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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

IT 10 pretty we'll established now that
Chief Justice Chase fully intended to try
Jefferson Davis at Richmond, about the
present time, and that the fru,tration Of
this intention by the erratic Judge Under
wood was not deemed within the scope Of
probabilities. But a day or two before the
bailment Of Davis, Judge Underwood an
nounced this intention of the Chief Justice.
The question therefore arises. why did Judge
Underwood Illustrate the arrangement by a
proceeding SO contrary to all his out.giv'
ings7 1t is true the United States District
Attorney was not prepared to proceed but
this Looks very much Ike part of the ar f,
rangement. There is room for an expiana-
ton in the case. Who shall make it3- Pit.
Commercial.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

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COMMISSIONERS Rollins has promulgated
an important principle, which the Assessors
and others concerned in the adminisnation
of tho internal revenue are apt to forget
Their general principle appears to be toiin-
terpres the law adversely to the taxpayer
on every point of doubtful constructions. to
take advantage Of their power and decide in
favor of the government. Mr.. Rollins, on
the other haud, reminds one of his official
correspondents that the construction Of the
Tax law should be controlled By the dispo.
sition of Congress in regard to it; and since
that disposition was last session decidedly
in favor Of the taxpayer, the rule should be
to decide doubtful points in the same spirit,
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

Ned Rsvius. i# .tf '.
I" A most excellent book. 1t is the story
Of newsboy who lived in Boston, and who
had all sAe various vicissitndes of his class,
until he met with better fortune, aud found
com mfortable home. 1t ia such story as
young people should read, for it shows them
the temptations to which the poor newsboys
are exposed on every side. twill lead them
to sympathize with the unfortunate, and
guard them against certain temptations
which sooner or later will beset all young
people. Its teachings are all pure; it's ten
denotes philanthropic, and its lessons relig-
ious." fa" yH' fr1H
TENTH THOUSAND OF NED NEviss; Chance
for Disabled Soldiers. -Thetenth thousand
Of Med Nevins, the Newsboy; or, Street
Life in Boston," is already issued, and or
ders have already been given for the fifteenth
thousand. They are printed and sold atthe
rate of over thousand week. Rand
Avery, Printers, No. 5 Cornhill, will atte st
the fact. Two of their power presses are
kept continually at work on the book =
Agents are reaping harvest by it, realizing
ls0 per cent profit. Dudley S. Jones, Of
Ellsworth, Maine, writes that Of the first lot
he sold copy at almost every house, and
expects to sell 200 in the town. w. IL.
Bennet sold 200 copies in the town Of Fall
River, and expects to sell 500 in the county.
Disabled soldiers, and others, find it the best
book published for canvassing Even chill,
drsn have been known to clear SIS a day
At the present rate of increase, demands for
the book will soon reach 1000 u week.
Agents wishing to secure good territory,
should apply at onceto ReD. Henry Morgan,
Groton street. Boston. ..,. U.eA
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29
willie be Tried?

The impression seems to have been made
extensively that JEFF. Davis will not be tried
for treason in November, or at any other
time. And, however this impression may
hcve originated, there appears TO be no con-
tradiction given to il from any quarter. We
have no authority to say, it is mistake
II may be entirely true, for aught we know
q the contrary. II may be thatiti is an easy
and adroit way Of giving him release from
: all Accountability for his cnducti in heading
q formidable and bloody insurrectfon, by
yhlch the government Of the country was
endap cered and hundreds of thousands Of
its citizens h:ough. to unEimeiy and violent
deaths.
But it is easy to see why this Impression
should not be corrected. The honor of law
and government a'e implicated in it. The
giving of bonds for appearance at court lie q
proper ground for affecting that appearance
at the specified time. Bail is not buying
off the accused f ON trial. And to suppose
such thing would be an insulr to the
court receiving bail, as well as 10 the law.
1t would be equivalent to compound ing a
felony. 1t would afix to the court the fly
as we'll as iniquity OF deliberately settling
itself to the task of dishonoring itself. The
effect Of this impression with regard to Da~
yis, if extended to other cases. would be to
render bail worthless and to bring the ad-
ministration of law into contempt. ltwonld
have been better, were the design to escape
trial, to have discharged the culpritby sim
pie proclamation.
We do not, however, believe that the i'm
tervention of the judicial authorities was 10
give JEFF. Davis final discharge. We see not
any evidence of such an intention, although
it may have been the design and expecta-
tion Of counsel and of the bail And we
shall only with reluctance change this con-
victon for, although we care little about
the criminal himself, whether he swings or
runs, yet we should regret deeply such dis
credit done to the laws and the courts of the
country, and we should consider every per-
son who might have occasion to appeal to
the laws little less likely to get justice and
right, after this procedure, than we thought
him before. The sacredness of the admins
istration of justice requires that Davis should
appear at the specified time, and on ap-
pearing, should be tried for treason. And
unless we are greatly mistaken in the sem
timent of the country. the loyal and justice
loving people look to Chief Justice Chase
with feeling that he has responsibility in
the future of the case, and expect him to
protect the law from any wrong or damage
intended by any party. Put. Com.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29
Mr. Greeley In the Davis Case,

