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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-20
Gen. Cass and the Oregon Settlers.

Among the most prominent and earnest
IN urging that the protection Of our gov
eminent be thrown around the smigrants
on the far off plains Of Oregon, the name
OF LEWIS CAss stands foremost. Had his
eounsels prevailed-his advice been heed.
eo-hls measures carried cut, the nation
would not now have cause to mourn the
death of citizens left without government
protection, to fall victims to the tomahawk
OF the saVages. fs.5a ~ tga....
In every stage he voted for The bill to
establish q territorial government over
tina. beautiful regiOn-in every stage he
voted to establish military posts foH the
purpose ofquelling the savage tribes and
protecting the Oregon emigrant, but fed
eralism, true to its instincts Of opposition
to the west and to the extension Of the
Union, defeated the measure at one ses-
sion of Congress, and criminally neglect
ed to pass it at the next, and the result is
seen in the murder of citizens, who, upon
nations faith emigiated to that far off
region. asti hs
The life of Gen. Cass has been spent
on the frontiers, and he well knows the
dangers and privations to which the Pion-
GERS are exposed. For these reasons, and
because he believed the government
pledged to sustain the Pioneers of eiviliza.
ton in Oregon. he has advocated proteo.
ton for them. His experience made him
see the danger, and he tried to avert the
evil. but whiggeTy was too much occupied
in the discussion of sectional questions
and declared it too late to do justice to the
settlers on the prairies Of Oregon, who
had no votes to catch-no influence which
could be felt in a Presidential canvass.and
they were left to that fate, which has car
ried anguish 10 so maay hearth stones in
Ohio and other parts Of the vest - Ohio
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Tho Canal.

The Importance of the Illinois and
Michigan Canal to the commerce of not
only the State, but the Union, had 'b,u,
just begun to be appreciated, when it L.
found TO be very defective in many res.
poets. To say nothing of the numerous
breaks, which, no doubt, are attendant
upon the opening season of works of the
kind, we hear numerous complaints Of
detective aqueducts, culverts, obstr6c.ious.
leaky locks, &c. az - &c
Below Joliet We learn the canal before
letting in the water, was not properly
cleaned out, but is now obstructed With
large stones, logs. &c.. upon which canal
boats are striking, and which are dan.
gerous to. navigation. e ssias1a
We also learn that all the aeoueduei.
have proved failures, on account of he
timbers with which they are coussr,cie6
being too light to support the weiSht of
water. That across the Little Vesmilliop.
il is loosely asserted BY the ssttleurs n
that quarter. was gagged by the sD;r;s
level. Il is one foot higher than The nrop.
or level. A foundry in the citv 4 Z,
present engaged in manufacturing d oman.
THY OF strengtheners for these aoueducss.
itthe canal were in good boatahla
order we understand the amour. Of bus.
mess done upon il would exceed all Gel,
ulasion. The boats q presen, end almost
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-20

Cook COUNTY COMMUNICATIVE
democratic convention for Cook County.
which was held last week in Chicago
nominated Mr.. Sherman and Col. Witt,
as candidates for Representatives. Isaac
Cook for Sheriff. These nominations are
said to give general satisfaction. Mr..
Sherman is well acquainted with political
life, and was member Of the consti-
tutional convention. Col. Witt has many
acquaintance in this part Of the country,
as ne has been an agent for the canal
lands. He is sound democrat, and we'll
worthy Of the support and confidence of
democrats.
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The Wing National Convention.

