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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
terrible Riot In view York.

The city of New York has been the
scene ola bloody riot. The outbreak com.
msnced on Monday the 18th instant, at the
drafting Office on the corner Of Sd Avenue
ane 10th street. An immense crowd COL
leeted and when. the officers commenced
drawing the names from the box, they
were assaulted and driven from the build
ing and the drafting apparatus, together
with the books, rolls, &C., we're seized and
destroyed. The building was then set on
FIRE and burned down.
The riot Immediately spread to all parts
Of the city. Provost Marshal oficee we're
sacked and their quarters converted to the
flames. The whole police force of the city
could not stay the enfreHzied tide. 1t
swept like simeon from street to street
and from ward to ward, leaving tlood in
its course wherever it went The house of
Opedyke was sacked and the Tribune of.
fee was assaulted, but was saved by the
exertiOns of the police. Buildings in all
parts Of the city owned or occupied by
Government officials or obnoxious versions
were assaulted and in numerous cases
burned
On Tuesday there were several skirmish.
es between ;he nab and the military, re-
sulEing ia large lumber If killed and
wounded. There were four thousand
troops on that day under command of Mai.
Gen. Sanford endeavoring to ruta stop to
the riot, Lut did rot succeed. Col o..
Brien, the commander Of portitn cf this
force, as punishment for firing into the
crowd with hOwitzer Gnd killing q num-
Der of Innocent persons, wac captured,
beaten to death and his body hung to q
lamp post. 1t is estimated that over fifty
persons were killed on Tuesday.
On Wednesday the riot continued with
undated fury. There were a number Of
street battles between the rioters and the
military. Numbers of rioters, military
and citizens were killed: and vast amount
of property destroyed. After the Govern
mcnt officers were cleaned out, the mob
vented its venom upon the poor defencelesI
negroes, killing large numbe. of them.
The riot did not abate until Thursday,
when it was announced that the draft
would be suspended for the present and
that funds would be voted by the city
council for providing poor men with the
$500, required to exempt them from the
draft. .
1t is impossible for US give anything like
a complete detail of this terrible riot. IT.
outrages and wrongs would fill duzer
sheets like ours. May our country never
be disgraced by arotber like it.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

GIFT CONCERT.-For the benefit of the
English and German Seminary of this
city, Gift Concert will take place on the
3lst inst, at Young's Hall, in this place.
We hope that our generous citizens will
manifest their liberalty by purchasing
large number of tickets, the price of which
is fifty cents each. The Germans feel at
home where they can enjoy their church
and school. Those located here feel in
clined to become peImanan! citizens, and
those already not here would yet feel lbs
vited to come and settle amongst US to en-
joy the bete6ts of the above ipftitutiOn
for themselves and children; and in some
relations it is benef: to all our citizens,
as we'll as those living in the immediate
vicinity. The German language is the
second in the country, consequently it is
worthy of being studied. 1t is the KEY
to the German nation, and to their rich
and inexaustable literature. If this Gift
Concert shall be patronized BY our citizens
as extensively as expected, it will enable
those who are engaged in the enterprise
to furnish tt cir school properly, and
raise it to first class institution of the
kind. Their motive N getting up this
concert is pure, disinterested and praise
worthy, as is the school an additional or
nament to our young and fourishing city.
This is no humbug got up to put money
In the pockets of some travelling specula-
tor or blackleg, but designed, by our best
and most respectable Protestant Germans,
to further an object that should receive
the aid and encouragement of all our good
citizens.
Let not the enterprise fail for the want
OF support. We trust it will be what it
deserves to be, grand success. Rev. Mr..
Sans. the worthy pastor of the Lutheran
Church, in this place, has labOred hard
and earnestly to accomplish its success,
and we hope his efforts may not have been
in vain. Each ticket draws q prize of
some substantial article, list of which
will be given hereafter. A large number
of these gifts are donations from the ladies
of Chicago aud the Lutheran Church of
this city.
Tickets may be procured at F. Pasold's
store on Bluff street, Henry Scbrader's
harness store, Bluff st., Deacon Beau
puOnt's paint store, Frank Haines' barber
shop. S. o. Simonds' store, G. F. Warmers
provision store, Fred Sebiug, Court House,
Mr. G. F. Werner, Mr.. Valentine Kaer-
ner, and Joseph jain, Jefferson street.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

bEs-Tho whole number of prisoners now
in possession of the government, is 65, 900.
The rebels hold between $4,000 and Is 900
OF our men still uuexchanged.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

e@Geu. Meade was one of the strongest
Mcclellan men in the army Shen the latter
was at its head.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

