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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08
The Confe<lcrates In Trouble! /!

The COnfe<lerates fn Trouble
1t is not unusual to see theguilty Grim
inal, after having spent life Of wicked
edness and crime, when he is at last caught
by the strong hand of justice, become
prayerful, if not religious. Such appears
to be the present position of that great
criminal-the confederacy, which at last
begins to see clearly, its approaching
doom. In the Richmond IFhig, of 22nd
February, the following is found:
ain view of the fact that our position as
a people is critical, it is respectfully sug-
eested th2t all persons in the Coniedera-
cy observe Friday, the 10th day of Mar,
appointed day of fasting and prayer,
with more earncstness and solemnity than
has vet been manifested, and TO that eud
it is proposed
/. That all churches shall have at least
three public services. The first early in
the morning the second at eleven o.
clock, and the third in the afternoon, or
at night.
g. That such churches as can, will keep
their doors open, and the services in ope-
ration without intermission during the
whole day--the ministers relieving one
another, and the people going aud COM
ing as thay may need.
3. That country churches protract their
services through four or Eve hours.
a. That the people really humble them
selves, and as means thereto, eat no more
food than may be necessary to keep up
their strength.
5. That all light conversation and un-
becoming amusements be discarded, and
the day be truly observed as day of hu-
initiation.
If there be any virtue in day of fast
ing and prayer. it should be observed as
the Bible directs. Heretofore many have
kept it as a mere holiday. This cannot
be expected to elicit Gods blessing Our
condition is now such that trifing is mad
ness.
If we give.all our time and hearts to it
for that one day, We may look for great
blessing"
We don't believe that those who still
profess to be ambassadors of the Most
High, who still prostitute their high aud
Holy profession to the cause of sin, can
have any more influence over the Divine
will, than had the Prophets of Baal, in
the celebrated case in scripture, whore
they cried all day for the demonstration
of the power, Of their god. We almost
imagine We can hear the ''man Of God"
Elijah, mocking them as he did those of
old saying, Cry aloud; for he is a god, "
either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or
he is on a journey, or paradventuro he
sleepeth and must be aWaked."
How strange the reflection that men
protesting to be followers Of the meek
and lowly Jesus, can address throne Of
grace in behalf Of cause, the success of
which would result in the destruction of
the freest government in the world =
Would re- iasten the chains on 1000, ,00O
of human beings, and consign them to
endless darkness and dis, al N direct vic.
latlon Of AL the teachings of true Chris.
tIanity.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08

Chestnut Hi | on the 18th of November
last, suffering from chronic diarrhcea and
rheumatism. He has nearly recovered
from his physical disability His appc-
tite is good, but yet he does net Sleep
He retires to bed, the same as other SOL
diers, but lie cannot sleep, He simply
receives physical rest. This brief nara
tive of a most wonderful phenomenon,
may seem fabulous, but the reader is as
sured that it is the truth.-Philadelphia
Press.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08

"A dispatch from Washington states
appr tensions are expected in some guar
ters, that there is a deep design in the
great influx OF deserters from the rebel ar
mics into the loyal States. 1t is surmis-
ed large numbers of these deserters are
transferred to the heart of the loyal por-
tion of the country to organize raid on
an extensive seale.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08
ST E IDA N!
VICTORY In THE VALLEY
Sheridan Defeats Early.
THE REREL ARMY ROUTED.
OFFICIAL.
WASHINGTON, March 5.