.
The national whig convention was
characterized by any thing but harmony
and good feeling. II is stated that the
delegates for Clay and Scott, withdrew
from the convention at one time, so high
were the feelings against the violence of
the course of Gen. Taylor's friends, but
their eagerness for the "spoils," induced
them TO return again. There vas scarce.
ly set of delegates from any state, that
were composed of the same members that
were originally selected by the conven.
tons held for that purpose. The vacan.
cies were mostly filed by men who wish
to live at the public crib. The Louisiana
delegates were allowed to cast the vote
of Texas, there being no delegates in at
tendance from that state. What more,
now, have the organs of ''an the order
and decency party" to say in regard to the
course which the democratic national con.
vention took in regard to the representa-
ton of South Carolina The fact is, the
convention which nominated Taylor and
Fillmore, was a perfect outrage upon the
intelligence of the American people, and
les proceedings were characterized by a
perfect disregard Of principles.
The fourth ballot, being the one upon
which Gen. Taylor was declared nomina.
ted, stood III for Taylor, 80 for Clay, 90
for Scott and Ia for Webster. The dec.
laration of Gen. Taylor, to run at all haz-
ards, compelled the wings to nominate
him in the hopes of official patronage un-
der his administration, should he be elect.
ed, which God forbid. 7oa sfs
The whig party, after inducing Mr..
Clay to come before the convention, with
the assurance that his nomination would
be certain, have, permitted him to be
driUen from the field in disgrace. Thus,
they have permitted to terminate the po-
liticai career of one whose high talents
have been the support oftheir party and
principles for long series of years, and
who has spent long life in their service.
How grateful the wing party is for past
services, and how honorG6ly do they re.
ward their advoeatesl .es,"s -.
As far as regards the prospects of the
democratic party, We think, ii matters lit
tie who the wing candidate is-our sue.
cess is certain. The wings are we'll
aware of their deplora6le minority. and
satisfied that they cannot succeed witbout
the assistance ofdemocratic votes-hence
their nomination of Gen. Taylor. They
make calculations on his being supported
on account of his military fame, and count
much on democratic votes. But we have
yetto see the first democrat, who will vote
for GOn Taylor. Democrats go for prin.
oiples rather than men. We, however.
have heard scores Of wings before Tay.
lor's nomination, and quite number
since, declare tia. they would NOT vote for
him, undeE any circppssanees. WbetAer
they will Chsngetheir opinions RENAME
to be proven. e sai s
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instructed to use all honorable means to
secure their RI. nomination.
Resolved, on motion. that the proceed.
ings of this meeting be signed by the
Chairman and Secretaries, and published
In the Joliet Signal & Chicago Democrat.
Resolved, that the convention adjourn
sine die.
@ REASON FARLEY, Chm.
o. of L. s anwnsv, see's..
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Prom the Washington Union.
The Democratic Press. New York.

lnU D6mU6EdtlO PR6sS, New York.
We have received returns from the
democratic press as faG as the extreme
borders of Maine on the one hand, and of
North Carolina on the other. With the
exception of the barnburner press Of New
York, the democratic papers have receiv.
ed the nomination of the Baltimore CON.
Ventlon with enthusiasm. The whole
press.ot Maine, as far az we have seen,
Is decided Ia Its support of Cass and
Butler.
Ihs friends of Woodbury. have declar.
ed themselves warmly in favor of Cass.
the Bangor (Maine) Democrat declares
that "a better and stronger ticket for the
democracy ofthe Union could not have
been selected, and that next November a
glorious victory will crown our labours. %
The Augusta Age pledges the democracy
OF Maine for majority OF 10, 900 votes for
the nominees, and declares that, "with
such names, and the enthusiasm, harmo.
ny, and united effort which they cannot
fail to excite among the democratic mas.
ses throughout the country, defeat Is i'm.
possible, and victory eertain.''
The New Hampshire Gazette declares
that the ticket will receive the warmest
support o[the democracy of New Hamp.
shire, and answers for It's receiving one
of her old -fa shioned majorities.
Pennsylvania is perfectly safe, by a
mostatriumphant majority. The friends
both of Buchanan and of Dallas will cor.
daily unite upon il. The "Carlisle Vol.
unteer" promises q majority of 10000.
or 25,OOO.The Huntington Globe pledges
3O,O0O. .sn .'sas@
The Westminster Democrat is CON-
fident of carrying Maryland by hand
some maJoFiety; but wisely cautions its
friends to be active--to be up and doing.
The able journal, "Ghe Raleigh Stand.
ard, J" speaks in cheering tones of North
Caroline. Every member Of the dele.
cation has returned home pleased with the
result, and ready and anxious to labor
from this time forth for the success ofthe
giekes.1 n
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-20
Thirtieah Congress.