H%Since the capture of Vicksburg, the
Abolitionists have ceased their clamor for
the removal Of Gen. Grant. Even the New
York Post has thought ii prudent to retract
It's unfounded charge Of drunkenness.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

l like to have forgotten sO,nsntion thai
most Of the time 1 have been engaged in
writing this letter cannon have been boom.
ing 5 or 6 miles away; what it has
amounted to am unable to say, hoping
however their shot and shell win navel
make me a closer call than at Stone Riv-
er. remain
cess Truly Yours,
G. NJ. HAMHoSp.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

Ia According to good Republican uu-
shortly, the New York Times, Gen. Mil
roy's conduct at Winchester, was of the
most disgraceful character. lie had ten
thousand men 10 Notifications against less
than fifteen thousand rebels. Indeed there
is more reason TO believe that his assailauts
did not equal him in free. Yet be retreat
ed with great loss. abandoning one of the
strongest positions on the route to Har-
per's Ferry.
1t is unnecessary for US to say that Mil
roy is an Abolition General. His letter,
proposing to turn his arms against North
ern Democrats, is fresh in the recollection
of the country, while his cruelties to seces-
sion woman aud children, are stains upon
the national fame; but when the enemy
appears he "skedaddles" in the most ap-
proved style. He is first rate specimen
Of the true Abolition character.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

Iowa DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS The
Iowa Democratic State convention, at Dee.
moines, on the 9th, nominated for Cover
nor, Maturin L. Fisher, of Clayton county,
Lisut. Governor, John F. Duocombe, Fit.
Dodge; Judge Of Supreme Court, Charles
Mason, of Burlington. This is first rate
ticket-and if the people of Iowa are all
lowed the privilege of free suffrage, will
be triumphantly elected.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

Drive, by public sentiment, those men
who bsve no honest occupation, into the
service where they are needed in defense
Of their country. Let them no longer palm
OF the spirit of plumber for the spirit of
liberty; nor, by arousing passion and pref
udice, blind the loyal sentiment of the state
which sees virtue in uhselfsh obedience to
the government, and nice IN arrogans and
eel6sh disObedisnce.
It's fellows such as these who will be
found month hence denOuncing as trail
tors all who favor and honorable peace,
which would bring US back the old Union
under the old constitution. Gen. Ewing is
clearly the right man in the right place,
though it is to be feared he stands an excel
lent chance Of being murdered by the dis
eiples Of John Brown.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

FIRE The wood aud coal yard Of the
Chicago and St. Louis railroad in tie south
ern part Of the city caught FIRE little be-
fore noon on last Wednesday and as it con-
tanned large amount Of wood and coal,
there was soon an Intense fire, the flames
leapiDg TO great height. America Nc. l,
and Union No 2 fire companies were on the
ground promptly, and the members Of those
companies worked till shutdown aud saved
the railroad company thousands Of dollsrs.
There was over thousand cord of wood in
the yard, and owing to the efforts of our
fremen it was all saved but about one
hundred cord. Our 6rsmen also saved the
round house and other property of the road
from the cevOuring element. 1t remains
to be seen whether that railroad com pany
will appreciate, in q proper manner, the
valuable service rendered them by the 10.
liet 6remen.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

Adjutant General Fuller has completed
bis Annual Report to the Governor. The
work appears complete, showing in detail
what Illinois has done towards raising
troops for the Government. The roster of
every regiment aud battery is given. The
report is dated the first of January last. and
from 1t, it appears, Illinois has furnished
the following troops since the war COM
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

The GENEoLoGT OF REPuBLIcAN1sM.-
Garrison's Liberator begat the New York
Tribune; the New York Tribune begat the
Irrepressible Conflict the lrrepressible
Conflict begat the Helper Book and the
Helper Book begat the Raid of John
Brown ; and the Raid Of John Brown begat
the Chicago Platform the Chicago Plat.
form begat the Republican party and the
Republican party begat the war.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

