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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
Order to be strictly Enforced.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 1S.-The follow
ing was to-day officially promulgated by
the Secretary of State:
AsHlNGToN, Dec. 1.-The Presi-
dent directs that, except emmigrant pas
sengers directly entering from port by
sea, no traveller shall hereafter be allowed
to enter the United States from foreion
country without passport If citizen.
passport must be from this Department
or from some United States Minister and
Counsel abroad, and if alien, from COM
petetent authority of his own country,
passport to be countersigned by diplo-
matte agent or counsel of the United
States. This regulation is intended to
apply especially to persons proposing to
come to the United States from neigh
bering British provinces.
Its observance will be strictly enforced
by all officers civil and military and ma
val in the service of the United States.
and State and municipal authorities are
requested to aid in its execution. 1t is
expected here that no emmigrant passen-
ger, coming by sea, in the manner aiore-
said, will be obstructed, or any other per-
sons who may set out ON their way hither,
before intelligence of this regulation could
reasonably be expected to reach the coun-
try from which they may have started.
Signed, VIM. ii SEWARD,
Secretary of State
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21

For some weeks past the country has
been full Of anxiety, not because there
was any cause for serious apprehension,
but because the differentmovements then
going on in the various parts Of the vast
field of military operations, we're undeyel-
oped. But suspense has at last given
way to glorious realities. Sherman had
undertaken an extraordinary movement,
a march through the very heart of Geor-
gia. The Rebel authorities promised to
bring him to grief. What woull be the
result? Where was he going &c, were
in the mouths of the loyal millions
Their great anxiety isnow over, and Sher-
man and his gallant army is in the rear
of Savannah, ifnot in tits doom is sure
Hood had pressed Thomas back to Nash
vile, and great anxiety was felt for him
and his army, but there too, things have
changed In well ordered engagement
which lasted two days Hoods army is
badly beaten, loosing about 5000 men,
and 80 pieces of Artillery. Gen. Can
by with a well ordered corps has cut off
Hood S communication with Mobile, while
Foster has done a similar service at Sa-
vannah by cutting the Rail Road between
that place and Charleston. The same
fate has befallen Breckenridge in East
Tennessee So that upon view Of the
entire situation glorious victory perches
upon our banners. Thanks to the gal
liant Union armies and their brave COM
manders-they will bring us peace by and
by let us not, by word, thought or action,
throw a hindrance in their way.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
The ST. AlbiT Esai;Icrs.

If ever nation was gathering wrath
against the day Of wrath, it is Great Bri-
tian; and the sentiments Of the mass Of
her people are reflected with entire faith
fulness by the Canadian Subject Of the
Crown" Not content with getting out
pirates and blockade-runncrs, and with
supplying the rebels with arms and mu-
nitions OF war, they, by every means in
their power, prevent the execution of the
DEGREES of justice upon rebel assassins,
outlaws and pirates. Justice Coursal of
Canada, in the case of the ST. AIbans
raiders, gives the latest and foulest illus
tration of British insolence, injustice and
lying. Thirteen scoundres. who were
among the party who crossed from Cana
da to Vermont, and robbed and murder
ed unamed Americans, and plundered
banks and private dwellings. have been
Discharged by the mock judge, Coursal ,
Six separate warrants had been served
upon the prisoners. They were tried
upon one only Scarcely giving decent
time toprotoct the dignity of Court the
justice discharged the entire number,
on all the warrants lie had issued
some of the writs himself, yet forsooth
he thought he had no jurisdiction A
manly clear and eloquent appeal from one
of the counsel prosecuting the prisoners
was treated with contempt, and the exul-
tant pirates greeted with cheers within
and without the dishonored Courtroom,
were liberated, once more to ply their
trade of arson, robbery and murder
Though the persistent bad faith of
British officials might have prepared the
American people for any outrage on JUS
tice, right or NATIONAL comfy, vet this
new insult will stir up Indignation ten
fold deeper and hotter than any which
has preceded it. 1t shows the deliberate
intention of Great Britain to protect reb-
el murderers and pirates, on land and on
sea, and under every possible combina-
tion of circumstances. 1t shows that
their hatred of this Republic deepens
and intensifies the nearer the restoration
of the Union approaches. 1t shows that
they love slavery and hate free institu-
tions, and that they will postpone the
downfall of slavery until the latest posi-
BILE moment. Yet there will be day of
reckoning; and when it arrives long
and bloody account will be settled be-
tween America and faithless England
Phila. Bulletin
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
Capture Of Col. Dick Morgan.

