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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
sEwALL,s POINT TAKEN!
s4U. S. TROOPS KILLED.
Great Observation-Disclosures
Washington. Nav 25.

Washington, May 25.
Steamer Yankee arrived to day from For
tress Monroe, brings report that Gen. But
Ter yesterday captured Sewal's Point, with
loss 81 killed and wounded The enemy
lost between three and four hundred, killed
and wounded. Many prisoners taken
perhaps six hundred On Thursday even
ing the enemies pickets near the Fort were
surprised and 800 taken prisoners. War
Department has information to the same
effect. No doubt skirmish took place be-
tween federal and secession pickets near
Arlington Heights to day.
Baltimore, May 25.
Large body Of troops came over Northern
Central railroad this evening for Washing
ton.
Washington MAY &c
The 9Th Massachusetts, Regiment left
suddenly for Virginia.
The rumor of an an attack on Harper's
Ferry is incorrect.
1t is expected that the Federal troops
will occupy Winchester, Va.
The Times special correspondent says
the government will appoint Gov. Bank;
Major General.
The Herald'S dispatch says that seven
bridges we're destroyed between Alexan'
dria and Leesburgh, aud also Is miles y
railroad track west of Alexandria.
Over five thousand moro troops 90 L
Virginia to night.
Capt. Adams, commanding the feet a
Pensacola, is ordered home.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
The ORGANIZATION of the VOL
unteers Forces.

Washington, May@
The Secretary Of War has sent 70 4,
Governors Ct the different States e.r..l.
o: which the following is a copy:
War DErARrrEy1l
Washington, May -.
DEAR SIR:-By reference 10 G-t-
Orders No. Is Of the War Depar,u.,
appended, copy ef which herewith I,
ward you, giving the plan of crgaI.izs..
"i the volunteer forces called Iuta the
vice "i the Uritru States by Tire Pes.
sou VII perceive that all resimsnis Z
-'r- 20 f-Ss vniun teers, finn Crit..
t,Wn ia -1r,rl i'u'yItris irr.l.s
arr appointed ~ tle C syesn9rs Of Sss
Ea.iE. t.u- crEir- BIZ y,u tlie an IA
m'ut 90 al these ,Eter- fr Tie Tsr,us,.
furnished by your State, yuu viii. I TN
excuse the department iur impTe-sjre G.
GA you IN advance the necessity # ab.al-
adherence ia your appointments 10 O
following suggestions, winch are tess
OF the highest Importance by the Geusr
in-Chiei. under whOse advice they are e.
united L. YOU:
Fir-t-EU commission no one o. d.
lui morals OF patriotism, aud not Of 80
heal b
Sec1nd-To appoint no one u L
tenancy, second OF first. who has rs.s.
the age If twenty two years. or 10 a ca
Hiicy over thirty years. ard 10 arrair,,
field officers, Major. Lieutenant. or Csl,,
unless IA graduate of The United Sls
Military Academy OF l. known 10 is,
military knowledge and exrerieuse. y
has passed the respective ages VI TIN
i've years
This department feels assured il VII!
be deemed "fiensi,e to your Ezcelleury !
sdd this general counsel, that the hi,
the moral character aud general ipteEes,
81 the Ulcers 80 appointed, the grra;sr o,
eibeIency OF the irruIs and the resul.z,
glory 10 their respective States.
am. siT, respectfully.
Simon CAMERON, Secretary Ol Wa.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
w ashingtop. Nav 81

Intense excitement was created here bv
the assassination of Col Ellsworth. Bells
are to'lng, aud Grape on all the PRINCIPAL
buildings, and flags at half mast.
Col. Ellsworth was shot in the back. bv
one jackson, proprietor of hotel in Al
exandria. jackson was killed by Francis
y. brownell, OF Troy, member Of the
Z9uaves The body is lying in state at the
Navy Yard.
President Lincoln, who was a warm per.
sonai friend of Col. Ellsworth, was Geeply
affected by his death.
The Government is in possession of start
ling information from Baltimore, and that
certain prominent pretended Union men.
who, in presence of o. S. troops have
loudly professed devotion to the Union, are
secretly working for secession. Their
names and the accurate information about
them and their plans are in the hands of
the Administration.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
Trouble with ENGLAND

