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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25
Gov. YouDs's Message.

The message of the Governor of the
State Of N. Y, has awakened degree OIL
interest in the public mind, for the grounds
which the Governor has take against Mr..
Clay and his own party in regard to the
war. The grounds assumed by the gov.
ernor on the absorbing question of the
war. and indemnify, in opposition to the
doctrines maintained by the leaders of his
own party, are certainly remarkable, and
shows that he is true TO the cause of his
country. While we regret and lament
the course taken by the leading whig pol.
it:cians and journals, we view with pride
the opposition of many of their own party.
to such . ruinous course. The Claw
wings are highly dissatisfied with this
message. Gov. Young's sentiments are
so different from the doctrines which are
generally advocated by the wings, that we
cannot avoid giving the following extracts
from this achig document:
"That our country is in state of actual
war with Mexico, mono can doubt. The
causes of that war are to me now unim
portanf. All here know that. from the
first, was opposed TO the annexation of
Texas; that is now matter foregone..-
Texas is now bone OF our bone, and flesh
OF our flesh, and they who invade any
portion ofthat country invade the United
States and l will as soon vote for the
enrolment Of troops 70 protect the soil Of
Texas, as to protect the spot on which |
now stand. Whether the conduct Of the
government,in ordering our army to march
iuto that country. has been such as it sho'd
be, or not, is also foregone conclusion.
Our country has been Invaded, and the
blood of our citizens has been shed; and
| " ill sustain that ecu try and those citi.
zens against foreign enemy, At all times.
and under ell circumstances right or
wrong" s.~a} -z
On the vexed question Ofindemnity he
speaks as follows: aa.s s.aa
"The country, always indispossd to
war. would receive with joy intelligence
OF an honorable peace; but to render q
peace honorable, think she would de-
mand, and has . right to require, that il
shall be accompanied with such an in.
demnity as, upon the page of history, will
be evidence of an acknowledgment by
Mexico Of the superiority Of our armies;
but Of the character and extent Of such
indemnity ] may not speak In this. com.
munication. |" a9@ 14
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25
Late and Important from
New Orleans.

From the N. 0. Pecayune of the 7th.
we learn the following important news.
Gen. Scott has issued orders for the occu.
patton by our troops ofthe whole of Mex.
leo, "until the latter shall sue for peace
in terms acceptable to the Government of
the United States.
The payment of taxes to the Mexican
Government is entirely prohibited.
The internal taxes or dues referred to-,
are. LIST. direct taxes; I'd, duties on the
production of gold and silver; Sd, melting
and assaying dues; 18th, the tobacco rent;
9th, the rent of stamped paper; 9th, the
rent on the manufacture ofplaying cards;
and 7th. the rent ofpost offices.
The rent of national lotteries is abolish
ed-lotteries being thereby prohibited.
Import and export duties will remain
as fixed by the Government of the United
States, except that the expectation of gold
and silver in bars or ingots is prohibited
until further instructions.
The levying of duties by the States on
goods transported from on to the other is
prohibited, &C., &.
The American Star of the 10th inst.
contains the following:
A letter in the Monitor of yesterday,
dated at Queretaro, on Monday, otates
that the present Congress will not come
together again, several Deputies having
lelt and others were about to leave. 1t
adds that the new Deputies and Senators
would soon be in the city, many of them
being already on the road. at
The Government is silently taking all
necessary measures for suppressing the
intrigues Of the mouarchists. In conse.
quence ofthe governors not having fulfill.
ed their promise to aid the Government
with such resources as they could com.
mand, it was much cramped for means.
Some of the Deputies in faver of rev.
! dictionary measures, were endeavourinp
to get up a pronunciamento in several
towns of the States of San Luis, the oh.
ject of which should be convention, the
continuation of war, and declaring Santa
Anna general in chief. 1t was thought it
would amount to nothing.
Lieut.. Mcdonald, of the Sd artillery:
Lieut.. Catinet, Assistant Quartermaster,
and Mr.. Rivers, interpreter. with a small
party. left Puebla for Jalapa ON the 18th
ult.. having considerable sum of money
in their charge. They were attacked on
that night by some fourteen robbers but
although the three named were the only
persons of the party who had arms, they
defeated the ladrones, and arrived safe at
their destination.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25
JOLIET SIGNAL.
JOEIETi, ILL.
Letter from itH. Cass, on the. WIlmOt ProvisO

