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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22
From the Chicago Democrat.
Melancholy Disaster.

Collision 6etEeen The Steamer Chesapeake
and Schooner John Porter-both Yes
sells and sererdI Lives Lost.
By the last nights mail we Fcceivedthe
following slip containing the particulars Of
the loss Of the Steamer Chesapeake and
the Schooner ]. R. Porter.
They came in collision on Thursday
morning about l2I o'clock, off Conneaut
the officers and hands, at the moment,
of contact. jumping on board the Chesa-
peake. The vessel almost immediately
sunk down.
About this time it was found that the
Chesapeake was fast filing, and unsuc-
cessful efforts were made to stop the leak.
The boat was headed to the shore, and all
steam crowded. The pumps were set a
going, and effort was made to keep down
the water by bailing.
The fires were soon extinguished, and
when about mile and half from the
shore the boat lost her Roadway. The
wind was blowing fresh and much sea
running.
boat was then sent off with as many
passengers as it could carry with four la.
dies. Mr.. Shepard, Clerk, upon landing
| procured the Steamer Harrison proceeded
at once to the Chesapeake and rescued
the survivors from the wreck, floating
planks, cabin doors, &c.-The steamer
sunk about 81 o'clock bow foremost in 40
feet water-but stern out upon which
many saved themselves.
None were lost who followed the ad
| vice of Capt. w. and continued with the
wreck. But a number prepared floats
and took their chance for escape on them.
Of these, eight are known to have been
drowned, and it is feared that others met
with like melancholy fate.
The passengers numbered between 40
and 80, an unusual proportion ladies, and
several children
As the books of the boat were lost. it
is impossible to obtain full list OF pas
sengers at present. The following per-
sons are known to have been lost:
Passengers. Geo. Van Doren, Lower
Sandusky, o.; Mrs. Hook, WATERFOWL,
N. Y; E. Conn, Bellville, o.; S. York,
Tiffin. o.
Crew.-R. Sutherland, 1st Engineer
G. Wait, ID Porter R. McMann, deck
hand.
It is greatly feared that D. A. Folsom
of Rochester, N. Y, formerly Of this city
(Clsveland) is also among the lost.
Passengers lost all their baggage, not
a single trunk being saved. The mail to
Sandusky City was also lost. About &c
tons of freight. mostly dry, goods and gro
ceries for Sandusky City on board. The
Clerks books, and about $4,000 in mon.
ey in his charge, sunk with the boat
The Chesapeake belongs TO Messrs. d
N. Barney e. Co. The Porter was load
ed by Messrs. A. Seymour & Co., with
1000 bushels of corn and 70 barrels Of
pork.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22
From Mexico,

The New Orleans Picayune Of the I'd
contains news from our squadron in the
Pacific. detachment was on its way
from California, to take possession of the
cities of Mazatan and San Bias. The
Mexican commandant calls loudly upon
the government for troops 10 defend those
places bUt he will get none.
1t sppears that Santa Anna has obtain
ed some of Gen. SCOTS despatches--
among them one ofthe late proclamations.
Santa Anna writes to the Acting Presi-
dent, that the proclamation is a great in
suit to the Mexican people that the war
is a war of races--that it should be con-
tinued without period,-''that when (says
Santa Anna we may no longer be able,
because Providence may have decreed
the subjugation Of this unfortunate conn-
try, there may remain to our children our
grand children, when the wrath Of the
Omnipotent shall have passed, the noble
work of avenging the outrages committed
by the republic of the United States on
Mexico" "But" says Santa Anna, in
the midst of the malevolence (encono)
which Gen. Scott shows he has against
me, be does me too much honor when he
says. that they had been deceived as 10 my
real inteatiOnS. and that, on account of
this mistake, his government permitted me
to pass to my country. Indeed, most Ex-
celIent sir, the United States was deceiv,
ed when they dreamed that was capable
of betraying my country. Before this
should happen. would prefer to be con.
sumed by fire, and my ashes should be
scattered, that not single atom be left .
The Picaylne ofthe 4lh. contains news
from Vera Cruz to the 30th. The dill.
gencia from Vera Cruz had been. plum
dered and the passengers murdered and
murders were constantly taking place or
the route to Puebla. No American sol.
der can stray from camp wihout danger
of being shot.
Santa Anna was certifying the pass o
Rio Frio. There will be the place o
another severe battle. The New Orleans
Bulletin Gays ssThis pass will now become
the great point of interest, as is evident
the enemy intend to make stand there
and that we shall have another severe
battle. A gentleman who has Travelled
through the country, and is familiar with
this pass, describes it to US, as much more
formidable than that of Cerro Gordo. Il
goes through the mountain with deep as.
cent, and for nearly three miles the road
with high and rugged sides, is only suffi.
cient to admit the passage of single
wagon at time. There is, we are in.
formed, no possibility of turning it, and &c
mode of attack, except by direct move.
ment. through the pass Ifthis really be
so, We should think, that with ordinary
science and courage, il could readily be
defended. but we heard pretty much the
same story of Cerro Gordo, and we ralh.
er think when the army comes 10 BIC
Frio, some other plan Of attack will be
more practicable, than by marching thro
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22
springfield correspondence.
SPRIEGFIELp. June III.

