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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04
The Republicans and the Con-
stitutiOnal Convention.

Ever since it was manifested that our
constitutional convention truly represented
the Democratic and loyal sentiments of the
country, systematic effort has been made
by the Republicans to break it down. All
manner of charges have been made against
it, from purjury aud usurpatinn down to
stupidity. Indeed the whole catalogue of
billingsgate expietives has been exhausted
for terms to stigmatize the majority of the
men who have been chosen to remodel cur
organic law.
The Republican newspapers from one
end of the State &c the other, since the or
ganizaticn of the convention have been
filled with falsehoods and calumnies calcu-
lated to mislead the people in regard to its
true character and acts The truth is, not
with.tanding the Republicans were the
first to recommend the calling Of con-
vention to amend our constitution, as soon
as they discovered that majority Of the
delegates selected by the people were Dem
ocrats, they resolved to procure the rejec-
ton of the product Of their labors whatever
might be it's character.
This explains the opposition to the con-
ven.ion on the part of the Republicans
Their verdict was made up in advance
Though they are loud in their abuse and
unceasing il their efforts t. decry the con-
ventian and its acts, we defy them to mime
a single proposition that has been agreed
upon which has not been urged as abso-
lutely necessary for years past. The
amendments adopted so far, in regard to
all the departments of our State govern
ment, are such as no reasonable and patri-
otto person can object to. They have been
passed with great unanimity, receiving the
votes Of Republicans as we'll as Democrats.
We confess that we are not greatly dis
appointed in the conduct of our Republican
friends in their strenuous efforts to preju-
dice the minds of the people against our
constitutional convention. They see the
waning fortunes Of their party and like
drowning men catching straws, are willing
to seize hold of anything which promises
momentary relief. Hence, they hope to
find something in the acts of the coDven-
ton that will enable them to keep them
selves ints notice awhile longer But. We
opine, the wish will be father of the
thought.
The convention is devoted to the best in
terests of the people and the State. Tn.
memters, so far, in their deliberations
have evinced high sense of the solemn
obligations which rest upon them. And
in advance, they decided by unauimou:
vote, that the amendments should be SUBJ
mitted to the people for their approval be,
fore they should become q part of the STATE
constitution.
Therefore, il the people do not approve
of the acts of the convention, they can re-
ject them at the polls. The efforts of The
Republicans to forestall the opinions of the
people in the matter is without reason OF
justice.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04
na-The senseless clamor of,bo ,ho,;,;

EH~ The senseless clamor the abolitinn
press, over what they term the Hardness of
the convention, which has been less than
two months in session, is but part of the
general system to PREJUDICE its action. The
The devisiEg of fundamental law n
great State is not the work of an kour-not
to be concocted without deliberations and
discussion BY which TO harmnnize coHiet.
ing ideas, which of necessity must be found
&c exist in numerous body Of intelligent
men, representing variety of local aud
general interests. The people expect no
such thing. and it is only partisan demo-
gogues, determined TO oppose whatever NAV
be adopted, who are earping at the con.
vention OF this account. The convention
of 1917 sat precisely eighty-six DAYS. The
present convention has been in session
fifty two. The people adopted the work of
the former. and we do not recollect that
there WAS complaint in regard to the
time engaged therein. We think that the
present convention will get through with
its work in less time. Whether or not
despite abolition opposition, we believe.
from the way the work is going on. the
constitution agreed upon will secure the
endorsement Of the people at the pole
STATE Register
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04
From the burnside Expedition

Washington, Feb. 81.
The Navy Department has received dis
patches from Com. Goldsborougb, dated
the 10Th inst. He had received the official
accounts of the visits of cur vessels to
Edenton aud to the Currituck Canal.
As our forces took undisturbed possession
of Edentcn, part of flying artillery regi-
ment, variOusly estimated at from one
hundred and fifty to three hundred, fed
precipitately without firing shot. Many
of the inhabitants also left IN consequence.
There are no Publications at or in the
water approaches to Edenton. Among the
results of tire expedition are the destruc>
tim OF eight cannon and one schooner.
Com. GoldsborUugh says he remained
two hours abreast of the town, and was
visited by the authorities and others, many
of whom professed sentiments of LOYALTY to
the old Union.
A proclamation, dated the 9Th inst. and
signed jointly by Com Goldsborough aad
Gen. Burnside, to the people of North
Carolina, says:
The object Of our expedition is not to
invade any rights, but to assert the author
ity cf the United States, and to close the
desolating war which was brought upon
the State 5y comparatively few men in
your midst"
The proclamation concludes as follows:
I'VE invite You. in the name of the con-
stitution, and in that of vIrtuous LOYALTY
and civilization, to seperate yourselves at
once from their nalign influences, to re-
turn to your allegiance, aud not compel
US to resort further to the force under our
control. The government asks only that
Its authority may be recognized and We
repeat that IN no manner or way does it
desire to interfere with your laws, cousri>
tionally established, yunr institutions of
any kiDd whatever, your property of any
sort, or your usages in any respect"
The actual number OF prisoners taken at
Roanoke Island is 2, 48S.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04
From Cairo,
Cairo, ILL.,, Feb. %