IF the way of transgressors is hard,
that of philonthrophy cannot be said to
be easy. Horace Greeleys philanthropy
in the Davis case has placed HIM in
not very desirable position. People gen
orally think he means all right, yet some
will reflect that Mr.. Dsvis's war on the
Union cost Horace neither son, brother
or father; that he lost nei ther arm or leg
in the conflict that his breathing. is in
no way i'm peded by partially healed
wou nd that he never had an Anderson
vile dinner or Belle Isle bedor that,
he did make 100000 by writing book
on the war; that if Mr. Davis had made
no rebellion, Mr.. Greeley woald have
written no record Of it; that when Davis
gets $4,000, Horace will still have $685.
900, and that, maybe, without knowing
it, of course Mr.. Greeley may find it
easier to forgive injuries done to other rs
than he would find it to pardoa similar
injuries, if done to himself. 1t is bv'
right to say that Mr.. Greeley denies that
he thrust himself into this business he
says he offered to 60 Davis's bail "be-
cause the leading counsel for the prison sr
thou ght it important" He says further,
that 'if any other name would have an
swered as we'll, they would not have prof.
fered mine" Il only know that they
would not have required me to face this
,deluge of mud if they had not believed it
necessary" Mr. Greeley was convinced
Davis could not be tried by jury in Xir-
ginia that would do him justice, which
being the case he thought there could be
nothing SO proper as letting him out on
bail We infer that Mr.. Greeley does
not expest any further proceedings will be
had in the case.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

VT r j
SECRETARY SEWARD has signiGed his will
lingness to intervene with the English Gov
ernment in behalf Of the Fenian Mcclure,
who so gallansly ,withstood the English cav
airy in ireland. % .G5 o-"e"r
TIE New York Commercial says it is ss-
serted that one half to two-thirds Of Charls'
ton is owned by Frazer, Trenholm & Co.,
and report alss states that last year they
paid taxes OF fourteen millions Of property
in South Carolina. .a
TEE Michigan Constitutional convention
on Friday last, decided not to incorporate in
the new constitution clause making eight
hours legal days work, bat leaves il TO
Legislative discretion. - .a9 f.H
AMONG the presents carried BY Catholic
scslssis6tics TO the Pope is silver model Of
the yacht Henrietta. carrying cargo Of Fifty
thousand dollars in gold pieces, presented
by the Catholics Of Cincinnati.
AUcusrA, Ca, papers advice the people to
keep clear of Judge Kelly, and thus avoid
all possibility Of sanetioning anything be
might say. ~ fdRa b..
ADvIoEs from Hong Kong. ria Liverpool
May "a, say IL is reported that the United
States gunboat Ashuslot bad bcmbarded q
town on the island Of Formoss, the natives
Of which murdered the shipsyscksd cgsw a
the Apsrisss bxk sewsF, AA
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

Ar Philadelphia, on Friday last, an i'm
portant case was heard before U. S. Gem
missioner Smith, wherein james j. Hart
ford, alias John Collins, was charged with
defrauding the United States Government
of large sum of money. 1t was given in
evidence by the prosecution that Hartford
bad defrauded the Government out Of the
legal tax ON at least 100000 worth Of dis
titled liquors by means of executing false
bonds. Hartford was held to bail in the sum
of $50, 900. 's f. slTaFl ner
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29
res- Tnr Union League. Vot phiIadelpbi

rsA- THE Union League, of Philadelphia,
have offered 81 900 in prizes for the best es>
says on the subject of legal Organizations
among the people for the selection Of State
ai National Representatives the prizes
being for the first in order of merit, $500;
for the second $500; for the third, 5000 =
All essays competing for the prizes must
be sent to George II, Baker, Secretary Of
the Union League of Philadelphia, before
the FIRST of January, 1868.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

