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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-09
CHARLES McCASpL HuaH G. GRAHAM.
McCAN0lESS & GRAHAM,
Attorneys at Law.

Office tho Southwest oftbe Diamond Butler Pa
Also, CLAIM AGENTS for securing Psnsions. lrrearr
AZ Pay and Bounty Money for Soldiers u they are
dead for their legal In prosecuting so
diers Claims those ofther Representatives "a ef
until collected
Dse. q, 1so3rU
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-09
Il ID /:

On the 18th Of October, 1864, in Forward township,
Mr.. JAMES FLEMING, aged about 81 years.
In Jefferson township, the 81 inst, Of Dicrhoes,
Mr. Jones O. Harrison OF Battery b. 2d Pennsylvania
Heavy Artillery, aged % years. 10 months and Y days
"Silenty lay thee in the still sepulchral grave
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FIfHE following Appraiscmcn Lists, under the Fifth
L Section of the Act Of April 1Ith 1851, have been
filed in the office of the Clerk Of the Orphans Court viz
No, june Term, 1851 Mrs Ellen StillwagOn widow Of
Jacob Stwagon decd, Personal property to the amt
Of s79SO w Stlwagon Adam StwagOn, Ex RS
No 2, June Term, 1861 Mrs Chrstiana Kcrncr, widow
of John kerner, decd Personal property to the
Of 100000
Chrstiana Kerncr James Anderson, Adm'rs
No 52, june Term, 1864, Mrs Mary NJ MKnnis widow of
John Mkinnis, decd Personal property to the
Of $4,000 VIM Dic, & John VI Kinns A.mrs
No Sc, June Term, 1864, Mrs Mary Fowler widow of
Joseph Fowler decd Personal property to the
of s3ul,b0 Mary Fowler. Adm'x
No 80, June Term, 1861 Mrs Rcbcccs MKinuis. widow
of Andrew Mkmnis, decd Personal property TO the
amount of Sln75 Robert M'knuis, Admir-
No Co. June Term, 1864, Mrs Elizabeth Mccormick,
widow Of Hugh Mccormick decd Personal property to
the amount of sll2OO Jas Wilson, Admir-
of which the crcditoys, heirs legatecs dstributees
and others interested WI take notice and appear at the
next Term to wit: the Fourth Monday Of September,
1851 and not later than the third day thereof show
cause against the same BY the Court
WATSON J. YOUNG, Clerk,
Butler, August 3T 1854
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DIR. 3. 4. HAMILTOT.
Formerly of Sunbury, ,BErIer Co.,

HANING located in BUTLER, c.,ers his prct.ssiou,l
services To those who see 9, to give him call
oihce, that formerly occ.pied 10y Dr. Emerlin naar
Boyd's buildings. faIt 1s isEI
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-11-09

AS-To voLUNTEES-volunteers will be accepted
and counted the quotas Of the present call To the
last practical moment before the drafted accept
sI, and sent 20 rendezvous.
townships and sub-diststs which have not filled their
quotas, urged 10 do 30 at
All time that possibly be given will 10 allowed,
but the Dra will after the 5th of Sep
tember practicable.
Credits will be given and Government bounty paid to
Volunteers until further notice. By order
Capt. RICHARD DODGE
sth U. S. Infantry, A. A. z. NJ General
j. W. KIRKER
Captain and Provost Mar, 23d Dist, Pa
Sept. I, 1s64atf
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For the Graduating Course, time United 10
Blanks and Stationery (cosng 81 elsewhere so
The enlarged edition of Duff's Book LIS
Our blanks are laadeof nne extra size paper ruled COM
plete, with full sets Of auxiliaries
The Institution therefore offers the Commercial Stu
dent the following
IMPoRTANT ADVANTAGES:
1st Tho best System of accounts in use taught by the
Author
ID The daily lectures of experienced Accountant
3D. saving Of half the tmo required by other Collie
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4th. A saving of 50 or 81 In Stationery.
5th. Having the best business pennan in the West.
H-For full particulars send for elegant new Cir
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Writing inclosing 25 pastaee 70
p. DUFF g. SON, principa1s
June J, Ise+1niy Pttsbufs4,, Psnns.
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ON Wednesday, August 81, 1864, Gold Specimen
Breast Pin something in the shape Of heart. The
finder will be literally rewarded by leaving It at the Of
fce Of the American Citsep, Of the suh~criher
s4ps : 1ss4-er@ wM " sHfKA
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STOLEN MARE