Washington, MAY %.
Rumors are flying about here t. Il
effect that the Secretary If State received
dispatches to day from England, declar,f.
thar 1t was no longer IN the power of her
Majesty's Government to accent the uron,
sltlon oil our Administrator 10 recognize
the code of the Congress of Paris OF 1850.
denouncing privateeIing as piracy. Eng
land, we hear, alleges that this C.. de was
the act OF ali the great powers of Eurupe.
IN Congress assembled, and that it is mani
testify not IN her power, as one OF the siguers
10 that compact, to accept, at this late day.
the tardy acqniescence Of the United States
1t this be So, it will only tend to increase
the COMPLICATION unharVily growing ~
between England and cur country. | do
not vouch for the entire accuracy of this
statement. hut shall have more 10 saw OF
this subject shortly 1t may be as well to
add that there is not the least disposition
on the part OF our Government to pick a
quarrel with England. On the contrary.
1t Is contingency that they are anxious to
AVOID. They entertain the hupe, however.
that England has no desire TO tamper with
the rebel States or propose to increase the
almeuity vi restoring them to their alle>
glance.
'NHi al Eau ieaTb. me recent lnstruc-
tons received by Lord Lyons enioins upon
him the utmost caution and rcums2ection.
1t would seem that her Majesty's ministers
ind themselves in position of deep embar-
rassment. We well know the sentiment of
England Is anti slavery, but the manufac-
turing classes of Manchester are full of the
iIveiIest alarm on the vital point Of cotton.
How 1t is possible to harmonic feelings
and interests go conflicting, is indeed a
problem of grave difficulty, and will re-
quire Tor Its solution al! the tact aud ability
which distinguish English statesmen. 1t is
said the English Government is earnestly
solicitous that our Cabinet should not be
too exacting in its demands. and that thew
Will EXCISE all the forbearance which the
circumstances require until they can see
their way out of the serious dilemma in
which they are enveloped All they want.
1t Is alleged, is an adequate supply of cot
ton, and they would be too happy to obtain
tins without being forced ia taking sides
either with the retel States or ;b. Govern
ment - Cor. n. y Herald.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
Keep Cool.

Again we admonish our readers to keep
cool. The events of the past week have
been of the most exciting character. The
clash Of arms have echoed in our land and
the blood of American citizens has been
shed by the hands Of American citizens.
Since the killing of Col. Ellsworth it
would seem that our people have run mad.
Reason has lost its sway; and the whole
North is in commotion.
Indeed so exasperated have the people
of the North become on account of the
shooting Of Col. Ellsworth that nothing
short Of an indiscriminate slaughter cf the
men, women and children of Virginia will
appease them. Nothing will satisfy them
but blood. Revenge and vengeance are
the watch-words, and unless reason and
mercy interfere to stay the slaughter, fear
full viii be the result.
Now, this is all wrong. People should
not allew themselves to become so intensely
excited. 1t is iamentable TO witness the
state of feeling prevailing throughout tho
country. Nobody seems to think. A state
of frenzy has fastened itself upon the
minds Of the people. The legislatures,
the press, the pulpit. and the community
at lsfge are writhing in proxism OF muir
derous maduess and folly. Never before
wers such evidences Of ferocity exhibited
by any civilized people.
1t is truly appalling to reflect upon the
condition Of affairs. Our country is diyi-
ded and the two sections are marching to
meet each other in deadly conflict. AL
ready half a million Of men are under
arms and rushing to imbrue their hands
Ia each others blood. The carnage prom
Uses to be dreadful ard what renders il
most terrible, is the fact that, in this war
brother j: found in conflict with brother
father against son and neighbor against
! neighbOr. And if this fell madness that
has seized the hsrts of our people be not
( quieted down soon, death and ruin will be
carried into every household in the land
We have certainly fallen upon evil times
But there is no use of yielding entirely to
excitement. 1t behooyes every man to labor
to keep down his passions in times like the
present. Let there be less thirst for blood
And above all, let the innocent not suffe,
with the guilty.
Moderation and tolerance are commend
able virtues in a crisis like the present
Our people are too prone to give way t,
excitement. The occasion is truly mo
mentous one. But let Us remember thai
cur wrongs cannot be paIiated by the shed
! ding Of blood 1t is true we must sustain
our country and fight against its enemies,
though the cooler We keep the better will
it be for ourselves and our county,
Therefore let every one hold his temper and
act with caution, discretion and frmness.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
EquiyOcal Attitude nj
Britain. eat
Washipgton NJ

