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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-04-21

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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04

ously. The sooner these supplies are
granted, the better for our country, so that
the operations Of the campaign for this
year will not be retarded for the want Of
means. The democrats will do their duty
in Sustaining their country, and will the
wings desert our rights and stop the war
until we have received an equitable and
reasonable indemnity for all our just
claims? We cannot believe that any pat,
riotic representative of free people is in
favor of compelling our brave soldiers to
trail their arms in shame; or that our ma.
tional honor will be furnished by submit.
ting to a dishonOrable peace. We are
aware that there are many ambitious
spirits in Congress. who do not care for
the honor or rights of their country. iftbey
can succeed in bringing disgrace upon
the administration. Their sole object is
poacer but we greatly mistake the patri.
otism of the American people, ifthey are
not counting without their "host."
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04

THERE, No II In the last "True
Democrat" is lengthy article on the
Presidents Message, endeavoring to show
that the Mexican war was commenced by
the United States, and that President Polk,
was "the prime author of the desolating
and inglorious war, and he must bear the
odium and disgrace of its origin" The
question as to the origin OF the war, has
Just noD been settled by the "True Dem
ocrat," and what is the use of "talkin'
about it 'any.more."
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04

for have tacitly acknowledged that the
return of the officer is correct. and let me
assure the Democrat and bis friend, that
even Clay's Bankrupt Law, wholesale as
1t was, could not "phase" tax title thus
acquired. A moments reflection must
convince rejecting mind, that much diff.
ticulty exists in taking the assessment or
the listing of real property in this state,
and the subdivisions that are continually
being made designated as parts of Sections
renders it still more perplexing. The
landholders frequently are unable to des-
cribe their own real property, consequent
ly from the very nature of things many
unavoidable errors are committed.
The assessor is bound to list all the
taxable real estate in his county, and if he
is unable to find the owner of any land or
does not know the name of the owner, he
must list said lands in the name of the
person whom he suspects is the owner. or
in the name ofthe patentee if known, thus
it frequently happens that residents are
assessed with lands in which they have
no interest, and frequently their lands are
listed in the name of non residents, and
from the very nature OF things, such errors
are unavoidable. Now let us suppose
that my friend Col. Stuart, being heavy
land holder, finds on the tax book tract
OF land and several town lots assessed to
him; and the Collector demands payment
of the taxes on the same, which my friend
peremptorily refuses to pay; the collector
finding said tract of land and town lots
listed in the name of resident, dstrains
the effects ofmy friend, Stuart, enough to
satisfy the said tax-nOw what would be
the consequences, would the officer com
NIT trespass the Democrat says No
Again suppose that resident land holder
is DESTROYS to have tract. or the whole
of his real estate sold for taxes, intending
to become the purchaser thereof, with a
view to change the title; is the officer
justified. The Democrat says no anc
that title thus acquired is worthless
Now | apprehend that it would be safe
estimate to say that three fourths of the
real estate sold for taxes that is listed in
the name of residents, is sold under cir
cumstances as above stated, and in no in.
stance has judgment been rendered a.
gainst real estate where exceptions has
been taken, aud the fact shown to the
Court of there being personal property in
the county enough to satisfy the said tax.
JAKE UTICA.
| Kankakee, Dec, 2lst. 1S4T
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04
CIR Canal.

The following article from the New
York Herald presents state of things,
which we hope the future will falsify.
Our canal was once to be done within
the year l547. Every assurance that
honorable men can give now tells US that
it will be done by the opening of naviga-
ton. We shall soon see how this will
turn out.-Chicago Democrat.
We have. within the past year, alluded
to the many abuses practiced in relation
to the completion of the Illinois and
Michigan Canal, by the bondholder's
trustees, who compose a majority of the
board, and control the finances ofth con.
Germ. Several meetings have been held
by the resident bondh holders, and efforts
have been made to remedy the evils com.
planned of. As yet nothing has been &C
complished. The canal, according to
the reports which have from time to time
been put forth by the trustees ofthe bond
holders. was to have been completed on
the LIST of Nov. last; whereas, the pro-
liability is, that it will not be completed
before next July, and perhaps not then.
1t would not surprise us much, if the ca
nal was not made navigable in all next
year. We have no faith in the promises
of those who are engaged in the compile
ton of this important work, and there has
been so much thimble ringing in lis whole
management, that there is every prospect
OF the business being heightened out as
long as possible. There has been more
dependence placed upon the prospect of
bringing the members of the State Legis.
lature, than upon the real merit of any
measures for the advancement of pub.
lie works of Illinois, and the talent ex.
hibited in lobbying at Albany, would have
been brought into requistion. at Spring.
field; had there been the same materials
to work upon. The proceedings of the
Board of Trustees of the Illinois and
Michigan Canal, ofwhich those represent
ing foreign bondholders for majority,
have from the first been characterized
more for individual aggrandizemcnt than
for the interest of the State. The funds
advanced by the bondholders were for .
long time deposited in bank, the president
of which, was one ofthe foreign trustees,
without interest, and the payments on the
line of the canal were made in depreciat-
ed paper; that is, in bill OF Eastern bank;
those of New Haven forming the princi.
pal part. which were at discount at the
place ofpayment of about one per cent.
These and many other measures of sim.
liar nature have been from the first adopt.
81 ,,b;cb have retarded the nroo1eaa of
the work very materially. When we take
into consideration the fact that these
trustees receive $4,000 year each, until
the canal is completed, it does not appear
so strange that every effort should be
made to protract it as much as possible.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04
Further Particulars by the Late Arrival
from Mexico,

