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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
Important from Washington
and the south.
Washington. Jan. i


The nomination OF Mr.. McIntrre AZ col
lector of Customs in the neigborhood of
Charleston. is still suspended in the Com
mittee on Commerce.
Ii was Incorrectly stated in the Senate
report, that Mr. Latham, Of California,
moved the indefinite postponement of the
Pacific II. X. Bill. The motion was made
by another Senator
The Alabama Senators to day were no
tiled by telegraph from the president of
the convention not to leave their seats
until they are further informed. The
trouble is in the refusal Of the delegates
from North Alstama to sign the ordinance
unless the time Of secession is postponed
till the 4th Of March. :
In the deficiency hill for appropriatiny
S5lO,OOO for carrying the mail frum New
York to San Francisco, the name of g
Vanderbilt was struck out, Senator Latham
insisting on the recognition Of services
rendered by the Panarna Rail Road Go
aud the Pacific Mail Steamship CumOanv
Hon. VIM. Aiken, of S,uth Carolina. has
been forced to contribute $40 600 70 the
revolutionary government, under threat Of
onnseating his property IN case OF refu
"aN'Eh EoNtIutncnt represented
here is directly opposed to the secession
schemes. and will make their views public
when the occasion occurs.
Word has been forwarded to Gen. Scott
from Baltimore that 1000 young men are
fully organized and ready TO come from
that city at the shortest notice to assist in
the defence OF the District and the federal
capital. The commander himself cum
municated the proposition Of the COMPANY
10 Gen. Scott.
The following is the substance Of the
orders transmitted to the commander of
the sloop Brooklyn previous to the
recent trip:
You are to proceed direct 10 Charleston
haroor, but not to go over the bar, nur
come to anchor, but Jay under steam out
side aud ascertain IL the Star of the West
has landed her troops. Countermand her
orGers and order her with tie troops
T. Hampton Roads. and also gain any in.
formation as to the existing state Of affairs
there, and then return immediately 70
Hampton Roads"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
Col. Hayne at Washington.
W ashIngtOn, Jan. II


Col. Hayne called on the President last
evening, and was politely received. He
stated verbally and fully the purpose of
his mission. 1t was to decide on the up-
conditional withdrawal of the garrison at
Fort Sumter. The President heard him
through, but then requested him to submit
in writing when he would communicate
his reply. This was all that occurred. Cal
Hayne is perfectly in the dark as to what
the reply will be. He has been busilv
engaged most of the day preparing the doe
ument, but the urgent solicitations of
large number of Snuthern Senators. nm
derstand, have induced Col. Hayne TO mod
lily his views aud he has telegraphed TINS
to Gov. PIckens and asked further instruc.
tons. The Southern Senators insist ON
South Carolina doing no act which will in.
vOlve a collision.
Senator Davis has dictated and forward
ed letter to Gov. Pickens, winch was
written by another Senator, in which he
supplicates them to abandon any policy
which would involve hostilities.
The Cabinet has determined apaiust
holding any intercourse with any South
CarolinIans, as ambassadors.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
The state Convention.

In to days paper we give the organiza-
ton and resolutions of the Democratic
Convention, which met at Springfield on
last Wednesday.
There never was more important ani
larger convention held by the Democracy
of Illinois. Ninty-three counties were
represented. And among the list of dele
gates are the names of the most eminent
men of our party.
We can judge of the convention by the
character of the committee on resolutions.
As will be seen by reference to another
column, that committee was the ablest
that could have been selected. 1t con-
tanned all the judges of the Supreme Court,
ex-menbers Of Congress. member of Con-
gress elect, ex-Supreme Judges, Circait
Judges, and ex Circuit Judges, as we'll as
several of our most distinguished politicians.
Indeed, more able and distinguished de-
Lucrative body never before met in council
in the State.
The resolutions are equal to the emer-
gency and on account Of the distinguished
positions and ability of the members Of the
committee, will have great weight in the
| adjustment of our national difficulties. II
is said they were adopted almost unani.
mously. They breathe true Union senti-
ments, and will receive the concurrence of
every Union mae in the State.
Thus have the Democracy of Illinois
proclaimed to the world their adherence to
their principles and their determination to
stand by tue South in their demands for
their constitutional rights. We are proud
OF the noble position assumed by the I'M
wavering and gallant Democracy of our
State. Like thoir illustrious leader,
Stephen A. Douglas, they are willing to
concede and sacrifice everything to save
the Uoion. Aud it does seem to us that
the earnest avOwal of their patriotic senti
ments will greatly tend to appease the just
Indignation of our Southern brethren at the
manner in which they have been treated by
the Black Republicans of the North The
conservative portion of the people of the
South may learn from the proceedings of
the convention and the resolutions that
there are at least one hundred and seventy
thousand freemen in Illinois, ready to fight
with them in union against the North
ern sectionalists for the constitution, as
they understand it, and for the integrity of
the Union.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
News Items.

