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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
From Washington.
Special Dispatch to Ibe Chicago Tinnes
W.SurNrro~ Auo

SPec!h lkpaioh 10 be Chicago Times.
WAsuISGToS. Aug i
4 meeting Of the Cabinet va. hsH q
day, at which the probabilities 9! re-
attack GU Washington was discussed
The administration are cuuvibceo o.
the COnfederates entertain the dessr
attacking Washington, but are eTfc'
that the Confederate force would be az
Inflated should they attempt It.
Government has no evidence vhsR',
against Minister Faulkner, buth . b
as hostage for Messrs, Magraw ard Hf
ris, who were taken prisoners while
mission for the recovery Of the remains 9
Colonel Cameron.
The administration, notwithsisrafi
reports to the contrary. are anxious 70 n
ceive the services Of able foreign niha'
officers.
Two hundred known secessiOnirt,: ~
employed in various departments ct hrf
ington, will be dismissed through the y
ton of the Potter committee. =,
The Steamer Baltimore, which ne
for Old Point Comfort week ago,
missing, though due last WEDNESDAY ,
is supposed she has beer captured p '
rebels. 1t is certainly known that ios
not either in Baltimore or Fortress NOR
1t is reported on good authority "
Daniel f. Sickles has received bis e'Hss
sion as Brigadier General. HIS brigH'
now quite effective.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
The war in Missouri.
Rolla, Mo. Aug. Is.

holia, MO-, Aug. 10.
We are indebted to the correspondent Of
the St. Louis Democrat for the following
Intelligence
Mr.. Ingraham, Union clerk in a seces-
sion store in Springfield, reached here this
a NJ He reports that four regiments of
rebel cavalry, under Gen. Rains, entered
Springfield Sunday noon, and hoisted a
secession flag on the Court House, amid
the noisy demonstrations of the troops and
few resident sympathizers.
Our wounded soldiers in the hospital
had been unmS Tested, and it was announ~
ced that only the Home Guards would be
the subjects of resentment
The rebels purchased everything in the
stores, paying any price demanded in Cons
federate scrip. They were particular "
anxious 10 get shoes, some of their regi-
ments being entirely barefooted.
Can't. Judest, ore of Gen. SigePs skir-
misbers. who was wounded in the battle,
repnrts that Sigel's attack on the rear Of
the rebel camp was a complete surprise to
them that they were driven back towards
| Gen Lyons command in front with great
slaughter. their dead lying in heaps on the
! field and that for the first half hour Sigel
/ did not lose q man. Subsequently, our
troops were subjected to murderous cross
fire from number of the enemy's cannon,
throw ing a perfect shower Of grape and
SHELLS INTO our ranks. After driving the
rebels hack ahrnt mile and half Sigel
drew off his force. and fell back on Spring
| field
Wagons containing the families oi Union
men continue to arrive here Moro than
one halt the population of Springfield have
| left, and the farmers along the route to this
place are abandoning their homes.
II is rep )rted that Sigels co mmand !:
only about fifteen miles from here Iii,
arrival may be expected to-day OF to-,Hor
Fnw.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

Picnic EXCURSION The Sabbath Sebool
OF the Congregational Church, If this civ
will hold their annual Festival at Cottaga
Grove, the burial place of Senator Douglas.
on the shore of Lake Michigan, South of
Chicago, on next Thursday. The cars will
leave the St. Louis depot at 8 A. NJ. add
arrive home at P. NJ Fare for tho
trip 90 cents; children not attached tn tho
school, % cents. All friends of Sabbath
schools are invited. The surplus proceeds
VIII go towards the purchase Of new
library for the school. The Joliet Cornet
Band will attend the excursion-and the
affair will doubtless prove pleasant and
healthful recreation to all who can make
It convenient to 60. Persons wishing TO
visit the city can take the horse railroad
from Cottage Grove; fare S cents.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
Later From Europe.
Farther Point. Aug. l8-