WAR DEPARTMENT, Dec. 17-10 p. M
-Uqjor General Die dispatches have
been received to-day from General Foster,
who had personal interview, ON the
morning of Wednesday, the 18th. with
General Sherman, at Fort McAlister
which had been taken by assault on the
preceding day. Savannah was closely
besiged, and its capture, with the rebel
forces there, was confidently expected
1t was to be summoned in two days, and
if not surrendered, Sherman would open
his batteries upon it. General Foster re-
ports that Sherman's army is in splendid
condition, having lived on its march on
turkeys, chickens, sweet potatoes and 9TH
er good things of the richest part of
Georgia.
Nothing has been heard from General
Thomas to-day. Unofficial dispatches
state that the Provost Marshal at Louis
vile, reports FIVE thousand prisoners and
thirty-ninc pieces of artillery as being al
ready secured. 1t is ascertained that in
transmitting Gen. Thomas report last
night a mistake was made at Louisville
or Nashville in the estimated number of
our casualties. The dispatch written by
Gen. Thomas stated that his whole loss
would not exceed 5000, and that very
few were killed,
A dispatch from Lexington this even
ing, states that on the 18Th inst. at Kings
port, Tenn, Gen. Burbridge had fought
with Basil Dukes Brigade, formerly Gen.
John Morgan's, and routed it with loss
to the enemy of one hundred and fifty
killed, wounded and prisoners, and their
train. Dick Morgan, brother of John,
was captured. Signed
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
Attention All!

By reference to our local column, it will
be seen that there is going to be a full op-
portunity given to all interested, to have
the rolls of their respective district cor
rected, so that no future complaints may
be heard. The board desire us to call
special attention to the time fixed for our
county-which is from Tuesday the Sd,
to Friday the 9th of January, Let com
mittocs from every township meet with
the board and have the rolls made per-
feet
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
The Campaign.

News in the Richmond papers of the
9th contradic.s the kilograms of ycster-
day as to the direction and object Of Gen.
Warren's movement. 1t now appears
that his force, instead of turning north
west after crossing Stony Creek, pursued
his way still to the southwark and toward
Weldon, and that Gen. Warens expedi-
tion is really directed against that most
important and hitherto inaccessible front
lie started Tuesday night; marched all
night was at Proctor's Mills. twenty
miles south of Petersburg. on Wednes-
day morning; rested probably during
that day, and is heard of on Thursday
morning at Jarratt's Station, which is on
the Weldon Railroad and thirty-four
miles south of Petersburg. 4 later but
indefinite dispatch represents him as still
moving toward Weldon, abundantly pro
vided with supplies, and manifestly going
somewhere to stay.
On this evidence, there is no longer
any doubt that Gen Warren was bound
TO Weldon. He had long start of any
force that could pursue him, and there is
no reason to suppose he would meet any
opposition on his route What force
there might be at Weldon we cannot saw.
but it is extremely improbable that the
place was garrisoned by troops enough to
oppose successfully the strength of War
ren's command. He has three divisions
of iniantry and one of cavalry, and 1t is
apparent that this force was so cautiously
and promptly handled as to steal a march
upon the vigilant enemy which has hith-
erto guarded the Weldon Railroad as one
Of the indispensable means to its protrac-
ted defense.
What then is Weldon A railway
town on the Roanoke River in North
Carolina, sixty miles south of Petersburg,
a hundred aud fifty miles north of vii
mington, and connected with each by
rail 1t is the key of the system Of
railroads which unite the States and the
Atlantic with themselves, with Central
Georgia, and thence with the rest of the
Confederacy. The possession by our for
ces destroys the railway communication
between the port of Wilmington and
From Weldon runs the Sea
board and Roanoke Railroad northeast
to Norfolk. Westward extends the Roa-
noke. Valley Railroad to Clarksville, Va,
within thirty miles of the Danyille road.
On the Valley road the Raleigh and Eas-
ton Railroad nterSects at Ridgeway and
runs to Raleigh North westward from
Raleigh the North Carolina Railroad
reaches to Greensborough, thirty-fve
miles from Danville and at tGreensborough |
with the main road to Columbia. |
5. G., and so on to Augusta, Ca But
the gap between Greensborough and |
Danvilie has never been completed, nor
has the gap from Clarksville to Halifax,
90 that the possession of the Weldon
Railroad to Petersburg is essential alike
to the railway communication between
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
WAR DEPARTMENT, " AsHINGToN,
December 10th.

