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AND
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and Landscapes, Groups Statuary, &C. &c. Al.
so, Revolving Stereoscopes for public or private
exhibition. Our Catalogue will be sent to any
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Card Photographs.

Our Catalogue now embraces over fire thousand
different subjects Ito which additions are CON
tinually being made) of Portraits OF Eminent
Americans &c viz. about
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
The Sanitary Fair.

Do not fail to read the Circular respect
ing the Great United States Sanitary Fair,
issued by the Central Committee, at But
Ter. 1t is to be hoped that the Gentlemen
who have been appointed as chairmen of
committees in the different localities of
our county will work with a will and push
forward the organization of their different
districts without delay. We feel it our
duty to urge this matter upon our good
citizens of the county. Begin at once,
apd continue until success shall crown
your efforts. BE diligent, energetic and
persevering.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
rhe Rnttie of Gettxsbnrg.

The Washington correspondent OF
The Boston Advertiser says: "Gen.
Meade has submitted to theComittee
on the Conduct of the War written
statement in regard to the conduct of
the battle of Gettysburg. In this
statement he denies emphatically and
explicitly that he contemplated or is
sued at any time during the action an
order to retreat to Tarrytown or to
any other point. After his arrival
at Gettysburg he asked several corps
commanders to act as his temporary
chief ofstaff. Allprefering to remain
in command of their corps, he address
ed similar request to Gen. Butter
field, who consented. He directed
him Immediately to collect all posi-
BILE information rel tive to the roads
leading to the rear. He AYERS that
in giving this instruction to Gen.
Butterfeld he had no thought Of re-
treat, but merely aimed at obtaining
information which any prudent Gen
eral would consider necessary for an
intelligent understanding of the field
of action. Gen. Butterfeld on the
morning of the second day drew up
an order directing all trains and bag
gage to be sent to the rear. This or
der gave the occasion for the assertion
of various officers that an order to
retreat had been given. Gen. Meade
says that Gen. Butterfeld showed
him the order, that he told him it
would not answer, and that if it was
issued it was without his authority.
This statement of Gen. Meade is cor
roborate by Gen. Gibbons and other
general officers and members of his
staff"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
The MARYLAND Election.

The result Of the late election in
Maryland is most gratifying evil
dence of the progress of anti-slayery
sentiment in a State which, at the
commencement of the war, was one
of the most intensely pro-slavery in
the Union, and, we may add, almost
as disloyal as any of the Southern
States except South Carolinas The
firing upon Massachusetts, troops
passing through Baltimore the burn
ing of bridges and the tearing up of
railroads to prevent Northern troops
from going to the relief of Washing
ton; the reasonable acts of Marshal
Kane, Ross Winans, and other leading
Baltimoreans; the attempt of the
Maryland Legislature to take the
State out of the Union, and the rails
ing of troops to assist in establishing
the Southern Confederacy, are chap
ters in the historyof Maryland which
can never be forgotten. And no man
at this day can have sufficient hardi-
hood to deny that Slavery was the
cause of the disloyal attitude of Mary
land three years ago. Because of
slavery, many of her rulers and lead
ing citizens, and certainly majority
Of her wealthy class, were willing and
anxious to cast their lot with the
Southern Confederacy.
But the war has changed all this.
1t is, indeed, civilizer. Omitting
her Shareholders, Maryland is to-day
one of the most loyal States in the
Union. Winter Davis and Reverdy
johnson and Gov. Hicks are her rep
resentative men, and their voice is
not only for vigorous prosecution of
the war, but they are earnestly in fa-
vor of destroying the cause of the war.
They are emancipationists of the
straightest sect. And the result of
their leadership.is given us in the
overwhelming verdict of the Mary
land people on Wednesday in favor
of calling a convention to abolish sla-
very throughout the State. Allhail,
Maryland We can soon class thee
and welcome thee as free State of
the new netion.-Pitts. Gazette.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
G@n Just before the adiournm

B@- Just before the adjournment
of the Maryland Legislature, a prop
osition was introduced to tax bache-
lors above twenty-five years of age
not less than $25 head per annum,
because the war is Obstructive of the
male population, while the number of
females is greatly in excess of that of
the opposite sex, and it is the duty Of
every lover of his country to promote
by every means the elements that
constitute her strength; said tax to be
applied to the support and education
of the children of Maryland soldiers
slain in battle. The proposition was
amended by doubling the tax upon
bachelors over forty-fvoyears of age.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

