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Missouri State Convention.

ST. Louis, ednesday, Feb. |, 1860.
After three days spirited debate in
Committee of the Whole, the Convention
amended and adopted the third section
of the State Constitution defining the
qualifications of voters:
The section takes wide range, and,
among others embraces the following pro-
visions:
"No person shall be deemed quail
fed voter who has been in armed hostili-
ty to the United States, or after the 31st
of July, 1861, to the Government of this
State, or who has ever given aid, COM
fort, countenance or support to the per-
sons engaged in such hostility or disloy-
atty, communicated with them, advised
or aided persons to join them, manifested
adherence to them, or expressed hope for
the triumph of their cause over the arms
of the United States, or has ever, except
under overpowering compulsion, submit
ted to the authority or been in the SER
vice of the so-called Confederate States,
or been connected with any society inim-
ieal to the Government of the United
States or this State after July 81, 1861,
or been guerrilla or a bushwacker, or
who has harbored such, or left this State
to avoid the draft, or who has not enroll
ed himself, or who has been Southern
sympathizer, or who has, after having ex-
ercised the elective franchise of this or
any other State, Hnder the claim of alien
age obtained exemption from military SER
vice"
The fourth section provides for the
registration of voters throughout the
State.
The Lower House of the Legislature
has unanimously authorized the Governor
to appoint an agent to procure reimburse
ments from the United States for money
expanded by the State in repelling in
yasion,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
Washington Topics and Gossip.

During the debate on the Retaliation
resolution in the Senate while Mr. Wade
was speaking about Blair's mission to
Richmond, Mr.. johnson asked how he
came to go there. Mr.. Wade replied
| would like to know, if there is the pow
er in the Senate of the United States to
be informed on that subject | intend to
know why it was that any man was per-
mitted to go with impunity through our
lines and confer with the arbitrator of
the Coniederacy and come back here and
go again. Mr.. johnson said he went in
a Government vessel the last time. Mr..
Wade responded-Yes, | understand he
went in Government vessel He had
no more right to be on board that vessel
on mission to hold communication with
the arbitrator and devil than he had
to be on his road to the lower regions in
a vehicle furnished by the Govern
ment.
1t is notable fact that every member
of the Cabinet and Chief Justice Chase,
were on the foor of the House when the
vote on the constitutional amendment was
taken.
Parties owing cotton in North Carroll
ma are endeavoring to get passes through
the lines to secure it from being burned
by rebels. They allege that Hardee was
induced to spare cotton left in Savannah
on the earnest representation that our for
ces would allow it to be sold for their sup
port, and the threats of citizens that
they would follow his army if the cotton
was destroyed. In consequence of Sher-
mans course no more cotton is to be al
lowed to fall into the hands of " Yankee
invaders.
The statement in a Richmond paper,
that Mr.. Blair On his second visit to that
city, brought a letter from Mr.. Lincoln to
Davis, is untrue. The President has in
no way, manner or shape officially conn
tenanced the visit of Blair to Richmond.
though privately they have had his full
concurrence. 1t is doubtful whether, in
future, any " missions" to the rebel capi-
tai will receive even the private consent
of the Executive.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