WARRINGTON, June 8.
SENATE.-On motion of Mr.. Bright.the
Oregon bill was taken up.
M. Foote offered an amendment to the
bill. by which the pro-slavsry objections
of the South might be obviated.
Mr.. Westcott spoke in opposition TO the
amendment; as being detective and de-
ceptive.
Mr.. Foole rejoined.
Mr.. Underwood addressed the Senate
in favor of permitting the citizens of Ore
gon to settle this question to suit them.
selves.
MIR. Dayton asked whether Congress
had the right to exclude slavsry from the
territory.
Mr.. Underwood replied in the affirma-
tive, but he hoped that the people most
interested in the question would be per-
mitted TO settle it.
Mr.. Badger proposed to amend by in
serting in the bill the words. shut shall
not be subject TO the sixth article Of COM
pact contained in the ordinance of 1887"
Mr.. Foote accepted the modification
The debate was prolonged by Messrs.
Hale, Dayton, and Foote, until, on motion
of Mr. flanagan, the Senate went into
executive session. 1s- a5
itrg WASHINGTON, June 5.
Numerous petitions were presented.
On motion, 30 900 copies Of Fremont's
map of Oregon and California, were Or
dered to be printed. sad
Mr.. Miller moved 10 take up the bill to
increase the medical corps in the navy,
which was agreed to, and the bill was
read the third time and passed.
The Senate then adjourned over until
Thursday.
HoUsE.-lt was agreed that when the
House adjourned it should be until Fri.
day. aa .aa
Mr.. Lynd of Wisconsin, was qualified
and took his seat.
Mr.. Cummings moved to reconsider
the vote referring to Judiciary Committee,
the bill to project naturaiized citizens in
their rights from interference of foreign
governments or their agents.
Upon this motion an interesting de.
bate sprung up in which Cummings, Lev.
IA "uO SILulS pdTttCIpdt6Os
The motion to reconsider was carried,
and after some debate the bill was re.
committed to the Judiciary Committee.
On motion, 10000 copies Of the report
ofSelect Committee on adulterated drugs,
were ordered to be printed.
On motion of Mr.. Vinton, the House
resolved itself into Committee of the
Whole, and took up the naval appropria-
ton bill, which was debated until the hour
Of adjournment.
WASHINGTON, June 10.
HoUsE.-Mr. Brown, of Mississippi,
submitted a resolution instructipg the
Committee on the Judiciary to inquire
concerning the practice in courts of giving
reference Of suits Uncertain cases; which
was passed. -..a
Mr.. Goggin submitted resolution,
calling on the Secretary of War for infor.
nation relative to the payment of the Vir.
ginia volunteers. Objections were made
to the resolution-it was suffered to lie
over.
Mr.. White offered resolution, to Day
$500 for the removal of the remains of
NJ. Holley from Florida. Objections were
raised to this resolution.
On motion of Mr.. Rockwell, the House
resolved itself into committee of the
whole on the state of the Union, and after
some time spent therein, the House CON-
tnittee rose and reported, and the House
adjourned till Monday.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-20

OF Messrs. II. ]. KINNE & Co., have.
at their store in West Joliet, a superior
and beautiful assortment of Jewelry.-
Those wishing to purchase cheap. can be
accommodated upon as reasonable terms
as they can be at Chicago. They have
q supply Of splendid Gold Pens, superior
to any which have been brought into this
place heretofore, at the price for which
they offer them.
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OF We have received the fret number
of the "Field Piece," q campaign paper
published by R. L. Wilson, ofthe Chica.
go Journal. Il keeps up one continual
firing at Gen. Cass; but we apprehend,
Notwithstanding friend Wilson is consid.
cred q '.good shot," that there will be a
tremendous waste OF ammunition before
next November.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-20

NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT. dem
ocrats ofthis circuit have nominated BENZ.
F. Fridley, Of Kane County. as a candi.
date for Judge, and B. C. Cook, of La
Sale county, for States Attorney,
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County Convention.

