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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
Life In a Harem,

We have always suspected great deal
of buncome 10 the accounts of enthusiastic
travellers. respecting the exquisite charms
of the women of the East One of the rea-
sons was the extreme improbability that
one 10 fifty had an opportunity q judging,
except from bearsay; another, the family
resemblance which all stories bore to 'Lsl-
ia Rookh' and 'Sinbad the Sailor The
Princess Belgiejoso ba. corroborsted these
impressions, and set the fair Orientals
straight upon the record.
The description il not so fatteriug, but
it is undoubtedly much more truthful than
those We have been in the habit of seeing
drawn.
The interior of the magnificent harems
which are supposed to be filed with what
ever can delight the senses, presents dis.
gushing picture Of dirt almost beyond the
power of the Imagination to conceive
cracked and blsckened walls covered with
dust and cobwebs, torn and greasy sofas
and curtains, and everywhere traces of oil
and dripping candles. The first sensation
on entering such place is to almost over.
power unaccustomed nostrils but the oc.
cupaDts Of the place do not perceive any
thing disagreeable: they are used to it, AND
their persons are in keeping with it. The,
have 10 mirrors, and the very worst and
most vulgar taste and so they pile on tin
sci and colors hap-hazard, and finish or
with plastering over their dirty skins
quantity of paint which, according to th,
skill or variety Of designs in which it il
put on, forms their idea of beauty. No
one Of these daubed houris that does no
dread cold water as If it were poison. T,
complete the list of attractions, air anc
light are totally excluded from the apart.
ments. Windows being almos. unknown
oiled paper is placed over the apertures o
the most luxurious dwelling; and wheI
this cannot be obtained, which is most FIRE
quen,ly the case, they discard the Gem.
blance of windows altogether, and Obtain
all the light they possess from the ouestor,
chimney, sufficient, as it is innocently STA
ted, for their usual occupa tons, which con
sists of smoking. eating, drinking, an,
fcgging their filthy aud rebellious littl
children
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

b4-1t is time for somebody to talk out
in reference to the traitorous influence OF
men like Greeley and Phillips and journals
like the Tribune. Their tendency 10 az
tremely pernicious, and If their seditious
utterances are not stopped. the govern
ment will BY and BY be obliged TO put fts
powerful clutch upUo them, in self defense
Chicago Journal.
High time, indeed. when these traitors
are cOndemniDg the President and com.
pairing him to Davis, Breckiuridge 4 Co.,
for stating that bis great object is to rein
state "the Union as it was" The rebel
leaders are in arms against ''the Union as
twas" They would have one to suit
themselves. The Tribune traitors want;
"a Union as it ought to be"-as they would
arrange 1ne. Both resist the efforts Of the
| government TO sustain "ths Union as is
was" end should be treated alike. High
time indeed, that the government should
direct lie attention, "iu self-defense," 20
-tbe traitorous influence Of mea like Gree
ley and Phillips, and journals like tbs
| Tribune. State Register.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
Shrek for help, the miserable man fell
dead. Charlotte was Immediately arrested

Shrek for help, the miserable man fell
dead. Charlotte was Immediately arrested.
tried and condemned to the guillotine. A
few days alter, all Paris was drawn to her
execution, attracted alike by the magni-
tude of her crime. and her wonderful beau
~. She ascended the scaffold with cheer
iui and elastic step. and WAS bound to the
block. She was dressed in the red robe of
a murderess. A cold rain which was then
falling drenched her to the skin. A vast
crowd surrounded the guillotine, assailing
her with oaths and excavations. She look.
around upon them with q smile as if it
were sn hour Of triumph. and they were
friends chanting her praises. The plank
slowly descended TO its place. The axe
glided swiftly through :he groove. and her
head dropped into the basket. The exc
cutiouer seized il by the hair. and holding
i up, suote it violently upon the cheek. -
Tse observers report that those cbeeks
were instantly suffused with crimson
blush, as though dignity and modesty bad
lasted longer even than life.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

