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American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-03-06

AN UNPUBLISHED INCIDENT OF THE
REBEL CoNGREss.-It is stated that n
few months before the fall of Richmond,
Va, while the rebel Congress was deeply
concerned about the cruelty and barbar-
ity of the North, woman of that city
walked into the House of Representatives
and attacked three members with cow
hide, castgating them mercilessly. AT
last the Speaker caught the yirago in his
arms, and held her there until she went
into Mysteries She said her intention
was to chastise the entire body because
of its abuse of the North, and she made a
very good commencement certainly. Af
ter her departure, the House passed reso-
luton that the body recommend to the
press the improperly of making public
the unhappy incident, as matter calcu
lated to bring reproach Upon the dignity
of Southern Legislators. The Richmond
papers never mentio ed the circumstance,
and only recently was the story told by a
reconstructed member of the defunct
House.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-03-06

LIFE.-We are not sent into life as a
butterfly is sent into the summer, gor--
geously lowering over the flowers, as If
the interior spirits of the rainbow had
come down to greet these kisses of the sea-
son upon the ground, but to labor for the
worlds advancement, and to mould our
characters into Gods likeness, and so,
through toll and achievements, to gain
happiness would rather break stones
upon the road, if it'were not for the dis
grace of being in chain gang, than to
be one of those contemplate joymongers,
who are so rich and so empty that they
ire continually going abou. to fud some
thing to make them happy.
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TNTY, PA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 1867

Mrs. Morton sat down pale and trembling.
"Come, said the farmer, resolutely, it's
not too late yet to drive down to Justice
Hart's and you'll find the upshot of all
this obstihacy is bed in Ledgeport Jail
tonight" W ~
lyon shall not touch my boy" exs
claimed the agonized mother. "Harry,
Harry tell him you are not guilty !"
81 have told him so once, mother, !"
said the boy proudly;;s,'I cannot help it if
he does not believe me-"
"Pll see whether Justice Hart won't
manage to make you tell different sto,
ry," cried Mr., Oxley. tCome, young
jail bird, we'll have the matter settled at
once"
He was dragging poor little Harry
down the steps, when CHEEKY voice from
the gate eyond arrested his progress
"Halloa does John Oxley live here2"
IL am John Oxley," said the farmer,
shading his ey es to catch a glimpse thro'
the darkness of bis interlocutor.
swell, tAen, come and open the gate.
] thought | should never be able to make
you hear, there was such a racket going
on inside there"
"What do you want?" questioned the
farmer, distrustfully.
"Why, l want you, of course. Here
show light, we'll, yes it is Mr.. Oxleyp
81 don't know who you are though"
Every probably, laughed the stranger,
but you see have the advantage Of you.
l am Mr.. Elliot, scond clerk in the Ledge~
port Savings Bank"
"And what may your business here
be ?''
"Just to restore to you Book No. 1912
and hundred dollars in bank notes that
you left on our counter this afternoon"
''I'hat l left on your counter" 2" STAN
mcred Mr.. Oxiey, letting go Harry Nor
toms collar.
Exactly so, said the clerk. "And
you couldn't have got it until to>morrow
morning if hadn't Glanced to be com
ing this way to spend my weeks leave OF
absence among the Scarborough hills"
"I--I am very much obliged to you,
stammered Mr. Oxley, glancing over the
bills, and satisfying himself that the mum
Der was all right.
"Oh, not at all; oply the next time !
should be little more careful how left
loose cash lying about, Mr.. Oxlev."
The clerk turned his horses head
away from the gate with pleasant laugh,
as the farmer turned with acrest>fallen
face toward the little group in the door
way.
Harry, come here" he said. 81 beg
your pardon, ny boy; I've accused you
falsely"
II told you SO, sir" said Harry, with
boyish dignity, "but you would not be.
lieve me"
Give been wrong from beginning to
end, said Mr. Oxley. Madam, | hope
you'll pardon me.
Mrs, Morton bowed quietly.
"Ahd Harry, come up to the house to-
morrow morning, and we ee if we can
find something for you to d."
Harry came; and years afterward, when
he was well.tQ ,doHatmer on his own
account, possessed of his ambition "a big
red house ike Mr. Oxley's, and ever Sc
many acres os land" he dated the dawn
of prosperity to the evening when he had
been falsely accused and vindicated al
most in the same moment.
For Farmer Oxley, impulsive though
he was, was generous and warm hearted
too and never did kind things by halves
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How to Court in Church.

