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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19
Hard ON the Minister.

A minister was travelling in the back
woods, and espying o cabin, entered on q
mission of mercy. The lady Of the house
(she being present alone, and rightly judg.
ing his errand. when she perceived him
approaching, seized the Bible, and when
he entered, was to all intents busily en-.
gagged in perusing the volume. lie noticed
however, that she held the book with the
letters reversed; or in other words, upside
down. After the usual courtesies, che
minister inquired what she was read
ing.
oh, bout the old prophets, was the evil
IDENTITY sefsstislactory response.
1t is very edifying to read the sufferings
of Christ said the Minister.
And so that good man is dead is he ?
a asked the natrOn, evidently getting inter
ested.
Certainly he is p
We'll, that's just the way. I've been at
John q long time to get him to take the
wspapers, but he went. Everybody in
the world might die. an we not get to hear
word bout it, said the woman in .
rapid tone.
'Ah, women, you are in the dark said
the preacher with an elongated face,
Yes know we are. I've been 6N5ohr
long time to put a window in the fur end
OF the house, but he won't do that eth
err
i perceive that you are weak in know
LEDGE
i know that I'm weak, and I guess Il
you'd had the bilious fever, an been takiu
sasafrax an cataract pills as long as
have, you'd be weak too = replied the
woman, in rather an angry tone of voice
and half an octave higher than usual.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19
BEAUTY.

There's beauty in this world of ours,
There's beauty everywhere;
And 1t may tighten many hours
Made dark by toll and care.
There's beauty in the early morn,
When sunlight gilds the earth;
When jewels sparkle, newly born,
And dewdrOps give them birth.
There's beauty when the MONDAY sun
Sends forth its shStts Of heat;
IT'S found whore sparkling riV'lets run
With waters cool and sweet
There's beauty in the twilight hour,
When daylight seeks the West;
When quiet DER the soul hath pow'r,
And labor seeks her rest.
There's beauty when the evening shade
Hath gathered over all;
When like silver mantle laid,
The moonbeams gently fall.
There's beauty when the stars of night
have trimmed their lamps on high,
And, with their merry, twinkling light,
Hume the midnight sky.
There's beauty in the summer foW'rs
That bloom in ev'ry vale,
And, smiling meath the woodland bow'rs,
With fragrance load each gale.
There's beauty In the birds sweet song,
That greets the list'ning ear,
When in tine morn it floats along
In notes so sweet and clear.
There's beauty in the oceans roar,
When winds their revels keep
When waves beat iercely on the shore,
And madly heayes the deep.
All, yes all things have beauty's mark;
Rock, hill and waving tree;
The dancing brook, the morning lark,
The blue and trackless sea.
All things by Gods own hand designed
With wisdom all replete,
And each, its place by Hin assigned,
Make beautyIs chain comnlete
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

ieet toward the curtain. Bot bis hear
once more failed him; he resolved to die
ratner than go through the awful tragedy,
ana again flung down the weapon. Once
more the spectre touched bis shoulder;
-onee more the blood chilled in his veins
eno ne Tell pestrate to tue floor.
20 recovering. be found the sword again
Is grasp, and the figure still pointing
Us long finger towards tho draperv.
peMerr repeated bis prayers. arose. and
.selng that another such shock would be
worse than death, staggered forward. and
Win All his remaining strength thurst the
sword through the curtain.
Dla q heart rendIng shrek arise No.
z : was q g1lrgling, choking groan which on
.exelaimed: 'O''' "n'cn
Thunder and lightning what are YOU
ksmmlng your finger down my throat for p
AND Walker kicked him out of had
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19
High Dutch.

We were of on bit of g lark the otboi
day, says friend os ours, writing no.
virginia, when We fell in With Q esnuipe
high old Dutchnan, ore Of The DID,
time.
OF course We felt ike having little fuu
at bis Expense. bot sour crou, vas litrIS
inclined to talk and We began to despair e
getting up laugh.
Did you ever fight with sigslr asked
one of the party.
YAH Py tam. l fight mid EiEsI Of WIN.
chester. and run mid Hooker at chenoo1,
lorvills.'
We were all with Hooker at that tina.
and could not help seeing the, point Al -
bad all engaged in that same rue. IA
tried some ons else for fun.'
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

