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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
Aiming the Leaguers.

For some time past il has been general
ly known, that it was determined ty tho
leaders Of the UnlCn Leagues that their
followers should be armed. This inten-
tion has been carried lut under one pre-.
text or another, in various places; stilI
there are many of these organizations vet
unsu2plied.
The recent rebel raid has furnished a
pretext for demanding that arms should be
put into their hands, by the Adminlstra-
ton, OF which they have not been slow to
avail themselves. Under prstence of fight
ing the rebels they have been supplied
with arms. Nobody believes that thew
will be used for the purpose pretended, or
it 50 used, that they will be returned when
no longer wanted to WELD against the
rebels. They are intended for another
purpose, and that is to give abolition ia.
natics power over their Democrat neigh
bors. Some have boosted that this was
the design.
Application has teen made 10 the State
authorities of Illinois for arms. We too
well know the disposition Of Gov. Yates 10
doubt bis inclination to comply with the
demand According to his p1wer. will be
the number sent out to the Union Leagues.
If he has got 600 stands, then GOO Leag.
ures will be armed tc fight against :. Cop.
perbeads." No well informed man doubts
it.
We have a word Of warning For chose
who administer the government If this
policy Of arming a political party is to be
followed up, we are on the eve Of bloody
civil war. Men who have erioyed the
liberty Of freemen under our laws, know
they Lave rights, and when attacked will
defend them to the bitter end. They will
not sit still and see a fanatical party,
sworn enemies to their principles and per
sons, placed in condition TO oyerpower
them, and diyest them Of the rights aid
privileges to which they have been ac-
customed.
We may set this down as an indisputa-
BILE fact: If the Union Leagues are to be
armed-if these most fsnatical of the Alb
ohtlon party-are to be organized and
drilled and guns put in their hands, then
"Copperheads," and all those men whom
the AboIitionists avow it is their intention
to destroy, will also organize, drill and
arm, and when this is done, no power Cd
earth can prevent a colision-no power on
earth can prevent bloody civil war, which
can only result in the downfall of liberty
and the exterminatio of the weaker par
ty. If our authorities are ready to begin
this tragedy, let them arm their midnight
plotters and allow them TO become mid.
night assassins, as some Of them desire 10
do.-Peoria Nal.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
The News.

There was no disturbance in New York
Saturday, quite q large plumber of military
having arrived, and the troops were withs
drawn from the scenes of the late fighting.
No casualties were sustained in the 7th
Regiment, as was reported. Pulice Com
missioner Acton, who has sustained a
prominent part 10 quellIng the disturban
ces, has received notification to prepare
to meet his God" OF preparations we are
not advised. 1t is intimated that, when
the draft recommences, there will be 35.
600 men in New York. The intimation
is undoubtedly incorrect
The President was importuned by radi-
Gals to declare martial law in New York
and make Beast Butler semi Dictator at
that point. lie refused to aceede 20 their
request, and thereby evineed considerable
degree Of discretion.
The parrling of the prisoners at Vicks.
burg has been completed. They number
1920. Seldom, if ever, in modern times,
has such wholesale capture been effected.
Sherman has occupied Jackson, Mss, af
ter heavy skirmisbing, in which 1000 reb.
els were taken prisoners. His advance is
pressing JOhnston's force, who is falling
back upon Columbus. Jnhnston's force is
said to number 10000. The Federal fleet
has been ordered to Port Hudson.
The reported capture Of Charleston Is
discredited. The Federals have achieved
successes upon the islands in the vicinity :
gunboats have appeared 10 front of Stump.
ter; and, by and by, the Palmetto City
may fall; but as yet, undoubtedly, she up.
holds the Confederate flag.
The Army Of the Potomac is back again
in Visginia. The main body of Lees fore,
es is between Martinsburg and Winches.
ter. A collision does not appear to be
imminent. A Federal steamer has been
fred upon from Matthias Point, on the
Potomac. Gen. Meade has expressed a
desire 20 be relieved from his command,
and Gen. Grants name is mentioned in
connection with the successOrship.
Morgan made an attempt yesterday, to
cross the Ohio, at the head u! Burlington
Island, but was driven back with consider
able loss. The main portion Of his force
then scattered, and fad to the hills. lie
Is surrounded by $4,000 Federal troops,
AMI 1t is considered certain that the great
er part of his command will be captured
to-day. All of his artillery (six pieces) has
been taken, and about 900 of his men
have been captured. ....
! Advices from New Orleans state that
BY the capture of Port Hudson, the FEEDER
ais obtained possession o. 5000 prisoner:
and SO pieces of artil ery.-C Chicago Times
| 10th inst. =.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
The Fruits.

