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philanthropy During the War.
Commander Rowan
Admiral f,rragut..

We learn from the New York EUen-
ing Post that gentleman of that city,
Mr.. Hartley, has complied small book,
prepared with great labor and which is a
most striking exhibi of the philanthro-
pic exertions of the American people du-
ring the war. Beginning with descrip-
tion of the state of the nation at the time
the war broke out-the financial embar-
rassments, the military deficiencies, the
inexperience of those in authority, and
our supposed inability to encounter the
burdens aud sacrifices of condition of
protracted warfare-the author proceeds
to narrate the spontaneous and voluntary
efforts undertaken to provide for all the
necessities of the crisis. He gathers from
official and other antLatic sources nara
tive of all contributions offered by the peo-
pie to the support Of their armies, and to
the solace of the sufferers by the war as
far as the statistics were accessible to him.
1t is probable that his compilation, as far
as it may be defective, errs by what it
omits rather than what it includes. We
append the resume of its contents as given
by the Post Pitts Gazette.
1--WE learn from it that the total con-
taibutions from States, counties and towns,
for the aid and relief of soldiers and their
families, has amounted to over one hun
dred and eighty-seven millions of dollars,
(lS7 ,209,6 sos 81 ) that the contributions
for the care and comfort ofsoldiers, associa-
tions and individuals, has amounted to over
twenty millions, (S24 044 1865 96O
that the contributions for the same time
for sufferers abroad has been $3.50 140, "a :
and that the contributions for freedmen;
sufferers by the riot of July, and white
refugees have been S639, GA, 49, making
a grand total exclusive of the expendi-
lures of the Government, of more than
two hundred millions of dollars, 1912, ,274,-
259 49, ......... ......- ....
ut is no exaggeration to say that this
is unparalleled in the history Of nations;
indeed our limited reading of military an
nails does notallow us to recall any instance
in which the same thing has been so much
as attempted In England, during the
Crimean war, and in Germany, during
the struggle against Napoleon, both men
and women did great deal in contribu-
ting to the comfort and relief of their ar
mics. 1t is in fact impossible that war
shonld rage in any nation withoutexciting
the sympathies of the people to a greater
or less extent. But nowhere, we believe,
have such spontaneous and systematic ex-
ertions been made or such grand results
accomplished as in the United States
"But the real significance of these large
contributions lies in the deep and almost
universal devotion which they manifest
on the part of the people, in the cause of
the war. All classes have taken part in
them--the poor widow with her mite, the
rich merchant with his thousands, the
child of the Sunday school, the settler of
the back-woods, the American roaming in
distant lands
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
n.y. There is wonderful Eiadoo cl

HO- There is wonderful Eiadoo chess
player at present in London. He plays
three games blind-folded, and wins. At
the same time he plays game of cards,
and wins. During the game a bell is
touched every one or two seconds, and he
gives the number Of times it has been
touched. A man stands behind and
throws little pebbles one by one against
his back; these, too, he counts and after
the games are told he recites apoem in per-
feet rhyme which he has composed during
the sitting,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

the elimination of contest unparalleled in
the annals of history.
The total amount received up to the
closing of the Fair will not failmuch short
of one million one hundred thousand dol
lars. To this is to be added the value of
the goods on hand, and the money that
may be realized by the sale of the build
ings and decorations The Navy Sword
vote, at the closing of the polls, stood as
follows:
Commander Rowan .....----- ----------....-. 462
Admiral fdrragut.-.-------------- 332
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the returns

Unionists of Lexington, KY, have
purchased the office in which the Ken
lucky Loyalist was published, and
have made arrangements for issuing
this week the first number of the Ma
tional JNionist. 1t will be ably edited
and have decided influence in moul-
ding public sentiment in the heart of
Kentucky in favor of unconditional
LOYALTY. d G Mt1
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

BoTH branches ofthe legislature have
passed the bill providing for special
election through the State on the first
Tuesdaytn August merit, at which the
people shall decide whether the pro-
posed amendment to the Constitution
permitting soldiers to vote shall be
adopted, The Legislature is to meet
on-the 23d day Of August to receive
the returns.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
FOREIGN NEWS.

