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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16
THE LEGISLATURES.
Usurpatlon by the Governor.

1t seems that our inimitable G overnor is
bound not to be ontdOne by the Presidentin
the disregard of constitutional provisions.
On the 9th inst, he assumed the Dictator
ship and prOrogued the legislature, thus
! unlawfuIly defeating measures of vast im~
portauce to the people and interests of the
State.
It appears that the AbUlitionists of the
Senate. on the 9Th inst, when two of the
Democratic Senators were absent, passed
joint resolution to.adjourn CT the same day
at O'Clock.
This resolution was sent to the House of
Representatives, was amended by vote of
81 to 10, so as to make the adjournment
take place on the 22i instant. The Senate
by party vote refused to concur in the
amendment. The House then passed
resolution requesting the Senate to return
the resolution az amended for reconsider
alton, whereupOn the Abolition Senators
still being in the majority by the continued
absence of Messrs. Underwood, and Sparks,
Democrats, carried resolution of adjourn
ment, and Immediately left the hall. Thus
aby-heir revolutionary act, thw arting the
ends of Legislation and defeating measi
ures of great necessity and justice.
The Democratic members of the Senate
met on che following niorning, the 9th
inst, but the Abolition Senators did not
make their appearance, soon however, a
message was received from the Governor
aoJourning the General Assembly to the
next regular session in January, 1865
The Senate Of course could not proceed to
business.
The message Of pfOrOgation was read in
the House of Represen tatives, when the
motion of Mr.. Lawrence to take ~ the
general appropriation bill was pending.
The wheels Of legislation was thus eff
fectually blocked by this usurpatiye edict
of the Governor. ..
We are aware that some of the Abol..
tionists defend this act of Gov. Yates
They allege that he is sustained by con-
stitntiOnal provision. This is not SO, how,
ever. There is certain progression to be
gone through before there can be such q
disagreement between the Senate and the
House on the subject of adjournment as
would justify the Governor in substituting
his own will for that of the Representa-
tiVes o. the people.
In this instance the Governor had no cause
for his overt act. The first opportunity
was seized upon by him to trample UPON
the will of the people, as expressed through
their representatives. There bad been no
difference between the Senate and the
House to warrant his interference.
That noble champion of true principles,
the Illinois State Register, correctly stic.
matizes this executive edict as an iIl.cop.
trived, transparent scheme to stop all leg
islation, because he was not entrusted with
all discretionary power.
But we o?ine that Gov, Yates and the
Abolition party will find that they will be
held to fearful accountability for the evils
which must inevitably flow from the
| movement.
1t is thus that Abolitionism robs sick and
wounded soldiers of their dues; and to ia
V0r its partizan views, comits and act of
revolution, not less insulting to the repre-
sentatiVes of the people than dangerous to
their vested rights.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16

me unocstaW came mp and commsnc.-,
Tnstng the rebels Severely TAisWss Son o.,
This fight lasted three ho14,
groes. many nec
The rebel loss is not kuo3h n;..;z
wounded. eu ano
Fhe Federal loss was 90 killed and 20
wounded in 23d Iowa 78 killed aed ae NJ
wounded of the blacks. = nv
The rebels intended to make an attsck
at three points on that av-MiIl;SarSs
Bend, Bryan Youug's Point. and T,aLs
Providence. At the two latter Slsc.s thes,
would have met with rather a warm = rss
ceptiop. " ~
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16
The DemocracY orohIo.

