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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29

ef A HIT AT THE ''UPPER TEN."--The
following cOmical idea appears to have
suggested itself to Major Noah, while he
was comfortably seated in the New Astor
Palace oPera-house the other evening:
In the midst Of the blaze of iewelry, the
rustling of Silks the taste of dress gen.
orally among what is called our fashion.
eables at the opera, while levelling their
IorgetteS at the singers and shouting
'brdrG and 6rdvo, we have imagined what
would be their CONSERVATION if all the
traps on the stage were to open at once
and their dead ancestors solemnly rise be-
fore them; the shoemaker with his apron.
hammer and lapstone;. tailor, with his
shears and measure; the carpenter, with
his adze; the baker, with his meal; the
butcher, with his rump steak; and the
huckster with her, basket of greens, car
rots and potatoes! What shaking and
trembling there would be among the silks,
1aces and feathers, the tight cravats,
white waistcoat, opera hats, and yellow
kids. And when the spectres would glare
at them, mournfully shaking their heads
at the folly Of their position, and pointing
in derision with their skinny fingers to
the golden fret.work painted dome, and
richly colored panels; dedicated to an am.
usement, and in language neither of
which they understood, how cadaverous
and crest fallen would all this taste and
fashion appear. .And with different, a
less exclusive habit, how amiable it
would be.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29
a-Gl -rg-a NH"
FALL GOODS,
MATTESON & BRADNER

Arenow receiving at the former store of "A. MAT
TEsoN Large and We'll selected assortment Of fall
and winter Goods which they propose TO sell as
low for cash, or ready pay ofany kind, as can be
bought in the State of Illinois. They have goods
Of almost every description usually kept in the
west, and as it would be too laborious to mention
the articles, they would invite customers 10
call and examine for themselves, when they hope
to receive their patronage. They intend 80 sell
only for ready pay, or if credit sgiven it must
or will be only 10 those who are prompt and pay
when they agree.
Joliet, September 20, l647.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29
The Plan.

The Washington correspondent of the
OhIo Statesman gives the following as the
probable course the Wings in Congress
will take hra
Although majority of the opposition
may vote the supplies for the further
prosecution OF this ''damnable war" as
they pronounce it, they will with great
unanimity do their best to prevent the
treasury department from realizing the
means Of obtaining the supplies thus voted
to this end, the loan bills, if they can eff.
feet il, viii be clogged with all conceive
bic clauses likely 10 deter capitalists fron
investing further ingovernment securities
They are under the impression that to
diScredit the treasury departments, will be
= great achievement, politically speaking,
and are not the men to hesitate to carry
oubsuch purpose. because, forsootb, it is
striking blow at their country. / have
no fears Of the result of the coming con.
I test between'the Secretary of the Treas.
ury and'the opposition Of che House.
g Although they may think thus 10 cover
up their unpatriotic views, an INTELLIGENT
people cannot be 60, easily humbugged.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29
NEW GOODS.

The subscriber hasjust returned from the East
and is now opening at his Store on Bluff ST.. his
FALL & WINTER
Stock of Goo;is, consisting la part of Broad cloths
Pilot Cloths, Fulled Cloths, Casimsres, SatinettsI
Sleeps Grey, ken. Jeans, Linseys, Red, White
and Canton FlanneIs, Woollen Shawls, Hosiery.
Threads, Alpacas, Coburg clnth, Oregon and
California Plaids, Mouslin de LANES, Merrirnac
aud Fancy Prints, Ginghams, Vestings, Sheet
ings, Shirtngs, Blue aad White Drills, Ticking.
Bagging, Hickory, Diaper, wicking. Carpet war;,
and Yarn. good assortment OF School Books.
Croceri s. Crockery, Hardware and Nails
j The above with a host of articles 100 numerous
so'mention will be sold as low as they car. be
purchased tcest Of Ruffalo-call and see g
8 joliet. Oct %, io47 c. sCLEMEN Il
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Notice.

n LLpersons having claims against the estate
~ of Charles B. Kipl, decoased, lasc Of Grdn-
dyi County illinois, are hereby notified 20 present
the same for adjustment before the Probate Couft
of said County on the FIRST Monday in April next,
and all indebted to said Estate viii make iiiime
diate payment 20 the undersigned. 'i'ts
~ ARTEMASFP, KlPP, Administrators
80. of the Estate Of Charles b Kipp, Decd
AHSable. Januar nv %. 1913 35:6w&
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29
HARD WA RE.
SO boz. Table Knives & forks,
Is Doe. Pocket Knives,
Is Doz. German Silver Tea

