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, 1865-12-28
i. Ratfia U,,o1a tI.e rreasury.

(Wnrhipxtcu Correspondents Philadelphia rress.1
Tho proposition made few days aso in the
House TO place tho soldiers of iSBi aud 1876,
On tho same footiDg with regard to bounties
as those obtnined on later calls, however list
in Itself, Is ono ofthosc cases which dcseTrcs
careful rejection before It II decided upon. Il
Is estimated, should Congress legisiate In this
direction, that more than Two hnndtrl NIL
lions Of dollars will bc taken from the treas
ury. The combination pressing this measure
Is u most extensive one, and docs not really
reprtscnt tho soldiers, but a Glass Of agents
who hare busted Themselves IN purchasing the
bly, low rates, as to show how little hope those
entitled to these bountIes had or securing
them: II Is unpopular to take ground against
such m appeal ls this but there should 1,e
no E1ucamEhness anon the friends Of the
Government, and particularly among those
who know that In order to preserve the na-
tiOnnl: credit, tho utmost ccopomy IN the ua-
tloual expenditures, and the utmost strictness
Ia the collection Of the natio1a1 revenue. are
inperatiyely necessary, In uttering their pro-
tests aEntnsta these combinations. Hosts
Of claim agents, adventurers unl loafcrs gen.
orally, VIII no doubt urge Congress in the
name Of the soldiers to press the passage ofthfs
so-caled 'sbounty" bill. Another icmoustr1-
tf0n, not quite 60 extensive or threatening,
but fnll ofaudacity, is the attempt 10 deprive
the Government Of some seven million dol
lars' worth OF cotton. captured ut Savannah
from the rebels and Justly forfeited to the
Federal treasury. In th1s last demonstration,
some Of the most prominent lawyers In New
York nFeeconcerned, md 1t il said, Il they sue
ceed, their fees will average from one to two
hundred thousand dollars piece.
, 1865-12-28
nefnttion Of a stLoJnt Preks.ss

The Richmond Enquirer asks the Tribune
to tell It ''Wllat constitutes loyal press ~
date, the question is highly proper, and II has
cvfnced sagacity in deciding! from what
quarter 10 seek the necessary information.
We will answI the question to tho best Of
our ability /
: A thoroughly loyal American Journal, then,
In the view Of the Tribune, Is one which
q o 'nS ths soahe1R tate hat 81
portion OF their people who we're for the
Union in our late struggle shall lbe accorded
at least equal rights and privileges with the
portion who were dgdinst It, and fought for
It's overthrow and destruction.
Such, frankly expressed, Is our tdea of q
lie G5a A1d he no% no d9ea eas
uhg not IN. 7. tribune.
, 1865-12-28
Auction Sale Of Conl Mt New York-A
Decline Of One DOflAr Ton.

new YonK, Dec, e1-Tventg-hrc Thousand tens
OF Scranton coal were sold oday at auction. b.: the
Defawnre, Lackaw2una 5 Western railroad com
pany, al The Exchange sses foons. The con2auy
comparatively Htue demand for coal. The offirtng
was disposed Of At aecltSc Of about one doila1 q
Ton trona the prices Of November last and nearly
$a7t. ton s1nto October. The following are tie
sales End prices obtained: 1000 Tons Chestnut coil
4LOSl77b: 000 tons stosc coal ~ y; 3t0O.
tons eeg coal S7s7ts sGa1sh; 1000 ions graie coal,
3ACCGt9S7H; 0N tons fteamboas coal, $9WO
A,1sH 8 QUO tons lump coal, <sooGessa: This eaat
II delivered At Elt1bethport. and part III New Jec.
sey, in the month Of January. u ton4 OF $40 ns.
The freight charge is 75 cents per ton! -;
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NCconAtfuct5on-Tle Present HAxpeet-
The Majority sx1lt Stand Firn-Doo.
1ltJle aud Dlx0n-Gsens GrantHs South.
crn Mission.
From Our Own Conespondcnt.]
, 1865-12-28
TIE coRoNKa's INQUEST

The inquest was IN progress when they got
and kept apart, to await their examination:
, 1865-12-28