New York, April 27.-The fol-
lowing is summary of the steamer
Pennsylvania's news, which sailed
from Liverpool the day before the
City of Baltimore:
1t is stated that all hopes ofsaving
the steamship City of New York is
abandoned.
Garibaldi arrived in London on the
18th instant, and met with tremend-
Gus reception. The crowd exceeded
anything that was ever known.
The Daily News gives report that
the Solicitor General has given an
opinion that every register sharehold-
er in the Atlantic trading Company,
of the great blockade running scheme,
will be guilty of a misdemeanor, and
the foreign enlistment act which pro-
hlblts sae equipment Of transports to
be used by belligerents.
Arch Duke Macmillan received the
Mexican Deputation on the 10th inst.
In speech he said that as the people
of Mexico, by an overwhelming ma
iority, had confirmed the resolution
of notables, and as the French Gov
ernment guarantees the independence
of Mexico, and the Emperor of Aus
tria consents, solemly declared his ac-
ceptance of the profered crown. He
expressed his great gratitude to the
Emperor of the French, who had
brought about solution of the Mex
ican question.
The Emperor of Austria permits the
formation of corps of 5000 volun-
teers and 800 sailors for Mexico.
The new Mexican loan of eight mill
ion pound st erling, at 63 will be open
ed on the 15t instant.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-Prepa-
rations are nearly completed for the
accommodation of 10000 additional
sick and wounded.
Rumors are ahoat that the rebel
seat of government is to be removed
from Richmond, and that Gen. Lee is
about to fall back behind its de-
fences.
The sub Committee on the Conduct
of the War who were sent to investi-
gate the Fort Pillow affair, telegraph
that they have completed their inves-
legations, and will return to-day or to-
morrow. Retaliatory measures are
expected. .....
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

HS- A Washington telegram says that
the Republican members Of Congress are
confident that the constitutional amend
ment prohibiting slavery, which has pass
eb the Senate, will receive a two-thirdi
vote in the House. a
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

sA. The iron-clad frigate Ironsides
has fred since she has been in service A.
361 rounds; has been hit 241 times; has
only had one man killed; has not been
seriously injured, and is probably the best
iron-clad vessel in the world.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
wIr AND WISDOM.
MEMORY bundle of dried time.

MEMoRY--a bundle of dried time.
WHY is a ploughed field like feathered
game? Because it is partridges.
WHY is John Bigger's boy larger than
his father ? Beca he is little Bigger.
PRESIDE PHILosoPHY.-A round of
pleasure sometimes renders it difficult to
make things square.
AN exchange calls young men who
stand round church doors to watch young
ladies as the congregation is going out,
" the DEVILS Pickets" -
AN Army Chaplain, preaching to his
soldiers, exclaimed If God be with us,
who can be against us ?" "Jeff. Davis
and the devil" promptly exclaimed one
of the boys.
"GRANDMA," said an intelligent but
crafty child, "doyou want some candy 2"--
g Yes, dear, should like some." "Then
go to the shop and buy me some, and I
will give you part.
II ONCE" said friend, "saw regi-
ment of Tennessee negroes on parade,
and when they came to the " right dress"
with the whites of their eyes all turned,
it looked just like chalk mark"
AT Printers festival the following
sentiment was offered -
"Printers' Wiyes-May they always
have plenty of SMALL CAPS for the heads
of their little original articles"
A oUAcK says the surest way to get rid
of your corns, is to rub them over with
toasted cheese, and let your feet hang out
Of bed for a night or two, that the mice
may nibble them. IF the mice do their
duty the remedy will be sufficient.
. AN editor attending church the other
Sabbath, for the first time in many years,
stopped at the entrance, and looking in
vain for the bell pull, deliberately knock
ed at the door and politely waited till
somebody opened it and let him in.
"I WONDER where those clouds are
going?" sighed Flora, peusively, as she
pointed with her thin, delicate finger, to
the heavy funeral masses that foated la
zily in the sky.
~ think they are going to thunder !"
said Swipes.
A BASS singer, with bad voice, was
corrected by the conductor of choir,
who said to him
Sir, you are numbering the music p
"My dear sir, was the reply, " it is
better to murder it outright than to keep
on beating it as you do"
A WITTY lady and gentleman were
discussing the interesting subject of wo-
mans heart. Mr.. A., growing warm, ex-
claimed, =
Madam, let me tell you, facts are
very stubborn things?"
Sir" coolly replied Miss b., "what a
fact you must be-"
CHARLES NJ. BEEcHER, of the Catta-
ragus Freeman, New York, has been
drafted. In announcing the fact, he says
"why should we MOURN conscripted friends,
Or qnake at Drafts alarmsi
'Tis but the voice that Abr'm SENDS
| To make us shoulder arms "
MAMMA, Lucy says this is my birth
day" said sunny-faced little boy few
mornings since. 81 t.t
/" Yes, Dicky, you are seven years old, .
replied the mother. M
"Will the stores keep open to-day
mama p
Yes, my son, but school don't p
GORDON, just returned from a certain
district in the country, says that ploughs
have no sale there. The hogs are SO long.
shouted that the farmers plant a corncob
on one side of field and piggy on the
other, and by the time the latter reaches
the cob there is splendid furrow. If q
stump happens in the way it is split
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

