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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18
Minister DAYTON,

William Louis Dayton was born at
Casking Ridge, N. j. Feb IL, 1907
He was the son of Joel Dayton, farmer,
and graduated at the College of New Jer-
sey in September; 1925. He commenced
the study of the law soon after and was
admitted to the Bar of his native State in,
May, 1880. In 1887 he was elected
member Of the State Senate and made
Chairman Of the judiciary Committee.
In 1888 he was chosen by the Legisla-
ture as one of the Associate Justices of
Supreme Court of his State, which posi-
tion he re igned in Nov, 1871, and on
the dccease oflIon. Samuel L. Southland
U. S. Senator, in 1912 he was appointed
to fill the vacancy. He served in he
Senate from 1912 to 1851. lie was an
ardent free soiler and lover ofliberty, and
maintained to tn fullest extent the right
of Congress to logislate with respect to
Slavery in the Territories, Hewas an init.
mate and infuenti adviser of President
Taylor, advocated the admission of Cali
fornia into the Union free State, was in
favor of the abolition of the slave trade
in the District of Columbia, and voted
against the infamous fugitive slave bill.
At the expiration of his term the Demo-
cratic party was III the ascendency in the
Now Jersey Legislature, and Com. Stock
ton was chosen in his place. In 1856
he was nominated by the Republican
Convention as the candidate for the Vice
Presidency upon the tickctwith Fremont.
In 1857 he was appointed Attorney Gen.
eral, and during tho first term of Mr..
Lincoln deputed as minister at Paris.
In all the duties of life he was a true
man, and every position which he has fll-
ed he has adorned. In his death the
country loses one of its ablest and most
respected representatives.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18
Sharmanis Last,

The Baltimore Clipper tells the follow
ing story:
A distinguished official who was lately
at the headquarters of General Sherman
gives us the following annecdote of the
latter, in the necessity under which he
lay of setting Judgment on certain class
Of men in Atlanta, when that place was
evacuated by the citizens. Writing us,
our friend says;
Let me give v5u a little incident which
took place in my presence at Sherman 5
Headquarters, Atlanta.
You will remember that an order was
promulgated directing all civilians to leave
Atlanta (North or South within twelve
days. The day Of its issue gentleman
entered Shcrmans Office and enquirel for
the General. The latter answering in
this way, very promptly, II am General
Sherman" The colloquy was very near
as follows:
Citizens General, / am a Northern
man, from the State of Connecticut have
accumulated considerable property here,
and as I see that you ordered citizens to
leave within twelve days. l came to see
if you would make an exception in my
case. l fear if leave, my property will
be destroyed"
General Sherman" What kind Of
property do you own sir? Perhaps will
make an exception in your case, sir"
Citizen own a block of stores three
dwellings; plantation two miles out OF
town, and foundry"
General sherman-"Found ,eh what
have you been doing with your Foun-
dry ?"
Citizen Have been making cast
ings"
General Sherman" What kind of cast
ings? Shot and shell, and all that kind
Of things Z,
Citizens Yes, [ have made some shot
and shell"
General sherman" You have been
making shot and shell to destroy your
country, have you? and you still claim
favor on the account of being a northern
man? Yes, sir, will make an excep-
ton in your case; you shall go South to-
morrow morning at sunrise. Adjutant,
see that is carried out. Orderly, show
this man the door"
Citizen" But General, can't I 60
North ?"
General Sherman" No sir. Tomany
of your class there already, sir"
Scanning the above, who does not once
more recognize the great military leader as
eminently "the right man in the right
place" in dealing with the more subtle
aspects of the rebellion?
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18
Army News.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF
VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA, ARMY
OF THE JAMES, January 8, lS65.-Sot
djers Of tic army of tie James-Your
commander, relieved by orderof the Pres
ident takes leave Of you. Your conduct
in the field has extorted praises from the
unwilling. You have endured the pri-
vations Of the camp and the march with
out murmur. Yon have never failed
in attack when ordered. You have storm
ed and carried works deemed impregna-
BE by the enemy-you have shown them
to be so by holding them against his
fercest assaults in the attemp3 to retake
them. Those skilled in war have mar
yelled at the obstacles overcome by your
valor. Your line of works has excited
the wonder of officers of other nations,
who have come to learn defensive war
from the monuments of your skilled la
Dor. Your deeds have rendered your
names illustrious in after times Your
Generals proudest memory will be to
say, with you, i, too, was Of the Army
Of the James. To share such compan-
ionship is pleasant; to participate insuch
acts is honor; to have commanded such an
army is glory!
No one could yield it without regret.
Knowing your willing obedience to orders,
Witnessing your ready devotion OF your
blood in your country's cause, l have been
chary of the precious charge conGded to
me- have refused to order the useless
sacrifice Of the lives of such soldiers, and
am relieved from your command. The
wasted blood Of my men does not stain
my garments. For my action am re-
sponsible to God and my country
Zo tic Colorcd Troops Of the Arn2y
Of the Jtmcs In this army you have
been treated, not as laborers, but as sold
iors. You have shown yourselves worthy
Of the uniform you wear. The best Off
GERS Of the Union seek to command you,
Your bravery has won the admiration
even Of those who would be your masters
The patriotism, fidelity and courage have
illustrated the best qualities of manhood,
With the bayonot you have unlocked the
iron-barred gates Of prejudice, and open
ed new fields of freedom, liberty and
equality Of right to yourselves and your
race forever.
Comrades of the Army of the James,
l bid you farewell. Farewell..
BENZ. L. BUTLER, Mai. Gen.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18
JAMES s. Fry,
Provost Marshal General.

