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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-01-09
Dedication.

We publish, by request, the following
article from the Northeastern, published
in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in regard to the
Dedication of the new U. p. Church in
Oshkosh, now under the charge of our
young friend, Rev. JohR Fl. Niblock.-
His many friends will oe grati6ed to hear
that his congregation is prospering under
his ministerial labors:
"The pew and handsome church built
the presept season by the United Pres.
byterian Society of this city, was solemn
ly set apart for Divine worship, on last
Sabbath with appropriate religious servi-
ces. The House was well filed, morning
and evening, with large and apprecative
audiences. The dedicat on sermon was
preached by Rev. W. G. Jackson, of
Chicago, from the 8th verse of the 1872
Psalm, Arise o, Lord, into thy Rest,
Thou and the ark of. Thy strength" A
sermon most appropriate to the occasion,
as we'll as full OF striking and beautiSaf
thought-as was also his sermon ID the
evening on the "Unity of the Church"
After a stirring appeal from the Pas
tor, card subscription amounting to over
5000, was taken up in aid Of the church
building fund. The building which this
young congregation under such favorable
auspices, entered for the first time, is a
credit to the enterprise Of the church,
and an additional ornament to our city.
1t is handsomely located on Church ST.,
in the S. +. corner of the grove lot. The
cost Of erection has been something over
S5,000-on which there remains bat
debt of Sl200-which it is expected Rill
soon be removed. A handsom. tower
surmounts the building, which only awaits
the clock and bell to make it complete.
In addition to being elegantly completed,
lighted and furnished, the church is
heated by furnace in the basement,
built by the firm of Hasbrouck & Fancher
of this city. This is but another monu.
ment to the taste of the architect, A. 4.
Bell, Esq, whose reputation among us is
so we'll established. This is the only
church of the Presbyterian persuasion in
this city or peighborhood. During the
last eighteen months Of its history under
its present Pastor, Rev J, II. Niblock, it
has been greatly prospered, mot only has
its membership been doubled, but over
$4,000 of church debt has been re.
moved. AS matter of surprise to many
familiar with the history Of churches in
Oshkosh, it may be stated that this build.
ing was commenced in February and com.
pie ted in December"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-01-09
DIED.

MoRRIs0N-Sent.mber 18th. 1885, at the residence
Of Thomas Clark In Worth t'wnship, Mrs. Mary Nor
rison, in the eishty-sixth year Of hsi ago. T.,
McCLUNG-On the 2Ith OF Decsmber 1885, Ch ar les
MeIluns, sr, aged IS years, months and days,
FULToN-on the III nit after an silment Of about
nineteen days. W. II infant Of Robert and Marga-
ret fnl'on OF Mddlsse township aged two years and
twenty-sif days.
Having been playing with the children. who
'heng some eorn,t wa, believed that whils attempt
ing to swallow grain, II had found its way Into the
windppe thrOush which It reached the right lung
causing infis mmation and finally modification, which
ended In death. above stusi ftsr much suffering
Though Is hard part with beloved shLiren yet pa
rent. should not greye the bein thus early cslsI
home te bliss,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-01-09
MARRIED..


FtBNING-PEFfER-Atthc tho Orphan. Farm scho,I
rssr, Zeiieuople by Rev O. Bassler, on Thursday Dec
9Th, Mr. Jacub A. Fleming, of fConnoqusnesIns
ship, to Miss Elizabeth PETER, daughter pf tho late
Gotlieb Peffer, Of Lancaster township.
SAY-LESLIE-By Rey. J. r. Coulter, January ist
at the residence Of the BRIDE faith Mr. Christian
to Miss Sarah A. Leslie,
GIBs0S-sTEwART-1n the same day, at the resi-
denec Of the officiating Minister Mr.. q. y. Gibson
Miss Jeunie n. ste@art a.
KRAMER -tT'wELL-At the same time, by the
same Minister, Mr. Samuel Kramer to Miss Mar Ellen
Atwell.
sMITH-CAMPBELL-0n December. Goth ult by
Rev. w p. Broaden Mr. Alfred u. Smith, Of De witt,
Clinton county Iowa. to Mfsy Eenur Aun CampbeI, Of
Washington township, Butler county.
NOEL-swANEY-on December s5th u,t. at m.
residence OF the o;istng Minister Rev J. NJ Phorriu
Mr. j. Noel to Mlss Francis swaney.
HARyEY-SNYDBR--1n December 9th ut by the
same, Mr. Robert Harvey to Mas susan nah snyder.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-01-09
From our Special Correspondent.
HARRISBURG, January 8, 1866.

