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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22
COMMUNICATIONS.

For the American Citizen.
In memory of Thomas W. Seaman, of
Butler tp., Butler co Pa, late mem
Der of Co l., 14th Pa. Cavalry, who was
killed in action, at Millwood, West Nir-
ginia, Dec. 18th, 1864, while on a scout
ing expedition, they were taken by sur.
prise, and nearly all killed or captured -
Thomas, Although he was private, when
last seen by his comrades, was trying to
rally the men, The last words he was
heard to utter were, "steady boys" lie
had, by his heroic deeds, won for himself
name which should be recorded in his
tory, for future generations to pursue, and
for an example which all soldiers should
initiate. In action he was "the bravest
of the brave" and whenfgathered around
the campfire, he was a good companion,
and had gained the resp ct and esteem Of
all his comrades, by his many acts Of
Kindness. But he is gone. His place is
vacant in the ranks; we miss his merry
laugh, and his defiant shout, while charg
ing the enemy. And the confederates
have taken the life of one whom they
have contended with in many hard
struggle. His relatives have been de-
prived of one, worthy of all, the love they
could bestow, and, while they mourn his
loss, they may rest assured, it is as deeply
mourned by his comrades in arms, as by
his Relatives at home. They have the
consolation to know that he sacrificed his
life in good cause. and fell at his post
like a man and true soldier, and has gone
to land, we trust, where rebellions new
or visit We deeply sympathize with his
relatives in their bereavement
Yours with respect
II, G., NJ.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22
CAMP AvERTLL, Va. !
March I. 1863.

Nessrs Editor r:-Supposing the peo-
pie of Butler county, who have relatives
in the 18th Pa. Cavalry, would like to
hear how they are getting along. l con-
cluded to give them few particulars
through the columns of your paper.
The Butler county boys that are with
the regiment now, are all in good health
and look well; we kave been deprived of
some brave boys from Butler county this
winter, by Mosby's Guerillas; and their
loss is deeply ielt by their comrades, but
woe to the man Of Mosby's command that
falls into the hands of our boys. / was
favored with the pleasure of reading one
of your papers of the 22d of February,
which contained letter from some of the
9th, Heavy Artillery. l see they are
getting along well and as the writer says,
they are little jubilant over the approach
ing draft. l presume it is over their es-
cape from the coming draft, which they
have missed nicely, besides they have
been fortunate enough to serve their time
SO far, at what we call Sunday soldering.
They complain Of the folks at home not
visiting them more,to cheer the men. 1t
does seem hard as the Notifications around
Washington is a lonely place now we
have been in service more than two years
aud received no visits except from Gen.
Early. M'Auslin, Mosby, Imboden or
Rosser, few of which would, no doubt,
be a benefit to the Heavy 9th, yet We
never complain if the people do not think
worth while eom1ng to see us, we have
enough to do to keep us from getting lone
some The 9th, boys must have great
interest in poultry, judging from their
anxiety to get home to see their duck
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22
A Petroleum Millionaire.

The Atlantic Monthly for january con-
tains the following:
A somewhat rustic heir of one of the
fortunates of the oil regions, whose in
cone is several thousands day, conclu-
ded to SEQ the wonder of the East So,
puttnga few necessaries, in common
traveling-bag, he set off for Philadelphia.
Stopping at the Girald and asking good
room, the Landlord said
You can have room, but we shall be
obliged to ask pay in advance"
swell sir, | think l can not only pay
formy room," replied Petroleum, ''but
buy out your entire hotel. What's your
priceY So saying he posted off elsewhere.
After driving and luxuriating to his
hearts content in Philadelphia, and max
ing a present of a remarkably fine span
of horses to a livery man who had treat
ed him well, proceeded to New York.
One of his first calls there was on Ball
& Black.
Have you any diamond rings?'
=" Yes" said the clerk, and showed him
one of 5000 value.
Pretty" said Petroleum; "haven't
you any iner?"
"Yes, here's one worth $500"
"That's bettcr-that shines; but is
this the highest-priccd one you have?"
The clerk looked amazed and suspic-
ious, but brought another at $4,000.
"Ghw said Petroleum, "that's bril-
liaht-that suits better. like that. But
amt there something moro stylish yet"
The clerk, dumfounded, displayed
100000 diamond ring, the most valuable
in the store, and his customer, exhibiting
great wonder and joy at surveying it,
asked.
"Now hain't you got nothing higher
better?"
"No," said the clerk, that's the best
in the country" never dreaming the fel-
low would bup it.
"Well, said Petroleum, "I'll take that"
aDd forked over the $4,000.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22


