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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21
jeopardy. We trust some one will so far
consult the interest of all, as to have her
taken care OF at once.

BSy@ Ii is not unusual TO be inter-
rogated by Conservative neighbor by
" How do you like the Presidents procla-
nation of re construction for Mississippi?
And thus we are led to re-read the proc
lamation, in order to see what our neigh
Dor has found there to hang hope upon I;
and aftera careful perusai, can find moth
ing except that itlimits the election fran
chise, at the election for constitutional
convention, to those entitled to vote at
the time the State voted itself out of the
Union-less those who have been en-
gagged in any way with the rebellion
There is certainly no considerable portion
ofthe loyal people of this country who de-
sire to see the election franchise extended
to any class of citizens, however patriotic
they may have been, before they have
been properly educated, in order to ena-
bic them to discharge their duties intelli-
gently. Prevent the disloyal from par
ticipating, and we can see no reason to
complain of other restrictions. The loyal
people of Mississippi are, after all, the
best judges of the qualification of voters
in their own case. Let them frame a
constitution, republican in form, and ex-
tending to all the protection of the courts
over their persons and property, and few
will be heard to complain.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21
The Man Who Won't Pay the
Printer.

May he be shod with lightning and
compelled to wander over gunpowder
May he have sore eyes and chest
nut burr for an eye stone.
May every day Of his life be more
despotic than the Dey of Algiers.
May he never be permitted to kiss
pretty woman.
May ne be bored tn death by
boarding school mistresses practi-
eng their first lessons-in music, with
out the privilege of seeing his tormen-
tors.
May 2,40 night mares trot quarter
races over his stomach every night.
May his boots leak, his gun hang
fire and his f. hing line break.
May his coffee be sweetened with
flies and his soup seasoned with spi-
ders.
Nav his friends run off with his
wife.and his children take the whoop-
ing cou III.
May his cattle die of murrain, and
the pigs destroy his garden.
May troop of printer devils, lean.
lank and hungry, dog his heels each
day, and retiment of cats cater
waui under his window at night.
May the famine stricken ghost of
an editors baby haunt his slumbers,
and hiss Murder J" in his dreaming
ear. a.as
May his cows give sour milk, and
his churn rancid butter.
In short, may his business go to
ruin, and he 60 to-the Legislature.
-Ercha1ae
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21
WAsHINGrov. june Is.

ABOUT PENsIoNs.--The following
items should be preserved, as showing
to whom pensions may be granted. Those
entitled to pensions are
/. Invalids, disabled since March 4th
1861 in the military or naval service
of the United States, while in the line
of duty.
2. Widows of officers, soldiers and
seamen who have died of wounds re-
ceived, or disease contracted in service
as above.
3. Children under sixteen years of
age either of the aforesaid deceased
parents, if there is no widow surviving
or from the date of the widows re-mar-
rage
Mothers of officers, and soldiers or sea-
men, deceased as aforementioned, and who
were dependent upon the son for support,
in whole or in part.
D. Sisters under sixteen years of age
dependent on said deceased brother Who'll
ly or in part for support, pro vIded there
are none of the last three classes above
mentioned.
Invalids and friends of deceased sold
iers are reminded that in order to have
said pension commence when the service
terminates, the application thetefore must
be made within year of the discharge
of the invalid, or decease of the officer,
SOLDIER or seamen, as the case may be.
Rates of Pensions.--Leut Col. and Of
icers of higher rank, $50 per month Maj
S25 per month; Captain $50 per month
First Lieutenant sl7 per month Second
Lieut. SIS per month all enlisted men
50 per month. Only one full pension
will be allowed to the relative of the de-
ceased soldier, ard in the order of prece-
dence, as above given.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21

TEXAs.-It is asserted that majority
of the people of Texas are in favor Of set
ting up for themselves. and that there ex.
lists wide spread disposition to attempt
it, believing, it is said, in their ability to
cope with the power of the Government
by retiring to the swamps and inaccessible
regions. Let them try it Speaking of
the social condition of affairs in Texas,
a cecent letter says:
From the statements of refugees and
prisoners, | judge that Texas, during the
rebellion, has been more than ever true to
its reputation. 1t is the land of fraud
and murder. Judge Lynch reigns su-
preme, and from his decision there is no
appeal. Said paroled Colonel to me,
t'If man insults me or my family shoot
him l ask for no judge or jury l shoot
him down, and that is the last off
| suggested that such license indicated
low state of civilization He replied,
"We want no better civilization than we
have"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21
Address to President johnson
BosToN June Is

