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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
The Union Convention.

Our opinions relative to the union of our
party with that of the Republican party in
this county, are we'll known to our readers.
We were opposed to the arrangement from
the commencement, nor has the action of the
recent convention changed our minds in
this respect.
We firmly believe that the Democratic
party can serve the cause of the Union bet.
ter in q separate organization, than by
uniting, permanently at least, with party
that could not or would not see the dangers
of the crisis, until it was too late to save
the country from the perils that now men
ace us. We do not, therefore, mean to
turn Republicans or abandon the princi-
pies of the party which built up the coun-
try from its infancy, and which, we believe,
are paramount to those of any other party
that has opposed US, not even excepting
this new Union party. If peace be secur-
ed and the Union and harmony of these
States restored, it must be done in accord
ance with the principles of the Democratic
party. The principles enunciated in the
Chicago platform, must be discarded, or
our nation will be undone.
The principles of the Democratic party
present the only true basis for settlement
of the terrible difficulties and if the people
will rally in their favor, it would not be
long before the unnatural war would cease
and those who are now arrayed in open
rebellion against the authorities Of the gov
ernment would return to their allegiance
and the country once more assume it.
wonted prosperity, unity and happiness.
But we shall not quarrel with those of oul
Democratic friends who have deemed il
proper to unite with the Republicans in tn,
nomination Of ticket. We do not doub
that they have been actuated by the best o
motives, and, therefore, We shall make nj
factious opposition to the ticket presented
1t may be that our Republican friends arr
actuated by GOOD intententions, and tina
they mean to carry out their no-party pro
fessions honestly and faithfully, but WI
cannot dismiss from our minds the doubt
we at first entertained on that score
The Republicans have it in their power
even without the aid of a single Democrat
ic vote, to elect the entire ticket nominated
last Tuesday. We shall await the resul
with some anxiety, that it may b
seen whether our apprehensions be no
we'll founded. In the mean time, lie
Democrats be vigilant and watchful, les
they be deceived and betrayed by tn
men who profess such extravagant patriot
ism. If the Republicans of Will count
vote for the Union ticket, presented b.
them, we shall have more faith in them i
the future than we have had in the past
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
Then and Now.
Forney's Philadelphia Press says !:

'"0J hiihueipHsd fTesS says:
''Tbe very state whose representatives in
congress were most ready to vote the Press
ideht an army of SOC, 900 men have not vet
sent IN their quota Of men for an army of
even half that size. Massachusetts, is of.
fering men $50 each bounty. and, With the
indueeDeDt, Gen. Wilson'S regiment is
filing up but slowly. Vermont and other
northern states are also back ward in sending
for ward men, and the indications are not
at all favorable for full army at an early
day without draft, at least from some Of
the states j."
Last tall, these states turned out an i'm
mense army of wide awakes, who practised
military drill Where are thew now p
Last tall and winter, too, these states leo
the mo compromise" party Of the country.
We remember distinctly how Henry
wilson, IN speech, made after the elsc.
ton, boosted how the north had now got
she south Tin Massachusetts parIance. she
slave power" under its heel. and how the
aforesaid south would now be ground to
powder. The honorable senator's consti-
tuents don't seem to be DESTROYS Of going
into the grinding business, since the large
bhunty OF $50 head seems no inducsment.
We desire to see the army Of the republic
promptly filled TO the required quota by
voluntary enlistment, but il is very evident
this cannot be done, and the sooner the
government commences drafting the New
England abolitionisss the better. Make
them tight for the government whose ex-
lstanee they have imperilled. Make them
face the rified cannon, and after a few hard
fought battles they may, perhaps, be able
IN the future 'to keep step to the music of
the Union. Slate Register.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
The Rebel Force near washing.
ION.

Improbable that the number of the rebel
forces in the vicinity of Washington has
been greatly exaggerated. Oft the Wash
ington Republican says:
That the total force of the erenv in
Virginia does not exceed 100 600 men is as
certain as it can be made by an ythipg short
of an actual count"
To whom we are indebted for the exap
gerated estimates the Republican advises
rs:
"lt the administration would yield to the
policy which the contractors seek to dictate
by their continual panics, we should have
our army here doubled, and rhen have it
Kept IN idleuess until doomsday. That is
what the contractors want and il is the
real object of all the pauics which they in
stigate through the press, keeping them
selves earthly concealed all the while
But they will find their game blocked by
the administration, which is determined to
bring the war to a speedy close"
LII the administration would treet these
dishonest contractors in the same way it
treats the suspicious characters whom it
shuts up in Fort Lafayette. they would not
be so numerous nor misehievous in a short
time.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
Later from MIssouri.

