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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
The Lincoln Mass MeetIne.

The great Lincoln mass meeting. which
was falsely advertised as Union mass
meeting" come off at Springfield on the
Sd instant.
This meeting, as every intelligent man
is aware, was called for the express pur-
pose Of throwing into the shade the Demo
cratic Union meeting of the l7th of June,
| and of inaugarating the campaign for Mr..
Lincoln's reelection to the Presidency
And the result is now before the country.
After all the efforts Of the Office holders and
shoddy patriots to get ur q large crowd,
the affair turned outan immense failure.
1t is true the Quarter masters, Provost Mar
shals and Abrahsmi.es generally were there
but the masses of the people-the freeman
of the great Prairie Stste did not come at
the bidding Of those who spoke by artho;-
ity.
1t was announced that all the great Alb
clifton speakers of the day would be pre-
sent, and that Abraham would honor Il Q
occasion with his distinguished presence,
The day was auspicious, the time favora-
bic, the place inviting, and every thing
that could attract was present, yet :he
people attended to their business at home
as though nothing was the matter and mo
body hurt" Greenbacks were distributed
literally to arouse a feeling of enthusiasm
and to secure large delegations from die.
tant portions of the State, and the Loya
Leaguers were called upon to rally for the
display, but nothing could induce the
presence of the masses. n
The elongated couptenances of the shod
dy patriots bear evidence of their bi;te,
disappointment. i few of them it is true
like the coward in the dark, whistle tt
keep up courage, but they have awakened
to the Hnwelcome truth, that their days Of
political ascenGency are numbered.
The failure Of the recent efforts to get
up grand demonstration, is uumiatak able
evidence that the heart of the people is moi
with the Administration party. The Re.
publicans themselves admit that the num-
Der present was not as large as that in at.
tendance at the Democratic meeting in
June, while the citizens of Springfield al
lege that there were not oyer ten thousand
there. Indeed the Democrats have larger
gatherings at some of their county meet.
ings in the southern part of the state.
The resolutions adopted by the meeting
with the exception of the one presented BY
Mr.. FarnswOrth, were of the milk and VI at
er kind. That resolution however was o
the most ultra stripe, declaring that tn,
emancipation proclamation of the Presi
dent is, both loyal and constitutional, anC
cannot be either recinded or Withdrawn
nor can the slaves emancipated by it agar
be reduced to slavery"
Thus the Republican party of Illinois i
now definitely committed TO the Abolition
RDIices of the war-they have declared
that we are no longer fighting to rest n
the Union but to enforce the emaneipatic
proc!ainatiOn. The Democrats will NEE
them on this issue, and try to save tn
Union by change of policy.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
From Memphis.
Memphis. Sept.


BY the arrival Of the Progress, advices
from Bayou Metsire to the 18th and Du-
vals Blufssto the 3lst ult., have been re-
ceived. N
GSn. Davidson, with force of artillery
and cavalry numbering about 5000 Or en-.
moved from Brownsville, and, on the 9th,
met the pickets OF the enemy at place on
Bayou Metaire known as Bayou Metaire
Bridge. The force of the rebels was esti>
mated at about 1000, posted on an emf
Dence quite difficult o: access, which com.
manoed the main road to the bridge, over
which Gen. Davidson intended to move
1t was son apparent to Geo. Davidson that
In orde" to gain that point, the enemy
must hrst be dislodgeG from bis position q.
Heavy diminishing continued until tow.
aros h'ght when both armies ceased FIR
ing.
The casualties. owing to the distance be-
tween the eontending armies, were light.
Our loss in killed and wounded did mot ar"
coed Is men.
During the night Gen. Davidson placed
his gnns IN position, and, early on the morn
Ing OF the Loth, they commenced their work
Of obstruction. 1t took but few rounds
to satisfy the rebel General Commanding of
the utility OF attempting 70. hold, his posi-.
ton. Our boys poured grape aud shell
among the rebels with such impetuosity
that, before the middle oftbe day. thew
commenced falling back, and before sunset
not hutternut soldier, save prisoners.
were on the north and east side of Bsyou
MetaiEe. -l7 lSfE17l
As soon as the rebels had gained the
opposite side, the torch was 1ut tn tbs
bridge, and 1t was soon consumed with
fire.
The rebel loss in that brilliant fight was
200 prisoners, and 100 killed and wonndsd
many Of whom were left on the field Onr
loss was about SO killed and wounded.
The health of thsaGrmy is fair.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
TIE Seige Of Charleston.

