BUTLER CITIZEN JOHN H. &. W. C. NEG'-EY. PROP'RS, Entered at the Postoffice at Butler as second-clcsss matter. AMONG travelers, since the Mil waukee hotel fire, there is a general inquiry for rooms on the first floor. JUDGE TURNKEY, of the State Supreme Court, udm 1 oistered the oath of office to the new Governor and Lieutenant Governor. THE Supreme Court of tliia State recently decided that the verbal notice from a debtor who intends to claim tbe S3OO exemption law is sufficient. THE "KiUanning Caloric Company" are soli«iting bids for putting down a well or wells for in that immedi ate vicinity Here is a chance for drillers. DOCTOR MATTHEBON, who was thro *n from a sleigh in this place last Monday week and Beverly injured, has so far recovered as to be able to be taken to his family in Saxonburg. WEATHER, suitable to all climes and climates, from mild to severe, has pre vailed here witbiu the last two weeks For the last two days we have been enjoying a lively Wyoming "wave." THEBE is something soft and tender in the fall of a single snowfl ike. But there is something hard and cruel in the fall of a Bingle man on treacherous ice concealed beneath a half inch of beautiful snow. • A GORGE of ice in the Connoqueness ing, nearly opposite the Fair Ground, on Sunday morning last, completely blocked the channel of tbe creek and threw the water over the entire valley on either side. The gorge is said to be a very large and interesting one in its formation. OUR members of the House at Ilar risburg have been placed upon the fcl lowing standing committees by Speaker Faunce: Mr. Donly ou Judiciary LK>cal, Vice and Immorality, and Ge ological Survey. Mr. Ziegler on Ways and Mcaus, Corporations, Printing, Railroads and Federal Relations. A PETITION has been presented to our County Commissioners recommend ing A. T. Black, Esq., as a proper counsel and attorney for the county It is signed bv 33 members of the Bar, and other eitizeus, includiug nearly all the officers in the Court House. THEY have trouble up at Grove City, (late Pine Grove,) Mercer coun ty, growing out of the annual election of Trustees for the Normal Academy at that place, held last Monday a week. There were two tickets run and the defeated ones claim fraud in tbe count that "counted them out." An inves tigation of tho manner in which the election was held is being had. HON. WILLIAM P. FRY was last week elected a United States Senator from Maine, and the Hon. George F Iloar from Massachusetts An election, for these important places is also pend ing in tbe States of Michigan, Minne sota, Nebraska and other States, and a lively contest for them is going. We tbink the.people of the country gener ally would like to see Mr. Windom re. turn to the Senate from Minnesota. THE inaugural address of the new Governor, Pattison, will be found in another place of this paper. We give it io full, as it is regarded as the most extraordinary paper of the kind ever proclaimed by a Governor. It will be seen that be declares for the most thorough and radical reform in State management, and all in tbe interest of the citizen tax payers. If he carries the same out it will make bim one of the most conspicuous Governors of the Republic. On the other hand, if he fails ta.do so, or falls short of the ex pectation he has now raised so high, be will become contemptible in tbe eyes of all. His earnest, determined man ner. impresses us all of his sincerity, and all hope be not only is Biucere but will be successful. "BREAKNECK" postoffice, at Evans burg, this county, has been changed to "Evans City." We regret to lose the good old classical name of "Breakneck," but "Evans City" will do. Railroads, like tinu, level aid cbingo all things, eveu names. Lot it now be "Evans City" all around. "Pinafore" post office, on same railroad route, has been chauged to "Myonu." We do not un derstaud tho reason for this change, as certainly "Pinafore" wa9 as nice a name as "Myoma," if not Indian in sound. The truth is all these local postoffices should have names derived from some local name or object. A Novel Bill. Senatir Cooper introduced, by re quest, a novel measure into the Legis- A lature l<ut wsok, providing for the levying of a p:>ll tax of $2 50, on each elector, the same to be remitted if the elector votes. If he f.iils to vote then he mast pay the tux. It is argued in favor of the measure that it would secure a full vote at every election, that it would prevent the use of money at elections for corrupt porposes under tha guise of "getting out a full vote." Every voter would understand that if he neglectod to perform his duty as a citizen by not voting, he would have to pay for his luck of patriotism. Gov. Butler, of Massachusetts, in his inaug ural aildress recommends the enact* ment of a similar law in that State. BUTLER POST OFFICE. On Thursday of last week a petition , was circulated in this place asking for the reappointment of Miss Robinson, the present official in the post office here. This was unexpected by our citizens generally, as but little Lad yet been said on the subject- What so far had been said had been in tbe expecta tion of there being an election, and having a vote on the subject, at which the citizens receiving their mails at this , office could express their preference ; among the applicants for the office- j The term