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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02
Change Of Front.

One of the most remarkable incidents
in passing events, is the effortbeing made
by the Democracy to change front on the
slavery question When we remember
that the almost united energies of that
party have been repeatedly put forth in IA
vor of slavery extension, when we recol-
lect with what profuseness the country
was flooded with the speeches of Toombs
proving slavery to be divine institution
when we recollect too how they circulat-
ed the speeches of Governor Hammond
proving that slavery was the natural stat
us of the laboring men of all classes-and
when we recollect that at still later day
Judge Woodward declared that if slavery
was not divinely ordained, it was at least
divinely sanctioned-and that it was an
incolculoble blessing-when we recollect
all this and then recollcct that this same
Judge Woodward was afterwards chosen
as their standard bearer in the last cam
paign their avowals now, that they have
always been opposed to slavery is certain
ly cool But this, although inconsistent,
is by no means strange. We will doubt
less witness several more sudden changes
of both base and front before they settle
down for the next Presidential campaign
they are only feeling the popular pulse
ne vnt
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02
A Feeling Tribute.

We are permitted to make the follow
ing extract from private letter written by
an officer of the S5th regiment, which
shows hsw warmly the memory of the la
mented Col. Purvianceis is cherished by his
old command and how deeply they feel
his loss yet No officer in the service
could have been more beloved by his sol
diers, and among all the gallant dead who
have gone down in this fearful struggle,
mono has fallen more sincerely mourned
than this brave and accomplished COM
mander- Washington Tribune.
Amid the excitement, enthusiasm and
Joy that attend the march of our victorl-
GUS armies, and the defeat and prospective
overthrow of this cruel rebellion, we are
too prone to forget the brilliant deeds and
invaluable service of the many noble men
whose lives haye been sacrificed while
struggling for the preservation of our lib
critics and the unity and integrity of the
government. Only a few months have
passed since the startling announcement
was made that the name Of the gallant and
fearless Col Purviance had been added to
the list of our illustrious dead. Few seem
to know or appreciate the extent Of the
nations loss in the death of this noble
man but among the officers and men of
this regiment, who are familiar with his
ardent devotion to our country's cause his
unhinching courage in the face Of the en-
envy. and the unswerving fidelity and IN
tegrity which governed him in the minu
test affairs of lite, his memory will long
be cherished with reverence and affection.
As a regiment, we are proud OF our Or
ganization-proud of the many battle-felds
over which ourold flag, ia tered with balls,
has foated in triumph-proud Of the long
and arduous campaigns whose glory we
have shared but above all we are proud
of the gallant commander under whose
leadership our victories have been won,
and.to whom alone we are indebted for
whatever efficiency, discipline, and reputa-
ton as regiment we have acquired
When the command of the S5th was en-
trusted to Col Purviance, it was destitute
of discipline, without prestige from for
mer yictories-in fact raw, unframed bo-
dy of men, but containing the finest ma
terial in the world for soldiers. To mould
these mon into soldiers, invincible in ac-
ton and distinguished for theircourage and
fidelity, was his constant aim and the OBJ
iect Of his ccaseless and untiring eXer-
tions. For whatever services the S5th has
rendered the nation in its struggle for self
preservation, and for whatever success 1t
has achieved during the last two years OF
its existence, let the glory be attributed to
him to whom alone it is justly duc-Lt.
Col. Purviance. No man ever possessed
the confidence and devotion of this regi-
mcnt to such a degree as he, and none ev-
er will. Never was he known to talter or
lose his wonderful presence of mind; no
matter how perilous the undertaking or
how terrible the danger; not even the GER
tain prospect Of death itself would cause
him for a moment to hesitate in the path
of duty. Such was the character Of Col
Purviance as soldier, and well did he mer-
it the resfect, esteem and affection of the
entire regiment
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02

