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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-04-19
Democratic Meeting

In pursuance to previous notice, there
was meeting of the Democracy of this
city at the Court House on last Saturday
evening.
Hoo. S W. Bowen was chosen chair
man aud W. II Farley secretary.
The object of the meeting was to take
preliminary steps for the Organization Of
Democratic club. A committee CONSISTING
OF Uri osRood. G. Farley, d. II. Pinney.
George MunrOe and E. Porter was ap-
pointed by the chair to draft constitution
and bylaws ard select officers for the
club.
Able and eloquent speeches were made
by MeSSrs. osgOOd, Piuney. Casey aud
Bowen. Much enthusiasm prevailed.
The meeting adjourned until Saturday
evening next, when it is hoped there will
be good turn out of the Democracy.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-04-19
HOUSE.

Mr.. Wilson, Of Iowa, again asked, but
failed TO obtain, conset to offer resolution
providing for night sessions for the trans
action of business.
Mr.. Whailley, ofWest Virginia, from
the committee on Invalid Pensions, repor-
ted bill, which was passed, supplemental
~ to the law of 1862
Mr.. Beaman, of Michigan, from the con-
ference committee ON the disagreeing
amendment to the bill providing a Temporal
~ government for the Territ ~ of Monta-
ma, made report recommending concur.
renee in the Senate amendment striking
out the quail fcstion of white voters and
substituting every male citizen of the Uni
TED States and thUse who have declared
their intent rs to become such.
Mr.. Beaman moved to previous uues-
ton.
Mr.. Holman moved to lay the report on
the table. Lost-6G to e..
me House then disagreed to the report
So to SO.
MIR. Holman moved that the House ad-
here to its amendment.
Mr.. BeamaD moved that the House in
sist ard ask another committee of confer
enae.
Mr.. Webster of Nd, moved the follow.
ing:
Ard that the committee of conference
agree to no report which authorizes to vote
other than free white male citizens and
those who have devlared their intentions to
become such.
The question was taken on these instruc
lions, and they were agreed to-yeas IS,
nays CT.
Mr. Beaman's motion for another COM
mittee of conference was then adopted, with
the instructions as above.
Tho joint resolution to dispose of the
unemployed Generals wac postponed for ten
days.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-04-19

The senate postOffce committee have
decided to report bill npprop-iatine not
exceeding 81, 900, 900 for daily mail, for
four years. between the Missouri river and
Fulsom, California. The running time ia
shortened from twenty to sixteen days.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-04-19

A FAILURE.-The new postal currency
is complete failure aud is getting to be
a nuisance. 1t has been extensively coun-
forfeited, and the false notes are so much
better executed than the genuine, that they
pass more ready. and large proportion
of the notes of that issue now in circula>
tion are pronounced spurious by good au-
thority. The paper, which was said so be
very much stronger than that of the old
issue, proves very inferior, and has the
inconveuieDt habit of splitting into two
notes, which does not double the value by
any means. Those who are sticklers for
hard money will find it difficult to scare
up any "harder" money than Chase's shin
plasters, with their metallic ring"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-04-19

NEW ORGAN-Viola di GAMBIA is the
name of one of the stops of the new organ
now nearly ready for St. Patrick Is Church.
Mr.. Zundel, in his book on the organ,
81 eaks of this stop as follows: TOO much
cannot be said of the great beauties of the
Viola di GAMBIA. 1t is an expensive stop.
The voicing of it is difficult and REQUIRES
much labor and experience on the part of
the builder. Therefore the Viola di GAMBIA
may be considered luxury, a charming
luxury for rich congregations"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-04-19

The FIGHT GOES oN-The last Joliet
Republican devOtes four columns to the
abuse of Mr.. Norton. Well, who cares |?
It's none of our fight. But we are fosci-
bly, reminded of the adage that when
"rogues fall out" honest men get the truth.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-04-19
Washington, April Is.
SENATE.
tie bills were passed,

Several private bills were passed,
Mr.. Sumner presented a petition from
Al ,2lS citizens, praying for :he abolition of
slavery.
The Senate, on motion Of Mr.. Sherman,
took up the substitute for the bill prOhibi-
ting ~ eculaticn in gold and exchange -
Mr.. Sherman explained that the object of
this bill was to prevent gambling in
gold.
Messrs. Sherman and Fessenden favored
the gold bill
Mr.. CnwGn opposed it.
Mr.. Wiley moved to strike out the sec
ond sectien, forbidding the purchase ard
sale of gold at any other than the ordinary
place OF business of the buyer or seller
REJECTED.
A message was received from the House
announcing us inconvenience in the res
port Of the committee of conference on the
disagreeiDg votes on the bill creating O
Territorial government for Montana, stat
ing that they had appointed new commit
tee, and asking the appointment of similar
one by the Senate.
The Senate refused to accept the propo
sitiOn. after date.
Adjourned.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-04-19