The Democratic Convention for this
County, met at the Court House in this
place, on Thursday last. We publish the
proceedings in another column.
This convention was held for the pur-
pose of selecting delegates to the Senate.
rial convention, which meets here on
Thursday next All the precincts were
represented excepting Spring Creek and
Thorn Creek. The business of the con.
vention was conducted with harmony and
good feeling. Its decision will doubtless
meet the appreciation of the people.
The resolutions sustaining the present
administration and responding to the nom-
nations of Generals Cass and Butler, ex.
press the warm sentiments of the democ.
racy OF the county. They are of the right
stamp, and will be approved of by all gen
uine democrats. in all parts ofthe country.
There was also resolution passed in.
structing the delegates from this county
to support, in the convention, JOEL A.
MATTRsoN, for Senator, and w. E. LIT.
TIE, for Representative. OF these men
it is unnecessary for US to speak, for they
are well known 10 the people of this Sem
atorial district. That their election wo'd
be certain, should they be nominated,
cannot be doubted. They are every way
worthy Of the confidence ofthe demoora.
cv
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-20

OF Messrs. John and Jacob Ketzil,
two enterprising Germans, are building a
canal boat at this place. II is of pretty
fair dimensions, and will be ready to
launch in few days. The builders Of
this boat will have the credit of launching
the first boat at this place.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-20

o. Gen. Cass departed from Wash
ington on the 5th inst, on his return to
Detroit. via Baltimore. Philadelphia, and
New York. He has been cordially well
coined by the democracy, who assembled
for that purpose, at every place be has
visited since his nomination.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-06-20

Naw DAnx.--Since the completion Of
the Telegraph TO Springfield. Messrs. s.
& A Francis. Of the Illinois Journal. have
commenced disqualification Of a daily pa.
per. 81 bs
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IRELAND.

The excitement growing out ofthe Gov,
eminent trials has found vent in large de-.
monstrations. The Dublin Club and the.
!Artizans continually parade the streets.
A collision, IL is feared, was inevitable.sC,
Mitchell was convicted at Dublin on
Wednesday.
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ITALY.

The war still continues undated in.
Lombardy. Pesehiera is besieged.-
Cerevisco had been invested by the Aus.
TRANS, but at the latest dates Il still held
out.
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An instruction broke out in this cit
on the 18th ult. Four hundred troop.
were killed, and the city was given up e
pillage by the Government. The mag
nifcent palaces and beautiful villa
are now in ashes. The accounts from
this city are somewhat confused. II ap
pears, however, that after the eonflict,tb,
National Guard was disbanded, and {
new ministry formed. Prince Canati Il
dead. -..al .-- .-.-.s.
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and becoming scarce. Both Rape and Linseed Cakes
more in demand.
LEGHoRN.-Whcat is rather lower and Polish Of
Oh lbs. might probably be had at about 3ss 3D. TO
39s.; Maranoplc of the same weight 39s. For some
of 81 lbs, 40s 4d would required; Ghirka, 36s 3D.
37s. 3D.; and Egyptian 565 TO 56i lbs, 20s 3D. 10
27s. Sd. Galatz Indian Corn of 62 lbs. might per-
haps be had at about 23s. 3D.. though higher price is
asked.
RosrocK.-The Wheat trade is rather inactive,
owing TO some uncertainty TO our vessels passing
the Sound without hindrance. Best % TO % lbs
Wheat is easily procurabe at 3Ss per Or, free on
board: and supplies should at all increase, ana
political matters remain in the present state OF uncer-
tainty expect further decline OF Is TO IS per or
SrETTIN.-The differences between Denmark ana
Germany have again put stop TO business here, anu
we have had almost no transactions in Wheat to re-
mort. o. lbs. Pommcranan W heat we quote 3os. per
Or TO b., and 81 lbs. Uckermark 36s. per Or, fob
ST. PETERsBURGH.-The trade for w heat was
very inactive, and had holders pressed sales de-
cline must have been submitted TO.
HAvANA, April 10.
Since our report of 18th inst later intelligence
has reached us from Europe. Prices OF Sugars have
been supported at the quotations we then gave, as
planters have shown tirmnrss and were assisted by
some enquiry. The shipments tor SPAN have been
pretty active, and some purchases Tor whites have
been made for Russia Our quotations are: Assorted
kinds 51a95d7-ll rialS; Whites S4d9t rals; superior
Whites 8 a95 rials Yeows ) lao rials foretc Vel
lows 65a75 rals; Browns 4a5 rals Cucuruchos 81 Ia
81 or NIOIasSeS nave uecH pau III
harbor, and purchases have been made at !
rals deliverable in the outports. The approaching
hoydays will suspend business in general for several
DAYS Lard is unaltcred the stock is 5000 kegs. Oh
Rice no casks arrived, of which $50 casks sold
at II rias, 200 casks sent to Matanzas, and
there placed at raS, and 800 casks are aoat, in
addition to 100 casks in store. No Flour has been
imported, except 200 brs. American which are still
on board Freights-Three vessels were chartered
for Hamburg at Ed los. and one at G2 lbs. cd. We
quote to the u States % for Box Sugar, with but
little enquiry; "a S225 for Molasses. Exchange on
London IA per cent. prem nominal; New York and
Boston la2 per cent. discount.
MATANzAs. April %.
The Easter holydays, just past have left our mar
ket very dull, and the very bad news from Europe,
brought by the Hibcrnia, has contributed not little
to parayse it. Under these circumstances we have
expectation of seeing any transactions of note in
Sugars for the present Quotations are quite nomi-
nal, very ordinary to prime whites SaSs RS; tlorct
yellows 6.a7 rs good to prime Gao; browns 4a4 !;
Cucuruchos la rs; Muscovados sac RS. Molasses
IL rs and getting rather Freights dull;
$3.50 per hid. and S .25 per box for Sugar, and
81 for Molasses. The last sale of Rice was the
cargo per Argus, at II Exchange la2 per cent.
dis. Sterling l3al4 per cent. prem
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THE SUBSCRIBERS,