THE FIRE AND THE FLooD.-Ac-
cJrding TO the Charleston Mercury,
Gilmore's fire is making havoc in at
least portion of that justly doomed
city. 1t says: "Gradually the CON
stant dropping of the cnemy's shot
and shell is beginning to tell upon
the lower part of the city of Charles
ton. Broad street is consid-
crably encumbcred with bricks and
other debris knocked out by the enc
my's projcctilcs. 1t will take much
time and money torepair the damage.
But if fire is the element of destruc-
ton which threatens Charleston, as
appears to be admitted at last, the
same Mercmy is also our witness that
another agent of destruction, very
diverse in kind, however, is equally
threatening the whole "Confederacy'
or, as the Mercury expresses it
"The South and the Southern cause"
1t says: Secretary Chase is making
every exertion to food the South
with his greenbacks," which, unless
Immediately checked, will subvert our
currency, and thus inflict a mortal
blow to the success of the Southern
cause. ."-Pittsbugh Gazette.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02
what il q Radical.

There are radicals in politics, in regli-
gion, in science, In war, in trade, and in
all that engages the attention of man ;
But the word radical, for few years past,
has been the worst abused word in the
English language. In the South it is hiss
cd from the mouths of Secessionists
against Union men-in the North it is
hissed from the mouth Of every Copper
head against loyal men. 1t is an epithet
of contempt on the lips of all old maids
and fossils, who oppose the spirit of prog
ress. These fossils, had they lived in the
days of Hampden, Sydney, Hancock,
Washington, Jefferson, and Patrick Hen
nv. would have denounced these men as
most hateful radicals. Noah was radi-
cal for attempting to launch his ark and
open up new communication with heav-
en-. CALLER was radical; and persecu-
ted Luther, whom the whole Protestant
world worship, was radical of the first
water. Even the great Fulton, when he
began to experiment with steam, was sneer-
ed and mocked at as a crazy radical. In
a word, had it not been for these radicals,
the world would now be standing where
it was six thousand years ago.
A. Lincoln, Esq, is a radical, and will
during reign of four years, crush out
the largest Rebellion known to the world .
Thanks to God for the gift Of such rad
ical !-KnorUile Hhiy.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02

NEwBERNE, N. c., Feb. 20.-The
Charleston Nercoy says that Secre-
tary Chase is making every exertion
to food the South with greenbacks,
which, unless Immediately checked,
will subvert our currency, and thus
infict mortal blow on the cause.
The same paper says that the CON
slant propping of the enemys shot
and shell is telling upon the lower
part of the city.
The Newbern Times says that the
late rebel raid has strengthened the
Union feeling. We cannot for mo-
ment doubt that should strong fed
eral force move on Raleigh and un-
furl the STARRED banner from the cap
itol, it would be hailed with shouts Of
intense JOY by tens Of thousands.
A rumor says that General Pickett
will be courtmartialed for not captur-
ing Newberne. Col. Dutton, of the
21st Connecticut, has been announ-
cod as chief of Staff by General Peck.
Large numbers are enlisting in the
I'd Tnion North Carolina regiment.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02
Our Enrolling Board.

Having been invited by the recruiting
and bounty committee of our township,
(Penn) to accompany them to the city, in
company with our quota of recruits, it
gives us great pleasure in thus publicly
testifying to the geutlemanly manner in
which we were all received by Capt Kir-
ker and his colleagues of the board of enroll
ment They were evidently oyerbur-
dcned with official business, yet this did
not prevent them from giving prompt
attention to ccca the smallest details. 1t
is true they rejected some who we thought
should have passed, but this only strength
ened our confidence in their fairness and
impartiality. 1t would have been much
more pleasant for them, to be able to pass
all who presented themselves, especially
when pressed to do so by their respective
friends, whom the board would much
rather have gratfied than displeased, yet
their duty to the government was not
forgotten; unpleasant as it was to do so
they frlmy rejected all who did not come
up to the requirements Of the law. This
was inconvenicnt to some, butall felt that
it was just.
In behalf of our district, we tender the
entire board, Gas also their corps ofclerks)
oursincere thanks for theunsullied courtc-
sy and unbiased justice which governed
them IN their official conduct with our
citizens
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02
Matrimonial.

