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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
Correction of Enrolment. .
23d District. Penna.

IN order the assistance and cooperation of
the people IN the eudeayor to keep the Enrol men Lists
continually correct the Enrolling Boards have been d
reced to have copies Of said lists kept open to the
animation Of the public all proper times. and shall
give public notice that any appear before the
Board and Lave apy stricken of the list, If he
show to the satisfaction of the Board that the person
named Is not properly enrolled, on account Of
ID, Non-residenee;
81, Orer Age;
4i Isrzldnsni Haysica Disability, Of such degree
to render the person proper subject for enroll
p1snt under the law and Regulations;
5th Having served in the Military Naval service
tco gears during the present and been honorsbly
discharged.
Especially Civil officers, clergymen and all prominent
ctizens invited to appear at all times before the
Board to point out in the Lists and to give suen
information in their possession as may aid in the eorec
tiol aaa revision thereof
They should understand that IL is plainly for the in
terest u each subdsrict to have stricken from the Lists
all names improperly enrolled, because an excess OF
names increases the quota called for from such subds
trcts aud that il equally for the interest OF each per-
enrolled in given subdsrict to place upon the Lists
all persops in the sudistriet liable to military duty
because the the number to be drawn FROM the less
the chance chat any particular individual will be drawE
1t is the personal interest oevery enrolled man. that
the quotan which be s concerned shall not be made too
large and that his chance for draft shall not be
justly increased both these objects will be attained If
putting the right ones Especially this the
est of those drafted who putting in Substitutes
themselves liable to draft have secured exemption which
by Of the Law holds good only unt The pres
ent Enromentis exhausted in their subd!Str-is Men
who are oyer 70 years of and in
by Lay from the performance OF duty in the ed ore t
to the and the country to take zedos and detee
part in he correction of the Enrolment Ls.s military
service Of the Importance The Law requires that
the quotes shall be assigned in proportion TO the enroll
ment and the fairness and Of this mode ofdeter
minsg the amount Of military service due fom each
and every section # the country be doubted If
the enrolment Is made nearly perfect IL prsLi
cable to make il. The amount of service due to the
Nation from every Town County Is thus laid fairly
and ,anly before the citizens and il is expected that
higher motive than selfish interest will prompt all to
do their share in perfecting the enromcnt aud securing
and efficient execution Of the laws for raising roops
whenever IL becomes necessary to apply them.
By order OF
Mai. RICHARD J. DODGE,
A. A. P. NJ. General.
J.w. KIRKER, Capt Pro. Mar.
Dee.T 1sei:at % District, Pa
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
Administrators A Notice.


ESTATE or HENRY V. STooPs, pKon.
L ETTEBS of administration the estate Of Henry v
Stoups, ecd, late Of Washington tp, having been
issusd by the Register n the Undersigned therefore, all
persons knowing themselves indebted said estate
requested to make immediate payment and those having
claims against the required TO present them
prupery authenticated for settlement. NM. STOOPS.
Jan. 2lst lS65.:Gt Administrator
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
Executors Notice.

ESTATE OF JOHN ELLIo.r DECP.
Letters testmenary having been duly issued TO the
undersigned of the estate of John Elliott late of Buii
10 p decd: Therefore all persons indebted to said
tate notified to make immediate payment and those
having claims against the requested to present
them properly authenticated for settlement
q. c. SEDWICK,
W. G. FLEMMING,
Jan 4th 1s55aet. Execrs.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
Netice to Collectors.

NOTICE il hereby given to all Collectors who are In
arrears with the Treasurer OF Butler county, prior
To the year 1864. that payment must be made he
fore the second week Of December Court next. After
this time 1 authorized by the Commissioners, to
place the accounts in the hands Of the Sheriff The de-
mands upon the Treasury of such character that
they must be Strict compliance with the above
is requested will carry it out without regard TO
persons N. WALKER, Treasurer.
Treas. Office Oct. 10 1864.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FARM FOR SALE,

rINITE undersigned offers for sale hundred and
enty Of good farming land In Butler To .nship
Butter county-one mil Irum the borough About one
hundred clcared young orchard Of good fruit
trecs-gpod frame house and good Coal Bank opened
one huqdred acres Of coal.
W. o. BRECKENRIDGE,
Feb. s. 1865. Bat er.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
Last Gall.

