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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-04-13
JOLIET SIGNAL.
JOLIET, ILL.
Tuesday, April Is, 1S17.
Democratic Nominations,
For DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION.
VIII County.
HUGH HENDERSON,
WILLIAM MCCLURE.
Will and IFoquOis.
JOHN CHAMBERLAIN.
VIII and Dupage,
SAMUEL ANDERSON,
The Election.

On Monday next, our Democratic friends
will be called upon again to express at
the Polls their political opinions, in the
selection of men to represent them in the
Constitutional Convention. 1t is with
deep interest that we view the approaching
contest, and witness the important princi.
pies which are at stake. Our opponents
to render their success more certain, have
nominated but one candidate, for both
county and district. Their object in doing
this, must be obvious to every close OBJ
server. They have no hope in electing
their candidate, unless they can cause a
discussion in our ranks. And we fear
that some Of our democratic friends have
so far forgotten their principles, as to as.
sist them in their efforts.
Our convention, which was composed
of a body Of men who were well able to
discharge the duties for which they as.
sembled, selected as the standard hearers
of our party, men whom we are proud to
support. And the response of the party
to these selections, will. we trust, be unan.
imous OH the day Of election.
The nominee of the Wing Convention
is certain ofthe entire support of his own
party, in this county and probably in Lro.
quois; and from the tenor of one of the
resolutions adopted in their convention,
he will doubtless receive many votes from
the Abolition party, which together with
few "bolters" from our own party, may
ensure his election, if democrats neglect
to do their duty.
If ever there was time when those
who regard our measures as correct should
drop all personal feelings it is now. The
men whom We now elect, are to lay down
the land marks, which are probably to
govern the Legislation of our State fei
ages. This should induce every demo.
crat to more firmly adhere to his princi
pies, and to enter into the contest with a
determination to conquer. At time when
State is about to re-organize her system
of government, and men are 10 be selected
for that purpose, no considerations though
they might tend to our present benefit
should induce US for moment TO abandor
what we know is right. tits then, fever
that every individual who has voice as
voter, should act from principle"
That there are important measures a
issue in this election, all must admit. This
questions which have always caused /
division between Democrats and Wings
are involved ia the contest. Efforts vii
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Dupage County Convention,

At Democratic Convention, held pur.
suant to public notice, at the Court House
in Naperville. on Monday the 5th day Of
April, 1s47, for the purpose Of nominating
candidate for Delegate to the State
Convention, to revise, alter or amend the
Constitution OF this State, and candidate
for like Delegate to be supported in
conjunction with the County of Will
JAMES F. WIGHr, Esq, was appointed
Chairman, pro tenn, and II. Whittemore,
Secretary. Sass ~,
The following gentlemen presented their
credentials and took their seats as Dele.
gates TO this Convention, viz:
Ndperville-James F Wight, Willard
Scott, r N Murray, Thomas Gates, James
Johnson and John Riddler.
Dupage-Israel Mathers, Jacob A Ga
lusha, H E Leonard, John Hedges and
A Stevens. a1} a. -
York-Walter Whitbeck, II. White
more and Layton Collar.
Webster-LeviC Aldrieh, John Thomp.
son and Merritt Wheeler.
Orange--L F Sanderson, G M Ray
moHd, Job A Smith and Joseph Mcmillan,
DeerfeId- Horace Brooks, David
Whitman and Elias Jewell,
On motion, of Mr. Murray, committee
of five was appointed by the Chairtc re-.
port officers for this convention, to wit
Messrs. Murray, Leonard, Whitbeck,
Brooks and Mcmillan, who reported the
names of the following gentlemen. who
were duly elected, to wit:-yAMES F.
WIGHT, President; JOHN THOMPSON
and JOE A. SMITH, Vice Presidents; H..
Whittemore and John j. RiddEer, Secrs.
taries. - - -''ss'
On motion of Mr.. Whittemore, COM
mittse of five was appointed by the chair,
to prepare and report resolutions for the
consideration Of this Convention, viz -
Messrs. Whittemore, Brooks, Scott, Aid.
rich and Smith. sea ~
The convention then proceeded 10 bal.
lot for Delegate to represent tina county
of Dupage in the State Constitutional Con.
vention. foas
+ JEDUTHAN HATcH having received q
majority of ell tho votes was declared
unanimously notDinated.
After several Dallotipgs for candidate
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be made in the convention, for which del.
egates are to be elected, an Monday next,
to have engrafted in the constitution meas.
tres which will deeply effect the prosper.
iiy Of the people. The question of suffrage
which democrats have always endeavoreo
to keep untrammeled, will.be subject of
contention-and to those who desire the
tree and liberal exercise of that dearest of
rights we would say support the entire
democratic ticket.
The doctrine of a special charter for a
State Bank, is likewise one of the ques.
tons issue. Are the producing portion
OF The community. anxious again to try
the experiment Of such another institution,
as the one which SO recently impoverished
thousands of the citizens Of this State. by
its downfall ? Doubtless, if many who
resided here at the time, would examine
their drawers, they there would find the
remnant OF what was once called ssmoney.'
Then, shall we again be cursed with an
institution. with full privileges to defraud
the community, or shall system be adopt.
ed which in future will prevent these ca
lamitous revulsions? These are ques.
tons which every voter should ask him.
self, previous to voting. The democrats
want sound currency-one which will
be free from the corruptions and dangers
common to the banking institutions Of
the present day.
In view of these things, it behooves
every democrat to be at his post on Mon.
day. and to assist in sustaining the ascen.
darcy ofhfs principles. The wings, tho
apparently dormant, are exsrting every
nerve to procure the election of their can.
didate. We say to our friends be active
be united, and victory will surely crown
our efforts. Let no democrat rest until he
has voted the whole Democratic ticket.
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Support the Nominations.