A young gentleman, happening to sit
at church in a pew adjoining one in
which sat a young lady for whom he con /.
ceiyed sudden and violent passion, was
desirous OF entering into ceurtsk,p on
the spot, but the place not being suitab e
for formal declaration the case suggest
ed the following plan
He politely handed his fair neighbcr a
Bible opened with a pin stuck in The
following text:
Second Epistle of John, 5th worse
" And now bescech thee, lady, not as
though | wrote new commandment
unto thee, but that which we had from
the beginning, that we love one another" :"
She returned it, pointing to the second
Epistle of Ruth, 10th verse
"Then she fell ON her face aud bowed
herself to the ground and said to him
''Why have | found grace in thine
eyes, seeing [ am strauger?"
He returned the book, pointing to the
thirteenth verse of the third Epistle Of
John:
"Having many things to write unto
you | would not write with pen and ink,
but | trust shortly to come unto you and
speak face to face, that our joy may be
full"
From the above interview marriage
took place the ensuing week.
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pIetely covered by the Reconstruction bill
which has passed Congress, that neither
the Committee nor we deem it necessary
to enlarge upon it. We have not the
haidihcod to hope that the cogent reas-
ons brought forward in this report will
have any effect in persuading Mr.. Johns
son to atEx his signature to the bill; but
we rejoice in the testimony it bears to the
wisdom and necessity of the principal
features of that measure.-N Y. 1ri-
b bune. Feb. 23d.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-03-06

THE SoUL's REsT-The needles point
in the seaman's compass never stands
still, but quivers, and shakes, till it comes
right against the North Pole. The wise
men of the East never stood still, till they
we're right against that other Star, which
shone more brightly in the msnger than
the sun dil in the. armament. Asd No
abs dove eoald find no rest Tor the sole
of her foot all theewhile she was futter-
ing over the flood, till she returned to
the ark with an olive branch in her mouth
Sothe heart of every true christian, which
is the turtle dove of Jesus Christ, can
find no res all the while she is hovoring
over the waters of this world, till it has the
silver wings of dove. and with the olive
branch of faith, fy to the true Noah,
which siguifeth "Rest," till Christ puts
forth his hand out of the ark and taking
it in, receives it to himself s'r
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-03-06

DARK HoURs.-To every man there
are many many dark hours, hours when
he feels incliuec to abandon his best en-
terprise; hours when his hearts dearest
hopes appear delusive; hours when he
feels himself unequal to the burden, when
all his aspirations seem worthless. Let
no one think that he alone has dark
hours, They are the common lot Of hut
mauity They are the tohchstone to try
whether We are current coin or not.
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TdE FATAL EXAMPLE-An indi--
yidual residing at, who was a prom
isng Christian, universally esteemed a
good man by those among whom he resi-
ded, and who had been Tor years superin,
tendent of the Sabbath school there was
away from nome, and staying for short
period in a distant city.
With others, he one evening yielded
to an invitation to visit the theatre, not,
however, without some misgivings as to
the propriety of his course. These, how,
ever, were overcome, and he went; but
whether the act was repeated, it is not
known "
He returned home thinking that act
would never be known to those among
whom he lived. But some years after he
was sent to visit sick and dying man
He went, supposing it was to administer
spiritual advice and consolation. As he
sat down by tie bedside, the dying man
said to him ; You, sir, have led me to
ruin my soul. Some years since you were
staying for short tine in - city.
was then living there and ha d often been
tempted to visit the theatre, but had been
deferred by the convict that it was
wrong and dangerous. On a particular
evening, as | stood in front of the build
ing hesitating whether or not to go in, |
saw you go up the steps and enter I'm,
mediately | thought, if Mr., -, who
is member of the church, and was my
Sabbath school superintendent, can at
tend the theatre, surely may. | in
stantly went in, was fascinated by the
performances, and continued to attend
till all hesitation was gone, and with 1t all
concern for my soul In this state | am
nov; dreading the summons to appear
before God. felt | must send for you,
to tell you the influence of your exam>
pie Are there not other members ofthe
church who are setting such exampet
Ponder the result.-Boston Recorder.
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Criminal poetrg.

