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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01
Personal.

Much as we regret being under the
necessity of noticing an article in the last
"True Democrat still, duty to ourselves
will not permit us to let it pass without
reference. Ills very disagreeable to US
to be compelled to weary the patience Of
our readers with such personal matters !;
however, we can assure them, that the
difficulties between ourselves and the
"True Democrat" is not OF our own seek.
ing.
The mode of attack which the editor
has assumed towards US. ever since be
first took charge ofthe "True Democrat"
displays the most sickening egotism and
excessive vanity. He does not, and dare
not, meet our statements in gentlemanly
and candid manner; but exhibits his man.
ly spirit in searching over our columns to
see if by some mishap or oversight on our
part. he can discover some slight typo.
graphical OF grammatical error, upon
which TO make an onslaught. Thus our
charitable neighbor descends to a mode
of attack, which should subject him to the
contempt Of every high minded journalist
"a mode which is unusual among pub
fishers. Though we may not have had
the superior advantages of a poetic educa.
ton, still we flatter ourselves in being
able to write, so as to be understood by
the school boy. il not by the ''literary''
editor ofthe "True Democrat"
We do not wish our readers to under.
stand that the course of our neighbor eau
ses any unpleasant reflections to disturb
US. We can overlook it, when we con.
slider that his position as School Commits.
sioner renders it his duty to inspect all
who may desire to teach school in the
county, would naturally keep him in a
criticizing mood. We do not admi, his
right to inspect US, as we need none of bis
certificates; but if he thinks he can ele.
vate his report for literary dttainments
by prostituting the columns of his paper
we have no objection. In conclusion, we
can only say, that the decent course of oul
neighbor towards US, reminds US that he
exhibits the nature ola 'crittur," which
as we have read, was rode by Balaam, or
a certain occasion.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01
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his ticket whenever he runs for Office
After ballot;ng, Mr.. Little succeeded. -
Audit is an act of supereogation with all
who know Mr.. Nelson to say that he is
now one of the warmest supporters Of
Mr.. Little and the whole regularly nom
mated ticket in the District. Such con,
duct on the part of Mr.. Nelson cannol
but elevate him in the estimation of all
true democrats; and we are confident
that we shall yet have the pleasure OF
announcing his nomination and election
to the station marked out for him, this
year, by his friends and even still higher
ones.--Chicago Democrat.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01
The Coming Election.

On Monday next, the electors of this
State will be called upon to perform one
OF the most responsible duties that ever
devolved upon freemen. They will be
called upon to express their political opin.
ions, in the choice of men 10 represen,
them in the councils Of the Nation, and
in the councils Of the state. When it is
considered that the approaching election
will have an important bearing upon the
coming Presidential canvass, it certainly
renders the present crisis, one ofthe high.
est moment to democrats, and should in {.
ducethem to become aroused tothe weigh.
ty responsibility resting upon them.
The wings being aware that il would
be utterly useless for them to make any
efforts to succeed, against our distinguish.
ed candidates for Governor, Lieut.. Gov.
ernor, and our other nominees for state
Offices. did not think it policy to make any
nominations. Consequently our candi.
dates, with very little opposition. will walk
over the course.
The game ofthe wings, at this election,
will be to resort to every manner ofmeans
to secure majority of the General AS.
sembly. In order to accomplish this they
are, in those representative districts where
they are in the minority, endeavoring to
throw aside party issues and uniting with
those professed democrats who are actu.
ated by no other than selfish motives, and
are getting up what they call "Indepen-
dent tickets" and "people's tickets p
They hope by these different combine
tons to be able to elect wings in demo
cratic districts. They are aware thai
their only chance TO succeed in this state
is by strategy. Hence, they are playing
all manner of hypocrisy off upon the PEG.
pie, and are trying to break into our ranks
BY appearing to blot out party lines. Lei
democrats be on their guard, and see thai
it does not have the desired effect.
AS far as our candidates for senator
and representatives for this senatorial dis.
trict are concerned, the question would
be morally decided before the opening O.
the polls, if every elector that processes tc
be a democrat, would vote the regular
democratic ticket. Against Mr.. Matteson
our candidate for Senator; no wing could
be induced to run-his election Of course,
is certain but there are several candi.
dates upon the course against Messrs.
Little, Brady and Wheaton, our candi.
dates for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES one Of
which, Mr.. Bristol, the wings and aboli.
tionists have united. Let no democrat
vote without the names of all our candi.
dates for representatives are on his tickle,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

