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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-02

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Fruit trees EIower nd 9TH seeds n warranted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-02

ROARDlNG-FURNISHED, OR UNFURNIsHED
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YEN. NJ No IS Monroe street Referenee exehanged
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-02

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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-03-02

Observation-Disclosures UesDAY EVENING,
~ March 2. will be performed he comedy III LON.
DON ,AssUKAHCEvTsir HaIcOurt cOuriy, Mr. blake:
denho; Lady Gay SPEAKER, sl,ss Fanny Wsack; Grace
HaIkaway, Miss Rose Tslbn; Pert, Mis-. Watts 10 con
clude with the farce of My WEES SECOND FLOOR
Capt. Topheavy, Mr. Andersen; MR. Tophe,yy Mrs Win
stnnlsy Doors open att O'Clock; performance
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08

who would sacrifice more than / would,to
relieve US from this heavy reproach, in
any practicable way. The cession of that
kind of property for it is misnamed) is
Kind bagatelle which would not cost me
a single thought, ifn that way general
emancipation and e 4patriation could be.
effected gradually;and with due sacrifices.
Think it might be. But as il is, weshave
the wolf by the ears, and we can neither
hold him safely nor let him go. Justice
-inone scale, Misrepresentation in the other.
OF, one thing am certain, that as the
passage Of slaves from one State to an
other would not make a slave of a single
human being who would not be SO with.
out il, so their diffusion over greater
surface would make theHi individually
happier, and proportiouately facilitate the
accomplishment Of their emancipation,by
dividing the burden on a greater number
OF CONDUCTORS. An abstinence, too, from
this act of power, would remove the ieal
ousy excited by the undertaking Of Con-
gress TO regulate the condition ofthe differ
rent description of menecomposing State.
.1a' tThis certainly is the exclusive right
ATldtCS WHICH HOtHlilR Ill TIC OOH-
stitutiOn has taken from them and given
to the general government. Could Con.
gress, for example, say that the non free
men of Connecticut should be freemen or
shat they shall not emigrate into any 9th,
er Statel ...H
81 regret that am nowto die in the
belief that the useless sacrifice of them,
selves by the generation of l776 to ac-
quire self gov eminent and happiness to
their country, is to be thrown away by
the unwise and unworthy passions of
their sons, and that my only consolation
Is to be. that | live got to be. If they
would but dispassionateIy weigh the bles.
sings they will throw away against an
abstract principle more likely to be af-
efected by union than by session, they
would pause before they perpetrated this
act ofsuicide on themselves, and of trea.
son against the hopes of the world. To
yourself as the advocate of the Union,
tender the Offering of my high respect
end esteem.
ID ... .t..-. .a. THOMAS JEFFERSON.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
Beware of Whig Lies.

The last "True Democrat" says that a
"sheet filed with every species Of false
hood and, nialignity." would be issued
rom this Office on the eve of election =
In Ordet to prevent our whig ffiends from
being disappointed, in one respect, we
have concluded to issue our paper before
the usual time; not, however, filed with
''falsehoods," but to warn our democratic
brethren Of the danger of believing the
numerous wing lies that will be set afoat
on the day of election, against our candi-
dates. The truth or faisity of what we
have written, we will leave to be decided
by the community. We refer to every
candid man, who is conversant with the
facts, for confederation of our statements.
Our enemies cannot expect to succeed
without resorting to every species of fraud
Hence, democrats, you have much to feal
from the opposition in this respect. Be
prepared to contradict every misrepresen
tation from our enemies. We trusttha
no true hearted democrat will allow him
self to be deceived. w
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
Shall Democrats Elect @ Wing ?

