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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-02-07
TEe Approaching state Com
ycntiUn.

Thus far we have refrained from say
ing anything in reference to the grave
responsibilities that will devolve upon
this body. The constitutional, provision
which restrains the people from selecting
one citizen, for a longer period than six
years in any period of nine, prevents us
from longer retaining the services Of our
present chief-magistrate. The choice of
his successor is, therefore, one Of great
importance. Looking at the great inter-
ests involved, both as to the success and
stability of our party-which is the party
OF the Union-and as to the perpetuity
of the Uni2u itself, we feel constrained to
lay aside all local feelings and interests,
and give in cur adhesion to the name
which, from our stand point, seems to
give the greatest assurance of safety and
success. 1t is natural and frequently
right that we should regard the claims of
neighbors, or those whose location would
seem to lay claims to sympathy. But, at
present, duty requires that we should de-
clare in favor of that name, which, while
it is equal in other respects, has pre-em-
inent claims upon the confidence and sup
port of the entire people of the Common
wealth. We refer to the name of Hon
w. w. Ketchum, of Luzerne. We re.
gard with consideration the practicle tai
ent of Gen Moorhead, as we do also that
of Gen. Harry White, to say nothing Of
has sacrifices and suferings in behalf Of
the Union. But those distinguished
citizens are well employed where they
are. Neither, in our opinion, could oul
voice, or the voice of our county, be po
tent in their elevation. Is it not better
then, for us at once to throw our voice
and our votes in the interest of one whose
nomination will at once secure success
This, Be feel safe in saying, can best bt
done by declaring IN favor of Senator
Ketchum. Coming as he does, from sec
ton where serving in the Union causei.
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We hayejust besa shown assopy of
this Interesting vsame, whic4B the re-
suit of tho .abor and learning Of Rev.
Loyal Young, DsD.. Of thispface. 1t is
wen worthy Of its learned and pioais su-
thor A copy oft should be in every
familyssf
The following is an Editorial notice of
it found in "7he Family Treasure" a
periodical edited by Rev. David McKin-
ney, ID. D.: sgars lqlaaa .s,a.
A COMMENTARY ON THE Book OF Ec.
oLEsfAsrEs, by LoHat YounJ, u. d.,
with Introductory Notes by Rev. A. 4.
McGill, D. D.. and Rev. M. w. Jacobus,
D. d. PP. 276, s vo. PhiiadeiJ,iia !:
Presbyterian Board of Publication
We are here presented with an excel.
lent exposition Of one of the highly in
structive, but, to most readers, Que oRthe
very difficult Books ofthe OldTestament.
In Dir. Young's hand it becomes plain,
edifying, and practical such inanifes-
tation of life wisdom as we might expect
from writer of Solomon's endowments
and experience q
According to Dr. Young, the Book of
Ecclesiastes is one OF Solamon's Sermons
Ia preserved written discourse Of one
who, if not the first" "Preacher" was the
wisesf Of all the preachers who preceded
John the Baptist. This sermon is about
the length Of an ordinary modern dis
course. It's ''editor"-a different person
from Solomon-gives to it an iutroduc-
tion-the 1st and I'd verses of the first
chapter-and conclusion-th last sew
en- verses fthe twelfth chapter. The
third verse Of the first chapter is the be-
ginning Of the sermon, and announces
the Preachers theme; or text, as we
might say: "What profit hath man of
all his labor which he taketh under the
sun 7" That is, what profit, If there Is
no future state Of being? Here is the
key which unlocks the chest and reveals
the treasures This is thekey every one
must have, and use, who would explore
the riches Of this store house of wisdom
anu huoWieuSe' II tHe Soul ~ Hot I'm
mortal, why labor and toll /? If there is
no future, why deny yourself now of the
joys of sense, or of anything your heart
Graves Aud if the soul is immortal,
why seek for it a portion here below p
Nothing here can satisfy an immortal
spirit. The whole discourse its wis
dom, aud prudence, and warnings, and
sounsels-implies future state of oxis-
tence where the soul of man has its re.
wards; state which alone is adapted to
the souls nature, and where, and only
where, the soul can have things affording
to it fullness and joy.
This Commentary is exceedingly read
able. 1t is well gotten up by the Board
and it will, we trust, be introduced into
many thousands of families.
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Registers Notice.

