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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29
NEWS ITEMS.

j. H. Kelso, Member Of Congress
from the fourth district of Missouri, re-
Gently passed through st. Louis on hls way
to Washington. While servingas captain
Of MALTA he made vow that he would
never cut his hair aud beard until he had
killed twenty y-fve bushwhackers with his
own hand. He is now close cropped, and
boasts he has fulfilled his vow by killing
that number Cincinnati Times.
"A Mr. Bird, of Brockline, has sued
the city of Boston for million and a
half of dollars, the same being for boun-
ty for recruits which he alleges is due
him. Mr. Bird claims that through Con
gressional Legislation which he engineered
into existence, and which was retrospect
tive in its section, the above modest sum
is his of right. He has, says the Post,
enlisted the services Of some half dozen
able lawyers.
in the U. S. CircuitC Count for Mary
land this morning, Chief Justice Chase
presiding, an important decision was Civ
en in the case of James johnson, sub
ject Of great Britain versus the Northern
Central Railroad Company. The action
was to recover the amount 1850 dollars
on Coupons held by him of the bonds of
the company. The company claimed
the right to retain 5 per cent Of the in.
terest coupons to pay the income tax with
an also three per cent on the coupons
under the law of Maryland. The Court
decided that the company must pay the
tax and that the coupons must be paid
without deducting the tax.
"A lady writes to friend in Lowell
from Ore gon, saying that apples we're
raised in her ncighborhood the past sea-
son so large that sixteen of them would
fill bushel basket, though of course, all
do not average that size. She also saw
Bartlett pear that weighed two pounds
"A vein ofexcellent lithograpic stone,
said to equal that found in Bavaria, has
been discovered in ST. Louis county, Mis-
souri,. tasF bs7 3g
Schuyler Colfax has received assu-
RANGES from Governor Raymond and Gen,
Banks that they viii not permit their
names to be used for the speakership.
The Taunton Gazette learns that
Major General Couch is to take charge
of the coal mines near Portsmouth Grove
RI As ...a. ~, ~, ..s.. alof'
1t is funny to see a young lady with
both hands in-soft dough, and musquito
on the end of her nose &
Henry WaId Beecher. has declined
an offer of three thousand dollars for a
course of lectures before the Detroit
Young Mems Society n 49, -
---Governor Andrew. of Massachusetts
is now in Washington for the purpose of
adjusting the claims Of his State against
Y sment during the war.
Graena of 4 Aiahan,a.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29
HAIL Road Meeting.

The Commissioners named in the Act
of Assembly, entitled can Act to Incor-
porate the Connoquenessipg Valley Rail
Road Company" approved the 22d day
of March, A. d., 1865, will open books
for receiving subscriptions to the capital
stock of said company, at the Town Hall
in Zeliencple, Butler Co., Pa. on the goth
day Of December, A. d. 1865, at / o'clock
P. NJ, ofsaid day.
CoMMIssIoHERs.-J. G. Campbell,J. n
Purviance, j. G.. Muhtz, Il. M'Junkin,
r. G. McAboy, Thos. Robinson, A. Lusk,
j. Lewis, A. Zeigler, w Irwin, J. NJ
NJ Kinney, W. G. Rose, s, Griffith, Vance
Stewart, J. r. Hanna, d. L. Imbrie, j
j. Cuthbertson, J. Ferguson, j. w. Blan.
chard 2 e+s ta.i{ = 4af - b5.ials
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29
n.y. We o,e nleosel TO see that N

H0~ We are pleased to see that the
Academy question is attracting some at
tention. We bad intended examining the
action of the Trustees, and the merits OF
the proposed plan of union which is sug-
gested by them, but want of time as also
want of space prevents us for the present
We refer our readers to the communica-
tionsin this paper for new suggestions on
the subject; they are worthy of consider
alton, We trust this matter may be ia
ken hold of with interest and so directed
as to conduce to the future comfort of
some unfortunate class.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

r"WHAT SHE is SHE WILL TEACH HER
DAUGHTERS TO DE. Sometimes one hears
it said of good wife and mother that
"she's regular home-body." The phrase
is simple, but what word of eunobling
qualities it indicates, and what auniyerse
offrivolities it excludes The matronly
homebody is indeed "IIeaven's best gift
to man" and the husband capable Of NAL
treating so true helpmeet is only fit for
such companionship as Ncbuchanezzar
found in the Babylonish pastures. Dash
ing ladies, whose mission it is to SGT the
fashions, won't you look in upon your
gentle sister asshe sitsin her wcll-ordered
nursery making the children glad with
her presence Note how she adju their
little difficulties aud admonshes, encour-
ages, instructs, amuses them, as the case
may require Doyou think any nurse
maid could produce such harmony in that
little circle Is she not an euchantrcss
Verify, yes, and her charmis "lovc stronger
than death" for those sweet young faces
where you may see her smiles and frowns,
(though she seldom has occasion to frown, }
reflected in glee and sorrow, like sunlight
and cloud-shadow on a quiet pool What
she is she will teach her daughters to be !;
and blessed are the sons that have such a
mother.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29
For the American Citizen.
IYoRTH, Nov. 9th, 1865.