a GENTS for the sale of the following articles
IA have constantly on hand, and for sale on liberia
terms,
CUT NAILS, SPIKES and BRADS-manufac.
tured by the Antietam Iron Works
PIG IRON, No. !, Foundry, Charcoal -manu-
featured by the Antietam Iron Works.
BAR lRON-of superior quality, and various di.
mensions, say fiat bars, inch to a inches ide, by
to inch thick; square and round bars 10 inche.
in diameter, manufactured by the Baltimore City
Rolling Mill.
BOILER PLATES-of any size and pattern.
SHEATHING "COPPER" full assortment f, from
~ TO 30 OF: Also, Copper and Composition Nails
Braziers Sheets, and Copper Tacks
COPPER BOLTS-assorted.
YELLOW METAL SHEATHING, "NuNTz'
PATENT ENGLISH SHEATHING METAL-the wei
known reputation OF this article, and its superiority
TO any other manufactured entities il to preference
constant supply received direct from England.
w. & ii. McKIM,
sepl0 T No. 81 and Sc s. Gap street
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TO OWNERS AND MASTERS OF VESSELS.

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PICKLES, JELLIES,
PRESERVES, &C.

TNNHE subscriber would respectfully announce to
u the public that he has on hand large stock and
general assortment of PICK and PRESERVES,
which he can sell, wholesale retail, fifty per cent.
lower than they can be purchased any where in the
United States.
Shipping Merchants, Agents and Contractors will
find it advantageous to examine the stock before
purchasing elsewhere. His stock comprises in part
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MANUFACTURED AND LEAF TO-
BACCO. SEGARS. &C.
CHARLES ID. DEFORD d co.

CHARLES ID. DEFORD IL co.
TOBACCO COMMISSION MEX CHANTS,
No. o. South Gay street,
EE AVE on hand and offer for SALE on the most
Il liberal terms, the following:
MANUFACTURED TOBACCO
/HGkAhkh PACKAGES, comprising "A full
5HVNpV soriment of all grades and sizes great
variety of popular and well established brands all
manufactured expressly for this market, and recey
ed direct from the most celebrated manufacturers in
Virginia: constantly receiving additions to the above
stock.
LEAF TOBACCO.
700 Bales, consisting Of Havana, Yara, st. Jago, ST.
Domingo, Iguani, Myarie, Porto Rico, and Ken
lucky Of first quality aud flavor selected with great
Also, Spanish Seed in cases. Kentucky,
Missouri, Ohio, and Virginia in hhds.-a full sup
ply always hand, suit able for Segar manufacturers
export.
SPEARS.
500 600 HAVANA and PRINCIPE, presenting
excellent stock Of choice aud medium SEGARS,
of the most favOrite brands.
2OO,00O AMERICAN SEGARS, Half Spanish,
part packed, 3 NJ cases, article for South Ameri-
can trade. Also, SNUFFS, Smoking and New
York Fine Cut TOBACCO, Havana and Principe pa
per. Havana Bass, Virginia Tobacco Stems, Tobacco
Knives, Calabria Lquorice, Negro Pipes, &C., &c.
june 5