We have the reply ofthe late President,
Pena y Pena, to Santa Annals demand
upon him to turn over to the latter the
government. 1t reiterates that his au.
thority as President has been acknowl.
edged by every State and Congress as
strictly constitutional land then announces
to him Anava's election.
The Arco Iris records a tragic affair
which took place at MedeIlin on the 4lh
inst. A detachment of American soldiers
was quartered there for the night. About
l l o'clock some ofthem started for ball
in the village, but with perfectly peaceable
intentions. Some ofthe party at the ball
took alarm, however, and one of them. a
black fellow and guerrillera, went to
the door and discharged pistol at the
advancing Americans. The Americans
Immediately returned the fire, killing six
persons and wounding ten, one of whom
died shortly afterwards. One of the
wounded was woman. Great praise is
bestowed on the American commander
for restraining his men. They gave only
one discharge of their guns. The out.
rageous act of the black fellow, it is con.
fessed. led to all the difficulty. 81
FL Registro Official, of Durango. No
vember 4th, says that news bad reached
there, by express from Chihuahua, that
the North Americans were marching to
the invasion of that States, and that
whatever was possible would be done
to resist them.
The Indians have made an incursion
into the State of San Louis Potosi, and
approached very near the capital.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04
Tn. Present Congress,

THE present session of Congress, will
be one of the greatest moment in the ar
halls Of this Republic. We are in the
midst Of a foreign war, which requires all
the energies of our government for its
vigorous and successful prosecution. The
Administration has called upon Congress
for an appropriation OF money to cIothe
and feed our triumphant armies, and for
means to sustain the character and honor
of our nation. Il yet remains to be seen
whether these demands will receive the
favorable action Of Congress or whether
our gallant soldiers, after the blood which
has been split and the glories which have
been achieved, will be compelled TO retire
from their conquests in disgrace, withou
any indemnity for the wrongs which we
have suffered.
This war has already been protractec
too long BY the sneOuragements which
our enemies have received from factor
in our own country. Attempts have beer
made TO Paralize the efforts of our owl
government by large portion Ofthe viii,
party, eve, since the commencement a
the war, which have not been withou
their effectin prolonging the contest
But We cannot persuade ourselves to be
1ieye, though the wings have majorit
in the House Of Representatives, tina
they will dare to refuse the necessary sup
plies for the prosecution ofthe war, vigor
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04
The Report of the Postmaster General

This able document exhibits in a clear
light the injustness of the complaints
which have been made by the opponents
OF the Administration, against this depart.
ment OF our government. The most sat.
isfactory refutation OF the unfounded com.
plants against our present distinguished
Postmaster General, must appear obvious
to every one who has attentively examin-
ed the Report. We regret that its great
length precludes us from giving it an in
sertion in our paper.
The full and satisfactory account of the
workings of the new system of reduced
postage, lately put in operation, must be
gratifying to the friends and advocates Of
that system. BY the Report, it appears
that the mails were transported over an
aggregate distance Of 1887, 999 miles,
during the last fiscal year ending on the
10Th day of June last, at an expense Of
S2,4O6,s4s. The revenues ofthe depart.
ment during the last fiscal year have in.
creased more than thirteen per cent. upon
the revenues of the preceding year. Ar
estimate Of the revenues and expenditures
OF the department for the present fisca
year, gives an excess of$2l3. 951 ofmean:
over the expenditures.
Thus it will be seen that the presen
system will more than sustain itself. The
fears of the failure of the cheap postage
system, are now happily dispelled by it
successful operation. The results of The
operation of this system, meet the mos
sanguine expectations ofall, and eminent
ly show the correctness and e1pedienc.
of the cheap postage policy.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04