We hope the democracy will not be
indifferent to the weighty responsibility
resting upon them. The tendencyof great
majorities. we are aware, is to fall into APP
atty. Let not our past majorlties deter
any from attending this election-ore vote
may secure the election of the nominees.
But above all, beware of "disorganizcrs. "
The disappointed can always find a pre-
text for "bolting" nominations, by assail-
ing the conduct of the convention. We
insist that policy, and the interests and
success Of the democratic party require a
strict adherence to the decision of con
ventions.
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LATEST FROM GEN. TAYLoR.-The u.
s. steam ship Telegraph, Capt. Aund,
from Brazos Santiago, which place she
left on the oath ult., arrived at New Or
leans on the 25th.
As the Telegraph was casting off from
the landing at Brazos Island, certain in
telligence was received, to the effect that
Gen. Taylor had come through to Corral.
vo with one thousand cavalry in pursuit
Of Urea, who fled in the direction ofVic.
terra, upon hearing that General Taylor
was aiicr him.
The communication between Camargo
and Monterey may, therefore, be consid.
cred as open and uninterrupted.
Col. Cushing's rcgimant of Massacha.
sets volunteers had been ordered BY
Gen. Taylor to remain and occupy Mat.
tamores, all the other regiments being
"rdersd to Aqua Nueva, from which place
he will shortely take up his line Of march
for San Luis Potosi.
Supplies were rapidly pushing forward
by the river boats to Camargo, mules
ETC, were Fastening forward to replace
these captured and dost Dyed by the en-.
eny. All excitement had subsided-the
Quartermaster's Department at the Bra
EOS and the mouth Of the Rio Grande
were exeFting their utmost energies Il
supply the necessary means of transpor
tation, required for the additional force o
Gen Taylor, and for replacing the recent
heavy losses.
ASS. Adjt. Gen. Bliss was despatched
BY Gen. Taylor in pursuit of Santa Anna
with flag, to exchange prisoners. The
terms were soon settled, and we ma
soon expect to have our gallant country
men returned.
The particulars Of his interview will
Gen. Santa Anna, when known. it is sail
viii reflect but lite credit to the great
lIn the latter.
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Democrats Rally ia Support Of
Your Principles.

1OUk ETkAC1pA06O
The wings are trying all manner of
ofschemes to defeat the election Of some
one of our candidates. The grossest libels
are being circulated, but we say to our
democratic friends, believe them not
they doubtless have been manufactured for
electioneering purposes & sho'd be treated
as such. We warn all democrats who re.
gard the decisions efa convention regularly
held. to be On their guard against any
combinations that can possibly comprom.
Use the prospect Of our success.
On Monday next, will be the time for
democrats to show by their votes, wheth.
ert they labor for principle or ere infiuen.
ced by mere personal motives. We
regard the measures of the democratic
party too dearly to be swerved from our
path OF duty, by personal preferences
If democrats will reflect. they will at once
see the necessity of united and harmo.
-nious action. PRINc1pLEs--principl
and not men, should be our motto. Let
no democrat fail to vote the mhole dem.
ocratic ticket, for should he be influenced
to do so by whatever motives, he doubt.
less will ever afterwards have cause TO
regret it, In conclusion We say let DEM
ocrats ceas e TO quarrel among themselves
and unite an opposing our common enemy,
and our candidates will be certain of a
triumphant election. s'
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For ths Si1nal.
AUI NIo DISIIdI.
Constitutional Questions.