Rs- Although a Christian be never so
base in his outward condition in body or
mind, if very mean intellectual aud natu-
raj cndowmcnts, yet they who know the
worth of spiritual things will esteem the
grace of God that is in him, in rough
shell. Grace carries still its own growth,
though under deformed body and rag
ged garments-yea, though they have
but a small measure of that either-the
very lowest degree of grace; as peril Of
the least size, or small piece of gold yet
men will not throw it away, but as they
say, the least shavings of gold are worth
the keeping. The Jews would not will
lingly tread upon the smallest piece Of
paper in their way, buttook it up. For
possibly" said they, the name Of God
may be upon it." Though there is lit
tie superstition in this, yet truly there is
nothing but religion in it, if we apply it
to men. Trample not on any, there may
be some work of grace there thou know
est not of. The name of God may be
written upon that soul thou treadest on ii
may be a soul that Christ thought so much
of, as to give his precious blood for 1t
therefore despise it not.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18

DG- A Maine officer recently applied
for furloueh stating that if it was not
granted he should lose fifty thousand
dollars. This attracted attention at head
quarters, and the officer was desired to
forwar statement of how he would lose
it.-He did so to the effect that he had
been in the the army without leave of abb
sence for two years that he was engaged
to young lady worth fifty thousand dol
lars? that there was another follow af-
ter her, and that she had written to him
that if he did not come home and marry
her right away she would have the other
man. He got his furlough.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18

Who BEARS THE BURDEN This is
an interesting inquiry. Everybody COM
plains of taxation; but who bears it!-
Does the manufacturer No: when he
is taxed FIVE per cent, he adds at least
that much on his products. The merchant
buys his goods at the advance; but does
he suffer the loss? Everybody knows
that he does not; he adds it on the Gus
toner, and the person that uses the artl-
Giles taxed, pays the taxation. In April
next, as we are informed, the tax on real
estate is to be levied Then the owners
of houses will be obliged to bear their
share of taxation. Will they p? No, In
deed they will throw their burden upon
the teoants, and, on the principle thatthe
q last keeps all" the poor tenant will pay
that tax also In fact there is no doubt
that truthfully speaking, the poor whoare
least able to do it, are obliged to pay the
bulk Of the taxation. This, all will ac-
knowledge, is not right; but where is the
remedy. Through all the ramifeations
of trade and business, this is the rule OBJ
served. even down to the box Of matches
with its penny stamp. We know that
this is the result, and do what we will, the
Iast man navs the taxes.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18

our CAUSE.

TX JNEN u W MI AAEAt-
Coz mend his heart who cannot feel
The impulse Of holy seal;
And secs not with his sordid eyes,
The beauty Of self-sacrifce
Though in the sncred place he stands.
Uplifting consecrated hands.
Unworthy are his lips 70 tell
OF Jesus martyred miracle.
Not to the swift, nor to the strong,
The battle Of the right belongi
For he who strikes for Freedom, wears
The armor Of the captives prayers;
And nature profIers to its cause
The strength of her eternal laws;
While he whose arm essays to bind,
And herd with common brutes his kind,
Strives evermore at fearful odds,
With nature aud the Jealous gods,
And dares the dread recoil which, late
OR soon, their right shall yindicate.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18
pay- The oil fever Is working a grca

