THE AMERICAN
Butler, Pa., Wednesday 3,1864.
Eritr»nco to the Amniciw CITIK* Printing Office
m the South,on Jefienwu street.
SAD ACCIDENT. —On Thursday, the
28th ult., John Hoon, of Centre town- i
ship, was thrown off a wagon load of hay,
falling on his head and shoulders, injur
ing him so severely, that he died about
II o'clock, a. m., on Sunday. Mr. Hoon
was an industrious and honest man.and
a worthy citizen.
KILLED BV LIGHTENING. —On Sun
day, the 31st ult., Andrew, a son of Pat
rick and Catharine Dougherty, of Clear
field township, this county, aged 6 years,
was killed by lightning. This boy, in
company with two others, was sitting
under an Apple tree, where a scythe was
hanging. It would appear from the man
ner in which the ground was torn up, that |
the lightning struck a short distance
above the scythe, and when reaching it
seperated and ran down both ends—the
wedge running down tho scythe killing
the boy, striking him on the back of the
head and running down his back, cutting
the skin arid tearing tho clothes off him.
The oilier two boys were severely stunned,
but recovered.
The Election.
The extreme caution with which our
Democratic neighbors have moved for a
few days, had led some to think that they
had changed their programme, and weie
either gong to .stay away all together, or
else cave and vote for the amendment.—
Although the election is at the time of j
our writing, nearly closed, it is hard to |
tell how they are generally voting. It is J
now known that the leaders here have vo
ted against allowing our brave soldiers,
now bailing with the rebel hosts in front j
of Richmond and Atlanta, the right of |
suffrage. Hut of this, more hereafter.
Mectlngof Judicial Conferees.
The. Union Conferees of the 25th Ju- j
dtrial District, met at the " l-cslieHHouse,l' 1 i
in New CastW, on the 25th ult. The j
following arc the names of the ''onferecs
Beaver counhj —l). L luibric, Henry j
llice, A. It. .Moore.
Butler cvunty —Charles M'Candless, j
Henrv Pillow, R. I. Hoggs.
Latcrener. county —John Elder, J. T. !
Scott, Isaac Phillips.
Tl>r Conference was organiy.ed by call- j
illg D. L. linbric, to the Chair, and aj>- j
pointing Charles M'Candless, Secretary, i
On motion of Charles M'Candless, the I
Hon. L. 1/. M'Guffin, was nominated for j
President Judge, by acclamation.
On motion, the loyal papers of the dis- !
trict were requested to publish the pro
ceedings of the Conference.
On motion, the Conference adjourned. |
Ann.v ('Krrespondi'ncc.
8a)'" Through the kindness of Mr. Wm. j
Cratty, we are permitted to publish the j
following letter from his son. Capt. Eli
O. Cratty. of Co. E, 103 d Pa. Vols. It !
will be recollected that the ltegt. was cap- j
tured aS Plymoth, N. C. The friends of j
this Itcgt. will be glad to learn that they ;
ore faring so well in their captivity. We i
sincerely hope that they may aoon be ex
changed, and be permitted to return to
their peaceful homes.
C. S. PHI SON, MACON. OA., )
June G, 1804. j
DEAR PARENTS:—With pleasure, I
embrace the present opportunity of infor- |
tning you that I am enjoying good health,
we are getting along very well at this
date, we get enough to cat, as much as
could be expected for Prisoners of war.
I have heard from my men lately, they
were all well then. I lost of my men j
in the engagement, one killed and two
wounded slightly ; Logan was killed—at
111 is date there is no prospect of exchange. \
You can write to me, address your letter
to me Prisoner of War, Macon Georgia. ;
I suppose you have not received any of
my former letters, but 1 h( pe this will
roach you in safety. Givy my love to all 1
the i'riends. May God Wess you all is
the prayer of your son.
E. U. CRATTY, Captain,
103. P. V. ]
For'the Citizen. J
Verses cotn|>N*e«l on the death of JOHN P. McOiLL. who ,
fell May Gtb, 1804. at tho battle of the Wilderness.
.Dear brave John thou hast fallen,
AH have many of the braves;
Thou did'st goto nrotecr thy country,
uio Utou slum'jtrest with the dead.
What is camp without our Soldier;
'TIs a lone and dreary task!
Eaeh in Ailed with sigh* and *adnoss,
When Uit dreary drill is asked.
Sadly do we regret thy absence
When we think of one so hrrtve!
How he went forth MI m utfull.V ;
tit hit country tritd L> tact.
How ht left his aged ftarent.
Brothers, Sisters, friend" HO true.
And lie left his h me and kindred I
Jit bin all, a long —adieu.
Yet how fnir were all his pruspects.
On that clear, sweet autumn morn,
When he hule farewell to kindred,
" Wttp not, John will return."
Hut that old—<leith sternly bullet,
Entered the hravt heroe* head.