COMING EvENTs.-The visit of
General Grant and Staff to Fortress
Monroe, taken in connection with the
appointment of Gen. Badly Smith to
the command of the forces in the field
in General Buffers department, is
sure indication of serious work in that
quarter, and may be.rcgarded as con-
elusive evidence that there is to be a
combined movement against Rich
mond. What Burnside is to do with
his expedition is not yet positively as
certained, but if its destination is
North Carolina, as it is rumored,
the movement against Richmond be-
comes still more probable, and of
course more formidable. If all these
rumors and surmises should prove to
be correct, it will be grand sight to
see three heavy columns Of troops
marching from different directions
against the rebel capital.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
COMMUNICATIONS.
For the Citizen
APRIL 4. 1864.


MEssRs. EDITORS Having noticed
in the columns of the Herald, " a acaH o
qcoe," concerning the failure of that pa
per to reach Jacksville Post Office, in due
time, and throwing out insinuations inju-
rious towards the Post Master in your
town, and attempting to lay the blame on
him, because he held opinions different
from some others in regard to politics.
Now, as the case stands at present, know
to certainty, that since the first issue Of
the Citizen, it has failed Cat least once)
oftener than the Herald. Now, who is to
blame for this? If we only had Dem
ocratic Post Master some place, to lay the
blame on, then it would be all right. As
it is, we don't know who is to blame
Neither the Citizen nor the American,
reached our office the last week. Any in
formation concerning these delays will,
| presume, be thankfully recevefby the
readers of the Citizen, and also, of the
Herald, except such as wish to find fault
with others, simply because they do not
think as they do,
Yours, with respect,
WORTH.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
Kentucky.

Gov. Bramlette, we are happy to
learn, will not wage war on the Union
Government-atl least, not at present.
He was firmly assured at Washington
that the Administration was perfectly
willing to receive white men for the
full quota of Kentucky if it should
please that State to furnish them of
that color. The Government asks
her quota of able-bodied men; and
if she chooses to send the full number
of whites, it has not the smallest de-
sire to overrule her and insist on part
black.
The enrolment is by law required
to be uniform throughout the country.
The name of every able-bodied man
between 20 and As years of age must
be placed on the list. The Govern
ment requires each State to furnish
definite and uniform per centage of
the number thus returned, and gives
her time to supply them by volunteer
ing in any fashion she may prefer.
If they are not duly forthcoming, they
are drafted; and then those drafted,
whether white or black, must furnish
acceptable substitutes or go. But if
the poor whites of Kentucky choose
to 90 instead of the blacks, the Gov
crnment has not shadow of objec-
ton.
What, then, is the call for Wolford
invectives and Bramlette journeys?
If the full quota of whites are forth
coming, there will be no draft, and
no call for negro soldiers, from Ken
lucky. Ifthe whites do not volunteer,
the government. must draft; and it
does not propose to take all white and
so exempt the blacks. But Kentucky
can do this if she will, and provide
her poor whites agree to it. What
more would Gov. Bramlette have?-
". Y. Tribune.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
BUTLER. April I, 1864.
Aailmam of Commiktee Of