@"''"S' L Nlhtt aug 10.
The Bohemian arrived with Liverrool
dates to the 9Th, via Londonderry 9th.
The London Times of the 9th instant
has n bitterly sarcastic article on the battle
OF Bull Run. 1t says that the doubt must
arise that the Southern nut is too hard to
crack. and fears that the question of the
blockade is one which may invole England
in difficult COMPLICATIONS
On the last day of the session Of Parlia-
mert Lord Palmerstnn expressed his views
and laid thar, if the blockading feet shouId
allow any vessel to enter ang blockaded
port on paying duties. from that moment
the blockade l. raised A belligerent NAV
seal M port; but when he let's a single
vessel in his right is gone
An anonymous advertisements appears in
the Liverpool Post. for shilling testimo.
NAL to Beauregard.
The London Herald says that Napoleon.
on the receipt of the news of the Nortb's
defeat at Bull Run, resolved to recognize
the Southern Confederacy. This is doubt.
full and unconfrmed.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20


Quincy, Ill, Aug. II.
On Wednesday evening body Of four
hundred sad fifty Federal troops, under
Colonel Woodward, left Canton Mo-, for the
purpose of reinforcing Colonel More, who
was supposed to be in a. critical situation
with his command.
A body of rebels, numbering seven huns
dred, mostly mounted, learning the ap-
proach of the Union forces, cOmp0sed chief.
ly of infantry, Immediately started to give
them battle.
A young lady in the neighborhood of the
rebel encampmeDt, knowing the relative
position of the two parties, mounted a
horse and proceeded with all possible speed
in advance of the rebel forces, 10 advise
Colonel Woodward of the movement Of the
rebels.
This enabled Col. Woodward to choose
his position and meet the enemy ut advan-
tage.
/ The Federal troops reserved their fire till
/ rebels were within short musket rarge,
when they fred, putting the rebels to fight,
thus closing the action.
/ The rebel ioss was fifty two killed, and
ninety wounded.
I The Federal troops took fftv prisoners,
among whom was Hon A c. Wultham,
member Of the Missouri Legislature from
Lewis county
After the retreat Of the rebels, the Union
troops picked up thirty-niue ;nuske;s aud
forty-niue hats, showing the rcut to have
teen sudden and complete
The rebels were reinforced hy three hun
died men directly after the action hut did
not venture to renew the engagement.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
Cou,titutionai Conven,ion.

The duty will devolve upon the electors
OF this State, at the election next Noven-
Der to choose delegates to the convention to
frame new State constitution.
The election will be one of great iupor>
lance, and the people should take deep
interest in the selection Of the proper rep
resentatives to frame our organic law
Already designing men are scheming 20 get
possession of the convention that they may
be able to adopt just such constitution as
best suits them. In this, however. we
trust they will meet with signal failure
Our best men should be selected-men
who belong to the people and who can be
trusted with their rights and interests.
Since the war has broke out, we believe
aifarguments in favor of change in our
State constitution have fallen to the ground.
One main reason urged in favor of the re-
modelling of our constitution was that the
pay of our State officers was entirely too
low as well as was that of the judiciary
and members of the legislature.
Were it not for the fact that civil war
terrible and devastating, already existed
in portions Of our country. change in our
State constitution would be most desirable.
As 1t Is, we are of the opinion that but lit
tie change is needed. Certainly, we
should guard against an increase of SAL
aries. 10 times of peace, it might be RICH,
topay our officers liberal salaries, but when
all our means and energies are required to
furnish material for carrying on the war
against the Southern States, we think it il
improper to talk about an increase of nav to
our officers. The people will have all they
can do. for many years hence, to pay their
taxes. In fact, we cannot see where the
money IS to come from for that purpose.
Consequently, it would be madness for our
constitutional convention TO think of in
creasing our expenses without just cause
| Our present constitution, in the main, is
good one, and will admit of but few
changes. Under the existing state of af-
fairs, the people will not consent to an in.
crease Of burdens. Let them, therefore,
he careful who they elect as delegates
Let no bankers or spectators, or men who
are III favor of shin plaster currency be
elected. We want sound men-those who
are identified With the peopIe-to draf,
our constitution. Ifthe people will look
to this, it will be Of vast Importance to the
future prosperity of the State.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
F: Smith. Aug II.

