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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13
The Democratic Platform.

We have received the resolutions of the
Baltimore Convention, but cannot publish
them this week for want Of space. The
platform erected by these resolutions is
broad enough for the whole democratic
party of the Union to stand upon. The
resolutions re.assert the old doctrines of
the democratic party, and are in every
respect right, and conform to the spirit of
the age.
The peculiar position Of affairs in the
Republic, will render the coming contest,
which is TO decide the policy of our gov
eminent for the next four years, of mo
mentous importance. If democrats, dis
carding all sectional and personalfeelings,
will enter into the contest imbued with the
liberal aid republican principles that lay
at the foundation of our constitution, there
will be no danger. High is the respon-
sibiity of every member of the party
Upon his decision may depend the success
or defeat ofthose principles and measures
which establish those great and eternal
truths, which, with an occasional excep-
ticn, has been the controlling policy of the
government since its organization. II is
no idle battle that we are called upon to
fight; but we are called upon to enter the
field in opposition to the enemies of pop.
ulaE rights. We trust that there is no
democrat who is so lost as to what he
owes to himself-his country-and its
rights and institutions-and the great
measures Of his party, as to be accessory,
in any manner, to the defeat of Generals
Cass and Butler.
This county has endorsed, heretofore,
the doctrines as laid down by the resolu-
tlons of the Baltimore convention. At the
time they were adopted by our county
conventions, the wings, and some others,
proclaimed against them; but that they
aver the sentiments of the great mass of
the democracy of this county and the I'm.
ion, cannot now be questioned. We sta
ted at the time, that they were consistent
with the established principles ofthe par.
ty. The nominees and measures of the
Baltimore convention, will receive the
cordial, jealousy and determined support of
every genuine democrat.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

erty aud rights without their add
EsPPlaHse. bad been here Yesterday. TO
have Witnessed our proceedings.
an proud, gentlemen, that you have
enabled me, by your conduct, to consider
the call to this place as amongs, the vcrv.
highest honors that l have ever reca;voj
We have seen here our gallant and patri.
otto associates from the north md tho
east--we have seen the represe r,atives
OF that good ''Keystone S:aie.n old fiat
looted republican Pennsylvania-God
oiess her!-t great applause Looming
'or"ard here to surrender upon the altar
OF our country, for the common good
tneiF most distinguished sons, and uniting
with the far west, with Louisiana, who
coming to you by treaty of alliance,
has bophd herself to you in blood. TAD.
plsrse. We have seen, moreover, those
true and gallant associates from New
York. great applause, in which the
remainder ofihe sentence was lost. 1Tbey
have patiently waited for your decision.
and when yon have acted with that feel
ing which belongs to republicans. thew
have come forward, and in the hold and
eloquent, not to say impass.ioned Ian.
guage OF two of their numbe that they
were with you heart and soul-that
shougn they had not been allowed to
participate In your action, yet they stood
side by side with you on the grea,
platform of democratic principles, and
you'd do battle for you under lie demo.
cratic nag; [Great applause. I know
some OF these gentlemen, and know
mat they will abide not only by the dem
ocratlc cause, but by the principles of
the constitution; endeavoring always to
maintain them in imperishable strength,
as The only means by which we can hope
10 render our institutions immortal. :
Threat applause. Gentlemen, there,
TOO: is Virginia! [Loud applause Vir.
gina! Here the venerable speaker, la
boring under deep emotion, paused, and
the cheers of the assembly again rang
throughout the building.] Virginia will
do her duty; and trust the entire south
will be with her on that broad platform
which this convention have A,Iopted. We
shall succeed. feel i'll know it
Great applause. There is no man that.
need despair Of our course or of our coun-
Try; Our glorious Union Is, l believe
UNDER the especial favor of Providence.--
He has guided her destiny. Loud and
long continued applause. Gentlemen, l
take this opportunity in declaring that
this convention stands adjourned, to bid
you last and affectionate FAREWELL.
Alter giving three hearty cheers for
Its venerable president, Mr. Stevenson,
and three more for the nominees,
Tho convention adjourned sine die.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13
Wing Nominations.

1t was really amusing to witness The
detected and elongated CONTINGENCIES of a
large portion of the wings on the morning
that the news OF Gen. Taylor'e nomina-
ton WAS received here. On the evening
previous, the name of Gen. Taylor was
only mentioned by them in contempt, and
some even went so far as to declare that
they would not support him, even if he
should be nominated; but we shall see if
their word can be be depended upon. The
consciences of these wings, however, are
very elastic, and there is no telling what
they will do.
General Taylor. il seems, has driven
the wings into his support. By declaring
that be would be candidate whether
nominated OF net. his object has been 40
complished. The wings have taken him
and expect through him to be elevated to
power. and will endeavor to keep their
principles frmo the public eye." We had
anticipated the nomination of Gen. Tay.
loT for some time, but as we have for our
candidate one of the first statesmen of the
age, be has been nominated but to meet
certain defeat.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13
From the State Register.
Suffrage In France.

