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The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

PURSUANT to notice. a meeting was held at
Peuce's ranch, Me-illa Valley, for the pnrpose Of
organizing a branch OF the soldiers Aid Society.
Tie meeting was organized by calling to the ehair
T. A. Fairbanks, ana choosing Or Click. Sec
Notwithstanding tie iaclemeacy Of the weather,
the goodly Attendance manifested the prevailing
zeal Of patriotism in this vicinity. The following
officers we're elected-M. Pence, President; Thos.
Harrison, Treasurer; John PEARS, Wee President
Or g Click, Secretary. Colectors-Mrs. N
Pence. Mrs James YAnness, Mrs \ Fairbanks,
Mrs C F Click. Mrs Samuel Dewey, Mrs \ Meri-
thew. and Wm Dean. After many enthusiastic
remarks. and suggestions as to the best method Of
promoting the intere-t Of orr cause, the meeting
adjourned sine die
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

GREAT ExcITENENr,-For few days past orr
city has been visited by large number Of strange
faces. Rumors were numerous as to the cause Of
their visit but the truth has eventually leaked cut,
that their Intentions were merely Of speculative
character. Having heard that Geo. E. Smith was
selling ont his entire stock Of Watches. Clocks,
Jewelry etc at cost, they here for the express
purpose Of purchasing supply for themselves and
families.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

JoHS-"Cheap John" is still rolling out cheap
bargains to his numerous customers. Be ye a,
cio;hed n god warm clothes. s4y-JoHS
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

WIsLEY's EscoPTICAN.-This fine colec-
tou Of photographic pictures and dissolVing views
was exhibited in the hail Of the Union Hotel three
nj ishts this week. The magnificent scenery Of the
Yosemite Valley. in this State, IS very faithfully
delineated on large scale, and seyera graphic
representations OF battle scenes in the present war,
with other artistic productions, combine to make
this a very meritoyouS exhibition.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

TINS destruction Of small game in the food of 81
and s., was Of immense value 10 the farmers Of
the valleys The high water Of late,has continued
the favor to considerable extent.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

To ScRrr HoLDERs.-It viii be seen in another
column that the County Treasurer has made a call
for ten thousand dollars worth Of coanty warrants.
Now Is the time to cash your scrip The bids Will
be opened on Wednesday, 2Sth. Money for the
New Year.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

Hc1pAys-Young & Anderson are selling of
their extensive stock Of Jewelry aad Fancy Goods
at COS; prices. Now Is a iRe opportunity TO make
holiday preseason bny yourself rich-in jewelry.
\ word 70 the wise, etc.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

New QUARTZ MILL.-The Company owning the
quartz ledge recently struck on Jordan Hill, In
Concow tp., were engaged this week in transport
ing the machinery for mill to be erected upon the
ground. We understand that they have crushed a
considerable quantity Of the rock by the arastra
process, with gratifying results Owing to the bad
condition OF the roads in the mountains, the haul
ing OF the machinery to the claim tedious job
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

SuARP-This j. a strong case Of circum-taEtial
eyidence'-but no one hung on it. A Wisconsin
editor is responsible to wit At one Of our hotels
the Iandloard recently accosted boarder with
'See here, Mr.. B. the chamJermaid found hair
pin in your bed this morning; it will not answer"
.Wel ," replied the boaTder, Il found Lairin the
butter this morning bat it did not prove to ne that
there was a woman in it,.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

Cnco SANITARY FAIE-The patriotic ladies Of
Chico win hold a Fair for the benefit of the Sani-
tary Fund, on Thursday. December 29th, CONNER
ciag at ten clock, \. ". During the day and
evening table Will be kept in readiness with all
the luxures Of the '' New England Kitchen. We
are assured this viii be grand affair. Donations
viii be thankfully received trom all parties who
are favorable to the good cause.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

RoAPs in the mountains, we learn. are badly
washed by the rains, and in many places nearly
impossible. New roads especially have been dam
aged and cannot. probably, be repaired before the
ground ,ries in the spring.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

If You-haye taste" fer good liquors, see the
advertisement headel-"New Saloon If you-
want the worth Of your money follow the diree-
tons therein >tated-see Lee about it, anyhow. BE
IS an old pioneer.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17
s7srn scgSE-Nouaav was dark and gloony

