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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
LoYeioy Worship.

The office seekers in this Congressional
district, who depend upon the AboIitionist
Lovel"y for the fruition of their hopes, still
deem it the best pelicy TO advocate meas
ures of coercion for the seeding States
or, as they are pleased to define their POI
sitior themselves, they go in for protecting
the honor of the National flag and inforcing
the laws at all hazards. They will make
no compromise with slavery or Shareholders
No good can come of it; for, says the True
Democrat of last week, truth and error
can never agree; liberty and slavery are
equally antagouistical and the war must
therefore continue till one or the other is
triumphant" l: the Republicans should
now consent to restore peace to the country
by satisfying the South that in the future
they = the Republicans - would attend
strictly to their own business, and let
slavery and Shareholders alone, the peace
could not last, for the war must 90 on be-
tween freedom and slavery till ore or the
other is triumphant.
The TINE Democrat and the Office seekers
whom it represents are, therefore, opposed
to compromise. The irreprossible conflict
doctrine is the doctrine for them. There
can be no peace in the country, they say,
until the States become either all free or
all slave. -s.4i.
But are the Northern States going to
adopt the institution of slavery2 "God
and humanity forbid it," says the Tue
Democrat. What then? The war must 90
on between freedom and slavery until free
dom is triumphant, or, in other words, till
slavery is abolished.
Honest, conservative Republicans, are
these your views? Do the mercenary
Office seekers, who tell your brethren in the
South that a conflict against slavery is to
be carried on and never rslinquished till
slavery is abolished, truly represent you
before the country? Already you have
lost thousands Of dollars by identifying
yourselves with the demagogues who
started this monstrous proposition. Con-
slider now whether it be not incumbent upon
you to repuGiate all such damnable teach
ings, and tell the Office seekers that al,
though this pandering 10 the fanatieism Of
Lovejoy may secure them post Offices,
Judgeships and clerkships, it is far from
contributing to the peace, happiness or
welfare of the country Republicans in
other States have taken this course, and.
by their numerous petitions to Congress in
favor Of compromise, have secuted the idea
that the Republic cannot continue to exist
as their fathers made it and in peace, pros
peFity and happiness-part slave and part
free. Surely the misfortune of having o
rabid Abolitionist Congressman is no good
reason why the conservative and Union
loving Republicans of this district should
be misrepresented to the world by a des-
perate gang of hungry Office seekers.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
GORlprOnliseS.

On the first page of to-day's paper, we
give what is called the border State propo-
sition and the compromise resolutions off
cred in Co ngress by Judge Kellogg Of this
State.
We would ask our readers to peruse
these propositions carefully and see if they
can find any thing in either of them true
patriot could not approve in the present
slime Of our national troubles and dangers.
1t is said the cordial endorsement of either
of these propositions, or any plan of adjust
ment similar to them, by the Republican
party, would save the country from ruin
and war. Yet instead of listening to pat
riotic counsels and averting the terrible
calamity that is rapidly encirculing our
nation, We find the Republicans taking
ground in opposition to compromise and in
favor Of coercion. They have even read
Judge Kellogg out Of their party for com
ing up like true patriot and proposing
terms Of adjustment to preserve our land
from being rent with fraternal strife
Judge Kellogg need not give himself any
uneasiness about being ostracised by the
Republican leaders and Republican news
papers. The hearts of the people are
with him in his noble efforts to rescue the
Uuion from the appalling fate which seems
inevitable if matters do not take change
for the better soon.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
Great Distress and Trouble I'm
Southwestern Kansas.