Judge Barnard, of the New York Court
of Oyer and Termiuer, in his charge to
the grand jury on Wednesday, thus ex-
pressed himself in regard to she abuse of
political antagonists by the radical party.
Such warning was needed:
For some time past it has been the
constant practice of portion of the indi-
viduals conueoted with the city press to
stignstize all who differed with them 10
their views as to any acts Of national ad-
miCistration as secessi0nists, with the in.
tent to degrade them in the eyes of the
community, by holding them out as trail
tors to Their country, aud so leave them
with reputation as sullied as that of
Benedict Arnold. This, l charge you,
constitutes libel"
We need such a judge in this vicinity.
If every city in the country had such men
on the bench, it would be far better for
the nation.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-12

In an official report to the Rebel Government,
General Maury, commanding at Mobile, men
tiOns as an incideut of the Federal successes in
Mobile Bay, the sinking of our iron-clad vessel
1ecunSeh. She was classed rs a third rate, and
had tonnage of about one thousand.
The IecuaiSeh one of the Ericsson bat
ieIes, and wss launched at Jersey Guy ia Sep
tember last. She was of the following dimen-
lions Extreme length over armor, 23j feet (;
length outside of stern and stern post, 1870 feet
eXtrtme beam over armOr, i6 feet; breadth
of beam over boat proper, 81 feet 8 inches ;
depth of hold, IL feet; shear of deck
IL inches; crown OF deck amidships, inches ;
distance from stem to extreme end OF boat
proper, 8 feet; distance from EN- 70 extreme end
of armor forward, IL feet; distance from stern
post 70 extreme end Of boat aft 90 feet inches ;
distance from stern post 70 extreme end Of armor
art, 25 feet. She was built of iron, in the most
formidable and improved manner Her turrets
were eight inches thick, being two inches thicker
than those Of her predecessors. The machinery
was OF the finest workmanship, and the vessel
had q speed OF about ten kuots an hour. The
deck plating was half an inch thicker than other
irOn-clads of her class, and the deck was OF so Id
oak, seven inches in thickness.
Her frame was curiously put together, and II
was supposed that 1t would be next 70 mpOs-
sible for steel-polnted shot to enter her side.
First. there was the inside plating of IRON then
fifteen inches Of solid oak then an iron straopiug
and then the outer coat of mail, consisting oi
five plates of inch iron. Her two guns we're OF
lj-inch calibIe.
The TecUs,Seh was ordered to the West Cub
Squadron last spring, but on arriving st Fortress
Monroe was sent up James river. The news oi
her loss is the first information we have had OF
her having Joined Admiral FarraguJ's heet. Our
list Of her officers has been mislaid.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-12
BBMARKABLE FEATURE OF THE
RECRUITING MOVEMENT.
Persons Physically Disqualified for Ser
vice "MRFkedS by the Surgeons.

Persons Physically Disqualified for Ser
vice "MRFked" BY the Surgeons.
Some OF the surgeons attached b the Provost
bIshAls' offices in this city have devised new
and exceedingly effective scheme for the treat
ment Of persons who propose to eulist, but are
found physically incompetent TO endure tho
hardships of the service. Such persOns are
marked" upon their backs. IL is uuderst,0d that
the surgeons object 70 the use Of the word
branded"
II is alleged on behalf OF the surgeons that this
marking" is done for their own convenience
and protection; that IL is private arrangement
of theirs; that the Provost Marshal General 4
Department has nothing 30 do with it, and has
no knowledge of the facts aud that the result
is positive benefit 70 the service, because 1t OBJ
yiates the possibility of accepting a man who h ~
been pronounced physically incompetent 70 do
duty.
The abuse ut which this measure Is aimed is
extensively pTactised by the brokers, who take
men rejected at one office 30 another one, aud if
again rejected, to still another, and 80 on ia the
hope that they may find surgeon who will over
look the cause Of disability, and accept the re-
cTuit. If successful in his efforts the broker gets
a high compensation. The process Of "marking'
men is not publicly known, and tbe physicians
do not divulgc their secret The work is done
during the examination, aud 50 quietly, It is said,
that the person does not know when the opera
tion is performed upon him. The mark is some
times III the form OF cGOss.-N. Y Be. Post.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-12
Admiral Buchanan.