There are two ways by which demo-
crats can aid in electing wing. One
is by erasing the name Of democrat from
the ticket and voting directly for wing,
which counts two votes for the latter, as
against the former, The other is not
voting at all, or by voting for some person
whom you are aware cannot be elected !;
this course would add one vote to the whig
candidate. From wings we can expect
nothing but open opposition; but to see
democrats, influenced by some private or
personal antipatby, secretly denounoing
and prescribing their friends is an aban-
Comment of principle, which is highly cen.
surable.
The wings of this county seem to be
exerting themselves more to electA.Leach
to the office Of Sheriff, than they are for
any of their other candidates. For proof
of this, we would refer to the dozen and
one differently arranged tickets with his
name on. He sails under all kinds Of
colors-under the editorial head of the
Western Citizen, as an abolition candi.
date; while he sails under the editorial
head of the "True Democrat" as a Taylor
wing, and, also, as an abolitionist. II the
debasing means which Mr.. Leach is re-.
sorting to, in order to secure his election,
are sanctioned by the moraland intelligent
people of this county, we shall be greatly
mistaken. He chuckles over his success
in procuring nomination from two par
ties, protesting entirely different prinoi.
pies, and the promise of being supported
by some democrats !! AS regards the lat.
ter, he is counting without his host; for
what can democrats expect to gain by vo.
ting for man who is every thing else but
democrat? Democrats have, in James
Brodie, candidate who is every way
worthy of their suffrages. One whom
they are honorably bound, by every rule
of party organization and principle TO sup
port. The welfare ofthe democratic par.
~ in Old Will, demands that the corrupt
and designing purposes of our opponents
should be defeated. In conclusion we
would warn democrats of the inconsisten.
cy and danger of 'saiding and abetting"
our enemy, and urge them to give James
Brodie such a support as will teach the
wings the folly of their course.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
"ReligiOUS TOIerati0l,r

Our "literary" and "classical' neigh
Dor, over the way, under the above cap
ton in his last paper, reiterates the base
and slanderous falsehood in regard 10 our
attempting TO excite feelings against him,
con account Of bis religious opinions !'
Our remarks on this subject have been
submitted to our readers, and we are will
ling to leave the question to them, whetb.
er we have descended to the means that
our neighbor charges upon us.
Ii our true Democrat" neighbor, by
religious toleration," means the liberty
ottelling the most unmitigated falsehoods
and sticking to them, after they have been
so proven, we say, God save us from such
"toleration." Surely, the conscience OF
our neighbor must be scared to every feel.
ing Of honor, or he would not attempt, so
wrongfully, TO injure US. We are willing
to be judged by an intelligent community.
Examine both papers and enquire into the
objects Of each; and enquire which has
been the aggressor, and which has at
tempted to 'excite preiudices."
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
The legislative Tickets.

By the printed abolition, or the social,
ed, peoples ticket, "sit appears thattwoI
of the nominees of the wing senatorial
convention for Representatives, Mr.. L.
Bristol and Mr.. L. Roberts. in order TO
secure abolition votes, have subscribed to
thetest'of unqualified opposition to the
election of Gen. Taylor. Mr.. Parmlee,
their third nominee, it seems, would not
consent TO disgrace himself and party, by
entering into such a bargain. The True
Democrat" the professed organ of Iwhig-
gerry in the district, displays both the achtg
and the "people's ticket" at the head Of its
columns, but has not expressed senti-
ment by which the position of its editor
could be. ascertained. Such contemplate
skulkipg, on the part of our neighbour
displays his want of political principle and
his inordinate thirst for portion of the
"spoiIs." It.remains TO be seen whether
the honest portion of the wing party will
sustain his course.
Ia view Of the desperate efforts of the
wings and aboltionists, to defeat a por-
ton Of our legislative ticket, let all feel
ings of apathy, which may have resulted
from our large majority in the district be
driven from our ranks. The next legis-
lature is to make choice Of United States
Senator. Shall we have democratic
legislature, who will elect democrat or
wing Legislature, who will select wing
to represent this democratic state, for six
years in the United States Senate? Let
every democrat ask himself these ques-
tions before he casts his vote.
The laws that will be passed at the
coming session of the Legislature, will
effect the prosperity of this state either for
veal or woe, for many years to COME
Our state government is to be set in mo-
ton under the new constitution and by
permitting our opponents to carry ma
jority of the Legislature, the consequences
will be such as will bow down the great
principles, for which we have so long
commended in this state, for years. Can
democrats stand silent, and witness the
movements Of our enemy, and their ma
noeuvering TO defeat some of our candi.
dates? There can be no objection, per-
sonally, TO any of our candidates for the
Legislature and politically, they stand
upon the high platform of democratic prin-
ciples. Democrats, since we have men
as our candidates, responsible and true,
let US defeat the mongrel tickets of our
opponents by an overwhelming majority.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08

