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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF PoroMAc,
April 25.-As the time is approaching
when some of the regiments belonging to.
this army are to be discharged from the
service by reason Of tine ex piration of the
termt0r which they were mustered into the.
no"nc T"u SerN.ss !. 'ns SoaqfRaf Sie1ps qfRaf VA Id.
partment has decidasead-tth hat the term of a
regiment is to be computed from the day
of muster into service, without reference
to date of enrolment or of any service
rendered State This decision it will
be the duty of the Commanding G. eneral
to enforce, and he will, if necessary, re-
sort to the most extreme measures for
this purpose. lie will, however, at all
times, be glad to receive and forward for
consideration to the proper authorities any
respectful communication touching the
term of service of regiments, when such
term appears to be involved in doubt.
The Commanding General INDUCES the
hope that regiments to be discharged will
cheerfully acquiesce in the decision of the
Government with regard to the term of
service, and that no organized bodies or
individuals after having borne an unsul-
lied reputation during all the eventful
scenes that have marked their connection
with the Army of the Potomac, will suf-
fer the honorable fame they have won by
their gallantry and good conduct to be tar
nished in the closing hours of their SER
vice by acts of iusubordination which is,
or, ifventured upon byany, will be prompt
ly suppressed and can only terminate in
the speedy and certain punishment of the
offending parties. BY command of
Maj Gen. MEADE.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

ILLINOIS TRAIToRs.-The st. Louis
Democrat says: at is nothinSnew that
in many portions of Illinois, particularly
the southern portion, there have existed
the most dangerous clements. The worst
kind of copperdeads are to be found there
Not only are resident Illinoisians to be
found among them, but considerable
number of dangerous characters properly
belonging to this state have taken shelter
there, where they have found congenial
company, and would not be likely to be so
closley watched by the military authori-
ties as here. We have not failed to give
timely warning, as far as we had the abil-
ity, of the movements Of these men, tell
ing our Union neighbors across the river
to be on their guard against them. This
warning is never more appropriate than
at the present time. The Presidents
Amnesty Proclamation has broughtrebels
in large numbers among us from the enc
my's lines, many of whom may find it
agreeable to extend their travels TO points
where they are not 50 well known as
here" aaF lfns
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

For the Citizen.
A Call to the Generous and Pa
tPi0tic.

The BALKAN Association was organized
for the express purpose of endeavoring to
alleviate the wants of our sick and wound
ed soldiers. Some who are not well wish
ors of the cause, may find fault and OBJ
ject to our association, others may imag-
inc that it is a useless society, as there is
another organization of the same kind
and of more extensive magnitude, and
that the interest of the Balaamites will
necessarily conflict with the other. But
such is not the case, and there is not Ba-
laamite but would be willing to abandon
the association if he thought it would in
terfcre with the operations Of the other
society in the least.
twill be admitted that the Balaamitcs
will secure number of articles which
will legitimately come in their line, which
the other society would not take cogni-
zance of And this association expects to
collect such articles ndrealizc something
handsome for the benefit of the commits
sion Then again, this association expects
to get small subscription, say fifty cents,
from young men which the other society
could not reach, and further, our writings,
bills, posters, and cards, and our example,
will have a moral effect in favor of the
other society, by arousing the patriotism
of the people to do their whole duty in
this noble cause.
The agents for the Balaam association
are expected to be diligent, and not let
their townships go uncanvassed. We
think there is not a young man at home,
enjoying the freedom of our country, and
the blessings of a civilians life, that would
be so pernicious as not to be thankful for
the privilege of assisting to alleviate the
sufferings of our sick and wounded sold
iers, by paying at least FIFTY CENTS to
the Sanitary Commission. For the ben
eft of those who are friendly to the cause,
the officers of the association are Obliged
to keep an accurate account of the dona-
tions of each township, whether in money
or articles for exhibition. Also what ar
ticles are purchased, how much is realized
from said purchase and how much paid
to Sanitary Commission. After the Fair,
the accounts of the Association will be
audited and published, that all interested
may know that every cent of their sub
scription was properly expended Then
let each township agent seeif his district
will not bring in the largest subscription
and greatest collection Of novelties. 1t
will be necessary for each one TO porh
and get others to assist him, and the
township that wins the laurels, shall wear
the feather
Any information desired by our agents
will be cheerfully and promptly given by
addressing. WIN. NJ. CLARKE.
.oi-ab Thistle of the Association
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

The proceedings were conducted with
marked ability, and every thing passed
off with unanimity; the Convention fully
endorsed the Administration of Abraham
Lincoln, and was unanimous in favor of
his denomination and election. We will
give the full proceedings next week.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
Union state Convention.