sSional convention, when the. democracy
well nigh lost the control of that body, is
before Us, and we trust that it will not
be lost upon them at this time. In every
representative and senatorial district ia
The state, achere the whigS haze nadjori-
~, they have nominated full tickets, and
are urging their followers to their support
while in democratic districts, they preach
The doctrine ofno-party, and urge split
ing OF tickets. This has ever been the
practice of Illinois whiggery--overbear.
ing tyrants when in the majority, and
bringing supplicants in the minority. The
democracy should not be lulled into apa-
thy by the specious promises of criDging
no partyisIs-they supplicate but to betray.
In the minority or in the majority, let
democrats rally in their full strength upon
the democratic tickets, and strike boldly
Cor the principles Of their party Too
often have the strongest democratic coun.
lies of Illinois been represented by wings
who have stolen into the Legislature by
the divisions of the democracy. This
should not be. Al no period in the history
Of our state has the necessity Of union
among the democracy been more urgent.
The coming Legislature will have duties
20 perform ofimmense importance. The
veal or wo Oftbe state for years to come
depends much upon the political com.
Plexion Of that body. Laws are TO be
enacted and new order Of things insii
iuted, in accordance with the behests of
the new constitution. This action should
be impressed with democratic features,
and democratic legislature is necessary
TO this end. Besides an United States
Senator is to be elected, who, as we said
some weeks ago, to represent the senti-
Tnent Of democratic Illinois. and to main.
tain the high position she now occupies
in the Senate, should be a radical, un.
compromising democrat. In view ofthese
things, will democrats sleep upon their
posts, and suffer the citadel to be stormed
and taken by whigery, under the hypo-
critical guise Of no-partyism. No, it can.
not, must not, be so. Then let us arouse
10 the work. Let every democrat in
Illinois determine to come to the polls,
and vote ''the ticket'-from Governor
down to coroner.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

MIsTERIoUs.-Afier our calling the at
tention of the "True Democrat to the
subject, it comes out and states, that ow.
ing to "some unaccountable oversight the
names Of the wing nominees for the leg.
islature were omitted" from its editorial
head. We do not think it very 'unac-
countable," when the position of the edi-
tor is understood. Eager TO secure the
election Of Mr.. Leach for Sheriff, who is
the nominee of tho abolition mass meet.
ing, he dare not decide which ticket to
support. In the last number he places
both the abolition and wbig nominees at
the head Of bis paper, without defining
which he would support. Come, neigh.
Dor, this twO.sided game won't do, "you
must either fish or cut bait"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01
Hon. John Wentworth.

AS we have already announced, this
gentleman has been re.nominated tn
Congress, from the Chicago district in
Illinois. On some questions, we differ
with Mr.. Wentwort, but he is democrat.
nevertheless, and we claim to be. II is
an honest difference of opinion. That
Mr.. Wentworth has been most efficient
and untIrlng member, and at all times
supported the interest of his constituents
and the whole west, no one can deny.-
he has accomplished more for his dis
trlct than almost any other man could
have done--certainly more than a new
member could accomplish in wears TO
come. On all national questions-thst
is in regard to the currency. tariff; &c.
Mr.. wentworth Is a most uncompronnis.
ing and radical democrat. He has ever
been friend to the usages of the party,
by supporting the nominees ofthe party,
when made by conventions.
The district represented by MIR. Went.
worth, is strongly, democratic, and he
will Of course, as be should be,re- elected.
His friends should do their duty, for we
assure them that he has ever done his
duty to them. He is at all times in his
seat, and has scarcely missed voting on
every question since be. has held a seat
in Congress. We spent some time In
Washington this spring. and found him
always at his post. and ready to take any
responsibility. We hope, then, that his
constituents viii not take away any of bis
influence, by lessening his previous over.
whelming inajorities. Detroit Free Press.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

