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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26
Lockport, Oct. 18th, 1s47.
New York Sent. 9

New YORK sept. ".
IL spent an hour at the navy-yard this
morning in company with Governor
French Of Illinois, and number of gen.
tlemen from New York and elsewhere
The governor was handsomely received
by Captains McKeever and Hudson and
escorted by them through the yard, visit.
ing the stone dock and other works now
going on there. From the yard we were
takin la the gig and first cutter to the
splendid ship North Carolina, where we
were welcomed by Captain Nicholson.
and conducted through this magnificent
vessel. After leaving the ship, and on
our return to the yard, Governor French
was complimentedwith salute of II guns
from the North Carolina. there left
the Governor and his fiends enjoying the
Inequalities of Captains McKeeyer and
Hudson. Cor. Union.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26
Our Circuit COurt-The Murder Case.


The Circuit Court for this county ad-
J"urned on Thursday morning last. Judge
Thomas presided, land despatched business
with his usual expeditiousness.
The trial of Colvin spragg, who was
charged with being connected in the muir.
der of Scudder Robbins, occupied the
Court most of the term. The cause was
submitted to the jury at 10 o'clock on
Wednesday evening, which returned into
Court at 2 o'clock in the morning, with a
verde; ofnot guilty.
Much interest was manifested in this
county in relation to this trial. A high.
handed outrage had been committed
laws made for the protection of human
life had been wantonly violated, and an
outrageous murder had been perpet-ated
under the most revolving circumstances,
which was sufficient cause for display
Of feeling and interest. The character of
the testimony was almost entirely circum.
stantial, and we would lay its details be-
fore the public, were not other individuals
confined in our Jail awaiting trial under
almost the same charges.
Thus has this trial ended, and the YER
dict of a legally constituted tribunal has
been given. The questions raised in the
course of the trial were adhered TO with
ability and clearness, both by the counsel
for the prosecution and the defence. The
ability with which the investigation was
conducted on both sides, has been rarely
excelled. In the addresses to the Jury,
no effort was spared either on the part of
w. A. Boardman, District Attorney, and
E, &. Fellows, for the prosecution or
by Messrs. Osgood & Little, for the de-.
fence, to present the case in the strongest
possible light. The addresses were
marked for their admirable clearness and
logical precision, and the closing by Mr..
Fellows was just what it should have been.
The charge ofthe Judge to the Jury, was
fair and impartial and delivered in the
most eloquent manner, and, we predicate,
that there was not one who attended the
trial, who did not go away satisfied.
Silas and Edward Spragg, brothers to
the defendant, will probably be tried at
the next term. They have already been
confined in jail almost year.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26
CAPT. BEsANcoN,s COMPANY.

lfthere be any so credulous as to still /
entertain apprehensions for the safety of
CAPT. Besancon's company, the following
extract of letter from Lieut.. Stanford w.
Waters. ofthat company, will dispel their
fears:
:, JALAPA, Sept. Is. 1s47.
You will, no doubt, have felt a Qreal
deal OF solicitude at my silence, but the
simple truth is, have had no oppoytunitvs
to forward letters since l left home. Two
occasions presented themselves while At
Vera Cruz, and each time was out ON
scouting service and since we reached
this city all communication has been cut
off. A few moments since heard ofthis
opportunity, and embrace ir to let you
know | am yet in the la nd of the living
The express goes at 8 o'clock, and il 10
now some time after Z. / write you on
my knee, surrounded by brother officers
all chatting. We were about 700 men
IN the train to this place, but never more
than $50 or 400 in action; fourteen DAYS
en- route, continually harrassed by an I'M.
seen foe, covered by impracticable chap.
paral four distinct engs gements, one of
which kept US under arms eight and a
halt hours, of which FIVE were hot fight.
ing.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26

GENERAL KEARNEY.-h is stated on
good authority, that Gen. Kearney has
departed for Mexico, for the purpose Of
taking command of all the dragons in the
service there, not Immediately connected
with Gen. Scott. He will employ his
force for the purpose of keeping open the
communication between Vera Cruz and
the City of Mexico.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26
JOLIET SIGNAL.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2s. Isa..
MF. Webster'S Speech,
j o LIE ILL