GEN. SHIELDs.-At the Ratification
meeting in Chicago, Gen. Shields was
present, and in the course of his speech
made the following hit:
lam. Democrats regular Democrat
"a Cass and Butler Democrat. [ am
neither barnburner, stable burner, or
a church burner. Such names have no
fascination for me. I am content to
stand by the proud banner of Democracy,
to fight under its broad folds, aud to con.
quer or die with its glorious colors vav.
ing over my head. care not who raise
the shout of disunion; my voice win never
swell the cry. If there be any who
tremble with apprehension ofdefeat, let
them leave our ranks, Jet them ffy al once.
No field was ever won by cowards.-
We shoot deserters in The ARM. bot Aere.
deserters shoot themselves. In victory OF
defeat, in weaEoor wo, in majority or
!. sink or swim with the great
rational Democratic party. s7.T'
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
Democrats, Rally for your Principles

Democrats, you are aware of the i'm
portance of the contest. Every advan.
tage gained over our enemy now, will
leave us less to do next fall. Are you
prepared for the fight ? if not, let the re.
naming time be devoted TO work. Who
is not willing to give one day to the vim
dication of his principles? Be the polls
early, and make every arrangement to
bring out the full strength Of the party
Let every man look to his neighbor, and
see that EVERY DEMOCRATIC ELECToR in
the precinct, has been got to the polls
ONE VOTE may secure the election Of
some one Of our candidates. rs Dr..
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
Whigs and the Mass Meeting RssolntiOn.

The editor of the "True Democrat has
the unblushing audacity to contradict our
statements in regard to the resolution
passed at the mongrel mass meeting,
when they acre made from the proceed.
ings 5 published in bis o~m paper. Who
ever heard of SO silly and palpable vic.
lation of truth The editor, truly, must
have high opinion of the discernment
of his readers. .a ELlNJb
The resolution acas reported by the
committee of which A. Mcintosh and DR..
Corbin acre members. The candidates
who were present and accepted the NOM
ination, could not have done il without
subscribing to the resolution, which we
re.publish, as follows: 1a 30 ='l'--
"Resolved, That we will give our sup.
port at the coming elections to no man
,oho IS not unquaIifedly opposed to the
election Of the recent nominees of the
Baltimore and Philadelphia conventions
Alonzo Leach, and others whose names
are on the mongrel ticket, acere present
and exerted themselves to procure the
nomination, which they never could have
received without pledging themselves tc
the sentiments contained in the resolution
Though this same Alonzo Leach, when
in presence of wings, now, denies having
made any pledges to oppose Gen. Taylor
we have been informed, upon reliable au
thority, that when alone with abolition
lists, he renews his pledge made at Plain.
field. Is such a course sustained by prin
ciple, patriotism, or honesty?
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
Look TO yOur Tickets :!

Democrats, before voting, see that all
the names ofthe regularly nominated can
didates are on your tickets. The wings
will attempt to induce democrats to vote
for some oftheir candidates. by promising
to vote for some OF ours. They will do
this in order to cheat some democrat out
of his vote, while they will not consent 10
vote for democrat, when there is bare
possibility of defeating him. They will
buy and sell, in all sorts of ways to defeat
James Brodie. Look out for them, demo.
Gratis! t-2..'-2 = -aA'' ea1
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08

