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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06
Chairman Executive Committee
ThcOn1hre,sk inTIIinOis.

The editorials of those bitterly Copper
head organs, the Detroit Free Press and
Chicago Times have Of late been unusual
" venomous and reasonable Not long
since. the Detroit TriJHRe published the
statement. that arms were being smuggled
into Canada in herring boXes-herring be-
ing imported duty free into the provinces
that large numbers Of draft skedaddlers
and rebel desorters were gathering on the
Canadian frontier, and that these men were
in constant correspondence with the Cop
perheads Of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois,
The present demonstration may quite pos
sibly be but one development Of widely
organized plot. The Chicago Tribune has
lust published wGat'it claims to be gen
uine erpose of thercorganized order Of the
X. G.. c. The new regulations add great
" to the secrecy and efficiency OF the Or
der. The Tribuae says that meeting OF
the conspirators was held in McCormck
block in that city, from the Sth to the llth
of March, continuing in session night and
day. We cite these statements for what
they are worth, They are however, when
coupled with the reasonable outbreak
above described, deserving Of attention
In referring tothe Coles county outbreak
the same paper in itsissue of Thursday re-
marks :-Er.
A deputy sheriff Of Coles county not
long ago boastingly told an informant of
ours that the Copperheads of that section
had arms and powder in abundance, that
they meet often for drill, and could mus
ter in a weeks time four thousand men.
OF Course the fellow lied in the last point,
but it shows that the present outbreak has
been prepared for. is deliberate, and must
be crushed without temporizing.
The tone Of the organ of JEFF. Davis in
this city yesterday relative to the Coles
county emeutc, was precisely similar to
that of an incendiary watching from dis
lance the progress of the flame he has
kindled The rebel organ didn't know
much about ie "The military authori-
ties had usurped the telegraph" Afalse-
hood. They know the fire that they have
been setting for months past was begin
ming to burn When the fire is extin-
guished the reckoning will fall on the in
cendiary.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06
To the Mechanics. Miners. and
Worixingmen of Western Pa,
West virginia and Ohio.

/ am directed by the Executive Com
mittee of the Pittsburgh Fair for the sick
and wounded of our army and navy, to
ask you to give the proceeds Of ONE DAYS
LABOR in your ordinary avocations, to the
Fair; and the appeal is made in the conf
dent hope of a generous response. One
days work in the year will not be hard for
each man to give, and yet the aggregate
sum produced will be splendid testlmo-
NAL of your sympathy with the noble sol
diers of the Union, who are so freely CIV
ing every day, and risking their lives for
the glorious cause.
None but those who have seen the ope-
rations of the United States Sanitary Com
mission on the field and in the hospitals
can tell how great the benefit it works out
for the soldiers; and even the soldiers
themselves. while their lives are being gsav-
ed by the Commission, often do not know
whence the aid comes.
If any one supposes that the working
man, or poor man, has any less real stake
in this struggle for liberty and Union than
the manufacturer, merchant or land own
er, he is in error. The rich man, or his
sons, may become poor. Whether rich or
poor, the blessingsof the free institutions,
watered in their planting by the blood OF
our Revolutionary martyrs, and cultivated
to their present perfection by the wise
statesmen of the Republic, Getong 10 all,
and for ourselves and our posterity MUST
AND SHALL BE PRESERVED. Some Of us
must fight, others must work; and among
all the modes by whichwo who are at home
can labor for the holy cause, there is none
more effective than to aid the sick and
wounded soldiers Every iie saved isaman
given to his country, and leaves one man at
home. who would otherwise be needed to FIJI
his place.
Every gift to help the wounded patriot
is gift to God 'and the cause of Free
dom, and He who came to heal the sick,
and to proclaim liberty to the captive
and the breaking of chains to them that
are bound" promises reward for the i'm
itation of his works. God, patriotism, the
holiest and noblest moving springs Of ac-
ton, call upon us to help the soldiers of
the Union. Let every man respond, and
let the noble workmen in iron and COAL to
whom our country owes so much of q her
prosperity, take the lead in the patriotic
effort.
1t is suggested that each mill, foundry,
mine or work shop, will appoint its own
committee to obtain the subscriptions and
see that the sum is paid to f. Holmes,
treasurer of the Fair by whom acknowl-
edgments' will be made in the newspapers
and by letter
FELIX r. BRUNoT,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06

