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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-08-10

Davis. After which we shall sit down
every man under his own vine and fig
tree with unlimited liberty to larrup our
own niggers" for ever and day. "There
is the most convincing evidence of the
truthfulness of this statement"
Inasmuch, however, as this delicate
strategem has been prematurely disclosed,
we suppose the actors in it, Vallandigham,
Reed, Pendleton, Pugh, and the half
million others, including especially the
100000 Mcclellan minute men of New
York have been arrested and sent to Fort
Lafayette, or perhaps already tried by
military commission and hanged--or sent
to Canada But on reading further we
find our mistake. This gigantic conspir
acy was not to be undermined in the dark
no mysterious spiriting away Of its lead
ing spirits-no cheating of just popular
vengeance by executions within prison
walls. 1t was vast in conception, formi-
dable in numbers, and belligerent in pur-
pose 1t could not be dealt lightly. The
Government at Washington, therefore,
with due sense of the immense peril
which the Republic has escaped at the
hands of these assassins, determined to-
expose them and it has been done.
The history would not be complete if
we omitted all reference to the celebrated
letter Of Mr.. w. Marshall Anderson,
lately exploited in the columns of The
Loadon Times, whence it was transferred
from The ColumJus Crisis 1t appears
that Mr. Anderson, like Mr. Yallandig-
ham, is weary Of this " demuition war;"
and even carries his disgust to the extent
of refusing an election to the very Chi
cago Convention to attain which was the
darling object of VS. ambition. W. NJ.
A.. in fact. does not like war in general
much less ours in particular lie de-
clares .: ! now fully realize and compre-
hend the meaning of the term horrida
belia.' Now that rampant war has yoked
her red dragons to her iron car, now that
all humanity, all magnanimity, iStrampled
under feet, | feel its fullio Our Gen
erals blush behind the buckler Of Mars,
while the she devil Bellona, with blazing
torch, lights on our arms to an ignomini-
Gus victory over women and children"
After which nobody will be surprised
that he gets off to Hannibal and the Car
thaginians, whose example-he commends
to his fellow-Democrats, dislikes the Yam
KEGS, has thousand daggers for the
crowned villain" and says more foolish
things than we have space toquote. He
is of consequence only as one otheradvo-
cate of ahe Northwestern Confederacy,
judged by The Times, and especially by
the veracous New York correspondent of
that Journal worthy of European notice.
So he may take his place with the rest
". Y Tribune.
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A Report from Grant.

Senator Ramsey, from Minnesota, has
returned from a visit to Petersburg. The
Chicago Journal says he gives a very en-
couraging account of the situation and the
prospects. He visited our entire lines,
and without exception found the officers
and the men full of hope and confidence.
They feel sure that their present campaign
will result not only in the capture Of Pc
tersburg and Richmond, but, what is more
important, in the destruction of Lees ar
my, which is the main object of present
operations, Everything appears satisiac-
tory in our position near Petersburg, and
the army is not idle At present, sap
ping and mining is the order Of the day,
la la Yicksburg.
Governor Ramsey had conversations
with General Grant, who told him to re-
quest the people of the North to possess
taeir souls in patience;" that all will come
outright; that his success is beyond doubt;
that his grand plan has seen successfully
carried out so far, and is certain to be sue
cessful in the end. General Grant has
never felt greater confidence of success
than he now feels. But it is a stupendous
work he has before him, and the people
must not be unreasonable in their antici-
pations they must not expect that to be
done in a week which cannot be done in a
month for if they will but have patience,
they will in due time be fully repaid for
the exercise of that virtue, by the splen-
did success that will crown the Army of
the Potomac to overwhelm the chief ar
my of the rebellion. The people, there
fore, can afford to wait, if that achieve
ment is likely to result from the present
apparent inactivity-for it is more appar-
ent than real.
1t is fact that our people do not ap-
pear to appreciate, that the mere capture
of Petersburg aud Richmond would be
worth but little to US, unless Lees army
be at the same time either captured or de-
stroyed, Gen Grant could capture Peters
burg any day, if he should 50 elect; but
it would be alta useless and needless sacri-
fee of life. The same is the fact as re-
CARDS Richmond. By heavy sacrifice Of
life, he could very soon get possession OF
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R1y> The following extract from a let