LII persons knowing themselves indebted to Doctor
n Charles Emmerling, will save costs by calling on @
c. Rocssng, Esq, and settle the same.
c. EMMERLING.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
IL. 8. Fishers Improved
FRUIT GAM.

Patensd Nov 19 1861 Aug 10 1862 and March a. 1854
To Ae had only Of the subscriber, Main ST., BUT
DER Pa doors North Of M'Aboy's Store where every
artiels Of TINWARE is kept in GREITFARIETf.
This can has been extensively used and found to be
perfectly safe Its great convenience y be discovered
first sight The extensive facilities for manufacture
ing al its parts max il very cheap.
Ii is closed by csmpng tin cup oEer and round the
opening, which Is pressed upon ceuencoated gasket
causing the cement melt by the heat Of the fruit be-
coming cold it is perfectly sealed 1t closed or open
cd in sc instant, by hooking unlocking streit wire
spring.
LADIES, and Others requested TO caA apJ exam
inc this unsurpassed Fruit Cah.
eann, sus 10 lDsye
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
THOS- ROBINSON,
Attorney at Law,
AND
PENSION AND CLAIM AGENT,
OnIce with Chss. M'CandIess, Esq,
South West corner oft Dim ond,
Butler Pa.
STIR. Az cow

CAME to the premises Of the subscriber in Marion Tp
~ Butler county, on Friday, the Both day Of Decem-
ber last, DARK RED COW, some white upon the rump
white belly and tail crumpiy horns supposed be be-
four aud five years old. The is hereby
quested TO forward property pay charges and
take her away otherwise she will be disposed
ding to law. ROBERT ATwELL
.IHD1
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

ssr The only wax-work that's Of any
sasosnt is got up BY tho bees
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
Executors Notice,

ESTATE OF JoHN JACK, DECD.
Wy THEREAS letters Testamentary with tho win an
w nexed. have this day been duly ssued by the Reg
lister to William VI. Graham Esq. Executor Of John
Jack late Of Nashin.ton township deed therefore Al
persons indebted the estate Of said dccedent
quested to make immediate payment and those having
claims demands against the will present then
properly authenticated fer scttlcenm
Aug "a. lSG4 6ts WNfM"tGRAHAM Ex'r
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

At the annual meeting OF the Company held on Jan.
TO- 1865, the fol lowing Directors elected for the
ensuing year:
s. G.. Purvis, B. Be- neger II. e. Wick, VIM. Campbell,
j. Walters, f. McJunkin Esq, W. s. Boyd j. Schosna,
Scmuel Marshall, II. c. Heineman, w j. Campbell J. J.
Cummings.
s. G. Purvis, President W Campbell, Vice President.
J Walters, Tresy. IL, c. Heineman, Sec'y. J. T. Nc
junkin, Gen'l Ast 81
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

IN the matter Of the account Of j. NJ. Chrisy Exr Of
/ John McKIssick, decd.
In the orphans Court of Butler county, No 16 Sept
Term. 1854
And TO wit: December Z, 1864 on motion Of Nc
Candless Graham, Court appoint Thomas Robinson,
Esq Auditor to take testimony report the cts and
also distribute the balance in the hands Of the Ex
to and among the parties interested and toreport next
Term.
Butler County, ss
Certified from the Record this 10th day Of January A.
d. 1865 WATSON YOUNG, CIR,
Notice is hereby given that in pursuance Of the above
appointment will attend to the duties Of said appoint
ment at the office Of Charles McCandess ESQ., butler
Tuesday the 2lst day Of Feb, 1865 at O'clock p NJ,
where all persons interested may attend II they prop
er. THOMAS ROBINSON, Auditor.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
Executors Notice.
DIR. 3. e. HAMILTON,
Formerly of Supbury, Butler Co.,

HAvING located n BUTLER, offers his professional
H services ta those who ht to give him call
ufEss nhss fsrmszs ssssYfsa NJ IN asfuhnF
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
TIA En NoTICH.

