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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

In The town of Franklin, johnson coun-
ty, at the late election 1872 votes were re
turned by the election board IS the demo
cratic Vote OF tbst township. Since the
election 800 voters have made affidavit that
they Voted the democratic ticket, anscratch
ed, and nearly 400 sf6davits will be obtain
ed fhe election bias bsen contested, end
successfully. In this township seventeen
more ballots were found 10 the ballot box
than there were names on the poll book
Tbs is oos Of the wsJe Morton obtained
majority in Naturalization Sentinel.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

A letter from soldier makes the e. How
ing interesting comments on the manner in
which battles are fought, and explaining
why IT is that after a terrible conflict of
perhaps hours duration, there should be so
small proportion of those engaged killed
and wounded.
eft ynu we're in battle. you would not
guess there we're half the random shots
fred that there are. have sesn whole
regiments and brigades deliver fire when
l vas sure they did not even wound q sim
gle man.
Such firing, besides wasting the aDmu-
milton, does not intimidate the enemy at
all on the other hand. it makes them feel
that there is bot little danger, consequent
~ he is more bold. and delivers bis fire
more accurately. Besides. il men are al
lowed to make these random discharges. it
seem, 10 become habit. aOd they become
| sn excited at il that they wrUld Oftener
miss a man at ten PAGES than bit him just
in that way battles are often lost, " bile the
commander, if he would tply stop il and
show them that they were doing Us good.
! they would s"On become collected, and sf-
ter they OEos knew their folly would. OF
| their own accord, FIRE deliberately, and
| pluphOIJ rbNo 'bT Ody uI1cE ~ bhu OOSo
compare lively lost.
In battle. you often gee company com-
msDders charging around with th'ir swords
about their heads, crying out. give tit
them = msnifesting in themselves. and
creating all the excitement in others pos
sille.
Nv second thought would show to
their better judgment thar they were dong
more harm than good, tor men TO becnme
So excited under such CIRCUMSTANCES that
they would miss 40 elephant at ten steps
You tften see the above clustering around
when the enemy are at least e at dis
lance OF five hundred yards, and, hear the
rear of nusketry and the excited crm
msnders,y W uli think they W Md snon
cnDe to hand. tr>haud contest. w al ~ II
that cxcites a nan in bsttleP Why, II i,
the danger.
II you shoot at man once he is very
much excited; shut at him hundred
times. ard miss him every times, and MIS-
him every time, and all bis fear and ex
cltrment is gone; but reserve your FIRE
until yOp car do some execution, and
when they come. FIRE into them. cut hi,
clothes, wound his neighhor. kill the sec
ond man from HIM, and let him see it, anC
and the day will be won.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

who'll HAVE THE MONEY -The follow
lng reminds me Of q scene ! once witness
ed 10 a Mississippi river steamer: There
was, as Ia usual, large party engaged at
play in the cabin-every high play-suD-
uIlsted by srrOug passion and strong drink;
and dispute arose az to the rightful vim
ner of the pool. The discussion was very
violent. the laDgu age used Of the strongest
and intimsti0ns we're exchanged that vine n
once on shore the matter should be detsf-
mined bV an appeal to something hesides
wOrjs-when suddenly aD immensely large
msE, go tall that he lowered by head
above bis fell2we, ar ose, and drawing him
cell up to his full height, cried cut, I'll
have none of this Here's how it's to be;
and be struck the able With is fist blnw
that made il resOuud Every gentleman
in this cabin has his revolver and bis
bOWie-knife; let us put out the lights. and
see who'll have the money! Il is need
less to say how quickly the proposal scat-
tered the company.
Our MODERN YoUTH.-Tbe first thing
tbat strikes one 10 mixing with young pe0.
pie now Is the absence Of that dIfSdence or
timidity which has been supposed to hes
hong to mex perience. There is 10 them
generally, though in different degrees,
What in q few may be called seIfs possess
ION but 10 the many IDIst be called self
as ursnce, Afraid of nothing, sbashed al
nothing, astoDishsd at nothing. they are
ever comfortably assured Of their own
perfect competence to do or say the rigb,
thing IN any given position. la schools,
10 nn'VersItIes, in military colleges, or in
the World, whenever the young are as.
semoied, these peeuliarietIes are more OF
less conspicuous. Nor are they con6ued to
the male sex alone. A girl of eighteen
goes With as much assurance to her frs,
drawing-room "a the boy juss out of schoo
goes to meet bic frsI introduction to hi.
professional supsriors.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

bSrA vote for Abraham Lincoln ss
vote for draft of Eve hundred tb0ussrd
every siE mgst the.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