Spoons, 6 do do Table Spoons,
Pad Locks, Metal cocks, mineral Knobs
cottage Locks. cottage Stop Latches, Iron
Squares, "Hand Saws" Razors, Percussio caps.
Drawing Knives, Rasps aud Files,7 ''Spurs,"
Spectacles. Steel peas by the card, Baldwin's
Butts, Brass Butts and Screws, wrought Nails,
Coffee Mills, "Wifs Sives," Grain Scoops, Shov
els, Ames Shovels, Mahoeny Knobs, Rat and
Mouse Traps, and Augers for sale at LOVES
Cheap Cash Store, Chicago Sc.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29
Estate Of samuel w. DiTIey.-

GS1d1GC VI OtSAhHNAOI w DAAAGysN
NNgTkCE is hereby given tnat tshalbpresent
IN a position 70 the Circuit Court Of the Coun-
~ Of lroquois and State of Illinois, TO be held at
the Court HoIse in Middleport,fin said County,
OH tho foart Monday of May next, for orfIerto
sell all the LancIs'belonging Ia the Estate of Sam
uel w. Dilley, decd. or as much aswill satisfy
the demands against the said Estate. aia 7sdsa
s'il "a '1a''l g j. JAMES BYRNS, Adm.
g Fehruarys3, ls46 sro.sil9 s, 50 .6w*
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29
COPAL VARNISH.
LIB EMR 70
ACADEMY.

At BeIU'dere, Boone County, Illinois.
,NHIS Institution is permanently established
* and offers every advantage Pupil may de-
sire. The course of instruction is thorough, en-
Draciug every thing taught in the Eastern States
The Principal and three assistants devote all their
time 20 the School. The location, at BelvideTe
is a healthy and beautiful country, and the
instructors take every pains 10 promote the COM
fort and advancement of their pupils. (
Scientific and Historical Lectures regularly
delivered The Scholastic year is divided Into
quarters Of eleven weeks each. MAJ l5t eE
Terms 6G Advance.
Common Eagish Branches. per quarter $500
Higher English Branches 's s4.tk Sd 20
Ancient and Modern languages. $500
~ INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC.
Drawing and Painting at an Extra charge.
AHFGood Boarding may be had al 1925 to
Si,5O per week. ~A -.5@o @p+l
The School will epen on Tuesday, October IS
l847, under the care of 4,..-e.s
4., t G. BISBEE, A. B., Principal.
THO'S HAMILTON tst Assistant.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29

-sssa PUTENG THE QUEsTIoN.--Atthet time
'iewhen Andrew Jackson and John Quincy
Adams, were candidates for the presidency
worthy minister of the Methodist order.
took fOrshis text the word tstWho is on the
Lords side" After exhorting them with
'charaeterissic ardor, he brought the ques
ton home to every individual s hear, thus,
my beloved brethren, this is an impor.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29
TAFLOREVG.

y - y
IN Matteen would inform the citizens of
IL Joliet and vicinity, thathe has opened his
shop one door south of Duncan's Store, where he
viii be happy to accommodate his old custom
ers, and the public generally, with work on
short notice. To the young men oftnis place
he would say, thatno endeavors will be wanting
on his part 10 please the most fastidious taste,
and in all cases twill be warranted.
He has just received the latest PARIS and
NEW YORK Fashions, which will enable him
to do his work in strict conformity with the pre-
valing fashionsa an. taste of the day.
eFCUTTING done on short notice, and
warranted to fit, ifproperly made up.
Joliet. Dec l. lS46
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29
DRTGa & MEDICINES, +
P0911ts, GA, VUraa6Sh, &c,

THE Subscriber would take
his opportunity TO inform the IN
naoitan,s Of Joliet and the public
genealogical he has now on hand
at the old establishment Of Brown
g. Co., one door north of r. &.
Duncln's Store, a general assort-
mentofDRUGs, MEDICINES PAINTS
Ou U,ov,eu &c and as he is
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29
o u I N I N +