Cairo, ILL.,, Feb. %.
have received copy Of the Memphis
1rafdhche of last Tuesday, the 18th inst.
L I'm ! no confirmation in it of the reported
evacuation OF Columbus. On the contrary.
there is call for heavy artilerists to take
charge OF the batteries at that J lace. The
AraidRche says:
There is very great demand now for
men to take charge Of some batteries of
heavy artillery at Columbus. This arm oS
the service Is more Important at this iunct.
ure for the defence of Columbus and Mem
phtS than any other and yet men are great.
iy needed to take charge of some batteries
at Columbus.
Gov. Harris was with the COnfed erats
army near Nashville. Reflections having
teen cast upon the Governor for his bastS
departure from Nashville, the Ara1aucbs
defends him at great length.
The ArdldRche learns that the rebel orm,
at Gambler land Gap have been largel rien!
forced, and that the Federal and Cnnfader.
are troops were within sight Of each other
hR9t was imminent, and the paper says,
our friends ARE confident of success"
Inc burning of Fayetteville by Ben.
McCn'Inch Is confirmed. lie and his forces
are at Boston Mountains, nine IN les from
fayettevIie, and indications point 10 a battle
in that vicinity.
The same paper says that Sam. Uous-
ton, Of Texas, is not dead but worth doz.
en- dead men. The Galveston Ciraian. Of
January 2Ith. contains patriotic letter
from him. He has had long sickness. hut
hopes to be atle to take part in the fight,
Memphis was full Of strangers from all
parts OF the State, and business was rcry
brisk during business hours, which were
limited by the organization of the male
population into military companies. and
the devotion of part Of the day 70 miI;to-
~ drilling The magistrates have agreed
to suspend business for thirty days, to ioin
the drills. JIM
Carlo. ILL.,, March l.
There is no change in the aspect of mill.
tary matters in this vicinity.
Inc reports of the unanimous disIoraIty
OF citizens IN en- about Nashville 10 H.
Federal Government are confirmed h,
every source from the Cumberland river
1t Is said there is not Up;on mo-
Nashsiiie' OF 1t there is, he aas not yot
made his appearance. '"'
reports are current here, and cred;,ed
that Columbus has been bestowed bv tho
rebels aud evacuated. '"'
III Inc town was in flames last night.
The Waterman oD the eunboats renor,
snch 70 be the fact about two o'clock this
morning. luis
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04
A Sermon by Rev. John Kidd.

The eloquent and able sermon delivered
by the Rev. John Kidd. NJ. A, in the First
Congregational Church of this city. On the
morning of the 9Th of January-subject
"ScriptGre Warrant of the Hope Ct Eternal
Life"-at the request of members Of his
congregation. has been printed in pamphlet
form. 1t is most able and representative
production, characterized by the elegance
ofexpression. logic. depth If thought and
fervent piety for which that eminent Iii
vine is noted. 1t is not necessary for US
to utter word in commendation of this
sermon to those who have listened to the
inspired eloqutn,e Of the reverend gentle
men on other occasions, but We will say
to those who wish to procure copy of the
sermon referred to, that they can do SO by
calling at the store of Messrs. Hall &
Stearns
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

WELL DONE FOR WILL CouNTY.-Four-
teen hogs were purchased at the packing
establishment of Mr.. George Burr of this
CITY, the other day, of Mr.. A. Francis, of
New Lenox. in this county, averaging 434
pounds each. If any of the adjoining
counties can beat this, we should like to see
the documen
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

WOUNDED SoLpIERs.-Three wounded
soldiers, Sergeants Branch and Porter, and
Henry Samson, the two former members
of Capt. Hildebranrs company. have re.
turned since the bloody fight at Fort D3n-
elson. to their friends near this city. Their
wounds, though severe, are not dangerous.
Their account Of the battle substantiatcs
the reports already published.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

