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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
ORDINANCES.

BE Il ordained by the Common Council
cfhe city Of Joijct,
SEC L. That the valuation and aEseass-
ment Of the real aud personal estate within
the limits Of this City, as heretofore made
aud returned by the City assessor for the
year 1861, and now deposited in the Office
of the City Clerk with the equalization.
which have been made by this Common
Council, all exceptions filed to the same
having been fully considered. be and the
same are hereby declared approved and
affirmed.
SEC. That the following taxes for the
year eighteen hundred aud sixty-one. for
the several purposes hereinafter specifed
to Wit:
Throe aud half mills on dollar. on
the assessed value Of all real aud personal
estate in the City. made taxable hy the
laws OF this State, TO deiray the contingent
aud other expenses of this City not herein
Otherwise p C ally provided for. which
taxes shall Constitute the general funds
One hall m,ll on the dollar for the pay
mant OF interest on the bonded debt of the
ci,y.
Seven mills on the dollar on sll real and
personal estate. within the school district
limits, TO meet the ezpenses Of purchasing
grounds for school Houses, for building
AND repairing school houses, and support
ing ard maintaining schools.
SIX mills on the dollar for the erection
and repsirsoi Bridges across the Des PLANES
in the city.
One and one half mills on the dollar, or
the taxable estate both real and personal
~ school district number one, for the re-
pairs and improvements Of the school house
in said district.
One aud one half mills on the dollar or
the taxable estate both real and personal in
School district Number two, for the repairs
and improvements Of the school house in
said district.
Two mills on the dollar, on the taxable
real estate in the lamp district to defray
three fourths Of the expense of erec,irc
maintaining, and lighting the public street
lamps, and for street lamp account. be AMI
the same are hereby respectively levied and
asFessed upon the real and personal estate
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
The Election.

In three weeks from to-day. the election
vention, County Judge, Clerk. Treasurer,
School Commissioner and Surveyor comes
of. Notwithstanding the election win be
the most important one held in this State
for the-iass twelve years, people are SO
absorbed in the war and in the depiorabie
condition of our national affairs, that they
seem to take but little interest in it. 10
most Of the counties Of the State but one
ticket has been presented-both parties
having united in the support Of the same
candidates Union tickets, that is, tickets
comprising candidates from the RepubIi-
can and Democratic parties, have been
nominated in many counties, but where
this has not been done, there is little dif-
ference in the composition of the ticket Of
fered for the suffrages of the people. The
fact is, there seems to be general apathy
in regard to adhering strictly to partizan
fayorites at the approaching election and
tuNuSh IL 10 NV III dCcUTuduCo Win our
views of policy and sound principle, yet we
yield to what appears to be the almos;
unanimous desire Of those who have hith>
erto acted v it'll Us in the same political or
ganizabon.
| In this county but one candidate, Hon.
/ +. Goodspeed, has been presented as can
didate for Delegate. Iroquois county with
not half the population presents two, and
kankakee one, aud the probability is tha
Du Page will present one. Thus we shat
have FIVE candidates in the field in the dis
trict. which.is entitled to hut three Dele
gates. The people Of this county viii
doubles support Mr.. Goodspeed, but v hon
of the other four candidates to vote for is
question for the elector TO decide. W,
trust that fair understanding may be hat
in the matter, and that Will county, a
least, will not be cheated out of her Dele,
gate.
In reference to the several candidate
before the people Of this county for tn
Offices Of Judge, Clerk, Treasurer, Survey
or and School Commissioner, as we hag
already stated, we have no advice TO cffe
our readers. We shall vote for whom W
please, and are perfectly willing 70 conced
to others the same privilege.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15

GUBEESAToRIAL GENERALS The Wash
ington correspondent of the New York
Times writes:
The appointment Of Gov f. D Morgan
to he major general has brought upnn tho
administration an embarrassment which
though perfectly ra'u-ai and inevitable
seems never To have been an,icipa,ed Lv
the authorities here Demands are being
daily made thar governors of other Stn,aS
shall he alike hohorei, ard the alternative
is presented Of either making the governor
OF each loyal state a major general. or else
Of offending them by giving to Gov. Nor
gan an undue nre-eminence II is certain
that it will never do to make all the pov-
eruors major generals The cost of ma
jpr general, including his staff, q anon,
twenty thousand year 1t is expected
that Gov. Morgan will forego this peroui
site, although he has not yet intimate,l such
a purpose bat many of the governors
would hardly follow his example. While
writing the foregoing | learn that Gov
Sprague. of Rhode bland. positively de,
clines the honOrs and the profits Of major
generalship.
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where are tne wide Ayyakes +!