He fell ttt the Wilderness battle;
Now he. slumbers with tho dead.
Ol our home and camp is louely
When the evening shades appear.
When wo thiok of our true Soldier Boy,
He, us, on earth no more will cheer.
Yet thou ar't happy dear, brave, Johny,
In a world that's free froni war.
Where the thrill sound of cannouading.
Ne'er can disturb you there.
"Wa would not try bare to recall thee
From that fair and radiant shore,
When your reigning is celestial,
Happiest for ever more.
LOUISE J. JACK.
MS" There is a class of good women
who have no right to marry good men, for
they have the power of-saving those who
would goto ruin but for the guiding prov
idanc* of n gpod wife.
Latest from the Army.
HARRISBURG, July 29. —The rebels
have crossed and re-crossed the Potomac
at Falling Waters, and have again cro««ed,
or were crossing yesterday evening. They
were in force, and said to be 40,000 strong.
At Hancock they were also crossing, and
fears are expressed that they may get to
i Hedford Springs, where Governor Curtin
now is.
NKW YORK, July 29.—A special to
the 'Post, dated Washington, July 29th,
says: Advices from the Army of the
Potomac show that Grant has secured an
important strategic position above Bermu
da Hundred, as the result of Wednesday's
engagement. It gives him the command
of a good base of supplies only ten miles
from Richmond.
WASHINGTON, J ulv 29.—A letter from
the army of the Potomac, of the 28th,
says : The arrival of some troops in the
vicinity of Bermuda Hundred a day or
two ago, attracted the attention of the en
emy, and caused them to believe that an
advance on Richmond by way of Malvern
j Hill was intended. A force, consisting
of Kershaw's division, of I ongstreet's
corps.and Wilcox's division, of Hill's corps,
was immediately withdrawn from the vi
cinity of Petersburg, and sent down to
check their advancement.
To counteract this manocuver of the
enemy the second corps was detached and
sent across the James River; and at 6:30
yesterday morning our advance met the
rebel skirmishers in an open field oppo
site Jones Neck with a battery in posi
tion at the edge of the woods.
On the furthersideof the woods along
line of skirmishers was at once thrown
out, who soon drove the rebels to their
■ breastworks, where they were kept holly
engaged, while a brigade of the Ist divis
ion moved around on the left of the ene
my's line, and getting onto their flank
charged and drove them from their guns
! into the woods, capturing 50 or 60 pris
| oners, four guns and a quantity ef small
arms.
j The enemy fell back on their reinforce
! turrits. which occupied strong works built
j there two years ago, and our troops follow
I ed, taking positions on their front and
! Hunk, and before this reaches you the en
tire force may lie captured or routed.
! The guns taken were four 24 pound
ers, I'arrott's, marked May 29th, 1864,
near Richmond, and are the same that
J were captured from the 18th corps at Du
! vall's Bluff last May.
! Our loss is only about 6 wounded, none
' seriously.
j * General Grant rode to the front this af
j ternoon in company with Gen. Hancock
and viewed the enemy's position. Ho
seemed well pleased with the morning's
operations,
i Gen. Foster's command had quite a
] lively time with the enemy yesterday at
' this place, but his force being weak befell
i back half a mile to a stronger position,
j which hc'held until the arrival of the 2d
corps. He lost forty or fifty wounded
during the day.
! WASHINGTON, July 31—Evening.
No news later than 8 o'clock yesterday
! morning has been received from Peters
j !>urg Word came here that the wildest
I reports and rumors prevailed in the North
I and West to-day. Those who jump at
! ouoc to the conclusion that Petersburg is
| destroyed and Gen. Lee's army overthrown
| are likely, it may be said, to be downcast
j on receipt of the next news from the
! scene of active conflict, while those who
! remember that the rebels are staking
i everything on the result of the contest,
! and who are content with what General
I (irant meant when he said "from Spott-
I sylvania the advantage is on our side,"
I will, it is believed, have further cause for
i admiration of the brave soldiers who leads
I and the brave soldiers who fight and en
dure.
BALTIMORE, T uly 31.■ — We have the
glorious news from Grant's army, by the
Old Point boat, that the siege of Peters
burg has had an auspicious commence- ;
ment. The news received this morning
| is as follows :
I The siege of Petersburg opened in car
nest tliis morning, and at daylight we
blew up one of the principal rebel batter
ies, consisting of 14 guns, and had three
tiers of earthworks before the mail steam
er left City Point this morning.
BALTIMORE, July 31.—A1l doubt as to
the good news from Grant's army sCcuis
seems to be removed. A later dispatch.
| just received, says the assault commenced
i at four o'clock on Saturday morning by a
j terrible explosion, which completely "de
stroyed one of the enemy's principal forts
411 front of Petersburg, containing sixteen
gu»s. This was rendered a mass of ru
! ius. Upon this ourartillery opened with
one simultaneous and, continuous roar
| along our whole line. Up to the leaving
iof the mail boat at ten o'clock, we had
| captured two other earthworks, and also
[ the entire outer line of the rSbel entrench
ments. The battle continues to progress
with the greatest fury.