NOTICE IS hereby given that the following seeosn.a
IN of Executors, Administrators, and Guardians have
been filed in the Registers Office, Of Butler county, Pa
and will be presented TO tic Orphans Court for coDhr
nation and allowance, Wednesday, 2sth Of February,
Final account Of goteb BURY Exr of the estate of
John BURY, decd, Filed Dec Q, 1855
Final and distribution account Of Thomas Stephenson
and VIM. Bigham Ex'rs, Of Thomas Bigham, decd
Filled Nov 2ist, 1855.
Final account of VIM. seaton Admir- Of John seston,
late Of Yenango tp. decd. Filed Nov 10Th 1865
Final account Of John M'Laughlin Admir- Of wn.
Daugherty, decd. fod Nov. 10th, 1865,
FINAL account Of Joseph Rascnberry, EIr Of David
Rsssnberry, deed. Filed Nov 2sth, 1866
Final aceoun OF II. y. Adsrhoid and Joseph Wilson
ENrs Of Hue Daugherty decd Filed Dee. Sth, 1sdS
Final account Of Henry Pf4be, Admir- Of Rrhsrd Mill
81, decd Piled Dec l2th, 1856.
Final account of Ninsan 4. yeyman and Samuel
Reed, EI's Of Daniel Nsyman, decd FILED Decsn bsr
Catherine Logan. deed. fedJan, Sth, 1885, By David
Logan, Exr of Joseph Logon, deed.
Final account Of George w Bartley Admir- Of Hugh
Lacock, decd, Filed Jan. Sth. 1866
Final account of Zaehariah Philips Admir- Of VIM. O.
Allison decd. Filed Jan. 12th, 1865.
Final account Of Sarah Krumpe, Admx OF Louis
Krumpo, deed. Filed Jan. 18th, 1896.
F:nal account Of James @. Wilson, Admir- Of Hugh
Mccormack, decd Filed Jan. 2ith. 1866.
Final account Of j. d. Wise ot a Exrs Of the estate
OF Michael Wise, decd. Fe,tJ tJan 18th, 1906.
Final account Of @, Puryis one ofthe Ex'rs Of Vim,
Criswell, deed. Filed January 25 1865.
Final accounts Of Herman D. BSrg, Guardian Of the
Sllowiug named wards Ellen Grouse John Grouse Jane
Josephine Crogse Anna Maria Grouse Mary Louisa
Grouse, Herman J. D. Grouse, Agnes Grouse, Philip
Grouse Minor children Of Philip Grouse late Of Butler
tp. decd.
Final account Of samnel Marshall 4 James Crawford,
Adm'rs of the estate Of Matthew Ramsey, deed.
Final account Of samnel Marshall, Admir- dc bonis
nom Of Catharine Burr, Decd.
Final account Of William Smith, Admir- Of James
Smith, decd.
Final Account Of r. Mcbride Admir- Of Of Edward Kieiy
decd.
Final Of Elvira a. Bredin Minor child Of John
Bredin, te Of ths Borough Of Butler deed.
JAMES 8. KENNEDY,
January 81 Rtefster
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The Butler American.

am extremely reluctant to resort to
harsh means for the collection of the
debts due to me on the books of the
american, and have abstained longer than
justice to myself demanded. / want it
understood that L cannot afford TO lcse
these debts, and [ do not wish to be COM
pslled to resort to the disagreeable process
of the law for their collection. During
temporary absence from home, the books
are in the hands of my wife, who will
receive and receipt for all money paid in.
1t will be of mutual advantage to delin-
quents and myself if this positively last
notice is promptly attended to.
VIM. HAsLETT.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-02-07