Some ten days ago we were informed by
sensation writers, that JEFF. Davis and CO..
were willing to make peace on whatever
terms they could get. a few days later
these reports were all contradieted, and it
was also avered that independence or sub
iugation was their only alternative. Since
then, however, Mr. Seward and Lincoln
have been at Fortress Monroe-have met
the rebel commissioners have returned
to Washington. This is all that is abso-
lutely known. 1t seems to us that Mr.
Lincoln would not have gone down with
out having some assurance that an honor
able peace was possible and we are not
without hope that good has been accom-
plished Some seem fearful that the
fruits of four years of war may be thrown
away we are not of that number. We
feel quite sanguine that the unity of the
country is not only safe, but that it must
be free country-on minor matters,
doubtless, there may be concession. While
the crime of Davis and company can ney-
er be wiped out, still we believe that, if by
so doing, the Administration could unite
the whole country against European in
fuence in America, the people would ac-
uiquiesce in general amnesty.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
More About Peace.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.
1t is difficult to procure details
concerning the recent conference be-
tween the President and Secretary of
State, and the rebel Commissioners,
but it is reported that the President,
throughout TIE conversation, insisted
that he should continue the prosecu-
tion of the war on the principle hers
tofore declared, namely: Of com
polling obedience to- the Constitu-
tion, and on the basis of the Union,
and admitting peace only on these
terms. With him there was to be
no deviation from this course, so the
Commissioners were left III no doubt
whatever on this material point.
The convention was conducted in
the most courteous and respectful
manner, and the commissioners re-
turned to Richmond thoroughly un-
derstanding the views of the Presi-
dent. Therefore if anything further
is to be said on this subject it must
come from the Confederates them
selves.
As heretofore stated, there was no
agreement upon any point at issue.
1t is confidently asserted by intimate
friends of the President that no con-
cession or promise was made by him
in the least degree yielding the posi-
tion above stated, and which he has
in public and private communications
maintained. Whatever may be the
speculations as to peace movements
in the future, it is certain that there
will be no abatement meanwhile in
our military operations, but that the
effort will be to prosecute the war
with additional vigor, SO that our sue
cess may produce an early peace.
New YORK, February 5.-The
morning papers throw no light upon
the negotiations between Lincoln and
Seward and the rebel C Commissioners.
The interview lasted sixteen hours.
According to the Herald correspon-
dent the President sreported to have
proposed to Messrs. Stephens, Hun
ter and Campbell, that if they were
prepared to promise return of their
State to the Union, he was ready to
wave all minor questions, but that,
as Chief Magistrate of the Repub-
lie, sworn to maintain the Union, he
could consider no terms which invol-
we'd its division, This grand poiat
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
From Missouri.
ST. LOUIS, February {

ST. LOUIS, FEBRUARY D.
The Missouri Senate yesterday passed
the following bill, which provides that
convicts, sentenced for term of years, at
the expiration of three -fourths of the time
of sentence, or, for life, at the end of 10
years, if their conduct should have been
such as to merit it, the Inspector shall
certify their good behavior, and recon-
mend the Government to pardon them.
A bill providing that a person whose
husband or wife has been engaged in re
bellion against the Government of the
United States shall be entitled to di-
vorce, on proper application to courts.
A bill declaring that no license of any
kind be granted foreigners who have ia
ken the first steps toward natura lizatlon.
Gen. Pope has issued an order dated
the 4th, assuming command OF the mill
tary division of Missouri, embracing the
departments of Missouri, Kansas aud the
North West.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
From Army Of the Potomac.
HDoRs. ARMY OF THE PoTeMAC,
EaLr,.a,x, . ISRI


February 2, 1865,
All the hospitals in the Field were
cleared day or two since, the inmates
being sent to City Point General Hospital,
whore they could receive more care and
be in better quarters. This change no
doubt gave rise to the various runners of
an intended forward movement.
A deserter who came in to-day reports
the return TO our front of troops recently
sent to North Carolina to meet Union
force said to be marching on Weldon.
The rebels in front of Petersburg have
been very jubilant for day or two indul-
ging in frequent cheering, but on what
account is not known here.
Col. Ruggles, one of the oldest officers
in the army has been assigned to duty as
Assistant Adjutrnt General at these head
quarters.
NEW York, Feb. IA Fortress Mon
roe letter says;
According to stories Of deserters from
the enemy, the damage to the Danville
road threatens to become more serious
They say there were only three weeks sup
plies in Richmond at the time of the ac-
cident aud famine is threatened. The
Danville road is the only one that carries
supplies to Lees army to any extent, and
with its loss the army must very soon suf-
fer for provisions, The country back of
Richmond is filled with teams delivering
ratons Even the cavalry have been
stripped of their horses to facilitate trans
portation As all rations that can be
brought into the city are needed for the
army, the markets are completely denud.
ed of all provisions, and everything eata.
BILE commands fabulous prices. Unless
something can be done soon the people of
Richmond will starve
Deserters also report that Lee is to 20
South himself for the purpose of leading
the forces operating against Sherman. and
say Davis orders that General Sherman
must be defeated by all means.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
Tennessee.

