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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
The chicago Platform.

That many of the leaders of the doni-
nant party have lost sight of the coustitu.
ton in conducting and carrying on the
war for the restoration Of the Union is no.
toriously true. They do not consult the
constitution. but square their action By the
Chicago PLATFORM platform which de-
clared opposition to the guaranteed rights
and interests of one section of the Union.
Indeed, we must be allowed to repeat,
what We have asserted time and again.
that if it had not been for the adherence to
the Chicago platform on the part of the
reiguing party, We never would have been
plunged into a civil war. We sincerely
Lelieve that the Union might have been
saved by peaceable means-by guarantee.
ing to all sections what the highest judicial
authority of the countryside Supreme
Court of the United States-decided to be
their constitutional rights.
1t is a well known fact that during the
last regular session of Congress, before the
commencement Of Cur troubles, the South
ern States, since seeded, proclaimed dis
tinctly through their Congressman. inelud
ing Robert Toombs, of Georgia, and Jeffer
son Davis, the present President of the.
soocalied, Southern Confederacy, their will
ingness to accept Mr.. Crittenden's PROPOSE
ton as basis Of settlement aud continued
Union. Ii is also equally as we'll known
that Northern Senator's and Represents,
uVes, unwilling to save the Union in any
such peaceful mode as that, lay baok.iu
their chairs and sneereG and laughed al
! the South.
Thus it seems that the doctrine Of TIL,
Chicago platform. which embodies gross
injustice to the South, was much dearer t
the Republicans than the Union. The,
would not yield jnt or title to save tn,
Urion, but were willing to abandon all f.,
the purpose of promoting the interests o
the Republican party.
The maintenance Of the unjust and I'M
constitutional doctrines of the Chicag,
platform, by the dominant party, has beer
the cause of all our miseries. If Their,
had been no sectional, Republican part,
there would have been no war-if the Chi
cago platform had not been made the basi
for administering the affairs of our gov
eminent, We should not DOW have been il
the midst of an appalling and bloody civi
strife.
And the war will not be brought to
close until our rulers shall determine t
administer the affairs of government in &C
sOrdance with the requirements of the con
stitution. Surely the constitution is o
more value than the Chicago PLATFORM
Let US therefore adhere to the former in
stead of the latter.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
From Gen. MeCieiIan,,.

Ne Afhv
@ The !ritane's corrospopd...San sa.
Seven Pines, June Is, laws. Sense, DAT.
AT noon to-day iuteIi;..
municated from the front H.. vas ss
ouG;OoV :, was in line befo, ,ai uen.ny
order, the sixteenth Mas ,achu.s,,s. hOOtef,
the uee2, sWampy wood, and Ntnsin,o
ments TOOK up the line Of ham. o'eer seri.
edge of the timber out of wb;oSe upon Il.
US unequal numbers and deatS ears, upoC
The musketry fire was soo,
the ieafy fastness-sharn .. snaf7 viii,
d nraI ,6a battery sent spherical 'os
to t:,, assist the infantry skirn!sS tst ,grosr!
.iller5 nre was not replied Ia f.. Luis A.
hour and then only from the 10. ,of a h.u
IL was Armstead's brigade -. ,ght
iron, OF us to day. In che sno, Ess il
dead laid together. We droFs sI tsttl
IN halfa mile. Three msr whole III.
were killed and eight woundad VI The ltb
The New York Times, oo
Jalse s,b before Richmond W.SDs::ss'.
Another fine day. Every s,v
shine advan ces the fail Of Ri:ta 'gu-
Three days Of rain might ros, n,et nOrd--
TALLY. The roads are becH.H;one II estr-
The surface of the earth in n. had
lery. "'aUis ior s,l.
We had very brisk picts, l..
nig Fa;, ~ n 'front.' OF point halfa mia l,,'
o. Far Oaks Station. Our side .u.. no;is
is quiet again. ''S! thing u
1t is reported By deserter, 81.
reinforcements have been sen, f'.- 1ns,T!
mOnd to jackson, in the ,allsv If %U n E g
Another correspondent, vri,;,,
same date, says: "'''ine On t.
al am positively assured bx.
are reliably reformed, that n. Ftaiue: sts
arch.trait0r. JEFF. Davis. !. .ie Of he
danger, the rebels looking upon b ;nl t'.
the utmost suspicion. Il is eve, D,n VIII
chat he was prevented BY an sru. a1's'isi
from escaping out Of Richmond II. N':s
object OF general distrust. Us,dL;sH-' as
every variety are displayed AM N'.. u
city, denouncing JEFF. Davis ,na W. as
to him ridiculous and opprobricu. ,;iJiI
The rebels declare it is the ip,,n, ,.'-''.
Davis to desert them. Numsron," w. q
have been arrested aud confined r. -, w.
Ing against the authorities in Ia IsO5l'
~, Fortress Monroe, Juns . a.
The fleet 10 James River rem ,i,s.
City Point. "'aO' sD.s
General DIX proceeded to N.vp;
Comfort this morning 10 naEs 80, lu'
meats Tor new hospitals there n;
well as White House Point. is in - ~ .
The Nelly Baker brought dow e..
rebel prisoners captured by opr 60 49,
scouts at different points near Ricbp,.i
recently. N'I.Il
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24

