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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15


Mr. Eddor Il disclam being one of
the citizens of Butler Tp., who met in
Butler, on Saturday, and | would ask
what was this meeting for? | under
stand our township has eleven men to fur
nish, on the present draft, about fifty men
met on Saturday. they did not levy tax;
they raised nothing by subscription
They did not determine Who should 90.
They made no draft, They did not
enlist. They did not volunteer They
didn't declare a cessation Of hos
tilities. They met and adjourned and
did nothing, and now | would ask, what
did they want to do? For my part pre-
ferred to stay at home, because / could
see nothing to be accomplished by the
meeting which ought to be done. If |
am not misinformed, the Provost Marshal
makes the draft, and not the citizens of
Butler township, and | would not be found
in meeting attempting to tamper with
the lottery wheel Of the Provost Marshal.
The purpose could be nothing eIse-elev-
en- men must goout of fifty. Forty nine
Of these meet together, and suppose you
were successful in raising money, secu-
ring substitutes or volunteers, would it
not be merely shifting the draft upon some
persoa else. Shall this be the record Of
Butler TIP. Eleven men have to go for
Butler Tp., shall it become part of our
history, that we had to get men from 9TH
er townships or other counties to repre-
sent us. Shall it be our brave record that
we gave 5000 for men to go in our place,
or $1,000 for eleven years service. Let
other distr cts do this if they will, but let
it be the honor of our township that we
did not seek either by wealth or poverty
or any other means, to evade our share of
the burden, in the hour Of our countrie' 5
peril. What would you think Of the
soldier detailed to go out on the scrimish
line. or to charge breast work, going
round offering some of his fellow soldiers
$500 to take his place, such soldier
would be shot for cowardice, and yet it is
practiccd here as sharp game. | think
it more honorable to attend to our busi-
ness as good citizens, and whoever our
country details TO go out to the front, let
him answer to his name like man, fall
in and forward march-let such be the
record of BUTLER TOWNSHIP.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15
The Union Cherry Run Basin
Oil and Mining Company.

We refer readers to the advertisement,
in to days columns, of the 'Union Cher
ry Run Basin Oitand Mining Company"
The capital stock is fixed at S250, 900,
in shares of 81 90 each, the liberal pro-
portion of $4,000 being laid aside for
working capital. VIM. McCutcheon, of
this city is announced as president, and
Messrs. j. p Cramer S. B. McElroy.
VIM, McCutcheon, Dr. l.. II. McAboy
aud John NJ. Crawford (of New Castlej,
Ebenezer McJunkin (Butler), aul Hon.
Jno. NJ. Dunlap (Lancaster,) directors.
The advertisement exhibits in full the
various properties and interests of the
company, consisting of most valuable
lands in fee simple, and several lease holds
on VIII ch wells are now beiug sunk. The
Hickory Creek tract is considered, since
the late strike on Pit Hole, as good bor-
ing territory as any in oildom, and only
needs ample and thorough development t
become very productive. The projectors
Of this company claim that it is as good a
one s.as was ever stock in this market.
They have only limited number of
shares now to sell, which will be given,
between February 10th and22d, tosubscri-
bers on the original basis of one dollar
per share but after the 22d no more
stock will be given on the original basis.
The working operations of the company
have been placed nder the management
Of Mr.. 7. B. Clarke, of Oil City, who
has the reputation of being pushing, en-
ergetic and experienced oil operator
We would advise all interested in oil to
read over the advertisement in full. 1t
claims to their support are SO fully there
in set forth that nothing more need be
said by us.
The above is from the Editorial of the
Pittsburgh Chronicle. The advertise
ment referred to, is found in our paper
today. 1t is the first opportunity offered
our people to make an investment in a
good enterprises ,as we believe. The books
will be open at the National bank in this
place, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
the 23d, oath and 25th insts., where we
would advise those wishing to invest to
call and examine the subject for them
selves. The opportunity for taking stock
in this company will soon pass
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15
CAMP NEAR PARK STATION Va.
Jan. 30 1865.

pRb' w 'Dp''
M. Editor--In looking over a late is
sue of the CITIZEN, | was glad to fad a
communication on the subject of Intem-
perance, and one which is worthy of no.
tice Intemperance is not only on the
increase in She quies peaceful walks
of civil life, but also in the army, especi/
ally among officers of high rank, and this
has bad influence upon the private SOL
der. Now | have no new method to
suggest, by which to work a reformation,
Even if | had, it coming from a poor pri--
vate soldier, would not be looked upon as
worthy of notice by men of influence
and ahuence; but think if all lovers OF
Temperance and would GO hand in hand
with new and fresh vigor, something
might be done to influence many of those
that are given to the intoxicating cup, to
re trace their steps, and become good sober
men. Many examples might be given,
of the most heart rending character, to
show the evils of lntemperance but who
has not seen enough to convince every
candid, honest, rejecting mind, of need
of reformation, but | will leave the
subject to those that are more able to do
justice to so great theme.
/ am as evey Yours &c,
W**
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15
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n@- We were sorry to see the plans