The true friends Of the Union and con-
stitution everywhere Cannot but rejoice at
the noble stand taken by the Democrats of
Ohio in their State Convention on the llth
instant.
The convention was the largest ever held
in the West, aod its proceedings through
out were marked by unity of purpose
and n determination to resist, by all legiti>
mate means, the conversion of our free
government into military despotism.
Thus the President has been given to I'M
derstand, unmi' takably, that the 225 900
Democratic voters of Ohio, will not submit
to the vassalage that his military subor-
climates are attempting to fasten upon
them.
The nomination of Hon. G. L. Vallan-
digham for Governor. will be hailed with
joy BY the friends Of liberty and the con-
s;itntion throughout the country. It is
not necessary for us to inform cur readers
who Mr.. N~landigham is His history is
"S'i NSo"h' liz Mas uVIH an NC" LtsDOu
Ohio. lie was chiefly educated at bcme
He was admitted to the bar in 1912, and
soou became distinguished throughout the
State as oLe of the ATTEST lawyers Of the
day. In 1915 and '46, he was elected to
the legislature Of Ohio, and took strong
grounds in favor OF the Mexican war, and
was mairly instrumental in forming the
presen. cons titution of that State.
About the year 1917 he became a resi-
dent of Dayton, and was editor of the Day
ton Empire for two years. In 1856 he
was elected to Congress which position he
held until gerrymandereG out of it by the
Abolition legislature re~distributing so as
to throw heavy Republican counties in his
district.
In Congress he distinguished himself as
an able, fearless defender of constitutional
principles. Since the commencement of
the war, his firm position on constitutional
platform has called down upon his head
the full measure Of Executive vengeance.
Denounced as vile traitor by the Admin
Istration press, he continued to expose the
corruption and condemn the villianies OF
these who held the places of power
Finally the Administration became so bold
that it seized upon him, and without au
thority. has bsnished him from the couu.
try of his birth.
The Democracy of Ohio, however, or
Wednesday last. agreed to take this mat
ter in hand. They not only nominated
Mr.. Eallandigham for the highest Office
in their gift, but appointed committee
consisting of one from each Congressiona
district, to wait upon the President ant
demand his return. If the President doe.
not heed this demand, we should not hs
surprised to see the people of Ohio tax
measures in due time to vindicate the
State from the outrage. That Mr.. Vallan
digham will be elected Governor, is al
ready conceded.
And the nominee for Lieut.. Governor
Mr.. George E. Pugh. as will be seen by
his speech il another column, is a man Fl
for the times. He too may be arrested
and transported by the despotic ruling Of
the executive power. But when the cleo
tions come off, we Opine that they will both
get leave to return home. All honor tc
the Democracy of the Buckeye State.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16

FLORENCE SEWING MAcHINE.-Tbis is
admitted to be the best sewing machine
yet offered to the public. Its machinery is
simple and perfect, and it performs all
kinde ofstitching. In this respect it has
an advantage over other models, and is
rapidly winning its way to public favor.
For speed it has no equal, while it seldom
gets out OF repair. Those who desire to
purchase or examine a superior sewing
machine, should call upon D. Il. Par-jeo.
Agent, in Messrs. Stone & Co.'s store.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16
Excursion to Chicago.

There will lie an excursion on Tburs.
day, June 18th, 1863, weather permitting
if not, on Friday, June l9th), for the ben
eft of the English German Select School
of this city. 1t is expected that the affai
will come off in good style, so that ali
who join us in the excursion to the busy
city may get their moneys worth, and
have pleasant ride, while they do good.
and help in worthy cause. The train
will leave the Chicago and Rock Island de-
PIT ut q quarter to seven o'clock a, m :, re-
turning at63 in the evening. Tickets for
theround trip Sl,0o ; children half price.
Per order Of Committee.
WA.a NERSER,
Chairman.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16
The News

A force of Federal troops at Satartia.
forty miles above Hams Bluff, returned TO
the latter place, upon discovering the vicin-
isy OF superior force of rebels. Johnston
and Breckinridge are reported at Yazoo
City, with eight divisions; IF the rebel
strength be as great as stated. battle in
the vicir ity of Hsines' Bluff is considered
imminebt. The garris' of Vicksburg is
SAID to be in starving condition but this
seems hardly probable. Prices army is
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16
RebeIAcCOunt OfOpeTaGIOnsO on
the 3IisSisSiPpi.
AFFAIRS AT VICkSBURG.