This convention met in Harrisburg on
Thursday, the 2Sth ult. Geo, V. Law
renee, was chosen permanent chairman.
The following gentlemen were elected
Senatorial Delegates, viz; Hon. Simon
Cameron, Harrisburg Hon. Alex. X,
Mcclure, Chambersburg; Hon. Morrow
b. Lowry, Erie; Hon, W. w. Ketchum,
Wilkesbarre
The following is the Electoral ticket.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
CYRUS e 3, ANDERSON, Editors
fr FOR PRESIDENT IN 1861:
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

BDH Ebenezer MJunkin, Esq, is the
Representative elector forthe 23d district,
all right, better than he, could not
have been selected.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
Thistle of the Associati

gsA- Governor Edwards, of the
Choctaw nation, has issued procla-
nation urging the Indians of that
tribe to return to their allegiance to
the government.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

pa In our advertising columns will
be found Circular from Capt. j, w.
Kirker, concerning credits of Volunteers
and Veterans Read it, and act without
delay.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
Your humble servant,
A. w. M'CULLouGH

The above speaks well for the patriotic
citizens of the borough of Prospect
They are alive to the great work of adj
ministering assistance to the patriotic and
needy. Well done, good and faithful SER
wants. May your shadows never grow
less.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

Bsa5r Several communications are neces-
sarily crowded out this week; some of
which may possibly appear in our next
issue. al.Fl.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

pSS~ Major-General Sherman has issued
the following general order: Provisions
will no longer be issued to citizens at mil
itary posts south of Nashville. Where
citizens cannot procure provisions in the
country, there is no alternative but they
must remove to the rear" s
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

ag- Gen. Max Weber has joined Gen,
Sigel's command and will be assigned to
Harpers Ferry.
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HOUSE.

1, . 3, 4 Philadelphia City,
8 Chester Delaware and Montgomery,
Bucks,
Lehigh and Northampton,
Berhs,
Schuylkll
10 Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne,
ii Bradford, Susquchanna and Wyoming,
II juZerne,
l3 Potter, Toga MKean and Clinton,
II LycdHng, Union and Snyder,
Is Northumberland Mo- tour, Columbia 4 Sullivan,
10 Dauphin and Lebanon,
II Lancaster
Is York and Cumberland,
10 Adams and Franklin,
20 Somerset Bedford and Fulton,
y Blair Huntington Centre, Mtu, uniata Perry
- Cambria Indiana and Jefferson,
% Cleariied, Cameron, Clarion, Forest and Elk,
q Westmoreland, fayette and Greenc,
% Allegheny, =
20 Beaver and Washington,
q Lawrence, Butler and ARMSTRONG
IS Mercer. Nenangu and Warren,
- Crawford and Erie,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

CTear and -HbIe Exposition OF Policy.
The corresponu ace between President
Lincoln, Governor Bramlette and others,
growing out of the late enrolment contro-
versy in Kentucky, has been published
The following letter, by the President, is
one of the ablest productions of his pen:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-01
BY TELEGRAPH
TOTHE
Portland Daily Press.
OFFICIAL NEWS DISPATCH.
LATER FROM MOBILE.
Particulars of the Capture Of Fort
Morgan.
Rebels operating against Gen. Sherman's
Communications.


WASHINGTON, Aug 81.
10 Mgl. Gen. Dir This Department has
received from Gen. Grant a rebel account OF
the surrender of Fort Morgan, taken from
Richmond papers:
City Point, dug. 30M.-The following is
from the Richmond Examiner of this morn
Ing:
Mobile, dug 26M.-The flag of truce boat
returned last evening. The Yankees say Fort
Morgan capituated at 2 o'clock last Tuesday.
On Monday afternoon the enemy concentrated
their IRE on the fort, when the bombardment
was renewed spiritediy. In the meanwhile
the enemy succeeded in getting their howit-
zers into position and the line of skirmishers
along the glacies of the fort, aud opened a
heavy fire on our guns and gunners, and with
the assistance of the mortar fleet succeeded
In damaging several gun carriages. The fort
did not fire. Tuesday Gen. Paige DESTROYED
everything in the fort and spiked his guns.
He and the garrison, numbering 5Sl, were
sent to New Orleans. Seventeen were killed,
but the number wounded Is unknown. None
OF the combatants were allowed to visit the
city. The enemy have a strong force of 1000
on The main land at Grants Pass.
Mobile, dug. 2Sh.-There is no change of
Affairs at this point. All quiet.
tSignedl U. s. GRANT,
Lieut. General.
Unofficial reports represent Forrest, Wheel
er and Morgan as having Joined thier forces
and operating against Gen. Sherman's com
municatlon between Chattanooga and Nash
vile no report has been received from Gen.
Sherman.
Gen. Sheridan is still with his force at
Charlestown.
No operations have taken place in front of
Petersburg since my last telegram.
tSigned) z. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-01
The oh.caao oonrentton.

