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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

JonnP nIr TIra q.
General Taylor On fne Rio
Grande.

Ihe American general was a man of
iron nerve. lie was heads;rong and obsti9
pate lie knew little of fear, AID was NOT
easily discouraged. Against the opinion
OF large majority of his oldest and most
distinguished officers, after the battle of
Paio Alto, he advanced and won the Brit
liant victory of Resaca de la Palma against
odds 50 great that, If it he'd beer, Iest he
would have been recalled, IL net degraded.
as too rash for command. Not dishearten-
cd by the iLtiiicieney ofthe ensrter.master,s
department or the eOol civility of the secre-
tary of>war, he Ind advanced upon Nor
terey with an inadequate force. and with
onttransportation, hospital stores artillery.
ar intrenehing imulemonts. He confdsd
mere IN the baydHet and in his rifles and
IN his own capacity for desperate experi-
rnsnts IN case Of emergency, than on the
support OF the government or the rules and
4xiOms of war. OF those he had onlv a
limited knowledge, having been trained
exclusively on the frontier. But he had a
military eye aud brain, perfect conposurs
IN nunien;s Of peril. knowledge of men.
aud tho faculty of commanding Obedience
aud Confidence. lie was known Ia he as
arm asibrRye, and his presence never failed
to inspire his troops. Indiana, Florids
and aiszieo bear monuments of his Venics
which defy criticism, and are in1ependeut
of praise. His military irstinets have
tiie stamp of intuition. The Duke Of We'll
iington closely studied and appIauded his
campaign, and impartial history will class
the conqueror oftIe Rio Grande as one Of
the most successful soldiers of the ape
No city IN Europe, in the wars of Napoleon
or Wellington, or at any other period. so
strongly fortified by nature ard srt. so
well defended, with such preponderance
OF men and artillery, was ever carried in
50 short time. Ii was battle Of force
and not OF strategy, and rs such NAV chaI.
ieDge Comparison and criticism yelling
ton 5 sieges in India and in the Peninsula.
from the time they consumed, are consid-
cred as failures ; the great HT1nibal Law
eight months before Saguhtnms; Monterey
Tell literally by the sword, the bayonei
aud TIE axe, IN three days It's defenders
fought, as men Of the Spanish race always
hight, obstinateiy behind their solid de-
lenses and a less determined general. and
troops less enthusiastic and impetuous.
must have been defeated. Bot the com.
position ofour army-thc spirit Of emuIa-
ton between the regulars and volunteers.
the rreseutment Of promo tion in the line
and ei political distinctions at home. and
the prevalent belief that the war was for
the glory acd the extentiou of the repub-
hc-Tendered our arms irresistible
CtdtdoIRe'S tJe Of Quulton1
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

THE SORROW 0E THE WoRLD-It comes
upon every lmpenitent mau sngner or later.
1t is the sorrow Of dissatisfied desire-the
hateful sOrrcw-the FIRE which does NOT
melt, but hardeus. The good which the
man seeks and obtains not, troubles him !:
the good which he obtains. satisfies hmm
There is some way an ingredient in the
cup of life which embitters all his bliss =
All the fruit is spected or rotten at the core.
The world grows great deal Of comforts
for worldly men. But the sorrow lit
comes as an earthquake shock or as a light
ming flash. or in fever's burning blood, con.
sumpion's wasting hand, ambition $ guilty
gain. or sensua. debnsement or in having
nothing for the other world In all wasted
lives remorse beats into .'billowy griefs. y
the memories of the soul Fiery IiIlows,
indeed And they are here, they are
there. they are every where Springing
from within, the growth of our own hearts
The sorrow of the world which work eth
death l-Shun the path.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01
sonething about F,ag,.

