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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
The Work goes On.

We learn from all parts of the State that
the people are aroused to the momentuouc.
uess of tue issue involved it the present
struggle for national existence, and are
ral'yiug TO The old standard of the Republic
with n alacrity never before seen. AL
ready over eight hundred companies have
been rendered to the Adjutant General un-
der tie recent calls of the President
Indeed the whole country is in a blaze of
excitement, and men with brave hearts and
strong arms are rushing from their various
avocati0ns to swell the Union army.
The people have made up their minds
that the Government must be sustained
and the war brought to close, and hence
are putting an army in the field that will
oyerwhelm the rebels. From present indi-
cations there will be no necessity for any
draft in this State at least, if the Secretary
of War will accept volunteers for rine
months under the last call of the Presis
dent.
Illinois is wide awake for the war. Our
people are united for its active and vigor-
Gus prosecution. They will notsheath the
sword until the rebellion shall be put down,
the Union restored aud the reign of the
constitution as 1t was made and interpreted
by our fathers rendered perpetual.
Ii the people of the other loyal States
will come to the work as do the people of
Illinois, the struggle will be short one -
The volunteer who enlists now may rely
upon it that his term of service will be short.
The rebellion cannot possibly hold out nine
months longer.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
The Right Tall.

The speech of Hon. VIM. A. Richard
SOD, which we give in tO-dsy's raper, will
be endorsed by every Democrat of the
country. /. is a truthful review of the
condition of parties, and points out the on.
ly way by which the country can be saved
from total destruction. Let the people
take heed and govern themselves accord
iugly.
The Democracy of Illinois. particularly,
recognize in Mr.. Richardson a patriot
worthy Of their confidence. He is more
directly a representative Of the sentiment
of the party than any other man in the
State, and his speech is, therefore, entitled
TO weight of no ordinary degree.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
From SAN Francisco.

San Francisco, Aug. 8.
Arrived skip Western Continent, with
Hong Kong dates to the 18th Of June.
Fourteen pirates we're sentenced to be
hung.
Tsingpo. the rebel stronghold, was cap-
tured BY the allies
The French Admiral Brotel was killed
while capturing Mango.
The British Admiral is concentrating
near Shanghai to oppose the meditated reb
ell attack.
News from Honolulu is to the 18th nit.
and is unimportant.
A bill before the Legislators provides
that no officer shall be appointed by the
government who cannet read, write. and
converse intslligently in Hawaiian.
News from Arizona. without date, states
that Carleton. of the California Volunteers
reached the Rio Grande without opposi-
ton.
The rebel Sibley had withdrawn his
force from New Mexico into Texas
The Apache Indians attacked two cons
panies Of our cavalry passing through the
Mesilla Valley and killed seven. wo1ndins
several. The Indians were repulsed Will
heavy loss.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
The WARM Virginia.

New York, Aug. Q.
Burnside's army is 10 camp at Freder-
ickshurg. ready for movement.
The Times letter, Aug 9th. from Pnpe's
army reports McDowells command al Cul
pepper, and Banks at Wondyille. Banks
will probably be beyond Culpepper by the
It'll.
A dispatch from WOodville. 9TH, reports
S'gePs corps moving from there.
There were rumors in Washington yes
terday of heavy fighting at Gjrdonsville,
but not fully credited, though not improb-
allie.
The Times letter from the army Of the
Potomac, August 7th. says:
important movements are progressing
on the south side Of the James River, but
are Of such character as not to admit Of
disclosure at present"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
Great war NIeefinr.