CHICAGO. Aug 81.
Mr.. Pendleton being loudly called for said
he had no language in which to express his
thanks for this evidence of kindness and con-
tidence. He could only promise TO devote
himself In the future as In the past, with en-
tire devotion to the great principles which lie
at the foundation of our government, the
rights OF the States and the liberties OF the
people. In the future as in the past, he should
be faithful to the great principles OF democra-
cy, and strong in their cause, with the hearts
OF millions OF treemen with them, they VIII
AGAIN build up the shattered fragments OF the
Union, and hand it down 10 q e next genera
ton a. it was received from the last.
A committee OF one from each State was
appointed 10 inform the candidates OF theie
nomination and request their acceptance.
1t was resolved that one person from each
State, to be selected by the delegates thereof,
to form a National Executive Commute.
IL was resolved that 1000 copies OF the pro-
ceedngs OF this convention be printed.
1t was resolved that the democracy OF the
country be requested to meet in the different
cities aud hold mass ratification meetings, on
the 18th OF September. the anniversary oil the
adoption of the Federal constitution.
A vote of thanks 10 the officers OF the con-
vention were adopted.
With nine cheers for the ticket, the conven-
ton adjourned subject to the call OF the Ma
tional Committee.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-01
From the Southeast.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 81.
Passengers by the Nashville train say that
the rebel Wheeler had appeared at the bend of
the Cumberland River, three miles below Gal
latin, and captured a company of Federal
troops, and was attempting to cross the river
this morning for an advance upon Gallatin.-
Wheelers force is yariously estimated at from
5000 TO l2,tl00. The former number is proba-
bly, nearly correct. A report had reached
Cove City, KY, that the Colonel commanding
the Federal forces at Gallatin had ordered the
depot to be burned, as it was within the range
of his guns.
Dessye's guerrilas went into Client last
night, after having shot thirteen negroes in the
suburbs. The Indiana home guards shelled
the rebels out Of Client from the opposite side
of the river.
Jake Benefits guerrillas went into Owens
boro', KY. on Saturday afternoon, and cap
tured and shot Capt. Wilkes, of the Sd Ken
lucky cavalry. They also captured ten negro
soldiers, seven of whom they shot. The reb-
els set boat on fire and then left.
Twenty guerrilss, under Pratt, attacked
Taylorsville on Sunday night, but were re-
pulsed by the home guard.
:, Last Tuesday some guerrillas robbed David
henrNs' house near Bradbury, shot Henrys,
ana afterwards demolished his furniture.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-01
Brigadier General Lysander Cutler.