There is evidently conspiisvg 4
part Of the AbOlitiOnists agaI6sn NJ Z
as there is against General aeCl' !, .
against the President himself; o, 49, ~
perhaps more correctly, the sOo ..,,5,
are leagued together in o single 80 =. %
against the constitution and 81 fr.,t,s
by it. Hence the elimination o. g. S,-,,s
" the abolitionists Oh the BOor o. ~
Hence the dispa-agement Of BE- us
the columns of the abb lition Pis.', -
the snees at Kentucky from lI fIv.s,ss
platform. Hence the SANDER " 4, .
in the abolition pulpit, IS Siinss .,r.s /,
duct Of Mir. Beecber. which We -
another column of this mornins q
Hence the manifold and uncsI ;, ~
of the whole abolition fraternh2 ~
to cloud the fame Of henioest% ~
cripple her loyal enegies ID IL =
struggle for the preservation .;oos y
eminent, but their efforts ID !,
getic and unsleepiDg as they a,s ,,Ssl .
ANONYMOUSLY fail. thanks 70 lns .isrr...sg
stalwart blows Of our gaiiam .
tiyes in Washington; and ns.',ri -
continue, as she now IL, the ,hs ~
sel,r and the strong support =. 70
dent and his heroic young 0ep
Louisville Journal
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

sD- There arc $500 rebel prisoners at
Camp Douglas, Chicago. They are as COM
Portable as could be expected under the
circumstances. The gallant Col Mulligan,
who was himself recently prisoner, has
command of the camp, and is doing all that
he can to promote the comfort of the mis-
gnidei men whom the fate Of war has
placed in cur hands
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

RS- The is much dispute among the
Eastern press as to whom belongs the credit
o: the victory at Fort Donelson-who plan
ned the campaign, &c. 1t will require a
great deal of paper and lux to convince
the public that the men who were on the
ground aud grappled with the rebel foe,
are the men who won the victory.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04
From, California.

San Francisco, re- =.
The late severe rains have e.. =. -:
terrupted communication wiz ;S...ss
and made most of the streets o TmF
City. navigable by small bOas,
er is clearing up this afternoon
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

DIED OF HIS WouSDs.-We regret to
learn that Wilson W. Wright. of Captain
BartiesOn's company, who was wounded at
the battle of Fort Douel:on, has died of his
wounds. He lived but four days after the
battle. lie was a brother Of n. r Wright
Of jackson, in this county,a young man
OF excellent habits. Though he fell fighting
for our glorious flag, his untimely death is
mourned by numerous friends.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04
Official Report of Col. C. C. Marsh.

HEADQUARTERS corn Ill. ISF.xrRY ID BRIs 1sr Div.
ADVANCE Army U. s., RoKT DoSELsox. !
hon. j. o. NORTON,
Dear Sr.-By request of Col. C. G..
Marsh, furnish you herewith a copy of
his Official Report, and list of the killed
and wounded of our Regiment, to be pub
lished in your city papers. or not, at your
discretion.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

Eg Brigadier General Charles F. Smith,
a Philadelphia paper says. is to be made a
Maj"r General Of volunteers, as an &C.
acknowledgement of his gallant services in
the storming Of Fort Donelson. He is the
oily Major General appointed from Penn
syivanis.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

CoNcERT.-The Campbell Minstrel Trope,
will give concert at Youugs Hall, en- Fri
day evening. Admittance % cents.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04
From W ashinGtOn.
les to the Chicago Times.

Special Dispatches to the Chicago Times.
Washington, Feb %.
The Treasury note bill, after passing YES
terday was recohsidered and again sent
back to the committee of conference, and
amended, but promptly reported to>day and
passed finally. Its leading features, now
that it has become law, are
FrSt-The issue of one huntred and IF
ty millions of Treasury notes, which are
made legal tender for all private and
pubic dues. except in the payment of in
terest on the pnbiic debt and duties on i'm
ports, which are TO be paid in coin.
Sec0nd-The fifty million demand notes
issued under the act Of July last, and the
ten millions under the act of this month
are to be received for payment Of duties on
imports.
Third-Notes in sums of net less than
$50 are convertible into bonds bearing six
per cent interest and redeemable in five
years.
Fomth-The Secretary OF the Treasury
is authorized to issue registered bonds 70
| the extent Of five hundred millions of dol
lars, redeematle at pleasure, after five
years, fer the purpose of funding Treasury
notes and floating debt.
FyM-lt provides for the deposit OF notes
fer not less than thirty days, at five per
centum interest.
The tax bills will be reported in day
or two.
Secretary Chase has an entirely different
set If bills which will be offered as q sub
s:itute in the House.
The Senate was in executive session some
three hours to day on Mexican affairs, but
10 conclusion was arrived at.
Gen. Scott was not confirmed as special
Envoy, but probably will be IN day UT
two.
Jim Lanes friends received adyices to.
| day that he will return Immediately to his
seat in the Senate.
1t is very evident from circumstances
that Gen. Smiths division, to which the
PennsS lyania reserves under Ger. Mccall
are attached, will soon be encamped at
Centrevlle.
The following order was promulgated
from the War Department to-day.
OFFICIAL-WARB BULLETIN.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, Feb. 25.
"Ordered, That from and after February
Goth, the President, by virtue of act OF
Congress. takes military possession of all
telegraph lines in the United States.
"SecOnd-All telegraph communications
in regard to military operations, not ex>
pressly authorized by the War Department,
the General Commanding. or the Generals
commanding armies in the field in the sey-
eral departments, are absolutely forbid
| der.
"Third-All newspapers publishing mil
itary news, however obtained, and not au-
thorized by official authority, will be ex-
cluded thereafter from receiving infnrma-
ticn by telegraph, or from transm itting
their papers by railroad.
"forth-E. S. Sanford is appointed
Military Supervisor of telegraph messages
throughout the United States, and Arson
Stager Military Superintendent of all tel
egraph lines and Offices in the United
/ STATES
"FyM-Tbis is not intended to interfere
in any way with the ordinary business of
| companies, or private business.
by order Of the President.
(Sighed) E NJ. STANTON"
Washington, Feb. Is.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