The gallant Capt. Danfcrth is maxim :
strong calls upon bis brother Wide Awakes
Of this county to come forward and help
put down the rebellion. As yet he says
they have been slack in this matter, and be
Appeals to them to come to the rescue in
most patriotic cadence.
Capt. Dauforth viii find himself mistaken
if be expects the Wide Awakes to do much
in this war. 1t is true they made valiant
display last fall with capes and lamps and
long columns in marching order, but it is
equally true that few Of them have volun-
teerod yet. They helped to bring on the
war, bat unless good Office is in prospect,
:hey don't venture in the range Of seees.
sion bullets. The fighting thus far has
been principally done by the Corcorans. the
Sigels, the Buffers and the Mulligaus. The
car taiua Of the Wide Awakes havu't been
counted in yet
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15

a New FIRM S. W. Stone, the we'll
known and prominent grocer of this city,
has formed a eoparnership with DR.. T..
Harwood uuder The tits Of s. W Stone &
Co. The new firm will carry on business
at the old stand. Alr. Stone is now East
making extensive purchases Of goods, ard
completing arrangements to supply the
wholesale Sc well as retail trade with every
thing in the grocery line. The high reru
tation oftLe Establishment of Mr.. Stone. f, +
FAIR dealing and superior goods, aud the ia
vorable opinion generally entertained IN this
county Of DR.. Harwood, commend the new
firm to the Confidence Of the public.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
war Meeting.

The people of this city are again becon-
ing aroused in regard TO the vast imuor-
lance of the present terrible contest going
on between the North aud the South. A
tremendous meeting vas held at the Court
House on Friday evening. Charles. IL.
Weeks was called to the chair, and speech
es werC made by Capt. Bartleson, Rev. j.
II. Vincent and Capt. Danforth.
The remarks of Capt Bartleson were
highly appropriate. He was one of the
frs, TO offer his services to his country: and
for the last six months, as Captain Of one
of the best companies in the field from this
State. has never left his post unless on
dnty connected with the regiment to which
he belongs. Therefore our citizens were
eager to hear what be had to say. The
Captains speech was characterized by the
good sense and sound views which have
Won for him the confidence of our citizens
in times past. lie was vehemently an,
/ pIauded.
| The speech of the Rev. Mr.. Vincent,
though eloquent, was i'll timed. TWAS too
much after the Lovejoy stamp aud smelt
too strongly Of the negro to suit white folks.
The Reverend gentleman appeared to Il ink
that the war must be wagcd for the pur.
pose Vi freeing the Slaves, instead cf main.
tanning the Union and iniorcing the con
stitusion and laws. lie copsidered the
freedom OF the negroes rarsmoun; 10 peace,
prosperity, hNPrine+s aud glorious nation.
Such harfargaes have done much mischief
= the country rinee the war cou.fneSscsa =
These political preachers haze meddled
with Government matters ard politics toC
much. They are constantly string up the
worst feelings Of men. Aud as they have
bad an active hand IL bringing our roub,
les ard disasters upon ne, it does be,
come them to aid in rendering it NOR,
appalling and ruiuous. by advocating
policy tina, must have that tendency Far
better would it be if they wcuId appl,
themselves more faithfully to their sacret
calling in the future.
Capt Danfortb, known in this city a.
Dr.. DanfOrtb, has jus: raised compan,
for the Fremont Huzzar regiment. Il
has entered into the cause with that ear
nestness and enthusiasm that have usual,
distin suished him, and is doing good work
His company is filed with excellent men
HIS peech was what might have been 81
pected under the ums,ances-patriotiC
practical aud pointed. He W as repeated,
interrupted by applause.
Alter the close Of the speeches, most G
the audience repaired 20 the ST. Loui
depot, aud greeted the soldiers Of the Yato
Phalanx, who were passing from Chicag
to the scene of action on that railroad
The Phalanx numbers 900 men, aud
vel provided with clothing and the accou
} tremeufs or war. Our citizeus gave tn
, brave fellows hearty cheer ard separatr
for their homes. Thus ended the wa
meeting.
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ABoLTTONIsM At a Low EBB.-Aboli-
tioni=In Il rapidly getting into disfavor even
IN Massachusetts. At the late Republican
state convention in Springfield, Charles
Sumner delivered one Of his intensely abn
ltion speeches, but, in effect, it fell still
born. The Newburypart Herald (Repub-
lican) thus speaks # il:
I'VE don't know" it rays. chow it ap>
pears to-oihers, but it seems TO us that i:
JEFF. Davis Tad liberty to send his own A.
gent here to do the worst for US, he could
have done nothing more"
Su'h men a Sumner have for years been
working tn destroy the Union. that is. their
abors tender II thar result, and it viii not
be long before the whole country viii rec
ognlze the fact, If, indeed, it does not al
ready Cincinnati Enquirer.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15