Mr.. EDITOR Time is fast passing
Golden moments and opportunities are
passing with it but what has this to do
with the discussion of the question before
us 1t has this much to do. Whilst
temperate men are bold and indifferent,
and putting forth no effort for the sup
preston of drunkenness, the devil is re-
connoitering the ground, placing his sem
tinels on every corner, driving deeper his
stakes, cntrenching himself behind pub
lie opinion, till finally he will carry the
day, if we do not arouse to renewed ef-
forts. And with bold front, meet him
and overpower him and his alleys.
II does not take very close o. server
of events to see that intempcrancc is OF
the increase. See all over our land how
many depots the devil has on the fast line
to hell And o, how many travel that
road, and for fear some may not know my
meaning of the devils depot it is where
liquor is sold. See each morning how
many fly for the five O'Clock train, to wood
up as it is called, and take their usual
ride. On they go, pell nell, and do not
know how far they travel till next morn
ing; they find they are twenty-four hours
nearer their destination. Fire up boys !.
another run for judgment. The train
runs fast, and consequently rough See
the disfgured visages, the broken limbs,
the bloodshot eye, the STOPPING form, the
deranged brain; loss of temper; forsaken
by friends. Fire up boys pass on if you
must; but | would submit for your COR
sideration if you had not better leave the
road of destruction and vice, and choose
the path of life; the smooth road, dou-
BILE gauge track See the spiers pointing
higher heaven Look at the pleasant ia
ces OF her passengers, as they journey on
to God and heaven, to wear a crown of
immortal beauty, whose pleasures never
die. Choose ye which road you will
travel.
1t is not for reputation yield the pen
in this direction. My object is to throw
my influence against whiskey, the soul
damning curse that so nearly ruined me
and try to persuade some of my poor fel-
low mortals to abandon their cups of in
iquity, and become sober men, | hate
the accursed traffic; there is poison, death
and damnation in the cups. fear him
for | have felt his iangs. l would that
could persuade some man of more talent
than myself; not one, but many, to take
up their arms of moral suasion with me,
and fight this enemy in his strongholds,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22
LONG BARNEY.
by PATRICK MuIEooSEl

Bf PATEith hHiSooNsf.
Did you ever hear tell of Long Barney,
lie dwelt the groves of Killarney;
One glance from his eye caused the girls all to sigh,
For they all had liking for Barney.
I'll sing to you now of his fghtin',
A thing which he took great delight IN,
lie could handle the sthiek all the boys he ceuid lick
And they all stood in fear Of Long Barney.
He went to the fair, IL was Aister,
In his pocket had many the tasther;
He met Bddy Briggs, and wild her had jigs,
And she feel deep in love wild Long Barney.
So into a tent he did take her,
And he called for a drop of the crather,
Wild his arms round her waist her lips he did
"Ochl she cries. " don't smother me, Barney"
So up steps one Darby O'Brien,
And Bddy he long had his eye on;
Arrah, Iiddy" says he, "come over till me,
And don't stop there whisperin' till Barney"
Saws Barney, ''IIl soon make him toddle,
If l hit him a pelt on The noddle;'
Arrah whack goes the sthick the floor Darby kicks
"Faith I've busted his Jacket" says Barney,
So Barney sits down by his biddy,
For she whskey and fight made him giddy;
/" If there's arah spalpeen ill step the green,
Faith I'll scuttle his noddle" says Barney.
Wild great deal Of coaxin' an twistin',
Saws Biddy, +" there's resistin':
There's my father, Tim Briggs says he'll give pig
To the man thatll marry NE, Barney"
So now they're united together,
And stick to each other like leather;
There's Barney and Briggs, little children and pigs,
And they sleep together with Barney.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22

But we acknowledge they did do pretty
well to volunteer for even one year, but
we think men as able bodied as they are,
might stand three years campaign pretty
well, but think from present appearan-
ces they will be out long enough to g
home when the rebellion is over, with
the ones who crushed it, and share the
honor with them. Yours Truly
W%**
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22
CAMP AT PATIcK's STATION.
n IAIt II F8IN35 d 2 NN1 ' ms
Feb. 18th, 1865.