lConctuded, from geek before last.
The peculiar locality of Illinois, touch.
ing the head waters OF the great lakes on
on the north, and nearly encircled on other
sides by inmense navigable rivers, with
an artificial communication soon to be
completed interesting the State, whichim.
mediately connects those mighty thorough
fares of the world, places her commercial.
ly in q pre.eminent position yet the fer.
tility and cheapness Of the soil, renders
our interest as people decidedly agricul.
tural.
Such being the case, then the policy of
of our state is to frame our system of DO.
litical economy. so that the true interest
of the country may be ampli6ed, and pla-
ced in a position elevated above any oh.
stacle that may be brought to bear against
it; and here permit me to say that it does
not require much wisdom and forecas, to
arrive at the conclusion, that the most
feasible measure to advance that interest
is, TO guarantee to the heads of families by
the constitution, ga freehold. and thai
such freehold be exempt from execution &
distress for rent. The extent of such
freehold ought not to be extrayagantly
large. but OF such dimensions as not only
to support the possessor and those Deepen.
dant on him, but to furnish him with con.
slant employment, that he may become .
producer beyond the immediate wants aud
necessities of his family. A reasonable
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Du Page County COnVc ntion.

The District convention for this and
Dupage counties, rightly agreed to let the
latter county select the candidate. The
convention assembled at Naperville, on
the 5th inst, for that purpose; and, also
to nominate candidate to be supported in
that county. Samuel Anderson was nom-
mated as delegate for the district, and
Jeduthan Hatch for Dupage Co.
Col. Anderson is we'll known to the
people of both counties. He resided for
several years in this county, and is well
acquainted with the affairs of Illinois,
While resident of this Co. his course
was marked for consistency, and for a
desire for the welfare of the party. He
is farmer, and wei knows the wants of
the people and will endeavor, if elected,
to carry out the measures of the demo.
cratic party. The democrats Of both this
and Dupage counties win doubtless sup.
port him cheerfnlly. arr
MIR. Hatch, the candidate for Dupage
county, is straight forward democrat
He was lately member of the Legisla-
ture from this district, and discharged the
duties of Representative in highly
satisfactory manner. We trust he will
command the undivided support of the
democratic party of that county. A more
useful member than Mr.. Hatch would he,
could not be selected.
PAYMENT OF INTEREsT.--The second
payment of interest on our State debt,
according to the resumption act passed
some two years since, has been received
by David Leavitt Esq, President of the
American Exchage Bank, New York,
from the Governor ofthis State. Thus
does Illinois show her willingness to NEE,
her obligations. lasis.
The Chicago Democrat quotes wheat
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-04-13

SPEcIE.-The Receiver of the land
Office, at Chicago. passed through this
place on Thursday last, on his way to ST.
Louis with two hundred and ninety thou.
sand dollars in specie. Seven stages were
employed to convey it.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-04-13

Cook Co. DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The democrats of Cook county, in their
convention, nominated d. l.. Gregg, F.
C. Sherman, P. Ballingall, E. F. Colby
and r. B. Heaccck as their candidates
for delegates to the convention. Some
of these gentlemen are well known to
the citizens of northern Illinois, and their
abilities are we'll adopted for the revision
of our constitution.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-04-13

ST. LOUIS REvEILLE.- enterpri.
sing paper comes to hand in an entirely
new dress, with new type of smaller
size, and as consequence, with an in
creased amount of reading matter. We
hope its enterprising proprietors may re-
ceive remuneration for their expense in a
full list of paying subscribers
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-04-13

New HAMPsHIRE.-Tbe entire vote
of New Hampshire, shows that the dem.
ocratic party has nett gain of two
thousand three hundred. The democrats
have majority of 20 in the Legislature.
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@We are gratifed t. learn that RI.
Wilson, of the Chicago Journal, whose
accident we noticed last week, is now
doing well. He soon will be able
to resume his position which was SO sud-
denly made vacant. His friends here
will be pleased to learn this, judging from
the interest which has been manifested.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-04-13

