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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

On tho 18th of April 1861 at her residence in Union
Vile, ALrRs NJ wife Of J. d. Davis aged nd years
months, and IS days.
Jesus lay his supporting hand
Beneath her sinking head,
And with ray of o~c divine,
Illumed her dying bed
Leaning on Jesus breast
My dear resigned her breath.
And 10 his kind embraces lost
The bitterness of death.
And Mira thou art gone,
Whose smiles once possessed;
Thy body silent in the tomb,
No more By grief and pain oppressed.
Ny days Of Happiness gone,
And am left 10 weep Anne;
Sull will in my fond heart keep.
Thy memory green aud come 70 weep.
Where thou NJ loved dsih sleep.
). u D. :
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
Pittsburgh SANITARY Fair.

The following township Committees
have been sent in to the Central Commit
tee. Other townships will please report
soon
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

XITM. JAS G. CAMPBELL--PouspEHs-F Foundry.
w South Of the borough Of Butler. where Stoves
Ploughs and other castings made large supply con
santly on hand anS for sale at reasonable rates.
Deco. ISG3.:tf
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

TINfIE undersigned would respectfully inform the public
that he has just received from the Etst large aud
splendid assnrtmcntof WdH Iape Of the most fshona-
BILE figures and latest styles Prices ranging from 10 to
25cts, to suit purchasers. IL. C. IIEINEMAN.
March O. 1864.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
Brady fo,rnship.

Chairman, Mr. Josiah NJ. Thompson.
Committee, Misses Amanda NJ. Dona-
hey, Myrinda Covert, Emeline Wick,
Nancy J. Thompson, Messrs. Hugh Gross
man, John G.. M'Candless.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
Teachers Examinations.

TTNEACHERs Examinations will be held as pillows: com.
mencng at o'clock, A. NJ NHHo
Cranberry tp Samples Schoolhouse Monday April ih
Zelenoplo, Tuesday, 5th,
Prospect, "Wednesday" 9Th,
West Liberty, Thursday Tth,
IIarrlsyille, a Friday sth,
venango tp- Mt Pisgah sehoothouse Saturday 9th.
North Washington, Moliday, 1lth,
sunberry, TUESDAY, 18th,
Butler to- (Bic,ers sIboolhoaze) wedneklsy' 18th,
Saxonburg, Thnrslafi = IAN,
Glade Mill CThompson Y Hoitsc1 Friday 18th,
Applicants attend at those pafos heathst their
residences the place nearest the district TO which they
are applying for schools Unnecessary Gat THIS require
ptslst should be 0bssrted.
Each applicant will please come provided with pen ink,
paper stamped envelope enclosing last years Certificate
and a fve cent Revenue stamp.
A. II. WATERS.
March o. 1854 County Superintendent.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
GUARDIAN SALE
OF REAL PROPERTY.

IN pursuance Of order and decree Of the Orphans
Court Of Butler county will expose TO public sale
the premises in Brady township, SATURDAY, May =
at O'Clock p all the right title and interest Of Ke-
ziah H. Thompson, and julia +. Thompton minor chill
drenof John H. Thompson of Brady townshsp, decd Of
and In to TWO HUNDRED ACRES more or less ad-
joining lands Of r. W Thompsons heirs other land. Of
John II. Thompson decd. st0ught0n and Others being
the undivided f,co sepentisthereof
TEEssi0ne third In hand balance In two equal nnnu-
oil payments, with interest from confirmation sale.
JOHN NJ. THOMPSON,
Guardian Of Keziah II Thompson Julia Z. Thompson.
April 20 lS64:33t
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
Butler to,rnship.
Chairman, Mr.. Newton Maxwell.

Chairman, Mr.. Newton Maxwell.
Committee, Misses Julia Boyd, Matilda
Riddle, Analana Purviance, Mary Black,
Nancy Borland, Margaret Ramsey, Cath
nrine Leverer, Robert M Kee, Esq, Sam
ucl Graham, NJ. d., Messrs Philip Bick-
el, Patrick Burns, Israel Seaman, Philip
Vogle.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

Farm for. Sale.