4 .5n.ea O. Y N l N,
ALL those wishing TO purchase pure article
o. QgiNINE, can haYe an opportunity by calling
at BROWNIES Drug Store, where they can find it
cheap Also-Opium, Salts, Sulphur. Cream
Tartar, &c, at reduced prices.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29

making constant additions TO his Stoch, and spares
no pains in selecting articles of tie very best
quality, and at the lowest possible rate for which
goods can be bought foI cash, he il enabled to OF
fer no small Inducements TO all those wishing to
purchase articles in hisline, which will be sold al
the lowest cash price for ready pay, Persons re-
siding at distance, by sending :heir orders to me,
can rely spon receiving as good articlesand az as
low price as il they were pIesent themselves.
a..e j. Fl. BROWN.
+. 81 have on hand an ,excellant Bi ious
Pill, for family, use, manufactured by myself, and
put up in.boxes containing eighteen Pills each =
Price l2i cents JH B.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29

GtOLLIN'S Axes seqrrants6 Gsps'ins q
~ LOVES
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29

@0CDwM" at HA%H
Those ynOFF.ATS FILLS at WOODRUFF'S
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1848-02-29

EHUR, Cloth, rIusn ana oelette CAPS SPaIo
T. Alto und Oregon styles, at syooBRuFF,s. |
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14

er on each side, leaving the center free for
there are neither pews nor sgnts Of any kind
IN the Russian churches. The entrance of
the bridegroom is welcomed by chant from
the choris'ers, who take n leading part in
the ceremony, no instrumental music being
allowed in the Greek churches: and brides
man Immediately hurries TO the residence Of
the bride, to notify her that her intended is
awaiting. This is often intimatcd gracefully
and silently by the presentation of bouquet
of flowers. On the brides arrival the Choir
isters again chant a welcome, and she takes
her place among her friends.
The dress of the bride is rs sumptuous as
jewels and the most costly articles can make
IT, If the means of her family will admit of
it. She is ushered into the assembly by n
kind of procession, headed by one of her own
family, bearing before him the richly orma-
mented picture of her saint, which is destin-
ed to occupy corner other future apartment
and which during the ceremony is placed on
the high altar A small temporary altar, or
Ireadng-desk, covered with rose-colored silk
and ornamented with silver fringe or lace is
placed in the center of tho parquete, in
which the priest officiates. The service is
long, and consists in reading the lives of
Abraham and Sarah, and an eXhortation to
the couple and much singing. The rings
are exchanged at the betrothal, and therefore
that symbol forms no part ofthe service.
The pair, with lighted tapers in their hands
and having large gilt crowns held over their
heads, walk thrice around the altar, and du-
ring the eXhortation stand on piece of rich
silk, which becomes the perquisites of the
priest. This part of the ceremony being
over, the sacrament is administered, and the
couple proceed to the grand altar, where they
PROSTATE themselves with forehead 10 the
ground, before the pictures ofthe saints and
genuflcctions. The congratulations of the
friends now follow the line of demarcation
is broken through. and all parties assembled
both men and womeu-now kiss each 9TH
CT.
a brilliant supper awaits the whole party
at the house generally of tho BRIDES parents;
dancing is kept up to late hour, and fire.
quenlly the pleasures of the table degenerate
into excuses. Superstition prevents only
certain days for the performance ofthe mar
riuge ceremony, the eve of any particular
feast or prayer day is avoided. Previous TO
marriage the bctrolhcd parties are subject to
the quzzngs and sly jokes of their friends.
including one singular custom to which they
nre expected to conform. At the dinner ia
bic. if any one, in filing his glass, cries
"Gnrkoe," "garkoe," ihitler, hiuer,) the bride
groom elect is considered bound to remedy
the alleged evil, by kissing his Intended
1Nompsoa'S Life Ia RUSSia.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14
Elopcmont in Fashionable Life.