The Virginia Committee of Safety, ap-
y tinted July lSih.z l715 raised al, armed
force fos Tue defense 81 The Old IDuni,Tjo,,
One of the companies which volunteered at
the call Of the Commander of the forces
for the protection Of the Colony" Patrick
Henry, was the company Of Minute Men,''
so frequently alluded to IN the history OF
the Revolution. Their flag was the same
as that uBGer which our navy FIRST engaged
with the enemy, and had in tie center q
cooled rattlesnake, with crest, aud the
significant motto, Don't tread on me ~
The words of Patrick Henry. Liberty or
DEATH" were disposed around the center
piece.
The flag recently adopted by the people
OF South Carolina, has for device Palmet.
tn tree with rattlesnake coiled around it.
There is also another much in vogue in
that State, which consists of a lone star on
field of white.
The Montgomery [ Ala Adrertiser thus
describes the new flag of Alabama, soon
to be presented by the ladies of that city
to the Southern Rights men:
"Ir Is to have blue ground, and on its
face the representation OF cotton plant
The lower portion of the stalk bears open
hollis, the middle half open, aud the upper
green bolis. interspersed among the branch.
as of the plant are the cotton blooms. white
ana red as in nature. At the foot of the
stalk lies representation of raitlesnake
with head erect and fifteen rattles. The
motto is NOD me taRgere On the reverse
of the banner is the map of the State, with
the word Alabama across it."
The lone Star" flag of Texas is the
a II
From the Houston (Texas) Telegraph of the
18th we learn that the original has been
reproduced. 1t had its origin in the war
between Texas and Mexico, which was
i.--'ELt TO au end IN 1910. The Telegraph
says:
''The Gag that waved in the thickest Of
the fight at San Jacinto, WAS yesterday
flung to the breeze from the tallest flag.
staff in the city, in token of the love which
many of our citizens feel for the Lone
Star" and their wish is to see it again tax e
its place INDEPENDENTLY among the nations
Of the earth"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01
by G. & G. FARLEY
THE OLD YEAR.

whasare thy records, d parting year,
Afs they billed with eartl's waiting or song.
hsstth"u giided the pageant wept ~ the bier
W flashed with the victor throngl
Where thy lingering shadows dimly fall,
What haunting memories rise,
ehen wearied hearts the dream recall,
That lighted the golden skiesl
Yes! some have gloried, but now have wept
Beside hopes ruined shrine;
And their pnerile visions have vainly kept
I'LL they deemed them half divine.
But the worlds cold wisdom ohiIis the CLEAN
That hires US 20 wildly stall;
That false mirage Of the desert stream,
No burning lip to fill
Around thy wasting bowers we see
Thy dying perfume seed,
Like the famed gardens Of the Greek,
| Bequeathed unto the dead!
THE proud arehieees of Time grow dim,
Through hoary waste Of wears,
4 Ant histsry's old heroic hymn
Benthes Of Nations tears
Bui thou hast swept on in thy fearless flight,
Thy pathway Of triumph or gloom,
Daing tie fountains in living light.
But wailing around the tomb
o'eie many a dark and mortal plain
1iy spirits voice hath passeds-ss
A fa.an for the mighty slain;
fnt their sleep is stern and fast
FaE-where thy storm-gusts rush in wrath;
Sill-where the yioletalie; ~aa
Enthusiastically thy wintry path,
Or thy radiant summer sky!
( Capricious Year, Thou has brought to all
Seme shade of joy woe;
To the lonely hut, or the courtly hall,
Thy mourning aud thy glow
Thou hast filled with song the murmuring rill,
Aud the upland with thy CLEAN;
But where * the vacant one TO I'LL
The hopes of our waking GreaIni
Wilt be renewed when the summer winds
Light up the lurid sky
When the dim Ice.mOuarch the chain unbinds
OF his prisoned HePtalchy!
! A lsug farewell for thy task ia done,
ea9ss-rs grave Of the buried mast
a may We welcome the coming
warmly rs the lasti
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

la When the Rev Mr.. Hill was return
ing irom Ireland, be found himself much
annoyed by the reprohate conduct of the
captain and mate, who were sadly given
the habit of swearing. First the captain
swore at the mate then tie mate swore at
the captain; then they both swOre at the
winds. MIR. Hill called 20 them for fair
play" sae
Stop, stop" said he, "let us have fair
play, gentlemen; it is my turn now"
And what is it your turn p asked the
captain.
At swearing" replied Mr. Hill.
Well, they waited and waited until their
patience was exhausted, and they wished
Mr.. IN to make haste and take his turn.
lie told them, however, that he had a right
to take his own time, and swear at his own
convenience. The captain replied, with a
laugh:
Perhaps you don't mean to take your
turn ?''
Pardon me, captain" replied Mr.. Hill,
shall do so as soon as can find the good
Of doing it."
Mr. Hill did not hear another oath on
the voyage.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

