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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

conscientious adherence to the ''conven.
EIo.I system; that we believe it to be alb,
solutely essential to the harmonious ao-
ton, the perfect organization and perma-
nenI success Of the democratic party, both
state and national, and that we have good
right TO question the democracy as we'll as
disoernmeni Of any man or set Of men
who would attempt either to impair its
usefulness, bring Il into disrepute, or per-
vert IL TO faGtious OF unrighteons ends. =
Resolved. that the democratic candi.
dates for electors are expected to advocate
before the people the principles of the
democratic party, as recognized by this
convention.
Resolved, that our delegates in the Bal
dmore convention be and they are hereby
instructed TO ael in that body as an unit,
and to cast their votes on every question
as majority OF said delegates may ,gree.
Resolved, that we uDqualifedly and
unanimously approve all the nominations
and selections which have been made by
this convention that we have entire
confidence in the integrity and ability OF
each of the gentlemen who have been
presented for the judgment Of the people /;
Abat we believe them individually and col.
lecIively well fitted for the respective STA.
tlons with which their names are associa.
ted and that We will give to each ofthem
our hearty support.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09
The Presidency.

A vote was taken by the delegates
composing the State democratic conven.
tioR, in order to express the choice of the
convention for President, which resulted
as follows, to wit: Lewis Cass 60; Levi
Woodbury. 25; James Buchanan g; M.
Van Buren, Z; jones X. Polk 4; VIM
o. Butler 3; 8. A. Douglass 2; G. NJ.
Dallas 2; Gen Shields l Gen Worth l..
Thus it is seen, by the above vote, that
illinois regards Gen. Cass as her first
choice. Notwithstanding we could cheer.
fully support any of the distinguished
names which have been mentioned in
connexion with the Presidency, we trust
that Gen. Cass will be the nominee of
the Baltimore convention. He is truly a
western man, and a democrat in every
sense the word. The efficient services
which he has rendered his country, in
times Of war as we'll as peace, entitle him
to the confidence OF all true Americans.
He has ever been found at his post when
his country required his services. With
Gen. Cass, We believe, that the wing par
ty would meet such defeat as would teach
them the danger Of aiding foreign ene'
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09
Cur Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court for this county com
meBced on Monday Of last week. Much
credit is due Judge Thomas for the dis.
patch with which he disposes Of business.
His high abilities and his urbanisy Of
manners have made him many friends in
this county.
The Grand Jury found but few indict-
ments. An indictment, for granddaughter.
was found against Salmon Ruthe rtord.
whose re.arrest and examination caused
so much excitement 10 this community,
and who was committed to Jail for the
killing of Charles Hurry. Rutherford tas
been admitted to bail in the sum of$2 500.
The case of Edward and Silas Spragg.
who have been confined in our county
jail some twenty months charged with The
murder Of Scudder Robbins, occupied the
Court for several days. Mr.. Boardman
States Atty. and E. c. Fellows. Esq.
conducted the prosecution, and Messrs.
Osgood & Little the defence. Nearly all
the evidence was clrcumstantisl. A high
degree Of tact and ability was displayed
in examining the different witnesses. both
by the counsel for the prosecution and
defence. The untiring exertions made
in behalf Of the State by the states Atty,
and. also, by Mr.. Fellows, are highly
commendable; whilst the acquitted must
be aware that they have been ably defan'
ded. The arguments on the case were
not concluded until a late hour las
evening. We have heard them spoken
Ofin the highest terms by those who were
present. The cass was submitted to the
jury, after both sides had had the bsnefi
fevery thing that legal knowledge ane
tact could give, which, after consultation
returned virdic. Ofnot guilty; when th'
prisoners were discharged.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

Mr.. GooDING vast @We understand
Chief Engineer up ihat Mr.. GooDING
on the Canal from itsswas yesterday o6Gci-
commencement to itsSGIty notified Of bis
final completion. andSremovai from Office
was removed 'after}as Chief Engineer.
has Office had been and that the Board
vacated. Tor political }of Trustees have aP
purposes hicago3poinled EDWARD B
journal, Nay eta. $TALcoTT. Esq, to
|6ll the vacancy
ChicqgoJour. Nays
@ lfthe office of Chief Engineer. as
the Journal states, has been vacated, y
why is Mr.. Talcot appointed to gil the
"vacancy"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09
Wilmington.
my.