Berthe Troy Wing calls the attention
OF Its readers to the recent speeches of
Lincoln aud Stanton, 10 which the former,
abiding to the retreat of the rebels, said,
"they turned tail and rum" and the latter
proclaimed that we had achieved victories
over the rebels and copperheads," and asks
when shall we have greater dignity and
weight of character introduced into the ad-
ministration of our national affairs 2" We
think it will be safe to answer-not before
March, 1865, when the people will have
put an end to Washington bufoonry and
black guardism.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
The war al the Ea.t.
Cbambersburp. Pa June

Cbambersburg, Pa, June II.
The following note was addressed as will
be seen. The troops received it with q
great deal of enthusiasm, and the officers
mentioned are described as popular. 1t
meets with general favor:
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-02-06
RELIGIOUS.

on last Sunday morning, Rev. Mr.. Wiswsll
preached very interesting sermon in the Cen
'ral Church fri,nd who was present has
prepared the following notes for publication in
the Journal
The subject Of Mr.. wiswells discourse was
Zion" "'' "' oASe III
Zion was the highest Of the three mountains ou
nhleh Jerusalem was built. After il was taken
from me Jebusites it became the CITY of David
anu tne place of the Tabernacle till the temple
oi solomon was built on the summit Of Monnt
mmorlan' ~ ABOUT half a mile northeast of il. Here
Wv, ,ne trioes OF the Lord went up to worship ;
nero the dthereRt sacrifices we're offered. and
prayer aud praise assembled from the deyout over
all inc land. Hence, throughout the nation. nm
interest was felt for the peace and safety Of Jern
ae,vin % anu OF ltnn in Particular for on this "holy
m M, were cole cited their principal means Of
puollc worship Thus the place was in a mems.
ure identified with their religion, and ever since
tnat time Zion is one Of the names by which The
ehurch OF God is designated. Thus the psalmisi
beautiful for situation, the ioy of the who's
earlh rs Mount Zion. Thou shalt arise anI
nave mercy upon Zion, for the time 10 fnvnr
:, her' yea the set time is come" Then follows
,ne reason OF this Joyous anticipation. "for tbv
servants take plea sure in her stones and favor
" The dust thereofn
Using the word Zion, as a synonvma with tho
enurch OF the living; God, Mr.. Wiswell proceeded
to consider who We At ease in Zion. And first
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-02-06
The Missionary Anniversary at the St
Pauls NJ. Z. Church.

A friend has kindly furnished us the follow
ing interesting report -
We attended on Sunday last, some Of the most
Interesting exercises it vas ever our pleasure to
be present at. 1t Twas the day appointed + r the
regular annual contribution to the cause of For.
eign Missions. At M early hour on Sunday
morning, the church was filed, mud while wait
ing for the services to commence, the congrega-
ton was favored with several most beautrul
Anthems by the choir, the instrumental music
being under the direction Of Mr. F. Fullmer.
After the opening services, Rev. DR.. Charles
Cooke, of Philadelphia, delivered a chaste and
eloquent sermon. lie dwelt upon tue duty of
the strong to support the weak, urged that it
was more blessed to give than to receive, gave
rapid account Of the progress of missions and
d"elt upon benevolenee and liherality, as bless
ing him lhat gives and him that takes His
word seemed to have special force-his age, his
gray hairs, his calm, digniGed manner-sume-
times most touching with tenderness ss-sumetimes
earnest with eloquenee, and thrilling with beau
tiiul eShortaton on-made him appear as one who
spoke with authority. His style was plain, easy
hnished, without any attempt at sensaion-,uly
the natural feIvor Of an earnest heat, speaking
with eloquent lips and well-modalaled voice, 10
thosa to whom he had ministered in sacred
things lie left deep impression.
( Perhaps the most attractive feature Of the
days exercises was the Sabbath School Anniyer.
sary. Hundreds Of children, from the babe "a
the youth, were gathered together to give ihcii
Offering in aid of christianity The children
and the friends who gathered around them, haC
bright faces. It WIS a beautiful sight-long {,
be remembered. At O'Clock, the President
George W. Sparks Esp, took the chnir, and til,
meeting was opened with singing by tue schoo
-" Hear the Royal Proclamation, and will
prayer by the Pastor, Rev. Thomas G. Murphey
The School then eang the Brighter Day
Joseph A. Iieston, Esq, the Secretary, read til,
Missionary Report. From it We learn, thu
notwithstanding the many calls Ipon the be
nevolent, the missionary spirit of the school ha
not in tue least abatel." That tthe school still
feels this objec: to be one of vital importance i
evlnced by the increased collection over an,
previous year, since its formation into o mission
ary society" The following is the arrangement
Each class bears the name Of some missionnr
either at home or abroad. The contribution
are made monthly by each class, to the secteta
ry. by this means there is more or less com
mendable rivalry excited, in order to determn
which classes shall be at the expiration Of III
year, entitled to elect life members of tho Mis-
sisnary Society" The following statement viii
illustrate -
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-02-06
WILMINGTON FRIDAY.

