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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21
The Contest given mp and Revolution
Threatened.

Threatened.
The New York NeVs, couldn't wait
for the returns from Ohio, Indiana and
Pennsylvania, knowing full well what
they would be. 1t holds forth the fol-
lowing encouragement to the Little
Mackerels ~
"The sun is not more certain to rise tomorrow
than that the Pres dent OF these United States
for the next four years, will be Abraham Lin
coin! The enthusiasm, the lime light timing, the
pow"er-burning, the SpeeciiingS, the professions,
of The opposition are, so far as they may be sup
posed to change that result, all in vain. The de-
gree of violence which Mr.. Lincoln may employ
i'll order to secure his success, Will, no debut be
regulated by the volume OF the popular vote by
his opponent; and these ordinary accomplish
ments of a Presidential election may do, there
fore, very excellent service, if they be regarded
as the initial step for meeting revolution by
mapf pful resistance. The last refuge and hone q
law, order, and Constitutional Government,
trampled under foot, it becomes the burden duty
of every man among us who would be 1ree, to
DIV OF his own right hand; and, standing on his
consti tutonal rights, to declare in the face of
blstiie or Punishment, or, still better, in the
very front of hurtling battle, that resistance
to tyranny is obedience to God. -
To repeat the game of 1869 are you
Democrats? Because you can't elect
the man of your choice, you'll find a
remedy Gin your own right hands,"
will you? "Abe Lincoln is tyrant," !"
says the Democratic party. g Resistance
to tyrants is obedience to God, "says the
leading Democratic paper of New York
city. For President, Geo. B. Mcclellan.
For Mcclellan, the Democrats of New
York city, who sutains the NeUs. r.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21
Come fO Grief

Ben. and Fernando Wood, Jim Brooks,
Sam. Cox, Geo. E. Pugh, Dan. Vor-
hees, Edgerton, Holman, and Alex.
Long, have all come to grief. File Lead
ers in the Democratic ranks, they are
played out. The Halls of Congress can
say "good riddance to bad rubbish
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21

a4r General Hooker said, in a recent
speech, II believe in treating the rebels
as General Jackson treated Indians
whip them first and treat with them
afterwards"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21

nsA- We learn that part of the S5th
Iowa infantry arrived at st. Louis last
week, having left part of the regiment
at Cape Girardeau, Mo. They are still
on the march, but destination unknown.
They will probably be sent in pursuit of
Pap Price.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21
nay- The Democratic napers have s,7

Dar The Democratic papers have sud-
denly dropped the expression Lincoln
hirelings." 1t is said to be out of regard
for the feelings of General Mcclellan,
who still continues to draw his pay as a
Major General, though out of service for
nearly two years past.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21

DJr Van Allen, New, York delegate
TO Chicago, said: "The nomination OF
George B. Mcclellan squashes the in
dictment which We (democrats) have
drawn against the administration" AS
Mcclellan arrested the Maryland Legis-
lature, was the first man to recommend d
draft, urged emancipation upon Lin
coin as military necessity, and is com
mltted against suspension of the war,
the squash is clean thing; there is not
single count left.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21
Guerriilas I'm Iowa.

a messenger arrived at Davenport
last night, reporting that 500 guerrillas
had appeared in Appanoose county, in
this State, and were threatening Ottum-
wa. The object Of the messenger was
to confer with Governor Stone and OBJ
tain arms and a sufficient force to repel
the enemy. We could not learn any
other particulars.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21

Ass~ $ Every defeat of Lincoln IS fore
es," says the Richmond E,rominer, "in-
ures to lhe advantage OF Mcclellan" !"
Let some good Union man clip this
paragraph and send it 10 his War Demo-
Graf friends.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21

The Hippopotamus, which was exhib-
ited through this State last summer, in
connection with Bailey's Circus, died o
the only one ofits speciesin the country.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21

Here you have it, from the great Dem.
ocratic leader, that the trainers of the
Chicago platform, refused to declare in
favor of war, in the event of a failure
of the proposed Convention. '.i'
What is the proper deduction from
these premises There can be none
other, than that the Democratic party
is ready to submit to any terms, of
peace. If they will not renew the
struggle, the South is at liberty to die
late its own terms, which are "South-
ern Independence"
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21

HSD- The soldiers of the Army of the
Potomac have a campaign song which
is now all the rage among them, and in
which occurs the following verse:
Heard ye how the bold Mcclellan
He, With rambling belb on;
He, the head of all the 2Sses-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21