One of the strongest evidences of the
favor in which the Union soldier is held,
is the warm reception he has every where
received while at home, by the fair sex.
While the jealous ''stay at home was
talking about men fighting for money
the veteran soldier was welcomed to every
"ladies bower" To their praise be it
said, our young ladies We'd with each 9TH
er, in acts of kindness, in demonstration of
sympathy, and this being leap year, their
conduct was the more commendable. 1t
is gratifying too to know, that this DEM
onstration of special esteem, was properly
appreciated by these veterans. Every
few days during their stay was recorded a
happy union of loyal lady and "Union
brave" nor was one incident of this kind
per day sufficient to complete the matri-
monial engagements to be consummated
before their return to the army. On yestcr-
day week three couple joined hands at
once. Rev. Ogden being the officiating
minister.
In short, the veterans seemed to carry
evrything before them, with the ladies,
and we were led to realize the truthful
ness of the Poets assertion, that
- in the.parting hour,
I;gfnP 1,,y.n sort. bis
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02

THE DRAFT.-The readers of the
Gazette of Saturday morning were
informed that resolution had passed
the House of Representatives extend
ing the time for the payment of boun-
ties from the 1st of March to the LIST
of April. A later dispatch informs
us that the Senate will also pass the
resolution. The draft is not to be
postponed.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02
WUo1psA1ERERE1 DEsERTroNs.

WHOLESALE REBEL DEsERTIoNs.-
A letter from the New York Times
correspondent with Mcade's army
saws that deserters continue to come
in daily, particularly from the Lou
isiana regiments. Nearly the whole
of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Lou
isiana Regiments have deserted du-
ring the last month. The reason
assigned by them for the starfp pede is
that they had read the Presidents
Amnesty Proclamation in one of our
newspapers. Great efforts have been
made by some of their Officers to OBJ
tain possession of the contraband
publication, but without success. 1t
has passed through nearly every
mans hands in those regiments, and
when last seen was nearly worn out.
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pE-Tbe German Republican Central
Committee of New York, have passed res
olutsons protesting against dropping the
name of"Republican" party, and recon-
mending ''the readoption for the Presiden-
tial campaign of 1864 of that name under
which the lovers of humane liberty, hav-
ing in 1856 signed the death-warrant of
the slave oligarchy, carried Into exeeu-
ton in 1850"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02

say Advices from Southeast Tennessee
state that the refugees are leaving that
State and Georgia by thousands. Many
ofthcm are in astarving condition. Large
numbers of deserters from the rebel army
continue to arrive at Chattanooga daily.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02
wEDNEsDAY:MARCHe1s64.
Gonmiffec Meeting.

The members of the Republican Exc
curive Committee of this cosntv are re-
quested to meet in Butler, on SATURDAY,
the 18th inst, for the purpose of consid-
ering important business. a full attend
ance is respectfully requested.
THos. ROBINSON,
March 2. 1864. Chairman.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02

FLoRIDA.-A correspondent of the N.
Y Times, who accompanied the late ex-
pidition to Florida, states that Jackson
vile, Baldwin, and BARRIERS Station will
be strongly fortified and garrisoned; with
a view to the permanent occupation Of
that State, by which the Confederate Gov
ernment will be deprived of its chief
source of animal supplies. The State,
from one end to the other, abounds with
cattle, and thousands of them have been
driven into Georgia and South Carolina
Conversations with the few white per-
sons" whom the writer had met led him
to believe that the majority Of the inhab-
itants of Florida arc tired of the war, and
heartily desire a return to the Union
The rebel Government has dealt severely
with them, and pushed not only the young
and vigorous but the old and decrepit in
to the ranks of the army. A large sup
ply of the Presidents proclamation had
arrived from Washington, and are to have
an extensive circulation among the peo-
pie. The writer says that many negroes
cannot be liberated in Florida, for the
reason that they have been sent out of the
State into Georgia and Alabama. In
travelling sixty miles on horseback he had
only seen three persons of that class.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02