FATAL AccIDENT.-A sad and fatal &C,
cident occurred in this village on Friday
evening last, which resulted in the death
OF little son of Rev. r n. Morse, aged
about years Mr.. Morse had Just IN
harnessed his horse. which, when the bri-
die was taken of, began to run and play.
While near the child the animal kicked
striking him in the head, and crushing in
the skull. Orr physicians were soon in
attendance. but every effort to save life
proved unavailing, and the child died earIy
on Monday morning. We sincerity symps,
thize With the family in their bereavement.
- Wilmington Independent.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
Is the President an Abolition.
Haf


Our Congressman, the Hon. Owen Love
joy. in his speech before the Coopsr's Insti-
tute in New York, the other day, referring
to the emancipation resolution proposed to
Congress BY the President. said:
''If the President does not believe all
do, believe all he does. If he does not
drive as fast as would, he is on the same
road, and it is question Of time"
Now. everybody knows the position of
Mr. Logejoy. He is radical Aboiitionist,
and has been engaged in advocating the
extreme measures of the Abolition party
for the last twenty years. His whole life
has been devoted to the negro, and, time
aud again, has he openly defied the author.
ity of the laws Of Congress on the subject
of the rendition of fugitive slaves Negro
stealing has been his chiefoccupation since
be came to this State, and the abuse Of
ooutherners and the horrors of negro sla-
very the themes for his in sane harangues.
And now he boldly declares that he is not
in favor of a reconstruction of the Union,
unless slavery be abolished in all the
States. Therefore, be is in favor of the
war only as an abolition measure, and
will oppose all propositions for peace un-
less they embrace terms for a general sys-
tenn of emancipation. In violation of the
constitution and contrary to the express
declarations Of Congress at the commence
ment of the war, he would have the Presi
dent issue proclamation declaring free
dom to all the slaves of the South, whether
owned by loyal or disloyal masters.
Having thus given brief sketch Of the
career and sentiments of Owen Lovejoy, it
may be well to inquire if the President sis
on the same road"
Mr.. L0vejoy tries to impress upon the
! public the idea that the President and
himself have precisely an identical deter
minatiOn on the subject of slavery and abo-
lition.
As startling as may appear this de-
claration of our Abolition Congressman 10
regard to the position of the President,
nevertheless there are grounds to sustain
it. The course of the President since his
inauguration; his appointment of nullify
ing Abolitionists to the best offices, the
Recommendation and support he has given
to various emancipation schemes, certainly
afford evidence that he is moving on in the
same direction as Mr.. Lovejoy. but that he
adopts more cautious and prudent mode
to arrive at the same end.
The truth is, either the President is an
Abolitionist, or Mr.. Lovejoy is false6er.
In view ofthis state of things, the peO-
pie of the country-those who believe that
the object of the war should be the re estab
lishment Of the Union and nothing else
have right to expect an avowal of policy
on the part of the President on the subject
OF slavery. The country is anxious to know
whether he sympathises with Sumner,
Lovejoy and company, or whether he coin
cides with such noble Republicans as
Browning, Dawes, Cowan and Collamer, in
their views on the question of slavery and
restoration.
The day is not far distant when the
question at the head of this article must be
answered. And we trust the answer may
not be in accordance with our serious ap-
prehensions on the subject.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
Wounded Soldiers.

