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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
sEseriH,s Sales.

DY virtue of sundTy writ Of Vcnditioni Exponas Alias
ID Nenditoni Exponas, and Feri Facus issued out oi
the Court of Common Pleas Of Butler county, and 70
directed there will be exposed public sale at the Court
House. in the borough Of Butler. on MONDAY, the
5th day OF December, 1854, pt o'clock,
p. m, the following described property, % wit;
All the right title interest and claim of David Pater-
and Mary Patterson, Of in and to fifty of land
more less situate in Clay township Butler county,
Pa. bounded as follows North by lands Of VIM Patcr-
son. east by same being part Of tract south by
lands jesse sutton and west By lands Of Robert NJ
KissOek Seized and taken in execution the property
Of David Patterson Mary Patterson, at the suit Of
John NJ. Thompson.
ALSO,
All the right title interest and claim Of George Mar
shall of Allegheny township Butler county, Pa, Of in
and to one hundred Of land situate in Allegheny
township Butler county Pa bounded and described
follows On the north by the Allegheny River, the
south by VIM Campbell, on the east by VIM Campbell,
and on the west by Joseph Weller, about seyentyfye
acres cleared fifteen of which meadow, Frame House
and Frame Barn thereon erected. Seized and taken in
execution the property of George Marshall at the
suit Of II. A. SD. Dudley in trust for the Brady Bond
Iron Company, tor Of John II. Haines.
ALSO.
All the right title. interest and claim of Andrew Ora
ham, Of in and fifty Of land less situate
in Farvew township Butler cJugty, Pa, bounded north
by Thomas Craig, east by Andrew Campbell. south by
Arnold 4 Crawford, west by Samuel Gibson, hewed
log house and barn thereon erected Seized and taken
in execution the property Of Andrew Graham, at the
suit ofJ. p. 4 H. +. WICK
wM o. BRACKENRIDGE' Shift
Sheriff Office, Butler Nov. 9. 1864.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Arthur's Home Magazine.

The Home Magazine closes its volume
for 1864 with the widest circulation it has
vet attained. For 1865 twill be enlarg-
ed, and made still more worthy of the
patronage it is receiving. No periodical
in the country has met with heartier
welcome from the press. It's praises come
heralded in every direction. To main
tain the high place it has reached in pub
lie favor, the publishers and editors will
spare neither expense nor labor. Give it,
say we, a circulation for the coming year
beyond that Of any other periodical osss
class in the country. 1t is, par ercel-
tence, the peoples magazine, and should
find place in every home. Terms $3.50
year; three copies, S. five copies, and
one to gettcr-up of club, SO; nine CO.
pies, and one to getter-up Of club, SIS.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Writ of Petition for partitiom,

n the matter Of the Petition for Henry j. Beighy and
Isaac Sutton for Partition of the real estate of Chris
tan Beighly, decd In the Orphans Court of Butler
county. No. So June Term, 1854.
The Commonwealth Of Penusylvauia-TO the heirs and
legal representatives Of Christian Beigy, late of Clay
township, Butler county, Pa, decd, to wit; William
aged about 50 years Rosanna aged 30 years internarr
ed with Christian Bright Mary E. aged about So inter
married with Francis Freer Margaret Jane aged about
70 years intermarred with Isaac Sutton Henry j. Beig
ly, aged % years Matilda b. Beghly aged lS and NJ
NJ. Beghly, aged about 81 years all Of whom reside in
Butler county, except Mary E. Freer and her husband
who reside at Bradys Bend Armstrong county, Pa, Nj
NJ Bcghly at present absent in Marysyle, Uba county
California. The said real estate consists of hundred
and fifty Of land less, adjoining lands OF
Jacob Brown C. Miller Philip Sanderson Henry Deer
and Others, in Clay township, Butler county, Pa.
Take notice that Inquest will be held at the dwell
ing house of the late Christian Beghly decd in Clay
township Tuesday the 22d day Of November 1S6l at
10 O'clock m Of said day for the purpose Of making
Partition Of the real estate Of said decedeut and
among his legal representatives If the be diyd
ed without prejudice TO spelling the whole otherwise
TO value and apprase the according law at which
time and place you required to attend ii You think
proper. ". o. BRACKENRIDGE
sherif7s Office, Butler, Oct. %, lSGl Shift
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Writ of Partition,