% Saturday night last, there was an i'm.
mense Union war meeting at the Court
House, in this city. Col. William Smith
was chosen President of the meeting. and
IL Howk and A. Mclnttsh, Vice Presi-
dents.
The first speaker called out was Samuel
X. Casey, who made an eloquent and ap-
propriate speech. His views on the war
are sound, and he presented them in
manner calculated to arouse the patriotism
of his hearers. Mr.. Casey is one Of our
most effective speakers; and the confidence
the people have in his judgment and sin.
CERTIFY enables him to exert powerful in.
| fuence over the community.
After the conclusion OF Mr.. Casey's
speech, the Rev P. Farrelly, the venerable
and worthy pastor Of St. Georges Catholic
Church, of this city, made a few remarks,
eontradicting certain unfounded reports
/ that bad been put in circulation BY evil
disposed persons relative to his interfering
with erlistments by advising members of
his church not I'd volunteer The Rover
end gentleman denied the charge. and as
sured the vast assemblage that instead of
this being true. his heart was with the gov
| ernment in the prosecution of the war, and
that so far as his position ould permit he
would lend all the aid in his power TO fill
up the ranks Of the army, that the war
might be brought to a speedy and success
I full end.
The next speaker was j. ii, Quinn. Esq,
who spoke at considerable length and made
some capital hirs. Mr.. Quinn makes FIRST
rate war speech and be is doing much
good throughout the country. He is can.
did speaker, and commands the attention
of bis audience.
Major F. A. Bartleson, of the glorious
Goth. being in the city on business per.
tanning to his regiment. was brought into
the hall. His appearance produced the
widest enthusiasm. and be entertained the
audience with al excellent speech.
Judge Randall was then loudly called
ance. He took the stand and made briel
but most able and eloquent speech. The
Judge has no superior in this State ii
point of talents, and his position on the is'
sues of the day give him the confidence d
all parties. He is Democrat Of the true
stamp, but the administration has no more
available friend in this terrible crisis.
Daniel O'Connor, who by authority from
the Governor is enlisting company. which
it is proposed to call the Casey Guards il
honor of Samuel X. Casey. of this city
was called upon for a speech and res pend
ed. He urged his friends to come forward
and sign the muster roll with him, an(
spoke as a man who means to practice
what he breaches.
The meeting was the largest yet held il
this city. and it is hoped that much goo:
may result from it.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
The Country Is Safe.

tits announced tina: President Lincoln
has declared his determination not to per-
nit negroes to be enrolled as soldiers in
the army.
This news will be gratifying to every
true lover of his country. The President
evidently understands what he is about.
lie knows very well that no army could be
kept in the field, with any show Of success.
with negro regiments in it-regiments
made up of vagabond runaway negroes
who have been aided to escape from their
lawful masters by Lovejoy, Jim Lane,
Wendell Phillips, Sumner and all that
band of negro wYrsbippers
Hurra for Old Abel His decision in
reference to negroes. is evidence that be is
about to CT. loose from the Abolitionisis.
1t has done more to restore confidence to
the country, and to fill the ranks of our
army than any declaration made by him
since bis Inauguration.
We rejoice that the President is no lon
ger under the control of the corrupt cabel
who brought the calamities upon our ma
ton. He has taken his stand upon the
constitution and all true patriots and
Union men will sustain him. Had he de-
cided to accept negro soldiers, the country
would have been destroyed. Therefore,
his decision is welcom cd as the harbinger
ola better time coming. White men can
now enlist to fight for the constitution and
the Union without feer of having negro
soldiers by their sides.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
Terrible storm, ana -
LfghtnIn. eath n

One of the most terrible
der. Lightning and rain eve, ~ storms Of Ii, !!
section, occurred in this II. Known il =
evening; A war meeting 'I We. "a Mad,
10 the Methodist Chureb was being !.
passing down the lightning ,Hl The d
posite Une Of the windows lod' Until y
Of heated air attracted +, " .e1 cun.,|
into the main iO1m, ip,t. SUI II r~.|
young man named Ainop Dnay kill,
riOusly burning and iniu,;n unlap' and y!
twelve others. Mr.. DuSIan'Ie = to,Os iss !
ard Dunlap, was SO serjoplv 'aia'r. q !
his LIE Is despaired Of. Tbs injured d
y injured were Jacob Warn. mos, 'sfios,
nee; Robert Tollington, Cbs,I. Of ii,
.. c. Smith, Frank DsnisI. I Wan.
and sen Of Leonard Morsr' '0hn VAT.
Several others we're kn6sL.,
benu%bed or parulyzsd 50 ,S., saoun =,
seconds they were entirely t ,Isi IN
The ?erstns who were ip;r.liess
removed to the house n AZ n9sts.I
JessuP, opposite the Cbu-ch nj. Comes
were cared for by our physic;,,,s Where IL
1t lie almost miraculous the.
more killed. Wilmington IsS .1 we're q
II
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
Death OF Major Matteson.

