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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13
NEN s. HTHs MS.

-Jn0. v. wright mas Deen ap-
pointed Secretary of Legatation at
Berl n, Prussia.
President Johnson has pardoned
Ex-Governor Brown, of Georgia.
Mrs. Mallory has been permitted
to visit her husband in Fort Pulaski,
but the President declines releasing
him on parole.
"A letter written by General
Sherman, dated near Atlanta, Au-
gust 10, 1864, just published, con
cludes as follows IL care not
straw for niggers. The moment the
master rebels, the negro is free of
course, for he is slave only by Law,
and the law broken, he is free
"A gunboat has been dispatched
from the Washington navy yard by
the Navy Department, to proceed via
the St.Law1ence to Detroit and the
Lakes. This action of the Govern
ment is deemed important, as termin-
ating the long existing treaty stipu-
lations restricting naval protection
on our frontier waters.
Says the St. Louis Dispatch:
''The confidential business relations
which hitherto existed between our
merchants and the people South is
about renewed, and already we hear
of merchants here f ON all parts of
Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas and
Alabama. Thus, with the return of
peace, st. Louis is herself again.
Fears having been expressed by
people in some portions of North
Carolina and Mississippi of an insur-
rection by freedmen, Gen. Howard,
of the freedmen's Bureau, has issu-
ed a circular to Assistant Comission-
ers in those States, recommending
that military patrols be established
under the cCntrol of department
commanders, in localities where vio-
lence is apprehended.
In Io%a, where negro suffrage
is at issue between the parties, it is
reported that out of 1000 negroes in
that State. 750 volunteered for the
war, while out of 40, 900 Copperheads
but seventeen enlisted AMI for this,
as well as the fact that $50 negro
enlistments enabled $50 Copperheads
to stay at home and vote, say moth
ing about saving the lives of two
hundred of them, it is argued that the
said Copperheads are very ungrateful
in opposing universal suffrage.
Returns to the Agricultural De-
partment for August, from all parts
of the country, though not entirely
complete, show that the corn crop
will be enormously large, and is ma
turing in excellent order. Its ex-
cess over the past year more than
compensates for Deficiencies in wheat.
The potato crop is unusually large
and promises well in some localities.
The rot has appeared in buckwheat.
A minor crop of onions promises an
unprecedented yield. The cereal ex-
pectations will probably be larger
than ever before.
"A correspondent writing from
Northern Alabama. short time
since, gave glowing and probably
untruthful account of the barbarous
treatment Of negroes. Another cor
respondent writing to the Chicago
Journal discredits the story, and
says, ''protection for the colored man
is secured in every possible instance.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13
Ee0sfging.

The Herald seems to think that we in
cline to dodge certain question, which
it, in its wisdom, saw fit to propound.-
In this it is quite mistaken; we have no
opinions which we fear to avow. But
we don't feel called upon to answer just
in the style the Herald seems to wish.-
Did we believe its Editor dull enough to
misunderstood us, we would of course ex-
plain still further what we think on the
suffrage question. Let our individual
opinion be what it may on this matter,
there seems to be one strong evidence of
the success of this principle, in the fact
that the Copperhead party of the country
is arraying itself on ''t'other side" 1t
seems to be the fortune of that defunct
organization to ego under" in every at
tempt to gain public confidence. In fine
we would invite our neighbor to give his
readers his views on confscation, the en-
franchisement of Southern Rebels, North
ern Traitors, &c. These are subjects in
which his many readers and political
friends have much greater interest than
the negro question"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13
position of President I0lusou
Oh Negro Suffrage.