ess~ We were sorry to see the plans
and consumated arrangements of the peo-
pie of Centre Township so suddenly ex-
ploded as they were ON Tuesday. They
had been consulting and arranging as to
how to I'll their quota. Had finally rails
ed a goodly sum by subscription, and
agreed that the rest should be raised by
a tax under our local bounty law. But
on coming to Butler, they found that a
bill repeating that law had been passed
they at once became considerably excited
and of course felt quite disappointed.
We had understood that such bill had
passed in reference to Butler Tp., for this
we felt sorry, but as we had been active
in getting the law passed last winter, we
did not feel it to be our duty to say any
thingnow The more so because we were
informed that majority Of the township
were in favor of the change. This, how
ever, is denied by some. The case is said
to be quite different in Centre-some say
there is not twelve taxables 10 the town
ship opposed to bounty tax-if this is
so Mr. Haslett must have been imposed
upon by some parties, or he would not
have move to attach Centre to the bill
that came over from the Senate for But
Ter TIP. and will, we have no doubt, make
the amend honorable, when he learns the
true state of the case.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

EG- On the first page of our paper
this issue, will be found speech
delivered by Gen. Butler which treats
mainly of the status of the negro. We
publish it, not for the purpose of indor-
sing it, but for the purpose of letting our
readers see how inen-as we'll as times
change. Gen. Butler is lifelong Dem
ocrat-was a delegate to the Charleston
Convention in 1860, and there voted
steadily for Jefferson Davis, as the Dem
ocratic nominee for President. When
that Convention adjourned without max
ing a nomination, he again met with the
same delegates at Baltimore and voted for
Breckenridge for the same position! Da-
Wis having been withdrawn 1t is but
Just to remark that none of these men had
taken open grounds against the Union,
and many therefore, doubtless, supported
them honestly as friends of the country
We have no doubt Gen Butler was one
of this class.
For ourself we have no disposition now
to stop to inquire what shall be the exact
future status of the negro. We believe
slavery to be the great national sin for
which we are now being so severely pun
ished. We believe it, therefore, to be the
duty of the nation to getrld of it at once
this done we are willing to let the fu-
ture take care of itself. We have no
fear of the white race suffering by being
put in competition with any inferior race
our faith in its destiny is too strong for
that. If people will but be just and
fear not, we will have little trouble in
the future, proper equilibrium will ad
just all things we'll
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Tho Draft is postponed for the present.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

s1r David Breckenridge, brother of
Sheriff Breckenridge, of this county, and
formerly member of Co. 4, 100 Regt !,
Rouudheads, died on Friday morning the
18th inst Mr.. Breckenridge had served
his full term in the regiment to which he
belonged, and had reinlisted. About the
middle of September, however, he receiv-
ed a severe wound on the head, aud was
soon discharged. On Monday of last
week he started on a trip through the
northern part of the country, (we suppose
on business connected with the Sheriff's
Office, reached Murinsyille on that
evening, where he ate supper, at the pub
lie house kept by Patrick MBride, SEEM
ed in good health; but when going to wake
him'for breakfast the next morning, they
found him apparently insensible. His
brother, the Sheriff was sent for, who in
company with DR.. Neyman, reached him
on the next evening; But, alas. his case
seems to have been one for which there
was no relief, All that was possible for
medical skill, and the attention of friends
to do for him, was done but in vain; he
died as above stated. We have no doubt
his death was caused by the injuries his
constitution had received while serving
his country. May his grave be ever green.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

General Sherman, according to a
Macon dispatch in the Richmond Wing,
commenced his movement on South Car
olina on the 18th ult., with three col
umns, the main columns moving towards
Charleston, two other columns, in light
marching order, were moving by sepa-
rate roads towards Branchvile.
Official reports from Admiral Dahl
gren, received at the Navy Department,
show that by the sinking in Charleston
harbor of the iron-clad Monitor Patapsco,
on the night of the 10th instant, sixty
two officers and men were lost, while
forty-three were saved. He has ordered
a board of inquiry into the cause of the
disaster, which supposed to have been
the explosion Of torpedo,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

would amount to an indefinite postpone
ment.
The conference ended without result.
The foregoing, containing as is believed,
all the information sought, is respectfully
submitted.
(Signed,) A. LINCOLN.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

Da5" There has at last been a general
exchange of prisoners agreed upon, which
will take plaza at once
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

-A rebel Gang. said to be led B,

"A rebel gang, said to be led by
Quantrell, Magruder and'Sue Mum
day entered Midway, KY, from
Georgetown, on the I'd, and destroy
ed considerable property. Midway
is in Woodford county, on the Lex
ington and Frankfort railway, four
teen miles from either city. 1t is
town of small size.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15
THOMAS ROBINSON, Editor,
NJ. w. SPEAR. Publisher.
BUTLER PA.
WEDN EsDAY FER.I5. 1868.
A. LINCOLN.

