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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
Volunteering.

Our readers will notice by todays issue
that the Government bounty Of $500 and
S400 will cease on the first of April
There are therefore, but few days left
for volunteering under the increased boun-
ties. Our citizens should work diligent-
ly and fathfullyto gil the quotas of their
respective districts. Do not delay as
delays are dangerous, and there is but
barely time enough to work, for those
who may improve the same. You have
done nobly so far; little effort now, and
all will be well.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
Soldiers Widows and Children

We give below couple of paragraphs
which require no extended COMMENT
The suggestions they contain should find
a response in the heart of every employ
er and every officer of the Government
who has patronage to bestow. We are
not so mindful of the wants of soldiers
widows and orphans as we should be. A
greatful people should at least see to it
that the families of those who have given
their lives for the Union shall neUer rant.
"The Senate has confirmed Mr.. Lin
coll's appointment of Mrs Smith, widow
of Lieut.. Col Smith, of the 44th Illinois
who was killed last summer, in one of the
assaults upon Vicksburg, as Postmaster,
or Postmistress, rather-of Rockford Ill.
kThe country will indorse this appointment
and the people will unite in saying there
ought to be more of the same kind
There are thousands of such positions
that could and ought to be filed by the
widows of our fallen braves. not of officers
alone, but of private soldiers, who, in
sacrificing their lives for the cause of the
nation, have left destitute families behind
them"
I he foregoing is from the Washington
correspondence of Cincinnati cotempo-
rary. The following is from the New
York Tribune:
"We understa nd that Postmaster WAX
man proposes to take into the Postoffice
a number of boys of sixteen years,
whose fathers have lost their lives in the
service of their country, thus aiding their
widowed mothers, and introducing them
into active and industrious employment
The idea is praiseworthy one, and we
have no doubt will be followed by many
others of our citizens who have employ
ment to bestow suitable for boys, I'D
change
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
-aS.-~---sA-

Bea- The following interesting sta
tiotics have'been recently given as to
the strength and cost of the standing
armies of Europe: Russia's standing
army is 100000 men, costing an
nually 26,Ooo,o0O sterling, or AZ per
cent. of the national budget; France
has 3,00Omen, costing 34,000,000,
or 33per cent, Austria, 467, 900 men,
costing 100000, OR 81 per cent,
Turkey, 424, ,000men; Italy, 314, 900
men, costing 16,000,000; England,
100000 men, costing $4,000, 900, or
80 per cent, Prussia, 214, 900 men,
costing 100000, or 80 per cent,
Sweden, 81, 900 men, costing 40 per
cent, Denmark, $4,000 costing .37
per cent. The whole Standing armv
G. hurone is Job, ,S47 men, costing
annually 100000 sterling
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
The Call for 100000 More Men.

Though there have been, for some time
past, sundry intimations that another caH
for an additional 100000 men would be
made, they were pretty generally regard
ed by the press and the public as E'unrcli-
able"-merc rumors, having their origin in
misunderstood remark of somebody in
Washington to somebody in New York.
The official document, however, which was
published yesterday proves that in thisin-
stance the industrious eaves-dropper who
first whispered about third call had real
ly heard something.
There need not have been so much in
credulity in the premises, We think-for
as not on y our most competent and trust
ed generals, but now every leading mem
bcr of the Government, from the Presi-
dent himself downwards, are said to be
fully impressed with the importance of
putting forth such preponderar ce offorco,
as will make this campaign the final and
decisive e,such a preponderance of force
as WI not 5uly defeat, butoverwhelm, and
utterly crush out, the rebel larmies now ar
rayed under desperate leaders, who well
know that It is their last chance in the
game of war,-we do not think that it is
more than simple prudence to hold such a
reserve army in readiness as will strike
the last prop Of hope array, and render
victory not only certain, but, in the mani
fest hopelessness of resistance, as immedi-
ate as certain.
1t is stated that Gen. Grant above all
desires to have just such an irresistible
force concentrated at the right points, when
the campaign opens, that there may be no
longer any cause or excuse for doubt, hes
itation, or delay when movements begin,
and that, having once begun, there may
be no step backward, nor even the remot-
est vision of such possibility.
We have no doubt that far less than
even the 100000 added to our veteranaz-
mics by the two previous calls, now near
ly filled, would be amply sufficient to un-
dertake and make an end of the work be-
fore next winter, but if the addition of
100000 more, will save the squandering
of many valuable lives in protracted
campaign-is it not right, is it not wise,
isit notprovident, .sitnot humane to make
this call ?
Besides these considerations, which arise
in our minds solely from viewing the case
with reference to the certainly formidable
forces of the rebellion, raised by the des-
perate effort of an exhaustive conscrip-
ton, is there not also, as we have already
ventured to suggest, another possible ex-
PLANTATION of this call in the. recent indica-
tons OF French policy--which point un-
mlstakabiy to an intention, at least wish,
to weaken our Governmehtby dividing its
territory, so that the new empire Of Max
milan. the foster-child of French ambi-
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
For the citizen