GEN. LEES ARMY-The following is
the latest estimate of the strength Of Gen,
Lees army 1t is from the Philadel phia
North american
The total forces under Gen. Lees or
ders are said to be 10000 men Of
these 5000 are commanded by Breckin-
ridge, and have been stationed between
Lynchburg and Abingdon, in southwest
ern Virginia, and guarding the line of the
Great Southern Railroad from Lynchburg
to IIongstreet's pickets in East Tennessee,
5000 under Imboden and Moseby, have
been maintained near the line of the Bal
timoge and Ohio Railroad, and in North
ern Virginia; 10000 under Gen. Elzey..
at and near to Richmond, at Petersburg,
Weldon, Goldsboro', Wilmington, and
along the railroad between Richmond and
Wilmington, under Generals Pickett and
Barclay Seven divisions of infantry, TO-
600 strong; 250 pieces of artillery, with
5000 artillerymen, and fifteen regiments
of cavalry, 15,0C0 men, Or a total of 90,-
900 men, are under the immediate per-
sonal command of Gen Lee. His entire
control includes the 130, 600 thus recently
disposed 1t was estimated that Long
street had 10000 when his head quarters
were at Bulls Gap,'in Eastern Tennessee,
and some portion Of this force is reported
to have entered Virginia.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06

CoPPERHEAD OUTBREAK IN ILLINOIS.
"A special dispatch from Charleston,
Coles county, Illinois, to the st. Louis
Democrat, says the Copperheads came in
tothat town to attend court, yesterday,
with guns concealed in wagons and armed
with pistols. Some soldiers in the court
house yard were drawn into the afray and
general fight instantly occurred The
county sheriff spraug from the judges
stand and commenced firing pistol at the
Union men. Major York, surgeon of the
54th, was one Of .he first victims. The
Union men being outnumbered at the
court house, ran to the houses and stores
for arms and were fired upon from the
windows and ten or twelve wounded. Col.
Mitchell, of the 54th regiment was woun--
ded badly. Oliver Saler, James Good
rich, William Hart and j. C. Jefreys
killed
Several soldiers belonging to the 54th
were wounded severely The 54th regi-
ment arrived in the afternoon, and formed
on the square. Nelson Wells, the man
who fired the first shot, was instantly kill
ed. John Cooper, prisoner, was shot
while trying to escape. Col. Brooks, with
a squad of men, went in pursuit OF a
gang of Copperheads about seven miles
distant Captain Williams has some 20
prominent secesh implicated in the affair,
under guard at the court house. Colonel
Mitchell had conference with Hon. O.
B. Ficklin and Judge Constable, who
seemed very anxious that steps should be
taken to prevent further outbreak.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06
of May next

Others besides these may be ready for
floating off. Some of the above will be
nearly ready for sea when launched.
Gen Grant does not seem to fancy the
luxurious style of living prevalent in the
Army of the Potomac. He says he can
maintain his physical integrity on pork
and beans, as soldiers do out West, and
believes it can be done by them here. Ca
terers to the delicate palates Of our Off
GERS are in spasms at the report that the
Lieut. Gen. is about to Danish their wares
from the lines.
BY common consent the Hon. Josiah
B. Grinnel of Iowa, clergyman, ananti-
slavery lecturer. shepherd with flock
of six thousand fine wooled merino sheep,
and the owner of village in which not
one drop of Intoxicating drinks has ever
been sold, has been indicated to Speaker
Colfax as the fittest member Of the House
to take Owen Lovejoy's place in the Com
mittee ON Territories.
General Patrick, Provost Marshal Gen
eral of the Army of the Potomac, sent to
this city yesterday, a notorious reDel cltl-
zen and bushwhacker, charged with the
murder of the son of Senator Brown, of
Virginia. The proof against him is said
to be positive, as the deed was witnessed
by several of our officers Col. Ingraham
committed the prisoner to the old Capitol
Jail.
New York, April 1.-The Newberne
Times of the 23d, says in reference to the
denial made by rebel newspapers of the
recent hanging at Kinston: We have an
eyewitness who saw the hanging of % sob
diers of the North Carolina volunteers, and
was within 200 yards of the scafold at the
time of the murder.
Two steamers, the Alise and Housa, ran
out of Wilmington through New Inlet
during the night of the 18th inst. Both
were fully loaded with cotton, 700 bales
each.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06