IN the matter of the Partition Of the rea estate %
| Thomas Armstrong, decd. In the Orphans Court of
ButlCr county. No. 0S, March Term, 1854 Sept. 2S,
1854, Inqusition filed and confirmed niSi
The Commonwealth of Peunsylvana-To the heirs and
legal representatives of Thomas Armstrong, decd, TO
wit Fanny Armstrong, widow, and David 81 Armstrong,
Samuel Armstrong James Armstrong, Susanna Arm
strong, intermarried with John C. MNees. u. W Arm
strong, Rebecca, ntenmarried with Archibald NrCune,
Thomas Armstrong, Frances Jane Armstrong AleN W.
Armstrong and Mary Ann Armstrong, You, and each Of
you, hereby cited to appear before Judges at
Orphans Court 10 be held Butler in and for the
ty Of Butler. on the first Monday Of December next Il
being the 9th day of said month accept refuse the
premises at the appra scmcnt, show why the
same should not besold By the Court.
WATSON J. YOUNG,
Butler Oct 10, 1864 Cl'k. Of .. c.
To all Of which, the heirs and legal representatives Of
Thomas Armstrong, decd hereby required 10 take
notice. ", o. BRACKENRIDGE,
sheriGs office, Butler, Oct. 2G 1864. Shin.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
writ OF Partition.

IN the matter of the Partition Of the real estate Of
1 Matthew Smith, decd In the Orphans Court Of
butler county. No 65. March Term 1864. Sept. 2S
1864 Inquisiton filed and confirmed Hisi.
The Commonwealth Of ennsylyania-ro the heirs and
legal representatives Of Matthew Smith, decd. TO wit:
Mary, ntermarried with Wm. Story, Wm. Ray, Matthew
Ray, John Ray, Robert Ray Nancy Ray, internarried
with Samuel Donaldson, Elizabeth Ray children Ann
Smith, Ray Decd John Smith, Margaret intermarried
with VIM MGarvey IImdman Mellon, Isaiah Mellcn, and
Scott Mellon, children of .aue Smith, (N1ellon,) decd
Nancy ntermaTried with James Story and Elisabeth in
ternaIricd gith Thomas MCleary. You hereby ci-
tod 10 appear before Judges at Orphans Court to
be held at Butler in and for the county Of Butler the
first Monday Of December next, il being tho 9TH day of
said month"; to accept refuse the premises Mt the ap
praisement show why the same should not be
sold. By the Court. WATSON j. YOUNG,
Butler, Oct 10, 1851. Clk. of o. c.
TO all of which, the heirs and LEGAL representatives of
Matthew Smith, decd, hereby required take
notice. W. o. BRACKENRlDGE
sheriGs Office, Butler, Oct 20, 1861. shn.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30

SHERMAN.-No news from him save
through rebel sources, which of course
will be colored, but even through this
channel. enough is known to warrant us
in believing that he will make his march
through Georgia to the seaboard without
serious opposition, dostroyingpubl prop
erty and Rail Roads as he goes.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Special Income Tax.

NOTICE ia hereby given to all persons concerned,
II that lists Of Special Income Tax for the county Of
Butler, completed and will remain open for cx-
animation at the office Of J. l.. MAboy in the borough
Of Butler, until the 2ath day Of Nov. inst at which
time and place Will hear and determine all appeals that
may be presented to against the Assistant Assessors
SAMUEL MARKS,
Assessor 2d District Pennn.
\. bah appeals must be made in writing, and must
specify the particular cause matter thing respecting
which decision is requested and must also state the
ground or principle Of complained Of
Freeport, Nov. is, 1SG4.3t.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
TIE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Butler, Pa, Wednesday, ,Nov,3O, 1864
soy The first severe storm of the sea

son has passed away7to-day, (Tuesday)
the sun is warm, and the people can be
seen enjoying it at every corner Our
quiet town too, seems busy. The farmers
are in, in force, doing business in shop
ping, and every thing looks lively; now
is the time to prepare for winter.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Notice to Collectors,

NOTICE Is hereby given to all Collectors who are in
N with the Treasurer of Butler county, prior
10 the year 1854 that payment nliSt he made be-
fore the second week OF December Court noXt. After
this time, am authorized by the Commissioners, TO
place the accounts IN the hands of the Sheriff. The de-
mands upon the Treasury Of such u character that
they must be met Strict compliance with the above
is requested, rs will carry II out without regard to
persons. a y. WALKER, Treasurer
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Appraisem,ent List.