It aHk HI EVH EJskESe
NHE subscriber offers for sale his frm situate in Penn
tp. seven miles south of Butler, containing Al
and q perches 30 of which cleared, under
good improvement and in high state of cultivation,
of good meadow A good two story, hewed log
house, IS by 26 IT, good log barn, 32 by IS it, and
frame springhouse thereon erected, young and excel
lent fruit bearing orchard II Of excellent timber
and never falling springs Excellent Land to the a.
mount Of 26s acres adjoining the above is for sale
April 9th. WM. MARSHALL
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04

excellent quality of Plaster Paris hand and for
~ saleby j. c. BEDICK, & Co,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1864-05-04
Btfalo to,cnship.

e1NN ''''' ~ .
Chairman, Mr.. A. d. Weir.
Committee, Mrs. Margaret Grant, Mrs.
Esq. Barker, Misses Sarah SINNERS, Re-
peeca Kelly, Messrs. Jasiah G. Watt, Jas.
M'Caferty, NJ. L. Richards, r. NJ. Har-
bison.
Centre to'cnship.
Chairman, Josiah M'Candless, NJ. d.
Committee, Mrs Mary A Fleoger,
Mrs. Delilah MCaudless, Misses Minerva
M'Candless, Jcmima Smith Emeline Al
lison.
Chesyy touRship. 10y
Chairman, Hon. II. c. M'Coy.
Committee, Mrs. Naomi Bovard, Eliza
j. Graham, Catarine Bolinger, Jane NJ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-07

Brazil. There are other ocean routes beside
tho ono To Brazil which can DO safely and profit.
ably occupied by American lines of mai! steam.
ers, among which the route between San Fran
cisco, Japan and China is perhaps tAe most i'm;
portant in commercial point of view, for it
must not only develop our own commerce with
the populOus countries Of Eastern Asia, but it
will make the adoption Of the route through the
United States practical necessity for com.
mercial intercourse between these countries and
Europe.
A very important improvement, the Postal
Money Order System, was commenced on the
LIST November. A superintendent and assistant
have been appointed, and one hundred and forty
one post-Ofiices have been designated as
money order Offices. 1t is expected that the
establishment of this system in our country will
lead to arrangements for tie interchange Of in
ternational money orders wththe severalforeign
countries with which We have direct postal re-
latOns.
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To CorresDoudcnt
To Advertisers.
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE, WAR.

We learn from Ncw-OrleanS, Nov. %, that
Gen Candy 10 rapidly recovering end is now abe 10
attsnd 10 business. Gen. Ulman is IN chlci com
msnd Of the forces at Morganzia. Capt hyms second
Massachusetts battery is stationed there Lent al
lade Eighty fourth (coore infantry. was killed On the
cd. On an outpost On the 25th ut Lent Thatcher
of the gunboat Gazellc, murdered b. keoe' WING
ashore at the mouth of Red River his body beng nor
aibly mangled-
From Memphis we have intelligence that
forty five prominent citizens have recently been arrested
a, the mouth Of White River. by order q Gen Buford
for attempting purchase cotton on permits from Mr.
Tllery u. S. cotton purchasing agent at Memphis NJ
Fsry sent an agent TO investigate but upon his arrival
a, Helena Gen Buiord refused TO permit him TO ascend
White River and ordered him back to Memphis BY the
FIRST boat.
A dispatch from Grants headquarters, dated
Monday says there is nothing of interest to report
Firing is not so incessant short time ago There
wa. little fusilade on the previous evening nea!
Jerusalem Plank Road but ii did not last long. MAJ
Gen Meade has been breyeted Major-General in the
Regular Army, and Br gGens ingalls, and Hunt are
brsyetcd Major Generals of Volunteers. Major Bddi'
has been breveted Colonel.
On the LIST inst, O new side-wheel steamer
vas sunk in Charleston habor by one of our gunooa'
while attempting to run tho blockade. All on board
were taken. except the captain and pilot
The Navy Department has received niorma-
ton of the capture by the United States steamer
Rhode Island OF the steamer Vixen hcund IN with
q valuable cargo Of arms. liquors. provisions &C. She
s. said to have been owned by the Rebe! Government
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or modify the Emancipation Proclamation. nor
will be ever return to bondage human being
freed by that Proclamation or by acts of Con-
gress. He says cmphatically that If the people
make such an act an executive duty they must
find somebody else to perform it.
Such are the important points of the Message
and not even the most violent opponent of Mr..
Lincoln can complain that his policy has an
uncertainty about it. or that it is not as
thoroughly radical az his wsrmest admifer
would have it, Peace by the submission or
conquest of Rebels, and the total abolition OF
Slavery, will he the determined purpose OF the
new Administration. The country has sane
toned and will accept the policy.
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FROM sAVANNAH.

