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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
General John A. pycCiernand

The Chicago Times contains the follow.
ing brief sketch Of the career Of General
McClernand since he entered the military
service Of the Government twill be road
with pleasure by the numerous friends oc
the General in this State:
Major General John A McClernand
was appointed brigadier General in the
volunteer army on the 18th OF Nav. 1861
Gen. hIcClernand Immediately left his scar
III Congress, aud repaired tn Carlo. where
he was assigned to command under Gen
Grant. In the BeIment fight General
McClernand manifested that lie possrsye5
very good military capacity, and. during
his administration Of military af4irs at
Carlo, he secured the COED will of the men
under his command. In the reconnaissance
~ the rear OF Columbus, during the ad
vance upon Fort Henry, and at the grand
battie before Fort Douelson, Gen. NrCler,
nand manifested superior military ability
For his gallantry on these occasions. he
was, on the 2lst Of March, made by Con
Gress Major General Of Volunteers. and
accompanied the advance up the Tennes-
see river towards Savannah. At the battle
of Pittsburg Landing he distinguished
himself exceedingly. lie has now the
command OF the reserve of Gen. Hallack,s
army, composed Of his own division. Gen
Lew. Nallace's division. and a division
from Buel's army, together with the heavy
siege artillery.
General McClernand is well known
throughout the Union, and particularly SO
in Illinois, as Democratic statesman Of
great influence aud superior ability. He
has served in Congress several terms /: his
latter term being successor Of the lamented
Harris, Of the Springfield district"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
The voice Of Propiesy.

We would call the attention of our read
ers to the remarks Of the illussrous Henry
Clay, made twenty-three years ago, which
we give in to-day's paper.
Fortunate would it have been for the
country. and humanity throughout the
world, had the people treasured the timely
admonitions of the great statesman. AT that
early period, Dir. Clay saw the danger of
Abolitionism and his eloquent voice was
raised to warn our people of its fearful
tendencies. How truthfully he depicted,
as the results of its success, the terrible
ordeal through which we are now passing.
We know not whether it will avail any
thing to publish Mr.. Clay's speech now,
for we fear that cur case is hopeless, but
we do 50 to enable our readers to decide
who, according to the views of the departed
patriot, are reponsible for the crushing
calamities that have shrouded our land in
darkness, desolation and blood.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
Against II.

The railroad companies are opposed to
the new constitution. They are using
every means to induce people to vote
against it. And il would not be surprising
On the day of election if they should try TO
influence the employees on the roads to
vote it down.
The reason of this opposition on the part
of railroad comp anies to the new constitu
ton is obvious. The instrument prohibits
them from swindling laborers out Of their
hard earnings. Working people of this
State have been sw:ndled out of millions Of
dollars by railroad corporations, aud have
bad no redress.
The new constitution, if adopted, will
forever present q barrier to these frauds in
the future. Uuder 1t the laboring men
who may be employed on any of our rail-
roads and public improvements, will be
sure Of their pay. 1t expressly provides
that the property Of the road of whatever
kind, shall be subject to seizure for debts
due employees, thus securing them 5eyond
the possibility of being cheated out os their
just claims.
We therefore appeal to the men Of this
State, who have been cheated by railroad
companies, or other corporations, to come
out to the election on the 18th day of rex
month, aud to vote for the new constitution
1t is the poor mans constitution, and mus
DO adopted.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
Foreign News