DUoION June 10,
The Congressional Council in ses-
sion to-day framed the following adj
dress to President johnson: The
National Congregational Council,
now in session at Boston, and repre-
senting nearly three hundred church
es in all sections Of the country. de-
sire to present you their christian
salutations and to assure you of their
profound sympathy in your great and
trying labors; to promise you their
loyal support and their prayers, and
express their solemn conviction that
the hundreds of thousands embraced
as wOrshippers in our churches, will
most heartily cooperate with you in
extendidg the institutions of civil
and religious liberty througout the
land.
(Signed,) Wm. NJ. BucKINoHAM,
Moderator.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21
Gov. Curtin TO the Public.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
HARRISBURG, June 10, 1865.
9 PeopLe Of PennsuLpania :


To the People of Pennsylvania:
The bloody struggle of four years is
ended. The fires of rebellion are quench.
ed. The supremacy of law and right is
re-established. The foulest treason in
history has been beaten to the earth.
Our country is saved.
These blessings we owe, under God, to
the unequalled heroism, civic and militia
ry, of the people. In the darkest hour,
under the heaviest discouragement, falter
who would, THEY never faltered.
They have been inspired with the de-
termination to maintain the free Gov
ernment of our Fathers, the continued
union of our whole country, and the grand
republican principle which it is their
pride and duty to defend for the sake,
not only of themselves, but of the human
race.
glory in saying that the people of
Pennsylvania have been among the fore.
most in the career of honor Their hearts
have been in the contest their means and
their blood have been poured out like wa
ter to maintain it.
The remnants of the heroic bands that
left her soil to rescue their country are
now returning, having honorably fulfilled
their service. They have left tens of
thousand of their brothers on many a
bloody field. Their memories will be
preserved on our rolls of honor For
their widows and families grateful coun-
will surely provide.
Let the survivors who are now return
ing to us have such welcome as be-
fits a brave and patriotic people to give
to the gallant men who have saved the
country and shed new lustre on PennsyI-
vania.
recommend that in every part of the
State, on the approaching Anniversary of
Independence, special observances be ad
of welcome to our returned defenders, and
of commemoraton of the heroic deeds of
themselves and their comrades who have
fallen,
ANDREW G.. CURTIN.
Governor of Pennsylvania.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21


Mr.. EDITOR The good book has
taught us to lay the axe at the root o the
tree Of any evil we wish to destroy this
has not as yet been done with the debas-
ing tree Of Intemperauee. 1t is fact,
that good meu have warfed for long
time against this gigantic evil; they have
stripped it of many Of its poisonous leaves
and branches, and have saved thousands
from Drunkard's graves; but still the tide
rolls on, destroying here, and scattering
there, until the whole earth is nearly en-
gulphed in the common ruin. And af-
ter all that has been done to stay this
monster in his mad career, the alcoholic
demon has grown rank, and Heaven de-
flying, and is now battling all the efforts
that are put forth for the suppression OF
the traffic. Why need We fly for alco-
holie stimulus ? while God has SO plenti-
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21