Be MAN OF YOUR WoRD.-When you
promise to do thing, do it. Be man of
principle in your word. Do not say that
you intend to day to visit your sick friend
or neighbor, and then suffer the pressure
Of business to crowd it out of your mind
He has been watching for your coming du.
ring the week that lie past. Could you
have seen the bright smiles that illumiua
ted his countenance when he said, II hear
his voice-his footsteps on the stairs" you
would have said that the keeping of that
promise was worth much "choIce gold. -
But when the vision has disappeared, and
you came not, there was pity and sorrow,
even for you, written upon these features
For dollars and cents had become formi
dable barrier against that priceless gem
in every mans character, which either
shines in its own conspicuous light of love
love of the truth, or is set in the midnight
darkness of distrust and falsehood. Then
if you wish to do good, and WELD 40 inhu.
encs for truth. be man Of your word
For truth is the essence Of heaven.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
Major Brodthaek. Of the 18th Kentuek

Major Brodtback, Of the 18th Kentucky
regiment. is a great favorite with bis
men. He is German, and although O
strict disciplinarisn and regular soldier,
he is not always severe. An instance of
his humor is thus related:
Several eff his men were reported drunk.
Upon visiting them, the Major exclaim-
ed:
Here here here!" said be, whats
all this 2"
major DEAR" one of them replied, you
know we've been (Aic) cooped upa long
time, and when a felier gets chance hic)
he's apt to go it."
whats the matter with you 7"
Tight that's all"
"What have you been drinkingi"
Lager"
"Well. dat is better as the measles"
So he lets them of.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

HAPPINESS ANE DUTY.-We know OF
nothing more contemplate, humanity or
unwomsnly and craven, than the everlast-
ing signing for happiness Those who
have the most of it think the least about it.
But in the thinking about and doing their
duty, happiness eomes-because the heart
and mind are occupied.with earnest thought
that touches al thousond points the bean
tiful and sublime realities of the Universe
the heart and mind are brought-and re
verently said-in contact with the Creator
and Ruler aud Father Of all--the perfect
bliss.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
&c It O r. Y


The dead and dying, means aud groans.
Stark eyes turned upward to the sun;
Widows and orphans, broken hearts,
And great victory was won,
Oh shout it long and loud and strong,
Shout it upon every hill and plain;
And glorious be the battle fields,
Red with the hearts blood Of the slain.
Brothers IN brothers' blood imbued,
Love turned to hatred, friend to foe,
As face to face they dauntless stand,
To fall, or strike the deadly blow.
But what Of this, if truth prevails,
And wrong is crushed by might and right;
If this can save our homes and hearths
From darkness than middle night
Let desolation sweep the land,
As orphan cries go up to God;
But, oh does not an answering moan
Come, dirgelke, from the blood stained sod
They died to tho land We love,
They DIED to our flag from shame;
And when the victory cry went out;
They crowned with endless fame
The cry Of victory, let il ring
Through every valley crimson red,
Though widowed hearts thro' years must wear
A badge Of mourning for their dead,
/ But, oh! the greatest victory yet,
! When and woe and battles cease,
/ Aud from the land Of palms to pines
/ The dove brings back the branches Of peace.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

Cover the knives, ETC., with sweet oil. and
rub it on we'll after two days take lump
Of fresh or quick lime, and rub until all
the rust disappears. Tho oil and lime
form q sort Of soar, which carries of all
the rust.
II new steel articles are rubbed we'll
with oil, and not polished of until twenty
four hours after, they do not rust nearly SO
soon.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

People who suppose that good prayer
is preferred to good act, doubtless imag-
inc that God has moro hearing than eye
sight. The end. we fear, will show that
they reasoned from false premises. The
poor are ofterer prayed for than helped
The reason is. We believe, that air il
checper than bullion.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

81 have little girl" said q friend the
other night, who, like oil good little girls
repeats her prayers nightly before she goes
to bed. The other evening plaything had
so attracted her attention and occupied her
mind during the day. that it mingled with
her customary evening dsvoticns. So she
commenced thus: Our Father who are in
Heavsn-msmma, Won't you give me .
horse THY kingdom ccme-with string
10 IL ~
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
.A.Leaded soldier,