We have on our exchange list the Knox
Vile Hhig, edited by Parson Brownlow; ;
it arrives however very irregularly. The
issue of January 18th is just received-it
is full of interest. The Loyal people of
the State haveb been holding convention
in Nashville-itiasted six days. During
which time many questions of great in
terest, both to the present and future,
were discussed. 1t finally adjourned af-
ter having framed constitution to be
submitted to the people on the 22d of
this month, for their approval or rejec-
tion. They also nominated Brownlow for
Governor. They will, at the same time,
vote for members to the Legislature, which
is to meet in April next Gov. Johnston
(Vice President elect } addressed the con
vention at length on the duty of the hour.
Meetings are also announced IN the Win
to be held in various parts of the State to
organize for the approaching election
This is indeed hopeful sign from Tennes-
see, for let horde once finally arrayed NTH
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
Special Dispatch tothe Pittsburgh Commercial,
From Harrisburg.

FCDi U.
SENATE-Mr. Graham read petition
from the Burgess and Councils of Law
renceville, asking power to levy an addi-
tonal tax of five mills. Also, for ferry
over the Allegheny. Also, from citizens
of Penn, Collins and Wilkins, forncrease
Of tolls on the East Liber-y and Penn tip,
Plankroad. Also, of Manchester Coun-
ellis, against the annexatson of part of
the borough of Mcclure township. Also,
one from nearly three hundred citizens of
the same borough of like import AL
so, a supplement increasing tolls on the
East Liberty and Penn Township Plank
Road. Also, authorizing the levying of
additional and an improvement tax in
Lawrenceville Also, relative to the SER
vices of Sheriff's notices on jurors, and a
penalty for delinquency of said jurors
Also, a supplementary act authorizing the
publishing of ordinances of Lawrence
vile Councils in Pittsburgh papers. Al
Sc, establishing ferry over the Allegheny
at Lawrenceville.
Mr.. Bigham, read an act for the
better management of the Allegheny
County Prison, constituting Board
of Inspectors, appointing Warden
and relieving the Sheriff of the care
of prisoners.
Mr.. Hoge, one establishing ferry
over the Allegheny at Pit Hole.
Mr.. Bigham, incorporating the
Grty Run Coal Company. Alse,
authorizing single judge to hold
court for cases below homicides. Al
so, authorizing Commissioners to take
dispositions.
HoUsE-The following petitions
were presented: BY Mr.. Glass,
against increase of Manchester fare.
Also, from Coal Exchange against
Miners Association.
Mr.. Heron, against new school
district.
The following bills were read:
Mr.. Alleiaan, Incorporating the Tub
ing Transportation Company, to lay
pipes anywhere within ten miles of
Oil Creek.
Mr.. Mckee, supplement to the
Little Saw Mill Run Railroad.
Mr.. Glass, incorporating the Cash
Insurance Company.
Mr.. Mckee, Incorporating ferry
over the Ohio and Allegheny rivers,
in Allegheny county.
Mr.. Heron, for the better man
agement of the Allegheny Bridge.
Also, incorporating the Girty Run
Coal Company.
Mr.. Quay: Incorporating the Brady
Coal and Oil Company.
Mr.. Weizer. taxing all banks five per
cent, on dividens.
The following resolutions were passed:
BY Mr.. Cochran, of Erie, requiring the
Committee of Ways and Means to inves-
tigate all matters relating to oil in beds
of rivers, with view to the protection of
State interests.
BY Mr.. Nelson, resolution returning
the thanks of the people to Gov. Curtin
for his letter to the President relative to
the eeascription. Passed unanimously.
Adjourned.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
he rebels confessed they did not feel

the rebels confessed they did not feel
authorized to decide, and the nego-
tiation ended. The conference took
place on board one of the steamers
anchored in Hampton Roads, where
the negotiations could not be inter-
rupted. The proceedings were con-
Quoted in a most cordial and frank
manner on both sides, but on the part
of Mr.. Lin 'oln at least with equal
frmness. Great anxiety is felt to
hearfrom Richmond.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