ED- The oil fever Is working a great
revolution in Crawford county. Most Of
the unimprovcd lands in the eastern part
of that county, are finding ready mar
ket, at prices far above what is usually
paid for the best cultivated farms in the
richest counties of the State, In many
instances. lands that were dull sale two
years ago, at s6 to $40 per acre, have
been sold during the past month, at pri.
ces varying from $50 to 81 900 per acre
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18

Bs8" The following important circular
has just been issued by Provost Marshal
General Fry:
PRoyosT MARSHAL GENERALS OF
FIcE, Jan. 10.-ihe attention of muster
ing officers is called to the fact that the
existing regulations require them to state
upon the mustcr-in-roll the sub-District
or town, county, district and State to
which soldiers arc to be credited. This
must be done when n man is mustered in
and no entry shall be made on the muster
in-rolls with view to credit, nor shall
any date be taken from them for thatpur-
pose other than that which was officially
entered on them at the time Of muster
in.
All mustcrs by whomsoevermadc, must
be reported to the Acting Assistant Pro
vost Marshal General of the State or Di-
vision to which the credit is given, and
Provost Marshals and other mastering Of
fcers are instructed that they willin no
case report credits directly to each other,
nor apply any credits reported by other
Provost Marshals or mastering officers,
or from other sources, until the same have
been reported to the Board Of Enrolment,
by Acting Assistant Provost Marshal
General, their State or Division with his
approval
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18

B- If you cant keep awake" said a
parson to one of his hearears, "when
drowsy, why don't you take pinch of
snuff? al think" was the shrewd re,
ply, " the snuff should be put into che SER
mon"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18

Das- The reason why a good many men
don't get married is, they are afraid to,
come to the scratch
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-01-18

Rss- The mercies of God are not styled
the swift, but the sure mercies of David /;
and therefore gracious soul patiently waits
for them.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-12-27
NUMBER 6.
YANKEE TRADING.

A certain farmer, who in the course of
a year, purchased hundred dollars
worth of goods (and always paid for
them), called at the store of village
merchant-his regular place of dealing
with two dozen hrooms, which he offered
for sale. The merchant (who, by the way,
is fond of a good bargain examined bis
stock, aud said:
We'll, Cyrus, / will give you shil-
ling apiece for these brooms
Cyrus appeared astonishcd at the offer,
and quickly replied:
20 no, John, can't begin to take that
for en-, no how; but I'il let you have
EN- for twenty cents apiece and not u cent
less
Cyrus, you are crazy" replied John.
why, see here" showing fue lot of
brooms, lis an article great deal better
than yours (Which was true) that am
retailing at twelve and a half cents
apiece" (Which was not true by seven
and half cents.
Don't care for that" answered Cy.
rus; your brooms are cheap enough, but
you can't have mine for less than twenty
cents, no how y and pretending to be
more than half angry, shouldcred his
brooms and started for the door.
The merchant, getting little nervous
over the probable loss of a good customer,
and fearing he might 60 to another store
and never return, said:
f See here Cyrus, hold on awhile. If
t | give you twenty CENTS for your brooms,
l suppose you vii! not object to take the
, price Of them in goods p
e mo, don't care ef do" replied Cyrus.
t We'll, then" said the merchant, las
d you are an old customer, / will allow you
d twenty cents apiece for this lot. Let nc
s sce--twcnty times twenty four make just
s four hundred and eighty--yes, four dol
S lars and eighty cents What kind of
4 goods will you have, Cyrus 2"
" "Wcll, now, JOHN. / reckon it don't
1 make any difference to you what sort of
J. goods / take, does t?'
e 80 no, not at all---not at all ~ said
@ the merchant.
), "Wcll, then, as it don't make no diff.
:. ference to you, | will take the amount in
e them ere brooms of yourn at twelve and
a half cents apiece Let me see--tour
t dollars and eighty cents will get thirty.
il eight brooms and five cents over. II
,lont make much difference, John, about
!, the five cents, but as you are right
i clever tcller l believe / will just take the
t change in teroacker." -.
d When Cyrus went out of the door with
@ his brooms and "tcrbacker." John was
n seized with serious breaking out at the
d mouth, during which time he was dis
tinctly heard to violate the third COM
n mandment several times, by the bystand
/ crs. who enjoyed the joke hugely.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-12-27

WHAT DICK BLAIxE FOUND AT CHURCH.


