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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

WE have received letter from the
Hon. Daniel Fielder relative to the
comments we have felt it our duty to
make on the action of the delegates
from this county to the late Harrisburg
State Convention. As the Judges
letter is respectful in tone and style,
and as we have the kindliest personal
feelings toward him, we will endeayor
TO explain the matter more fully Our
charge, and the charge of the Blaine
Republicans of this county 10, that our
delegates-Greer, M'Kee and the Judge
did not fairly represent the county,
or carry out their positive instructions,
when they gave any vote in that Con-
vention inconsistent with the interest
of Mr.. Blaine for the Presidency. And
the specification is, that they, in caucus
on the evening before the Convention,
and in the Convention itself on the
next day, did vote for Hon. Russell En-
rett as the organizing Chairman of the
Convention, he being the man propos-
ed by. the Grant delegates and Grant
influences, as against that of the Hon.
George v. LswEeace, prupo1d by tbO
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

THE National Blaine Club" " pub
lication in Washington, states that it
has assurances that more than twenty
of the district delegates TO Chicago from
Pennsylvania will vote for Mr.. Blaine
on the first ballot, and that thereafter
they will be joined by many others.
This revolt is evidently attracting ct
tention at Washington. 1t is stated in
several newspapers that confidential
agent of the Grant men is now in
Pennsylvania armed with full authority
to stay the revolt-if he can find out
how to do it. If he will make The
Press his organ of communication with
the people, we will be pleased to record
his experience. He'd better not aggra-
vate the "kickers," as they might harm
him. And vet we doubt whether tick
ling" them will answer the purpose.
The case appears to be desperate. The
people are an unmanageable element
when reused, and this appears to be
their present condition.-Press.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

The following resolution was unan-
imously adopted by the Republicans
of Crawford county, at their recent
meeting protesting against the action
of the State Convention. Mr.. Bloss, of
Titusville, was one of the delegates to
that Convention and was instructed to
vote for Blaine, but forgot his instruc-
tions when he got to Harrisburg and
voted for the other man (Grant). His
constituents, therefore, say of him as
follows:
RESOLVED, That Fl. c. Bloss. ESQ,
the delegate to the recent State Con-
vention at Harrisburg, by his failure to
obey the instructions of his constitu-
ents, violated one of the fundamental
principles of a Republican or Repre-
sentative form of Government and
thereby demonstrated his utter unfit
ness for any position of political re-
sponsibility whatever, and we him hold
up tothe opprobrium of the Republicans
of Crawford county.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

ILLINOIS has been claimed by the
friends of Gen. Grant, but the friends
of Blaine had the triumph last week,
in fixing the time for her State Con-
veniton to suit themselves. The
Grant men wanted an early date and
the Blaine men later one. The Con-
vcntion will not he held until the mid
die of May. We believe Grant is
about at the end of bis string with the
Conkling and Cameron expressions in
New York and Pennsylvania. He
cannot possibly be nominated unless
he receives the votes of nearly all the
Southern States, and if he is thus NOM
mated it will be by votes of States
that eau not help to elect him in No
vember.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
Utica Convention-Press Opinions.

Utica COnventiOn-PreSS Opinions.
The New York Herald saws: THE
Conkling star is still in the ascendant,
but it shines with faded lustre The
Senator succeeded in controlling the Con-
yention, but by much narrower ma
jority than his supporters expected and
his opponents conceded The resistance
to the third term has proved altogether
stronger than ANYBODY dared TO hope or
ventured to predict "a hours ago. On
the exciting question which has been
the hinge of the controversv-the ques-
ton which has caused all the stir of po
litical activity in the Assembly districts
during the choice of delegates, the ques-
ton that was deemed paramount to ev-
ery other in the estimation of both the
Republican factions and of all outsiders
on this central question, which dwarf
ed and eclipsed every other, Mr.. Conk-
ling and his powerful machine has had
a narrow escape from defeat. The pros
pect looks hopeful for g rapid subsidence
of the third term boom, and the with
drawal Of the ex-President before the
National Convention meets
The Tribune remarks: "The advo-
Gates Of the third term project controlled
the Utica Convention. Everybody
knew that this would be the case when
it was called for so early date Their
majority in the body was much smaller
than they expected. however-so small,
in fact, that they felt obliged as pru-
dent politicians. to seek TO accomplish
by indirection what they had. perhaps,
proposed to do boldly and with a strong
hand Mr. Conkling and his associates
in this third term business acted with
fairness and courtesy toward the minor
ity in the steps taken in making up the
Chicago delegation. Nor can any COM
plaint be made of their resolution ex-
pressing their preference for General
Grant. and pledging New York to sup
| port him, as far as it affects the delegates
at large The resolution is objectiona-
| BILE because it has the color, if not the
form, of positive instructions. and seeks
| to do what the Convention had no right
to do-compel portion Of the district
delegates to voteat Chicago against their
conscienees and against the known wish
| es of their constituents"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