OFFICIAL.
WAsHINGToN, March 5.
To General Dir, Ne,c York;
The following dispatches in relation to
the reported defeat and capture of Gen.
Early by Sheridan, and the capture of
Charlottesville, have been received at this
Department:
General Sheridan and his force COM
menced their movement last Monday, and
we're at Staunton when last heard from.
Major General Hancock was placed in
charge IF the middle military division,
during the absence of Sheridan, with
headquarters at Winchester
tSigned.1 +. NJ STANTON.
City PoINT, Va, March 5-1lA. NJ.
Hon. H. H. Stanton:
Deserters in this morning, report that
Sheridan had routed Early and captured
Charlottesville. They report four regi-
ments having gone from here (Richuond) }
to reinforce Early.
[Signed.l L. s. GRANT,
Lieutenant General
CRY PoINT, March 5.
Hou E. H. Stap'on :-Deserters from
every point of the enemys lines confirm
the capture of Charlottesville by Sneri
dan. They say he captured Gen. Early
and nearly his entire force, consisting Of
1900 men. Four brgades were report
ed as being sent to Lynchburg, to get
there before Gen Shermanif possible
u. s. GRANT,
III utenant General.
CITY POINT March 5, 4 A. M.-Hon.
f. ~ ,Stoaton = Refugees confirm the
statement of deserters as to the capture
Of Early, and nearly his entire force.
They say it took place on Thursday last
between Staunton and Charlottesville,
and that the defeat was total
(Signed) U. S. GRANT, 1T. Gen.
New YORK, March D.
The Times says a.letter from Winches-
ter states that on the 2jth ult., cavalry
rein forcements and pontoon trains arriv-
ed there: and on the 9th Gen. Sheri-
dan started with about FIVE thousand cav
airy, it is said to operate in the direction
Of Lynchburg. Some say Sheridan and
Sherman will meet and act together in
that direction.
Gen. Hancock assumed command at
Winchester on the departure Of Sheri-
dan.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08

WHIsKERs !lI-Those wishing fine
set of whiskers, a nice moustache. or
beautiful head of glossy hair, will please
read the card of THOS. T. CHAPMAN
in another part of this paper.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08

ns5~ On Saturday last, President Lin
coin renewed his VOWS to the Constitution
and Laws, and was formally inauguratcd
President OF the United States for a sec
ond term.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A announcements,

A mo q n GO IN Gnu,
BuTfER March 7, 1865
MR EbiToa:-Plsase announce the name Of c. T. AN
DE son, IT Butler brr. person cyeryway quail
fed discharge the duties Of Port Mister. and who will
bo supported on tho 18th o Mrch, by his
MANY FRIENps
Ma DrIToR:-plcase announce the name Of GEORGE
" MILLER Of Butler, asa csliidac for Post Master,
AMI blige Many Friends
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08

Rg-"Libsrty and Union, Now and Forever, One
sad nseparsbis. I'D. Wsbstcr.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-08

EDITOR OF CITIZEN: DEAR SiH:-Wlth yodr Permii-
sion wish to say the readers Of your paper that
will send, by mail y all who wish it ne, Re
eipe, with nll directions fr making and using sippe
Vegetable Eaim that will efecu1lly ~ ten days,
Pimples Bitches Tan Freckes, and ,ll impurities of
the skim leaving the s1iS eolr smooth ana Eeau'
tifu
will also mail fee to those having Bald Heads, or
Bare Faces simple directions and information that will
enable them full growth " Luxurant%lisir,
Whiskers or y MOustache In less than thirty days.
All applications answercd by return mail without
charge. Respectfully yours
THOs r. CHA APMAN. Chemist
s31 Broadway, New York.
Butler, March l. tsd5::3m'
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-10
From MOrganzia, I.a.

NEW YORK, Jan. 9-AdviceS from Nor
ganzia, La, state that all was quite, and
that the recent strict measures adopted
by General Ullman relating to communl-
cation outside OF that post have had a
most salutary effect on predatory rebels.
The gunbOat Gasselle had retaliated
for the murder oi Commander Thatcher,
by destroying the rebel residences in the
vicinity of the bloody deed An cXpedi-
ton consisting OF Il portion Of Minis bat
terry and an infantry and cavalry force
had been sent 10y General Ulman beyond
the Atchatalaya, but met few rebels, who
fed at their appearance. report VAS
current that the ram Tennessee, cap
tured at Mobile, was TO be sent mp the
river, probably to Nicksburg The health
of the garrison at MOrganzia VAS good.
Brigadier General c C. Andrews had been
appointed to the command OF the Sd
brigade of the reserve corps
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-10
Sorghum Convention.