-
4 correspondent Of the Continental
Monthly relates the following stories, which
are good: ~
c., good soul, after taking all the
little comforts he could afford to give to
the wounded soldiers, went into the hospi-
tai for the thirtieth time the other day,
with his mite, consisting of fne-cut tobac-
CO, Solare and comfort for the wound
ed, as he called it. He came to one bed,
where poor fellow lay cheerfuIly hum
ming tune, and studying out the faces on
the papered wall.
Got feverP asked c..
No, answered the soldier.
Got a eold?'
Yes, cold-lead-iike the d-l.'
Where?
Well, to tell the truth, its pretty well
scattered. First, there's a bullet in my
right arm, they hain't dug that out vet.
Then there's one near my thigh-it's stick.
ing in yet: one in my leg-hit the bone
that fellow hurts! one through my lief,
hand, that fell out. And / tell you what,
friend, with all this lead in me. feel, GIN
rally speaking, little heavy all ouer p
c. lightened his woes with double
quantity Of Solace.
c. was good fellow, and the soldier
deserved his 'Solace.' Many of them among
US are poor indeed. 'Boysp exclaimed .
wounded volunteer to two comrades as they
passed the other day before q tobacconist'l
and examined with the eyes Of connoissuer,
the brier or bruyere-wood pipes in hi,
window, boys I'd give five dollars IL had
it, for four shillings to buy one of thoss
pipes with
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

The negroes from the near counties Of
Mary land steal their masters stock and
wagons to come into Baltimore, aud par
tics IN Maryland have frequently stopped
them to search the wagons for contra.
bands" A negro. driving a wagon to
town few days ago, was stopped. when
be said, mo use looking in this wag-
on. msssa, l hain't got any cOncubines
dar."
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

bWThe Oswego Times says tina. at q
recent wedding IN that city, the BRIDE
groom, being an officer, wore bis side arms
at the nuptials. A little wide awake broth
er of the bride wGs attracted by the dis
play of weapons, and as be has another
sister whose true love- Ia q carpenter, he
boldly inquired Ma, when j. comes
to marry Milly, will he wear his saw and
Ratchet by his side =
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
Generals Hunter md Phelps TO be ex-
eeuted ms Feions.
ADy'r. AND ISsfBcroR GExERAL's orrrcE
PIcunnrn Ann 81 1850


GENERAL ORDERS, No 60.-WHKREAss
Major General Hunter recently in come
mand of the enemy's forces on the coast Of
South Carolina, and Brigadier General
Phelps, O military commander of the enc
my in the State of Louisiana, have organ
lied and armed negro slaves for military
service against their masters, citizens Of
this Confederacy: and
WHEREAS, The government of the Uni.
ted States has refused to answer an inqui-
nv whether said conduct Of its officers
meets its sanction, and has thus left the
government DO other means Of REFRESHING
SAID crimes and outrages than by the adj
options of such measures of retaliation as
shall serve to prevent their repetition,
ORDERED, That Maj. Gen. Hunter and
Brig. Gen. Phelps be no longer held and
treated as public enemies of the confeder-
ate states, but as outlaws and that IN the
event of the capture Of either of them or.
that Of any other commissioned officer en-
ployed in drilling, organizing, or instruct
ing slaves with view TO their armed SER
vice in this war. he shall not be regarded
as prisoner of war, but held in close con.
fuement for execution as q felon. at such
time aud place as the president may or
der. By order, CooPxR.
(Ohial Adjt. and Inspector Gen,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

RATHER PERsoSAL.-Tbe following con
versation occurred between two Of our
young ladies the other day.
lst Young lady, whose male relatives be.
long 20 the stay at homes :-'Jane, DON,
you think this war " i'll raise the price Of
mourning goods ?"
2nd young lady, with relatives in the Ar
my al guess your family Won't be al
much expense for mourning goods"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

RErALLIATIoN.-CoL Daniels, of the
First Wisconsin Cavalry, lately paid of o
rebel in his own coin &C Madison, Arkan-
sas. The rebel Provost Marshall of the
place, named Heustis, had put Union sol
der in the Jail on the charge of being o
spy. where he remained q week, with Just
food enough to keep him alive. His cell
had never been cleaned, and when Col.
Daniels found him he was covered with
filth and vermin. On hearing the facts the
cell, which was ordered to be left in the
same condition in which Heustis's victim
had left it.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