All the signalcorps, and chief buglers
willreport themselves at the command
ing officers tent, (center Of rinsJ for orr
ders not later than seven clock, a. m. !
well mounted with one days ration and
forage Each win furnish Themselves
with reliable time keeper Signal flags
will be farnishedW tsigiH feei 8tis7 q
Noperson will be permitted toapproach
the centre faster than the line closes, ex-
cept signal corps.
Douthetts and Renfrews divisions will
form line by.9 O'clock, and without wait
ing for orders occupy the Butler and
Brownsville road by half past nine. The
whole line will form by nine, but will not
move until the chief bugler sound the
forward, which will be at the same time
on all parts of the line All officers will
deploy their commands so as to preserve
complete line while marching, conhec-
ting on the right and left, and will regu-
late their pace according to the distance
they haveto travel.
Upon reaching the second line, all
will halt until the chief bugers are sig
nailed from head quarters and the forward
is sounded. Upon reaching the straw
line, all will halt again until the forward
is sounded when the ring will close to
the centre at stow wdik. No dogs ale
lowed loose until the straw ring is reach
ed. No firearms allowed on the ground
No dinner horns or bugles, except those
belonging to head quarters, will be per-
mitted. All buglers will be mounted,
and wear a sash Gas officers of the day
SIS fine for two men being found to-
gether on the ring. IF the black fox is
caught, it will be present to Maj, Gen
Carnahan if the silver gray fox is caught
it viii be present to the ladies who at
tend the hunt. Messrs Cooper and Fish.
er will be prepared to furnish dinner.
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DIE u

In Butler, Pa Of consumption, contracted by expo
ure the service of his country at " minutes past
12 O'Clock the ing Of Feb 9th 1866 j. PRESTON,
son Of Jas 4. aud Martha MJunkin aged 20 years, 3
months and days ho having been born Nov 3d. 1875.
This promising young man enlisted first in the 100
days service and assisted in tho capture Of Morgan the
guerrilla General.
lie afterward enlisted in the service about tho 10th Of
Feb 1864 in Co G, 4th Pa Cavalry, and served faith
fully .tl mustered out Of service about the 9th Of
July 1865.
Soon after his return, he attacked with femorr-
hage Of the lungs and though he Afterwards pa tally
recovered, he never became strong.
He was aS=in Frustrated by.the same complaint about
our before his DEATH and gradually sunk under
its power. The bleeding ceased, but the cough con-
tnued
Dur ing his last illness. his thoughts were much en-
ployed in religious subjects and he expressed firm
confidence in often repeating his gracious prom
ise "come unto me all ye that labor and heavy la
den, and will give you wst."
He was an affectionate and brother, and beloved
nv ia comrades
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-02-07
Advertisement List.

rIyHE following ipprsiseent List under the sth
i tion o the OF April a. A. d. 1852, have been.
presented and flied In the office Of the Clerk Of the or-
nhaus Court in and for the County Of Butler, to witt
No l. Dec Term. 1865 Mrs. Mary Hay widow ofDs.
vid Hay decd Personal property amounting to
$4,000
No ., December Term 1855 Mrs. Mary isedick widD
Of VIM. Rediek, deed. Personal property amount
o Redick, Admir-.
No. 3. Dec. Term 1855 Mrs. Martha Allen, widow Of
Robert Alien, decd. Personal property amounting to
sEAIlen. Admir-.
No. T. December Term, 1865; Mrs. Elizabeth Winner
widow Of Jacob Winner decd. Real estate amounting
TO $4,000
WV. Roberts, Admir-.
No. s. Dec. Term. 1895 Mrs. Elizabeth Clark, widow
70 10000
10. TO- December Term 1865; Mrs Priscilla Randolph
widow Of John Randolph, decd. Personal properly
amounting to $4,000.
No. IL Dec Term, 1866; Mrs Sarah Brandon, widow.
Of Alfred Rrapdon, decd Personal Property amounts
ing to 10000,
f John Humphreys, Admir-.
Na Is, Dec, Term, 1866 Mrs Amelia witkemsnn
widow Of VIM wiskeman decd Personal property
Amelia %iskemann. Emil Manrhon, Admir-.
No 81, Dec. Term. 1861 Mssdelna Kradie, widow Of
John Kradle decd Real Estate amounting 70 s3ooeo
No.77, Dec. Term, 1866; Mrs sussnnab Pisor, widow
Of Daniel Pisor decd Personal property amountng 10
10000
susannah Pisor Adm'x
No So Dec Torn, 1866 Mrs Rachael Sloan, widow Of
David sloan, decd. Personal Property amounting 10
$4,000
s. d sloan Ex'r.
No ST. Dec. Term, 1855 Mrs. Ruhamah speer vid-
ow Of Alex speer decd Personal property amounting
to 10000.
Ruhamsh speer, Adm'x.
OF which the creditors Heirs, Legatess Distributes
and others interested will take notice and appear at the
next term Of thsorphans Court 10 wit the fourth
Monday Of FcBN9ry next, and not later than the third
day said term, to show eause il any tiero be usL
said Appra.ements should not be confirmed.
By the Court,
WI YOUNG.
January 81 Clerk.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-02-07