MI HtDSI6f'S speech.
speech was mace by Mr.. Webster
the great wing expounder, at the Massa.
chusetts State Wing Convention, which
was held at Springfield in that State on
the 2Sth ult., and which nominated him
Tor the Presidency. Tbs speech partakes
largely OF the spirit OF the Hartford Con.
Veh'lon;st ofthe last war, and is calcula.
led to do much injury TO our country. nv
the manner in which it opposes the Mex.
lean war.
Mr.. Webster attacks the administration.
ana charges upon it the commencement oil
the war. He held that it was unconsti.
tutIonal in its origin and founded on "pre.
text, and that the real motive in waging
1t was not avowed. He goes on to state.
after advancing the above sentiments.
that it the Representatives in Congress
believe the war is waged for improper
purposes, they should put an end to it by
Withholding supplies TO carry it on. These
are the expressed sentiments of this "greot
erFounder," who is one of the most emf.
nent statesmen Of the wing party. He
expresses his opinions, and saws if thew
accord with those of his party, no more
supplies will be furnished the administra.
ton for prosecuting the war! 1t will be
seen whether the wing party will be so
lost to patriotism and honor as to follow
the advice of this great leader of their
party. Will these sentiments be coun.
tenanced? We trust not for we believe
that the last war with England will be
salutary check upon taking so disastrous
course as has been recommended by
the "God-like"
We must say that it is truly humliating
to see men who occupy the exalted sta.
tons that Mr.. Webster and Thomas Cor.
win does in this free Republic, thus to
give encouragement to our country mer
CHESS foe. These sympathizers of Mexico,
are permitted to recommend in this land
OF freemen, gross betrayal of our coun.
try's honor-and yet we have in our midst
and at the head of our political journals S,
'hose who have the unblusbing assurance
to uphold them in their disgraceful and in.
famous designs. Where is that love of
country-where is that patriotic spirit
which impelled our forelathers of '76 to
lay aside their yoke ofslavery-and where
is all sense of national Justice and honor
fled, if these friends of Mexico escape the
excavations of an outraged and insulted
people
Our country is now engaged in war,
and thousands of our citizens are perilling
their lives in defence of her insulted flag,
and her highest and most sacred interests
are involved 10 the successful termination
OF the contest. Wiliany man or party be
sustained in their efforts to indirectly as.
sist our enemy? The war exists by the
acts Of our enemies themselves, (Mr.
Webster's opinion to the contrary not.
withstanding,) and the people of this Re.
public are determined to sustain hel honor
and rights. and will not permit the craven
wretches who may oppose them in their
vindication, to the encouragement and as
sistance oftheir enemy's cause, to 60 sun
whipped of Justice"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26
Lase from Vera Cruz

We have been favored with extracts IF
letters receiver in Washington from off.
GERS at Vera Cruz, which We lay before
our readers:
"VERA Cruz, Sept. 25, 1s47.
1--WE are without news from the ar,,v
since they went into the city of Mexico.
but momently expect an express.
there was letter received yesterday
from Mexico, which stated tina. Santa
Anna was DESTROYS to keep open the ne.
gotiations until intelligence could be re-
ceived from Washington; that the wealthy
citizens of Mexico were urging upon him
this measure.
Governor Wilson has been sick for
the last four days, but is somewhat better
this morning. The city has become much
more healthy"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26
Ertract Of a letter from
VERA CRUZ, Sept. %, le47.

SIR: The Alabama having this mo.
ment arrived, the quarter master has in.
formed me she sails Immediately back,
and only affords me a moment to say that
yesterday saw letter from a Mexican,
dated the 18th inst, which stated that
General Santa Anna had left the city
with $500 cavalry for Oajaca; that he
bad delegated his powers as President to
Senior Pena y Pena and two of the judges
of the Supreme Court-that is, he had
resigned the presidency, and placed the
above named gentlemen in his place to
act. Last evening, however, to our sur.
prise, we heard by letters from Jalapa,
that Santa Anna had reached Puebla
with 1000 cavalry, and that Col. Childs,
who has command ofthe forts above tho
city, had commenced bombarding. and
had hove 500 shells into the city. This,
sir, is the strange news we received last
evening from JaIapa. Ny own opinion
is-and am no, alone-that Gen. Santa
Anna is endeavorng to make his way to
the seacoastto embark, or was on his
way to Oajacs; for with so small force
he could not think to cut off the reinforce
ments for Gen. Scott.
Strange to say, We are without any
letters that can be depended on-nothing
from the armys or even from foreign
houses.
Mexican letters say that the leperos
had sacked the city, and that Gen. Scott
could not control them; but we cannot
believe anything from the Mexican writ
ers.
/ think that Pena Pena and his asso-
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26