Some Of the whig papers in this coun.
ivy, with the National Intelligencer at
their head, have taken grounds against
the revolution in France, asserting that
the people were not yet prepared for
republican government, and that the up.
shot of these movements would be riots,
iumuls and bloody wars, ending at last in
desPotism more oppressive than that
which they have SO recently shaken off.
Such croacking as these from that quar-.
ter are familiar to the ears ola Never
was step taken towards freedom that
they have not deplored as being taught
with ruin. 80 it was in this country when
Madison brought on the war of ISl2.-
80 it was when Jackson put down the
United States bank. So il was when the
independent treasury was established
SO il was when the tariff of 1916 was
adopted. SO it was when Louisiana and
Florida and Texas were Incorporated in.
to our Union. All these acts were but
an enlargement Of the area and the bless.
ings of freedom, and were of course VIC.
lently opposed by the federal party. In
reference to France, we have no doubt
that their gloomy prophecies will fail as
signally as have those in relation to
American affairs. The election there
has gone off quietly, and every thing
seems to indicate that the people are ft
for self government, and understand fully
the nature of enlightened freedom. We
learn by the Boston Post that the Hon.
George BancFoft,our minister to England
was in Paris at the time of the election,
and he describes il as having been re-
markably orderly. The voting was by
ballot,and conducted as follows: All Paris
WAS divided into ACCOMPLISHMENTS or wards
and each of them into subdivisions, SO
that none should exceed a thousand
votes. These again were arranged I'm.
der sections of the alphabet, at which
were stationed the checkers of the voters.
Each voter was previously prepared with
pass containing his name. age, place of
birth, which had been obtained of the
register. With this pass be presented
himself; it was examined, the end clipped
off and with this he passed TO another
apartment, where, unseen, he deposited
his secret ballot for his candidate, which
was received by persons who could not
see the disposition, who then passed out.
In this way all voted as was necessary,
and none knew for whom his neighbor
cast his vote, and no excitement, distur.
bance, riot or dissatisfaction appeared
Happy has been the beginning of the
election in France. Gloriously the PEG.
pie, by their prudence and discretion, are
putting to shame their slanderers and the
nnbelievers in self.government.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

during the greater part of the day, in
discussing the Naval Appropriation bill.
WASHINGTON, June I'd.
Mr.. Atchison, Mr.. Dallas being absent
was again in the chair.
Mr.. Davis, of Miss, presented with APP
proPriate remarks. as an offering from
the American army. the banner which
had first waved over the city of Mexico.
On motion OF MIR. Bright, the Oregon
bill was taken, and the debate was eon.
tlnued, Messrs. Rusk, Butler, Badger.
Niles, Downes and Houston, psrticiDat.
ing.
Mr.. Houston offered an amendment. tn
compromise, but the attempt was futile.
The Senate then went into executive
session after several private bills were
finally disposed of after which they adj
journed.
HoUsE.-A bill to prohibit the impor.
tatIOn OF adulterated drugs, was passed.
MIR. Rockwell called for the regular or
der OF business, and the House according.
ly resolved itself into committee of the
whOl9 upon private bills, and after some
time spent therein, the committee rose
and reported
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From the Washington Union.
From MexicO-Interesling.

FROM MGXlt0-lntefegltng
Extract of letter from an officer of rank
and of great intelligence, to his friend
in this city, dated
JALAPA, May g, 184e.
BY the latest information from Quere-
taro, there was every probability of peace,
and | do not doubt that it will he speedily
etfectsd. More than a quorum of Con.
gress was assembled some days since.
In regard to peace. our government has
been placed IN a most peculiar position,
which does not seem to me to be gener.
ally understood. allude to the elemsnts
which have constituted, and yet consti-
tufe, the difficulties to treaty of peace.
1t may seem paradoxical TO say that our
friends Tin Mexico) are opposed to peace.
and our enemies in its favor. Yet, how
ever, such is the fact. A great portion of
the population of the country is in our fa--
vo., and certainly majority of the veal.
thy, respectable, and intelligent. I have
often been asked, "what is the policy of
your government? 2" "Does it desire an
nexation and occupation of the country 2''
"Let 1t declare it's policy, and then we
will know what TO do" Others say.
boldly, Eve have no hope, except in an
nexation or in the protection of the Unit
ed States of the north. Our experiments
of a government has utterly failed, and we
are even in worse condition than before
the revolution which separated US from
Spain. We look with infinite distrust up.
on the withdrawal of your troops; and
therefore, while friendly, we are opposed
to peace, and desire to see you remain"
II is only necessary for our government
to declare its policy, whatever il may be.
in order to call around it a powerful party
in Mexico, embracing nearly all tho
wealth; and talents. and responsibility of
the country.
Our enemies are to be found in the apmr
and in the old civil employees, who, fad.
ing themselves deprived of power and 20.
sources, feel that these can be restored 10
them only through peace. which they
hope will enable them again to plunder
and Cypress, as heretofore, Sc. :.
Of one thing | feel eertain-the fate Of
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