This town is rapidly improving. A
large number of buildings will be erected
during the summer. 1t possesses great
advantages, on account of its extensive
water power; besides the town is sur.
rounded by largo extent ofrich and fertile
country.
We learn that some fifteen hundred
dollars have been subscribed for building
bridge across the Kankakee at this
point, which with the FIVE hundred appro.
pria:ed by the commissioners court. war
ranted the committee to let the contract.
The Bridge has already been commenced,
and we hope that citizens feeling an inter-
est in securing the trade of the large dis.
trict of country south Of the Kankakee
will lend liberal hand and assist in rails.
ing the amount required. This bridge is
of great importance to the people Of the
whole county-hence ell our citizens
should feel an interest in its completion.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09
F r. O M e UROP E.
Arrival OF the America.
From ihe 81. Louis Union.
CINCINNATI, April Both.

OAS~A1sNAAAS EAPth e>Vsn'
The steamship America arrived thig.
morning at New York, having sailed.
from Liverpool on the 18th. The INTEL
ligence, in many respects. is full Of
interest
The chaFtists had their great meeting
on the 10th, but the affair passed off
without much excitement, the government
having assumed somewhat contemptu.
Gus bearing towards the demonstration.
The attendance was large, but not 80
great as had been looked forward to.
Representations were drafted, 70 be
presented to Parliament. sfa -.
Ireland is comparatively quiet. Large
concessions had been demanded of Lord
John Russell by Mr.. John O'Connell, but
without any satisfactory result. Tho
subject of repeal is sedulously kept by =,
his Lordshlp in allegiance. The revo.ters
are measurably overawed,yet it is appav.
ent that her majesty's ministers fear
crisis.
From Germany the news is, that riots
have taken place in Cologne, and serious
instructions in several paris Of Hssse
Cassel.
/ The Danes have been victorious in .
hard contested fight at Flinsbura. The
war RACES between Schleswig and Hols.
tin. The latter has secured the aid of .
Prussian army, which is now marching
to its support.
Things are quie, in Spain.
In Italy the Lombards have defeated
the Austrains every where. The slaught.
er has been dreadful.
In Poland. general organization vas
the watchword, and active preparations,
were in progress for q general revolt.
In Hungary. the Arch Duke Stephen
has been proclaimed King.
Perhaps the most important item Of
intelligence is that Turkey has al length
acknowledged the independence OF
France"
Serious disturbance has broken ont ia
the capital of Russia.
Palermo, Berlin and Rome are quiei.
4 American products have improved q
shade at Liverpool. Flour las advanced
shilling. The cotton market 10 decid-
edly better. Nothing Is said about pro.
Visions.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09
Ffom the New Orleans Ne 'eury Of the 22d.
Later from Mexico.
Arrival of tho British Steamer Avon.

QUERsTARo.--Twenty Senators have
made their appearaAce-only two short
of the necessary number, whose attend
ance was expected during the week. Il
appears to be conceded on all hands, thai
a quorum would soon be in Attendance
the Monitor. in continuation, says: ''The
Mexican soldiers are so sick of the pro.
nunciamentO mania, that popular Gen
eral in the confidence Of the government
will pronounce against the confederation
the momen. the Americans leave -
American Star, Sth inst.
The Free American, of the 18th, ex-
presses great doubts of the ratification OF
the treaty. and thinks that the MexicaRs
have "sgaiR made an abuse Of the COED
faith Of the American government"
Sixteen members were still wanting in
the Chamber, and two in the Senate, to
complete a quorum Of Congress.
The correspondent ofthe Picdyune gives
an account Of an attack made by Mexi.
cans, armed as guerrillas, upon a patrol
Of ten rifiemen. on Sunday night, 9th inst.
and q reinforcement being ordered, q
force of some fifty horsemen was met,
but. owing to the darkness, only two
Mexicans were killed. The attack was
made from building, known as The "buIl
pen," in the Lepero part ofihe city.
Commissioner Trist and Gen. Cad.
wallader left the city of Mexico sR the
Sth instant, for Vera Cruz.
Commissioner Clifford had arrived 10
the city of Mexico.
1t was supposed that the Court OF In.
quiry would adjourn about the Goth.
The house Of Murie & Brothers, in tho
city of Mexico, had been entered in the
night by q gang Of robbers, who murder
ed clerk named Gorilla. Seven Of the
twelve robbers have been arrested. and
among them we find officers ofthe Amer
lean army.
The Monitor of the 7th contains letter
from San Luis. stating that the Indians
to. the number of $500. are now in .
state Of Revolution, and their number 10
still increasing
The Monitor ofthe 18th says, that tho
State OF Guanajuato followed the example
of San Luis, and tho Indians are in q
state Of Revolution. ~
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The Resolutions adopted by our State Con.
VcnIiOn.