friends Of Mr. Blaine; and that IN COLI
sequence of such votes the Convention
was converted from what was really
Rlaine one to a Grant one. Judge Fled
Ter does not deny that he, with Greer
and M'Kee, gave such votes, but Justi-
fies himself as follows. We give his
own words, as we want to state the
case fairly. He says:
"The fact is that at the general caucus
held on Tuesday evening he (Erreu
was chosen by heavy majority. Had
Mr. Lawrence been chosen at this eau
Gus in place of Mr. Errett, l am sure
YOU would have expected every mem
Der of the Convention to vote Tor hiin
the next day"
Now, just here is where the udge
is mistaken. We would not have ex-
pected any such thing as wereadthepuo-
lished proceedings of that caucus
What are the facts? The Blaine men,
finding themselves BETRAYED and de-
ceived in the caucusby professedfriends'
plainly made known their opinions and
feelings. They did not feel in honor
bound to respect it, as was plainly
manifested by them the next day In the
Convention itself by nominating and
voting for Mr.. Lawrence for Chairman,
and had all who should have voted for
him done SO he would have been chosen
and a different character been given
to the Convention. No Blaine dele
gate, under the circumstances, should
have voted for Grant organization OF
the Convention. And while Judge
Fielder did do so, vet no one who knows
him accuses him of an Intentional vlo-
lation of his instructions. But the
case is believed to be quite different
with Mr. Greer and also, from circum-
stances. with Mr.. M'Kee. Mr.. Greer
knew full well the whip that could be
cracked over his head if he went to
that Convention. Yet he wanted to
90, and he and Mr. Robinson and their
friends wanted Mr.. M'Kee along, who
was but a short time in the county, but
little known. and with no claims to
represent the county. But he was IN
the Committee also, and was chosen
over the heads of old Republicans and
citizens of high character both politl-
cally and personally. He seems to
have been thought safe, and so he
proved. Neither he nor Mr.. Greer
gave a vote in Mr. Blaine's Interest
except that they were compelled to
give by the letter of their instructions.
The spirit of them was violated from
the first. Mr.. Greer had master in
Senator Cameron to whom he was un,
der obligations greater than he seems
to have regarded the instructions of his
party in this county. He 80 expressed
himself in Harrisburg, as we are very
reliably informed, saying what the Ia
yors received from the Senator were,
and that he could not antagonlze his
interests. Being in that condition he
should have kept away from that Con
vention. Nothing justifes the viola.
ton of instructions. So far as we are
concerned we could have overlooked
the manner of his selection, but when
we saw the Republicans of this county
betrayed, we felt it duty we owed
them to speak out; and now, having
done that duty, we leave the matter
with them.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
CANCER.

This disease like many others is regarded
as incurable. 1t is not so. If it is taken in
time it is as easily cured as wart or corn.
We know very well that it is a fearful disease
and will eat away until 1t destroys life, that
is if it is neglected, but if it is attended to
when it first makes its appearance, or soon
after. there is no trouble in eradicating II
from the system. Persons will have 10 be here
during part of the treatment, consequently
there is no use writing to me for Information
whether it can be cured without my seeing the
case also treat with success, Rupture, Piles,
Fistula, Ulcers, liberated legs Varicose VEINS,
Varicocele Tumors, Hy,lrooele, and every form
of Skin Disease.
Or. Ksyser. 240 Penn Avenue,
Opposite Christ's Church, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

THE Wilkesbarre Record thinks the
result of the New York Tribune's can
vass of Pennsylvania the "most signifi-
cant development that has yet been
made of Mr.. Blaine's overwhelming
popularity among the Republicans of
Pennsylvania" 1t adds that "such
unanimity cannot be ignored by the
leaders of any political organization
that hopes for a long and victorious ca
reer in the future, and they are blind
who attempt it," That is the right
way to put it.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
The Plea Of the Judases.