CAIRO, March 26.-There are re-
ports circulated here this morning,
that the rebels under Gen. Forrest,
attacked Paducah, KY, fifty miles
above here, yesterday, and burned
part of the town, but as telegraphic
communication is cut off, noauthentic
information could be obtained.
The steamer Ialana, from Nash
vile, passed Paducah at 5 O'Clock,
this morning, and the Joseph Pearce,
which passed two hours later, brings
the following account of the affair:
Gen. Forrest, With an estimated
force of 5000, captured the place at
o'clock yesterday afternoon, sacked
and fred the city. Col. Hicks, com
manding the post, occupied the fort
below the. city, with about 800 men
The rebeN made four assaults on the
fort, and were repulsed each time.
Three of our gunboats opened on the
city during its occupation by the enc
my much of which was burned, in
cluding the Marine Railway, the
steamer Arizonia, and the wharf boat.
About 5000 inhabitants of the city
moved across the river upon learning
of the approach of the rebels. When
the Pearce passed at o'clock in the
morning the enemy had left. The
people are returning to the city and
the fires are redying out.
The amount of public and private
property capturedis unknown atpres-
ent, but is supposed to be large.
Our loss is II killed and 40 woun-
ded. Two hundred and fifty to three
hundred rebels are reported killed,
among whom is Gen. Thompson.
Twenty-Five houses around the fort
were destroyed by our troops, they
being used as screen for the rebel
sharpshooters. The headquarters and
Government storehouses were burned
by the enemy.
Your reporter has gone to Paducah,
and will furnish correct information
as soon as possible.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06

pgA- The Richmond Enquirer, of
the 26th inst, appeals for aid to keep
the soldiers families from starving,
and says, "the poor have not been
able to procure supplies at the shops
established by the City Councils, even
at the reduced prices charged by the
Committee" There is pressing
necessity for immediate aid.
Now in the face of such accounts
as these, which are constantly receiv-
ed in the Richmond papers, and in
the face of an order of Lee to his army
exorting them to put up patiently
! with quarter rations, what can South
ern allies of the Rebels expect to gain
by concocting elaborate representa-
tions, epistolary and editorial, that
there is superabundance of food at
the South?
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06

DENMARK,-We learn by the last in
telligenee from Europe that Denmark has
consented to the proposed Conference of
European powers. The German Powers
have not yet consented. The war mean
while goes on.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06

BD- A father and his son were jogging
comfortably towards a neighboring town,
when the father volunteered the following
advice Now, my sonny" says he,
"when we get there, you keep your mouth
shut, and no one will find out that you are
a fool" When they arrived at the pub
lie inn, there happened to be several gen
tlemen present who had a pleasant word
and smile for the youth, but all in their
inquiries failed to elicit any replies from
him, when gentleman spoke to friend
in an undertone, / guess that boy must
be fool" Whereupon the boy hearing
this. called cut to his father: " Father,
they've found it out
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06

MCLELLAN's OMITTED DISPATCHES.
1t is stated at the War Department that
Mcclellan, in his report to the Secretary Of
War on his operations on the Peninsula,
omitted nearly one hundred bombastic dis
patches, including his great. tpush them
to the WALL dispatch. 1t is not at all un-
likelysithat an amended and correct edi-
ton Of his report will soon be published.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06

New PAPER.-We have received
the third and fourth numbers of the
Post, new Union paper published at
Morgantown, West Virginia. 1t de-
serves a liberal support from the peo-
pie of Morgantown and neighborhood.
Pitts. Gdz.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06
SANITARY FAIR BUILDING.-