SPRIEGFIELD, June IL. =
4th day of the Session.
The convention On yesterday completed
their organization, by choosing Reynolds
of Rock Island. Assistant Secretary, and
Ralph Woodruff of Ottawa. Assistant
DOorkeeper; some little feeling was ex-
pressed in relation to this matter on the
first day, by few members in this region
ofcountry, q in consequences discussion
was got upi in relation to retrenchment&c.,
in which many members who happen to
be OF the minority ia party politics fully
committed themselves 10 60 for low saIa.
ries and low pay; perhaps they may wish
hereafter, that they had not gone quite so
far. No opinion can be formed how long
the convention will sit, have not heard a
member express himself on this point
for the first three days they appeared TO be
in great hurry, and passed resolutions
on the reading; but think they have
given up that course, to-day, as many
resolutions have been offered and laid on
the table--they seem to have found out
that little caution is highly necessary,
and have given up the notion OF doing up
the business in less than weeks time.
Many speeches have been made for
"buncome Fhe Committees are not
yet appointed and may not he for two or
three days. Most of the members are
new men in Springfield, yet there are some
of those old chaps in the convention who
have hung around the Capitol for mum
Der of years past. From observation,
should think the convention is possessed
Of sufficient ability to frame such consti
tuition that will please themselves and also
the people.
Some have thrown out hints and little
more than mere hints, that the convention
is not obliged to submit the fruit of thei
labor to the vote OF the people, but that j
the convention agree. their constitution sc
agreed to, can be crammed down the
throats of the people, whether or no; Blu
such doctrine as this finds hut very little
favor. My impression is that the pay o
the Legislature will be fixed at three dol
lars per day. III shall conclude to tarry
here few days longer, you will agar
hear from me. Yours,
CURRENTE CALAMo.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22
MONDAY, 9Th day of the Convention.

MONDAY, 9Th day of the Convention.
Isend you the names ofthe committees
and the individuals of the Convention.
placed upon them by the President.
The convention seem TO be doing con.
siderable business to-day-many very
proper Re solutions have been offered and
referred to the appropriate cemmittees.-
They appear to be laying out systematic.
ally their work and in few days, as soon
as the respective committees can get to
work, you viii see that they are at the
business for which they were sent. The
committees came from the Prenident to
day, and some of them have already been
in session.
From the course that business seems
to take, am inclined to think that the
session will be much shorter than most
people thought.
Some the soldiers Of Sangamon CO.
and other Illinois troops are returning
to their homes. They are greeted as they
arrive with loud cheering and other DEM
constructions ofcongaFtulation for unpreci-
dented bravery in the battles with the
Mexicans. One ofthose brave men died,
| am informed. on yesterday on his way
home and almost within view of his Par
tents house; to day his burial took place
with military honers.
I am not acquainted with many of the
members, but from report here and from
observation, | au Of the opinion that they
are very good men, and that their labor
will be kindly received and ratified by the
people. Yours, &C., G. C.:
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22
The Mexican War.

From present appearances we see no
prospect OF peace between cur Govern
ment an3 Mexico. The defeat with
which the Mexicans have met in every
battle does not seem in the least to cause
them to think of complying with the over.
lures of the United States. Their strong
cities have been taken-their armies dis
.persed,--and now their capital is threat
ened; but still they blindly refuse to re-
dress the wrongs, which they have inhIc-
upon our country.
This stubborness of our enemies and
their determination TO hold out, is doubt
less caused by the course of certain par.
ty in this country, which they are assured
is opposed to the war. That this oppo-
sition to their cause by the wings, is pro-
duced by the hope OF obtaining power,
and overturning the Democratic party, is
obvious. Thus, thirst for party power,
has in great measure, been tie cause OF
the great sacrifice of the lives of our
countrymen. Our enemies have been
persuaded that the war is unpopular
among the people ofthis Union--and that
the party which is opposed to it will soon
come into power, and that withdrawal
of our troops will take place as soon as
such change shall have occurred. This
has melted them to their present determi-
nation to submit to 40 terms Of peace,
however reasonable.
1.-THE people OF the United States of all
parties had supported the cause of their
country, in this war, our difficulties with
Mexico would have been amicAbly ar
ranged loRg before this time. But in.
stead Of all uniting and demanding re-
dress for the injured rights OF our coun-
try, we see men so carried away with
party rancor as to endeavor to cripple the
ability of their government, and to paral,
we its energies in its efforts. TO maintain
its rights. Every species ofmisrepresen-
tation and defamation are resorted to, so
far as the motives of the Administration
are concerned, which is accused oflead-
! ing the country into an ''impelitic, unjust,
unwise, unealled for, and cruel war. -
The President is charged falsely, with
being the author of the war, (which
was recognized by Congress to exist, "6g
The act Of lMerico herself" almost unani-
mously,) and denounced by the wings
from one end ofthe Union to the other
That this course ofthe wing party anC
their sympathy with our enemies, have
contributed to prOlong the war, and added
to the expense of carrying At on, canno
for a moment be doubted. We say tina
those who have used their efforts thus
must see the consequences. 1t viii ifthe
misrepresentation of the business of oul
cause is credited, disgrace our country in
the eyes of soreign nations. Our chic
Magistrate ia denounced as an usurper
and a yiolater of the Constitution
Therefore, if this war shall be continued
let the responsibility rest upon those who
! have advocated our enemies cause.
l.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