ON Friday last, at Speer's saw-mill, in
Homer, Indiana county, young man named
Alexander Shoup, was instantly killed by
coming in contact with the saw. 1t appears
that in working about the saw his finger
came in contact with it, while II was in nio'
ton, cutting itpretty badly, when it seems
he jumped back to get away from the saw,
but instead of that he struck against an up-
right of some kind which knocked him back
against it, when both his legs, his right arm
at the shoulder, his left hand, and the whole
top Of bis head cut of.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

LATEST MEXICAN advices state that th'
bombardmentof of the city of Mexico was still
going on, AMI the city in 6 fearful condi-
ton. No water was to be obtained excep
from artesian wells, which render but scan
" supply. Forced levies Of men were be-
ing made by Msrquese, and provisions wer'
scarce. The ru mored surrendcr Of Quare
taro is untrue, Maxamillion being desiroul
of surrender, but prevented by Mejia and
Miramon, who virtually hold him as pris-
oner in their hands. -,....s. 81. -. -
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

! &c THE Commissioners appointed to contract
for and superintend the erection of a mona-
nent at Harrisburg TO the memory Of citi-
zens Of Pennsylvania who lost their lives in
the war with Mexico, having selected g plan
and specifications, invite proposals for the
erection Of said monument, and will receive
such propositions until ten O'Clock on the
18th day Of June. The Plan and specif-
cations are 10 be seen at the Executive
Chamber Proposals should be addressed
10 Gen. A. L.. Russell, Secretary of the Cons
mission. so p
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29
ps~ ALL branches Of the pr.sbytsria

Ba- ALL branches Of the Presbyterian
church, except the Southern, are moving for
union, but all of the latter decline union with
the Northern branches. The colored mem
hers of these churches wish to form such a
union, but the white members refuse, and
the congregations are so mixed that sepa-
ton between colored and wLite would de-
stroy many if not xost, and the great ques
tian of CONSTRUCTION, reconstruction, OF de-
str'fction becomes one Of pressing impor>
tance. '"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

THE New York Union League held a spe,
cial meeting on Thursday last, for the pur-
pese of taking into consideration the recent
action Of Horace Greeley, member of the
organization, in becoming bond.man for
Jefferson Davis. Resolutions Of censure
were presented aud rejected. A substitute
finally passed condsmning the bailing oi
jefferson Davis but not deemipg it proper
for the Club TO stigmatize member for any
such act. q
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29


THE CRoPs-L Loss OF Carrie The Report
of the Agricultural Department for April
says Never has there been go general
an expression of encouragement in view of
the fine condition of the winter wheat since
the establishment Of the present system of
crop statistics. In more than nine tenths
of the returns received the condition Of the
crop is reported rs favorable and promising.
From the South the returns are as cheering
as from the West. Here and there it is
stated smaller bredth, from lack Of labor
or from bad weather in the fall, was sown
or drilled. In a few places winter killing is
reported" ..a
The report states that the loss of cattle,
from actual starvation aud exposure, the
last winter, is extraordinary. Even in. the
mild climate of Texas, one-tenth CT the stock
is dead. In the territories similar losses are
reported In Hall county, Nebraska, one
tenth of the cattle perishei in consequence
of the ground being covered with snow from
the middle Of December until the first Of
April. Such is the tenor Of letters from the
South and younger States of the West. The
most of the loss, it is added, was plainly
avoidable with the proper expenditure OF
foresight and industry. .4t.-..F
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29
Irro.rAsr oaDra.-An impor,an. gen

IMPORTANT 0RDER.-An important gen !.
eral order on Registration has just been is>
sued by General Pope. The following are
the salient points: The States Of Georgia
and Alabama are districted and freedmen
placed on every board of Registration. Reg
isters to take the iron clad oath. ane to ex>
plain to all, their political rights and,privi,
leges. The right to register aud vote is goy>
erned by the military authorities. Violence,
threats. or any oppressive. means to prevent
persons from registering and voting, to be
followed by immed' ate arrest aud trial by q
military commission. No contract with la
borers, depriving them of wages for any
longer time than actually consumed in reg
istering or voting, will be permitted to be
enforced under penalty Of arrest and trial by
the military. In cases of disturbances al
places Of registration or polls, the civil au'
thorities are To be called upon to afford pro.
lection, and in their default the military
will see such protection given. Ciyiloficert
refusing to protect registers or voters, will
be arrested by the military, aud tried by Q
military commission.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