fully supplied us with sparkling water
not only from the rock which Moses smote
in the wilderness to slake the parched
thirst OF his followers as they journeyed
on towards the promised land, but from
every hill aud valley in our beloved land,
the liquid gurgling streams issue forth in
the beauties of nature, and say by THEN
sparkling merry glitter; here, mortal
man, is balm for thirsty parching lips
to sip and drink; and all the particles Of
your body will become the pure fountain
of life. Did not God in his infinite mer-
cy make provision in this healing balm
for his creatures Is there not healing
balm in the clear and unauthorized foun.
tain in preference to the concocted devi-
ces of the devil in preparing liquid fire
Liquor as certainly set on fire of he'll
For the cures of maladies, peculiar to the
human race, this false doctrine of alco
holic medication is the great barrier in
the way of the temperance reform. Knock
out this prop and the liquor traffic goes
by default. Nature has provided rene
dies for the sick and suffering of the
earth. But there is a mistake some
where, nature has went wrong, or the
Doctors have made blunder So long
as the idea is entertained by scientific men
and the medical profession, that alcohol
acts in any beneficial manner on the living
system, so long will it be the great abra.
cadabra of the materia medica This
word pronounced and repeated in various
ways, was once the charm, the amulet, the
incubation to prevent disease and cure
fevers, as alcohol pronounced respiratory
food and vital supporter by Liebig, Pereira
Carpenter and Dungleson, and repeated
as as rum, gin, brandy whiskey, wine
cider, ale, porter, tanglefoot, &C., by th,
Medical Professor, is according to mod
ern necromancy the remedy for curing
all the ills flesh is heir to.
We shall never be able to exercise the
rum fiend from the Drug Shop, nor the
Dram Shop until we make the people
understand that it does not act at all, bu
that the system acts and wars upon it al
an enemy to its vitaldomain. When thi
principle is fully understood and acted
upon by the people, alcoholic medication
will be buried so deep in the sea of oh
livion, that there will be no resurrection
for it, until civilization recedes to barbar
ism, aud another age of Ignorance anC
superstition overshadows the earth.
| do not blame medical men for hold
ING TO their opinions only want to show
how hard it is for men to exercise com
mon sense when they are educated out o.
it. Stimulation medication of 5000
years standing, has got a strong hold up
on the profession. But temperance mer
are looking for scientific basis from
which to predicate to successful issue
the good cause. | know that this opin
is radical, and as far as the popular sys
tenn of medicine is concerned, it is revo
lutionary, and if old opinions are ruled
out and new ones take their place, no DIFF
ference who or what profession is made tc
suffer in pecuniary point of view il
the cor popaij are benefited thereby.
d. NJ. HARBAUGH.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21
MashingtOm News.
WAsUINGTON. june NJ

AsHINGTON, June 10
1t is reported by the passengers, who
arrived here on the train from Fairfax
Court House this morning, that the
MONUMENTS RECENTLY ERECTED ON THE
BULL RUN BATTLE FIELD.
And which were dedicated on Sunday
last, have been destroyed by the rebels
residing in the neighborhood. General
CANDLES men, who built the monument,
swear, if the report proves true, they will
revenge the outrage by destroying every
trace of civilization within circuit of
twenty miles of the battle field, and Gam
ble's men will keep their oath.
The Pension Bureau is receiving
CLAIMS FOR PENSIONS.
At the rate Of 5000 per day 1000 of
which are granted. Widows claims are
falling off rapidly, while Claims for inva-
lid pensions are on the increase.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21
ng- We learn fiom Rev. Tibbles, tn.

nJ- We learn fiom Rev. Tibbles, that
his little daughter, about six years old,
was chased by COW belonging to citi-
zen of this borough, and caught and
thrown to the height of some seven or
eight feet into the air, nor did this satisfy
the vicious animal who following up her
attack, pounced at the little creature af-
ter she had fallen senseless on the ground
and was only saved from further injury
by the timely aid of persons who were in
convenient distance, who ran to her relief.
Mr. Tibbles informs us that he has
learned, that the COW has been known to
be vicious some time past. We were
the moro surprised therefore to learn
from him, that she is still allowed to run
at large, and. thus the life of every child
that may chance to fall in hor way is in
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21

AT the Unon IL. / } Race
Course last Monday, the thieves and
pickpoekets had fu | sway, and gath
cred rich harvest. Diamond breast
pins, gold watches and well filed
pocket books were indiscriminately
appropriated, and the Aght fingered
gentry reaped rich harvest. Mr.,
A. Berry, who resides near the course,
had his pocket book, containing $1,000
stolen. Another gentleman was re-
lieved of hs diamond breastpin and
gold watch. The officers who were
present were in too small numbers
to prevent the thieves from PLYING
their yocations to an alarming extent.
The Sheriff of Queens county, with
a posse Of men, attempted to make
arrests, but the thieves being in
great numbers pounced upon them and
beat them severely. The sheriff is
said to have been badly injured,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21

Hang DAVIS OR ABOLISH CAPITAL
PUNIsHMENT.-The Uuioersaiist having
been censured for intimating that Davis
should be hung, replies: "After the ex-
citement has passed, and Jefferson Davis
is hung, We may be sorry But in all
soberness, let us say, il Jefferson Davis
is not hung, the hand that in this land
ever after signs death warrant should
drop from its socket. If he is pardoned,
let ever prison or be opened"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21
Re-COnstructiOn.

