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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
Our Paper.

Most of our friends, we are persuaded,
know full WELL that it was not so much
from a desire to become a journalist, that
We undertook the publication of the Cai-
zen, as from an ardent desire to assist in
our humble way, in the advocacy of those
eternal principles of truth and justice,
the adoption of which, in the administra-
ton of our Government, seems to us ne
cessary, in order to enable us to reach
that state of political perfection, which is
believed to be the privilege of human
governments to attain not only in their
physical developement, but in the moral
and mental culture of the citizens.
A great political campaign is upon us,
involving not only the principles upon
which our Government is to be admins
tered but the very existence of the Gov
ernment itself.
10 all who, with us, receive this as the
true state of the case, we appeal in behalf
of the extension of the circulation of our
paper. We have been much favored by
the kind partiality of our friends in this
behalf already-we appeal to them. .once
more, for continuance of their actirc in
fuence. We hope to make our paper,
not only interesting, but useful in the
present campaign; if each of our read
ers could send us but one new name, it
would enlarge our influence, we trust, for
good. If your neighbors wish to have
our paper short time on trial, let them
send us so cents, and we will send our
paper for four months send on the names.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
OUR GREAT VICTORIES.
Proclamation by the President
Glory to God Who eiveth the Victory"

Glory to God Who eveth the Victory"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-11 a. m.
TO Mqj. Gen. Dir The President
has issued the following recommenda-
ton and orders in relation to the re-
cent successes of the United States
forces at Mobile and Atlanta.
Il. NJ. STANTON, Secretary of War.
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
Washington, Sept. 3, 1864.
The signal success that Divine
Providence has recently vouchsafed
to the operations of the United States
feet and army in the harbor of Mo-
bile, and in the reduction of Fert
Powell, Fort Gaines, and Fort Nor
gan, and the glorious achievements
of the army under General Sherman,
in the State of Georgia, resulting in
the capture of the great city of At
lsnta, call for devout acknowledge
ments to the Supreme Being, in
whose hands are the destinies of ma
tions. 1t is therefore requested that
on next Sunday, IN all places OF wor-
ship in the United States, thanksgiv-
ing be offered to Him for his mercy
in preserving our national existence
against insurgent rebels who. have
been waging cruel war against the
Government of the United States for
its overthrow and also that prayer
be made for Divine protection to our
brave soldiers and their leaders in the
field who have SO often and so gal
lantly periled their lives in battling
with the enemy, and for blessing and
comfort from the Father of mercy to
the sick, wounded and prisoners, and
to the orphans and widows of those
who have fallen in the service of their
country and that He will continue to
uphold the Government of the Uuited
States against all efforts Of public en-
emies and secret foes.
[Signedl ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
The Soldiers.

1t is quite amusing to observe how our
Copperhead neighbors are laboring to Gre
ate the idea that they are the friends of
the soldier, when in theiryery hearts they
feel sad at every fresh victory to our
arms There were ninety-one Democrat
ic votes polled in this borough, against
the right of the soldiers to vote! And
these same men are now laboring to cre-
ate the impression that they are the only
friends that the soldier has got God
pity our brave armies if such was the
case. They would indeed, above all, be
the most friendless.
There is party in the North still
friendly to the soldier 1t is now rush
ing to their rescue in the field, and will
save them and their cause, in spite Of
Copperheadism.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14

adelphia, shall be made, on application OF
any citizen of the election district, or pre-
cinct, thereof, upon oath, or affirmation, Of
such citizen, to be administered by the as
SCISSOR, that such absent soldier is citi-
zen of the election district, or precinct,
wherein such assessment is required, by
such citizen, to be made.
SEc. Al. This act shall not apply to the
election of members of council, or toward
and division officers, in the city of Phila-
delphia.
HENRY G. JOHNSON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
JOHN 2. PENNEY,
Speaker of the Senate.
APPRovED-The twenty day of
August, Ammo DomiDi one thousand eight
hundred aud sixty-four.
A. G. CURTIN.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
False Prophets.

