American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-07-19

rebellion, was not less than that of the
greatest generals in the field which, tho
true, was perhaps not safe to tell them.
w. E. Moore, still another ar-shatter-
ed veteran, who carries with him the mark
of rebel Violence stigma, but rather
distinctive honor, us his senti-
ments in a few well-timed remarks, pay
ing his respects to poor jeff, " the grand
mother of the Confederacy."
Rev. Il. Woodruff, next called, noticed
the peculiar faculty of American charac-
ter, to adapt itself to any occasion as il
lustrated by those who but yesterday, as
it were, soldiers in arms, now civilians
not demoralized by their military career,
&c, and directed their attention to the
importance of still remaining "on guard"
against the enemy, lest having braved the
dangers of the cannon's mounth, and con-
quered desperate foe, they should them
selves be conquered by intemperan ce or
some similar enemy
Rev. Woodruff, Capt Timblin and J.
W. Christy, having been appointed a COM
mittee on resolutions submitted the fol-
lowing as their unanimous report, and
which being ordered to be published, is
herewith transmitted.
Res0lUcd That we return our most
hearty thanks to our brave soldiers, for
their courage, bravery, endurance of pri-
vations' and hardships, for the defence of
our people, Government and rights.
Resoleed, That we return devout thanks
to Almigl ty God for his protection thrown
around our Noble army, navy and soldiers;
that while we mourn the loss of many,
that so many have been spared to return
to civilized life and the bosom of family
and friends.
Resolced, That we most heartily vel
come to their homes, our community and
society, the soldier who has periled his
life, fought our battles, and redeemed our
country.
ResoiUed, That we express our deepest
sympathy with the bcreaved, who have
lost fathers, husbands, sons or brothers
in this cruel and wicked rebellion may
God sustain them, and may we never for
get them, or tee sacrifices they have made,
or see them suffer for the necessaries of
life.
ReSolocd, That in our opinion all the
principal leaders in this Goddess rebellion
should be hanged that law cannot be
honored unless they are; that it is small
sacrifice for them to pay, and but poor
return for the sufferings they have wiliully
and systematically forced upon our noble
soldiers in prisons, leaving all the rest out
of the account
Resotred, That we look with the most
abhorreHt contempt on the efforts of
Northern men amongst us to belittlc all
the victories of our armies throw con-
tempt upon our soldiery; embarrass the
Government, and thus aid and comfort,
and encourage the enemy.
Resoloed, That the editors of papers,
and public men, who have pursued such
course, deserve, and shall receive the ex-
ecration of the people; are not worthy to
fill any Office in the Government; and al
though it may not be lawful to hang them
for treason, yet they deserve it much more
than the majority of the rebel soldiery.
Resolred, That we believe it necessary
and right to give the right of suffrage to
all the freedmen in our land and urge
upon our Government the performance of
this duty at the earliest practicable mo-
ment.