One Of the great difficulties which, in
the eyes of some, seemed to be in the
way of reunion, even after the rebel
power was broken, was the alleged fact
that the rebel states would sullenly refuse
to recognize their constitutional obliga-
tions to the sold Union would not al
low themselves to be represented in the
Federal Congress, &c. All this, however
seems to vanish. The whole people of
the south to-day, seem quite willing to
acknowledge that hoe is no future for
them, but as citizens of the Omitted
States" and are at once addressing them
selves to this state of things, by endea-
voring to make the best of it they can.
Occasional outrtecs doultloss, tlele will
yet be; but no general system of guer-
rilla warfare, on any ctler system of gen.
eral disturbance need be feared for mo-
ment. Indeed we doubt not that nor
thern man with northern principles, can
travel through the cotton states now, with
much more safety than he could before
the war and it will not be long we trust
before courts of justice will again be
open all over that portion of our fair coun-
try to administer justice to all, without
partiality to, or prejudice against any
portion of the citizens, however humble.
For this great change in the situation all
have a right to feel thankful, it is the be-.
ginning of better state of things.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21

The Knights of ancient chivalry
were won't to wear to the tournament q
coat of mail. The leader of modern chiv-
airy has adopted in lieu of this the skirt
Of 2 female,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21

1T is said that sugar beets cut
into thin slices are excellent food for
young calves, and that they eat them
with aVidity, requiring less milk and
keeping sleek and fat.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21
-Senator Sherman savs tbat

Senator Sherman says that the
Secretary of The Treasury has told
him, within few days, that by the
1st of July next every demand upon
the Treasury will have been paid
and Cancelled,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21
nl- There is a GOOD deal of stir in


Bl~ There is good deal of stir just
now, about the word white, in our constr
tuition. The services rendered during the
continuance of the war, by the colored
population, North and South, has over.
come much of the prejudice formerly ex-
istng against them in this country.
When the commander of the army
corps found himself in trouble as to the
situation oil the opposing forces, Or as to
his best and safest route in assaling them,
he never applied in vain to the colored
population. So too, when one of our
starving prisoners made his escape from
rebel dungeon, or a stockade, he never
appealed in vain to the humble Negro for
Rest and guide,
And food and fire."
1t is no wonder, therefore, that the peo-
pie feel grateful to that humble class who,
although much abused by us for long ge4.
erations, forsetful of repeated injuries,
embraced every opportunity to further the
cause of the Union.
Notwithstanding all this, we can see no
special use now of discussing this ques-
tion. Our constitution can only be amend
ed every five years we did amend it last
year, aud cannot, therefore, amend it for
four years to come an unnecessarily
long time to keep question agitated-
Let us attend to the work of to-day prop
erly, and leave the future to take care of
itself Let us meet each question in its
proper order.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21

Now that our forces have obtained
access to Texas, we shall learn what be-
come of Samuel Houstons The proba-
bility is that he died du9as1hs first year
of the war, though for some reason the
Southern journals maintained studied
silence in regard to him.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-21

lit is denied thai General Lee Or bis
family has ever drawn ration from the
Government
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-22
RoeK ISLAND PosT OFFICE.
Mail A Arrangement.