The Cincinnati papers contain n great
many queer stories, iIIut almost equal The fer
tiIity of the Paris Journals in doing M tic
romantic and iincilul. The following from,
II late number of the Commercial, is not u
whit behind the French article:
Great ErciiemGm in a Smut Hay' tran
saction in the matter of love and dollars Of
considerable importance, in certain circles
has just transpired in our city. 1t appears
that not long since two young gentlemen,
sons of Mr. c., were CHcl cOnrting two
fashionable Iudies Of our city, the widow l.
-aud her daughter-thc latter Indy some
fifteen, the former some forty years of age
To break up the union of her daughter with
the young man she was sent TO the interior
of the State to school mud her lover to Texas,
where he died! The other brother continued
TO court the mother until recent date though
he was some time absent on duty, for he be-
lomgcd to the army.
WE'LL during the young ludl's term nj
school, she heard of her lnver'S death in Tex
rs, and, for grief, determined OF entering n
Convent! Thus matters stood when the elder
brother the one that was counting the moth
cr returned to our city He WINS siIl tuo
10 the widow, and she went so far us to buy
her wedding clothes, and ;he young man to
say that he could do with the said widow as
he pleased, which meant that lIe could mar
~ lltI " IlC NbUlu.
This he told in public bar room. Some
scandal entirely uuiounded in ruth, got our;
the gentleman that conducted the business in
the place OF the young courier was disclnrg-
ed, but on the return oiihe elder brother, lie
took chnrge again, and went on with the
widow MS usual. On Saturday Inst the dnugh-
ter returned to her mothers from school, she
having been sent for, and got home through
great deal Of persuasion, her disposition
having been bent towards Il Convent. On
her return home she saw again aud convers-
ed with the brother of her late lover! Elc
was soon to be her father! He told her no
doubt TO be n good Child and forget the no.
ton of Convent Her charms during this
interesting conversation, took possession Of
the young man, and he regretted his pledge
to the mother! II was Triumph of seven
teen over torty The Young man declared
his new born pnssion-the young girl acccp-
ted the brother of her lover and her father
that was to he? On TuSesday last ikey eiopeN
What course they took it is yet impossible Ia
tell. The mother was last seen in her ca
riagc in hot pursuit after the young would he
nan and her recently was to he husband. 1t
is mixed up affair and tle send is not yet"
1t may be interesting to know that the fam
lily Of widow LIS worth some eight hum
dred thouuSnnd dollars, and that the young
man is worth some sixty thousand,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14
Ride Making at Windsor, VT.

4 correspondent of a Rochester paper
| gives the following interesting description Of
Robbins & Luwreuce's rifle manuihctory ri
/ Windsor, W.;
They commenced their buildings abou,
three years since, and expended in buildings
machinery g. materials, SIZE 1000, before they
mude one rifle. About 1000 of their rifles
have been doing our country service in Mex
leo. Their principal building is one hundred
| feet wide, and four stories in height. They
have also several other buildings tor turging
their work, and for the various operations
connected with their extensive busiueSs.-
/ Their first contract with the II. :. Govern
ncut was for 10000 rifles. They, however,
have another aud much larger contract, made
last January, although the first is not COM
pleted. They turn on. 800 rifles per month,
all in complete order. They employ 100 ar
ti2ans, besides 30 in the furnace business,
mnkug casting and carriages for the Rail
road The barrel is made from American
Irou, drawn from flat bars into ''scalps' of
the proper length and thickness. These
scalps are then rolled and welded around IL
hammer that makes 1900 blows per minute.
During This operation the rod has 10 be fire.
Tuently withdrawn To prevent its becoming
welded with the iron anucaliny. The barrel
thus formed, next goes through the process
of"nut boring" turning, rimning,and straigh-
tCnIng, all OF winch are curious enough, nut
the last more particularly so as il is done, or
rather ascertuined to be correctly done hy
the eye observing u shadow. The next step
is passing through trial and inspection by
Government. They are loaded with $50
grains of powder, two balls and two wads,
and fired each twice. If they stand this test,
thoy pass Oh 10 the process OF flushing inside
which is done by ritiing machines, at the rate
of one barrel per hour 10 each machue.-
They afterwards pass through the process of
browning. which requires great skill 10 make
it succeed perfectly. Again they are inspec-
ted, and very few rejected on account of the
smallest possible defects in the MATERIAL
Stocks are made from Black Walnut, which
has been seasoned three years before work.
ing. lfyou have seen Mr.. Curtsrs last ma
chine you will have IL tocrable idea ofthe first
process. These stocks pass through six diff
trrent machines; and rifle before it is com
petc in all lis parts passes through more
than one hundred difiGrcnt machiueS Il great
share OF which are the Invention or the I'M
provement of Mr. LrWrauce. II he wants Il
certain thing, he first inYents a nIachne To do
it aud then Gets it ut work us Il man would II
boy.
The most singular machine is the one he
calls The "etting machine" Ii perlorms scy-
cral difficult aud delicate operations with
facility aud case that is perfectly astonishing.
Ii cuts out the places to receive the barrel,
rumrod, lock, pach box, butt plate,guard strap
side plate, band strings, &c., SO exact that
they require no hand labor.
The mounting is Of brass, finished nenrIy
complete by machinery. The lock work is
forced in dies 1t afterwards passes through
great variety Of machines, and comes out
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14
A Russian Wedding