~
and the War.
We notice, in the Washington Union,
an Interesting and able letter from Gen.
Cass, in relation to these momeutous
questions, which, at present, are agitating
this republic. The length Of the letter
Precludes US from giving it an insertion in
our paper.
The clesrness and candor with which
Gen. Cass, discusses the important ques.
tons referred to, is worthy of his dislin
guished reputation. The grounds he as.
sumes in opposition to the Wilmot Provi.
so--its sectional inlustice-its conflict
with the spirit and compromises of the
constitution--its interference with the
Legislative rights Ofthe people ofthe terri.
tory to which it may be applied--and its
opposition to the successful prosecution
of the war, are certainly subjects Of suAi.
cient moment TO command the especial
consideration Of every republican. Much
as we deprecate the institution of slavery,
we cannot see what benefits will result
from the agitation of the Proviso at pres
ent. The enforcement of this measure at
this time, is calculated to do much injury
to the policy Ofthis government. Itthreat.
ems to SOW discord among the two sections
OF the Union, and to weaken the union OF
the States. Is such result desirable
We do not desire to witness the adoption
Of any measure that will endanger the
permanency of this glorious Union-the
fairest fabric of human wisdom and hap
piness. No freeman can think of the ru.
inous discussions which would follow a
dissolution of the Union, without feeling
alarmed at the contemplated consequent
ces. We trust that the acts of the pres.
ent Congress, in relation to this sectional
question. will be characterized by that
discretion and wisdom which will avoid
any thing which will mar the harmony OF
this glorious confederacy.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25
From the N. o. Delta. 4th inst.
Late and important from Teyas,


, BY the steam ship Yacht. Capt. Crane.
arrived yesterday from G Galveston, we have
files efthe papers from that city to the 29th
uls., inclusive.
Gen. Wood Is elected Governor /; Mr..
Greer Lieut.. Governor.
Gov. Henderson's Message to the Leg.
islaturs is published ii the Galveston
News of the 25th ult. The Governor.
having fought for or in the war, now writes
for it.
Inc inauguration of the Governor and
Lieut.. Governor, took place on the 2ls'
ult.. with the usual ceremonies.
ne remains of Capt. Walker were ex.
pected to arrive on the Odd ult., and com.
mittees have been appointed by the Leg.
islature to make suitable arrangements 70,
their reception with appropriate honors.
We learn that the official returns of the
recent census make the whole population
ofTexas 100000. as al.5 o'o1
Gen. Lamar, VINO is a member Of the
House of Representatives, from dorado
has introduced the following resolution
before that body:
A joint resolution, protesting agains
the REIMBURSEMENT to Mexico Of the coun
try south and west of the Rio Grande
conquered by and in possession OF tn
United States. Read first time.
A joint resolution respecting the incor
poration of portion of the conquere
Provinces or States of the Republic c
Mexico into the State Of Texas, with tn
consent oflhe United States. and respect
ing cession OF portion of the norther
part Of Texas to the United States. Rea
| first time. ....l
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25
FROM THE PACIFIC,
EIGHT WHALE SHIPS CAPTURED BY THE
CALIFoRNIANs. $500 ..-

EIGHT WHALE SHIPS CAPTURED BY THE
CALIFoRNIANs. ,.
By the overland mail from the Pacific,
we have file of the Polynesian from Feb.
9th to May 22d, 49,.
The winter in Oregon had been one Of
unusual severity, and owing to the wealth
er and scarcity cf food, 5000 cattle had
persisted. The settlers felt this loss very
much. #ss
Whdlers Captured Priuateers Out
Captain Fisher, of the California, arrived
on the 10th, reports speaking, on the line.
the America, Nash, who reported himself
from Margarita Bay, Lower California,
where he put in a few weeks before to
whale. Upon nearing the place he found
whales in abundance, and saw over a
projecting point Of land, the masts of eight
whale ships, but no smoke from boiling,
and no boats in chase of whales 10 sight.
Soon after. two schooners crowded with
men, stood out from shore, with sweeps.
towards him. aa
A number of whalers left San Francis.
co for this bay to cruise. and it is suppos-
ed that the Californians in the gulf have
fitted out several small crafts and captur.
cd them successfully as they ventured in.
it being bay which is in general unin.
habited. IL so, about 800 men must he
held prisoners of war by the Californians.
and property 10 the amount OF $500, 900
be in their hands, liable to be destroyed
at any moment.--M. Y. Cour. q. Eng,
5th. e4l 1
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