JACKSON. Saturday May so.
Special Dispatch 10 the Mobile Tribune
says:
There is no news from Vicksburg since
yesterday, but there is no apprehension
| felt here as to the events at that place
No fighting at Vicksburg.
The enemy has quit the storming pro.
cess and is going to try the starving.
From reliable authority | learn thai
Grant IS entrenching in parallel lines
with our batteries, but out of reach of
our guns and keeping up communication
above ana below Eicksburg, thus cutting
off Vicksburg entirely.
lie Is Is also ihtrenching at Big Black
Bridge, and the fOrds above and below.
Information received states the enemvs
cavalry went to Bottoms depot, twenty
miles from Jackson, on the Southern road
ana burnt the depot, large lot of corn,
and e00 or 900 bales of cotton, besides
commlttinf other depredntions.
REINFORCEMENTs.
a correspondent of a Mobile paper saws
that d large body Of Mississippians have
been ordered, aud are now on their way to
defend their own State, their pace in the
army here (renEessee) being supplied by
soldiers from other States; They are
mostly cavalry, and under the command
OF Gems. Jackson and Cosby, who are
transferred to Gen. Johnston's depart>
ment. The entire cavalry which Van
Dorm commanded on the left has been
placed under the command of Gen. For
rest.
VERNON THREATENED,
We learn that 600 of the enemy's cav
airy were discovered by Col Writ Adams
regiment on Tuesday advancing in the
direction of Vernon, Madison county, and
that they were attacked and driven back
to the Yankee lines near Vicksburg. Col.
Adams has since called for einf0rceL
ments,
THE STATE CAPITAL.
Notice is given in the Mississippi pa
pers that the seat of government has been
temporarily removed from jackson to Ems
terprise.
AFFAIRS AT PORT HUDSON.
From Abe Richmond Enquirer, Juue 5.
1t is generally conceded that Banks
landed eight or ten thousand troops at
Bayou. Sara last Tuesday, and that they
proceeded in the direction of Port Hudson.
and it is feared that place, like Yicksburp. |
is snow surrounded, and perhaps more thor
oughly cut off. Gen. Gardener will NOT |
permit himself to be hemmed ia al thai |
place, unless he is overpowered by t,oops
from the north and south Of his position |
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16
A Precedent.

The Joliet Republican quotes certain ex
tracts from articles published in our co.,
umns at the commencement of the war
to prove that we doubted the constitution.
al power Of the Federal Government tc De.
clare war against State in order to force
it to remain in the Union. Without stopping
to argue the matter of the correctness of
thisView we will say that almost the identi-
cal words quoted by the Republican can be
found in Judge Douglas great speech Of
March, 1861. Was Douglas traitor?
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16

become gradually introduced north of the
Ohio and Patomac, rendering our people
much more homogeneous than in former
times. Thus we willagain become a mi.
ted and loving people. The lion and the
lamb, the Contractor and contrseto q md
the contraband, will lie down together and
then the millenium will have come.
Excuse the haste with which I write
ard accept assurances Of my highest re-
gard.
Very Resp ectfully,
Your ob't servant.
EN- ETuERiDGT
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16

To THE AFFLIovED.-Dr Pratt, a distin-
guished cancer Doctor, and also proficient
in the treatment of fever sores, bone dis
eases, liver complaint consumption, rheu.
matism, &c. has taken rooms at the An
burn House for few days, and invites all
those in need of his services to give him
call.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16
COUNCIL PROCEEDINcs,
Room OF TIE COMMON eoUSc1L
lar - n

HsOUA OF TIE COMMON GoUrcIL
JOLIET, June 3. 1858.
Council met.
PRESENT. bis Honor Mayor Strong IA
a Al9' d nlslnbOtham, Hersch5aeb, casweA
Delng no quorum presens eosoea sd-
J0ufheo to meetOn Friday, June 5th, 1863.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16

THE PONTIAC NEws.-This is che of the
best Democratic papers in the State. Its
editor, James G. Allbe, Esq, is an able,
vigorous writer. And the way he Hays
the Abolitionists Whereabouts is decidedly
amusing. He is no coward, either.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16
HO ! for Springfield.

The train leaves the Chicago and St.
Louis railroad depot in this city at half past
ten O'Clock this evening, for Springfield.
At the meeting on last Saturday, a com.
mittee was appointed to secure extra cars
and to make the necessary arrangements.
1t is expected that VIII county will send q
large delegation.
Let every Democrat who can possibly
leave home for day or two 20 to the meet
ing. Unless the people turn out in their
strength, it may be tue last time that they
will have the privilege "peacea5ly to as.
semble and to petition the government for
"a redress Of grievances"
1t is therefore important that the con-
vention be such one, In point of numbers
and determination, as never before met in
the State. Let it be such an out pouring of
the masses as will convince the Abolition
rulers that they must cease to trample upon
the constitutional rights of the people.
A CASE FOR THE CONVENTION TO Con.
sIDER.-SeVeral weeks ago our readers will
remember the announcement by telegraph
that DR.. John HarwoOd, and several other
citizens Of Jonesboro, in this State, were
arrested by the military authorities and
conveyed to a military prison in Kentucky,
without being informed upon what grounds
the arrest was made or being allowed the
privilege Of a speedy trial. These men
were dragged from their homes and cons
fned in loathsome prison with felons un-
til week ago when they were liberated
without trial. We are assured that thew
are all legal citizens, and their arrest was
the fruits of partizaR spite on the part of
some of the satraps of the Administration.
DR.. John HARDWOOD IL well known to the
people of this city, having resided here
several years. He is q brother to DR.. E.
HarwoOd Of this city, and father law to
Hon. James Fletcher, of Middleport As
an honest man and patriotic citizen he al
ways commanded the esteem and respect
o. this community. Though a firm be-
lever in the doctrines of the Democratic
party, he was not q VIOLENT partizan. 1t
is true he is opposed to the rascalities of
the dominant party, but frmer Union
man does not live. His arrest, as well as
that of those who were taken with him,
should be made the subject of inYestiga>
ton and resolution by the convention.
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ROOM OF THE COMMON CouxcrL. }
JOLIET, June 5. 1863 (