is for four years, and as the j term of the present incumbent does not expire uutil the 27th of March next, j more than two months ahead, it was , also thought a little strange, and rath, er premature to start petitions thus ; early. The supposed advantage of be- i ing the first in the field is, however, j well understood in such cases. ' First ' come first served," is tbe rule with a great many people in signing petitious. ! They are frequently signed through | courtesy to the first person asking, j The effect of the above movement was, that on the next day petitions were circulated asking for the appoint ment of Mrs. Nannie D. Black, widow of George A. Black, Esq., deceased These petitions were numerously sign ed, although many had signed those of Miss Robinson not knowing that Mrs. Black was an applicant. So far these two ladies are the only applicants, and if there is no election on the subject, we presume there will be no others. But, as we have said, the general > expectation has been that a vote would be taken on the question. Mr. Miller, ! our member in Congress, is said to ■ favor this way of disposing of the mat- j ter in case of a contest arising among j applicants. It is the fair and just way ; of disposing of it, and in the case heie i we think it is generally desiied by j those getting their mails at tbe office. It has been done in other towns like | this, aud from present appearuLces will j soon be the plan generally adopted for j settling questions as who shall be post" j master or postmistress. Those getting their mails at an office are the ones | most interested in deciding upon the merits of applicants. Aud whenyotiug they have time to deliberate, aud make a proper choice, which they have not in signing petitions. The day ofthecomingSpringelection, in February, has been suggested and would be a proper and convenient time to obtain a public expression on tbe subject. But if any other day would be thought better for the purpose one can be easily settled upon. All the purpose *e have in view now, is to give public expression to the opinion that a vote should be had on the sue. cession to the postoffice at this place. National Conventions. Representation in the Republican National Conventions has been a sub ject of much interest for some time. The man ner in which the delegates are chosen to the same from the dif- j ferent States has been various and un settled. It will be recollected that in this State an attempt was made at the State Convention of February 1880, to compel all the delegates from this State to vote as a unit for a Presiden tial candidate. This was then in the interest of General Grant. It was re sisted, and the delegates from several of the Congressional districts, this one among them, refused to be bound by the instructions of the State Conven tion, claiming their right and duty to represent the wishes of the Republi cans of their districts. This view was recognized as right by the Chica go National Convention, and recently the Republican National Committee met and endorsed it as the proper mode. Hereafter, therefore, the Re publicans of each Congressional dis trict will send direct two delegates to our National Conventions, without being subject to any interference from a State Convention. Each county of a district will propose a delegate and then a conference, if necessary, will be had and the two accredited by said conference. This must be done twen tv days before the assembling of tbe State Convention, else the delegates from said counties to the State Conven tion are allowed the power to name the said district delegates to National Conventions. Bald Ridge. EDS. CITIZEN: —The Dodds well con tinues good for about a 500 barrel well. The Phillips well, on Wallace farm, flows about 24 barrels per day although not completed yet. The Sullivan,' Slater & Co. well still gives evidence of being tho best one yet. Although not through the stray sand no doubts now exist of her being a good one The Bald Ridge Com pany is putting a well down on the lower end of this Sullivan lease The Bald Ridge No. 7, on point of point of the hill, near Sohiedemantle well, will also undoubtedly be a good one—hole full of oil now. Will send you more full account of coming-in wells latter and this week. Mr John A. Richev's Hotel is still the favorite stopping place. Mrs. Richey sets an excellent table and keeps the house in good order. Mr. James Crow, a neighbor, met with a singular accident lately, lie was killing a bog when it bit one of his hands pretty badly. The station agent of the P. & W., Mr. McMillen, is an accommodating official and is getting our station in good shape. YOURS, ETC. New Buss for the Depots. Mr. James Sellers, the livery-man. 1 is now running a fine carriage to both depots, upon the arrival and departure lof ail trains. Persons wishing to de part by any train, can leave their or ders for the carriage, at Sellers' Livery j Stable, on Cunningham St., near Hein lemoD'* corner, GOV. PATTISON'S ADDRESS. Abolition of Needless Offices, Strict Economy in Public Ex- • penditures and the Enforce ment of the Constitution with ' Regard to Corporate Power; Demanded HARRISBCRG, Jan 16.