has been most savagely and vulgarly assail-
ed by cowardly fellow, Eho-although
anonymous in the papers--is well known ! we
will Introduce a point upon which this half
hidden hero OF the slaveocracy seems to be
most tender and sensitive-GmdlgGmation.
In discussing this point Mr.. Aikman
says -
"rhe often repeated argument against
emancipation, founded on the notion that il
would be necessarily followed by amalgama-
iion, is the product Of the grOssest ignorance
and thoughtlessness, while at the same time
it betrays a shameful want of confidence in
the white race itself. 1t surely argues no
great power or stability in people when
they are not able TO keep themselves from
heing mixed up with . coniessedly inferior
race. But facts point in u wholly different
direction so far from freedom promoting
this intermxture, the only condition in
which these two races are found mngling is
where the negro is in n state OF seryitude
Here the process goes on freely and under
the working Of natural causes. The intlu-
ences which on either side under other cir
cuinstances make it impossible, here become
imperative, and are overborne by other and
more powerful ones. The close intimaeies,
beginning with infancy and extending over
the whole life, destroying what under other
circumstances might seem to be Il natural
separation u seryile desire to please on the
part Of the slave, lust and cupidily on the
part of the MASTER all combine to make the
blood Of the two races flow in the same veins
.SiaVery is the source Of amaig1tiOa. IH'
malaao and The quddroon tell yoa unerr
ingly Of q present Or a former serUitads'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-02-06

which our soldiers avail themselves Of TO very
limited extent. Ia uea'ly every pat,i,ul'r tn'y
ere the embodiment OF the true soldier
But We must not forget the weather The
snow as It falls upon the tent and drops in ccca-
sional flakes through some apertures upon the
paper, has reminded us Of it. We are having
another snow storm upon an enlarged SCALE
This morning it began, aud Tonight the scene
is dreary enough for with us a snow has no
redeemiug qualities. Its appearance ia not hailed
with Joy, in anticipation Of certain little drives.
1t does not mean sleigbs, bells, fast horses, buff
parties but it is a cold reality aud is syuouy-
nous with cold feet with slight chance of getting
them warm truiging from tent TO tent in a kind
Of sdsh, which when carried on the boots, rsn
ders the floor cheerless and uncomfortable in
appearance but il is worse on picket than in
camp. for there are wanting facilities for proVi-
ding comfort. 1t is no pleasant matter to lie on
the snow or to pace as seatiae a portion Of the
night 10 tue woods.
We have all had good reasons to be almost
,lisgusted with a Virginia winter. Advances
have been impossible. The roads have resolved
themselves inio Adiiity much to the discomfort
of horses and mules, many Of them having per-
i.bed pontoon traius stuck fast IN the mud, and
the artillery wa4 brought to a halt III very soft
places. Ia view of the liability to bad weather.
We DO not kpow what tie next move may be
Yours,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-02-06
The Future of the Colored Race in
America