WORTH, Nov. 9th, 1865.
MR EDIToR PLEASE insert in your
paper, the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted at theBeayer
Baptist Association held with the IIar-.
nony church, Lawrence county, Pcnn'a,
Aug. 9th, 25th, and 26th, 1865.
ResolUed, That we recognize the hand
Of God in the final victories which have
crowned the efforts Of our Government.
to put down the traitorDus rebellion, which
was raging at The time of our last session;
and though heart stricken that the assas-
sins blow struck down our beloved Pres
idcnt in the hour of triumph, we re-
joce that God shielded him until he had
led us to the border ofthe promised land,
and until he had looked upou II re estab.
lished nationality and that when removed
from US he took with him 4,001,000 of
shackles to lay before Gods Throne, as
trophies of freedoms victory.
Resoi0ed, That We dcvoutly ask the
blessing of heaven upon our President
that he may prove our Joshua to lead US
to the full enjoyment Of the blessing
purchased with freedoms blood.
Resotved, That much fruit of our great
victories will remain ungathercd until the
ballot can with safety, be given to the
freedmen who, through the terrible strife
have always been loyal, guiding our
arms, aiding our starving prisoners TO es-
cape, and freely pouring out their blood
for the old flag. And we believe that on
our denomination $50 largely represented
in this class of persons) devolyes the
duty of training and qualifying them to
use the elective franchise in the fear of
God.
Resoioed That we heartily thank our
brave soldiers who are now returning in
triumph to their homes, for their heroism
and congratulate them on the complete
success of their arms. T. G.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29
Nor, 13h, 'G5.1 REPUBLICAN.
For the. AMERIcAx CITIzg.

For the AMERICAN CITIZEN.
Mr.. EDITOR There has been held,
recently, in this place as you have seen
by the proceedings furnished by our wor-
thy Secretary, County Institute of three
days continuance This was the FIRST that
has been held iu this county for seven
years. As no County. Institute had been
held for five years previously to my en-
trance upon the duties o? the Superin1
tendency, and as we were then. in the
midst Of the terrible rebellion, it was
thought an uupropitious time to attempt
its resnscitation, especially as largo mum
Der Of our best teachers had entered thd
service of their country. The dark cloud
Of war having passed away, and the biighl
beams of peace having again shed theft
bcnignant rays upon our distracted land
upon consultation with a number of teach
ers it was determined to organize Teach
er's County Institute, and accordingly, q
primary meeting was called to effect such
an organization, and make other necessal
ry arrangements. The day arrived--iI
was delightful day--and our hopes we're
high that many teachers would wind theit
way to this quietspot to consultupon this
most important movement; but, alas tied
only besides the Superintendent constitu1
ted the primary meeting
This was any thing out encouraging for
the calling of County Institute bit,
after a mutpal exchange of views md
feelings, it was resolved to have an Itsti-
tute, and, accordingly, the time wai apII
pointed and the meeting called. Tlbugh,
it was with many doubts and fears tfsuc-
cess, still there was hope that, att least,
commencement would be made ,iand III
it were not an entire success this fine the
foundation would be laid to inshre com
plcte success the next time The result
however, has surpassed all expectations
The Institute, we may say, was a success
All that was needed to makeit pro-emi
nently so, was the presence IF more teach
ers About twenty attended the sessions.
The exercises consisted Of class drills,
criticisms, discussions Of educational top
les, an essay, queries and addresses.
Owing TO the uaccrtaiity of its being
at all successful, no lecturers were secur-
ed from abroad. A meritorious essay was
read by Miss Henry, an excellent address
was delivered by Rev. Rockwell, and to
make up, in measure for the disappoiut
ment occasioned by the disability of a
gentleman who had kindly consented toI
entertain the Institute with some eer-
cises in klocution, an impronptu adde's
was delivered by the Superintendent
A number of teachers took quite an actFe
part in the discussions, some of whunp
were females. This was exceedingly gut
flying and encouraging as it proved that
female teachers were not "eiphey's nI
these Institutes. At the close of the ct-
ercises on Thursday evening, Profession
al certificates were issued to four teach
ers. Before the presentation Of these, 4
,~a .,sda tatbe recipiept.
stating that they were issued from The
following considerations:
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Murder of three Soldiers.