UnleeS we are mistaken in the identity of tn,
man, the Rebel Admiral Buchanan, VIII lost 4
leg and WAS taken prisoner in the recent uava
battle in Mobile Bay, is the same who fought thC
MGfrimoc in Hampton Roads agaust the Monao,
in 1862. His name is Franklin Buchanan. IL,
is a native of Baltimore, ana entered the United
States navy in 1915.
He Was the first Superintendent OF the Nava
Academy (l64j-T), became Captain in 1866, and
was afterwards employed on snorc duty OF VT.
ricus kinds until 1861, when he was comma dau,
OF tbc Washington Navy Yard. On April IA, tue
day when Massachusetts volunteers were alta .kcd
In the streets of Baltimore he sGnt in his roslg.
nation and retir 10 his farm on the lstern
shore but finding that his native State did MT
secede, he petitioned 10 BE- restored.
Being fused, he entered the service of the
Conte dtrRte States, and WAS employed 10 super
nteEd the fitting out Of the frig no Merri,r &c
which the RI bells had rai'ed after that vessel had
been sunk by Commodore GOldsboro, At Norfolk
In the fight with the Monitor he Vas wOnuded by
4 Rusket ball 50 severely, that he Wa OBLIGED 60
rtliDquish bis cummaLd.
Rtsumlng his post after the vessel had been
repaired, he was in comm nd at the iiu!a Of tho
occupation of Norfolk by General Wool and bio y
mp the McTJia,ao u save her from c,ptIce Hs
cOrduct was investigated by court-m rtlal or.
deIed by the Rebel Navy Department, which in.
Vestigation rerulted In his sc luittal. He WAS ia
command Of the Rebel vessel TcpRess5s, 4,
Mobile. which, after severe Aad deSpe -are en-
gnaemeut, surrendered 10 Admiral FurCdglt Oh
the D. Ia inst
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beartess dosertion OF their wives and families
Lord Edward Howard 90 pathotlcally pictures
without going deeply into the moralltles Of fac
tory life In Lancashire, we apprehend Il Is not
unfair 10 conclude that there are seven hundred
many times told, on whom the notion Of moral
duty sits lightly enough 10 make tbem ready
speculators In any enterprise that offers them
immediate sensual gratihcation-that releases
them from home restraints, and that furnishes
them With chance of clu,chng the recruiting
bounty, along with suDdry contingent ch ,nces OF
escaping the labor. the risks, aud the respons-
bihies OF the recruit himself.
Not the least singular feature In the discussiou
VIII lie found 70 he the testimony of Sir Rober,
reel, 20 the effect that the secret recruiting bu j.
ness IN Ireland Is at discount. THIS change Of
Whlch tue llish Secretary makes gratifyiuS men-
uOn, IS attributed in part TO the continu d rise in
the price Of gold, to the promulgation Of healthy
Information a. to the risks Of sodicr-lif ia Ame.
rca, and above all, 10 timely Temonstrsnce on
the subject addressed 20 the ontire people by the
LORD Lieutenant of Ireland. Indeed the who Q
question is brought TO an admirable 10 utinu by
Mr. LRyRrd and those who spoke on the occasion,
when they urge tho circulation of cheap anti
American literature among the IN ,sses.
Tracts on political economy, with special refer
renee 20 legal-tendCr notes and a specie basis
pamphlets on swamp fevers and dumb agues
statistics on army mortality, and the average of
human life under peculiar social conditions, arc
60 be freely distributed, and will, no douBt, have
their influence, especially upon that large class
which may heretofore have be0n denied the
privilege Of learning to read.
An agreeable diversion from the grievances
of these emigTants may he found by turning TO
the parliamentary conversation which ensued
upon Mr.. kinglake's questioning OF ministers
relating to Mexico. IL would epppAr that the
Under Secretary Of State (Mr. Lay ardD failed to
give an answer satisfactory even TO his own
CHIEF, rs TO the hopes Of recognition held out 60
haNimilian. And the exceedingly cautions and
Diplomatic speech with which Lord Pamerston
supplemented Mr.. IAyard's reply, is a subject
worth attention. The First Minister, IL seems, is
not yet assured that an Imperial Government
has been formed in Mexico, Till he is, he can.
not promise recORRitOn.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-12
The Hanging and fIo,tinE GnrfenS of
Mexico.


