davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12
Kentucky Politics.

The Democratic majority in Kentucky
is abou. forty two thousand against thir-
ty eight thousand in 1866. Those who
are anxious to intrust the government of
the country, or of any State to the same
party are referred to Kentucky. In that
State, as in the municipal government of
the city of New York, the. blessings of
Democratic ascendency are manifested as
they were in the administrations of Pearcc
and Buchanan, in the repeal of the Mis-.
souri, compromise, the attempt to force
slavery upon Kansas, the Dred Scott de,
cision, and finally, in the rebellion plot
ted by Democratic Senators and Dem
ocratic Cabinet with the imbecle conni.
vance of a Democratic President. These
are advantages of Democratic rule still
quite fresh in the popular mind.
In kentucky the Democratic majority
means simply majority of those who
sympathized with the rebellion. 1t was
a Democratic Governor of that State who
returned an insulting reply to President
Lincoln's summons for troops, and the
Democratic ascendency kept the State
from ever being truly loyal, Had the
Democratic loyalty of Kentucky been
that of the whole land, jeff Davis and
his friends would have overthfown the
Government and ruined the country witt
in the first six months of the rebellion.
The fiercest of the unreconstructed rebels
in the Southern States hailed the result
of the Connecticut election, because they
thought it showed a tendency in other
States to join Kentucky, and they knew
that when tho politics of Kentucky are
those of the country the political work of
the war will be undone as far as possible,
and liquidation, compensation for slaves,
the invalidity OF the emancipation amend
ment, and unconditional restoration to
Congress, will not be as dimly distant as
they now are.
Kentucky is Democratic. 1t was the
only State not openly in rebellion which
was thoroughly Democratic through the
war; and there was no State not in insur-
rection in which secession has such sin
cere sympathy. We do not forget the
brave men of Kentucy who volunteered
for the cause, and who nobly fought at
home and abroad, and whose patriotic de-
votion was all the greater because they
we're greatly outnumbered. But true as
they were they did not speak for the
State. They were the political minority
They are the minority still. But they
are now coming to see that they might
be the majority if all loyal men, black or
white, were voters. The Democracy,
which instinctively hates equal rights
and loves caste and privilege, will of
course resist such result. But it is this
very resistance, this steady hostility to
human rights and consequent national
peace and prosperity, which has fully re,
vealed the real character of the reaction
airy faction which is known as the Dem,
oeratic party.
The dominance of that party makes
Kentucky what it is. Those who wish
other States to resemble Kentucky will
work and pray for Democratic rule
Harper's HeekH
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12
FROM MEXICO.
EfaxImiI1ian Sold TO Liberals,
bv his Bosom Friend Lopez.
No Prisoners .Shof, up to last Advtces
Heroic Conduct of Macmillan.