As ! telegraphed YOU vss,..s
Government OF Eogland is decis.a L,
disposed TO interfere in behalf az ~ . Z
Tolerate States, and it is a prevs,a we Vb
IN diplomatic circles that Inore .U,sHs
ton has already been extended 10 ..
chiefs than is Indicated in tue Br;,; "tsist.
Ii amt mt or in the Bri ish press. ''N Fs'
1t Is not anticipated that apv rntr
ton will be taken by the Con-, One g.
janis until after the arrival Of o,,
sadOr, Mr.. Adams. 1t would hs ~ a.
Violation Ct diplomatic etiquette . .'9s
enurse an ineigni;y to this Goyerpms's Z
England to AIT decisiyely until sI, ,.r I +
Adams presents his credentials .rs ~
before the ministers the views q ~. q "
eTment. 'Ns eI,
When the British Minister ,b,.,
are fully possessed Of the roI;1r Nssi's
present Administrative, it Nil ~ y. ~ e
act Understandings for. expEei, sue
the instructions of Mr. DAYTON. w
will be found that these to Mr. A5-,slt
far more comprehensive and exr Ee,, q
dressed to the first maritime powe, !. a
world, they are prepared with refersn,, !
I Ct mMeIclai intercourse.
am positive, too, that the report ofs.
ness aud decision which Mr.. Sews,s !
infused into his dispatches Is In sevs,,.'
rather than behind. the popular fesl;r.
! If England, thus warned, thinks ~,
to give aic ard comfort TO the rel,,
Administration will accept and mss,
emergency in proper spirit, and b.t
the contest thus ignited is closed, Their,
be no longer a Kingdom of Cot,op ;
The armies Of the Free States will Be ~
les Of liberation, and every pound Of 81
that England buys will be the prudus
free men.
If let alOne by the European Power.
shall only scotch this slave snake. Ia
interfere, we shall kill it,-and where's
will England obtain that supply Of e,s,
to SECURE which she bellies her profe.,
and her penurious practice.-Cor. n
Times.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
The Currency Excitement.

Up to this date, there is no abatement in
the currency excitement Everybody is
more or less Interested, but, as has always
been the case, the blow has fallen with the
greatest severity upon the producing and
labOriug classes. There is scarcely man
who has not some OF the deprecated cur
rency in his pockets. Indeed, cur people
have been robbed by the wholesale They
have been swindled out Of their hard earns
ings. And the end is not yet We learn
that the rag money spectators having made
all they can by paying out the Wild Cat
currency of this State and Wisconsin, will
turn their attention in the future to the in
PRODUCTION of Wild Cat from the East and
other sections where rag money manufnc-
tories can be found t, answer their purpo-
ses. 1t is proposed. by these sharks, that
this money be brought in ard placed on q
par with gold, in order to give people con-
fdence in its perfect solvency. In this way
they hope to lay the foundation for another
mammoth swiudle.
/ Now our advice to everybody is: have
nothing to do with paper money. These
Eastern bills ara really no better than those
of most of cur Illinois banks. In thest
times there is no safety in paper promise:
to pay. Gold and silver is the only reliabl,
medium for circulation as money. Let ou1
farmers hold on to their grain and our
merchants to their goods, unless they cal
get something else in exchange for then
than the 2stuff which win be imported
amongst us by the money shavers. Tier
is gold and silver in the country suficen
for all the purposes of trade and commerce
and if our people will it, there is no doub
it will be forthcoming in due time
l But if any find it necessary to recey
paper money for their goods, produce, o
labor, let them get it exchanged into golt
as soon as possible :; or pay their debts witt
it, if they owe anything. Let it find it
way back to the bankers before it dies OF
your hands. If the people will only b
wise, they may not be robbed out of wha
little is left them.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28

KILLED BY LIGHTNING-On Friday after
noon, while Mr. John McCabe and two sons
of Mr.. Amos futile were engaged in plant
corn in field. about four miles west of this
city, they were overtaken by shower and
took shelter under hickory tree They
had not been under the tree but a momen-,
when it was struck by lightning, and Mr..
McCabe and one of the sons of Mr.. futile
instantly killed. The other was badly
burned, but will probably recover. THIS
is another sad warning of the danger of
taking shelter under trees during thunder
storms.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
Latest War News.

