VOLUME 2. COMMUNICATIONS. ___ For the American Citiien THE BUTLEK ACADEMY. Mil. EDITOR :—I was pleased to see by one or two articles in your columns some weeks since, that attention was directed to the use made of the funds and building of the Butler Academy. Though the people of the county have regularly nominated and elected I rustees for this institution, many years have elapsed since one dollar of its funds were appropriated to the cause of education, the use for which they were designed. It is time, therefore, that if they can not be used to further the cause of education in exactly the mode originally intended, they should be directed into some other channel where they may substantially accomplish tho same end. That the academies in the various coun ties of the State, to which money was ap propriated by the commonwealth, have, of late years, failed to carry out the de sign of the institution, is well known. A slight examination of our statute books will prove this, and show tho mode adopted in most of the counties to preserve the funds, ke., for educational purposes. Following this plan, as generally adopted by the several counties, the State Super intendent of Common Schools prepared a general law on this subject, which wus passed in 1802, and is as follows : "That the trustees of an academy or seminary in this commonwealth, which received money or land therolrom for ed ucational purposes, are hereby authorized anil empowered to convey, by deed 1 not less than two thirds of their number, to be approved of by the Court ol Common I'leas of the proper county, all the real estate, building* and property, arid funds of, or belonging thereto, to the board ot directors, and their successors in office of the Common Schools of the district iti which the main building thereof may be situated, to be used and applied by said directors for the purposes of Common School education thetem, and for no oth er purpose : , 'I hat when a high common school shall have been established therein, by means of said property, the citizens of the county within which said district is situated, shall have the right to have their sons and daughters admitted into such high school, if duly qualified, on paying to the treasurer of said district the same rate ot tuition, for each, which it shall annually cost said district per stu dent to keep said high school in operation, without adding anything thereto for the use of the building." This law it will be seen, contemplated the establishment °f common high schools, as now in successful operation in most o the large towns of the State, and extend ed the benefits of the appropriation there to, to all the people of the county. The trustees of tlio Butler Acadnni) have refused to muke the conveyance pro vided for in the act: thoir ostensible rea son for refusal being their inability to see how it could benefit the people of the county generally. Now it is understood n project is on foot with the sanction of the trustees to merge the Academy in the Witherspoon Institute, at present controlled by the Al legheny Presbytery. The name of the institution to be changed to tho " Butler Institute," and three trustees to be elect ed by the people and three by the Pres bytery. llow this would benefit the people more generally than the transfer to the Direc tors does not clearly appear, its advocates will I hope explain satisfactorily how it is to do so. But that such a transfer would be preferablo to allowiug matters to re main as at present. 1 freely admit—and Ido not wish to be undo, stood as oppos ing this plan, but merely preferring the other. The several boards of School Directors over the county arc the persons specially intrusted by law with the interests of the cause of education. 1 would suggest that they be authorized by law to decide in some convenient method as to the prop er use to lie made of the building and funds, and thus relieve the trustees of the embarrassment they labor uuder. A DIRECTOR. »or tlio Amorican Citizen Ma. EDITOR— Sir: I feel inclined to uientiou to tho public through your columns, a uiee little meeting that came off June 30th, near TJnionville, this Co., as a soldiers' weicomo or Piu-uiq. The meeting was veil attended—ladies, BOl dicre, farmers, mechanics and profession al meu wero in attendance. Several ad dresses were delivered, expressive of the feeling entertaiued toward the returned soldier, and tributes of respect paid to the fallen braves, and devout sympathy with their bereaved families. Patriotic, philanthropic and religious principles, were breathed in all the exercises ; and a pleasant repast for all present, was provi ded by the good and loyal of the neigh borhood ; and all past off with good feel ing, pleasant intercourse, happy smiles, and hearty greetings. We can say it was ple&saut to be tUere. Ip spjjje it ma/ AMERICAN CITIZEN. seem a small affair to write about; yet, such meetings speak the sentiment ot a community ; and are well appreciated by the intelligent soldier. And they well deserve the kindness, sympathy and hon or, thus bestowed and expressed. Long live the Defenders of the Gov ernment. PLONEER. Fur the Citizen. Tlio llli of July at Siiiibury. MR. EDITOR :—Never since the old bell, soon after cracked and now preserved as a momenta in tho old State house at Philadelphia, pealod forth its soul stirring notes of National Independence on the day of our Nation's birth, have we, as a people had greater occasion of joy in the celebration of the 4th of July, than at its last recurrence. And no where thro'- out the land, we feel sure, was it celebra ted more appropriately than at Sunbury, Butler eo., a place that has never been wanting in genuine patriotism. There was a general outpouring of the people, though the work of harvest was pressing, and the citizens of the place did them selves much credit by giving gratuitously, a sumptuous repast, first to the soldiers and their chosen lady companions, as a token of welcome to their homes, and then to all who wished to partake, and if any man, woman or child was hungry, it was their own fault. The dinner was gotten up in excellent style, and reflected much credit on those managing the affair.