OHIo.-The returns of the election
seem to indicate quite certain, that the
wings will have six or eight majority in
the Legislature. One more such victory
and Ohio will come out right.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26

GIVE have had presented to us some
fne apples from the orchard of Mr.. Joseph
Shoemaker, Of Reeds Grove. They were
of the largest size, and we learn that Mr..
Shoemaker raised over hundred bushels
this season,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26


The Monterey correspondent of the N.
.. National, under date of August &c,
says:
Some fiend in human shape last night
made a terrible illustration OF "little
more grape Capt. Bragg" for he placed
under the bed of the gallant soldier an
eight-inch bomb shell, with train lead.
lug off by which it was ignfted. TIE ex
.plssion was tArriic, bit fortunately the
Captain received no injury. Two of the
missiles went through his bed without
touching him. His escape is looked upon
asmiraculous, the contents of the she'll
having been scattered around for hun.
sdred yards. No cause is assigned for this
attempt upon Capt. Bragg's life, except
that be is too severe in his discipline
This is the second attempt upon his life. !"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26

DErRoIT AND CHICAGO TELEGRAPH
The line between the two cities will be
Ia lightning order by the first of De Gem.
Der, i the work prospers properly. By
The fifteenth OF that month, ''any how"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26

THANKSGIVING Gov. Young of New
York, has designated the 18th day of No
vember next, as day of public thanks.
giving and prayer throughout that State.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26
From the Genius Of Liberty Sept. 25,
new paper Just established.

Intelligence has peen received by us.
brought in by train which has lust ar
rived from the National Bridge under the
superintendent of Lieut.. Bedny F. Nc.
Donald. Act. Brig. @. NJ, that Gen.
Lane, with his force, had taken up DO.
sltIon, for the present, at that post, aud
there was awaiting the return ofsup-
plies, which i. is the express object of this
train to carry out. The gallant General
and his brave band were somewhat har-
essed by the enemy, who kept continually
lowering on his TANKS, firing on them
occasionally: but the vigilance and cir
cumspection which he urcesingly mani
tested, deferred the enemy from an ap.
proach within any reasonable proximity.
From the tenor Of the account set forth
in the Arco Iris concerning the alarm
given the other night at Camp Belgara,
1t is to be inferred that Father Jarauta
was only deferred from On attack upon
this city by the representations that were
made him of the terrible destruction of
property and loss of life which would fol-
low the opening of the batteries of the
castle upon the city.
Had we the choice of matters, or a
word to say in affairs, we wonld say, come
holy herald ofpeace and good will to men.
Come on; there are sufficient brave hearts
in the city of Vera Cruz, besides those
who stand ready at the guns of San Juan
de Ulloa. Fair play is jewel; and you
shall have it.
Gen. ScorT IN THE CRY OF MEXICO
The official dispatches have not yet arri.
we'd from the army; but the surrender of
the capital is now placed beyond all doubt.
1t is extremely gratifying to US, rs friends
OF humanity, to learn that Santa Anna re.
treated from the city, and saved Gen.
Scott the alternative of destroying it, and
shedding innocent blood. We hope that
the Mexican people will sson see the me-
cessity of peace, and use all honorable
means calculated to bring about result
so desirable to all. The counsels of am.
bilious and designing military men, pre-.
vailing over citizens, have too long sway
ed the destinies nfthe nation.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-10-26
Pennsylvania Elections.

The democrats ofthis state have gained
glorious victory. They have elected
their Governor by 10000 majority -
Most nobly have the democrats Of the old
keystone State done their duty. So sud.
den prostration of the expectations of
the wings, has seldom been witnessed in
political contest. They went into the
contest with almost perfect expectation
of success, but have met with regular
"Buena Vista defeat"
The democracy of Pennsylvania ac-
cepted the issue which was rendered them
by the wings, and have proclaimed, in
tones which strike terror into the ranks of
their opponents, in favor of their country's
war. The cause Of the nation has been
sustained, though the most exciting ap.
peals were made by leading wing paper
IN that state, to the people to come out
and 'repndiate Skunk and the war;"
GEoRGIA.--The democratic candidate
for Governor has been elected by GIT
majority. THE shows democratic gam
OF $500, since ls45. The Legislature
will be extremely close-not more than
one or two majority on joint ballot
either way. This election shows, how.
ever, that the popular feeling is in favor
of the principles of democracy.
GFThe fall term ofthe Grundy coun.
ty Circuit Court will be held on Monday
the 22nd of November next, instead of
the 18th, as heretofore published.
Court HoUsE.-Il appears that the
editor of the "True Democrat has lust
made the discovery that one of the bail
tor building the Court House is uhig,
hence he comes out in his last number,
in the following manner:
1--WE wish to have it distinctly under.
stood that in all our animadversions in re.
lation to the Court House matters Mr..
Hantord, of Yankee Settlement, is not in
cluded."
TEXAS EMIGRATION AND LAND Com
PANY.-We would call attention to the
advertisement ofthis company in another
column. 1t mill b" seen that great ill.,
ducements are offered to emigrants. The
Trustees have sent us pamphlet con-
tanning history Of their title, and other
information concerning their Colony,
which may be seen by enquiring at this
office.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

