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r LSI I —. Army Corrwpondeiiw. PLYMOUTH, X. C., April 20.1864. EDS. CITIZEN The Union force at Plymouth. N". C., surrendered to the en emy at 10 J o'clock this. a. m. Our loss is Muall, won't average more than three to each eompanv. Co. E, 102 d regiment, P V., had one killed and two wounded —killed, Sergt. S. Logan;Corp. Jeffer son Burtner, and Win. S. Dickson, slight 1* wounded. Co. I, 103 d regiment, had three wounded, Sergt. M' Bride, in the neck, serious. The others I can't name, but I understand they are not dangerous. We expect togo to Richmond and be ex changed V ours. &e.. WM. S. MECHLING, Co. E, 103 d, llegt., P. V. BRISTOW STATION, VA., April 20. 1804. MESSRS. EMTOHS:—Someone has said that it is better to be out of the world than out of'the fashion. We think this depends on whether the fashion be a good one or not; and on the motives which lead men to follow it. When a commander of any body of soldiers has, by his humane and gentleman .lv, as well as efficient course of conduct | as a commander, won the high esteem of those soldiers, it is certainly right that the soldiers should, if they choose, repre sent their regards by some token which ! shall serve as a memento " when this cru el war is over." The officers and men of the 11th Reg- j imcnt, P. R. V. C., some time ago, raised | by contributions, five-hundred and niie "dollars, to be applied to the purchasing of a sword, and other " traps" for our wor thy Colonel. The articles came to hand three days J * ago, and tho presentation of them took j place last evening at 6 o'clock, in pres- I ence of the regiment, drawn up so as to i form three sides of a hollow square. The j presentation speech was made by Captain Wm. H. Timblin, of Co. C, and is as fol- j lows:— '• COLONEL JACKSON :—lt was enjoin-1 ed on me to present to you. in behalf of I the officers and men of your regiment, the tokens they have procured, to show their j esteem for you as their commander. You will benr with mo while I briefly I review some of the more important events j of the past three years. When this regiment was organized at Camp Wright. Pennsylvania, and we had the privilege of choosing our officers, you were chosen to fill the position of Major. Although a stranger to a majority of the men, yet they were willing to trust you as one of our field officers. Afterwards when ' a vacancy occurred in the Lieutenant Col onelcy, and wo had still the privilege of electing officers, bv unanimous assent of the men, you were promoted to fill the va cancy. This proved that you had lost none of the confidence of the men, but on the contrary, showed that their regard for you was deep seated, and abiding. Again, when by reason of a wound re ceived in the battle of South Mountain, Maryland, our gallant and beloved Colo nel Gallagher, was compelled to quit the service, and it became your right to at tain the Colonelcy, although we could not then have the privilge of voting for yon, yet not a dissenting voice was heard in the regiment. When it was proposed to purchase these tokens, the alacrity with which themeans were raised—and could have been doub led had it lieen required, proved again that you had won the hearts of these men by yonr course of conduct towards them in all our associations. In our weary marchings, fightings, and privations, for the sako, and perpetuation of our Gov ernment, you have been with us. In the bloody battles of Gaines' Mills, Bull Run No. 2 —2 days. South Mountain, Antie tam, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg—3 days, and Mine-Run, your example and com mand urged us to noble daring. Ou the marches through Maryland and Pennsyl vania, and thenec to Mine-Run, your sympathy for us in privation wou those feelings of regard which men feel only towards u beloved commaudcr ! Would that those whose graves are in j Virgina soil; those who gave up thoir lives fof dheir country, in Maryland and Pennsylvania ; those who died of disease incurred in the serv ice of their country ; and those who were maimed by wounds, and disabled by disease, and have been discharged, were here to unite with us in this presentation! But. no, the gallant ones who sleep beneath the sods cannot be recalled to earth, and the living are too far from us to participate in paying this heart-felt tribute to you. A bright halo of glory hovers around the graves of our fallen coiupanious, to cheer and encourage us in the good work of contending for the right; and may the " God of battles" help us to fight the remaining battles of our couutry success fully, and when pea#e shall be restored, to enjoy it in the pleasant assurance of having done our duty. Here, Colonel, are the tukeus of our regards, consisting of sword, sash, belt, and spurs. cdo not give theui on account of their value in monoy, but to strengthen the assuran ces of the past, that between you and your