New ORLEANS, juno The Ran
ehero Of june 1st, publishes letter dat
ed San Louis Potosi, May 18th, which
states that private negotiations, some days
previous to the surrender of Quaretaro +,
had been going on between three Impe-
rial Generals and the Liberals, to sell one
d Of the principal forts for $4,000 Gen.
Miguel Lopez, who was high in the con
idence of Macmillan, was the principal
actor in this treaty, and caused the sur
render.
On sending a flag Of truce with his
sword to Essobedo, Macmillan told him
he surrendered Internationally, aud hal
only three favors to ask. He wished not
to be insulted, but to be treated as pris.
oner; that if any person was to be shot
he should be the first; that if shot, his
body might not be abused
Maximilian, and all the officers above
the rank of Captain would arrive in San
Louis in two or three days.
None were shot, and it was thought
none would be, in consequence Of the re-
quest made by the United States.
Saltillo dates to the 25sh of May, says
that the Liberals now admit that up to
the 7th the Imperialists We're successful
in every engagement From that time
TO the 18th nothing important had trans
pired.
Escobedo says that fifteen thousand
prisoners surrendered, including thirteen
General officers, and five hundred of iu-
ferior grades. He states that no fight>
ing whatever occurred, and the only shots
fred were by the traitors,upon their com'
panons in arms. The surrender Of the
garrison was complete.
Lopez acted as escort to the Empress
was uncle TO Bazaine and bosom friend
to Macmillan, who was godfather to
his first child. BY his prowess he won
the Cross of the Legion of Honor.
Col. Mariana Campas and Mendez are
reported shot sometime after the surren-
der. .r..
A letter from Monterey says that ire.
spective OF the wishes of the Govern
ment of the United States, Maximilian
and his generals will be shot, and the
strong and irreconcilable feelings of Jua
req and his party to all foreigners are that
all should be shot like dogs.
The schooner Arielis, Capt Castauza,
from Tampico, May q arrived at Browns
vile Oh the 3lst. He reports that at the
time he left, fight was raging between
Gomez and Pavon, a portion of Gomez
officers having pronounced against him
The fighting stopped on the receipt of
the news of the fall of Quaretaro
MINISTER ROMERO RECEIVES DISPATCH.
WASHINGTON, June .. To-day the
following letter from President Juarez,
which dispels all doubt as to the capture
of Quaretaro and Maximilian:
SAN LUIS PoTosI, May 18th.
Don MatiaS Romero, Washington: My
DEAR FRIEND-Quaretaro was taken by
assault at 8 O'Clock, a. m to day. Max
imilian, Mejia and CASTILLO surrendered
at discretion at Campana Hill, the last
place that resisted. congratulate you
upon this important victory.
Yours truly,
BENITo JUAREZ.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12

We have the most cheering accounts
from all parts of our county of the pros
poets of an abundant harvest. Corn,
although late in planting, is doing well
grass is looking fine; /; and everything at
present promises an abqpdant harvest
and we have an assurance now that -four
will not long be held at the enormous fig
ures that has ruled the market for the
last year.
Spectators in the 81 staff of life " will
be compelled to disgorge the vast stores
which they have slowed away from the
starving thousands. Few tears will be
shed for such men.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12
Success of the Republicans.

The unanimity with which the masses
of the Southern people have accepted the
wise and judicious reconstruction policy
of Congress, has decided for years to come
tho question of party predominance in
the United States. This fact was aptly
illustrated few days ago by decara>
tion from the newspaper press of Mobile,
that Alabama would, at the approaching
election, be carried by the Radicals with
as much ease as Massachusetts,. This is
but another evidence of the fact that the
entire white population of the South are
not and never have been in sympathy
with the leaders who conspired against
the government. In Alabama alone
there are more than thirty thousand
white loyalists enrolled in the ranks of
the Union League, and under the health
full influence of free speech and free
press, things hitherto unknown in that
part of the country, the plumber is raps
idly increasing. From North Carolina
we have the most cheering intelligence,
and there is every indication that the Re
publican party will carry the old Nsrth
State by an overwhelming majority at
the first election. Even in Louisiana,
where Union men were lately murdered
while peaceably assent led for consulta-
tion, the registration in the country dis,
tricts shows seven loyalists to one rebel.
These indications point couclusively to
the fact that the principles of the Re,
publican party have taken deep root in the
South, and henceiorth are to exert a de-
cided influence, if not entirely control its
politics and internal policy. Republican
ism is spreading with rapidity that is
truly gratifying, and nowhere more rap
idly than IN the State Of Maryland The
extravaganza of the Democracy in bring
ing the Treasury of that state to the verge
OF bankruptcy has created widespread
disaffection in their own ranks, and caused
many honest men to link their fortunes
with the Republican party who have new
er before acted with it. Their bad faith
in trying to secure support from the col>
ored men, after opposing and yillifying
them, has disgusted many who have heres
tofore believed that the Democracy would
show some consistency by continuing to
oppose measure whose adoption they
avowed would result in the destruction of
the Government. The Republican party
is now thoroughly organized in every
State in the Union, and is calmly wait>
ing and working for the great triumph OF
1868. When that is won, as it surely
will be, Democracy will be dead in name
as well as it now is in fact.-Frederick
[ Nd Republican.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12

sa- Will be published June1, 1861,
A new series of eight short Temperance
Stories for Children BY T. s. Arthur.
There will be eight little books, hand
somely printed and illustrated, and put
up in neat packets containing one each.
Price 80 cents packet. Sent. by mail
to any address on receipt of the price,
A liberal Discount to Schools, Lectur-
ers, and the trade. 7. s. Arthur & Son, ,
500 4 8ll Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12
National Sabbath.