WASHINGTON. Tuesday, Dec. 6,

WAHNGroS, Tuesday. Dec. B, 1901
The Savannah Republicans Of Dec. says it
mentioned in previous issue that force OF Unionsts
had landed on Broad River and were advancing on tho
ralroad In the direction o: Grahamsvile During tho
nigh. the Confedsrstes had transported effective
force to that point, which uniting with that already on
the ground marched forward the Goth Of November,
under the command Of Gen. Gustavus Smith Of tho
Georgia State troops TO meet them.
tn. Republican says the Union troops numbred 5000
men with sixteen pieces OF artillery. Smith was at
tackled at place called Honey Hill. three miles from
Grahansvlle Tho Consedsrates had only 400 nuskss
and seven pieces o. artillery.
The fgh. lasted til dark. We. the paper says. re-
pulsed every attack and finally drove the enemys right
and center but the ls stood unmOyed at the close Of
the action The Rebels received reanforcements; but.
notwithstanding their Boosting, admit IL was dfswa
battle Lat nigh. (3oth) The Rfpa6icon says seven
eight transports loaded with troops rapidly going
up Broad River which gives assurance that the fight
will be renewed to-day.
TIE Republican says that Wheeler managed Kpst.
rick with al ease.
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CONGRESS-.

SENATE. Dec 6.-The principal business OF
fhe session was the reception of and listening 10 the
Message o. the President. Reports were called for
from Committees but were ready. The Treasury
and Naval Reports were received and laid upon the
liable Mr. Sumner offered resolution, which was
adopted asking the President to communicate any 10
formation in the Department Of State concerning any
propositon recently made by British subjects IN aid OF
the Rebellion After an Executive session the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE, Dec. 6.-After hearing the Message,
reports were called for. but mono were read. Mr.
Stevens introduced bill to prohibit the expectation OF
gold and silver COIN also bill to prevent specie from
being paid or accepted for greater than the value act
down and to prevent any United States note being
Ceved for smaller sum than specified in the bill He
also introduced resolution in relation to tie tax on
tobacco All these bills were referred to the Ways AID
Means Committee. Mr.. Broomall moved an inqur!
into the expediency Of amending the tax law tC
exempt the estates Of widows from taxation. Mr.
Spauldng moved an inquiry into the failure OF tho Rec
River campaign under Gen. Banks. Mr. Julian Offered
biz prescribing an oath OF loyalty 10 all persons
practicng law in the United States Courts in Rebe
States also bill for forfeiture in fee by Rebel land
holders Mr.. Boutwell, introduced resolution inqur
jng into the eIpodency Of prohibiting the transit OF
goods 10 any portion Of the Rebel territory beyond "a:
lines Of our armies and also the e1pediency Of purchas
ing the products Of such territory The President
Message was here received, read and ordered to b
printed The Treasury Report was also received. Ad
9onpnad
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-07
THE POsT.OPFICE.

The financial condition of tho Post Office
Department is. at present, much more favorable
than it ever was before tho War. From 1859 to
Ic6I, the average annual receipts of tho De.
partment were Se,H52S2 G2, and tho average
annual expenditures were 81, iS?, DOB "A, show.
ing an average annual excess Of expenditures
over receipts of $j,73G725 -. From 1862 to
1894, the average annual receipts were $40, ST..
$50 g., and the expenditures Sll.G94,7S5 ~,
thus reducing tho average annual deficiency to
Sc23, 254 7j. For the year ending the Both
June, IeG4, the deficiency amounted to only
S2OG, 532 ~, the revenue being So, 43a, 253 7s,
and the expenditures Sl2,GA,7e6 20. Thus
the Department has almost become self-sup-
porting. The receipts Of the year 1864 show a
large excess over the time prior to tho outbreak
OF the Rebellion.
In admitting the estimates for lcGG, the Post.
master-General thinks that no appropriation for
Deficiencies will be required.
During the last fiscal year, 334, 054,6 l0 post.
age stamps, 2G,Gia, 800 stamped envelopes, and
l,574,J0O newspaper wrappers were issued, OF
an aggregate yuuo Of SlOT4,329 so, showing
an increase as compared with the issues of the
preceding year, Of $685., $50 so.
1t is gratifying TO learn that our soldiers re.
ceivo their mail matter with as much regularity
and promptness as is possible for armies in the
field, and with perhaps as much CELEBRITY and
security as the most favored portions Of tho
country.
Efforts have been made TO improve our postal
relations With foreign powers in accordance with
the liberal principles laid down by the Paris In.
ternatonal Postal Conference.
The conclusion Of o contract for establishing
an ocean mil steamship service between the
United States and Brazil is the beginning of o
new era in tho history Of our ocean mail service.
which is being principally performed by steam.
ers sailing under foreign flag. This measure
may be expeced to result in developing profit
able commerce. legitimately belonging to US, but
which has been diverted into other channels by
means Of regular steamship communications
with other countries not 20 favorsbly situated ~
ours for CONDUCTING an extensive trade With
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-07