Tha. was q wise niger who. in speak
ing Of the happiness Of married peOpls,
said. Dat 'sr ponds altogether bow dey
enjoy tbemsslves.'
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

A young bride of Is in marseillss, was
burned to death on the morning of her
marriage by trsadirg on match, which
iSuitsd aud set her clothes on Ere.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08
Toilet nISrhIe Works

,IHARLEs EsMUNGER, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. j
| , every variety of
MARBLE MONUMENTS, TOMB STONES FUR.
NTTURE, &C, &C.
ar the Rock island Depot, Joliet. Illinois. Order
IN ,nruadrespectfully solicited
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08
I, MORKISY,

q, GENT FOR THE UNITED STATES AND AMER
n Iuan t.xpruss Companies will forward FrcigItand
VaItaies to all points of the country. Notes, Drafts
ami Iihls cUilscte and proceeds returned promptly
.Iuiiot, July IL, 1864 f4-ti
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

A high privsto Of extraordinary dimen-
sions numbered into the presence OF Sen
Ioomss. and asked for furlOugh, adding
earnestly:
General, / wish to go home and see my
wife,
How long is 1t since you bsve seen your
wife Z inquired the General.
why. hsveu't seen my wife for over
three mouths
Three months = remarked Gen. Thorn
as. why, bsveu't seen my wife for three
years. .....
Well, General, me and my wife amt
o. that surt.'
OF course the high private got bis fur
lough after that rub
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

To guard against jes!OUsy, mix lsss with
the world and more With yous oVn fans
lily.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08
DE tbs Es Y

L.--.-zsN DIES. ALLEN & SALTER, permanently
1872 located Joliet. is prepared TO perform
EISYTEasA all operations i'll the profession, in the
L1J latest aud most approved style. ArtI-
ciaI iots single Tooth full set, inserted on
lrtAtmo-pEcric principle.
Ser:h Extracted without pain.
OFFICE on jefferson ST., in Hawley's New Building
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

TEE BAKERS BREAD.-I keep the best
Of bread SAID a certain baker the o,hsr
day to poor fellow who complained of the
inferior quality Of the article be had pur
chased OF him the day before.
1 DONE doubt it, replied the customer.
Then Why do you complain 2 asked the
baker. f
Because would suggest that you sell
the best bread and keep the bad. was the
reply
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08
Art~m tls wa as Froernmm.

Inc Programme Of "A Ward for his
Ne" re exhibition. il quite a Ii lie camio
album OF ltseif, and IN cIudes the follovin.
Rules OF the H"use:' r-|I
'I-Artemus Weird il comoelIed IN char..
$1,000 for reserved seats. because cats.
which three years ago cost 80 cents per
bushel, new costs 81 90; hay is also 81, rs
per cwt, formerly IS cents.
H-Persops who think they will enjoy
themselves more By leaving the hall early
in the evening are requested to do so With
ae little noise as possible.
lII.-Cbildren in arms not admitted il
the srms are loaded.
W.-CbildrsD uoder one year of sSe
not admitted unless accompanied by their
parents or guardians
VT any usher employed in the hall
should assauit the audience, he will be
reprimsnded. IL the Vsms conduct be FREE
quenIly repeated. he will be discharged
without certificate Of character.
Vl.-Ladies and gentlemen will please
report any negligence or disobediencs on
the psrt Of the lecturer.
VIl.-Artemus Ward win not be res
ponsible for any money, jewelry or other
Valuab'es left with him-tO be returned 10
. week or 90.
VIII The manager will DO. be respoD.
sible for any debts Of his own contract
ing.
IX.-1f the audience do not leave the
ball wben his entertainment is over, To "
will be put out ny the police.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08
W. G. THOMPS SON,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,

