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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-10-11
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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-10-11
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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02

GEN. SHERlDAN's indorsment of General
Garnt is emphatic and perfectly unreserv-
ed. "He is all right-have no doubtofthat-
you can trust him to the fullest extent
you dout know him all through yet, but
ycu run no risk in extending to him perfect
confidence" The hero of Winchester has
established his credit with the people to
such an extent that if there were any need
of an indorser of Gen. Grant, nothing more
would be necessary. There is something
bordering on chivalry in the warmth of the
friendship exhisting between these two men
scarcely less trusted for their management
of grave civil affairs gaowing out Of the war
than for their heroisn in fighting it down.
Neither speaks of himself, but each praises
the other, and with sincerity so genuine
that the nation can do nothing but admire
them both. And here is good place to
record remark made by Sheridan, while in
ST Louis few days ago. He said he
regarded his administration of affairs at
New Orleans as comparatively mild, and
coming short of the standard required of
him by Gen. Grant, who, he said favored
the exercises of far greater severity, and
if he (Gen. Grant, had been filing the pos l.
tion himself, he would have adopted more
stringent and rigorous measures" @
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02
A party in power, like the domi nant

A party in power, like the dominant
party of the country, is embarrassed by
its sense Of security. 1t will have whim-
seys and fancies. But its members
should look staight at the great command
ing common cause, the paeiication of the
country upon the principles of the war
and of the Government. The quarrels
of leaders, the issues of prohibition, or Of
whatever special projects, should be
sternly disregarded in view of the nee
cessity of the hour Every good citizen
should feel, as after the shot at Sumpter
that every consideration must oe subor-
dinated to the salvation of the country I;
that salvation can be secured only by
rigorous organization, and that it can not
be intrusted to those who first caused
and then palliated that criminal assault.
-Harper's Weekly. s.f-s~4... a.I.-
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02

THE Democrats are said to have
lately fallen into sudden fit of po.
litical love for the soldiers. After,
for six years, reproaching and de-
spising them and their heroic deeds
in defence of their country, they, for
a seven days wonder, profess for
them great friendship and admira--
ton. Their political friendship is
farce, after the more earnest and
sincere sympathy, for years shown,
with the rebels and their cause No
Union soldier should be deceived by
it. 1..aJ .l
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02
Keep Away From Temptation.

Ihe only safe course for young man
who would retain his virtue and his cor
rect principles, is to keep away from
temptation. How many have fallen who
merely yentured to look at vice IN her
Jgaudy colors. Her temptation was too
strong for them to resist. ... @
They partook of the fatal glass, snatch
ed the gilded treasures or gave themselves
up to uncleanliness. af.
None are secure who run in the ways
of sin; who see how nesr they can ven.
ture on the threshold of vice, without
entrangling their feet in the net of the
adversary.
Have you never heard the story of a
gentleman who advertised for coach>
man? If not, we will repeat it. Three
applicants were admitted to his room -
He pointed out to them a precipice, re-,
marking, show near the edge of this
can you drive me, without any danger
of an upset"
The first applicant replied, "within a
hairs breadth"
"How near can you drive me ?" in
quired the gentleman of second ap>
plcant,
"Within hairs BREADTH" he re-
piled. .E t
As the third was about leaving the
room, supposing that he had no chance
of competing with the other two, the
gentleman stopped him.
''Let me hear what you have to say"
said he.
"Why, sir, | cannot compete with
either of these: if | we're to drive you,
l would keep as far off as | possibly
could"
"You are the very man for me-" said
the gentleman, and he engaged him i'm
mediately. I-r
In regard to vice, he is only safe who
keeps away from temptation. Those who
venture near are often upset and destroy
ed. We can point to individuals who
are lost to virtue, who, when they took
the first wrong step, resolved never to
take another. 1t was the voice of pre-
tended friend, itmay be, which urged
them on, only for once but it proved
their destruction
Ye who are now safe, whose hearts
are uncontaminated, listen to the voice
of wisdom, aud go not where there are
strong alurements to vice. Keep away
from the gaming table, the grog shops,
and the midnight party. "Keep as far
off as possible" and a, life of integrity
and virtue will assuredly be yours.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02
NEVER whine over what YOU NAV sup