Ur.ATIQfAItTIiK-' > Tof TUP PotOMAC.I
July 30, 3.10 A. M. J
The great event so long anticipated,
j namely the explosion of the mine under
j the rebel fort in front of the 9th Army
Corps, cyme off this morning at 41) tnin
i utes past 4 o'clock. Picket firing was
| kept up all night, and in f'actall the time,
j the tuatch Was applied to the mine, the
skirmishers were still engaged on both
sides. The volume of dirt was immense,
aud throw n up three hundred leet in the
■ air. The 9th Corps at once charged the
I works, driving the rebels to their eecond
line of cntreuchnicnLs.and taking a uum
j ber of prisoners, some of whom were dug
! out of the dirt badly bruised. These reb
. el prisoners state that only about a dozen
j remain of their regiment—a South Caro
| lina one.
As soon as the explosion took place 120
guns imnicciately opened on our front,
while the musketry played in a continued
fire along the l'ro»t of the 9th and part of
the 12th Corps. Prisouers say they were
completely surprised. Those iu front be
ing mostly asleep at the time and also
that there were 14 guns in the fortifica
tions, which, of course, were buried far
out of sight. One of the prisoners sta
ted that they were busy mining under our
works and that in two days they would
have been ready to blow them up. We
eot the start of them, however, and it is
hoped that long ere this reaches you Pc
( t*r»burg will he in our powes.-ion.
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Editor at
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July 27,18ft*::3m0. 831 Broadway, New York.
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July 27,1864::3m0. *®-Agent for the United Statee.
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General Agent, 427 Broadway, New York.
July 27, 1S«4::3mo.
EMPLOYMENT.
A>ty K A MONTH —Agents wanted to sell Sewinjr Ma-
Cp | O chines. We will give a commission on all Ma
chines sol I, or employ agents who will work for the above
wages and all expenses paid.
For particulars address
BOYLAN A CO., Oen. Agents.
♦ DETROIT MICH.
Jan. 20,
THE HUTLEIL COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL FAIR,
Will be hel'tat lII'TLKR,
On TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY,
The 4th and sth of October, 1864.
HI TI.l'.H >t A KKKTH.
BUTLER, Pa. Aug. 3 1804
BUTTER —Fresh Roll, 20, cents per pound
RKANft—White, 12, 60 per bushel.
BARLEY—Spring, $1,10; Fall, $1,25.
BEESWAX—36 cents ser pound.
EGGS—'I 6 cents per doi*n.
FLOOR—Wheat, $4.60 to 4.75 per hnnd.;* Rye 3 00.
FRUlT—Dried Apples, s2,ooand 2,75 per bushel; Dried
Peaches, $4,00 to 4.:">0.
FEATHERS —60 cents per pound.
GRAlN—Wheat, $1,60 per bushel; Rye,1,26. Oat*, 76c;
Corn, 110; Ruckwnat, 1,60.
GROCERIES —Coffee. Rio, 60c per pound; Java, 00c:
j Brown Sugar, per pound; do. White, 30c; N.O. Molas
! sos. $1.20 cents per gallon; Syrnp l,4oand $1,60.
HlDES—7cents per pound.
LARD—2O cents per pound.
NAlLS—sS,soper keg.
IN>T ATOES—6O and per bushel.
PORK —ls to IS cents per pound.
RAGS—6 cents per pound.
RICE —16 cents per pound.
SEEDS—Clflfrer, SS,OO, andß,26 per bushel; Timothy,
$3.00; Flax, $2.60
SALT—S.'S.OO per barrel.
TA LLOW—Io cents per ponnd.
WOOL—B6c per pound.
1
i\I:H advertisements.
Harvest Home Celebration, j
THE regular annual Harvest Home Celebration at Sax
onbnrg, will take place on the 16,17, IS, aud 19th o
August next, on the ground of tho Saxonburg Hotel
(the old harvest home ground,) The proprietor, J. H
Stuebgen, will endeavor, by excellent music, good fare
nnd low prices, to merit the expected patrouage of a 1
friends of social pleasures.
August 3, ISO 4.
, \ <tl ice.
A LL persons indebted to the undersigned, f»r insu
i ance and service of his horso TOPGALLANT, rei*
tiered at the stand in Butler, are hereby notified, that
their accounts are left with Geo. C. Roeeslng, Esq., to
| whom they are requested to make pay ment, us their res
pective accounts become due.
SAMUEL LIGIITCAP.
Bntl<#Ang. 3.1564,3t; ♦
Exempt ions Iroiu Drsift.