Washington, Jan. Is.
The Senate was in executive session Gour
hours. Holt was finally cOb6rmed-3s
against Is.
TIE bill introduced by Mr.. Mexican In
tire House Monday, was to repeal the law
making Charleston, Georgetown and Beau
Tort ports OF entry. Even in time of peace
the collection of revenue at those ports
costs more than 1t amounts TO. The desire
was to stop foreign trade, and send a suffi-
Client naval force to blockade the harbors.
and he Is not alone in this view.
Hanover, n. H., Jan. IL.
The Democratic Convention for the Third
district, to day nominated Vim. Burns. of
Lancaster, for Congress. ~.
New York, Jan. Is.
Att meeting of prominent merchants
this p. m, memorial was adopted, recon
meDdsd the adoption by Congress of the
compromise proposed by Senators and
Representatives from the border States.
The Washington correspondent of the
Commercial Advertiser says. Senator liver
son has received adyices this morning FINN
Pensacola, that Fort Pick ms, having re
Gently been gaTrisOped by the Federal
G"vernment, j. has excited the ire # the
secessl"nlsts, who are now in possession Of
Fort Barancas and the Navy Yard.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
Arrival orthe Canadian.

Portland, Jan. IL.
The Canadian from Liverpool the Sd,
and Londonderry 4th, arrived this after
noon.
She brings in Ella, 900 in specie.
The ship Gutenberg, from New Yeok
Tor Hamburg. was totally lost on Goodwin
Sands. Seven persons escaped out Of thir-
ty on board.
The steamship Victoria, with the Ran
COON cable on board, went ashore in Plym-
Outh Sound.
The Bank Of France raised ths rate Of
discount from A. to 81 per cent.
The bonrse was lower. Rentes 67, &c.
Negotiations for treaty Of commerce
between France and Belgium had termin-
ated satisfactory.
1t is rnmcred that France may ask for
/ further indemnity from China. -
The Moniteur says financial events Of
foreign countries Influenced the French
money, that in a manner TO be regretted,
but declares that the report that France
was under the necessity Of having recourse
90 new Foundation, ..t
Syria Pa1rio was elected President Of
the Electoral College at Naples.
An Insignificant attempt at reaction at
Naples on the Both, was easily suspended.
Naples and the provinces were tranquil.
The official Prussian Gazette announces
that Prince Regent assumes the reins %
Government as KING William the 5th.
A Berlin letter says the excitement in MI
the States Of the German confederation
greatly resembles the agitation preceding
lS4S.
A Frankfort Journal asserts the early
sitting of the German Diet.
A proposition will be made tn call on the
Cabinet at Turin for categorical expla-
nation relative to desire Of the Governor
General OF Auconia, in which Trieste is
described as au Italian town.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
From Frankfort, Kentucky
Extra Session Of the Ken
lucky Legislature.
Frank fort, XIV, Jan. Il