0TTo show our readers that we are
not alone in contradiciing the statements
of the the "True Democrat" we insert
the following article from The Western
Citizen. published at Chicago, and leave
them to draw their own conclusions:
Joliet True Democrat.
We observe a paragraph in the last
weeks No. of this paper, which requires
correction. 1t is there stated, that, at
least one individual, at the peoples Con.
vention, held in Plainfield on the llth
ultimo, publicly announced to the Con-
vention, his determination 10 support
Gen. Taylor for the Presidency, and that,
there was no objection raised to his CO.
operation on that, account.
Having been ourselves pre- sent during
the whole ofthat Convention, we are con.
ficent we are correct, in saying that no
such communication was publicly made.
We are also assured by gentleman
from Plainfeld, who took a prominent
part in the proceedings of that meeting,
that the statement is wholly destitute OF
truth.
Mr.. Marsh informed that gentleman,
in private conversation, that such was
his purpose, but made no communication
ofthat kind to the Convention. Nor did
the Convention expect the cooperation
of any such men. The call embraced
only such as were in favor ofthe Wiimot
Proviso. and all peaceful and constitutions
al opposition TO slavery. We are assur.
ed by those who got up the call, that they
had no idea, whatever, of scooping in
any Taylor or Cass men, with such
call. They had not sufficiently calculated
upon the andacity and Janus facedness of
those politicians, who. in one breath will
shoutthemselves hoarse for slaveholdeR
who has already purchased new plan.
tation on the Rio Grade, and the next
moment, turn round and profess them
selves as much anti-slavery as any body.
Had such an exigency been contemplated
opposition to both Cass and Taylor would
have been inserted, and made condition
in the call. Liberty men, will learn By
experience. - rl .stf4 L.retE
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
Not Interesting,

Conscious of the distaste, which the
community in general has for the person.
al controversies between editors, il pains
US to be under the necessity, again, of al
luding to the position of the last true
Democrat" OF the editors labored at
tempt to show that we were the aggressors
and that he was merely acting on self de-
fence, we have nothing to say. 1t ap.
pears flom the commencement of one the
articles referring to US, that the editor
promises to trouble his readers no more
with controversies with us. We, however,
do not feel disposed to make any promises,
(for if we should we would expect to keep
them,) but whenever that paper attacks
ourselves or principles, in its accustomed
manner, we shall not shrink from the Con.
troversy.
In our reply we shall not descend to the
use of the craven weapons that are used
by our neighbor. Aware that he dare
not subject his intrigues with the aboli-
tionists, TO naked investigation, he con-
tents himself with giving q sweeping
charge of falsehood to our statements. He
calls the attention of his readers to the
fact that he has resided among them for
the space ofthirteen years, and, of course,
his statements should be taken to the ex.
clusion of ours. We shall not attempt to
vindieate our standing for veracity, or to
make any comparison with that of our
neighbor, but we will here say that the
matters that he has so fatty contradicted
are known to be true, by large portion
of this community. Where is the neces.
sity of producing proof, when the matters
in controversy are so generally under
stood. The only thing that surprises US
is to see him make statements, that be
must know the community cannot believe,
for the reason that they have the facts
before their eyes. We can account for
this unnatural assurance in but two ways,
he either over. estimates his own standing
in community, or is reckless and indiffer-
ent to all self respect. 10 a "
Whenever the 'sTrue Democrat" has
alluded to US, while under the control of
the present editor, it has been in man.
ner which plainly evinced the editors de-
sire to be classed among the ''literary."
We would find no fault with this, were it
only occasionally, but when week after
week that same sickening egotism, and
the most arrogant pretensions appear, we
cannot look on il with that degree of al.
lowance. The classical" author of these
weekly criticisms has justly earned the
epithet of'swell- head The ebuitions he
has permitted himself to be the escape
ment of, are ten-fold more degrading to
himself. than injurious to our feelings
We will not dispute with him about the
honors he has acquired during his short
editorial career. He is toe exalted to
learn, and consequently has lost all res
pect due from him to others. We leave
him for the present with with his honors
thick upon him. .s5-s.g r.
f. ~ 4
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08

GIVE owe an apology to our readers
for.devoting our columns almostexelusive.
ly to politics, for the past three weeks
We promise in future to devote more
space to matters Of general interest.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
The Issue.