were given, in relation TO the return Of
Paredes to Mexico. The President. in
this message, declined TO give the infor-
nation respeetiRg the return OF Santa
Anna, on the ground that It would be in
compatible with the public interests.
A debate followed the reception of this
message, in which Messrs. John @. AID.
ans, Schenck and Toombs, condemned
the President, and Messrs, C. ]. Inger-
soil and others sustained the me ssage.
The further consideration of the subject
was postponed to. and made the order OF
the daY for Tuesday.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25
Dsmscratie stat. Convention.

The Democratic Press over the State
are pretty generally beginning TO wake up
on the subject of Stats Conven,ion,
while at the same time there appears to
be some diversity Of opinion, as to The
time and place Of holding ii. Having
once before referred to this matter, coup.
lie Of months since. with the view of draw.
ing the attention of the Democracy to Il,
we dropped the matter, hoping that those
who not only feel, but take deep and
lively interest in the promotion of the 50.
cred cause of Democracy, would step for.
ward and take the iniliatory steps in fixing
the time and place for holding such Con.
lvention. As yet nothing bu. suqQe stions
have been offered from any quarter, and
we regret to see that some OF these sue.
gestions are accompanied with Improper
thrusts at the present seat of Governments.
when there is no ground or foundation for
them whatever. The coming simmer IL
a time when we are called upon to
present a solid and unYielding front to our
common enemy. A perfect union of the
Democracy, will ensure Waterloo over.
throw OF the opponents of the Mexican
War, and the, thousand factions" that
compose Its ranks-will ensure the safety
and Permanency Of this glorious union
VIII ensure the promotion of the pYinci.
pies OF Democracy, the rights of man. and
enlarge the 'area offreedom. Disoroan.
lzation in our ranks, will ensure direfui
consequences-it will bring defea. severn
and disastrous-it will rear the HYDRA
head of Federalism over the nation--wild
schemes OF Legislation will be entertained
by Congress-Banks and High Tariffs
will be the order of the day-the Mexican
War will be brought to close by the
withdrawal of our armies, and our nation
thus disgraced in the eyes of the world
in short. the rule and reign of Federali,m
will lead to the inevitable dissolution of
this glorious Republic, an event we never
want to live to see. We want union then
ia the Democratic ranks-the most thor.
ough, perfect union. We want no grum.
biers and disorganizers to distract our
party by their Infamous attempts to mako
every thing bend to their personal views
and wishes-such men bad better at one @
turn over to that party whose principle
doctrine is, the "6ve loaves and seveu
fishesi" they will then be with their kin.
dred and friends, and Democracy can tri-
umph more easily over them both. Wa
+ are lead into this train of reflection from
the TACT, that il is we'll at this early day
to call the attention of our friends to the
Importance Of avoiding every thing among
themselves that may tend to produce dis:
satisfaction, heart burnings, and disor-
ganlzation, and to point to the evil
consequences that may arise from it. We
are for State district and county nomina.
tons. and strict adherence in support Of
the nominees.-W. Globe.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25
Fran the NJ Y. Globe.
indemnify for the Past, and more Ample &c.
euritY for the Future.

