn in the
morning through lead pipe should never
be used fordomestic purposes, such as cook
ing or drinking and servants in citiesshould
be instructed respecting this particular
subject, because they are usually ignorant
ofthe nature of lead, and the effects of
water upon it. Sevesal metals taken in
food or drink accumulate slowlyin the hui
man systemand ultimately produce disease;
but il approaches 50 stealthily that the
danger is not usually apprehended. Some
ofthe salts Of lead are poisonous, and the
sulphidc is of this class. The interior of
lead pipes may be converted into an inso-
liable sulphide Of lead BY subjecting them
for some time to the action Of hot sui
-phate Of soda in solution, according to the
recent discovery Of DIR. schwarz, Of Bres-
lau. Those whoprepare lead pipe forcon-
yeying water fordomestic purposes, should
test the alleged discovery, as it is of the
utmost importance that all the safeguards
to health should be-enforced and .-.S-eu1Th-
IL
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

New SPECIES OF PoTATo.-lt is rela-
ted in a Belfast paper that new species
of potato has been raised in ireland from
American seed brought by one of the
blockade-runners, and named "Confeder-
ates" IN shape they greatly resemble the
almost unknown but once fayorite "ash-
leaf Kidneys" being long oval with fat
sides The size is immense, many weigh
ing a pound each, and the quality, when
cooked is excellent.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

De6- A BRIDE.-The Rockingham Va.
Register, publishes the marriage of Miss
Lucy p, Roller, the daughter of wealthy
farmer in tliat county, and adds:
She was what we would call an inde-
pendent girl 2 sure enough. Her bridal
outfit was all made with her own hands,
from her Beautiful and elegant straw hat
down to the handsome CATERS upon her feet
Her own delicate hands spun and wove
the material of which her weding-dress and
travelling cloak we're made, SO that she had
nothing upon her person when she was
married which was.not made by herselfl
Nor was she compelled by necessity of pow
erty to make this exhibition of her indie
pendence. She did it for. the purpose Of
showing to the world how indane,-zs4s
Southern girls are.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09


ia BATAILLE DIES DAMEs.-Two Par
isian actresses had quarrel the other day.
They fought, and one was wounded. The
guardians Of the Bois de Vincennes found
these danes satisfying their honor in the
approved style with cold steel, and did not
secure the weapons before blood was actu-
ally drawn The surprising part Of the
affair is that the quarrel did not arise from
love, jealousy. or even professional eti-
quette; the two "princesses Of the foot
lights had got to words, and from words
to sharper Weapons even, on the subject OF
Russia and Poland. The only harm that
came Of this sanguiaary affair, was that
Mile H lad to play the same evening
at the theatre with abit Of black sticking
plaster too large fora patch on her pretty
right cheek.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

PENITENT GAMBLING-For several
years, a Countess 4 carried ON very
high play at Hamburg She remained at
the roulette-table the whole day through,
covered nearly all the numbers with louis
dor, and constantly lost. 1t is said that
she annually sacrificed to the bank the
sum Of 100000. On one occasion she was
LEFT 50 high and dry that she was compell-
ed to sell her carriage and horses. After
losing three years, her religious feelings
were enkindled, and she hastened to Rome
to obtain forgiveness Of her sins. She re-
ceiyed absolution, but on condition that
she would give mp play To promise is
easy but the difficulty lies in the Keeping
the promise. The gambling mania gained
the victory over the piety Of the countess.
She returned 70 Hamburg, and seated her
self once more at the roulette-table. II
willno longer play for myself, " was her
mental apology, " but for the poor"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

GoTNG IT WHILE YoUNG.-The mar
riage of IIindoo widow was celebrated
on the 30th of July in the village Of Ghand-
rakona, in the district of Hooghly, India.
The bride, whose name is Nilamani Dasi
the daughter of Baboo Gopi Nath Dutt.-
Her first marriage took place when she
was only seven years of age; at eight she
became widow, and now she is only
twelve years old. Theforunate man who
has obtained the hand of the young widow,
is Paryati Charan Sarkar The nuptials
were witnessed BY large number Of Him
doc geatlemen.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09
The MarriagA Altar,

judge Carlton, in an excellent address
before the Young Mems Library Assosia-
ton, at Augusta, Nc, thus sketches the
marriage scene:
| have drawn you many pictures ofdeath;
let me sketch for you brief but bright.
scene Of beautiful life. It is the marriage
altar A lovely female, clothed in all the
freshness ofyouth and surprising beauty,
leans upon the arm of him to whom she has
just given herself up forever. Look in
her eyes, ye gloomy philosophers, and tell
me- IL you dare, that there is no happiness
on earth. See the trusting, the heroic de-
votion which compels her to leave country
and parents, fora comparative stranger
She has launched her frail bark upon a
wide and stormy sea; she handed over her
happiness and doom for. this world to an
others keeping; but she has done it fear
lessly, for love whispers to her that her
chosen guardian and protector bears a
manly and noble heart. Oh, woe to him
that forgets his oath and his manhood
IIcrdarlt wings shall the raven nup
Ger the flsc hcurted,
His warm blood the wolf sllal lap,
Ere life be parted.
Shame and dish0nor sit
on his grave ever
Blessing shall hallowit,
Neyerl Oh never.
We have all read the history of the hus-
band who, in moment of hasty wrath,
said to her who had but few moments be-
fore united her fate with his
Ifyou are not satisfied with my con
duct, go, return to your friends and to your
happiness"
"And will you give me back that which
I brought to you ?" asked the despairhg
wife.
eyes," he replied, call your wealth
shall go with you; I coyet it not"
Alas I" she answered, "I thought not
of my wealth. spoke of my loves; can
you give these back to me 2"
"Now said the man, as he flung him
self at her feet; "No, 1 cannot restore
these, but will do more--I viii keep them
unsullied and untainted; l will cherish
them through my life and in my death; and
never again will l forget that l have sworn
to protect and cherish her who gave up to
me all she held most dear"
Did l not tell you there was poetry in "a
woman's look-a woman's wordlkRe it
there the mild, the gentle repfS d love,
winning back from its harshnesS and rude
ness the stern and unyielding temper of an
ugly man. All, if creations fairer. sex on
ly knew their strongest weapons, how ma
ny of wedlock's fercest battles would be
unfought; how much unhappiness and
coldness would be avoided.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09
How a Bachelor Lived and Died.