a Coon APPoINTNENT.-Th President
has appointed Col. J. E. Streeter. of this
city, one Of the Judges Of the Supreme
Court Of Nebraska This is an excellent
appointment. Col. Streeter IS an able law
yer and possesses mind Of unusual vigor
Few men indeed equal him in the roali-
ness and correctness with which he forms
his decisions OF law questions. Honest, gen
circus and liberal in all public enterprises,
the citizens of this city, while congratulate
ing him on his prelerment. regret to spare
him from amongst them. The BEST wishes
Of all accompany him to The high and hon
orabls pest 70 which he has been assigned
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The Affair al santa Rose.

Baltimore, Oct 70.
The refugees from Norfolk arrived to-
day, on the uisiana, previous to leaving
bad been closely searched to prevent their
bringing away newspapers; bat one pas
seneer secreted Noriois Day, Book, which
contained the despatch iron New Ofieon.
ct the attack on wilson's Z0uayes at Santa
Ross Island
The rebels,a thousand in number, storm
ed tie works III the night, and in an hour
had spiked all the guns which were in no
sition, destroying al the tents but the hos
pital tents, and captured sll the ammunition.
ratiuns, and stores.
Major Israel Hodges, of the U. s. Second
ARTILLERY, recently at Fort Monroe, was
taken prisoner.
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stRfe Elections.

Electious were held in several States last
Tuesday
Ia OHIO, the Union ticket, headed by
David To, Democrat, for Governor, was
elected by large majority.
The straight Republican ticket tri-
umphed over the Union ticket in Iowa.
In Pennsylvania, the Republican ticket
was elected by an increased minority
This probably was owing 10 the absence Of
Democrats from the State in the army.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15

GEN. FRY.-We learn that this old vet
cram fas been authorized to raise a regi-
ment Of infantry. The headquarters will
be at Carrolton. Gen. Fry was a resident
of this county many years and is anxious
that company be raised here for his regi.
ment. lie served under Gen. Jackson in
the last war and was in the battle of New
Orleans. No man in the State is more
competent to command a regiment or brig
Ade,.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15

the RIVER lMPRoyENEST.-The unfs.
vorable weather of the past week, high
water, and the failure of the arrival of a
cargo Of timber, somewhat retarded the
progress of this work but the fue weather
now lends its aid 10 its speedy completion.
Yrs solid rock excavation fr the canal
sad bsSia, ,aave the railroad bridge is
nearly doae. aud the daiD and lock are now
progressing with az Augmented force, and
viii soob be beyond the reach Of river cas-.
ualties.- Wilmington Independent.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15

MAIL AGENT.-Oliver Simmons. Of this
city, has been appointed Mail Agent on
Joliet Cut Oh railroad in place of D. II
Pinney, who has opened law Office in
Wilmington. It is proper that the Agent
on the route should live in Joliet. aud We
know Of no Republican better qualified for
the place, or whom we would sooner see
get it than cur friend Oliver Simmons
The people of this city, at least, will en.
dorse his appointment.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
The Southern Naval ExpedI-
ton.
The New York World has the following;

The New York World has the following;
The naval expedition to the southern
coast about which So much has been said,
will sail from this city ard Fortress Mon,
roe within 4 short timo. Government yes
,erday chartered ell the available steam
chips in this harbor, tn be used as traus-
ports, ard stores will be put on board Of
them Immediately. Steam vessels have
also been chartered ct Boston ard Phila-
delphia for the same purpose. 1t is the in
t9ntiOn Of the government to send large
army Of men under command of Gen. But
Ter, 10 strike ore or more vital points on
the southern coast. As Cen Mcclellan
appears to have no notion Of riskiug n bats
tie outside Of his lines, the troops can he
very well spared from the army IF the Po-
tonne Before November tie cotton states
will be in panic, and the troops of Beau
regard hurrying to save their homes.
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aGTA Union S5ciahle is announced

AGgA Union Sociable is announced at
the residence of OTIS Hardy for this eve
niag-the Object Of which is to solicit con>
tributions to aid those who volunteer
for the war. 4 general attendance Of
those Of cur citizens who can afford to give
something for the noble purpose, is re
qUested.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15