MAN LlbhSbbhh, AS
Feb. 18th, 1865.
Wathcr Taylor and famiy: Dea,
Frjends:-It is my painful duty to com.
municate to you the sad intelligence OF
your son, William he died on the goth
of October, at Newton, Va. 1t was a false
report that he ever got sensible, or spoke
after he received the fatal wound l new
er, for moment, believed that he could
possibly recover the ball penetrated his
skull above the left eye, and came out
near the crown of the head. This is an
other death added to the list of the noble
brave that fell on that ever memorable
field of Cedar Greek, on the 10th of Dc
tober, 1864. And of VIM. Taylor it can
be truly said,.a better soldier never faced
the mouth of the rebel cannon, and at the
time lie received the fatal wound, he was
noby standing by his colors, to check the
advance of the rebel hoard, and was re.
spected by all who knew HIM. He was
kind hearted and faithful seldier, and
we miss him much in our camp, and it is
needless to say, that you will miss in him
a good and dutiful son. We, the mem
bers of the 1O2d Reg, of his acquaint-
ance, deeply sympathize with you all, in
your bereavement; but let Us not forget
that it was the will of Divine Providence
that his life was offered a sacrifice on the
altar Of our country, and, let us be sub
missiye to His will. 1t is hard to tell
who-will next be called to make the same
sacrifice but it should be made IA willing
one We have proclaimed freedom for
this. great republic, and let the work be
done, and done IN right manner. Let
there be no peace until the leaders of this
rebellion be destroyed. [ do not want
rumors Of peace, or talk of peace or weak
or contemplate peace conference. We
want war, bitter, terrible, unrelenting
war. We want war that means war, in
earnest. The eonfscation of the proper
ty of the leaders of this most infamous
rebellion. No amnesty for the leaders Of
the rebellion no weak pardon forrobbers,
cutthroats, and murderers.
Then having subdued them, we will
give them terms, generous terms such
terms as Grant gave Pcmperton at Vicks-
burg, am one that is willing toadd my
life to the many that have been sacrificed,
to accomplish this, before am willing
to knuckle an inch to jeff. or his barbar-
Gus crew.
There has asnothingof Importance, trans
pired since the recent three days hard
fighting. JAS. NJ. LOWE,
Co. II, 102d Regt.. Pa Vol
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till he is banisheed. Me thinks God
would be pleased; angels and arch angels
would rejoice; and millions of suffering
wives and children, would cry out with
tears of joy, and call us blessed. Don't
let us pass through the world and have
the world no better for our living in it
God asks us to work, organize society's,
call your speakers, speak against it, preach
and pray against it, and if our efforts are
unavailing, let us hand down our mantle
to our children, and imbue them with a
Temperance spirit, and make them think
it honorable to labor for so grand theme.
d. M..HARRAUGH.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22
The Family of General Grant.

Gen. Grants family, located at bur-
lington, n. ia newspaper correspond
ent writes-are still there, occupying a
trim little cottage, on quiet street run
ming from the heart of the town down to
the banks of the Delaware The place
is by no means pretentious or aristocratic
and has nothing at. all to distinguish jt
from its neighbors, having, perhaps, for
that very reason, been selected by the
wife of our greatest general, who is equal
ly as plain and practical minded him
self.
At almost any hour of the day, passing
the cottage, you will see stout, rosy-fac-
ed girl, probably eight or ten years of age
trundling her hoop on the sidewalk, or
playing in the yard and if you have seen
the acknowledgement, or any Of the bet
ter pictures of him, you will not need to
be told that this robust, laughing girl is
his child-Nellie Grant. Like him she
is compactly built, and there is in her
face the same frank, honest look which so
attracts you in the father. Nellie is, of
course, great fovorite with the little
maidens of her age, and few children
Of larger growth" pass her in play with
out pleasant nod or word. They re-
member-these loyal people Of this quaint
old Burlington that the father of this
brieht-faced loiterer in their midst is car
rying on his shoulder, in these solemn
days.of peeil, the burden of nations fate,
and out of gratitude to him they bestow
upon her and mother, who live so quiet.
lywithin this modest cottage, the kindli-
est homage and respect, never wearying
in exhibitions of thoughtful interest and
regard
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22
The Last Murder,