The day is at hand when the people
will have to decide, BY their votes, the
question Of democratic or whig ascenden.
cy in this state. Democrats, are you ready
for the contest? We have, heretofore,
met our enemies, time and again, and
came off victorious. We can do il again.
The same principles are at stake now,
that have been involved in our contests
heretofore. The wings are the same to-
day as they were in the time ofthe elder
Adams. Though they are resoIting to
every scheme to blind the people, in re-
gard TO their actual principles, they cannot
succeed; for the people are too intelligent
and patriotic not to discover and oppose
their object.
AS the issue is the same on which we
have met our enemies in days gone by,
we trust that every democrat will be found
at his post on Monday, and ready for &C
ton. Our enemies are marshalling their
forces, and have formed disgraceful ALI.
ance with the abolitionists in this senate.
rial district, to make a grand effort to de-
feat some of our candidates. Are demo-
Gratis using proper exertions to be ready
to meet them, and teach them a lesson
which they will long remember7 Ifthere
are any prejudices OF personal feelings
cherished among democrats, against any
of our candidates, let them be buried on
the altar ofprinciple. Our cause is good,
and shall democrats remain idle, and suf-
fer disgraceful defeat? We shall see
That this election will have an impor-
tant bearing upon the coming National
contest, is obvious. The democracy Of
other portions ofthe Union, are watching
our acts. If the wings succeed in defeat
ing any of the democratic candidates, or
in diminishing our heretofore overpower-
ing majorities, they will herald it over the
Union as a Taylor victory These con-
siderauons should induce every one who
is in favor of strict construction of the
constitution and opposed to high tariff
national bank, and all their kindred
measures-to be at the polls, and to stand
by the regular democratic candidates. At
this momentous crisis, we confess, our
confidence in our PRINCIPLES is dndimin-
ished and mistaken. We expect TO see
our party rally and present an unbroken
front on the day of election. Whenever
democrats become aroused. they ere ready
to do their Uhofe duty. Every old device
Of our enemies may be expected /; but
democrats he watehful, and their machin
atoms will be counteraoted. gfis}--3.
The communication from our friend
EJake TTtica" in fodav's nanar avnosaz
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08

Or The communication from our friend
Jake Utica" in to-day's paper, exposes
but one of MF. Leach's tricks to get votes.
Jake, however, does not tell US every
thing that transpired in regard to Mr.
Leach's connection with the arrest. of
rutherford. He does not inform US how
much money Mr. Leach collected of the
citizens of this place. to compensate him
for arresting Rutherford or what Mr..
Leach stated at Bourbonais about being
compensated in taco ways for the active
part he took in said arrest. sraFraa
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08

JACOB b. ScHERMERHoRN.-Let no
democrat vote without the name Of this
sound democrat is on his ticket. for coun-
ty commissioner. Mr.. Schermerhorn has
always been found at his post in defence
of democratic principles, and would fill
the place for which he has been nomina-
ted, in a manner that would reflect honor
upon bis party. g. eciet ss.4Ha .u.ts q
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08
Our Principles.

Among political men, there is no such
a thing as a neutral position. The can
didates are merely the agents of the par
ties, and the elector must decide at the
polls, or by Withholding his vote, either fol
or against the principles advocated by one
OF the other of the parties.
The democratic party is party of prin
ciple. Its object is not the aggrandize-
nent of any man, but for the elevation Of
IFS ennobling principles. The main diff.
ference between the democratic and wing
parties, is that the latter labors foH the
interests of the fer, while the former Ia
bors for the interests of the mdny. The
object ofthe wing party is, the creation OF
an overgrown aristocracy, while the dem
ocratic party advocate measures which
give equal rights to the whole. Remem-
Der. democrats, in opposing any of your
candidates, who are the representatives
of your principles, you abandon your pro.
fessed faith. Let "PRINc1PLEs-not men,
be our enthusiastic response at the polls.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-08

or Dare the wing papers deny that
there is a letter on file in the War De.
paFtment, in which Gen Taylor uses this
language SEND Me NO MORE
FOREIGN. VOLUNTEERS?"- Detroit
Free Press. Vi @@2 .ha4sa fls p
fiT1s ~ Hrn 5 'oH Fl sTsdl ssd' .a'ggi