—Tbeinaugu-| ral address of Gov. Pattison was as follows: Gentl men of the Senate and House | of Representatives and fellow CM- j zens. — Called by the people to perform, | for a time, the functions of Chief Ex ecutive of the State, I follow an old ■ and respected custom, in briefly stat- j ing some of the principles that wiil i guide me in the administration of the ; office. I would first call attention to the bountiful manner in which a kind Providence has blessed our State and endowed its people with benefits. We j should never cease to make grateful | arknowledgment of his over-shadow iug care. At periods like this there is ; a peculiar fitness in a public recogni tion of the goodness of that Supreme Being who has been our safeguard from calamity aud whose benefactions have attended us with unceasing con stancy. In the execution of the trust confided to me by the people, it shall be my constant endeavor to ascertain their will with accuracy and carry it out with fidelity. Fur this purpose I solicit the freest communication be tween the people and the Executive, and will diligently avail myself of every facility which will tend to in form me of their wishes. It will be my solicitude to strengthen and con firm the public faith in Democratic in institutions by demonstrating, in the sphere to which I have been ap pointed, their aptitude for recording and effecting the wishes of the people. Our Government was constituted to give direct and prompt recognition to expressions of the popular will. I adopt, as of direct application to the present time, a sent* nee from Presi dent Jucksou's first inaugural, in which he says : ' The recent demon stration of public sentiment inscribes on the li.-t of executive duties, in char-, rdcrs too legible to be overlooked, the task of referrv' This task, clearly set before him, the present Executive wilTzt alously strive to fulfill. Happily for b'ui, there can be no doubt of the pf rtieular subjects as to which the pis'.lie anxiety f»r improvement has i:).itiifest« d i.s»' lf. These are well de li,,re. The method of accomplishment i-, a question for the legislative wis dom ultimately to determine. So far as the limits of an address I ke this will permit, iet me briefly a few of the subjects of needed reform : THE DEMANDS OF THE HOUR. The people demand the abolition of needHss offices; the fix rig of official compensation at sums commensurate with the services ren lered by salaries definitely ascertained; rigid accounta bility iu the expenditure < f -lublic mon eys; a public performance of ofk-ial trusts, and the raising of ih ) efficiency of the civil service % making fitness and integrity alone the tests for ap pointment. The people demand strict economy iu the expenditure of their moneys; a simple and business-like conduct of the affairs of the govern ment; and a repeal of all laws cre ating avenues for the needless spend ing of public funds at the discretion of officials. The people demand that the burdens as well as the benefits of the government shall be distributed with fairness, justness and impartiali -1 ty. They demand uniformity and | simplicity in taxation, and its distri bution in such a manner as that, while all shall bear their just share of the common burdens, those shall con tribute most who receive most, and those suffer least who can bear least. There is no more difficult problem in government than that relating to taxa tion. Revenue must be raised by the State for the efficient conduct of its af fairs. Care should be taken, however, in the imposition of taxes, that we do not lose sight of those upon whoni the imposition finally rests. The hand that pays the tax into the treasury is not always the hand that earned the contribution. The system is most equitable which, recognizing this truth, so distributes the taxing weight that ' none shall escape and none bear more than their just proportion. Our prcs ; eut system, in its State, county and j township ramifications is Intricate, un ! equal and ill-digested. It is to be | hoped the present Legitlature will j devise some method for a simpler and ' juster allotment of these burdens. NEEDED LEGISLATION. I shall urge upon the general As sembly the passage of legislation nec essary for carrying into effect the pro visions of the Constitution of the State. The benefits of some of the most salutary sections of that instru ment have not been secured by the people, because of the failure of the Legislature to pass the laws needed for its complete enforcement. The care bestowed by the Convention in fram ing the Constitution, and the large number of votes cast for it when be fore the people for adoption, should have inspired their Representatives in the Assembly to prompt action in passing the measures needed to give it full effect. Particularly should this have been done since the instrument itself enjoins the Legislature so to do and their official oath pledges them to its support, obedience and defense. When the people adopted tbe Consti tution they sanctioned its wisdom. It then became the supreme law of the State and the highest exposition of the will of the people ascertained in the most sacred way known to Democrat ic Government* It does not become the representatives of the people to question or evade such a law. Their single duty is to obey it. Some of the sections of the Constitution from which most good was expected, and most could be secured, have as yet yielded no measure of benefit, or left any visi ble