FINHE following Apprascmcnt List, under the 9th Sec.
tion Of the Act Of April II, 1851 has been filed in
the office Of the Clerk Of the orphans Court wit:
No. J. Sept Term 1854 Mrs Sarah Iilliard, widow Of
T. b. Hilliad late Of yenango township decd Personal
property to the amount Of $3.50, 70.
Sarah IIilliard Adm'N.
OF which the creditors heirs, ogatees distributes and
others interested, will take notice, and appear at the
next term 10 wit: the first Monday Of December A. D.
1854 and later than the third day thereof show
cause against the same. BY the Court,
WI iOUFG, Clerk.
pUf1ar N,y D 1854
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Administrators NOflca.

Estate Of EdTdrd " Elyce, decd
WHEREAS Letters Of Administration to the estate Of
Edward NJ Elree, late Of Mercer township deceased have
been duly granted the undersigned all persons ndebt
I'd said will make immediate payneut and those
having claims will present them properly authenticated
for settlement j. &. MELREE
DAVID AEEE
November ,, lSGlGt. Admins TRAITORS.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
EiSU7R A XS

EAME to the residence Of the subscriber in Frank
" I'm township, Butler county, about the second OF
October, ls6i two Yearng Calves ono Steer and the
other heiier; the Steer has white him: the
Heifer is red and whte both supposed be one year
old last spring. The srequestcd come forward
prove property pay charges, and take them away or
they will be disposed Of according to law.
NM DICK.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Witherspoon institute,
BUTLER, "a.

INlIE Fall Term Of this Institution will open TUES
l. DAY the Sth day of November next, aud continue
twenty weeks,
The Charge for tuition will be the same "a during the
Summer torn. good attendance is anticipated
Rev. j. S. B0XD AM,
Oct. 10, 1SGi::3t Principal .
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
ExecudOr'S Notice.

EIIIfe Qf Ms, HUUaLJ, " CI,ae decd
I ETTERS Tcstamentayy having been granted to the
subscribers on the estate Of Mrs Hannah j. NTCune
deceased late Of Spperyrock township Butler county
notice is hereby given to those indebted said estate
make immediate payment and those having claims
against the same, present them properly authenca
ted for settlement. ABNER DALE,
EPHRAIM IL. ADAIs,
NOv 1861. Ct Fxnrtf,rs
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Executors Notice.

ESTATE OF REV. IsAIAH NmLOcK, DECD.
NNTHEREAS Letters Testamentary with the win an
w neNed having this day been duly granted by the
Register, 10 Rachel Niblock and John H. Nblock Exc
cutors Of Rev Isaiah Nibock late of the borough of
Butler d. therefore all persons indebted to the estate
Of said deoedont requested make immediate pay
mcnt and those having claims demands against the
same, will present them properly authenticated fr set
uement. RACHEL N1BLOCK,
JOHN IL. NIBLOCk,
Oct 2G lS64:6t Fxerut,rs
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Nj a ItRIIc ID.

On Tuesday, the 22d inst, by John O. A. Kennedy,
Esq, a his residence Mr.. ANDREW ELLIOTT Of AIcghC-
ny county, to Mrs RosR MArTr of gutlcr county Pa
On Thursday, the 17th inst, by the Rev. John VI.
smith, Mr. JOSIAH r. SPANG, to Miss AGGGg N. BRAcaEN
both Of Natrona, Allegheny county Pa
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30

BsA- Hudson City, on the heights
opposite New York, was incorporated
in 1866. when it had only popula-
tion of 5000. Now it has over II,
600 inhabitants.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Information Concerning the Draft,

rIyIE enrolled Of the 23d District rd all others
interested are respectfully nforme@ that all enqui.
ordinary subjects connected wir the Enruilment
Draft Exemptions Liabilities to yraf Credits and &C,
of furnished in this District should be nd
dressed me- and to the Provost Marshal General
Upon the receipt of all communications containing en-
quies these subjects the desired information will be
promptly furnished.
by order Of the Provost Marshal General
J. W. KIRKER, Capt 4 pro
Mar. sd Dis. Pa.
Pro, Mar, ofice 2sd Dis. Pa
Allegheny city, Aug. 81, lS6is3t.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
DIR. 3. T. HAMILTON,
Formerly of Sunbury, Butler Co.,