At a meeting of the democrats ofJoliet
Precinct, held at the Washington Hotel
in said Precinct, on the 9th inst, Daniel
Curtis. Esq, was called to the chair and
Benz. Richardson appointed secretrry.
The objects ofthe meeting having been
stated.un on motion,the meeting proceed
ed to ballot for 3 delegates, one at q time,
to represent this Precinct in the county
convention, to be held in Joliet on the
18th inst. for the purpose Of nominating
Is delegates to the Senatorial district
convention to be held in JoIiet,on the 22d
inst, to nominate one Senator and three
Representatives for said district. Where.
upon, Henry G. Brown. Richard DooIit.
tie and Reason Farley we're unanimously
elected as said delegates. On motion, 1.-The
delegates were empowered to fill vacan.
cies in the delegation.
On motion, Resolved, That We most
cordially approve ofthe nomination of the
candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent, made by the recent conven ton held
at Baltimore, and of the measures. here.
tofore. advocated by those candidates; and
that we will give said nominees our cheer.
ful support; and that we shall expect all
democratic candidates put in nomination
those nominees and their measures.
On motion. Resolved. That the
proceedings of this meeting be published
in the Joliet Signal. And on motion. the
meeting adjourned.
DANIEL CURTIS, Chairman.
BENZ. RICHARDSON. Secretary.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

been deferred by this disastrous news
Two thousand Pawnees had visited Belle
view in search of provisions.
Ii is stated that United States Gov
eminent train was attacked at Walnut
Creek. by party of Indians, and twenty
persons killed. Parties which have since
passed that point on their way to the set
Elements; make no mention of such an oc.
curTence.-ISt Louis ReueilLe.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13
Later from MeYifn.

We have dates from this city to taa
18th. They confirm the intelligence al
ready published, Of the certainty of the
ratification of the treaty with Mexico.
Pena y Pena had been elected Pro.
rtS'onat Fredericksburg informally pre-.
venting Herrera from taking his seat.
Lieut.. I G Breerton. Ord. Dept u 3 A
jumped overheard from the steamer Tel
egraph, in temporary fit of insanity, and
was drowned.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

6T The runaway Mexican General.
Santa Anna, reached Kingston, Jamaica.
on the I'd uls.. in Spanish brig. ls days
from Vera Cruz. It's stated that be will
spend few months at that city, and then
proceed to Venezuela.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

MORE Ruin Notwithstanding the
prophecies of the wings to the contrary.
twenty.nine new iron factories have been
established in five Of the northwestern
counties of Pennsylvania. since the tariff
of '46 has been in operation. How dis.
astrous the present tariff must prove. to
the iron manufacturers
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

o. Hon. Joseph B. Wells, our present
Lieut.. Governor, has been nominated as
the democratic candidate for Congress,
for the Galena district. The present
incumbent MIR. Turner, was nominated
for Circuit Judge.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

INDIAN DEPREpArIoNs- ATTACK Up.
or THE Observation-Disclosures has been
received through Mr.. Shroader, that the
Indians bad murdered q number of the
Mormon men, women and children. at the
city ofthe Sals Lake. Il appears that the
Indians have resolved on attacking the
Oregon and Salt Lake colonies, and, if
possible, exterininate or drive them from
the country. SIX hundred wagons, load
ed with Mormon emigrants, were TO leave
Council Bluff settlement, on yesterday.for
the Salt Lake colony. but no doubt have
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

o. Messrs. Clapp & Fuller are about
commencing publication. under the title
of Temperance Journal" in Danville, in
this state. Il is to be devoted 10 tenn
perance. moral reform, and the order of
the Sons of Temperance. 1t is to be pub.
lished semi-monthly, at 81 per annum.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

ST. LOUIS UNIoN.-This mammoth
democratic journal, is published by L.
Pickering & Co. 1t is staunoh and eff.
ticient champion of democratic principles,
and every way worthy of the confidence
and patronage of the democratic party
Its editors are well known throughout the
West, for their talents and their firm ad.
herence to republican principles.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

New Posr Orrrcp.-A new pos. office
has been established at Macon, Grundy
county, ILL.,, and Charles Huston, appoint
ed postmaster,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

COUNTY CONFERENCE.-The delegates
from the different precincts. in this county,
meet at the Court House, in this place on
Thursday next, for the purpose ofselecting
delegates to represent the county in the
senatorial convention, which is to be held
on the 22d inst.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13
Wing National Convention.