NEVER whine over what you may sup
pose to be the loss of opportunities with.
out learning much /; every man may eds
ucate himself that wishes TO. 1t is the
will that makes the way. Many servant
that wanted knowledge has listened while
his masters children were saying their let
ters; and putting them together, to form
easy words, has thus caught the first ele-
ments Of spelling. Ifany one has strong
thirst for knowledge, we do not care
where he is put, he will become an educa
ted man. The FIRST step towards self inn
provment is to leave off whining over
the past, and bend everey energy to the
improvement Of the present.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02

CURE FOR CoRNs.-Some person who
has suffered Several deaths" with
"corns," offers the following recipe for
the benefit of that portion Of humanity
who are having hard time of it with
their feet. Any person that has suffer,
ed the pain caused by the injury of a
corn, viii certainly not hesitate to give
this trial. 1t is cheap, and cannot in
jure the feet, and it is said sit will
knock ensure" Here. it is. "Take a
piecc of bread soaked in vinegar, and
Apply to the corn on the foot or toe on
going to bed at night, aud bind with a
piece of oil cloth, viii remove the corn
in two or three, app lictions.7 lass sdi
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02

CouNsELs TO YoUTH.-Let youth ever
remember that the journey of life pre-.
sents but few, if any obstacles in its path
which faith and perseverance will not
overcome. No talents, however great,
will be of much value to the owner with
out careful using; many a youth has
failed of doing any benefit to himself or
others solely because he made no efforts
to improve .he talents that might have
enabled him to become a blessing to
Others, have turned their course down.
ward, and by drinking, smoking, gamb>
ling, licentiousness or self-abuse, have
sunk in everlasting night. Youth, re-
member that it is in your power to be-
long to either of these classes, and on
yourself rests happiness or misery con-
seqnent on your decision.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02

The world is full of trials and an
noyances, and will be to the end. But a
better world is coming, where there will
be no more trials no more sin forever.
If we would obtain an inheritance in that
world, we must learn to bear meekly and
patiently the trials ofthis. That inher-
itanee is pormised only to the overcomer.
Let us, then, try to pray, and keey try
ing and praying that God will help us to
overcome. ..-...e.r-..
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02


The Border State Convention in Bal,
timore was an influential aud Importln
assemblage. Amoung other resolutions
was one in favor of constitutional am-
endment providing that no State shall
disfranchise any citizen because of race or
color" The following resolution was
adopted unanimously: v
That the military services of General
U. s. Grant, his characteristic prudence
and firmness, his devotion to popular
liberty, and the love for his country
which has illustrated his eminent career,
while they entitle him to the gratitude
of the people for what he has done in the
past, aud their confidence in what his
noble nature must inspire him to do in
the future, also entitle the people to con
fidently look to him in his two,fold ca
pacity Of General of the Army and Sec
rotary of War to enact all the power aud
authority conferred upon him by the laws
of the land to promote the fullest and
most efficient execution of the act OF
Congress known as the II constitution
act.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02
FoR the last few davs leading Demc

For the last few days leading Demo.
crotic politicians have been running to
Washington for assistance to carry Penn>
sylvania for SHARswooD. The presil
dent as been appealed TO to remove cer-
tain Office holderg and make other ap-
pointments in their stead to swell the
Democratic vote. As rccompeuse a
Democratic victory, and the indorse-
mcnt of the President But the people
will have something to say about the
matter.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02

--"My daughter" said fond and
affectionate mother. as she gave the part.
ing kiss to her child, who was leaving
the home of her childhood, to go among
strangers as teacher "Let Virtue be
thy priceless jewel; Truth, thy firm
friend; Piety, thy daily counsellor /;
Modesty, thy bosom companion; Kind
ness, welcome visitor; and Nee,ness
an every day associate. With such
friends to advise and guide, thy path
through life will be strewed with no re-.
grets.'
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02
ReIiaion istbought bv m,nv 10 co,

Religion is though by many to con-
sist in what in the New Testament is
denominated repentance. But religion
comes after that. When you have had
your nots, your negatives, which are
necessary, then come the posItives, the
Alternatives. Real love of truth, real
meekuess and gentlepess, real generosi>
ty, real highmindedness, real love of God
and genuine love to man-these are re.
ligion. s,--ss.s st.--.. 81,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02
"A lady in Nashville, on mercy ben