Two REBEL REGIMENTS WITHIN OUR
LINEs.-The Washington Chronicle, Of
Monday, says: Letters received in this
city last evening from the Amy Of the
Potomac state that two regiments, the 14th
and 18th Louisiana, have come within our
lines during the past month, in squads
and detachments. These soldiers state
that they became acquainted with the
Presidents emancipation proclamation
through the Chronicle one copy of which
reached them, and was passed from hand
to hand until both regiments became ac-
quainted with its provisions. 1t is also
stated by these rebel soldiers that large
number of bank note issues of Northern
States, exploded, altered, and counterfeit,
are being sold to the rebel soldiers Of the.
South, and are eagerly bought up by these
at a premium of from twenty to twenty
five per cent, under the impression that
our . greenbacks" possess but little more
value in the North than do the rebel scrip,
in the rebellious States.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02
Important EsiHl.

Chairman National Executive Committee
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-02

"Ani flintv is her heart. can view.
To battle niue b a lover true
Can hear, per chance, his last adieu,
Nor own her share Of pain"
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
Charleston Crumhline.

NEW YORK. Jan. 3O.-A lady who lef,
Charleston on the llth of January IIth,
gives the following important information
from there to the Herald: CaSE7 =
Que half of the city is abandoned and
damaged by Gen. Gillmore's shells. From
the Battery to Wentworth street, in about
the middle of the city, nearly all the houses
arc demolished or greatly damaged, while
the earth and paVements are ripped up in
all directions.
All the hotels are so much injured as 70
be closed, except the Pavilion. The Nor.
NAL School House is badly Injured and
abandoned. st. Phillips street school
house is yet untouched, and school is held
there regularly. The City Hall is 'aban-
dGned, and the Court House is damaged.
st. Michael's Church, the steeple OF
which is a rebel observatory, is untouched,
although shells have exploded on all sides
of 1t. t's- f-Eg1 .7Ff - :
The effects of the shelline on Christmas
dsy was dreadful. a number of people
We're Injured and one lady killed. The
People were thrown into panic. All OF
the banks and the post office were dam
assed.N The newspaper offices have been
r9moved to the extremity, of the city.
!: All articles have reached fabulous prices
Union sentiment sqnite large, and is on
the increase. fTsls -
The treatment of the Union prisoners is
brutal. The CONSUMPTION takes every man
rot d foreigner or incapable.
1 There were forty batteries around the
sity, and reinforcements were daily ar
Swing. ,v..
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

WAsHINoToN, Jan. sl.-Hon. William
Whiting, Solicitor of the War Department,
has decided that aliens who are subjects
Of foreign government, having yolun
tarily enlisted in the service of,the United
States as substitutes for drafted men. are
not entitled to be discharged from such
service by reason of alienage, but may,
under the law of nations, be held to per
form their engagements without giving
the government to which their allegiance
is due just cause of complaint. ~ q
Secretary Stanton, before the Hale inves-
ttgation committee yesterday, said among
other things that Senator Hale asked moth.
ing of him in relation to the release Of
Hunt from the Of Capitol, which a conn
sellor at law might not With perfect pro-
priety have asked of Judge, aud that be
yielded nothing to the application of MI.
Hale, that he would not have yielded 10
considered bimselfas one capable of iude-
ing in the matter, 80 DO 10 -. - -
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
Deserters Still Coming into our Lines
Guerilla, Operations.