One OF the surgeons al the Park Hospital
reports the case of a wounded sol Tier which
is rather remarkable. The ball entered
she right cheek, passed through the head
and came out at the left TEN pie, DESTROYING
the l2ft eye. The patient suffered bnt
little pain, and has recovered sufficiently
~ be able to 60 home.
Another singular case is that of n man
who was wounded by ball passing through
tbs LETT arm at me battle of Bull Run: he
was confined st the hospital several weeks.
but returned to his regiment in time 10
participate IN the fight at Balls Bluff, in
which conflict he escaped unipiured. AT
the battle of Fair Oaks he was wounded in
the arm, the ball passing within an inch
OF che old scar received at Bull Run. He
WAS also wounded in the leg. He declares
that he had Us "lief fight as eat his break
fast"
4 soldier who was wounded and taken
prisoner, and who remained on the field
over day, without attention from the
rebel SUI xeuns, states that he was visited
by person in citizens dress, who tender,
Is washed and dressed his Wounds.
lie must have been a Union man." re-
marked our informant.
IN, he was not" replied the soldier.
"for, although tear was in his eve. he
kept calling me id Yankee"
Thomas Murphy, company f, 18th New
York, was under and oblique fire, and
received four balls, in his thigh, arm and
aedonen. One entered the thigh Ligh up,
glanced on the ribs, and came out about
the middle Of the breast One entered the
abdomen about midway between the um
bilious and the crest of the ilium, and
came on: under the right arm one struck
u tbs right breast and came out about
three inches from the place of entry. and
ons Tassed through the muscles OF the
LEFT arm. a ball was extracted from one
c. the wounds by DR.. Post OF this city. He
Is doing well, able to walk about, aud will
soon be reaiv for another brush with the
rebels.-N. I. World.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
Chicago a Secession civ.

According to the Chicago Tribune, the
vote In that city On Tuesday last, on the
new constitution, was a solemn declaration
in favor of secession. A large majority of
the voters declared themselves. at the polls.
in favor Of the instrument which is de
nounced as the bantling of secessionism by
that immaculate Journal.
The Tribune and the other Abolition
newspapers OF Chicago, if what they have
declared in regard to the new constitution
being secession document" be true, are
in a pretty pedicament indeed-surrounde
by community large majority Of whom
are "secessionists."
Surely the teachings, preachings. rantiug
and raving Of these journals have had
little effect upon the stubborn people Of
Chicago. Would it not be prudent to put
the city under martial law?
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
From Richmond.

NEw YoRK. Jun. 70
A refugee from Richmond direct ..,,.,
that the rebels estimated their Arm,
Richmond at 0,0O0-tbat il g.
mount to less than $50 CO0--tbs, A.
largely made up Of conscripts. !, !. -
disciplined and effective. and has upb,.
ed COULD, nee in Gen. Jo. Job.sto-- =.
the rebel s. ldiers still believe tia, he -,
will turn against Gen. Mcclellan and Az.
the war viii be carried across the ?. Tam,
into Mary land and the North.
The army OF Johnston is eopstaptlv :,
ceIVlng reinfUrcements and be at lea.t ~.
poets to hold our army in check until 4.
impatience Of England and France n nj.
erence to southern cotton and tobacco 4,
result 10 bringing those nations 10 The rs,
cue.
The abandonment Of Manassas VASE,
sidered d very serious disaster 10 the nh
cause, until northern organs made /, u,,.
Hest that Johnston had achieved in iin
evacuation a great aud substantial triuuri
with thee northern representation. Ii.
evacuation Of Manassas was ACCEPTED e,
soiehulu military operation, nUtWlhsIr !,
iog the loss which it involved to the rs,.,
OF military stores to the value II tE, nj.
lions Of dollars.
The rebels still inc inc to the tsusi,,
tina: their rebel armies have ouly tsurs.
ariiy abandoned such places as Nes(,.
leans, Norfplk, Nashville and Meutls
until tie veil is lifted from their eyss VI
cur occupation Of Richn onJ. The nd
leaders are fully aware, however, thsill
their receptions Of military strategy vi. d
exposed with the loss Of Richmond, N.
hence their desperate efforts and Iabus
hold it. They can never enplaiu DID,
retreat from or defeat at RicbmoEd Z
the satisfaction Of their followers.
This refugee states that before l'sTl
that city be sew some mysterious loOsHl
boxes and packages for Transparent,
marked "Tusc6loUso, Ala ;" FIR N VIII
II may be inferred that the iebtl lsaiir
In anticipation Of retreat, are tenipg I
some Of their g vernment CT persia
vaiuables to that out of the way place.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24

