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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05
UNION MEETING.


At the Union Meeting Of the citizens of
Joliet, irrespective of party, held at the
Court House, on Wednesday evening Jan.
30th, 1861, III. n. MARSH was called upon
20 preside, assisted by the following Vice
Presidents Messrs. +. H. Akin, Thomas
Hatton, SEN, Albert ii. Day, and s. W.
Stone. Messrs. Michael Sebastian, w. T.
Jones, and James Goodspeed were chosen
Secretaries.
On motion of j. +. Strecter, committee
of fvo were appointed for the purpose of
drawing up a series Of resolutions. express
sive of the sentiments of the meeting
The Chair appointed, rs such committee,
Messrs. j. f. Streeter, \. Mack, S. W.
Stone, p. p. Scarritt, and &. E. Munger.
They reported tho following:
WHEREAS, The Union is threatened with
destruction, the Constitution violated, the
laws nullihed, and the nations flag insult
Cd, therefore, We the people of Joliet, irre-
spective of party, in public meeting as
ssmblsd, do resolve:
lst. That the Union must and shall be
preserved.
ID. That it is the duty Of the General
Government to preserve the Constitution
as our fathers nude it, TO enforce the laws,
20 maintain possession Of the Government
property, and the honor Of the American
nag, at home as well es abroad
Sd. That the firm and energetic enfirce-
ment of the laws in every section the I'm
ion constitutes coercion" only to law
breaker and is but simple Justice to the
law-abiding and loyal citizens
4th. That those patriotic STATESMEN and
Elf nf
peril of their lives and fortunes, are en-.
deavoring to preserve the integrity and per-
petuity Of the Union as it is, deserve our
sympathy and gratitude. With them we
are willing to Cooperate in all reasonable
and just measures Tor the adjustment of
the existing difficulties, and we sol,mnly
declare that with parties acting in open and
hostile rebellion to the Government, We
have no compromises or concessions to
make.
5th. That Major Robert Anderson, the
gallant and heroic commander of Fl. Sums
ter, deserves the heartfelt thanks of the
Whole country for the intrepidity. GOODNESS
and judgllent with which he has conducted
affairs since he has been in command at
Charleston Harbor.
The Chairman of the Committee, when
making MS report stated that, IN lusticc 70
Mr.. Stone, one of the committee, he W. uld
say he did not fully endorse all the resolu-
tions as presented, and in addition wished
q specific endorsement of the Crittenden
or Border State Resolutions, as basis of
settlement of our present existing national
difficulties, which was not concurred in by
a majority of the committee.
After able and eloquent speeches by
= \
resolutions were unanimously adopted.
On motion, it was ordered that the pro-
eeedings Of the meeting of the meeting be
published in the True Democrat and Joliet
Signal.
On motion, three cheers were given for
the Union, after which the meeting ad-
jUurned amidst the widest enthusiasm.
II. N. MARSH, Pres.
MICHAEL SEBASTIAN,
w. T. JoNEs. Secretaries.
IAuRa Ensp r-rD
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05
The "Union MeetIng.v

In another column, we give the proceed
inSs OF a, so called, Union meeting"
held in this city on last Wednesday even
ing.
We ask our intelligent and patriotic
readers to peruse the resolutions adopted,
that they may see whether it were the case
80 far from being 4" Union meeting " or
a meeting in any way calculated to affect
reconciliation between the North and the
South. it was a Black Republican disunion
meeting IN the true sense 1t is claimed
that 1t was composed of men of all parties,
but this is not true. There were but two
Democrats, Messrs Hatton and Stone who
had anything to do with the affair, and the
latter when the coercion resolutions, for
they are nothing more or less, were agreed
apon, refused to take further part in the
proceedings. The names Of T. Mack and
Michaei Sebastian, appear in the list of
officers, but both of tn csc gentlemen pre-
emptcrially declined to have anything to
do with the movement.
Therefore, the great Union meetiugD
so loudly extolled by our Republican
friends, was simply an assemblage Of Office
seekers whose purpose it were to find favor
in the eyes of Lovejov, the Abolition Con.
gresham, that they might the better sue
cced in their ambitious desires. The reso
lutions commend course of policy, which
II carried out by Lincoln, must resultiE the
downfall OF the Republic. 1t may be well
Tor those plOtters against the integrity of
the Union to make professions of devotion
TO the Constitution and the Union, but a,
the same time they are labOring for the
destruction of both. They are as much. if
not more, disunioniSts as are the South
Carolinians. And their acts and sentiments
are as antagonistical to the perpituity Of
the Union as are the Examinations of Yam
cy or Kett.
The meeting Of Wednesday evening was
in fact disunion NEE ting and while we
regret the Disgrace which it brough. upon
our city, we are happy to assure our friends
abroad that it reflects the sentiments and
feelings of but small portion of our citi
izens
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05
The Legislature.