Baltimore. May &c.
Martial law has been proc laimed at AL
exandria. Citizens are assured that they
will be protected in their persons and
property.
1t is said the New York 9TH regiment
will return home on Wednesday, their
months service being up.
Strong and extensive entertainments are
being erected by the U. S. troops on the
Virginia Heights. They entirely command
the approaches from Alexandra.
Gen. Butler was reinforced Yesterday
with 5000 troops from New York and
Maine.
1t is understood that Norfolk will be at
tackled on Monday. The rebels are conf
dent they can hold it agains; any force.
No communication is allowed between
Portsmouth and Norfolk.
1t is determined to order 10000 more
volunteers to Washington.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
From Central America.
New York. Nav .,

The steamship Champion bring, Pa
anna papers 1t was rumored that ,s..
OF war were fitting out 10y the revolu,i,,
lists OF Carthegena to convey loco tr,,
TO Aspinwall, to take possession a !
State Of Panama. The final success q
revuluiionists is regarded certain.
1t is reported that the British ASua
had declared he would not re,pec. th,n
per blockades Of New Granadisn ~,
but would open them to British Conb..,
AdTices from Chill report that the G.
party had triumphed in the election.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
Military Department.

As matter u considerable impurnr
to military men, and the rublic geHsnF
we append statement Of the geOgrs,t
cal arrangement of the Army Departusn
Of the United States, corrected Up to !,
date. They are as follows:
Department Of the East-The DER
ment has been subdivideG into three ptn
as follows:
Department Of WashiugtOn-Tbs h
trIct OF Columbia, according to the on
nal boundary Fort Washington and
County adjacent. and the State Of Ma
land, including Bladensburg aDd b.
more. Headquarters at the National Cr
itol.
Department Of the SOuth-Easterb u
ginia, North Carolina ana Tennesss-
Headquarters, Fort Monroe, Va.
Department of AnnapOlis-The cogbr
20 miles on each side Of the railroad r.
Annapolis to the City Of WashiugtII
far as Bladensburg. Nd. He.dqusri,nl
Annapolis.
Department of Pennsylvania-Tbss
of Pennsylvania The State of Delavr
all OF Maryland not embraced in the y
going Department. Headquarters 81 p
adelphia.
Department Of the West-The eou.
west Ct the Mississippi river, and sssi
the Rocky Mountains, except those y
tlons of 1t included within the lIDis
New Mexico, Headquarters at ST. u
Mo.
Department of Texas-The Covers
not having issued any new orders rsb1
to this Department, and the forts br>
been evacuated, it may be said to rtD
in statH quo.
Department Of New Mexico-Tbe IL
tory Of New Mexico. Headquartsn'
Santa Fe
Department OF the Pacifc-Tbe eoutr
west NJ the K cky Mountains. Hesd.a
tefs at San Francisco.
Depar ment of Utsh-The TerrIir
Uiab, except thar portion of il lying y
VI tie llIth degree Of west Of lOngIiS
Headquarters az Camp Floyd.
There will probably be three or .
more subdivisions Of the late Depsrt1s
of the East, to meet the requirensrH'
the service.
The Headquarters of the Army isHS
city If New York, asd officers will re-
accordingly.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
From w ashInglon.
Washington My 81

Postmaster General Blair prepared an
order to day discontinuing the transmits
sion of the United States mails in Virginia
and other seeded States, aud annu.ling all
contracts for the same. Tennessee is ex-
cepted from The operation of the order
for the reason that the State has not vet
formally seeded. Contractors will be no
titled OF this decision.
The mails for the South, from Washing,
ton were stopped at the crossing place of
the federal troops and returned 20 the post
Office hero 70.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
Neutrality of England

The following important item of the
fersIa's news was not telesraphed
London, May -.
The Privy Council met yesterday at
Whitehall. Lord Palmerston, Lord John
Russell, Lord Herbert, the Duke of Som
erset. and otner Ministers were present
The Attorney and Solicitor Generals. and
the Queens Advocate attended for the
purpose of settling the proclamation which
viii be issued by the Queen ard Council,
on Tuesday. warning British subjects
against illicit or overt completely in the
civil war now ranging in America.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28