SANITARY FAIR BUILDING.-A
considerable portion of the material
for the building to be used by the
forthcoming Sanitary Fair has alrea-
dy been conveyed to the Allegheny
Diamond. To give our readers an
idea of the extent of the proposed
structure, we might state that it will
require sixty five cars to transport it
from Cleveland to Allegheny city
The Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne & Chi
cago Rail Road Company has agreed
to forward three car loads per day.
-Four of the persons who were enga-
ged in the erection of the building In
Cleveland have been secured by the
committee, to superintend its erection
in Allegheny. A number Of teams
have been generously rendered to the
committee by citizens of Allegheny
to aid in conveying the lumber from
the Federal street depot to the Dia-
mond. The Z. S. Quartermaster at
this post has notified the committee
that they can have the use Of the U.
S. wagons, in case they require them.
The erection of the building will
probably commence next week.
| -e>--Np---$-S~--
be- Governor Edwards, of the
Chotaw Nation, has issued procla-
NATION urging the Indians of that
tribe to return to their allegiance te
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06

WASHINGTON, March 30.-The Secre-
tsry of the treasury has communicated to
the Ways and Means Committee his sense
of the necessity Of increased taXation.-
This necessity presses more and more up
on the minds Of the most thoughtful and
prudent men connected with the Govern
mcnt. The Treasury measure of the need
of money from the internal revenue alone
was yesterday $3.50, 900. A tax of
81 80 on whisky is now thought in the
Ways and Means room to be inevitable.
The increase of the excise on the leading
articles will be correspondingly great
Not for ten or twelve days yet will the
Committee be able toreport. Their labor
of preparation is immensely great.
The following iron-clad war steamers will
be launched between this day and the first
of Nav next:
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06


pa BY the proceedings of our Legis-
lature We observe that our members in the
House, Haslett and Negiey, have secured
the following provision to the bill proyid-
ing for the sale of the canal from Free
port to Pittsburgh. provided that the
right to use and operate the road by said
Western Pennsylvania Rail Road compa-
ny between Freeport and Allegheny city,
shall not be enjoyed until contracts are
entered into with responsible parties for
the completion of Rail Road from Frs-
port to the town of Butler; and provided
further that said contracts shall be enter
cd into withif one year, and tie road be
completed within five years"
This proviso was strongly opposed by
several of the ablest members of the House,
but through the efficient efforts of our
members it was adopted. Much credit is
due to them for their able and successful
support of this important measure.
We know it will receive the active sup
port of our able Senator, Mr.. M'Candless
when it comes up in the Senate.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06

B1 France is paying nearly half mil
lion sterling per month for the support of
her armies in Mexico.-
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-06

burden, past and PRESENT. A poll tax
of from ten to twenty-five dollars, on all
subject to the draft. has been generally
adopted, and acquiesced in by all. Why
not allow this just mode of raising part
of the money to be adhered to! Full
power, too, should be given for exhonor-
ations; and in no case, in our opinion,
should the property of any one who is in
the army, or who has been honorably dis
charged or furnished a substitute, or paid
communication, be subject to said tax.
Some, it is'true, hold that the bounty
money should come exclusively from those
subject to the draft, while others as hon
estly claim that, because they are subject
to draft, therefore they should not be re-
quired to pay bounty at all that it should
be raised by. those who are outside the OPP
Grafton of the conscription laws. The fl
nancial plan, above suggested, would be a
fair compromise between these extreme
views and would, we have reason to hope,
harmonic all interests. We say, then, to
our legislators, let us have something tan
gible at once-something at once distinct
and comprehensive, and much of the evil
which has attended delay may yet be
overcome.
To the people we say, let patience do
her perfect work; and, by the time the
Americaa Citizen next reaches you, We
hope to be able to publish something more
definite than the general law, and more
in harmony with the wishes of our people.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1864-01-23
Select poetrn.
] Know a Little Village.


know a little village,
Where sunny, sparkling stream
Murmurs DER the shining pebbles
Like the music Of dream
And love TO see it glisten
In the suns bright golden ray
But neither stream nor sunlight
Have brought me here to-day.
And know a little cottage
Where the summer roses grow,
And starlike scented jessamine,
With petals white as snow;
Where faathered songsters chat Us eve,
soft and melodious lay
But neither birds nor flowers, ween,
Have bought me here to-day.
Eat in that cottage dwelloth now
maiden fair and bright,
With eyes like dew.gemned violets,
With looks of sunny light
With soul as pure as yon bright stream,
And heart as light and gay
And to claim that maiden for my bride,
come this road to-day.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-12-10
FORREST AT ] JoHNsoNVILLE.