IANING located in BUTLER, offers his professional
/ services to those who see tit 20 give him a call.
Office, that formerly occupied by Dr. Enitrlin near
Boyd's buldings. IOct % 1854
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Executors Notice.

ESTATE or JoHN JACK, DECD.
WHEREAS Letters Testamentary with tho Will an
w neXcd have this day been duly issued by the Reg
ister to William NJ Graham, Esq Executor Of JOIN
Jack, late of Washington township, decd therefore al
persons indebted To the estate Of said decodent,
quested to meke immediate payment and those having
claims demands against the samo. will present them
properly authenticated fer settleenm
Aug. ~, 1864, Cts WMH'tGRAHAM, Exr.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
Watches. Clocks & .yeweIry,

+ you want good Watch, Clock or set of good Jewel
ry go 70 Griebs, where you get the very hest the
market affords lie Keeps on hand large aasortmen
Jewery Of all styles and in fact everything usually ken
Jewelry Store. Hepairing done on short notice.
Dec ., iso5'tt FRANCIS \. GREEg.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
On WA. III. DnE's sPcurnansInip.
Twelve First Premiums

for the hest Business and Ornamental PenmanslIip
awarded our Present Penman by the United States Pair
Pennsylvania State Fair at Wyoming ......1s6O
Western Pennsylvania Fair at Pittsburgh. .....1sGO
Western Virginia Fair at Wheeling ls6O
And the Ohio State Fair at Cleveland ...1So2
All Of which are exhibited at Office
Perfect gems Of the Penfnans art Pittsburgh Io:
"fhese performances can only be excoled by the an
thor.r-Eittsbtrgh G0zstts.
"Allhis ornamental designs are and remarkable
performances. .n--EUenfHg Gdrettc.
'srhe late Western Pennsylvania Fair awarded him
six First Premiums in all branches Of the art."-Ohfo
STATE JoUrRdi. q y =
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30

GENUINE LOUISVILLE LIME for sale
utter April 3, 1864 &c. REDIcK&co
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30

ARMY VOTE.
I 5 General Hospital Petersburg ..............
Camp Reynolds,
I 5 A Hosp, ith street, Philadelphia PAM.
Washington Navy Yard, d Marine Corps.
Jarvis Hospital. Baltimore.
Cavalry Bnrcau, Washington d C.................
NlpuIu h'iI
Patterson Park Hospital.
National U 5 Gen Hospital, Baltimore...........
Camp Fry. Washington D C.........................
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Fulcy Hosp Washington d C.......................
Fast Capital Hill
Camp near Strashurg Nirginia.....................
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
STOLEN NIA-RE-

GTOLEN from a stable in Freepor Armstrong county,
y the night Of the first Of November 1861 SrTci
Mare ten years Of age white ce and white the hind
legs to the knees Saddle bride, and halter also
taken. Any person giving information that will lead to
tho discovery Of the Mre the conviction Of the thief
will be literally rewarded.
CHARLES THOMPSON,
Nov. 2. ls69"3t. Dutlal0 tp- ArnstrOng CO. Ia.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30
stoves! stoves stovesg

yyM. L JAS, q. cAMPBELL.-FouspEas- Fonndry
w South Of the borough Of Butler, where Stoves
Ponshs and other castings made large supply con-
tsanty on hand and for sale AT reasonable rates.
/. Deco. 1S6s:::tf
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30