STREET scSE-Noniay was dark and gloomy
day Rain. wind. mud great pools OF water iay
rocking on the street-a dog fght set is-aad IS j
usual upon such great occasions, promiscuous
crowd gathered round The fight ragged fercely-
by-standers became excited i graceful, po-tly
deuizea deemed il expedient 10 punch enc Of the
..parTs- with his umbrella This reused the angry
passions Of 8 small spare built eyewitness, who
fearlely charged against The centre Of the pieth-
ORC inteEferer, dealing heavy blow near the
'.breaibasket'' The blow vas quickly resented
and many well directed passes were made blythe
beligerants, when cur portly friend. in attempting
10 change his base Of operations d gain stragetc
point aud deal falling blow TO his why opponent
lost lis fooihod from the slippery Sidewalk, but
with quick flank movement found himself strong
y supported on tie broad Of MS back by mud
hole. some FIVE inches deep. About this time the
ardo- OF the eoatestats cooled of-the scene closed
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

TIE Sanitary Fair, j; VII be remembered comes
of at Oroyille, on next saturday December 2lth.
Donations will DC received by the committee up TO
the hour ofsale.- There will be grand ball in the
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

In THIS CoLp.-"Father Abraham has given Is
"a short solid take in his message. It Is able
State document. and plain To the understanding Of
every one who can read. It Is cold towards Cop
perheads OF the ismS that compose the Democrat
ic" party-he does not mention even the name
they claim. He Is ri-ht-tAege j. no palty-bat
factions in opposition To the Government. They
are Knights hunting for Jones in the dark.
They are slaves to master 5efI. aud NEE, in waste
houses TO DC his biddins-they re playing out-ast.
THIEVES ABoCr.-ou Tuesday last. the residence
Of Judge Warren /. SeXton-who was absent on
professional business. in Tehama coGl twas en-
tered by thieves and the most valuable oedspreads,
blankets, sheets, etc, were stolen. The property
appropriated by the scoandrels cannot 6e replaced
for less than one hundred dollars. \ warrant was
issued By Justice Coushey for John Doe and Rich
ard Roe. Up 70 this time, 10 clue has been found
TO the thieves or property.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17
Received on Subscription.

Charles Bgrroaeh. Schenectady, y I 81 50
MI Titus Miners Ranch %
A. J. Ferguson. AagSlia. 90
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

AT a called meeting Of Table Mountain Lodge
duly installed by ?. M.--A. c. SinpsouP N; J.
Bloch. W. NJ; James Locher, 5. W; Il. B. Hunt.
J. "; c. F Cotton, Treasurer: J. Bean. Secretary
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

PERsoNAL.-A. L. Chamberlin, formerly an old
resident Of Bate paid our town a flying visit on
Yesterday. He is one Of Cauiornia's earliest po-
neerS. successful business man. and has many
warm and substantial friends in Butte.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

e. " Piiaty, since the first day of November last,
amounted TO tie sum Of seventeen thousand dol
lars. There IS some Of the currency in old Baite
and il keeps rolling in fas.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

IN I.vcK.-Charley Lincoln formerly an old resi-
deat ofthis place and ex-eaitor Of the North Cali
tornianis now cashier Of National Bank. at North
Bennington. Vernon. which has capital stock Of
$500 000. Mr.. L. was an able and ready writer,
and has many warm friends in his old home.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

THE UNFoKrUNArg.-We ara informed, from re
liable authority. that have several families in
our midst. who are really il a suffering condition
for the want ofcomforts necessary 10 sustain siie
This matter should receive the early and prompt
attention of our liberal aad benevolent citizens.
Let meeting be called, that the sick and suffering
children OF the poor may he properly cared for.
The citizens Of Marysyile have contribute liberal
" to relieve their sick and destitute, and many
towns throughout the State; and why not the good
people Of Oroville DO likewise
The weekly union record., 1864-12-17