The country is now beginning to reap
the fruits Of the policy which governs
the Administrator in controlling affairs.
The doctrine Of our Republican rulers
that the laws are silent in time Of war,
within the past week has been Put IN
practice in New York, Boston, Albany,
and other eastern cities. These outbreaks
are but the legitimate fruits of the wanten
disregard Of the laws and the constitution
in the administration of the Government
for nearly two years.
1t has been boldly proclaimed that the
President is above all laws and the consti-
tuition, in time Of war, and the proposition
has been aRplauded by the Administration
supporters and AbolitiOnists as sound and
correct. Thus have the people been
schoOled in their contempt for the written
law. Those whose duty it was to compel
respect and obedience to the laws of the
land. have get themselves up above them
| In other words, have substituted the Chi
cago Platform and the will Of the Executive
for the constitution and laws enacted
in accordance Herewith.
| If the proposition be correct that the
President may violate and trample upon
law when he deems it proper in war time,
surely the people, who make Presidents
and the laws too, may do likewise. Thus
the villianous rioters of New Yo-k, can
use this higherliw proposition of our Re-
publican rulers to justify their nefarious
outrages.
The people can now see what the Adolf
ton Congress and the Administration are
rapidly fastening US to-snarchy, lawless-
ness and a reign of terror. Contempt for
law on the part Of rulers is producing its
legitimate consequences on the ruled
Add unless there is sreturn to the old
constitutional platform that has been de-
serted, anarchy and violence will reign SUI
preme.
While we confess ourselves at loss to
find terms sufficiently strong to express
| our adherence of those engaged in the
late disgrace outbreak in New York, at
the same time We have no very amiable
feelings towards those whose sworn duty
it is to maintain the constitution and Laws,
and whose disregard and violation of the
same furnish the pr0text for riots and
mobs.
After all, the orly true and safe policy,
lie that inculcated aud prsctised by the
Democracy, up to this time-and that poll
cy is, obedience tc the laws, in time oil
war as we'll as in time of peace. The au-
thority of law must be maintained at al
hazards. If we would preserve our coun-
try from becoming despotism of the mos
absolute and tyrannical character, let Ut
stand by our laws and the constitution, and
put down the Republican policy that
would constitute our President into an au
tocrat.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
Gen. Lee on Invasion.

A correspondent of the New York Com.
mercisl Advertiser, writing from Gettys.
burg, July Z, relates a talk between Gen.
Lee and mill owner Of this state, during
the recent invasion:
Gen. Lees eonfscation of paper at the
mills near Mount Holly Springs has been
mentioned. Mr.. GiviD, one of the suffer.
ere, at whose house the general breakfast.
ed, gives me some facts of interest. alt Ia
not that We love the Pennsylvsnisns," OBJ
served Lee, THAT we refuse to lie. our men
engage in plunderiDg private citizens
We could not otherwise keep W the morale
Of the army. A rigid discipline must be
maintained, or the men would be worth.
less" ''In fact" adds Mr.. G., 81 must
say that they acted like gentlemen, and.
their cause aside, would rather have fu-.
ty thousand rebels quartered on my premi
ses than one thousand Union troops. The
colonel of one of the New York regiments
(militia) drove his horse into the engine
room of my mill, q place which must be
kept as clean as parlor; the men broke
all the locks, and defiled every apartment
from basement to garnet. Yet ell this time
l have been quartering sick officers at nv
house, and my new hotel is thrown open
to the men to sleep in free Of charge"
81 told Gen. Lse," continued Mr.. Giyip.
shat the south must give it up; that the
north would fight it out rather than see the
country broken in two, and that their in.
vasion of Pennsylvania was q great mis-
take" What would you do" replied the
general, elf you were in our place pr
Here be produced copies of the Richmond
papers, which complained so bitterly about
the war being waged in the south, while il
ought to be carried into the free states
One of the motives to this inroad was.
therefore, the pressure of public opinion
brought to bear on the confederate gov.
eminent BY means Of the newspapers. The
circumstance shows that Uncle Jeff's throne
is not go stable as has been supposed.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
The Draft.

