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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07

CoP'ure ~ Me1acdn Iroops-Dete0t Of
the Merieans-Attack OF the n. Y.
Volunteers.
New YORK, Feb, Is.
Accounts from Mazatlan to Dec, LAT.
gives the particulars Of the capture oftIe
Guaymas. Mazatlanan and San Jose, by the
Congress aud Portsmouth. They entered
Guaymas on the 10Th Oct. and surrend.
er was demanded and refused. The town
had a fort and three water batteries erect.
ed for its defence, and was said to have
$50 men with new arms from Chill. By
daylight, IN The morning Of the Goth. the
town was bombarded forty minutes when
white flag was displayed.
The troops had reireated during the
night with all their arms and ammunition,
and after the town had been much Injured
by shot and shell. the people concluded to
surrender. The Congress soon left Ma.
zatlan, and the Portsmouth was relieved
by the Doll, the town having been desert.
ed. 4
No garrison was kept on shore, and
on the 18th of Nov. 400 of the enemy got
into the tOwn-Capl. Selbridge laadsd
with only IS men. he found the Mexicans
in strong position, engaged and defeated
them, killing 40 or so and driving them
from the town. Capt. 8. was wounded
in the foot, which was the only casualty
to our forces.
On the 18th of November the enemy
from the lnountain with two six FOUNDERS,
and 200 or 300 men attacked Lieut.. Hay.
wood of the Navy, who was posted q, San
Jose, With % Americans and 80 CaIifor.
mans. The Mexicans make several
charges up to Haywood's works which
were nobly defended. The enemy finally
retired with the Majores, their chief, and.
% to SO men. -f
Haywood did not lose a man, and only
3 wounded. On the 10th and god ull:.
the n. Y. volunteers were holly attacked
at La Ray by 300 men, under Fernando.
who was Iepulsed with so or go killed
and wounded.
On the 25Ih the attack was renewed:
with cannon and small arms; result NOT,
known. The N. Y. hoys will be likely.
10 take care of themselves.
FROM CALIFORNIA All right in CAL!
itornis to the end of October: Gov. Macon.
at Monterey; Col. Stevenson commands,
the southern department at San Angeles.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07

itary Affairs, made report conserving
the claims incurred against the Govern.
ment in California by Col. Fremont.
The report was ordered to be printed,
and twenty thousand sddilionai copies
ordered to be furnished.
Mr.. Cass gave notice that ca tomorrow
he would move TO take up and yoie upoA
the Ten Regiment Bill.
Mr.. Mason thought that circunnFsness
had occurred which rendered further Do.
bate on this question unnecessary, 30
therefore hoped il would cease. ri
Mr. Cass wanted to havs immediats
action. on the bill, delay he though would
be fatal. a4ki
A message was received. from the
House announcing the death of Ex. Prosi.
dent Adams. Mr.. Davis. of Massaehu-
sets, responded to the resolution, aud the,
Senate unanimously resolved TO attend his.
funeral. after which the Senate adjourned.
HoUsE.-Tbe Hall was much crowded.
The Speaker delivered an eloquent eulogy
upon Mr.. Adams. snaa p sEBupe $50
Messrs. Hudson, Holmes. Vinton and
WcOOWel a0OT0SseG Tue 1OuSo-e0e1
one paying beautiful tribute to the il.
lusllious dead. iHoM -
The customary resolutions were ..
ooP'ed' after which the House adjourned.
i i WAsHINGToN, Feb. %.
The funeral Of Mr.. Adams took place
this afternoon. The public buildiags
were dressed in mourning, and oil public
business was suspended. The funeral
cere monies presented mournful scene.
and were attended by thousands. The
coffin was enveloped in the folds Of the
American Flag. The hearse was draws
by tour black horses. The favorite horse
ofthe deceased was conducted in the rear.
The corpse was taken to St. Stepheu's
church for temporary interment. -'7
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07
md resided on said Cana for about four

and resided on said Canal for about four
years Of the above time. | was, in con.
nectiOn with others, interested in che CON-
pleliOn Of FIVE sections Of said Canal, alL
Of which said SET tions Al Q finished. have
been contractor on different canals and
other public works most Of the time since
4. d. 1924, in New York. Ohio. Pennsyl.
wanna, Indiana, Michigan and this State !;
and in the performance of these contracts
lhave been underline supervision Ofmany
engineers, both Principal and assistants,
but'o all the engineers acting as chief
managers Of public works, that have
known, ! think Mr.. Gooding the least en-
ergetic Of any, having seen him but sell
dom visiting the line Of Canal and having
that personal supervision over the work,
which seemed necessary for its proper
construction and completion. Said Good.
ing did not visit the line Of Canal while
was upon it, to my knowledge, ofener than
once or twice year, for the purpose
of supervising the work.
nai* ** HI. STEWART.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this \
% Sd day of Dec. A. ID. ls4s.
" VIZ. II. BUSHNELL, Notary Public.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07
From the N. U. Picayun. of the 18th.
Arrival Of the New Orleans.