The Fourth of July to every American
citizen should be day of rest, thanks
giving and rejoicing, in remembr ance Of
the great National deliverance which
through ths, blessing OF Gcd, was achieved
by our noble ancestors--the rich and in
estimable blessin gs which we of the
present day are permi ttedto enjoy. This
day should be appropriately observed, =
Several of the good citizeus of our bor-
ough and vicin ity. have spoken to us with
regard to its observance, and have sug-
gested that it could in part, be kept by
having all the Sabbath Sch ools of our
village and vicinity join in general eel :
etration in some nice grove adjoining the
borough Would it not be we'll for pass
tors, superinteudents, and all interested
in the Sabbath School cause, to take this
matter in hand without delay? Let each
Church appoint committee, ard let
these committees meet and mature plan
for general and cooperative celebration
on our National thanksgiving day.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12

A lady friend styles Demorest's IL
lustatcd Magazine as the Queen of the
Monthlies, and 1T is not unworthy of the
title. The July number is brimming full
of good stories, fine illustrations, house j..
hold hints. and gay, seasonabie fashions.
The subscription price is So per year,
with a handsome premium. Address,
W. Jennings Demorest, 473 Broadway,
New York.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12
Severe Storm.

On Friday evening, june 7th, a severe
storm passed over this place The wind
blew with tremendous force, and was, no
doubt, the strongest that has visited this
place and vicinity since the great storm
of 1856. 1t was accompanied by heavy
thunder and lightning, and the rain fell
in perfect torrents. Several trees were
blown down and broken off There was
but little hail, yet the wind was so strong
as to force panes of glass from their
places in many windows. The residence
of A Rockenstine, on Main street, was
struck by lightning, but very little dam
age was done to the same. In the vicin.
ity, we are informed that some of the
roads we're, in places, closed up with
fallen timber.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12

The large balance in currency shown
by the public debt statement, is cause d
principally from receipts from miscel :
leneous sources and internal revenue near
the close of May, as we'll as the necessity
to prepare for the interest falling due in
a few days on 7-30 notes, and the prip>
cipal Of the compound interest notes,
and interest thereon, and also TO meet
acquisitions expected in few days from
other departments
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12
This is certainly very remarkable term

This is certainly very remarkable term.
ination of great rebellion, costing near
ly million lives, and two billions in
treasure.
All this is past. We cannot see the
future, unless It be that Ddvis is to run
for President and Greeley has been prom
ised position in his Cabinet. So goes
the world
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12
The Crefan War.

Late mail advices from Athens state
that the Cretan forces hold all the passes.
The army of Omar Pacha is so crippled
that he will not undertake any serious
movements without fresh reinforcements
The typhoid fever is ravaging the Turk
ish army.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12

The Treasury Department is pre-,
pared to redeem United States compound
interest notes as they shall severally ma.
ture by the payment of principal and
interest thereon to date Of maturity, on
their presentation to the Treasurers at
New York, Philadelphia or Boetcn.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12

General Grant has accepted an invi.
tation from the managers of the Soldiers
National Cemetery at Gettysburg, to visit
tnat town on the 10th of June Cow
ernor Geary has also been invited, and
will probably be present
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12
The Fort Kearney Massacre

General Buford, who is at the head of
the Military Commission appointed to
investigate the Fort Phil. Kearney mas
sacre, has arrived in Washington City,
and will soon make his report to the
Government
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12

Judge Kelley charges the Mobile
riot to Andrew Johuson, who had appoint
ed 70 a rost of profit there a recreant
Northerner, who provoked the disturb
4ance by infammatory statements in the
public journals days before his arrival,
The riots, he said, were -preueditated,
and we're net Mes yht on by any words Of
his VI.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12
From Augusta, Georgia.