men, the strongest cords of friendship are d<awn. Accept them. Colonel, and use them .as you think best while in tho ser vice .ofour common country, and when you shall return to your loved ones at home these shall be a memento for you and youre." COL. JACKSON'S REPLY. "CAPTAIN TIMBLIN:—AIIow mc to thank'you, and with you, the officers and men of the 11th Regiment, Pennsylva nia Reserves, for this unmerited token of your respect. I would be dead to grati tude indeed, were I to receive, without returning my most sincere thanks, such a beautiful testimonial as this.and. that too. coming from such worthy donors as the officers and men of the 11th I'ennsylva nia Reserves. I am not aware of any act, or acts of mine toward you, which should call forth such a tribute as this. I have required of you vigilance, punctuality, and faithful ness, in the discharge of your duties, and with these requirements you have uni formly complied. I could ask no more, and ' could not with propriety have de demand less. But I accept this, fellow soldiers, not that 1 have merited it at your hands, hut because in it I recognize anoth er symptom of your devotion to that glo rious cause in which you have been so manfully struggling. It is now well nigh three years since you and 1 first met in the character of soldiers. You were then pleased to place me in a position of honor and authority among you. For this, al low uic here to thank you. But have you not, since then, given ten-thousand greater reasons for my thanks t \ou have beeu to mc more than I should have expected, yea, more than 1 deserved. You have stood by me, and with me, where none but hearts of steel could stand; and have ever willingly, and cheerfully, obeyed mv harshest mandates. I am proud here to say, (and that too at the risk of being considered egotistic), that no regiment in the Federal service has made a brighter record than that made by tho officers and men of the Elev enth Pennsylvania Reserves. You showed forth to the world around you, when you first entered the service of your country that patriotism was your chief, your high motive —not that "patriotism ' that needed appeals, or waited tor the stimulants of bounties. It was enough for you to knrw that your country was in peril. The roar of the first rebel cannon reverbrating across our peaceful hills, had scarcely died away, when you sprang to arms and, hastening across the Alleglienics placed your own brave breast*, a bulwork of strength, to stay the tide of rebellion which then surged against the base of our country's Capitol. And, since then, wheth er amid the smoke and tumult of battle in old Virginia, or on the sanguine fields of Maryland and Pennsylvania, or within the doleful dens of the rebel prisons, you have ever proved true to your country's trust. But I must not, upon this occasion, for get to make honorablo mention of our gallant dead, those loved, but fallen mar tvrs, whose bleaching bones whiten the plains of the treacherous south. Our gallant Nesbit. the noble Stewart, tho brave and determined Lewis, the gentle manly Koister, and the heroic and efficient Brady, yea and a hundred more as worthy of mention, have all scaled their devotion to their country by shedding their life's blood. But their names stand high upon the roll of Freedom's martyrs, and let the blessings ol our eternal love halo around their memories! "May the sweetest and softest sunshine of all God's heavens lin ger where their poor bones are moulder ing into dust!" But I trust the dawn of peace is near approaching, and ere long, it will break with all its Cod-like efful gence, upon our distracted land. Then will our glorious old banner float trium- j pliant, and unmolested, from Maine to Ore gon. and from the Potomac to the llio Grande. Then, fellow soldiers, will I place this gift among the chief relics of my life, and ever prize "it highest of all my earthly stores. Again, fellow soldiers of tho eleventh regiment, accept my heart felt, my most grateful thanks." After Colonel Jackson concluded his reply, three hearty cheers were given for him. The gift cost five-hundred dollars. Captain Timblin stated that nine dollars of the money raised remained in his hands, and he asked what should be done with it. It was voted to be given to the Sanitary Commission, of Philadelphia. It is but just to remark here, that both Col. Jackson and Capt. Timblin, have beeu in every battle in which the regi ment has been engaged. Neither has been wounded, and both have made very narrow escapes. In the battle of Antietani, after differ ent color bearers had been shot down, Capt. Timblin took the colors and carried them off the field. At Fredericksburg. Dec. 13th, 1862, he again took up the colors after three or four color bearers had fallen, and carried them until our men were forced to fall back, and then bro't them safely off Ou this occasion, the flag-staff was cut nearly off by a bullet, while he carried it. The field officers of this regiment at" preseut, areas follows: Colonel. S. M. Jackson, of Armstrong county ; Lt. Col., Robert A. M'Coy, of Cnmbria county, present A. A. A. Ge«. ou Gen. Crawford's Staff; Major, J as. C. Burke, of Cambria county. Staff officers—Surgeon. Wm- Lyons, of Philadelphia; Asst. Surgeon, A. J. Cole, of Bradford couuty ; Adjutant, Tho. D. Litxenger, of Cambria county ; Quar ter Master. 