A LIVER CoHPLAIST.-'Andw what is the
matter with your asked Arabella Of Q
hearty Invalid with ehouIder Straps; why
aren't you with your regimentr
Met Oh Pm sick-Iv'e got somsthing
the matter with my liver
.AhI yes; it is ,ohite y replied the young
lady scornfully.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

10 chemistry. the best way to separsts
two bodies 10 10 introdsee third. The
same bell IL true 10 other departments. To
increase the distance between Q pair Of
lovers. ell that's re quired is to let Willie
walk into the black parlor" withs lighted
candle 10 bis hand.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

War is all very well in it's place and time
but usually il is better to deal with the
sward than the sword, to use ssltpeter in
the beef.barrel than the gun-barrel, to
drive the cart than the cartridge. to use
tie scythe riff than the Minnie rifle.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

Iwish you would not give me sueh
short weight for my money said custom
er to o grocer, who had an outstanding bill
against him.
And / wish you wouldn't give ma such
long wait for mine, replied the grocer.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

Our stipendary friend. upon being ask
ed by lady. the other day. whether he
liked babies, replied that he did not think
them very interesting until they were able
10 Stand n Loan.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
syma,hy for Criminals.

Women always sympathise with crimi-
mails, and to illustrate il, an ex-warden OF o
prison. not q thousand miles away, relates
the following:
At one time, while oficering it 10 pris-
on, we received into our hands about as
degraded specimen of the genus 'mur-
derer, as it was my lot to see. He had
killed q women in the most cowardly and
ciuel manner. and was, 10 my way of
thinking. land was used to such fellows, J
about as brutal bookings human beast az
one need look at. However we had hardly
got him into q cell. before carriage drove
up TO the door. and q splendidly dressed
and foe looking lady. with q basket of
oranges, and fve-dollar camelis bequei,
asked to see the prisoner.
DO let me see him = she cried, Il read
OF him in the newspaper, and, guilty Is he
%. would faio contribute my mite TO
soothe him.
He is q rough customer, marm,' .aid my
assistant.
Yes. but you know what the poet says
"'Bring flowers to the captivss lonely CELL"
So she went in. She took but small no.
tice Of she prisoner. however. arranged her
boquet. left her oranges, and departed. 1,
occurred to me to promptly search the boz
quet for concealed note or file, so enter
ed the cell as she went out. ! found Shock y
as We called him. sucking away At an
orange, and staring at the flowers in great
amazement. Finally. he spoke.
What in - the use of eendin' them
things to Teller fur. unless they give him
the rum with 'emr
What do you suppose they are meant
for, | replied.
why, to make bittsrs with. in course
Amt they come-a-mile howersf
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

A man named Hoag. belonging to Sher.
man, Connecticut. purposely cut his band
With a scJthe, to avoid being drafted. The
wound 5led profusely, and be soon sftsr-
wards died.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

p~If good people would make good.
ness agreeable, and smile instead OF frovu-
log in their virtues, hoW many would they
win 70 the good cause.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

A Russian army Of three thousssd men
were recently butchered by fcrcs Of Car
cassians, who got the Muscosites at dis
advantage in q fortress.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

s6rIf you are conscious of certain in
frmiiies Of character. select companions
in whose society you woald Be ashamed "a
give way to them,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

IT'S sad fact that there are many per-
sons. whose lives, if read backwards like
witches prayers, would improve at every
page.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

The lions Of the forest are said 10 live
century. The lions Of fashionable society
are generally lions Of only season.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
Starvation Imminent I'm vfrgfnfse.