About ten years since there were Iivip1
in Great Falls. New Hampshire. two eIsTe
gymen whore names were, M'ColIum nd
Hooper. Their difference CT opinion q
ereeds and teDets did not prevent then
from bspg warm Friends, Meeting on ~
sidewalk one summer morning, MeCollua
says:
Come, Hooper. let's take walk
ueOpe5 looking up as the sky. answered
4 think | won't; | am afraid il u going 70
'WhstP said Mac. yen Baptist aad
afraid Of water"
ooh, no. replied Hooper; st lie not The:
water, but the method Of application that Z
object to-
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

WHAT MAKES WOMAN HAPPY.-A Ia
dy made call upon friend who bad late.
Iy been married. When her husband came
home to dinner she said i have been to see
Mrs. Smith
Well replied the husband, 4 suppose
she is very happy
Happy ] should think she ought to be
she has camels hair shawl two -tbirds
border
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

"a LITTLE HEAvT.'-Those who visit
the sick soldiers and do good in hospitals
occasionally get CLEAN of fun among all
the sad scenes, for any wag who has been
to the war seldom loses his humOr, though
he may have lost all else save that and
honor. Witness sketch from life.
G, good soul, after taking all the lit
tie comforts he could afford to give to the
wounded soldiers, went into the hospitals
Tor the fortieth time the other day. with
his mits of solace for the wounded, as he
called it. He came to one bed where
poor fellow lay cheerfully hummipg a
tone, and studying out faces on the paper
ed wall. P"p0
'Got fever p asked G.
No. answered the soldier,
Got coldP
Yes, cold lead.'
'Where2
We'll, to tell the truth, it's pretty we'll
scattered. First. there's bullet in NV
right arm--they hain't dug that out vet
One in my right leg-hit the bons-ihat
fellow hurts. One through my lett hand
-.that fell out. And tell YOU what.
friend, with all this. lead in me, feel
generally speaking, little heavy all oy-
err
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

The doctors are recommending whiskey.
both Gs cure and preventive of diptheria.
The remedy is popular, and the immense
strides that medical scisnce lie making in
the art Of preserving life, are very gener-
ally admired.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

What is the use of tying yourself to one
kind OF drudgery when ell that is needed IL
am bition to better your chances, and give
zest to the pursu it's of life. Go In. Kick
up Robbery. Stir up matters. See that
you have your share Of fun-there is lots of
It 10 the world for somebody. Others will
have it whether you do or not. Go in and
win.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19
I come for the saw, SIR

Il come for the saw, SIR
What saueer1'
why the saw. sir, that you borrow
ed
L borrowed no saucer
Sure you did, sir, you borrowed saw
SIR
Il never saw your saucer
But you did, there's the saw now,
%. you want the SAW Why didn't
you cay so.'
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

A rich merchant named Hogg once re-
9uested a person to bring him load Of
corn IN stated time which be failed to do
ana brought it the day after the one pro-
posed. The merchant refused it.
Well replied the WAGNER, you are the
only hogg l ever knew TO refuse corn.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

a lecturer was dilating upon the power
OF the magnet, defying any ons to show or
name anything SURPRISING it, A bearer
demurrsd and instanced q young lady, who
used to draw him thirtsen miles every Sue.
day.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19
DENTTSTRX-

DR.. r. b. CHOC HR A NE
WT0ULD respectfully inform the inhabitants o
w Joliet and vicinity, that after an absence OF
sonse years, has returned to Soet for the purpose OF
making IL his future home, and adopts this method 70
Inform his friends and the public, that he has take
the rooms formerly occupied by Carpenter Pierce
OVER BROWNS DRUG STORE,
where he will be pleased to all who msy need HIRf
CLASS DENTAL OPERATIONS
Those who may employ him may be assured that all
Operations will be performed In Q neat, trIsty and
faithful manner.
Nov. 10 1861. MAT
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

It does lot follow that two persons are
ct 70 marry because both are good. Milk
is good end mustard is good, but they ere
not good for each other.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

Do one thing at time-that's the rule.
When you have done slsndering your
neighbo.s., begin to say your prayers.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

Solitary confinement of prisoners re- Isss
been abandoned IN the State pr;gsa ~
Michigan. oo vccount of the evil conc.
qusnees attendant upon $40 uunishment.
most Of thofe so confined quickly beeomise
nopelessiy ineane.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19
JoIist Signal Ratss or Aav.r,a.l.--