WILL DIsFREcT CoNvENTroN,-RoB
EFT NELsoN.--In noticing the proceed
ings'o the Senatorial convention lately
holden at Joliet. we neglected to make
meBtion Of an important matter. Hon.
w. e. Little, of Joliet. had served his
constituents ably and satisfactorily in the
last Legislature. As the reward of his
previous services as an experienced and
able Legislator, the democrats of Will
county were anxious to return him at the
present election. But. if it did so, Iro.
quois county would have no representa-.
tive, and for that situation her democrats
bad unanimously agreed upon Robert
Nelson. of Milford. the present popular
County Surveyor of IroauOisE eeunty, who
Is one ofthe most intelligent and worthy
farmers in our State, and always heads
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

We have written two articles for the
Joliet Signal to one for the Western Cit.
izen.-Irue Democrat.
Since we assumed the control OF this
paper, which is going on three years.there
has not been line written by H. N.
Marsh. published in it, except in the shape
of an obituary notice. We, however, have
heard it intimated that he rrites poetry
under the signature of H. N. Moody, ESQ.,,
none Of which was ever published by us.
He acknowledges that he is little asha.
med Of the company he 'swas in, in both
cases." in writing for our paper and the
Citizen! AS we never saw any articles
that he wrote for this paper, we cannot
say whether his reasons for being ''asham
ed are good or not.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

TIE PLAINFIELD MEETING.-We at.
tended the democratic meeting on Satur.
day last. and were gratiied at the una
nimity of feeling which exists among dem.
oerats in that section, on the regular dem.
ocratic ticket. Considering that the far.
mers were in the midst Of their harvest,
the meeting was larger than we expected.
Speeches were delivered by Col. WIN.
Smith, w. E. Little, Esq, and Mr.. Van
Ripper. Col. Smith briefly traced the his.
tory ofthe two parties back to the days Of
Jefferson and Hamilton, and concluded BY
calling upon democrats to beware of the
late attempt Of the wings to blot out party
lines. Mr.. Little, in his speech, discus.
sed the various political topics Of the day,
and defended democratic principles with
an ability which is seldom surpassed
The crowded state OF our columns will not
permit US even 70 attempt to give an i'm.
perfect report ofhis speech. a@eo- =
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01
Congressional Candidates.

In this congressional district, the con-
testis between Col. Wentworth and J.
Young Scammon. Notwithstanding we
consider the election of Mr.. Wentworth
as certain; still the activity and energy
of Mr.. Scammon's friends, should cause
democrats to be up and doing. When we
take into consideration that he-choice Of
the next President of the United States
may come before Congress, no democrat
who loves his country and its institutions,
can hesitate which way to vote. Mr..
Scammon has always been distinguished
for his bitter hatred of democratic princi.
pies. and consequently should not be sup.
ported by democrats.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

see,s...sf.- For the Signal.
You probably are aware that my friend
the Col, is one of those honest, upright
men, who squares bis transactions in life,
by the rule that ian honest man is the
noblest work of God," and endeayors to
he just in all things, though the ..heayens
fall. The Col. was at Joliet at the last
term of the Circuit Court, and Witnessed
the action taken against certain ex.Dep.
uty Sheriff under. ex.Sheriff Risley, and
heard the order Of the court in the premi.
ses. and knowing that said ex Deputy was
rather "fush'' with the lucre, accoamo.
dating at the rate of2A per month, but was
astonished to find that he was using the
money ofoihers, collected by him on exc
cutions, and retained until legal action
is brought against the Sheriff, who conf,
ded in his integrity, and appointed him
Deputy. Now, in political matters it is
conceded that the Col. is rather hard
faced. but be acknowledges that he Sas
shocked when he heard who the whig
nominee is, for the office of Sheriff. Be.
lieving as he does that this one isolated
affair, to say nothing of others, is dis
grace to any police officer, and that the
men or party that will nominate and sup.
port such character, for the responsible
Office of Sheriff. are alike reprehensibls
and blackguardly. JAKE UTICA.
Kankakee, July 10th, 1s4S.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01
ThirIieIh Congress.