— There was no screw loose anywhere. And let me here say that it was as orderly and well behaved an assemblage as could be found where on that day. We have seen large gatherings of this kind before; but we have also seen them generally attend ed with much confusion, dissatisfaction, ill manners and disorderly behaviour, but these did not characterize that meeting. The ladies, how pleasant they looked now that their brave defenders had returned from tho war, having crushed out rebel lion and brought, by tho blessing of God, peace once more to our beloved land. In deed what face would not be bright and what heart would not rejoice on such an occasion ? None but a rebels surely ! Hut there was not only provision for the outer, but also for the inner man. There was " a feast of reason and a flow of swuL" After dinner the meeting was organized by tlio appointment of Dr. 11. C. Linn, Pres't, and W. 51. Graham, Esq., Sec'y. The meeting opened with prayer by Rev. I'. Woodruff. Kev. James Coulter, <-f Lawrenceburg, then entertained the audi ence with a good speech, addressed more especially to the survivors of Co. C. 11th llegt., J'a. R. C. After congratulating them on their fortunate return, he pro ceeded to notice the fact that they had answered questions and solved difficult problems that the nations of the world could not do—that they had demonstra ted tlio doctrine that popular liberty is capable of universal application. Capt. W. 11. Timblin was called, and made some pertinent remarks, takiug special notice' of the war-worn and war-torn battlo-flag suspended over head, and presented to his company by a delegation of Butler co. ladies, on the eve of their departure, four ycirs ago, for the seat of war. That flag was never disgraced by them, but often had been snatched from imminent danger of rebel capture. Lieut. George Fleeger then took the stand, and in a lengthy speech of thrill ing eloquence, kept tne audience in al most breathless attention, whiie he tra ced with the hand of a master, the ori gin of the American 4th of July, and swept along our national history till the breaking out of the rebellion, and then drew a vivid contrast between the cele bration of this ever niemorable'day on each of the 4 years just post, and tbo celebration of it on that occasion. But when be spoke of the honored dead, na ming each one, the tirno, place, and man. ner of their death, and grouping ilieni to gether into one sublime picture, few eyes were dry. The wife, father, mother, sis ter or maiden, felt that some doar one was waitiug to complete the happiness of the occasion. The rebel "prison hells" were depicted in such a way as to excite anything but admiration of Southern chivalry. It has seldom been our privilege to listen to a more beautiful and imprcs- j give oration. George A. Black, another war-worn veteran of the first order, was next called and responded in a manner worthy of himself and his country. Jeff. Davis, and the hanging question, were treated iu a manner that bad the ring of the true n.»tal. He did not forget the ladies, and seemed to think none the worse of them, though one of their sex did send her gar ment to the fugitive chief of the fallen Confederacy. He paid them a handsome compliment by intimating to them that the influence they exerted in quelling the "Let us have Faith that Right makes Might; and in that Faith let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it"— A LINCOLN BUTLER, BUTLER COUNTY, PA., WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 1865. rebellion, was not leas than that of the greatest generals in the field which, tho' true, was perhaps not safe to tell them. W. E. Moore, still another war-shatter ed veteran, who carries with him the mark of rebel violence.—no stigma, but rather a distinctive honor, —gave us his senti ments in a few well-timed remarks, pay ing his respects to poor Jeff., " the grand mother of tho Confederacy." Ilev. E. Woodruff, next called, noticed the peculiar faculty of American charac ter, to adapt itself to any occasion as il lustrated by those who but yesterday, as it were, soldiers in arms, now civilians not demoralized by their military career, &c , and directed their attention to the importance of still remaining "on guard" against the enemy, lest having braved the dangers of the cannon's niounth, and con quered a desperate foe, they should them selves be conquered by intemperance or some similar enemy Rev. Woodruff, Capt. Timblin and J W. Christy, having been appointed a com mittee on resolutions submitted the fol lowing as their unanimous report, and