New YORK, SeRk. 5.
A Morris Island letter to the New York
Herald, says:
"For two or three days past, a new rebel
battery on Sullivan's Island has been max
ing fruitless attempts to annoy cur men in
the advance trenches.
Fortress Monroe, Sept. 6.
The despatch steamer Oleander, lust ar
rived from Charleston, reports Sampler
demolished, but the rebel flag still float.
ing.
Gen. Gilmore dug out and captured IS
men from their rife pits 10 front Of Fort
Wagner, last Tuesday.
Everything was progressing favora bly,.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08

General Butler dropped in ct the War
Department q few days after bis return,
and while there the following authentic
conversation transpired:
|. Gen eral Butler-I have called, Sir. STAN
/ ton, to learn why was removed from the
Department of the Gulf.
Secretary Stanton-I assure you, Gen.
eral, that it was from no lack Of confidence
in your patriotism, capacity of integrity.
General Butler--I did not ask you, Mr..
Secretary, why ! was not removed, bus
why l was.
Secretary Stantor-You are q LAWYER
General, and so am !, and you are aware
that it is not always polite to tell ell We
know.
General Bufler-Well, what are Won 20.
ing to do with me noEf
Secretary StantOn-How would you like
to take the Army Of the Potomac
General Butler-Did you ever know .
merchant, Mr.. Secretary, 70 invest largely
10 an old stock Of goods I -...s3
This was the resposive and suggestive
poser to the Secretary. Wherenpon Gen.
eral Butler made his exit from the War
Department, confident of bis being even
with the Pennsylvania pleadsr.- Washing
Dog ,ciil ea. dog, it seems.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
From Enrnna.

,-4--~~---New York, Sept. 6,
The City of New York, from Liyerpool
the 10th and Queensfown, arrived this
morning she reported that rebel man
of-war was repairing at Brest.
The GtooeS Paris cOrrespondentsays:
1t is reported that sundry vessels. mod
eled alter the Alabama. are auietly build
ing in French . rts. He aliudcs To the
caRdrd that instructions have been sent to
Me cler TO protest against that continued
recognition at Washington Of Juarez's
Mex can representative.
A cJmmlttee of the Characterization societv
on the 18th. memorialized Earl Russell to
stop the departure of two steamers design.
ed for the Confederate service, construeted
by the builders of the Alabama, and ready
to sail from the Merscy They allepe that
one was to sail on or about the 9th of
August, and be received by the Florida
which was lowering or the coast for the
purpose. They also s!lege that another
iron clad is approaching completion on the
Clyde, and call upon the government to
promptly interfere and apply the law with
rigor. The Daily Neacs lacks the memo.
rial.
MIR. Seward in responding to the address
Of the AGti Slavery Conference at Man
chester to Lincoln. rays their arguments
furnish the President additional motives "a
put down the insurection.
There is nothing new in the Polish OF
Mexican questions.
1t is reported that the conference of Ger
man provinces has adopted the most impor
tant Recommendations of Austria,
London, August 81.
Consols closed at 935a 933 for mouey.
! American securities firm but quiet.
! 1t Is reported that Mr. Dayton has re
cei7ed instructions from his government tC
I protest against the French proceedings II
! Mexico
The following is summary of the new,
4 by the steamer Olympus, which sailed from
Liverpool on the 25th ult, received by th,
| City of New York. 2
A steamer, supposed to be the Florida
was seen passing down the Channel o
Queenstown on the 22d of August, evident
ly on the track of American vessels.
| 1t is stated that Mr.. Slidell had Ion!
interview with Drouyn de rHuys on thu
10th and 2lst of August
The central association for the recogni
ton of the Confederate States at Manches
ter has issued manifesto strongly urgin,
recognition and friendly mediation.
4 The Times, in its city article, says:
There is no belief in the threats of tn
Washington government sgainst France il
regard to mediation. The general belle
Is that the American protest will now b
feeble and unattended by any threat, 70
the first really offensive threat agains
Napoleon would be the signal for the de
! liVerance of the O. nfederates
The Daily Meas says:
"lt Is stated that not the least doubt ca
be entertained that Macmillan has az
cepted the throne. and that n Europea
loan has been proposed TO start tbe ne,
government and pay overdue liabilities"
The notes Of the western powers hav
been delivered to Gortschakof. There ha
been no response as yet.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
Negroes Again The BraVest Of
the Brave.
Washington. Sent {

