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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-10-25
to ths interests of the WithespooI.

to Che interests of the Witheepooh-- !
farotherwise. We deem its 9continuance
as literary institution absotstoly nscss-
sary and if it needs further endowment
yswih bHrnmopg gthea foremost. to urge
its claims tipoh the community. 1t has
now an existances ihowqver,- has strong
denomination to rely on for substantial
support, as well as the friends of educa.
tion of al denominations, as also strong
support outside Of all denominations.
So far it is ahead of an instit utioh for the
comfort IF the poor. n y
lafiWe have thus frankly expressed our
feelings and convictions. Knowing the
fact that, there is strong feeling here ia
favor of the Union already reiered to- we
have done 50 with some reluctance. The
great respect we feel for those who favor
this union, as well as our sympathy for
the object of it, will prevent us from fol.
lowing this matter further. We submit
it to the people Of the whele county; and
1 will cheerfully aequiesce in their decision,
whatever that may be.
Should they determine to have the fund
dedicated to charity, we will feel much
delighted, the more so because We are
fearful that, should this opportunity pass
we may not find one 50 favorable in the
future.
] Should the other object be attained
we will still rejoice that the money is Re
/ ing turned to good account. Botf
Institutions are worthy of public
/ favor; and both, we trust will receive it
In any event we will urge that the mat
ter be finally disposed of this coming ses
sion of the Legislature. If the fund q
to literary uses, the trustees as organized
under the new regulation should tax,
charge of it; but if to the purchase o
poor farm, trustees should be appointet
| by the Court, who, after giving security
should proceed to collect and controll i
| till otherwise disposed of. g
Let us hope that this matter will re
ceiye that attcntionIwhich it deserves, ant
that such ction may be had as become
liberal and enlightened community.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-10-25
Late News Etenss.

"A general moyeineus has been cola-
lnenced by the oificefs Of iha navy to pc
teton Congress for ap increase of pay
The gallant conduct pt naval officers du-
ring the late rebellion VIII cnttle their
memorial to more than cordinary atten-
ton. The present payof the officers of
our navy was established at a period
when the currency Of the country was
gold and silver. Even at that time it
was not more than sufficient to meet their
current necessary expenses, and left them
without the prospect of providing for old
age or misfortune. Since that period tie
cost Of the necessaries of life has more
than doubled in most articles of food and
clothing.
''4 Everywhere the greatest activity
prevails in the school book trade. The
demand from the South is especially pro-
missing. Old accounts running back pri
or to the war have been honorably settled
and publishers are filling new orders ex-
ceeding any former purchases This is
crcdibleto southern merchants, and shows
that honor and fair dealings have not
perished with the war.
--Capt. Jno p. Ward, who was shot
at Lexington, Mich, on Friday night last
is now in more comfortable condition, and
is in a fair way to recover. The paraly-
sis which prevailed in the lower portion
of his body is passing away. The spinal
cord was not injured.
| The Albany Journal, speakingfor Mr..
Seward, denies that he furnished the
British Government, as is represented,
information concerning the Fcnians.
The friends of Gottschalk deny the
truth of the alleged bad conduct report
ed in the California papers. They say the
whole story grew from an absurd, but en-
tirely innocent Irritation.
Two weeks ago there was a mystic
rious murder in Buffalo, N. Y, man be-
ing found dead on the street. The case.
was worked up by the police, the murder
arrested at Cleayeland, taken back, tried !,
and is now sentenced to be hung on the
oath of November.
"A man named James Barker. fell
from tree somewhere near the city of
Erie, on Sunday afternoon, while gath
ering chestnuts, and broke his neck. Az
soon as he was seen to fall some parties
who were near ran up to him, but found
that he gasped but6pnce and died, He
IS well knoMn as a carpenter and was the
supporter an aged mother.
ha--The bradford Reporter, of the 9Th
inst, ,says Asa Pratt, eff Canton township,
committed suicide on Wednesday morn
ing last. while laboring under mental abb
eration. Mr. Pratt was much respect
ed citizen. Hehas fer several years shown
occasional symptoms of insanity, and fre-
quently talked of killing himself.
d That was smart youngster Win
hearing his mother remark that she
was fond Of music, exclaimed. "Then
why don't you bug me o drum p
-At the end of life's turnpike is
deaths gate, and when the rich pass
through it theyare generally toiled.
Always lend crutch to hating
humanity; but trip up, if you will
the stills of pretension.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-10-25
The New State Senate and Assembly.
I'LL 81 .9ti Senate. d9i