This body met in Columbus, Ohio, Oh
the 3d instant, and proceeded to the dis
cussion of the various topics connected
with this interest The experience oi
several gentlemen growing the Sorgo was
related. Mr. Branch stated that he had
produced two hundred gallons of molasseS
from one acre of cane, which he sold Tor
81 % per gallon He also produced
about thirty five bushels of cane seed to
the acre, which he sold for - 10 per
bushel, making his receipts $500 per
acre. Mr. Branch believes the SOrgo the
most profitable variety to plant
1t was stated that the cane could be
raised at about the same expense as corn
The ground should be carefully prepared
and the seed planted abOnt half an inch
deep, and carefully cultivated until fouI
inches high :,
Mr. WTenn, of Morrow county, raised
ON half an acre, one hundred and fifteen
gallons of mOlasses, for which he got 81 ~
il,
! brought him $3.50 so Cost Of raising
&c, Sc O0, leaving a clear profit Of
STA 80, equal TO s229 W per acre.
1t was thought that S25 per acre was
fair estimate of the expense OF cultlya
ting an acre aud getting it to the mill
Cane may be kept for weeks without
injury, if protected from the rain and
sun, either BY being shocked in the held
or stored in open sheds II is regarded
as better not TO strip the cane which Is
to be stored, until taken from the sheds
to be worked. II is considered more
safe. however, to allow the blades to Will
| a day or so before stripping Some prefel
70 strip the blades from the cane before
/ il is worked, though in large operations
this is not always practicable One O
thebest specimens Of syrups on e1hi1i
tition vas made from cane that had neitn
CT beeC stripped or topped About thirt!
samples of sugar and syrup we're on e1
hibition. The Convention resolved 10
hold it's next session in Cincinnati.
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From the Missouri Republican
Changes i'm Arkansas.

Several OF the papers at the west ex-
press themselves gratitied at the rumor
that forts Smith and Gibson are to be
abandoned The Kansas City Journal
of Commerce is pleased to regard the
whole occupation of the Arkansas river
as humbug, saying that thieves, spec
ulatoIs, and army contractors, are the
only ones that have yet been benefited
by it." We presume the editor means to
apply his remarks to the upper part OF
that river, and does not recommend the
abandonment of Little Rock. Thus linn
tied it is possible his Judgment is not
very harsh, when he says
IAN effort is being made in certain
quarters to oust one set of thieves here,
to supply their places with still hun
grier pack"
At any rate, if the authorities at Wash
ington do not know that the district of
the uper Arkansas has been scene of the
most abominable official prohigacy and
corruption. it is not for want of reams
Of charges forwarded to headquarters and
of any amount Of iteration and reiter-
ations to the same effect by numerous
journals in Kansas
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Wa.hinaton llen,s

New YORK, Jan. 9-The Posts Wash
ington special says Mr. Fessenden has
received such ample subscriptions to the
1910 loan, and is dong 50 we'll with his
100 loan, that the committee of Ways
and Means received communication
from him on the subject of finances,
which will probably be referred. 1t is
probable the subscriptions to the lO-4O
loan will aggregate Sl4G,O G,OOoOoO
A special to the Commercial from
Washington the 9tr says: 1t is ques-
ton whether Mr. Hlair will go 10 Rich
mond. He was reported to be still in
Washington to-day.
Mr.. Fessendon will not lay his financial
plans before Congress until he can have
fully consulted his successor, who, it is
said, the President will decide on this
week
A committee of the Chamber Of Com
merce have decided to make a public ap-
peal in behalf Of destitute citizens of
Savannah.
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Confederate sappIis. Through Texas.

The Henderson Times states that Colonel
". A. Broadwell, chief of the Cotton
Bureau, trans-Mississippi Department,
has imported into that department g.,
500 pairs of blankets, $1,000 pairs OF
shoes, 10000 yards of shifting, $4,000
pounds of powder, 100000 pounds OF
lead, 5,000,000 percussion caps, 10000
yards gray cloth, and a large guam
tity of guns, hardware copper, saltpetre
and a great quantity Of small stores =
Seventy wagon loads have already passed
through Henderson, and the cry is still
they come.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-10
The BIairs 10 Start Again for Rich
mSnd-Hana0ck's COrps--Gen. Jeh.
G.. Davis.

