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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22
Fof the Sigma

Fog the Signal.
In my last piece, l left the Canal at
Bra wdy's Dam; but l am goin to take it
up where / left it, That west wall from
the Hand to that dam leaks, because it is
made on purpose to leak and when a thing
does just what it was made to do it is cal,
led good lngineerin. When the Basin is
tul OF water, the water goes to the natural
embankment; now it kinder seems that
there will be large body of water be.
tween the tow path and Bluff which will
lay thro' the year quite still; filth &c, will
there collect, the water not being moved
will become bad for the helth ofthe pepIe
at Juliet. The same trubble will happen
clear up to Lockport, and so on to the
Sag. Had the wall and embankment not
been put there the water would have went
to the Blut, and as boats passed the wa
ter would have been moved, and wider
the canal the easier boats run as the
waves pas off more freely--anyhow peple
say SO. can't exactly explain it.
What on earth was the use of maxim
such dams as are made in Juliet; ruff stone
on the face would have dun just as we'll
That Lock of Brawdy' S, only see the use.
less quantity of cut stone. | am told by
proEer good persons that there is $4,000
worth of cut stone cuvered up with earth
or otherwise useless. II so, is that good
Ingineerin? | won't say any more now
about useless expenses at either Juliet OF
Lockport, as it makes their fellers mad to
say any thing about such matters in their
Towns,
Let me go along. Why was the Con-
tractor permitted TO dig into emit. Juliet
and make embanknent Of it? Is 1t not
canal land; such embankment as it makes
the oldest inha bitants never saw; why, it
is Just the meanest ever made. allow it
will cost hepe more to line the canal
here than the bank first cost. 1t won't
hold istelf up. The cows and them other
critters that go bollin over the prairies, go
there to sharpen their horns and huffs on
the gravel bank, and so tare the bank all
to pieces. In this vicinity, US usual, the
natural embankment is dispised. am
goin to Chicago in few days to take a
chronological examination" ofthe head
of this are canal, rather mlstrust that
its organ of allimentiveness is not well
developed. THO. TARBOX.
Morris, Feb. 8, 1S49.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22
Mr.. Turney has the floor on the cues.

Mr.. Turney has the floor on the ques-
ton to morrow.
House.-Mr. King, Of Massachusetts,
presented petition signed by nine thou-
sand Quakers, praying for the speedy tsS-
mination Of the existing war, which he
moved to refer to the committee on Fore
Heign relations.
Mr.. Cobb moved TO lay the petition on
the table.
Mr.. King called for the ayes and noes.
Upon this motion an animated but short
debate arose, in which Messrs. Kingr
Cobb, Henley. and Palfrey participated.
The question was taken. by ayes and
noes. and decided in the affirmative.
The consideration of the Loan Bill was
resumed. f9-ae zi1 a8iG9 10
Mr.. Abbott opposed the war and the
course of the Administration /; to which
Mr.. Brows, of Miss, replied. 5sgElsb
On motion, the committee rose, and the
House adjourned.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22
from the Rio Grande.

RumOr-Important if Ture.--The Ma
ria Burnt, arrived, from the Brazos, at
New Orleans; on the 3Oth ult. Lieut..
Franklin,o of the Typographical Engineers
from Gen. Wool's camp, on the 18th.
reports that just before she left, an ex.
press was received from Saltillo, from
Col. Hamtramck, lin command ofthe forces
there, stating that report had reached
him from source entitled to credit, that
a force of Mexicans, 10000 strong, under
command of General Bustamente, were
marching down from San Luis upon Sal.
tillo. The report even particularizes the
points from whence the troops had been
raised, but so frequent are the stompedss
upon that lire, very little credit was e.
tached to the report. Our forces there
were in good condition. and perfectly vii.
ling to be attacked whenever the enemy
thought best to make the experiment. We
know not what degree of oreditto attach
to this report. .aa yavsnses.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22
Report Of the State Truaes,