SPRAKER-Dayis Fleming, of Dauphin
Districts. "s .ips,i
!. Philadeiphia-Jercmiab Nicholas (U)
IL. '''ed Jacob E. Mdeway lU)
III. G. NJ. Donoyani[D
lV. George Conhell w. +
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-10-25
COMMUNICATIONS.
sEEonorto whom Honor is Due.

.H .
Disgrace not the patriots grave, nor
wound the feelings of his friends, by cal
ling around him those who have opposed
e' cry principle for which he CAV his life
Scorhcd him when he dew his sword in
defence Of his eountry's honor. Cried
compromise, when, he cried war! Op-
posed appropriations to feed him Voted
to deprive him. of the right OF suffrage !
Called his four years Of war failure |!
and him a mcle hireling And now,
when it is proposed to rear a monument
to his memory, will such men consent to
be officers of such an association, when
the common feelings of humanity must
tell them their position is distastful to the
friends Of the departed Unless they re-
nounce their past history, it would better be-
come them turn their face the other way,
until the names OF our noble dead are in
scribed upon the scroll of fame, e,whel they
might stand afar of, count the number
of their slain, and repent in sackloth and
ashes at what their past folly has brought
upon us. ~ H I
Friends Of sHpson ! 1t is too late now
to prove your loyalty, too late to wash ycur
hands In the hour of conflict you came
not to our aid In the hour of victory
we ask not your help. We can bury
our own dead, and dedi cate spot to their
memory, be it ever SO humble.
But says one, these men be their pur-
pose what it may, will give Ii berally, and
"why not encourage them?"
1st. Because it is wounding to the
feelings Of soldiers friends.
I'd Because it would be unjust, both
to the dead and the living. The voice
from the dead is, "Let not our murderers
be Our pall-bearers,' and it is wrong that
future generations should read the hsto-
ry of this monument and find that those
who never drew loyal breath during the
long struggle for the life Of the nation,
we're given in the hour of victory ;fe
honor of experimenting monument to
the memory of those who perished in the
conflict While the monument stands to
the honor of our soldiers, let it stand to
the dishonor Of their enemies, and warn
ing for all time that treason is the great
est of crimes and those who place them
selves in the pathway of the nation, must
perish in dishouor.
We ask no aid from our enemies; if
they will give, it might be taken to buy
Potter's field, but, ''let it not go into the
treasury" Da ,h
There is no person Of common sense,
but sees there is something unnatural
about the leading copperbeads in our
county being the directors of our Monu-
ment Association Such connection
is no less awkward to them than it is
wounding to the feelings of soldiers.
They Certainly do not desire such q
position. Who nominated them? Could
not the same self-instituted power relieve
them of their awkward position?
Certainly these men are not anxious
tbat thoea tnfifto vota u hiIa on earth
should have Monument to tell their dis
grace to posterity.
But there is class of men whose in
terest has been your interest and for whose
right of suffrage you have ever pleaded.
Yes, when these .deserters die, you can
gather their ashes and migrate to Canada
and in erecting a monument to their
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-10-25