Oar law makers at Springfield are bu.ilv
engaged IN the business Of the session.
The members have ceased political canvas.
ing aud gone 10 work in ernest.
Mr. Burr, tdem from Scot, has intro-
duced till into the House rruvidinp n,
submitting the Critieoden or Border Sat,
propositions 10 the PEOPLE Of Illinois al a
POPULAR election 10 be holden on the 22i
of February-Washingtan's birthday.
The following. among hundreds Of les,
important bills. have been introduced In.
and are ia various stages Of progress thu
the Legislature:
BY Mr.. Crouch: Act to amend ,bs
law concerning judgments and executions.
Also, act to amend the law concerning
fees.
By Mr.. Elder: Act to declare the effect
Ct endorsement in this State.
Also. act to amend the interest laws Of
the S,ate.
By Mr.. Flaherty: Act to amend the eri
minal laws Of the State.
By Mr.. Haines: Act to amend The hvs
concerning evidence.
Also. net 10 amend the law concerning
fees and salaries.
Also, TO amend the law concerning
change Of venue.
Also, act to amend the law concerning
divorce. To provide that the confessinn
Of the wife shall not be received in eyi-
dence.
By Mr.. Harrington Act to mend th.
attachment laws.
Also, act to enforce the payment Of
rent.
BY Mr.. Elder: Act to amend the haJ,u,
cDTyEs act
Also, act concerning appeals from iuds-
mentS ofjus'ices Of the peace.
BY Mr.. llogg: Act to declare and estab
liSh days uf grace.
BY Mr.. Scammon: Act 10 protect Ia,
public agHinst fraudulent insurance com.
Tanies.
By Mr. Talbot: Act to amend the s,,,.
raj acts relating TO the election and CON-
] Iensauon OF county tressurers and asses.
soTs.
On motion of Mr.. HIaines, the coinmi,tr.
2 CT education was instructed 90 rrts.rt.
Z bal proyIding-L. That township trustee.
/ Of schools be elected for three years. and
/ lie 80 ciassed that the term sc each shaR
expire annually . That the township
I treasurers he allowed two per cent. on ~.
e'al taxes levied. collected. and paid cut.
I when the commission does net ercesd SO
f per aHnutn. ) That the township trustee.
/ have power q enlarge schupl districts
/ Act confirming indentures made ~ the
+ New York Juvenile Asylum to citizens q
4 Illinois.
I Act 70 amend act to construct = railroad
! from Jaliet TO Chicago.
Act tn amend the statute in regard n
/ foreibie eairy aud deiainer, and landlord
aud TENANT.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05
war Declared against the
SRpfl.