Washington, Sept 2.
Major General Blunt, in his official re-
port Of the battle of Honey Springs, Arkan.
sas, says:
The LIST Kansas (colored) regiment par
tcuiarly distinguished themselves. They
fought like veterans, and preserved their
line unbroken throughout the engagement
Their GOODNESS and bravery have never
seen surpassed. They were in the hottest
OF the fight. and opposed to Texar troops
twice their number, whom they completely
routed. The 20rh Texas regiment, which
fought against them, went into the fight
with $40 men ard came cut with only
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
The Presidents Letter.

The letter of President Lincoln, address
sed to the Abolition meeting at Springfield,
should be perused by every one. 1t is an
aVoWal Of sentiments Of the most extraodi>
nary character, and claims Executive
powers equal to those exercised by the
Emperor of Austria.
We shall withhold comments at present.
In the meantime let our readers Compare
this enunciation of views from President
Lincoln by the constitution and the genius
OF free government, and see whittier We
are drifting,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
From Dayton, Ohio.
Cincinnati, Sept. 4

CINCINNATI Dept.
Quite an excitement was created at Day
ton last night over the arrest, by the mill
tary authorities, Of two men named Huber
and Spellman for the murder of Lieut..
Waterman. The civil authorities demand
ed them for trial, upon writ of hGbeGs
corpus, bu. the Provost Marshal, under in
strncEions fEou Gen. Cox. refused to sur
render them. The militia has been called
in requsitioD to take them by force.
cincinnati, Sept. 4.
Rhe Commercials Dayton dispatch says:
"This morning Spellnan was surrendered
20 the civil authorities by order o! Gen. Cox.
He is IN the sheriff 3 custody. awaiting
the disposition. OF the writ of ka6eGs corpus
BY Judge Haines. The Provost Marshal
will not resist. Spehman will be examin-
cd before the Mayer on charge Of sbootin0
with intent 70 XII Lieut., Waterman
Huber was released ''fee B
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08

W hlIe 1t Is true that the muZZle of the
300 FOUNDER was blown off, the gun is not
disabled thereby. as reported, but is good
as new. Gen Gilmore has been the gains
er by tie report, as another sou pouuder
was sent to Elm, surprising that the one he
had was really destroyed.
New York, Sept. 4.
The steamer City of the South. from
| Charleston bar, arrived to-day; also. the
steamer Union. On the 3Ist (Mopdayl
the IrCnclads noved towards Sullivan;s,
Island, abreast of Fort Moultrie, and open.
ed fire. The fort replied, assisted hv a
battery on Sullivsn's Island, and Wagner
and Gregg.
Gilmnre's batteries kept firing On War.
ner. Sumpter was silent, though the rebIl
flag waved over the ruins.
| The result Of the attack was unknown
when the steamer left.
Passengers aboard the Union report that
| Wagner was silenced, and the Monitors
passed by Fort Moultrie without hindrance
from Wagner.
An Ensign of the feet. while on nj ght
duty, had gone up to the city without finds
ing any appearances of obstruction. The
impression prevailed that our feet could
pass up to charleston by dash.
Fortress Monroe, Sept 8
The special correspondent of the Balti-
| more american says.
THE steamer SIauldinR has arrived.
from of Morris Island Monday noon. The
stormy weather for two DAYS checked the
naval operations. Everything was in readi.
Dess to coutinue the attack as soon az the
weather was favorable
When the Spaulding left, the Weehawk
en- was sheliing Fort Gregg.
The rebels had raised another gun on
the rnins Of Sumpter on Saturday, but on
Saturday Gilmore's batteries dismounted
it, damaging the front of the parapet.
The operations of Gilmore were progress
sing vigorously. His approaches are so
close to Wagner that the combatauts throw
shells and grenades at each other.
% Wednesday we drove the rebels from
the riae-pits on the left advance line, cap
turing seVentT-eight prisoners.
DahlSren Is confident of success"
New York, Sept 4.
The steamship Fulton, from Port Roval
the LIST, left Charleston Bsr at 5P. M.
the same day, and arrived at 7 O'Clock this
Pm. ''O'N '"''
The siege still continued. G lmore had
succeeded in running parallel against
Fort Wagner.
The irOr-clads bad been withdrawn from
re- attack on Moutrie and the batteries on
Morris Island. Charleston had not been
bOmbarded for ten days.
Everything was progressing fayGrably
Tor the Union troops.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08