NH'Hoohi AAdu.s Gu II.
A messenger from Hunter county, dis
tant about two hundred miles from here.
arrived last night with heartrending tales
Of the suffering for want Of food and cloth
ing in the extreme Southwestern part of
the State. lie reports the winter as being
the most severe yet experienced in South
ern Kansas. The snow had fallen 10 the
depth of eighteen inches on the level The
cold was intense, and stock of all deserip-
tiOns was dying off with fearful repility.
Most vt the inhabitants were reduced 10
buffalo meat alone, and not "A teazs was ale
70 make the journey through the SHOW
lie walked twenty sIx miles before finding
track after leaving the settlement. aud
seventy before he reached EmpUria, where
he took the stage and came in
The mail on the route he'd rot been
carried through for three weeks. owing 10
the great depth of the suUw aud the intense
cold.
Horses and cattle arc dyingall along the
route, and many loads OF provisions were
abandoned IN the middle of the prai.ies. -
The teams had died or given out. or the
drivers had frozen their limbs and had to
seek refuge in the nearest set -lement to save
their lives. One man will lose both his
legs, another both hands.
the Usage Indians had attacked a marty
OF the settlers who were hunting wolves e n
their skins, and killed two, one of whom
they burned and beheaded. The other
they scllped.
The messenger makes the most urgent
appeals Tor teams and ample supplies to
be Immediately forwarded, which will he
done without delay, as :he committee aae
determined as long as their means holds
out, that none shall die for lack OF food
Urgent appeals are made to the extreme
Northwestern settlements iur aid 10 be seut
them, as they report that their teams are
in such condition that i; is impossible for
them to make the trip.
y man sent In from the Blue lest one of
has horses irum weakness OF the road. and
the other was unable 10 g.. Teams loaded
with supplies were Immediately dispatched
by the committee, as the man reported that
many families were with only scauty
supply Of buffalo meat left.
God only knows what the end will be II
the reports brought in from the outside set
tlemeDts be true, unless relief can speedily
reach them. Ii is terrible TO witness the
distressing cases of suffering which are
constantly brought before us.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
The legislature.

During the past week, both houses Of
our Legislature have progressed rapidly in
the despatch of business. Night sessions
have been held and the members have ap-
piled themselves faithfully to the task be-
fore them.
The Congressional apportiOnment bill,
prepared by the Republican caucus and
given in the last number of this paper,
was so outrageous in its features, that the
Republicans got ashamed of it themselves.
When il came up for consideration, sub
stitute was offered and accepted The
substitute gives the Democrats FIVE districts,
and chance for six. According to the
provisions Of the apportionment bill, as it
now stands, the 9th district includes the
counties of La Sale. Grundy, Will, Ken
dali, Du Page, and Kankakee.
The Bank question has finally been dis
posed Of The bill known as Mack's bill,
providing that all banks in the State keep
agents in Chicago and Springfield for the
redemption of their notes, passed the Leg
islature on Wednesday last, received the
sanction of the Governor and is now a law
of the State. It is maintained by the
friends Of the bill that it will have a salu-
tary efectin..rcducing The rates of exchange
and preserve the country from sudden
/ panics. We are not endowed with the gift
of prophecy, but if this tinkering with our
/ present Banking system does not make
matters worse, effec. does not follow cause.
I The Republicans have become alarmed
at the storm Of indignation which threatens
to overwheln them if they pass the army
bill, aud are afraid to come up to the
scratch. The bill fingers along and has
been amended 50 that it is not 50 obnox-
ious in its features. 1t will probably pass
in some form.
The bill to suspend the mill tax, turn
| over the fund to the State treasury, and
reduce the taxes 20 one half mill, has
been approved by the Governor. 1t is said
that the success of this measure opens
wide field for our Republican officers to
pilfer the treasury and, judging from the
/ past, they will not be slow in doing it. We
may look out cow for stealings and robber
les unprecedented.
The old canal claim bill is before the
! Senate. 1t is uncertain what its fate will
| be. we have always regarded this bill as
a proposition to swindle the people Of the
State for the benefit of few rich men,
and consequently would be glad to see it
defeated.
Among the numerous acts passed during
the latter part of the week were bill pro-
viding for the better protection of public
bridges, by punishing with fine and i'm
prisonment, persons who are convicted of
destroying or damaging the same by driv-
ing or riding over them rapidly; bill for
an act to protect the public against fraud
ulent insurance companies bill to ex>
empt S25 wages due to laborers, who are
heads of families, from the process of gar
nishee; bill appropriating 900 for the
relief of the suffering people in Kansas.
From present indications the final adj
journment will take place on Monday next.
There is much unfinished business on hand
but it will be hurried through now as rap.
idly as possible, as the members are now
on half pay.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
From California.
Fort KearneS. Feb. Ic