For the CITIZEN.
OF THE DEATH OF A coBBLER.
Old STIFFLEwIcKs has breathed his last
Aud fodted of somewhere,
To whom he left his pegging dTsl,
know not, do not
But know he was 6risIia1 man,
A cobber too, his trade,
And the last Shoe he Eastedup
Was the last one he made
He felt like climbing mp peg,
When death his blows did deal,
And hc--though he could heel a boot
Himself he could not heal.
He mended nought but boots and shoes,
His ways he ne'er Woull mend
And when he used his last end up,
His life was AT an end.
And when his thread of life t0d1ed short
His troubles iCdred full sore,
And when he loazsd his last Iod1 end,
He iCnzed TO DaI no more,
But hoi,ed that when bis life would end
AID vanish like a scroll,
That all would keep in memory,
His last, his end his aWI.
sALINA, Feb. Is, 1897. L. ~.
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Let these who have full tables,
heavy pu ses, rich lands, but no Christ,
be rather objects of your pity than envy.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-03-06

"The ocean speaks eloquently, and
forever" says Beecher. "Yes," retorted
Prentice, "and there is no use in telling
il to dry up"
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attracting and adjusting the teeth done with the best
materials and in the best Particular attention
paid to childrens teeth As mechanics, they defy com
petition operators they rank among the best Char
ges moderate Advice free of charge. 0fdce-In Boyd
Building Jefferson Street. Butler Pa
! Dec 9,ls63 :::tf
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A man caught in railroad collision
remarked, that presence of mind was good
but absence of body was better -
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-03-06
Claim 4 AGENT.

THE undersigned would respectfully notify the public
tEat he has been regularly commissioned as
CLAIM AGENT,
for securing Bounty Honey, arrears of Fay and Ftn
sons fog soldiers If they dead for their legal
representatives No charge Will made for prosecuting
the claims of soldiers their representatives unt the
same collected. @. Il. ANDERSON.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-03-06

John, did you ever bet on horse
race ?" ':No, but I've seen my sister Bet
on an old mare"
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-03-06

FASHIONABLE TAI[ORS.

THE undersigned having associated themselves in the
Tailoring business, would respectfully say 10 the
public general that they have just received the all
and Winter Fashions, and prepared to make up
clothing the latest and most approved style Peaf'
call and examine Fashions and specim of moi.
and boys wear specsl attention given TO bo5s cloth
ing. ElTENMuLLEh. WHITE co.
August l2 Is66-tf
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-03-06
JAMES r. KELLEY,
Speaker of the III. r.
DAVID FLEMING.
IL g.

APPROVED the first day of May A.
d. one thousand eight hundred and six
ty-six. A. G.. CURTIN.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1867-03-06
Drs C. L. Dlefenbaoher & e. Wise

A NE prepafed tnlnser
~ artificial d entm lie 8
on the latest Inn PROV e
ment from one to an eu-
tireset ON yulcsnite, Cora
ite, Gold, Silver Platina.
Those desirous to avail
| themselves of the latest
Improvements in dentis-
try, should not fail to
examine their new styles
of Vulcaniteand Coralite
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the new moon rose thread of 6 istening
silver, above the city spires.
| Hnrru lannhad -
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s Il w N q =
AN- EE- BE- a8 4 an az a.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