HEAD QUARTERS, DRAFT RENDEZVOUS, 23N DIST. PA.
Butler, July 27, I8«4.
1)1 KSI ANT to orders, I publish the fallowing of
i J Exemptions granted to drafted men by the Board of
j Enrollment, of this District, to this date, with the cau.se
of Exemption in each case
Buffalo township, Butler county
Thomas W. Elliott, Physical Disability.
William R. Wilson,
Jumes Gallaher, In service when drafted.
Jefftrton tp., Butler co.
Charles Rcdlck, Paid S3OO commutation money.
Henry Grimm,
# George Michel, " " ••
Ferguson Elliott, unsuitableness of age.
John I). Welsh, Physical disability.
Ilenry Bate, tnsuitablenew* of awe,
George Wagner, Physical disability.
William Michel, Paid fciou commutation money.
Johu E. Muder, I iiHuitablenen* of age.
Win field tp., Butler co.
J. C. Crookshanks, Paid S3OO commutation money.
Thomas Stewart, " " "
David Painter 4 44 44 41
W illiaui Keener, 44 44 44
S. 11. Cooper, 44 44 44
John Shields, Alienage.
Joseph Mills, Phyaicul disability.
William M. Deniiy, Physical disability.
Jacob Saiulrk'k, Physical disability.
Robert K. Stewart, Physical disability.
Clear/uld tp., Butter co.
Patrick Dougherty, Physical disability.
John Slater, •• '•
Hugh F. Gallagher, 44 44
John M Faddcn. 44 44
Christopher Rummel. Paid S3OO commutation money.
John McAnanr,
Thoinae Murrmr, 44 44 M
Summit tp., Butl«r co.
franklin Sehell, Paid S3OO commutation money.
Peter Smith, " •• 44
JameH Love, Physical disability.
John l#ow, 44 ••
David Scott, - 4 4 '
George SweenJ, 44 41
vN iliiam Rigger, " 41
James Sweeny, 41 44
Charles Gible* 11 "
Henry Biusock. Unsuitablenees of nge.
William Maxwell, in service when drafted.
Centre tp. } Butler co.
flatties Gordon, Paid S3OO commutation money-
James Dunn, 4 ' 44 44
James Spence, Physical disability,
tvuuuel U Rider, Quota being full.
Donegal tp.. Butler co.
Joseph Hcnlin, Paid s3o«jcommutation money.
Joseph Yensoll, 4 * 4 * 4 *
JotneS M'Keever. 41 44 44
Peter A. Barn hart, 44 14 44
Archibald Black, 44 44 44
John Barnhart, improperly enrolled.
Joseph M'Cullough Physical disability.
Abraham Stineman, Tusuitableness of age.
Jacob Bauldauff. " "
Concord tp., Butler co.
Ruber* Kinsor, Paid S3OO commutation money:
Ailen Campbell, " 44 44
J. 15. Kamerer, Physical disability.
John iuruer, Quota being filled.
Cherry tp., Butler co.
Abillr M'Cullum, Paid s.'<oo commutation money.
David Arner, " "
Alexander Porter. " 44 44 ,
James Billingsley 4 ' 44 t 4
John Bl.un, Physical disability,
fciiuou Grossman. UusuitableneM of age.
Jldiu C. as«on, Qtiota being filled.
\Mlliam M'Uill, 44
Washington tp. t Butler co-.
Harper Campbell, Paid s3uu commutation money.
James Parker, Quota being filled.
Farktr tp., Butler co.
Henry Daubenspeck, Paid S3OO commutation money.
Daniel Walker, 41 •• .«
Archibald Hull man, Physical disability.
Benjamin Morgan, 4 -
Allegheny tp., Butltr co.
William P. Grant, Paid S3OO commutation mone>.
Peter Wolford, •' " u
A. B. Grant, I nsuitableneas of age.
Vtnango tp., Butler co.
David Sloan, Paid S3OO commutation money.
Samuel Sloan. 4 - •• »
R. M. Addleman, 44 41 »
Ge«»rge H. Gibson, " « •«
Wiliiam Kohlmeyer, 44 41 •<
Johu Burk, Physical disability .
Thotna* Jolly, Jr.,
Peter J. Kelly, 44 ««
Joseph Eakin, Quota being filled.
I George Vauderlin, 44 "
Marion tp., Butler co.
Saoiuel B. Porter, Paid S3OO commutation money.
Walter Craft, 44 «• »4
Washington M'Connell, 44 44 M
James (J. Marshall, Phvsical disability.
Thomas C. Hacker, " 44 ••
A. J. Donaldson, In3 years service when drafted.
Mercer tp., and Harritville borough, Butler co.
William M. Barnes, Paid S3OO commutation money.
James B. Barnes, 44 * ••
Samuel Flemming, 44 44 *»
William H. H. Paiker, 44 44 ' 4
Joseph S. Pew, Physical disability.