Who shall we elect for the next Presi-
dent? Let sober-minded citizens ponder
the question. 1t is no time to be rdshty
nominating, but it is time for everybody
to be prudently considering. The nation,
just now, is busy with something beside
candidating-having toilsome task upon
its hands, having bloody sweat upon its
brow. But while the blacksmith is ham
mering, the soldier is marching, and the
farmer plowing. they may be thinking
1t is idle 10 say that because the rebellion
is on our hands, therefore we are to ban
ish all thoughts of an approaching change
of Administrations change that may
either be the safety or ruin of the country.
Besides, if the country is expected to be
able, next summer, to carry on a presiden-
tial and and military campaign, both at
once, we see no reason why it is not just
as able, this winter and spring, to be, not
only conquering the rebellion, but at the
same time taking a wise forethought Of the
future; first of principles, and afterwards
of men, Shall Abraham Lincoln be the
next President? We are all aware of the
trying circumstances under which he was
called to the Presidential chair, the many
difficulties he had to meet and master
His whole soulhas been engagedin wip-
ing treason from our land, Kidding us Of
slavery, the greatest evil that exists under
our Governmental and the restoring of peace
upon an honorable and permanent basis
Or shall we say Gen. Grant who is the
hero of Vicksburg, and been successful in
so many battles, he has taken ninety thou
sand prisoners, over four thousand stand
of arms, besides trains, and other valua
bles belonging to the rebels. Partyism
should be laid aside, and only look to the
elcctiag of President who will be fully
able to examine, and give a wise decision
to all the complicated problems that will
present themselves to him the next four
years. BY the way of enumeratAg we
may suggest few difficulties that will pre-
sent themselves to the public view. Moth
ing less than the establishment and sccuri-
ty of human libertyysthe reconstruction
of broken reupblic; the readjustment of
the rights of the states, and of the Fed
eral Government; the status of the negro,
and his conversion into citizen the pun
ishment of treason; the reownership of
Southern lands; the Mexican question !;
the Monroe doctrine the National fnan-
ces, the fixing upon standing army large
enough to defend liberty, and not large
enough to menace it; these and many
other problems, foreseen and unforeseen.
are the unparalleled difficulties which the
next Administration must meet and mas
ter. Those difficulties are of such char
acter as to require the next President to
be thoroughly educated as a statesman,z
The ship of the State tosses on rough
sea; the bells will soon ring change og
watch. Who shall take the next turn at
the helm? Let it be the safest man to
steer in storm the surestm man to find the
way into port and safe anchor. Give us
the wsest head, the stoutest arm, the brav-
est soul; and may God help the ship.
A SOLDIER.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
Writ of Partition.

muller County, ss.
the mattor Of theparion NJ the real estate Of d.
vid d. Cross, ,ucc,d, lato Of Worth township
In the orphans Court Of Butler county, No =, Juno
Term, 1853 Dec. s. 1863 fnquiition filed and confirmed
Nisi.
Tho Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania to the heirs and
legal representatives, Of David D. Cross decd TO vii -
Mary Cross widow, John Cross Sarah Cross ntermarred
with George niece Eliza Cross, ntermarried with John
Dcky Mary Cross, Margaret Cross, intermaTried with
David Cook Jane Cross intermarried with Archibald
Dckoy, keziah Cross, inteHnarried with James Ucke-
ana DAVID cross You and onch Of you hereby cited
be and appear before Judges Orphau Court to
be held NJ Butler in and for the county Of Butler on tho
torh hoiday Of March next 1t being the twenty
day q said month"; to accept refuse the premises Al The
hpprasemcnt or valuation show cause why the same
should not be sold. BY the Court,
Butler Jan. II. 1861.
AHol which the aforesaid heirs and lcgnl representa-
tvs Of the said David d. Cross arc hereby re1ur.
Cd 70 tako notice. WM. 0. BRACKENRIDGE,
shernTs ofhco- Butler March 2 1894 SIM
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
Applications for license.