McCuiloch's victory ia fully confirmed
The fight occurred on Saturday, eight
miles south Of Springfield. The enemy
took Confederate pickets prisoners, and
surprised the main body. a bloody and
desperate encounter ensled, with great
loss on both sides. Five regiments of Mis-
souri, troops were panic stricken, thrown
into disorder and fed. Price made two
attempts to rally them. The Louisiana
regiment fought calamity and suffered
much Price lead the Third and Fifth
Arkansans in splendid charge.
McCulloch. in a letter dated the 1Ith,
says: Victory is ours. The battle lasted
six and half hours Our loss is great
Lyon is among the dead. We took six
pieces of artillery from Sige', destroyed his
command, and took many prisoners and
small arms. The Confederate loss is geo
to 800 killed, and 400 to 500 wounded"
Seigels forces were pursued to Spring-
field. 1t is thought that McCulloch would
then attack them. A Captain cought ST.
gel. but he was rescued, shot at, and he
thinks wounded. Col. Sw0eny, of the Fed
eral army, was killed. The enemy's loss
is 2 ,3OU to 1000.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
Our Foreign ReiatiOns--Ex-
Minister Faulkner.
New York, Aug. l6

A dispatch to the Ecening Post. Wash
ington, 10th, says: Our foreign relations
attract the attention Of the government at
present. The administration at al! hazards
will maintain its right to close the rebel
ports. The question is now under discus
sion between our government and those of
England and France, and 1t is believed that
our rights will be fully conceded.
The National Iatelligencer has a theory
that ex Minister Faulkner is not imprisone3
because he intended to join the rebel army
but that he is held as hostage for Congress.
man Ely and Messrs Magraw and Harris.
non combattants, now in the hands of the
enemy.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
New York grecRinrldse state
Committee.

ALBANY. Aug. Is
The Breckenridge State General Com-
mittee melrAt the Delevan House, in this
city. Yesterday Twelve members out Of
sixteen were present. Mr. John A Green,
Chairman. called the Committee To- order.
After an interchange Of views, the follow
Ing resolutions were adopted unanimous
ly:
Resolred, That the State Committee
representing that portion of the democratic
party Of the State Of New York which sus
tanned the Maryland Institute platform at
the last election witness with deep concern
and apprehension the long predic ted result
OF the northern sectional aggressio6s pom
the rigets Of tie soUtlern States that as.
we have uniformly opposed in the past the
policy which we foTesaw must produce
disuaion, so we are equally prompt to raise
our voices against civil war that the worst
and most ineffectua! argument that can be
addressed to the seeding States is war !:
that we deny that the present struggle is
in any sense war for the Union, and in
riAt that those who have pr eeipitated the
States into hostilities neither care. nor ex-
pect, nor desire to restore the Union there
by.
Resolred, That we advocate the PROPOSE
ton for an armistic between the now con-
tending armies, north ard south, ard the
immediate convocation Of a convention of
delegates frcm all the States which
ACKNOWLEDGED themselves members Of the
Union in November. 1850, tothe end thar
all differences may by peacefully adjusted,
our land saved from bloodshed. and restor
cd 90 peace, concord, and Union.
ReS0lred, That the endeavor to cnerce
the seeding States has had its fitting
counterpart in the recent aggressions made
upon the rights Of free speech and free
TIeFs IN those States which still adhere to
the Union; that, nftcr the announcement
that thfre was law higher than the con-
stituti0p, we were prepared to see the par
~ now in power declare the constitution
suspended at and during their pleasure,
aud thar the arrests without warrant, and
tie iTcGIcCItiicp Viibt ut'Sxamiration. Of
citizens not adjudged guilty Of any crime
the denial of the right II petiti0n-the
setting at defiance Of the courts Of law OF
our State by order of military cffcials-the
suppression OF newspapers-the depriva-
ton Of the militia of their arms-the decla
ration and enforcement ofmartial law-the
unauthorized seizures and searches without
'anctiun Of legal proof, ard The conversion
-four lurts irsn military bastileS. demand,
81 the hands of people jeal Us of their
hterties a solemn and indignant protest.
HeSolred, That this State Committee Las
learned with much satisfaction Of the refu
tal of The STATE Committee If Eich Dean
Ricbmord is Chairman to ACCEPT the overs
tnres If the republicans for coalition
with them upon a single State ticket in the
approaching election that, fer this declar-
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