Vcnti0n.
We publish. ia to.day's paper the res.
oIutiOns adopted by the democratic state
convention on the 25lh ult. We trust that
they will be carefully perused by every
democrat.
We view the resolutions as correct In
sentiment. and the best possible, TO secure
harmony in the party Of the State. We
are aware that il was expected by some.
that resolutions would be passed by the
convention which would denounce the
attempts in certain quarters to bring for
ward issues which were calculated to dis.
tract the party. but from high sense OF
discretion every thing Of condemnatory
nature was avoided. Their wisdom and
moderation recommend them to the dem.
ocratic party. We believe that they will
meet the full and entire appreciation Ofre'
Publicans. They ipterpolate no new texts
into our creed. but are based upon the old
platform Of democracy.
The resolutions fully sustain the admin.
istratiOn of James K. Polk. 1t appeared
to be the general expression of the con.
vention that the present Administration
had carried out nothing but democratic
principles-hence the passage Of the res
olutions. We believe, that if ever there
was President entitled to the gratitude
of the people, it is James X. Polk. His
infiexible maintenance Of those important
constitutional measures on which depend
the safety and prosperity of the Republic,
has distinguished bis course since the
commencement ofhis administration. He
has endesvored to carry out those grea.
principles which form the basic of the
democratic party, in which consist the
greatest happiness of the people, and the
dearest interests of the nation. He has
had to combat with enemies abroad and
at home, but he's been successful in all bic
undertakings. The Administration is
sustained by ell genuine and true demo,
Gratis. for il has nobly INDICATED and sus.
tanned the principles which brough. Il into
power.
The resolutions take bold and patriotic
grounds On the Mexican wal, maintaining
it's justice on our part, which are express
sions of the democracy of Illinois in favor
of the rights end honor of the county,
The rebuke which they give the wings for
their opposition to the war are severe but
merited. The course that the wing par.
~ has pursued in regard to the war, is
but in keeping with their former conduct.
That partyis always found in opposition
to the extension offreedom and republican
institutions. The measures which are
advocated by its members have been re.
jected by the people Of the Union. when.
ever the issue has been conducted on
principle !; and they will still continue to
be. Let democrats he on their guard and
watch the Vaccinations of their willy CD.
ponents. They will endeavor to keep
their real sentiments from the public eye,
Their doctrines are too we'll understood ia
be lost sight Of by the people. Demo.
Gratis by advocating the compromises o.
the constitution, and adhering to their an
cient doctrines, and getting up no neu
creeds to answer sectional and selfish
ends, will surely triumph over the wing:
in the coming political contests.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

IMPORTANT LEGAL DECISION IN Nc.
HENRY CoUNTY.--Judge Thomas made
an important decision al the late NJ cHenry
Circuit Court, in the following cases:
Geo. Boon filed his Bill against King
and others, under these circumstances.-
Boon was a settler on the public lands
prior to the land sales of 1874. Whea
the land came into market. being unable
to purchase his farm, it was purchased
by Henry King for him. who gave Boon
bond for deed, on payment of double
the amount of purchase money in four
years. The time for payment having
expired, and Boon being unable to pay,
King sold to Petit. Boon then rendered
to King, the amount Of the purchase
money with interest, at six per cent per
annum, and demanded deed. King
refused to execute this, and Boon fled his
Bill for a conveyance. Judge Thomas
deoreed conveyance by King and Petit,
on payment to King of principal and sim.
ple interest. in accordance with the de.
cision of Supreme Court of this State in
Ferguson Us. Sutehen. 8. Gil. R. SAT.
Arnold Of Chicago. and Plat & Platt Of
McHeuFy Solicitors for Complainant.
Morris e. Brown Solicitors for Defend.
ants.-Chieago Democrat. '7
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09
Destructive Hail Storm.