III. .,..n., s,,., New York, Nay o.
,h. ~" afr sssa@et Scotia arrived at enc
Inc Sompter remained at Gib-.n
Mr.. Layard stated in the Uon..aat.
mons that, as far as The EneI-st VI Coz-
ment knew, NJ Mercier's ~, ea,srs-
mond was without instruction r. ,,' = hlsa'
and was attended with no poli,; = i,Ia''',
whatever. pOi'nea! rssu.,
The Paris correspondent Of ,b,
tederate organ 1.-THE Index asss'.I LEV Vaa.
Mercier was under instructed. nat y.
the Emperor. o'' III peTsoa L
The independence Beige asssr,,a..
object OF LaValette's recent yisi, 70 'I.' ias
was to induce England to con ,s " Lort-e
mon Intervention in American 81 - en-
England agreed, on condition r.. a!
man question was first settled IT,, rs H.
| government gave ear to this a,I i'lsh
to conference relative to jnts-,,",. 4 81
Mr. Laysrd, in announcer, ,t sulah
SION oi slave trade treaty in tLs I'm
OF Commons, said its conditions ,ss -. none
reason to hope the trafic will he sss'se's'I
/ suppressed.
Mr. Bright said Earl RESELL, l..
ment that he hoped in a few m' '.,s Hs'''
northern States would allow the % ~. iAs
ence Of the South had psr,lvz.s iI,. n
in Lancashire for the time bs;o ou'ia';
showed how little Earl Russell 1870 80, 90
sentiments of The North. u ~
The Tunes. ediiOriaIly .peakin, f.
distress in Lancashire. saws !, !. y ,a'
honor Of the nation iha; this 5;,., -. -
known. that the world may see he ...,. =
ees made 10 the cause Of neutrali,v
The Times regards the new ,lsy. -,
treaty as the first fruits Of ,acs..iS, ~ ~
says II is not blow at the SINH -. "a
victory over the North WI
The Paris correspondent Of ,bA u
Herald, says it Is beyond question rb,...
recognition Of the South is se7iop.l, - =
tenlplated by the French gorerpn,E. 49,
The Bourse was fiat at 1Of. so,
Runors Of the approaching solp,i,, .,
The Rocla1 question sre more AID -.
general. Il Is reported that II, p,,.'
government ia prepared for sudIe. j.,..
, ture. ~
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
Proclamation orGoy. Yates.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. ST.rR OF IttrvnIs }
q 1 - L.

E&LCCTtFE DEPARTMENT. STATE oF ILIIvuIs.
fifLSBJLG LANuISG. May -.
To the People Of the State Of Illinois, Greet
ing:
] AN this day called upon by Mai Gen.
Halleck, in conformity with an order from
the War Department Of the United States.
to furnish recruits to fill Up the volunteer
regiments from the State Of Illinois -
Many of our regiments entered the field
with numbers scarcely above the minimum.
These have nobIy done their duty. and
many of them have purchased lasting hon
or with the price Of their lives, and it re-
mains only for us to maintain what they
have achieved, and. therefore, call upcn
the people of Illinois n raise men in every
precinct of the state for the regiments that
were sent from their own sections, to fill
up their own companies.
Relying upon the same patriotism that
has thus far furnished brave ard noble
host a: tie shortest notice, send furth this
proclamation, and confidently expect a
prompt response that will maintain the
present glory Of our State.
RICHARD YATES, GOVERNOR.
y. M. HATCH, Secretary of State.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
a Plank Rescued from the Re-
publican Platform OF 1860.

The following is the 9th of series of
resolutions composing the platform of the
Republican party,as adopted at the Chicago
convention in 1860:
"Resolued, That the people Justly view
with alarm tie reckless extravaganza
which perVades every department of the
Federal Government that return to rig
id economy and accountability is iudispen
sibie to arrest the systematic plumber of
the public treasury by favored partizans.
while the recent startling develnpements
Of frauds and cOrruptions at the Federal
metropolis show that an entire change of
the administration is imperatively dc,
manded."
Who can read the above and avoid tho
exclamation, How true and how appropri-
ate at the present slime Were the trainers
of that platform prophets, that they could
SO wildly foreshadow the conduct of their
Partyf
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
A Proclamation by the Presi-
dent Of the United States.