The Honorable Jesse o. Norton, the
redoubtable Colonel j. E. S,reeter, aud the
numerous other Office seeking captains of
Republicanism, who took occasion during
the past week to avow that :hey were OPP
posed to all or any compromise with rebels
or traitors, must be an inexorablY rigid as
well as most courageously determined
troupe of gentlemen. With them the Law
is Justice and they have resolved that the
law shall be executed, coma what NAV.
If every man, woman and child outside
the walls of the Court House on Wednes-
day even ng, were rebels and traitors,
Judge Norton, Colonel Streeter aud their
followers, would still be as ipfexibly
against the least compromise with them.
To ordinary minds it is appalling and
trightful to imagine the heart sickening
scenes which are inevitably in times Of
civil wnr-the bitter strife and deadly con
fict Of neighbor against neighbor, brother
against brother, father against son, and
son against father-the sacking and burns
ing of towns and villages, the murder of
deienceless women and children, the brutal
rage and lust of a licencious soldiery-
these are details, ever prescnt in civil war,
which, when viewed by common men, even
in imagination, cause the bloed to run co d
with horror. But the rig id virtue of Nor
ton and Sireeter will not allow them to
think of these details. Like The old Ro-
man who sentenced his On son to death
for sligh. breach of discipline ia the
ranks, they are determined 10 enforce the
laws, should the prairies be crimsoned with
the blood Of our people in the attempt-
! Yea, consideration for those Of their own
household does not deter them one lot
They will have nothing to do with com
promise.
The Virginia conferences, or a National
Convention might settle the whole difficulty
without the effusion of blood. But the
pious, straight haired and eminentlv Just
Norton and the warlike Colonel Streeter
will have none of it. The laws have been
violated and nothing short of the blood Of
the rebels and traitors will nppease their
indignant feelings.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05
Democratic Meeting In Jack
son.

y rousing meeting of the Democracy of
Jackson was held at the Centre School
House, in that town, on last Saturday eve
ming, to consult in regard to the existing
troubles. Sheldon Young was chosen chair
man, and, on motion, appointed William
Pritchard, Henry Snoad, and Henry Span
gler as a committee to draft resolutions ex-
presSive of the sense Of the meeting. The
committee, after consultation, agreed upon
strong Union resolutions, similar in sub
stance to those adopted by the Democracy
of this city.
After the reading Of the resolutions, the
meeting was ably and eloquently addressed
by Messrs. Grover and Quinn, of this city
who showed tina: the Republicans are re
spon5ible for the dissolution Of the Union,
and that the only hope for tue reconstruction
OF the government was on the PRINCIPLES of
the Democratic party. After the speeches,
vote was taken on the resolutions and they
were passed without dissenting voice.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05
The Republicans Indignant

Since Seward, Lincoln's intended Sec
rotary of State, has expressed himself in
favor of compromise end an honorable
adjustment Of our difficulties, it is said the
Wide Awakes threaten to prevent Lincoln's
Inauguration. If an attempt of the kind
be made by the Republicans, it will! be the
duty of Democrats to stand by Old Abe
and protect him from his former friends =
Judging from the way the Chicago Tribune
denounces M. Seward it is not improba
ble that the Chicago Wide Awakes will be
ready to resist Lincoln's Inauguration on
account OF his connection with Seward
But let them exhibit any warlike DISPOSE
ton towards Lincoln for this, and the
Joliet boys, If called upon, will give them
worse maulirg than they did at the Re
/ publican mass meeting here last fall
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

EPIDEMIC AT WEsIPoRT, KY.-We have
received, from Dr. ii. 6. Duerson, an To-
teresting account of."obscure and irregular
but fatal" epidemic at Westport, OIdbsn
county Ky, which commenced about lbs
hrst Of January, presenting in its first a.
lacks symptsms Of tonsilli:is. pleuritt
pneumonia, influenza, &c, without any
scarlet rash upon the surface, but at Length
presenting in other cases the usual synP
toms Of scarlet fever. The cases were Te1
fatal. but the epidemic has sutsided, sns
health prevails at present. These obscure
forms OF scarletina, in which. the NORRIS
action does not determine the surface, an
very embarrassing and difficult Of tresi-
ment.-LOVisriLIe Journal.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05
Brooks Reelected.