Advices fren Augusta, of June 9th,
state that meeting Of citizens of Full.
ton and DeKalb counties was held in At.
lanta, to form conservative Union party.
A preamble and resolutions we're adopted,
denouncing the Sherman bill as Infamous
and preferring military rule to organizing
under its provisions. The Press at At
lanta have no sympathy with the move,
ment, and pronounce it ill timed and in>
judicious. The feeling throughout Geor
gia is to submit and organize under the
Military bill. The people are sick and
tired of uncertainty, and will conform to
the requirements of Congress in good
faith. The opposition will be inconsider-
able, as the great majority of the people
are in favor of voting for convention.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12
9 The Queen of the pIonthIies."

NJ Union, Ohio, June Z, 1867.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-06-12

In Exodus, chapter xxxii, we are inform
ed that the calf was made in the camp
while Moses was on the mountain.
Is there an exclusive Psalm singer who
believes the first couplet of the first
Psalm What authority has Mr. Rouse
for introducing the word perfect?" 1t
is not in the original, and it modi6es the
meaning. All ordinary translators of the
Scripture are modest enough to put all
the words not in the Hebrew or Greek in
italics, that they may be known; but Mr..
Rouse's infallibility precludes the neces-
ity for this hence, not an itatic word is
found in any edition Of the Psalms We
ever saw.
II can get nolight as to the moral OBJ,
legation Of exclusive Psalm singing, will
some one give us bit of Mr.. Rouse
history as to the above points? If not
given on good authority we may feel dis
posed to put the historian right before
the community. VII. TIBBLEs.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-12-19
Musical Convention.

We understand Prof. Towne of Chicago, pro
poses to hold a musical convention in this
city soon. The design is, improvement in
vocal music especially among the several
church choirs in the vicinity, as choose tc
avail themselves OF the opportunity. This is
desirsble movement, and deserves encour.
agement. 1t will prove an efficient means,
for the development of the musical talent in
this city and vicinity. We hope to see high,
er appreciation of the power of vocal music in
the churches, and its consequent elevating in
fuences upon the people. Ifs musical con
vention in this place is finally determined up.
OMIT is hoped no pains will be spared to make
1t success,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-12-19

Out of Jail.
Two prisoners confined in Jail in this city,
made their escape on Tuesday evening last in
the following manner. The prisoners had
been allowed in the Jail Hall during the day,
and about o'clock in the evening, Sheriff
Healey went into the Hall for the purpose of
locking the prisoners in tn Ills for the night
upon his entering the Lii, the prisoners
seized him, and at the same time choking him
severely, SO that he was unable to make anv
alarm the Sheriff was thrust into one of the
cells and the door fastened upon him. The
prisoners now had things their own way, and
decamped without further ceremony. Some
fifteen or twenty minutes elapsed before
Sheriff Healey was able to make any outsider
comprehend his situation. Probably q full
half hour interviewed by the time any one was
prepared to make pursuit.
One of the prisoners was known by the
name of Geo. Hoffman and the other William
West they had been committed on the
charge of having robbed Mr. Volmer, near
thiscity few weeks ago. They are both re
puted o be old offenders, and if their escape il
successful, it will be misfortune, as thew arc
no doubt professionals in villainy
Sheriff Healey offers reward of $50. for the
apprehension of the culprits.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-12-19
Organ Concert,
vi uOi Vi
Com, of Arrangements.

Organ Concert.
Inc public may expect rare musical treat
IN the Methodist Church in this city, on Sat
urday evening next, the 21st Dec inst. The
Methodist Society have recently purchased
an Organ, which has been placed in the church
building, and on Saturday evening our citizens
wiz nave the opportunity of hearing the in
strument tested by one of the best organists
III TINS part of the country also of listening
TO some OF the best vocal talent, Prof. Chas
meyer, VIII preside at the organ. He is now
the popular organlst in the First Presbyterian
Church In Racine, in which church an orcan
has lately been placed, costing 5000. Prof.
I. Martin Towne, of Chicago, win .ustaip tho
tenor, and R. r. Stevens, of Chicago, the bass.
Miss a. Doolittle, one of our popular singers,
and Mrs. a. 4. Day formerly Miss O'Farreln
ofthis city, VIII sing the solo and Soprano
The choir of the church will aid in several of
the pieces. The musical exercises of the
evening win be under the direction OF DR.. Fl
I. O'Farrell, the Church Chorister, whose
musical talents are well known in this place
The musical entertainment of the evening
commends itself to the favor Of our citizens
1t is vastly better to patronize this, than
any mere travelling concert, however loudly
1t may be heralded as a musical attraction =
An organ is a desirable acquisition to any
church, and we hope the time is not far dis
tant, when all our churches will be well pro
Tlded IN this respect. The proceeds of the
evening, we understand, win be appropriated
to the balance due in the purchase of the or.
gan.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-12-19