Woohihe eOht &AAaJ ~ ave.
Whereas. taere appears in the public
prints what purports to be proclamation
Of Maj. Gen. Hunter; and, whereas, the
same is producing some excitement and
Misunderstanding, therefore, /, Abraham
Lincoln, President OF the United States,
proclaim and declare that the government
Of the United States had no knowledge or
belief Of an intention on the part Of Gen.
Hunter to issue such proclamation, nor has
!, yet any authentic information that the
document is genuine and further that
Gen. Hunter nor any other commander or
person has been authorized to make pros
clamation declaring the slaves of any State
free, and that the supposed proclamation
now in question, Whether genuine or false,
is altogether void so far as repects such
declaration. further make known that,
whether it be competent for me as COM
mander>inechief of the army and navy to
declare the slaves Of any State or States
free, and whether at any time OF 10 any
case it shall have become necessity in
dispensible to the maintenance Of the gov
eminent, 10 exercise such supposed power,
are questions which, under my responsible
ity, reserve to myself, and which cannot
feel justified 10 leaving 20 commanders in
the field. These are totally different ques>
tions fr0in those of police regulations in
armies and camps.
On the 9th day Of March last, By a
special message, | recommended to Con-
gress the adoption Of joint restitution, to
be substantially as fellows:
Resoired, That tho United States ought
20 co operate with any State which may
adopt gradual abolishment Of slavery
giving to such State in its discretion t.
compensate for the inc nvenicnces, public
and private, produced by such change Of
system.
The resolution, In the language above
quoted, was adopted by large mejorities in
both branches Of Congress and now stands
an authentic, definite and solemn proposal
of the nation to the States and people mos,
Interested in the subject matter.
To the people Of these States now
earnestly appeal do not argue. beseech
you to make the argument for yourselves
fon cannot be blind to the signs Of tie
times. beg Of you a calm and enlarged
consideration OF them, ranging If II may
be, far above personal and party politics
This Yroposei makes common cause for a
common object. casting nU reproaches uuon
suy IL acts not the Pharisee. The charge
IL crntempla'es would come geudy as the
dew OF heaven, not rerding nr wrerkina
anything. WI you MT embrace It? S.
much good has MT Been ne by one effort
in all past time as. in the Providence Of
God, it is new your high privilege to d.
May the vast future not have to lament that
you have neglected it.
10 witness whereof I have hereuntn sci
my hand and caused the seal Of the United
States to be affixed. D1ue at the city o.
Washington, this 10TH day of May, in thu
year Of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty two, and Of the independ
ence Of the Un+ed States eighty sixth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
By the President:
WIZ Ii SEWARD
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
The President and Emancipa-
ffnn


We would call attention to the extraor-
binary proclamation Of President Lincoln
which may be found in another place 10 this
days TAPER. 1t is intended as modifica-
ticn to the order of General Hunter lbera>
ting the slaves in Florida, Georgia and
South Carolina.
Every true friend os the Union will read
the proclamation Of the President with deep
regret. II is certainly as remarkable in
its nearing as it is 10 its style of compost
ton.
But we are not disappointed in the uon-
committalism of the President. Hitherto
he has studiously avoided any expression
line of policy. He processes to rebuke
Hunter and Fremont for their emaDcipa-
ton movements, but fails to meet the ques
ton with that boldness which TIE exigen-
cies of tbs times require. His position on
the emancipation question is involved in
mystery TO some extent, though we think
it is apparent enough that he is as radical
on the emancipation question as is the most
ultra Of bis party.
While the Presidents proclamation pur-
ports to modify the extreme and unlawful
order Of Gen. Hunter. it fails to enunciate
policy upon which conservative men can
rest their hopes. 1t does not come up to
tha RI but l;Jo tbo ,oas.ooo. r.. A.
Chief Executive since his Inauguration, is
varegated to conform to the popular pulse
| of Abolitionism. 1t is neither ore thing or
the other. Abolitionists interpret it to suit
their odious views, while the conservative
| Republicans find in it much TO encourage
them in the belief that the President will
yet assume policy more in harmony with
the ancient guarantees Of national safety
and national Union.
1t seems to We. not only from the tenor Of
this last modification proclamation, but
! from all the messages and proelamstions
I promulgated by the President, that the
! emancipation scheme is cherished by him.
Indeed his recommendation of the famous
emancipation resolution, his appointing
ultra Abolitonists to the best Offices, his
sanction the act abolishing slavery 10 the
District Of Columbia. leave little doubt that
he designs at some future period to pro.
claim freedom to the slaves of the South.
Let Democrats and all who are in favor
Of the Union as il was, be not blind to the
signs Of the times. The disavo~aIs Of the
President of the hasty Abolition measures
Of some Of his officials, are not sufficient TO
allay public alarm. There is a scheme on
foot to carry out the extreme measure OF
AbolitiDoism. These emancipation proc
lamations are but forerunners OF the grand
project and are simply advanced to test the
sense of the public mind of the North on
the question. Therefore, let Democrats
and conservative men prepare for the great
struggle which is to decide whether the war
shall terminate in grand Abolition raid
or be prosecuted for the purpose Of restor-
ing the Union.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
Matter Record,