effect. TIIE POWER OF CORPORATION. This is particularly true of Article XVII of that instrument, regulating j railroad and canal companies. By j tacit consent a construction of that ar | tide has been acquiesced in by which ' the great corporate bodies of the State j have escaped its limitation and been ! exempted from its provisions. Tuey | have violated it constantly, defiantly | and flagrantly. Tbe people are eu titled to hive al least a fair trial made | of their ability to bring the vast cor | porations they have created aud f>»stpp . Ed under their Just regulation and coo . trol. More than th's is not contend er in Article XVII of the Constltu -1 tiou. It commands nothing but what is right, and forbids nothing but what is clearly wrong. It simply requires corporations to act justly, and treat all the people alike, with uniformity, fair ness and impartiality. It prohibits unfair discrimination against persons j or places, forbids extortion, and seeks to prevent monopolies, and compel ' the creatures of the law, who owe their j breath to the people, to be law-obedi -1 ent, and not use their granted powers !to harass and oppress. The same ar j ticle specifically commands the Legis ! lature to enforce its provisions by "ap ! propriate legislation." Surely an hon ! est effort should be made to give ade : quate effect to so wise and just a sec tion of the fundamental law. This leads me to say that, in mv judgment, I there is much to be done in the way of legi.- lation, to prevent the power of ■ corporation from becoming too vast and irresponsible. They are a new ele | mem in our modern civilization. They ' have outgrown the most sanguine ex ! pcciatiou in their development, and i have introduced new evils, as well as ! new benefits, into our system. Their influence has extended itself into al most every department of business and life. Their motions not only effect the grest centres of money and of trade, but the minutest affairs of individuals are effected by their caprice. Thou sands of laborers look to them for em ployment, and depend alone upon thgir determination lor the measure of hire. The prices of the necessaries, too, are often regulated by their will. All this is an exhibition of power not con templated in their creation, which had in view solely the public interest and general good. The existence of such power in aqy combination of men is to be deplored, aud if possible prevented; or, at least, regul;;ted or controlled. It is iJle to lament this condition of af fairs unless something is done to cor rect it. It is vain for those in author ity to shut their ejes to the fact that something must be done »o bring into proper regulation the corporations of the country and adjust upon some fair and reasonable busis the coutentions i between thote objects of the bounty of the State and people. At the proper ' time I may transmit to the Assembly some further suggestions up >u this subject, with possibly some formula ted thoughts. Meantime it may be said that in the settlement of matters of this kind much d« pends upon the temper each party brings to the con troversy. If passion shall rule, then will no good be accomplished, l»ut rather evil to all. But. ifjustice shall be the guide, and her principles the criterion, then there can be no of equitable conclusions and satisfac tory determinations. The people, I am convinced, ask for nothing un reasonable, if their fundamental law is the expression of their demands. It is the sworn duty of the Assembly, and all in authority, to protect and de fend the charter of the people's rights. Competing telegraph companies have consolidated in violation of law, and to the public detriment. Cit izens of the Commonwealth have re cently invoked the interposition of the State authorities to prevent the con tinuance of this flagrant wrong. It is to be hoped that the proceedings thus inaugurated will result in the vindica tion of the Constitution and establish the adequacy of its powers. Corporate lawlessness must be made as amenable to punishment ns personal lawlessness. With the augmentation of corporate power haß arisen, also, other large ac cumulations of capital, devoted to various fufms of industry. Our own State, in the development of its peculiar sources of mineral wealth, is exception ally prominent in this respect. These accumulations of corporate and other capital invested in business enterprises, employ armies of workmen concentrat ed at single establishments. From this have ariseu contests between those who pay and those who receive wages. In recent years these conflicts have been of frequent occurrence throughout the entire country, and have often re sulted in violence, not only to the pub lic peace, but to persons and property. A continual, though irregular, struggle is now, and has for years been, going on between these two conflicting ele ments. Complait ts of inju tice are constantly being made against the other, and each in turn appeals to the State for remedial legislation. Such appeals should not be uuheeded, but should be attentively listened to and carefully considered. These questions, at times, have threatened to become a formidable elen ent in ( u • politics and a disturbing faction in our elections. This is not as it should be and nothing but evil can result from the inter mingling of such