ES- There is a gentle but glorious mis-
sion tor evory woman in the world. Every
woman may be unostentatiously at work,
in her own home improving, eheerfuIly
minlstering to the comfort ofthpse around
her. And then she can go forth with her
heart filed with loving sympathy, and
gladden. the home OF the mOurned soothe
the pillow OF the sick, relieve the wants of
the poor, and raise the clasped hands of
the little child to heaven, as she teaches
its lips to pray. Ever bearing with her a
light OF compassion in her eye, which shall
enable her to draw near the sufferer; the
cheering smile upon her lip. which shall
be passport to every home and the gen.
tie words upon her tongue, which shail
fall like sweet music upon the dropping
spirit.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

PENALTY OF FAST LIFE-A "fast" life
cannot be lived with IMMUNITY. In this
nelu or waste and -disaraay as in everv
other, Gods violated law, however it may
be forgotten, never fails to assert and vim
dictate itself. The vicious die early."-
They fade like shadows, or tumble, like
reeds and ruins, into the grave-often when
quite young, almost always before forty
Z" Bloody men," says the Psalmlst, shall
not live out half their days :" and the
remark is equally true of " fast" men
Whey live unsteady, spend their twelve
hours IN six, turn night into day, or use
for carOusal and dissipation time that should
be used for rest; and in their rush in the
chase OF pleasure get out of sight and into
darkness, while others are in the glow and
glory ol hfe.
Many man, and many a woman too,
dies thus long before their time. They
Keep up so constant a steam that the boiler
Is consumed or explodes. The machinery
Is destroyed by reckless speed and its in
evitable wear and tear.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01
The Landlord who Couldn't
Keep People all Night.

A short distance from the CITY Of Mont
gomery, IN the State Of Alabama. on one
II the stage roads running from that city.
lives a jolly landlord by tie name of Ford.
In fair weather or foul, in hard time or
soft, Ford would have his jake. Ii was a
bitter, stormy night. or rather morning.
about two hours before daybFeak, he vas
aroused from his SAUNDERS by ,oud shout
ing and knocks at the door. lie turned
out. but sore!y against his will. and de-
mauded what wds the matter. Irwas dark
as tar, as he could see 20 one, he cried
out
"Who are your"
"Bnrder, and Yaneey. and Elmore. from,
Montgomery was the answer, ..0a our
way To attend ceurt. We are benighted.
and want 20 stay all night
Very sorry l can't accommodate you 80
far gentlemen. Do anything to oblige YOU,
but that's impossible
The lawyers, for there were three Of the
smartest lawyers in the Stale. md ALI
ready to drop down with fatigue. held
brIei consultation, and then, as they could
do no better, and were too tired ~ 20 an
other step,they asked:
We'll, can't you stable our horses and
give Us chairs, and good fire, till NOM
ing ?"
Oh, yes, gentlemen, can do that -
Oar learned ana legal friends were soon
drying their wet clothes by bright fire.
as they composed themselves for the few
remaining hours in THEN chairs dosing and
ucddIug, aud now ami then swearing a
word or two of impatience. as they waited
til daylight did appear. The longest night
has Il morniug, and at last the sun came
along, and then in due time a good break
fast made its appearance; bur 10 the sur
/ prise of the lawyers, who thought the
house crowded with guests, none bot them
selves sat down to partaks.
Why, Ford, thought your house was
so full you couldn't give as bed last
night" said Burier.
Il didn't say 3d." replied Ferd.
'1su didn'll What in the. name Of
thunder, then, did you say ?"
You asked me to let You stay here sll
night, and said that would be impossible.
for night was nigh unto two thirds gone
when you came. If you onay ~.-ited beds,
why on earth didn't you say 50
The lawyers bad to give it IN. Three of
them on one side, and the landlord alone
bad beat them all
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01
Gen. shields ON Mexico.

In the San Francisco Herald of the 2Sib
we hnC an interesting sketch of lecture on
Mexico, delivered 10y Gen. Shields in San
Francisco the evening previous Some OF
the views he presented may be gathered
from the following extract:
What Is the policy-or rather what is
the duty of this country with regard to
Mexico? The time is at hand when our
government must come to some determine.
ton on this subject. Our general policy is
non interference; but cases may arise
where such policy would he very unwise,
not to say criminal Mexico must be saved
to Christianity and civilization. This is a
work that will have to be done by some
power. The first obligation rests on us.
because God has placed us at the head of
the nations of this continent Our position
IN tins respect 1t al exalted one; but
exalted positions impose corresponding re
sponsIbilitles. Power is a great trust to
be exercised with justice and moderation ;
but the trust must be exercised. When
God enthrunes nation or an individual.
not to act is to abdicate. Mexico needs
guidance ard protection. Our position
enables US, our duty enjoins US to extend
her both. BY this action we will save a
splendid country, and on the whole sim
pie, amiable people from impending ruin.
The United States has her Indies as we'll
as England. Our Indies are the Spanish
countries south of US; but our mission is
not to subjngate and enslave those coun-
tries, but to regenerate and protect them.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