11. A. Torrence, of Indiana county; Chaplain, J. A. Delo, of Arm strong county. The Butler county companies are flour ishing as usual. If you will publish the above, you will much oblige, Tours, truly. &. fthe American Citizen. THOMAS ROBINSON, 1 CYRUS E. ANDERSON, j* allols - H. W. SPK VR, Publisher. BUTLER PA. HI,I)\KSDiY MAY 11,1804. J&.f~"Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and 'nsepsrable."--D. Webster. Foil PRESIDENT IN 1804: ABRAHAM LIXCOLX. Presidential I lectors. Morton M'Mlehael, Philadelphia. Thoma* 11. Cunningham, Beaver county. REPRRSKNTATIVE9. 1 Rohert P. King, 13 Elia* W. Hall, 2 (100. Morrison Coatee, Charles 11. Shriner, 3 Henry Ruinm. .15 John Wwter, 4 William 11. Kern, l'» David M Conaughy, 6 B.irton 11. Jenks, 17 David W. Wood, e, Charles M. Hunk, il* Isaac Benson, 7 Robert Parker, jl9 John P*tton, ,8 Aaron Mull, Samuel B. Dirk, p John A. Hiestand. il Kverard Bierer, 10 Richard 11. Coryell, 22 John P Pennoy, 11 fvlward Holliday, 23 Kbeuezrr M'Junkin, 12 Charles F. Reed, 124 John W. Blanclianl. Legislature Adjourned. The Legislature of this State, adjourn ed on Thursday last, at noon ; its mem bers from this county, (Senator M'Cand lcss. and Assemblyman llaslett and Xeg ley,) have arrived at home. ■ Their many j friends will be glad to take them by the j hand once more, and bid them welcome. For the many favors they bestowed up- j on the "Citizen," in the shape of public j documents, many of which contained val- j uable information, wo tender them our sincere thanks. Caution. The Grand Jury, now sitting at Pitt%, burgh, in the United States District Court, have found a bill against at least one hun dred persons in the city of Pittsburg, for selling liquors without a United States license! We understand the district at torney is extending his investigation of this matter outside the cities, and intends to reach the whole district. If this is (lone we fear many in the various coun ties composing the TV estcrn District of Pcnna., may find themselves in trouble ere long. "Honesty is the best policy," in the long run, we would therefore ad vise all having any interest in this matter to at once put themselves under the pro tection of the law, by complying with its provisions. Our Late State Convention. It has been our lot to witness the or ganization of several State Conventions, but never to witness one of such entire oneness of purpose and sentiment, as that which met at llarrisburg, on the 28th ult. Indeed that Convention seemed to move as though there was but one party and one sentiment in the entire country; and that party, the great Union party, and that sentiment in favor of there elec tion of Abraham Lincoln. There can be little doubt now that the Baltimore Con vention will be nearly, if not entirely as unanimous—and that the people will en dorse their action at the polls next No vember, with almost equal unanimity.— Indeed the opposition appear to have lost all heart, and there is little prospect that they can, even under the leadership of little Mac, give any trouble to the friends of the Union, in the coming canvass. B®~ We notice quite an effort being made by F. P. Blair, and some of liis friends, to firing the Secretary of the Treasury into disrepute, on account of the questionable character of the conduct of soinc of his agents. We think Mr. Chase may rest easy about the matter however— the country has confidence in him, and that is quite as much as can be said of Frank Blair. Indeed it is quite a myste ry to us. how he has succeeded in remain ing conspicuous before the country so longs lie first came to the surface thro' the United effort of the Radical or Eman cipation party of Missouri—was sustained by them for years ; but like an ungrate ful wretch, after having been the reeipi ant of their confidence for years, betray ml them in the hour of their trial! Join ed hands with conservatives—with Cop perheads and rebels for the purpose of defeating those who had thus honored him. Hut his treachery is nof likely to injure any one, except himself—in vain will he seek t« retrieve his fallen fortunes in the army, the verdict of die country i* uiade up. and he is pronounced faithless to his friends and their cause. EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS. —The Richmond Enquirer, of a recent date, an nounces that a regular sj'stein for a gen eral exchange of prisoners has been agreed upon, and will be immediately inaugur ted. Commissioner Ould has returned from