The following account of the murder
of three Maine soldiers at Brown s
Ferry, on the Savannah river--men-
toned some time since in our tele.
graphic dispatches-is written by an
officer Of the regiment:
last Saturday, there was a corpo-
raj and two men out of Company A,
1st Battery, Maine Volunteers, VIM.
.Corbett, Emery G. Smith, and Mason
Brown, of Lubec' detailed to 90 to
Browns Ferry, on the Savannah riy-
er, to guard Government cotton
On Monday morning we we're star
tied by some people coming in and
stating that they believed our men
had been killed. We Immediately
mounted what men we had horses for,
and started for the Ferry, Is miles
distant. On arriving there we found
evidence of the bloody deed in pools
of blood on the land and in the ferry
boat suspecting that they we're sunk
in the river, we made search, and re-
covered the bodies. They were all
shot through the head, and what they
: were shot with was near enough to
burn the hair. We called up the
ferryman and he stated that he saw
six men ride down to the ferry and
take the men and say "You id
Yankees, we come here to put you
into the river, and we are going to
do t."-and then ensued n struggle,
and the men were dragged into the
stream and four shots were fred
The ferryman can swear to two of
the men, and we have chain of evi-
dence that will prove the guilt Of
seven or eight of the most respecta-
BILE men of the village. One of them
was recommended by the-to be
Governor of this State-James L.
Orr, to be Associate Judge in our
Provost Court, and did sit there un-
til the deed committed by him and
his four sons, and three others known
only to us. We have evidence enough
to hang the whole three of them.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

.sr n For tho American Citizen.
Mr.. EDITOR Among the many sug.
gestions which have been made on the
"Old Academy" question, | can see none
upon which all should be moro likely ID
agree than that which you advocated
in former number of the CITIZEN. To me
there seems to be no charity in appropria-
ting money to a Literary Institution, which
we are informed is now in fiourishing con-
dition The chill blasts of December will
ere..long, be upon Us How many homeless,
helpless creatures are yet unprovided fo1
in our county We hear much Of tho
miserable condition Of the freedmen as
well as of the poor whites in the Rebel
Capitol and elsewhere, down in Dixie
but who has reflected upon the amount
suffering, and il may be death which
likely to be.witnessed: Is it not tinI
that we we're rejecting upon the mise
able provision. which we have made
the INDECENT and unfortunate in our mida
Is that charity pure which can sh
its eyes to this question, while it WELD
all its energies and influence in behalf
literature alone. What say the people,
A FARMER.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

SUDDEN DEATH AT PITHoLE.-A
man about sixty years of age, Of
whom nothing was known save his
name-Amos Geddis-died very sud
denly in Pithole last Saturday Mr.
Murphy, proprietor of the theatre,
generously bore the expensese of bis
interment. He was teamster, and
left span6f horses and wagon, which
his friends can obtain on application
to Mr.. Murphy.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29
Ley We neglected last week 70 call

Lay We neglected last week, to call
attention to the professional card of j w.
Kirker, Esq, which is to be found in an
other column. The Captain has, as viii
be seen, pitched his tent in the 'Iron
City" We have no doubt our Butler co.
friends huving legal business to attend to
in the city, will find it to their advantage
to give him call
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29
Agricultural SOciiy.

A meeting of the members of the But
Ter County Agricultural Society will be
held in the Arbitration room, in the Court
House on Monday next at l o'clock
P. NJ. as business of importance will
come before the meeting, fall atten-
dance is desired
w. o. BRAcKENRIDGE, Pres't.
Ih0s. Robinson. .Sec'1.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29
---N-1-&--~.-~

BS~Gens. Fitzpatrick and Logan, who
done such good service in the recent cam.
paign in New jersey, in behalf of the
Union ticket, have been rewarded by the
President by appointments to foreign mis-
sions, Wonder why "Prince John" who
has nominated ANDY" for second term,
has not been acknowledged. Can our
neighbor of the Herald tell why?
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29