In the present as well as in the past the
world seems to be afflicted with false proph-
cts, with whom we feel warranted in
CHASING Capt. Ziegler. We well remem-
berhis prophecies during the campaign Of
last year; one of which was, that if Cur
tin was elected 'we would never hold an
other election !" Now he has, we are in
formed, donned the sacred garb of the
sanctuary and again begins to prophecy,
that this is the last election we will ever
be allowed to hold if Lincoln is elected ! !!
OF course the failure of his former prophe-
cy will prevent us from having so much
faith in the present
We once heard an anecdote related
of Hon. David Todd, of Ohio, who was
always a very clever man, and as time has
proved true patriot; but who was not in
all things quite conforinable to the rigid
rules of orthodoxy" Todd was appoint
ed our Minister to Brazil, by President
Pierce. One OF the citizens OF his coun-
ty had been down to town one day and
learned of foods appointment. On his
way home he was halted by a neighbor
who inquired what was the news, "Why,"
said he, 'our friend Davy has been appoint
ed Minister to Brazil " :" Is that 80 !"
exclaimed the astonished friend. Yes,
that's so" was the response. Z" Well I'm
glad to hear it." said he, but between
you and me, think Davy will make a
D-d poor Preacher"
We have no doubt David's friend was
right; and yet we have as little doubt
that Todd would make, at least, as good
Preacher, as the Captain would Proph-
ct. Laugh at his jokes, but don't believe
his prophecies-they won't " hold water"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
EXECUTIvE MANSION,
Ia ~ - - -'hA''iO''
WASHINGTON, Sep. 8, 1864.

WASHINGTON, Sep. 3, 1864.
The Nation al thanks are rendered
by the President to Mai. Gen. w. 7.
Sherman and the gallant officers and
soldiers of his command before At
lanta for the distinguished ability,
courage and perseverance displayed
in their campaign in Georgia, which
under the Divine Power resulted in
the capture of the city of Atlanta.
The marches, battles, sieges and
other military operations that have
signalized the campaign must render
it famous in the annals of war, and
have entitled those who have partici-
pated therein to the applause and
thanks of the nation. (Signed,)
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14

Bsg~ What object our neighbors of the
Copperhead persuasion, can have in get
ting up a Club, and meeting two or three
times a week, in borough like this, we
are at loss to know. They had no diff
Guilty in rallyng their whole strength at
the special election, to vote against the
soldiers right to Yotel Thus putting
Gen. Grant, and the brave army under
his command, on perfect equality with the
negro for whom they profess such dis
gust! Z! A party which could be rallied
in case of that kind, can certainly be
relied on to vote, even if necessary, for
Jefferson Davis himself But let the
Club go cn-let it be addressed from time
to time, by your prominent speakers, and
if anything particularly patriotic is said /,
we will report it.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
J. d. McJunkin, Sec'y.

THE DEATH OF JOHN MoRGAN.-The
news of the death of the rebel raider
John Morgan, is welcome item, not that
we glory in the death of sinner, but rath-
er that he would turn and live as becom-
eth man and citizen. But he has
gone. and an awful account there is for
him to settle Probably no man in the
rebel army did so much mischief, spread,
so much desolation, committed more cold
blooded and inhuman murders, thin sa3s
John Morgan He vas firs:,t. class. hind
pirate. Gen. Giilen, at BaLSs Gap re-
ports on the 4th inst, having surprised,
defeated ndkilled John Morgan at Green
vile. Morgan's force outnumbt red that
OF the Union General, but the surprise
was complete. Killed and wounded reb-
els were scattered along the road for miles.
Morgan's staff was captured, and about
seventy others. Fifty were killed and
about ahundred wounded. This is anoth-
er addition to the victories over which we
are to rejoice tomorrow, and return thanks
on Sunday. This is what may be termed
the rebellion. making headway--to to its bit.
ter end.-Ifts. Com,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
EXECUTIVE MANSION.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 1864.
The national thanks are rendered
by the President to Admiral Farra-
gut and Maj. Gen. Candy for their
skill and courage with which the re-
cent operations in Mobile IIarbor and
against Forts Powell and Gaines and
Fort Morgan, planned and executed /;
also to Admiral Farragut and Major
GeneralGranger, under whose imme-
diate care they were conducted, and
the gallant commanders on bay and
..hd, and to the sailors and soldiers
engaged in the operations, for the
ability and courage which, under the
blessing of providence, have been
crowned with bril- liant success, and
has won for them the applause and
thanks Of the nation.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
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gGy" By this time, we have no doubt
Grants army has began to feel the effects
of the volunteering that has been going
on for the last few weeks; it will preven!
them from desponding under the treason
able doings at Chicago, which, otherwise
must have had damaging Influence upon
their spirits, 1t is new assurance that
the country will stand by both them and
the Union.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
Executive Mansion,
Washington, Sept. 3, 1864.