EXCURSION AND PIc-NIc-The Sabbath
School connected with the Baptist Church
of this city, will celebrate the Fourth of
July, by an excursion and pic mic, the lat
ter to be given in Cottage Grove, Chicago,
near the grave of Douglas. The train will
leave the Rock Island depot at quarter
before eight, and returning home arrive at
seven O'clock in the evening. The affair
Will doubtless be pleasant to all Who can
go. Tickets for the trip nifty cents; chill
dren half price. A large number of cars
have been engaged tor the occasion.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24

1t was to New Orleans that Secretary
trow 9enerall Dix, in January. 1861, sent
that famous telegraphic message:
III any one attempts to hsul down the
American Tag, shoot him on the spot"
The dag, however, was hauled down in
that city. and all over the south. and no
man suffered the penalty. 1t was raised
there again, at the close of April of this
year and for thea hauling it dawn, nan
on the Tth instant suffered more inla,n-
Gus death thaa-beiHg shot . he was hanged
by the meek until he was dead 10 presence
Of a vast crowd OF citizens Of New Orleans.
As the D.,ta says. is was the first instance
in this country Of mau boing tried,
found guilty aud executed for laying VIC
lent baods upon our natIvusl f,g.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24

The WEATHER. During the past week,
our section of the country has been visited
by heavy rams. 1t has been so wet that
farmers have not been able to do much with
their corn. Unless the weather m0derates
and it becomes dryer, the weeds will get
the better Of them.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
Reasonable Churche, Seized.
New York, June l9.

The Times says: 900 Sunday. Col.
Gregory, Provost Marshal of Alexandria
informed Rev. Mr.. Biting, pastor of the
baptist church, that, if he could not prav
for the President of the United States and
she success of the Federal arms, he yould
be compelled to close bis church. Mr.
Biting informed Col. Gregory that he
could not comply with his request, where
upon Col Gregory Immediately took mill
tary possession of the church and closed
its doors.
Several other churches of ssoesh pro-
cliyities have been taken,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
The Result I'm the state.

Reliable reports Of the vote on tie
new constitution have been received from
seventy counties, which gives a majority Of
ll,l96 against it. The counties to hear
from will reduce the majority considerably,
ADD, perhaps dispose of it altogether. We
shall publish the official returns at the
earliest opportunity.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24

GROVER Il BAKEes SEWING MAcHIsEs-
These machies are meeting with large sale
aud give general satisfaction. They are got
up or different models, adapted to various
kinds of sewing, and are said to work ad,
mirably. For sale in this city BY T. B. Il
Z. .. Shaw.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24

ILLINOIS STATE REGIsrER-This able
champion Of Democracy is deserving of all
praise and commentator for It's unfincb-
ing support OF true principles. Molly has
it battlcd against the enemies of the enusti.
tuition and defended the Democracy from
The assaults of the AbOlitionists Situated
as it is at abe capital, it can be Of great ser.
vice to the partI in the future by exposing
the corruption Of our State officers.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24

JEFFERSON Street.-The would call the
attention Of our Common Council to this
street. 1t certainly needs improving very
much, and we have no doubt that the prop
erty holders on the street will be willing to
be taxed any reasonable amount for that
purpose. 1t is the most business street in
the city; and it does not speak well for our
enterprise that 1t should he left in its pres
ent condition. Let measures be taken Mt
the earliest period fer securing the much
needed improvement.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24

Our thanks are due Judge Randall for
basket of nice strawberries They were
taken from his garden in this city, and
were of the largest size, many of them
measuring four and halfinches in circum
ference.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
Memphis, June 81.