REMoNsTRANcEs from many of the
leading railroad corporations of the
country we're presented to the House
of ofRepresentatiyeson on Saturday gainst
the extension of the Goodyear patent.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

sa- 1t is a singular fact that the aston
ishing power of water in converting one
pint Of milk into quart was not known
until few years since. Its thought
that perseyering milkman first made the
discovery.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

RE-ENLIsTED VETERANS 10 APRIL
15TH.-The following are the numbers
of veterans re-enlisted for three years,
as reported to April 18th: Maine,
thirty four hundred and ninety-seven;
New Hampshire, twelve hundred and
fifty-three; Vermont, fifteen hundred
and sixty-seven; Massachusetts,, five
thousand nine hundred and ninety
four; Rhode Island, eight hundred and
ninety-three; Connecticut, thirty four
hundred and ninety; New York, six
teen thousand eight hundred and nine
ty-four; New Jersey, y,twenty-eight hun
dred and thirty eight; Pennsylvania,
sixteen thousand FIVE hundred and for
ty-six; Delaware, four hundred and
four; Maryland, seventeen hundred
and eighty; West Virginia, twenty
two hundred and ninety-nine; District
of Columbia, one hundred and eigh-
teen; Ohio, eighteen thousand three
hundred and twenty; Indiana, eight
thousand two hundred and fifty-seven;
Illinois, thirteen thousand seven hun
dred and ninety-fve; Michigan, four
thousand six hundred and seventy
nine; Wisconsin, four thousand and
sixty-three; Minnesota, eleven hund-
red and fifty-one; Iowa, six thousand
FIVE hundred and twenty-nine; Mis-
souri. eleven hundred an seven: Ken
lucky, twenty.three hundred and six;
Kansas, two hundred and ninety-sev
en-. Total, one hundred and eigh-
teen thousand and seventy'seven.
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Grants majority.