P,,, District Of tho Eighth Ward. for voting hiegahy
yer, se 1pon BY the prisoners friends AID severely
beaten. In tie melee the prisoner escaped.
Lord Lyons took leave of the President and
Secretary OF State on Monday. and proceeded to New
York ia n special car furnished by the Government
His health 30 seriously impaired as to require resxa
tor, with me benefits Of his native air He carries
with him the respect sympathy aud good wishes OF the
Government and people of the United States j. Hume
Brrney ESQ., will have charge Of the British Legation
during the absence Of Lord Lyons.
The excitement at Toronto concerning the
Fen:aa brotherhood is reviying. On Monday night an
Orange lodge was broken open. and all its property
destroyed by the Fenians. Some portraits OF Queeu
Victoria vera dissracefully INITIATED
A number of persons employed in the Phlia-
dc.pha Nayy.Yard were arrested on Monday, on the
charge of stealing public property therein.
The New-York Electoral College met yestor.
dny a. Albany every member being present Horace
Greeley was chosen to preside and the College I'D
journed until today.
The Report of the Secretary of War was not
sent in yesterday with the other documents accompany
ing the Message. Ii is probably delayed awaiting I'M
porian. data.
Gold opened at ?299, sold up to 1929 and closed
30, The leading buyers Sccesh houses encouraged
By The proposition prohibit tie export of gold coin Gov
ernmen, stocks have been the leading favoes to-day and
high GI hiss been paid for the loan of 1881 The business
$40. Ia, been large and much lo9 was paid fol
the new issues, which closed ST 1885 ais Money Is ebun
din', and houses getting large amounts at pei
cent. The rates sre sac, with some att.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-07

In the House Of Representatives declares ths 6nsn.s
Of gold and sivor United States COINS secondly that
~ 'ssd y a.: sys, Os y &
TOM thirdly that contract made payable in coin may
% payable in legal tender United States notes. end
tnat no atne'encs Ia sale or value shal! be allowed
between them fourth that after the passage of thu
BILL no person shall recoiye pay contract to re-
ceive any profit or advantage for gold or sivsr;
coin or bullion more than its legal value in Lawful
money. OF any other article or commodity, OF BY sn,
device SHIFT continuance whatever and any person
thus offending shall be deemed guilty of msdemeanor
and upon conviction shall suffer tnprisonmensnot
cecding six months and shall forfeit the full amount Of
the contract transaction one.haf to the informer
and the other half to the Unitod Staes Fifteen that
no person sha! by any device. shift or contrivanoc
issued by the United States for circulation a.
money aud declared legal tender for less than
their lawful expressed value. and any offender upon
conviction shall suffer imprisonment not exceeding
SIX months and fine equal 10 the full amount OF the
sum specified In said note.
Siuh That if any person shall IN the purchase or
naymept note, or ndyduss A. ia.
par value he shall be deemed to have offended against
the provisions Of the act and shall be punished accord
ing!y.
THE TOBACCO TAX.
The following is the joint resolution intro
dnced BY Mr. Stevens that the bare construction and
meaning Of so much of the act to provide Internal
revenue approved June 3Oast refers TO the tax
uIty on cigars shall be as follows: The tax shall be
assessed on the real value and the price for which the
same shall have been sod alleged to have been sold
OK offered ior sale. shall only be item Of evidence to
enaos ano Inspector and assessor TO ascertain the
rne value The assessed value shall be less than
uch alleged price or value. Whenever the owner or
poseSsor or agent OF cigars shall fix the value thereof
or sege certain price for which pretends to have
purchased them or offers them for sale II the inspector
or assessor shall deem such price below the real value
be shall be at liberty to take the at that price for
tie use Of tho government giving the owner or agent
certificate VI the value. who shall DO paid the same
presenting it ~ the Treasurer OF the United States
or bis deputy.
The returns relative to the kinds o. cigars required
by the Goth Section Of the Act may DO made monthly
or b monthly instead Of weekly. may be decided BY
tho Assessors. Manufacturers OF cigars shall be al.
lowed 10 have their cigars inspected and stamped and
to return and pay the tax upon the at any tins
before well at tho time Of sale. The actual
amount Of tho tax paid or pay a6le.
NOMINATIONS IN TIIB SENATE.
The Senate to-day nominated Hon. Salmon
P. Chase ChiefJustos Of ths u. s. Supreme Court.
The nominations Of james Speed Attorney Gen.
ersl, and William Dennison as Postmaster General
were sent in, but they were not acted upon.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-07
THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Mr. Welles presents report Of great length,
considerable portion Of which is occupied by Il
review Of his administration of the Navy De.
partment during the last four years. The first
subject Of recent interest touched upon 10 the
blockade Of WilmingtOn-the point TO which
the eyes of this nation have long turned
in the hope Of seeing it electualy closed against
contraband trade. Mr.. Welles declares that it
is not possible 10 enforce complete blockade,
and that the capture Of the place is not to be
attempted except by a combined land and
naval force. The two main entrances are forty
miles apart, and are subdivided into other
channels. through which vessels may gain access
TO the port The formation Of the coast, and
the gradual shosling Of the water,
offer facilities TO the blockade-runners
to pass in or out close under the
land, and protected by batteries. Mr.. Welles
remarks further that the vessels which accom-.
plish this passage are English built and Of great
speed, and not easily to be caught. So that,
although these different entrances TO the har.
Dor Of Wilmington arc watched by not less
than fifty Of our vessels, the opportunities ofthe
coast and the superior speed Of tho contrabsnd
vessels, enable them to 90 in and out with re.
markable frequency. They are occasionally
captured, but the profits of those which arc not
caught abundsutlv recompepse tho losses Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-07
Meeting or she n. Y. Historical Society