From an inquiry which recently took
place in London, respecting the death Of
Mr.. George Beamite, who died under very
extraordinary circumstances, we CLEAN the
following interesting facts:
This gentleman was seventy.five years
of age, possessed considerable property,
and was formerly-a barristcr-at-law, and
was a man of considerable ability, and all
though eccentric, of perfectly sound mind
and capable of managing his property
For the past twenty years he has lived in
almost total seclusion, no person, under
any pretence whatever, being allowed to
enter the three rooms in his occupation.
His meals were prepared by his house
keeper, and were left on trayat the door
Of the anti-room and then taken in by the
deceased; and although many times in
state of ill-health he refused to have medi-
cal aid. but used to have sent in from
chemist quantity Of different medicines.
All communications to him were received
in the same way as his meals, and formore
than twelve months he neverleft the house
1t is believed that his time was chiefly
spent in reading and writing, the society
of his fellow man being entirely dispen-
sed with
On Wednesday, before the examination
the housekeeper went up as usual, with
his dinner, but received no reply at the
door, although she frequently called him
she did not again see him alive. On Sat
urday morning, becoming alarmed, she
made a communication to the police, and
the door broken open, when scene was
presented which almost battles description.
On entering the anti-room the floor was
found to be strewn with hundreds Of news
papers, writing &C., chairs, tables, and
other articles of furniture. In another
room, the furniture, of very handsome
description, was covered with dust nearly
an inch thick. and the floor was strewn
with trunks, papers, and books of science
and law of much value. There were also
three large bags filed withnew boots, and
several new spoons lay upon the side
boards, and packages of candles, clothing,
&C., were heaped up IA all parts, in the
utmost confusion. In this room, thickly
covered with dust, was large and costly
painting of the crucifxion.
When the shutters were opened in the
room dreadful sightwas presented. The
deceased was found lying back in an arm
chair, quite dead, and in rapid state OF
decomposition, having no doubt been dead
for several days. He was dressed, but in
very bad state, and by his side lay the
remains of some food. There was not the
slightest vestige of bed or bedding, and
the deceased must, for twenty years, have
slept in tho Same chair In other parts of
the room were scraps of bread, bottles Of
wine and medicine; this, as well as the
other rooms, being almost impossible,
while the light of day had evidently been
shut out for years. Upon further sorrch
made by the police, eS lis, in bag, a
gold and silver watch, twenty-six silver
articles, and other valuables were found
while upon the floor were scattered thirty
keys. A post norton examination was
held, from which it was shown that death
had resulted by exhaustion from low fever
accelerated by neglect
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09

Beg- In animals there is more variety of
motion, but, in plants there is more real
power. A horse is certainly far stronger
than man, yet small vine cannot only
support, but can raise a column of fluid
five times higher than horse can. In
deed, thepower which plant exercises of
holding leaf erect during an entire day
without pause and without fatigue, isane eff
fort of astonishing vigor, and is one of
many proofs that a principle of compensa-
ton is at work, so that the same energy
which in the animal worlds weakened by
being directed to many objects, in theyeg-
etable world strengthened by being con-
eentrated on a few.-[ Buckle.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1863-12-09


A MOVING EoLoRED RIvER.-The
Tenby (Wales) Observer mentions a Gu
rious phenomenon which was observed in
Carmathen Bay on the 9th inst, the day
on which the earthquake was felt in that
country From base extending some
three or four miles in the direction of
Amroth Castle, an immense piece of wa
ter, of dark brown color, as if holding
earth in solution, seemed to be pushed
forward in the form of a cone, Of course
surrounded by water of a natural color
As they came in contact the water was
thrown up height of several feet, the
agitation extending round the whole edge
Of the phenomenon. 1t steadily adyanc-
ed in the same form towards Monkstone,
and thence some miles to sea, when we
ceased to observe it. Some friends, in
amusing themselves with fishing, were not
little startled by the strange sight
When the colored water overlook the boat
they found that the point of division be-
tween the coloring was maintained thro'-
out the depth of the water; the boat was
violently pitched about, and the water
thrown completely over it. Either side
of the line of contact was perfectly calm,
and the water kept up slashing noise
something like what would be made by an
immense shoal of mackerel 1t was OBJ
served first at about eleven a. m