The Signal would have it appear that
Mr.. Trumbull and other Republicans dis
approve OF the policy and acts of the Pres
ident. than which nothing is further from
the truth True Democrat.
Then, why did they not vote for the res
olution which was lost is the Republican
Senate. approving Of all the acts of the
President
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

EzTAl will admit that the corruptions
OF our State and National Government, at
the present day, are such as have never
been witnessed in any country ir tbs world
And how do these pretended friends of the
workingmen propose to benefit them p
Why, by Tarifhng their coF ee, their tea,
sugar, and the necessaries of life But
remember, ye who earn your scanty bread
by the sweat of your brow, that you must
not murmur, or else your patriotism NAV
be questioned. and perchance you may be
called traitors.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

E4@The New York Times, of Monday.
says: Slavery is a doomed institution. "
S. said Seward, Grow, and 81 other Con-
gressmen +; when they declared, two tears
ago: NJ man can be true natrio.
without first hecaming an ahoIitionist, -
and :" We are determined to abolish slave
ry at ALL hazards
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

Thad Stephens, the republican
CHI aIrmsn of the committee of ways and
means in congress, stated in his place the
other day that the war was costing one
million two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars day, and he did not zee where
the money was to come from
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
sS-It is an astonishing historical fac

Ss5 IL Is an astonishing historical fact
(which we recently heard an eloquent
minister impress'vely dwell upon) that in
almost every great battle fought on the
Lords day the attacking party has been
defeated ! That of Manassas, on Sunday.
adds another deplorable instance to this
list OF wonderful and seemingly Provideu-
tial facts.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
FIrrY THOUSAND TRoors AccrFIrD %,

FIFTY THOUSAND TRooPs AccEPIED "
CALIFoRSIA.-The ST. Louis DeH00~
Aug. 18th, says: ~
We learn last evening from r.
sources that the State of California y x
fered the government $4,000 uoOis -, .
that the War Department has s'
them, n.,S
The first order from the war 8.
ment went out last night by the fs'. &
press. 1t directs four regiments o. We
~ and one of cavalry to proceed 80,
ern Texas. 1t is stated in othci,i No
that the 81, 900 men will reach me
sippi Valley within forty day..
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
The reported Battle near Ls"
burg.
RIcHMoSD, Va, Aug.

RICHMOND, VA, aug -
The reported battle near Leesburg p
ually assumes the air Of plausioIg' =
appears that 100 Federals foreed tns =
tomac near or opposite Leesburg bot oI ~
the night the river rose, and the Go.H
rate forces surrounded them. Tue ts9ns
lost about 300 killed and Wounds
400 were taken prisoners. The Coo'~
rate loss was small. Several pssee
from Manassas this afternoon repon
news current there, and it Is gene.<
credited. Some say that large pu.
Of wagons have been sent up to e|
down the property captured.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

18@ Governor Yates has Issued rrocla,
nation to the people of Illinois. stating that
he has obtained instructions from the Sec
rotary of War to aee spt all companies
which shall offer themselves Cor three
years service; and announcing that ali
companies which shall report thernsel-
YES fully organized within twenty days
will be- received.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

The REBEL Policy 1t seems to be the
policy of the rebels to act on the defensive
Since the bombardment of Sumter thew
have acted on that policy, and as yet ex-
hiblt no symptoms of change In Vests
ern Virginia, at Bull Run, and in Missouri,
our troops commenced the fight This
probably, has heen much in favor of our
enemies, as the attacking party always la
bors under disadvantages.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

1t is only in case of the EXTREMIST emer-
gency that any provision of the Constitu
! ton should be disregarded True Demo,
! crat.
/ The Democratic party insists that the
constitution shall not be disregarded in any
case whatever.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

sG-Brigadier General McCle.nand has
arrived at Springfield and will proceed at
once to the organization of bis staff. 1t is
said that N. W. Edwards, the Presidents
brother in law, will be member of it. and
will also act as cOmmissary for the brigade,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

The Signal, we believe, is the only parer
protesting to be for the Union which has
consented to publish the speech of the trai
tor Vallandigham.-T rte Democrat.
Traitor Vallandigham In what does
his treason consist? Come, neighbor, give
your readers some proof of Mr. Vallandigs
hams treacb ery. If be has uttered treas
enable sentiments, publish them, that his
iniamy maybe known SimrIy epithets will
convict no one of treason. The proof the
proof.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
The Springfield Battle.