The plea used by some of the dele
gates in the late Harrisburg State Con-
yention is, that it was necessary, in ef-
feet, to defeat Blaine in order that Cam
eron should be spared the appearance of
defeat. The Senator had committed
himself TO Grant, and in this State it
may truly be said he represented and
embodied the whole Grant element.
There were so many delegates in the
State Convention who were under obli-
cations to Senator Cameron, for favors
received, that it was necessary for them
to violate the spirit Of theiE instructions
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

Mass Temperance Meeting.

A mass temperance meeting was
held in the Court House on last Mon
day evening, at which Rev. Wylie
presided, and addresses made by Revs.
Ferguson, Stauffer and others The
object of the meeting was more par
ticularly with reference to the numer-
Gus applications now before the Court
for tavern and restaurant licenses in
this place. A petition, we understand,
was numerously signed to be presented
to the Court on the subject
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
A Good Account.

"To sum it up, six long years of
bed-ridden sickness and suffering, cost
ing 5000 per year, total S1,200-all of
which was stopped by three bottles of
Hop Bitters taken by my wife, who
has done her own housework for a
year since without the loss of a day,
and | want everybody to know 1t for
their benefit JOHN WEEKS,
Butler. y. Y"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

THE Buffalo ETpress, which is vig-
orous advocate of Grants nomination,
protests against reaching that result at
the sacrifice of absolute fairness and
freedom in the party's elections" but if
the Express was published in Pennsyl-
vania in the interest of Grants nomina-
tion it would be compelled to justify re-
fusals to permit the party to have any
election at all ON the subject. The re-
suit in the Pennsylvania Convention
was controlled by the delegations from
Allegheny, Dauphin and Lancaster,
whose County Committees deliberately
and purposely refused TO permit pop
ular expression on the Presidency. The
outrage was an unspeakable one, but it
marks the tactics by which this State
was dragooned into the proclamation of
a gigantic fraud at Harrisburg.
The cypress winds up its homily in
opposition TO ''snap caucuses," and 9th
er contrivances for cheating the people,
with the remark:
They are not the true friends of Gen Grant,
nor he best workers III is behalf. WHO endea-
vor to prevent O full and fair expression or the
opposition 10 his non1iratio
If this be true, Grant cannot have any
true friends" among the political work
ers in Pennsylvania, for their great ef-
fort was from the beginning to prevent
"a full and fair expression of the oppo-
sition to his nomination" Had such
an expression" been permitted, the
"third-term scheme walld have per-
ished on the 4th of February at Harris
burg 1t was only saved by unheard-of
efforts and by means which will not bear
the light. The Express further says of
General Grant:
He wants 10 vote in the Convention unless
they fairly represent the Republican sentiment
of their respective districts.
If this rule be fairly applied he will
got no votes from the Pennsylvania
delegation, for there is not district or
a county or township in the entire
State in which majority of the Re-
publican voters are not opposed to his
nomination as inexpedient and as un-
wise and this, not because of hostility
to General Grant, but because of general
considerations which are deep-seated in
the popular heart and which the people
are unwilling to give up.-PhH. Press.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
Important Supreme Court Decision.

The Supreme Court, sitting in Phil
adelpbia, recently. rendered decision
in the appeal of DIR. Packard's heirs
from the Orphans Court of Mercer
connty. The Orphans Court decided
that relative, by being adopted, does
not escape the payment of the collat-
eral inheritance tax. The Supreme
Court sustains the decree of the lower
court, and says the intention of the act
relating to adoption was never in
tended to deprive the Commonwealth
of its FIVE per cent, tax: at least it
ought not to be taken away without
express words.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
RnfTap Mark eta.