Ten days latter from Vera Cruz-Nevs
from Merico. ~
The steamship New Orleans. Capt.
Edward Aud. arrived yesterday afternoon
frUm Vera Cruz. having sailed on the
afternoon of Tuesday last. the 9Th inst.
She brought over sixty officers of the A..
my. Most OF them are ordered on the
recruiting service. The New Orleans
had some thirty other cabin passengers.
{ nd about 100 discharged soldiers and
quarternasteI' 3 men.
: The Ship has made an extraordinary
run. 1aa
Mr.. Freaner arrived at Vera Cruz on
Sunday last. the 9th inst. bearing des.
patches from Gen. Scott for the govern.
ment at Washington. He was only four
days from the city Of Mexico. He sailed
Oh Monday, the 7th inst, on board the
U. s. steamer Iris. for Mobile. The N.
o. was detained two days TO give the Iris
time to get in ahead--,nhy, is scarcely
known. The N. o. however, overlook
the Iris and passed her before she reach.
ed the Balize. The dispatches brought
hy Mr.. Freaner are of the utmost inpoT-
tsnce. The nature ofthem was not gen.
orally known at Vera Cruz. but from Q
source in which we have abiding conf.
dence we learn that the Mexican Coz.
gress has sent in terms of peace, which
Gen. Scott has taken ihe responsibility Of
One oftbe articles Of this a..
is that twelve thousand q. s.
troops shall remain in Mexico until Ger.
tain Obligations are fulfIled--ihe remain.
der of the troops to be withdrawn. TEI
We learn further that the prsliminaris.
ofthe treaty OF peace we're sigsed on the
irsi day Of February. by t6e Mexioaa
GOTsramsnt and thai ne dasAt zee o.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07
Death of ex-PrrsidrRt Adams.
nul as his duty.

Ex president JOHN Quincy ADAMS, has
been called to the home Of his fathers
He died suddenly at Washington, on the
24'h ult. His death was occasioned by q
stroke Of paralysis. which seized him
while in the discharge Of his duties, in the
House OF Representatives, and terminated
his life in brieiperiod. Surely, this re-.
public has lost one of her most distinguish
ed statesmen. His intellectual puwer,
his untiring industry, and his independ.
ence, are known to all Americans. He,
true, was not exempt from some OF those
lailings which all human nature is heir to-,
but they ate almost hidden by his valua-
BILE services. The whole nation will
mourn the loss Of one who has devoted n
long life in her counsels. Thus has one
Of the most wonderful men of the age full.
filled his course. ...# ..
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07

THE GREAT SECRET. There can be
no question but that the grand secret OF
success ia business, in this enlightened
age, When every channel of trade is filed
with competiiion, and when the various
lines OF Improvement are continually for.
ming. addilionai connecting links between
the cities and the country, is to ADVER.
TlSE. Every days experience gives
sufficient evidence Of this great truth
and while the means of attaining this sue.
cess, through the press. is of such
easy access, it is strange indeed that the
number of business men who properly ap
preciate this Important matter is compsr.
AtiSeiy SO SMELL Chicago Dem.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07
STATE OF ILLINOIS, }
Ia Sale County, SS'

WILLIAM REDDIcK, being duly sworn,
says that he resides in La Sale Co., in
said State, says he is and was well ac-
4uainted with many of the Iaborers on the
Illinois and Michigan Canal, from the
time ct its commencement under the pres
ent Board Of Trustees, up to the present
time, and that number OF the men left
The work in consequence of not getting
prompt pay that many Of them told aft
ant they had to sell their demands for
work done on said Canal, at the rate Offs
cents to the dollar. y
And this affiant further says that he de-
rived his knowledge Of the above facts
from personal observation, having been
Sheriff Of said county Of La Sale, from
the year 1888 to 1916, inclusive, and in
August. 1916, was State Senator from a
district embracing about forty eight miles
in length of said Canal, aud being well
acquainted with many ofthe men engaged
on the Canal and this affiant further says
that :here is general dissatisfaction among
the people Of all parties, in relation TO the
management Of the Canal, both as 10 the
Chief Engineer and the non res idenl
Trustees. WILLIAM REDDICK
Subscribed and sworn to before me,
Ihis 18th day of November, ls47.
.....f,.....,-, L. LELAND, Cfk.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07