EDIToR OF AMERICAN CITIzEN-Dear
Sir Il promised to write to you occa>
sionally when anything of interest came
up and, inasmuch as the Legislature ad.
journed today to meet next Tuesday,
without having done anything except to
organize and get in fair running order,
you will get nothing of special interest
in this letter: whether or not, in future
letters, will depend on the nature OF the
business brought before the two Houses.
Considerable excitement prevailed here
not only among members of the Leg,
islature, but . great many others, over
the contest for Speaker of the House
between Col. Glass, of Pittsburgh, and
Col. Quay, of Beaver,-bvth personally
popular with all, and eminently qualified
for presiding officers. Col. Glass was,
however, finally nominated unanimously,
and every one appears satisfied. The
spice of the contest consisted in fact of
the U. S. Senator question getting so
badly mixed with the question of the
Speakership, that you could hardly tell
A" 'tother from which" Camerou's friends
and others being for Glass, and Curtin's
friends for Quay. :"
The Constitutional Amendment will
pass, or be ratified at an early DAY by, l
Judge, stricsparty vote,-for, when MIR
Mann, the member from Potter, yester-
day asked the House to agree to sus-
pension of the rules, in order to consider
it at that time-the Democracy obiecisd
which indicates their final action.
This letter must necessarily be brief.
In my next wish to say something to
the people of Butler county in regard to
special Legislation, and of their duty to-,
ward their Legislators, as well as the du
ties Of Legislators to the people they rep,
resent.
Yours, very truly. II.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-01-09

baT- The U. P. Presbytery of Butler
will meet in Butler on the 18th instant,
at IL o'clock, A. NJ, and will be opened
with Sermon on Iatercommunion in
sealing ordinances. SAMUEL KERR,
HarrisUille, Jan 4, 1865. Clerk.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-01-09

OUR COMMON SCHOOLS.
reapponted Hon. G. r. Coburn Su-
perintendent of Common Schools, on the
expiration of his term in June last and
ne CONTINUED at the''heud of that De-
partment~ until the first of November,
when he resigned, aud appointed Col:
J. 2. Wickersham. 1t is due to Mr..
Coburn to say, that ke fulfilled all the
duties of his Office faithfully and Efficient
y. 1t appears from his report, that there
were in the school year of 1865, 1858
school districts in the State IL, ,146
schools; l6, l4l teachers, and 725, 5,3l2
pupils, with an average attendance Of
47S,066 The total cost OF the school
system, for tie entire State, including
taxes levied aad State appropriations, was
for the year 1856, 81, ,l95,25S OF. The
inereasein The number of school districts
vas's6 in the number of schools, 222 !;
id the number Of children attending
school, 1889; in the average attend
ance at schools, 18 ,945, and in the total
cost Of the system, s5Sl,eaO OIL. ir-
ytk your attention to the va'uable, sug-
gestions made in his report, and that of
COL Wicker shaun, and commend our sys-
tem of public instruction to the contip,
usa fostering care of the Legislature.
MILITARY AFFArRs.
herewith present the reports of Col.
T. Jordon, Military Agent, OF the State,
at Washington; OF Col, II, Ii. Gregg,
Chief of Transportation of s. p. Bates,
on military history es BUR volunteers Of
trustees of the Soldiers Gettysburg Ma
tionsl Cemetery; of the proceedings and
ceremony of the return Of the flags, on
the 4th of July, in the city of Philadel-
phis,' and Of Col. James Worrell, com
missioner appointed under an act rela-
ting to the passage Of fish in the Sus-
quehanna, and invite your attention to
them and the reportss Of the Surveyor
General aud Adjutaht General.
The 'Asency at Washingtea should, in
my judgment, be continued. 1t has
proved very useful in all respects, and
especially to our volunteers and tn cir
families.
Four thousand six hundred and ninety
claims have passed through the Agency
during the past year, aud three hundred
aud eleven thousand seven hundred and
three dollars has beeu collected FROM the
Government aNa transmitted to the claim.
ants free of charge.
vt will be necessary to continue the
Office of Chief Transportation, as there
arc unsettled accounts with railroad CONS
panies and the National Government, and
duties to be performed in the removal
and care of bodies of the dead, which
equire it. An additional Appropriation
will be required for this Depart. lent.
| earnestly recommend, in justice to
the living and the dead, that our military
history be pushed forward vigorously aud
that money for that pdrposc be appro-
priatcd.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-01-09

Horace Gueely, for Congress, ran
about 1000 votes more in his district than
Fenton did for Goyernor,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-01-09
CONCLUSION.