Daniel Albright, 44 44
James W. Orr, Quota being filled.
Clark Pattorson,
J. W. KIRKER. Cart, k Pto. M*r.
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U. S. 10-40 Bonds.
These Bonds are Issued under the Act of Congress of
March Bth, 1864, which provides that all Bonds Issued un
der this Act shall be EXEMPT FROM TAXATION by or
under any state or municipal authority. Snbscriptlons
to these Reuds are reoeivad in United States notes or
notos of National Banks. They are TO BE REDEEMED
IN COIN, at the pleasurf of the Government, at any pe
riod less than ten nor more than fort)/ yeurt from their
dato, and until their redemption FIVE PER CENT. IN
TEREST WILL BE PAID IN COIN, on Bonds of not
over one hnndred dollars annually and on other Bonds
semi-annually. The interest Is payable On the first days
of March and September in each year.
Subscribers will receive either Registered or Coupon
Bonds, as they may prefer. Registered Bonds are record
ed on the books of the, U. S. Treasurer, and can be trans
ferred only on the owner's order. Coupon Bonds are
payable to bearer, and are more convenlont for commer
cial uses.
Subscribers to this loan will have the option of having
their Bonds draw Interest from March Ist, by paying the
accrued Interest In coin—(or In United States note 9, or
the notes of National Banks, adding fifty per cont. fbr
premium,) or receive them drawing interest from the
date of subscription and deposit. As these Bonds are
Exempt from Municipal or Stale Taxation,
their value Is increased from one to three percent, per an
num, according to the rato of tax levlos in various parts of
the country.
At the present rate of premium on gold they pay
Over Eight Per Cent Ititerest
in currency, and are of equal convenience as a» perma
nent or temporary Investment.
It is believed that no securities offer so great Induce
ments to lenders as the various descriptions of U. S. Bonds.
In all other of Indebtedness, tho faith or ability of
private parties or stock companies or separate communi
ties only Is pledged for payment, while for the debts of
the United States the whole property of the country Is
holden to secure the payment of both principal and in
terest in coin:
These Bonds may be subscribed for in sums from 550
p to any magnitude, on tlie same terms, and are thus
made equally available to ths smallest lender and the
largest capitalist. They can be converted into money at
any moment, and the holder will have the benefit of the
Interest.
It may be useful to state in this connection that the
total Funded Debt of the United States on which Inter
est is payable in gold, on the 3d day of March, 1864, was
$708,965,000. The Interest on this debt for the coming
ftcal year will be $46,937,126, while tho customs rovenue
in gold for the current fiscal year, ending Juno 30th, 1864,
has been so far at a rate of over $100,000,000 per aunum.
It will be seen that even the present gold revenues of
the Government are largely in excess of the wants of tho
Treasurer for tho payment of gold interest, while tho re
cent Increase of the tariff will doubtless raiso the annual
receipts from customs on tho same amount of importa
tions, to $150,000,000 por annum.
Instructions to the National Bunks acting as loan agents
were not issued from the United State Treasury until
March 26, the first three weoks of April the sub
scriptions averaged mere than TEN MILLIONS A W£EK.
Subscriptions will be received by the
First National Bank of Philadelphia, Pa.
Second National Bank of Philadelphia, Pa.
Third National Bank of Philadelphia, Pa.
And by *ll National Hanks
which are depositaries of Public money, and all
RESPECTABLE BANKS AND BANKERS
throughout the country, (acting as agents of the Nation
al Depositary Banks,) will furnish further information on
application and
AFFORD EVERY FACILITY TO SUBSCRIBERS.
11. N. Fislicr's Improved
FRUIT CAN,
Patened Nov. 12, I*6l, Aug. 19,1802, and March 22. 1*64.
To be had only of tho subscriber, on Main St., BUT
DER. Pa.. 4 doors North of M Aboy's Store,where every
' article of TINWARE is kept in GRP. A I VARIETY.
This can has been extensively used and found to ho
perfectly safo. Its great convenience will be discovered
at fir*t wight. The extensive facilities for manufactur
ing all its p\rts make it very cheap.
It is closed by clamping a tin cap over and round the
opening, which i* pressed upon a cement-eoated gasket,
causing the cement to melt by the heat of the fruit; bo
comlngcold. it i- perfectly swlw. it is closed 01 0| • n
ed in an instant, by hooking or unhooking a strait wire
spring.
LADIES, and others, are requested to call and exam
ine this unsurpassed Fruit Can.
WM. S. ZIEGLER.
Butler, July 13,1864::tr.
ZE^ZR/TZISriEIRSIEIIIP.
milß undersigned would respectfully inform the public,
.JL that they have entered into Partnership, in the
Vndcrtaklnfi;
and hereby solicit the patronage of the public.