Gov. Magofin's message asks the Legis-
lature to express their appreciation of Crit
tenden's resolutions. Says eight States
will have seeded before the close of their
deliberations. That Tennessee has referred
the whole matter to her people. Virginia
and North Carolina are discussing the
propriety of a similar course. Missouri
seems likely to adopt q similar policy
Submits to the legislature the propriety of
providing for the election of delegates to
the Convention to assemble ut an early dav
to deliberate future interests, and the fed
eral relations of Kentucky.
Meanwhile he could leave no experiment
untried to restore fraternal relations be-
tween the States, recommends the Con-
Vention Of the border slave States to meet
early in February at Baltimore. The Gov
ernor says hasty and inconsiderate action
of the seeding States don't meet our ap-
proval, but Kentucky will never stand by
with folded arms while those States are
struggling for their cons titutional rights
and are being subjugated to an anti slavery
government. The Governor asks the Leg
islature to declare, by resolution, the
unconditional disapprObation by Kentucky
of employment of force in any form against
the seeding States, aud asks AZ prUpria-
tions for arning and equipping, &C., vvl~
untee-s for the militia.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
The Army Bill.

The army bill now before our legislature,
should be opposed by every Democrat. Its
provisions are in direct violation of the
constitution of the State, and virtually the
organization of our commonwealth into a
military despotism. 1t will not allow the
soldiers to elect their own officers, as is p,o.
Vlded by the constitution, but gives their
appointment to our Black Republican Gov
ernor.
Now WHAT is the occasion for raising this
Black Republican army? 1t is for the
avowed purpose, as proclaimed by lead>
ing Republican in the House, of marching
down South and slaughteripg all who claim
their equal rights under the national con
stltutiOn.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22

HORSE THIEF CAUGHT.-On Wednesday
last j. c. Van Auken, we'll known as a
skiilinl and successful detective of this city,
received despatch informing him that two
Valuable horses had been stolen at Mar
settles, La Sale Co.. ILL.,, and that the
thief, it was supposed, was making his wav
towards Chicago Mr.. Van Aukeu, acc0m.
panied by Mr.. P. OConnor, of this city.
went IN pursuit and got trail of the villain
and succeeded in over:aking and capturing
him and getting possession of the horses.
The thief was taken to Ottawa and lodged
In jail, and the horses restored to Mr.. Kel-
ly, the owner. Stealing horses is rather
hazardous business when Mr.. Van Auken
is about.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
I" shall now Speak and act as
Though L had never Spoken
OF acted BefOre.c

n
Though L had never Spoken
or acted BefOre.o
Thus said Senator Douglas, in the SEN
ate Of the United States. in view of the
appalling calamity that seems about to
burst upon our heads as q people and ma.
ton.
The utteralce of sucf1Sa sentiment, in
the present crisis. is evidence of true states
manship aud patriotism.
How nobly in contrast is this patriotic
declaration Of Mr.. Douglas with the yaun-
ted partizan' speech of Senator Seward.
delivered few days afterwards. Sew-
ards speech is an ingenious appeal in be-
half of the Republican party. Though he
eulogizes the Union, and sets forth its
inestimable blessings, he is willing to see
it rent in twain, rather than back down an
iota from the ultra sectional position of his
party. In other words, Seward would
rather see our land darkened by all the
Undesirable horrors of the reign of an
archy, despotism and bloody wars, that
compromise his consistency as an ire
pressible confiict" leader.
Not so with Senator Douglas lie comes
up boldly and manfully to the rescue lie
bursts over the mere ramparts of party and
is willing to sacrifice his party sympathies
and pride of consistency on the altar of the
Union. The spirit manifested by this tru,
| ~ great man is worthy Of all emulation
National greatness and glory, the cause Of
freedom throughout the world,.the cher
Ished memories of the past. the blessings
that cluster about the happy present, the
hopes of the future, exhort US all to initiate
the example of our Senator.
The friends of the Union and patriot,
everywhere will thank Senator Douglas fol
the noble stand he has taken, while their
curses will rest upon the head of Mr. Sew.
ard fer his mercenary and logged adhe-
renee to party.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
Exculpator.y;.,'