Secretary Harlan, of the Department
OF the Interior, has written letter to
Hon. George B. Edwards, Clernopt. low,
setting forth, from personal knowledge.
apparently, what is the position of Pres
ldent johnson on the question of Negro
Suffrage The material portion is as fol-
lows:
" President johnson maintains the doc
trine, that the Constitution of the United
States does not confer on the Federal Gov
ernment the right to interfere, primarily,
with the question of suffrage in any State
of the union; that the question NAV arise
and properly be decided by Congress,
when Senators and members present
themselves for admission to seats in that
body, under the clause of the Copstit,i.
tlon, which makes each House the exclu.
slve judge of the qualifications and elcc.
ton OF membersj and that other clause
OF the Constitution of the United States.
which provides that ethe United States
snail guarantee to every State in the I'm
ION Republican form of Government
| infer that if any State should adopt a
~" va 'ie nupleet OF suffrage which would
clearly show the State Government to he
other than republican, it wculd be tho
duty OF Congress TO reject applicants for
seats and to adopt whatever legislative
remedies would, in their Judgment bo
necessary to carry out the guarantees of
the Constitution.
That the State of Iowa NAV take stems
to extend the right of suffrage is not AZ
1t seems to me, in conflict with this pol
icy, and, consequently, those who support
the policy of the President on this sub
jeot, are not in antagonism with the plat
form of the Union party of Iowa.
The Union party of that State pro-
pose that the State shall modify its own
Constitution, so as to include as electors.
persons who have not, under its present
provisions, the right to vote. This; as
President johnson maintains. State NAV
do, but that the National Government
would have no right to require Iowa, or
any other State, to modify its own Con-
stltution, on this or any other subject,
when not in conflict with the Constitution
Of the United States. PITTS. Com.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13


re- 1t was not to be expected that cur
neighbor of the Herald would see The
mantle of honor fall on the shoulders of
a clergyman, in our Senatorial confer
ence, without uttering hoarse growl !
The clergy of the Loyal North, Are a
great stumbling block to him and his
party. Had they, IN place of supporting
the Government in its great distress, with
all their personal and pastoral influence,
Joined hands with its enemies, and used
the weight of their influence for its over
throw, then we would have heard no
word of complaint from our neighbor on
this occasion. The truth is, the great
stumbling block is found in the fact that
Rev. Brown, our Senatorial candidate,
WIS soldier-a man Of courage--a pa
t;iot The only trouble with the Repub-
lican party is, that it cannot give al our
meritorious soldiers positions Of profit and
honor at once, but
'Thore's good time coming"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13
nsy- Our readers will remember tn.

bE- Our readers will remember that
Tuesday the 10Th inst, is the day ap.
pointed for the Mass Meeting in Butler,
for the purpose of taking united action
for the erection of Monument to the
memory of the deceased soldiers of But
Ter county. 1t is expected that every
township and borough in the county will
have acted upon. the subject previously
to the day appointed for tn e general meet
ing !; and that each will be properly rep
resented. Whether organized or not
let the people turn out to the meeting
and thus show by their actions that they
properly appreciate the deeds and memo
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13
Farm for sale.

A valuable farm containing Al acres less
N in Parker Up, Butler Co Pa. on the road leading
from North Washington TO Marnsburg, two miles from
Rail Road (part of which is under contract,) depot
will probably be within fourth of mile of said
property. Qrst and Saw mill within fourth Of a
mile. The land is well timbered with good chestnut
timber There Is abundance Of coal tho promises
supposed to be oil territory There wells GO.
ing down in the ncighborhood Tho rmis well watere.
For and further particulars nquire Of John o.
Shryoek or John Shryoek, Esq. at shryocks Mills in
said TIP. JOHN 0. sIrRYoCk.
Sept, 10, 1895, 9-t.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13
A Houston. Texas. letter saws eli

"A Houston, Texas, letter says the
opening of the port of Galveston has Civ
en- vigor and life to every branch of trade.
Cotton has been rolling thro' the streets
to the cars, and the crowded cotton sheds
have been emptied. Large quantities of
fancy groceries had arrived and found
ready sale. All the troops except pro-
vest guard of three hundred have left the
city Gov. Hamilton s appointments give
general satisfaction. A year of unexam-
pied prosperity for the State is looked for.
Emigration from the North is solicited.
1t is said the venerable Judge Bur-
nett, first President of the Republic of
Texas, has consented to so to Washington
city, and make an appeal in behalf Of
jeff Davis. The request was made by
men who we're all giants wlea the South
ionght for independence.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13
@~ We learn by q Washington d,

@- We learn by a Washington Dis
patch of Monday, that the Secretary Of
War has ordered the 18th Regiment, Pa.
Vol, to be mustered out of service. So
we may soon look for another installmeut
of onr Butler county boys home, in time,
no doubt, to assist in swelling the Union
majority of our county to something like
the old fashioned figures.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13
The I4th Cavalry.