For the Graduating Course time unlimited .s40 90
Blanks and Stationery costing 81 elsewhere $50
The enlarged edition Of Dnfs Book Keeping l75
Our blanks made Of fine extra size paper ruled com
plete, with full sets Of auxiliarics. III
The Institution therefore offers the Commercial Stu
dent, the following
IMPORTANT ADVANTAGES:
1st The host System Of accounts in use taught y the
Author.
~. The daily lectures Of experienced Accountant
3D. saving Of half the time required by other Collie
ges. and so or $50 in board
4th A saving Of SO or 81 IN Stationery.
9TH Having the best business penmaI In the West
A5-F OF fullparteuars send for elegant new Cir
culsr F) s. with samples Of Penninns Business and
ornaneLsa sal Writing ncosing - cents for postage to
r. DluFF d SON, PsinctpaIs,
June ], 1s6laImfy. Pittsburgh Penn'a
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-30

excellent quality of Plaster Paris on h and 10
ia sale by j. Q. REDICK, 4 Co.
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-19
fW WHEELlNG W. " MONDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 49, 1864

Paris Bourss closed iirm ON the 3Ssh
ult., at 65f 20c. alA zlfei54t.ss bns .,i,1
LoNDON.-Money was in increased de
mand and the discount market active al
6sa7 per cent. The applications at the
bank for discount were inereasing. aThe
funds showed continued depression.
Consuls on the 30th ult., furtherdeclined I,
The Times city article says, the de-
mand for discount at the bank yesterday
was about the average in the open mar.
ket. There was an increased inquiry for
discount. On the stock exchanges, the
rate for short loans was ST to 6. e,iI @.s'
The British Export returns for OctobeE
shows a great falling of, owing to the
arrangement in money affairs. -,
The Paris Constitutionalist haspubiish.
ed a strong paragraph warning sgainst p
rates. Its supposed 70 have references q
the alleged letter of Marque stsfcd=fr
have been granted by Juarez.I ~ =
The Opinion National attacks the Con.
stitutionalist for the warning, and
charges it with having upheld the Ala
bama, Florida, &c. nv so Ett7srSt,p
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-19

lin addition to the captures Of yester-
dsy, reported in my dispatches Of last
night, / have the honor to report the
capture of General Rucker and about $50
prisoners I,s9 ish
between General Rucker and General
Hatch, of our cavalry.
The enemy has been pressed to-day,
bothlnyf0f and Dns botA Ssiae9 Brig
Gen: Johnsdn saee@eded id-stfikfhg bin
oh the hanks beyond Franklin, captur-
ing quite number of prisoners. Num-
ber not yet reported.
, Maj. Cary ispressipg him closely.
am much in hopes 6fgettihg many more
prisoners tomorrow.
GEO. II. THOMAS.
Other dispatches. unofficial, from Nash
Vile, state that l $685. prisoners were cap
tsred by Wilson, and that General Ros-
sau, commanding at MurfreesbOrO, re-
ports Forrest killed and 500 of his men
eaRssFysS RSs saSps4tiA s4tiAt1Idsa at@Nas6yslls 4ss- :
ports the railroad from Nashville will be
open to Franklin tonight, and will rap
idly follow Thomas, thus furnishing him
supplies and enabling him to push on,
(Signed1 JJs E.EM STANTON.
Sec'yIof War.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1864-12-19
The Battle Of Franklin...Genera
HOod's O@cial Report.

General Hoods official report2pf the
battle of Franklin has at last been re-
ceived 1t will be seen that our re-
ported extraordinary loss of several
officers is but too true. The following is
General Hoeds dispatck jnS11
= HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THR Ten
NEssEE, SIX MILES FROM NASHVILLE,
Dec. 8, 1864, via Mobile 9.-Hon. J. A.
Seddon: About four o'clock P. NJ, on
November 30th, we attacked the enemy
at Franklin, drove them from their cen
tire line of temporary works into the in
ner line, which they evacuated during
the night, leaving their dead and
wounded in our possession, and retired
to Nashville, closely followed by our
csvalry We captured several stands of
,colors and about 1000 prisoners.-Our
troops fought with great gallantry. We
have to lament the loss of many gallant
officers and brave men Major General
Cleburne, Brigadier Generals John Will
liams, Adams, Seist, Strahl and Granber-
ry were killed; Major General Jno.
Brown and Brigadier Generals Carter,
Maginault, Quarles, Cockerell and Scott
we're wounded, and Brig. Gen Gordon
was captured. J. B. HOOP, Maj. Gen.
A subsequent telegram from General
Hood says that our loss Of officers was
e. excessively large u proportion epbsa t. the