0T C. NJ. Saxton, of N. Y, publisher
ola book on the rearing, management and
diseases Of domestic animals, by R. L..
Allen, Of the American Agriculturist. has
favored us with copy of that valuable
work. The book contains over 200 pages
and is printed in neat style. 1t contains
variety of useful information. and is the
best work of the kind we have met with
We most cheerfully recommended this
book to farmers, for within its pages is
much necessary instruction, which will
prove beneficial.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04

the United States, it would require more
time than the committee on Commerce
could bestow upon it. And he agreed
with the gentleman of Illinois Mr.. Went
worth and that message and answer
should 60 out together.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS. ETC.
Wentworth submitted the following
resolution:
Resolved. That the general government
has the power to construct such harbors
an improve such rivers as are necessary
and proper" for the protection of our navy
and of our commerce, and also for the
defences of the country.
Mr.. w. demanded the previous ques-
ton, which demand was seconded; and
THE question, "Shall the resolution be
adopted" being put, the vote was taken
by yeas and nays, and resulted-yeas
1l3. nays 81.
So the resolution was adopted.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04
From the ST. Louis Republican.
WAsH1NG RON Cry, Dec. 81.

WASHING ron CITY. Dec. 81. .
In the Senate to-day, bill was intro
duced by MIR. Dix of New York, for the
repeal Of the Pilot laws, which was reA
ferred to the Committee on Commerce.
In the House, Mr.. Giddings presented
a petition for the Abolition of slavery in
the District of Columbia. qa
Mr.. Jones moved to lay the petition on
the table.
The yeas and nays were called, but the
disposition of the motion does not appear
from any thing the Telegraph brings Us.
The Speaker voted in the negative.
In the senate, on the 22d. Mr.. Hale, of
of New-H Hampshire. presented petition
for the abolition ofslavery.
Mr.. Hale defended his course.
The petition was then laid on the ia.
BILE.
A bill relative to the appellate jurisdic-
ton from the Supreme Court of the Unit
ed States, was taken up and passed.
Mr.. Cas0 from the Committee on Mil
itary Affairs, reported bill to raise add.
tional troops for the prosecution of the
war with Mexico. THE number is not
stated.
Resolutions auihorising a committee on
printing, were submitted and adopted.
Mr.. Vinton's resoluiinnS-on the sub.
jecI of the appointment of new commit
tee on home, or inland commerce, we
suppose--were under consideration when
the House adjourned.
In the Senate on the 22d, report was
received from the Secretary of the Navy
in relation to Dry Docks, which was Or
dered TO be printed.
Mr.. Johnson, of Maryland, offered a
resolution asking information in relation
to the number oftroops in actual service,
and the number killed and discharged
since the commencement fthe war with
Mexico.
The death of Hon. Thomas L. Hamer
was then announced, and the Senate ad-
iourned till Monday
Ia the House, while some resolutions
offered by Mr.. Schenk were under con-
sideration, the death of Theme l.. Hsmer
was announced; the usual resolutions
were then passed, and the House adjourn.
ed over till Monday.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04
Kankakee, Dec. 21st, lS47.
Fer the Signal.


In some late numbers of that misnomer,
the True Democrat, the alarm, concerning
county finances is sounded in wonderful
flourish of Trumpets; in spirit however,
exhibiting more the splenetic temper of
Sawney and his coadjutorS, than an hon.
est desire, that the people should be in
formed, of the truth ofthe matter in ques-
;ion. For while the rule ofholding public
servants to a rigid accountability in all
monetary matters, is admitted to be sound,
and demands ready and cheerful obedi-
ence, from all to whom SUI h trusts have
been committed; yet blind and reckless
accusation, the offspring, alike, of ignor-
ance, and petty malice, is only fitted to
excite the pity or contempt of the virtuous
and intelligent. Were the county finan-
ces in a disordered and inefficient condi-
tion-oF were the tax payers here, bur-
dened with ratio Of charges greater than
in the neighboring counties--there would
be grounds for suspicion in reference to
the management of its funds. But while
the reverse Of all this is VIGOROUSLY the
fact-the ratio of county tax with US Being
positively less than in the surrounding
counties; the treasury free from debt, and
meeting promptly in cash, demands made
upon it, in Jurors Warrants and County
Orders-with what sort of justice are the
senseless jeers and false inuendoes of a
brainless conductor OF a two penny news
paper, attempted to be palmed off upon
the public for truth. A 1.-THE OF the time
spent by the wiseacre ofthis bastard Dem.
ocrat, in connecting vapid editorials to
gull and mislead his readers, devoted in
honest endeavors to obtain information of
the municipal condition of his county.
would greatly increase his capabilities for
usefulness though it might still leave
him far short of the point required to do
credit to the capacity of an inteligen,
school boy. JUSTICE.
Plainfield. December 22d, lS47.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04
VERA CRUZ, Dec. 4, Is47.
manner.