We have received the report ofthe State
Trustee in relation to certain charges
Preserved by him against the Chief Engi.
neeE, at meeting of the subscribers of
the canal loan. held in New York in Oc-
tober last. 1t is q clear document, and is
plain statement Of facts, with substantial
evidence in support of the same. Our
columns will not permit US to give the en-.
tire report an insertion in our paper, but
we will endeavor to give some extracts
from it next week.
The circumstances that called forth
this report, are, doubtless, known to a
majority of the people of this section of
the State. The bondholders' Trustees.
after their meeting at Chicago to plaster
over the misdeeds of Mr.. Gooding, their
pet, made report to the chairman of the
meeting, at which Col. Oakley preferred
his charges, setting forth their views of
the matter, which might have been pre-.
meditated. when their management of our
canal is taken into consideration. The
mis-stetements in their report, and the
effort to veil the truth, made it indispen-
SADLY necessary that correct statement
of the whole matter be made, which has
been done by the State Trustee.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22
Gen. CaSs--thO Presidency,

In several states strong expressions
have been made in favor of the nomipa.
tiOn Of General Cass for the Presidency.
HE democratic state convention of Ohio.
has recommended him as the choice of
The democracy of that State to the nation.
al convention, which is to assemble at
Baltimore in May next.
The nomination of Gen. CAss, would
De hailed with satisfaction by the west.--
The Administration has had no truer
champion than this distinguished states.
man. He has served his country in the
tented field, and in her halls of Legislation.
His transcendent abilities have done much
to sustain the honor of our country in this
war. The powers of argument and elo-
quence which have been used by him in
The Senate of the United States. to show
the business of our cause, are engraved
upon the hearts of his countrymen; and
WILL be remembered by all true Americans.
Notwithstanding the democracy of Illinois
are hound to give their undivided support
to the nominee of the national convention:
still. Judging from from the expressions
that we have heard, we believe that Gen.
Cass is the first choice ola large majority
of the democratic party Of the State
however the present distinguished incum.
bent of the Executive Char, would not be
Objectionable.
Gen. Cass' untiring support ofthe pres.
ena Administration. has strengthened his
claims upon the confidence of his political
friends. The success ofthe great nation.
al measures established and carried ont
by the administration of James X. Polk,
will not fail to have powerful effect upon
the coming election. The measures of
the democratic party, as carried out by
'he AdmInlstraton,are rapidly growing IN
the confidence OF the public. The whig
party will be compelled to raise some new
issue in order to blind the people in regard
to their real principles, which are so dis
astrous to the prosperity of the Union, in
order to be successful. The principles of
"hIggery have been so often repudiated
by the people of this republic, that thew
are convinced that they cannot succeed by
advocating them openly. The wing party
never have been, nor never will be, sue.
cessful in contest for principles.
Whatever preferences there may be
among the democratic party of different
portions of the Union, for the several dis.
tInguished statesmen whose names have
been mentioned in connection with the
Presidency, the decision of the National
Convention will settle the matter. The
entire party will stand manfulIy and uni.
tedly in support of the nominee of the ma
uonal convention, whoever he may be, if
he is the embodiment Of democratic prin.
ciPles. Notwithstanding the anti.war
panic endeaVored to be created by the
wings, the democratic candidate for the
Presidency will be triumphantly elected,
II the party acts unitedly The receptions
and deluslons which the wing party have
endeaVored to palm off upon the people,
are too visable to be hidden; and the re.
suits of the coming election will furnish
substantial proof of the fact.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22
Fremont Court Martial.
WASHINGTON, Feb. {

The finding of the Court together with
the evidence in the case have been sub
mitted to the President. The impression
here is that the finding of the Court is un-
favorable to Col. Fremont, but that the
Court was not unanimous in its opinion.
1t is thought that in view of his gallant
public services in California, and the al.
most universal sympathy of the public.
that the President would pardon him.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22

~9F A new Post Office, called "Long
John," has been established in this coun.
ty, and George R. Dyer, Esq, appointed
postmaster.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22

by common consent to participate at the
first table in the most ordinary feats of
human affairs. J.H,
Middleport, Troquois Co.. Feb. ls4s.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22

~ We are under obligations to the
Hon. Messrs. BREEsE, DOUGLASS, WENT.
WORTH, and McCLERNAND, for public
documents.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22