Bsy= The following extract from let
ter to The Boston journal will dispose
eflectually of the reiterated calumny that
the negro troops encountered but slight
obstacles in their well-known assault on
the outer defenses of Petersburg:
A few days ago Isatin the tent of Gen.
w. F. Smith. commander of the 18th Ar
my Corps, and heard his narration of the
manner in which Gen Kinks division of
.colored troops stood the fire and charged
upon the Rebel works east of Petersburg
on the 10th of June. There were 1S
guns pouring a constant fire of solid shot
and shells upon those troops, enfading the
line, cutting it lengthwise and crosswise.
Yet they stood unmoved for sir hours !,
Notaman finched. These are the words
of the General. 1t was as severe test
as l ever saw. But they stood it, a n d
when my arrangements were completed for
charging the works, they moved with the
stcadiness Of veterans to the attack. [
expected that they would fall back, or be
cut to pieces, but when l saw them
move over the field, gain the works and
capture the guns, | was astounded. They
lost between 500 and GOO men in doing
it. There is material in the negroes to
make the best troops in the world if they
are properly trained"
These are the words of one Of the
ablest commanders and engineers in the
service. A graduate cf West point, who
earlier in the war, had the preiudices
which were held by many other men
against the negro. lie has changed his
views. He is convinced, and honorably
follows his convictions, as do all men ho
are not stone blind and perversely wi
full.
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A MUTTON MELL.-A gentleman
travelling in New York, overlook a
farmer dragging lean, wretch look
ing horned sheep along the road,
"Where are you going with that
miserable animal?"
I'm taking him to the mutton
mill to have him ground over, said
the farmer.
"Thc nation MIL! l never heard
of such a thing. l will go with you
and witness the process. "
They arrived at the mill-the poor
sheep was thrown alive into the hop
per and almost Immediately disap-
peared.-They descended into n lower
apartment, and in few moments
there were elected from a spout in
the ceiling four qnarters of excel
lent mutton, two skins of morocco
a fur hat of the first quality, a Sleeps
head handsomely dressed, anl two
elegantly carved powder-herns
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ONE YEAR REGrMfyTs AccEprEp

ONE YEAR REGIMENTS ACCEPTED
Harrisburg July 27.-Authority has
been granted to the State authorities by
the Secretary OF War to organize new reg
imcnts of volunteers for one year, under
the last callof President Lincoln for 500,
600 men. The Governor will issue his
proclamation to this effect as soon as or
ders and instructions are received from
Washington. Full companies of yolun-
teers for one year will be at once receiv-
ed.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-08-10

Intelligence of the. death of Gen.
Mcpherson was telegraphed to Gen. Grant
on Sunday. The war-worn hero, after
finishing the reading of the dispatch, re-
tired to his tent weeping like a child,
and with tears streaming down his bron-
zed cheeks, declared that the country had
lost its ablest soldier, and he his best
friend.
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nsg~ The subscription to the new
popular loan yesterday, Gts first day.
in the city of New York, amounted
to over two and half million of dol
lars. There is an excellent feeling
abroad inregard to 1t, and there is
no serious doubt of its complete and
early success.-N Z. Times 2Sth.
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The report that Gen. Crook has been
selected to command in the place of Gen.
Hunter will be received with hearty sat
isfaction. 1t appears to be generally con-
ceded that the country is paying dearly for
Hunters blunders.
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Nc Mr.. Bright, in a recent
speech, said that England was "the
most merciless of all Christian coun-
tries" A prominent English jour.
nal admits this saying to be true, and
going back to the historical eharac-
ter of England in this respect adds;
-"I In the roigne of the Heprys,
100000 subjects and citizens of
England alone are computed to have
been executed for the mere offensc of
vagrant indigsnce. Even in the
reign of Elizabeth an unemployed
peasant was liable to seizure and sla-
very. In the time of James the
Second, only one hundred and sew
enty-six years ago, obnoxious citizens
were sentenced to transportation
wholesale, and sold by the court to
the courtiers; to be put up at auctions
as sluyes in the plantations"
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the rebel capital. But that is not his OBJ
ject. lees army is what he is after, and
he believes he will end its career as the
result Of the present campaign. Let us
share his confidence, and patiently wait on
! the PROGRESS of events.
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WIT. AND WISDOM.