n
r NEW YoRK, Jan s6.-The Heraid's army
OF the Potomac special, says that a rebel
Captain of the 9th Va. cavalry came into
ouriltnes toitake the oath. He alieiged he
had abandoned the rebel service because
he was convinced 1t was useless to hold
out longer, aud because he was convinced
that turiher resistance would only result
in desOlatiug the south. .5aI
Numerous desertious from the rebel
army encourage the belief that the time is
not tar distant when there will be fatal
disruption of Lees army.
squadron Of Pennsylvania cavalry lust
returned from a suceessful expedition to
Aldo and Middleburg. A tannery was
destroyed which had furnished leather to
the rebels. .
A rebel party of guerillas we're pursued
who abandoned their horses aud took re-
fuge in the dense forest Their horses
were captured. ~
The gueriIlas along the railroad line are
active, but have done particular damage
except to capture four or Eve men. There
was lively skirmishing between them and
our pickets at Manassas, but nobody was
hur1.
The Worlds despatch from Washington,
29tii, says: a rumor prevailed to-day that
a large body of guerillas had crossed into
Maryland. IAN, investigations proved that
it originated il, twenty dessrters, surren-
dering themselves to our forces.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
From Mobile.
YonKi Jan.EsI -The Herald,s New

New YORKi Jan.53i 1.-The Herald's New
OriespsIeIter of the 23d says:
Previous to Admiral Farragut's arrival
in this city it was reported that he had
arrived. of Mobile with the intention of
Commencing an attack there, aud that the
garrison of of the forts at the entrance
oil Mobile harbor had mutined, and that
force was sent by the authorities 20
qnell the disturbance, and that the mu.
uneers opened upon them with the guns
OF the fort, driving them back with great
slaughter. This rumor probably arises
from the fact that there is considerable
dlsafectiou among the troops garrisouinp
Forts Morgan and Gaines, aud that many
OF the soldiers had deserted aud Joined our
fleet off the entrance of the hurbor.
These deserters reported that repi-
ment of cavalry, 600 strong, stationed in
the rear, of Mobile, absolutely refused 10
serve any longer; also that many of the
citizens of Florida, at Pensacola and on
the Peninsula, are enlisting in the Union
army and that two regiments of white
troops are already forming. A cousidera-
pie force under an efficient commander
has been sent across Lake Ponchartraiu,
Tor purposes not yet made public. Ali
remains quiet on the Teche and the Mis-
sissippi. ~
A cartel for the exchange of all prison
ere captured by the command of Gen. Dick
taylor has been agreed upon, and another
Tor the exchange of those in Texas is I'M
der favorable Consideration.
On Tuesday night last the track on the
opelousas and New Orleans Railroad was
torn up by the rebels near Bayou Boueff.
train which came down the road a short
time after was thrown from the track. No
one was injured.
Scouts were despatched in search of the
parties, and succeeded in capturing three
men. one of them citizen and the other
TIVE wearing the dress of rebel soldiers
The prisoners confessed having assisted
nine other in tearing up the track. This
man also states that a force of the enemy
had come down the Bayou, aud that four
regiments were concealed 10 the woods.
They intended first to attack TigervilIe,
where body of our troops was know TO
be- aud then move on to the main body at
Bayou Brief. $500
The night following three men of this
regiment were returning to their quarters
when they were probably surprised and
taken prisoners by the enemy, as they
have not been heard from since.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01

B8-YOungMEN, please notice the fol-
lowing testimonial It is an extract from
a letter Of R. III. Cloudy, late of this city,
but now of Knoxville, Tenn, to his father
here:
II have obtained some Wheeling pa
pers which / read with great interest.
The advertisements remind. me strongly
of home. am especially gladdened on
reading that of my friend Mr.. Hitchcock.
My attendance at hisschOoli is the founda-
ton of all my good fortune here. / would
not regret a thousand dollars for the ben.
eft l received in my course with that
gentleman" CO 55A jan29-lw
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-02-01
WrTHE FIRsr WEsr vlRortA CAvAnp

Is lESrTHE FIRST WEST YIRaEHTA CAvAnRr.
The mounted men of the First WsstYir-
giniR Cavalry, about four bundled in num-
Der, arrived in this city on Saturday eve.
ming by the National road, and encampsd
upon the Island. The horses appeared 10
be very much worn down and fatigued,
but the men looked we'll and were in ex-
csllsnt spirits. All the men of the regi.
ment now in this city have e.eulisted, and
will receive a furlough of thirty days. DR.
Capebart, who has been Surgeon of the
regiment ever since it was organized, is
now the Colonel Of the regiment.