Some Of our Republican friends COM
plain, that in many Of our late articles
charging the Republican party with a
determination to still further ruin the
country by provoking a bloody civil war
between the North and the South, we do
them individually great injustice.
We cap now but say, that if anything
we have written can be so construed as to
mean that the masses Of the Republican
party of this county are in favor of war
fare and bIoodshed as a means of settling
the troubles which at present exist in our
country, we are sorry for it. We believe
that such is net their feeling. In fact, We
kno,o hundreds of our Republican neigh
bors and friends, who, having become
sensible of the horrors to which their
country, themselves, their wives and their
children are exposed and feeling how
shamefully they have been deceived by
their leaders, are now willing TO accept
any plan by which the Union might be
re constructed, peace and prosperity re-
stored and the awful scourge of civil war
arrested. They see that the people Of the
South, against whom their leaders would
array them in deadly strife, never did
| them a wrong, that slavery, so far as il
affects them, is but an imaginary evil
Yea, that it is a positive advantage which
they have enjoyed to the full without
sharing any of the responsibility. Hence
we believe that thousands Of the Republi
can rank and file are now ready to go tC
work for the UHion and like Senator Doug
las ''speak and act as though they never
had spoken or acted before"
While such has been our opinion of the
state of feeling amongst the Republican
masses for the last few weeks, we must b.
permitted TO say that we have not expressed
ourselves to the contrary. Our friend.
will see by reference to our words that We
have carefully Disseminated between then
and their leaders and that it is only the
latter we have charged with the dia5olica
purpose OF plunging the country into the
horrors of civil war. The Stewards, tht
Greeleys, the Lovejoys. the LincOlns, tn,
Yateses and such like unprncipled dema
gOgues, with the squads OF Office hunter,
in the different counties who emulate one
another In echoing the villianous sentiments
OF their patrons-these are tho men who
would provoke q murderous conflict
between American citizens, in the hope OF
building up their own fortunes on the
| ruin of their country.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22

The MILITARY Spirit OF THE REPrBLI-
cANs-Seuator Brooks writes from S, ring
Geld to his paper Quincy Herald) as fol-
lows:
The Black Republican public functional
ries generally that are cOngregared here
are for war, II not also for pestiIence and
fnmlne. They do not. any Of them. so far
as have been able to. learn, propose 60
take hand in the war themselyes-there
isn't one of them that would shoulder
musket or face cannon-nOt thew hut
they are fercely in favor of q declaration
of war against the South, and Of compeI-
ling others to march down there and do the
fighting. For this purpose they are en-
gagged in preparing a bill to be introduced
ct an early day of the session, making SOL
diers of all the able bodied men of Illinois,
requiring them to proceed ut once t.
organize an army, by the volunteer system,
IL that can be made available. bot If not
then by the drafting system. Hard and
oppressive as the times are, their scheme is
10 compel the farmers to leave the fields,
the mechanics their workshops, and the day
laborer his only means Of earning a scapty
subsistence for his family, to be marched
and countermarched under the drill of
black republican officers, 70 bloody battles
upon Southern soil. Such IS their design,
aud they do not attempt to conceal or dis
guise it here. This will be their leading
measure during this session of the legisla-
ture. 1t will he opposed by the Democrats,
who will. however, suppors any fair. JUST,
reasonable aud practicable bill t. cue lur-
age and support independent and volunteer
companies. The Democrats will not sup
port any measure that eontemplates or
proposes to get up an army Of soldiers more
numerous than the army of working men
it would leave at home. Somebody must
remain at bome TO till the soil, to raise food
for this great army of non producing sol
diers the black republicans expect to get
up.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
The Cost of Coercion.

An intelligent writer asks if it cost the
General Government, with the States all a
unit, from eight to ten years war, and up
wards of 100000 900, to subdue half
armed body of Seminole Indians, not
exceeding in all four hundred men capable
of bearing arms, how long will it take, and
how much will it cost to subdue the people
of the slave States, which are capable Of
sending one million warriors into the field !?
Saying nothing about the horrors Of war
and rivers of blood which must flow, if the
coercion doctrine be carried out, the cost
in dollars and cents will amount to fabu-
lous sum of money-enough to bankrupt
the Northern States and PROSTATE all kinds
of business, trade and commerce.
Let those of our Republican friends who
are IN favor of coercion, think of the cost
before they plunge the North into ruinous
and unnatural war.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
ObstacIes to PEACE.