GFIt is understood that the volunteer
troops, from Missouri, designed for Ore
gon, win build Immediately two forts on
the route-one at Grand Island, in the
Platte, and the other near Fort Laramie,
the latter some 500 miles from Indepen-
ence.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22
Our Party in this Comfy.

BY the proceedings of a Mass Meeting
which may be seen in to-day's paper, ii.
appears that our party is divided. and that
two sets ofcandidates are before the people
As tothe nominees of both the mass meet.
ing convention we can speak in no other
than the highest terms. We are person
ally acquainted with the most of them,
and have always esteemed them~as wor-
thy men and consistent democrats; but we
regret to say that, unless compromise
is effected, we have not the slightest hopes
that any of them will be elected.
AS this warfare is between our personal
as well as political friends. it certainly
places US in no enviable position. We have
ever been the advocates of a convention
system, believing that to be the only
available means by which party can
keep up it's organization, and procure
and maintain the ascendency Of its prin-
ciples. We, therefore, believe tnat for
the good ofthe party, policy demands the
support of the nominees ofthe convention.
We hope that they will be supported, and
that union and harmony may be restored
to our ranks, thereby removing the pros.
pect ofthe success ofthe whig party, in
this county. In thus advising support
o. the nominees of the convention, we
must say that we at the same time re-
spect the nominees Of the mass meeting,
and would under other circumstances
gladly render them our support.
The parties in this personal quarrel, il
they feel disposed, can yet reconcile mat.
| ters and save the party from defeat. By
the love they have for their principles
the regard for the success of The party
and all the requirements of sound policy
and consistency, they are called upon to
act from principle. 1t is in the power Of
those who created the dissension which
now threaten our party, by sacrifice oil
their personal prejudices and feelings to
remove the impending danger. This is
required at their hand by the whole party,
who are ever ready to reward them mos,
who make the greatest concessions fol-
the good of Democratic principles.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22
JOLIET SIGNAL.
JOLIET, ILL.
Tuesday, june D. 1sA7.
Democratic Nominations.

For Recorder,
THOMAS HATTON.
For Co. Commissioners Clerk,
NELSON d. ELWOOD.
For School Commissioner.
SAMUEL GOODSPEED.
For Assessor and Treasurer,
ROYAL E. BARBER. 81
For Probate Justice,
ABlJAH GAG WIN
For County Surveyor,
ROBERT ]. BDYLAN.
For County Comm sSioner,
SAMUEL DAVIS.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

New YonK.-The resent Judicial cleo.
ion Of this State has been decidedly ia
vorable to the democrats. They have
elected the entire democratic ticket for
Court Of appeals, By decided majority.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

The FIFTH REGIMENT.-The Alton
Telegraph says, that this regiment of
Illinois volunteers is now fully organized,
and will proceed towards Santa Fe in q
few days. The election for regimental
officers had taken place, which resulted
in the choice of the following gentle
men, viz:
Captain E. w. B. Newly. of company
d, from Brown county, Colonel; II. P.
Boyakin, of company G, from Marion
county, Lieutenant Colonel /; and Captain
J. B. Donaldson, Of company X, from Pike
county, Major. The vacancies created
by these electionsuhave since been filed.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

The Committees will not be reported
until Monday next. and when they are:
work viii commence in good earnest-a.
great deal of work is already laid out, and
much more viii be. A call has been
made for. information from the County
Clerks, which it will require some time to
get. Perhaps you may again hear from,
Yours, CJRRENTE, CALAMo.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

ABOLITION NoMINATIoNs.-The Alb.
oIitionist of this county have nominated
Peter Adams, for Recorder; o. P. Good
ing, for Clerk; A. NJ. G. Comstock. for
School Commissioner; Fl. S. Mason, for
Assessor and Treasurer, ]. Hager, for
Probate Justice; B. Olmsted, Cor county
Surveyor; and M. Porter, for Co. Com
mIssi oner.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