BUrrER-Good 25 cents 2 fb.
BAcoN--Plain sugar cured hams IL ots. 2 n
shoulders, s sides, 8
BEASs-White, Sld9l.95 = bush.
CHIcKEss-25 to SO cite. per pair.
CHEEsE-l8 cts q h.
Com MEAL-2 cts. z N.
CALF SKISs-90c0S1 e m.
EaGs-l5 cts I, dozen.
FLoUg-Wheat, s6CDs p bbl. sack. s1.25@f2
buckwheat s2.50 Z cwt.
GRAIS-Oats,3 ,33 cts a buahel: corn Is ; wheat
81 5; rye "a cents bnokwheat, 30.
HoNHY-2O OTIS. u N.
LARp-7c p n. Tallow, GOT.
Mo1AssEs-50@60c q gallon. Syrup, 100000.
OS1oSs-S1 2 bush.
PoTAroEs-40c. q buehel
SUeAR-Yellow Ease; white Ga l0c. q ib.
SAIr-No l. q .a5 n barrel.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

SENATOR William Elliott, who is e
Republican delegate to Chicago from
the First Pennsylvania District, de-
clares publicly and emphatically that
he is against Grant. Il will vote
against Grant" he says to a reporter
of the Philadelphia Record, ''if | am
the only man in the Pennsylvania del
egation and the only man in the Con-
vention to do so. | think when the
time comes there will be very serious
detection in the ranks of the delegation.
There has been no concerted action
among the delegates who are opposed
to third term, but my own opinion,
based upon previous action, is the
best guide, coupled with apparent dis
sasisfsctlop wbica exists uow."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
Sale Of LiVerV Stock.

David Cupps Esq. who owns the large Livery
Stable on Cunningham street, this borough, has
conclu. ed TO go to Colorado or some other sec
ton # the West in the Spring, and therefore
will dispose of his enti.e Livery Stock. the sale
to commence on
MONDAY, MARCH s. 1880.
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. and to continue until all is
sold This is rare chance for bargains as the
Horses, Buggies Carriages, Wagons. Robes,
&c, are all in good condition. The Horses are
of that age which renders them seryiceable for
driving or other employment while the vehicles
have been Kept iu constant good repair, not
painted up for the occasion. AS this will be one
OF the largest sales OF Livery Stock that ever
took place in Butler. our readers are invited to
give It their attention, and if any of them wish
to make a purchase they should embrace the
opportunity. mar3-1t
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

In New York three attempts were
made to strike out the names OF dele
gates to Chicago chosen by the dele
gates from the Congressional districts,
but they were all defeated by the con-
vention. The machine" was not
strong enough to break down this val
liable principle.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
WoodlaWn Academy,

Situated 20 Miles from Pittsbursh, on the
Ohio River and p. & L. E. r. r.
SPRING TERM OPENS MARCH 29rH, 1880.
ACADEMICAL INSTRUCTION EQUAL
TO THE BEST.
Every means have been used to procure nrst-
class Normal instruction Free Lecture will be
delivered to the school on the theory and prac-
tice Of teaching, by prominent Educatorb.-
Vocal Music and Elocution without extra charge.
boarding and rooms reasonable
For circular address the Principal,
Rev. p j. CUMMINGS,
feb25-ft woodlswu, Denver Co., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, early
decay, loss Of manhood, &c, I will send a
recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by mission
arv in South Africa. Send a self-addressed
envelope to the REV. JOSEPH INMAE, Station
%. .yes5 %urff CitY
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

RULES adopted by conventions to
force a unity which does not exist
among the people, are, and ought to be,
odious, because intended to gag and
control those whose right it is to rule.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

THE stockholders of the Lawrence
Coal. Iron and Ore Association, COM
posed of Thomas A. Scott, Thomas
II. Wells, C. D. Arms, the Messrs.
Wick, the Coleman heirs and Others,
own $4,000 acres of undevelopeG
lands in Butler and Lawrence coun-
ties, extending from Butler to the Slip
peryrock regions. At recent meet
ing of the Association a committee was
appointed to make arrangements for
the disposal of these lands.
This is the company, we believe, in
which our friend Robert Allen, OF
Franklin township, has good interest.
We hope he may yet realize largely
out of these leases.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