WIN attend to all business entrusted his prompt
w. SperUi attention given to the collections Of PEN
sioHs Brck IIg and BoHRties.
VIII also act agent for those wishing to buy or
sell real estate.
once South side of Diamond, in Bredins building.
Butler Pa
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OF Taxeweii from the fourth Monday in mafch
to the fourth Monday in May. -
BY Mr.. DROWNING the expeoiency ".
requiring all trustees 20 deeds OF trus. ILL., .
sSrre the loth dav of Aprti, 1865, or hereafter
made. 10 give bond aud security TOT their
faithful performance Of the trust. :,
By Mr. SCOTT.-Into the expeuieney "
proyIdiue that the State shall be the insurer VI
All property insured within her limits.
By Dir. STRAYER.-Into the ex 80 -,
extending time for the sheriff OF Snehahooah
m nav the revenue In to the Treasury. -
By Mr.. CLARK, Of Campbeil.Iinto .mo
exnediency of rebuilding the public ware ware
house In Richmond, destroyed by nre In n
1868 rand IL not expedient, what Gispo .a
shall be made OF the ground on wbicp !. s.ooa !.
Nv Mr. GRAHAM.-Into the expeulency VI
districting the State according 10 the Pio'f
sions of the Constitution: .a,orcv
Nv Mr.. GARRETT.-Into the expealem oo
Of increasing the pay OF Justices "a '"e PS'S'
PETITIONS
were introduced and referred:
By Mr.. wALL.-Of the constaDies OF rfe
derrick county for an increase Oh pay; ,r,,,. -
By Mr.. SMITH. The petition petition, OF " for the
and Mary College to the Legislature ~, M nc
administration OF the Land Fund gran.so ny
CONGRESS 10 endow an agricultural schooi;
Also bv Mr.. SMITH-Of William and MARY
College Tor the payment Of dividends on qua
ranteed stock to institutions OF learning,
By Mr.. CRUMP.-Of w. Newton, : ~.
Edmunds, and Charles Is. Wililams ioI a. a.
thority 10 hold the State agricultural ia'' 90
By Mr.. woODSoN.-Of Ephraim Q; Kerr,
tailor of Marion county, west virginia. ~
u ON nm motion of Mr.. PARSONS, the House ad-
ionrned.
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SEINE THREAD.
-
H- SECOND ANNUAL CIRCULAR
ISSUED FROM
WOOD 5 PHARMACY,
cnrnar Fifth and Marshall streets,

Richmond, Va.
This Is now one Of the established institutions OF
the city. Com mencing at period Of great pecu-
niary depression in the Affairs Of city in the
autumn of 1885, the patronage received has ar ex-
ceeded the proprictor's most sanguine expecta-
tons He has succeeded in making the Pharmacy
what he originally designed it should be, viz:
FIRST. CLASS FAMILY DRUG STORE.
Gratefully acknowledging the co operation ofhis
numerous patrons and friends in the furthcrance OF
this purpose, he hereby repledges his experience
OF THIRTY .FIyGYgARs in the practice Of his profess
sion for the CORRECT and scientific manipulation
PRESCRIPTIONS
ordered from his establishment.
1t IS also his purpose in the future, as In the past
to pay strict attention TO the purity and genuine
ness OF all
MEDICINES. CHEMICALS. and PHARMACEUTI-
CAL PREPARATIONS
dispensed from his counters.
The charges for all medicines, prescriptions
and other articles furnished, will be, a. hereto
fore as moderate rs 3 due regard to purity and
quality will justify.
Orders from country physicians, farmers and
others carefully packed aud forwarded to any por-
ton Of the country. ). Is. WOOD,
Proprietor and Practical Pharmacien.
in lot 40
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If.the Yankees are not satisfied with the
ec,at which their New York yacht race has
made in England they must be hard to
please. There is evidently some good rea-
son why the English Government and press
have resolved to make this event an occa-
sion Of most soothing and fattering COM
pliments, not only to the yachtmen, but to
the Yankee nation. The manner and terms
Of their lavish praises upon this event are
most accurately csiculated TO crafty what
they consider the national taste on this side
inc Atlantic. For example, tho London
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The New York Evening Post, the New
York Commercial Advertiser, and the Gin
cinnati Commercial, all Of them Republi-
can papers, agree with the Herald, the
Times, the Tribune, and other journals of
the same party in opposing the impeach-
ment Of the President.
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DIED.

:, p.,t,ro,s on the morning of December 2ad,
1874 altar short but ainful illness, IDA LA ;;
> ped one wear I'd ten months, only and beloved
daughter Of Thomas Taylor and Calista oWens.
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MARRIED,

At the residence of the brides mother. 1ampe.
down St. Mary pash Ia The s ySqsEEss
pReSTiCE. Of Kentucky, to Miss JULIA McWlL'
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MET TO THE MILLIONS THAT HAVE
idle money in these flush times the
RICHMOND SAVINGS BANK AND INSURANCE
COMPANY
would cav that they stu
RECEIVE MONEY on DEPOSIT, AND PAY
INTEREST THEREON.
ALSO,
ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE EFFECTED ON THE
MOST LIBERAL TERMS.
LIVES INSURED on TIME.
Office corner Twelfth and Main streets.
j. B. DAVIS, President.
J. F. C. PCTTR, Secretary. ia9
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NTOTICE.-The Board OF Directors of
~ the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF RICH.
WOND have this day declared a DIVIDEND OF
FIVE PER CENT. on the capital stock OF said
Bank; free Of Government tax, payable on the l4th
SAMUEL C. TaRDY, ESQ, was elected Vice
s. A GLOVER, Cashier.
January 10 1856 la ll-3t
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w GOODS THAT ARE CHEAP.

