American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-12-19
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TO OUR READERS.

| 40 we ueslre 10 make the Local Depart
ment interesting and in order that this
may be done, we request that our readers
will send us items of local interest from
the different parts of our county. Give
us short articles or communications on
subjects Of Importance to the people
There are individuals in ever Township,
Borough, and even in every School Dis
trict, who are competent to write a short
article on some subject of importance to
the people of their locality, or to the
county at large.
As the greater portion of our own peo-
Pile are engaged in Agriculture, articles
on the different topics that may come un-
der tne general head of Agriculture or
Farming, each one giving his experience
in forming, in regard to the nature of the
soil, the manner of preparing the same
for the different cereals or grains; such
as wheat, rye, oats, corn, &c, the mode
or manner of cultivation, and the yield
per acre. Also, the kinds and quantity
of manures or fertilizers applied and their
effect on and adoption to the different
crops also, with regard to rotation of
crops
Then, there is the subject of that
much needed Internal Improvement to our
county, subject which should be agio
tated and kept before the people until the
lion Horse is heard echoing through our
valleys and across our hills. Everybody
admits that we need Railroad. and
should have one. The people should
wake up on this subject, and never cease
working until their efforts are crowned
with success. This, we are inclined to
think, is subject of vital importance to
the citizens of Butler bounty. We have
a territory, great portion of which is
we'll adapted to agricultural purposes, and
nearly all may be made to produce clover,
timothy, and other grasses, and our
county is traversel by numerous small
streams, and is we'll watered by never.
failing springs of pure water.
Our mineral resources, so far as the
same have been developed, show that they
are almost inexhaustible, consisting of
iron ore, bituminous and camel coal, and
lime stone, and some say, and many are
of the opinion, that we also, have copper
and lead ores.
Then, there is the manufacturing in
terests We have the fuel, and water
power, and if we had Railroads, it would
not be long before our valleys would be
dotted with iron works, wooden factories,
&c. Labor and wealth would flow into
our county, and our farmers would find a
ready home market for their stock, grain.
hay, and everything that they could raise,
and not be compelled to drive and haul
the same through the mud to Pittsburgh,
and lose so much time and be at such
great expense to dispose of whatever they
may have to spare. Have our citizens
really viewed these things in their prop
er light +! If you have not, it is time
that you should arouse from your lethar-
gy and go to work at once Let us hear
from you on these momentous subjects.
The subject of Education is one that
interests every one, young and old, male
and female. Let us hear what is being
done in the different parts of our county.
Let us hear how your schools are pros,
pering. When your schools opened how
long they are 10 be kept open what wa
ges you are paying or receiving for teach.
ing what kind Of schooi houses how
they are seated and furnished what i'm
provements are necessary for the comfort,
convenience and progress of the scholars?
We scarcely ever hear from our edu.
Gators, and so far as they are concerned
we do not even know that our Schools are
IN progress. We would like to hear from
those that feel competent to write upon
the subject of teaching with regard TO
the manner or method of imparting in.
stIuction, and thus awaken an interest ON
this important subject, and throw your
experiance into common fund and thus
benefit all engaged in the profession.
In writing, let your CON munications
be short and to the point
Articles intended for pu blication, must
always be accompanied by the name Of
the contributor, and the editor will claim
The privilege of saying what shall and
shall not be published.
Speak out on these subjects Don't
wait for your neighbor. Do your own
part and we VIII no doubt be able to give
you paper that will be of local interest
to all,