We are assured that no draft has been
ordered in this State yet, the number re-
quired not yet having been decided upon.
The Provost Marshal for this Congress
sional district, with his assistants. are bus
lily engaged preparing the rolls and max
ing arrangements for the drawing. The
draft cannot take place for two or three
weeks. at least.
In the meantime. let the people give
themselves no unnecessary trouble about
the draft. We do not believe that the con-
scription law will stand the test of the ju-
dietary. Its clear nconstitutionality will
doom it.
In this city and county, the draft will be
very light, if we are allowed our rights
And until there is movement to deprive
US of these, let no man think of getting up
q disturbance.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

publicsns being the leading fault-finders.
and il is predicted that, if Morgan escapes'
change in the commander of the depart,
ment will take place.
Indianapolis, July 10.
The losses Of persons in Morgar's raid
through the State are to be reimbursed. If
the national government refuses, Gov.
Morton announces that be will take meas
ures to have them paid by the State.
Ten thousand of the troops sent after
morgan are expected to arrive here during
the night.
This Morgan raid has already cost the
State probably more than one million of
DOLLARS. 10 this may be added the loss
occurring by neglect of crops and the
amount to be reimbursed to sufferers as
above. sis F..-.r .--s-r
The ministers Ofthis city have formed
themselves into military corps, drill with
bloody muskets on wOrk-days, and preach
Christ crucifed, peace on earth aud good
will to oil man, three times every Sum
day.
Cincinnati, July 16.
AT IL O'Clock last night, Morgan's ad.
vance reached West Union, Adams county.
ten miles from the Ohio River. His scouts
approached the river opposite Maysville,
but were driven back by the gunDoats
..s .a h. Cincinnati, July l6.
1t is said that Morgan was about Pike
ton to-day, and that our forces are closing
around him, and will give him trouble
s0Cn. ..
Special Dispatch to the Chicago Timis.
Cincinnati, July IL.
Morgan was in Berlin at noon TODAY,
and this evening was within q few miles
OF Pomeroy, on the river. The militia have
turned out in large numbers, and are fell
ling trees and ObstructiDg all the roads be-
tween him aud the river. lie is complete
ly surrounded. with Hobsou's cavalry of
8 0OO, within five miles of his rear, and
Judah's cavalry of 1000 ID, his front =
Gunboats swarm the river from below Gal.
lipolis to point above Pomeroy. aud il is
not believed at headquarters that he can
possibly escape. lie must fight, and to
morrow will decide his capture OF escape.
lie is surrounded within q cumpass of %
miles to night.
Cincinnati, July II.
| Morgan passed through Piketon yester
day afternoon, in the direction of jackson
evidently making for the river, ria Pome.
roy or GallipOlis.
Louisville. July II.
John Morgan is reported hemmed in
about twenty miles west of Gallipolis, and
1t is thought his forces will now he captur.
ed. = -
a Cincinnati, July II.
Col. Runkle1, with about 500 men, en-
cOuntered Morgan's forces at Berlin, Jack
son county, this afternoon. The enemy
lost four killed. There vas no loss on our
side. Morgan moved off in an easterIy
direction 1t supposed that he is max
ing for Pomeroy or ford below Burlington
Island. The reads leading to Pomeroy
are blockaded with trees for fifteen miles.
Gen. Hnbson's advance reached Piketon
to-day, twelve hours after Morgan left.
The Gazette's Portsmouth dispatch saws
1.-The rebels on Thursday burned steam
saw mill, bridge across the canal at Jas
per, and bridge across the SciotI abov
PIketon. This morning they burned
flour mill and the railroad depot OF Jack
son, completely sacked the town, and car.
rled OF all the horses found"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
The "LegaI Tender, DECISION.