Has been mustered out of service and
are now home, all with whom we have
met appear to be in excellent health and
spirit.
We are sorry to know that portion of
this veteran Regt., despairing of justice
being done them, left their Regiment
without leave and came home. They had
stood by the government in every emer-
geacy, but now, that the rebellion was
over, they thought it unfair that they
were required to enter on frontier CAM
paign for which they had never made
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13

Beg~ The election is fast, though quiet
ly approaching 1t is now high time to
commence making preparations for "ac-
tive work" We must not rely up
on the fact that the policy Of the gov
ernment has been successful We must
see to it that our vote is out. Most of
our soldiers are already home, others will
be here before election day-many of
them need to be assessed-they will not
now be recognized as soldiers, but citizens,
let each township see to it that the re-
turned soldiers are all assessed. Nine
teen twentieths Of them will vote right
on election day. There are others, too,
who should be assessed. Let loyal
citizens at once take action on this
matter, and they will be amply rewarded
for their trouble, in our increased major
tiles everywhere, declaring in thunder
tones that f the Union must aud shall be
preserved" That traitors must be inn
poverished and punished, That " Trea-
son must be made odious !" And that
" Andy johnson" must be sustainedin his
high office. Let US, then, 60 to work
at once to prepare to achieve a victory
worthy of our cause-of Union, Liberty
and humanity.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13

-Ex-Brigadier General Ramsey, the
rebel brute who ordered the inprison-
ment of Governor Brownlow at Knox
vile, in 1861, and to whom that gentle
man is indebted for much hard and in
human treatment, has been arrested and
will shortly be tried at that place; upon
which occasion the development of some
rich scenes is anticipated.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13

ssS- On Monday, August 2Sth, Rev.
w. A. Black presided in the moderation
of call in the U. P. Congregation of
Butler, which resulted in the unanimous
selection OF Mr.. John Gaily of Ohio.
The congregation had previously made
call ON Mr.. N E. Brown of Harrisville,
Butler Co. Pa, but having been appoin-
ted missionary to Syria, declined ac-
ceptancc of the call aud intends to sail
for his foreign field of labor in October
next,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13

His right to property, his right to
testify in the civil courts, and his
right to 60 where he will upon legiti-
mate business, are especially guar
teed while in our especial work, that Of
teaching the colored people, we hope to
accomplish much because of the earnest
and etfectual help extended to us by the
capable officer who, in this State, repre-
sents the Freedmen's Bureau"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13
To am whom il MAY Concern.

Notice is hereby given, that meeting
will be held at the Election ground of
Centre Tp., Butler Go. on Wednesday
the twentieth inst, by the School Direc-
tors of said township, at which soldiers,
men paying three hundred dollars bounty,
committees of arrangements, in filling
drafts, paying bounty, &C., and all inter-
csted persons are hereby solicited to at
tend, at the hour of l o'clock, p. m.
The object of the meeting is to see
who pays tax and who are exempt; to
settle with committees, lay on percentage
and whatever business may require at
tention; promptness to the hour is neces-
sary. BY order of the President of board.
H. WOODRUFF.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13

ry of our departed heroes. Read the
communication of " Monument on our
second page, and while you read, let your
heart be stirred. to ac ton and the per-
formance of your duty, and fail not, lest you
be called ungrateful, and prove yourselves
unworthy as the representatives of tho
good and the great Come TO the meet
IQu
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13

BsS~ The members of the Republican
Executive Committee, are requested to
meet in the Arbitration Room, in the
Court House, on Saturday the 10th inst,
at / o'clock p. NJ. As full an attendance
as possible is solicited, as there is business
of importance to be transacted.
G. L. ANDERSON,
Chairman.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13

bargain To all such, however, we would
say that it would have been better to
have stood by the Regiment, but now that
this is impossible, we would advise them,
by all means, to go at once to Camp Rey-
noids and report, submitting cheerfuIly
10 whatever disposition the government
may deem just and proper. We feel per-
suaded that in such ease nothing harsh
will befall them.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13