Chairman of Commjtee of
township, Dear Sir
The United States Sanitary Commits
sion Fair for sick and wounded soldiers,
commences at Pittsburgh, on the first day
of june, 1864.
The Press, as well in Pittsburgh as
here, has 50 fully published the great pa
triotic and benevolent object Of the Fair,
that it is deemed unnecessary to make any
lengthy repetition of it. The subject is
one that strongly and warmly commcnds
itselfto the hearts of the loyal people, the
humane and patriotic every where. 1t is
great combined movement in all the great
cities of the Union. for the benefit Of our
sick and wounded soldiers; by means of
these Fairs, several millions of dollars have
already been raised, besides a large guam
tity of articles cf provisions and clothing
suitable to the wants of the Hospitals.
With view to combined movement
in the county, we have appointed com
mittees in each of the townships and bor-
oughs, of which goa are chairman for
your township. You are respectfully re
quested without delay, 10 appoint six or
more active and influential ladies and
gentlemen of your township, say one half
of each, a township committee, of which
you will be the chairman. One from each
school district or otherwise as you may
think best.
The duties of this committee viii be to
solicit contributions in money, and such
manufactured articles and farm products
and stoc>, as well substantial, as ornamen-
tai, for exhibition at the fair, and such as
would be useful, provisions and clothing
as may be eatable and worn by our sick
and wounded soldiers and add to their
comfort.
You will make report of your progress
to the chairman of the Executive COM
mittee, on or before the I'd OF May, and
as often thereafter as convenient. the con-
tributions in money viii be paid over to
the Treasurer, |. J. Cummings, of this
place, and the contributions in products of
the farm, and of the farmers household
and by mechanics and articles to be exhibi-
ted and disposed of at the fair, and arti-
cles of ornament will be reported to the
chairman.
1t is desirable that all articles should
be marked with the name of the donor,
and that the boxes containing the goods
should be marked with the contents and
value OF each box. The goods so put up
and marked, should be addressedto III. c..
Heineman, and forwarded to Butler. on
or before the 23d of May This win ap-
ply to all the townships and boroughs
north of Butler; and as to the townships
and, boroughs south of Butler, AN arrange
ment will hereafter be made of which
: timely notice will be given.
Every thing that can be eaten, worn,
sold or is curious to look at, is solicited in
aid of the. cause. Money and contribu-
tions of all kinds from Farmers, Manufac-
lures, Merchants, Mechanics, Milliners,
&C., are wanted. In short, every thing to
make the Fair success.
Let us show geperous liberality in be-
half Of our soldiers, who have gone forth
to face the perilsof battle, in response to
the call Of the country, to defend it, Coy.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

Mercer, Andrew HAMILTON,
MiddlescX, James Fulton,
Mnldyercck, VIM. Graham.
Oakland, Richard Robson,
tarker John Say,
POM, J. @. a. Kennedy
.slippory'ek, Jno. MRnight.
summit, Il. D. Stevenson,
VoBango, John Williams,
Washington. James Christy,
Winfield, John =. Blgclier,
Worth. Robert Barron,
tButier bor., Isaac Colbert,
Cent Vile Dor. W. .Christley
Harmony Dor, Isaac Latshaw
fIiarrisy'lle Dor, A.G. Steam
fMillerst'wn Dor, Sol. .Flesge.
Poftersville Dor, Y. Brandon,
Prospect Dor, W. G. nodie,
Zolicnople Dor, Eokert Bente!
Saxonb'g Dor, ChTist.Michcl.
had no names returned by
EARVEY COLBERT, elk.
er, Mar. 0, lS6E:1nAo.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

FOUND DEAD-The TeHaago Specta-
tor, of last week, states that Mr.. Harvey
Childs, proprietor of an oil well a few
miles below town, (Frankin,) was found
lying dead at the edge of the water on
Friday morning last. Mr. Chjlds was a
native of Pittsburgh" Mr. Childs was
extensively known to the citizens Of But
Ter county.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
DIED +;

On Thursday the 7h inst ct Camp Copeland, Of Camp
Fever Mr. FRANK FREEMAN of Cranberry township, But
Ter county, volunteer in Co. G. 4th Pa. Cavalry aged
about 20 years
On Tuesday, April 5th Of Inflammation Of the brain
ENAA daughter Of A. Currie, aged years.
Emma has gono to rcstl
Her little golden head
. Lies a stiller bed
Than her fond mothers breast,
Her tender bright blue eyes
Look now on clearer skies,
And brighter birds and flowers,
And SUMMER worlds than
But where Gods lilies grow,
And rose and garden flowers
And buds and baby bowers,
Her little footsteps 20,
And all the heavenly day
With Christ to lead the way,
And DER the golden streets
PatteT her snowy feet.
And though her womanhood
Meier bloss0mcd at thy side,
Yet God shall watch with pride
Her hOer growth of good.
Nomore, Oh Mother, pine
For this sweet habe<bf thine,
FOR rnow she doth rest
On Christ's own loving breast. A. G.
On Friday the sth inst, at the residence Of Samuel
Louden, in Clay township of Consumption MIR. LENurL
ASDEEsoS, aged about 40 years.
As slowly sinks the setting sun
Far in the distant west.
So calm, 50 holy and composed,
urfriend was called 10 rest.
With slow disease his mortal frame
Wa wasted much away,
But his spirit cheerful in his God,
Did witness no decay.
Many days Of grief and sorrow,
lie experienced here below
Many nights Of pain and anguish
HcnCcfurth these he il never know.
Lemuel's gone, yes gone forever
From this world 0f sin and care,
Gene to dwell with saints and angels,
giSl gt,.yar .,t,gg tl,.ru
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