SfEaAEh7- phNiS ieihinS, vi Daupllh. l-
Districts. e .ir,,;
]. Philadeiphia4Jercmiab Nicholas tU)
II. '.i'sea Jacob E.. Ridgway [Ul
III : G, NJ, Donovan D
~. George ConhelI lU.I
V. Chester, Delaware and Montgomery
w: Wurthington III, Horace Roger [u.]
VI: Bucks7O, p. James ID.
VII. Lehigh and Northamptin--George
B. Schall D. 4iF a1
VIII. Berks7IIester Clymer 10
TX. Schuylkill- VIM. Nj. Randall GD.l
X. Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne
II, B. Beardslee [D.] .aaaw e
Nl. Bradford, Susquehanna and Wyom-
ing-George Landon, EU.1 ia
MI. Luzerne L ID. Shoemaker, [U.
XIII Potter, Tioga, Mexican and Gins
ton Warren Cowes, U. iqmp,
XIV. Lycbming, Union aud Spyder-7J.
Wallas. D.. iaa1a arii'.
Ky. Northumberland. Montour, ColhmA
bia, and Sullivan David b. Monty emery,
XVI Dauphin and Lebanon-D. Flem-
XVII Lancaster LD. Cbampncys, lV,l
J. NJ. Dunlap, tU.] r
XVIII. York aud Cumberland-J. HES
tand Olatz. u. lr y
XIX. Adams and Franklin-C. NJ. Dun
can, I'D. rs.,
XXX Somerset, Bedford and Fllton--4G.
w. lIouseholde-, TU G..E.s.,Q
XXI. Blair, Huntington, Centre, Mifflin,
Juniatia and Pcrry--L. W. Hall, tU. Kirk
ilaines, VI
XXI. Cambria, Indiana and Jefiefsen--
Gen. Harry White, u lwt'
XXIII Clear6eld, Cameron, Clarion, For
est and Elkz-W. A. Wallace, nj rs5
XXlV. WestnoreanA, Fayetie and
Greene John Latta, [D.1 II
| XXV. Allegheny -. l.. Graham U.l
I, J. Bigham [U. sttf i
XXVI Washington aud Beayer-Wm
Hopkins ID | 5ldH "a ASIA
| XXVII. lawrence, Butler and A rmstrong
Rev. r. Audley Browne U I 1alg- 4,Js,.
XXYIII Mercer, Venango and Warren
-rhonms IIoge ~ i ..,.# '''''R'
MIX, Crrwford and Erie = Morrow b
Lowry u. 'ile' 5.saJ aal
Union Senators, grfG7sgH q
Opposition Senator's, ,,,.s. '''' ''' Ii
Union majority l,i.,,, B..
II is believed that MIR. Coaaugby hi
Union candidate i'm the Nlpeteengh district
may be elected by the soldiers vote, sbicl
viii give Union ma jorityaof niEc.,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-10-25

memory you may find labor consistent
with your past life, upon the barren shores
ofsal foreign land.
One word more. Why the phrase
6, Citizen Soldiers" in tho second article
Of the constitution-Butler county filled
part of her quota by men who never saw
the county, and if they have died for us,
shall we-be SO ungrateful as not to re-
member them2 In my opinion tieyeou-
istitution should, be, 50 amended that az
who have died in :he service, as repre-
sentatives of Butler County whether cit
izen or substitute, Nativesborn or money
bought white or black, together with
those formerly belonging to the county
who were credited to other districts
should all go upon the monument, Which
should be built of pure marble aud no cop!
| per. 2 ad Of "a a. d,ga lfJusTIcE =
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-10-25
"A Richmond paper. Disgusting III

"A Richmond paper, discussing the
increased morality of the negroes, says :
SIN county of this State, gentle
man some time during the year 1868 lost
ninety eight slaves by flight to the Fed
eral lines. Within two years from the
time of the escape Of these negroes, accu-
rate and reliable information was received,
showing that during the time designated
twenty-five out of the ninety eight me-
groes had died. Another gentleman in
the same county lost, about the same time,
twenty-six negroes by escape to.the Free
States. When he heard from them, aft
er a period of thirty-one months, eight OF
the original number had died. Other
similar examples might be given +
Mr.. D. T. Patterson, son-in-law of
President johnson and Senator elect
from Tennessee to the Uuited States Sea-
ate, held the Office Of Circuit Judge un-
der the rebel rule Ia Tenpessee, and con
sequently took the oath to support the
Southern Confederacy. This makes him
ineliuihle
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-10-25
aHI IoIgHeUJ jas. " NIUUI
Capt. and A. @. NJ. L -