80 Liberty and Union Now and Forever, One
and 'nsepaFsbie. %. Webster.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

Which is at once the easiest and har-
dest of occupations The musicians;
for he plays when ho works, and works
VIXEN lie plays,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15
Very respectfully,
ALEX. IL. STEPHENS,
ID AL II IInn
j. A. CAMPBELL.

q u. OAMPBELL.
At $50 p. N. ] notified them shat they
could not proceed further, unless they
complied with the terms expressed in my
letter The point Of meeting designated
ip the above note would not, iu my opin-
ion, be insisted upon. / think Fortress
Monroe would be acceptable. Having
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15
ALEX. H. STEPHENS
Il. NJ. 7. HUNTER,
/ 4 tANIpRLTT

A note from these gentlemen subse-
quenty addressed to General Grant, has
already been given in Major Eckert's
dispatch of the first inst, who also saw
here for the first time the following note
addressed by the Richmond gentlemen
to Major Eekert
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

complied with my instructions, | will re-
turn to Washington tomorrow unless 9TH
erwise ordered. (Signed)
THos. T. EcKERT, Maj. &c.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WAsHINGToN, Feb. 2, 1865.
Liem. Gen. Grant Cdy, Point:
Say to the gentlemen that l will meet
them personally at Fortress Monroe as
soon as l can get there.
A. LINCOLN.
(Sent in cypher at 9 9am.)
WAR DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 1865.
To Hon. ". H. Seecard, Fortress Mon
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

Tho Draft is postponed for the present.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15
lly, yours &c.
A. Ii. STEPHENS,
r. NJ I. HUNTER,
j. a. CAMpCELL.

The above communication was deliv-
cred to Inc at Fortress Monroe, on Febru-
airy I'd at 4:3O p M, by Lieutenant Col
Babcock Of Gen Grants staff.
IT IT ECEFRr
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

On the morning of the Sd, the three
gentlemen, Stephens, Hunter and Camp
bell came aboard of the our steamer and
had an interview with the Secretary of
State and myself of several hours dura-
ton. Noquestion of preliminaries to the
meeting was then and there made or men
toned, and no other person was present
No papers were exchanged or produced
and it was in advance agreed that the con-
versation was to be informal and verbal
merely on our part.
The whole substance of the instructions
to the Secretary of State herein before
recited, was stated and incisted upon, and
nothing was said inconsistent Herewith
While by the other party it was not said
that in any event, or on any condition
they ever would consent to reunion, yet
they equally ommitted to declare that
they would not so consent.
They seemed to desire postponement
of that question and the adoption of some
other course first, which, as some of them
seemed to argue, might or might not lead
to reunion, but which course We thought
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

WASHINGTON, Jan. 80, 1868, 1OA.M
Major Generai Ord Ayny Of he James:
BY direction Of the President you are
instructed to inform the three gentlemen,
Stephens, Hunter and Compbell, that a
messenger willbe dispatched to them at
or near where they now are, without un-
necessary delay.
LSignedl i. NJ. STANTON.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-15

(Signed) "A. LINCOLN.
Messrs. Alex. II. Stephens, J. A.
Campbell, r. NJ. T. Hunter: Gentle
men-I am instructed by the President
of the United States to place this paper
in your hands, with information that if
you go through the United States mill
tary liLes 1t will be understood that you
do so for the purpose of an informal con-
ference on the basis of that letter, a copy
of which is on the reverse side of this
sheet, and if you choose to pass in on
such understanding, and so notify in
writing, | will procure the Commanding
General to pass you through the lines,
and to Fortress Monroe, under such mill
tary precautions as be may deem prudent
and at which you will be met in due time
by some person or persons for the purpose
of such informal conference; aud further,
that you shall have protection, safe con-
duct, and safe return in all events.
(Signed) THos. T. EcKERT,
Major and Aide-de Camp.
CRY POINT, VA Feb LIST, 1865.
Afterwards but bef re Major Eckert
had departed, the following dispatch was
received from Gen. Grant:
OFFICE OF THE U. S. MILITARY TEL
EGRAPH, WAR DEPARTMEsT.-The fol-
lowing telegram was received at Wash
ington, January 81, from City Point,ssVa,
1880 a. m. January 81, 1865:
HIS Ercetlency d. Lincoln, President of
The u, s.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-03-24
LETTER OF GENERAL R. z. LEE.