WoMAN's CHARITY-That was a beautiful
idea oi the wife of an Irish schooImaster,
vino, whilst poor himself, had given gra;u-
lions instruction to the poor scholars, but
when increased in worldly goods, began to
think chat he could not afford 10 give his
services FIR nothing:
Oh! James. don't say the like oftliat y
said the gentle hearted woman, - don't a
poor scholar never come into the house that
didn't feel as if he brought fresh air from
hedreR tCth him Inever miss the bit /
give them; my heart warns to the soft and
homeiy sound of their bare feet On the floor,
and the door almost opens of itself to re-
csiye them in"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

ENECDoTE OF SURGEON When Mr..
Spurgeon assembled the pulpit the first SEN
teuce he uttered was:
hear that some one here has lost
watch, and another person pocket-b book
All can say in the matter is, think it
serves them rght-why did they not leave
them at home? But have a word or two
more to say on the subject. VIII CHI is this ::
That if my friends, the pickpockets. are
still in the chapel. have to request that
they will net attempt to pick any more
pockets till have made my collection, as
want all the money l can get"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

t<g- The Black Republicans" saysihs
louisville Delrocrdt, seems fond of the
argument that louisiana, Florida, Texas.
&c-, have no right to secede, inasmueh as
we btnght aud paid for them. There is
me point in The consideration; but these
Republicans have 40 right to use II. They
maintain the right If negro TO secede,
although bis master has bought and raid
for him. As they hid all men are crests
Tree and equal, we must hold them to this
part Of their creed, and insist that sTns
white man, if be behaves himself, is as
good as . negro"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

Es5 For one woman who has reason to
complain Of ill>treatment from her husband,
a hundred suffer from sheer inattention and
neglect 1t Is our opinion, the result Of
much observation that nine women in ten
would rather be wolloped once "a week, and
loved the rest of the time, than be neglect
ed and weiltreated.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

IA sereuiar paper, referring to a re-
cent theological work. inquiring how sin
came into the world. says: "There Gre
matters Of more Importance than that in
quiry IL there is pig in your garden.
ypn had better busy yourself in driving
him ont than in specializing as to how Ia
got in.",
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

ea- \ man residing ia New England
town az some distance from near relativ,.
received Il message one cold evening in
December, to hasten to his residence as he
was 20 dying state. When he arrived be
was told tnat his relative was a little bes-
ter, but that bis reason had eD,ireIv Infs
him The sick man presently turned bis
bead. saying in faint voice:
+" Who IS tEat2"
Hs was iHivrmed that it Was his relative.
On, ah. = said he, yes. yes. He must
be eoid Make bin a good warm toddy-
yes, q todiy"
. | guess he ain't crazy" said the visitor
= the Friends standing arouad, :" he tslks
quite raijuaily," q
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

geGa'l say, Tom" said precious young
ster about as high as a dinner table, to a
companion as we'll covered with rags as
himself: Il think I'm growing stronger
every day since i began chawin' terbac-
cern
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

r-1'll teach you to play pitch and
toss. III Cog you for an hour, will ~
Father" Instantly replied the inco--;-
gible.a Jas he balanced q penny on his thumb
and finger, "l'll toss you 10 mate !, -,
hours or nothing.1 y wy
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

lg-It is reported that the Prince oe
Wales said to fair partner at the ball in
ST Louis: Miss, don't you think NV
N Justaches are becoming? To which Miss
replied: We'll. sir, they may Be comino.
but they havn't yet arrived
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

Ea-A warm blundering man does more
for this world than frigid. wise one A
man who gets into the habit of inouirinp
about proprieties, and expedienee. and ec-
casions, often speads his life without Ding
anything 70 the purpose.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

EI a negress. speaking of her children,
SAID OF one who was lighter colored than
the rest:
" 1 nebber could bear that ar brat, kase
be show dirt SO easy"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