Chicago and Rock island Railroad Mail arrives at
$50 A. NJ, and 4:45 P. n. Closes at I-2o A.
NJ, and 1880 P. M
Sterling and Rock Island Railroad Msil, via Mo-
line WATERFOWL, Hampton, Rapids City, fort
Byron and Cordova arrives at s.3e a. m, and
closes at 40 p. M.
Davenport Mail arrives at 100 A. M, and s.oo
Pm. Closes 8. 90 A. M, and Ais P. M
oouauka Mail via Pleasant Ridge, Hazlitt, Ham
iet Perryton, Aledo, Monroe, New Boston ano
Keithsburg to Oquawka leaves Monday, W ed
nesday and Friday, at9 a. M. Arrives tues
day, Thursday aud Saturday, at 4 P. M
Maeomb Mail, via. Presumption, Fariows
Grove, Viola, Pope Creek, North heLdef-
son and Monmouth Macomb, leaves Wed
nssday and Saturday at A. NJ. Arrives Iues-
day and Friday at 7P. M.
Centre Point Mail, via Rural, Prairieheid, Rich
land Srove, Centre Ridge, Oxford, North Prarie
al Henderson, to Centre Point, leaves wed
nesday and Saturday at A. M. Arrives TUESDAY
and Friday at 6 Pm.
cambridge Mail via: Coal Valley, Pennsylvania
Orion and Andover, to Cambridge, leaves
Monday and Friday, at A. N. ARRIVES Thurs-
day and Saturday at 6P. NJ.
Office hours from A. n. to 500 p. II.
On Sunday open from to loa m.
B. HAWLEY, P. M
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-22
GR0yEsTEEN 4 CO.,
Piano Forte Manufactures
499 BROADWAY. NEW YORK.

THE attention of the public and the trade
Il is invited to our New Scale Octave ose-
wood Piano Fortes, which for volume and purity
OF tone are unrivalled by any hitherto offered in
this market They contain all the modern i'm
provements, French Grand Action, Harp Pedal
Iron Frame, Over.Strung Bass, &C, and each IN ,
strument being made under the personal superyI-
sion OF Mr.. J. II. Groyesteen, who has had a
practical experience OF 80 years IN their
ufacture, is fully warranted in every particular.
The 81 GrOvesteen Piano Forte received the
highest award of merit over all others at the Gel
ebratec Worlds far, where were exhibited Instru-
ments from the best makers of London. Paris,
Germany, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Boston and
New York and also at the American Institute
for five successive years. the gold and silver med
ais from both of which can be seen at our ware
room. $3.50
BY the Introductio OF improvements make q
still more perfect Piano Forte and by manufacture
ing largely, with strictly cash system, are eKab
ed to offer these instruments at price which will
preclude competition.
Prices-No. /, Seven Octave, round corners
Rosewood plain case, S275
No. ?, Seven Octave, round corners, Rosewood
heavy Moulding $500.
No. g. Seven Octave round corners, Rosewood
Louis XIV style 1926. Terms: Net cash, in cur
rent funds. Descriptive circulars sent free.
janl3dwly.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-06-22
Ratas Of Advertisiag In the Daily.


Business cards not over Ave lines. $40 ~ per an
mum. OK
For each change additional charge OF 70
cents per SQUARE will be made.
Notices OF So wants. - 60 lost, J" !" found" TO
rant, 6. TO let,'' Sc, not exceeding tour lines
inserted for fifty cents.
Marriage notices will be charged one dollar IN
aIcases.
Editoria, notices charged for at the rate OF 10
cents per line, or seven words, and special mo-
lice at ten cents per line, or SO cents line per
week. -,e--- y Etzl
ali notices for religious and benevolent Purs
noses will be charged one-third OF regular rates.
Obituary notices, except simple announcements OF
deaths, one half rates.
Advertiser ents not accompanied wHo Written
directions viii be inserted until forbid, and charg-
cd accordingly. ---....-tt. .ri. e# :, -.-
Advertisements discontinued before the exPira-
ton of the time contracted for, will be charged al
short time rates.
Advertisements from abroad must be paid for
invariably in advance unless from approved
gents. -. - Ii ,.--.-
Advertisements inserted next to reading matter
so per cent. advance Of above rates, and kept
standing ON the inside pages Is per cent. ao-
vance on regular rates. e
All transient Advertisements must De paio iof In
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ADVERTISEMENTS inserted in the Weakly Argus
ON reasonable terms. ~
Liberal contracts made with yearly sdvsrtissrs'
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