Mr.. Albert d. Richardson, the we'll
known correspondent of the New York
Tribune, who had just escaped from the
prison at Salisbury, N. c., will be prepared, i,
after the 1lth inst, to deliver lecture
entitled Twenty Months in Rebel Prisons
His long experience in Southern prisons,
his facility of description, and his well
known character as truthful and candid
man, render his testimony peculiarly
valuable. Application for the prese mt
may be addressed to c. A. Richardson, Is
Cornhill. Boston.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

neas J. B. Davis, who was arrested at
Newark, Ohio, short time ago, as be-
ing the former keeper of the rebel prison,
at Aneersonville, Georgia, and who con-
fessed that he was the bearer of dispatch
es from Richmond to Canada, has been
sentenced to be hung at Johnson's Island
on the 18th inst
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

MIR. Prentice, of the Louisville Jour-
nal, aays that if he 'could infer the
determination of people, from all the
highest military and civil authorities
from President, Vica President, mem
bers of the Cabinet, Senators, Represent
atives, Generals &c--the rebels whom
he saw recently during his Richmond
visit, are raseiuteiy bentupon the achieve
mepts of their independence. The
citizens of Savannah, and every other
captured city were equally bent in doing
thousand wonderful things, not one Of
which did they attempt. --ss
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

-On the third inst. West Virginia bv

On the third inst, West Virginia, by
her Legislature, adopted the Constitu-
tional Amendment lately passed by Con
gress, and on the same day passed an or
dinanee by unanimous vote, abolishing
slavery in the State.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

ISy" We detained the issuing of our
paper last week until Wednesday eve
ming, hoping by that time to have recei-
we'd the quotas of the various districts Of
our county; but finding they were not
yet ready. we issued that part of our ad-
dition necessary to supply most of our
Southern and Western maitland then wal
ted till between s and 0 clock, Thursday
evening, at which time we received the
dispatch announcing the allotments as
desired. Before midnight of that even
ing it was on its way to our readers. For
the benefit of those, therefore who recoi-
we'd our first addition of last weeks paper
we retain it this week; those who received
it last week will therefore excuse its re-
production. The following is the dis
patch:
ALLEGHENY CITY Feb, Q, 1856
To THOMAS RomysoN, EsQ.--Nett quotas of Butler Co
NJ Me 1..Df.s from
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

the loyal States and it, in the future, pro-
tects Kentucky. There seems to be no
doubt that by the first of May, this State
will have resumed her former position as
a State IN the Union
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
ns-In the J,onisiana State Senate q,

s6- In the Louisiana State Senate on
the 18th, Mr.. Hills introduced resolu-
ton which passed to third reading, re-
questing their delegation in Congress to
vote for the amendment to the Constitu-
tion prohibiting slavery, and pledging that
the General Assembly will ratify the
amendment if adopted.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

eay- Artemus Ward says - If | am
drafted | will resign. Deeply grateful
for the unexpected honor thus conferred
upon me | shall feel compelled to resign
the position in favor of some worthy per-
son. Modesty Is what ails ne. That's
what keeps me under"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

seE- The Missouri House of Represen-
tatives, on Wednesday, adopteda concur
rent resolution instructing members of
Congress to introduce a bill for retalliato-
ry treatment upon rebel prisoners in their
hands
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

s6- At Hamilton, Canada West, on
Thursday morning, the Ontario pork pack
ing establishment and its contents, ex-
cepting the safe, was destroyed by fire.
The loss is estimated at 100000 insur-
cd lor 100000.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
ses- Our neighbor of the Herald seems

S@ VuT HOIS5 V1 RIIO If0F ''rV' DNoTI'o
to think that Legislation disfranchising
deserters, &c, is unconstitutional. viii
the Herald please inform its readers, What
particular provision of the Constitution is
violated by such Legislation?
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

R9~New York and Maryland have
both adopted the Constitutional Amend
ment.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08
THOMAS ROBINSON. Editor.
Nj. w. SPEAR. Publisher.
BUTLER PA.
WEDNESDAY FEB. 3. 1866.

ns- Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One
and ms parable. I'D. Webster.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1865-02-08

To THOMAS ROBINSON, EsQ.Nett quotas of Butler Co,
after deducn all credits announced at this office, from
Harrisburg previous to the first of January, 1866.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-03-16
A Touching Scene,