Council met pursuant to adjournment.
a., PRESENT his Honor Mayor Strong an&
aId DoGlitile, Higinbetham, Hersc5bstsgs.-
Calvin Hunter, Paesoia, caswis:c Aost;t, !.
Leo ard Porter. - 1Sus''n''
aud approved. ieAu
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16

A contemporary on Saturday had this
line in big type: Gen. HoOker's head
quarters in the saddle ~ Quilp suggests
that the saddle would be better place
for bic hind quarters.- Boston Rosf.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-06-16

arrested for violating Order No. SO. will
you act? 1--WE will" by thousands of
voices.
NJ. Pugh continued Then our lber.
ties are safe, aud at the cnst of life intend
TO maiutain my rights. When his fellow
citizen, Mr.. Vsllandigbsm, expressing his
opinion, was seized and dragged in secrecy
to Cincinnati and imprisoned, lis indigns.
ton against the military authorities knew
no bounds; but, when judicial oficor.
knowing lis dry under his oath. failed to
perform that duty from personal cowsrdice.
aud tram; led under foJt the Institutional
rights of a citizen, tn" question then passed
to that Of mpeaching Fo!e al offcsr. and
making an example of \ an II. Sxayne
and Humphrey IL. LeayItt. Nothing less
than sense Of my own personal liberty.
and that of my cLilireu, brought me 70
this convention. have served the demo
crazy OF Ohio twelve years. and the con-
tract has been dissolve. desire no Office.
and want no other position than that of
private citizen. But life is DO longer toler.
able under this de- pot sm, and would
rather be LED to The tomb or to the scaffold
than submit to Burnsde's Order No 3S.
The question now for you to decide is.
Will you submit [Cries of .'No, no. no .ni
If the people, in October, by their sufrages
sustain that order, he would advise his
democratic friends t. sell the ohattel. and |
property and emigrate to some other coun |
r, where they can be free citizens. He
was 10 favor of this convention not adjourn. !
ing until these rights were guaranteed to |
them, and, in the language of Patrick Hen. |
ry. "If this be treason, make the most Of |
it
Tu' ming to Gov. Medill, he said: Now.
my friend. think have violated Order |
No. IS enough.
Mr.. Pugh then said ne had sought an !
opportunity on the gunboat to converse
With Mr. Tailandigham, and there put the /
question TO him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-10-09
From Wdshin0fo,a.

New YORK, Oct s.
The Herald's Washington dispatch states
that the prize steamer Diamond left Charles
ton bar on the Sd inst, and brought bearer
of dispatches to the Secretary of the Navy to
the I'd inst. When the Diamond left a por-
ton of the iron-clads were engaged with the
rebel batteries, and the batteries on Morris
Island also appeared to be firing.
The Bureau Of Deserters have picked up in
the last two months $1,000 OF the $1,000 de-
serters from the Union army. An average of
5000 per month are now brought in.
Lieut.. Commander Gibson, of the U. S.
gunboat Seneca, reports to the Navy Depart
ment. under date of Doboy Sound, Georgia,
Sept. "a, that on the night OF the 22d he sent
an armed boats crew up the Altamaha river
and destroyed the Hudson Place salt works,
near Darien, Georgia, entirely demolshing the
boilers, engines, &C., and bringing off James
IL. Lockwood, the superintendent, his two
children and free negro. The other en-
ployees and two visitors fled at at the approach
of the force. The works were situated within
two miles of the encampment of rebel COM
pany, whose pickets came very near the works,
but they did not discover or resist the attack
Commodore Gibson says the statements of
the refugees on board the Seneca are interest
ing, and he thinks credible in the main. The
rebel government takes a 1.-THE of the agrcul-
tural products in live stock on hand One
hundred dollars in gold is taxed at the rate of
one thousand dollars in rebel money, and one
hundred dollars in silver as seven hundred and
fifty dollars. They speak of smouldering dis
affection to the insurgent powers, WEAKNESS of
the war and longing for the old Union, as be-
ing very general throughout the State of
Georgia, wherever an opinion is whispered or
dares to be outspoken.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-10-09