Fortress Monroe, at which point he has been, under a flag of truce, two or three days past, on business connected with his department, the result of which is the rlsumption of the cartel, with the pros pect under its provisions of an immediate exchange of all prisoners of war on both sides. THE Navy Department has received iu i telligence of the eapture ol the sehoon | er Three Brothers, off the coast of Flori i da, and of the siuking of the blockade running schooner Wild Pigeon. COMMUNICATIONS. For the American Citizen. MANOKR OF THE BALAAM ASSOCIATION, Butler, May 8, 1864. To the Pappx or Agents of the At sociation. —We would say that on the Bth of the present month, we will expect your subscriptions to be handed over to the Asinus or Treasurer, John S. Campbell, and whatever articles may have been do nated, left at the Manger, as it will re quire a few days alter their receipt to complete ourarratigcmsnts and have them conveyed to Allegheny. Therefore, as the time is getting short in which we can work, we would urge you to renewed diligence. Go into this matter with your whole soul; arouse the people from their lethargy—insist on small favors at leant and if there are any so inert aud soulless as to refuse or even to say "I'll think of it," now while our soldiers arc rushing forward as a wall of (ire between them and danger, we would like to have their names. A man whose soul is so small that he will not at least take one share, but plead off fti the ground he has sub scribed to the bounty fund, or something else of that nature, we would like to mark him ; yes, honor him by setting his name down on the list, to be hissed at and scorned. By order of the Ascllus, WIN. M. CLARK, Thistly IMllNluirgii Nuiii'lnry Fair. Butler County Kxecutlre Committee, ) Butler, May 7,1804. 112 To Chairman of Cothmittee of DEAR SIR : —The following arrange ments have been made, by the Executive Committee of Butler county, in reference to money and other contributions to the Sanitary Fair, to be held in Pittsburgh, commencing J unc Ist, 1864. Cash contributions from each township and borough in the county, will be sent to I. J. Cummings, Treasurer, Butler, on or before May, 24th. All articles, contributed by townships and boroughs not below enumerated, will be sent to 11. C. Ileincman, Butler, on or before May 24th. The following townships and boroughs will send their articles contributed, di rectly to Pittsburgh, and deposit them in care of the proper officers of the Fair, appointed to receive them, on or before May 27th : —Adams,Cranberry, Jackson, Harmony, Zelienople, Forward, Conno qucnessiug, Lancaster, Middlesex, Penn, Clinton, Jefferson, Saxonburg, Buffalo and Winficld. All articles contributed will lie careful ly packed, and a list enclosed in the pack- EgS, with the name of the donor of each article, its estimated value, the towns»;j; or borough from whence contributed, ami the county. A duplicate list will also be prepared, and forwarded to William Camp bell, Chairman of the Executive Commit tee, Butler. This arrangement refers to townships and boroughs sending their contributions to Butler, as wellasto those sending them directly to Pittsburgh. In conclusion, permit us to address you a few earnest words, in reference to this great, benevolent and truly worthy object. We have received reports from almost all the townships and boroughs iu the couuly, of the most gratifying and en couraging character. The people are noislessly but effectively at work, aud an honorable emulation appears to exist, among the various districts, as to which shall contribute most liberally to this ob ject. Sir, we urge upon you, as Chairman of the Committee from your district, to give this matter your earnest attention for the short time in which you have to work.— Let your zeal and industry be an example to others —and an honest pride stimulate you, that your district may stand among the foremost in liberality in this great Our armies are, perhaps, even now en gaged in the must desperate struggle of this terrible war. Homes in every part of this broad land arc full of hearts that beat quick and fearful. Not many words are spokeu, but the eye is turned to Heav en, and the soul breathes out its prayer to the Infinite. The image of that son, brother, father, husband,friend, wounded and writhing upon the field of carnage, rises ghastly before our eyes. What shall we do? What ran we do? We arc safe from danger, and enjoying all the quiet and comforts of home. An opportunity is here presented for us to do something. Mucl) as we may honestly differ in other things, as christians and philanthropists, we must all unite in this. Let our offer ing be fitting—let it be adequate for the immunities we are enjoying frura the per ils of the camp, the ticld. the Hospital! W>l. CAMPBELL, Chairman. JMI.v N. PVHVIANCE, | SCCRETARIES . WATSON J. IOUNO, ) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.