Austin Brooks, the indomitable editor of
the Quincy Herald, whose resignation
made the Republicans in the Legislature
come to terms, has been reelected by IN
overwhelming majority. Brooks is ardent
y hated by the Republicans and his elec
ton is Il hitter pill for them to swallow.
bat there is no other alternative for them
We are gratified that the constituents Of
Mr.. Brooks have given him such an en-
pAatic endorsement
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05
commissioners Annoi,taa

Our Republican Legislature, after DELAY
ing the matter to the eleventh hour, au
tho-ized the Governor to appoint FIVE com
missioners to meet those Of Virginia and
the other States 10 Convention at Washing
ton ; aud Gov, Yates in pursuance selected
S. I. Logan, G Keorner, B. C. Cook. 7. j.
Turner and John Wood, five rabid Repub
hcans, as such commissioners
GENEROUS The editor of the True Dem.
acrat seems to be deeply concerned about
the welfare Of one of the editors of this
paper. When he shall lie turned out of
the postotice, he generously proposes to
use his Influence with Old Abe to procure
him the appointment of commander of a
force to capture fugitive slaves. Well.
this is very kind in cur neighbor. But
had he not better wait till after the post
office app in;ment here be made, for from
present indications. he will then need the
position for himself
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

Y. NJ. A. FEsTIvAL.-The festival for
the benoitof the Young Mons ASSOCIATION,
donated by the ladies of Joliet, will come
off at Ypung's Hall, Monday evening, Feb.
llth. Preparations have been made, by
the committee of arrangements, to make
the evening pass of pleasantly to all who
may attend.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

DEATH FROM FALL A sad accident
oeeurr In this city on last Sunday
morning. Mrs Mary Ulrieh, wife of NJ
A. Ulrici, of Ward Sd, fell upon the ice
near the door OF her iesidence, striking on
her side and injurinI herself SO that she
died in less than an hour.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

LEcTURE.-We notice that Prof. W. p
Jones, President of the North Western Fe.
male Seminary and College at Evanston, is
announced to lecture before the Young
Mems Association in Young's Hall, this
evening. Prof. jones is one of the finest
poets ard scholars Of the day, and will no
doubt interest aud entertain all who 90 to
hear him. lie has numerous friends and
admirers in our city, and the Association
have been fortunate in securing his
services, for the Hall will be filed if the
evening be pleasant The suhject-"Ap-
plause"-is profile one, and M Jones.
with his fine imagination and genius, will
doubtless make it highly interesting
Don't fail to attend
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

BADLY INJURED.-Mr Richard Newkirk
who resides about two miles east of the city,
mot with Il serious accident on last Satur-
day. He was hauling a load of wood
which capsized and threw him on the froz-
en- ground, breaking thigh and arm and
badly injuring him in other respects. His
recovery is doubtful.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

ate with Lieut.. Simmer in its defense,
although it is supposed here he will be
able successfully to maintain his position
without additional succnr.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

E6- A young lady was recently asked
how she could possibly aF"r1, in these
ha' d tin es, to take music lessons. "Oh,D
sal she, 81 couine myself to the lower
potes."
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05
Just as we EXDecfcd.

Senator Mack, of the Central railroad
notoriety, has introduced bill into the
Senate placing about three millions of dol
lars, including thetwO mill tax and the
Central railroad tax in the hands of the
present Legislature and Republican State
officers. II Mack's bill becomes law the
Republicans about Springfield and favored
ones in other parts Of the State will have
plenty Of money hereafter.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

FIRE ALARNs-Last week there were
two alarms Of fire in the city. One was
from the residence Of I. Burns, on Joliet
street, and the other from the large School
House in District No. 9 The fire depart,
ment was out on both occasions, but through
the efficiency Of the Bucket Company the
fires were extinguished before much dams
age was done.
Mr.. Burns residence took fire from dc
teetve chimney, and the fire in tho school
house, it is said, caught from the stove in
the second story. The school house cost
the city over twenty thousand dollars, and
had 1t burned down, our tax payers would
have felt the loss severely in these hard
times.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

sTWe are again under obligations to
Mr.. Thomas Leddy, Jr., the GentlemanIv
clerk of the Merchants Hotel, St. Louis
for late Southern papers.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