Hons. Messrs. Trumbull, Vallaudisham
and Lovejey have our thanks for Congress.
sional favors.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

Corporal Mkt DeLucs ~
WGunded-ColOr Sergeant go Siss,
ton, dangerously GeO P n
Missing-Josephus d L..
Cas- ps,t1 Edward B Tuppsri l S p
Company II, Putnam y.
Dewitt Z Higgins, Francis : S9r;--Kils
Wounded-Ist Sergean, : haton.
Corporal John Cunningb."na.n rslFr.
Norris Ashley. slightly. R setiaei5
Allen Gilmer, Joseph Ga ola o Der Dsns
Ruben F Keep. John MeK lex, 1SAn 9Ks,
PeytOn' John G Roberts, se,;a,,.i Me,
Nixon, John Robinson. sEs I,loa'ly +
Company I, lrogrois o. s~y
Maekaney, Frederick o Rock n,iled
Bartholic. AKell, Ei,,..
wOupded.captain Geo
seriously; Sergeant Henri n Asn'ts
Corporal Angus Reynolds H. . = lar.as
seriously; Philo p Venn Den Sh1,iiS,
s;ott, slightly; John MeLou.,,iH' ',,;,
tally; VIM Brayton. John CSsi nLa, u.
W Garrison, Samuel IIowrv OJJail'G,. 9
Alonzo Rose, james Thom6sor u
nrm, seriously; Comfor, r.. 80 9o.ars
Ii Dryer, Henry c Dieker.o. O J, P.s4
uer. John W Laroe, Geo pIs,.,h| Va; IL
Company K, Kencau CO.-KiIii. slEa, b;
acknowledgement Burd.,,
seriously; Corporal James A r Sl:ss
els Crowell, slightly. A'' IN,
REcAFiTULATI0x.
Killed,
Wounded, ~ w
Missing, i1
Total, -
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

lie is contemplate fellow that sneaks
through life on tiptos, with his ears at the
key hole OF everybody. business.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-03-04

IL is no misfnrtune tiF nice young lady
80 lose her good name j: y; 3 y}log gen-
iiemaD gives her better.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1862-10-01
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