which being ordered to bfe published, is herewith transmitted. Rooked, That we return our most hearty thanks to our brave soldiers, for their courage, bravery, endurance of pri vations'and hardships, for the defence of our people, Government and rights. Resolced, That we return devout thanks to Almigl. ty God for his protection thrown around our Noble army, navy and soldiers; that while we mourn the loss of many, that so many have been spared to return to civilized life and the bosom of family and friends. Resolved, That wo most heartily wel come to their homes, our community and society, the soldier who has periled his life, fought our battles, and redeemed our country. Resolved , That we express our deepest sympathy with the bereaved, who have lost fathers, husbands, sons or brothers in this cruel and wicked rebellion ; may God sustain thein, and may we never for get them, or tee sacrifices they have made, or see them suffer for the necessaries of life. Resolved , That in our opinion all the principal leaders in this Godless rebellion should be hanged; that law cannot be honored unless they are; that it is a small sacrifice for them to pay, and but a poor return for the sufferings they have wilfully and systematically forced upon our noble soldiers in prisons, leaving all the rest out of the account. Resolved, That wo look with the most abhorrent contempt on the efforts of Northern men amongst us to belittle all the victories of our armies; throw con tempt upon our soldiery; embarrass the Government, and thus aid and comfort, and encourage the enemy. Resolved, That the editors of papers, and public men, who have pursued such a course, deserve, and shall receive the ex ecration of the people ; are not worthy to fill any office in the Government; and al though it may not be lawful to hang theui for treason, yet they deseive it much more than the majority of the rebel soldiery. Rcsolve<t, That wo believe it necessary and right to give the right of suffrage to all the frcedtnen in our land ; and urge upon our Government the performance of this duty at the earliest practicable mo ment. E. WOODRUFF, ") W. 11. TIMBLIN, [Com. J. W. CARISTY, J The last one elicited some friendly dis cussion, in which Lieut. Fleeger. Rev. Coulter, Woodruff, Hubbard and Black, and Mr. W. M. Graham, Esq., took part. An incident here is worthy of notice: When one expressed objection to the res olution in a dignifiod, candid and respect ful mauner, not as statod, because the ne gro was a black man, but for other reasons then stated, a voice from one who once held a captaincy under tho Government belliwed out: "I oppose it because lie is black !" Weighty reason ! Suggestive of intelligence ccrtainiy! After the passage of the resolutions, tho meeting closed with prayer by Key. W. A. Black. Yours, truly, B. Trophies of the Rebellion, Government is rapiJly dismantling the fortification at Richmond and Petersburg and shipping the cannon, &c., to the Washington and other npfy yards and arsenals. The number of cannon of all kinds, siege and field is much larger than was originally supposed. At one time four or five acres of the landing below Richniond were covered with cannon, caissons, army wagons, etc. Five ves sels were at City Point and Richmond last week loading with them, including th« beautiful WLuworth battery of ri fled cast «teel twelve pounders surrender edby Geu. Lee at Burkesville Va., which which was presented to tjjo rebels at the beginning of the war by sympathizing friends in England. Artillery officers pronounce it one of the finest batteries in the world, It will probably be sent with other curious pieces to West Point as. trophies. At Petersburg, just before its evacuation, many cannons were buri ed, and head-boards put up at each end to resewile soldier's graves. The ne groes al\«mys loyal to the North, immedi ately revealed the trick, and upwards of one hundred pieces have been already exhumed. The amount of war material accumulated by the Govemmdnt, both of its own munufacture and captured from the rebels is almost incredible. Speak ing of guns in a wholesale way, an artil lery officer lately intimated that the can non, caissons, ambulanoes, army wagons, etc., with their teams, would make a col umn reaching from New York to Califor nia The Gettysburg Monumeut—Let ter of Prerideut Johnson. At the laying of the corner stone of the Gettysburg monument, on Tuesday, lion. D. S. Gooding, Cnited States Marshal for the District of Columbia, announced that lie-had been deputed by President Johnson to read to them a letter express ing his regret at not being able to join with tbem in the ceremonies of the day, which he read in a loud and clear voice, as follows : EXECUTIVE MANSION, 1 WASHINGTON,©. C., July 3d, 1805. j Mr. David Wills, Chairman, &c., G'etli/s --hurg, I'n. .