TuE BIG Snow COMING Robinson &
Lakes Mauagerie and Circus will be in
this city on Monday, 2lst inst Its the best
establishment Of the kind in the country.
Those who wish to see the sights and get
the worth of their money should remember
the 2lst. For particulars, see advertise.
ment.
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Of the city Of Joliet, aecord;,.
sessed value thereof for the - tie y
Sec. 3. The City CLERK !: b =. ai'fs..i,
ed to issue warrant TO the ,So dr..
in due form. signed by the N! Colss,
tested by the Corporate seal y ~ . ~ ..
within thirty days from the an /. ,as en-
Collection of the taxes herein 1 1 ~ 1,
turnable in ninety DAYS From rev. le'lsd ..
said warrent. ne dsa :
Passed and approved Dc.
,.s 5. ". BOWEN, n. l
Attest sAHL D. szIrH. City cF 't''s
Be IL ordained BIZ the Comma =
The city Of Joliet, 'osna7 I,
Sec. l: Tha, whenever an,
may be found guilty Of the S,ip eiso' \,
ordinance Of said city, and rI q Il,
committed to Bridewell in a.. ~ shs- /.
ment Of such fine, the A.. "'e q h,
have made the arres, ei,b.r Sho 4,
ont warrant shall be entitled :" -. :. - n.
fifty cents to be paid by the e;,v : w ~
See. . That all claims r., y
OF the Fee above provided n, ~ Ss'sss
scented to the Common Council III ~. e n
sion with proof that the oii.s, " ,' -
the same is the person en,irlsa .s'''s',
payment therefor. % 's'.l
Passed and approved Oct I.n
;. W BOWEN "
Attest, SAH'L d. SxrIH, Civ c il,'f
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
RaoN OF THE COMMON CoUNcrL. !
JOLIET, Oct. =, 1851.
Cnnncil mot


Council met.
Present Aid. Howk, Theller. Strong
Hart, A Sche'dt, Heath, Cook and Ca
welt
On motion of Ala. Hart. AID. Howk was
appointed Mayor pro tenn.
Reading the minutes of previous meet.
ing dispensed With
On motion Of Ald Heath. the assessn,ent
r Il for the gear 1861, was referred bacE "a
Assessor for revision IN relation to personaI
estate only.
On motion, Council adjourned to Sa,ur.
day, October 9th, o'clack p. NJ.
SAM'L ID. SMITH. CTk.
Room OF THE COMMON Couyc1I
JOLIET. Oct. 5ib. 1861.
Council met pursuant to adiournmept.
Present his Honor the Mayor and Aid
Mowk. Werner, Thoiler, Strong, 4. Scheids,
Heath. Casweli, ard Porter.
Minutes Of previous meeting read and
approved.
PETITIONS.
The Petition of G. T.. Ward and Others.
70 remove ohstructions from the line Of
Railroad Street, was received, and or mo-
ton OF AID. Heath, the street commissioner
ordered 10 notify persons obstructing said
street to remove the same Immediately.
The Petition of Dr. a. b. Mead and
others for side walk, on the south side of
Van buren, street, from Eastern Avenue,
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Attention COMPANY,

The Company of Prairie Rangers will
meet at EIwood. on Saturday 10Th inst.
Tor military drill, at the hour OF one
O'Clock 2. NJ.
PETER COPLANTZ Cantai,
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Our Foreign Officers.

The policy of the Government in regard
to employing foreigners in the military
service, Is as follows. the statement being
made on good authority:
First, no one has been authorized to en-
list or raise troops in Canada, as has been
affirmed to be understood there Second,
no commissions have 3een offered. or other
oYertures made, To military men of France
or other European States. as has been as
sumed there. Third, tie Government has
not rendered the command of the army TO
Gen Garibadi, as has been represented in
Europe. What is true, Is. first, that every
foreigner who has come with good charac-
ter and, credentials. and who las offered
his services to the Government, has been
accepted, and no other is in the military
employment Of the United States; second.
Gen. Garibaldi being a naturalizcd citizen.
1t was repprte to the Government by one
OF our COnsuis that the General was con-
templating u visit to this country, aud that
he had minated cunditionally a DISPOSE
ton to engage in the service. He was in
formed that If this was so, his services
would be accepted with pleasure, and be
would receive commission as NJ iior Cen
eral, beng the same rank which was con-
TERED on Gen. Lafayette in the war of the
Revolution. Gen. Garabaldi, upon con,
sideration Of the subject, has concluded
not to offer has services at present.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15