Gen. Dir, Ne,c York: The following
official report of the battle before Nash
vile has been received from General
Thomas
NashrWe, Dee, Is, . p MI attacked
the enemys left this morning and drove
it from the river, below the city, nearly
to the Franklin pike, distance of about
eight miles, We captured Chalmer's
headquarters and train aud asecond train
Of about twenty wagons, with between
500 and 1000 prisoners, and l6 pieces OF
artillery. Our troops behaved splendidly
all taking rheir share in assaulung aud
charging the enemy's breastworks |
shall attack the enemy again tomorrow
if he stands to fight, aud if be retreats
during the night, | will pursue him
throwing heavy cavalry force in his
rear, to destroy his trains, if possible.
G. II THOMAS, Maj. Gen
No intelligence has been received from
sherman later than the published dis
patches transmitted by Major Gen. Eos
ter and Admiral Dahlsren
(Signed) r. NJ. STANTON.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21

1t is wonderful to notice withwhat cor
responding progress all the various depart
mcnts of the government move. When
noticing the advance of public sentiment
some years ago, we often felt sad over the
thought, that the Supreme Court would
stand as barrior to progress, for long
time to come. How we have been dis
appointed. At the end of the war that
Court will be as sound as the Senate.
Gov. Chase, who was some time since
appointed Chief Justice, in place of Judge
fancy decd, has already taken the oath
of office. With all due respect for the
learning and personal good qualities of
the deceased the country viii be rejoi-
ced to know that the seat Of him who de-
clared of one part of the human family,
that they had no rights that white man
was bound to respect" is now occupied
by one who, above all other public men
of the present day, has insisted upon the
equality of all men before the civil law.
Long may Justice Chase live, 10 adorn
the high position to which he has been
called-under his rulings the U S. Courts
will be open to all, even the humblest of
her citizens.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
bad Men i'm Office.

The E0enjng Journal (Chicago)
has leader aeprecating the choice
of immoral, LEVIED, incorporate men
for responsible public trusts, that we,
heartily indorse. 1t is said to be a
covert attack on some candidate in
that State ; yet we can see nothing
in it that points to any individual,
unless it be somo one already made
infamous by his vices, which we do
not credit. But, whatever may be
its impulse, the article itself is right,
and its sentiment should be every
where indorsed. A licentious intem-
perate loose-living politician is at
once an unfit executive or legislator
of moral, decent, self-respecting
people; and they are wronged and
shamed whenever such one is thrust
upon them. No righteous and noble
cause is credibly. represented by such
man and, if he is foisted into of
flee in its behalf, he will certainly
discredit and probably betray it. Let
blacklcgs and panderers to every form
of vice be represented by their cro-
nies and customers but let the Good
Cause be represented by men worthy
Of itself.
We do not reproduce Tie Jour
nals structures, because they may
contain personal illusions whech we
are not sharp enough to detect but
we subscribe to its doctrine most i'm
plicitly.-N. Y. Tribune,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
The ST. Adams Raiders.
HEADQUAETERs DEPARTMENT or raE EAST,
NEW York CRY, Dec. IA.

| GENERAL ORDER, 97.-lnfomnation
having been received at these Headquar-
tiers that she rebel marauders who were
guilty Of murder aud robbery at IS. AL
bans, have been discharged from arrest,
aud thai other enterprises are actually in
preparation in Canada, the Commanding
General deems it due te the people Of the
frontier towns to adopt the most prompt
and efficient measures for the safety of
their lives and property. All military
commanders in the tutere are therefore
instructed, in case further acts of depre-
dations and murder are attempted, wheth-
Ell by marauders or persons acting under
commissions from the rebel authorities at
Richmond, to shoot down the perpetra-
tors if possible while in the commissions of'
their crimes, or if it be necessary with
view of their capture, to cross the bound
ary between the United States and Can
ada, said commanders are hereby direct
ed to pursue them wherever they may
take refuge, and if captured they are un-
der no circumstances to be surrendered,
but are to be sent to these headquarters
for trial and punishment by martial law.
The Major General Commanding the De-
partment will not hesitate to exercise the
fullest extent Of the law with the severest
rigor the authority he possesses under the
rules of law, recognized by civilized States,
in regard topersons in hostile expeditions,
after committing acts Of depreciation with
in our own. Such an exercise ofauthor-
ity having become indispensable to pro-
tect our cities and our people from rob
berry and murder, it is earnestly hoped
that the inhabitants of our frontier dis
tricts will abstain from al acts of retaliA-
ton on account Of the outrages committed
by rebel marauders, and that the progress
of redress will be left to the public authori-
ties.
BY command of Maj. Gen DIX.
LSignedl d. VAN buren,,
Colonel and A. A. G.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
0mcialDispatcIa from sherman