— WiIIiam Campbell. J. N. Pnrviance, I. J. Cum mings. James Campbell ,11. C. Heine man, E. M'Junkin. RETALIATION —A Washington tele gram says: A profound couviction per vades Congress of the necessity of such terrible, inexorible retaliation for the Pillow and Plymouth massacres as will forweer prevent a recurrence of similar barbarities. A FARMER ill Canada recently lost his wife, and on the day appointed for the funeral, when the guesta were assembled, he persisted in postponing the funeral. Several sympathetic friends, who endeav ored to reconcile him to a final leave of the loved remains, elicited from the dis tracted man the fact that he had been disappointed in the attendance of a pro fessional gentleman, to extract several teeth containing gold filling, which had <»o«t him >l2 some years previous; Proceeding*) or the In lon State Convention. IIARRISBURO, April 28, 1864. A large number of delegates are on hand. The Convention met at 12 o'clock, and was called to order by Mr. Sewill, of Delaware. Mr. Penny was chosen tempo- 1 rary chairman, but declinedon accountof hoarseness. Seuator Johnson, of Lycom ing, was then nominated, and elected, and 1 on taking the chair delivered a ver\'9hort 1 but handsome address, complimenting thfe 1 Convention on its intelligence and integri ty, aud referring to the crisis in our coun try's history, and feeling invoked harmony 1 of action. A number of Secretaries wore appoint- 1 ed. among them John 11. Stewart of Alle gheny. Mayor Lowry, of Pittsburgh, was sub stituted in place of E. I ■. Shields, absent A petition asking the appointment of A. R. MeClurg, Chairman of the State Central Committee was largely signed.— Fully one hundred names were appended, because of his efficient services in that ca pacity in 1860. A resolution was ofTered to appoint a Committee on Reso'utions aud Address, and to appoint delegates at large, Senato- ; rial aud Representative electors, but was postponed for the present after considera ble debate. A Committee on Credentials was then appointed. Also, a Committee on Per manent Organization, composed of mem bers from each Senatorial district. The Convention then adjourned to meet at half past two. All allusions to President Lincoln ex cited the heartiest applause. Afternoon Session —The Committee on Permanent Organisation reported George V. Lawrence as Permanent Chairman. , who came forward and said he saw around him the leading men of the Union organ ization from every part of the State.l feel deeply honored in presiding over such a body. Never has there existed so pow erful a political organization, so powerful unmerically and mentally, as this Union party, cither in Pennsylvania or all over this wide land. No man in all this broad land, or even in Europe, known in pub lic and high political life, is better known and recognized for honesty, intelligence or uprightcoußness of purpose, than Abra ham Lincoln. [Loud and continued ap plause.] No ntau has spent more watch ful days or sleepless nights than ho. [Ap plause.] lie will, if it can be done by tal ent, energy and unfaltering purpose, re- | store the Union. Let us then give him ur best and truest support. He confin ed at some length, discussing the general topics of the day. A resolution appointing a committee to select electors at large and delegates at large was presented. * Mr. Penny opposed this in a brief speech, desiring the Convention to elect openly, lie moved a substitute that the Conven tion proceed at once to ballot for delegates and electors at large. The former propo-1 sit ion was withdrawn. A committee of seven on resolutions was appointed—Mr. Penny among them. A resolut ion that the delegates at large adhere to Abraham Lincoln tirst and last for the Presidential nomination was pass ed. The Convention then proceeded to bal lot for delegates at large. Mr. McClure and Mr. Cameron were elected on the first ballot; Mr. McClure receiving 97 votes and Mr. Cameron 95. They were declar ed duly elected. On the second ballot Mr. Morrow i>. j l.owi v was elected, receiving 80 votes.and on the :5d Mr. W W. Kccliuin was elect ed, receiving 1)1 vttes. Adjourned till uiulit. Might Session. —Members from the va rious Congressional districts reported the names ..f district electors. A resolution was offered to appoint a number of State Senatorial Committees, one for each county in the Tioga. Allegheny, Berks, DaupWi and Lancaster, which have two; Philadel phia to get two for each Senatorial dis trict. 