MARYLAND.-Hon, J. A. Pearce has
been reelected to the United States Sen.
ate, for six years from the 18th of March.
1849, by the Legislature of this State.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22

LoUIsIANA.-The Legislature of Lou
isiana have elected Pierre Soule, the tai
ented statesman and democrat, to the
United States Senate, in place of Johnson,
whig.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22

G We have received q communica.
ton upon the New Constitution, which we
are compelled to omit until our next.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22
A Mistake

The "Western Citizen" and "Gem," at
Chicago, have an article in their last
weeks papers, credited to US, which new.
er appeared in this paper. We presume.
however, that the mistake was made un-
Intentionally, as the publishers of either of
those papers, we believe, would not so
grossly misrepresent US.
The article referred to is from the
True democrat" of this place, in relation
10 the progress ofthe work upon the canal.
IL contains statements in regard to the
Engineers, to which we cannot consent.
1t states that 'the Engineers and Sinner.
intendents merit great credit for the on
ergY and perseverance they have mani.
tested in pushing ahead the work." Th;s
statement is without foundation, as every
one conversan: with our canal matters
must know, and was only made by our
neighbor in order to gain favor in the
sight OF his SaIaried masters. We trust
that the papers which would make us con.
vey impressions SO far from the truth by
their mistakes, will do US the Justice to
make the necessary corrections, so tina,
we will not be compelled to bear the sins
of others
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22

The white population of Virginia has
increased s0,0l7 since 1910.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-22

Sons OF TEMPERANcE.-A new Divis.
ion of this Order has been Instituted in
this place, by the name OF Waponsie. /,
is not two years since the first division
was instituted here. yet there are over a
hundred members belonging to the two
divisions. There are sixty mine divisions
in the State. ~ ..Cr
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-16

SHOT. A letter from Duncan Johnson, of Capt.
Krpatricks Company, Saltillo, gives account
of the shooting of Victor Galbrath of the Arkansas
Cavalry, and said to have been native of Whining
ton North Carolina.
The letter states that his offence the killing of
sentinel upon his post, and attempt upon the life
of his Captain. He was tried by Court Martial and
sentenced to be shot. He met death with all the he
roism of romance. Two men were detailed from each
company, who drew lots to decide which should un-
dergo the unpleasant duty of firing. Reuben Jones
and James Thames were detailed from Capt. Kirk
patricks company. The lot fell upon the latter The
distance eight PAGES. Galbraith stood upon his
coffin, looked death full in the face, the file of
stood ready with pieces cooked to pull trigger and
exclaimed to them '' take steady aim, boys"
They fred two balls entered him, but did not kill
him; he fell upon his face and cried for water; the
reserve files ordered up; fired, and he died.
In cases of this kind ever knows whose
ball does the execution. number of muskets, some
loaded with ball and with blank cartridges, are
stacked, and the men choose them without knowing
which are loaded with ball and which not.
Fayetteville C1rohnia11.
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-16
,.IT3TE14.