Three Michigan men have been confined
in Fort Warren on the order Of Gov. Sew
a-d-confned with cut complaint or trial
-coninet without knowing with what they
were charged, aud discharged in the same
biissiui ignorance after few months im>
rrisonmen;. One Of them, Wattles, was
turned adIilt in New York Without accent of
money, aud had to beg his way back home
to Michigan. Another one, Butler, was
sent home in the same way and few days
ago returned to Winchester to find his son.
who, as member Of Broadhead's Cavalry.
was wounded in the battle Of Winchester,
aud had been compelled to suffer the am-
putatiOn Of one Of his legs. Thus. while
the son was actually shedding HE blood
and Offering his life in fighting tho battles
Of constitutional liberty, tyraunical despots,
base usurpers, without law, in violation Of
all constitutional authority. ami under the
impulse Of no pressing State exigeney,
were imprisoning the father in the glonmy
cell Of an American Bastile.-AHegaa
Mich \ Record
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
The Army of the Potomac.

McCieilan's Headquarters, May "a.
The driving of the rebels from the yicin-
ity OF New Bridge by our artillery yester>
day, was followed by a reconnaissance
composed of the Fourth Michigan, Colonel
Woodbury.. and squad of the Second
Cavalry. Thirty men of the Fourth Mich,
isan succeeded in getting between four
companies Of Fifth Louisiona and brigade
OF tho enemy, and attacked them unex-
poctedly, killing about 60, wounding so
and capturing 81. We lost l killed. |
rnortaliy wounded. and few slightly. To
day Stoneman's brigade, together with
Davidspn's, advanced up tho Chickahomipv
to Elison's Mills, on Bells Creek. Here
they encountered four regiments of rebels.
with nine pieces Of artillery and some cav
airy. The Eighth ard Ninth Georgia repi.
ments, under Howell Cobb, were posted 10
resist our advance to MechanicsviIe. AZ
ter about $50 rounds from our artillery
the rebels Withdrew. 4 portion Of DAVID
sons brigade followed, but uigb. coming
on they encamPed wilhin COO yards IF the
enemy. AT daylight tue batteries on beth
sides opened, but the fire was too hot for
the rebels, and they retraatcd.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
From Gen. F8alseck's Array.
PntsSnrg Landing. Mas 81


A Sergeant end 20 men, dcserters, ar
rived last night
Within the last two days nothing has
transpired except picket skirmishint, and
that is quite light.
Ithas been expected at headquarters that
Boauregard would make an attack any
morning to bring On a general engagement
Ii is positively known that Beauregard
intended making a general attack, Lut
found our left too strong.
Memphis deserters unite in saying lie
had his whole force outside the intreGch>
ments. 1t was very suddenly counter
mandcd.
u Is supposed that the appearance Of our
gunhoats at Nicksburg was the cause.
Col. Worthingtpn, If the Fifth Iowa,
was aceIdently killed by our pickets while
going the grand round last Wednesday
night Tie body has been sent to kco.
-kak.
1t has rained for the past twenty four
hours, and the roads arc very bad con,
diton.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
Reasons for supporting the new
Constitution.

We advocate tie adoption Of the :"
constitution because =,
1t blots out the two nil taI-neii! :
half of the present taxation iof sl'S =
poses.
II puts beyond the reach Of Tenal q, ~,
lation the States Interest IN TIE ~, ~
Central Notwithstanding to si''''
annually.
1t puts en- end to private and sPs1
Legislation, and creates none bot gsLs
laws, saving at least one half Of TIE siF~
of the State Government
Ii establishes an economical, sshl'!. n
Judiciary system. which will also 's
large expense annually incurred y
State under the old system.
1t compels litigants to pay the
Of the Courts. -. A
1t prevents taxation for the esa.. !,
corporations or associations, e'''"
county OF city ordinance. ,...r-,
II puts stop TO substerioge ah- -
by closing the doors Oftbe irea'u'' -.
special allowances ofperquisiies y n
1t provides a fair compensate
public servants. ..t,;ss,sI
Ii bars the Bauks, and prohibits q.
or circulation Of s,umptaIl ~ any ', 80
1t makes the property Of eoTpo'.;s
come under the same rules oil law . rrssI
property-tbus preventing inO's fLl.,sI
bodies frcm defraudiBg the lO'i
cut OF his honest dues. ..,,s..ss;
1t secures to each family ho., L.,
free from sale or process OF law, e. -sis,s.5
taxes or debts due for imp'''
thereon.
1t secures to labor ;ts full earnI'fs, "a.
1t embodie: a general system . q
policy, economy anj reirepeD~,-st 3.
saves annually Sls6, $50 IN 'he s''''
pense Of the State Government ,irfi
1t makes lower the raies oil az 90 .
State purposes just a. the time 'hs
burden is made heavier. -, II
1t makes citizens Of all $3.50
white inhabitants who have peer =. I'D
of the State one year prior TO w
June 1862. ;nui.rsS
1t will prevent negroes ir0"
ing to the State. II. Of 81
/, guards the right Of properly
ried women. I'm ~
Office.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
All Right.