• DEAR SIR : —I had promised myself the pleasure of participating in person in the proceedings at Gettysburg to-mor row. That pleasure, owing to my indisposi tion, 1 am reluctantly compelled to fore- I should have been pleased, standing on that time consecrated spot, to share with you your joy at the return of peace ; to greet with you the surviving htroes of the war, who come back with light hearts though loaded with honors; and with you to drop grateful tears to the memory of those that will never return. Unable to do so in person, I can only send yon my greetings and assure you of my full sympathy with the purposes and spirit of your exercises to-morrow. Of all tho anniversaries of the Declara tion of Independence none has been more important and significant than that upon wliioh you assemble. Four years of strugglo for our nation's life have been crowned with success, and armed treason is swept from the land, our ports are reopened, our relations with oth er nations are of the most satisfactory character, our internal commerce is free, our soldigrs and sailors resume the peace ful pursuits of civil life, and the only bar rier to our national progress—human sla very is forever at an end. Let us trust that each recurring Fourth of Jnly shall find our nation stronger in numbers, stronger in wealth, stronger in the harmony of its citizens, stronger in its devotion to nationality and freedom. As I have often said, I believe that God sent this people on a mission among the nations of the earth, and that when Ho founded our nation He founded it in perpetuity. That faith sustained me through the struggle that is past. It sus tains me now that new duties are devolv ed upon me and new dangers threaten us. .1 believe that whatever the means he us es, the Almighty is determined to pre serve us as a free people. And since I have seen the love our fellow-citizens boar their country, and the sacrafice they have made for it, my abiding faith has become stronger than ever that a "Government of the people" is the strongest as well as iho best of Governments. In your joy to-morrow, I trust you will not forget the thousands of whites as well as blacks whom the war has emancipated who will hail this fourth of July with a delight which no previous anniversary of the Declaration of Independence ever gavo them. Controlled so long by ambi tious, selfiish leaders, who used them for their own unworthy ends, they are now free to serve and cherish the Government against whose life they in their blindness struck. lam greatly mistaken if, in the States lately in rebellion, we do not hence forward have such an exhibition of loy alty and patriotism as was never seen or felt before. Where you hare consecrated a Nation al Cemetry you aro to lay the corner 6tone of a National Monument, which in all probability will rise to thefull height and proportion you design. Noble as the monument of stone may bo, it will be but a faint symbol of the grand mouument which, if we do our du ty, we shall raise among the nations of the earth upon the foundation lai<} nine and eighty years ago in Philadelphia. Time shall wear away and crupible the monument, but based as it is upon the consent, virtue, patriotism and intelligence ,of the people, eash year ijjate it firmer and more- imposing. Your friend and fellow citizen, A MDBDW JOHNSON The Conspirators. Announcement of Sentence EXECUTION. WASHINGTON, July 6. between eleven and twelve o'clock this morning, Major General Hancock and Hartrauft visited the Old Penitentiary, to formally ANNOUNCE THEIR SENTENCE TO THE PRISONERS Convicted by tho Military commission. The orders were read to tho condemned in their separate cells, and their wishes consulted in regard to'anv preparations they might wish to make before meeting their fate. PAYNE WAS VISITED FIRST, lie received unmoved the unnounce ment of his doom, which was read to him by Gen. Ilartraufl. He simply asked that Rev. Dr. Stracker, a Baptist minis ter of Baltimore, should be sent for. ATZEROTT, Who came next in order, was much af fected, turning deathly pale and shedding tears. He wished for some Lutheran minister, but designated no particular one. HAROLD Seemed to be prepared for the death sen tence. He wished an interview with his family, and said they would provide him with a clergyman. MRS. SURRATT. At first hardly seemed to realize that she had but twenty-four hours to live, but as the terrible truth dawned upon her she fell into an intense paroxysm of fear, and pleaded violently for a little more time. She pleaded for four additional days. The officers having no control of the mat ter made no answer. She desired the at tendance of Father Walter and Wight, of Baltimore. THE RELATIVES OF THE PRISONERS, And the clergymen they have asked for have all been notified. Coffins and buri al clothes will be prepared this afternoon and eveniug at the arsenal. THE SCAEFOLD Will be erected to-night in the yard South of the penitentiary, which is enclosed by a wall about twenty feet high. Passes from Gen. Ilal.eck will admit the necessary officials,the members of the press and a few spectators, Gen. Hart rauft, the Provost Marshall, has charge of the execution, which will take place about one o'clock to-morrow, when the prisoners will bo hung simultaneously. THE PRISONERS SENTENCED TO IMPRISON- MENT Will be sent to the Albany Penitentiary without delay. THE PRESIDENT'S TROMPT CONFIRMA TION Of these sentences meets unanimous ap proval. It is considered indicative of » decision of character which will prompt similar action in the case of Jeff. Davis and the more guilty traitors when their cases shall come before him. Some few persons still think it possible that a reprieve would be granted to Mrs. Surratt. THE WIFE OF DR. MUDD With his counsel, called upon the President to-day and wished to present some additional facts which tbey could not adduce on the trial, and they think will mitigate the sentence. GENERAL GRANT'S SHOT "HITS'* HOUND TUS Woßfcp. —The London cor respondent of the New York Timet makes the following statement: "The close of the war in America has been a great disaster to Bombay, in the East In dies. It reminds one of the philosophi cal experiment of striking an ivory ball, and seeing another fly off from the oppo site side. Bombay on the opposite side of the world feels the concussion of the sudden cessation of hostilities more than in London. Of course, London's turn is coining, for the failure of half the , commercial houses in Bombay cannot but affect their English correspondence. The rise in cotton, and the immense influx of money to pay for it, had caused suoh a fever of speculation as the East had nev er known. All kinds of joint stock com panies were formed, and shares which cost £SOO went up to £15,000. The news of Genera) Lee's surrender sent dowu the price of cotton one-half, and exploded all these wonderful speculations. The Parstesare ip mourning—their san is darkened. General Grant little tho'f that, when his artillery compelled the evacuation of Richmond, thejn was a city on the other side of ou which bis batteries rained ruin. "That's a sweet little iluck you hav* there," said a friend to an artist, pointing at the portrait of a young lady he had just painted. "Yes," re plied the artjstj "gha is a nice canyas baelu" (Educational Department Teacher's Association a Publio Benefit. ADDRESS BY A. N. RAUB. FELLOW MEMBERS : There ia an inti mate connection existing between the general education of the masses and the sefety and the perpetuity ol' the State, lu monarchical governments, where a fti vorod few only receive the benefits of education, crowned heads rely mainly 011 tho force of large standing armies and navies for the retention of the supreme civil power iu the baud of the proper authorities ; aud even these powerful en gines are not potent enough to restrain the overflowing of popular passion. Na poleou 111. with all his grand military power and regal dignity, cannot subdue the bitter animosity which exists against him throughout his cntireciupire. Rev olution is ripe throughout his whole do- I mains, and once deprived of his military protection, his destruction would follow as an immediate consequence. The same is true, to a limited extent, iu all mon archical governments, in which the edu cation of the whole people is not consid ered of paramount importance, in the maintenance of proper authority Re publics are in a measure subject to the same rule. Particularly is this true in those which have not established a sys tem of education. It is well kuowu that throughout the Mexican and South Amer ican republics, in which education has not received its due share of attention, intestine civil wars are of frequent occur rence. All this but tend to demonstrate the truth of the theory, that the safety and perpetuity of tho State depend on tho education of the people. Deprive the people of the power of educating them selves, and you rob the State of the sup port which it needs and requires. You deprive them of that which builds up and sustaius tho State. lie who wanders through the world physically blind is not the one who will prove an efficient guide. So it is also with him whoso mental vis ion is obscured. lie becomes a mere para site to the nation, sucking away its life blood and sustenance. The relation which the teacher sus tains to the safety of the State, in an in dividual as well as an associated capacity, is moro powerful than that of any other class or profession of men. Every child is born with a free mind, open to the in struction and subject to tho training of future life. He Is born with tho right to an education, and for the benefit of him self and of tho State he should receive it. Under existing tircumstances, that education can be best secured and at less expense, when a number are associated and placed under charge of one whose efforts ere directed wholly to the end of goving them the broadest aud more sub stantial culture and instruction ? HP who mnst perform this task, and answer to the Supreme Judge for the weighty responsibility that rests upon him in the proper culture, development, and instruc tion of the meutftl aud physical nature of the child, —the future citizen and sup porter aud protector of the State, —is none other than the humble teacher, the daily target at which aro aimed the fierce invectives and denunciations of rich and poor. In his hand is placed the future direction rf tho government, by or trust ing to bis care th« mental aud physical culture of tho future man aud governor. It may bo true that few, comparatively, feel this to be the case, yet the truth of the proposition canuot certainly bo deni ed. In order to .accomplish the full ond of a proper education, it is necessary that the teacher secure the co operation of the parents, or at lest succeed iu awaken ing an interest in the community in which he labors. Every effort should be made to have the people feel that 011 the suc cess of the schools depends iu a great meas ure the success of their children io future life as citizens. Of the agenci s through which the teacher is to reach the heart of the com munity, hat few, if any, are more pow erful than that of educational associa tions, when properly conducted. mainly in our associated capacity that we arc enabled to arou?e that degree of in torest'on the