PHILADELPHIA. June 7th-3 P. nj.
The Wing National Convention met
to-day at IL NJ.
John A. Collier. of N. Y, as appoint.
ed Chairman, and James Harlan, of XIV.
Secretary.
TIE Convention was opened with pray.
er by Mr.. Brainard.
On motion, committee of one FROM
each State was appointed TO report per.
manent officers ofthe convention.
The Convention then adjourned ill
4 P. NJ.
juno Up. M.
The Convention met at o'clock
Governor Morehead ofN. C.. was elected
President of the Convention. There
was Vice President elected from each
State and twelve Secretaries. The Lou
isiana delegation claimed authority to
represent Texas in the Convention, there
being no delegates from the State, and
offered Vice President for her.
After considerable debate Vice Pres.
ident for Texas was conceded TO the
Louisiana delegation-lhe convention re-.
serving The decision of their RIGHT TO
represent that State until after the report
OF the committee on credentials.
The convention then adjourned until
8 a. M. to- morrow.
PHILADELPHIA, June 8-3 P. NJ.
The convention has been occupied this
morning with details concerning disputed
seats from Missouri and louisiana.
The convention has passed resolu-
ton to allow Texas to be represented by
Louisiana. Adjourned till 4 P. M. for
secret session.
LATER.
Caucus Vote.-THyIor 1914. Clay 90,
Scott 4f, Webster Is, Clayton 8.
Second vote III for Taylor. Clay 81,
Scott 40, Webster %. Clayton 4, Nc.
Lean |.
STILL LATER.
Gen. Taylor has been chosen for Pres.
ident, and Willard Fillmore for Vice
President. No report OF the final ballot
has been telegraphed. Taylor had two
maJoriety, as reported.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

o. We return our thanks to the Chi.
cago Daily Tribune, for the first authentic
account of the result of the Wing Nation.
al convention.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

0F 1t is stated that the President has
appointed Judge Koerner, of this State. q
s Consul at Hamburg.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

CAMP MEETISG.--The Methodist Epis.
copal Church, will hold Camp Meeting
at Starts Grove, about 10 miles south Of
this place, commend ing on the 18th inst
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

@ We would call attention to the ad.
vertisement of the sale of government
lands. in another column. There is in.
cluded in the tracts advertised, some of
the best land in the West.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

Green. CAss has resigned his seat in
the U. S. Senate, since his nomination
for the Presidency.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13

STEAMBOAT DIsAsr steamer
GAINESVILLE was burnt to the waters edge,
on the Sd inst, while on her way from
New Orleans to Nashville. The fire
broke out Immediately under the clerk
Office, and spread with such rapidly that
in less than ten minutes the steamer was
involved in sheet of flame A high de-
gree of dismay and CONSERVATION, perva-
ded the minds Of those on board, and it is
stated that over twenty lives were lost,
including the captain of the Inflated boat.
The loss of life would have been much
greater, had the boa. not been driven up
on an island by an efficient pilot. which
gave the passengers an opportunity to es.
cape.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13
The Anniversary Of American Iudenend,n,e- |

- 4uuOpOuuCuC0s
We have been requested to state that
there will be meeting at the cour, house
in this place. on Saturday evening next,
commencing at o'clock. P. M, for the
purpose of providing for the celebration of
the birth day of this Republic. We trust
that there will be general attendance of
our citizens. If there ever was time
when freemen could meet together and
heartily celebrate an era, which is held
as ever dear in every Americans breast,
1t is now. Our nation is in the midst of
prosperity-the oppressed of foreign lands
are seeking homes among us by thousands
to share with us the blessing of equal
rights, While all Europe is in state OF
uncertainty, and the crowned heads are
beginning to tremble on their thrones.
Then let due interest be manifested in
the observance of the day, from which,
all must admit, such wonderful changes
have been brought about.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13
LATER.

Caucus Vo'e.-TnyIor 124. Clay 90
Scott 46, Webster Is, Clayton 8.
Second vote IL for Taylor, Clay 81
Scott 40, Webster %. Clayton 4, Nc
Taan
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-13
STILL LATER.

Gen. Taylor has been chosen for Pres.
ident, and Willard Fillmore for Vice
President. No report Of the final ballot
has been telegraphed. Taylor had two
maJoriety, as reported.