NEW YORK, Jan. '9-The Times and
Worlds Washington specials say the
Blairs have again started for Richmond,
having learned that passes from the
rebel Secretary Of War awaited them ar
City Point
The Tribune's Washington special
says it is probable resolution will be in
trodnced in the Senate enquiring under
what law HanCock's corps is being or
ganized, and il is almost certain that the
nominations of the officers will be re-
jected The same special gives Il letter
written by soldier in JEFF C.. Davis
corps, strongly reprehending that Gen,
eral for sending back slaves, women and
children, who sought to follow their
husbands and fathers in their march
through Georgia
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-10
The Oil Fever ssbsidisg.

The fever has ragged 80 fesrfully that
the uninitiated' plunged beadlons into
the excitement with all the money they
could command, without wisdom, with.
out investigation. without any thought
but that Of millions Of wealth without
laboring fol it All this Of course assist
ed legitimate operations, and oil wells
not worth one hundred thousand dollars
have been sold for a million But tho
dnal result viii be public gam Agen-
eral sitting Of operations will take place
The companies composed Of deluded, ig
nDTsnt, incsutioUs, sanguine adyeb-
tuTeTs, who have imagined that anything
favored with oil would prove an Ophir
will sink 10 the bottom, while those
which are honestly and fairly organized
TO develop this great and bountiful re-
source Of nature, will float prosperousiy
ON the top. The organizations
which were formed to take advantage Of
this excitement for the purpose Of specu-
lation only, are now trembling on the
quicksands upon which they arc founded,
and hundreds Of men who have been
drawn into their nets 10 the amount Of
thousands, will find themselves so CON-
pletely hoOred that they win never To-
cover from the shock Fabulous prices
have been paid even for interests in the
best of wells and oil oillands-prices beyond
all reason and possibility Of remunerz-
ton, yet in the division and subdivision
Of the interests, the individual losses win
not be heavy Bat In cases where eI'
tTsyagant investments have been made
in companies which have never had
bottom, and in many instances are with
out All existence other than imaginary,
the losses 10 the stockholders viii be inn
msnss Erie Ctr EisDafek
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-10

anotherphenomenon upon peace between
the North and the South. HmigM not be
impossible that portion of the troops no,r
engaged IN deadly conflict might unite nnde''
the same banner and march upon the inras-
ION of Merico. We forbear to extend this
suggestion, but it is borne out by the his
tory of almost all nations who have
fought with each other. The people con
tinue hostile; soldiers will fraternize in
common enterprise.
Governor Vance, of North Carolina,
concluded his inaugural address on Thurs
day as follows
There is one great danger against which
l earnestly pray our people to be warned
-disunion. distraction, division OF sentl-
ment and aim leading to civil fueds, do
mestic violence and political death, Ii
crushed by overwhelming numbers on
the field of battle, we are guitless OF
unavoidable result but we can surely
avoid, if we will, internal violence and
self-destruction. There is no greater
enemy of his race than he who would
foment our passions to this end. Let all
of our movements, whether of peace or
war, he in solid column standing i'll line
of battle facing one way and together
Then victory is not only doubly assured,
but thrice glorious, and defeat will be
robbed of half its calamities.
The proceedings Of the rebel congress
are unimportant A motion to adjourn
from February 9th to July 4th, was laid
over
There was another fall of snow in
Richmond on Tuesday
The Enquirer says markets we've SO
slim and high that but few people could
purchase"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-10
Public Meeting al Boston - Suppiie,
for the People Of Savannah.

Boston, Jan "a large number OF
merchants and leading men of Boston,
met i'll Fanueil Hall to inaugurate means
for sending forward necessary supplies TO
the people of Savannah Mayor Lincoln
presided Resolutions were adopted to
effect the object OF the meeting. and i
committee vas appointed to receive con
tributions Addresses were made by
Mayor Lincoln. Colonel Julian Allen, Ed
ward Everett and others. Hearty sym
pathy with the purpose OF the gathering
was manifested throughout the proceed
ings At the close three cheers were
given for Savannah and Sherman
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-10

Two young ladies, gentceily dressed,
were riding III street car One of them,
remarkable for an excessive prominence
of nose, exhibited to the other a photo
graph Of herself, and they were engaged
in discussing its merits. when an elderly
iady reached out her hand, and said to
the lady Who had the picture: Please
3ct me look at it." Her modest request
Eas met with an indignant frown, and
9he reply rs the card was returned to the
pocket of the lady: Its none of your
BUSINESS" The old lady settled back in
er seat vary complacently, when the
nApanion of the one with the picture
sed 80; What do you wish to do with it,"
u nOthing," replied the old lady Il
"anted to see how successfully the
'isI put such nose on so small card
caL Wasiull and the shouts of laughter
souid have been heard a square
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-10