Special Dispatch TO the Chicago Times.
st. Louis, Oct. S.
Much sickness prevails in the camp at
Rolla.
A considerable number of soldiers. be-
longing chiefly to the Fifteenth and Six
teenth Illinois Regiments, were brought in
on the train to-day, 20 90 into hospital.
The prevalent disease is fever.
Gen. John B. Henderson, Of the State
militia, has returned home from this city,
with small portion Of the arns required
for his brigade.
Henry o. Neville has been appointed, by
Gov. Gamble, Division Inspector for the
Fourth Military District, and is visiting the
district for the purpose Of mastering troops
into State service.
Twenty-Five more of the wounded from
Springfield have reached Rol1a,
Ambulances have been sent out to bring
the remainder, about one hundred in num-
Der.
A letter from Springfield. under date of
the Oath ult., says that many secessicnists
are taking their negroes off south.
Twelve wagon loads passed that day, and
six the day before.
They also steal and run of the negroes of
Union men.
The killing of a lady named Mrs. Stevens
by the rebels. is confirmed.
The Fifteenth Illinois Regiment has been
ordered from Rolla to Jefferson City.
New Mexico dates to the 18th ult., have
been received.
The Governor, in his inaugural address,
recommends the calling out Of all persons
between eighteen and forty-6ve years of
age, to re conquer Arizona from the Texas
secessionists.
The people of the Territory, particularly
the Mexicsns, are much dissatisfied with
the recommendation.
Frank Blair is at large and walking about
the city.
St. Louis, Oct. S.
The correspondence of the Republican,
ROlla 4th, says:
"Thirty-fve of our wounded men arrived
here from Springfield yesterday. Three
smbulances lett this morning and others
will start tomorrow for that place, to bring
away more of the wounded, about one hun
dred Of wLom still remain there.
Letters received here from the southwest
say that many of the wealthy aud most
prominent citizens in that region are NOV.
ing their families and effects to the south
Capt Asa G. Smith, at the head of soma
l.500 Union men is furnishing the seces'
siOnists in Barry and Stone counties.
Mrs. John s. Phelps, who was so actIv,
in her attentions to our wounded soldier
after the battle of Springfield is very i'll o
, typhoic fever.
John Gullett, State Senator from Law
renee county. who was arrested here by or
der of Gen. Hunter, has been released OF
/ parole, but is not permitted to leave town.
Col. Blair was arrested the second tim,
, for writing letter which he addressed 4
+ Adjutant General Thomas after he was re
leased by Fremont, aud because he deehn
. ed to resume bis sword and take commani
, Of his regiment, then on march tn the bat
tie field, when ordered by his commander
Gen. Scott's release Of Col Blair is I'M
derstoOd to be peremptOry until such tim
as charges are made against him.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08

WAR MEETINe.-A war meeting was
held at the Court House on Saturday eve
ming. Hon. Uri Osgood presided. An ell
oquent and powerful! speech was delivered
by Hon. Mr.. Van Amman of Chicago. 1t
was listened to with respectful attention,
though ii bordered considerably on Adolf
tiOnism. Mr.. Van Arman expresses too
much malignity in his remarks and comes
too near the position occupied by the raei-
cal Abolitionists, to suit cur views.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
The war In Kentucky.
Louisville, Oct. 3.

The Bulletin say "a gentleman recent
~ from Bowling Green states that the mil>
itary authorities there notified the sheriff of
Warren county to pay no money into the
State treasury.
Buekner has gone with portion Of his
troops through Hopkinsvill, GreenviIle, and
other places, taking arms wherever they
could find them.
The troops at Bowling Green believe
that 10000 additional troops are daily
waiting an hours notice to come into Kens
lucky.
Mississippi regiment recently came to
Bowling Green, expecting to come dire CITY
through and occupy Louisville aud remain
there.
Some mercenary Unionists, finding army
employment for themselves and servants,
and market for their produce, give unmis-
taxable evidence of yielding to recession -
A special to the Bulletin of the p says ::
Eight hundred or one Thousand Con-
federate TROOPS took possession Of Hopkins
vile Monday afternoon, aud 100 Union
troops. under Capt. jackson, were falling
back TO Henderson
Reports are also in circulation that
Buckner. with 5000 Cunfederates. would
attack Spotsvile on Thursday
1t is also rumored that Zliicoffer 10 re-
treating towards Barbuursyille."
The Legislative news is uuimportant.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
AFTERNOON SESSION