Aaig Gen Cutler-brother of Otis Cutler
Esq, of this city. was till recently, resident
of Dexter, in this State, where he was largely
engaged In wooden manufacturing. A few
years since he removed to Milwaukee, where
he was engaged in lucrative business at the
time the rebellion broke out. He was com.
missioned as colonel of the 9th Wisconsin.
and Immediately took the field, since that time,
now three years and three months, he has
been constantly in the field, except when dis
abled BY wounds. of which be has had a full
share.
AT Gettysburg he commanded brigade,
ana was the first in the fight, the attack of the
rebels being made upon his command, WHICH
beat back the rebel columns for some time,
and until supporting columns came to his aid
When the gallant and brave Gen. Wadsworth
was killed, Gen. Cutler was placed in COM
mand Of his division, and that is his present
position. On the 9TH of May he was In the
battle of the Wilderness, and for nearly thirty
days he was so constantly engaged that he
lost more or less men every day, and from that
time Until a week ago yesterday-Aug. 23-
when he left the front, he had never for twen-
ty-four consecutive hours been out of hearing
of the rebel guns. At the battle Of Weldon
Railroad he received slight wound ON the
upper lip, from fragment of shell, aud indi.
cations of erysipelas led his surgeon to rec
ommend his taking trip North, until his
wound should heal
Yesterday We received a call from him, and
had the pleasure of half hours conversation.
Gen. Cutler has full confidence in success. has
great faith In Grant, says the Weldon Railroad
cannot besgrested from us, that the rebels
have made four determined efforts to retake
1t, but have failed and severely suffered each
time. All we want is more men, and these are
coming, though not as fast as desirable. Gen.
G. says he was always conservative, never
believed In disturbing old State institutions,
but the logic Of events has changed his mind,
and he is satisfied the only deliyerance from
our troubles is to press straightforward, cut
ting up root and branch the cause OF all mis-
chief The rebel soldiers, though no better
fighting men are fonnd anywhere, are Tired of
the war, and would gladly lay down their arms
tomorrow: not so our army; they wish to see
the end, and an end that viii afford security
for the future.
The rebels at Richmond have only one rail-
road line LEFT to them and that poor one, aud
Of different guage from The others, SO that the
rolling stock OF the Weldon is not available.
This remaining road is severely menaced, and
when once taken win enable Us to take pos
ession of aud blow up the viaduct of the ca
nal leading into Richmond, which will be their
last means OF procuring supplies.
Gen. Cutler returns TO the front 10 about a
week.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-01

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 81.
The attacking force at Lebanon numbered
twenty men. Gen. Milikin was neld hours,
but released. He was at Gallatn last night.
Accounts are conflicting regarding the num-
Der OF Wheeler's forces. The highest esti-
mate is 5000. Wheeler's main body Is in the
vicinity OF Detcherd aud Tullahoma, threat
ening the railroad bridges at Elk and Duck
rivers He undoubtedly divided his force with
the ultimate view OF crossing into Kentucky.
Last night $50 of Wheeler's men drove in
Van Cleve's scouts at Woodbury.. ietel
force is also seven miles east of Dutch river
bridge. The rebel force at Woodbury. was
under DeBrill, whose brigade occupied Nc
Minnville on the evening OF the 29lh.
telegram from the commanding officer at
Dutch river, reports that al 8 O'Clock yester-
day afternoon $500 rebels were advancing on
the bridge by the Manchester and Wartrace
road.
A telegram from Tullahoma says sixteen of
Wheeler's cavalry came into Jasper at one
O'Clock yesterday afternoon.
At noon to-day the wires were down be-
tween Smyrna and Detchard, and there has
been no report since.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-01

5 Y TELEGRAPH
TO THE
EVENING PAPERS,
National Democratic oonren.,on.

National Democratic Conrenfion.
CHICAGO, Aug. 81.
The Convention reassembled at ten o'clock,
and was opened with prayer. There was an
immense crowd present.
On motion OF Mr.. Wicklif, of Kentucky, a
resolution was unanimously adopted that the
Convention shall not be dissolved By adjourn
ment, but remain organized, subject TO the call
OF the National Executive Committee at any
time and place.
A communication embodying resolution
adopted by the National Democratic Commit
tee, was presented from that committee. The
resolution declares it as their deliberate con-
vietion that, had Stephen A. Douglas been
spared, he would have long since restored the
power of the Federal compact, and avoided
the terrible loss Of life for which nothing can
compensate, and that great bitterness of feel
ing which is the great barrier to the restora-
ton OF peace and Union.
The President then stated the question be-
fore the Convention 10 be on ordering the
previous question, nominating a candidate for
the Presidency, and 1t was ordered without
dissent.
The vote was then taken by States, and re-
suited as follows:
For Mcclellan, Maine I, New Hampshire 7.
Vermont 3, Massachusetts IL, Rhode Island 4,
Connecticut Z, New York 80, Kentucky IL,
New Jersey Z, Ohio Is, Pennsylvania &c, Ind-
ana 9 u 2 Michigan s, Missouri Z. Minnesota
4, Wisconsin S. Iowa s, Kansas 3, California 8,
Oregon 3, Illinois 10.
For T. II. Seymour Maryland I, Indiana
8 10, Ohio 9, Delaware 3, Missouri t.
Total vote for Mcclellan 202 2. For T. II.
Seymour % l-2.
Several delegations having voted for Hora-
ito Seymour, he thanked them for the compli
ment and withdrew his name, expressing his
preference for Judge Nelson.
The President then announced the vote,
which was received with deafeninS cheers, the
delegates and audience rising aud the band
playing. The cheering lasted Tor several
minutes.
Mr.. Vallandigham, Of Ohio, moved that the
nomination of Gen. Mcclellan be made unan-
imous.
Messrs. McKeon, of New York, Powell, OF
Kentucky, and Allen, of Ohio, made remarks
The nomination was then made unanimous.
A resolution was unanimously carried that
the first act of Mcclellan after his election
would be to open LIncoln's doors and set the
captives free.
The Convention then proceeded to nomin-
ate candidate for Vice President. Several
nominations were made. The first vote for
Viee-President resulted as follows:
james Guthrie 65 l2; Geo. II. Pendleton
81 IL; Daniel Ii. Voorhees, 10; Geo. w. Cass
%; Augustus Dodge 8; j. ID. Cation 16; Gov.
! Powell 80 2; John S. Phelps s; Blank l.
On the second ballot George H. Pendeton,
of Ohio, received a unanimous vote.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-01
Commercial.