The sloop-of-war Constellation, no"
riding at anchor in Hampton ROADS
having but lately arrived from thfes
wears cruise in the Mediterranean Is one
of the few relics left Us OF the days oi
sailing war vessels The Constellation
vas launched in l705. She Is a sister
sbip of the Constitution, the old Iron
Sides and is still sesworthy. She Is
commanded by Captain stellwagen,
son of Philadelphia.
The cruise from which the CoDstella'
ton has Just returned viii, in all PIooa-
bility, be her last one, as she IS likely
now to be converted into an ordnance OF
practice ship. 1t seems apity TO discard
her, this rehe Of our early naval great
neSs.
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Mayor Guniher's Msssage 40 ihe Conn
mon Council.

NV YORK, Jan. mayor Gunther
sent in his message to the Common Coun-
Gil today He complains of the creation
ofncw corporations, as it were, under the
title of commissioners. and also of the cir
cumscTibed powers OF the Mayor The
city and county debt is stated 70 be s32 =
100000 Against this debt the city holds
property valued at from s4U,UU0.UOJ TO
$50 C00,0 ana the county also holds TO
inconsiderahlc amount
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Statement Of the Losses ON bOih sides
General Thomas Headquarters 10
be on the Tennessee.
fPress Dispatch.

New YORK, j IL. 9.-The Times Hunts
vile correspondent, dated 4th, sums up
the losses since Hood assumed the often
sive against Thomas as follows: Hoods
loss in killed. wounded and missing,
20O5i Thomas total loss 1000. The
rebels lost in Generals, killed q; wounded
and captured, 3. They also lost sixty
eight cannon. When Hood marched on
Franklin he had 10000 men. The Union
force at that time numbered only 1000
A new campaign is projected, and the ar
my is in motion. The new base will be
nearer Corinth, Mississippi, than Nash
vile. General Thomas headquarters
will be on the Tennessee river, near East
port, in few days.
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The Gold Horace Greeley
Business in Washington.

NEw YoEK. Jan. a-Gold continues
steady. With a general disinclination 10
do much on speculation. The rate open
ed at - 26l and did not vary more than
fc during the forenoon.
The Commercials Washington special
says: Horace Greeley is here, urgent and
persistent i'll his demands for peace, and
predicting a speedy termination Of the
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-10

oNt OF TIE Provost Guard at City
Point thought IT rather odd a few DAYS
70 10 see private soldier wandering
toout Win neld glass The man was
errested, and under his Federal uniform
Eas found a full suit OF rebel grey, He
was spy, inspecting our fortifieations
coolly with his glass, and proposing at a
convenient opportunity to elude our
piekets, throw off his disguise aud make
IS way into the rebel lines.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-10
New Icrsfy IPRi-laf8rP.

TRENTON, y. J.. Jan 9-The Legisla
ture meets tomorrow. Their Ale twelve
Democrats and eight Republicans in the
Senate, and thirty of each party in the
House There will be a cOmpromis,
made in the organization OF the House
A joint meeting to elect Senator cannot
be held unless the House consents
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-01-10
Narrow Escape Of WiiniingtOn--What hat
would have Happened had Ft. Fisher
Fallen.

Wilmington Cor. Richmond Dispatch Jan. A.
The enomy at one time were between
Wilmington and Fort Fisher, and had
cut off Communication by land aud wa
ter Ifhs had not been disIodged Soon' fo'f
Fisher woald hare fallen as Fort Morgd"
did, and With ats .faH the port Of Wilmington
,coald hare been sealed. Once firmly es-
tablished on the narrow spot OF sand
upon the outer end of which Fort Fisher
stands, the closing of the river above
would have only been matter OF time,
and then away would go Fort Caswell,
and all the works which defended the
harbor. There has been a gross neglect
of duty between here and Richmond
There is nothing in the way OF news now.
Affairs have assumed their wonted aspect
at this seaport.