" USHtNytOft, bcGDt. - IOOt'
Ordered, First, That on Monday
the 5th day of September, commenc-
ing at the hour of II o'clock, there
shall be given a salute of 100 guns at
the Arsenal and Navy Yard at Wash
ington and on Tuesday the sixth day
of September and on the day after
the receipt of the order at each Ar
senal and Navy Yard in the United
States for the recent brilliant achieve
ments of the fleet and land forces of
the United States in the Harbor of
Mobile.
The Secretary of War will issue the
necessary directions in their respec-
tive Departments for the execution of
the order.
Second, That on Wednesday, the
7th Sept, commencing at the hour
of twelve o'clock, noon, there shall be
fired salute of 100 guns at the Ar
senal at Washington, and at New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, Balti-
mere, Pittsburgh, Newport, KY, and
st. Louis, and at New Orleans, Mo
bile, Pensacola, Hilton Head, and
Newbern the day after the receipt of
this order for the brilliant achieve
ments of the army under the COM
mand of Gen Sherman, in the State
of Georgia, and the capture of ATTAIN
ia. The Secretary of War will issue
directions for the execution of this
order. (Signed,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14

supposed there was one hundred guns fir
ed in Hell. And strange to say, this same
orator was one Of the gentlemen that pro-
claimed war all over this county, even to
the wiping out of the South! "Oh shame
where is thy blush. I"
We could wish for his sake, that this
was not his record, but he has seen fit to
make it for himself, and he cannot there
fore complain of us for writing it.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
ny We have been informed, by whoI

n1- We have been informed, by whom
we cannot say, but believe on good au-
thority, that at Copperhead meeting
held at Col. Lowry's few nights since,
one of the speakers manifested great dis
pleasure at the firing of salutes in honor
of our great victory at Atlanta. In men
tioning that there had been hundred
guns fred at Washington, and other pla-
ces, claped the climax BY saying that he
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
Election News.

The star that never sets-Vermont, had
her election on Friday, the 9th inst, and
resulted in glorious victory for the I'm
ion--re- clecting her Governor by an in
creased majority over last year. Her
present majority is about t,ccnty-t,co thou
saad!! Good for beginning. Her
Legislature is almost unanimously Union.
Three cheers for Vermont
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14

Dy- Can any reader tell me who is the
author of the subjoined pregnant senten-
ces? In condensation of thought and
felicity of expression have seldom seen
their equal
" Death is continually walking the
rounds of great city, and sooner or later
stops at every mans door. But, after all
the shortest life is long enough if it lead
to better; and the longest life is too
short if it do not"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14

A RICH ScENE-The battle which oc-
CURED on the bridge south of this bor,
on Friday last, between two bucksome las
sizes Hair few prodigiously.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14

"A. b., Capt. Comp. A, one hundred and
thirty-frst reg't Pa. Vols.
G. D. Comp. A, one hundred and thirty
first reg't Pa. Vols.
EFF, Comp. A, one hundred and thir-
ty-frst reg't Pa. Vols.
-, Judge of Elections,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14

BG-The Indiana Sons of Liberty have
fallen upon evil times. Within a few
days past seventy-six thousand dollars
worth of arms and powder, being secret
ly forwarded to them, has been seized by
the government. The latest haul was
made at Terre Haute on Wednesday, of
fifty six kegs of powder.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
DUTY OF SHERIFF.

SEC. 80. When the Sheriff of any city
or county shall issue his proclamation for
an election, for presidential, congression-
al, district city, county or state election,
under the laws of this state, he shall trans
NIT, Immediately copies thereof, to the
field officers and senior captains in the
service, aforesaid, from said city or coun-
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
LOCAL TICKET.