The general term of the supreme court
Of the state Of New York, in the first diss
trict, has decided:
1. The United States Icing IN the pos
session OF certain delegated powers, and
not being in possession Of any powers ex-
cept such as have been delegated to them,
they may "coin money" because the con-
stituticD nowhere permits il.
2. The constitution, having prohibited
the states from making anything but gold
and silver coin tender in payment of
debts" il follows that the court or O state
canrot make United States paper or any
other such tender, or compel creditor
20 receive it in satisfaction Of debt.
3. The act Of congress above alluded to,
impairs the obligation Of contracts, and il
therefore unconstitutional.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
Mob Spirit In Troy,
Albany. July Is, 1910 p

Ooiy AOB 1OsOO II. Nj
This morning 300 or 400 men. said n
be working in the Rensselaer, iron foundrv
and Albany nail works, marched tbroneb
the streets of Troy and finally stonnsd n
front Of the Times Office, which thew atom.
ed aud Quilted, destroying all the property
within. FNC
The mob was addressed by Father Have.
mans, who advised them to 90 home. Sub.
sequently they visited col red church hnt
were deferred by Father Hayemans from
demGlisbiDg it.
They next went to the Jail, breaking IL
open aud Ieleas ing all the prisoners. Tbs
arsenal and msrshals Office are strono1S
guarded. The steamer Francis Skid5s:y
having colOred walters on board. was
warned away from the dock and dronnsd
down to this city.
To-day the steamer left the dock. ov;,.
to rumors that she was TO be fred. but The
city is perfectly quiet, and there were no
indications of riot. "
The 18th regiment of this CITY bs, M,
gone to New York. Less than 100 men re-
ported for duty. '- ~
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
ORINANCES.

Be IL ordained BY The common council Of
ths City Of JoIief.
That Jefferson Street from the west side
Of Chicago st:eet to the River Bridge, Be
improved BY gravel material the same 10 be
IL inches deep in the centre and round
down to six inches in depth on the edges ct
the side walks, the street side walls to
be repaired by the owners Of the property
adjoining. Proper outlets TO be made into
the side walk drains at intervals along the
said street for the drainage OF surface vat,
or. The cost Of such work to be paid for
By q special assessment to be levied for
that purpose when collected.
Passed and approved July 9th 1868.
W. A STRONG Jr. Msyory
Attest, ". II. ZARLEY, City olerk,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
COnstifuilOnalIty Of the Com
ScrfpIIOn Act.

During the discussion on the conscrip-
ton act Senator Harris. of New York, q
Republican, said Of it:
England. with her many wars and Of.
ten scarcity OF men. never resorted 20 this
oespotIc measure. Ii was a mode of raising
armies only used by dsspots, but never by
tepnohcan governments, and the principle
if adopted, would provide large standing
armies, which almost inevitably lead IN
despOtIsm. In government of delegated
power, snd which rested upon the consent
oil the governed, it was inexpedient aud
unnecessary.
Congress hao not the power, under the
constitution, thus to destroy the militia Of
the States, which the constitution provided
tor as reserved force Of the Union. II
this measure were adopted there would be
centralized power"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

The Rocky Mountain News, published
at Denver, Colorado Territory. has the
following interesting and important item
in its issue OF June l2ih. ItssysE 4.
THE largest freight train ever seen on
the plains, passed Cottonwood few DAYS
ago. 1t numbered Eve hundred wagons.
irsighted With cotton from Utah, f0I the
states.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21