'The resolution passed ADDRESS AND RESOLUTIONS. Mr. Geo. Bcrgnen from the Committee on Resolutions aud Address, submitted the following: To the People of Pennsylvania : In presenting the name of Abraham Lincoln, for re election to the Presiden cy, to our fellow citizens of Pennsylvania and of the other loyal States, we are con strained by a high sense of what is due to ! the principle involved,-briefly to set forth ! the reasons which impel us to this prefer i etiec. In doing so, we desire emphatical i ly to state that our ardent purpose to se | cure there election of the present Chief ; Magistrate of the Union is controlled by ino hasty intention to neutralize the high | claims to patriotism of other Statesmen mentioned in connection with the same I great-office by the Union men of the coun- I try; nor to haviTit manifest, cither, that ; we are controlled by any selfi.-h adherence ! to a mere man, in this the hour of a free ! people's struggle for their existence. The i reasons which urge us to advocate the rc | election of Abraham Lincoln,are such as I must influence all patriotic men in adopt ] iug measures that will best subserve the j safety and purity of the Government, the I lu.ni<>r and glory of its people, with their | speedy triumph over the murderous com | filiations of a wicked rebellion. The Ad- I ministration, in all its attitudes, presents i the power of the Government in all its mightand majesty. Whatever affects the j one. must more or less, influence and im- I pairthe other. If the Govern meutshould ! be defeated, the overthrow of the Aduiin | istration must of course folloiv. If the j conspirators, who do the bidding of Jeff. 1 Davis, triumph, necessarily the bravemen ! who obey the summons and cuter iu the tight for the Union, under the general di rection of the President of the United , States, must also be defeated, and as they • go down, the President ceases to be the : representative of national power; aud as | all these perish, so, 100, will all uien who ! arc now free and independent, cither be sacrificed to the horrors of war, or be | doomed to the still greater horrors of sla -1 very. From these alternatives there is no escape. Our political enemies have so j couched their buttle cry as to render most j odious those who now represent the Na ! tjonal authority ; while -our armed foes, ! (the natural allies of thoso opposed to u# politically, i have schooled their follower? , in the name predjudiccs. So closely are these identilied, eveu now it is boasted in the revolted States as being only necessary lor the success of rebellion, that the peace Democracy should succeed in the loyal States j while the peace Democracy insist, as the basis of their success, that there- ■ bellion must first become a military tri- , umpli. This is not an assumption of our own to make an argument against our en- i emies. The history of the whole course I of the slaveholders' rebellion corroborates J it on the oneside, while the career of those j who sympathize with treason, affnnis it j on the other. Hence the necessity of so : identifying the Administration with the Government in the coming political con- | test, as to make them inseparable—theone j as potential as the other —invincible against their eottibthed enemiso.Northand ; South. This can only be dime. by the re nomination anil re-elf Hon of Mr Lneoln- Uutilthe rebellion is put down, or at least until its arn.ed force and vigor arc broken, there should be no change in the Admin istration representing the Government, — Obvious ic isO:;s impress us with ihe im portance of this position, A change of men would involve a change of measures; so that while the loyal States Were under going such a revulsion the States that are in rebellion would be afforded time to gath er new strength wherewith possibly to over whelm and destroy the Government Cam paigns then just projected would be imme diately countermanded to appeose the rage of partisan rivalry. Leaders fairly tried would be reduced in command to make room for the ambitious, incompetent and useless imbecile. The depreciation of the currency, nf>w so eagerly aimed at, would then be speedily accomplished. The ruin of the national credit, now treated as a jest, nonld then be received as a reality, and mocked as a deserving result. Our diplomacy would become the channel of conv ying to the nations of the world the evidence of our internal broils and the i facts of our national weakness. And thus with schism where the Union is now strong, and antagonisms where cordiality now prevails, the general wreck of the Government would mark the imprudent change in its present adininistraaion, and the enslavement of who are now free and independent, conclude the bleak record of the nation's decline and fall.