The Committee on Credentials ,.,
the names of eighty-two persons vho.
entitled to seats in the Convention =, ~
lows:
Joliet-F L Cagwin, R E Gooden Il,
Scheidt, VIM Smith, James OrRils,
Waterman, w c Goodhue, ii H.
Hecht, X j Hammond. II N Marsh.
Du Page-GeO r Dyer, Titus 81.
Albert Amsden.
Crete-U Myrick, E W Beach Ii.
Muir. s'
dreen Garden-JOhn Young, John u.
ton, Peter Bohlander.
Frankfort-Josiah CARPENTER l.,
Bomgardner, Chas Hirsch. Henry r."
Homer-A Granger, Levi HartseII n
G Wells, A G Rowley.
Jackson-Wm Pritchard, D Pol.
Henry Snoad.
Florence Stewart, Andre, n,
Geo Munroe.
Loekport-JJ Fowler, Seneca 81, l.,
Anderson, Henry Aiken, Franklin H.
land, S w Woodward.
Manhattan-Robert Jones, G AG,,
W ID B Lynn
MOnec-N Schneider, B Sheridan.
Cline.
Plainfeld-JoeI Dillman, Michael n.
Alex McCloskey, A Hempstreet
Peotone-Ralph Crawford. J c c,,
Reed-Francis I Riley, E GanO. M
Steward.
Troy-Nicholas Hull, A W Scarf. Dr
Setrls.
WilmingtoI-John D Hend.rson n
Thompson, K C Thompson. Malcolm S,.,
I ard.
Wilton-Jabes Harvey, S G Nel.O,
Robbins.
wesley-SamI II Wiser, Philip A g..
berg, David Willard.
Wheatland-S. Simmons, Geo,1,
Brown, Robert Glow, Jr.
Washington--W. &. Conner, ADd.,
Christensen.
Will-Geo W Smith, A G Gor.r
New LenOx-Joseph Cougar, r J ca.
ham, Dwight Haven
Channahon-J N Fryer, ] B Sch,u.
horn. Robert Tho-nburg
which report was accepted.
Mr.. Dyer moved that the Convent,
recommend Hon. Francis GooDsPrIp Z
Joliet, as candidate for Delegate to d,
Constitutional Convention, which n,is
was carried, unanimously.
The Convention then proceeded to b,Ts
for candidates for county officers, with L,
following result:
I County Clerk-william Tonner.
Jounty Judge-Charles H. Week..
County Treasurer-J. A. Frank.
School Commissioner-Dwight Hsys
County Suryeyor-Adam COmstock.
After which, on motion, the Couvsut.
adjourned.
wM. SMITH, Pres.
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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
Will County Cavalry.

We give below the role of the volunteer
company formed in this county. The com
pany is now encamped at Ottawa, in Col
Dick ey's regiment. 1t is composed mostly
Of hardy young farmers and mechanics and
is one of the finest appearing companies
that have been mustered into service in
this State. Capt. Felter is just the man to
command a company, and his men so re-
gard him. A few more good men will be
received if application be made soon.-
Those of our young men who wish to unite
with splendid company in first class
regiment, should report themselves 20 Capt.
Felter at once. The following is the role :
n.. IL IL Ill.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
Republicans and Old Abe.

Since Fremont and Old Abe has been at
loggerbeads, there is an effort being made
hy the Republican leaders to turn public
sentiment against the Administration, by
the controlling element in the Republican
party. The fact that the President is OPP
posed TO the lberating Of the slaves, is too
bitter q dose for Abolitionism u swallow
Their leaders and presses openly avow
themselves in for the Fremont policy. Old
Abe will have to rely on the Democrats to
support him in carrying out the laws as
the main body of the party that carried
him INTO power have forsaken him and ar
rayed themselves on the side of the "Path
finder"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
Preamble and Resolutions Passed BY u
Universalist Church and Society, Of ions
on the Death of Rev Otis A. skEr<
Pastor OF said Church.