o. Friday last. this place was visited
by hail storm, which done much damage.
The windows on the north and west sides
of houses were badly broken. In some
buildings the glass was nearly all broken
out, on the exposed sides. There was not
half enough Of glass in town to repair the
damage-the loss is estimated at several
hundred dollars. The storm extended for
several miles, east and west of this place.
proving equally destructive. We have
heard accounts of the size Of some pieces
of ice which fell, which were it not for
the eredibility ofthe individuals informing
US, we would deem incredible. 1t is said
that one was measured on the west side
of the river which measured eight inches
by seven, and of considerable thickness.
There were a number Of hail stones
weighed, which weighed over two ounces.
At al events we ''reconed" it was quite a
shower when the glass in our windows
hogan to disappear.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

IRooUoIs COUNTY CoNvENTIoN.-The
call for the convention, as published last
week, was incorrect as regards the time
ofmeeting. The convention meets on
the 10Th of May, and the precinct meet.
ings OD the 18th.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

Observation-Disclosures child as soon
ash can speak, to narrate bis experience
bis chapter of accidents, his fears, his
hopes; to communicate what he has motto
ed In the world without, and what he
feels struggling In the world Within
Anxious to have something to narrate, he
@ill be induced to give attention to OBJ.
jects around him, and what is passing in
the sphere OF bis instruction, and TO OBJ.
serve and note events will become one of
his flrst pleasures; and this is the ground.
cork Of thougbtf0t character.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

6T The democrats ofthe 7th Congress,
sional district, have nominated Thomas
L. Harris, as their candidate for Congress.
The popularity ofMr. Harris give flatter.
ing hopes for bis election; notwithsiand-
ing the 7th distric, is the strong hold Of
whiggery. Judge Logan will be the whig
candidate
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

WESTERN CoNTINENT.-This paper is
published in Baltimore by Wm.T. Tnomp-
son. 1t is one Of the largest and hes.
family papers published 10 the country. II
is neutral in politics, but is an able expo
nsnt Ofthe tights ofthe South. The cool,
yet firm position. assumed by the Con,i-
nenf. certainly renders the paper Of inn
portance to those who wish to know the
spirit which influences the slave holding
states. The Continent also contains q
large amount Of literary matter, and is
conducted with ability. Price 81 per an.
mum.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

ARREsT.-A man by the name of
Barnes was bro't before Justice Hobbs,
on Saturday evening. for attempting to
pass counterfeit money. Two bills. ten
on the bank of Indiania and five on a
Connecticut bank, were found in his
possession. After an examination be
was set 81 liberty.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

New GooDs.-Mr. E. Wilcox and
Mr.. WooD are now receiving fine stock
of new goods at their stores, in West
Joliet. where those wishing goods cheap
would do we'll to call, as there is a chance
for desirable bargains.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

OF The democracy Of Florida, have
appointed delegates to the Baltimore Con.
vention, who are said to be in favor Of the
Hon. Levi Woodbury. for the presidency.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

FIRsT LOAD OF ILLINOIS CoAL.--The
steamboat Niagara purchased the first
load Of coal that came through the can |.
The quantity was fifty tons; and brought
"a per ton.
We understand that contractors are
ready to furnish coal by the quantity IN
Chicago. at the low price of $3.50 per
ton; nearly one third less than it has
been purchased for heretofore, In this
oity.-C Chicago Democrat.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09
The Mexican War.