THE .'OLb REn.',-Ou Sunday night last, OlC
Storm King with his p0udrous spear, pierced the
Cave of Winds, and let loose the water pouts Of
Heaven. His mustered forces charged upon the
California Northern Railroad tore mp the ack in
sundrv places, moved bridges from their solid base
and swept away some fifty feet ot its emoaukmentS
The good denizens of the "Gem Of the Foothills
lamented greatly over the destructive raid of the
Old Warrior-no cars, no mall no express, no pa
pers-nothing-" all communications cut Of" Su-
perintendent Binney could noJ 1e heard from -iour
long days passed whea Fortunately a haHdcar came
rolling up, bearing the marks of war, sad a few Of
Uncle Sans delayed mail-bags. To day the bIea
ches are all repaired TO Dry Creek, within half
mile Of the depot. Our enterprisins express agent,
Mai. Simpson during the tedious delay, used every
possible means to obtain communication With Ma
rvsyille. but without success. until Wednesday,
when upon the arrival Of the hand-car, he jampcd
aboard and worked his passage - Nye's ranch-
obtained all the express matter for tie North, and
returned. The countenauces of the citizens Of
oroville were wreathed in SMILES Of sladness It the
success Of the Mnjor-lous may he wave.
LOOK OUT FOR Sut-r-Twelye years of expert
ence among the oldest and most extensive farmers
of California has plainly proven that wet seasons.
like the present, invariably bring forth smut in the
wheat crop-and it is equally proycn that thor
ough soaking Of the seed, before plating in blue
stone water, is sure preventive Of smut. It twoad
seem important that farmers should look well TO
this matter to an abundant aud lealhy Yield
Another truth is also Aaown-tlat land ploaed
when wet is seriously injured ana foT years. The
soil should rest ill the excess Of water sinks below
the reach of the pillow. Al other plans Of farming
will fail to secare good crop. and work injury TO
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-27
Ouotn OF RutIer County.

The additional quota assigned Butler
county, under the late call for 100000
men, The following is statement of
the gross quota of each sub-distriet, to-
gether with the credits ON the draft, July,
1868, for new volunteers, enlisted to the
credit of each, up to the twenty-ninth day
of February last. All volunteers enlisted
since'that day, all veterans re-enlised d in
the field since last fall, and assigned to
their own propersub-districts, and all men
who may have enlisted in the regular ar
my, and in the naval and marine service,
to the credit of their respective sub-dis-
tricts, are yet to be credited, and will be
so credited as soon as the reports are re-
ceiyed :.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-27
An Act.

To provide for the payment Of bounties to
coluntecs IN he Couny Of Butter.
SEc130N !, BE it enacted by the Senate
and Houseof Representatives of the Com.
monwoalth of Pennsylvania in General
Assembly met, and it is hereby enacted
by the authority of the same,
That the School Directors or maiori-
ty of them, of the several townships and
boroughs of the County of Butler shall
have the power to levy, assess and collect
on the property now taxable for State and
county purposes tax sufficient to pay
bounty of not exceeding Three Hundred
Dollars to each volunteer enlisted and
credited on the quotas of said districts
for the present or any future calls and
drafts
SECTION 2. That in levying and collect
ing said tax the said Directors shall have
power to include in the same Poll or
Per capita tax on Each taxable Citizen,
who is, or may be subject to draft, of,
not exceeding twenty-five Dollars.
SECTION g. That in case said Bounties
have already been raised and paid to said
volunteers in any of said districts, by mon
ey subscribed, loaned, advanced or paid
by or through individuals or Committees
acting for the Citizens, and with the un-
derstanding or condition that the same
should be repaid by general taxation, the
said Directors are hereby authorized and
required to repay the same to said persons
out Of said monies SO assessed and. collect
ed.
SECTION 4. That in assessing and col
lecting said taxes said Directors shall have
power to make such eroneratioas and ear
emptions as they may deem just and prop
err and shall have power to appoint such
COLLECTORS and issue such WARRANTS
and take such BONDS for the collecting
and safety of such monies as is provided
by existing Laws for the assessing and col
lecting of State and county taxes, and do
all other acts and things necessary in the
premises.
SECTION 5. All funds so raised for said
purposes shall be audited by the township.
Or borough Auditors of any of said dis
tricts, and if any surplus exists, the same.
shall be paid over by said Directors to the.
Common School fund of said districts.
SECTION 6. The said county of Butler
shall be exempt from the provisions of the
General Bounty Law approved Twenty.
fifth March Ammo Domini, one thousand
eight hundred and sixty-four, wherever
said provisions are inconsistent with the.
provisions of this act.
HENRY G. JOHNSON,
Speaker of the House of Reps.
JOHN p. PENNY,
Speaker of the Senate.
Approved, The Fourteenth day of ApriR
Ammo Domini, onethousand eighthundred
and sixty-four.
A. G. CITRTIN
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-27