|
While all parties, and every intelligent
man In ell parties, agree that speedy
termination ofthe war is desirable, vet the
two great parties into which our people
are divided, seem to be arrayed against
each other respecting the best method of
terminating the war, and the measure of
indemnify which ought to be insisted upon
in treaty of peace. The doctrine of the
Democratic party is that we shall have
full indemnify for all just claims, whether
held by our government or citizens. and
including tue expenses of the war. The
doctrine of the Wing party is that We
should demand no indemnity, and take m
territory. No indemnity for the past, and
no security for the future. constitute, now.
a part of the Wing creed, line of policy
which the Wing party of the Union will
follow, as well from inclination as from
circumstances which render the adoption
OF such a policy inevitable. Some few
Wings there undoubtedly are, who dislike
such an issue. This dislike, in some ca.
ses, is based upon principle, and in others
proceeds from beliefihat the no terri.
tory and no Indemnify principle will great.
y endanger their chances of victory
But the great body of the party will re-.
main firm in the support of the principle,
They cannot avoid such an issue if they
would.
The position of the Democratic party.
on this question, is infinitely stronger than
that OF our opponents. No matter what
may be the opinions respecting the true
cause ofthe war, it will never be termin.
ated without we receive a reasonable in.
demnity for the injuries we have sustain.
ed. Mexico has been licensed TO mall
treat, rob, plumber, imprison and murder
our citizens, for many years. In violation
OF all treaties she has thus acted, and the :
war cannot be terminated unless we have
greater security that she will hereafter
pay more respect to the sacred character
OF treaty stipulations. As an indemnity
toy the losses oco AZ onsd by almost innu.
merabie outrages, during the last twenty
years, Perpetrated upon eur citizens and
their property. as well as for the expenses
OF the war now existing. Mexico must
part with some of her territory. She has
nothing else with which she can satisfy
our demands and whether the doctrine o.
those who hold that the territory, the &C.
QUESTION of which we seek, is valueless, be
true, no other measure of indemnify can
be had. We consider that the territory
sought will be Of great valus to US, but Of
little or no value TO Mexico.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25
Personalities.


We are well aware of the impolicy OF
public prints indulging in personalities
Quarrels between the conductors of news.
papers are generally proitless to those
engaged in them, and uninteresting to the
general reader and, therefore, if possible,
should be avoided.
Our neighbor of the "True Democrat, -
in his last number, would lead those who
have not been acquainted with the course
OF his paper since its commencement, to
believe that our course towards him had
been one ofunmitigated personal assaults,
while be had been a silent sufferer. In
this matter we are willing to be judged BY
a candid and discerning community. He
talks of taking his legal remedy, if some
things are repeated in cur paper again,
which, however, disturbs US not.
AsIo any personal feelings against our
neighbor over the way, we most emphati.
cally state that we cherish naught towards
him but kindness. Personally, We esteem
him ; and feel pleasure in giving evi.
denee Of the fact, throughout the whole
range of social obligations. But fortune
has placed under our direction public
press, identified in soul, body and spirit,
throughout all its ramifcations with the
democratic party, and its principles and
policy while our neighbor sustains q
like relation to press allied 70 the whig
party. Now, with all our esteem for the
editor Of the "True Democrat" personal.
", we have no fellowship for his political
principles, or party associations and as
little for the opinions he usually expressed
through his columns. especially of demo.
cratic men and measures. Therefore.
while we would do him strict justice in all
bings, speaking of him always with can
pr and respect, the personal opinions
Rfot pUlitical, which he has expressed of
IL democratic brethren, has compelled
rs. to refer to the matter. These expires.
4 .ons have been presented in shape, not
Snly offensive to our democratic predilic-
ions, but exceedingly unjust towards in
gdividuals. which has demanded Of US, as
nest seniinels upon the democratic
htchtowsr, and lovers of truth, decided
nadversiOns which we have not failed
III fur humble way to administer; nor
y We tai to do 50, on the repetition Of
81 OHences on the part Of our neighbor.
/ s the case to which the editor so bic.
ftea refers ia his LAST paper, our TREND
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

PUBLIC LANDs.--By the report of the
Commissioner oflhe General Land Office,
which has been submitted to Congress, il
appears that during the year 1916, $685..
73O acres of the public lands were sold
amounting to $2,9O4,637; and in the first
second, and third quarters of the present
year, l,839.024 acres have been sold
producing 81, 1867, 352.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

GEr TA1noK.-Tt is stated that Sen.
eral Taylor, like HeRfy Clay, Daniel
Webster. &C.; is in favor of the no. terri.
tory doctrine. The Washington Union
wishes to know if the General has chan.
ged his opinions sin this respect, since he
addressed his letter to General Gaines,
proPesingte fall back upon defensive
line. and to maintain all the TERRITORY
which il encloses.'' E-E TOT
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

PRESENT CHARACTER OF THE WAR;
The Washington correspondent Of the N.
Y. Jour. of Commerce, says:
"But the war has changed tie aspect.
It is net now war Of invasion, but of oe.
cupation. What remains to be done is to
hold fas: what we possess. The duties
of the army and Of its gallant leaders are
changed. ALI organized resistance hav.
ing ceased, and even guerrilla warfare
being inactive, the eonquerors of Mexico
become tide.wsiters and excisemen."
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