Immediately nftcr tho emancipation Of The slaves,
when the general confusion was most perplexlny,
the psesulent desire among the whites seemed to be
get i'd OF them entirely. wild spocn,atiors s were
lndnlged in how to remove the co1ore1 population
at once, and 10 Import while lahorers to I'll It's
place; how to obt1in sufficient supply Of coolies,
OF the freedmen l. strongly advocated by those who
have the traditional horror Of nee negro, und IN
aaaped to ba u eeEes hsn H. Il ra;s
Ing o. staples, planters appear to b Inclined to
anve tie negroes away, tleaft from theIr p:auia-
nian IN July that ,hs planters in certasn ioesIisie,
In the northwestern part Of his State had been On
the. point Of dong so, ,hut better counsel
CT eoon Zen R5sason %sas 70 I nRn g. G. cAi u 9Ha
who bad been sent out 10 several counties In
Southern Alabama, to administer the amnesty osth,
ofihal region to ze, lhs eoloted people Who had
culhSaled their crops during the SUMNER adriGt as
soon as The crops would be secured and not to per.
MT IT,, ths neg11 70 senaln upon my footing of eq1ai
No.2o,) The disposition 10 drive away all the ne
etoes IRON the Plantations was undoubtedly con-
tined toa ie districts aud az iaE as the eehems OF
Wholesale deportation 10 concerned, practical men
became aware that they wanted to have any labor
done, u would have been bad policy to move away
10 iii helr pse n' al aa7es =
best only diaaDt relief, and rec negro Labor belur
The only thing In immediate prospect, many tngee.
make fee lahoi compulsory BY Permanent reCula-
houe.
Shortly after the Close Of the war some South
Carolina plsatess tried to solve this problem by
introducing Into the contracts pruF1.t0us leaving
only small share Of tho crops to the freedmen,
subject 10 al sotts Of constructive charges, aud
then binding them to work OF The indebtedness
they might ncuE 1t being to gre It extent IN the
10 him, the empfoyer might t6us obtain a M pesms. ma
RFA - kr
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05
The War News!

For the last few weeks all who were in
the habit of exercising a lively faith in
our Government; aud in the wisdom of
those. who in the Cabinet and in the field
were intrusted with its safety and honor,
we're looking forward TO an early consul
nation OF the long looked for time when the
centre of rebeIdom-Richmond-should
fall. They had no doubt in the wisdom
of Grant-they had entire faith in his
gallant army Their fondest hopes are
now realized. Petersburg and Richmond
are both ours-ours ly the indomitable
courage of our gallant army. All the
dispatches received so far, are found il
our paper to-day We congratulate our
readers upon the reception Of this glori-
Gus news. So far as heard we have ta-
ken thirty thousand prisoners. But while
we rejoice at the achievement of this
great result, we must not forget the great
loss it has cost us ere long we will doubt
less receive details of the casualties which
will bring sorrow to many household !;
they will not mourn, however, as those
without hope; but on the contrary will
have the satisfaction to know that the
sacrifice has not been made in vain, that
the blood thus shed will go far towards
the restoration of the Union, and that
the names of the fallen will be inshrined
in the hearts of patriots for ages to come.
Surely the end draweth nigh.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05
A Serious .IOikp.

A rather serious joke was played of on
few of the subjects for conscription, in
Centre township, last week. The town
ship had put in portion of her quota
some time since. but for some time failed
to put in the balance-some seven men
in the meantime the law authorizing a
district to put in its quota of men subject
to draft elsewhere, was repealed. This
was likely to prove great difficulty in
their way, but finally they raised men in
their township and sent them in. The
day following, telegraphic dispatch an-
nounced that the TOWNSHIP p had been draft
ed giving the names Of those who had
drawn the prizes. The dispatch was gen
orally believed to be genuine, though
some doubted. On the next day, howev-
er, the delegation of volunteers, who had
gone in to fill the quota, returned, pro
Tossing to seem very much elated at the
fact that the draft had gone Off and they
had escaped. All doubts as to the gen
uineness of the dispatch gave way, and
these conscripted began to feel serious,
indeed, 1--WE have not got their names)
some, it is said, had even gone so far as
to sell of their stock and rent their farms,
how this is we don't know. The matter
assumed a serious aspect indeed, but f.
nally exploded in smoke, when it was
learned that the boys having first been
mustered in for the township, and obtain
ed furlough to visit their homes, had
perPetrated serious joke on those they
left behind.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05
Soldiers Orphans.