my wife, Elizabeth Jane Conn has left my bed
IA and board on the 9Th inst without any just cause
therefore all persons from hsrbering trusting
her my account will not be accountable for
debts contracted by her. JAS. L. CONN.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

Insurance Company.
TN0URTH ANNUAL statement Of the Butler Co. Mutual
IL Fire Insurance Company, made January b 1865.
Amt Of property Insured at date. S555 f5600
a Premium Notes In force at date...... 33i92,59
Roceved fr0p all sources for this
yeaT, 1Ss4...................,. 1,679,52
Losses and expenses paid for the
yeaE 1861 ........ 1.loT.s9
Cash on hand. 1862
Number Of Assessments IN years.......... One
List Of Losses paid in 1854
Jno &. Hnffner.. 54I,O0
Philip ................................ 1898
s56035
, 1865-08-01
DUTY.

The test provided by the amount Of Duty
paid to Government furnishes corresponding
evidence of the progress of the ROYAL INsuR-
ANcE COMPANY. The increase, by the pay
ments made for the year 1868, is far larger
than at any former period.
The amount of Duty paid by
the Company in 1862 was --sc75,992 10 0
Ditto in 1868 ..........--. 6S,966 . =
Showing an increase of acl2,073 ~
Among the incidents which have tended to
the advancement Of The "RoYAL' within the
last few months may be rcckoned It's action
with respect to the losses sustained by the cX-
plosion Of the LOFTY Sleigh, which attracted
attention and public favour by its mhcsitating
%promptness.
The publication, under Parliamentary sane
lion, Of the Balance sheets oil Insurance COM
p%auies, has proved another source OF advantage
to this Establishment The analysis OF these
accounts, which has been completed apparently
by an accomplished hand, places the ROYAL IN
sURANCE COMPANY in the highest position, both
as a Fire and Life Establishment, and exhibits
its comparative prominency with respect to all
The other Companies established under the Act
Of 7h and 8th Wet, III an equally favourable
light, whether It's Accumulated Capital, its
Premiums, or the ratio Of its Expenditure be
made the subject Of inquiry.
AS The largest total ofreyenue and the Iarg-
est ratio of progression have been obtained N
the present year, so it happens that TIE largest
Profit which it has ever fallen to the Directors
to record has likewise on this occasion to be
announced,
, 1865-08-01
TRET AND

The Directors have, in addition, much salts
faction in announcing that they have succeeded
in obtaining q Committee Of Reference in Ire
land, which, from the high character Of its mem
hers, including some of the names most known
and honoured throughout the country, they con
slider will be attended with the most satisfactory
extension Of their business in that kingdom.
, 1865-08-01
Fire Branch.

IN the FIRE BRANCH an increase Of Business
has been realized, exceeding in amount that Of
any one year hitherto.
The Premiums Of the Year reach the sum of
G341,6 68 IS. I'd, being an advance Of G4O,977
rs. Sd. over the preceding year.
The Premiums have been enhanced in four
years by 5el13,353 15s. I'D, the largest amount
Of increase having been obtainedin theIast year.
, 1865-08-01

just quoted, as the Sum Assured for that period
Of six months only, ACTUALLY EXCEEDS HALF
A-MILLION STERLING.
The rate Of Mortality, likewise, still presents
highly favourable features, and augurs well for
the result to be shown by the quinQuennial in
vestigation, which is to take place when the
present year is concluded.
The Life and Annuity Funds are augmented
qy the large Sum Of 5GI0G,052 As. Sd in the
limit Of a single year.
Brftish branches and Agencies.
In the UNITED KINGDOM, the progress made
has been this year beyond anticipation.
, 1865-08-01
life %ABpaERCER.