ed tohuman conduct, would sweep Slavery
as with the besom of destruction, from
the face of earth. II the Minister wish
es to be able with Paul to say, 1" | have
not failed to declare the whole counsel OF
God" he must of necessity denounce the
system, of Slavery as the sum of all vii
lainies." The rebellion has been carried
on exclusively in the interest of this ac.
cursed system. All the deeds Of iniquity
enumerated in the catalogue of crimes,
have been committed to establish a gov
ernment the cornerstone of which is this
iniquitous crime against humanity. Can
a Minister declare the whole truth with
out denouncing this wholesale system of
fraud
2. We have stated that the chief aim
of the Minister should be to secure the
salvation of his flock In order to accom-
plish the end Of his mission, he must have
favorable surroundings to be able at all
times to be'successful The success of no
professional calling, is so dependent upon
wholesome laws, perhaps as that of the
Minister If left to the caprice and wick
edness of depraved men, without the pro-
lection of good laws, we fear that very
soon worshipping assemblies would meet
with very serious annoyance, and eventu-
ally public preaching would be altogether
destroyed. For this very reason, every
intelligent Minister is prompted in view of
his own success and safety, to impress by
repeated admonitions, especially in times
like these, when one third of the whole
nation has openly reyolted, and many of
the remainder, are at least secretly coun-
selling resistance to authority and disre-
pect for rulers, the very important duty of
every lover of republican institutions, to
respect authority and obey-all laws. As
he regards the protection of good laws
most fortunate for his calling, he can but
look upon rebellion in our country with
condemnation. We think that every pro-
lection is thrown around the preaching of
the Gospel that civil law could Afford
The loyal Minister in looking over the
history, of our Nation can but see the
hand of God with it from its incipiency
1t is to be demonstrated in these last days,
that republican institutions did not die
with Rome, but with the dissemination of
the true principles of free government.
In connection with general intelligence,
and the most necessary of all pure
Christianity, this nation is bound to stand
the brightest orb in the armament Of ma
tions, until time. shall be no more. We
hope our Clergy will not allow themselves
to be throttled by Rebel sympathizers with
the cry of political preaching" Aboli-
ton preaching" and such trash, but pru-
IDENTIFY, yet pointedly and forcibly, teach
us our whole duty, our duty to our coun-
try as well as to our God. We hope for
the sake of consistency, that our advocates
of free speech, will not deny the Ministry
the right to- advocate loyalty, as frequent
ly and as freely as they are permitted to
advocate treason. o consistency thou
art jewel, VERGTAs.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-27
COMMUNICATIONS.


For the CT tizen.
At meeting of the Commissioned Off
GERS of the 18th Regt., Pa. Vol Inf, on
Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, April 11th
1864, Major Augustus b. Bonnafon, was
elected President, and Charles B. Giles
pie, Secretary.
The following Resolutions were unani-
mously adopted.
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Colonel Archi-
bald Blakeley, of the 18th Regiment Pa
Vol Inf, has resigned his position in our
Regt, Therefore,
Resolyed, That we, the Commissioned
officers of the 18th Regiment Pa. Vol, in
parting with Lieutenant Colonel Blakeley,
do cheerfully offer our testimonials in IA
yor of his gentlemanly department during
the two years and half that he has been
our officer.
Resolred, That, during the nine months
that he was our Regimental Commander,
we found him a strict disciplinarian a bu-
siness like officer, brave and generous, just
and firm, true and courteous, and govern
ing without tyranny or partiality, or love
of favor or fear of frown.
.Resol0ed, That in the camp, on the
march, in the bivouac and on the field of
battle, amid the realities of war, we have
witnessed his actions, and without one stain
on his escutcheon to tarnish his fame, we
have found him to be true and noble
man.
Rcsolved, That in the resignation of
Lieut.. Col, Blakeley, the service loses one
Of its purest and most efficient officers, one
of its brightest lights, and one of its most
deserving men, and we as a Regiment, our
best adviser, our safest counsellor, gen
uine Gentleman, kind friend, noble
fellow and gallant hero.
Resolred, That though we submit to the
fat of fate, yet not without sorrow, in tax
insyour hand beloved Colonel, and say
ing Good by," remember, that the true
friendship formed amid the trying vicissi-
tudes of war, has not. been broken, but
shall ecer Hce.in onr hearts as the most
Glorious Oasis of the Great RebeHioR.-
May God bless you. And Farewell.
Resolged, That copy of these resolu-
tons be sent to each of our respective
counties and also to the Pittsburgh pa
pers for publication.
Major a. b. BoNNAFFoN, Pres't,
Chas. B. Gillespie, Capt Co +, Sec'y.
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spectators, and some had climbed to the
tops of the trees, all anxious to see the last
ceremonies over the dead Russian. The
coffin was now placed upon bier, and the
priest took shoveland sprinkled the body
with earth, repeating some ceremony, the
choir chanted a short song, and the priest
emptied the censor upon the breast of the
corpse, then the lid was fastened down and
the coffin lowered. The escort fired three
salutes, and the grave was filed, an iron
Cross reared at its head, and the curious
crowd dispersed-Soldiers to their quar-
ters, Citizens to their homes, and the Rus
slams to their vessels.
What killed the Russian Whiskey.
MD. O.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-27
The Convention.