Id been to church I'm not u man to
sail under false colors, and say went leg.
ular, tor | aunt; but when il lau
mas been on three years cruise, ana
through 10 eud o gales, aud come home
safe aud sound at last, It's only right he
should report himself at headquarters
some don't; but had good old motnel
once, aud she taught me great deal thaL
I've forgotten now (aoie shame Tor me),
uesides some thing, | remember. oo
leellng that the Lords haud mad been III
my coming home alive, | went to where
,hey say he comes oitcuest, and that W
church.
1t was a grand sort of place; but I'd
my 'lopgsho,e toys Oh, and my new silver
watch, aud a collar as white as OLD saii---
and in | walked, bold as brass. Ii Was
evening, about seven bells, but the glms
were all alight Chaplain, he was thele
IN the wheel house, and all the passengers
aboard 1 sailed up the straits, looking
for seat, but, they ali had state rVons.
with the doors shut, and though | said,
once ol'twice, "Shove up, shipmales, nary
lad OF 'em budgcd an Inch.
Look. d. here, my man, says to a
fellow acting as convoy to lot OF ladies
| Jest come III, 'my opinion Is you need a
missionary. sailed among the benight'
ed heather, in parts where they ne nlgl'
as black as your coat, aud though they
eat each other now and then, them y that t
convarted never tries to keep the others
ont in the cold when there's u
meetin'. Chaplain would hear.ent If they
did"
Well, the chap turned up his nose at
me. and said something about being uu
der no obligation to tind seats tor stiang'
e,s." and sci sail for the door, when ht
hints. and | looks, aud, bless her pretty
heart there was lady holding hei
door omen. and sind o bowing, as
much as to say, Cast anchor here, anu
welcome.
So | made my best bow, and went in
There warn't another soul but US two
there, and felt sheepish, ] eau tell you
II warn't o.and-twcnty then, and was
afore the mast yet. Aud she was such
beauty like little yacht with stream
ers flying. aud holiday sailing ahead II
she'd turned up her nose at me Id not
have wondered. But she didn't; she
gave me book, with blue velvet on the
binding, to sing out OF, and smiled whel
she did it. Aud bless yc, forgot what
the chaplain was saying, looking at her
don't know where she got her eyes, un
less a bit of summer sky Was used tC
make 'eul, for they were just as blue
Well. when it was all over, such t'm'
as / had trcading on the women's lone
pe,ticoats, aud being scowlcd at coming
autl | was making neadway down street
when saw fellow half seas over make
m TO lass and put his arm about hel
waist aud try to kiss her She screamed
hut before she could scream tVico wa'
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-12-27

WASHING FOR UNCLE SAN "A day or
two since an upsophisticated darkey
waited upon certain military gentleman
with bill of Sll5, for washing at the
camp hospital; which after undergoing a.
rigid scrutiny by the officer, was returned
with the following explanation, which tho
astonished son of Ethiophia listened to
with an equal amount of wonder and per.
plexity;
This bill," said the gentleman. "will
first have to be sent to the quar'ermaster
general at Washington. and he will report
TO the adjutant general, who will lay it
before the secretary of war for his APP
proval, The adjutant being satisfied, it
will be sent to the auditor of state, who
will approve Of it and send it to tke sec.
rotary Of the treasury, who will at once
dispatch an order to the collector of this
port to pay the bill,"
The darkey relieved himself of long
drawn sigh Then, massa," he remark
cd, dat last gentleman you spoke of pays
de washing, does he ?" .....
NO." continued the other, "hc will
hand it to the quartcrmaster; but as
there is no such officer boie at present,
some proper person must be appointed by
the secretary of war under direction of
the president, and his appointment must
be approved by the Senate. Congress not
being in session now. the commission can
not be issued until after it meets. When
this commission is received, the quarter
master will show it to the collector, and
demand the funds. You will then call
upon him, be will examine your bill, and
if correct, he will pay it, you giving your
receipt" ..a #g
The unfortunate negro first scratched
his head and then shook it, and finally
said, 81 guess Iii hab TO let dis washing
slide, but it am de last job does for
Uncle Sam, shua y 10
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-12-27
2attru.
CHRISTMAS EVE.

The cearpealing chime of the nine o'clock bells
Has long since died away in the depths of the
night,
And the silence now reignng in eloquence tells
Of the joy that will wake at the first CLEAN of
light.
The wee stockings are hung, with precision and
care,
From chimney jam, bed-post, and rocking
chair too;
And the light griefs of childhood have melted to
air
As a vision of Santa Claus meets their dream
Such jolly old man in his great-coat and furs !
With such large sparkling eyes ! like the stars
in the night!
With smile like saint the most sanguine AYERS,
And step like fairy as dainty and light.
Such benevolent features they sparkle and gleam
Like the radiant sunrise in orient skies:
1t will lnger for aye Gs the rosiest dream
Ever vouchsafed to childhood from bright Par.
adise.
Such wondrous collection of sweetmeats and
toys
| In the pack that he quick from his shoulders
then hurs
There are trumpets and muskets and banners fol
boys,
And the sweetest faced dolls for the good little
girls.
All, dream on, happy childhood. The morn
ing's bright dawn
VIII smile sweetly upon the dear longings o
night.
Ere the memory of nights blissiul promise ha!
gone,
| Sweet fulilment will come with the first CLEAN
of light.
All dream on, happy childhood. May life'
coming day
Be as free with its gifts as is this Christina
Morn
May it place as few thorns in your upward
bound way,
And as few broken faiths as are now to y
born
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-12-27
Attorneys.