Observation-Disclosures, the great American
vocalist and imitator, will give one of his
inim:table entertainments at Yaung's Hall
on Wednesday evening. Admittance IS
cents. Let those who wish to spend pleas
antly an hour or two attend.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

New FIRM Mr.. B. F. Denton Of the
New York Store, has associated with him
in business Mr.. S. IInff Jr., late of New
York, and Mr. Vim. Bradt, for a long time
a popular salesman In the establishment,
Nj. Half has had long experience in the
mercantile business, and, in connection
with Messrs. Denton and Bradt, cannot
fail to make the New York Store an attrae.
tive place for those wishing to purchase
goods.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

AccIDENT.-Mr. Samuel Barker, of this
city, while going to his boarding house on
Saturday evening. slipped and fell on tie
ice and broke his leg.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

LADIES FAIR The Ladies of the Enis-
eopal Society will give a Festival nj
Young's Hall on Thursday evening. Eth
inst. Every exertion will be made 10 ZEN
der the evening pleasant to all who NAV
attend. The public are invited to attend.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-02-05

1t appears from uficial sources. tina,
representations concerning the troubles of
foreign vessels in Charleston harbor have
been made to Government by British
= an:sh aud Bremen Ministers. Secretary
Blacks reply Is to the effect that the Pres
Ident would deeply regret that any injury
should happen u the commerce of foreign
OF friendly nations, especially that British
subjects at Charleston should suffer by the
anomalous state of things existing there
Mr.. Black quotes from law to show that
the Jurisdiction OF the Federal Government
to collect daty on imports is exclusiye.-
Whether the existing state Of things at
Charleston will or will not be regarded as
sufficient reason for not executing the
penalties incurred by British subjects. is n
question which Lord Lyons will see no
necessity FOR raising until 1t practically
arises Each case will doubtless have its
peculiarities. Mr.. Black regrets that this
consideration compels him to decline Civ
ing any assurances on the point presented.
The Treasury Department will Give
public Information of the condition in
which South Carolina puts the post Office
arrangements.
The steamer Brooklyn Joined the M1ce-
DOMAIN at Pensacola. Ii is said an attack
Will be made on Fort Piekens, which is not
now Improbable, within short time
Considering the advice IF PARTIES distant
from the scene, these vessels will CO oper-
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19
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Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
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Wednesdays and Fridays at 4 a. IN.
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Sundays, from s to Gam.
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Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19
THE SHREVEPORT
Weekly News,

Published In the city of Shreve-
port, Parish of Caddo, every Monday
morning at the low price Of So So
The News will not be forwarded to
any address, until the subscription
money is received, as it is published
on the cash principle; and the terms
being put at low figures, will not adj
nit Of credit. ..
It's the cheapest paper published
in the State, the sheet is "a by 36 in
ches, and coetaims taoenty-eight c0l-
unans Of reading matter, set in solid
type. The Weekly News is made
up Of the reading published in the
da1 y, and contains the latest news re-
ceived in Shreveport, and well Sc
lectcd articles. In fact it is one of
the
BEST FAMILY PAPERS,
published in the South.
Specimen copies will be forwarded
to such as desire subscribing.
The columns will contain articles,
selected and original, which will prove
of interest and tend to the welfare Of
its readers. 1t will be devoted to the
interests Of the South; and internal
Improvements in the Parish and vi.
cinity, will receive the undivided at
tention Of the publisher,
The columns of the News will be
open to every person. Personal arti-
cles will not, under any circumstances,
(either as communications or adver-
tisements,) be published.
Correspondence is solicited from all
sections. .....
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Proprietor.
Papers publishing the above three
months, will be entitled toan exchange
for the Daily.
Shreveport daily news., 1861-10-19

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For the Benefit of the Soldiers.

The ladies of the Military,Aid So
ciety will be pleased to receive wool
and yarn OF socks already knit. Pay
viii be- given for the same if desired.
Mas P51t- jones'.