WHERE'S, 1t has pleased the Supss
Ruler of the Universe in the dispeDss11
of his providence to remove from Us "
take to himself our most esteemed q
worthy Pastor and Brother, the Rev. VI
A. SKINNER, ID. D., in whose life andsir
acter was exhibited 50 much Of GOODS
it may be truly said of him that be %"
mercy and justice and practiced chan!r
wards all mankind:
ReseiUed, That as members Of y
Church and society we deeply deplHs :
loss of on; highly esteemed and E''p
Pastor and Brother and Christian, va
and grateful remembrance of the tds3e
zeal and promptness with which Be y
charged the Christian duties ds'a'4
upon HIM: That IN all our intercls
with him, we cannot recall an uBkp.
uncharitable word or sentiment a. b,'-s
come from him, and that his hsoI.
eyenness of temper under all ciIcunsa'S
together with his inmate love Of trut1 =
justice as well as bis independence o.
and action are worthy of imiiauoa y
Christians.
ResolUed, That we profoundly Fc
thize with The family and relatives =
deceased Pastor and Brother in ihelie y
parable loss, and bumbly recOmmeDa =
to Him vino is 1.-The widows G0d sns ~
orphans Hope" and whilst we regIa
he should have fingered and diea -
from his home, it is o matter OF coDssss
that be-was under the roof OF kina ~.
whose hands and hearts were open Vt
ply all bis wants and smooth the "
death.
Resolred, That the thanks of this III n
and society are rendered to brotnSs.
lette and family and the friends Oh -
vile, for their kindness and stieps5
the deceased during his last pai''-
ness. -
Resolred, That the thanks OF t6s e.
and society are due the Rev. W. II.
for his able and just sermon presss
this citv, at the funeral of the c zo're
and to Rev. Messrs. TrTTLE ana -
who aided in the services on tins. -
and that copy of said sermon ~
requested for publication. =. he
ResoiUed, That these proceeaingIS
tered upon the records of our eess 81
society, and a copy furnished 70 Us .s,,
of our deceased Pastor and brolsb
also copies forwarded to the Chr1as, =
enant and to the papers in JOlis' "
''eA''0n, J. E. srREErER, p"
c. KsnKLroS, Cpk-
JsLIzr. Sept. Goth 1851
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
Springfield Correspondence.
CAMP BUTLER, Sept. &c, 1861.

DEAR SIGNAL
Matters are progressing here satisfato-
rIly. New !evies of trooIs are daily arriy-
ing. 1t is expected the good old Sucker
State will soon have her full quota of men
IN the field ready to do service for the
cause of the UuiCn.
Day before yesterday l went down to
st. louis to see how matters were getting
along there. On Monday down happened
to fall in with your friend Mr.. Braden.
editor of the True Democrat, and | believe
postmaster of your city. lie informed me
that he was going to see the pathfinder. !"
with the view of getting his friend. DR.
Macarthur, appointed TO the post of Brigade
Surgeon. hope he succeeded, as know
OF no man, according to his presentations.
in the whole Northwest better qualified for
the place than DIR. Macarthur
1t one wants a place il is a good thing 10
have an editor for your friend-they having
passes on all the -ailrOads-no expense is
incurred. By the way, it seems that Bra
den has changed wonderfully since last
saw him. l presume. however, that it is
owing to the fierce mOustachs that be now
sports.
am credibly informed that r. Z Goodell
OF your city, has obtained the contract for
supplying this camp with raiions. The
terms upon which he furnishes them have
not yet transpired, but hope he will make
good thing of it. More anon.
VINDFX
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08

0YsrERs-The approaching cold wealth
er has fully inaugurated the oyster sea-
son in this city. The place to procure
dish of these Is at c. A. Austin's Empire
Saloon. His establishment will be found
one of the'moss comfortable places in the
sity, to get dish Of oysters.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, DC

W AeAlNOION, OCb u.
The following is the result of inquiries
to-day in official quarters: The charges
preferred by Col. T. p. Blair against Majur
General Fremont, on the Goth of Septem-
Der, have not yet reached Washington
According to the regulations, charges are
required to be transmitted through the
superior officer, who, in this case, is Gen.
Frem Mt himself. A copy of the charges,
however, has been received, to be filed in
the event that Gen. Fremont himself shall
neglect T decline 70 transmit the original
document to the War Department.
In response to a requsItion of Gen. FIRE.
mont for Quartermaster for the Western
Department, as Brigadier General McKin-
stry has taken the field Major Robert Allen
has been appointed to that position. He
has the reputation of being one Of the best
officers of that kind il the employment Of
the government.
1t is further ascertained that Brig. Sher.
mao will be promoted to a Major General
ship, and will take the command of the
Department Of Kentucky, the delicate
state OF Gen Anderson's health alone ren-
deringthis arrangement necessary.
There seems 10 be no doubt that Gen.
| Fremont will be superseded. No official
/ y
Gen. Wool, it is thought by those well in
formed in military circles, will proceed to
the West under specific instructions, and il
may be that he will supersede Maj Gen
Fremont. No positive information is de
rivable on this subject.
The Resolute ran ashore under the bat
terry at Aqua Creek, and was fred upon
with shells. No one was injured The
sound of the fife and drum was heard con.
siderably on shore through Wednesday
night. The cause Of it was unknown.
An army order has been issued announc
ing that all depredations upon private
property will be severely punished; that nj
remission for such Outrsges will be ex
ercised; that the guards placed over sucl
property will be held responsible, as vel
as the principals.
A number of military gentlemen of Obi
have applied to Gov. Dennison, of tina
State, for the establishment Of camp il
the vicinity of Cincinnati. 1t is propose,
TO establish an encsmpment comprising
brigade of Zouaves, six squadrons Of pickle
cavalry, and battery OF eigb: rified guns
The loyal citizens of Kansas have peti
toned government for military aid. The
fear that if Price is not defeated in Mis-
sori Kansas viii! fall into the hands of tn
rebels.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08