matters It give? ex cuse for reckless demagogues to ply their vocation, exposes labor to debase ment from the intrigues of politicians, and injects rashness and passion into a discussion which has peculiar need for calmness, deliberation and dispassionate reason. For Government to shut its eye 3 and close its ears to the com plaints aud petitions of any body of citizens is folly. Such a course cor rects nothing and settles uothing. Par ticularly should heed be given to the appeals of so large and important a part of the community as those depending for subsistence upon the wages of toil. Labor is the main pillar of the State. , As an honored statesman of our own : country has said : "Labor is the , superior of capital and deserves much • the highest consideration." But the i consideration given to such matters should be deliberate and searching, and the relief thorough and systematic, if it is to be lasting and effectual. I cannot i but indulge the belief that our political system is capable of providing some other remedy than the bayonet for the • settlement of such disputes. Our form of government, I have no doubt, is com petent to deal with this matter fairly • and effectively, without injustice to the i rightsofeither party in the controversy, i Upon the wisdom of the Legislative , Department rest-, in the first instance, the responsibility for solution of this • question. OTIIKIt NRur.EOTED LEGISLATION*. The Assembly has also failed to en i force, by appropriate legislation, a nam ; ber of other provisions of the Consti tution and pass laws, the enactrfleut of which is enjoined by that instrument. The salaries of certain Judges of the Commonwealth have not been fixed by the Legislature, and they have been j receiying compensation almost without authority of law, and by the sufferance ' of the accounting officers. The Assembly, at its last session, i though prolonged beyond precedent, at groat expense to the Corqmomyoaltl}, faded to apportion the Staff! into Leg islative and Congressional Districts, though the Constitution commands II that Bucb apportionment shall be wade, "immediately after each United States decennial census" There was not even an attempt made to obey this in junction. Such default inexcusable. It 1 is the duty of the present Legislature to promptly perform this neglected duty. The Assembly will not be called to act upoD a more importaut measure during its session than that of the re apportionment. It touches government in its most vital parts. Fair and just representation to all section* of the | State underlies the whole fabric of our j political system. It is the corner-stone j of our Government. Considerations of party, of factious, of locality or of in dividuals have nothing :o do with the subject of apportionment. This duty should be performed by the Legislature upon uniform and just principles. There shou'd not be one rule for one pert of the State, and a different rule for another. The Constitution com mands that the districts shall be com posed of "compact and contiguous ter ritory." This rule should be observed throughout the entire State. It is palpably vitiated by the present ap portionment. To disobey it is to coin mil a wrong against government and the people's right to honest and just representation. The members of the Legislature s! ould be forcibly impress ed with the gravity of their duty in this respect, and the obligation for its just performance. PARDONS AND THE PARDON BOARD. The exerei.'e of the pardoning power by the Ex<cutive has been the subject of much public criticism. Nor is this recent only. So great had become the popular complaint, that the Convention which framed the Constitution attempt ed to correct what was admitted to be an abuse, by creating a board for the hearing of applications for pardon, whose judgment should be submitted to the Executive for his assistance in determining the merits of such applica tions. Such a plan ought to result in fuller and more careful consideration, and decisions more in accordance with the dictates of justice and humanity. I Ido n.it believe, however, that the Pardon Board was intended to be a const of last resort for reviewing the legality of the judgments of the Courts below and their decisions upon points of law and the weight of evidence. Our system of judicature, with its Justices, Juries, Judges and Supreme Court, provides the proper tribunals for the trial of causes, and has the con fidence of the community. Their judg ments should not be lightly treated, or disturbed without overwhelming reason. The Fardon Board is not a court for the trial of questions of law or of fact. It has become a truism, that it is not the severity, so much as the certainty, of [ uuishmeut which prevents wrong doing. This certainty cannot be secur ed if it is understood by criminals that after their cases have been fairly* heard and passed upon by every court known to the law, they may still experiment with the sympathy and various judg ments of a mixed board of lawyers and laymen. I shall make it a rule to grant no pardon except for cause ap paaring since the trial, and in cases of manifest injustice. REFORM IN LARGE CITIES. The government of large cities is a subject of growing importance, and is attracting much attention from minds directed to questions of municipal re form. It has