-
WELL MANAGED.-The Kctchum
frauds in New York have been exceed
ingly well managed from the beginning
until now. Had all the details been ar
ranged beforehand by the respective par
ties (and who knows that they were not p
they could not have been developed
more systematically. 1t was matter of
astonishment to the uninitiated that
greater efforts were not made to secure
the arrest of a man charged with frauds
amounting to several millions, and it
seems strange to them even yet that he
could ride on the public thoroughfares in
Central Park without being detected.
1t has been developed that during Ed
ward Ketchum's seelusion he was in
constant communication with his father
and friends, and that there was no at
tempt made to conceal his whereabouts
beyond the time apparently agreed upon
for his arrest. 1t all seems like a we'll
laid plan. After young Ketchum per-
mitted Git must be so regarded now)
himselfto be arrested he had an inter-
view with his outraged father, which
ended in the old gentleman magnanimous-
ly saying, "My son, you've ruined me,
but | forgive you" Then came tho ar
raignment, and still later and last of all,
the significant statement that none of tho
forged checks-thc evidence of the crime
can be found, and the prosecution must
of necessity fail. This being the case,
Ketchum's boast that he would Gin six
months appear in Wall street the peer of
any among his former associates" will be
verified. Is Edward Ketchum the real
offender after all?-Er.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13

BGs~ Builders will read the advertise
of the Board of Directors of Penn
TIP. for the rebuilding of brick school
house in said township.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13

tie chance to stead again thank you,
in behalf of the 14th and femain as ever,
yours truly, G.. BUFFALO.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-09-13

ag-"Liberty and Union Now and Forever, One
and nsepsrsble. ID. Webster.
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Valuable Hotel Property
FOR SALE.

r. = = a
VxHE dndersiened offer for safe their valuable
Hotel Property, known as the !" CAkTEzh
HOUSE" opposite the CoURT- House, ChdFes'
totrss, JEFFERSON County, KrginiG. This com
modious establishment is situated oi the
most delightful villages in the SHENANDOAH
VALLEY, eight miles from Harpefs Ferry, and
Immediately on the line Of The Winchester ana
Potomac Raj Road 1t has all the necessary
appointments for a hotel conducted ON the
most approved plan. llL
1t has THIRTY-FIvE ROOMS, most OF
them large and well ventilated, and is capable
accommodating, with the utmost convenience
and comfort, SEvENTY-FIVE GUESTS.
The STAbLING attached is sufficient for
SEVENTY-FffE Horses -et
The GARDEN embraces TWO ACRES, and
has been improved to capacity to supply a.
bundantly al tAe vegetables required, In sea-
son.
4 most excellent ICE HOUSE, with DAIRY
attached, COAL SHEDS, &C, complete the
improvements of this most desirable property.
Its offeredat PRIVATE sale until TUESDAY,
the s1st of October, on which day, at IL o.
clock NJ, if not previously sold, it will be qfert
ed at public auction TO the highest bidders q
TERMS: 0NE-HALF Cash, balance, with
interest, in two equal payments at 6 and IL
months, to be secured by Deed Of Trust on the
property. J. X. A. KEDMAN,
Oct. s. JAS. d. GIBSON.
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NY virtuc Of Deed Of Trust. executed by VIM.
ID Ebv and wife. ON the 18th day Of Nay, 1857,
ana of record among the Land records OF Jeher-
son county. the undersigned, only surviving
Trustees I'm said Deed. aud rs such. duly author
lied and empowered to act, will sell,
Oa De 25h Dag of Noren'ber, 1865,
In front Of TIE Hotel kept by Miss Sarah ~.
Heau. ia Chariostown, the
House and Lot,
convcved by said Deed of Trust, situated ON
the northwest corner Of Congress and Water
streets, Charlestown, and at present occupied
lv Mrs Sowlers.
This is a very desirable property for small
family. having sufficient OUt-buildnSs, with a
GOOD garden spot. and quite convenient "a water
TERMS OF SAIE.-Oue-thir in cash, one
third I'm nine months. and the residue IN eighteen
months. both bearing interest from the day Of
sllc. the deferred payments TO be secured 10y a
lien on the property. Possession given April
1st 1866 Sale % take place at Il O'Clock, Nj.
DANID,HOWELL, T.,,,ises
HUMPHREY KElES,
October rs, 1SGJ-ts.
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$50 AcreS of Land,

and is situated a short distance east OF bunker
Hin and IN Berkeley County. on the road nom
that place to Middleway. The land Is OF eN-
ceIeat quality. and wen adapted for the pro
duction of
WHEdT CORN And GRASS,
and although injured in its appearance and
fencing by the war, may, from its location and
other advantages. DC recommended as a good
investment.
Purchasers are invited 70 examine the land
and condition of the buildings, which VIII be
cheerfllv shown 70 them by j. W. Lamo}n
and Robert LSmon, gentlemen Interested IN
the estate. and who reside near tie premises.
TERMS OF SALE One third IN cash, the
residue in two equal annual payments bear
ing interest from the day Of sale, q deed OF
trust to secure the deferred payments.
CHARLES j, FAULKNER, Admir-,
with tie will annexed Of joel Ward, deed.
Oct DC Co.'S.
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Board of Supervisors.