CONGRESS,
THOMAS WILLIAMS.
PRESIDENT JUDGE,
i. L. M'GUFFIN, Lawrence county.
ASSEMBLY,
WM. HASLETT,
JOHN Ii. NEGLEY
Of Butler County.
CHARLES KOONCE,
Of Mercer Comfy,
SAMUEL M'KINLEY,
Of laurence County.
COMMISSIONER.
A. c. CHRISTY.
AUDITOR.
SIMEON NIXON.
Of Penn T0'cnShp.
TRUSTEES OF ACADEMY.
Rev. LOYAL YOUNG.
WIN. S. BOYD.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14

uOlldTS, OF So inuCH tHSGeOl as may De ncC-
essary, is hereby appropriated from the
general revenue, to be paid upon the order
of the secretary of the commonwealth, to
carry this law into effect.
HOW DETACHED MEN ARE TO VOTE.
Sec. 32 When any of the electors
mentioned in the first section of this act,
less than ten in number, shall be mem.
bers of companies Of another State or
Territory, or for any sufficient and legal
cause shall be separated from their prop
er company, or shall be in any hospital,
navy yard, vessel, or on recruiting, provost,
or other duty, whether within or without
this State, under such circumstances as
shall render it probable that he or they
will be unabled to rejoin their proper COM
pany, or to be present at his proper place
of election, on or before the day of the
elections, therein mentioned, said elector,
or electors, shall have a rightto vote in the
following manner:
SEC. 33. The voter aforesaid is here
by authorized before the day of election
to deposit his ballot or ballots properly
folded, as required by the general elec-
ton laws of this State, or otherwise, as
the voter may choose, in sealed envel-
op, together with a written, or partly
written and partly printed statement con-
tanning the name of the voter, the coun-
ty, township, borough or ward of which
he is a resident, and written or printed
authority, to some qualified voter in the
election district, of which said voter is
resident, to cast the ballots, contained in
said envelope, for him, on the day of said
election. Such statement and authority
to be signed by the said voter, and attest
ed by the commanding, or some commits
stoned, officer Of the company, of which
he is member, in the case of a private,
and of some commissioned officer of the
regimentsin the case of an officer, if any
OF such officers are conveniently accessi-
Bile, and if otherwise, then by some 9TH
er witness; aud there shall also accompa-
ny said ballots, an affidavit of said voter,
taken before some one of the officers afore-
said, and in the absence of such officers.
before some other person duly authorized
to administer oaths, by any law of this
state, that he is a qualified voter in the
election district in which he proposes to
vote, that he is in the actual military SER
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14
APPROPRIATION.

SEC. 81 The sum of fifteen thousand
dollars, or so much thereof as may be nee
essary, is hereby appropriated from the
general revenue, to be paid upon the order
of the secretary of the commonwealth, to
carry this law into effect.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-09-14


Sec. "a. That for the purpose of more
effectually carrying out the provisions of
this act, the governor shall have power to
appoint and commission, under the great
seal of the commonwealth, such number
of commissioners, having the quali6ca-
tions of an elector, in this state, as he
shall deem necessary, not exceeding one
toeach regimentof Pennsylvania soldiers,
in the service of this state, orof the Uni
ted States, and shall apportion the work
among thecommissioners, and supply such
vacancies as may occur in their number.
Such commissioners, before they act, shall
take and subscribe an oath or affirmation,
and cause the same to be filed with the
secretary of the commonwealth, to the
following: 81 - - appointed COM
missioner, under the act to regulata elee-
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-12-23
YaIunbIe BIeckade Capture.

AFort Monroe letter gives the particulars
of the capture of the blockade runner Vix-
en- by the gunboat Rhode Island. The
Vixen is new steamer and was on her
first voyage. Shei English built of fault
less model and equipped with two hori-
zontal engines. Previous to coming in
contact with the Rhode Island she had
been pursued by two steamers and out-run
both of them. During the chase the Vix-
en- ran IA knots, but was gained upon by
the Rhode Island. Her wheels turned so
rapidly as to throw off the buckets and dis
able the boat The Rhode Island towed
her to Fort Monroe. The Vixen is splen-
did specimen ofnaval architecture, 225 feet
in length, two smoke stacks and two masts
and schooner rugged. She has large
crew, numbering 400 men. Her Captain
is ex-oficio in the English navy.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-12-23
Excirement In IndIanapoIi..