Job PrintIn ofev,, I'd escrfpt,o ,,uh...e
xpsditiOuslyexecutsdt to ordsr Oh fbstsu..
Ansssortmente blanks kep te6s., &C., -
81 All orders for .Adverti,in, =, - =. nt.
De accompanied by cash, unlesssome person Sn.,
ooecomes responsible for the sGfne. - now
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

when the raioy day comes, for r,,isi,.
ossi-cautlous niggards have been long pro-
sloing' fortune often delights to take them
~ .ne head and shoulders and thruss them
into the middle Of the shovsisz
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19
CHAs. u. KELLER,

A GENT FOR THE UNITED STATES AND AMER
IA lean Express Companies, will forward Freight and
Vauables to all points Of the country. Notes. Drafts
aud Bills collected and proceeds returned promptly
Joliet, July IL, 1853 matt
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

The people of West Virginia have very
queer ideas about our soldiers, and some
OF them were amusingly developed to the
csvalrymen who made :he recent raid on
Wytheyille. Among the officers was
certain Captain y. who has remark
able fondness for buttermilk as beverage.
and who is in the habit of calling for it
constantly at the farmhouses which be
passes when on q scout.
On the road to Wythevills, Capt. Y.
With others, halted before a respectable
looking house. when they were met at the
door by the frightened inmates with cries
of, "The Yankees have come the Yankees
have come I" and one of them, "a virgin on
to forty" stretched forth her hands, and
with the most imploring gestures exclaim-
ed
Gentlemen, burn my house destroy nv
property, do what you will but spare my
honor %
"Confound your honor !" said the irate
Captain Y; "have you got any butter
milk ?"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19
Love win laaveo Wav

A couple one hundred miles from Man
chester, carried on their courts hin in ratb.
er novel manner. A young man had fal.
len IN love with the daughter Of his EN-,
ployer; but from certain ideas of wealth a
match was opposed by the father. The
consequence was. tSat the young man was
foroidden to visit his employers house.
The old gentleman was in the habit of
wearing a cloak and the young couple
made him the innocent bearer Of their cor.
respondence. The lady pinned letter in
eide the lining of the old mans cloak
every day, and when the father went into
bis counting house and throw of his cloak.
the lover took out the lady's epistle, read
it, and sent the reply back in the same
manner: Love and ingenuity were finally
successful.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19
Joliet Marble works,

~WAHOG
NHARLEs Il. MUNGER, Manufactureranddealer !
~ every varietyof
Marble MONUMENTS TOMB STONES FUR
NITURE, &C., &C.
ear the Rock Island Depot, Joliet. Illinois. Order
ON abroadT respectfully solicited
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19
W. G.. THOMPSON,

ARCHITE CT AND BUILDER,
WILL furnish Plans and Specifications, and take
W contracts for, superintend the erection OF
Churches, School Houses, Public Buildings and Dwell
ings
shop and ONCE on Chicago Street, near O Al st.
L. X X. Depot. n33-tf
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19
DE TIS RY

DRs. ALLEN & SALTER, permanently
&sss located IN Joliet, is prepared to perform
Sdl1S3tYA all operations in the profession, in the
--A1 latest and most approved style. Arti-
acia Jobs sinrEs Teeth 10 iui inserted on
atmospheric pIiacipIe.
Teeth Extracted without pain.
OFFICE Jefferson ST., in HawIey'a New Building
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

The Major arrived at Mr.. Psnrhyu1
house at the time specified, bat found Kin
q dead mao. lie had taken poison 1oo1
the receipt Of the above letter; ana 60 -
rs supposed. departed the suly human b.
ing that could have unrsvellsd the nyst.r1
OF the missing Captain Routh. Still. ~ =
barely possible that he may not have been
his murderer after all; The we're, Il &
surely the height of imprudsnoe to have
gwen away thing % easily identified. ana
that to the very person af all others GroaS
whom be should have concealed il
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-01-19

AERS.dARRIET KILLMER, Female Physician, Of
M fers her professional services to her own SEX in
Obstetrics and the diseases incident and CHI
drsn She will also attend professions calls generally
Rasidencsi n East Joliet.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-12-28

Lincoln has called Ter three hundred
thousand moro men. Monroe county s
proportion will be about three huadred.
Where are the men whe voted for rallying
round the fag7 Speak out now; bravl
as you did six weeks ago about the last
man and the last dollar. Your ticket
motto wss s.rally round the fag," you
vsted the ticket, now stand up to the
motto or acknowledge yourself hyps-
crits. You want the war for the aboii-
tion Of slavery prosecuted, turn cat and
prosecute It. Hensst cid Abe calls for
ysu, Why don't yeu ger The liberation
Of your. darling negroes demands your
aid, why are syou laggard' You won'i
60 without yeu are dragged cut, will
seYou will talk war, and preach war, and
vots war, but you won't light as long as
you can skulk, and have these yeu have
denounced rs traitors gs in ysar place.
ssad rsthsssbs dog, and bay hemoon, I
Ikan luchsa hypserits. = slii =
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-12-28
The Fenians.