CtTOLEN from stable in Frecp0rt. Armstrong county.
- on the night Of the first Of November 1854 Sotrsi
Mare ten years Of age white face, and white on the hind
legs to the knees; Saddle brdlc AMI halter also
taken ANY person giving information that will lead To
the disc ovcry Of the Mare the conviction of the thief
will be liberilly rewarded.
CHARLES THOMPSON,
Nov. 2 lSGn.3t Bniialo tn. Armstrong CO.. Pa.
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THE AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Butler, Pa, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1864
NJ a RRII.D.


On the 2jth of october 1864 in HarnBy, by Rev. p.
W Dschant, Mr. WILLIAM srgIvER, from Germantown,
Montgomery county, Ohio, to Mrs COVERT of Harmony,
Butler CO., Pa
by the same, or Oct 3o 1864, in Harmony, Mr.. JoHS
fLgUsD front Muddycreek tp. Butler CO., to Miss ANNA
SHEEr, from Lancaster tp. Butler county.
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Sfrayed or stolen.

Prothonotary't Office, Butler, Nov, 2, 1864
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
Funeral Of Mr.. Pickering.

The funeral services over the body of the
late Mr.. Manthano Pickering took place at
State street church yesterday afternoon. The
house was crowded to excess. The school
committee and teachers OF the public schools
were present, also the lads of the Park street
Grammar school, Of which deceased had for
long time been Principal. These lads wore
Grape on the left arm as token of respect for
the memory Of their late teacher.
The services were conducted by Rev. Geo.
L. Walker, pastor of the church. The OPP
ening service was a voluntary on the organ by
Professor Edwards Then followed the beau
tifui chant sung by the choir,
"iIear. Father, hear our prayer"
Rev. Mr. Walker then read selections from
the Scriptures and made beautiful address
touching upon the melancholy circumstances
which had brought so large an assemblage
together, and abiding to the worth Of the de-
ceased as citizen, teacher and, above all
as a Christian. Ia the latter connection he
mentioned some touching incidents Of the last
hours Of the deceased, his faith, aud his fear
lessness Of the King of terrors.
A fervent prayer for the family, connections
and friends OF the deceased, and for the COM
munity at large for the loss sustained, then
followed. Alter which the choir sang the
hymn
"Roek of Ages. cleft for me-
An opportunity was then afforded every one
in the house TO take last look at the face of
the departed, which was ayailed by almost all
OF the vast congregation.
The body was then borne to its last resting
place on earth, the tomb of the deceased in
Evergreen cemetery, followed by long line
Of carriages containing the family and friends
Of the deceased.
Thus has passed from among us man
whose loss will be deeply felt and deplored in
this community.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14