Owing partly to the bad roads, and part
ly to the shortness of the call, there was
not full Convention; yet under the cir
cumstanees, the number Of delegates pres
ent. as also the interest taken in the pro-
ceedings, gave evidence that the people
are active to the great question of the day
tho preservation of their country.
The Convention was both harmonious
and interesting; and the most cheering
feature of its proceedings was its enthusi-
asm in the avowal of the continued conf
dence in President Lincoln.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-27
A. G. CURTIN.

MuNIFIcENT.-A New York CORES
pondent of the Springfield Union relates
the following:-The story have directly
from a gentleman to whom Commodore
Vanderbilt himself, last night, told it.
The finance committee called upon the
Commodore and solicited at his hands a
donation for the fair. He answered that
he would give the fair as much as "any
other man" in New York. Thereupon
the committee visited Mr.. A. 1. Stewart,
and reported to him the offer of the Com
modore. Stewart at once drew his check
for 800 600. and handed it to the com
mittee, and they, armed with the check,
again waited upon the Commodore, and
showed him the contribution of Stewart.
Vanderbuilt found himself cornered.
However, he was as good as his word
He covered Stewards check with check
Of his own for q like amount.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-27

esting contributions to our paper as also
for making preference to his correspondence
with his friends We know that he has
many friends who will be glad to learn that
he still possesses a good share of energy,
courage and patriotism. We therefore
took this liberty, believing that on their
account he would excuse us.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-27

s6s- Gen. Vessels surrendered Ply
mouth, N. c., on Wednesday, the 10th
inst, after four days hard fighting. Our
loss was $50 killed, and 2000 prisoners,
Rebel loss, 100 killed.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-04-27

s9- Our contributions to the Sanitary
Fair, Pittsburgh, should be liberal,
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-02-24
ETH'S PILLS

You may recover your health by the use Of other
remedies. You may recover without any; but do not
forget that you may die, and that Brandreths Pills
could have saved you For remember that the
AWFUL PRINCIPLE OF DEATH,
when you have it in excess in your system, is evident
10 your animal instincts Your countenance tell your
friends; your dreams and your own heart TELL you.
Now at these times there is medicine so deserving
Of y..ur confidence a.
BRANDRETH'S VEGETABLE UNIVERSAL FILLS,
ia the only medicine known that certainly save,
when all the usual indications tell that you must dies
Mr. John Puaney. Springfield, Union Co, \. J., ha
used BRANDRErlFS PILLS for fifteen years in his
family and for all his hands: in which time these Pills
have cured them Of Bilious affections, Headache,
Rheumatism. Fever and Ague, Measles, Whoopins
Cough, and he says he has never known them to fail
Principal Office 29i anal Street. New York. Sold by
R D. PULFORD, ana }. H. VIVIAN. Mineral Point,
and by ali respectable dealers is medicines. ASK FOR
NEW STYLE. I'm
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1864-02-24
EXPENDITURE:


PILES OF New GooDs -Happenins IN at
JOS. GUSDRYs, day or two since, we
found his counters piled up with cloths
and drv goods of ali kinds, with piles OF
Unopened boxes still at the door. Upon
inquiry. we found this was only portion
of the new stock Mr. GGndry is now re-
ceiving If we may judge from appear
ances, friend Gundry IS selling large
quantity OF goods, just as every other mer-
chant in Mineral Point is doing who sells
cheap