IS cannot agree with the distinguished gen.
teman, my friend Mr. Pugh, that McClelian's
letter is identical with the platform presented
by the Convention. My reading of the English
Language, does not lead me to that interpreta-
him, AND CLATM, AS THE MEMBER FROM OHIO
OF THE COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS IN TIL At
CONVENTION, TO HAVE OFFICIAL KNOWLEDGE,
THAT HE Is MISTAKEN. THE TWO PRINCIPAL
POINTS IN THAT LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE TO
WHICH OBJECT. WE'RE BROUGHT BEFORE THAT
COMMITTEE The ONE NTAINING THE THREAT
OF FUTURE WAR WAS UNANIMOUSLY REJECT
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21
\ Convention, and what then !?
The Chicago Convention sajtl.

"Justice, humanity, liberty, and the public
welfare demand Mat immediate efforts be made
for q cessation of nostlities, .with.a view to At
National Convention of the StateS,' &c.
Is such a convention practicable p
During this rebellion, the State of West
Virginia has been created, and admitted
into the Union. The rebellious' States
and the Democratic party say that the
Constitution was violated in that admis.
sion, and they refuse to recognize any
such State. The Democrats refuse to
place the Star of West Virginia upon
the Flag of the Union. Nevertheless,
that State has been recognized by the
Government, and its Representatives
have been admitted to seats, in. Con-
gress. In a Convention of States. then.
here would rise q controversy over the
admission of West Virginia. How
would this, question be settlede Would
Virginia consent to the admission of
the controverted State? Here then
would be the rock, upon which such a
Convention would probably split? But
suppose there was no controversy upon
that point; the question of the dispo-
sition of the 200, 900 negroes in our ar
my would arise. The South would ma
turally insist that this force should be
disbanded and the negroes returned to
their masters. Every honorable man
from the North would seorn such a
proposition, and would, as he ought, re-
ject proposition that would re-enslave
the defenders of our Flag. Here then
would be another rock, and a split
could not be avoided. Other questions
Would naturally arise upon which the
two, sections could not agree in Conven-
ton. 1t is neither impossible or inn
probable, that such Convention would
dissolve without arriving at any hon
orable and satisfactory terms. In such
an event, what is the Democratic party
pledged to do? Will it renew the con-
test, and fight until the rebellion is
crushed? Said the Democratic oracle,
Vallandigham, at Sidney, Ohio:
:" cannot agree with the distinguished gem
teman, my friend Mr., Pugh, that Mct'lellan's s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21

New YORK, Oct. 13.-The TFibuae's
correspondent with Butler writes that
the evidence of exhaustion and disor-
ganization in the rebel army seem to be
greatly on the increase. Over so desert
ers have come into these headquarters
to-day. They report great dissatisfac-
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-10-21

THE immense changes which have been going
on, not only in that State but all over the
North, have been in favor of Mcclellan for
President, not forDemocratic candidates for lo-
cal offices. Indiana may safely be put down for
Nct N - e.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-07-20

In the last issue of the Citizen. men
toned the fact that | had again conclud-
ed to enter the army for a short time, and
called upon my fellow citizens to yolun-
teer; quite a number have enrolled their
names, and our numbers are increasing
daily; and we have favorable reports from
different parts of the county and all that
appears to be needed, in order to fill our
company to overlooking, is, to give the
farmers and people of the rural districts,
few days to put up their harvest this
we have concluded to do, and in the mean
time we request those engaged in raising
recruits to continue in the good begun
work. We propose leaving for camp in
about ten days, by which time the great
er part of harvesting will be over. And
we further request those engaged in rails
ing squads of men in the different locali-
ties, to report their progress from time to
time, in order that we hiay know exactly
how many men we may have, so that we
can make the necessary arrangements for
transportation, &c When the company
is full, we will notify all concerned by
Hand Bills and otherwise, with regard to
the time of rcndczvousing and departure.
In the meantime we urge upon the
friends of the good cause, to exert them
selves, in order that they may be instru-
mental in filling up the quota of our coun-
ty; this can be done if the proper effort
is made. G. Il. ANDERSON.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-07-20
WAR NEWS.
NEW CALL FOR TROOPS.
100000 More Wen.