SoCIABLEs.-The ladies of the city have
organized series of sociables to raise
funds for the Soldiers Aid Society, and
the first meeting takes place this Tuesday,
evening. Coed music is provided, and
dancing will be the principal amusement
from to IL o'clock. We presume these
sociables under the auspices of the ladies
will be very pleasant affairs, and certainly
money cannot be more worthily spent
than in relieving the suffering and d.
tressed soldiers
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF Gentleman
and lady, SO cts. Lady IS cts.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
i. This is ne way the ldfsfs Items run IN

: This is the way the draft items run in
Massachusetts
an the 4sh district another small day,s
work was done, sonly 81 presenting them.
selves for examination. Ut those 43 we're
exempted, 3 furnished accepted Substitutes
5 bad. paid the eonnotatica money, and
3 we're held for serEIoe.' -
Forty. three outof 81 exempt for Ubvst.
cal disability ! IL is suggested whether IL
Is Dot the duty Of neighboriDR States 10
send nurses to Massachusetts % aid IN tai.
ing care Of bersiek' daring the preyalenea
Of the numerous fearful diseases thai A..
pear to be riotiDg among her inbabitsnts'
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
Bridegroom, Ala, Sept. 4.

Gen. Burnside telegrsphs that be took
Kingston ON the I'd met. Part Of Minty's
brigade, from this iRosecrans') army. went
into kingston simultaneously with Burn
SIDES army. Burnside says be met with
but little serious opposition.
All OF East Tennessee, except the Chat
tanoogs region, has been evacuated, and is
now free.
Everything is working splendidly in both
BurnsIde's and this army. The great
obstacles in the region clio K ut Mountain
Will be surmounted il day or two.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
From Bridgeport, Ala.
Cincinnati, Sept. 4.

CIucInnaIi, sept. T.
The Commercials special from RJsecran's
army, Bridgeport, Ala, Sept 3, represents
all quiet.
Forty or Fifty rebel dese.ters come in
daily since the army crossed the river.
The bridge at Bridgeport is rel airted and
trains are crossing.
The country south Of the river is very
rough, and the roads bad
Reconnaissance are sent out daily to
near Lookout Mountain.
The rebel force occupies strong posi-
ton.
Deserters think we will havs no fght at
Chattanooga.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
The Union Democratic Plat
form.

Arranged by Thomas Jefferson, March l. 1901.
Equal and exact justice to all men, of
whatever state or persuasion, religious or
political !;
Peace, commerce, end honest friendship
with all natiOns-entangliDg alliance with
none
The support of state government in all
their rights, as the most competent admin.
istrations for our domestic concerns. and
the surest bulwarks against anti republi-
can tendencies 90
The preservation Of the general govern
ment in IFS whole constitutional vigor, as
the sheet-aucbor of our peace at home, and
safety abroad
A jealous care of the right of election by
the people-s mild aud safe correction Of
the abuses which are Topped of by the
sword Of revolution where peaceable reme-
dies are unprovided r- s.
Absolute aequiescence in the decisions
Of the majurity-the vital principle Of re-
puOlios, from which there is no appeal but
to force, the vital principle and immediate
parent of despotsm.
A we'll disciplined militia-our best res
lisnOe in peace and war. HR regulars may
relieve them; -sf.
The supremacy of the civil over the mill
tary authority; rf
Economy iD the public expenses, that
labor may be lightly burthened
The honest payment CT our debts and
sacred preservation of the public faith
Encouragement Of agriculture, and of
commerce as its baudmaid
The diffusion of information and tie
arraignnent Of all abuses at the bar of pub
lie reason
Freedom of religion
Freedom of the press;
Freedom of person under the protection
of the ha6eas corpus; and trial by juriss
impartislly selected.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08

RaNThe Providence Post announces that
only n'neteen of the conscripts in the State
of Rhode Island have donned the federal
uniform. The others drawn have been
exempted for various causes, have furnish7;
ed substitutes, or have paid their three
hundred dollars. Rhode Island, like Mass
achusetts, is gallant State.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
90. A. GILMORE,