"A lady IN NashvlIIe, on mercy Dent,
was making visit to the penitentiary y
and was permitted to look through the
various wards. In one room she saw
three women engaged in sewing, and
turning to the keeper who was shown 6
her about, said to him, in an under tone
"Dear me, they,'ar the most..vicious look
ing woman ever saw in my life What
arc they put here for % "They are here,
madam" was the reply, "because am
here. Those ladies are. my wife and
daughters"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02
wIT AND WISDOM.
CoNuNDRUMs. Why is room full
Of married folks like a room that is empty9
because there is'notsa a single person in

IF married folks ike a room that l. an,ataa
because there is not. q single person n
IT, "a -, s--.5
Why arc full grown cats like unskilled
surgeods Because they mew-till-late
and kill the patience. 1lloEg5A uoinl
/ What tree represents person who
persists in ineurring debts Win ow. -
WIZ sb6btaf an aldo mtillLI -.M9St
tan wnistcoat9 70 Iesn' . oheaL %eat a . Lar ar
stomach.
Why isia bad physieian ike an III
tempered man Because he is ant to
lose his patients;
+ whu aos.io ,lLll AZ
tI l;s ~ aa,oaS auo'iVneer ike ugy c9sH
- ,o ,os. - tanl;aa;s n'I ;aIs e hNes 'hoSo VINO
WI L. ~ a., 4
w;thont ~ peJp "no 81 W 0hutIn 1'a,
~ W. - pISiA5 hsS1 ,1, sne sea,s ho' hheiy
ast oooS e. na,pissrl A'e"0a1pFs' A'e"0a1pFs' 'h'y
o. g " 'A's' ......-.
When is a physician like bad school,
boy and whyf AT night, because he is
'N' ~ '0 '@"0' up fa2 a@f
Which is the business that would SCOT
anybody Chimney sweeping.
lrr.l.,
LADlIs lh DaIa a'e "ae. wasohes--Pre',J en'
ouSn ~ 'ouA s'Ls"fs, 1eoes aua asllcste
nduu' ~ Dt' 'o"'e'n,"s 'iFlns F " Regulate
"N'" 7O' "so''S ,it --r
"The ocean speaks eloquently and for,
ever, says Beecher. "Yes," fetoris
! Prentice, land there is no use of telling
wv u'y up
A downScastern advertised his wife
thus On the sixteenth of July, ON the 2
night of Monday, Eloped from her hus-
band, the wife Of Jno Grandy. His grief
fer her absence each day growing deeper,
Should any one find her, he begs them to
Keep her HH
! TsAv Jones how ;s Il tb.t vonr v;f
dresses an naan;GcentIv and sou alwavs
appear out at The elbows p Jones. Jim.
pressively and significantly You see,
Thompson, my wife dresses according to
the Gazette Of Fashion, and L dress accor,
ding to my Ledger.
PAr,s TuRr1E-Tbe be,d If tnrtIe
for several davs after It's 90 oerst;on from,
the BODY, retains and exhibits animal
life and sensation. An Irishman had
docopi.ated one,and some davs afterwards
was amusing himself bv nnttipo sticts in
its mouth which it Bit with Violence
A lady who saw the proceedings exclaim-
ed-,Why, fatrie, L thought the turtle
was dead 80 ne IS man; but the
creature not sensible OF 1t!
Il DoN'r SEE IT.'-Lord Nelson was
undoubtedly the author of this slang
phrase. At the celebrated battle Of Co.
penhaeen. Nelson. who determined to
continue tn. 6oht. but whose attention
had been called to a signal of the com,
mauding officer to cease hastilities. placed
his hand over his good eye, and preten-
ding to look with his blind one, said Il
don't see 1t, and at once ordered brisk
renewal OF the engagement. @
-GTbese ladies are Ike birds that
arc lono on the vino .psaid a humorous
clork 10 his EMPLOYER, as a beyy of shop.
n;ng damseI, left the store
| @Wbv so ?" asked the proprietor.
aBecause it takes them long time TO
settle upon their purchase" (perehes.1
The proprietor saw the point, and was
/
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02