been in the great centres of population that the most flagrant abuses in government have been mani fested, and the greatest wrongs been inflicted upon the people. Extrava gance, fraud and peculation ; the cor ruption of the ballot, and the sub version of the popular will as express ed at elections, have grown to such proportions in our large cities that the stoutest friends of free government have become alarmed for its permanence. In mj judgment, the best corrective for many of these evils is enlarged and freer local self-government Beyond a few general limitations the State should empower municipal corporations to reg ulate their own affairs. In this Com monwealth, at least, many of the most prolific sources of abuse have been fastened on cities by the Legislature of the State, from which the people have sought to relieve themselves in de mands for the repaal of the obnoxious legislation. Many of their concerns are under the direction of officers who owe no responsibility to the corpora tions they serve. In some instances the power previously conferred upon cities to regulate matters exclusively affecting the convenience and comfort • of their own citizens, has been taken from them by the General Assembly. It is this legislation from a distance that has caused many of the complaints from municipalities, and tbat should bo stopped and its wrong redressed. The people of cities, who best know their own wants, should be allowed to spend their own money, fix the salaries of their officers, aud direct their own private affairs. This would be more in accordance with the spirit of our in stitutions, and would make local officers responsible to the people whose servants they are, and who would thus have in their own bands the power to correct the evils under which they suffer. HOPES FOR THE FUTURE. I look forward with bright antici pation to the future of our Common wealth. Iler possibilities are great be- I yond those of almost auy of her sister j States. Let it always be remembered Ify all citizens that intelligence and J virtue are the safeguards of liberal in stitutions. The law must be preserved J in its integrity and supremacy ; citizen ship should not be treated as a light j privilege ; but its duties should be | made a serious matter of conscientious ' performance ; the purity of our elections j must, bo saoredly preserved, and all alike should feel a personal interest in j discharging their obligations to the State and sustaining the officers of the ' law in the faithful and just performance l of their functions. It will always be | my dqty to with 1 tho representatives of tho people in gi\N ing validity to enactments whose übject is the dissemination of information, the promotion of the general welfare, tha placing of additional safeguards around the upright, or the punishment and j restraint of the lawless t*nd vloioqs. Jq ishqrt, wl}4teper w'ijl tend to develop the resources, increase the cam'orts, or enlarge the h&ppiaess and prosperity of tfee oitlaeqs of a stato, which his been alike fortunate in its location arid tho ; wise policy of its founder, should re j ceive the sedulous attention and con j etant support of every one who is call ! Ed upon to m:.ke, expound, execute, of j obey the la\y^. "I gave the child a dose of 'Di*\ Sellers' Cough Syrup,' and it was all right iu an hour." Sold by druggist at 35 cents per bottle. The Civil Service Reform. The triumph of the Reform is a wonderful tribute to the power and usefullness of the Independent move ment in the several States. The ma chine politicians are willing that the voter should talk as much as he will, provided he will only come up to the polls on the appointed day. and vote the "regular ticket." It is the boltiug at the polls that tells. A few months Civil Service Reform seemed out of sight. No prominent politician ad vocated it. But the November voting wrought wonders. The bill went through both Houses almost unop posed. It is a thing worth remember ing. We do not suppose that the Bill is perfect. But it is a step in the right direction. And it is a moral judgment put on record. We believe that as soon as the of fices are taken out of politics, there will be such a clearing of the atmos phere that everybody will wonder that we ever endured any other state of things. The thanks of the country are due to Senator Fendleton, who introduced the bill, and not less to Senator Haw ley, the Chairman of the Committee having it in charge, for securing its passage unmutilated through the Sen ate.—National Baptist. A Prayer Causes a Sensation. In opening the session of the House at Harrisburg, last Weduesdav morn ing, Chaplain Elliott, a Methodist clergyman recently of Lebanon, toek occasion to pse the following language: We thank Thee that, in health and strength for duty, we are privileged to assembly in this house this morning, and that Thy mercy and peace are manifested to this Commonwealth in the inauguration of a citizen coming in his simplicity to preside over the State and its destinies. We thank Thee that we assembled yesterday, and that we assemble to-day, without fear of destruction from instruments of death, but that the citizen, confident of his security, assembled with his fellow citizens to engage in the solemn and impressive ceremonies which were so successfully and triumphantly complet ed. We thank Thee, Qod. that the citizen now is in the ascendant, and that no longer we feel the influence of the military, and of war and death. Be pleased, Oh, God, to bless us and our Nation, and grant that the citizen may hold his position in the civil sei vice of this Nation for many years to come, and that peace and prosperity may attend us in all things, to the honor of Thy name and the religion of Lord Jesus Christ. JHAIiRIi li. NIGGLE—SMITH. -On Jan. 18 3, by Rev. Father NoJa i. Ihe English Catholic church, Mr. David Xku'e »t Butier, ami Miss Minnie, Butler towushijj GAItVEIt —PAItKER.