There is but one probable theory Of the
daily railroad murders, and that is that
the companies have combined and confed-
Grated together to cause so many "acci-
DENTS" and to make slaughter by rail so
common, that the public shall become cal
lous and utterly Indifferent to the occur
renee of these frightful disasters. Yes
terday it was the Camden and Amboy
which undertook to perform its partin this
hideous conspiracy, and it did its work
with characteristic disregard of conse-
quences.
This last was no case of rotten sleepers
or worn-out rails or fractured wheels, but
collision without one shadow of excuse
in any single circumstances. The mid
night train from Philadelphia was de-
tanned at Bristol, N. j., about o'clock
yesterday morning by another delay of a
freight train. It waited in the dark
without light until the Washington
train came along the curve, and thunder
ed in upon it. There was no precaution
of any kind whatever for the protection
of this waiting train, although the con.
ductor of it must have known that anoth-
er train was close upon him. But neith-
er telegraph, nor signal light, nor any.
thing else was used-and the crash came.
The accounts say that the approaching
train ran into the waiting train with
such force as literally to run through the
two rear cars, leaving them nothing bu
shells, and leaving no passenger in either
of them alive and unnamed. Ths force
of the collision then threw the opproach
ing cars two hundred feet backward
the wreck all before them in ghastly view
Our own informant, who was himself in
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22
Better Than a. Battle,

That General Lees army is sorely pres
sed for supplies, there is no manner of
doubt Its situation in this respect is not
merely one of Inconvenience but of posi-
tive peril with no prospect of relief. The
testimony going to establish this comes
from variety of sources 1t is repeated
by so many lips that there is no reason
for questioning it. The last reports con-
firm previous ones of growing discomfort
ed in the rebel army, as the necessary re-
suit of the scarcity of food and clothing
and assert that Lee has found it necessa-
ry to go among the men and appeal to
them to stand by him. lie could not do
less than promise better supply, but the
men know as we'll as he does how empty
is the promise
This condition of things in and around
Richmond, is better for us than battle.
The consequent desertions from the rebel
ranks are not only numerous but rapidly
growing. The rebels desert both ways
probably more go South than comes
North. AT the present rate the depletion
of Lees army cannot be less than five
thousand a month, which presupposes a
degree of decentralization that must be in
the highest degree discouraging to the
rebel General-in-chief.
But we are not left to rely on the re-
ports of deserters The following, taken
from a recent number of the Wilmington
Journal, (issued before the occupation of
the place by our forces is not only cor
roborative, but highly interesting both
as to the cause eand the expected conse-
quence of the siege which Richmond is
practically undergoing. We quote
We fear'very much that the enemy
has succeeded in striking the line of the
South Carolina Railroad at Branchville
or at some point west Of BranchviIle.-
The importance Of this event can hardly
be over-estimated, especially now that the
port'of Wilmington is closed by the cap
ture of Fort Fisher, and no more supplies
for Gen. Lees army can be bro't in thro'
the blockade.
"The great Importance of the
South Carolina. railroad west of
Branchville arises from the fact that
it is the only road connecting Virgin
ia and the Carolinas with Georgia,
Alabama, Florida and Mississippi.
We do not see how any supplies can
be brought from The Southwest for
Lee army, and we don't know wheth-
er.Virginia and North Carolina can
feed that army and support their own
population. This is a most impor-
tant question, involving neither more
nor less than our continued ability to
hold Richmond and.Petersburg for
we suppose it is no news to any one to
be informed that speculations hare
been indulged IN as to the possibility
Of General Lee, IN a certain conttn,
gency, .falltng back upon Tennessee.
That contingency has not yet arisen,
nor is its occurrence regarded as very
prooable-certainly not imminent
but by no means impossible"
In view of the expected falling
back upon Tennessee" the presence
of Sheridan on the route assumes adj
ditional Importance. Nothing could
be more timely or complete than this
movement. 1t proves how sleepless
is the vigilance and how clear the
perception of Gen. Grant, whose hand
is directing these important conyerg-
ing movements.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22
VOLUME 2.
For the Citizen,
KINDNESS.