REGISTERS In BANKRUPTcY. The follow
ing is o partial list of nominations of Reg
listers of Bankruptcy for the Western Dis
trict Of Pennsylvania, and recommended BY
Chief Justice Chase for appointment to Hon
Wilson McCandless: I: ,.a. ss.f U1O.g
XIIth Congressional District-Edwsrd N
Willard. of Scranton, Luzerne county.
XIIIth District--Edwar 0verton, Of To
wanda, Bradford county.
XvIIth District-John Brotheriine, Of
Hollidsysburg, Blair county. .|''H ~
Xxth District-Lorenzo D. Rogers, Of
Franklin, venango county. al
XXIst District-James A. Hunter, o.
.Greensburg, Westmoreland county. -.+
XXIId District--Samuel Harper, of Pitts
burgh Allegheny county. ae.a
XXIIId District-John N. Purviance, o
Butler, Butler county. .-..
XXIyth District-J. B. Donley, of Wages
burg, Green county.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29
DIED.

HENRY-On sabbath, Nay 18th, Jas Henry. OF oal
land township, aged " years, months and " days
sfs aaiH obitssry. sl.l e. ~ 1s1
the residence Of hsr parents. nsG
Hsrrisvils on the 2sd Of April sfsr an iiiness Of ons
week ssdis A.. wife Of W r. kirkpan ick. and dzngh
ter Of samuel and Mary A. braham. She leaves
husband . little laughter thrse months old, sod
large circle Of friends 70 mourn her loss, but not
those vhs have no hope /" ~ ~ 90 tt-
Dear eadis, theu art gone v rest 1sfaJt i
FROM ali thy triis and sorrows free;
2 = We know all th ings are for the best, tt.n
And do try not TO grisve for thee. \.
But whom We watch the l.ttls child,
Now left without mothers care,
VI The husband who was ever kind, Is ~ 4
We can't bat help their sorrows share.
s-. These aged parents miss their child, eax4es =
And can't but drop silsut tear;
re Although they have more ieft behind, lsfl
b Their dropping steps and hearts 70 cheer
.s And then thou vert sistsr dear. siie
" Rho soothed our troubles here below;
Can sps foroid tbs falling tear, "
Since thou moro relief eau shouf ii.,
We sadly mise thea all the day,
AZ early morning, aean and night;
Oh why 20 rudeiy snzfehed away,
And thus % sore our spirits blight. y i
Bat theA then srt 10 heaven gons, ~
"a And this ehanid cheer n % our vayi
Ard whsn ozr tivss en saErh aEs gone,
Nsg ~ q tasEs wsth fAss Y stsy. go
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29
The Pittsbarsh Gazette

Has again been enlarged. This is this
second enlargement during the last year. =
This of itself is strong argument in its fs
vor. 1t is now one of the largest daily and
weekly papers in the State. 1t is also one
of the cheapest in Western Pennsylvania
Its circulation has been largely increased in
the last year We congratulnte friend Reed
and bis associates for the energy they have
evinced in the management of their paper
ard the success which has attended the same
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

GroaaE MAsos. the Southern SPY, sus-
pscted of being connected with the pitt to
tssassinats Lincoln. left Toronto. Canada,
on Thursday night last for New York, ac-
compauied BY an American detective under
safe. conduct from Seward. TO give evidence
against Surratt, also in : robbery in which
be sosk part wheaxitk Aossbyss guszzilIss'
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29
Lixa stock Insuranee.

Farmers, read the Live Stock Insurance
advertisement. All who are desirous Of in
suring their stock against theft, accident or
death, win soon have an opportunity offered
hem. Think this matter over carefully for
your own benefit.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

TIE two Republican papers Of Gettysburg
have been consolidated, under the owner
ship and management Of Hon. Edward Mo-
Pherson, Robert G. Harper and D. A. Bash-
Ter, with the tisle of Ssar and Sentsnel.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

TEE Wilkesbarre Coal and Iron Company
in boring for new veins of coal, recently,
discovered Q vein txsntylsTe fsetthidk, Of
srpssips quality.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

On the Gath instant, in Cork, ireland, the
Fenian prisoner Mcclure, on being arraigned
for treason, entered plea of guilty. b.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29
sth.r. Famine Relief Fund.