LADIES National MAGAzINE.-Tbe
March number of this entertaining and
valuable periodical has been received
IT. as usual, contains large amount of
interesting reading matter. and some su
Perior embellishments. The National is
one Of the cheapest and best magazines
of the day. It is published in Philadel.
phiA BY c. J. Peterson, Al @2psr snnum.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07

kxEExArIoN Of YucArAS,-Tbe New
York Herald says that its private adyices
from Washington, says that an authorized
and confidential agent from Yucatnn, is
ndw jp,tbat eify. for the purpose Of enter
jng iptO pegOEation for the annexation Of
that stats to the UnioD. 1al <tfaa ! 20
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07
Chicago Municipal Election.

The election of City Officers for Chi.
cago takes place to-day. The staunch
snd unfiinching democrat, James Curtiss,
ESQ.,, is the nominee Of the democratic
convention, for Mayor. Mr.. Curtiss ia
well known to the democracy ofNorthern
Illinois, as consistent and firm advocate
of Jeffersouian principles. We trust that
the democracy of Chicago will elect him
by a larger democratic majority than
has ever been polled in that city hereto.
fore. e ~ Eaa ~.i ~.
The wings and few disafTected demo-
Gratis have got up q ticket selected from
both parties. How they will succeed
remains to be seen. Every exertion will
doubtless be made by them 10 carry the
city. Blu: knowing that the regular demo.
cratic ticket is composed Of men who are
worthy Of the SURFACES OF the democracy
oftba. city; we have confidence that their
united efforts will ptove unsuccessful.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07

T1be returns Of election, on yester.
day, have not been received so as to ena
HE US to give any statement Of results. -
We learn tbatthere was very little oppOsi.
lion 10 the new constitution in this place.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07
Col. OaklcV'S Report.


To-day we conclude the publication of
a portion oftbe Report of Col. Oakley. in
relation TO the misconduct &c Chief En-
gineer Gooding. AS to the business Of the
grounds assumed by Col. Oakley, it is
unnecessary for US to speak. The PEG.
pie on The line of the canal have, for a
long time, been aware of the abuses spo.
ken Of, which is proven by affidavits
from honorable and responsible men pub
lIshed with the Report. r.
The "True Democrat" in speaking of
this Report, in its wonted manner says
that 'his arguments are mud and filth
his heroes, Gay, Kennedy, Lalor, &c"
The True Democrat" here displays the
e!oven FOOT notwithstanding its conduc.
tors teigned regard for those who have
fled here from the oppression of foreige
lands. Why are Capt. Kennedy and Mr..
Lalor selected by that paper, as marks
upon which to vent its 81 Ieen, when there
are about score and half of affidavits,
testifying to similar facts, gave by men
who are not foreigners The reason is
obvious and accords with one of the fixed
principles oftbe wing party, z; deep
seated hatred of this class Of our fellow.
citizens.
In connection with this matter, we
would state that we have heard It remark
ed that Mr.. Gooding would be sustained,
because the "le0ders Of the democratic
party on the line of canal were opposed
TO Col. Oaklsy's course. In reply to this
we would say, that the democratic party
acknowledges no leaders-each of its
members is a sovereign. Ifa few at
Chicago, who are exalted by circumstan
ces, disregard the interests of the State,
we are confident they cannot mislead the
great mass of the party.
o. In another column we publish q
communication from Chicago, ia relation
10 the examination of the charges prefer
red against Mr.. Gooding, by which il will
he seen that Judge Cation will shortly ad.
iourn to this place to take evidence. The
communication gives the position Of Col.
Oakley in regard to this examination.
4
Or We are indebted to Hon. Messrs.
Breese, Smith, Wentworth, and McCler-
nand, for public documents.
RT1be returns Of election, on yester.
day, have not been received so as to ena
HE US to give any statement Of results.-
We learn tbatthere was very little oppOsi.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07

Or We are indebted to Hon. Messrs.
Breese, Smith, Wentworth, and McCler-
nand, for public documents.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-03-07
Later from Mexico.

Capture Of Merican troops-Defeas Of
the Mericans-Attack OF the N. Y.
Volunteers.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26
From he United lrlshman
IRISH LANDLORDS.