Notice is hereby given that letters OF admin
istration have been granted to the undersi gned
on the estate of Henry Smith. deceased,
late of Buffalo township, Butler county. Pa.
Ali persona therefore, knowing themselves in
debted to said estate, will please make imnedi-
ate payment, and any having elsms sgains' the
same will present them, duly authenticated, TO
the undersigned for settlement
SAMUEL. SHEARER. } 49,.
MARGARET \. SMITH, N' TO-
mar3-4t Sarversville T. O., Batter CO., Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

FoR what is National Convention
called? To register the edict of peo-
ple's will, or the orders of cliques of
politicians who may happen, by chi
canery, to be able to run the State
Conventions
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

THE Democratic State Central Com
mittee of this State is called to meet
in Pittsburgh, ON March 18th, to hx
the time for their State Convention.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

1T is admitted that Blaine was
cheated in 1876 out of nomination
which was his due. Shall this wrong
be repeated?
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
LOST.

In the borough of Butler on Monday last,
23rd inst ROLL OF BILLS, amounting to
$50 After coming to town | was first at the
Troutman store, then at Heck Pat'erson's,
then at the Miller grocery, then at the Wick
House. and then at the Office OF Chas McCand-
less- ESQ. where first missed the money.
Any person finding AMI returning the money
In me or leaving il at the CITIZEN Office will be
Iiherailv rewarded A. G.. STEWART,
feh25-9t whtestown, Butler Co., Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

DoN'r forget to go and hear the
Readings of Mr.. Neil Grey, in the
Opera House, tomorrow Thursday
evening.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

The people are above conventions
and cannot be debarred the privilege OF
revising their action and correcting
their blunders.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

SEVERAL communications and other
matters have necessarily been crowded
out this week.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

BLAINE divides New York with
Conkling, Pennsylvania with Cam
eron. Ohio with Sherman, but nobody
divides Maine with Blaine.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
Admitted.

A. Murray Cornelius, John K. kel-
lev and James NJ. Denny, Esqs.,
were, on Tuesday morning last, adj
mitted to the practice of the law in the
several Courts of this county. We
understand they all passed creditable
examinations as students.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
BUTLER CITIZEN.

THE State Of Indiana has given q
majority of her district delegates to
Blaine.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
New Advertise a,r enfs.
FairvieW Academy.

THIS institution. with Rev. Fl. d. Darbaker as
Principal will open its Summer session April
Ist 4 new feature of this school which will at
once commend itself to pubic favor. will be to
TRAIN STUDENTS FOR TEACHING BY AC-
TUAL EXPERIENCE. Yonng persons III; end-
ing to teach should avail themselves OF this
advantage. maIo-3t
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
Life Insurance Agents
wANTEDl

w "A MI EDI
A i-st-class Life Insurance Company in New
York wants SPECIAL. GENERAL and LOCAL
AGENTS, in unoccupied ter itory in the State
of Pennsylvauia. Address MANAGER OF AGEN-
cIEs Box 100 New YORK PosT0FFICE. [f25-4t
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
FOR RENT

Three acres of ground. large honse and store
room. with outbuildings. good water al the door,
and good young orchard. Is six miles from
Butler; and good location for country store
Will give possession Immediately Inquire at
CITIZEN OFFICE.
mar3tf Butler. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
MARRIAGES.

YOUNG-FAIR-Feb "A, 1880, at the Pres
byteran Parsonage, Butler, by Rev. W. T.
Wylie, Mr.. Alexander L. Young, of Fairview,
and Miss Martha J. Fair, of kaylor City.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
0OnCeHf.

There will be Concert at Great Belt on the
night of March 18th Rev. John Danks will
take the leading part. A train will leave Butler
that evening at O'Clock. and return after the
Concert. Come and have good time.
mar3-2t COMMITTEE.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03

GEN. BUTLER is after the Standard
Oh Compsuy with Q shsfp ssick
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1880-03-03
The Chicago Convention

The National Republican Conven-
ton will be composed of TAG delegates,
apportioned to States and Territories