GA letter to the New Orleans Delta
from Monterey, dated on tn 18th ul.,
states that General Taylor was actively
engaged in preparing for a move, and
would probably start for San Luis about
the first inst, where it was expected
another great battle would be fought. a
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

ECol. Baker. of the 4th regiment of
illinois volunteers, reached Springfield on
the 9th instant, and was cordially wei.
coined.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

DnowNED,-We learn that a boy was
drowned near the piers. on Friday of last
week. The boy and his brother were
bathing in the Lake. and the eldest, in
Sport threw his brother in and when he
came to the top. chucked him under. This
was continued until the poor boy sunk to
glse 10 moTe.--C Chicago Dem.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DIsTKIcT.-
The Democrats of this district have nom.
mated Hon. w. A. Richardson, for Con-
gress, in place Of S A Douglass who was
elected to the United States Senate. Mr..
R. is a sound democrats AN able legislator.
ard. doubtless. will be elected.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

A SPLENDID SIGHT.-Itis said that all
the shipping on the Lakes, steamboats,,
propeIlers. briggs, schooners and all, will
be in Chicago, on the 5th ofJuly. This
sight alone would pay one an attendance
at the convention.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

The following are the names of the
individuals drowned near this place, which
we publish as the first list was incorrect:
C. Delmore, ]. O'Neil. ]. O'Brien,
C Turner, Dogherty, NJ. NORM VIM.
Barret, P. Levy, J. Mitchell. T. Brickley.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-06-22

TWENTY. SEVEN HoRsEs BURNED
We learn from the Louisville Courier
that the barn of Mr.. Haefer. of that city
was entirely consumed There were
thirty-four horses In the barn and sever
only were saved.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-01
sH'-OeroBER DIVIDEND, 1917.
$1,000 900
Amou [ last ApIil


Excess from last April ..........,.... .... s35 800
The Boston Bank has increased its capital 100000
since last April, and pays on the whole amount.
The Exchange Bank went into operation 18th July,
on capital $500 OoO) half paid in.
The average dividends of all the banks is over 81 per
cent end the excess in amount last April is
thirty-ave thousand dollars Notwithstanding the in
crease Of capital and the Increase in the number Of
banks the per cent generally is much larger than in
previous year The banking capital of Boston very
large compared with that of this city, there more
banks in that city than in the city Of New York, and
the producvenes of banking capital In Boston is equal
to that Of this city, notwithstanding the difference In
our favor in the rate of interest This shows that the
merchants of that city trade borrowed capital
than do, that they depend upon bank facilities
than those of this city In proportion to the size of Bos
ton and the extent OF Its compared with this
city, should have banking capital of at least fifty
millions Of dollars.
The table shows the quantity of -four wheat
and barley left at Underwater during each week,
from the LIST OF May to the 22d Of September ALSO the
aggregate for each month during the same period
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-01
TELEGRAPHIC.
Markets.

NEw ORLEaNs, September %
Cotton-The market continued Arm, and holders we're
standing for advance Sales Of 500 bales
made at full prices. Flour continued dull and quota
tions almost nominal Small sales Ohio and Illinois
making 81 49, and of ordinary st Louis city mills at
81 62k a 81 rs. No wheat offering Corn Sales
of about 1000 sacks made at soc for mixed and
60 &c. for ordinary to prime yellow Provisions
inactive Mess pork quote at $l4 and prime at sa
so. Lard no change Whisky, recthed, was selling Ia
. small way at goo per gallon. sugsr-The market
dull, with downward tendency Small sales New Or
leans at To- and MuscovadO at $40. FreightsVesses
rather Cotton taken for Liverpool at Hc
Sterling bills ia per cent premium New York sight
do par u dis Treasury notes par per cent prem.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-10-01

The surviving shipmates Of the a. s. surveying brig
Washington, have erected a monument to Capt Bache
and his comrades lost In the late wreck Of said ship
The monument In the Congressional burylng ground Ia
beautiful pedestal, surmounted by broken mast Of
ship, s in marble, with inscription those lost in
the STERN from their shpmates who shared their per-
lie but survived their fate" In every nse II Is most
becoming and appropriate testimonial the living 10
the dead.
We informed that several Of the Cabinet visited
Browns paintings OF Gen. Taylor to-day sons Of thu
old style wings don't think old Zsek has tho Presidential
csst Of countenance necessary for the whs Candidate
Nous v,rrons They ray too, that, like old Harry, hs
has writtsn too many letters so We think Letter
writing ought 10 be reserved 10 the letter writers
Gen Armstrong, late from Liverpool. still continues
with at Coleman's
Ia said that Gen Cushing will be sent to Naples to
got him out Of the way OF tine Massachusetts