1t cannot be disguised that our army has
met with reverse at the battle near Spring
FIELD.
The gallant and lamented Lyon was
forced to engage McCulloch, though the
latter had nearly three times as many men.
The battle was desperate aud saugninarv-
the slaughter terrible Our troors fought
like tigers; and General Lyon. rather than
retreat an inch. fell at the head of his
column and his lifeless body was borne
from the bloody field
After hard fought battle, cur brave
soldiers were overpowered by numbers and
and compelled to retire and leave the
enemy in possession of Springfield and the
surrounding country. Thus another victory
WIS achieved by the rebels, but at frightful
sacrifice cf life
1t Is painful to contemplate the results Of
the last four weeks. The battles of Bull
Kun and Springfield are enough to sicken
the heart. The Government troops in both
instances were led into the conflict against
unsurmountable odds. Defeat was ipeyi
table. Indeed it required the utmost skill
and bravery in each case to prevent com.
rlete surrender of our forces.
Now 1T seems to us, that these disastrous
lessons should teach the Government that
1t will not do to attack the enemy until we
are prepared Too many valuable lives have
been sacrificed by these blunders on the
part of our rulers. 1t is time there be a
change in the programme.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

EE~ Presiien. Lincoln stated on his
journey to assume the executive chair IN
der the deimsion that the country was ex
perlencirg an artificial crisis not worth
being disturbed about, and that he had only
to put his foot dn% NJ and all would be
we'll. Secretary Seward. one Of the most
sk'liiul and wary statesmen, was equally
misled, confidently assuring us 50 late as
February or March that the trouble would
be adjusted within sixty days. The same
undertaking Of the enemy has marked the
whole course of the administration since its
accession to power.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

| MORE CIVILIANS FRIGHTENEp.-Wel learn
| by letter from soldier of Col. Marsb's
| regiment, at Cape Girardeau, that certain
distinguished civilians who were VISITING
the camp short time since. were terribly
frightened while there. Scouts came in
with intelligence that the enemy were ad-
vanciDg on the camp. Arrangements were
mlde by our brave troops to repel the at
tack. But this did not pacify our heroic
civilians. The horrows of the affair at
Bull Run rose up in their excited imagina-
tions. They already smelt the breath of
war and brestbed the fumes Of saltpeter.
But what was to be done? To remain
there would be almost certain death
None of them felt any inclination to at
tempt to stop the progress of a secession
bullet Col. Marsh was importuned. He
at once saw the true state of the case. lie
chartered boat and set the gallant civil
Ians safely on Illinois soil, when they were
not SLOW IN finding their way to the rail
way station and embarking for the North.
we rather guess they wont be caught in
camp again when there is danger about
Such places are considered unhealthy at
such times. However, cur troops at Cape
Girardeau, were not attacked as it was ap
pretended they would be when there was
such n scamrering Of civilians. 1t proved
u be a laIse ALARM,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20

$50 Claih .h-kson has issued his pro-
elamation, declaring the State of Missouri
to be "a fres and independent republic"
II you ar" fat, ani would Ike to fail of
--m0u0t n vicious horse,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
when SHAH We Have pe.ca,

This is question every genuine patriot
and friend of humanity should ask him
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-08-20
A Battle Near Canton and a
Victory by the Federal Troops.
Quincy, Ill, Aug. II.

Special Dispatch to the Chicago Times.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-06-02
Brogans.

NEGRO Brogans, Double and Single Sole, Kip and
N Gram Leather Boots. A fresh supply cheap 10
cash by JOhS RAAAoE,