REASONS FOR DELAY - be attcn-
tive reader Of the Wir2 triad viii be
able to discover why the trial Of JEFF.
Davis has been de!ayed-reasons
fortified and strengthened by the d !.
velopments of the late st. Louis tri
al of the boat burners. In certain
sense. the rebel leaders, tn ugh not
arraigned, are actually on trial be-
fore both tribunals, for the testimo-
ny taken in them is of character
that goes directly to convict those
leaders of the most monstrous crimes
and intertions Apparently in no
other way could this damnatory evi-
dence have been brought out. Who
ever permits his reason to operate,
and his eyes to read, cannot fail to
discover the farseelng wisdom of the
Government in the management of
these cases. 1t r sembles the mas
terly strategy of Grant in handling
and moving the armies, so as to rem
der success inevitable. He was assail-
ed for delays, and there are not want
ing persons who are ready to assail
the Administration for delaying the
trial of the rebel leaders. The en-
tire question, tits now clearly to be
seen, is being conducted according
to comprehensive plan, whereto,
we venture to suggest, the Secre tary
of War stands closely related--and
reasonable men, we think, will be
content to let it be worked out.--Er
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06

~ Drrp.--April 9Th, 1865, MATILDA,
aged 20 days; also, April l4th, 1865,
HARRlEr. aged IS days-twin daughters
OF NJ. and Mrs. J. c. c. Hoskins ofthis city
Thus within one short week have these
fond parents been caused to cit 10 sadness.
The days Of their wstchfal tenderness have
been few, but not less deep therefore are
tho wounds caused By the visits of the
angel messenger. The hope Of the bloom
they had joyfully anticipated has been
suddenly cut of, the snapped fower.staIks
lies wi.hering, but the flowers will bloom
in the better country where sorrow and
pain are unknown. In their affection and
their mourning the family have the most
sincere and tender sympathies Of all who
know them. r
In this city, on the 18th ut, MARY E.,
daughter of Charles and Catherine Leon.
ard-aged l6 years.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06

Nh OLpBuck. friends of this dis
tinsuiahsd individual are pleased to know
that bis personal appearance is greatly
improved. Those dilapidated trowsers
have been displaced b. new ones, that
frightful beaver hide has been carefully
laid away and az exquisite military cap
Of the latest style now decks his head.
aud far better than all, those yellow, IA
ded, sorrowful looking LOCKS have been
clipped, while those bilious eyes turn less
slowly on their hinges. But his bodily
inhrmities are great, as be contracted a
disease while in prison and it is doubtful
IL he ever gets a pension. Consequently,
Mr.. Oldbuck still remains in proufoun
grief. 49,
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06

eG- The first denomination Of the
eummers expedition into the Indian couu
try, was the arrival Of Brackets Battalion
OF Cavalry during the week. They are
now in camp on the Dakota point, in fine
order for The tramp before them. They
are fine body of men, we'll differed, and
jus. he troops for the expedition. Mr..
Lo had better take back seat while they
are around, If he wishes to retain his
top knot.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06
nay We are happy to announce ,b

nC We are happy to announce ,ba,
our young friend, J. NJ. Collsmcr, has
wearsled of single life, and has gone and
dune it. Hereafter his name is to &c
BLEND d with another. Happy though, for
one who has long been q bachelor. But
We d"n mean to say that he has taken to
himself better haf-but we exp. Ct such
a step will follow. We mean to say that
the revolution has not been il the govern.
ment alone, but that the old Pioneer Tin
and Stove Store Of G, K Smith has been
revolutionized- and hereafter tho business
Of that institution will be conducted I'm.
der the name Of G. X. Smith L. Co.-the
principle change in it being a greatly in
creased stock Of goods at prices much re
duced, under the united manage mcnt o.!
c. X. Smith and J. NJ. ColInmer. In an.
ticip@tion Of the opening Of our ne. work
Of Wagon roads 10 Idaho and Montana
this new firm has provided itself with
all that emigran.s ever call for in select
ing their ou,fits-and are determined to
compete with any other market 10 price
and quality. Give them a call.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06