There is very little news from the az
my. News from Grants department states
Gen. Sheridan with his Cavalry force had
gone on another expedition, and that he
would be heard from in quarter where
he was not expected. The shclling of
Petersburg was still progressing our for
ces were throwing shells into the doomed
city, at the rate of 500 per day--a rather
warm place. It's reported that Sherman
has driven the Rebels into the fortifca-
tions of Atlanta; and that he has even
occupied the latter place, and that he had
taken several thousand prisoners. This
is thought to be premature. Dispatches
from Louisville states that Kentucky is
again threatened with invasion.
Just as we are going to press, We have
the news that the invasion of Kentucky
is unfounded. One hundred of the Reb-
el raiders were captured near Leesburg,
aud so wagons filed with grain,
The President has issued his Procla-
nation calling for 100000 men, and if
the quota is not filled by the 9th of Sep
tembcr, a draft for one year will be made
for all Deficiencies under this call men
may volunteer for one, two or three years.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-07-20

Henry Binsoch, Franklin Schell, David
Scott, George Sweeny, William Bigger
William Maxwell James Sweeny, Isaac
Bigger, Charles Gibble or Gibbs.
Centre toaonshtp.
James Gordon, James Spence, james
Dunn, Samuel b. Rider.
Donegal toacaship.
Joseph Henlen, Patrick Boyle, Joseph
Vensel. Franklin O'Donnell, john Barn.
hart. James McKeever, Joseph McCul
Tough, Manassas Gillespie, Martin Wick
Abraham Stineman, Peter II. Barnhart
Neal Boyle, Christ. Stewart, Archibald
Black, Jacob Bauldauff, Isaac Hemphill
Concord to,cnship.
Robert Kinser, j. b. Kammerer, Allen
Campbell, John Turner.
Cherry toacaship.
Abner McCallen. John Blaiu, Simon
Grossman, Dav. Arner, Alex, Porter, Jas
Billings'y, John G. Wasson, William Me.
Gill.
Washington tounship.
Harper Campbell, James Parker.
Parker tornshjp
VIM. Thompson, John C. Shakely, II
Daubenspeck, Archibald Huffman, Dan
Walker, Jonathan King, John A. Allen
Benjamin Morgan.
AHegheay toaenship.
\. B. Grant, John limerick, Wm. P
Grant, George w. Jones, Peter Wolford
Wm. Cook
Ienango tornslip.
John Burt, David Sloan, Thos Jolly.
Jr., Samuel Sloan, r. VI. Addleman, Geo
II. Gibson, VIM. Kohlmeyer, Peter J.
Kelly, Joseph Eakin, George Vanderlin.
Marion toraship.
John Marshall. Samuel B. Porter, Wal
ter Craft, Washington Mcconnell, A. j.
Donaldson, Thomas c. IIackett.
Mcrcer tocaship and HarriScWe Jorough
Joseph s. Pew, William NJ Barnes, Da.
vid Albright, James b. Barnes, Samuel
Fleming, Wm. II. II: Parker James w.
Orr, Clark Patterson.
The drafted men of Butler county will
report at the Court House, in Butler, as
follows:
Buffalo and Jefferson townships, Sax
onburg borough, Summit, Centre, Done
gal and Concord townships, on the Goth
of July; Cherry, Washington, Parker,
Allegheny, Nenango, Marion and Mer-
Ger townships, July 9th.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-07-20
The Draft in the esd District.

Yesterday afternoon 14th inst. the draft
in the 23d District was resumed at Capt
kirker's office. The following is the re,
suit in Butler county:
Buffalo to,cnshjp.
VIM r. Wilson, james Gallaher, Rob,
ert Moorhead, Thos. w. Elliott.
Jc6erson to,onship and ,SaaoaJurg Dor.
ough.
George Michel, George Wagner, Chas.
Redick, Henry Gelm, John D. Welsh
VIM. Michel, Christopher Schroth, Ernest
Meister, John Aluder, Ferguson Elliott
Henry Bare Daniel Wallet.
Whitfield toonship.
John Swasey, Wm. NJ. Dennev. Jacob
Sandrich Rober, X. Stewart. William
Keener s. II Cooper, j. G. Crookshanks
John Shields Daniel Painter, JOS. Mills
Thomas Stewaat, John NJ Lafferty. =
r2carieid to,enship.
Patrick Dougherty, Joseph Gallaher
James Russell; Stephen Miner John Sla.
ter, Dennis 7. Donnell, (of H. Christie.
pher Rummel, john f. Magee, DanieI
Haggerty, Frederick Treuster, John Nc
Anany. Hugh r. Galaher, Franklin w ard
Thomas Morrow, John McFadden, Asi
Duffy.
Summit to,eHship.
Peter Smith, james Love, john Low
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-07-20
Late Military Intelligence.