Why should Africa rightly be consid-
cred to rank first of the continents BE
cause it bears the palm.
WHEN may man be said to do any
thing with an iron will ?-When he goes
q hammer and tongs" into it.
JONES is a strong believer in guardian
angels. " If it were not for them" he
asks, what would keep people from roll
ing out of bed when they are asleep|
BoARDERs will be interested to learn
that sawdust is considered the finest kind
of board. Recourse may be had to that
form of nutrition if the price Of provis-
ions is much more inflated.
A MARRIED LADY lately consulted her
lawyer on the following question-viz; /;
'sAs [ welded Mr. S. for his wealth, and
that wealth is now spent, am ] a widow,
and at liberty to marry again ?"
THERE is firm in Elgin, Illinois,
known as Gay and Lunt" Half the
letters come to them directed to :. Law and
Grunt." Natural but not compliments
ry.
LADY YARMOUTH asked Garrick why
Love was represented as a child? Be
cause" said the great actor, he never
reaches the years of wisdom and discre-
ton"
PoETs are never young, in one sense.
Their ears far-off whispers of eternity,
which coarser souls must tayel toward for
scores of years before their dull sense is
touched by them.
To CURIOSITY NENDoRs.-Wanted,
key to open lock Of hair; pin to fas-
ten the tie OF friendships a cement for
repairing broken vows and a lacquer for
frightening clouded prospects.
AMONG the quaint sayings charged to
Old Abe is one that you cannot, to-day,
buy poor horse in Pennsylvania" The
explanation is that all the bad horses have
been sold to the government.
An ILL-NATURED FELLOW says the
reason why women never stammer is be-
cause they talk so fast stammmer has
no chance to get in. We once knew
woman who did stammer-but she didn't
i've long
a MAN, wishing to sympathize with
his neighbor for the loss of his wife, said
=" | am sorry your poor lady has gone to
heaven Thank you replled the o'h-
or' may 1t DC long OelOr9 you 60
A MATTER-oF-FAcT philosopher asserts
that Love is to domestic life what but
ter is to bread-it possesses little nourish-
ment in itself, but. gives substantials
grand relish, without which they would
be hard to swallow"
The SAME.-A French travelerm Eng
land, in writing of its peasantry says they
have the same superstltious notions as
those OF France. They believe, says
he, Sin revenants, sorclers, loupsgarous,
ana the oe'il'
PAPA" said Mr.. Browns youngest
son the other day, " can't go to the cir
Gus :!
"No, my pet affectionately replied
Mr.. b., If you are good boy Will
take you to see your grandmother grave
this afternoon.
A MAN working in an English garden,
lately, was pushed by the head gardener,
who saw that he was half asleep. The
man was very indignant, and poisoned
himself the same night in order that his
ghost might haunt his pushing foe.
Tho Albany .Jourul STYLES John
ro,hr,,o 60 rol;+;ooI borntv ;rn,orn
ten Grant IS clearing out his camp
L i L L Il i
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jolly The rebels claim victory
over shs6gs.r ATLANTA!
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A Card.

Respectfully offering my services to those
afflicted with diseased eyes, in Ottumwa and
surrounding country, | owe it alike to my
self and those concerned. to state that I am
not here to-day, and yonder tomorrow for
the purpose Of specializing on their Affections
II am under no disputes, am citizen of
the town, and as the tree is known only by
its fruit, persons who give me fair trial will
be the true witnesses Of my skill. At all
events no one giu suffer under my hands
from reckless experiments.
The eye is the masterpiece of the human
organizm, and when diseased should be
handled with the utmost skill, lest the win
dows Of the soul be forever darkened. do
not profess to touch as with the finger of
healing magic, and scatter diseases in the
tsoinkling Of an eye; yet, having spent much
time and money in trying to make myself
master of such diseases, + think hazard
little in stating tina. persons confiding in my
treatment will have no cause to complain of
misplaced confidence.
propose to treat cancers and diseases re-
curing confidential treatment.
will insure cure in every case on con-
ditions made known when consulted. =
Charges reasonable -Cons1ltations free =
Office up stairs over Mr.. Inskeep's store,
entrance in the rear of the building. Office
hours from o'clock a. m. to p. m.
JOSEPH holland.
Oct IA 1894 Of
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Remember the Club Meeting
tonight. w. F. Cowless speaks,