VIE following named persons have filed their appca-
Il tons TO March Sessions 1854, in the Office Of the
erk OF the Court Of Quarter Sessions Of Butter county
Tor license under the acts Of Assembly Of March 2st
drinks.
!. Henry Stcuhgen--bor. saxonburg.
Henry Y. Aderhold-bo saxonbnrg
g. William Yogeley-bOr. Butler.
T. Lewis Kranse-Jeferson township.
D. John Keily-Parker township.
O. EiiasIryin-Jaekson township.
]. VIM. @. Christey-bor. Centreville.
8. Jacob Reiber-Summit township.
0. r. $. Magee-bor Butler.
10. George Truby-Buffalo township.
IL. George " Peidler-bor. Harmony.
12. John Green-Clearfeld township.
13. Francis Eyth-bor. CeDtreville.
IL. John Stewart-Mercer township.
Is. Alex. Lowry--bor Butler.
10. Sannel Allen-bor Prospect
II. Thomas Redgers-Washingtont township
Is. William Bssstlan-bor. ZeenopIe.
, ,,s,. WATSON J. YOUNG. cIk
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
Writ Of.PGfitlOn.

Butler County, ss
tn me matter Of the petition Of Jacob Daubenspeek.
vendee Of samuel Meals, Of and heir Of Samuel
Moais late OF Washington township Butler county, for
partition Of real estate
In tho Orphans sourt Of Bntler county, No O. Deem.
Der Term 1863.
The Commonwealth Of PdnnsylvsDia to tho heirs and
legal representatives Of Samuel Meals decd 10 wit
Elizabeth Meals. widow Jacob Meals N: Meals Daniel
Meals Mary Meals intermarriod with Thomas Campbell
Christopher Meals Samuel Meals Margaret Meals inter
married with VIM. Grant and children Nancy Meals
now dead who was intermarried with Elisha illiar-
The said real estate consists Of certain essunge and
tract Of land situate in Washington township Butler
county, Pa, bounded on the north by Jacob Dauben-
speck, the east by Rev Vim. Black ct al on the ont
by VIM Narnum ana on the west by Alex Clark and Pc
ter Shira containing about eighty-fbur acres
You anil each Of you hereby cited to appear befre
our Judges at Orphans Court to held at Butlcr in
and for the county Of Butler, the Fourth londag Of
March next being the 2Sh nay of said month show
cause why writ Of partition should not be awarded ~
prayed for. BY the Court &
Jan. IL, 1864. WATSON J. VOTING e1k
All Of which, the aforesaid heirs and legal representa
tves Of the said Samuel Meals decd arc hereby reaur,
ed 10 take notice.
wM. 0. BRACKEyRIDGE, Shift
sherfs Office, Butler, Feb. %, 1864
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
BUTLER ETS.

BUTTER--Eresh Roll, 2s cents per pound
BEANS-White 81, 90 per bushel
BEEf-Is bought from wagons at and cts per lb.
BARLEY-Spfing s1nni Fall. sl10
DEESWAX-33 cents pound
EGGs-15 cents per dozen.
2,75.
FRUIT-Dried Apples, 81, and 90 per bushel Dried
Peaches, $3.50 TO 400.
FEATHERs-45 cents per pound
GRAlN-Wheat, 81, ,25 d s., 40 per bushel; RIVE l. Is
Oats, roc; Corn 100; Buckwnnt, 75c.
GROCERIES-Cofee, Rio 40c per pound; Java 5Oc:
Brown Sugar Ice per pound do White 20c; ~ o. Moas-
scs, so cents per gNllon Syrup 90c and 81.
HIDES-7% cents per pound.
LARD-l6 cents pei pound.
NAILS-S7, 90 per keg.
P0TAToES-50 and 75c per bushei.
P0RK-l0 TO IL cents per pound.
RAGS cents per pound.
RICE-12 cents per pound.
sEEDS-Clover, $500, and s,26 per busho; Timothy,
$500; Flax So 40.
SALTS, 90 per barrel.
TALL0W-10 cents per pound.
WOOL-7oc per pound
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23