We are panied to learn that Major f. W.
Mattcson, son ofex Governor Matteson and
brother.in law of R E Goodell, is no more.
lie died at COrinth, Tennessee, of typhoid
fever.
Major MattesOn was gallant soldier and
an accomplished officer. and his loss will be
severely felt by his regiment. He was a
young man Of fne talent, and was winning
his way to distinction. But death is no re
speetor ofpersons. The talented, the lofty,
the young. must alike obey lis summons.
The body of :he young officer will be
brought to this city fer iBterment We un
ders.snG that tl5 funeral services will take
place E; the Congregational Church to-day
al 10 o'eIack 4 u.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
&c. p. BucuIxGmAH,
..RrIradIrr Gcnernl and A. A. q


This settles the question Of draft in this
State, for over thirty thousand men are
now enrolled and over twenty Thousand
more are offered.
Our quota on the first call was twenty
six Thousand one hundred end forty eight
We had, however, furnisbed heretofore six.
teen thousand nine hundred and seventy
six in excess, leaving only nine thousand
one hundred and seventy-two to be fur
nishet Of our quota on the first call, which
added to the quota on the second cali, of
twenty-six thousand one hundred and fer
ty eight. makes our total quota on both
calls thirty five thousand three hundred
and twenty. The quota. however, on the
last call was of nine months men. As the
offers, however, of three years men were
50 large, application was yesterday made
to allow US to FIJI both quotas by three
years men and the application has been
allowed.
As the time is so short, il is impossible
to answer all applications for authority to
raise companies. No more special author
tiles will be given, but all will be accepted
who are swoIn in before the 18th. Lee
those who are swoin stay at home for {
few days, until they are ordered TO camp
and. as fast as they can be provided for
they will be ordered to camp hut the en-
listment must be bona .tide, and a report o
the names must be fled IN this Office on tn,
10th inst.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
War Meeting at wilton.

In puruanceo OF notice, very large and
enthusiastic war meeting was held on
Wednesday eve hing, 9th inst, at Wilton
Centre. The meeting was called to order
by Jabex Harvey, ESQ.,. when, on motion.
Ii. Kelsey. ESQ of Wilton. was called to
the chair, aud NJ. Nottingham Of Joliet,
APP oinied cretary.
On the chairman taking his seat, Hon
Urn 0sgood, OF Joliet. was enthusiastically
called for. who on taking the stand spoke
earnestly and elnquenily On the all absorb
ing question of the day
VIM. Goodhue, Esq, of liet. being
called for, he appealed beseechingly aud
eloquently to the large concourse of ladies'
and gentleman present. to come forward
and aid the Government to put down trea
son and rebellion. lie admitted that he
had not spoken or done much for the war
yet, but, said he, Il have determined to
both to speak and act for my country, and
shall enlist to night"-which he did. After
concluding one of the most pointed and
convincing speeches of the times. he sat
down amid deafening applause from the
audience
The muster rolls of Messrs. GODDARD .Kel
ley. Elwood. Waterman and Bowen were
then presented to the audience for yolup-
teers for the war. Some thirteen names of
good. brave. and true men, were added
to the muster rolls. willing to do battle
for the right, and die for their COUNTRY if
need be.
On motion, the meeting adjourned one
week, 70 meet at the same place. On mo-
ton. Resoiced. That the proceedings be
published in the Joliet papers.
Ii. KELSEY, Pres.
NJ. WoRTHISGHAN, Sec.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
GuergIlla Operations I'm North
ern Missouri.

From on emplO, ee of the Hannibal ard St.
Joseph Railroad we obtain the following
intelligence in reference to guerrilla parties
in Northern Missouri:
Poindexier, with about | SEQ men. has
taken Brunswick, aud is marching Tn Glas-
gov.
Porter has taken Edna and Newmsrke',
and is marching on Palmyra with a force
estimated at from 2.0oO to 1000. lie has
three pieces OF artillery-ons piece stolen
from Keokuk and another from Warsaw,
ILL.,
Porter is opposed to the irjuring ofrail-
roads. and declares his intention Of avoid
ing the regular forces, combining bis attacks
to the militia Of Missouri.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
From Memphis and the South,