Aoib ASHihtls ItU. L..
The Pony Express, with San francisco
dates to Jan. 10Th passed here at G:3O p.
III.
Four or Eve sets OF Union resolutions
have been introduced in the Legislature,
none of which excuse or sympathize with
secession, although nearly all urge compro
mise on the part of the Northern States.
The Assembly has passed a resolution to
expunSe from the records of former Leg
islature 4 vote OF censure against Senator
Frederick for opposing the admission of
Kansas under the LecOmptDn Constitution.
The several candidates for the United
States Senate were invited to address the
members of toe Legislature in public, but
it was believed none of them would comply
with the request. The Douglas members
will make an effort to nominate a candi-
date.
a large boarding house in Sacramento.
known as the Palace, was DESTROYED by
fire on the l4th ult., the inmates barely
escaping. Loss about SIS, 200.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
a soutnern Confederacy.

The Union has been dissolved. A new
government including seven States South
CafoIina, Georgia. Alabama, Mississippi,
Florida, Louisiana, and Texas--has been
framed. And if the Republican policy be
carried out; If Lincoln makes an effort to
retake the forts in the territories Of the
separated States, as he insinuates he will,
the other eight Southern States will i'm
mediately join the Southern confederacy.
The constitution adopted is in the main
features copied Eom the constitution Of the
United States. 1t recognizes property in
slaves, provides against the opening Of the
African slave trade and the introduction of
! slaves from States not members of the con
| federaey.
Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, one % the
ablest statesmen and brarest warriors of
the day. has been chosen President of the
new confederacy, and Alexander III. Stew
ems, one of the purest patriots, and a man
whose reputation for talents and sound
judgment stands deservedly high through.
out the world, has been chosen Vice Presi-
dent, and both have accepted. Tie Con-
gress Of the new government is now in
session at Montgomery, Georgia, and it has,
in fact. assumed all the rights and powers
of an independent nation.
And yet, strange to relate, Abraham
Lincoln, President elect. with these terri terri
bic truths staring him in the, face, is
ami uiating The country, making steres.
| typed speeches. and declaring that :. moth
ing is wrong" aud nobody has been
hurt" Indeed he seems to regard the
whole matter as good joke. The separa
ton Of State after State from the Union
the organization Of immense armies of men
determined to defend their position to the
last drop of their blood, and the formation
of powerful government out of portion
of our confederacy, does not seem to disturb
the complacent mind of " honest Old Abe. ,
Well, we shall await the future devel-
opement of Black Republicanism with
fearful apprehensious.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
The City Convention.

Our Democratic friends of this city will
remember that our caucuses for the Sc
lection Of delegates to the Democratic city
convention to be held at the Court House
on Saturday next, take place this after
noon at three O'Clock. The meetings in
the several Wards will be at the usual
places Of holding elections.
We trust that the Democracy of the city
will not neglect their primary meetings =
Every Democrat who feels an interest in
the success Of the party and the prosperity
IF the city, should he on hand and use his
efforts to place the right sort of men in
nomination.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
Is Lincoln InSanel