Ear Miss Alice Yell cowhided Mr.. Law.
oil Camden, Tor promising to marry her aud
MT performing it. As be wouldn't make
her Lay she made HIM yeig.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

he End OF ALL ANrITIoN.-To lie hap
Ply at hcme Is the ultimate result Of all
ambition, the end IN which enterprise aud
labor tenn, and of which every desire
prompts the Prosecution. Il is indeed at
nome that man must be known, BIZ those
who would make just estimate # his
virtue or felicity for smiles and EN-.
proldery are alike occasional, and th nina
is often dressed for show in Uainted bgnnr
and fictitious beneyolence.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

IEas- The following is an exact copy Of A
notice posted up in a New jersey town:
LosT-A calf RED. lie had a white
spot on one Of his behind legs. lie was a
she calf. will give three iailars "a eve-
rybody what viii bring him home
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

Bs5 Old BanGy-liyed in Alleehanv coun.
ty. and being down in the city some one
SAID to him; at is quit a n,ountainous
country You livein, Mr.. Bandv, is IL notq'
Why, me- said the I'D man: it amt ex-
actiy mountainous, but it's rayther a hill
taneous country that's n fast
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

a PRovERB OF SOLEMN TX 20 1t is bet-
ter to have woman scnlA than 8, wn.se.
Better for us te endure the present ills .han
ny to others We know rot of. We do nor
relish the noise of scolding; we never did
Seeding seems TO he poor use to make of
a woman But, then. scelding NAV have
Its advantages We do bot like the noise
OF haiier Lls~i-s fl StcSn; hut it il
saves the BOILER from bursting, we should
be content to endureit"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01
SHOW RESPECT TO THE DEAD.

AllwOrk warranted to give entire satisfaction an
MpTees 10 suit the times. Orders sent by mail vii
receive prompt attention. (n2ly
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01
BE a Man.

Be man, By filing the place you are in
If you owe man, DO a man, every whit a
man. Ii you are not man, glory in this !;
be woman IN the true sense of the word
II you are youth, or child, do not disdain
productive disciplinary years. Are you
poor or rich, humbled or bOnored, citizen
or magistrate, be your position what it may,
If you cannot Improve it, show yourself a
man in it.
To the young / say: do not make haste
become the best specimens of youth. Mems
garments do not become boys; youth is the
stopping atone to InanhSad, tho app.en.i~s-
ship of life.
God has adapted responsibilities to rela-
lations, and these to natures and spheres.
Seek to show yourself true to the nature
and sphere you are IN it is thus you will
prove yourselves to be men in the best
sense. Let US magnify the position we are
appropriately in, and show ourselve to be
the noblest specimens Of what God made us
to be.
Be man, Jy culiUating yourself,
There is need of sound body, invigorated
by habits of virtue and healthlul enterprise
but there is more need of a noble mind.
W SuiluioB anu .. 10
principle. This is essential to the highest
state ofmanhood. Uncultivated mind, like
unsubdued soil or brute strength-fails of
its highest productiveness. The whole
mind and heart needs thus to be developed
and disciplined. We cannot show our
selves men n any true sense until we raise
our standard of thinking, of acting, aud
purpose to the highest practical point; and
to gain this high ground we must covenant
with labor, we must resist notation, and
put the heel upon the neck of inordinate
appetite and indulgence. We must store
the mind and taste with what is useful and
wholesome we must be able to go from
cause 30 effect, and from effect back To
cause, upon the strong chain of reasoning
and we ought to know how to form those
chains by close links os logic.
We measure men, not by stature. nor
station, nor by age, nor sex, nor circum-
stances, but by cultivated powers ana Che
success with which they are able to bring
those powers to bear upon the noblest in
terests of earth
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01
Os HAIroS. THos' NAT
T. TTON & q o.,
Banking and Exchange oinee'
,r .I,ssrsonand W1ter Street, JOLlET,ILLINOJS

GOLD AVID SILVER Bought and sold. !
EIcaISsE ou Chicago and New York, In sums to suit
purchasers
C'lLEcrlOSs made and proceeds remItted on day
payment.
ISrESEsrallowed on Special Deposits.
SIGHT DRAFTS, on England aud ireland for sale.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

sar Matches may be made in Heaven.
but most OF them are continued in the ether
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-01-01

JOIIet M0rbIe WOrksg
(tUARLBS e. MUNGER, Manufactureranddealeri
" every varietyef
MARBLE MONUMENTS, TOMB STONES FUR
NITURE, &C, sc.
uear the Rock Island Depot. Joliet Illinois, Order
eoA 'br1AirespectfulIy solicited.