SAD AcCIDENT-About 6 o'clock last
Sabbath evening, a most distressing oc-
currence took place at the residence of
John and Catharine Lowall, on Cunning
ham street, Butler. A little girl aged
about ID months, second and youngest
child of said John and Catharine, was SO
severely burned as to cause its death at
about o'clock The same night.
Mr. Lowall is a blacksmith by trade,
and was absent at Glade Mills, where he
has purchased small property, and has
been working at his trade A family by
the name ofMi'ler, lives in the same build
ing. Mrs. Lowall and Mrs. Miller had
been together in the same room with four
small children, two belonging to each fam
lily, one babe of Mrs. Miller's, which
was in the cradle. The two Mothers went
into another room in the same building,
the second from that IN which the chill
dren were left and down stairs to cat sup
per. While they were eating, they were
aroused by the screaming of the babe in
the cradle. They ran up stairs to the
room, and to their amazement they were
met by volume of smoke that was al
most sulfocating. They rushed in; Mrs.
Miller picked upth babe, and aftersearch-
ing they found the child, Emma, sitting
under the bed, with nearly all its clothes
burnt off, and the person of the child was
burned in a mostshocking manner The
poor child was making no lamept or noise,
and the last words the child was heard to
say, were by! By! Ma"
Parents should be very careful not to leave
small children by themselves. From the
best information that we have been able
to gather, it appears that one of the little
children had pokeda corn broom into the
fire and had drawn it out again, and by
some means or other little Emma's clothes
were set fire. The wash-board was ON
fire. as also the bed under which the child
had taken refuge, ina very short time the
building would have been in flames.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
No17TCE

THE account Of Walter L. Graham assignee OF John
Il Gallaher, ESD Of Csarheli township. Butler county
ss made out by Samuel Graham and Robert Graham
Committee Of the said Water l.. Graham has this day
been exhibited and filed in my Office and approved and
confirmed mist. which account will be allowed bv N a
Court Of Common Pleas Of said county on the 18th day
Of March, 1851 being the first day of next term unless
cause then DO shown against Its confirmation
wM. sTooPs, .Proth'y.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
NOTICE TO FARMERS.

rI1E subsrriber respectfully informs the citizens of
Butler County and the public generally that he Is
prepared to remove
Ring Bone and Bone SPAWN,
with alright application, IN from Six Nine days.
without inurng the Horse the least The subscriber will
so sell
TOWNSHIP RIGHTS
for the Of the above Diseases for which Copy Right
secured.
The Medicine Is entirely safe-efectuaiy removing the
Ring Bone and SPAWN, while 1t will not njure the Horse
in any particular
Persons calling the undersigned will be shown hor
that have been permanently cured by this application
VIM v0GELEY.
Butler, March g. 1s64=tf
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23

ED~ The citizens of Washington town
ship, we are informed, have raised their
quota of men under the late call for 700,-
900. Well done for Washington. The
recruits for this township, left Butler for
the city, yesterday. They are fine look
ing set of men, and will no doubt attend
to their duty as valiant soldiers.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23

Mercer, Andrew Hamilton,
Mlddlesex, James Fulton,
Muddycreek, Vim. Graham,
Oakland, Richard Robson,
Parker, John Say,
Penn, J. Q. A. Kennedy,
Slippery'ck, Jno. M'Knight,
Summit, Il. d. Stevenson,
Yenango, John Williams,
Washington. James Christy
Winfield, John P. Bricker,
Worth, Robert Barron,
tButler bor, Isaac Colbert
Cent'vllle bor. W .B.Chrlstley
Harmony Dor, Isaac Latshaw
sHarrisy'lle Dor, A. @. Stean
sMillerst'wn Dor, Sol.FleegeI
Portersville Dor, +. Brandon,
Prospect bor.. W. c. Dodds,
Zelienople Dor, Eckert Bentol
saxonb'g Dor, Christ. Michel
, had no names returned by
HARVEY COLBERT, elk.
Ter, Mar. 9, lS64a1mo.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
EMPLOYME ENT
DIED I:

On last Sabbath, Joseph infant child Of VIM II. and
Belinda Johnston, aged II day8.
On Saturday thel2h Of March, in Butler township Mrs
SARAH GRaHEM, wife of Mr~4ober Graham in the 18th
year of her age.
Mrs Graham the daughter Of Mr. VIM Crafty Of tho
same township Some three weeks previous her infant
about week old died and Mrs Graham had been very i'll
from the time Of its birth though the immediate cause Of
her death was dipheria Mrs Graham affection
ate daughter and wife, and an humble christian member
OF the Presbyterian Church Of Butler She hus
band and child besides parents brothers sisters to
mourn their loss They all present at her funeral
cept her brother Capt Eli Crafty, of the 1881 Regiment
pennsylvania Volunteers Her mission is ended and er
beautfuacc will be till the resurrection morn
unfoldst arrayed in transcendent beauty and glory.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23