We confess shat while we have no per-
sonal acquaintance with Mr.. Lincoln, we
have felt disposed to give him credit for
ordinary sense and ordinary honesty
Shall we be compelled to change that opin-
ron in spite of ourselves? Just listen to
what he says Il 9 Leg legislature Of Ohio, or
his way to the Presidential chair:
'Allusion has been made to The interest
felt in relation to the policy of the new
administration. On this have received
from some certain degree Of credit for
having kept silence. From others, some
depreciation. | still think | was right
In the varying aud repeatedly shifting
scenes of the present, without precedent
which could enable us to judge by the past,
1t has seemed fitting that before speaking
upon the difficulties Of the country should
have gained a view Of the whole field to
be sure alter all, being at liberty to modify
and change the course Vt policy, as future
events may make the charge necessary
] have not maintained silence from any
want Of reality. 1t is "a good thing that
there is no more anxiety, for there is moth
ing going wrong. Ii is consOllng err
eumstance that when we look out there is
nothing that really hurts anybody. We
entertain different views unOn political
questions, but nobody is suffering anything
This is most cOnsollug circumstance. and
from it we may conclude that all we want
ia time, practice, and a reliance on that
God who has never forsakeH this people
Fellow citizens, what | have said | have
raid altogether unprecedented, and | will
now come to a close"
Now did mortal man ever hear such
twaddle as thatl Think of it, Mr.. Lin
coin is on his road to assume the most re-
spousible position on earth-to assume the
reins of government at a time when rev.
ulutiOn is raging IN our land, caused large
Iy and Immediately by his own election-a
revolution that has cost US certainly eight
States of our Union. and threatens to lose
US fifteen: a time when the fears Of the
nation and Of all good men are aroused
for the safety Of our institutions, and when
apprehension are entertained that the
very capital of the country will be invaded,
and his own inauguration prevented; when
the business of the country is prottrate1,
and hundreds Of millions of dollars lost to
our people when confidence is almost ut
teri lost aud fear, like speo.er, sits on
all hearts this man Lincoln cnoily con-
graduates himself upon the happy )ndi-
ton of things, and tells US "there is no
more than anxiety, there is nothing going
Icroag'-'nothing that really hurts any
body !"-" Nobody is suffering ''aa,Fhiag I"
What are the American people to think of
all thus? Is Lincoln stark mad, or is he
making sport Of the people who have elee>
ted himf Who can or who will dare il
this solemn hour TO justify such gathering
with our present suferiugs and our impen
ding perils &C 4icago Times.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
Arrival OF the Pony Express.
Fort Kcarnev Fe

Fort hcarney, Feb. II.
The Pony Express, with San Francisco
dates to the Both ult., passed here at
m.
Nothing Of importance had been done in
the Legislature. The opinion was express
sed that no Senatorial election will take
place this winter. Gen McDougall Is the
only candidate who has made a public dec
laratIou of sentiments in response to the
invitation Ofthe Legislature. lie favored
the Union by force if necessary.
Adviees from Japan to Dec. Doth state
that the return of the Ambassadors from
the United States had led TO no favorable
results. 1t was reported that they had
been imprisoned at Yeddo and will not
be permitted to miDsle with their country
men
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From Alabama.
Montgomery, Feb. i;

montgomery, Feb. 70.
Congress appointed committee of six
to make arrangements for the inauguration
OF the President and Vice President on
Monday next.
Communication relative to the purchase
Of vessels referred.
An official copy Of the Texas Ordinance
was presented with credentials of dele
gates, one of whom arrived. Objections
were made to its reception on the ground
OF its not being ratified. Mr. Grey, Of
Texas, delegate, was invited to take a
seat
An act passed in secret session, coDiinu
ing customs and officers in Office until the
first of April. requesting them to take the
oath Of ieaity to the Provisional Govern
meut.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
An Irrepressible Conflict

Quite an excitement was occasiored at
the National Hotel last evening. by a fra
cas- between Mr.. kellogg. member of the
House from the Fourth District in Illinois
and Mr.. Medill, an editor and the Wash
lngton correspondent OF the Chicago vi
6'tne. The quarrel had its origin in politi-
cal and personal matters. Medill was
knocked down, and the bystanders then
interiered and separated the belligerents.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
LATER FROM EUROPE.
New York. Feb