There is considerable excitement in In
dionoplis caused by the discovery of plot
to fire thecity, ,The.nlsyor has issued a
proclamation to the citizens. He says:
Reasons exist for warning our citizens
that an attempt to burn the city will be
made. Let every precaution be taken
See that pumps and wells arein order, and
every appliance for the extinguishment of
fire be ready for instant use. Proprietors
of large establishments, depots and valua-
bic stores should have trusty guard at
night. HOtel-keepers look well to rooms
occupied by strangers, and those vacated
during the night should be inspected at
once. Let citizens be vigilant and watch
full Watch not strangers alone, for if the
attempt is made. residents win aid. The
fire department will be on the, alert and
ready for emergency. The diferentwards
might do well to organize volunteer pa
trolls The fact that we are thoroughly
prepared will be most likely to deter them
from making the attempt
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-12-23
How the Queens speech 1. WrItfeu,

In a late speech by Mr.. Osborn, Member of
the British Parliament, on public affairs, he thus
described the manner in which the Queens
speech was composed:
81 dare say there may be some in this room
who may innOcently suppose that what is called
the Queens speech is actually the speech Of the
Queen. IA laugh.] Well, Her Majesty has
nothing to do with it. and in regard to this speech
which is called the Queens speech-and which
is neither the Queens English nor the peoples
GRAMMAR Laughter Her Majesty is, in fact
as little consulted for the opinions as Lindley
Murray is for the rules of grammar.
Those Queens speeches are nothing more than
magnificent misrepresentation Of the Queens
English, and containing the most sonorous pc
RODS of what is known as Cabinet English
Laughter These speeches are made may
tell you, in this maner: One man puts forward
one sentence, and another man another, and
when they are all got together, it is then put to
the vote, and one unfortunate being has to put
this conglomerate English together, and make
what becan out of it ILaughter.]
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-12-23
A Novel .sDeaS Head.p

On the Central last night, lady with vast
circumference Of hoop occupied whole seat as
the cars went out of the city. Taking up tick
cts the conductor evidently suspected something
when he came to this lady, and politely request
ed her to rise as he thought she was sitting on
something which had been left on the seat
She said she wouldn't, and he said she must
and finally she did, and not only that but she
stepped out into the aisle, blushiDg tremendous
" and insisting that ssle didn't know il, when,
10 and behold bouncing babe ofthe male per-
suasion, only sixteen years old, was discovered
curled up on the fiOori How the delightful little
creature had got there was mystery to her, of
course--as much 50 as was the presence, to
Joseph, of chicken in Joseph hat The lady
was about to anathematize the young gentleman
in the most approved manner Of her injured vir-
tue but he took the words out of her mouth by
pleading piteOusly, please now, Auntie, pay
my fare" Auntie did.-Schenectddy Star.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-12-23
ImPREssMENr AT LoUIsyILIE.

The exigencies of the situation below
Louisville last week led to the impressment
Of all the horses in the city that could be
got hold Of. Some three or four thousand
men for the front arrived at Louisville and
had to be remounted, and the military au-
thorities took horses wherever found, from
livery or private stables, and vehicles in
the street. Fifty-seyen were taken from
the Street Railway Company, and the Ex-
press Companies had to substitute mules
for horses There was grumbling enough
among the disloyal, but the Press says the
Union men cheerfully made the sacrifice.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-12-23
COL, LATHAM:

We understand that Gen. Sheridan re-
Gently dismissed from the service Col. Geo.
B. Latham, Congressman elect from the I'd
district, who commanded at New Creek at
the time Of the late disaster at that place.
1t is understood that the Secretary of War
declined to approve of the order, but Col.
Latham is now under arrest and confined
to his headquarters at Grafton, to await
trial by court martial Wkeelia0 Intel --