1t seems to be well authenticated that
the rebel invaders have fed from Mary
land and from the neighborhoOd of Wash
ington The attack on Fort Stevens, six
miles above Washington city, on Monday
and Tuesday was to cover their retreat in
to Virginia, and enable them to get away
safely with their plundcr. That they
have succeeded in getting off with a vast
amount of plumber cannot be doubted,
but it remains to be seen whether they
are permitted to reach the rebel headquar-
ters in Virginia. Railroad and telegraph
ic communication between Washington
and Baltimore has been re-established.
On Saturday, a force of Wilson's cavalry
arrived in Washington, were Immediately
mounted, aud performed invaluable SER
vice during the time the rebels were in
the vicinity of the city. In the rebel at
tack on Fort Stevens, on Monday, the vet
rams from the fighting 9th corps" came
up, began to deploy as skirmishcrs, and
soon the rebels commenced falling back
they were driven from their position; and
forced a mile and half from the fort, in
the vicinity ofSilver Springs, the residence
of Mr. Blair. The rebels could not stand
their dashing, continuous fire. They
knew them of old, and they gave way as
they have often done before.
Major General Franklin, captured on
the cars on Monday, near Magnolia Sta
tion, by the rebel Harry Gilmore, having
escaped from his captors, arrived safely
in Baltimore, and is now stopping at Bar
NUNS Hotel The following are the par
ticulars of Gen. Franklin's escape: Har-
ry Gilmore, with a partyof cavalry num-
bering $50 men, having with them Major
General Franklin and three of his staff
as prisoners, ,'encamped at late hour on
Monday night on divers farm. between
Randaltown and Reisterstown. General
Franklin was in the custody of Captain
Nicholas Owen, of Baltimore county, from
whom he succeeded in making his escape
at an early hour on Tuesday morning.
The forces of Gilmore remained all Tues
day in the neighborhood securing the
bushes and woods and searching all the
houses and barns, in the hopes of being
able to recapture him. This was the state
ment they made to the people in the vi
cinity, and the search was continued un-
til five o'clock on Tuesday evening, when
they left on their way to the vicinity oi
Washington, crossing the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad near Elysville during last
night. Three of General Franklin's staf
! are still in the hands Of the rebels.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-07-20
BUTLER MARKETS.

BUTLER, Pa July 10 1854
BUTTER-Fresh Roll. 90, cents per pound
BEANs-White, -, 90 per bushe
BAKLEY-Spring, 81, 10; Fall, 81 Is.
BREsWAX-35 cents ser pound
EGGS-l5 cents per dozen.
FLOUR--W heat 81, 90 to ais per hund;' Rye 3 90.
FRuTrDried Apples 81 so and 275 per bushel Dried
Peaches S400 to 4,50
FEATHERs--50 cents per pound
GRAIN-Wheat $50 per bushcI; Rye o5. Oats, 75c;
Corn 10; Buckwnat l,i0
GR0CERIEs-Cofee, Rio, SOC per pound; Java, 6oc;
Brown Sugar &c per pound do White 30e n o. Moas-
ses, 81 20 cents per gallon; Syrup ,40and 81 so.
HIDES-7lS cents per pound.
LARD-20 cents per pound.
NAILS-SS, 90 per keg.
POTAT0ES-50 and per bushel
P0RK-l5 to is cents per pound.
RAGS cents per pound
RICE-l5 cents per pound
sEEDs-Clover, $500, and s,25 per bushel; Timothy,
$500; Flax. $3.50.
SALT-s3,00 per barrel.
TALL0W-l0 cents per pound.
WOOIl-Sjc per pound.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-07-20
EH. =. Fishers Improved
FRUIT GAM.