For Rats, Mice Reaches, Ants, Bed Buqs. Moths
in furs, Woolens &C., Insects on Plants Fowls Ami.
mails, DC.
Put up in &c 5Oc and LOO Boxes Bottles and Fasks
- and - sizes for HOTELS, PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS &c.
"Ony fnfable remedies known"
" Free from Poisons"
=" Not dangerous 10 the Human Family"
:" Rats come ont Of their holes to die"
Es-Sold wholesale in all large cities.
A5-sold by all Druggists and Retailers everywhere
ED- u Beware u I Of all worthless limitations
Soc that cosrARs" nameis each Box, Bottle and
Flask, before you buy.
"a. Address HENRY r.. COSTAR.
As- PRIScINAL DEPOT, 4s2 RRo4pwAT, NEwYoRK
co Sold by J. Q. REDICK AGO.
Hs- Wholesale and Retail Agents.
March z5, ls0i=omo- H5- Butler, Pa
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
NCT7TCE

MN. S. A. @. BOYD, having sold out their entire
w stock of goods to George Weker and Adam Trout
man. do recommend our customers to give them their
patronage as VIC feel confident they will do all in their
power to give satisfaction
All persons who know themselves indebted in any way
to the undersigned. will please call and settle ther
accounts and lift their notes Once in Boyds Budings
March g. ise5-emo. WINS "a a. BOYD
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
THE GRFAT
American Tea COMPANY
Vesey Street. Naxv va,L


Since Its organizations has In the history
OF Selling TEAS In this Country.
LII Teas Selected by Professional Teatsssr
IA expressly and exclusively for u.s. and we never
charge over Two Gents (Oa Cents per pound above
cost for original packages.
We have but One Price to every one for each quality
and that price Ia always marked on each sainpe aekae
at our store in plain figures.
We Issue monthly price list of our Teas which wifi
be sent free to all who order tive advise every Tea Sci
Ter to see it, 1t comprises full assortment sceced for
every locality In the States Provinces South America
and the West Indies In this list each kind divided
into -Four Classes qualities namely Cargo High Car
CO. Fine Finest that every understand from de-
scrpton and the prices annexed that the Company are
determined to underse the whole tea trade
We guarantee to sell our Teas In original packages at
not Two Gents per pound above cost believing this
to be attractive TO the many who have heretofore
paying Enormous Profits.
Our business Is largely done on orders which we al
ways execute well and promptly as though the buyer
came himself giving true weights and tares and always
guaranteeing everything; responsibility enabling as
to do all we promise Every dealer order his teas d
rect from the Company and parties doing business within
Five Hundred 900 miles Of New York can Return Teas
bought Of us they not cheaper than they can buy
elsewhere and the purchaser dissatisfied with his bar
gain within fourteen days n4 aud have tho money re-
funded to them Those who Five Hundred miles
can have thirty days s0 and the privileges
cd TO them.
Besides these advantages tho Company will nav All
Expenses both ways, II the Teas returned.
GREAT AMERICAN TEA COMPANY,
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERs
81 Nessy ST., New York.
Feb. IL, '6ia3mos
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
REN AW v

ID AN away from the subscriber, in Morcor township
IN Butler county Pa susannah Guyer aged about iS
years, an indened girl The sblic arc hereby notified
that will not be accountable for any debts Of her cop
tracting SAMJJEI n MIIPoRn
Feb. 20, lsG+:mar23t D
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23

SG- Charles c. Thornburg, of Co. C,
Tooth Regt., Pa. Vols, (better known as
the Roundheads,) is now in Butler, as a
regularly authorized Recruiting Agent for
said Regiment. Persons desirous of en-
tering the army have an opportunity of
enlisting in a sple4ltl veteran regiment
ono that has seen much service and as-
quilted itself with honor. Mr.. Thorn
burg is prepared to secure for those who
enlist in this regiment, as liberal local
bounty as can be had from any other
source. Recruiting office, at the Lowry
House, Butler, Ia.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23

neg The County Superintenent. desir,

Dg- The County Superintendent, desires
us to say, that owing to sudden indisposi-
ton, he was unable to attend the Joint
Convention of Teachers, in Saxonburg-
He had reached Butler on his way to the
meeting, but was unable to proceed fur
sbor
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-03-23
Farmer Moving Machine.

yITE have the exclusive right fer tho above Mowers II,
w Butler count. .asiii lass an ASSORTMENT on
hand Farmers wizhfps % purchase, win please call and
We would advse those that intend purchasing orer,
to prepare their Meadows in the Spring. by removing
Stunps, Stones &c
j. @. & WIN. CAMPBELL
Butler, March 2 iss4atE
p. g We have in possession certificates of num-
Der Of persons in this and adjoining counties thai have
used the MOWER with entire satisfaction.
We intend keeping on hand Cutters Hay Elevators
Drills, &c, &c. j. g. 4 WN CINpREJI