IRISH LandlOrdlsm Is near rs latter day.
Earth or Heaven will not endure it much
ionger-and the monster knows this well.
and lnstluctiveIy clIngs to the only power
that can save it for time. The two blood
stained old olgarchies of Ireland and Eng
land feel that their only chance of preser-
vatiun IS in the union of their forces
They see Democracy surglng and chahng
around them, gathering strength for its IA
tai spring; and they know that if they are
parted for moment, they 90 down to per-
dition. Therefore they are in alliance
Therefore Lord Claredon sends troops TO
eAtermnatc surplus tenants; and the land
lord signs an engagement that he will help
Lord Clarendon TO butcher mutinous cill-
zcns.
Show US your materials for this consi-
tuition of 50. Let US see the tenant or la
borer that Will ever pull trigger or push
pike for it. The ambition of your gentry
now is not 20 unfurl national flag. but 10
screw the utmost mite out of the poor man >
blood and marrow: the one great want, the
prayer and passion of the poor. is not
Queens, Lords,a and Commons Of Ireland,"
but, simply, Land and Life.
What need of more words. We must
strike a! English sway through the heart
Of Landlordsm. The English government
indeed IS our enemy; but the landlords are
traitors within our camp. We must crush
them first, or rather, one blow, rightly plant
ed, will abolish both together.
For the Government of country Is sim
ply the disposal of its produce. il IS out
Of the pasture fields and haggards OF lrelnnd
that England keeps her mercenarIee here .
without them fmeI,ed down INTO taxes, }
T.orl Clar -nden could NJ buy 40 much IS
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26
SOUND vs.. LIGHTNING.

The ErieCanal was opened for naviga-
ton on Monday, MAY lst) and the fact
was instantaneously communicated by tel
egraph from Buffalo TO the city of New
! DIRK.
This circumstance has recalled to the
mind Of the editor of the n. Y. Post the
ceremonies of the celebration at the time
tins canal was completed, and the means
resored TO, 10 convey as speedily as was
then possible, from ButfAlo to the seaboard.
the news that the waters of Lake Erie had
been let into the canal, and the first boat had
commenced It's trip to New York.
The canal was completed, October Goth.
1925. and on Wednesday, at 10 a. NJ, the
waters OF the lake were let in, and boat
commenced is voyage. The announcement
ci!his joyful event was made to the citizens
Of the State by the sound OF cannon placed
in 4 continuous line along the canal and the
Hudson. at intervals Of eight miles, extend
ing from Buffalo 70 Sandy Hook, a distance
of 5 Il miles.
The moment the boat entered the canal
al Buffalo, the firing commenced and was
continued in succession till the intelligence
reached the city, which was at % minutes
past eleven o'clock, occupying one hour and
twenty minutes. The acknowledgement
ofthc receipt of his intelligence was return
ed in the same manner. This velocity av-
eraged about half the velocity of sound
which travels at the rate of ll4o feet per
second. The intelligence was on Monday
communicated by lightning, instantaneous.
w. Louisville Examiner.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26
LAND REFORM.
TRANSATLANTIC EUROPEAN ARISTOC
RACY TO AMERICAN SOIL.

RAC1 10 AMERICAN SOIL.
Now that the nobility and royalty are falling fast
before the Republican spirit in Europe. that
they feel no longer any security among those they
have tramped upon so long, an effort appears 10 be
mixing TO reestablsh, in this country through ths
power of gold, despotic aristocracy which can
ongerb be sustained there by the power OF the sword
When American citizens are compelled 10 pay
most onerous tax Tor the OF American soil, 10
native or foreign landlords; when the evil assumes
every phase, even to absenteelsm which makes Eu-
ropean oppression no longer endurabIe--lt would be
well Tor to inquire: OF what particular value Is
the abolition OF the titles OF nobility, when all its
powers and prerogativss still remains Shall tins
cast-oH Tyranny OF the old world be allowed 10 take
root and thrive in Republican land, until all the
fond hopes OF the patriot all the holy aspirations OF
mankind for freedom are crushed with the bleeding
hearts and trampIed limbs OF the victims of Nam
monismt Most certainly! unless a stop, at once
and forever is put TO the uLPrncIpled monopoly Of
the soil. But we Will give our readers an extract
from The True Sun newspaper, 10 show that even
Democrats aie ready 10 invite The eNIed monafchs
and noOieS OF Europe 10 sci up their dominion in
this ldnd-LaHdntdgk
SOME OF THE FRUirs-Within the few last
days over two hundred and tty thousand dollars
have been invested in this ci1y by French house
tor account OF a capitalist Of wealth ard title in pa
RS, The example which Louis Philippe has for
ten years past been setting tie capitalists OF his
country, sill doubtless be followed by item 10 the
extent OF millions not now 10 be computed We
shall soon have our city oycrflowIng with French
wealth and French inmigrants-to say nothing cf
fallen bat wealthy French aristocracy--nay, roy /.
ally itself, probably. II view OF these results as
We understand, a bill wII be i,nmediately introduced
IN our Legislasure to authorize any person to hold
real e, a in the state OF New York, who may
pay Tor tle same II is belle, ed thai large amounts
o. French capital and many French citizens Will
avail themsel, es OF this liberal law
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