WILL. furnish Plans aud Specifications, and take
w contracts for, or superiutcud the erection Of
Churches School Houses, Public Buildings and Dwell
ings
Shop and Office on Chicago Street, near A. St.
L. X u. Depot. n33-tt
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

The New YANEEE CATIcHIsM.-The
mind Of the New England Yankee is IN a
state Of high excitement at this moment.
the questions pressing upon it being short
and sharp oner, and forming a convenient
little catchism for daily use. They are
these:
First How to make the most money out
Of the war;
Second. What can d. in my humble
sphere TO prolong it?
Third, VIII my corus or weak eyes, or
the oholic l used to get exempt me from the
draft
Fourth. / my in6rmities fail me, what
is the smallest per centsge of my little
earnings on sboddy for which one Of my
fellow beings will agree to be shut in my
| stead?
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08
Another Shake.

Mr.. Sc very clever man, too, by
the.wsyl, WIN lives but q stones throw
from Camp Curun, is annoyed beyond
MEASURE by the dcpredatiOns Of the men,
who destroy his fences, appropriate his
fruit, etc. A fne large pesriree, bending
unter the weight of rich fruit jus, ripeu-
ing, stands by a shed near the house
Seeing some snidIers clubbing the tree he
drove them #; and. lest they might come
again, he at once ordered furce to strip
the tree. which was done, and not q pear
"ss left upon its branches.
Between eight and nine that eve, while
sitting on the porch. he heard the heavy
of soldiers approaching. and as they near
ed the house, strong voice gave the CON.
mand:
File left Mount the sbedI IN the
tree. boy. ! and some twenty men were
soon clsmbering among its limbs. Now
give her shskeP rang on; the same loud
voice; and the old tree underwent such q
shaking as it never Sefore experienced -
Then there was Iull, and quietly, with.
out command, the demoralized force " h,
drew. while cur friend Of she Louse lustil,
sang out:
GIVE her another shAkel
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08
SHOW REsPEcTTo THE DEAD.
JOLIET BOOKBINDERY.

THE undersigned will bind all kinds Of Books, in
Job. viii be neatly executed and warranted.
WIN STAEHLE, BOOkbinder.
Bluff Street, Zone door north Ofthe Gas Works
Feb II, 1858. Jollet' lIilnols
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

NEGROES BEFORE WBITE MEN On
RoysI street, Al, xsndris, Virginia, On
Monday last. three white soldiers, With
bsl' aud chain sttsched to their aukles,
we're guarded ny q DiRger-While they
were cleaning the street.-The niger sest-
ed upon q door step, smoking q cigar, and
reading the Washington Evening Star.
Down with the white msn-up with the
bigger That IL the rule nov. So we
20.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08
81 90 Reward.

on BBLs MICHIGAN FLOUR buchanan Mills)
~ White Wheat, at less than the Market price;
AT As BLUFF ST-
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

50 90 Reward.
SEkAYED from the subscribers farm in March last,
- a large red and white spotted COW, with white
AASe iasge horns, and is seven years old.
Asy large grey briudle COW, strayed in May last.
.; soOVe reward will be paid for either by the sub
T,S, b. U. SHARPE.
1ollst' July Il, u6-tf
Rem an. and SHORTS By The 200 or ton, at MI
CAsWELPS.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08
A. COMSTOCK,

E,IyIL 4 NaLNEER A ID DEPUTY COUNTY, SUR
u VfeY lR Maps aud Psfs drawn to order.
JHice ia the Court House. deole-n21
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30. 1864.