They are provided with a neat Hearse; and have on
hand a large (piantitv of the very best material, and nre
I fullv prepared lo furnish Collin* of ;ill kinds on short
notice. They will hal eon hands constantly a Variety of
Coffins finished to suit purchasers, und on the most rea
sonable terms.
They will also furnish Carriages anil conveyances for
Funeral occasions when requested. Ware it<Minis, on
Jefferson streot, 2 doors West of American Citizen Office.
G. C. ROESSI NO,
Butler, July 20,1864::tf. GEORGE W. ERA.
L\.3 O i y iitf -j)
DKAI.r.R I*
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES,
IS now prepared to fill orders for the
■SgXpHj I" A 1.l . PI.AJtTINO,
' 'h'ußSUSKs'S!' ' vioon,
I sr/.u, AND SYMMETRY
His trees will stand the test with those of the Rest JVt/r-
I series in the.Union.
! He engages to deliver them in proper season, and in
(;oo i> OH i> i: ft,
I Alt that is necessary to ensure them to grow thriftily, and
bear abundantly in a few seasons is
PROPER I'LAXTIXG.
Within the past two years, he has sold in this county
THOUSANDS OF TREES of every description: nearly
all of which are now in a thriving condition.
Some of his Dwarf Apples and Pears were this year
Londed with liUsoloUs Fruit.
I It costs but little to start a new orchard, while in a few
I years it is the most profitable s]»ot on the farm. It will
| pay to cut off the old orchards of common fruit, and re
| place them with choice selections from the Nursery.—
In a few years after, as the farmer looks upon his thrifty
trees,burdened down with blushing fruit, apples as large a*
Tin Gups,
he will any to himself with a self satisfied expression of
countenance, ono go«al investment iij my life,
For particulars, address, R. C. SHARP. Butler, Pa.
The following well known gentlemen, bare kindly per
mitted him to refer to them, as to his reliability as well
as the quality of the trees:
Judge Stephenson. Centrevllle; John T. Bard, Centre
ville*:John Pisor.Wortt tp.:John Bingham, Slipporyrock;
! Win. M'Cnffertv, Fairvlcw tp.: Win. Megary, Fairview tp;
Ab'm. Zeigler, Henry F. Muntt Harnioliy; Col. A. Lowry,
E. M'JunkinJ'ap. Jacob Zeigler. 1..1. Cummings, Butler;
John Green, John Coy Is v Ills, Henry Buhl, Fo
r' ward township.
July 13, 1H64::3m»
Isaac Asn, EdwixLyon.
ABII & LYON,
Attorney's
WILL attend to the prosecution of all claims for
BOUNTY,
BACK PAY,
TENSIONS.
! Information by letter or othr rwise, will be cheerfully
given, gratia. No charge in any case until the mon.iy Is
I made. They have already received and paid over to ap
| plicanta, thousands of dollars; having drawn up their
applications with such case and precision that they are
uniformly successful.
Pensions should be applied for within one year from
death or discharge.
FARMS BOUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION.
Office on Main Street, opposite the Post Office, Butler.
Dec. 9,1863.:::3m
CnARLFS MCCAXM-BSS HuOH C. Gbaiiam..
McCANDLESS & GRAHAM, 1
Attorney*' at Etow*
Office on the South-west corner of the Diamond, Butler, Pa '
Also, CLAIM AGENTS for securing Pensions, Arrears \
of Pay and Bounty Money, for Soildiers, or if they are j
dead, for their legal representatives. In prosecuting Sol
dier's Claims, or thoee of their Repreeentatives, no charge
until collected.
Dec 9, lS63r:Tf
1804. NEW GOODS, 1804. |
AS CHEAP AS THE CHEAPEST.
i
L3C ii QOOB IS Til IM.
R. C. & J. L. M'ABOY.
Have just received at their esUblialuneiit, i
i
ON MAIN STREET, BUTLER, PA.,
A large and well selected stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. '
R£AJ> TBS roT.Lowisa kxv FRONT thebebt.
FOR THE LADIES.
'Always on hand a large stock of Ladle* goods, such as
COBERG CLOTII,
ALPACAS.
DE LANES,
GINGHAMS,
PRINTS,
KERCHIEFS,
NUBIES,
GLOVES, 4c.
FOR GENTLEMEN.
Alwars on Hand Black Cloths, Fancv and Black Cassl
meres, &atlnetts, Cassluets, Tweeds, Plain and fkney
tings, Shirting, etc., etc., etc.,
READY HIDE CLOTHING.
Such as COATS, PANTS, VESTS and other garment*.
■tools and Hhocfit,
HATS, CAPS k NECKTIES,
and a variety of other articles
IIOI'KEHOI.D GOODS,
Bitch a" Unbleached and Bleached Muslim, Linen and
Cotton, Table Cloths, Oil Cloths, Linen and llemp Towels,
Carpets, Curtains, Fringe, etc.