@The memorable battle of Buens
Vista commenced on the birth day o
George Washington.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-04-13

GGovernor French left Springfield
on Thursday last, for New York. He
intends being absent about six weeks.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-04-13

JOSIAH LAMBoRN Esq, late attorney
general ofthis State, died on the 2lst ult.
at Whitehall, Illinois.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-04-13

WIscoNsIN.-On Tuesday last, vote
was taken in Wisconsin, for adopting the
Constitution. The results. SO far, indi :
cate that it will be rejected, by decided
majority.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-04-13

@Col. Clay, who SO gaIlantly des.
played himself at the battle Buena Vista,
and was killed, is son of Henry Clay.
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The Chicago Democrat quotes wheat
at from 20 TO 7s cents per bu. in that city.
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THE WnIG CANDIDATE.-J. D. Nor.
ton Esq, the nominee of the whig conven-
ton, is resident ofthis place. He is a
lawyer, and is much respected in this
community; but until he subscribes to a
more liberal faith, and ceases to support
those principles which are calculated to
build up in our country an aristocracy
and endanger oui republican institutions,
he cannot represent the people of Will
county.
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The Chicago Democrat, makes the
following remarks ia relation to the dem
oeatic candidates for this county:
This nomination will have no superior
in the convention. Mr. Henderson is
one of the best lawyers and Mr.. Mcclure
one the best farmers in our State"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-19
THE NIt iIlGA\ DEBT.

The Louisville Journal of the ih inst SAYS
IA is stated hal he funds ray The interest on the
debt Of Michigan, due in January next are now on hand
and that Michigan Will then wheel into the line cf in
leres paying States. The dtb ON the LIST Of Jannar,
last, including interest," reduced to 81 qS7 40 b,
the sale of the Central and Southern railroads costino
l,3llR7A, for Si,I0oG00. A tax of $4,000 has
been laid for the puncinal payment ofnrorcst after Jan
uary next Thepulcbasers otlte roads are to ray tax
Oh per g. on ther capital anil 1851 aud after that
time taS ct rer cent, on al their properly 1t is es.
tpate' :1h ls52 this tax viii be $50. zoo. leayinc
hn' S 40 to be collected by general tax-ab III equal
To mil on the dollar of the laXables in the State. Fac
debt viii also be decreased by the sale lands &c he
longing to the State valued over $500 OOO for mich
the State Indebtedness viii he received"
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FAC Is BEHIND THE SCENES

GJrfcspondence If tie y American and L. \ Gazette
NAsHIsGTos, August 10, 1917,
While he pr sperts II Peace really becDme brighter
and Of pence abound The continues lnwardy
Old Bullion, the ciei Of the Ami Taylor party, who M
tends running old Rough and Ready by casting on hun
the stigma 81 a s9nthefner and saYehoder. "a lal
Oun man. and What mol. has written terrible letter III
the powers that be.imperious denandnga curt marital
frihwh 10 redeem the character oil the much persecu
ted young gentleman ms s1n-inav, iieuen1nt CU'oael
Fremont l. IS SAID that tue ehie Il the War Depart
ment contrary to his usual habit quite excited on
the reception Of this command and at once Threatened Ia
resign fine President submitted 10 the lnslncibe ass7n-
ran.
It wa Governor Marcy who beat the great and terrible
Senator irm Missouri in The question Of law Gal slrac
law mind yon) respecting Majaf General Benton
ghl to claim precedence Of his senor officers Scott aud
Iaylr. and III which lac forced Od Bullion To resign.
II is well understood here that the Influence feat
ed alo the Ambassador aud Commissioner General. Did
Bullion" who is now completely sulers ded in the wal
and peace Transactions in AIeNic sH.ais .'he going
t. be iJ,led longer" He preparing by eating
hee. and s"alo" ny sulphur, acid fur the business 81
the next congressional campaign He is going spea,
da2gers, and throw shrapne shots next winter like all
wrath Calhoun Will pelely ape as Oii Bullion
VIII have his hands litll With Cass and Marcy
The reliable news is that the Mexican Government
has asNed 1fnfra sroit 10 aPpo.ut person 10 treat
win ihen AID thai he has appointed Nj Inst Bui
insl has power 10 treat except according IN the eAt
hr is furnished WITH and his is o,nsiye 10 TN, Mexican
q Ncrnmeni. The Mex Wanted l1ca with Scult
and Scott has m power, aud 10 send bal IRIS
who dies not represent him. but lis superior in The STATE
- i1rihehi. There the matter vii lie Tor sioit
tine, until proper person shall have reached Mexico
en- 'ons correspondence vii be brought to llah
between Senator Niles ot tunnec cui aud the nous rcr-
rons Gro ennccd Ronse rIreHs after the saian a Ban
and l'lvcs)d the organ, IN which is said the old Yam
kce uses the rgnan totally up Il cevors S, he sNtv
pages Of fosrap, both Sides All The pari ol Father
: 81 II, lp the e H.
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from the Men Orleans Picawo,e, .4ug Z.
Gen. SCOTT STILL AT PUEBLA.
Days LITTER FROM PUEBLa
AND .HEXI( O.