a s u
LATE yRon LIBERIA.--The New Orleans Delta
has letters from this interesting CoIony-wo shall
ssy STATE next year-up to the 27th Of March BY the
schr. Mary Wilkes which took out ~ emigran,s last
winter from New Orleans. Every thing was quiet
in the colony. They were preparing to form State
and % declare their independence. The industry Of
the colonsts has made the black soil Of the African
shore bloom with wholesome cereals. II the friends
Of negro liberty. with the Tappans at their head, had
expended one-half the energy and money, they have
thrown away in their foolish schemes Of home abol
ition, in sending coored emgrants to Africa thers
would now be State with half million Of inhabi-
tants on it. coast, which would draw millions Of free
negroes to il and gradually and surely sx.rpats sla-
very in this country.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

IL SoEs on TExPKRANcE.-The members Of
Crystal Fount Divisions No. 8 are hereby notified
that the Division will inset ON Monday evening the
18th instant At o'clock, in the ,,e,0 roon in the
empersncs Hall on f street, and every Moaday
evening thereafter. The members are earnestly 90
icited TO- attend, with all Sons Of Temperance in
good standing in their several Divisions.
Ihe room is fitted up with neatness and elegance,
and will afford to the brethren of the order happy
resort 70 spend m hour to their profit and the good
Of the great Temperance cause.
juns ls--1 T.G FORD, W. r.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

The army Medical Board in New York has
passed the following Surgeons as qualified for
staff appointments: Nicholas L Campbell, N
Y; Samuel L Barbour, Ga; George Edward
Cooper. Pa; Ebenezer Swift, Ohio; John
Baltee, Md. Glover Perrin, Ohio; P G S,uyve
sant Ten Broeck, N Y; John Campbell, N Y;
John f Summers. Va; Charles H Smith Va;
Washington M Ryer, N Y.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

SANTA ANA SroxED.-Ths N. o. La Patria Of
the "a inst publishes story 70 the effect that Santa
Ana arrived in the city Of Mexico and was assailed
BY the mob with Kisses. stones &C., for not redeem
ing his repeated promises 70 drive the invader out
Of the country. Il was with difficulty that be e.
capped into the Presidents House, says the account
La Patria says that the accounts came by way Of
Tampico from Mexico City to the 2lst. ult
The national whig., 1847-06-11

The Old School Presbyterian Assembly re-.
cenly convened at Richmond, recommends q
season Of general humiliation before Almighty
God, and Of confession of sins and Of prayer
for their forgiveness through the merits Of the
ever blessed Saviour, and for the restoration
of peace to our Republican land. To all which
from our inmost soul, we respond, Amen
The national whig., 1847-06-11
BOARDING.

MRs. PIERCE has the pleasure Of informing
Wl her friends and the public that her house
having been refurnished throughout, Is now reopen
for the accommodation Of boarders by the week
month, or year. Her table will be furnished with
the best the market affords; her house is situated
on rennsylvania avenue, few steps from that de-
lightful retreat the Capitol grounds. No mains
will be spared to make her house pleasant nome
to those who may favor her with their patronage.
june 9-lm
The national whig., 1847-06-11

NEw YoRx, June 10, P. M.-Brisk demand for
-four. Sales 10000 bbIs. At $s.s9 to $ss7. Sales
for delivery in July at 1881. Sales Of Indiana corn
meal 5000 bbls At $500. Bales Of 10000 bush. Of
Indian corn At no to lso cents. Sales Of 5000
bushels Of wheat At So.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

w. w. r. Hall, the Wing candidate for
Congress in the 7lh or McKay's District, in
North Carolina. has pu, forth powerful ad-
dress to his constituents. Ifihey refuse to elect
him after reading it, they will show them.
selves people having no respect to undebata-
ole Psemises, sound reasoning, and conclusions
that cannot be overthrown.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

