American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-07-25
Communications.

MR. EDiTUN.-l IL Is notaDle TACT tHat
while the country has been solid in its
adherence to- the Republican party and
its principles, there have been few in
the borough who professed to adhere to
the policy of the President, as against
that of Congress. 1t is but just to these
persons, however, to say that they never
dreamed of this adhesion requiring
them to betray the organization of the
party. Others, including yourself, seem.
cd to realize the fact, that President
Johnson was secretly conspring against
us, and that this would become manifest
as soon as he believed lie had accomplish
ed as much mischief as it was possible
for him to do in disguise. All who are
capable of looking at the matter from an
honest stand point, now seem to realize
the correctness of this view of the case,
and are determined to resist such an un-
holy purpose to the last. This con-
viction has caused the Withdrawal of a
number of the members of the Cabinet,
who look upon the convening of the
Philadelphia Conventiou-a gathering to
be composed, of Boilers, Copperheads aud
Rebels as repfehcnsiblc Mr.. Cowan's
talent seem, for the frst time in his life,
to have found fair opportunity for its
display. lie is engaged IN hunting up
every broken down, sprained aud string
halted politician in the State, in having
them put under competent drill-mastcrs,
and organized into platoons in every
county. And where county
cannot furnish platoon, they are organ
lied into squads 1t has been understood
for some time past, that as soon as Cong
ress adjourns, there will be general
change of all the places of profit and
honor throughout the county. About
half dozen of our patriotic citizens
have, under these circumstances, been
manifesting some symptoms of johnson
ism. No organization however was ac-
complished fill lately. Mr.. j. B. But
ler-a great Woodward man in 'G3, and
Democrat generally, who, it is said, is
now member of VIM. L. .Iohuson's . staff
arrived in our beautiful town short
time since. Immediately, it was under
stood there would be no new appointments
made until there was johnson Club or
ganized, and congressional and other con-
fereess appointed, including delegate to
the National Convention, TO meet at Phil
adelphia on the 14th of next month -
This was more than our Office seekers had
made bargain for! They supposed that
to talk johnson" on the strcet-to
proclaim themselves in favor Of "my poll
ICY" and to get the Endorsement of the
chief apostle if that policy here, was all
sufficient. But alas in this they were
doomed to disappointment. Each one of
them had made pilgrimage to the Cap
tain of the "bread and butter brigade" +"
feeling sang inc of success, based
upon the Endorsement Of this distinguish.
cd citizen but alas each had the same
indorse meut for the same office, and thus
the influence that might otherwise have
decided the contest in favor of some of
our worthy citizens was neutralized, and
each returned home as he started. BY
the by some are cruel enough t. censure
this "everybody's body" policy. But it
is justified upon the authority of prece-
dent A distinguished candidate for
Sheriff once said that he had promised
the deputyship to ten different individu-
ais, and was willing to promise it to as
many more, if SO required! This would
seem to be good authority, and certainly
justiies the adherence TO the custom now.
But to the subject in hand under the
inspiration of Mr.. Butler meeting was
called, to take place in one of our Hotels,
(now boarding houses) at 3 o'clock, p.
NJ, on Saturday last; but when the hour
arrived, it was found that two or three,
more than we're necessary for the purpose
of taking charge of the federal Offices
were present. A few significant
winks were accordingly given, and re-
treat followed. A sufficient number re-
assembled in the evening however,-six
in number,-and after having made their
position safe by turning the key, proceed
ed to organize their "club," by appoint
ing Mr.. Theodore Huselton President -
What else occurred we are not advised,
save that Captain Edwin Lyon, after de-
livering an address, was elected delegate
to the Philadelphia Convention! /! there to
counsel with G.. HI. Pendleton and other
Copperheads, as to the future Of the Re
publicau party | have oply further to