In the month of July last, an article an.
peared in the Presbyterian Quarterly Re
view bearing the above title, from the pen
OF the Rev. William Aikman Of the Hano-
yer Street Church of this city. After pass.
ing through the large edition of the Review
1t was put into pamphlet shape and several
hundred copies printed 10 supply demand
which the circulation of the Review eould
not then meet. The close reasoning md
strong argumentative force of the writer
coupled with the interesting character nj
the subject, soon exhausted the additional
supply and the article has recently been
put to press third time, by New Yor,
publisher in order to satisfy all demands fol
copies.
Mr' Aikman treats the question IN fair
and candid manner; and dresses nm hi.
points with unanswerabe facts, which SHOW
that he has given to the subject mucl
thought and consideration. He docs moi
throw away the advantages of Overpowerinp
logic from any fear of being called Al
apoltlonlst,' or political preacher
but with manliness and courage highl,
necessary-and yet somewhat rare-in tbes,
times, he takes hold of the whole question
in all its relations to the present, an,
deals out some heavy and stunning blows I,
the slaveocracy and its adherents who. I'M
der the pretence Of peace, would rend eiiec
tually and forever this glorious fabric q
national Liberty.
The influence of this pamphlet has doubt
less made some salutary impressions upo
the popular mind; as we know il has throw
CONSERVATION into the ranks of nigperdor
hereaboutsi the natural consequences
which have shewn themselves in the recep
attempts of certain ex-politicians, ex.gentle
men and ex-members of Congress, to ma
lign his private character. and bring Oh
holy calling in which he is engaged as
minister OF the gospel into ridicule an,
disgrace.
1t would afford us pleasure to republisl
the whole article in the journal, but il
length will not permit us to do so. w,
presume it can be had at the Bookstores /,
tbis city at a small cost We will, however
give single extract and US Mr. Aikmat
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-02-06
FROM THE STATE CAPITOL
DOvER, February 8, 1868.

Dover, February g. 1868
HENRY EcKEl, ESQ.,
The weather here is ex-
tremely cold, and every one keeps close
house The most important topic of dis
cussion appears to be, when will the Lenis-
lature adjourn? What necessity is there
for prolonging the session? Really, there
IS no business of Importance before them.
There seems to be a disposition on the part
OF the majority to remain in session as long
as possible, no doubt, thinking that it il
Their last chance and they will make the
most of il.
The following bills have passed botl,
houses "A bill authorizing the appoint.
ment of an additional constable for New
Castle County, a bill to divorce Emma G.
FISHER. Bills passed the Senate A bill
enabling Ezekiel Timmons to locate vacant
lands; bill for the divorce of Julia Ric-
kards Bills passed the House A bill for
the divorce of Joseph Meeks a bill for the
relief of DIR. Cameron; a bill authorizing
the laying out apublic road in Milford Neck
bill incorporating the Smyrna and Phila-
delphla Steamboat company; bill repeal
ing the law taxing dogs in Duck Creek Hd
In the Senate, bill for the divorce q
James and Sarah f. Lunney was read the
third time and lost.
Yours,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-02-06
FROM TIE FIRST DELAwARE
LETTER 10. GI.
CAMr NEAR FALMOUTH, Va,
WEDNESDAY MONT, Jan. %, 1868.
FRtrsp EcKeL:

WEDNESDAY NI0Hr, Jan. 2S, SG3. /
FRIEND EcKEL:
Embalmed he the menory of the
man who instituted the weather as Il topic, that
camp correspondents might find theme when
no grand military movements were to be record
ed positive element in the enjoyment or the
suffering OF soldiers is the harometric state No
class of persons is more affected by the weather,
Tor none are more exposed to its changes.
hne balmy day renders them as joyous as the
receipt Of q ration Of - commissary," while in
inclement disagreeablo periods they are totally
unprepared to resist the raids Of the blue imps
Of low spirits, that charge not with lance or bay
onet, but employ dull weapons which fall like
twelve-pounder upon ones head causing the
victim to think that he was not on the most
direct route TO Richmond, and that be had seen
some modes of living fer preferable to campaign
ing.
But we sometimes fancy that our regiment
exercises the greatest amount Of philosophy, and
10 the best in the service in come respects.-
Nothing can depress the spirits of the men for
any great length of time or exhaust their energy.
Events that set agog all classes they will regard
with apparent stoicism Rain, snow AMI cold
they merely regard as unpleasant agencfes,
against which they have to guard oae General
may supercede another and they tacitly submit.
supposing that the higher powers ought to know
more about conducting the war than they do
A proclamation of emancipation may be issued
and the men, as intelligent persons, may quietly
canvass the probable results of it, but they offer
no protest hut are Satisfied if it should promise
to be means for concluding the contest. Ifa
disaster a suffered, they console themselves with
the hope that the result may be different in the
next engagement It has been observed that a
man cannot be good soldier unless he grum-
blesi it isa prerogatve we believe, but is one