others had no opportunity to decline the
honor, if honor it is.
The charges themselves that any Of
these Directors ''seorned the soldier
when he drew his sword in defence of
"his country's honor" ''voted against
appropriations to feed him" and called
him "a hirelng," arc simply false and if
made by any one resident in this com.
munity for the past four years, are will
fully malicious. No efforts were ever
made in this community, during the war.
to raise men or money for the cause, or
to pay respect to the soldiers, without the
co operation and assistance of these Di.
rectors in their respective spheres
These facts are too well known here to
need more words on the subject.
But were il otherwise, this is not
question of Honor to tho living, but TO.
the Dead: the monument is not to bear
the enames ofeitherits builders, designers,
or contributors it is to stdnd, when we
who assist to erect it are forgotten, to
hand down to future generations the nam
es of those heroes and patriots who laid
down their lives on their country's altar.
and to inspire Others to like self sacriic
with the honored dead, The highest
tribute that could, and we hope it may
hereafter be paid them, would be for
those who opposed them in life to join
in building their tombs and garnishing
their sepulchres.
How it may have been in other coun-
ties, or communities, it is not ours to say
but we do know that in our own county,
the soldiers were urged aud persuaded to
volunteer by prominent men of all par
ties. All parties promised to be CRATE
full to them while living and to honor
them when dead. The dead were Ito
| be enshrined in the "hearts Of their coun-
'trymen and monuments erected TO per
''petrate their names and heroic deeds"
As one who made such promises, have
concluded that personal abuse, however
malignant, will ncs deter me from the
discharge of SO clear duty And as
there is no political question involved in
the building of the monument, | hope
the only strife that hereafter may exist
as to it, will be to see who can do the
most to further 50 laudable a design
JAMES BREDIN,
Butler Nov 81 1865 Committee.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

B9- The December number of the
Lady's Friend is on our table, as:usual' it
is filed with the most interesting and
instructive literature, from the pens of
the best writers in the country-every
family should have one. See prospectus
in another column.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

RD- We would refer our readers to the
advertisement of a STANDARD History of
the War; found in another coInmn. j. A.
Millinger has been appointed agent for a
portion of our county. We bespeak for
him favorable reception, by the people
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

Ess~ We refer our readers to the new
firm of Drs. Graham & Huselton, Drug,
gists of this plaee-call and see their
stock, before purchasing elsewhere See
Advertisement in another column.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

/ "A negro who brought suit against a
city railroad companyin CINCINNATI, for
being elected from one of its cars, has
recovered averdiet of $500 damages.
An effort is being made in the Indi-
ana Legislature te repeal the, black laws
Of that State r - 80
-Tunis is about she size Of New Eng
laud. and has two and half millions Of
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29
OLD ACADEMY

.a..s Eor the Citizen.
Mr.. EDITOR Much as we dislike
newspaper controversy, yet the attack of
Justice on the Officers of the "Butler
County Monumental Association" was so
ill-timed and injudicious, that we cannot
refrain ffom writing few things in re-
ply-although the miserable winnings of
"Justice" in the mire of Politics scarcely
deserve a passing thought; and were it
not for the impression it might create we
would disdain to answer it, for surely the
man who would approach the graves of our
fallen heroes with the jargon Of politics
upon his lips is unworthy of notice. =
much less the man who would wantonly.
willfully, and ualiciously use his infu-
ence to defeat one of the noblest objects
ever brousht before the people of the
County for no one can fail to perceive
that the communication of"Justicep was
evidently intended to defeat the erection
of a monument to our honored dead.
= If Justice" feels so deeply interested
in the erection Of monument as he pre-
tends, why did he not attend the Con-
vention, and then and there object to these
men being placed upon the committee? -
'aNhy did he not become partof that same
Slf constituted power" of which he
- But no; that would not be SO
defeat the objee. of the Associ-
must wait until all things arc
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

Gov. Curtin has been confined to
the executive mansion since his re-
turn from New York until Friday
when he took a short ride, and it is
reported he is much improved in
strength. I taa s.sss, &c
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

On the 18th inst, on the Butler and
Kittanuing pike near Butler. A black
victorine or Furs, lined with black silk.
The finder will be literally rewarded by
leaving the same at this Office
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

BS- John Boulder, Jr. has been ap.
pointed Post Master at Jacksville, this
County in place of Thos w. McNecs,
resigned.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

Childhood is like a mirror, catching
and rejecting images around lit. Re-
member that an impious or profane tho't
uttered by parent may operate on the
young heart like careless spray of wa
thrown upon polished steel, staining with
rust that no after securing can efface.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29
Butler American.

The books of the American are at my
residence, two doors south of the old
Office, where persons having business will
please call. q, WIN. HAsLETr.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

-On election day at 0pelika, Ala,
abody ofnegroes came TO that village,
andinformed their employers that =
wished to vote. zns. sasA 81
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

The promises of God are not
designed to supercede our prayers;
but to be the guide of our desires
and the ground of our hopes.
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Debils.

1A BoID THEFT.-Some bold thief or
thieves entered the Office of Malcolm Hay,
Esq, on Diamond street, opposite the
Court House yesterday, and stole thsN
fxom an overcoat valued at fifty dollars
u Court on business a Che
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-11-29

A Clergyman who had received a
number of calls, and could hardly
decide which was the best, asked the
advice of his faitful African servant,
who replied, ssMassa 60 WHARF is the
DebiIs. tsai