Paened Nov II, 1851 Aug TO- 1862 and March - 1854
To be had only of the subscriber Main ST.. BUT
DER, Pa, doors North Of MAboys Store where every
article of TIN w ARE is kept In GREAT VIRIETi.
This can has been extensively used and found to be
perfectly safe. Its great convenience will be discovered
ut first sight. The extensive facilities for manufacture
ing all its parts maxi it very cheap.
1t is closed by clanping tin cap and round the
opening which is pressed upon cement-coated gasct
causing the cement to melt by the heat Of the fruit;
coming cold it perfectly sealed II is closed open
ell in instant by hooking unlocking strait wire
spring
LADIES and others. requested TO call and exam
inc this unsurpassed Fruit cJR.
WM. S. ZIEGLER
Butler, July l3, lsGistf
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-07-20
II ! n C uT1 6
Sherif's Proclamation.
Constitutional Amendments.
Special Election Proclamation.

NY HEREAS, BY an Act Of the General Assembly Of
w the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania. passed the
23d day Of April A. D. 1864, it is provided Tbat for the
purpose Of ascertanng the sense of the people Of this
Commonwealth in regard to the adoption or rejection of
certain specified proposed amendments the Consitu-
ton either of then the Governor Of this Common
wealth issue writ Of Election, directed to each aud
o"ery Sheriff of this Commonwealth commanding them,
to give notice in the usual manner that election will
be held in each Of the town hips boroughs, wards pre-
cinct and distrcs in the several counties Of this Com
monwealth; aud, Whcyeds, ANDREW G.. CURTIN Governor
Of said Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, having issued
his said writ Of election under the great seal Of the state
dated jane 2lst, 1864, and directed the TO me-
Now, THEREFORE, 1, w .BR &C Il ENRIDGE T.,
High sheriff Of the county Of Butler in the Common
wealth aforesaid, do hereby make known, and give the
public aoce to the electors Of said county Of Butler that
election will he held a the several districts III said
county on TUESDAY, the % day Of AUt.t ST,
1864 at which time and place the qualified electors will
elect by ballot upon the approval and ratification
rejection Of the said Amendments, as follows:
There shall be additional s.ction TO the third art
Gle of the Constitution to be designated section four
as follows;
SECTION Whenever any Of the qualified electors of
this Commonwealth shall be in any actual military serv
ice under reguistion from the President Of the Unted
STATES or by tho authority % this commonwealth such
electors may exercise the right Of suffrage IN all elections
by the citizens under such regulations as are or shall
be- prescribed by law fully as if they were present at
their usual place OF election"
SECTION q There shall be additional sections to the
eleventh article Of tho Constitution TO be designated as
sections eight and nine as follows:
sEcTioS S. No bill shall be passed by the legislature
containing than subject, which shall be clear
ly expressed in the title. except appropriation bills
Section No bill shat! be passed BY the Legislature
granting any powers privileges in any where the
authority grant such powers privileges, has een
may hereafter be, conferred upont he courts OF As
Commonwealth"
Which said election shall he opened dand closed
upon the day Aforesaid the places aHd within the
hours and Within which the general elections a this
commonwealth directed to be opened held, and clos
cd aud il shall be the duty of the judges, inspectors
and clerks of each Of said townships boroughs, wards
precincts and districts receive at the said election
tickets, exceeding the number of proposed amend
meuts either written printed, partly written aud
partly printed from each Of Inc qnahed voters of his
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-07-20

Bas~ Persons being in town from the
various districts, are requested to call at
the Citizen office, and get tickets for the
August election We will keep them in
the office few days yet, and then all that
are not called for viii be sent irresponsible
persons to be brought to the ground in
due time. Don't forget this election.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-07-20
Large GO0ses,erry.

Hon Jacob Mechling of our borough
has shown us a Goosebcrry Of superior
quality, which was grown on small bush
in his lot, this being the second year since
planting. This berry measures II by 8!
inches in circumference, and weighs o.
strong. Mr.. Mechling informs us that
there were quite number of equal size
and weight upon the same bush.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-07-20
Farmer Moving Machine.

WE haze the exclusive right for the above Mowers IN
w Butler county and have an ASSORTMENT on
hand Farmers wishing purchase, will pleaso call and
We would advise those that intend purchasing Movers.
to prepare their Meadows In the Spring, by removing
stunlps, stoDes,&c.
We can ftiInish any Machine thf may be required.
J. q. 4 WM CAMPBELL.
Butler, March 2, 1S6iatf
7. 8. We have in possession certificates Of
her Of persons in this and adjoining countess that have
used the MowER with entire satisfaction.
We intend keeping on hand Cuttefs Hay Rlevatevf,
Drills &e., &c. j. 9. & wN CAMPBELL.