part of the people, which the Aiuse which we are engaged in demands, ki* true,*'hard working, faithful and • frllljiStrious teacher may command the ailmiration and secure the attention and interest of the community iu which he labors; but whea the united efforts of the teachers of a County or of a State are directed against the strongly guarded eitadels of ignoranee and superstition, it is then only that the teachers assujuc their proper dignity as supporters of the State and wouldera of ite character. So long ;a« we are united in our efforts, there HI NUMBER 31. but little that we cannot accomplish, but if our efforts and aims are separated and distracted the good we do will bb of lit tle importance. The position we hold in the State deponds entrely on what we make it. Our destiny is our own hands. If we aim at bringing our profession up to a level with other learned professitns/ we must do the work ourselves. There is no royal car in which we may be con veyed to our destination, involuntarily and without effort. Earnest, hard work is before us.—Self-denial und sterling in dustry are the requisites to success. If we are willing to apply ourselves proper ly, there can bo no doubt as to the issue; Ignorance with all its concomitant evils, bigotry and superstition, stares us in the face and threatans us with defeat. Shal}- we give up the contest because wo fear the foe ? Shall we quit the combat and submit to the enemy because there is a litlle work, a little expense, a little in-< dustry, or a little self-denial required of us? If wo do so, we prove ourselves craven-hearted cowards, and tho sooner the public discard us, the better it will be for them and for us. If we are unworn thy of our positions, it is but due to hu manity that wo should bo thrown out of a profession to which wo only do disbon l or. That ours can be made a profession meriting tho regard and esteem of the wise and good, does not admit of a doubt But in order to bring ourselves up to the requirements of such a standard, our earnest efforts must be put forth to that end. This individually is true; but it is also true in nn associated capacity. It is folly to think that such an end can be at tained by individual effort alone. It is not the separate action of tho small atom of steel that crushes tho massive rock, but that of the pondrous sledge in which those atoms arc united ; and yet each at om has its work to perforin. So in our profession, each has his sevoral duties tar perforin ; but it is the union of our pow ers that deals the effective blow to th« resisting and opposing forces. Our educational sooiotics should aim at awakoning an interest on the part of the public. Thay are not for the tho #•- commodation and instruction of teachers alone, but they should ombraoo in their ranks not only all who feel an interest in the cause of popular education, but all who really are interested in the safety and welfaro of the government which gives protection to their lives and proper« ty. It is to such that a portion of our efforts must be directed, In our utilita rian country tho people are too apt to be indifferent to the general wants of edu cation. Tlicy do not feci and appreciate the intimate connection which a general system of education bears to the future character and support of tho governmeri-' tal authority of tho land. Hence it is that they fail to manifest that degree of interest in tho training and teaching of youth which is necessary to the full suc cess of our work, and the preserving in. tact of the purity and freedom of our government. It is through the humble office of tho teacher mainly, that God de signs that government should be properly framed and purely and patriotically pre served ; and this, because the teacher has charge of the man's mind when it is yet plastic, unprejudiced, eagily swayed and susceptible of unlimited culture aud' instruction. Tho work which we, as a society fof promoting the interests of education, have to perform, ig not only j.'reat but it is how' orablo There can be no higher office in the hand of man, than that which pre peres the child for his future career ai> a citizen and a statesman, for the fulfill* mentof his duties and tho enjoyment of his privileges, political and religious, as a being created in tho image of God. A' glorious destiny awaits the oongumation of our work. With bs it retusriro to fu)*' All this destiny, and by a united and stea dy effort to break down the barriers which now interpose to prevent the benignant and glorifying rays of knowledge from breaking in their full rediaooe oa the semi-benighted souls of soma portioqe of' our commonwealth. MRS PARTINGTON'B*IIA&T. —Tsaao reading to hie mother tho head line of »' telegraph column of the Tribune, at ]MT week, when he eatne to "Jeff. Davie to b# confined at Fort Layfayette," the old idy threw up her bands, exola/Btinff: ' Laws-ante j I knew that he wore petti coats, but i didn't thialf (hat would tup-> pentohiui! Well; the confederacy 'a u comin' to picesThe old lady* lesum? Ed her knitting, and Isaac his reading.- —The absurd story that Secretary Stanton prevented Mrs. Su'rratt from l*av«" ing a religious adviser, or interfered is' the matter, w uuthoratively denied. TSfe Secretary allowed unrestricted adoneeio*'' of the religious advisers end Mead* 'ti ' all the doomed person*
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