no "Sanday service, from Luzerne,
where our voters have, not unfrequently,
to reach the polls.under d shower of stones
and brickbats, and through hostile Zines"
yheaged with elklehs" there need be
no fears but that he will stand fire that
he will be faithful to the principles, of
Justice and union which Brought the Re
publican party into power, and which will
retain it there SO long as it is true to it.
self. Senator Clymer of Bcrks will, in
all probability, be the Democratic nomi-
nee Should this be the case, it seems
most fitting that Ketchum should be pit
ted against him. They have stood up, ia
cling each other in the Senate as the lea
ders of their respective parties. Nor has
any man in the State, nobler record
as a man of purity, Of patriotism, or abil-
ity, than Senator Ketchum. 1t is,
therefore, with great pleasure that
we observe his prospects frightening, as
the canvass advances. He will carry his
own section with unanimity seldom wit
messed in the interest of any candidate.
And not only so, but the west so far as
an expression has been given, has been
most encouraging. The Washington
Republican heartily endorse him. and
urges his nomination so does the Beaver
Argus. Others would doubtless do so,
were it not for local candidates. These
difficulties will finally give way; after
which we hope to see united voice in
behalf of tried and true leader in
the approaching political campaign.-
Such consumatior we can secure in the
person of Hon. w. w. Ketchem.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-02-07
FACTS vs. THEORIES.

"Give me a place to rest my lever on
says Archimedes, "and will move the
world" "Give me pure'and unadulter-
ated drugs" says Medicus, of the olden
times "and | will cure disease"
In one sense, both of these learned
pundits were the veriest charlatans.
They knew there was no place to rest
their lever on, either to move the world
or cure disease Mechanism was in a
backward state, and the medical profess
ion was but another name for sorcery and
all the adjuncts of magic filters and
charms of the "evil eye," &c.
But these latter days have borne unto
us something more than even superstition
and its crew ever dreamt ofin their madest
philosophy. In these days of practical
science, what was theory of yesterday
is fact to-day, and all the old-time notions
become as bubbles in the sun, and burst
and break with every breath we draw.
Let Archimedes shoulder his lever and
we will find a resting for it to move the
world. Let mine ancient Medicus pant
and toll no,,more for the drugs he SO sorely
needs, for we have them at our hand,
ever ready to serve them at his beck.
Refined in the labratory of DR.. Mag
giel, the finest materials known in the
medical profession are obtainable by any
one. His Bilious, Dyspeptic, and Diar-
rhea Pills stand unrivalled, and his Salve
operates with magical effect upon burns,
scalds, and all sores and ulcers of the
skin
In fact, we think MAomEL's Pills and
Save are the wonder of this century, and
we are happy in the thought that many
others of our brethren of the craft agree
with us. We would earnestly counsel
that all families provide themselves with
DR.. MaggiePs Preparations at once, and
keep them ready at hand, so as to use
then, at the most opportune time
and as occasion serves Valley Seatiaet
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-02-07