ON BOARD TIE i)ANELiON,
Ossabaw Sound, Dee. 13-1l:50, p. NJ.
To-day at FIVE p m, Brig. Gen Ha-
zen's division, of the 18th corps, carried
Fort McAlister by assault, capturing its
entire garrisons aud stores This opened
to us the Ossabaw Sound, and | pushed
down to this gunboat for communications
with the feet Before opening commu-
nications we had completely destroyed all
railroads running into Savannah, and in
vested the city. The left is on the Sa-
vannah river four miles above the city,
and the right on the 0geechee at Kings
bridge. The army is in splendid order.
Weather fine Supplies abundant.
Our march was most agreeable and not
molested by gucrrillas. We reached Sa-
vannah three days ago, but owing to Fort
McAlister could not communicate. But
now we have McAllster, we can goahead.
We have already captured two boats on
the Savannah river. and prevented their
gunboats from coming down. estimate
the population of Savannah at 25,0 900 and
the garrison at $4,000. Gen. Hardee
tOlliGldtNlS.
We have not lost wagon on the trip,
but have gathered in large supply of
negroes, mules, and horses. Our teams
are in better condition than when we
started My first duty will be to clear the
army of surplus negroes, mules, and hor-
ses. We have utterly destroyed over
1900 miles of railroads. and consumed
stores and provisions that were essential
to Lees and Hoods armies The quick
work made with McAlister, and the open
ing of communication with our feet, and
the consequent independence for supplies,
dissipated all their boasted threats to head
me off and starve the army. | regard
Savannah as already gained.
Yours truly,
w. 7. SHERMAN, Mai. Gen.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21

NEW YoRK, Dec 16-The CONNER
cjal 1ioert'sers Washington special SAYS:
Savannah is known to have been fortified
in its rear by triple line Of earthworks.
ltmay therefore demand brief sige ere
it surenders.
The Revenue Department has detect,
cd The Collector at Detroit in appropria-
ting large sums Of money for private spec.
ulation. The Government will not be a
loser as his bonds were ample.
BALTIMORE, Dec. 16-.rhe Americam
has just received dispatch from Annap-
oils, stating that the steamer Varuna had
just arrived from Charleston with news,
that Gen. Sherman had captured Savan-
nah, with llO0prsoners, after eighthours
fighting
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
Death of Hon. IL. R. Reed.

Intelligence was received in the city
yesterday, stating that Hon. r. r; Reed,
Representative in the last and elected to
the next Legislature, had died that morn
ing, at his residence, near Washington,
Pa. Deceased formerly represented the
10th District in Congress, and was an up
right, honorable and useful citizen. lie
took large interest in many of the lea
ding philanthropic movements of latter
days, and by his untiring industry and
perseverance contributed greatly to their
success. In his doath the people of Wash
sngton county suffer great loss.-Pats
Cont, of Dec. 16.
The above, which we find in the Com
naerciat of Friday, will be read with deep
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21

NAsnINsroN December I4.-Admi-
raj Lee reports to the Navy Department,
nnder the date of December Sth, that
Lieut.. Commander Fitch defeated and
drove the left wing of Hoods army on the
Cumberland river, on the 4th inst. (pre-
viously reported) with heavy loss to the
rebels, including several of their promi-
nent officers. Also captured two trans
ports from. the enemy. No casualties are
reported on our side.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
EATE WAR NEWS.