sesthsrn Fsmins Relief Fund.
The following named citizens of the vicin'
ity of whitestown, Connoquenessing town
ship, Butler county, Pa, have contributed
the sums opposite their names to aid in re,
lisving the suffring people Of the South, the
amount to be sent to II. G. Heineman, Treas
urer of Butler county, to be forwarded from
thence to the Southern Famine Relief Fund,
Of Philadelphia. Pa.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29


FINHIS 10 the only Live Stock INSURANCE. Company that
L is doing Live Stock insurance business with Q
up pitsl IL affords the ST ck protection
such has never been given him before here 10
there Farmer or pan that makes II his busintas to
raise Horses Cows Sheep but loses severely every
from Horses being stolen horses dying, cowsf and
oxen dying, and sheep dyingf Nowif the loser could
hold Policy in the above named Insurznes Company,
he would be paid at once for his stock fost either By
theft or death. 4 sfsc h,~rs {os4 ,t,4,,
Aires have the Farmers Of the Eastern States been
greatly benefited by this Insurs They make IL
yearly business TO Insure all their stock against death
and theft- They wont do without it IL costs farmer
but few dollars to Insure bis Horses. Cows and Sheep
Thers are men Of capitsl whowoud invest thef men
ey In valuable stock but they afsnia Of losing by
theft de. h They need do soany longer. Let
them Insure. Mr. Hiliiard, the above named agent.
during the coming summer, will pats through the coun-
ties Of Clarion and Buler and establish Agency In
evsry Townships Those wishing 70 Insure their Stock
or wis hing to become Agent for the Township in
which he lives befro VT. H. gets Around, address
the Agent Fran kim Pa and rates of Insurance and
Books Of Instrscfion win be furnish Cd thsm By
mail Farmers don stand backi pitch in. This is
just phst you need. s79.e3Ers fdag 30, s,'s7, 2mns.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

MIR. EprroK ,-Yeu Will pleaee shIlounce the name Of
THOMe RoBlNsuN. Esq, Of Butier township, as
Canddsis Assembly subject 70 the decision OF tho
Republicap Primary Elec tions and oblige
AI.sx " punIic n
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-05-29

MAJ. c. E. ANDERSON PLEASE announce tho name
J. q. GLENN, OF Sunbury,;as suitable person for
County Auditor Ar' Glenn Is q man 0f known abnty
integrity and efficiency, and his election would do BIT
less aid the dispatch Of the business Of Office
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1867-11-13
From Mc Nsw lal& NsraI9.
Den Of thieves i'll q Church.

"a S'nyular Di&corsry Ihe Lo}l ore CAgyci
RS Hainy Piaca fer Roducys.- $l6, 900 Uqal
ss8 u j;oIen Frop1rty.
In he village of Li.tc Neck is \ rc,t
lii'lc religious cdiicc, m Episcopal Church.
and in tho garrct of it nestled gang Of
burglars and thirvcs, about iyo in number,
Ss ana VINO, It - conceded, have been The ones
That committed the many dcprndRi1ns in
their commul lty Of late In this carrot
Tho proceeds many a nights 'aburhas been
concealed. Here tic ranr actually lived,
did their cooking aud tho like, without The
slightest interruption from uuybuly. IN
this attic c.wcrc found articles ola)moN Gvery
ldenominaton--Sol silver ware, rlnlcl ,ra
sets, coffee urns, ten pos, silver ni,ohnyy.
eSrpcts, guns, pistols, swords. pots, hard ,
E ware. aud even grocpyics, 1t will ba re.
tpcmbcrcd that n short time sine tho nuh, +,
lic schools we're htol,cu into tlYonghout
the whole connty, nnN book, inksland..
~,-Glc., were, carried on; these things have
been found he churches we've y3Gbel Of
4 their carpets aud cushions, aud these, too
have lore been found, together with t!e
carpets and cushions stolcu trom The church
ia which they chose to make their hcat-
quarters. They have lived heron long
timo, and have mHuy n Suniny sat lookinm
s down Upon the congregation as The Rev.
4 Mr.. Beare was explaining the BiElc aud
8wlilo he MAS composing his sermons during
thoweek. |. is stflt more remarkable how
Z they succeeded in cntcring The church so
often during wei aud stormy nights without
s"loavtng some tracks which wou!dinIicatc
Etiieir situation. a young man named
Alfred Townsend hns been arrested unon
: 5Suspicionso Of beiRS accessory To tho robbie.
5ries; md the detectives are now upon tLc
Z track Of he Others who are LEADING nArtirs