To Curtis p Conn, Cathsrine Conn, IN Hinman.
Ellen Human, BenjsMin Roberts, Elizabeth
Roberts, Vim G Terrence. Hiram Barney, A q
GrnBan, Mott, Schaber Co, Twecdy, Mention
Piimplon, J Hsniil Caleb Cope Co, Bowen
hcNamee, Wiiiism Wilson, Jennings d. Anderson,
Wheeler. Bellows Co.. Vim Il X l. Kuddick, Jas
Burrows, James Cox, Vim Coleman, Miller, May
hew Co, George CAbus, STRIKER Il Wood viii
Preston, Charts Mcnill, James Cox Ann Ner-
thington, Executor of the estate OF w H Worthing-
ton, deceased, N Alexander, Brown b Clendening,
y Noorhtes. Chaplin Lee. John Hurst, Robert
Hamilton, Dixon h hrcwn, James G Asmsey Vim
Ewing, Bare, on, Beaver Co, Robert Henning ana
John Woodruff, partners as Henning b Woodruff,
and Laura sperry:
You, and each Of you are hereby notned that there
Court OF Lee county Iowa, AT keokuk, petti,n of
janet stranR and Harvey Strong, alleging that the
saln Janet STRONG IL The rwrer In fee mpe Of Lot
NO eiRht ID Block No nineskSia tsB) In the city Of
keokuk Lee county, Iowa, aHH further alleging that
certain deed thereon. execnt by YOU b. niamIn r.
Roberts and Elizabeth ROBBERS Ia Laura sperry hear.
ig date of October tnfh, A h. lA4a and recorded at
page No r. ~ Deed Book I, was bs error and mis-
iaLe 81 eeorHrrt recorded ~ deed 10 lsasc Eperry
hsa tor te correction Of rror of record
Conn and cathatihe Conn OF said premises 10 Il q
Human, dated ut or about February Gth A. d. Iebq
has been lost, ard that certain judgments therein
named against said & r Conn, . cloud and shsd-
dow upon plaiDtns title 10 said k ESiAie pray
Ing that the title 10 the be onitted the ssd
NIL Of said defendants upon said premises any part
thereof and for other equitable siief and bst anicss
appear and answer thef to before The ID day
OF the pext term the said Court to be begun and
holden Mt keokpk on the LIST Monday Of February A.
ID. 1862 default will be entered against you and
Judgment rendered thereon
NOBLE q STRONG,
ang2t-d4w Au'ys for Plaintiff.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
An Important Subject,

ships of light draught is to be delivered vt vii.
lard Hall, on Thursday evening, April Gath, at
half past seven O'clock.
The subject of u navy adapted to our coast,
and impervious to the prnjectiles Of ordinary
quence to Q undertaken without more light
than has yet been brought to bear upon II.
Under this general Impression, Mr.. John W.
Griaiths, u practical ship builder of New York
both In the nautical and mechanical world, will
doubtless insure n full attendance. The lecture
IL TO be illustrated by models and diagrams.
Tickets may be had at the hotels. Price 25
cents.
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
Leakage.

Thousands Of bales of hay, purchased by tho
Government in the Northern States, are trans.
ported over tho Baltimore and Ohio railroad to
this city, thence to tho various divisions Of the
Army Of the p".omSS, for the supply OF cavalry Y
from Ave to ten car loads of this forage cannot
be seen in Eansitu on Maryland avenue. The
hay Is usually loaded on open, platform cars,
which always stand for several hours on that
avenue before being sent over the river, affOr d.
ing n fine opportunity for the large number of
COWS, horses, and mules which daily and nightly
feed on the hay thus temp,ingly placed at their
disposal. Undoubtedly, from fve hundred to n
pIundered from the Government by the quad
rupeds, and we strongly suspect that In not a
few instances some thsving bipeds, too, "have
Il hand in it," Cannot the proper authorities
take measures TO prevent this leakageg
The national Republican., 1862-04-23
Th. n uasers Annual Csnfsrsnss Of ths
@ African D.. y. Church,


Assembled on Monday morning, al o'clock,
Bishop Payne In the chair.
Religious scr, Ices were conducted by Rev X.
F. WAym an and jacob Nicholson.
The question Of local for deacon orders was
taken. ....
A recommendation from the quarterly meet
ling conference NJ Frederick City WAS present.
cd and read In favor " Lloyd Benson. II was
ruled out by the chair.
Elisha johnson, If Baltimore county, WAS also
recommended, and WAS referred 10 the commit
tee for examination.
The nth question WIS called, viz: Who re.
main on trisIi z. Waters, J. Mills and b. Lam
dis were continued on trial.
The sixth question, who are admitted into full
connectiOn was called, and Dennis Davis and
W. n. Gaillard were 80 admitted
The seventh question WAS taken up, who
shall be elected and ordained elders this year !!
R. P. Gibbs, H. n. Turner, ". q. Hunter, r.
h. Cain, and d. Davis were elected, they hav.
ing been recommended BY some Of the MON.
bers Of the Conference.
Rev. W. E. Walker, Of the Baptist Church,
was introduced to the Conference by Bishop
Payne.
The order Of the day WAS then taken up, viz:
The preamble and resolution offered by A. W.
Wayman on last Thursday.
A very lengthy discussion ensued, partioipx.
ted In by J. n. Brown, N. r. Sluby, 8. L. Ham.
mond, W. H. Waters, ]. j. Herbert, and James
Reed.
The whole matter wss referred to commit
tee OF Ave, to be appointed by the chair.
The following we're then appointed: ]. NJ.
Brown, A. ". Wayman, 8. L. Hammond, W. H.
Waters, and J. J. Herbert.
The Conference then adjourned.