The Fenian Brotherhood is an assoeia-
tion of Irish Americans, banded together
for the purpose of delivering their native
country from the British yoke. The Irish
are, as race, highly patriotic. Love for
tho Emeral Isle and hatred for her op-
pressorS are ruling passions in the hearts
of great ajsrity OF the migrarts from
that country who como to cur shores
They dream of the restoration of Irish in-
dependence and long fer the day to dawn
when Ireland shall again take her stand
stand amsng the natiensof the earth.
Recent complications in the diplomatic
affairs of the United States and England,
have given rise, aaeng the Fenan broth
ers, to the hope that war might soon be
declared and afsrd them an opportunity,
whiie striking one blow for the United
States, Of striking TIVE for Ireland. With
in few weeks past the lodges, or centres
as they are called havebe unusuall ae-
tive. A grand convention of delegates
from all the centres is called to meet in
Cineinnati on the 1Tthg ofsJ January, at
which it is expected that the strength and
purposes of the Brotherhood will be acre
fally developed. sag as! 80 7sts7s aoa
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-12-28
The Capture OF Fort McAE-
-. iS .ax.

New YORK, Dee. 20.-The Herald's
McAlister ceres espondent says of the cap
ture of that fort, that at 4:30 a, M, on
the 14th, General Hazen placed his divi-
sion in position, with another division Of
the 18th corps as support, and an order
was given, when his gallant division
marched at double quick, forward, psne
trated the abattis, and surrounding the
work, plunged through the ditch and
scaled the parapets of the fort, ten feet
in height, aud swarmed in the work under
a hot fire, which, while it cut many, fail
ed to check the advance, and the work
was ours Most of the garrison, bewil-
dered by the sudden sweep of our veter-
ans, surrendered in haste, but others
stood by their guns and fought until they
were cut down. Not over three minutes
elapsed after our veterans leaped the
parpapet ere their cheers announced the
work done to The eager troops stretched
around tho doomed city Our captures
were two hsndred prisoners, twenty one
heavy guns and large quantity of ord
nance subsistence. aad supplies, besides
an open port throug h which General Sher
man can draw all his supplies. ~
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-12-28
The Battle of the 10Th.
Complete and vivid Details


CINCINNATI, Dec. 18-Ths Gazette
pu blishes a vivid description of the battle
of the 10th.
The day opened cloudy, with indica-
tions of rain There was dense fog at
an early hour, but this soon cleared away
and at o'clock We we're able to deter
mine the enemys position During the
night of the l5th,s Hood withdrew both of
his wings from the river, contracted his
lines everywhere, and was holding a
strong position aleng Granny White Hills
his centre protected by two lines of en-
ltreHchments.
Our own trssPs we're disposed in the
following order: Wilson's corps en- the
extreme right. Schofeld's Esd corps,
consisting of COUGHS and Csx's divisions,
were at first held in reserve, but before
the main battle opened, had taken pos
itisn on the left of the cavalry, thus form
ing the right. Our infantry line, A
Smiths 18th corps, consisting of the di-
visions of M'Arthur, Gsrrard and Moore.
came next on the left Of Schefeld. On
the left of Smith the nagni6csnt 4th
corps of T. j. Weed, consisting Of the
divisions Of Ksmball, Elliott and Sam
Beatty. was formed in close order o.:
battle aud partially massed. Steadnan
with Crafts division and two brigades OF
colored troops, held the extreme left
Our plan Of battle was confirmation Of
that on the 10Th, in pressing the advan-
tage gained en- the eaemy's left.
At about half past four our batteries
opened from hundred pieces simultans-
eusiy along the entire lines. The rebel
artillery replied fsebly. Schs6eld, mar
ching down Granny White Pike; careful
ly concealing his strength, placed his
corps directly upon the enemy's left flank.
Steadman at the same time worked his
way forward. and the enemy in the mean
tims strengthened, his advanced line
This determfned Woed to carry his line
without delay in splendid order. KIM
charge, firing svsllsy after yelley. a. Still
they pressed on until within half a mile Of
the spst, when the,,eaemy's Ere became SO
deadly that eur men, in srder to return it
more effectnally, eameto ahalt. Longer,
perhaps, than any treeps ever remained
in such pssitiens, they ,stsed and fred.
fast and furiously at the enemy, but they
csuld net remain there and live. A few
gave way aaa fed in disorder. The whole
line staggered, aud had the rebels done
nothing asre than to keep up their deadly
fire. should have been driven back; but
they made movement to shut their ar
til1ery, which eur men received as an in
dication that they were about to abandon
their works and retire Raising q loud
shout, the division, with 6xed bayonets,
rushed impetuously forward, and SWARM
ing over the works captured such rebels
as had net fed. They had time to get
away two gnss, but the rest fell into our
hands.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-12-28