—At the residence of J. P. Parker, Parker township, Butler county, Jan., ISth, by itev. \V. 11. Lowry, Mr J. C. Garvtr ami Miss Muaie J. Parker. BOYLE—KELLY*. —In Centerville, this com.- ty, ou Jan. 4, 1333, by llev. J. 11. Wright, Mr John W. Boyle «nd Miss Lizzie Kelly, both of Worth twp., this county. McGILL—PORTER. —At the residence of the bride's parents in Marion township, this coun ty, on Jan. 3, 1883, by Rev. G. W. Bean, Mr. Martin L. McGill, of Cherry twp., and Miss Ada E. Pjrter, of Marion township. SEAMAN—ANDERSON.—Jan. 10, 1833, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. E. Ogden, Mr. William V. Seairan and Miss Mary A. Anderson, eldest daughter of Mr. J. D, Anderson, both of Penn t-jwnship, this County. RENFREW—WEBER —Oa Jan. lfi, 1883, at the home of the bride, by Rev. Croncnwett. Mr. David L. Renfrew and Miss Susie V. Weber, both of Penn township, this county. UE4TIIM. RITCHIE.—On Saturd»y, the 20th, inst, Clara, of Bl inker Ritchie, of Butler, aged about 14 years. HOCH.—On Dec. 20, 1832, Mr. George Hoeh, of Zelienople, aged 21 years. MOVER —On the 13th, inst., in Harmony. Mr. A 1 Moyer, aged 33 years, tJ mouths aud 2 days. MANNY. —In this place on the 21st, inst., Minnie, daughter of Mr. John Manny, in the 12th year of her age. MAXWELL. —In Concord twp., this county, on Jan. 9, 1833, Mrs. Margaret Maxwell, Wife of Mr. William C. Maxwell, in the 59th year of her age. ADDLEMAN.— In this place on Jan. 16. 1883, Mrs. Catharine Addleman, wife of Lorenze Addleinan, aged 75 ytsirs. HARTZELL. —In Penn twp , thU county, Dec. 26, 1882, Mr. Jacob Hartzell, in tl'.e 66th year of his age. TAGGART.—Iu Brady twp., this county, on Jan. 1, 1883, Mr. Charles G. Taggart, iu the 39th year of his Bge. STOCK —On Monday Jan. 22, 1353, Mrs Eliz abeth St »ck, wife of Christian Sto-jk, of But ler. Mrs Stock was a d inciter of Antony Rockenstine, dee'd., and aged 31 yearn. WATERS.—Annie Laura, daughter of Rev- J. Q. and Annie C. Waters, at Butier Pa., Jan. 18, 1383, aged 10 years, 2 mouths and 16 days. 'Twas hard, my child, to give the up, 'Tis hard to be resigned. 'Tis hard to driuk the bitter cap Which God for us designed. We try to sa~, "Thy will be done," To think that it is best. Nor can we, but by grace alone, Submit to God's behest. We know, fall w-U we know, my chili That, "it is well with thee," Regenerated and undefined, From sin aud sorrow free. Gone art thou, from thy loved OURS hero, Gone from the "house of e'ay," Far, far beyond this earthly sphere. To realms of endless joy. Though.brief thy Mjjourn here below, (Of years, but ha! fa score;) It soothes our hit tiling hearts to know Thuu'rt blcss'd forever more. And though to us thou may'at not conic, We yet shall go to the, To dwell in the pure heavenly home One unbroken f.tinily. J. Q. W. ASSIGNEE'S SALE. The undersigned offer* for sale 70 acres of laud, more or !es«. in Venango twp., Butler county, P*.. bounded on the north by K_-ily lieirs.'east by Simael Stalker, south :>v Julia Ann Simpson and on the west by Joseph Murrin I mid heirs of John Murrin; 50 acre* of which are meadow, good Oiehwl. all under laid with coal, good d«ei|injj hau»o. two stories high, part log aud part frame, with kitohen at- | (eohod. good frame stable and bay Uooae, well . watered; ouo mil', an.l a half <M*t of Murrins- j vtlie. Sale ou the premi on January 13th. » IMtS, at one o'olock v. a,, with privilege to t.u- { ioiini to tho Court Hon: o in Butle'*, on the loth day of Januarv, 1833. at o'clock, p m. Terms cash on delivery of dsed, Dec. 18, 1332. MIOfi.U'L Me BRIDE. Aeeijp.v-fl Of James Murrin. mWAM WI'JLWIiWI"W l « S HAS BEEN PROVED „• 2 The SUREST OURS for c I KIDNEY DISEASES. I Doee alamo back or disordered urine indi- ® cat® that you are a victim ? THEN DO NOT t HESITATE; uao Kidney-Wort at onoc, (drug- £ ' * gists recommend it) and it will speedily Z oome tho diaeaae and restore kc*k.Uiy\ujuon. © C I r! !f* £i yoiupliihta poeuiiar > ■5 to Jour sex, audi ca pain «J 1 *udwealoa«aaea, Kidney-Wort ia uncurr>a>;.»Q<i. » 1 £ 03 it will "act promptly and aafely, S* " Either Sex. Inoor.tincr pfurfcie. c ! h briclt dust or rop» and dull dragging C O pain*, all »|»aaylily jueid to ita curative poxnpr. ~ < tl~ BOLD 13Y ALL DBUQGISTii. Price sl. * w GERiiAHRMOt port r»Aiisr. CURES Rheumatism, Netiralgia, Sciatica, Lumbago. Backache. Headache. Toothache. lor« Throat. Hwfllliiir*. ttprain*. UruUet, Rurvta. Srnld*. Kite*. AND ALL OTHER BODILY PAINS AND A CUES. BoU by Draj|ii(i and D«tkn e%«-r* where. Fifty Cents a bot'le. Direction* in 11 Language*. THE ( nAULKS A. TOtil LEI CO. 9.cc*««v A. Vott&LEß* 00 > S 1.. I.S. A. Wintry j WIMTHI BUSTS BP IHO [ COUCHS COLDS ' CONSUMPTION i BRONCHITIS RHEUMATISM NEURALCIA Perry Davis's Pdin Killer i CURES COUCHS COLDS CONSUMPTION ERONCHITIS RHEUMATISM ' NEURALCIA I | I Provide against t':o e\il effects of \Yin j try Blasts by procuring 1 krry Davis's I'ais Kii.uk. EVERY GOOD DRUGGIST KEEPS IT. The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or vouutcrfcited. This is especially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitiaied is of the value. As soon as it had Iwn tested and proved by tl.e whole w«>:ld tlsar : Hop Bitters was the purest, U-t and j most valuable family meditiue on i earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal tie : < :'••• is n v! iel: the press and the per:'e of the country had expressed in- merits of il. I>., and in fvi iy way ity.j: lu induce Miffer iuvwlids t-. i; < i.