The advances made year by year, IN the
amount of New assurances effected show clearly
the estimation in which the Company is held.
The following is the statement for the last five
years.
, 1865-08-01

August 4, 1861,
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-12

REVELATIONS ABOUT THE HAMPTON ROADS CONFER
FNcE.--The Augusta (Ga) Chronicle and Sentinel, of
the 7th ut, just received, gives full account of the
conference held at fort Monroe in January last The
article full statement of negotiations and is under
stood to have been prepared at the instance of Mr.
Stephens The Chronicle and Sentinel says: Davis
did not communicate to the public with regard to the
conference. Stephens says Davis first sent for him
say to Mr. Blair that he desired conference between
the authorities of the United States and the south
the subject of peace, and asked Stephens advice He
replied, if Mr. Blair spoke by authority of president
Lincoln he most earnestly advised conference, and
recommended that the StrcteSt secrecy be used and
that the parties to the conference be presidents Lincoln
and Davis Gems Grant and Lee, and be the only per-
sons to know OF the meeting. Davis disregarded it.
Mr Stephens informed two days later that himself
Hunter and Campbell were to go. Stephens did not
wish to 90, but did go to avoid unfrendiy remarks.
These southern gentlemen met Mr.. Lincoln and
Seward, and after remarks the subject of peace
was opened Mr.. Stephens urged the claims of his
section with the skill and address for which northern
papers have given him credit Lincoln holding the
vantage ground of conscious power He was perfectly
frank, and submitted his views almost in form of argu-
ment The commission made report, saying that
Lincoln referred them 10 his message he to the last
refusing in any way to recognize the Confederate gov
eminent or acknowledge Davis power to make peace.
Lincoln assured them that they might rely on liberal
exercise of the pardoning power. He suggested it
would be far better for the rebeous States return
at than to risk the chances of continued war and
increasing bitterness of feeling in congress. Mr..
Stephens reported to Davis that nothing had been donc
that nothing was determined and if he relied upon the
sincerity Of Mr. Blair, the conference was confrma-
ton of desire for peace on the part of the United
States and the way open for settlement Davis looked
upon the proposals insulting, and seemed to have
the concurrence Of Hunter in that view He wished
statement to go before the public that only insulting
terms were rendered, but congress declined make it
on the ground that it not true; with some difficulty
they secured the reception Of brefand perfectly truth
full but not very clear report that published and
Davis put coOring to it, and endeavored to secure his
object crushing the southern peace party by namma
tory dispatches all over the country followed by the
lcual report with preface, which was published at the
ime.
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the ship Victoria Melville lying at this port. II
appesrs as alleged. that Nassau had in contemplation
the carrying of the above plot for some time and
in order to be successful developed his plans to
young of his acquaintance. The latter listened
to all the plans of Nassau and agreed to join him in
undertaking. He, however, made known the facts
to chief detective Young, who detailed detectige
Nivens and Vaughan to take the matter in hand, who
succeeded in arresting Nassau. He was yesterday
morning taken into custody while crossing the Wash
ington parade ground and seemed greatly surprised at
his arrest. His companion, whose name is James
Donohue sets forth in his affidavit that he resides ut
No. Is Christopher street; that the 10Th day Of
May last Nassau while in conversation with him at The
Washington parade ground, stated that he (Nassan1
the captain of the ship Melville, with cargo OF
iron consigned to A. T. Stewart that he hasla Deeff
sued by Stewart for five tons of iron cai1fed BY st
art short on original INVOICE lie further stated thai
he wanted him Ilovnohue) to so to Stewards with
letter while se8tewart going to from his house or
the clnia1 rooms, where he frequently visited Wed
nesday night and that he would be in whiting near By
with carriage. Nassau was then to stepup to Stewart
representing himself foreign merchant, and ask
him to get into his carriage Requesting him go with
him (Nassan) to his rooms in Thireth Thrtysecond
street. Provided he Nassan) successful in getting
Stewart at his rooms he would there detain him Until
he forced to sign check or order for the above
amount, $4,000. He would also compel Stewart to
give him order of clearance, and he would then
proceed to He also alleges that Nassau was to
give him (Donohue) $4,000 for his part and trouble
Justice Bowling committed Nassau for examination
Donohue being detained as witness.
N Y Herald
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This old and venerable citizen thus writes to lis old
friend, Alfred Hcnnen:

ms ola ana venerable citizen thus writes to his old
friend, Alfred Hcnnen:
NEW ORLEANS June - 1865
ALFRED IENNEN, Esq.-My dear Sa: The battle
being over and the yctors too numerous and too we'll
supplied with the snews of war; triumphed over un-
equaed perseverance, courage and endurance with
which they resisted for four years. until it became
useless to continue the strite therefore, it behooves
us to make the best of our position, and qualify our
selves to use our rights at the ballot-box
Our original cause was just and the battle should
have been fought in congress- had that been done the
abolition party would have been left out in the cold
Our members of congress threw away the game by
resgning their seats and then the assault on the FLAG
the forts and the public property dissolved the moral
influence of the constitution, and induced our friends
at the north generally to abandon cause and Join
those they detesed from whom they can be detached
by a return our part to the Union with becoming
reverence for the starspangled banner.
1t behooves all citizens to return at once and
qualify themselves to vote. Do this, and we shall
assuredy succeed in giving the new corners leave of
absence at the next election
The bemsh of slavery has been efaced from the
national record. l would not have it restored if |
could If done, it would be vainlcss shadow; half
the money wasted on the would have purchased
their freedom, and we are in debt to those who pro
fessed to be friends for the loss the rretrieyabc
loss, we have sustained
Emancipation was adopted by the late worthy prcsi-
dent to please England and thereby prevent foreign
intervention in favor of the Confederacy. France
dared not interfere in opposition to the known wishes
of England
Ny best wishes await all the members of your family
anticipating the pleasure of seeing them back to the
city, | am, very respectfully, your friend,
JACOB BARKER
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Very FunnA


There IS prospect, fair prospect, Tor veryst-
ty free fight in the and the newspapers short
". Doubtless your readers are aware that the pub
Usher of the Evening Post Isaac Henderson, was made
navy agent at the port of New York in the early part
of Mr.. Lineoln's administration. He handled great
many dollars, and did immense deal of business for
the government, but the department being convinced
that he loved Henderson than he did his country
removed him one fine day and charged him with fraud
ulen practices One of the principal witnesses to he
used against him was Henry D. Slower very wealthy
iron man, who was confined long time in fort La
fayette. He asserted that whenever Henderson paid
him bill on government account he Henderson, de-
Quoted ten per cent of the amount which he kept for
himself Slower was released from confinement and
the trial came Daniel Dickinson with his red face
and long white hair with Caleb Cushing whose wzzed
face and protruding head in fashion halfa cen
fury ago, conducted the prosecution aEqatters we're
going along smoothly when all of - suddenpoyer for
got to remember the most important part of n tes
mony, and although he had talked about it thotsaad
times, and gave the court and jury to understand thaC
the deductions were always made, he couldn't swear
whether he or his cer& conducted the negotiation and
the took the case bodily from trial. giving it
the JurJ with INSTRUCTIONS for verdict of mot guilty"
Well, tbs is the Slower of whom write 1t seems
that he IS aeonRding goodnatured sort of chap be-
ievng all men honest and everybody his friend He
says that Whhe he at fort Lafayette his counsel
Mr.. Porter, visited him and told him that he Up had
great influence with the navy department. and more
particularly Win MI Fox the assistant secretary and
that if he would give him $4,000 in cash and $4,000
in paper he could and would secure his release
Slower gave him the desired cash and securities and
shortly afterwards was released He further states
that after he was upon his native heath, Mr. Porter
again called and informed him that he was in danger
OF rearrest but that, for the consideration of $4,000
cash. and $4,000 in notes. he would make him secure
against trouble Again the confding Slower bed Che
says and again grasped freedoms happy hand. He
now turns up in the role of plaintiff and claims that
Porter kept all his money for his use; that he did
not pay bribc nor influence the officials to release him.
but that of their own idea they released him uncon-
ditionally and had no idea of rearrestng him. Hav-
ing made this statement before magistrate on OATH
Slower secured the arrest of Mr.. Porter, who, being
arraigned before Mr.. Justice Dodge demanded an ex-
animation, and gave bond in the sum of $40 900, Mr.
Peter Morris being his security.
Here, it will be noted, all the elements requisite
Tor hrst-cass row-government officials, newspaper
navy contractors eminent counsel lots of
money, and any quantity of patriotic heroics. Clear
the road and let them run.