Good Blssehed Cotton, st i9i, n3. and 700. III
low ease Cot on full n inches wide, at aoc Can
tom Flannel at Il, 10, and ssc.; Whsts Fisnnei I"
IS, 30, IS, and toe. Heavy Gray and led T~ilsd
FLANNEL At ssc.; full width Bieaehed ard Un'
had sheeting at soc. real French Merino,
warranted all wool, at 81, sold at the commence
,nent OF the season at $3.50 and Sl75; French (hii
wooD Delainss at SOC. Embroidered Linen Be"
Collars land Cuffs at Soc. worth &l.so handsome
: ia Cloak Ornaments at $3.50, 81. and s2so wor'o
double the money Children's Balmorai skirts AZ
81. worth 81 so; Ladies' Balnoral Skirts at $500;
u,ds French Calico at acc. Plain and Striped MO-
h,irs n, aoc., worth SOC. English Merinos, soc I;
s,ack pelaine Mt CSC Embroidered L!ncn Collars
., Al rer dozen: rich Embroidered Bands at 7sc,
a. 81. 20, and $780, worth double the money; ana
lots OF other cheap Goods at
LEVY BROTHERS.
rndsrshirts and Drawers, a large assortment
among which we have some real Lambs Wool
Ex,rs Sizes; all to bs sold at reduced prices at
LEVY BROTHERS,.
Do you want a Black Cloth Sacque, Basque, or
Circular? II you do, you can purchase one al a
much less price than the cost Of the material Call
and be convinced at LEVY BROTHERS.
SEINE THREAD.
The Seine Thread we offer to the public is of.our
own importation. II has been thoroughly tested,
and found to be the best and strongest Thread ever
brought to this market. We also have Threads OF
other manufactures; all Of which we offer 1t less
than regular market prices. full supply Of all
numbers on hand. LEVY BROTHERS.,
iall Is Main street.
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NTOTICE.-l have this day appointed
N ISRAEL 6REENTREE my agent. to conduct
for me a retail CLOTHING and FURNISHING
STORE In toe city of Richmond, at No. 2lO Broad
business is to be conducted strictly cash pr nc-
pies and will not be responsible for any debts
ISAAC GREENTREB.
Ia l0-2wE
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This bank has declared dividend OF six per
cent. free Of Government tax for the precedi Ing
six months. Ja'-'9
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I.s.B. sxrrH, cashier OF the National Exchange
Bank OF Richmond. Va, DO solemnly swear that
The above statement is trae TO the best OF my
S. 5. SMITH, Cashier.
STATE OF yIRarSrA-City Of Richmond:
sworn to and subscribed before me this sth day
OF January, 1907. ,up,s,o,y
Notary Public.
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FOR RENT,

DOR RENT, the LAND adjoining
Il my residence. on N and Thirty. first n
and half acres which is we'll adapted for l.l8
market garden; or. II the tenan. prefers, he can
It on shiEs 6o ts TsNE
may detire There is on the place fine orchard
and springs OF delightful water. Apply at my
office, Two doors bslow the post. Office.
ia io-st< 90 J. II. SANDS.
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RANK STATEMENTS.

FOURTH QUARTERLY REPORT
Il OF THE CONDITION OF THE PLANTERS ,Rs
or RICHMOND, VA, ON THE
MORNING OF THE FIRST MONDAY IN 1ANo-
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were introduced and referred:
BY Mr.. Notwithstanding into what le-
gislation, II any, Is necessary TO ensure the
listing Of shares OF national banks as subjects
Of State taxation. 5[f yE sen
BY Mr. DESKINS.-Into tho expediency Of
changing the time Of holding the Circuit Court