HEADQUARTERS c. S. ARMIES !
March 2, 1865.
Lieutenant General .. S. Grant, Com
manning United States armies;
GENERAL; Lieutenant General Long
street has informed me that, in q recent
conversation between himself and Major
General Ord, IS to the possibility Of arriv-
ing at a satisfactory adjustment Of the pres
eDt unhsppy difficulties, by means OF a
military convention, General Ord stated
thst if desired to have an interview with
you on the subject, you would not decline,
provided had authority to act. Sincere
" desiring to leave nothing untried which
msy put an end to the calamities of war, I
propose to meet you at such convenient
time and place as you may designate, with
the hope that upon an interchange of
views, it may be found practicable to sub
NIT the subjects of controversy between
the belligerents to convention of the kind
mentioned.
In such an event, am authorized to do
whatever the result OF the proposed inter
view may render necessary OF advisable.
Should you sccede to this proposition,
would suggest that If agreeable to you, we
meet at the place selected by Generals Ord
and Longstreet for the interview, at II A.
NJ, on Monday next. Very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
Official copy: r. E. LEE, General.
g. s. VEEABLE, A. A. q.
HEADQUARTERS, March 7, 1865.
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DAILY LEADER.

Marching Song a BheEnan's Army
The following Is the latest army song
which Sherman's veterans are chanting on
their victorious march:
Gu. c,np fires shone bright On ihs mountains
1has iEoRnsd on the river below,
While We stotd d By our guns IN the morning
And ssgerly wat he'd for the foe
WhsD rider came down from he darkness
That hung ovtr mountain and tree,
AM shouted, "Boys, up and be ready
FOR Shslmau viii march for ths sea"
Then cheer upon cheer for bod Sherman
Went up from each valley snd glen,
And the bug es re-echOed the music
That came from the lips Of Ehs man-
For we Anew that the stars In our banner
More bright IN their s2leu dor would be,
And that blessings from North and would greet US,
When Sherman msrrh-d down to thesea.
Then forward 10 5. forward to battle,
We marched on our wearisome way,
Ard We stormed the wild hills Of kszacA-
God 5iess those who fell n that day.
Then KenessW frowned in its glory,
FrowH ed doRn on the nag ofthe free,
But the East and the West bore our standards,
And sherman marched on to the sea.
stu onward we pressed till our baurors
Swept out from Atianta's grim walls,
And tbs b ood of the patriot dsmpened
The soil whore the ira tor flag tails.
Bul we paused not to weGp for the fallens
Who slept BY each river and tree,
Yet We tEined tb IN q wreath OF the lsuTsl
As kh. Tmaa marched down to the sea.
o, pr-und was our army that morning,
That stood where this pine darSly towers,
v hen sberm n "a d, "boyB, you are weary,
bpt to day fair saTbnnAh is ours"
Thea sang we a cong for cur chieftsin,
That echoed DER river and les,
And the stars in our bBnnerB shone bTight-r
Win Sherman marchtd dowa - the sea.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMIES U. s., !
March 4. 1865. I

HEADQUARTERS ARMIES u. s.,
March 4, 1866.
Gen. r. E. Lee, Commanding G. S. Arm,es:
GENERAL; Your two letters of the 10th
inst. were received yesterday. In regard
TO any spprehended Misunderstanding in
reference to the exchange of political pris-
oners, / think there need be none. General
Ord or General Longstreet have probably
misunderstood what said to the former on
the subject, or may have failed to make
myself understood, possibly.
A few days before the interview between
Generals Longstreet and Ord, I had receiv-
misssry general of prisoners, stating in sub
stance that all prisoners Of war who were
or had been in close confinement or irons,
whether under charges or sentences, had
been ordered TO City Point for exchange.
I forwarded the substance Of that dispatch
TO Lieutenant Colonel Mulford, assistant
agent of exchange and presumed it probs-
BILE that he had communicated It to Colonel
Robert Ould. A day or two after, an Of
fender, who was neither prisoner of war
nor q political prisoner, was executed, after
fair and impartial trial, and In accord
snce with the laws of war and the usage of
civilized nations. L was in explanation of
this class of cases told General Ord to
speak to General Longstreet.
Reference 10 my letter of February 18th
will chow my understanding on the subject
Of releasing political or citizen prisoners.
In regard to meeting you on the 9Th in
slant, would state that have no author
ity to accede to your proposition for con-
ference on the subject proposed. Such
authority is vested in the President of the
United States alone.
General Ord could only have moant that
1 would not refuse an interview on any
iubject on which I have q right to act,
which of course would be such as are pure
ly of military character, and en- the sub
ject of exchange, which has been entrusted
TO me.
I have the honor TO be, very respectfully,
your obedient servant q. S. GRANT,
Lieutenant General.
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