The human heart kindness Graves,
And aHits influence feels,
And the remembrances Of kind acts,
OFT DER our memory steals.
The business man, who counts his gains,
Often from duty shrlnks,
II he no kindly greetings meet
Or from this fount ne'er drinks.
The laborer with toilng worn,
viii feel his burden light,
If-kindness smiles in passing by,
Aud whispers-thou do'st right.
And then the poor-the lowly once,
Thei hearts for kindness yearn,
And often to the prosB'rous ones
Their longing glances turn
And when impaired unto them,
What gratitude there springs,
Within their humble, contrite heaTtA,
And there, forever clngs.
little child will trace thc-lines
OF kindness, on your fiee;
Angels will see, aud Will admire,
For It's n h>dreHiy grace. Ii
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22
WIT AND WISDOM.
Only solitary people fall in love.
Fire -locks-Red Hair.


Fire lOcks-Red Hair.
Somebody says the most difficult as
cent is getting up subscription.
-Barnum paid Laura Keanc 81, 900
for a new drama.
Wall street is just now a dead
broke-rs market.
Washington has had "a spell" of
sleighing.
Here is a new way to spell potatoes
Put 0000 0000.
"A favorite game in ancient Egypt
Pharaoh
All people are fond of salt, but Lot
was welded to it,
The young woman who marries an un-
worthy man takes her lords name in vain
"A blind man, like anewspaper needs
leading article.
General Grant smokes good cigars
They cost him fifty cents piece.
Good prescription for horse that
will not cat "bit"-givc him oats.
Madam, your gaze is very offensive
to me. Well, sir, you are very offensive
to my gaze.
If flock of geese, see one of their
number drink, they will all drink too.-
Men are great geese.
Never take morning bitters. Morn
ing sweets are better, and kiss from your
wife makes the best.
"A woman's grlefis often very short.
IF she loses her husband, she pines only
for second
=" Stick to your conntry to the last"
as a recruiting sergeant said to a journey
man shoemaker
To the last | will stick" said the
shoemaker, as he put the awlinto his calf
skin.
"A young gentleman visiting his in
tended, met rival who was somewhat
advanced in years, and. wishing to insult
him, inquired how old he was.
" | can't tell exactly" replied the 9TH
err" but can tell you that an ass is old
er at twenty than nan is at sixty"
A young lady refused to go into the
Watervliet Arsenal the other day, be-
cause she heard that some of the muskets
were without breeches. There's delica-
cy for you
We met a fool in the forest, who had
the audacity to ask the following connun-
dorum: Why cannot the the proprietor
of this forest fell his own timber? We
looked confounded Because no one is
allowed to cut when it is his own deal.
The Government of Italy has al
lowed the publication of the Encyclical,
but reserved the rights of the State. The
Spanish Government has forbidden the
publication of the Encyclical
"A lady, who was very modest and
submissive before marriage, was observed
by a friend to use her tongue pretty free
ly afterwards. "There was time when
I almostimagined she had none." "Yes,"
said her husband, with sigh, "but it's
very long since"
AT a parish school examination,
lately, when thequestion was asked, "Why
did the children of Israel make a golden
calf?" little fellow replied, "Because
they hadn't gold enough to make a cow"
The following is the latest oil story
A man went from new York to the Penn
sylvania oil region, and spent $500 in
boariug for oil, but without success. He
had no funds left, but bought five barrels
of oil on credit, carried to his well in the
night, poured the oil down his pipes and
the next morning began pumping with
a success that astonishe1 all his neigh
bors. Before the flow stopped he sold
his we'll for $1,000 and went home.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22

"A private letter received in New
York gives details of the capture of 0a-
iaca, differing from the account hereto
fore published The guerrilla chief, Por-
frio Diaz, has not, as reported, been cap
tured by the imperial forces under Mar
shal Bazaine. The writer states that the
besiegcd offered desperate resistance
but that eventually Porfrio Diaz made
overtures of surrender. During the ne
gotiations, however, the Juarist General
effected his escape with seven hundred
men, and made far the 1sthmus Of TIE
hauantepec.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22

-"Carleton," (Mr G, C. Cofin,) Of
theBoston Journal, has returned to Bos-
ton from Charleston, bringing with him
as great curiosity, the steps to the cele-
brated slave auction block. of the ill-fa.
ted city. They are to be presented to the
Freedmen's Aid Society of Boston.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22

TheUn Union League of Philadelphia has
just completed the work offilling up its
seventh regiment of soldiers for the field
and has received authority to recruit an
eighth.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-03-22

BD- Our codntry's best resources
are undoubtedly. its women; but its
resources should be husbanded.