II, Warrenton, of Paralysis, Sundays January 30th
in the 43d year of her age Mrs. Martha s. Arlington
wife of DR.. John Arlington, late of Nash County.
Death is always terrible visitor. We have the
strong stricken down his strength and the tender
infant snatched away the very bud of it's existence
while the aged and nFm have been permitted to ngcr
OH in suffering In all it is but natural that
should weep the graves of departed friends and rea-
tives for there circumstance in life affecting
than this last parngths rude severng of the assoca
tions of years-of life.
But surely death robbed of has its terrors when it
is hailed by the patient fiend-a deliverer from
cruciatng pain, and conductor eternal happiness
1t should greatly mitigate the grief of the friends Of
Mrs. Arlington, to know that death had terrors for
her. that the contrary she wished to die, and had
long prayed for death as boon. She had for fifteen
years been member of the Methdist Protestant Church
She had endured for nearly year attack of Paralysis,
of which she died. and during portion of that time
seemed f such thing is possibly to feel pain and
she breathed her last 50 calmly, that knew when
her spirit left it's mortal tenenent.
'<As the bird to its sheltering nest,
When the storms on the hills is abroad,
So her spirit hath flown from this world of unrest,
=. To repose on the bosom of God.' GCON.
At his residence the 24th January, in Franklin
county, N. c.. of Bilious Pneumonia Nathaniel Dunn,
Esq. in the first year of his age. The deceased had
been pious member of the Baptist Church for thirty
years. and frequently expressed but short while before
his death strong hope of happy Immortality. few
moments before his last breath he said he perfectly
willing to go, and all afraid seemed fully confident
being III his perfect mind to the last momen that his
conscience bore testimony that he had been faithful
servant he then about enter into the joy of his
Lord. The deceased left three children, and
daughter in different parts of the United States to
his to them irreparable loss. L. P. d.
The Athens Ala. and Nashville, Tenn. papers will
please copy. -<4fe>-- ...
In Elizabeth City, Mr. Malachi Russell aged 3S years.
leaving wife and large number of children. r..
In Washington County at the residence of her husband
Doctrine p Davenport Mrs. Mary NJ Davenport in the
29th year of her age.
In BERTHE county, Sunday the 23d January, Charles
w. Jacocks Esq. airespected and cstimable citizen.
In BERTHE county, on Sunday the 3Oth January, John
Thomas Esq leaving wife and children to mourn his
loss
In Bertie county, Tuesday the lst February, Mr..
Miles Bayy, aged about 46 years -.
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-16
From the Muscoree Democrat. Sd inst,

AWFUL TRAGEDY. On Saturday night last two
negro traders from Person County, N. c., of the
of Thomas P. Trotter and Richard Bolton
were murdered in Randolph County, Ga, near Har-
rison's Store, by two of their own negroes The
particulars, communicated to us by Mr.. ]. T. Pal
mer of Lumpkin, through the hands of Mr.. Thornton
of the same place, follows: The murdered
men had encamped for the night few miles to the
westward of Cuthburt, between that place and Eu-
faua, Ala having with them the three negroes, two
men and one boy. While lying together mat
rass asleep, the negro took position, each
side of their Victims and at signal, their hroats
with razor. Trotter was not so fatally cut as was
Bolton, and was able to jump up, when he des-
patched with axe! The bodies then carried
off mile distant and thrown from bridge into
creek, when the murderers proceeded to secure the
money and burn the notes and papers of the deceas
ed, and having set fire the bloody marass, put
with the caryal and horses in the direction of Mari
on County, taking the boy with them. The discoye-
ry of the murder made on Sunday morning, from
the fire having communicated to the woods, at the
scene of the tragedy, which drew the attention of
the neighbors to the spot when after short search,
the mangled bodies of the murdered men found,
as before stated. Pursuit was Immediately made,
and the negroes were overtaken in Marion County,
and brought to Lumpkin, where an examination
had and the particulars elected from the confession
of the negroes! They to be taken to Randolph
county, to await the penalty of the law for their
full crime.
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-16
WHO Is REspoNsIRI. Fl