E1 Letters remaining UNCLAIMED IN
the Post Office at Sioux City, April
g h, 1865. TO obtain any of these letters,
the applicant must call for adrertised let
ters, give the date OF this list, and pay
one cent for advertising II not called
for in one month, they will be sen, to the
Dead Letter Office.
Narcesse Bari', Miss Luly B'akely. D.
S. Butler, Col Jas. W. Carr, John Free
man, Barnum ". Field. Francois Exnvier
Goyc.te, Mrs. Josephine Hagan, Levi La.
flesh, James McEvoy, X. NJ. Munson, John
Smith 2, Vim. H. Sullivan, G. Z White 2,
G. W. Webb, James Webster 5, CARROLL J.
Atkons, W. II. Adams, John A. Ander
sen, 3, J. W. BrAsker, Z. Beall, David
Blake, Hon. I. CoIman, DR.. Wilson NJ.
Clark, Luther f. Campbell. Frank
Dozier, Thomas Fcrkins s. J. Harding
Miss Sarah High, Granger Jeu"ins,
jacob kirchner. Isaac kusler 2, Mis-
Mary c. Lowell, Miss HELEN Miner,
Aaron F. McCrsery, WI. l.. Medium.
n. c. Moff.t, William B. Naplon. Sam.
j. Porter, s. p. Romans, Miss AIlara,a
Rumley, Miss Alice Raymond. Minor
Robinson, John r. Richards. John B.
Spencer. John spyker. Peter Sullivan,
Charlie Tidd, W. J. Wagner.
J.C. c. uOSKINS, p. NJ.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06

r4- The farmers Of this county are
sowing and planting more extensively this
spring than they have done any season
since the Indian trouble of 1862 We are
having abundance of rain. and the spring
wheat in many places is beginning to tint
the fields with green.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06
~ During the last two weeks We have

IA During the last two weeks We have
had a very quiet time. We hope our read
ers have been favored in like manner. Ger.
tainly We have done nothing to disturb
them. And about all We can say abou it,
is that our institution is like most others
liable to interruptions. We might do as
the merchant does when customer calls
for coffee and be has none-very blandly
remarks, tee are just out, but zee haze an
excellent article Of tea. So we can say
about our failure for The last week or two,
We were out Of paper, but We had just A.
good N article Of type, ink aud press as
ever before; still, We could no. publish a
newspaper. But now we have supply,
and all will 20 regularly on again.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06
~ Thursday, the 9Th nit, ia accorG

~ Thursday. the 9th nit, in accord
ance with the orders of the commanders
of this department and post, to the troops
stationed at this point, and the procama
ton of the Mayor Of the city requesting
the citizens to devote the day to appro
pirate ceremonies suited to the ocrasion--
that If the funeral obseeuies Of our late
President, there was a general turning out
Of soldiers and citizens; business houses.
were closed all, Or nearly all secular en-
ployment was abstained from the bells Of
the city were tolied badges of mourning
were worn; flags were at half mast and
robed in drapery Of sorrow cannon were
fred ard public services were held in
nearly every church in the city.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06

"a GoDEY's LADy's BooX. The May
lumber of this Magazine is on our table.
Its cngravings are superb. Its fashions
tho latest and BEST. The reading matter
is unusually interesting. 1.-THE First OF
May" is fine engraving, and highly sug.
gestive. "Good News Is q good picture
and is accompanied BY an excellent story.
Every Lady that does not already take
"Godey," would do well to send for it ss
once. The price is only So 90 a year.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06