cannot close my annual message
without rene wing the expression OF
my gratitude to the frcemen of the
Commonwealth, for the hearty ap-
proval with which they have cheered
the labors of the Executive Office
To have earped such approval by my
official conddct, during .the last six
Years, must always be a source Of
pride to myself and children. With
out the consciousness that / was en-
deavoring to deserve their approval,
nd without the hope that / should
succeed in attaining it, I must have
supk under theresponsisilities of my
position. 1t was only reliance on
Divine Providence, and the active,
resolute. hearty support and zeal Of
the people, and their representatives,
that encouraged me during the dark
and terrible crisis through which the
country has passed. l tried to do
my duty to my country, and know
| was at least faithful to her in her
deep dist>ess, and | conceived that
duty not to be limited to the merely
putting of men into the fell to sup
press treason and rebellion, and
maintain the national life, and doing
of ofeverything in my power to sustain
the just war forced upon us. 1 felt
also bound, SO far as / could, to pro-
tect and promote the rights and COM
fort Of our volunteers, after they
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-01-09

Great men direct the events of their
time wise men take advantage Of them
weak men are. carried along in their cur>
rent, -
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-01-09
THE tNTiErA.i CEMETERY.

Siucc The adjoutnmcnt Of the Legisla-
ture | drew my warrant on the Treasury
for FIVE thousand dollars, appropriated TO
the National Cemetery al Antietam, and
appointed Major General John r. Brooke
Trustee to represent the State. Before
the warrant was drawnd appointed Col.
VIM. H. Blair and Captain j. Merrill
Linn, who examined the ground and made
a full investigation; their report Of which
accompanies this'messago. 1t will be
noticed that they report seven hundred
and ninety-seven bodies of Penrsylva-
mans that will be removed into the Gem.
etcry, and recommend an additional ap-
preparation, in which l. piost cordially
units. "' 50
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-01-09
OUR COMMON SCHOOLS.

condition of remaining limited time
therein.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14
THE RURAL AMERICAN FOR 1858.
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14

Sn,LL the children Of the Soldiers and
Sailors who gave their lives ror the preser,
va sion Of che Union be provided with homes
and leceive good education?
This is q question which will admit Of but
one ansWer-in the affirmative.
II only remains, therefore, for us to poi nj
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A careful examination has satisfied us,
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Acting under the charter Of the Washing
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Who can refuse 10 do patriotic and be-
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Let every lover of bis country record his
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Read the advertisement to be found in this
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14

WHATEVER may be said of thei merits o.
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serves more especial mention than the EN-
pire Sewing Machine.
This machine is not only surpassed in
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and adapted all kinds of family sewing, and
noiseless when in operation, but is of supe'
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chine that every family would like to have
Oct. 24-4t
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14
DRAFNEss,I tCATAREH, CONSUMPTION, AND
~ Cancer Cured.

Treatise on Defness, Catarrh, Consumption and
Cancer; tn cir causes, means of speedy relief, and
ultimate cure. By Pupil OF the Academy of Medi-
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Letter from Robt. McMurdy, DID,, LID, Grand
Prelate of Grand Encampment OF U. 81 and Editor OF
the "National Freemason:"
New YORK, Sept. IT, 1s67.-Dr. stilwel was In
charge OF Grace Church Hospital, Alexandria, Va,
during the War. l frequently, almost daily, for
months, visited this Hospital, and had every means
Of knowing hisreputation for EFFIcIEsor and SKILL
II was othe credible character, and his success
in the treatment OF patients was remarkable.
McMURDr.
ORGANIC VIBRATOR.
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Dr. Stiwell will be professionally at 81 East Wash
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except Tuesdays when he will be at his rooms 1852
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14
Shcrif's Sale.

State Of Ohio, Vjnton County.
Martha J. Hill, Plaintiff, ! In vintOn county cour
against common pleas.
Isaac M. Hill, Defendant On Execution.
DURSUANT 10 the command of an execution in
i the above cause to me directed from the court
of common pleas, of The aforesaid county of Vnton,
will offer for sale at the Door of the Court House.
in the Town Of Macarthur, in aforesaid county Of
Vinton, on
TUESDAY, the 26th Day of Novem-
ber, A. D. 1867,
at the hour of o'clock P. NJ. of said day. the fol-
lowing described lands and tenements, situate in
the county of Vinton and State OF Ohio, to-wit:
The SOUTHEAST Quarter of the South West
Quarter Of Section Number Four [4,l of
Number Ten [lO,] of Range Number Eigh-
teen [ls, containing Forty acres more or
less.
Taken as the property of Isaac NJ. Hill to satisfy
Judgment ofaforesaid court in favor OF Martha j..
Hill.
Appraised at Six Hundred Dollars and must bring
of that sum. 'n
Teims Of fsale-cash in hand on the day of sale.
JOHN J. SHOCKEY,
Sheriff Vinton county, o.
D 8. Dana, Atty for Prh.
October "a, 1S67-5w-12
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14