. =. -
The wings are reponsible at the bar of public opn-
ion for the continuation of this war. If they had
acted promptly and energetically during the pres
ent Congress, we should have had early peace
!hls rests upon the opinions of some of the most
distinguished officers in the army. But instead of
cooperating in the vigorous prosecution of the war;
they have displayed the most reckless opposition
Letter after letter. article after article, has been pour
ed from the press against it Speech follows speech
In both houses of Congress. Near ten weeks have
passed, and not new regiment has been authorized
to be raised. The earnest Recommendation of the
Secretary of War has been disregarded. No money
has been raised but difficulties have been thrown in
the way of raising loans. The money can be obtain
ed on the best terms, upon the Secretary's plan
But the wings have set their faces againstt Speech
going forth to raise panic in the market
The chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means
Is attempting to prove that shall want twice as
muoh money as the Secretary estimates. and the Ell
feet will be to enhance the difficulty of getting It,
Authorize duty tea and Coffee and permit treas
ury notes to be issued, let one OF these measures
be adopted and the money be raised on excellent
terms, as the Secretary wants it. There can be no
doubt about all this; and yet stumbling block Is
continually thrown in the way OF the loans.
For these political transgressions the day of reck
oning will come, and dearly will the wings their
opposition to the honor of their country at the next
presidential election. They are now sowing the
wind, to reap the whirlwind; but in the mean time,
this " moral treason is calculated to produce its
worst effect upon the enemy. AS as they see
the dilatory course of the whigs and suspect that
they will not vote the supplies, the Mexicans will
not only abandon all thoughts of negotiation, but they
will begin to rally their scattered forces and attempt
to cut off some wing or detachment of army.
When we took their city, they persevered in raising
roops and annoying with their guerillas, because
the road to Vera Cruz cut off, and they were told
that more reinforcements were going to army.
AS soon they discovered that these calculations
were visionary; that troops were pouring in, and
the road opened, they began to flag in their efforts,
and talk of peace.
But reaction will probably take place soon as
they hear of the proceedings of Congress- they will
begin to rally, and new vigor will be infused into
their operations. Woe to the wings, if single de-
tachment of our gallant army should be cut Off They
will be held responsible for the loss. At all events,
they will have to at the bar of their country
for the prolongation of the They might have
arrested the by prompt and vigorous measures.
Theirs is the responsibility; let the shame and dis
grace be theirs. Wash. U1lion
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-16
Lost or Stolen. !.

A POCKET Book containing about $500; and valu-
n able papers lost, stolen by the night
of the 9th of December IS47 from the subscriber his
return from Petersburg to Halifax The Pocket Book is
made of Blue Embossed Morocco, and contained 100
dollar bill the Bank of Tennessee which bill had been
become divided again; or 8 $40 bills on the same
Bank; 50 bill much and pasted paper of some
South Carolina Bank, and other bills North Carolina
and Virginia Banks.
Note for S. 100 drawn in favor of John D. Ragland,
and payable at the Bank of Tennessee, at CIarksvie
with receipts and othor papers constituted its
Any information concerning its recovery would be
thankfully received and should it be found the finder
shall be literally rewarded. THOS. COX.
Halifax N. c., Dec. 7, Is47. 693-
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-16
New Supply of Piano Fortes.

-yEgakz@z GAINES, RICHES, & CO., Sycamore
81 81 q Street, Peters6aTg Varginia, hayeiit
= y Vim their power to furnish their friends and
he public generally with any style and pattern OF Piano
orte, with either lose wood mahogany cases. that
the most iasdous taste may require such reduced
prices cannot reasonably be objected to.
AS they have an acquaintance with all the best mann
acurers in the Northern cities, and have spared
pains in making their selections they will in no case
hesitate to warrant every instrument they sell, sogihst
the purchaser will run risk whatever Their
styles of finish and tone be surpassed either for
beauty excellence. e-sst.
They have furnished several lately to orders
from North Carolina and elsewhere, and have received
from the purchasers voluntary written evidence Oi the
entire satisfaction which they gave.
Their stock of Books, Stationary Sc, Is also very
large and complete. They have also established =
Bndery and Blank-book Mandatory, at which Record
Books and other blank work made in the very best
and al very low prices They only need tria
to establish the truth of what is here set forth All op
ders for blank work. binding of books, music, &C. will
be promptly attended to- and warranted TO please in
both workmanship and price.
September l, lS47. 669.
The North-Carolina standard., 1848-02-16
State Of North Carolina Wake County.

State Of North Carolina Wake Cou1aty.
Court of Equity Fall Term, 1s47.
James Reid and wife Mary and others rs. Joseph L.
Fowler and William Dunn.
Original Bill
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Viii
L liam Dunn of the defendants in this case is not
resident of this State 1t is therefore ordered by the
Court that advertisement be made for six weeks in the
Raleigh Standard notifying the said William Dunn to be
and appear at the next Term of said Court of Equity
ODE held at Raleigh the first Monday after the fourth
tMonday of March next and plead, answer demur
the plaintiffs bll the will be taken for confessed
by him and heard ex partc.
PERRIN BUSBEE, C. M. E.
February 4th, 1913. Pr. adv $5 624 692-6t.