prom the Monongahela, Washington Co, Repubtcan)
Hon. w. w, KEToHUM.-Among the
several candidates prominent for Cover
por, urged by the Union party, we find
the name of w. W. Ketchum, of Luzerne,
We are glad to indorse Mr. Ketehum s
claims, than whom, we can truthfully as
sert, no man has been more faithful to
the interests Of the State. He is one of
those men who never approach the per,
formance of their duty with hesitation.
In all the bitter conflicts for the Union,
when it became necessary, by legislative
action and discussion, TO encourage and
increase our armies for the defense of the
National Government, Senator Ketchum
never failed in voice or vote Tor the right.
He has been true to Pennsylvania and
the Union. Ho has been the friend
and advocate of the brave defenders of
our national honor, and at no time did he
fail in his duty in those respects. There
fore we cannot refrain from writing and
printing this paragraph, urging upon the
members of the Union party of this dis
trict to go for Ketchum with hearty
good will.
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Writ of Partition.

ButleF county, So
the matter Of the Partition Of the Real Estate OF
/ Matthias Schwoebe.
In the Orphans Of Butler county, No 70, June
Term, 1855. The Commonwealth Of Pennsy lvalia, to
the Heirs and Legal Representatives Of Mst sehwos
BILE, deed to wit Mary schwoeble, widow, and
Catharine Hush SchwoebIe Mary schwoeble, Bernard
schwoebfe Elizabeth Schwoeble Margaret schwoeb le,
Jno Peter Schwoeble and Philomena schwoe
Bile children of Matthias SchwOebie, decd.
You and each Of you are hereby cited to be, and ap.
near before our judges Orphans Court to be held
at Butler in and for the county Of Butler on the 4t
Monday Of February next 1t being the 18th day Of said
month"; to accept the said premises as valued and ap-
praised by the Jury Of Inquest show cause why the
same should not be sold. By the Court
WI. YOUNG, elk.
Clerks Once, Butler. Jan 7,'66.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-02-07
Delegate Election.

Ata meeting Of the County Execu-
tive Committee of the Republican party
held to-day. it was Resolved, That the
qualified voters Of the Republican party
be requested to meet at their usualpla-
ces of holding elections on TUESDAY f,
FEBRUARY 20Tu, between the hours II,
N aud p NJ, to elect one delegate
from each election district, who will meet
in the Arbitration room in the Court
house on THURSDAY FBBRUAY 22D,
at O'Clock, Z. NJ, to appoint Delegates
TO the State Convention, to. be held in
Harrisburg, on the Tth day of March
next, and to transact sueh other business
as pay be deemed proper.
IT is iec6pmenaed that each district
hold an election AZ indicated, and send
without fail its delegate to meet the del
egates Of the respective districts of the
county on the 22d Let there be full
representation, and let us thus celebrate
the birth day of the father of our country.
G. Il ANDERSON, Chm. y
JOHN NJ. THoMpToN, Sec'y.
Jan. 29th, 1866.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-02-07

sar Some time since, a Harrisb

BsS@ Some time since, Harrisburg
correspondent of the Pittsburgh Con,-
mercial, gave publicity to the alleged fact
that Gen Geary had been figuring for the
nomination of the Democratic party, as
we'll as the Republican, and that he would
still be satisfied with the nomination of
both of either. For this the Harrisburg
Telegraph complains of the Commercial
for allowing such insnuations to appear
in its columns. &hcrcupon the CONNER
cidi rejoins ave would suggest to the
Tefeg,aPA, that it be not so prompt to
attribute unfair motives to other Journals
when it admits in its own colums dispar-
aging remarks of candidates. In a COM
munication from "A Soldier contained
in the same issue from which the above
extract is taken, Suggesting the nomina--
ton of Senator Harry White, the follow
ing language is used In this connec
tion let me, for the welfare and pcrma-
nency of the party, fondly indulge the
hope that no man with doubtful record
will be placed in nomination as the stand
ard bearer in tho aPpronc hing contest.
For whom are the above disparaging
remarks intended ?"
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Union Fox Hunt.