A man habitual finding fault, habit
ually on the alert toide feat folly or vice,
without ever bestowing thought on
whatsoever things are true and lovely and
ofgood re port, is, as nobody would choose
to deny, morally halt and manned. One
half of his faculties, and that the most
powerful half, is paralyzed and useless.
He is like land which produces nothing
but thistles and brambles. r..
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02

RICHMOND, September l9.-There
has been considerable political excitment
here since the issuance of the order for
an election. The first meeting in the
State for nominating members of the
Convention, takes place at Ashland, on
Saturday. The radicals here have ap-.
pointed delegates to the Soldiers and
Sailors Convention, which meets on thssl
Gath. ssa- = sssei sali sses = -
: -
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02

You see men of the most delicate
frames engaged in active professional
pursuits, who literally have no time for
idleness Let them become idIe--let
them take care of themselves them
think of their health and they die Rust
rots the steel which use preserves
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02
FASHIONABLE TkIIORS.

THE undersigned having associated themselves m the
4 Tailoring business, would respectfully say to the
public general have Just received the Fall
and Winter Fashions, aud are prepared to mako up
clothing in the latest and most approved style Piess
call and examine our Fashions and Specimens of
and boys wear specini attention given 70 boys cloth
ing. ;. "A rkITENMULbEk, WHITE Co.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02
How to Avoid a Bad Husband

/. Never marry man for wealth., A
woinan's life consisteth not in the things
she possesseth. h.DitIt oIi isi ,olH 300
2 Never marry fop who struts about
dandy fkie in his gloves and rpfies, with
2 silver topped cane and rings on his
fingers.
.. Never marry niggard, close fisted
mean sordid wretch, who saves every
penny, or spends it grudgingly. Take
care lest he stintlyou to death. Il ee LII
4. Never marry astranget whose char
aeter is not known or tested. Some fe-
males jump right into the fire with their
eyes wide open. iFt' 4'olf
b. Never marry a nope, or a drone,
one who crawls and draggles through
life one foot after another, and let things
take their own course. 4s 80 sar..
g, Never marry man who treats his
mother or sister unkindly or Indifferent,
ly. Such treatment is sure Indication
of meuu and wicked man. U TeV
z. Never on any account marry gam.
bier, profane person, or ono who in the
least speaks lightly OF God or religion.
Such man can never make good hus,
ba nd. rt Et ta4i &. la.ils 2
8. Never marry sloven. man who
is negligent of his person or his dress,
and is filthy 10 his habits. The externa !
appearances is an infallible index to the
heart.
8. Shuu the rake as snake, viper
a very demon. ~ .i.t
10 Finally, never marry man who
is addicted to the use of ardent spirits
Depend upon it, you are better off alone,
than you would be to be tied to man
whose breath is polluted, and whose vi.
tails are being gnawed out by alcohol!
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-10-02

: Much passes for vir tue that is but
the absence Of temptation. ,e g
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-13
Taxation of the People.

When such journals as HarpeE's Weekly find
fault with the action Of the Radical party, 1t Is
Gme tie people begin to look at facts as they
are, and not be led capsives by their passions
and preiudiees. After declaring that "the
great and paramount question of the day will
soon be the debt and taxation Of the people, .
that paper says:
1--WE cannot help thinking, and saying, too,
ia strict conference.-the readers Of this journal,
that stupid. and dull, and voiceless as the pub
lie may be, he has some rights which pohn-
clans will. sooner or later, have to recognize
he is now paying tax ~ the rate Of seven per
cent. mo7e than is paid by the most heavily
taxed people Of Europe, and at the same time
he is paying for commodities Of al! Kinds, and
labor. ffty-fye and one hundred and hity per
cent, more than any other people in the world.
In England the taxes are heavy, no doubt. but
food. clothing and rent are cheap. In Russia
living IS expensive, but the taxes are light /;
hut here in the United States the public grosns
under the Simultaneous burden Of heavy taxes
ana expensive living We have a notion that.
sooner or later, he viii rebel against this load
and that the party that laid it on his shoulders
vii itself be laid pretty low
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-13
Russian America.