« ;.ll in.-* ad, cs peeling to mi k< no iy on the credit of IJ. I) , vvi:t. riirirnslv devis< 1 ; uan>i s in \vhY\ iLe wo:d ' Hop" < r "Hops" \vi-r» u-eil i! a way to induce j people to i- 11-: t ibtv h t-re the! earn as li p lli'.u-n Ail sm b pre-1 tended rem» tii<*.- or euros, n.» mutter • wh-.t their s-tt !«• ift ,-me if. and «s-1 peeitllv ;hose »ilb 1; \v«-rd "" Hup" or 1 "Hops'" their . ir. or i:i any way jeoiiU'CU'd v. iiii ' hem <»r their name, 'are : mi'ati.it:s >r d u :t« r.'i its. Bo ' ware •»!' tb< m. '1 ut-L u i.»* of them, j ! Use mithiiifr !>ur genuine ilop Hitlers j j with a bunch or cluster of green Hops ! on th«- white laK•!. Trust nothing j else. Druggists a>id dealers are wara ; ed against dealing ;j imitation or coua j terfeits. | F4iu>F.as uiJ ; isi'iKitv soxa CAN MAKJi pe§ MoVi h ILurinj the Fali at. Winter. For particulars. address, J. C. Met'u.-J j A r «»i Plilladelpliiu, I'tu NEW FALL GOODS AT BUTOiR, Special prices and extra va'no i:i BLACK AND I. \DIES SACK IVI. TABLE T > COLORED CASHMERE 5. Blescli-d and nublc-acheJ, and I ntu 1 Bwßain prices in all kin Is of FACE DEF.SS NAPKINS, Ac. GOODS. New Calicoes, • Mro-Un?. S!:irtinc. Ticking, Full line of "Broailhcad" ALPACAS, .'male at Skirting, Hmiie-m. la C, '•' f "7 s, i _ Jani.Btawn. N Y.) Ratting, Carpet Chain, Tablo and Floor Oil Ext. a Bargains in BLACK SILK-5 AND SATINS. Cloths. VELVETS AND PLUSUES. New Button*. New Neckvew for Ladies. The largest and Most ''oiciilote Line or ALL- Fichus Collar*. Ti<-. VT^JT WOOL COT'NTIiY RIAN"*ETK, FUN- Ca-hmrre. Oermantov.i:. Miduiglit /.epnrrs, KELE, CANTON FI.AWF.LS, WHITE | s»xo::y,German Worsted and Country Factory AND ' COLORED LAMF.S' CI OTn>, j Yarns. NewCorsets,Bustles,Hoop Skirts, Ladies' Gcssamer Circulars, UNDERWEAR FOR MSN, LADIES'and CHILDREN LARGEST ASSORTMENT, VRRV BEST VALUE ON THE ABOVE GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES. Please Call and Examine. TROUTMAN. MAKEIiEISLAf " ■ VRnil L 5 feM «s tflsi 19 ar»' .»h>«»i v ai..l inim* r valuable. Nothing on e srth will mike lay like Sheridan'. O-ndit ;» I i *. l» . I teaopo-'.ful tu 1 pint food. Sold everywhere, or selit by mail for 6 letter-slumps. 1. S. JOHN «»N A («>.. i.«»»ro.v MA&S* Q. MCLINTOCK CO., Manufacturers Aecntii and Jobbers IB • CARPETS, OIL CLOTHS, MATTINGS, RUGS &c, I We invito the attention of the trade to the in ducements we offer. We have tlie largest and strongest lines in all grades we have ever offered to the trade. We handle only standard makes. We will sell at the lowest Jobbers prices. We guarantee prompt delivery. O. HTCLINTOCK & CO, 33 FIFTH AVENUE, * PITTSBURGH, I?A. | BURGLARIES A.e cf £v-irj D-! 7 Occur etc*. X * i -!\« ! ' -rA'--i •>;.!■ :.i> in the p#»t y. ir* wh<>r« one <»f Ua]l». P-OaKi-af—f iamll .i w«iv.iu.:i STANDARD EDRS'M-PROOF j SAFES IE :i<< Im-oii liralti'ii open by JS>jr gfHlH itlld itobill".!. Hall's Standard Patent Fire. Proof Safes Have KEVEH FAILED to PRE SERVE tlie-r CONTENTS AGAINST FIRE. Itis a well known lU.;t that there is XO SAFKmad.- in liu- W r!.l THAT -HVESAS GREAT SECURITY AS T»E HALL'S s.U K- They aiwavs protect their contest;. I'rrsan* liit*. *«■<• ValiiiiMfd tlioul;: irol !»«• niihctu » ilall'M Ilr.'i's Safe &- I oik Co- J. L. Ha!!, Pres't. CI X'.'l XX ATI, XKW YORK, CHICAGO, LOUISVILLE, fvVN FKVXCI3C, ST. 1.-M i: . CLEYLLAXn, ~BU i ER COUNTY Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Office Ccr, Main and CunninghamSts. Gl. C. ROrSSING, PRESIDENT. * \V"M. CA.Mi'BLiJj, 'I'KKAtiKEK H. C. HrJINLMAN, Skc:.&taky. DIRECTORS: i J. L. Purvis, E. A. HelinboMt, ' William Campbell, J. W, Rmkhrirt, A. Trontraaa, JacoS Sihcene, G. C. K'u s-iine, John Caldwell, : Dr. tV. tr.-in, .I.J.Cr<»U A. IJ. liberies, H. C. Helnensan. J/IS. T. M'JUMEIK, Cten. Ae't- PA. a iw ii mii mm iir: I ——■■ PBPPP^u3Q|ppi Embraces every the season, fully dcscribe-.l indi-ir mMHUMLI foTJe | irfrich Tor 1 9*8. red In rtructions *n and Fft-rmrer Cml~ I making it * condenwl Girdenim; Bo«>k. having H all the latest information - H dt-nlng tor Mailed free on application. H « i.Pte,t re state it n kaf ftrfrr you rvz thts>. B Peter Henderson & Co., I 35 & 37 Cortlandt St., New York. I ranKBBBOBEiBaaH MEN WANTED^ O NT SA LA FuY. Wc y< ( i.c d a few more rtliible n < n to n-H enr Xeixrv Stock. Any man «>f pluck, energy witl i > r.-ov«.rtnce c»n cucceed without previous c"petifcii<*a. Siti'.atniib pebxa>k>t, and pay i'ai»:cu!ar» free, on applicalion. Ad d:c;-a. statiso AiiK, ai.d encKwiug »taiup. U. O. CHASE .V CO.. (fhe Ciis.'e Xur« rie»). Geseva, X. Y.
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