4 WV LoCcx7-IvE.-A h 90 wheel locomotive
g.re has been baiit in Engau! Tor the Nanlor ana
LI=5e Tatvar, winch is thought 70 be great in
Q.os eneat as wei, as cur oslty Il runs % six
wheels, me driving wheel beng feet in dan, ter,
t1e cy5aaar Is inches, leg 9Th d sroae ,, number
Ct tubs I.2 .e=; IN length surface OF the same
- eet. On a level il las gore ; miles an hour.
an vtta a tran wrle lg 81 tons. 81 miles. ] he
ooacr IS within two lee, nine inches Of the !4ils,
and the driving wheels placed ,. re foo plate
-n1 u he bo.sr The eogn- is -cr-- s'e2l. and
rs.'r roe from, vst--'
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

HORRoRs IN \ UCATAN.-The heart bleeds
at the following recital of the ATROCITIES
which have been committed in this distract
ed country. Il is furnished by Don Justc
Sierra, the commissioner of Yucatan now
in Westinghouse gentleman of education,
and a nephew of 4 distinguished Mexican,
who (says the Uni0n)was formerly driven
from his country on account of his liberal
principles, took refuge in Texas, whose
revolution he promoted:
During the siege of Nalladolid, the saw
age Indians proposed that commissioners
should 0e sent out to them TO treat for
peace, The parish priest of that city, a
young ccclesiastic of unblemished conduct
and weil-known picty, Or. Manuel Sierra
de O'Riclley,a brother of Don Justo Sierra
the present commissioner at Washington
was nominated for that purpose, together
with the chief of police, and two other re-
spectacle citizens. DIR. Sierra had acquir-
ed; by his charity and benovolence of wide
spread popularity with the Indians Of the
vicinity; and the most happy results were
anticipated from the mission. Two days
were passed in pacific conference with
the sayages after which, they committed
the unheard of brutality of assassnating
him and his colleagues in the church,
Their lives were ieloniOusly taken in re-
ward for their (perhaps) indiscreet conf
dcnce is the integrity and honor Of race,
who. alas are TOO well known for their
perfdy.
After the city Of Valladolid fell into the
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

\ Row occUrrod in the theatre at Bal,i-
more, among DR.. CoiIyer's Model Artists.
In The course olthe performances, Mars IN
t-ntIonaI!y or accidentally iroI on the toes
Of Venus. The goddess Of beauty became
ii r k-ly irate. she started up from her yo-
Iuqiuous position, seized Mars by the hair
Of Tie head, dragged it and tore his face
most mercilessIy. Be.ona came TO the aid
OF her warilAe brother, Jupiter stepped in
70 quell the row. and general melee oc-
Cured. The audience Joined in the fight,
The greater proportion ranging themselves
on tile side OF Venus,-a iew returned Mex
lean heroes backing lhe god Of battles. The
performances were wound up by tearing
the benches to pieces and otherwise making
an appropriate finale TO the season. New
Ora sun.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1848-05-26

- The report Of the Patent OGice. re-
Gently made, presents some interesting sta
tls;cs relative to the wealth Of the Union
The population Of The United States Is SCI
down at 2U,1 $4,000, and the aggregate OF
personal and real property is estimated AT
-, -94f60,0o0. New ora Is the richest
state, her pro perry beng Sl.Il2.vO0.000 {:
Pennsylvania next. SoJU.oG0,o00 then
Ohio, $40. coo, 900; then Virginia 50 O.
100000 The remainder OF the States rank
aS follows:
Indiana. s3SI000,O00; Tennessee. $780,
100000; Kentucky, s34 100000; Mas
sachuse;,S. 100000 coo Georgia. G320.-
100000; North Carolina. S306900.000 !;
Illinois. SI9IG00,000 Alabama, s276.~
000,000 Mississippi, s256,090,000 -
South Carolina, 242,000,000 Missouri.
40. 100000; Name, S240,O0O,0O -
Maryland, SI93, 000,000; Louisiana. SIS
100000; New Jersey. Sl6G,00000O;-
Michigan. SI40,0C0,U00 Connecticut.
SI32.000.000 Vermont, Sl20,OO0,000 !;
New Hampshire, SI2o, 100000; Arkan>
SIS. $50 millions; Texas. $50 millions -
Iowa. So millions; Rhode Island. $50
millions; Wisconsin. $50 millions Della
ware. $50 millions Florida, $50 millions !;
Distric. OF Columbia; els millions Ore
gOn, $ millions.