s. PIKE, attorney and licensed Claim and
insurance agent, johnson Vt. iavlhg had
srx,erience in collecting Military claims Tor
lty land. arrears, money bounty AID pen
n: am prepared to prosecute all such Chains
soccdv termination, for reasonable com
.ation. % Ill
In. SAWYER, attorney at law and solicitor
! IN ch ,ncery, Hyde Park Vt.-Agent 'oi
mosecution Of all claims against the U >;
lnment. Office in post-ollice building. Il
/ c. BENTON, Attorney at Law and solicit
,or in Chancery, Hydepark, Vt.
sNGHAM & WATERMAN, attorneys at law
md solicitors in Cbancery, Hyde Park W.
s1Cular attention given to the collection OF
HIaims AGAINST the Govermsnt, widow s. III
d. and other pensions, bounties' back pay
3 WALDO BRIGHAM, GEO. l.. WATERMAN 20
4 W. HENDEE, attorney and counsellor at
law and solicitor in Chanccry, Morisvile,
Office in Masonic building ST
#WERS & GLEED attorneys at law and So
EDITORS in Chancery, Morrisville, Vt. (Ohice
pdy occupied by Hon. t. Gleed.) H.H. POW
s ?. X. GLEED.
n. PARKER, attorney and counselOr at
aw, WolcOtt. Vt. Particular attention
to collecting all kinds of military claims.
lg an experienced agent and attorney IN
amgton, D. c., am prepared to procure pen
bOunties, back pay, &c, on reasonable
n
0. HEATH, attorney and coun sellOr at
law solicitor and Master in Chancery and
al WAR Claim agent. Office at Jefferson
w. Al
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-12-27

DRYING WET CANDLEs.--In village
not far from Chester, a lady entered her
kitchen and found her oven swimming
with grease, On asking the servant, a
Welsh girl, the cause, the maid answered
with the greatest simplicity, "Look. you
mistress. the candle was fall in the water
and wac pvt her iu the even 70 d'y ~
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-12-27

Hotels.
u-rSTCOTT'S HOTEL, Cambridge Boro',Vt:
IN 0. Westcott, proprietor. Travellers VIII
mi this pleasant place to stop
,DEN HODSE. Eden Mills, Vt. DR., d. Ran
N dali, Proprietor. 'o
sI,yION HOUSE, North Hyde Park. X. II.
SMITH, Proprietor.
r,TERBURY Hotel, Waterbury, vt. N. p
Krcler, proprietor, New house and new
miture.
sI,TruEW3' HOTEL, Stowe Lovor Villogel
slyt., W. Matthews, proprietor. II
aEyTRAL HOUSE, Johnson, VT w. Denio,'
Proprietor. Stages leave This House north
b south Daily. 20
SI0RRISVILLE HOUSE, Monisville, Vt, r.
VI .. Spaulding, proprietor. The proprietor
sps to be able to make the traveller ieel ~
ne. f
lTlLAGE HOTEL, Hyde rark. VT, j. l.
Nesmth, Proprietor.
sLMORE POND HOUSE, Gilmore VT, A. W.
Aycrll, proprietor. Conveyances to any
h of the county on short notice.
NERlCAN HOUSE, St. Adams, VT, S. &.
Field, proprietor. 10
blsBURGH HOUSE, Irasburgh VT, by II,
III. Nye. Stages leave this house daily for al
E Nav Stations. Horses and carriages to let ~
ksrBBELI,S HOTEL, Wolcott Vt, Justu'
Hubbell proprietor. on the stage road tt
bul gh Conveyance to any part OF the conn
q n snort notice. u
slGLE HOTEL, by II. P. Sceger, Cambridge
& Boro'., Vermont. ~
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-12-27

a. do you play by the ev?' in,
quired pupil, of dancing schoolfd-
dlcr. mo, my dear, / play by the
niaht."