Eds. Delta:--The latest advices from
the city of Me xico are to the 9th ult.
A lamentable feeling prevades the army
at Mexico, owing to jealousies and heart.
burnings, envy and malice, and political
prejudices Gen. Scott has arrested
Pillow and Worth. The circumstances
which led to this step are believed to be
these: Two letters. emanatiHg from the
American camp, published in the United
States, have been read by Gen. Scott.
In an order published to the army, he
prematurely decides who wrote them,
and most bungIingly impeached the hon
or, patriotism, and services of the two
Generals, who are euIogised in those
letters. One of the Generals. pillow,
denies, in card published in Mexico, the
authorship of the letter attributed to his
pen by Gen. Scott. The other General
{ Worth, } prefers charges against Scott,
and Scott arrests him for contempt. Gen.
Pillow was arrested because he appealed
from an opinion of Scott, requesting the
latter to transmit the appeal to the Sec
rotary ofWar. Scott refused, in hasty
manner; whereupon the former remarked
IL will do it sir" Then arrest you
sir" was SCOTS reply. So matters stand
at last dates.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04

~ We would call the attention Of the
public to the card of Messrs. Matteson &
Preston, in another column. The exten.
sive acquaintance of these gentlemen,
throughout the West,an their well known
high business qualifications, will induce
dealers in this region, ifthey consult their
own interests, to avail themselves of their
services. Every one must see the advan.
tages to be gained by those wishing to
purchase goods, Of availing themselves Of
the services of some one who is we'll &C.
quainted in the market.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04
ThIrsIeah Congress.
WASHINGTON Dec. Is,
VETO OF THE RIVER AND HAIR.
Dor BILL.

DUR DILL,
The Speaker laid before the House a
Message from the president of the U. 5.
The Clerk having completed the read.
ing, Mr.. Wentworth moved that message
and accompanying documents be referred
to the Committee on Commerce.
Mr. Vinton hoped that instead of taking
the direction proposed by the gentleman
from Illinois this message would be refer
red to a select Committee, and that the
printing OF 1t would be postponed until
the select committee should have had
time to make report upon this important
document, SO that the message and the
reply to it might go out to the country to.
gether- In making this suggestion, it
was his intention to move that a select
committee should be raised, with the re.
quest that he himself should not be placed
upon it.
Mr.. Wentworth would state, in relation
TO the motion Of the gentleman, that the
Committee on Commerce would probably
make an adverse report, and then both
documents would be printed together.
The Committee on Commerce had nov
nothing before them, and might as we'll
occupy themselves upon that as any thing
else.
Mr.. Vinton resumed the floor, and pro.
ceeded to say that he was fully aware
that the Committee On Commerce. iftbev
had time to do so, would do ample Justice
to the important subject discussed in this
message. He had proposed select COM
miitee, believing that, from the very elab.
crate discussion given by the President of
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04

THE NATIONAL MAGAzINE.--Wc have
received the January number of this fash.
ionable and interesting periodical. The
National appears in new type, and now,
is not surpassed by any similar publica.
tons in the United States. Each number
is embellished with the most beautiful and
neatly executed engravings, and contains
over fifty pages. The general style IN
which this work is got up, does credit tc
the publisher, and renders it the cheapest
periodical in this country. 1t is published
by c. J. Peterson, in Philadelphia, at S.
per annum.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-01-04

DEMocRATIc REv1Ew.-TLis work
should be in the hands ofevery American,
as it is devoted to those great principles
of National policy, which are calculated
to bring happiness and prosperity upon the
country. Besides the information which
each number contains in relation to the
great political questions of the day. the
great variety of novel and interesting mat
ter contained in it, adds greatly to its at
traction and value. Published in New
York, by JOhp w. MoOre-price only So
per annum.