A Den OF THIEVES Broken UP.-About
five weeks ago the store Of Messrs. Scott Il
Co. of Naperville, was broken open in Il e
night and robbed of over a thousand dol.
lars worth of silks, jewelry, and other costly
goods. Mr.. Scott had offered a high re-
ward for the discovery of the thieves and
goods, and had finally given up the search
On last Wednesday, however, the whole
matter was brought to light and the parties
caught by one of those remarkable Incl
dents which so frequently bring the guilty
to punishment. 1t seems that Mr.. Scott
had borrowed a Meerschaum pipe of Mr..
5. W. Stone, of this CITY, and that it so
happened that it was in the store and stol-
en- at the same time the goods were. This
same indent;cal pipe was recognized by Mr..
Stone, on Wednesday, in the hands of
young man calling himself W. H Mander
held, printer we are sorry to say, who
was Immediately arrested. A search war
rant was issued out and the house of Eras-
tus Hubbard, the place where Manderfeld
boarded, searched, and large quantity of
goods answering the description of those
lost by Mr.. Scott found Hubbard and two
other men, calling themselves Thomas
Newman and j. w. Barnum, who were
found on the premises, were also arrested
by Sheriff Bartlett, and with Manderfeld
lodged in Jail. Mr.. Scott and other wit
nesses were sent for, and the examination
took place on Friday before justices Rich.
ardson and Williams. The goods were
identified by Mr.. Scott, and the prisoners
being unable to show IN what manner they
came into their possession, were each held
to bail in tie sum Of FIVE hundred dollars
to answer to the charge of lar ceny at the
next term Of our Circuit Court. in default
OF which they have all taken up quarters
IN our county Jail. So much for the Meer-
schaum.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28

FREE SPEECH Tor the edifcation of a
few over jealous patriots, found in all
communities. says the Spectator, we would
commend the following clause from the
constitution of the State of Illinois
The printing press shall be free to eve
~ person who undertakes to examine the
proceedings OF the general assembly. or of
any branch II government; and no law
shall ever be made to restrain the RIGHT
thereof. The free communication of
thoughts and opinions Is one of the inyal.
uaoie nights of man I; and ecery citizen may
yreety speak, 'erite and print on any subject,
being responsible for the abuse of that lib
erty.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
The Future of our Banks

we are told that our bankers generally
are very anxious 10 preserve tia. charters
OF their wild cats We also learn that thew
nave good offers, from parties not now in
terested. to purchase them.
Our legislature. it will be remembered.
was decidedly wild cat in its character.
1t made law which prevented there being
any other banks established on the wild
cat principle.
Upon the 18th day Of August all the
banks have got to pay up or GO into lioui.
dation. And the understanding is. that
wnere the owners Of banks cannot them
selves pay up, they will sell to some one
who can.
Now that the wild cat banks are dis
credited, we must expect their proprietors
to do everything to crowd the value of their
bills down as low as possible. So, unless
man is obliged to sell his wild cat. we
think 1t will be abou. as safe to keen il
until the 10th OF August.-Chieago Demo
Graf
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28

The CRoPs.-The spring has been un-
usually backward, but, Notwithstanding,
the prospect for an excellant yield of all
kinds of grain is very encouraging. Wheat
aad cats look remarkable well, and the
late favorable weather has given farmers
an opportunity of putting in their corn in
good style. From present indications there
will be an abunda ce of fruit and vegeta-
hles Of all kinds.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28

The JAIL CoNTRAcT.-The contract for
building our county Jail has been awarded
to Messrs. William and Charles Werner
and Simon Houser. These gentlemen are
well known as experienced builders and
will have the Jail ready for tenants in the
shortest possible period. A large quantity
OF stone and other materials are ALREADY
on the ground and workmen are bnsily en-.
gagged in preparing them for the edi6ce
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28

sS~ The secessionists call JEFF. Davis
the glorious hero of Buena Vista" This
is cool. The people of this country al
ways supposed that an individual some
times known by the cognomen of " Rough
and Ready" had something to do with that
Buena VISTA affair at least such is the
record given by our historians.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28

Ia Gen. scott and Gov. Spragne are
employing a new process of taking obser-
vations. The Governor brought with him
from Rhode Island two balloons, with an
aerial voyager, and this man goes up in his
balloon, and ~ar-'"s with glass, the pro
ceedings over in NHg.Iia. In this wav.
and by means of spies, Gsn. 5 ut becomes
speedily acquainted with abJ /. stile de.
signs the rebels may attempt.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-05-28
WIN S. HARVEY.

iII =. WtI. COMMUNICATING.
1t is understood Gen Price will disband
ali the State forces, and take prompt and
effective measures to insure full protection
to all classes of citizens All compIaints
OF violence or oppression are hereafter to
be made to him, and if he fails to afford
the necessary relief, the United States for
ces will be used.
The Democrat announces editoriallr,
that no attempt will be made to divert the
July interest Of the State fund from its
legitimate course.