~ h'S thSh dilduStu lIdt INC tHdlIlndH
should announce this result from the Mu-
sic Gallery to the crowd in the Main Sa-
loon. Accordingly, the Committee, es-
corted by a large force of policemen, as
cended to the balcony. As they appear
ed in front, deafening cheers arose from
the people below, who crowded up until
a dense throng of several thousand per-
sons were gathered there. When silence
had been restored, Mr.. George Griswold
Grey announced that Wilson G. Hunt,
Esq, would proceed to announce the re-
suit of the vote for the army sword Mr.
Hunt then read the total number of votes
cast, and then gave the number recorded
in favor of Gen. Grant The cheering
that greeted the announcement was deaf
ening. 1t seemed as if the roof of the
building would be lifted up bodily, by the
volume of sound that came from the crowd
below. Cheer upon cheer rose upward,
and resounded through the immense build
ing, until the noise filled the uttermost
parts and extended to the streets beyond,
from whence came back the feeble echoes
of the crowd outside, who enthusiastical-
ly cheered without knowing for whom
Several minutes were thus occupied. Then
amid comparative silence the Mcclellan
vote was announced. Another burst of
cheering succeeded, interspersed with a
few Kisses, which were promptly drowned
by repeated cheering After this the
Committee retired. Below the scene was
an exciting one. The crowd did not dis
perse. Excited individuals denounced
the secret balloting. The Grant men ar
gued with them, until at one time it was
thought that breach of peace would oc-
cur. Fortunately the Drum Corps now
appeared, escorted by the police, who di-
vided the crowd. The band master gave
the word-the drums spoke in thunder
tones, drowning the angry voices and war
ming those present that the hour for the
final closing of the Metropolitan Fair bad
arrived In few moments the drums
ceased-the gas was turned down, and al
though some of the noisy politicians still
remained, the crowd wasg gone. Inffteen
minutes more only the privileged few re-
manned, rejoicing that the evening had
passed without any untoward scene to mar
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Il
Der of policemen, &c.--in all about thir-
ty persons. The Examining Committee
then proceeded to the business of electing
Mr.. Wilson g. Huntas their Chairman
Mr.. Joseph p. Howard, of Tiffany's, was
selected as Secretary. Arrangements were
then made for proceeding with the exam
nations. Mr.. j. B. Wright was to open
the envelopes, Mr.. VIM. Kemble would
announce the votes, Judge DAILY was to re-
eeive the money, and Mr.. VIM. H. Webb
would return the ballots to the empty en-
velopes, and endorse thereon the votes,
and place them for future reference in an
other box provided for the purpose. BY
the time these arrangements had been
made the Seventeenth street box arrived,
in charge of some policemen. This box
having been placed upon the table, the
cover of the Fourteenth street box was
unscrewed and taken off, and the first en-
velope taken out, opened by Mr.. Wright,
and passed to Mr. Kemble. This gentle
man read "one vote for General McClel-
lar" and passed one dollar to Judge Da
". Mr.. Webb having endorsed the en-
velope, another was taken from the box,
and thus the work proceeded for two hours
and half In the Fourteenth street box
the e!ghty-two soldiers belonging to the
Goth regiment deposited their votes for
Mcclellan. Three large banking firms
voted $500 each for Grant Other votes
ranged from SIS to $3.50 for Grant. Nc
Clellan's friends voted in sums of 81 up to
S400-this latter amount coming from cit
izens of Detroit. The Union Square box
was next opened. The first vote drawn
was from the "Loyal men of New York, !"
2,097 for Grant. Next came $4,000 for
Grant, from Loyal New Englander,"
followed by 5000 for Mcclellan. Eleven
hundred "loyal men of New York. were
again registered for Grant. Then three
hundred and twenty-five "loyal men" of
Chicago voted for Ulysses s. Grant. Af-
ter these, 'sundry persons" in one pack
age recorded one thousand votes for Grant.
A ten dollar vote for Mcclellan came next.
Then the sensation of the evening occur
red. An envelope was opened containing
check for ten thousand dollars, and a
note requesting ten thousand votes to be
recorded for Lieutenant General Grant,
from "ten loyal men of New York. -
Every one in the room were convinced
that Grant could not be beaten. and al
though heproceedings were watched with
interest, nothing else of sensational char
acter occurred. Fourteen more envelopes
were opened, and some 300 more votes
recorded, the majority being in favor of
Grant After the last ballot had been read
the money was counted, and the resultfig
ured up, as follows
Lieutenant General Grant 30 2ql
| myoi-"eherm hcCIellan. ---.ll 500
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MRS. ALIENS
Photographic Albums & Prizes.

+ WILL send one of my beautiful Photograph
Il Albums, made of the finest Turkey Moroc-
co, with double heavy gold plated extension
clasps, and n valuable prize, by express pre-
paid for five dollars.
No one need send the money till they know
what prize will accompany the Album. Persons
can first send on their names and try their luck
They will be notified by return mail of the result
of distribution, when they have the privilege
of sending for the Album and prize or not as
they choose. Splendid inducements offered to
agents, ladies rs well as gentlemen. Full par
ticulars, with circulars. sent by mail Address
with stamp for return postage) Mrs. LUCY AL
LEN, box 5,5G5, New York City,
gz5-P. S.-Any person who will cut out this
advertisement and enclose it, or one of my cir
culars in letter, to some friend in the army,
and notify me Of the fact and to whom sent shall
receive by return mail beautiful and exact life
photograph of Maj. Gen. Grant, worth mt retail
40 cents. A single stamp will answer both for
The return photograph and trial of luck, as both
can be sent in one letter.
Tn254m3. Mrs. ALLEN.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-04-06