HARDWARE, &0.
If you want Nails or Spikc«, Manure or other forks,
Saw-Mill or other wnw*, Smoothing Irons. Look*, Hinge*,
etc.. goto M'Abov's, where you can buy them cheap.
1F YOU WANT (Jood Extra Family Flour, White or
Brown Sugar, Rio Coffee,lmporiai, Young Hyson or Black
Tea,goto M'Aboy's.
IF Yott WANT GTIOOEKIEH
of a superior onallty, at as low rate* as they can bo had
elsewhere in the county, goto the store of
R.C. A J. L M'ABOY.
May 11. 1 S<VI .
For Rats. Mice Roaches. Ants, Bed Bugs. Monl
in Fur:. Woolens, Ac., Insects on Plants, Fowls, A
mals, Ac.
Put up in 2Sc. MV, and SI.OO Boxes, Bottle*, and Flasks.
s3ami $5 sizes for Hotels, Pitblic Institutions, Ac.
"Onlj infallible remedies known."
•• Free trom Poisons."
" Not dangcrotH t«» the Human Family.''
" Rats come out of their holes to die."
49* Sold wholesale In all large cities.
JWrSohl by all Druggists and Retailers everywhere.
/•»■*!!! Beware 1!! of all worthless imitations.
Qfj-See that"Cosr.iM" nameison each Box, Bottle, and !
Flank, before yon buy.
Km' Address, HENRY R. COSTAR. !
EA' Principal Depot, 482 Broadway, NkwYork.
#v~ Sold by J. C. REDICK, A CO.,
Wholesale and Befall Agents,
March2Ts, 1864::r,m0. *j>-Butler, Pa.
MEMiaS) EUKSIIIT. j
Attorney at Law,
FRAKKLIN, VENANGO COUNTY, PA.
Office one door North of KINNEAR HOUSE.
Juno 8, 1504'.:6m0.
TCTEW BALMORALS, Hoop Skirts, Sun Umbrella#*, Ac.,
for sale at lowest prices, by
JAMES A. NEGLEY.
Butler, June 8,1864::4t.
CHAIN, BASKETS, Ac., at
Juno 8v 18.*>4::4t. NEG LEY'S.
Photograph Albums, &c..
At prices ranging from 50 Cents, to SS,OO«
ANEW FEATURE ITV THE
IDDS <BHS3»BSS«
FAMILY BIBLES FOR PHOTOGRAPH PICTURES.
Also —A general supply of Picket and Family Bibles.
Call and see them at the Book Store of
H. C. IIEINEMAN.
Butler, June 22,1864.
West Sunbury Academy.
Coultorsville, Butler County, Pa.
THE Fall term will oj»en on MONDAY, th* 13* A t>f
Aufjust, and continue three months. The design of
the institution is to afford the youth of both sexes an
opportunity of acquiring a thorough academic educa
tion. The Principal will bo aided by experienced and
competent assistants. For the benefit of those prepa
ring to teach. a Normal class will be formed, with Prof.
J. P. Wickersham's new work on "School Economy, *' as
a text-book. Boarding can be had in private families at
$2.00 per week. Boarding in clubs at much lower rates.
Building entirely completed by opening of Fall term.
For terms, Ac., address,
112 HOB. C. VAN TRIES,
July S, 1864::3t*. PrincipaL
Watches, Clocks A' Jewelry.
I TP yon want a good Watch, Clock, or set of good Jewel
| 1 rv, goto Grielts, where you can get the very bent the i
market affords. He keeps on hand, a large assort men of
I Jewelry of all styles, aud in fact everything usually kept
io a Jewelry Store. R<i>airing done on short notice.
Dec. 9, !B<W::tf. FRANCIS X. UREEE.
[AX Life, Single and Doable Bitted Axes, best
I makes, at 9 NEOLEY'S
j Butlor, Jnn» B,tr
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
COT BTJTXjIEIR,, .
Capital,
With Privilege to Increase t0200,000.
DIRECTORS
Jl«C» CIMMELL, I E. M'JuJtXIW,
Jofi? Bfa lU Jameb B*B»r*.
Lswis H Jti.ioa Kuaolsb;
JMUT N. PCRVUNCE, ' JOB.N M. TIOBPSOtf,
R. C. Jlolsor
TLb Bank, organised under tho Act J C urias, knwwn
as the NATIONAL CURRENCY Ad. its
regular business, Mny 2d. 1864, and is prepared to do a
GENERAL BANKINO BUSINESS.
Money received on deposit. Collections made on »U
accosmble points. Exrhenge bought and sold on all the
principal cltieev JAMES CAMPBELL.
President.
I. J. CvaMMf, Cashier.
May, 11, IBfll.-3t.
JAS. MCBLWAIS ~WM . CAXPRMX.