New YORK, Jan. IL.
The banquet to the men Of the Irish brigade
takes place Saturday at Irving Hall.
Two Virginials, supposed % be rebel spies,
were arrested at Brooklyn yesterday and are
in the custody of Gen. Hays awaiting exami-
nation.
A battalion Of troops numbering 375 men,
belonging to the 9th Vermont regiment, now
in Virginia, arrived at Jersey City this morn
ing under Capt. 4. Reynolds. and left for their
destination at II o'clock. The men are most
ly new recruits. They have been in camp
about five weeks.
The 18th and ,ssth veteran regiments of
New York volunteers arrived in this city at
) T. NJ. to-day.
The Post says late news by private letter
and otherwise from Italy gives information of
au intended agitation there on the venetian
question. Garibaldi has issued a proclamation
from Capra urging the people to be faithful to
the leadership Of Victor Emanuel. The Ital-
ian army has been treated with the idea of
speedy war for the deiverance of Venice dur
ing the past winter. The opening of the spring
of 1864 has been looked to as the signal for
the beginning of final effort to make Italy
free, in fact as well as in name, and the next
few months may bring MS the most exciting
news from Venice and Rome.
An investigation into the condition Of the
Park barracks showed that sixty men are
quartered there, all in the most wretched con-
diiion, and with filth aud verlnin. The Mayor
will urge action relative hereto to the Com
mon Council.
The message Of Gov Parker, of New Jer-
sey, delivered to-day, discussed the question
of emancipation. He says the war should be
prosecuted by all constitutional means to des-
troy the power of the rebellion and the re-es-
Enlistment Of national authority oyer the
whole country. He dsapproyes of the plan
Of the Presidents amnesty proclamation, ar
guing for conciliatory measures and restora-
ton OF State governments as they existed be-
fore the rebellion. He also disapproves of the
emancipation proclamation as IAN incubus in
the way Of peace. The war should be pro-
longed no longer than is necessary to effect
its legitimate object. The Governor argues
at length that the old Union and old Constitu-
ton alone are its legitimate objects.
The names of Bishops, Bailey, Simeon and
MeClusky have been sent TO Rome for the
succession to the Arch ,Bishopship.
The Courier DIES Etas Unis says by imperial
decree of Dec. Goth cotton is admitted free
into French ports IL imported direct from the
country where II is produced, in ships carry
ing the French flag. The duties heretofore
levied win have to be paid on cotton imported
under foreign flag.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
From Hashi,gton.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
The Military Committees OF the Senate and
House had a joint meeting this morning. The
enrolment act will be under discussion for
two or three weeks. The Communication clause
will remain.
strongly inclined to reduce all the estimates
in their hands. A great reduction will be
made in the naval aud military bills.
Marshal Lamar has seized property here
belonging to Mr.. Polk, late U. s. senator. 1t
will be contlscated.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14

AID FOR FREEDMEN.-Portland has raised
about $500 in cash and has forwarded Ia large
eases and one barrel, and more is coming in
Brunswick has sent forward ten large cases
aud has five more, and has raised 500 in cash
Yarmouth has sent II cases and barrels
Gorham one very large case, and other place.
have sent very handsome collections. Large
and enthusiastic meetings have been held in
Bath, Lewiston, &c. The ladies are taking
an active interest in the work, which is guar
antee OF its success. Mr.. Dudley went to Ban
gor Tuesday to visit the towns along the
coast
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14

NEW YORK, Jan, H..
The Herald's despatch says the army o. the
Potomac Is still subject TO occasional incur
sions of the rebel guerrilias, but beyond this
quiet prevails there. A few nights ago the
rebels made dash into the camp of the LIST
Mass. cavalry, near Warrenton, capturing II
men and 90 horses. The ensuing day another
party struck upon the mule train OF the 1st
Me. cavalry, and captured four or five men.
Desertions in the rebel army continue as
frequent as heretofore. One entire Georgia
regiment had eiade arrangements TO cross
over into our lines last Friday night If they
were placed on picket, but the opportunity
was not offered them.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
shirn.i.h rim Guerrirras.

New York. Jan. IL.
A special dispatch from Washington says !:
The Alexandria State Journal says that a
number Of guerrillas made their appearance
Ia the neighborhood of Woodlawn yesterday
forenoon and captured two citizens and four
horses. Four members of the Aecstink
Home Guards and four members of the list
Michigan started in pursuit, overlook the
guerrillas, recaptured the two citizens and
four hoses that had been taken, besides one of
the gueFril.as and six horses belonging to
them, with all their ACCOMPLISHMENTS. They
afterwards chased the guerrillas, who escaped
some three miles through the woods.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
Ne,e York nfarket.