fredericksburg, Va, has the following
editorial statement:
Men may laugh and sneer at the idea as
much as they please, but facts before as
prove that Virginia will be starved out in
tewlye months, if the var continues in her
territory. Everybody knows, who has
brains to think, that there is bnt little
now produced in the State. Admitting
that the usual amount Of land was put in
cultivation last fall and spring (which 10
not the factl that has heretofore been cul.
tivated, we know that thousands on thou
sands of the laboring hands have left Vir-
ginia and gone to the Federal troops, while
thousands of others have been sent South,
| and nearly all the poor laboring white
class have been forced into the Southern
| army.
As we haze stated in previous mum.
Der of the Banner, two large armies are
mainly supported from what remains i'm
VirginIa, which. at best, was merely
enough for the citizens, with the exception
of an excess Of corn and wheat, and as but
little of these staples in the comparison
will be raised this year, what will become
OF the citizens next year, The Confede
rate army in Virgins numbers ct least
100000 men, the opinion Of the New York
Tribune to the contrfry notwithstanding!
and in q short time the presumption 10 that
there will be at least an equal number Of
Federal troops. so that we may safely say
that there is almost an absolute certainty
that there are and soon will be from 600
900 to 1, Zoo. 900 Of men and horses, all To-
raging in Virginia. What will be left for
citizens? A parched earth, desolated
( country, and a pestilential atmosphere
This is what awaits Virginia in the future
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

A flush Of hope renders toll and trial
beautiful, as the sunbeam gives a spark to
the winters frost.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

Two men undertook TO zee which would
run the fastest. ODe was q constable and
the other-a thief
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

A woman may be indifferent to courts
cour,iers, courtesy, but not 30 to court
ship.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
Joliet signal Rate. Of Aav.f,i.,.s


Job Printing ofevsy Subscription vii ibs neatly
xPsditicusly exeeutsd TO order opi fberaherfns-
n,ssortmen of bissks testeo1stsstiy % 10
81 All orders for Adtsftisi6k or JOB Work nd
be accompanied by cash, unlesssome person known
ubecoDes responsible for the sAme.-a
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

The youngest and pretiiest girl is no
chicksn-ifshe is goose.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

A pretty female artist can draw the
men equally with brush and blush.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

Value the frisndship Of him who stands
by you 10 q storm,-svarms Of insects will
surround you in the sunshine.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
SHOW REsPEcTToTHE DEAD.
N PAINTING AND PAPERING

nfs.lIsns OF Joliet and vicinity are resneetiveIv
ha,ing ~ :, tlat We the subscribers continue the
SaOP o Syl' iiis IN all its branches.
AlEi ST. Opposite the Joliet House)
'sast, Sen, "a ,s,o DoRR L SCHoTT.
iooS n14tf
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
so poor Miss Prim is indeed dead at

80 poor Miss Prlm Is Inceed dead at
last
oh, yes, poor creature. she couldn't
bear to hear how DR.. Squibbs was Gliding
up to Widow Whimple 30 she just filed
with grief and sunk under it-sbs did,
Poor unfortunate creeturl How does
nv new cap look 2
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
Premise and Performance.

An anecdote is related Of 9 young tenor
with fine voice. but an empty purse who
being about to make his FIRST appearance,
and being DESTROYS Of securing the good
will and protection Of the italian journals,
called upon the editor to assure him of bis
intention of subscribing to the paper when
ever bis recources allowed him to do SO.
He wa, cordially received at first. but the
manner Of the literary tyrsnt changed per-
ceptibly as soon as the true state OF the
visitors finances became knowc. The
singer was earnest in his appeal, and
promised faithfully that the subscription
should be paid out of the first insta lDent
due upon his engagement. After some
what protracted interview, assurances OF
mutual support were interchanged. The
debut took place. and was most successful
1t was noticed by the willy editor in the
following cautious terms:-"Signor ii il
an artist who promises a great deal. Be
fore recording decided opinion as to his
merits, we sball wait and see whether be
fulflls our expectations"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09
Ths,s lhlnss Sham nsvsr dIe.

Let nothing pass, for every hand
Must find some work to do;
Lose not u chance to waken love,
Be Brm and just, and true.
So shall u light that cannot fade,
Beam on thee from GU high,
And angel voices cay to thee,
TheAo things shall never die.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-09-09

The safest and much the commonest way
to steal is TO buy and DO, pay.