An editor ost West thinks the story Of Tantalus
bsins physically thirsty, while wsiss was always
flowing up TO. though mot reaching his lips, is all
moonshins. He supposes that shas worhy was
poitician--sn arrans ofics seeker, always wanting
-nevsr getting Office, and ,hat after old Charon had
ferried him TO Hades. be applied for ofice to the
shades Of the departed and wanted to adminiser to
their estates.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

The authorities are putting mixture Of oil and
tar upon the slms the avenue 10 see If il win not
prevent the ascent Of the insect which every year de-
stroys the leaves ofshat tres We fear il will do
good, because il i pretty we'll understood that the
eggs Of this ruinous insect are deposited BY winged
insect upon the leaves. and are Matched in loco.
The national whig., 1847-06-11
DAVIS & GARRETT,

HOUSE C.ARPEJN1ERS and JOLN.ERS,
ON A SrREEr. BETWEEN PExH. AVE. AND G Sr.
IXTOULD respectfully beg leave to return their
wv thanks to their friends and the public who 30
promptly came forward with their donations and en-
abled them TO rebuild their shop which was destroyed
by FIRE few months since with all ts contents. They
are now prepared to execute all orders in their line
Of business with promptness and despatch, psdging
themselves that oil work confded to their trust shall
be performed in manner that will give entire satis-
faction, and their prices keep pace with the times
N. B-Thankful for past favors, we would res
pectfully solicit continuance of the public patron
age. DAVIS & GARRETT.
june ll--lm
The national whig., 1847-06-11
SONNET.

SONNET.
m =. rUcKERHAx. a
What though tho dream i broken 7 Yet again
Liks familiar angel il shsll bear
Consoling treasures for these dsys q pain,
such = they only who have srisvsd can share;
Az unhived nectar for the bee 70 zip,
Lurks in each Aowsrcsll which the Spring time
brings
A. music rests upon the quiet lip.
And powsr % soar YET lives in folded wings
So lss your loyson which your spirits glide
FlOwdsep and strong beneath ies bridge ofsighs,
No shadow resting on tho latent tide
Whose Hesyenward current bafleshunaa eyss.
Until " stand upon ths holy shore
And realms il proPhssisd, y lsngsh explore.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

We return our thanks to The Philsdephia North
American, the Piftsburg Commercial Journal, and
the Washington National Insslssncsr for inserting.
according 70 our request in their advertising columns
our advertisement respecting the Daily and Weekly
Whig Win the North Amsrican and the Journal
Be good - 70 insert the N. b. Of the advertise
nsnt also
The national whig., 1847-06-11

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
have decided to continue the erection of their
Road under the State charter fifty five miles
westwardly. following the route Of the Poto-
mac and Savage rivers, till ], reaches near 10
Cheat river. which is within reach of the North
Western Parkersburg Turnpike.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

Francis BasIer. who escaped from the jail Of
Wyoming. Pa. 22d January, ls45, under SEN
ience Of death for the murder Of Robert Akin
son, has been apprehended at Buena Vista,
Mexico. He was acting in the capacity Of
laamster.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

NEw ORLrAxs, June 2. Heavy receipts Of -four,
sslss Of 5000 bbls at Sc 75to - IS. OF corn as
600 bushels were taken At 65 to 80 cts. Sales Of
10000 bushels Of wheat at ~ 4S 70 n ~, prime
article. Whisksy 2ac. to csc. Cotton heavy. A
brig taken for Cork At 2ld bushel for corn.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

Many of the Democrats are coming out
boldly and huzzaing loudly ior the old hero.
says the Columbus. Miss. Wing, and are de-
iernined upon having ride with The Wings.
Come on. boys-.here's plenty Of room. Ours
j. the Peoples Omnibus, Rough and Ready.
The national whig., 1847-06-11

Mr.. Glennie. q Presbyter Of Waccamaed, s.
Carolina, writes to the Bishop Of Oxford, that
the religious instruction Of the negro slaves In
that State is daily and rapidly spreading. tha,
the slave is taught 70 read, that the Bible is
placed in his hands, that not only are the Epis.
copalians active in this work. but the Presby-
terians also.