An unusually brilliant gathering took place
last night at tho hall Of the Now York Historical
Society the occasion being the delivery Of an address
by Prof Goodwin Smith, Regius Professor Of Modern
History In the University Of Oxford, the history Of
that ancient seat Of learning Frederick De Peyster
esl President OF the Society, called the meeting to
order and after the transaction OF the usual routine
business. introduced " the meeting Prof. Goodwin
Smith.
Mr. SMITH who was received With loud applause a.
ter some Introductory remarks gave vivid sketch OF
the constitution course Of study and discipline Of the
nineteen gres colleges and hve halls that compose the
University of Oxford; s!tsrward giving sketch 1.-THE
early history OF each college in the order Of its founda
ton Interpreting his narration with valuable com.
men,s on the general condition Of society the state Of
learning politics aud religion at the different erss OF
the different foundations; also briefly referring In con-
euso TO the controversies which have agitated the
University during late years and the influence which
the University has eIerted upon the public MIND,
expressing hope that he might hereafter have
an opportunity to repay American students IN
Oxford the kndness he had received dnfine
his visit 10 this country. The address wnich
abounded interesting detail and riveted the stenon
of the audience during Its whole length was delivered
without the aid OF single note. and we are only pre-
vented from presenting entire to our readers BY our
want of space aud the OF the speaker expressed
through hs Chairman that the Press would refrain
rom nuhshiay IT, The usual vote OF thanks and re-
onest for copy OF the address for publication was
moved by the Row DIR. ADAMS, and carried unan'
mously AFTER which the meeting adjourned
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-07

FIRE IN BAxrER.sT.-The frame stables No.
A Baxter st. owned by James Wilmoye, and occupied
BY Henry Meyers and others. were destroyed by fire
last night Mr.. Meyers loses horse and harness. val.
ued at $500 no insurance George Kruger lost horse
valued at $500 Charles Hall lost set Of harness val
ued at SIS MI wilmore's loss on stables will amount
to $500 insured. The flames extended 70 the RENE
Tenement house In the rear Of Nos l3 aud 15 Monroe
ST.. owned by MIS-. Ellen Collins Of Brooklyn loss on
building BY fire and water $500. II was occupied by
Mrs Margaret Wilson. George Bossett, Mrs Dwyer
and Frederick Hursyke. They lose on furniture BY
fire and water about 500 each.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-07

We print this morning in full the Report OF
the Secretary of the Treasury. but the late hour
at which part of it WAS received, and the gen.
eral clum5ineSs Of the arrangements for its COM
lnuncaton to the Press, compelus from want o.
time TO read it, to postpone all comment upon it
till tomorrow
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-07

ALDASr, N. T.. Tuesday Dec. 8, 1884,
The Electors OF President and Vice-PreSident
met In the Senate chamber at the Capitol at O'Clock
this afternoon. The Hon Chauneey N. Depew. Score
tary Of State called the College to order and admins
tered the Constitutional oath to each member.
There bcias full attendance motion Of the Hon.
Preston King the Hon. Horace Greeley wa, chosea
President aster which Mr. VIM. Bristol and Mr.. Hiram
Horton were appointed Secretaries
The College then adjourned until 10 O'Clock ;o-inor
row.