M. A. MILLER greets his numerous fri ends
and patrons, merry Christmas in to days
3eteg raph, Tis hardly necessary to direct the
especial attention of our readers to the New
advertisement, of Mr.. Miller, in this paper,
as 1t Will be hardly possible to overlook it,
He has avery fine Stock of Watches and Jew
elry, from which to select, christmas or New
Years present, He advertises American Watch
es as speciality, and we doubt not that ii
will be the interest of purchasers to give him a
call.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-12-19
A M ERiCAN
WALTHAM
WATCHES

The true value of Machinery applied to Watch
making is not that by its Watches made rap
idly, but that they are made correctly. Very few
people know why Waltham Watch should be su.
penor to any other. In the first place, at Waltham
the Watch is regarded as only machine, to be con-
structed like any other machine, on mechanical
principles. If the watches are good, it is because
the machinery is good. Of course there must be
no defect in the principles plan of the movement
nsistnke IN the sizes shapes of the pieces of
which it is composed-nothing wanting in their
properties, and no in their positions. These
points thoroughly settled, it rests wholly with
the machinery, constructed with infinite diversity
of form and purpose, expressly for the purpose to
produce the finished pieces. By means of multiply
ing guages and microscopes, tests and inspection
for the detection of wear in the cutting TOOLS and
for faults and flaws in steel or stone are made to
accompany the work in every stage from beginning
to end. AS necessary result the watch goes to-
gether perfect machine. Every part is found to
fit properly in its place. Every pin may be pushed
till it pinehes, and every screw turned home. In
stead OF sluggish and feeble action, the balance
even under The pressure of the ightest handspring
vbrates with wide and free motion, and the beat
has the clear ringing sound always Characteristic OF
the Waltham watch. The machine is keeper
| from the start
| This system of matchmaking is unknown in for.
eign countries, and is entirely original with the
Weltham Company. The Company claim that by if
they produce watches that cannot be equalled for
every quality that makes watch valuable. Simple
in plan and correct in principle, the movement is
not only beautifully finished substantial accurate
and cheap, butts uniform in the minutest details
not easily damaged. and when repaired ALWAYS os
good as new. There are different grades of finish
In the different varieties of watches made nv The
Waltham Company, as there are different sizes and
shapes to suit all tastes and means but every watch
that bears the genuine trademark OF ssWAITHGEsi.
| is guaranteed to be good one and nobody need
be afraid so buy it. Heeu
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-12-19
Paper Collars Poisonous.

Paper Collars Poisonous.
Judge Bangs of Lacon III. who had been
stopping at the Water Cure in this city for
some time past, left for home last week. The
Judge has been under treatment for disease
contracted by wearing paper collars, in the
manufacture of which arsenic is largely used
to give high and glossy polish, to glazed pa.
per collars. The proprietor of the Kenosha
Water Cure, Mr.. Pennoyer. informs US, that a
number of cases of this kind, have been at the
cure for treatment the past season ; among
the number lady.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-12-19
County Agricultural Society.

At the late annual meeting of the County
Agricultural Society, j. D. Fowler was elected
President of the Society for the ensuing year
Mr.. Fowler has, in years past, been an efficient
and earnest laborer for the interests of the So
clety better choice for the presiding officer
could not well have been made. Dudley Cass
who has held the position of President of the
Society for some two or more years past, dis
charged the duties of the position, SO far al
we can learn, to the satisfaction of all inter
ested.