American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-06-14

excites in our hearts, and that of the
whole civilized world, an inexpressible
rror,-altho' it marks crimson stain
of dishonor upon the page of our histo-
ry, yet it stands there, and will forever
stand as the expression of that fell spirit
of hate and revenge which actuated those
who brought on and prosecuted the Re-
bellion-proving to all that nothing could
appease, nothing allay but the crushing
power of the military arms.
Resolyed, That we have entire conf
in President johnson, called now to fill
that high trust, at most critical and
perilous period-that he is emphatieally
man of the people, having by his Won
derful energy and talent lifted himself up
from the humblest walks of life, to his
present exalted position as Executive of
this great nation. He is the friend OF
the poor and oppressed-is ardent and
devoted in his patriotism-ripe in, his ex-
perience as a Statesman-and will with
firm hand indicate the authority of the
Government by punishing traitors-cau-
tiously and wisely reforming governments
in the late revolted States, and faeilita-
ting return to harmony and peace thro'-
out the land.
Reso1yed, That tits desirable we should
have full and perfect record of all the
men who went into the army from our
county, whether volunteers, or conscripts
the Chairman of the Executive Com
mittee of the county is hereby instructed
to appoint two or mora competent persons
in each township and borough--and also
two in each School District, to report to
said township committee. Setting down
list of each and every volunteer or draf-
ted man who went into the army from
said township-which shall be formed
into a neat record, and forwarded to the
Chairman of the Exectiue. Committee at
Butler. This record to contain names,
date of entering army, letter of CO., and
No, of Reg, where sent, what battles,
skirmishes, &C., &c, wounds, deaths, &c,
&c. So as to form a short but reliable
history of all and every one of our Butler
County Soldiers. This Record to be at
the disposal of the County Convention
when it convenes next year.
Resolged, That in our present worthy
Governor, A. G. Curtin, we have a most
unhinching advocate and defender ofour
glorious Union-who has most efficiently
and patriotically represented the Old
keystone State in the eventful and glo-
riously successful conflict for Union and
Liberty. He has, and well deserves, the
undying love of our soldiers, and the peo-
ly who know how to appreciate and honor
sterling patriotism.
Resofyed, That Hon. James Kerr, II.
c. M'Coy and VIM. Stoops, Esqs., be ap-
pointed representative Conferees to meet
similar conferecs from the counties of
Mercer and Lawrence at Centreville, But
Ter CO., Pa, to nominate ticket for As
sembly.
Reoslyed, That Hon. James Mitchell,
Robert NJ Douthett and VIM. Haslett,
Esqs., be appointed Senatorial conferees
to meet with conferees from the counties
of Armstrong and Lawrence to renom,-
nate candidate for State Senator.
ResoEoed, That Hon. Charles M'Cand-
less and VIM. Haslett, Esqs., be elected
Representative delegates, and Col. John
NJ. Thompson be recommended as Sena-
torial Delegate to the State Convention to
meet at Harrisburg on the 18th of July
next
Resolued, That this convention pledge
to the ticket this day nominated their
unanimous support, and cordially recon-
meEd it to all the loyal voters of Butler
county.
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