The ;re'ty by which The cession Of this val
uab'a territory is coded to the United States
was signed }y the Emperor Of Russia on the
l5,5 of Noy Nr Bodisco. the bearer, Is ex-
rec;ei % arrive az Washington in a week or
two. Commissioners viii be appointed to de-
liver possession formally g the authorities Of
the Unite! States, and the Russian flag viii be
superseded ty ,is American ensign Of SOW
e-a.-ty. Sme negotiations are pending in
reference O. the property Of the Russian amer
icaa Ear Company,
All accounts of scientific men who have seen
she territory represent il as a most valuable &C
QUESTION, aud as opening up wide field for
American enterprise.
Our government has already ordered scien-
t.dc exp, uring expedition to sail. in the steamer
Colorado; and Congress at its next session will
make provision f,r territorial government
Tie next purchase should be, the English
territory adjoining, beyond the degree Of 1880.
A Petersburg correspondent Of the New York
Herald says
a friend q mine, Who has been long in
Russian America, tells me that he has never
seen 10 so cold IN S:tka as % form ice thrk
enough t1eEab,e the residents % indulge iu the
amusement II skating The winter Is quit,
mild. and the sumner agreeable. Splendid po-
,l,oss sro grown in an the valleys and the
grain crops are magnificent Grazing is rich
and long continued. and nothing is wanting f0r
-sccls-tui farming
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-13
List Of Heroes.

Wo learn from Washington that Col. James
y. Moore, In charge Of the M0rtuary Record.
~ the Qasrtermast.I. Department, hes pre-
gargi lists Of Confederate Soldiers inferred IL
tle States Of New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Ohio Virginia, and North Carolina. The
names are numerous.
Doubtless the Secretary Of War will author
za these lists 20 be printed in a form to cores
pond with lists already printed Of Union sol
l.efs 10 Na.ioal, Cemeteries
The information thus collected Is Of intense
a.ercs: 90 thousands Of families IN tie south
and measures should be promptly taken to oJ-
fa,a authority from tie Secretary, willis; th.
types arc Standing to have a large edition prin-
ted f7r distribution in the South. Il would
cost but comparatively snail sum, aud the
ssaut Of such privilege ty Mr. Stanton would
lave kindly and saiu-ery influence upon the
feelings Of the Southern people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-06-13
negro Rule in Washington.

The negro party in Washington have sue
cee3ed. by TIE most shameful frauds. in elect
ING Collector. Register, ana Surveyor. and
carrying five wards out Of seven for Aldermen
and Councilman. ThoConservGtivessuccee
N the fourth and sixth wards.
The Registrars were ultra, except one, aRd
they allowed hundreds Of nonresident negroes
so bercgistercd and voted. They were brought
nom the Freedmeus Village on the Arlington
estate In virginia, from Corral across the
Eastern branch, ard from al the ueighboying
counties. The negro majority is about 250o
In some instances, negroes who had been
registered forgot the suTuames assumed, but
wore accoamodatiugly reminded Of them by
The active wLippars-in, and were allowed 20
vote. 40 one precinct in the 5th ward the re-
er.as formed a line Of some hundreds at tue
polls. and kept this up during the day. In
order 10 have fair play, the white voters form
O. q line also. and voting was carried on alter
aately. white and black. until Maj Richards,
The Chi5fof Police, came along and put the
white men in the rear.
What cropor frauds are TO be ferTetiod
cut Bu; we shall have negroes in the jury
box, and no criminal larkey VIII ever meet Lis
deserts.
Until negro suffrage was imposed upon the
people Of the District. a school tax Of one dol
lar was required from each qualified voter
Now the contaban3s have control Of the tax
ing power, and the cry has already gone forth
that property only is TO be taxed.
Every day develops new frauds by she Mon
sTsls in the late eiec:iouia Washington. Many
negroes wc5e taken from Maryland and Yir-
Finia and -egis:5redls citizens. Someof them
were taken into the ci.y during Sunday night.
were pol,ed. and on Tuesday morning gangs
Of them were hanging around, waiting for
their promised breakfasts and some enc to
show them the way home The Radicals had
used them 70 swell the fraudulent polls, and
then left them 10 shift for themselves It
evident that many negroes not Of the lawful
age were po,l-d, as few Of those uneducated
can tell their ages