BRIG Gen. Commanding.
ITO Gen. Besure gard commanding the
confederate forces cf South Carolina"
1t appears that the 81 anish and British
consuls respectively addressed Gen. Gill;
more in behalf Of the subjects of their
countries in Charleston, and he had res
pectfully suspended the bombardment for
twenty four hours to give them time to
leave the Oity-nothing was farther from
bis wish, he said, than to endaDger their
lives and property.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
Again he so rs !:

Are tn re, | repeat, Ahali;ionists who,
in such time as this, stand back aud refuse
10 join in phtting down the rebellion save
on the condition that slavery shall be put
down? Then are they also to be number
ed with the enemies of their country"
Such a man as Garrit Smith is worth a
hundred Of the unconditional emancipa-
florists who go for the niger. Union or
no Union.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08

bg America Co. No. /, of this city,
have made arrangements to attend the fire.
mems tournament at Springfield. They
will leave this city On tO-muIow right z
express train.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
From Charleston.
w ashin gton, Sept. 4

While it is true that the muzzle of the
300 pounder was blown off, the gun is not
disabled thereby. as reported, but is good
as new. Gen Gilmore has been the gains
er by tie report, as another sou pouuder
was sent to him, supposng that the one he
had was really destroyed.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
Honor 20 whom Honor Is Due.

Garrit Smith is as well known an Abo-
litiOniss of as Phillips, Greeley or Lovejoy.
Abolitionism. has been his political creed
for more than twenty-five years, one that
he has never hesitated to ayow at any time
or in any place, and which he has upheld
ADD advocated with firm and manly COL
sistency. He has given more money from
his own pocket to emsncipate slaves and
assist those already free, than any ten Abo.
litionists in the land His philantrophy
for the black man has not confined itself
to mere words; he has furnished it With
the practical endorsement of dollars.
Yet this man, unlike the leaders of the
administration party, loves his country
better even than the Object to which be has
devoted his life.
In recent speech at Oswego, N York,
he uses this language, which we commend
to those loud mouthed ranters of the press
eat day, who, having recently become con.
verts to the radical faith, are proving their
zeal and sodliRess by denouucing al those
as traitors who prefer the integrity and
glory of the Republic to the success of the
Emancipation Proclamation:
''Are there Abolltiopists who say they
! cannot help to put down the rebellion un.
! less the government will rledge to put
! down slavery? Let me say that " it'll such
one idea men / have no sympathy. Like
sham Republicans aid sham Democrats
have referred TO-, they are Jm ,CorGers 70,
/ tie rebels"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08

BS General Frank Blair has come cut
fiat foOtad against the prosecution of the
war for the abolition of slavery.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08

There is sentence in JEFF Davis last
proclamation which indicates not only
that be lie DESTROYS of peace, but that be
must have recently made some oyertures
to the Washington authorities which were
rejected. 1t was as follows:
Conscious of their inability to prevail BY
legitimate warfare, not DARING to gnoEs
peace test they should be hurled from their
seats Of poIoer. the men who now rule in
washington refuse even TO confer on the
subject OF putting an end to outrages which
disgrace our sge, or listen to suggestion
for conducting the war according ~ the
usages of civilization.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08

bEThe London Times says it should
not be surprised if something arose on Of
the alleged proposition from JEFF. Davis
to Napoleon for an offensive and defensive
alliance between Mexico, under the French
protection. and the COnfederates, which
would be quite consistent with the French
policy. The world might look with favor
on such contingency, but absolute neu-
trality would be Enpland's noIiev.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08

HOTEL CHANGE.-Wm. Adams has re-
tired from the National Hotel, in this city,
having leased the establishment, for num-
Der of years, to Mr.. James Congdon, who
has repaired and is fitting it up in entirely
a new style. Mr.. Cod Jon is an agreeable,
systematic aud energetic business mar.
Under his administration we have no doubt
the National will become one of the most
popular hotels in the country.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-09-08
Mr. Lineoln's Letter to the Spring field
SO HI. Convention. :
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
WASHINGTON, Aug. &c.

WAsHlNGTON, aug. 70.
Hon. JamesC. Conkling:
MY DEAR SIR:-Your letter, inviting
me TO attend a mass meeting of uncondi
tiGnal Union men, to be he'd at the Capi-
tai of Illinois, on the Sd day of September.