eminent, and protect us in our property
and homes
WM CAMPBELL.
Chairman.
John ~ P,1viance,
Watsoa j. Yoamg,
Secretaries.
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE.-Wm. Camp
bell; John N. Purviance; |. j. Cum
mings; Jas. Campbell; II. c. Heineman;
Z. MJunkin.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

sa5" james A. Negley formerly of the
Arm of Troutman & Negley is still holding
forth in the old stand in the South end of
town. He has just received from the East
a fac lot of Dry Goods and other articles
usually kept for sale in a good Retail
Store. James is always on hand to accom-
modate any and all who may favor him
with call. See advertisement.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
An ImpOrfant Vote.

Below is the vote in the United States
Senate on Monday last, on the adoption
of the joint resolution to abolish slavery
by an amendment to the Constitution
The resolution was adopted by vote of
thirty-eight to six, 1t has yet to pass the
House by two thirds vote:
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
NEw ETR,M

GEORGE WEBER. ADAM rRoUrnAs.
UNE subscribers having purchased tho entire Stock of
Goods Of W. s. & A. G. Boyd. are prepared 70
furnish purchasers with all articles In the DRY GOODS
and GROCER Yllne.
The stock of goods now on hand having been
Recently Rep1enished,
large and we'll assorted containing noIly every art
Gle usually kept in Retail Store.
The undersg gnsd intend repeHishg their Stock at an
early day.
Those wishing to purchase invited 10 call with u.s.
Is determination % sell all articles IN our limo, on
as reasonable terms any other establishment
WEBER & TR0UTMAN.
Butler. March I6. 1s6i::ly.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

E6y- 1t is a significant fact, and a virtu-
al refutation of the rebel assertion that the
Wilmington blockade is not effeetual, that
papers of that city of the 10th, 1lth and
18th ult., contain no advertisements of
blockade goods for sale.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

H1r A story is related of an enterpri-
sing editor in an interior town, who find
ing the body of man hanging to lamp
post one night, after his own paper had
gone to press, cut ii down and carried it
home, to prevent his rival from publishing
the news-and was himself indicted for
the murder.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
FIRST NATIONAL BANIk
pE nRUEEh hGEs-
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE or CnMpTRoIleR OF TuE CuERTWcy,
NE-,.tfr,rt,v ffft.. NIaVrh 1GnI

WnshInGf0n JTYt NIiItn IT, I0VI, J
WHEREAS, By satisfactory evidence presented TO The
undersigned it has been made TO appear that the FIRST
and State Of Pennsylvania has been duly organized
der according the requirements of the Act Of Con
gross entitled IAN Act TO provide National Currency,
secured by pledge Of United States stocks and q pro-
vide for the circulation and redemption thereof apprc
we'd February 25th 1863 nd has complied with all tho
provisions 1 said Act required % be complied with before
commencing the business Of Banking.
Now, therefore, l. Hugh Mccullough, Comptroller az
the Currency, d. hereby certify that the said FIRST
NATIONAL BANK OF BUTLER, County of Butler and
State of Pennsyyans Is authorized TO commence tho
business u banking under the act aforesaid.
In testimony my hand and seal Of oco
this 1lth day Of March, 1854,
fss1 HUGH MCCULLOUGH.
March l6 1868. Comptroller Of the Currency
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

Ra Stebbins, Democratic mem
Der of the Committee on ways and
Means, favors large duties on foreign
imports, even almost to prohibition,
and an Internal Tax equal to all the
demands of the Treasury for civil ex-
penses, and interest on the public debt.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

s1~ In our issue of to-day will be found
the speech of J. K Moorehead. Itneeds
no comment. 1t is plain, practical and
pointed, and will be appreciated by the
Loyal people whom he has the honor to
represent. Read IT,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
LIST OF COLLECTORS
forthe Year, 1904