A Ia meeting ofthe Board Of Supervisors Of JEFF,
~ ferson County, West Virginia, on the 10th of
September, 1865, the following proceedings took
place - rU .N
Board met at 10 o'clock, members present Mr..
President, Supervisors McCurdy, Cameron, Logic,
Turner and Johnson. ~
On motion of DR.. Logic the following resolution
was adopted ..;.L :. hne. ~
Resolved by the Board of Supervisors Of Jefferson
County State of West Virginia, that the Land Book
of 1853, be adopted by this Board, and all persons
who feel themselves aggrieyed account Of the de-
struction BY the armies will apply to this Board at
its next meeting, by petition endorsed by three dis
interested persons who will have first been sworn
for that purpose. at,. ftr
Resolved, that the above order is subject to the
approval OF the Governor and Auditor of this State.
Resolved also, that these resolutions be published
in the county papers until our next meeting.
October u, lS65,-3t.
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Terms:
Stage LINE

BETWEEN BEKkl ' LILLE q CIIAhLEoI Wv ~
rINHE undersigned has line OF SrAGEs running
4 Dali y between Berry illc and Charlestown.i
Coaches leave Berryyillc daily Sundays excepted)
ut A. M. arriving at Charlestown at half past nine
o'clock, connecting with downward trains, and
leaving Charlestown after the arrival OF the Nail
train from Harpers-Ferry- feaching Berryville du-
ring the afternoon. fg rH
At Berryyille we have accommodations for send
ing Passengers 20 any point desired.
Moderate Charges. 49,
WILLIAM A. NISEwARNER,
l. Aug. "a. 1865. tf. Proprietor.
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shannondaIe FACTORY.
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL,


Mrs. FORREST having removed from Staun-
wi ton to Charlcstown, will open her School for
Young Ladies' on
Wednesday, September 13h, 1865. ~ 4
Being prov ided with competent Assistants, erery
advantage for a thorough cotrse in English. Aath-
ematics, Music and the Languages Wilde afforded.
The usual course Of study includes LatiH--no ex-
ira charge made. fftsi.
Early applications for the Boarding Department
must be made, as the number Of Boarders rs linz
tied
Parents are assured that everything win be done
to promote the comfort and happiness of the pupils
The charge for Board, and Tuition in the En-
gliA and Latin Course for Annual Session COM
Inencng Sept. 18TH and closing on the last Friday
IN Jnne, 500 payable one-halfin advance, and the
in February 90 'e-,7ris3 80
/ Washing, Fuel, and Lights, Extra. - 81.
Day Scholars Per Annual Session: +,
ENGLISH and LATIN..,..,............s4 to $50.
FRENCH, ITALIAN, SPANISH, or is
GERMAN, each...-.....---........-,....-..-. $50.
MUSIC on sou.
VOCAL $50
fuet. ,0U.
AL payments made ~ Advance. ~ era
Address MRS. A. NJ. FORREST,
Charlestown, Jefferson CO., Va, Sept. Is, 1865. 4
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Confectionery, Fruits, Gee.
TOIIN F. BLESSING, in CHAELEsrowS, has on
81 hand carefully selected Stock of aa NNc
FRESH CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, DO,
such as CASDrEs--Foreign and Domcstic--0RASsKs
LEMONS, RAIsISs, FIes, CURRASrs, DATES, CrrRoS,
PRuSEs, PEACHES, APPLES, and CANNED FRUITS OF
all kinds, PICKLES SARDrNEs, &c.
NUTS--CocoA NUrs, PALM NUrs, ALMONDS, FrI-
BERrs and PEA Nurs a.is ..-'.a f4Ia - ~
His BAKERY is in full blast, and every descrip-
ton Of CAKE constantly on hand, or supplied upon
short notice. -g
ICE CREAM SALOON
re-ftted, and Ladies and Gentlemen can be accom-
modatcd, Is, 80 aos
He offers his Services, and Supplies of Delicacies
for WEDDINGS, PARTIES, PIC MICS, &C., and
respectfully invites attention 10 his assortment and
solicits Orders for his Services. Eol
Aug. "a, 1865. M ra