~ Married-In this city, April 24tb,
st the residence Of L. G. Sanborn. By Rev.
Mr.. lockwood, Mr.. DANIEL l.. HALL, of
Rochester, n. u, to Miss GRAcE A. WooD
BURY, VI sor.erT;l!e, NJ
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06
~ MAN SrABpCp.-Jacob L

~ MAN STABnED.-Jacob Drough
proprietor Of the steam lum herring mill
above town, was stabbed in the side by
drunken toat,nan Of the steamer Deer
Lodge. which lay At our levee = couple Of
nights last week. Jacob didn't know that
no was hurt until sitter he had knocked
"Xacduf clean out Of the window
Brough Is recovering.- Dakotian.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06

aD Bad pennies ere no, the only things
that will return. So thought We when our
Sanctum was suddenly ilumcd one day
during the week by the smiling phiz Of
our old friend, WA. f. Faulkner, Esq
New England is too dry and too pu, up
for Faulkner; he is Of the opinion tina, i.
is very good place to bs born in, bn, the
earlier cue leaves i, the better. From his
present appearance we should judge lie
has not enjoyed life since leaving the Mis-
Souri, valley. he looks thin and care
worn, bu, We alprchend a few brsaths of
pure mountain air. such as We ever have
here, will restore him to bis former visor.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1865-05-06
ALI over Town and County.

a6r Pursuant to call, the citizens and
soldiers met at Casaty's Hall to give ex.
preston to their feelings, on reception OF
the news Of the assassination Of President
Lincoln. Organized BY calling Col Patsec
to the Chair. Prayer by Rev j. Z Rock
wood, Patriotic, earnest and sympathetic
speeches were made BY Col. Ps,tce, Dr..
Hunt, DR.. Yeomans, M. Sutton, S. r.
Davis, Esq, Judge Pendle,ou and Rev. j.
Z lockwood.
Ga motion of Judge Peudleton com.
mit,ee consisting of John Currier, Esq,
Dr.. Yeomans and Lieut.. Rutan, was ap
pointed to draft resolutions expressive Of
the feelings Of those present Committee
reported through their Chairman, John
Curricr, the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. Reliable information has
reached US Of the Gendish assassination Of
Chief Magistrate Of the Nation; aud
WHEREAS, We are al! deeply sensible Of
tanned by reason O.: the preparation Of
this frigh,tul and inhumau crime and
WHEREAS, We all equally lamen. the
melancholy catastrophe.
Resoired, That Abraham Lincoln BY
his successful administration of the affairs
OF the Nation through the most gisan,c
"nd unho!y rebellion the world has ever
wi'nessed-ly his answering patriotism,
by his unt;ring industry. in the cause OF
the Natlon--hy his pure lie and unsu'iied
ambition, has enthrone1 himself in the
hearts Of the 1sople-and that his death
il not only the l,ss Of tie Chief ruler Of
great colntry but Of the soldiers and
peoples friend, and in tn ir hearts will be
found The most enduring monument OF bis
greatness.
Reso'rcl, That we, citizens and soldiers
OF Sioux City, without distinction of party
in the fearful death Of Abraham Lincoln
ut this epoch II our national existance,
when the whole country were sending up
to the throne OF the Mos: High grateful
thanks from glad hearts in the happy an
Ucpa,iun Of ~ speedy close Of Our national
war, and whcr the cheering prospect Of
peace seemed almost within cur grasp
eau recognize naueh, save n gr, at nation.
al calamity, and though We bow in hum.
BILE Submission to tie will Of Him, who,
for some all wise purpose has suffered this
rrea. aud terrible blow to fall upon US
we would nevertheless relieve, in some
measure. our ,u!' hearts hy adding our
tears to the flood o! sorrow which COW
irund,,es the lard
JOHN PATTEE, Chairman.
J. w. DAVIS, Secretary.