Tho MeXioans had u passion for flowers,
They collected together In spleudd gardens
such az were rema' kable for perfume or for
bliancy OF color. To these they added medi.
cnal plant, mt odlcally arranged shrubs dis
tinPuishCd by their lilo SONS or hcr foliage by
the eXcelency OF their fruit or their berries and
also tees Of elegant or a. jcs ic Rppe france.
They delighted in laying out thrir terraces aud
bowers on hiily slopes, where they looked as il
suspended. Aqurduc'S br ,ught thithsr 0lter
from a distance. which Overlowed In cascades or
filed spaciuus basins tentutrd nv the choicest
fish. Mysterious pavious were hidden among
ihe fotnge. and STATUES reared their forms amid
the flowers,
nj. th, klnds of animals that we assemble in
our gardens Con>ecrated To scence-,ucn ~ the
JaIdin des Plautes ut Paris, ami the Geological
Gardens OF LohdOn-cUn rtouted 20 the ornament
or cur osity of these resorts of pleasure. Bir IS
weIo there OF beautiful plnmaRe, kept in cages
as large a. houses; there also we're Wild beasts,
animals of various kinds, and even serpents
Bcrnal DiSS there frat bcheld the rattlesnake
which he describes as having "cdstGnets in is
tail" One Of the royal gardens, two leagues from
1e2uco, was formed on the eide of u nil, whose
summit was reached by an at, mt of dive hun
dIed steps, and was crowned by n basin, whence
by AT efior of hydraulic skill, water flowed In
succes sion into three other reservoirs adorned
wi h gigantic statues. COrteI also mentions the
gardens Of a CAciquc which were not less Ia an
two lrRgueG in circumference. Another curiosity
existing in the ch'nampas, or floating gardens,
scanertd over tho lakes.
These artificial isiets, of IF y 70 q hundred
yards long, served for the cultivation Of yege-
tables ana flowers for the market Of the capital
Some OF the islcts had consistency enough for
shrubs of some size TO grow on, or TO bear even
hut OF light ma erial. They were At pleasure
moved 10 the bank by poles, or were IN Ide to
move over the water with their lloral treasures
[ Y the same m6ans. This spectacle impressed
the SpsLisi Is greatly, and according to Bernal
DiAz made them say hat they b td been trans
a han
bad read Of Ia the romance of Cana lis dc Gaul /"
See CheyRlicI's "MeXico."
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-12

THE EyT or TIE NREDLE.-A recent traveller
10 tht Holy Land informs US that there is ut the
SIDE Of he principal gue of Jerusalem a sm4 all
one, which, upon occasions ofg'ert urgency, waI
opened for admission OF per,ons after he great
gate Of the city were closed for the night. This
gate from is small size, was called tue Eye OF
the Nc, de- aud 70 get a camel hrough IL az all
was no email ta,k-tor koaded rainel 70 ,ss
was an utter impossi' iiiiy. With tho above fact
before tic mind, rne can src that no wlrda OF
our Say our when srea.iug Oft"s straight gaze
and the "Iich man." were mOre liz ri thaa
Mary supptse. And we say how, AZ the rich
man passes into the narrow way, he sides and
the low top &C the strlight gate Sc ape verythiny
from him 10 which Le had hefO e. trusted. No
enc can take anythirg but himsn.f through. FIR
easier il Il To strip crmcl of its burden than to
d.yCSt rich nan of his trust in rl:hys Christian,
Register.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-12

PovERTY IN ESGLANn.--A farmer Yho had
grain fields and a nne garGI found his turnip-
beds dituritd one mUrurR Hc didn't kupy
What to think of IL. hut he cOucluded b. WI all
watch the next night, and sse who dill it. So he
stayed concealed behind a bush or tree a. loaI
time, and az last man came over the high fanci
and walked up 10 the turnlp bed and pulled SONS
up. The farmer followed, and saw him 20 ln,o
house very near his own. He knew the man was
very poor, and had several children; 50 he thought
he would say nothing about it Tlll next morning
When be went into the house, the children were
standing round little bed In the corner Of the
room, and sick boy lay on il. Their mother
was there; and she had basin and spoon In her
hand, from which she was feeding him some
bro,h. The farmer stepped forward, and she
seemed very much ffightened; but she sat still,
and he saw In she bowl the pieces Of his turnips
But he could not tell her Of it, for the sick boy
looked so eager for the broth, and the other poor
children watched every spoonful he tooh with
such hungry faces, though they did not speak
that he pitied them, and w0uh NOT say anything
about what their father had done. He asked the
woman II BIO could SEQ her husband, and she
became paleR than before, but told him tho man
was in bed yet; for he had no work 20 do, aud
nothing 70 eat. but you appear 70 have food
for your children" said tho farmer "a little,
sir" she replied, '1or this poor sick one. The
other ones have hardly q mOuthful, and husband
lies In bed because he doesnt get so hungry there
as II he was up" The farmer was going away
without saying another word, bat he thought he
would tell her 70 send one Of the children 70 get
some vegetables for more broth. She thanked
bin, and told him that she had no more meat %
make Il OF. And what do you think she had
made that Off OF a cat that had come 70 their
house !-kiSd WoodsOss. IsE
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-12
PROPOSALS,
PROPOSALS FOR HATS, CAPS, SHOES,
il Dry (sOoda. 6c