At fox hunt, between Glade run and
Thorn creek last Saturday, the foxes all
escaped for want of men and discipline,
and it was unanimously resolved to have
a Union Fox hunt ON Saturday, March
3D., and that all are requested to attend
and give that obedience to the officers Of
the hunt which is necessary to success,
and which becomes good soldiers.
BOUNDARY.
First ring, from Renfrews to Craner's
bridge, from Crauers bridge to Dotherty's S
thence past Glade Mills to Hunters bridge,
thence to Renfrews, place Of commence
ment.
Second ring, from Nixon's school house
to Robinson saw mill, thence past John
r.. Suttons, Ogdens church, Mahoods
school house, Eli Hartzels, to place of
commencement.
Third ring, straw-ring half mile in
diameter, centre of ring at crossing OF
plank road by Penna., Rail Road, near
VIM. Millers.
OFFICERS AND REGULATIONS.
Maj. Gen. Repfrew, from Renfrew's s
bridge to ht Thorn Greek bridge. Briga-
-diers-John Dodds; Thompson NJ Kinney
Calvin Shorts.
Maj Gen. !. e. Anderson, from LIST
bridge to plank road bridge. Brigadiers--
Washington BARLEY, VIM. Patterson,
Jacob Zimmerman.
Maj. Gen. I.C Stewart, from plank
road bridge to old Pike. Brigadiers-
JAS, Deer, Alex Lowry, Benz Lavery,
Maj Gen. John Bulford, from old
Pike bridge to Craner's bridge, Briga-
dicrs--Jno. M. Thompson, Peterson
Brown, VIM. Lowry.
Maj. Gen. A6ner BARLEY, from Cra-
ners bridge to Rev. Ogaen's. Brigadiers
john B.. ..McQaistaia, Thos G. Vanvoy,
-Frisby.
Maj Gen. John Campbell, from Og-
dens to Dougherty's.. Brigadiers-1saac
Andrews, John Hunter, E. Maurhof,
Thos. Robinson.
Maj Gen. d. Fl. Lyon, from Doherty's
to Glade Mills Brig>diers-Shaler s.
Barclay, Arthur Carson, Jas. White.
Maj. Gen. Peter Cramer, from Glade
Mills to Hunters bridge. Brigadiers-
Joseph Adams, Armstrong Renison, San
derson Thompson.
Mai. Gen. Alexander Hunter, from
Hunters bridge to Brownsville Briga.
dier David b. Douthett, Nathan Brown
Dr. Irwin.
Maj. Gen. r. NJ. Douthett, from
Brownsville to Renfrews bridge. Briga
diers,-Samuel Critchlow, Jehu Nixon
Irwin Boggs.
In the absence of any officer, the COM
mand of his department viii devolve upor
the next in rank.
: Each Maj Gen. will be entitled to two
and the Maj. Gen. Commanding, to ter
mounted orderlics, to beselected by them
selves
Each Brigadicr will divide his com
msnd into two regiments and appoin
Colones, each Colonel will appoint tel
captains and each captain will see tina
none of HIS men go into the hunt with
/. less rank than lieutenant.
Chief of signal Corps, Simeon Nixon
Assistants, VIM. Miller, A. C, Martin
Everett Maharg, Alex. Hays, John For
sythe. .(of James, John Balmer, Samue
Rankin, Calvin Potts, Samuel Marcus
! Jas. McCandless, Jr. Benjamin Douthett
7 I. G. Wallace, Miss Maggie McGee, Mis-
Amarillo Wise, Miss Kate Harper, MIS-
West Lyon, Dr. Huselton, John Purvi
, ance Edwin Lyon, II. w. Stewart, Dr.
} Mcclellan.
Chief Bnglers-Adam johnson, Johl
} Monny, Richard Fisher, Thos- Snodgras
Naman Bartley, Adam Dodds, Gilber
Kennedy, Geo. Barclay, Jos Meehling
) Wilson David, Jas. G. Mahood,