us,rqrmrrps part or the crnurprAsD


NASHVILLE. Dee. l6-6 P. Il.
70 he President Of tie ERite3 Stotcs.
Hon. Ed,cin H. Stanton aad Licat.
Gea. [. S. Grant:
This army thanks you for your APP
probation of its conduct yesterday,
and to assure you that it was notmis-
placed, | have the honor to report
that the enemy has been pressed at
all points to-day in his line of retreat
to the Brentwood Hills.
Brig. Gen. Hatch, of Wilson Corps
of Cavalry, on the right, turned the
encmy's left and captured large
number fprisoners-the number not
yet reported.
Maj. Gen. Sehofe'd's Corps, next
on the left of the cavalry, carried
several hills, captured many prisoners
and six pieces of artilleiy.
Brevet Maj. Gen. Smith, next on
the left of Maj. Gen. Schofeld, ~car-
ried the salient poirt of the enemy's
line with McMullen's brigade of Nc
Arthur's division, captured sixteen
pieces Of artillery two brigadier gen.
erals, and about two thousand prison
ers.
Brigadier General Garraud's divi-
sion of Gen. Smiths command, next
on the left of McArthur's division,
carried the enemy's entertainments,
capturing all the artillery and troops
of the enemy on the line.
Brig. Gen. Woods troops, on the
Franklin pike, took up the assault,
carrying the enemy's entertainments.
in his retreat he captured eight pie
ces Of artillery, something over six
hundred prisoners, and drove the en-
cmy one mile up the Brentwood Hill
Pass.
Mai. Gen. Stedman, commanding
detachments of the different armies OF
the military Division of the Mississip-
pi, most nobly supported Gen. Wood S
left, and bore a most honorable part
in the operations of the day.
| have ordered the pursuit to be
continued in the morning at daylight.
Although the troops are very much
fatiguel, the utmost enthusiasm pre-
walls.
| must not forget to report the OPP
erations of Brig. Gen. johnson, in
successfully driving the enemy, with
the corporations of the gunboats un-
der Lieutenant commander Fitch,
from their established batteries on
the Cumberland river below the city
of Nashville, and of the success of
Brigadicr General Croxton's brigade
in covering and reforming our right
and rear, in the operations of yester-
day and to-day. Although | have no
report Of the number of prisoners cap
tured by JOhnson's and Croxton' S
commands, [ know they have made a
large number.
| am glad to be able to state that
the number of prisoners captured yes
terday greatly exceeds the number
reported by telegraphs last evening.
The woods, fields and entertainments
are stewn with the enemy's small
arms, abandonedin in their retreat.
In conclusion, l an happy to state
that all this has been effected with
but very small loss to us. Our loss
probably, does not exceed three thou
sand, and very few killed.
GEO. III. TnOMAs, Major General.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21

Hay- As our hands, as well as ourself,
will wish a few days recreation, there will
be no paper issued next week. The glo-
rious war news contained in the present
number is sufficient for holiday FEAST
BY our next issue We expect to record the
fall of Savannah We wish our kind pa
trogs a pleasant time of it during the
HOLIDAYS.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-12-21
The st. AIbans Raid---ReIease
0ftne Robbers.

W hhhc
MONTREAL, Tuesday, Dee 13.-The
case of the St, Adams raiders was re-
opened to-day before Justice Coursal.
At the commencement of the procee-
dings, Mr.. Kerr objected that the Court
had no Jurisdiction in the case. He de-
MED IN toto His Honors right to sit there
at all on this investigation.
Mr. Derlin said that after having gran
ted delay of month, they had now
met to hear evidence for the defence, not
to lated to legal argument.
Justice Coursal, said the matter in ques.
ton was mostimportant, since his authori-
ty had been denied. He had given the
argument on both sides his most serious
consideration, and had come to the con,
clusion that the case came under the I'm
perial Act, and that he was bound to obey
the Imperial authority. In a national
question like the one under considera-
ton, the Imperial Act was absolutely SUI
preme, and must be his guide Our own
provincial act to carry into effect the Ash
burton treaty had not received the spe-
,yas most oxcentionai one and being a
treotv noattor bdtween the two nations
he could do no other than allow our own
act to give way before that Of the Impe-
ria Legislature. The revised imperial
not mnst rnIe borein. and tbat act Ieoni-
red That tbe warrant under which tbe nris-
oners were arrested should be siqned bv
tbe Governor-G General Tftbc conrt couId
have reserved the noipt for a hioher tri-
bunal il would most Gladly have done so.
Rut since tbe Iibertv Of the subiect was