Adams, p. u. Nicholas
Allegheny. jos Rosenberg,
Buffalo, Josiah G. Watt,
Butler, Philip Biokel,
Brady, j. J. Croll,
Centre, Daniel Flaeger,
Cherry. Jno. G. MCandle8s,
Clay, Wm. Crothers,
Clearflell. Hugh M'Crsa,
Clinton, John Ekis,
~Concord, Alex. Kuhn,
ConnOques'g, Robert j. E.liu,
Cranberry, John Z. Roll,
Donegal, Timothy " X eever,
FairyIew Hugh MClymonds,
Franklin, A. 5. Thompson,
Forward, Thomas Martin,
jackson, James Jones,
I--..trson, Herman shaener,
Lancaster, Jas. D. Lytle,
Marion, James kimss,
Districts marked thus ~,
Assessors. ]
Commissioners office, Butt
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

SsD" An unpleasant development was
made in Cincinnati the other day concer-
ming Catawba brandy. Responsible vim
ters declared that the pure article would
cost from FIVE to eight dollars a gallon,
adding that there was no genuine article
of the kind in the market-the quality
generally sold consisting of pomace, whis-
XIV. and frse oif
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
A Prediction.

A correspondent of the New York
EUening Post, in 1850, predicted within
one electoral vote the result of the Presi-
dental election, ventures another trial of
gift of prophecy, and puts down the fig
ures for next November, as follows:
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
BUTLER MARKETS..

BUTLER, Pa April Is 1894
BUTTER-Fresh Roll, 2s, cents per pound
BEANS-White, g., 90 per bushel.
BEEF-Is bought ffom wagons at and cts per ID
BARLEY-spring sle0; Fall, 81 10.
BEBSWAX-33 cents ser pound.
EGGS-l5 cents per dozen.
FLoUR-wheat, 50, rs per hund; Buckwheat s2,76;Rye
2T5.
Peaches, $3.50 400.
FEATH ERS-45 cents per pound
GRAIN--Wheet, Si,25 q sf,s0 per bushel Rye, LIE.
Oats, roc; Corn, 100; Buckwnat, Toe.
GRoCERIES-Colee Rio, 4ec per pound; Java, soc;
Brown Sugar Ice per pound do White 20ci no Mcss-
ses so cents per gallon; syrnp soc and 81.
HIDES-714 cents per pound.
LARD-l5 cents per pound.
NAILS-S7, 90 per keg.
POTAT0Es-50 and 75e per bushei.
P0RK-l0 70 II cents per pound.
RAGS cents per pound.
RICE-l2 cents per pound.
sEEDS-Clover, $500, and ,25 per buBhel; Timothy
$500; Flax, $40.
sALT-s3 90 per barrel.
TALLOw-l0 cents per pound
w0oL-70c per pound.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
Farlner Moving Machine.

WE have the exclusive right for the above Mowers In
w Butler county, and have an ASSORTMENT 4 on
hand Farmers wishing purchase, will please call and
u soon.
to prepare their Meadows Ia the Spring. by removing
Stumps, StonesSc.
We can furnish any Machine that may bo required.
j. @. WM. CAMPBELL.
Butler, March 2, 1s6istf
2. S. We have in our possession certificates OF mum
bcr Of persons In this and adjoining counties that have
used the MOVER with entire satisfaction.
We intend keeping on hand Cutters, Hay Elevators,
Drills, SC. &C. !. 6. NM. CAMPDELL.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

E9y~ Frank Blair, it is said, will resign
his seat in Congress on the 10th, and i'm
mediately proceed to join his corps in the
Southwest.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
na- Read the advertisement of Web,

Rar Read the advertisement OF Weher
and Troutman. These enterprising gen.
tlemen, have just received from the East
ern cities, full and complete assortment
of Dry Goods, which they propose to sell
at low rates, for cash or country produce.
Call and examine their new stock.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
N~xRp upzaupea--

rIyE undersigned would respectfully inform the public.
that he has Just received from the East, large and
splendid sssortmentof VAL Fper Of the most fashiona
bio figures and latest styles Prices ranging from 10 ~
25cts, to suit purchaseTs ii. C. HEINEMAN.
March o. 1854
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13
IN COMPOSITION
AND
Elenance In Press Work.

In all the essentials of Cheap Printing,
Good Paper, Tasteful Composition, Beau
tiful Press Work, and DISPATCH, we in
vite comparison, from getting out Card
of single line to an illuminated Poster,
or work of any number of pages.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-13

ia will bear on her SCARED brow the mon
ument of her guilt and treason.
Yours, g.