Sometime during the year sixty-three,
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company pla-
ced at the disposal of Gov. Curtin, $780,
900, to be used in the interest of benevo-
lence, for the comfort Of those suffering
from the destructive hand of war. The
subject was brought by the Governor to
the notise of the Legislature, which, af-
ter due, consideration authorized his
Excellency to have it used according to
his enlightened judgment. In accordance
with these instructions he appointed DR..
Burroes-former superintendent of com
mon schools-to mature the plan and su-
perintend the expenditure of the money,
in the education of the children of those
who have fallen while battling for their
country, without having been able to leave
their children independent of the benev-
olence Of the state The object was a
new one The necessity for it had not
prev .ously existed. Although our State
was the first to move in this matter, yet
others soon followed her example, and
there is every reason to believe that all
that unfortunate class of children-not
only in our own State-but throughout
the entire country, will be taken care Of
We were anxious to know what definite
course would be pursued by the Legisla-
ture this winter, in further maturing this
institution-for such VIC may call it. We
have not yet seen copy of the bill pass
ed on the subject but learn that there was
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05

with the threats of Sherman, and the at.
tempt may be made to torture them back
into the Union.
In the meantime / believe that diplo.
matte agency, which Sherman boasts he
is employing with admirable success in
Georgia, will be tried that even if Sher.
man moves towards Augusta, it will only
be feint and that every effort will be
made to prevent, or rather not to necessi-
tate, the destruction of the Augusta cot
ton. But this delay will be employed by
the Confederate Government TO organize
renewed resistance to Sherman whenever
he really advances again in hostile array.
NO MORE BATTLES.
What with the negotiations now pro-
ceoding overtly or secretly between Char
lesion or Augusta ON the one hand, and
Sherman and Foster at Savannah or Beau
fort on the other, and also { as for some
time past has been the case,) overtly or
secretly between Richmond and Washing
ton, it is doubtful to me at this moment
whether another large battle will be fought.
II ShCl ouCH bAltle lS Ibu9Ht IL VIII ln-
evitably lead to the arming and emancipa-
tion by Southerners of the negro and if
Gas is everywhere here asserted, a spirit
Of unconquerable resistance continues to
be displayed by whites and blacks alike,
it is hard to knew upon what grounds the
Federal symPathizcrs Of England will
then base their sympathy.
1t is easy to foresee that if terms are
now entered upon between the two sec
tons, the Southerners, in exchange for
independence, will probably enterinto an
offensive and defensive alliance with the
Northerners, will possibly consent to an
uniformity of tariff over the whole area of
the old United States, will perhaps agree
to assist in enforcing the Monroe doctrine
when called upon by the North, aud will
adopt some article in the new born treaty
which will rather startle England and
those English admirers and advocates
whom Messrs. Seward, Adams and Sum
ner know SO well how to manipulate.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05

Hon. A. LINCOLN, President, Wash'n n.
p. S.-Even though it should be deem
ed unadvisable to make an offer of terms
to the rebels, l insist that, in any posi-
BILE case, it is desirable that any offer they
may be disposed to make should be re-
ceived, and either accepted or rejected.
| beg you to invite those now at Niagara
to exhibit their credentials and submit
their ultimatum III. G..
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05
Peace.

In another column will be found let
ter written by Horace Greeley, on the
peace question. The Pittsburgh CONNER
cidJ remarks upon it as follows:
"a very desponding letter written in
July last by Mr. Greeley to Mr.. Lincoln,
and which was the incipient step in the
Niagara Falls peace conference, has made
its appearance, rather strangely, in Eng
land, and found its way here in the news
papers. Mr. Greeley appears to have
been good deal " demoralized" when he
wrote, and evidently labored under the
impression that things we're about coming
to an end in an unpleasant way. We
think he will now admit that he placed
too low an estimate on the spirit aud re-
sources of the North, and took his own
lack of courage as the standard by which
to estimate that of the country at large.
This letter, written in confidence and
frankness, in the possessron of the rebels
was well calculated to cause them to be-
lieve that the North was ready to give
up, and that by protracting the war but
a few months longer the South would
achieve its independence. Mr.. Greeley's
letter will be found in another partof this
paper We think his friends will be in
clined to regret that it was ever written"
1t is easy now for the Commercial to
criticise, but, if We could just place our
selves back eight months, we would not
feel so much like censuring Greely-or
any one else-for making an effort for
peace. Then all was gloom. The cam
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05
sherman'sO Occupation ofsmith'
field.
Special Dispatch to Associated Press.
NEW YORK, March %,