lhe L. ). steamer Fashion, Capt. Ivy. arrived lac
last evening from Vera Cruz bringing us dates from at
c'iy to the ID inst Her news is most important. She
brings large mail.
Cen scott was still at Puebla on the 3Oth ofJ,l =
lhe news OF the Nationals Extra totally untounled
a we believed and have conlended from the first
The courier Of The British legation arrived at Vera
fiz on me 5ls ult, with correspondence from Mexico
to the @9ih OF july and from Puebla to The 30lh
Our letters from Vera Cruz 1cr somewhat from Mr..
kendais in regard 10 the probable mov ements Of Cen
oft. lhey represen, the chances Of peace in more
favorable light Than Mr. X, and think the resistance
70 our advance VIII he almost nominal. Mr.. Kendall
thinks differently and gives his reasons We can only
ma room tins morning for his latest letters, whi,h VIII
| e found below.
In Mexico everything was at SKIES and sewers. Con
gess mas referred Mr.. Buchanan's letter back to the
Executive ard thrown upon him all the Responsibilities
OF the war About u 600 men are collects, for tie de
'hcer the cy. but the pc party in The is yet
strong ana increasing, aud they have faith in ticf
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-08-19

AParagaph has beenin circulation in the newspapers,
stating that few days before Grnerll Jachson's dtalh.
he had prepared memoir of the different generals who
had served IN tn FLORIDA war; that anang these were
his opinion OF each; and that would be published short
time b,i re the presidential election Of 1915 We know
not upon " hat authority this statement rests. but we
are disposed to diserelit it altogether We applied this
day tor information to citizen Of Washington who was
Ia corr sp'nd'nce with Gea. Jleks1nup to few days
before his death. This genemia meyer heard of such
document, and Dies at believe in It's existence.
~ ISL. Cnioa
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TO .hhNtF3CTGRERS or .IAD DE7LERS
IN VOD4CCO. SHIPPING 70
NEjT ORIElNS

WIN great reduction Tat has taken place in the
4 ircc {" Manufactured Toaeco. in the New Or.
leans market Tor tie last two years. is very npparen,
ana must be known to a who have shipped 10 this mar
ket The object now is TO manufacture such Iohaccees
as Mil SOFT the uade It's lamenabe truth HAT To
bAccoeS that two years ago commanded 80 10 and 50
ns, can be purchased now al Is. L. and % cents and
ina, age lots OF any Iobaccoes over 20 cannot he
sold Inc sales Of the present season have been Of a.
ana ~ cent lobaccoes. aud hut snail portion al 20
% ar ~ cents. - low indeed have 'roacrors been
sold that large quantities have bee, sold at auction for
cash at near The private prices Of low grade 1olaccoes
ana mas IA" such tendency 10 encourage Public Sales
'a' 'he greater portion OF lobaeeo shipped To New Or
cans hereafter eau be sold (nd til M 10 advanare)
az Auction Trade Sales For these kind Il Tobacco,
90, =, and ~ cents, some little u. s and 20 cents |
nci' consianments believing can render satisfaction
ihose VINO may to open correspondence about the
partc liars If the trade here terms insurance and or
nate:s pertaining hectol should be most hanpy t, Give
all information IN my power TO- either as regards sale,
nj auction or private sales shall have Tobacco Tad
Sales semi monthly.
THOMAS b. WINSTON.
New. ORLEANS, July 26, lSi7-l2lif