WASHINGTON, July l9.
TE.-Remonstrances were pre-.
sented against the stoppage ofthe Sunday
mail, which were referred.
A JOINT resolution to give TO the State
of Missouri, the cannon captured by Col.
DOniPhan, was passed.
A resolution compromising Col. Free
mont was adopted. 'f
Mr.. Clayton explained his remarks of
yesterday. They were his own individ.
ual views, and not those of the special
committee.
The amendment striking out the ma.
val appropriation bill.
The appropriation for the erection OF
Marine Hospitals was rejected.
Mr.. Niles opposed an appropriation TO
advance money to the contractors for
carrying the mail on steamers.
The Senate than went into Executive
session, after which it adjourned.
HOUsE.-The Speaker announced the
reports of committees to be in order.
In committee OF the whole, the bill ex.
lutionary soldiers, was passed.
A joint resolution, establishing a line
of mail steamers to the Pacific was de-
bated, and finally laid on the table.
sa WASHINGTON, July 90.
In the Senate Mr.. Underwood moved
to amend the rules so as to require the
unfinished business at the close of the
session, to be first disposed Of at the re,
opening ofthe next Congress; laid over.
The navel appropriation bill was taken
up, and proposed amendment prohibiting
advaHcements to be made to naval con-
tractors, considered.
A debate ofsome length took place on
the proposed amendment, ia which
Messrs. Allen, Douglass, Calhoun, Hale,
and others. took part.
The amendment was finally adopted
Mr.. Lewis moved a e.consideration-
which motion was ordered to be put on
the journal. @
Mr.. Clayton gave notice that he would
move to take up the territorial! bill to.
morrow, and that he would press its con.
sideration until finally disposed of.
In the House, the naval appropriation
bill was discussed. &
The clause in the bill appropriating
$1,000 for the improvement of the Sa.
vanah river was negatived, by vote OF
76 to 100.
Mr.. Turner forthwith moved recon.
sideTation of the vote.
Mr.. Petit moved to lay the motion for
Reconsideration on the table, which was
decided ip the negative.
Mr.. Petit then asked why the Wings
had voted against this appropriation.
Mr.. Greedy replied, if any had done so,
they were only following the example sci
. by Democrats.
The debate then assumed political
east, aud was continued up to the hour Of
adjournment.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

o. When we witness such manoeu-
vering between the wing and abolition
parties, such pledging and unpledgiug by
a certain candidate, we cannot avoid be.
ing amused. To see wings who support
General Taylor, willing to see their can.
didate for sheriff, assume the position that
he has, that is, to pledge himself to op-
pose their nominee for President, and to
be present and accept a nomination under
the resolution adopted by the meeting. is
certainly unaccountable. And it is equal
ly unaccountaSle 10 witness the. abolition
lists. who profess such devotion to princi-
pie, willing to be gulled by such pretences.
They have agreed TO support a ticket, with
the exception of state officers, and sena.
to-, which is made up of wings who were
willing to promise for the sake ofoAice.
What do our opponents expect to gain
by such course? Though they are will
ling to give up their principles in order
to elect sheriff, still when we consider the
unity Of our party on MIR. Brodie, and his
high standing as an honorable man and
good officer, We have no fears ofthe com
bined forces against him. We have al
ready seen some half dozen tickets of
different combination with Mr.. Leach
name on for Sheriff; but let democrats
come up 10 the work, as men having prin.
ciples upon which to stand, and the over.
done efforts of Mr.. Leach will avail him
nothing.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01
Beware Of Brands.