The marriage ceremony, however solemn
1t may be accounted us one of the Offices of
church, is SO cloaked with theatrical effect as
to lose much of its spiritual sancity. II
would seem that the external senses rather
than the feelings of tho heart or mind
were to be wrought upon; or perhaps it is
considered that the feelings are only impress
ed by the agency of the senses Be this as
1t may, marriage is drawng-room scene,
under priestly auspices; lay frivoIites are in
..serInmgled with ecclesiastical pageanry and
the theatrical effect is enhanced by its being
an evening performance. The exterior of
lle church is Illuminated, but the brilliancy
outside is eclpsed by the blaze of the interi-
or which, studded with candles and chondn-
.IerS, looks more like saloon of pleasure
man temple of worship.
The guests and friends invited to be pres
en' appear III full dress, and are marshalIcd
~ ule respective sides of the building annro
pitll'ed to them by a master of the cercmo
. .i'es Tor the occasion; the friends of each of
'"' contracting parties being grouped togeth.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14
st, JOhnsbury VT October IA, 1913.

Insure you, that ifelccted, ho will do more
for peace and emancipation than any North.
ern man would be allowed to do.
Gen. Taylor maintains on all occasions
the habit OF total abstinence from all intnXi-
eating driuks--und to this he has ascribed his
robust health amid the swamps & campaigns
of Florida and Mexico. ! would also assure
YOU TINT nothing could he more unjust aud
untrue than the assertion that he is pro-
fame man--it is false altogether. He is II
bright exception to the common practice of
proihneness in the army.
General Taylor is the decided friend Of
Christianity, and Christian institutions. lie
was n regular attendant on public worship in
the garrison, accompanied by his accomplish
ed lady and daughter.
Mrs. Taylor is Iady.of fine appearance
and agreeable manners aud II consistent pro-
lessor ofrcligion. As n family, thoy appear
ed to observe the Sabbath strictly us relig-
ious duty.
The Gen. took n deep interest in the wei
fare ofall under his command. No man ever
had the confidence of troops more than nc, s..
it was not his courage, kindness and disci-
pline alone-but his interest in the temporal
and spiritual welfare ofthe men. that cndeur-
ed him to the army. OF the more than six
hundred men-reiormed drunkards--once at
Fort Jcsup--allowed the benefit of the libra
ry room, and every privilege consistent with
military life, many obtained their discharge
before entering Texas, and returned to their
friends and homes, and these, with all that
shared with their commander ia conflict and
victory will ever remember him and love him.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1848-10-14

ANEcDoTE. When the compromise COM
mtiec OH the Oregon Bill were in session ut
Washington, it will be reelected That they
were engaged in their deliberations several
days, aud that great interest was manifested
by the public to learn the results of their Ia
Gors. Willie curiosity was thus Oh tip toe,
some of the out siders, it is suih, attacked
Senator Clark, of Rhode Island, one of the
committee, when he came home TO dinner Mt
his boarding horse one day, and by cross
questions attempted TO extract something
from hun. MIR Clark for n long time evaded
all quciie but a, last told his inquisitors tint
one thing had transpired in the committee,
which, MS it was ofgreat importance, nc would
dirnIge, although in doing so he should vio-
late the rules of the committee. A PROPOSE.
ton, (he said) had been made by one ni' the
committee 10 ertend the ordinance ofS7 orep
the State Of .Ni,o HampShirc!- and it would
have been inevitably adopted had not Nlr CAL
loun arose in great excitement, declaring
that New hampshire was one oithe most re-
liable slave States, and that he would Leave
the committee if it was persisted in? .