The board met pursuant 10 adjournment
supervisor Cst,o IN the chair.
Present, same IS yesterday
On motion OF supervisor Randall, the
reading of the jourDsl was dispensed With.
Supervisor Brooks, from the finance
committee. presented the allowing report,
which on motion Of supervisor Randall,
was soosptsd aud adopted, to-Eis:
To the board of supervisors
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08
TsrmsOrs subscription
eusINEss oARpa.
AUC Ion Err

n H. PINNEY, Attorney at Law Office in Bush's
~ Block opposite National Hotel, Joliet, Illinois
Particular attention given TO the procuring Of Pen
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

AfsiifET KILLA.EIl, Female Physician, Of
ff der vices sex, in
Sbsnstrics aud the deseaSes sidcnt to women and eli
e. Sh will also attend professional calls generally
R.5blenre Il East Joliet
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

DR. E. HAYWOOD, VII hereafter give his undt'
~ vided attention the practice of his profession
OFFICE on Jefersont ST., over Cagwin's Crockery
ore. Residence opposite the Baptist Church
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

E. /. ID UB OIS,
ssOryvadInS a. Commission Merchant,
WILMINGTON, ILL.
4 LIBERAL advance made to Farmers, who prefer q
4 IshiP their grain to their triendsn ChiraBo,or ST
louis uZz-lJ
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-08

~ j. CORBIN, NJ D, PiuInheld, Will County
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-11-02
Freyn Gen. sherman. Army.
WASHINGTON, Tuesday. Nov. !.

WASHINGTON. Tuesday. Nov. !. 1854
Since his rcpulse at Decatur, Hood has moved
further West along the south side Of the Tennessee.
e believed 10 have passed OF his infantry over
that river at or near BAN Bridge, twelve miles above
Florence. Ne part his force has he moved further
North.
Rebel rumor herc has reported tina: TO was coming
this way His purpose IS difficult TO ascertain. With
strong Federal force IN his front and and on his
1snk fears as 10 his making demonstration in this
quarter are simply ridicGous.
Undoubtedly his movements prompted by de-
sire to affect the coming election. Gen Thomas IS in
the city, snd is for any movement hood may
make in this direction. Strong bodies of troops ere
moving into the proper positions
The Union feeling here is one of strong hope that
Hood viii place himself in position nom which it will
be difficult for him 10 cxtricae himself sherman
not be eoaxed or buled OF Atlanta, IN, viii
tinue 10 bold that place at all hazsrds.
Forrest, with cavalry force is repcrtod to be
threatening Jacksonville who're there are reported TO
BE- large quantities Of Government stores. Three sns
ports were destroyed by part Of this command Con-.
pete preparations have been made 10 hold Jonsonvns
and ecotaaly repuse any force tie Rebels may brine
against II
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-11-02