Yesterday evening about dark rumor
reached the city, tina. body Of Guerriilas.
estimated at 200, were few miles south Of
Bloomfield, Davis County, and the probable
ity Of tn ir visiting this place, caused quite
an alarm The bells were rung and the
militia called out, and the town guarded all
night, but up to the tune ofgoing to press
we have heard nothing more from Bloom,
field. Our force here at first was not large
but after few hours if the rebels had show.
ed themselves they would have met with a
pretty warm reception. 1t would be well
to be on the alert until we know th,t all the
guerrias have been "cleaned out" OF our
sister State. Missouri We will have more
to say about the mater next week.
p S.-Since the above was in type. a
messenger from Kirkville, Mo. has arrived
ard reports the guerrillas or miles from
Bloomfield. In Fahius township, Davis
county, three men, named Thos. Hardee, A.
Small, and Capt. Bence, (who was home on
furloughl were killed. They are reported
as making north.westernly direction.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF kEOKUK, IOWA,
Designated Depository and Financial Agent
ofthe Un;ted States.
u. S. lO-4O BONDS.

These Bonds are Exempt from Taxation 6vsonv
State or Munictpdt authority.
Subscriptions to these Bonds are received In Cni-
ted states notes or notes Of the National Banks
They to BE.ReDEEMED IN COIN, at the pleasure of
the Government, at any period not Tess than ten nor
more than forty years fron their date, and until
their redemption FIVE PsR CENT INTEREST WILL ne
PAID COIN on Bonds Of any and hundred dollars
annually; on Bonds of'fve hundred dollars and over
ualy The Interest e payable on the first
As these bonds are exempt from municipal or State
taxaton their value is increased from to three
per cent per annum, according to the rate Of tax
ievies in various parts of the country. =
At the present premium on gold they pay better
than any other investment thatcan be had at par.
Subscribers will receive either Registered or Cou
pom Bonds, as they may prefer Registered Bonds
are recorded on the books ofthe o. Treasurer, and
can be transferred only on the owners order. Cou
pom Bonds are payable to bearer, and are more
venient for commercial uses.
These Bonds may be subscribed for In sums from
thus made equally available to the mais:t e nder
and the largest capitalist. They can be converted
into money At aay and the holder win have
Subscribers to this loan will have the option CT
having their Bonds draw interest from March LIST,
by paying the accrued Interest In coin--(or In uni
ted States notes. or the notes Of the National Banks
adding ffy per cent for premium,) or receive them
drawing Interest from the date Of subscription and
deposit.
Drafts on ST. Louis, Chicago, and New York viii,
be received In payment to this loan
The usual commission allowed TO Banks and Bankers.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
KEOKUK
Deais In all classes ofU g. Bonds Interes, Coupons
OF all kinds OF u g. Bonds bought or collected GOV.
Vouchers, Orders the {. 9. Paymaster for
Bounty or Back Pay, cashed or collected
EXCHANGE on all the principal cities, and Gold
and-silver bought and sold.
INTERNAL REVENUE STAMPS
OF all determinations for sale. A discount Of per
cent made on sales of 800 and upwards.
HKTLOvE. Preaideut.
n. D. FOorE, Cashier. Aug Z, 1894 Sm
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The MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT was pref
ty well but not numerously attended. Ad-
dresses were made by DR.. G. w. Drumbc-
lone, Rev. W F. Cowies and Hon. James
F. Wilson. member Of Congress from the
LIST District. being present. was loudly called
for and responded in most able and in
structive speech Of nearly an hour, which
was lou lily applauded. Mr.. Wilson was on
his way to fill an appointment At Farming
ION.
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RousISo UNION MEer, No AT CHrLLIcorHE.

RousING UNION MEETING AT CHILLIcorHE.
The Union loving men and ladies of Cass
Township had rousing meeting at Chill
Gothic on Monday evening. Speeches inter-
esting and pertinent to the times were deIiv
cred by Judge Bigham, Col G. w. Kttredge,
Of the gallant seth, and Dr. G. w. Drop-
bolone, all Of Ottumwa. About Is were
present and the greatest enthusiasm charac-
terlzcd the occasion Cse will give coed
account of her self in November
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NJ RBLE HALL
Dinillg and Oyster saloon.