GRUMPY COUNTY FAIR.-The Grundy
County Agriculture Fair was held last
week. The grounds are located about one
mile Of Morris and are pleasant and suita-
BILE for the purpose. Considering the state
of the country and the nature of the wealth
er, the Fair was a success. The show of
stock was creditable as was also the dis
play of farming implements and machinery.
But the most interesting part of the exhi>
bition was confined to the building on the
west side of the grounds. In it were taste
fully arranged every Manageable article
of beauty and utility-fowers, samples of
needle work, butter, cheese, bread, corn,
pumpkins, and fruits, in all their various
attractions. The assortment Of fruits Oh
exhibition by S. S. Randall, was the finest,
and proved that Illinois can't be beat in
that respect. The pc ople of Norris know
how to manage such matters successfully,
hence the Fair more .han paid expenses.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
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Good from Western Vireinia.

Galiipolis. Oct !
The expedition planned by J. Y. Gu,Gt
Of the First Kentucky Regiment, and vi
out under Lieut. Col. Enyart and Col Pa
has returned. They encountered III. e,
envy at ChapmanyiIle, under Col J. Lsas
Davis, Of Greenbriar. and utterly ruus
them. The enemy lost between 50 and q
killed Our loss was four killed. Tb.g
petition returned TO Charleston on the se
ult.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
Washington, Oct. 4.

The announcement that the Spanish
government propose sending an EXPEDITION
against Mexico, with a land force of FIVE
thousand men to march to the city of Mex
leo, is looked upon here as mere brag-
Should any such interference take place,
our government has determined to resent
it, and prong thy repel, with our army and
navy, any force that may be directed by
Spain against the neighboring Republic Of
Mexico.
The excess of expenditures over receipts
OF the Postotice Department, for the fourth
quarter of the year 1860, was nearly 50,
900 900, while the excess for the first quar-
ter of the present year was only 1903, 900,
the receipts being nearly 50, 1917 600 The
receipts Ill the latter quarter exceed those
of the former by more than $500 600.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08
COUNTY UNION coNve,

At half past 10, A. NJ the Gu.
was called to order BY DR.. A. L. M,.-''
Col. WV. SMITH, of Joliet, wa, .,.
Chairman. Henderson Hoyk D..:,st
lard, and r. z. Goodell, Vice P,a,;, w
A. G. Rowley and A. N. wa.eru,D :
retaries. ~
Messrs. Willard. Hammond and r
hue were appointed a committee =, "
dentials. u"
Messrs. II. n. Marsh. Amsden VIII,
Henderson. and Waterman were auOoi'.'t
committee on resolutions, afte, Ia
the Convention adjourned until pg
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08

A LITTLE PARADIsE.-Tbe garden of
Hon. Hiram Norton, of Lock port, in this
county. is well worth visit by those who
admire .he beautiful and useful. 1t in
eludes about two acres and is filed with
every variety of flowers, fruits and vegeta
bles, tastefully and Systematically arrang-
ed. There is nOt garden in Chicago that
can compare with it for neatness aud beau
ty. The gorgeous summes houses, the va
riagated and brilliant flowers, and the lus-
cious fruits that hang in clusters on every
hand, is evidence Of what care and labor
and love of homeNhappiness can accom-
plish.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-08

The republican state convention of Mas.
sachusetts. met at Worcester last 0Asdav
and nominated full party ticket. The
present abolition governor, Andrew. In
nominated for reelection. All Tor emo
party" Of course.