The negroes of Boston, Massachusetts,
have held meeting and resolved that they
will not leave that State for the purpose of
col,nization. This is all right. The me-
groes should not leave Massachusetts BY
any means. 1t is the place for them. The
Summers, the Wilson's, the Garrisons, and
the other negro worshippgs Of that State
could not do without them. And if we
were certain that all the emancipated slaves
would flock to Massachusetts, We shonld
not oppose that proposition as we do. II
the niggers would 90 end live amongs,
their Abolition friends, we could be more
easily recOuciled to emancipation.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27
From WASHINGTON.
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Times.
Washington, Nav 9.

Washington, May %.
The Senate finished the consideration of
fifty sections of the tax bill 10 day, agree
ing to most of the amendments nf the FL.
nance Committee. The most important of
these notifications is enc fixing a tax of
twenty cents per gallon on manufactured
liquors, notice was given Of an amendment
which will be prepared to include in this
rate of taxation liquors now on hand.
Some rebel deserIers have gwen fabulous
accounts Of the rebel force in front Of
Richmond. but as there is equally reliable
evidence that 1t does not 20 much over
lOO, GOO men, there is no use telcgrauhirr
their exaggerated statements.
One deserter, who says he was on Cutv
III the re6el Quartermaster's Department.
states that one hundred and eighty thous-
and ratioGs are issued to the rebel army al
Richmord
A weil-knOwn Washingtonian arrived
from Richmond to day, having left the
rebel capital three days ago, but it is evil
dent that the rebels issued oath enough to
him to keep back all the information be
possesses; besides his symrathies are be-
lieyed to be with the rebels. IIo confirms
the report of terrible panic in Richmond
and intimates that every body in the rebel
government is packed up, ready to start.
1t is a mistake that the President has
called for specific number of additional
volunteers. The calls issued are directed
to the different State Governors for volun-
teers to fill up their respective regiments
that have fallen below the lawful quotas
through the usual casualties of war
Some additional entire regiments have also
been requested, which, when raised, will
loIm the necessary reserve corps. The
latter number may be fifty new regiments.
Over one hundred applications were
made to-day for the return of fugitive
slaves, The owners or claimants all take
the oath OF allegiance, though the manner
IN which they speak Of the government in
court sometimes leaves doubt as 10 their
sincerity
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27

lty OF the country. Emano;-.
eonhseatIon would be fatal 10 Tau, ,ha''9n sl3
non OF the government, aud We, festgfs,
men here rash enough to t.: = ensfe ara
ment- This view Of the ps1di ,ne eIpsfi,
elaborately discussed. "u'Hg bill b.
mr. Tram opposed cos6se,,;.
eSn en-, the former as TOO 1 .r ara
pus would receive slaves into ~. Weeping,
ion. suppress rel.i
MI M Ihomas opposed coa6scatio,
Mr.. Richardson opposed ,,.s
quoting Douglas as against !, 'Ohhseati.r.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-05-27

sa Remember the meeting at the Court
House to morrow evening. This meeting
has been called for the purpose of giving
all those favorable disposed an opportunity
to contribute to the Douglas Monument
fund. Speeches may be expected. Though
these are trying times in money matters
yet We hope that our city will do its share
towards the erection of suitable testimo-
anal TO the memory of the great states
man.