DEATHS IN CAPT. BARTLEs0N s COMPANY.
-Four deaths have occurred in Capt Bar.
tleson's company since the regiment left
this city. The names Of the unfortunate
men who forSook home comforts and friends
for their country and now repose stark and
cold beneath the clods Of distant State,
are Thomas Giasscock, L. E Dewey and
Henry Tice cf this city, and Theodore
Sleight Ct Wilmington. Thus disease as
we'll as the sword is thinning the ranks Of
our troops We knew Thomas Glasscock
and L. f. Dewey well. Two nohler youus
men OF braTer soldiers would be difficult to
fad. Their bereaved friends have the sym
pAthiss Of the community in conIoling their
loss.
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From Western Virginia.

Eikwater, Va, Oct 10.
General Reynolds has made two recon>
noisances in force within tho last few DAYS
against Gen- Lee, and has driven him from,
Big Spring, tho former rendezvous Of his
whole force. Part Of his forces is at Elk
Mountain aud Green Briar Bridge, respec-
lively thirty aud forty miles from here, and
part OF it under General Lee is said to have
Joined Floyd NJ Big Spring. They destroy
ed their camp equipags and ammunition,
burned several hundred msskots, and left
their wagons. Sc. The road is absolutely
impossible for wagons beyond u point
twelve miles from E!kwater.
Cincinnati, Oct 10.
The Commercials Kanawha advices
esVs: Gep. R0sencrans is at Mountain
Cove, strong position, twenty five miles
beyond Gau.ey. lIe had advanced ten
miles further, 20 Little SewsIl, hat the en-
eD7 Is too well in;renchea and too strons
eat Big Seweil. five miles further On, to be
attacked. RosenCrans fell back as an inyi>
tation 20 the enemy To come out and have
fair fight. There was no expectation Of an
attempt by the enemy tn fore bis position
The weather in the Gauiey region is ter
ribls bad. Rain falls almost necessarily.
Rosencraus' troops are well clothed, having
plenty Of overcosts and blankets.
The fghs at Chapnansv.lls was sharp
and bloody affair. Five Of Pratt Zoraves
were killed. Tho rebels LIST thirty. five
killed.
4 dispatch from Gen Reynolds 10 Gov.
Morton, dated Ha,tonsiile, Sth. says tha.
the enemy 40 orr front, Gu the HuHtsrsvilie
road, has been driven to Grub Briar
Springs, twenty miles beyond Big Springs,
their late rendezvous. Trey are abaat ti:ty
miles from Eikwater and twelve from Cheat
Mountain.
The reads towards Euntersyiile are i'm
passi5le flr whetla. The enemy Destroyed
hundreds Of n'uske's, tents, camp equip
age, 81. Several wagons fell into cur
bands"
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kG- There will be a meeting the Young
Mems Association of this city, at their Hall,
at half past seven o'clock, On Thursday
evening.
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Platform.

The True Democrat publishes serles of
resolutions which it claims were adopted
by "a committee appointed at the recent
peoples convention in this county. As
these resolutions were hatched in secret
caucus Of Republicans, aud did not come
before the convention, they do not COM
prise the platform upon which the cardi-
dates nominated are expected to stand.
Regarding platforms. the only one need
ed in the present crisis is the constitution
Its maintenance ana enforcement is above
every other consideration. Nor shall it be
superseded BY the manifesto of caucuses'
conventions and those in authority, with
our consent.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-10-15

MINISTERIAL ArPaINTyENTs.-The An
nuai Conference OF the NJ f. Church, a
its recent session at Aurora, made the fol:
lowing appointments for the Joliet District
S A. w. Jc,reH p T. Joliet. H. Crews.
Plainfel1, X X Bibbins; Ottawa, F z
Cleveland Mibruak, d L Wiuslow; Lis
bon aud Fairyiew, " Keegan; High Prni.
RE, r Wright Morris. J II Martin /;
Channahon to he supplied Lock rnr', :
Slower Wilmington, Il \ Morse Twelve
Mile Grove, " IL Gloss; kankakee, J y
Flowers; Momence, 5 Wa-hburn Crete.
G " 5 Smith Chelsea. u Wallace: Had
ley and Worth to he supplied Blue ISL
aud, " b Slaughter; Peru. to Le supplied:
G l. 5 stuff. Chaplain ia Douglas Brigade
mem Der of kankakes Or. Conference.