WE can assure our readers
that Henry Richman is offering
his fine assortment of Ready
made Clothing, Trunks, ETC., at
extremely low prices. Call and
see!
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14

THREE amendments to the State
Constitution were submitted to the
ELECTORS of Kansas on Tuesday. One
provided for the striking out of the
word "white,' another for the erasure
of the word "male, and the third i'm
posed certain disqualifcations as fol-
lows:
"No person under guardianship.
non compOS mentiS or insane, no person
convicted Of felony unless restored to
civil rights, no person who has been
dishonorably discharged from the SER
vice of the United States, unless rein
stated; no person guilty of defraud-
ing the Government of the United
States, or of any State thereof; no
person guilty OF giving or receiving
bribe, OF offering to give or receive a
bribe, and no person who has ever
voluntarily borne arms against the
Government of the United States, or
in any manner voluntarily aided or
abetted the attempted overthrow Of
said Government, except all persons
who have been honorably discharged
from the military service of the
United States, since the first day Of
April, A. D. 1861, provided that they
have served one year or more therein,
shall be qualified to vote or hold Office
in this State until such disability shall
be removed by law passed by vote
of two-thirds of all the members of
both branches of the Legislature"
These amendments were voted on
separately, and were all defeated by
decided majorities.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14
w A ) III " G

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A GIRL OR BOY CAN OPERATE IT, and
Sir Years. experience proves the NoNPARFIE
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14
Sheriff's Sale.
IN PARTITION.

State Of Ohio, VintOn Comfy.
LeeiMai6n, Plaintiff, ! In Court of Common
orrin u%SSl T. Could et ALL Derts. sals fss' f''f 0'
TN PURSUANCE of an order of sale In the above
i cause to me directed from the court ofcommon
pleas in and for the county of Vnton, and State of
Ohio, and bearing date of September 9th A. D. 1867
will offer for sale at public auction, at the door Of
the Court House, IN the Town of Macarthur, In said
county, on
MONDAY, the 18th day of Novem-
Der, A. D. 1867,
the hour of o'clock P. of said day, the following
lands and tenements, to-wt:
"Situae in the county of Vinton and State OF Ohio,
being part of the South east Quarter of Section
Nineteen Qs) Township Ten Q0) Range Seventeen
N, beginning at q stone in the south boundry line
line 1870 chains to the east boundry of the Depot
Grounds of the Marietta Cincinnati Railroad Com
panyi thence North-eastery with the line of said De.
pot Grounds 6.35 ehains thence East 2.78 CHAINS to
stone; thence North 2.12 chains stone; thence
East 1882 CHAINS to stone; thence South 1888 chains
10 the place Of notwithstanding ten acres more
or rless" a, = b.
The same to be sold subject to the dover estate
Of Ruby 7. Martin and Margaret M. Gould.
Appraised at five hundred dollars and must bring
two-thrds ofthat SUM. .t.-...
Terms ofSale-cash in hand at the time of sale,
JOHN j. SHOCKEY,
Sheriff Vlnton County, o.
Il, 3. Bundy, Atty for Pl'ff.
October II, l86T-bW-13
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14

THOSE wishing to pay their sub
scriptions in Potatoes, Apples, Chick
ems, or almost anything else, will
please call and do SO.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14
For Strictly Pure white
Read at Cincinnati Prices,
60 to Sisson's Drug Store.

SHEEP FOR SALE-A. & +. ID. WOLF
of Macarthur, have lot Of very fine
Spanish Ewes and Bucks for sale.-
Those wishing to purchase the best
Sheep should 60 and see them. Now
is the time to purchase.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-11-14

R9 Agents wanted in every Town.
aBrIn every case send the name of each subscri-
ber Post Office address, state Eand county in full.
Money in amounts not excee ding twenty dollars
sent at our risk.
The undersigned would most cordially recommend
Gen. A. T. Williams to the public, he having gwon an
enviable reputation as gallant soldier, and a. an
honora ple and reliable gentleman, we believe he will
conduct the presentation with honesty and fairness,
giving satisfaction to all interested,
Gen. A. G. Lawrence, Col. A. s Brand,
Gen, T. Fl. Smith. Maj. r. B. Nash,
COL D. D Lewis, A.C. Severance Esq
RS-All communications should be addressed,
. A. T. WILLIAMS h CO.,
No, 3O7 South Second Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.