D0rThe Abolition papers boast very
much of their loyalty; they may carry an
outward show of this commodity, but no
one ever suspects of their having ''loyalty
on the braiD," for "nigger on the brain"
crowds out everything else. If any one
doubts this, let him read the Iaudations
which eminate from the Abolition journals
over the bravery and efficiency of negro
regiments. So much are they in sxtaciss
concerning this branch Of service, they
seemingly forget that there are any white
regiments 10 The field. Every ore to bic
taste, however.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
From Washington.
Truly Yours,
G. NJ. HAMMOND,

epecial Dispatch to The Chicago Times
Washington July II.
Inc city to-day was wild with rumor.
OF tne reception By the government. his
LGUtenoon' OF information of the fall oF
onaIieston before our land and naval fore
Dalgren. A'eAr Aonirsl
A dispatch has reached here f,on, ,h.-
west stating that rebel prisoners taksn 80
that Charleston has fallen. These nr;son.
ers doubtless allude to the fall of a portion
OF the defences of Morris land, an account,
! OF the capture of which has already been
published. The Cover nment has not
official adVices of the fall os Sumpter,;
though regarding it as possible in very
short time.
A dispatch this A. NJ, received by the .
government expresses the confident belief
that John Morgan and his fAidiug band
will very shortly be captured or dss-:-
troyed. He is surrounded, and all ave.
nues Tor escape are efsctually closed against
him.
The Richmond Enquirer Of the 14tb, i'm
an editorial. says:
The fall OF Vicksburg, the retreat Of
Bragg. the repulse of Lee, and the advance
on Charleston are all very serious disasters
the most serious that have attended
our arms since the commencement of the
war.
Richmond papers conceal their distrust
under bold front.
The Wing says: .
The intelligence from Lee falls short of
tie promise of dispatches Published yester-
oay, and prove o grieToss disappointment
70 the high wrought hopes of the public
ouperaoded to the calamity at Yicksburg,
u casts Q sOmbFs shadow over our affairs !.
Dut We mues constantly bear in mind that
uue greatness Is revealed 10 its noblest at
tributes, and We must resolve that, come
"nat may, the cause shall never 90 down
not Iack courageous hearts nor stout
arms enough to bear it on to glorious TIT
umph.
-.. Sc Charleston, July 10.
The firing on both sides ceased a. 6F
O'CLOCK r VI. The principal fighting has
been with Battery Wagner, on Morris Is
5 A. M. to 2 2, N. They then withdrew
for one hour. A big boat supplied them
with ammunition. They renewed the at
tack at o'clock. The infantry fighting
has also been severe The Yankees made.
,, two assaults on Fort Wagner, and were re-
pulsed.
Our casualties were $50 killed. wounded
and missing. including :bree officers, Capts-
Haskell and Chenes and Lieut.. Bell. 1t is
supposed the fight will be renewed to NOR
row, the 1Ith
;. II is officially announced, 10 contrsdic-
ton OF the ststement published in the
World. thar Gov. Seymour was fully mott
he'd OF the draft in New York and the num-
Der to be called on.
D The rebel army has not passed through
, the Blue Ridge Cape, rs announced. hav-
r ing been delayed by rains, but is undoubt-
edly intending to move into the London
Valley, and thence down to Its old base of
| supplies on the Rappahsnnock, without hal
ting for stand, either near Manassas or
Warrenton.
There has been no suspension of the
draft, Government has determined to en-
icrce 1t alike everywhere. without fear or
favor, aod so announced its purpose in an
official order.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1863-07-21
COUNCIL PROCEEDINes.
ROOM OF TIE COMMON COUNCIL y
JOLIET, June ii, 1868.
Council met pursuant 10 adiournman,

Council met pursuant to adjournment.
Present his Honor the Mayor, and Ala.
Doolittle, IIiginbotham. Hersehbach, GAL
vim, Psesold, Austin, CssWsll and Porter.
90 motion Of Aid. DOOlittls, the Citv
Clerk was authorized to copy up the Rec
oTds Of the Common Council.
On motion Of AID. Higinbotham, ordered 4
that the committee on ordinances be and
they are hereby authorised to revise thss
ordinances aud employ some person to
finish copying said ordinances.
90 motion OF AID. casxeR the committee
on Gas we're authorised 70 reeeiVe propo.
sails for lighting the street lamps for the
ensuing year, with power to contract for
Lighting the same.
W. Il. FARLEY, Clssrk.