The undersigned would inform the cti.
zens of Ottumwa and the public generally,
that he has removed his Saloon into the
second story Of the Carroll House, Gimme.
diately above his former room,) where he is
better prepared now than heretofore to &C
commodate those who may favor him with
q call. He has also fitted up rooms for
dining, and is prepared to furnish
Warm meals at any hour IN the morning
or evening.
- Fresh Oysters received daily by Ex-
press.
Remember the place, Marble Hall. Carroll
House building, second story.
Dec. 8, 1863 Wm.. A. MOLL.
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Remember the Meeting next
Saturday. w. G. Thompson
Elector, and Col. Jas. R. Sanford
speak.

gentleman who has been in Keokuk
county within few days, informs us that
some 70 members of the Rangers" the
company impl Gated in the murder of Wood.
ruff and Bashore, have been arrested and
taken to Davenport. The muster roll of the
company and other important documents
have been secured. A banker of Montezu.
ma who furnished funds is implicated, a let.
ter from him to the company, calling upon
them to pay up, has been found. Gleason
who was wounded at the time Of the murder,
10 reported dead.
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THF OTTUMWA SEMINARY
i AND NORMAL INSTITUTE. Sass
Rev. J. NJ. McELROY,
Mr. III T. McGINITIE prfncfnais

The next school year commences on Monday,
September 9th, 1854 The tuition viii be from % TO
q per term of ten weeks, payable In advance.
No put II will be admitted who IL not sufci emily
advanced to udy written arithmetic nor for less
time than half term. - Il r'''
A new feature In the Institution viii be q Teach.
er's Class for those who desire to prepare for. or
perfect themselves in, the art ofteaching, the
having special reference to the Requirement Of he
School Law for Teachers Certificates. The number
OF pupils win be limited In no case exceeding sixty
i've. 1t earnestly requested that pupils be pres
ent at the beginning Of the term.
For further information see printed Circulars or
apply to either of the Principals.
Aug. 4, 1S64-tf
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The Trustees Of Agency Township took
up girl some, IS Of age, on Monday and
lodged her in the Poor House. She was
found wandering around Agesc2 City, and
is apparently idi,tic. Mr.. Knight the Su.
perinten lent informs US that she sta ties that
she was recently from Adair CO. Mo-; that
her father lives near Blakesburg, in this
county, and that her name is Sarah Aliens
worth.
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BADLY HURr-A brakeman on the Keo-
kuk Road named Frank Grant, fell from the
rear freight car Of the Tuesday evening train
when near Gomstock's, striking his head
against tie with such violence as to inf1ict
severe wound He wa brought 10 the
Depot House, surgical aid promptly obtained
and every necessary attention given him by
Mr.. Ballingall. We have not learned his
condition Since
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pROBATE NOTICE.

Last VIII and Testament Of Susannah Abrahams
deceased. In County Courtcf wapello county,
Iowa IS ~
Notice is hereby given that on the 9th day Of Sep
TENDER, A. d. 1884, an instrument OF writing pur-
porting 70 be the last Will and Testament Of SUSAN
and read In open court, and the FIRST Monday In
November A.. d. 1s64, being the 7th day Of said
proof ofthe genuineness Of said win will be heard,
81 which time and place all persons interested may
be heard. +. BIGHAM.
Sept. %, 154-lw County Judge.
Publish four weeks In the ottumvs Weekly 6our-
Ter. r. BIGHAM, County Judge.
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lieut. 5. K, Kirkpatrick of the End Iowa
Inf just from Shernans army, and at home
on brief visit. and Lieut.. G. W. Blake,
late Of the End iowa Inf and direct from the
east, where he has been making visit, ia.
vored US with cali on Satu day.
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The card of Tracy and Vanclcave, General
dce'ers in Foreign and Domestic Merchan-
disc, Front Street, first door west OF Taylor $
Drug Store, will be found in another col.
unn As business men who have opened
fine stock of goods. we commend them to
the favorable notice Of our citizens.
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The Ladies of fhe Presbyterian Circle,
propose holding festival at the Court House
on Friday evening, 2lst inst, for the
purpose Of raising fuad to complete the
foundation of their Church.
OttuInwa. Oct 18th 1864