NEW YORK, March %.
The Tribme's Goldsboro special of the
22d gives the following account Of Sher-
man and Shofeld's movements ten.
Cox advanced from Kinston on Sunday
morning, and the remainder OF the corps
followed on Monday morning. The en-
emy had already fallen back, leaving the
road clear, but destroying the bridges and
culverts. A body of the enemy's cavalry
despoiled our advance. On sunday com
munication was opened with Sherman.
General Schofield sent Captain Twining
with an escort who succeeded in reaching
his headquarters. Meantime Sherman 5
scouts arrived at Schoield's headquarters,
bringing word that his advance was with
in fifteen miles of Smith6eld. Sherman
had encountered but slight opposition,
Hampton's and Wheelers' cavalay occa-
sionally coming up and attempting to
check his advance.
On Sunday afternoon the enemy made
a stand about fifteen miles southeast of
Smithfeld, where line of strongly en-
trenched field works had been thrown up,
and with batteries in position opened upon
Gen Sherman's scentre. The 14th Corps, for
ming the centre, were the first engaged.
The l4th corps, constituting the right,
and the 18th Corps the left, we're in the
advance, and brisk engagement followed
in which the rebel loss was heavy. Our
own loss was not heavy.
In the meantime Gen. Schofeld push
ed forward rapidly in advance of Sher-
man, on the enemy's right, in the diree-
iion of Smitfield and Raleigh, which made
it necessary for the enemy to fall rapidly
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05
Mr.. Lincoln in Richmond
New York, April 3, $50 A. M

New York, April B, $3.50 A. NJ.
President Lincoln reports that Pc
tersburg is evacuated, and Gen. Grant
thinks Richmond is also. He is
rushing on to cut off the Rebels re-
treat.
WASHINGTON, April 3, 10 4. NJ.
Maj. Gen. Dir, New York:
1t appears from dispatch of Gen.
Weitzel, just received by this depart
ment, that our forces under his com
mand are in Richmond, having it at
$3.50 this morning.
L. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
OFFICIAL.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON,
April, 3, II NJ.
To MaJ. Gen. Dir:
The following official confirmation
Of the capture o. Richmond, and an
nouncement that the city is on fire,
has just been received.
Il. NJ. STANTON.
Secretary OF War.
CRY POINT, Va, April 3-11 A. NJ.
h. N. Stanton, Secretary Of Var.
Gen. Weitzel teIegraphs as fol-
lows; We took Richmond at $50
this morning, and captured many
guns. the enemy left in great haste.
The city is on fire in one place, and
we are making every effort to put it
out.
The people received us with en-
thusiastic expression Of joy. Gen.
Grant started early this morning
with the army towards the Danville
road to cut off Lee S retreating army,
if possible. President Lincoln has
gone to the front.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05

A good thing is attributed to Hugh
Nc ullock, the new Secretary of the
Treasury. A frightened speculator was
asking him to arrest he dtwnward ten
dency of gold. "Well, my good friend. =
was the Secretary sreply, "if you can get
Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan to let the
rebels whip them, you will be gratifed
but | am afraid they won't oblige you"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05
WAR DEPARTMENT,
April Ill ?. NJ.

To Gneyn Dir, Ne,c Yorh'
The following dispatches from the
President have been received to-day.
The desperate struggle between our for
ces and the enemy continues undecided,
although the advantages appear to be on
our side:
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05

ssT Sixty United States volunteer
regiments composed entirely of rebel de-
serters, have been ordered to Fort Leav-
enworth, to protect the overland trains
from Indians.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05
Cry PoINT, April |.