NEW YORK, Jan. Is.
cotton-frmer; sales at IL a 50 for middiing up
lands.
Flour-Stafe and Western less active and holders
are asking full prices and specially low grad. the
supply Of which is small and with moderate de-
mand The tendency at the close, was in favor Of
the bayors; Superine State AZ q S.; Extra do
s. 9 9 80: choice 81 a 05: Round Hoop Ohio
Z 40 q IS; choice do 70 a 9 20; superIine West
ornJi5 "a GB5; Southern more nesisr: Mixed 10
good 7g5 "a 10; Fancy and extra IL q 10 Is !;
Canada steady; common Extra IS q 90: Extra
good 10 choice 05 a s 90
Whest-opened less active Chicago Spring / Az a
81; Milwaukee Club 90 f9 So; Amber Milwaukee
j u e IS; Winter Red Western 50 a 62;
Amber Michigan l 62s q Is; Western Mixedl
55i; White Western -
Corn-sieady; Mixed Western shippiog ! % a
~ in store; White Jersey ] 25 Yellow do %
a ia
oats-frm with fair demand; Canada so a 30;
State 81 q 90; Western s1i a. SO.
Beef-yery firm; Country mess G % q 90.
Pork-frner; mess % 3, q 20 50: old mess 10 81 a
- 81. and % 90 for prime Ii % a IL 80 for old
and new; prime mess Is 20 q 20 20.
Sugars-hrm.
Cofce-dull.
Moiasses--quiet.
Freighfs to Liverpool steady; Flour l0Jd a 13d;
Grain 4d for wheat in bulk and ships bags.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
r-The third of the indie

The third Of the Independent course
of lectures will be this evening, at the new
City Hall, BY Wendell Phillips. He is admit
ted to be one Of the most eloquent and able
lecturers Of the age and has made sacrifices for
what he believed to be the truth such as but
few men have made. Mr.. Phillips is a bold
and fearless advocate of what he deems to be
important truths, regardless of the views 9th
ers may entertain, Notwithstanding which
there is no man in the country that will hold
an audience with so much ease. or furnish
more food for thought. Mr.. Phillips never
speaks without saying something, and saying
1t in such manner as not TO be misunder-
stood.
The Committee, indefatigable in their eff
forts to please, have procured the use of a
piano for the balance Of the course and one OF
our most talented artists TO preside thereat.
which, with the choir under the leadership of
John l.. Shaw, Esq, cannot fail to lend a
charm 10 the occasion not otherwise procur-
able.
The opening services will be song by the
choir, accompanied by the piano, entitled
Battle Cry of Freedom" to which the audi
ence are requested to join in the chorus, and
the closing, a Patriotic National song. A
few course tickets are for sale at the usual
places.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE
EVENING PAPERS.

-18"Vs III IeWWSSsse.
PHILADELPuIA,- Jan. l3.
The Enquirer has the following:
Chattanooga, Jan. 12.-Affairs in East Ten
nessee are very exciting.
heavy cavalry fight occurred near Straw
berry Plains last Sunday. The enemy were
repuised with serious loss.
Longstreet has been heavily reinforced from
Lees aud Johnston's armies. The reinforce
ments from Johnston's army are on the south
side OF the Holston river. Longstreet's head
quarters are at Red bridge. Our picket lines
front each other at Blair's Cross Roads, twenty
miles northeast of Knoxville. Our repulse at
Bears Station Was very trifing. Longstreet's
position is splendid one, presenting river
and mountain front. 81
Forest has been badly. handled in West and
Middle TENNESSEE, but has managed TO escape
with most Of his command.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
ERs ABOUT TOWN.
Muuicipal Court-.IanI IL,