AS soon as this preliminary success
was achieved, Gen Thomas, who was seen
during the day IN the very trent line Of
battle, ordered charge along the entire
line. Schofeld moved upon tho left flank
of the enemy, and before his veterans tho 7
rebels gave way like frost work. The a.
sailed tank crumbled to pieces as'Scho-
field advanced, aud was rolled back upon
that portion of the line which Just now
was attacked by a. J. Smiths treopa,
with weight and energy nothing could
withstand, Mcshlien's brigade. foremost
in the battle as on the previous day, rush,
ed rightep in tho very teeth efshres reb-
81 batteries and Carried at the psint ofths
] baysnet the salient point of the enemy's
works in a few monlents Their works
were everywhsrs carried their forces VII
terly routed, their soldiers captured by
thousands, aud every piece of his artillery
fell in our hands Suchlas escaped, death
or capture 1ed toward Franklin pike and
tsok refuge behind s. d. Lees corps,
which held the gaps in the hills. ra "
Wood and Steadman on the left had
now united and prepared to assault the
rebel right, which was still unbrsken-
Col. Posts brigade moved forward;
Straights brigade If Sam Bsatty's divis.
ION formed on his right in snpportimt
mediately on Posts left Thompsen's
celorsd brigade was drawn up: Msrgan's
colored brigade was next on the LETT
The enemy resumed their ERE until Pests
brigade commenced. to climb the hill,
when perfect hurricane of shot, shell
ana canister tsre through his ranks. In
the face OF this 6re our men steadily adj
ysnced The co.Srei troops Wed With
the white in the persistent energy with
which they forced their way up the hill.
Thompsen's men In endeavsring to pass
around to the left, meta terrible flank
fire, which confused their ranks.
Iai The troops on the right, tora in pieces
by the terrible 6re. psnsed an instant, aud
at this juncture the brave Colonel Pest {
was m ,r'4llv wounded In moment sllA
ordo. was lost and our men whose CO
dact haa i.nmsrtalized them rushed barx
eonfu sed and bleeding to the line frem
whence they started Wosd soon reform>s.
ed his broken battallisus and issued orr
ders for renewal Of the assaslt whila
Posts veterans again assailed the hill
directly, aud Thompson's Africans moved
on the rehol right. Elliott's and Kiai-
balls divisions we're hurled like tkun-
derbolt against the rebels left. Wood
himself, accompanied by all his staff, fei-
lowed and directed the charge. The reb-
ell fire blazed forth anew, but our Sold
diers without hesitation or pause carried
the entire works. with all their guns, and
drove the rebels in dismiy from the hill,
This was the last stand the rebels made.
and their whole army was now aeeing in
rout and panic. u
II pushed forward to the southern
slope OF the hill 1t was almost dark,
The rain was pouring steadily down, and
standing there amidst the dead and dying
The results Of the battle were 5000
prisoners, 80 guns and 1000 small ayR.s.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1864-12-28

A bill is before Congress, and will pass
in some shape, taxing leaf tobacco from
ten to thirty cents per pound. 1t is net
yet determined whether the stock en-
hands will be subjected to this tax or not.
If it is many OF our merchants, and some
of our farmers will be ruined.
Should the tax be fixed at thirty cents
per pound. there are whole farms in this
county which will net pay the tax on the
tobacco raised on them in single year
The tax will at any rate destroy the bust
nsss Of tobacco raising for several years
and thus cut off the principal source s1
income to this county: . zat
Hurrah for Old Abe.