PROPOSALS FOR HATS, CAPS, SHOES,
l. Dry Goods, Sewing Materia &c.
HEADQUAErRRS DRFABrMENT WAsHINGToS,
OPytcE oP CHIEF QuARrKRMAsTsR,
WARRINGTON, August 6, 1904
Written proposals win be received at this oftice until
further notice, for furnishing the following articles for
use Of oontraband men, women and children In this De-
partmtnt:-
Brosans russet, &c) and other seryceable Boots and
Shoes Tor men, women, ard ohdrens wear.
Chip, felt, and wooden Hats, and cleth Caps.
kerscy lnsey, Ginghsms, Calicoes Blankets and other
woolen and cotton goods.
Hickory Stripe (or shlrtsl, Bod-tekIng, unblcached
Muslin, woO'en Socks and Burlaps
spool Cotton, black and white Linen Thread.
Hone buspender Buttons large Buttons for Coats
While Porcelain buttops Yarn, Needles, and other
sewing materials and trimmings.
Samples should he with each bid at the EXPENSE Of
the party iOrwAIdr g the same
AnOaih Of allegiance should accompany each bid.
No verbal proposition viii be entertained but every bid
or modification of the same, must be In writing.
purchases VIII be made from timo 90 time the goods
are needed undor contract or otherwise the
of the service may require.
Good security will be e1ured FOR the faithful fualment
OF any contract made uHd0r this adv yersement.
Proposals should be sealed and addressed the under
signed and endorsed, proposals. for Furnishing Dry
Goods" &c. CHAg. 4, GREENE.
Lieutenant. Colonel and Chief uArermsster Department
Washington. Ru9-l0t
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-12

Among tho wounded Rebel prisoners taken
by Sherman at Atlanta were two women. The
sex Of one was discovered during the amputatiOn
of her leg. The other was MORALLY wounded
through the breast BY a gaps-shot ,....
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-12
TINIIED STATES, EASTERN DISTRICT

~ OF fENkSlLNANIA, scr
PEsNs14SSSfHaL.o 'fHL u IN" hA' 'hhS DISTRICT or
whEREAs 1he District Court OF the United State. /.
AND @ on s 81 od IA s n.a. %
United States OF America, hath decree all persons
Interest sixty one Bass three half saes and ss psss a.
sd By The GH.Sd sais. sssns1 SAG
STATE, vesss-of-war OF tho United 6taies,
and nS dss sSS' to GSsS'S Ss $cusSsS os
9@ ssS S snd s s. a. s' % nd place IN
sna scy 30 TsHSTn ana oT are therefore caArsS
not but that BY publishing these In least
TWO OF me daily newspspers printed and publ. bed
gencer you do monsh and cite, nonlshed
and cited per.mptoiy, snporsqns In general whs have,
silky bales half and pscEases Of oo,ton
the tadse Of ihe said uoure a. the bstet Court
In ue city Of fhllsdephis on the iwcneth day after
coa dsy ownE between tho Sssi u hcass srs
81 SGa1es eS and there 20 shos o- aegs dss
have why The said sixty one baies three half bsles and
the Tine Of the capture Of the sSn to the enemies ~ ne
United tsles and as goods Of tnelr eneIsles oer-
and condemned Sc good and lawful prizes; and farr
sL . TO SS and resse sS ,, IN s s SsSH 4. to Justice
to be unto al gsrsOns atlr, said generally 20
mated5 that lf they shall not appear at time and
place above mentonsc, or pear and shail not shoW a
District Cowf diSintend and wn proceSe to adadeauoa
ON S srs sS sad %SS S ass The sS
did belong a the time OF the capture Of
enemies of the United States Of America 90 az
their enen les, otherwise, liable and sub conscs-
ton and condemnation TO be adjucged and condemned
lawful prize the absence rather OF
soIs so cited and ntimaied in anywlse nothstandng
s, ShS yca ySs .sa SS % 0e5 6 20 @ ,ss Di & qS
presents. l'a -
witness the Honorable JOHN CADWAL DER Jadxs
Of the ia!d Court AZ PhadelphlA this eighth day OF
August A. d. let4, and IN the eighty nnth year Of the
IndepeI denoe ofthe said United States.
auiO-3t g.. r. f0X, Clerk District Coart