Saorina Clancy, for drunkenness and dis
turbance was fined three dollars aud costs.
Committed.
John Rogers, ona search and seizure pro-
cess was fined $40 and costs. John thought
At no use to contend, although he had destroy
ed most Of the jugs and bottles which wonld
have been used against him. So he pleaded
guilty and paid the fine imposed.
Hugh Kelly was convicted Of violating the
Lords day by keeping his shop open for
traffic, and paid fine OF five dollars and
costs. Evans & Putnam for the defense.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14

sH-The st. Paul Mimi Democrat thus
grosns over the proposed increased tax on
whisky Zone by one all the old democratic
rights and privileges Of the people are going,
First the habeas corpus, then orr tea and COT
ieei and now We know, after reading the
above notice, many of our readers will ex-
claim like Jacob Of old, Joseph is not, and
Simeon Is not, and We viii also take Bejamip
away.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
a False Rssnsor.

WAsHINGTON, Jan. To.
The State department has evidence satisfac-
torily, that the absured stories recently copied
by our press from European correspondents
in Paris, of the appearance in France, Of a
Monsieur Superville, on political mission
from the rebels, and OF treaty III negotia-
ton between the rebels and France. The en-
tire tone OF the foreign news is improving, but
new and grave difficulties are likely to occur
between Japan and the Western powers.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14


SY CURED BY MRS. MANCHESTER.
This Is to certify that have been cured Of the
Dropsy Of nfteen years standing by Mrs NaacAes-
ter have been to ply sicians in Boston. New York
and Philadelphia They ell told me that they could
do nothing for me. unless they tapped me, and a..
sured me that by tapping l could live but short
time had made up my mind to go home and live
as longas could with the disease and then die ON
my way home stayed over night in Portland with
afriend Of mine, and told them what my mind was
regard TO my disease. They finally persuaded me
TO 90 and see Mrs Manchester She examined me
and told me my case exactly.
was so much sstonshed to think that she told me
correctly. that told her that would take her med
cnes, not having the least faith that they would
me any good. or that should get the sghtes. relief
from any course whatever; dnaily took the medi.
cine aud went home. In one week from the time
commenced taking the medicine I had over three
gallons Of water pass me in hours; and my fell
low sufferers may be assured tina. II was great relief
to me. had not been able TO lie down in bed At
night before this for two years Now can lie down
withperiect ease. have taken her medicine for
eight months, and am well any man could wish
to be. aud no signs of dropsy. | would advise all
that are sick to 90 and consult Mrs. MaacAester
even IL they have been given up by other ply.
sicians. have sent her number Of cases Of other
diseases, and she has cured them also. Go and see
for yourselves. l had no faith but now my faith
cannot be shaked in her skill In telling and curing
disease CHARLKs s. HARMON,
SARAH L. HARMON,
MARY A. HARMON.
Baagor, Maine. Apra d.
0HYIos HouRs-From A. n. till bP. NJ
RuRit in oukal ed
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14

NEW YORK, Jan. Is.
A Washington letter toihe Tribune says
II has been decided to remove the rebel Cap
tai to Columbis, S. C. The writer is Union
man lately from the South, where he has been
clerk in the rebel War Department He
also says the gunboats and iron-clads at Rich
mond. are with one exception, ready for ser
vice. On the 18th ult., they were ordered to
make demonstration in Hampton Roads, but
after proceeding a few miles below Drury's
Bluff, the order was countermanded.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
T. A M B IL L ID G T.
CLASSICAL INSTITUTE

IN this School, boys receive thorough instruction
Il in Classical and English Studies, aud have q
comfortable home where their morals manners and
health well cared for. Every applicant must
bring 4 certificate of good, moral character. All
instructed In Military Drill Gyanassic Drasc-
saqs. dad Focal Hssic
The Winter Term commences January eth For
Further information address the Principal
G. q. G. PAINE, Cambridge, Mass.
RRysRENcEs-Hon Samuel T. Shaw, Cambridge;
Hon. Isaac Iiyermore, do; Hon. Geo. b. Emerson,
Ii. D., Boston. dec16-eod4w
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
Notice 70 Con,rac,ers.