A ministerial friend related To us vos.
torday the following painful, Touching ana
yet suggestive incident, which Occurred a,
City Point Hospital a few davs since:
a Chaplain Of the Christian Commi,
sion, while moving though the long line
OF sufferers, administering the eonsola
tons Of the Gospel. approached tho bed
side OF gallant Young fellow, who was
mortally wounded.
HIS carthy march was nearly ended
But when the Chaplain usked him n he
was prepared to die, he motilned for a
pencil aud with troubling hand wrote,
II am prepared 10 90 to Heaven. nv
trust IN Jesus Chirsl 10 perfect" aud in.
mediatcly under these words of assured
victory over the grave, "CJmo Rally
round the F'ag, Boys"
The Chaplain took up the paper, and
standing up. read Il, with loud voice
Just as he conclude a soldier. who had
recently lost a haud. sprang from his bed,
and waving the mullilated stump in the
air burst forth with the glur Gus song his
dying comradc had suggested.
The effect was electric A thou land
voices took up the chorus. and the place
Of suffering was made "a fairly rock with
thunJcrs Or melody. A. IL, vdst soldier
choir c'ased singing the Chsplain turned
e. look upon the dying brave. H. was
Just Ia time t. Itch tho last faint smile
th II hick red acruss the sulb 'rnt racs {
the sIdl was waited on stratus of that
Ullun music to the throne Of Liberty ;:
God.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-03-16
Travels like Pisen.n

1tlong sincr All old lJdy entered the
Independent Telegraph office, and said
shc had message TO Wheeling. In a
few minutes her note vas deposited IN a
dumb waiter, aud asecnded In a myst,ri.
Ou' manner through tho ceiling.
"Do tnat 10 u Wheelingi" inquired
the I'D Indy.
"Ycs. ma'am" answered the clerk.
81 n"vAr was there" continued she.
"out il hardly seems possible that their
,wn Les in that direction. Waon will
get nn answer. Mr. Telegraph"
ii can scarcely tell, ma'am; IL may bs
twO Or three hours"
"Thc old lady went away. and return :
cd IN exactly two hDurs. Just as she en-
tered tho door, tho dumb waiver came
down through the ceiling.
"There Is the answer, ma'am," said ,h ,
clerk.
Tne old lady took the noa, yellow en-.
vol1pe in her hands, with a smile OF min
glcd grrihcation and astonishmeut.
"NJw that boats all" excl lin L she.
BLESS my heart; all ths way rom Wheel
my, aud the wafer sti wet. That's au
awkwlri.looking box, but it can travel
like pisep."
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-03-16
to my surprise, I oonfcss.

somewhat to my surprise, I confess.
Two years alter my six hundred dollar
colt had become famous for superior
speed aud bottom, and the present owner,
to my certain knowledge, has more than
once refused bona ide Offer of Eve
thousand dollars for this splendid trotter.
lie has made his mile in 2 .o6, repeatedly
and IS now among the tastes. horses IN
America.
My only regret is,that I when I parted
with him, | did not possess the talents OF
my Vermont friend IN dsposiss OF him.
1 avn certain that I sold my colt too
chssp.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-03-16
An Am ,rioan Characteristic,

a European trayclLr describes
the United States as "a country
where every man has newspaper
in his pocket" This is a very cor.
rect nationcl characteristics. AMI a
distinctive one from wha any other
nation could apply to itselI. Every
man in this country aas not only =
newspaper IN his pocket, but what
is better, every man knows how to
read AMI understand it. News-
paper hayo been SO cheap in the
United States. that every indiyid-
ual could afford to tsshe one. and
he has been 81 Ing doing this that
his daily journal hes become as in
Idispcasable to him as his daily
food. in iact.4he could do much
better without some article OF dai.
ly consumption on his table than
70 do without the daily food for
his mind which a newspaper sup
plies, and which keeps the hun
blest man as we'll posted as his.
more wealthy neighbor in all mat
ers affsting his political, social
ane moral good. 1t is the general
d fusion OF intelligence among the
people through newspapers--that
kind Of intelligence which Is the
most practical al the nest useful.
because apperiaining 70 all the
movements Of society, Of which he
is a living and breathing member
that gives such activity and earn
estness 10 Ameriean life. aud
makes every individual nature self.
dependentand thosonghly consci.
Gus ofhis manhood.