— If a nation's safety is worth a party's no blest efforts, then indeed have we. claim ing to be the loyal men of the land, and ready to sacrifice all that is dear or valua ble. the noblest incentives to labor for our political success. Believing as we do, that there is but one principle of politics now animating the public heart—and that principle involving the purity of the gov ernment and the freedom of the Govern ed—our duty becomes at once plain, for- j cible and binding. In the performance ! of this duty, we are asked to make no sac rifices. On the contrary we arc invoked j to contend against the sacrifices of what is ' essentially necessary for Ihe permanency of the supremacy of the Government, j We are asked to harmonize our political ' organization, nnd to unite on a tried and j faithful servant, in order that the contest j at the ballot box may bo a victory worthy | ol' the emulation of our fellow-citizens on ! the battle field, a victory which will for- | ever seal the doom of treason in all the j States. In the contest for the Presidcn- j cy we have it in our power materially to | aid those who are carrying i n a struggle j where blood marks their progressand death j hovers over the combatants. If we sue- j cecd in reelecting Abraham Lincoln, i nr j brothers in the field will triumph o\ cr the j armed foes of the Government 11 we reaffirm the power of tne Xi ionil Ad I in nisir.it i> 11 euJors'iig l lie na' i nalau ! horitic- ii ilie re election ol Abraham I ijinea n. »• 'in must, cease. Notli ng ( h sure:—n h tig could be more e , ralile j It is not nccei-uy tor us togo into a h - j tory of the National Administration, in order to make up a claim for the ic elec tion of Abraham L ncoln. With that claim j resting on the necessities of the Govern ment, and endorsed by the preferences ol J the people, any merit which the man may have of personal virtue and unsullied re ! putatioif. sinks into insignificance. And yet the American people owe it to them selves a« well as to Abraham Lincoln, to acknowledge the influence which his per sonal virtues haveexereised on the conflict j iu which we are now engaged. That in fluence has more than once dispelled the grovel ing suspicion of demagogues, and hushed the angry jar of faction. The firmness of his rule has disarmed the ma chinations of the Northern sympathizers with Southcjn rebellion. The impartiali ty of his official acts and constructions, have preserved the Constitution he swore to support, pure; and the law he was pledged to enforce, inviolate; so far as his authority extended and his official power could bo wielded. In the first struggle for independence, our fathers could not have been prouder of Washing ton, than are we, in this our struggle fot a more perfect independence, proud of Abraham Lincoln. The future will en hance the greatness and glory which clus ter around him in the present hour. And if we, nobly striving for equitable- princi ple and a free Government, can secure the services of Abraham Lincoln, iu the Pres idential chair for another term we will be conferring the grcrtest possible bron upon posterity, by securing the eternal perpet uation of a free Government. To this cml we invoke the co-operatiou of our fel low citizens of this and the other loyal States. We ask all true men to join with us in securing, not the njcrc triumph of a party, or the continuation of the rule of a man—but the success of a principle — the vindication of a heaven-born God in paired right, that the life of the Republic may be prolonged, the hope of the world once more animated, and the down-trod den of all countries and climates filled with joy and gladness! RESOLUTIONS : Retained, That the vindication of the national honor, and the enforcement ot the natioual authority, against the aggrcs sions of a desperate and wicked conspira cy. are the only objects which should now claim the attention of parties and engage the efforts of those who represent the gov ernmeut. 1 ntil that authority, .vhich is recognized in all its borders, there cannot and dare not lie any terms of peace offer ed to traitors. Until peace elicits unqual ified and entire submission to the nation -1 al authority , war must be waged while there i if an arm left tj strike a blow, and a dol lar injhe natioual treasury to subsist asol dieT. Resolved, That we heartily endorse the policy of the National Administration,aud the means employed for the suppression of rebellion, the punishment of traitors at home and abroad ; a policy which, if car ried out. will cud in the speedy triumph of our arms, and the security and pemia£ nency of the Government. Resolved, That we regard there-nomina tion and election of Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency as essential not only to the complete overthrow of the slaveholders' rebellion, but as necessary to the full or ganization and operation of that policy which alone can secure the future peace and prosperity of a restored Union. Hie pnaity of his character, the liberality of bin views, the independence of his action, and the regurd which he ever manifests for justice and right, fit liiui pre eminent ly for the direction of the affairs of the nation, until its authority is recognized, received and respected in all the States of the American 1 'tiion. Retailed, 'J bat. ill response to the sen timent of the loyal men of Pennsylvania, ami injustice to a tried and faithful pub lic i fficer. the thanks of this convention are hereby