GEALED PROPOSALS VIII be received by The
OIEdersgned until IL clock Saturday Esd inst for
the erection and completion Of Double Tenement
wooden Dwelling house. proposed to be bailt HE m
suing season, on Pine street, for MessFs J. A. KEN
DALI and w. II WOODBURY..
PLANK, Specifications. Sc, may be examined Al
the Office OF Geo. n. Harding Architect.
-, Per order.
Portland, Jan. II. lsei div
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
SLAVERY IN LoursrAsA.-The New Or

SLAVERY IN LoUIsIANA.-The New Or
leans Era of Dec. 3oth, says:
Inc friends OF a free State have every cause
of encouragement; and the enemies OF free
State can entertain no reasonable hope of re-
storing the slave system in Louisiana There
were causes too powerful to be wthstood,
which months ago pointed Enthusiastically to
the total determination of slavery here, and
throughout the whole country; and now that
the Administration has SO clearly announced
its determination to adhere TO its proclaimed
policy, the most Jealous advocates of the
"dyne institution cannot fall to see that its
doom is sealed forever. The people are with
the government on this question.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
From, grrp,,,,ya

NEW YORK, Jan. Is.
Bermuda dates Of the 10Th state that the
steamers Flora, Coquette, Ranger and another
were awaiting to run the blockade.
A schooner arrived at ST. Georges on the
I'd from Wilmington, with cargo Of turpen-
tine and tobacco.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14

PAISriSos.-Go and see those fine pictures
as this is the last chance yon will have TO pur
chase. They viii be sold this morning at 10
l-2 o'clock without reserve.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14

HAEBoR COMMISSIONER. - Charles A.
stackpoie, Esq, was appointed Harbor Com
missioner for Portland in place OF Jedediab
Jewett, deceased. Having declined the np-
pointment the Governor has nominated
Hon. Jacob Mcclellan for the vacancy.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14

NJ. c. NJ. A.-The members OF this associa-
ton are reminded OF the adjourned stated
meeting to this evening at o'clock. A Trus-
tee will be elected to Ill the vacancy in the
board of Government.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
NOTICE.

City or PORTLAND Jan. 6. 1854.
TUE Joint Standing Committee on Streets, &c,
Il % whom was referred the petition OF Portland
TO construct Bridge on Danforth street over the
crossing OF said Railroad, hereby give notice that
they VAL h,eet Ct Canal bridge, the southwest
end of Danforth street. ON Friday. the 18th day
of January lust, at three oelack In the afternoon
and then and there view the premises and hear ali
parties interested in the same.
Per order, r. e. MESSER Chairman
ianT eJtt - $500
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14

ONE or THE GR2fTEsT CURES on RECORD
Mrs. MAScHEsrER-Dsar Madam Thinking
statement Of my case may be Of service to others
similarly afflicted, hasten TO give 1t to you.
This l. briefly my case-I was taken sick about Is
months ago with the Liver Complaint In very bad
form applied to four different ply sicians bat re-
ceived no benefit unit. called you At that time
had given up business and in a very bad state
but after taking your medicine for short time be.
gan to recover. and in two months was entirely
well. and had gained several pounds of flesh and
can truly say that by your skill am perfectly heal
tiny man. JosKpH DAVIS
Boston Maiae Depot, Portland, Ne.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14
Democratic National Co.re.ti.n.

NEW YORK, Jan. Is.
At q full meeting of the Democratic Ma
uonal Committee last night, ii was unani-
mously voted to hold the National Convention
in Chicago on the 4th of July next.
The Portland daily press., 1864-01-14

SEIzURE.-City Marshal Head, with some
of the police, yesterday visited the shop Of
Abner Paine on Green street and seized
about IS gallons various kinds of liquors.
Deputy Marshal Wentworth, with some of
the police visited the shops of Patrick o.
Neal on Daniorth street and seized quantity
of liquors. N8