SdIEOy mug. O.
The steamer Van PEul arrived this p.
NJ. from Memphis. She brings dates Of the
9th.
Everything is quiet around Memphis.
The guerrillas are getting very btli in
Arkansas. They are continually harassirg
our lines. One regiment of ours had a
skirmish near Helena with party and had
10 killed and about 80 wounded.
Gen. Fitch has issued very stringent or
ders in regard to them, and it is thought
this will have good effect
Memphis, Aug 5.
The steamer j. c. Swan arrived from
IIelsna yesterday, with one hundred ne
grOes coufscatei at that place by General
Curtis. They will be set at work 90 the
Notifications.
All is quiet on the river between here
and Helena,
There was a rousing Unieu meeting here
in Court House square last evening The
proceedings was enthusiastic and satisfac~
tory to Union men, and conducive to a
healthy growth Of Union sentiment.
Theirs is nothing later from Bragg's army
or from the Federal detachment under Gen.
Vietch.
COlOuei OdpleIs lst w lSconSin CaValTy
has arrived safely at Madison, Arkansas,
from the North. Huestis Hindman, Pro-
vost Marshal, has been arrested and placed
in the same filthy prison in which be had
formerly confined Union men. Col. Dam
iels. being inca acitated for business, had
Como forward to Helena \ train OF 20
wagons followed. guarded by 20 Of the
Wisconsin, cavalry, on the way, and on Sur.
day moruing last, when near Llngdale
Crossing, wer' attacked by 200 Texan
Rangers. A fight ensued, resulting IN the
capture Of most Vf our men an horses. and
killing seven and woun1ins ;air.g ct the
First Wisconsin Cavalry. The ;5Jss we're
burned by iha rebels
A detachment of indiana trlors under
Col. Fitch started out on the Jacksooport
road from Helena, to intercept the Tex
ans.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
Glorious old WIN.

Nnt~ ithsthndipg our county was amc ng
the first in this State to respond to the call
for volunteers at the commencement Of the
war, and furnished her proportions Of the
brave mt n who have achieved such glorious
Union victories in Missouri, kentucky and
Tennessee, the war notes are again echoing
over our ?rairies. The people are wild
with patriotic excitement, and the prospect
is now that we shall have a full regiment
Of Will county boys We understand that
authority has been granted for that purpose
and that arrangements are being made for
the organization of the regiment as speedi-
ly as possible.
Twelve companies, six of which have
their headquarters in this city, are being
raised in the county. Some of these COM
panies are already full and enlistments in
the others are going on rapidly. There is
every prospect that there will be at least
| ten full companies ready to organize into a
! regiment 10y the middle of this month";
Those who wish to come in on the volunteer
list instead of waiting To stand the chance
or dra #, should lose no time in reporting
/ themselves to some one of the recruiting
officers in the county.
Old Will can be counted en- every time.
Her brave sons are always ready to defend
the Stars and Stripes. Nobly have they
| vindicnted her hr mr. nm the hattie fields M
the past y ear; and now when more men
are,eeded our prairies are again fred with
patriotism and fresh regiment springs
| to arms.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
a. c FULLER, Adj't General
Springfield. Ill. Aug. 10

My dispatch to the press yesterday was
misunderstood if it wac supposed that it
meant that M farther efforts were neces-
snry 10 fill our quotas and protect our State
from draft.
While the news is cheering from differ
ent parts of the State, it now turns out
that many companies reported organized
are nine months men. As no nine months
men are being accepted, their places must
he supplied by three years's volunteers.
Nothing, therefore, but continued and
persistent efforts will furnish volunteers ID
fill our quotas under both calls.
The Governor has just received orders
from the War Department requiring the
draft to commence Immediately after the
18th inst, unless our quotas are filed ty
that time.
In drafting. each county will be required
TO furnish its quota according to population
and, in ascertaining the ouata, credit will
lie given for volunteers under the last calls,
unless the War Department shall prescribe
a different mode.
A G. FULLER,
Adiutant General.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12