New York, Feb. A.
The steamer Nelo York arrived here
this morning from Southampton, Jan
Goth.
Naples Jan. 25th-5 M.-Yesterday
the bombardment of Gaeta was continued
by the Sandman feet. Gaeta has suffered
much from the bombardment. The fire
from the batteries of the place is feeble
Gen. Gialdini has lost but few A
Sandman gun-boat has been damaged.
Naples Jan. 26th.-The bombardment
OF Gaeta continues. A reasonable CORE
| spondence Of high importance which has
been entertained with Gaeta, has been dis
/ covered.
Genoa, Jan. 25th.-Tbe Carrere Mercan-
/ tile Of to day, says the bombsrdment of
Gaeta is continued With prodigous effect
/ from the batteries on the land side, con-
jointly with the powerful cooperation of
| the fleet. 1t is hoped that success will
attend the Efforts of the besiegers in few
days. The feet withdrew on the ODD, in
order to repair damages, after having 81
fenced nearly all the enemy's batteries.-
1t was to re commence the bomb ardment
on the same evening.
SPAIN.
Madrid, Jan. 25 Tho Correspondence
Auto3rafa states that the report that the
Queen had sent money to Gaeta is totally
unfounded. The Correspondence says the
Spanish Minister will stay with King
Francis First as long as be remains on
Neapolitan territory. 1t also states that
Teutan will be occupied by Spanish troops
until the entire extension 0! the treaty by
the Moors.
HUNGARY.
Pesth, Jan. 27.-Ths inhabitants OF
Veivedina have protested against the in
corporation of that province with Ilunga-
ry, IN an arbitrary manner. They demand
the convocation Of Servian National
Assembly.
DENMARK
Copenhagen, ga Ministerial ordi
nance has been addressed 10 all Junction
aries whose duties are in any way connec>
ted, with the calling out of the soldiers fol
the army, ordering them to take such a:
will enable them to execute as speedily a.
possible the orders for the military convo
cation already proclaimed, OF for any Other
which may yet he proclaimed.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
Virginia state Convention.
Richmond, Feb. |.

The Southern commissioners are invited
to address the Convention on Monday.
A committee on Federal matters was ap-
pointed.
A resolution was introduced, but OBJ,
jected to, requesting the commissioners 10
the conference to report if any result ac-
ceptable to Virginia was likely to be obs
tanned.
Ex Governor Wise INDICATED himself
from completely with the reported attemp pts
to invade Washington.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19

ENCcrRAGING SIGNs.-The most hopeful
signs In favor OF returning sanity in the
Eastern States is the manner in which the
Abolitionists are treated Of late. In yari-
Gus localities where they have fourished
exceedingly heretofore, their reasonable
meetings have been broken up by the
indignant populaee. Indeed AboEtionists
are not in half as good repute as they were
four months ago. Even Lovejoy is loosing
favor with the mass of those who elected
him.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19

EY@ Robert Jones, Sr, one of the oldest
and wealthest citizens of New York, ard
formerly an extensive land holder IN the
West, died in that city On the 18th ult.-
Mr.. Jones was father to James Jones and
Robert Jones, Jr., of this county.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19

E2rME. HENRY L. Wilson, formerly of
this city, and brother of C. L. Wilson Of
the Chicago Jouraal, died in that CITY on
the u inst. Mr.. Wilson, during his resi-
denee amongst US won the respect and es-
TEEN OF all whose fortune it were to be
come acquainted with him. Possessing
mind well stored with useful knowledge
and kind generous nature, strong was
his hold on the affections of his friends.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19

The Alton Courier has breathed its last
81 much for trying 10 sustain a daily in
comparatively small city. 1t cannot be
done 90 SOU I'd bu ,iness principles. Ambi
tious young priatess aud publishers are
somstimes slow in learning tie fact, but
the lesson is laugh sooner or ator. The
Telegraph is to succeed it as weekly is.
Ottawa Free Trader.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19

A LIBERAL DosATIoN.-Henry Farnam,
Of the Chicago and Rock Island railroad,
has lately donated fifty tons of coal to the
poor Of Chicago.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19

Washington, Feb. I6.
According to the debate to day in the
Peace Conference was Of an exciting char
acter among the northern and southern
extremists. Another effort was made 10
admit reporters. a z
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-19
Practical Effects of RepubIi-
canism.

The official reports at Washington show
that the receipts from customs at New
York, for January, 1861, are less by Just
about one half that for the same month last
year. The falling off of Southern trade at
Northern ports may be said to have com
meuced substantially at the date of the
Presidential election.
In November, 1859. the receipts from
customs at New York were 81, 1874 600; in
November, 1860, 81, SOC, 900; in December
1859, 81, 1854 900; in December, 1860. ST.
$4,000; in January, 1860, 1914, 600 in
January, 1861, S2,O6S 900.
The aggregate of difference in receipts
from customs at New York for three
months back, as compared with receipts for
corresponding period year ago, is 50, $780,
600. The difference at other ports is about
the same.
Hurra for Lincoln