Our young friend, John Pennoyer, the
late efficient and popular clerk of the
Rice House, has leased tho Merrill House
at Ferrysburg. We have no doubt John
will prove one of the most kind and oblig-
ing landlords, everready to welcome guests
to rooms well ventilated and warmed and
table richly spread with the good things
of this life. Abundant success 10 him in
this new enterprise.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-04-06

LABOR is truly assuming gigantic pro-
portions. In our agricultural districts from
500 to s2s per month is becoming the
established price for farm laborers. Me-
chanics are receiving from 50 to SO a
day. Common hands in saw mills are
getting from 81 to 81 25 day, and head
sawyers about So so per day. This ad-
vance in prices bccomesa necessity in con-
sideration of the great advance of almost
every article in the schedule of necessities
connected with comfortable living and a
decent appearance.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-04-06

IT is stated that 100000 #. of lum-
Der we're manufactured at Muskegon, last
season; during the present season tits tho't
at least loo,OOo,ooo #. will be manu-
tured, which, at sl2 per thousand even,
will amount to the very handsome sum of
100000, for that point alone.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-04-06

AS happy result of the several socia-
bles, held at Mill Point, during the winter
past, $40 hass been recently put in the
hands of John II. Newcomb, Esq, by
Miss Agnes Middlemist, Treasurer, in aid
of tho church and society at that place.
Such generosity is indeed most commend
able.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-04-06

Mr.. CUTLER has leased the premises
opposite Griffin 81 Co.'s drug store, and
formerly occupied by Geo. Hubbard, Esq.
II is the intention of Mr.. G.. to commence
the putting up process at once, enlarging
the building and making other improve
ments to render il desirable and conyen-
lent place of business for trade, in the
dry goods and groceries. The stand is
much more central there than tho one at
present in occupation and will prove a
great convenience to customers generally
aud no little increase to trade.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-04-06

A TANSERY is about being built, we
are informed, at Nunica, under the super
vision Of Mr.. Faber, which will, when
completed, give fresh impetus to the
business relations of that thriving little
place.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-04-06

A PUBLIC exhibition Of the pupils of the
Union School, of our village, will take
place at Hubbard's Hall, on Saturday
evening next. No little pains has been
taken to render the occasion one of great
interest to the parents, friends and patrons
of the school, and we trust there will be
q general attendance of citizens interested
in the prosperity of the school. A little
attention, on the part Of such ones, serves
greatly to stimulate the youthful idea in
search Of knowledge. Next week a gen.
eral examination will take place in the
several departments of the school, which
the public are especially invited to attend.
The high prices Of labor demanded by
those offering their services as farm assis-
tants, for the present season, are inducing
farmers to turn their attention to the
cheaper aid of machinery in the perform
ance Of agricultural operations. Hence,
most active demand is prevailing for
mowers, rcapers, planters, sewers, horse
rakes, &c. The demand is so great for
such machinery that an adequate supply
can scarcely be obtained. On mowers
and reapers an advance of from IS to 80
is demanded over the prices of last year.
One of the fairest and most extensive
dealers in agricultural implements of all
kinds is A. +. Chubb, Of the city of
Grand Rapids.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-04-06
FOR SALE BY

Henry Griffin & Co., Grand Haven, Mich.
G. Eastman, Eastmanville.
A. A. Game, White Piver.
Luther 4 Hinsdale, Lamont.
X. ID. McCullock, Berlin. And by Druggist,
and Merchants generally throughoutho Unit.
ted States.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-04-06

G. w. ROBACK, Compounded of stom
aoh Bitters, Blood Purifier and Blood Pills, Dis
tiller and Manufacturer Of Catawba and Swedish
Bfandies, and all kinds of tho finest Domestic
Liquors, which are sold, Wholesale or in any de-
sired quantity, at Nos. Sc, IS, so and CO East
Third street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1864-04-06
-Emigrants to idaho !!

pARTIES Emigrating to idaho, or Denver,
L can receive information as to the most di.
rect and the cheapest route, and best Quitting
route, by addressing without enclosing stamp,
w. J.. ST. JOHN,
(256 wiz Box $751;, Chicago.
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! Local axp VIEWS frENS.
THE shipment of American coal to
Canada has been prohibited.

ApRIL showers and sunshine are pre-
.yailing and mother earth will dress her
self soon in robes of the loveliest hue and
purity.