Our opponents. knowing that they can.
not succeed by honorable and fair means.
are resorting to every species ofiutrigue,
to defeat some portion of the democratic
ticket. They have their tickets printed
with several different headings, but on
them, on examination, will be found the
names of the achig candidates, who have
the best prospect of success. II behooves
democrats to be on the look out, and to be
influenced by none of the wing lies tina,
will be started on the eve of election
DEMocRATs! go to the polls and vote the
"whole democratic ticket, and nothing bu,
the democratic ticket" and all will be
well.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

The Cunard steamer arrived here to
day; bringing one weeks later intelli-
gence from Europe.
FRANCE.
Armed men, loaded muskcts, and in
struments for casting bullets, have been
discovered in many of the cellars about
Paris. The destruction of property
during the recent insurection is much less
than was at first supposed. The houses,
however, are good deal battered.
On the 2Othinst. two men in cabriolets
were arrested. They had with them
immense sums of Russian gold, and a
quantity of ammunition, besides being
heavily armed with deggers and pistols.
The insurgents used iron balls pierced
with copper, which projected from both
sides. Chaugarnier has been appointed
chiefof the National Guards of the Seine.
The National Guards who were un.
faithful during the rebellion have since
been disbanded,
Among the beet informed persons.
Cassaudiere is considered as the chief of
the late instruction, and Louis Blanc was
privy to it. but that he shrank from an
active participation in it. Their organi.
cation was perfect. -
The police are making important dis
coveries. Soon it will be known where
the money came from and who promoted
the instruction.
MISCELLANEOUS $50
Several Irishmen have been sentenced
TO transportation for drilling and prac.
Using themselves in the use of arms.
There is nothing ofconsequence from
Italy. The negotiations for peace have
failed.
An instruction of Galley Slaves broke
out in Sicily, and was only quelIed after
much slaughter.
The Arch Duke John, of Austria, has
been appointed Lieut. Generalof Ger.
many. 'e 7
The cholera is making frightfal ravages
in Russia. Esf .55a
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

Hon. JOSIAH MCRoBERTs.-We oh.
serve that our friend McRoberts is a can.
didate for senator in the Vermillion sena.
torial district. We trust that he will be
elected, for he is one of the best demo.
Gratis in the state, and would make val.
liable accession to the senate.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

o. The "True Democrat. says that
"Mr. Brodie's vote will have to be Sc,
down among the scattering" The com.
binaiion of whiggies and abolitionists who
are endeavoring to elect Mr.. Leach, must
look sharp or he will make a terrible
scattering" In their ranks on Monday
next.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

The CANAL.--We understand that the
water will be drawn oft repair the Fox
River acqueduct at Ottawa the ensuing
week. This will not interfere with the
navigation above or below that place. .
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01
JOLIET SIGNAL.
JOLIET ILL.
Democratic Ticket.
REGULAR NOMINATION.
FoR PRESIDENT.
LIE WIS e ASS.
FoR VICE PRESIDENT,
w. D. lib UTLE h.

ff @F So Ill.
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS,
N + HoLLIsTER, Ferris FoRmAN,
WIN. MARTIN, s S HAYES,
G LANSING, LEWIS WsRoss.
JULIUS MANNING, w ] FERGUsoN,
f- H M VANDEvEER.
For Governor
AUGUSTUS G.. FRENCH.
For 1t. Governor
WILLIAM MCMURTRY.
Secretary Of State
H. 8. COOLEY.
Auditor
THOMAS II. CAMPBELL.
Treasurer
MILTON CARPENTER.
FoR MEMBER OF CoNGREss,
JOHN WENTWORTH.
For Senator,
JOEL A. MATTESON.
For Representatives,
WILLIAM E. LITTLE, of Will County
WARREN L. WHEATON, of Du Page
LORENZO D. BRADY. of Kendall.
For Supreme Judge, Sd Grand Division
Hon. JOHN D. CATION.
For Clerk of the Supreme Court.
. LORENZO LELAND,
County Nominations.
.... For SHERIFF,
JAMES BRODIE.
FoR County COMMISSIONERS,
JACOB B. SCHERMERHORN.
For CORONER,
L. d. SELFRIDGE. sa.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-08-01

DEATH OF Gov. SHUNK.--Governo
Skunk, of PennsylEania, died at Harris.
burg on the goth ult. He had previously
resigned the Office OF Governor, Mr.. John.
son, Speaker ofthe Senate is now the
acting Governor. v5 sse,.o 81