CRY POINT, April l.
To Hon. L. ". StaRton, .Sety Of Var:
A dispatch is just received showing
that Gen. Sheridan, aided by Gen. War
ren, and at p. IN. pushed the enemy
back as to retake the Five Forks, aud
bring his own Headquarters up to Fort
Boissua.
The Five Forks was barricaded by the
enemy, and was carried by Gen. Owens
Division of cavalry This part of the
enemy seemed now to be trying to work
along the White Oak road to join the
main force in front Of Grant, while Sheri-
dan and Warren are pressing them as
closely as possible.
(Sigued) A. LINCOLN.
WAsHINGToN, April 2, GAM.
To Mqj. GEN. Dir, New York:
a dispatch just received from Gen.
Grants Adjutant General at City Point,
announces the triumphant success of our
armies, after three days of hard fighting,
during which the forces on both sides ex-
hibited unsurpassed valor.
CITY POINT, April 2 5 A. NJ
TO Hon. u. ~ Stanton:
A dispatch from Gen. Grant says that
Sheridan's cavalry and infantry have car
ried all before them, capturing three
brigades of infantry, wagon train, and
several batteries of artillery. The pris-
oners captured will amount to several
thousand.
[Signedl 7. s. BOWERS.
Assistant Adjutant General.
OFFICIAL.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON,
April Ill A. NJ.
Maj. Gem Dir:
The following telegram from the Pres.-
dent dated at 8:30a.m., gives the latest
intelligence from the front, whore furi-
Gus battle was raging with continued sue
cess to the Union arms.
i. NJ STANTON.
CRY POINT, VA, April 2-S BOA NJ.
Hon Il. il. Sta 'ton, .Sec'y of Var:
Last night Gen Grant telegraphed
that Sheridan, with his cavalry and the
Fifth Corps, have captured three brig
ades of infantry, train of wagons, and
several batteries, the prisoners amounting
to several thousand. This morning.
Grant having ordered an attack along the
whole line, telegraphs as follows:
Both Voight and Parke got through
the eneemy's line. The battle now RACES
furiously Sheridan with his cavalry.
the 9TH corps and Miles division of the
second corps, which was sent to him this
morning. is now sweeping down from the
west. All now looks highly favorable.
Gen. Ord is engaged, but have not had
any report from his front.
(Signed) A. LINCOLN.
CRY POINT, VA, April $50 p. NJ
Hon. Z. II. Stanton:
At 4::30 p. m, to-day Gen. Grant tel
egraphs as follows We are now up and
have continuous line of troops, and in
few hours will be entrenched from the
Appomatox below Petersburg to the river
above. The whole captures since the ar
my started out will not amount to less
than $4,000 men, and probably fifty pie
ees of artillery. | do not know the num-
Der of men and guns accurately, however.
A portion of Fosters division of the oath
corps made most gallant charge this af-
ternoon, and captured very important
fort from the enemy with its entire gar.
rison. All seems well with us and every.
thing quiet just now.
A. LINCOLN,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05

fisherman had advanced upon Branch
vile and Augusta, all the cotton in the
latter place (Which is everywhere spoken
of in the Northern papers as being a large
amount)would undoubtedly have been
burned. To get hold of this cotton quoc-
unqae modo is more important to Sher-
man than to take Augusta. Possibly
then when large portion of Southern
cotton is on its way or already in New
York, the screw may be applied to South
Catolina and other States, in compliance
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-04-05

Maj. Gen. Dir:
The following telegram from the Pres:-
dent, dated at 8:30a.m., gives the latest
intelligence from the 'front.' where furi-
GUS battle was raging with continued sue
cess to the Union arms.
The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1865-05-31
Clean Up.

We arc moved to suggest the Importance
Of cleaning up the door-yOrd or in other
words. about the iarmery. Old sleds, carts,
wagons, plows, with the wrecks of other
farm implements with pieces of timber,
boards, implied wood, chips, &c., &c, sea !.
tered hther and thither, seeming TO inn
press ono Of the want of order, when it
would require but few hours of labor 10
put things in their place, and in 80 doing,
give pleasant and inviting aspect to what
now reminds ono of negligence, want of
taste. or neatness--in other words, such
disorder as results from unprecedented
carelessness. Let ,hoso hints and sugges.
tons prompt the employment of al hands
few mornings before breakfast, and all
win bo right. Method is invaluable to
farmers, not less than 10 others, whether
of the industrial classes or professi lnol
gentlemen. Have suitable place for
everything aud everything in its place, and
then when anything is wanted that You
have, II can be ut once found. The place
for horse-iake through tho winter, is not
where we saw ono last week, on the mead
ow whore il was last used last season,
Bear with us, II we insist upon the econ.
omy Of providing for the housing of farm.
implements when not in use, and also upon
the desirablcness of absolute ncatnCss
about your homesteads.- Boston Cut.