APPARrTIoN AND SPECIFIES. = The spec
tres of cities and palaces, and the appartions
of Pompeii, and Egypt, and Nubia, and Babe,
may now be seen, without budging from your
neighborhood, and for little more than the
cost of letter or "hasty plate of SOUP" In
short, we have among us new wonder of art,
called the Stereophan, whereby you may be
persuaded out Of your senses for matter of
twenty-five cents, and be made to believe that
you have got possession of that travelling
cushion described in the Arabian Nights,
which enabled one to transport himself by a
wish TO the utmost parts of the earth. In
other words-we advise you to go and see the
pictures on exhibition at the Mechanics Hall,
without losing day. They are the best by
far that have ever been produced, and not so
much pictures after all, as realities. jim.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-10-09
BY TELEGRAPH


Doings of the Alabama In South African
NEW YORK, Oct s.
A correspondent of the Tribune, writing
from Cape Good Hope, Aug. 10Th, says:
ION the 2Sth of July the Alabama arrived
on this coast, having captured six American
ships from the time she left Bahia, Brazil, of
which she burned the Amazonia, Talisman.
Conrad, S. Giderseeve, Anna +. Schmidt and
Express.
On the 9th of July the Alabama put into
Saldanha Bay, about ninety miles from this
place, and nothing was heard of her until the
9th OF August, when the schooner Atlas re-
ported that she was there with about thirty
prisoners on board, which Capt. Semmes de-
sired the master OF the Atlas to take to the
American Consul at Cape Town. The next
day the Alabama arrived at the entrance to
our harbor, liable Bay and at the same time
the American barque Sea Bride, of Boston,
appeared Instantly the people from all parts
OF the city rushed to the scene OF the appre-
hended capture, which was within plain view
of the shipping, and within three miles of the
shore.
Immediately the Alabama bore down upon
the barque and captured her, and putting a
prize crew on board, she was directed to stand
OF and on the harbor, which she did for two
or three days, when she disappeared. / un-
derstand that she is not yet burned, but is at
one OF the secluded harbors on this coast,
where negotiations are going on for her pur-
chase by Cape Town merchants.
After the capture the Alabama came into
port, and remained here nearly four days, get
ting her cooking apparatus repaired. After
leaving this port the Alabama went to Simon's
Bay, distant twenty-three miles by land, where
she remained six days.
On the 9Th of August the Tuscaloosa, for
merly the prize Conrad, armed with four guns,
entered Smon's Bay also, where she remained
as war vessel with her original cargo of
skins and wool on board seven days. On the
10th the Georgia arrived at Simon's Bay, the
Alabama and Tuscaloosa having left to cruise
around the Cape of Good Hope the day pre-
ceding"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-10-09

MILE CAMILLA URso's Concert last even
ing, drew very respectable audience, notwith-
standing the bad weather and worse walking.
We believe this young lady has not her equal
on the violin, among her sex, on the face
the globe, and we 60 further and say that no
man, unless we except Paganini, has ever
drawn sweeter or more perfect tones from the
master instrument. II it was the time of the
singing Of birds, they would flock around her.
and take lessons from her. Bellini has COM
posed the sweetest melodies ever written by
any author or conceived by any musical GEM
US who has lived in this breathing world -
and now woman has come upon the stage
who interprets these melodies in their true
shirt and excellence, and no human being has
done the work better. To play as she does,
and to execute such difficult passages as she
did last evening, Sivori, Paganini's pupil, and
one OF the first violinists in the world, would
shake and almost convulse every part of his
body, while she stands at graceful ease, NOV
ing her arm and fingers apparently without ef-
fort and looking mildly and pleasantly over
the audience. She is indeed the mistress of
her instrument and a lady Of remarkable mus
ical powers. The gentlemen players perform
ed well their parts as they always do. II they
would give another concert with Camilla, sure
we are the spacious hall would be crowded to
overlooking.