tenderedtoAndiewG. Curtin, Governor of the Commonwealth, llis manly defense of the honor and dignity of the State, bis unwavering adherence to its credit, and his vigilant care of its inter ests, have had their influence alike upon the political character of its citizens, and the prosperity which now marks theirtrade and enterprise, and demands a people's highest admiration and applause. lit solved, That the alacrity with which the Governor of Pennsylvania has contri buted, through the aid of our fellow citi zens, to the National defense, is in keep ing with the character of loyalty ever borne by the Keystone State. Through the active energy of Governor Curtin. Pennsylvania has bad the satisfaction of knowing that her State flag lias floated in almost every battle fought for the Union, while no Commonwealth has given more of its material means in aid of the Govern ment than that which the wise and fru gal measures of Andrew G. Curtin have enabled this State to extend to the Natiou al Government. Resoteid, that the highest rewards of the nation are due to the bravo men who arc now in the field periling their lives in a struggle with a base and wicked con spiracy; that we will ever hold ingrate ful recollection the memory of those who have already perished in the fight for tho Union, and extend to those who survive to return once more to their homes, the ! honor which their valor has fairly won, I and the peaceful rest which their labors | so eminently deserve. Resolved, That we thank the loyal mcm i bers of the Legislature for the steady and ' president course with which they have ' maintained the honor and credit of tho t'ommonwealth, and the stem patriotism with which they have also resisted tho revolutionary schemes of the minorities |in the Senate and House. The attitude ] of the majority of both branches of tho Legislature on the interest question nnd j mi the enfranchisement of the soldier, was I controlled alike by a regard for economy i nnd a determination to recognize in tho j defenders of the Union, citizens, deserving I the highest, rank and franchises; while i the com eof general legislation has been ' -nib at least as to deserve lor t lie Legisla ture during the session about to close, our I frank approval. Resulted, That the thanks of the whole | people are due to the gallant men whoarc I now in the lead of nurtfrinies. and that we 1 hold ourselves iu readiness, a: a moment's I warning, to second the efforts of iliei-c to \ render tho summer campaign aga'ust trca ! son. the final end of the struggle for the i c ue of the country and the full recogni ; tion of the authority of the Government j in all the States. i The reading of the foregoing address and resolutions was frequently interrupted I by the heartiest applause, and they were '■w lop ted without a dissenting voice, amid ; the warmest dnmonstrations of enthusi- I asm. Kloquent speeches were then made by Hon. M. 1!. Lowry, of Erie, • on. A. K. i M'Clurc, of Franklin, Win. IL Mann, Esq., | of Philadelphia, Hon. Wayne M'Vengh, i of Chester county, Hon. Linn Bartholo mew and James 11. Campbell, of Schuyl kill county. Ori motion of Mr. Bergner, the thaak* of the Convention were tendered to the House of Representatives for the use of their hall'. On motion of Mr. Turrel, the thanks of the Convention wero tendered toitsofficers for the able manner in which they had discharged their duties. The Convention then adjourned.— l'itts Gazette. The Expiration of tlio Term or Service of the Pennu. Ke*erve Corp*. We have lately received letters from tho. , Reserve Corps, iu which it is apparent that i the men have a wrong impression in re | gard to the expiration of their term of | service. In order to correct such misap ! prehensions, we have been furnished with the following dates of expiration of aer | vice by the Adjutant General: Ist Reg.. expiration of term of strvicc, Aug. 1, 18C4 2d " " A"*-!. " i 3j » " •' July 21, « I 4|)i » .. , 7i u i sth " M " " June ZX " «th " " Juljr 27, " 7tli " " " " 27, " I Hth " " " " " », " nth " " " " " 27, « I 10lb » « •• - 21 t ~ j 11th " " " " " zu, " ; I2tb M M M Aur. 10. " • 13th ****** ** June 11, 44 —ln regard to another inquiry, we are authorized to state that there is no muster iu for an unexpired term. Recruits for ! three years' regiments, after such organi zations have been iu service, are all mus tered for three years, so that at the expi ratiou of the term of the regiment, such recruits will be held for three years, and detailed for service in other organization. 1 It is well that the volunteer should under stand these facts, as they are importaut.— Uarritburg Telegraph. YANKEE LIBKRALITY.— Up to within a week, the subscriptions made to the fund for the relief of tho Ratio ring Ten ties* oeans, iu Massachusetts, Mr, Everett, aunouuees to be $90,343. What an evi dence of the living, glowing patriotism and philanthropy <?f the Old Iky State