have endeavored to fasten the charge Of
commencing the war upon this govern.
ment. This is done to render the present
Administration unpopular, or in accord
ance with the former course Of the leaders
of their party, whenever this country has
been engaged in war. Thus, the wings,
influenced either by their opposition 10
their own country. or an Unsuitable desire
for power, have endeavored TO degrade
this Union in the eyes of foreign nations.
After both houses of Congress had voted
almost unanimously that "waT existed by
the act of Mexico ;" and the blood Of our
citizens had been shed on our own soil /;
Mr.. Clay's mandate goes forth that the
war existed by our own act, and that it
was unconstitutiOnally commenced by the
President, and the wing party, as matter
of course at once adopted these sentiments
and proclaimed them to the world. What
the effect has been, has already been
partly seen; but time can only tell what
the final result will be- That reasonable
course, we fear. will cause the Mexicans
to reject the treaty, in hopes that the par.
ty in this county which has sympathized
with them so feeIingly and endeavored to
clog the energies of the government. in
carrying on the war with success, would
be elevated to power, when, perhaps, all
the country west Of the Sabine would be
surrendered up to them. The whig party
by committing itself TO the fearful propo.
sition, that this government now stands
before the world guilty Of blood shed with
out any cause of justification, and
degraded by UNANIMOUSLY commencing
an unjust war. has certainly doomed itself
to disgrace and defeat in the approaching
contests. II now occupies hopeless pc
sitIon, and in November next, the action
Of patriotic people will irrcvocably seal
their fate.
We have frequently wondered how tine
opponents Of the war and Of the annexa-
ton of Texas, could charge iis commence.
meni upon the Administration, when hy
referring to the journals of Congress their
speeches against annexation will show
that they were the fret to prevail upon
Mexico to engage in the war. The wings
by solemnly declaring that war would be
lustifiable on the part of Mexico, should
Texas be annexed. encouraged the Mex
leans, after annexation had taken place.
to commence hosrilities. II was main.
tanned that annexation must unavoidably
involve US in war. The Mexicans were
apprised Of all this. They could not, un.
der the circumstance, maintain the good
opinion which the wings had expressed 81
them and their alleged rights. without
fulfilling the prophecies which had been
made concerning them-hence they inva
ded our territory and commenced wal
of aggression. Iftbe war was occasion
ed by any thing which has transpired in
this country, it was by the course of the
wings. To them, then, if this position
about it's cause ia true, belongs the infamJ
of commencing the war, and the disgrace
of its continuation.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

EXCHANGE HoTEL.-This we'll known
house has charged hands. 1t is now kept
by Messrs. Aldrich & Wade, who are re.
pairing and refnrnishing it; and their 40
quaintance with the business. heretofore,
is sure guaranty that they will give
general satisfaction. Their obliginp
manners, their extensive acquaintance.
and The desirable location Of the '.Ex.
CT ange," will ensure them their portion
ofthe public custom.
SUPREME JuDGE.-Samuel H. Treat.
has been nominated by the democracy Of
the I'd division as candidate for Supreme
Judge. Judge Treat is well known to
the people Of Illinois. In the exalted sta.
tions which he has filled heretofore in on,
State, he has shown himselfIo be thor.
eugh and upeOmpEomising repnblicaa.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

@FRANcIs GooDsPEHD and LINTON
FARLEY have been admitted, BY the
Court now in session in this place. IS
nttoYneys at law.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

Mr.. GAYS. GREAT DAY.-Mr. CLAW
is certainly the luckiest saint in the polit.
ical almanac. Ordinary objects Of Popu.
lar worship are content with one "great
day." in year set apart for their benefit;
but, if We are to believe st. Harry, he
has greatest day in his life" about
twice week. At Baltimore, he had one
Oftbese great 6ay"-at Philadelphia moi
less than six or eight-and in New York
ne has nothing elss." The only "greal
day" which seems to be- determined to
slude the grasp Of the Kentuckian, is the
fourth of March.-John Donkey.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-05-09

bNBkAOGUSUHb - - NV
IRREGULAR NOMINATION..
For PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS
NJ E HoLLIsTR, FERRIS FoRMAN,
VIM. MARTIN, > > HAYES,
e LANSING, LEWIS " Ross
JULIUS MANNING, w FERGUSON,
II NJ VANnEvEER,
For Governor
AUGUSTUS C. FRENCH.
For Ii. Governor
WILLIAM MCMURTRY.
Secretary State
H. 8. COOLEY.
Auditor
THOMAS H. CAMPBELL.
Treasurer
MILTON CARPENTER.