CAM PBELL,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCERS,
AN© DEALERS IN
COUNTRY PRODUCE,
Ns. 10* FEDERAL STREET,
ALLEGHENY CITY, PA.
March 30, ISto::2mu.
1864. New Goods! 1864. '
Y LAR#EASD WELL SELECTED STOCK O*
Splendid Seasonable Goods,
Ju»t received and for SaU at th*
3<HETW STORE OIF 1
WEBER & TROHTIU,
Boyd's Building, eornerof Main A Jefferson ■»#
BUTLER, PA.,
W N*F«RTNF of Dry Goods, suoh as FINE DELAINB,
CASHMERES,
COBBRQS,
A LAP AC a'',
I'RINTS, BALMORAL SRIRTE
and s general assortment ut
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
BONNETS, RIBBONS, LACES,
and all klrnis of Trlmmthgs.
|A large aseortrnout of G ENTS. W ARE, sua* as
CLOTHS,
CABSIMERE3
BATJN'ETTS, JEANS,
CATTOXADES, io.
neady->fado Clotlitnu*
HATS AIMD CAPS
Of the vary latest Styles.
A largo and well seloeted STICK of
BOOTS & SHOES,
; Hardware, Qweenswar@»
CROCKERY, GROCERIES,
j Anda Genuine Article of BTRAINKD HONEY,
All of which will be sold cheap for
CASH, or COUNTRY PRODUCE
WEBER & TROUTMAN.
April 13,1364::6m0.
The AmericanCitizen,
I IS published every Wednesday In the borough of Butler,
by Thomas RorimsonAC. E. A xhebso.V on Main stioet,
eppotito to .lark * Itotfd — tip stairs in the brick
1 formerly occupied by Eli Yetter, A* a store
I Tkrms:—sl 50 a year, if paid In advance, or within the
flrftt six months; or ?2 if not jtaid until after the expira
tion of the CI st six months.
TERMS OP ADVERTISING, &c.,
| As agreed upon by the Publishers and Proprietors of the
; Butler Papers.
One square, one insertion ...£1 00
Each I»ub«El|uetit insertion FTO
column for six months 12 M>
\SJ column for six months .....20 no
1 column for six months 3A o<>
for one year 25 0t)
>2 column for one year 40 00
I column for ono year 70 0U
Professional and Business Cards, not exceeding 9
llne«, one year 8 00
Kxecut'>r»», Administrators and Auditor's notices, caih,D 00
plications for Lfleenses, each SO
cautions, Ivstmys, Notices of Diseolution, Jkc., not
exceeding 1 square, .'I insertions, ea<-h 0 0I»
10 Hues o! Nonpareil, or Its equivalent, will uiako a square:
JOD WORE.
sheot hand bill. 50 copies or loss $1 80
I; " M " 2 60
M " «*»
frull M - 6 00
BLADES.
For any quantity under R » quiros, fl 50 per quire; on all
amounts over that, a reasonable reduction will be made.
BUSISESS CARDS.
Single packs, $1 60; each additional pack, 50 eta.
LOCAL NOTICKf.
lOcentsper line for each Insertion.
DiATIM Ann UARRIAOIS,
will be published gratis, where the same doe* not exceed
ft lines; for each additional line, 5 cts. will be charged.
Advertisements of 0. C. Sale, Executors, Adminlatra.
tors, and Auditor's notices; Estiays, Dissolution of Part
nership, Cautions, and all transient advertisements, must
POtiITIVKLI BE PAID ADVANCE.
We, the undersigned, rublithtrt and Proprietors of the
Butler papers, hereby agree to strictly adhere to the
above schedule of prices, until furthor notice.
WM. HASLa.ii, Bntler American.
CLA R K WILBON, U aion Herald.
ROBINSON A AJFLLERSON, American Citlsea.
July 13, IMU.
STRAY HKIFEIi.|
CAME to the residence of the subscriber, residing ia
Jefferson township, on or ab«mt tho ISth of Jnne
laat, a Rrd Htifftr , supposed to he about two years old,
no perceivable marks. Tho owner is requested to coma
forward, prove property, pay charges, ami tako her a way,
or the will bo disposed of according to law.
JOHN ARTHUR*.
July 13, lSfri::Bt.
VOOELEY IIOrSK,
WILLIAM VOGELEV, Proprietor.
THE ondenkrned would respectfully inform the publio
aenerall.v. that he has erected a large and comrnodl-
I ous brick building, on the site of the old and well known
house, formerly occupied by him m a Tavern Stand. Ho
has been at great expense iu erecting ami furnishing hie
! new house, and flattera himself that HO is now prepared Ut
nccominodaU- all who may desire to give him a caJi.—
Having ample house room for ouo hundred persona, and
stabling for at Uast fifty horses.
Thankful for past patronage, be would ask a contio%
•nee of the WM. VOOELEY,
De- 9,1 V6::W