"Jake Utica" was administering gentle
castigatioh for admitting into his columns,
over fictitious signature, very offensive
article against political friend, whom we
knew was innocent of ell Jake's offences,
Of the truth Of which fact. too, we had
solemnly assured him, SO that it appears
to US. that our neighbor has, under the
circumstances, not only no cause of CON-
plant, but osces an apology to the individ
ua! whom he so gratuitously slandered
through his skulking friend "Cognomen. %
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25
News Items from washington.

Col Benton ie said to have denounced
Gen. ]. P. Kearney in strong terms in
the Court Martial at Washington on Sat-
urday, on the occasion of witness re.
fusing to answer certain questions.
Gen. Kearney has publised an account
in relation to the matter .r
A telegraphic despatch to the Phila.
delphia North American announces on
good authority that a Cabinet council
was held al Washington on Thursday, at
which it was decided to eountermand the
order for Gen. SCOTS recall; and that a
messenger had already started with des-
patches for recalling Scott. who was
overtaken by the telegraph and ordered
home. The government it is said will
await the arrival Of Gen. Pearce and take
his advice on the subject. 1g ssaiuc5
Orders have been received from Gen.
Scott, requesting officers of the army now
in the United States on leave Of absence
to return to the seat OF war at the earliest
practicable day and resume their respec.
tive commands in the army. - ems
A caucus of whig congressman was
held at Washington in relation to the
Ashmun appendage to the vote Of thanks
passed, in the House of Representatives
to Gen. Taylor. 1t was determined that
the amendment should be- Withdrawn and
the vote include Gen. Scott. ~ f
Gen. Taylor's friends endeavored to pass
his recognition by the meeting as the whiQ
candidate for the presidency. Gen. Scots
friends opposed this step and it was finally
abandoned. ~
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25
UsuRY LAws.-The Baltimore Sun

UsURY LAWs.-1ne Baltimore Sur
says: ,ytiaa a
Laws cannot prevent dealings in usury
as is attested BY universal experience.
The needy will borrow the usurious will
lend. and the certain effects of at,aobino
pains and penalties to such transactions
are to swell the premium paid BY the Dor.
rover, and to tempt him to become dis.
honest man. Why should price be fixed
by law on money!? property precise
~ e Is bale Of cotton or hegshaAd of
sugars,and fiuctuates as they do in value. I"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

o. Every Governor elected by the
people this fall, with one exception, is a.
democrat, viz: Dana Of Maine, Towns of
Georgia, Thomas of Maryland, Skunk Of
Pennsylvania. Haines Of Michigan, and
Marshall of Mississippi. Briggs of Mas.
sachuse,ts is the exception. Here il
heard the voice Of the peepls.--M III.
Patriot.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

~ It is estimated that the cost Of for.
eign corn imported into Great Britsin,
during the fifteen months from June, 1916,
TO October, l647, amounted to the enor.
nous sum of G33, 500, 476, or more than
one hundred and fifty millions of dollars.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

TThe Governor of Maine has ap.
pointed Wyman Moore, democrat, United
States Senator, to fill the vacancy occa.
stoned by the death of Senator Fairfield.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

The WEATHER.-For several days past
the weather has been warm and pleasant,
resembling spring more than winter. The
winter, SO far, has been remarkably mild,
and there has been nO'snow Of any conse.
quence. which may prove injurious to the
growing wheat.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

NOMINATION OF GEN. TAYLoR.-The
wings of both houses of the Legislature of
Tennessee, have passed resolutions in "a.
vor of nominating General Taylor for the
Presidency. .,.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

WIscoNsIN.--The Wisconsin Consti.
tutional Convention, which is now in ses.
sion. consists Of SO members-4s demo.
Gratis. and 81 wings.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

CATHoLIcs.-We loarn from the Cath.
Ollie Register for ls4s, that the Catholic
population of this country is estimated at
10000.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-25

TExAs.-The legislature of Texas has
elected Gen. Samuel Houston, U. s. Sen.
ator. for the full term, six years, COM
mencing on the 4th of March next.