Ter steamship Europa at Halifax.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET, Aug 20 h.
Ssle for the week IS 900 bales of which IL 0O0
TO spectators and Is 800 expor ers. Tie
market opened buoy ant al advance q Id which
was only partisl maintained. American descrip
tons closed at decline at ID on the week.
he saies FRIDAY were BOO bales. including 900
to Spectators and exporters. The market closing
dali al the following authorized quotations.
New Orleans fair nominal; middiine sod; Mobile
Tar nominai; middhng S0.d; Uplands fair nominal;
mddiing 2sia.
fhe stock port is estimated at 20 1000 bales, of
which 1900 are American.
LIVERPOOL BREADS tufts MARKET-Ricb-
aTdsog, Spence < Co and others, report quiet !;
eStaa State 20d22s Wheat steady vi q decline Of
Id on the red western IS 2idss 4d red South
ern S. 3dass Cd white Western Sc dal0s white
Southern s. edGlos Corn downward mixed 2ssg
Bus.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKEr.-Messrs.
sigland. Aths CO., and Others, report Beef very
dull and quota ions easier. fork quiet. Bacon
sts ady. erd frmer at 81 d4is. Butter firm. Tai
low steady.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKEr.-The same
author ties port Ashes steady Sugar firm and MP
ward with an advanced of 2 Coffee frmer. Rice
quiet. Liuseed easier. linses CAKES advancing al
los Glls. Spirits Turpentne 6ss. Petroleum firm;
Latest via Queenstown.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. Aug. 9th
Sales to-day 500 bales. intending 1000 to
spectators and exporters The market ciosea fra.
Breadstuhs--quler and steady.
ProyisioBs-dull.
PToduce-sieady.
LONDON MONEY MARKET. Aug 20.-Consols
closed at sss ASA for money.
AMERICAN SECURITIES Illinois Central rail.
road 44sG4si dis: Erie Railroad i2idi2!,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1864-09-01
Funeral Of Capt. Caldwell.

The funeral Of Capt. George Ii. Caldwell
took place yesterday AFTERNOON. The remains
were escorted to the Central Church by
company Of the Veteran Invalids from Camp
Berry, command by Capt. Macdonald and &C
companied by the Portland Band, ID. Ii.
Chandler leader. Cois. Whitman and Brown
and Majors Rollins and Merrill, followed the
remains, and the honorary and active members
OF the Portland Light Infantry, under com
mand of Lieut.. Todd, came after them. The
hearse was draped with American flags
The pail bearers were Captains Smell, Lincoln,
Narston and Bunker, and Leuts. Beal and
Emerson.
The church was crowded to excess. After
the remains we're brought in the band per-
formed the dirge, "Rest spirit. rest, then fol-
lowed a beautiful voluntary on the organ, by
Mr.. Joseph Z. Gilman, organist of that church.
The religious services were performed by the
pastor Rev. Henry d. Moore. A hymn was
sung by the whole congregation:
"wby do We mourn departing friends"
Reading of select portions of the scriptures
ami beautiful aud impressive prayer by Rev.
Mr. Moore, followed. The congregation then
sung portion Of the hymn commencing:
lone army OF the living God,
To His command we bow"
After tue benedic ion an opportunity was
given every one present TO take last look at
the face Of the deceased.
The procession was then formed and the
body of the gallant soldier was borne to his
resting place on earth In the Western Gene
terry. A long line Of carriages followed, con-
tanning the mourners, and large concourse
of people accompanied the cortege TO the Gem.
etery.
The arrangements for the funeral were I'M
der direction Of Major Mann.