n. From the Louisville Democrasof the 10Th we
eopy the annexed graphic account of Gen. For
&xest and bis daring Rebels. Its length must not
Eter our readers from giving it careful perusal:
In the Democrat of Sunday we published, a
tondensed report of the burning Of number Of
transports and gnnboats in the Tennessee river
near Johnsnnville, Tenn, which information " as
gathered from special dispatch to Capt Pink
Varble from Col May, dated at that place on the
morning of the 9th. Col. May left Johnsonville
at halfpast six o'clock on Saturday evening and
arrived in our city yesterday. From him we
gather the following information, which may be
relied upon as correct.
In order that onr readers may more fully un-
deTstand the condition Of affairs up that stream
we dats'our narrative back to Wednesday last
atswhich time the attack upon Johnsonville may
really be said to have commenced. About two
o'clock on that afternoon the three punboats at
Johnsenville- 90, 50 and 52--moved down
the river short distance for the purpose of re-
capturing the Venice. which had been taken BY
the rebels. When short distancs below John
sonville, the gpnboat Undine, which had been
captured some time since BY the rebels, gave our
boats fight The engagement lasted for several
hours, and until the Venice had been disabled
by cannon ball which cnt her steam drum.
AIfer this the rebel gunboat withdrew and the
Venice tell lnto onr hands. When she was re-
captured she was armed with two twenty-ponnd
Parrott guns. She also had full supply Of am
rnunitiun, &c, oil Of which was taken to John
sonville Oa this day nothing further Of interest
tfsnspired.
on Thursday morning the ennboat Undine
appeared near JoInsonville and manoevred about
Is If Offering battle. Our gunboats weighed an
cher and started out to meet her, when the I'm
dine at once moved down the river and disap-
peared behind the bend some two miles below
The Opelousas courier., 1864-12-10
Fat Beeves For Sale.
TEE OPELoUSAS COURIER.
p,,,I;eL.5 mn sn.,,r,y,y h, .roe1 IT Saudes

Published on Saturday, By Joel II. Sandcs
Owing to aconstant nuctuation in the relaliss M
value Of paper. r.money, we shall, from the ma ~,
November 1864, adopt our former rates, OF 10y
Subscription. three dollars per year, payabie I, Y
advance. or $4 at the end of the year. A suet
criber wishing to discontinue mustgiyea wrl'sl
notice to that effect and settle up all arrearses
Advertisements will be inserted at five efns
per line for each insertion; and all advertisement
sent in for publication will be inserted in enghss
and french (unless otherwise ordered) until 'n
editor shall judge it convenient to discontinue
No subscription will be stopped until all sils
arages are paid, unlessat the optio, of the eal.a
Candidates to public tayors will pay ten dollsss
each, in advance. if they wish to be announeesE
Confederate and, other current paper.monisu!
win be accepted at their relative value at thetuD
of payment. -.
Until further change. advertisements Of V
General or Stare Government will be inserfea =
the rate of fifty cents per line, payable IN w.
ederate or State bills.
The Opelousas courier., 1864-12-10

GRANTS LOSSES. .--An officer, who has been
with Gen. Grant through all his Virginia cam
paign, says: 0
That be has lost more men since be crossed
the Rapidan by death, wounds and desertions.
than the total number Of which his army. at the
start, consisted Many of the old regiments, that
started with nine hundred OF thousand men,
cannot now muster, Of the original, more than
seventy or hundred men, The army with
which Grant commenced his campaign is nc,
more. His present force is really less than the
total number Of reinforcenlents he has received
since the disastrous battles of the Wilderness
and Spotssylvania. Hence his demand for a
hundred thousand flesh troops He has already
been reinforced BY more than hnndred thou.
sand. u
The Opelousas courier., 1864-12-10

Cattle faNEood We have reliable intel
lgence. says the Mississippian. that drove of
5000 beef cattle from Texas were driven safely
across the Mississippi River at point not neces-
sary to mention, several days since, and are now
on their way to Hoods army Such reinforce-
ments, we donbt not. will be gladly received, brt
expect they will meet the fate Of thousands of
their predecessors-marchiug to the slaughter
pens.