snow that General Halleck is ap-
pointed General chief, the Democrats
ic press make another hurrah because
he belongs to their party, and have laid
down their platform for him: Carry on the
war according to the consultation and re-
store the Union as it was"
Reader, ponder upon that platform -
Garry on this war according to the con-
slitution, ard restore the Union as it was"
What word or letter, Hank, board or
srlinter would you like to take out Of that
platform? Our neighbor is not wont to
state our position very fairly. but in this
we acknowledge he has done full justice
Look again, reader, and see if that Plot
fJrm is not right.
Now, having endorsed the above platform
10 every word and letter, let US look at the
position our contemporary fixes for the
Republican party:
"What the country wants at this time
is, a man that can "thrash the rebels, :"
using any means be may see fit to do it
We know the Republicans are anxious TO
see the South beaten and brought hack
under the constitnti, n If there has been
any fault among Republican Generals we
believe it has been q too eager desire to
burt the rebels "
The Democratic party want to "carry on
the war according to the constitution and
restore the Union as it was" The Repub
lcans want to get a man to Thrash the
rebels" Mt according to the constitu-
tion-not in the light of civilization-but
"6y any means he may see it," Blood
thirsty lawless war-fre and devastation,
using any means he may see fit. So said
the blOodihirsty Chandler-"ihere mrst
be blood letting to make the Union worth
a rush -
On the side of the Democrats the con
stitutioD, law and order-benevolencs pa
triotism aad the prosperity of the country.
Restore the Union as it was" Give u.
back peace. Give US back the faded glory
of our nation. Give US back the hopes oil
the lovers Of liberal government Throughout
the world. Make our country again the
asylum of the oppressed of all nations
Wipe away the tear of the widow or the
bereayed mother. Comfort the child tina
weeps for father or brother made {
victim of the war. Rebuild churches anc
school houses. Let the rose blossom one,
more in the States now devasted Let thu
stars and stripes be more glorious in peac,
than in frai-icidal war
In the light Of these christian sentiment
stand up here, grim and hoarse and bag
gard screaming Republication and CRY
cut "give US man to thrash the rebels
! by aby means he may see fiji"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
Draf,ing--How IT'S Done.

The modus operandi Of drafting is thus
described:
When an order is received for certain
number of men to be raised hy drafting.
they are taken from among those enrolled
The men are accordingly mustered, and
the work Of drafting Commences at once.
Ii there are fifteen men to be chosen from
ore of the enrolled companies. numbers
from one to fifteen are written upon small
bits Of paper, and the numbered strips.
with enough blanks t accompany them to
equal the number ( men in the company.
are thoroughly mixed in hat or box. The
men then draw out from the letter one of
the strips os paper IF it is numbered,
they must Ego to war;" if blank they are
free. The whole operation is very simple,
but is attended With considerable excite,
ment.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
Recruits for Old Regiments

The new law authorizing the President
to call out the militia contains the follow
ing section:
SEC. A And be Il further enacted. That
for the purpose of filling up ihe old regi-
ments of infantry now in the UsIted States
service, the President he and lie is hereby
! authorized tn accept the services of volun-
teers in such numbers as may be presented
for that purpose for tweiUe months, if not
sooner discharged. All such volunteers
when mustered into the service shall be in
all respects upon a footing with similar
troops in the United States service, except
as to service bounty, which shall by fifty
dollars, one half of which tc be paid upon
their joining their regiments. and the oth-
er half at the expiration Of their enlist
ment
From this it will be seen that where
man enlists in an old regimenthe has only
to serve for one year, aud is paid therefor
bounty of fifty dollars-half of it IN cash
upon joining, and the other at the expira-
ton of his enlistment. The old regiments
require on an average at least four hund-
red men to fill them up to the minimum
standard
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12

E2s the Democratic caucus held in
this town on Saturday to appoint delegates
to the county convention to. be held next
Thursday. John McNif was chosen chair
man and W. E. Wagner secretary, when
the following gentlemen were selected as
such delegates:
S. w. Randall. Uri Osgood. Thomas P.
Cagwin. james o Riley. Col VIM. Smith,
P. w. Weber, S w. Bowen, Robert Walsh.
F. Goods2eed. John McNif, Daniel Robb,
Henry Strickland, Nj. Sebastian, John II.
Quinn, Levi Vanderhcof,
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Great Rattle In Virginia.

After going TO press we received the
news of great battle Between the forces
OF General Pope and Stonewall jackson.
The fight took place on the 9th, and lasted
mos. of the day, neither army gaining an
advantage. The struggle was most dess
perate. Our loss in killed and wounded
is estimated at 3, 900, and that of the rebels
still greater 1t was expected that the fight
would be renewed yesterday. We await
the intelligence of the final result with
almost breathless anxiety.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-08-12
General Order NnI

Headquarters, Joliet. Aug. IL. 1862
Every man of the city and township oe
Joliet, who is between the ages of eiphteen
and forty five years and is not cripple
who does not wish to serve his country in
my able bodied Regiment. is hereby re-
quired to bring an affidavit Of regular
physician that he is not an able bodied
man, Report instanter.
r. E. BARBER, Assessor,
Colonel Commadipg,