Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1846-12-15
THE NESSAGES.


THE MESSAGES.
We publish in to days paper the mes
sage ofGov. Ford on his retirement from
office, and also the inaugural of Gov.
French.
Governor Ford's message is brief, but
contains true history of our State affairs
during the last four years. It reflects
much honor upon the Governor, and
should be observed as a pattern by those
who eiongate such documents to such
length that few ever read them. Gov
ernor Ford has had a difficult time in
conducting the affairs four State, but by
his patriotism and independence, he has
shown himseIfto be worthy ofthe impor.
tant station he occupied. During his
administration the changes which have
been made in the prospects Of the State,
are truly gratifying. He gays that it is
with joy he reiiFes from public life, but
his merits are too highly appreciated by
the people to permit him 10 enjoy his re-
tirement for any length of time.
The message of c vernon French, we
hope will be read by all who take an
interest in the future welfare ofour State.
1t holds up the right policy, and its rec
cancellations are obviously necessary
The Governors views o. banking are
decidedly democratic, and we feel assur.
ed that during his administration at least,
the State will not be cursed by another
ct those shaving machines. The mes
sage is ably written, and shows that the
people have repOsed their confidence and
trust upon one who is abundantly wor.
thy.
GENERAL SCoTT.-- 1t is stated that
Gen. Scott and Staff, have left Washington
for the seat of war, his destination is said
to be Tampico. 1t is reported that the
new Regiments of Volunteers called for
by the President are to be placed under
his command. He will probably march
to meet Santa Anna. If peace is not
soon concluded we may expect TO hear of
something, before long, that will bring the
Mexicans to their right minds.
North CARoLINA.-Hon.W w. p. Man.
gum has been reelected to the United
States Senate, for six years commencing
on the 4th of March next, by the legisla-
ture of North Carolina.
THE lMpoRrANcE OF ONE VoTE-At
the late election in New York, Mr.. Bur-
chard, of Oneida, and Mr.. Montague, of
Ulster, both wings, have been elected to
the Legislature by majority of only one
vote. This showsthe necessity of every
voter attending the polls, at each election.
9FJohn Baxter, who was to be hung at
Monmouth, on the 9th inst, for being
concerned in the murder of Col. Deayen-
port. has obtained writ of error and cor
Isequently will have the satisfaction Of
living short period longer.
SMALL Pox.-It is stated that this loath.
some disease has made its appearance i n
Lake county. A family residing at Lake
Zurich,in that county. have been attacked
with this disease; and also, another resi-.
ding on Flint Creek, about three miles
from that place.
The FAIR. We would call attention
tothe notice ofa Ladies Far, which ap-
pears in another column. Its stated that
( Z great variety of articles, of their own
Emanufacture; and also, large collection
Ofarsicles which bavC been sent to them
By the Ladies Of Connecticut and Massa.
Ecbusetts, to assist them in their Iaudable
enterprise, viii be offered for sale. All
should attend.