"eupuIe, JuUe Il.
Intelligence received here last evening
leaves no donbt that Bcauregard has gone
to Richmond with his army
The Appeal published at Greneda, of tn G
date OF the 18th, has the following teIe
grams:
Montgomery, June 17th.-Gen. Beapre-
gard and staff passed through here this
morning, en- route for Richmond. Pre-
paratlons are being for the transportation
oil a large portion of his army in the same
direction this fact have from a source
entitled to the highest authority.
Mobile, June ia special to the Mo-
bile Press from Montgomery, dated 18th,
Gays that General Beauregard and staff are
on their way to Richmond. We hear that
large portion of the army of the Missis-
slppi will soon follow the general. A
sufficient force will be left with the irwin,
chile Bragg to check any step towards the
interior by the vandals under Halleck. 1t
Is supposed here that General Beauregard
will take about 10000 with him. Ii has
been well understood among secesh circles
that he was moving bis army to the east,
having been engaged 10 that operation two
weeks or more"
The appeal has the following from
hiCHultuu:
"RlchmOnd, June live have had
occasional cannonading and picket skir>
mishes along the lines to day, aud en-
gagement at an early day is probable.
special dispatches to the Augusta papers
dated Charleston, June l6, says severe
battle took place this morning on James
Island, four miles from the CITY, Five
regiments of Federals, reinforced by ar.
tillery. attacked the batteries at Secession
vile. Colonel Lamar commanded the Con-
iederates and with few hundred men
repulsed the enemy three times with great
slaughter.
The enemy fought bravely, but were
defeated. Our victory is com, Iete.
The enemy's loss is supposed to be about
3OO, including thirty or more prisoners.
Confederate loss is estimated at from fiftv
to one hundred. 1t is expected the attack
will soon be renewed.
The Confederates were much exhausted
by previous Smelling of the enemy. day
and night. for week We buried on the
held I4O dead Federals, and took FORTY
prisoners"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24

sD General Butler is compelling New
Orleans bankers to pay specie for their
notes. Would that we had Gen. Butler
here to try his hand on our stumptail
banks
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
AlrOCiOuS. if True.

1t is charged by soldiers and correspon-
dents who were eye witnesses to the facts,
that during the recent retreat of Gen.
Banks before tho force Of Jackson he fur
nished Government transportation for ne.
grCes, thus caring for them to the exclu-
sion and neglect of our wounded soldiers,
many of whom had to walk. The matter
was brought before Congress on the 10th
inst, and resolution, instructing the Com.
mittee on the Conduct of the War to in
quire into the fact, was adopted.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24

1arIt may not be very gratifying fact,
but II IS an inevitable one, that soldiers ab
sent on leave or furlough have their ray
withheld by order Of the gozerpment.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
From the south.
Memphis June 20.


Colonel Slack still retains Immediate
command of the city. lie has issued orders
requiring members of the city police force
to take the oath of allegiance within three
days, or be subject to arrest also, an order
prohibiting the sale of ale and lager beer
drunkenness in the city recently having
rendered the latter measure necessary.
The Vicksbury Citizen, Of June l6th,
says:
Some half dozen of the Federal gum
boats of the lower feet again made their
appearance yesterday morning below the
city.
Communication between the command.
ing officers Of this post and the Federal
gunboat fleet was had yesterday. We have
not been able to ascertain the purport of
the communication
Mobile news Of the 18th says:
a despatch from Richmond received at
Savannah. states that Gen. Lawtnn with
his Georgia brigade. six thousand strong,
was to have left on Wednesday to reinforce
jackson.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
Senator Fessenden oe Maine, lately sal
Ia the Senate

''At the extra session and this session We
bad appropriated S525, 900, 900 and over,
and last March we made the regular an.
2ropristions-not less than sos 600 0OOr
ard the debt was ten SIG, O0O, 900. lie
thought, taking all the odds and ends. that
the debt at the first of July would be about
$40. O00. GOOn
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24
New York, June 30.

The Herald's Washington dispatch says
that Intelligent officers who examined the
White House on the Pamuukey River are
astonished at the noise made in Congress
about its occupation as hospital. They
state that il cannot be made to accommo-
date more than eighteen or twenty patients
and 1t is regarded as a very small pretext
for an assault upon Mcclellan who, through
the Vaccinations of those who are b Nv ling
at him. has been left with only part of
the army of the Potomac to sustain the
brunt of the whole war in front of Rich
mond"
The editorial correspondence of the New
York Times says:
Mcclellan has been laboring under an
indispositiou, more or less severe, for sew
eral days. He is much better now, how
ever, aud is indefatigable in his attention
to the details of his official duty, keepiug
an eye over every bridge and every bat
terry, and spending large part cf every
day in the saddle. He has most lab,ri>
Gus and effective staff, and the whole busi.
ness OF the army is in the most COM pact
and complete order"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-06-24

Eg Gold commands premium of eight
per cent. Therefore, when farmer sells
a load of grain and receives his pay in
bank notes, he suffers shave of eight
cents on every dollar. If the new consti-
tuition had been adopted gold aad silver
would have taken the place of rag money
in this State