If the irrepressible conflict which has
been sprung upon the country by Seward,
Lincoln & Co., could be only referred to
the people, there is no doubt but that it
would be fairly and honorably settled by
the election of delegates to National Con
vention. The North should be satisfied
The South should be satisfied. Why then
is not National Convention Immediately
called by Cong-ess2 Alas, the friends of
the Union in Congress are not numerous
enough to call a convention and the cham
piODs of the irrepressible conflict are OPP
posed to it, because they know that the
people are now sick and Disguised with
Abolition and Black Republican dema
gogues, and that if they get a chance, they
would consign all such to state of ult.-
mate extinction"
Here, then, is the great obstacle to the
restoration of peace and prosperity to the
country. The Black Republican leaders
see that their fanatical, sectional and az
gressive creed is incom patible with the
existence of the Union and knowing that
either one or the other must go down, they
have decided upon abandoning the Union
and hanging on to Office and power. If
they be not afraid that the people " i'll re
pudiate their abominable teachings. why
not consent to call National Conyen
ton?
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
Arrival Of the EdInburr.

New York, Jan. IL.
The Edinburg from Liverpool, arrived
this evening.
Dates mainly anticipated.
Nanoleon IN reply to Lord Cowley. on
Ne" Year said. he regarded the future
with confidence, was convinced that a
friendly understanding between the pow
ers. Will maintain peace, which is the Object
of my decree.
A meeting Of Jews from all parts of the
world. had been held at London.
Tue Queen Of Naples hSd left Gaeta.
The details OF the wreck CT the shin
GaeteDburg. state that % lives were lost
and 5 saved.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22

The CRY EoR COERCION We see that
Beecher, of the Lldepeadent-th Rev. Rifle
Beecher. who assisted in arming Kansas
for rebellion, and who was so clamorous for
the right of self government THERE'S for
" coercing" the South into submission 10 a
violated Constitution.
Preston King, the hero of Windmill
Point, who was so jealous for Canadian
secession that he could not keep this side
the American line (uo quite get across to
tine ether side), is for putting down the
Febsls by f'rce.
1t is we'll ivr these fanatics to talk of
fcrce-mon who send others to encounter
dangers that they shrink FROM themselves.
They have brought this mischief upon us.
and would like to hide the stains upon their
records in blood.--BgfalO Republic.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
The Sentiment of Kentucky.

The Louisville Courier says " the peopIe
Of Kentucky are united in their determine.
ton OF resistance 30 those who would carry
out the policy proclaimed at Chicago ;hey
are united in their belief that the time has
come for full aud final adjustment of The
questions IT difference between the North
and South; they are united in the opiuiop
that new guarantees must be had thew are
united 10 the conviction that should such
guarantees be denied by the free States, at
least seven or eight Of the slave States will
withdraw from the Union never again to
return and they are almost united, we be-
lieve, In the conclusion should the Union
be thus dissolved, to 20 with the other slave
States into Southern COnfederscy."
TIE BOo1 ON TIE OTHER LEc.-Those
who talk so glibly Of Southern secession
seem to have forgotten that the records of
Massachusetts legislation have in them
resolutions to the following effect:
Resotred, That the annexation Of Texas
IL ipso Jdcto. . dissolution Of the Urion.
Resolved, That Texas being annexed
Massachusetts, is out Of the Uni,sn.
These res buttons stand unrepeaIed. Yet
this same Massachusetts, with her nersonaI
liberty oils, negro suffrage and negro
equality, Is the fountain head and source
OF all aggressions against the Sautb and
rs most loud mouthed 10 her denunciat;ons
OF disuniOn. uttered from the same m,u,bs
which preached disunion at the Hartford
Convention.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-22
Compromise R.,o,u,io,s.

Hon. franklin Blades, Republican rep
resentative frum this district, is coming
nobly forward IN behalf of the Union
The Chicago Times of yesterday morning
publishes series of resolutions introduced
into the House by Mr.. Blades, which
breathe true spirit of compromise. Com
ing as they do, from the right quarter, the
resolutions of Mr.. Blades will do great
good if they be not smothered by his po,
litlcal associates.