O., sy TO hs Government which sther. in iA.if e
r,ded ard hy their abon md sscrlees sosut'a e "a
stir -votoa % IN. e-n-e Of their county err ,sr
y.sw tie Questions Of policy iavovd By ~ pre'-u' '
uoa snd % Jay before ae ~'fid the real pinep~' o. 's
R1esss Talt We Dsmoerss. viii tAe " i.si -
,ce T. NJ. be ,i, R.H-'- :, Y5r m,s- ve "a ros
SHRINK f-al he consequent .ur snd pfv'ou scoie
49, N ,. 81 .r,or 'ss r,,rr III ,.csoSy 81 cfsra
or efoss and pee, founded open the Oni0n 'h'i g
Nase1 Tili aloash "a the couuruecuen, ireI 'si-'s
uly hove cd rrror ard rsk-s We oi,7s to- WI BE- 9
'hc r.cen me ffr's,t wit c''asH..o.c az ~ -.
Dr. a5iI list msi. ~ Il in ao,.ns irorn M eogsre, q
navy Furrasus. Porter and Wn.low.
Rr,.lrr5 hal ad4i the risrsless oder.
% hssc b,cH IN any respect 0fr, and pot ttre - N
he -reicE portion Of the reoet'ns Ss'ts hNe D. r.
and al but few tie Rebel tAfHftn
a 70 r sn ' ssas s Ss.S sse,s, @
ism ard avneibe eoursse have brought us 70 'a' wee -
R-,lred That It s. neither good policy ,srrsh WI
the disuliy Of olr Goveun ent % islec.' .'
bsye esprc.sed desire which they h,hero i, v
snd in the ho.t insulting language di,euel q Tcir g.
suaraniiss Of good fai,h that the geit uoeIsy ,on
toward their persons and property seold Dc .'tid te
th,n, allowance being made FOR The deus rs nd Ie l
tl-i lave been pyacticed upon iheal
Resairsd That while admit cccaooa sets o. ~rsin's'
por,ns and ssreng henius without r,srd tbc psy ga"
i,ics the Incumbent and utterly re9uciias fe 1esf ~
fsYCr the employment o. flt A't -
Tor the restoration 81 the Nuion with s ooiss oh'
an e. red a IN it. integrity uniInpairei.
4oir- That believing tie wal In defense 81 of avs ahd
H5efc. be eIninenty Just. son ior ,slc's
unt s object shan have been eccompi hr knowc 't
delay engtaens the Rebels BY enabling ri % $500
trtr consc ptpr complete their iorttesors OH if
soc 0uscs sud roy enish their srmories, ard We cers
tlat alb lei Of honorable warfare my "a en-
ployed IL IT, sid
Ee1iret 7 nation has ever been able 20 rne''e
war approaching magnitude the conflict thst der 80 r
country whout financial pressure, We recognize 1t $50
10 the necessity being convinced ths, the bouniics,
Of restored MON will De amply sahcen' 20 meet orr Too
s and ihat the Aviation country Is well Wfftn
cos We theieore ur-e fellow Democrats 20 sfstsn 80
Government exists ard support In the coming re-
tor tho saud dates that express these views
These resolutions were unanimously adopted. iofti'
bic speeches were then delivered by Hon. .'n, -
WnlIING o. New York aud Capt. GEORGE ]. Nal
srfAD " New.Jersey as well as by other delegate;
and afer the secretary lad read patriotic letter om
& en. John +. Wool, the Convention adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-11-02
Advance of our Liues-Great Strategic
Value OF the Position.
From ODr Special Correspondent.
Attic LEFT, WARREN STATION, Va,
Oct. 30, 1861 !


AT THE LEFT, WARREN STATION, Va,
Oct. 80 1861.
The new angle Of mile and half west and
mile half southwest acquired on our left by the re-
cent strategic demonstration being strongly fortified
and understand that the Army Line Railroad IS to be
immediately pushed out to the left, two or three miles
beyond its present terminus. The way this important
extension OF our fortified line 10 be easily and
chesply made by the enemys weakening their lines
of battle at this point to intercept what they took TO be
a dank movement around their extreme right While
they were maSsing against the Second and Fifth Corps
on our extrcme left the Ninth corps showed in at this
point and took line of their works, which was le-
yersed or "rightfaced" the officers call ii, and
now forms our new left angle.
Probably rot during the war has 50 important nm
extension OF "A fortified line been made with little
fighting Ii is true tkat there considerable march
ing and in the operation but that was
mere fOc for the boys who had been confined 80 long
camp, and they made frolic Of it. going and coming
notwithstanding they 80; good drenchng by the rain
on Thursday night This, Ike every other movement
recently either side has demonstrated the growing
weakness Of the Rebel Army In wildly striving to de-
fend themselves distance they have allowed another
fatal and rreparablc approach to be made vital
point Their CONSERVATION along TIE entire line on
irhurslav is represented by doserters and eur own
escaped prisoners unprecedented on any former coca
sion complete list Of the casualties during the iate
demonstration the left VII be forwarded 10 you by
this or the next mall. kliSoIkN
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-11-02
FROM The ARMY OF THE POTOMAC
ATTACK on SUNDAY NIGHT.
The Energy Pierce Oar Lines.
BUT ARE DRIVEN BACK.
EUSas. ARxY OF The POIoXsC
~

UT W. 4oy1-
The utmost quiet las prevailed all along the
lines to-day.
Even picket firing seems to have been stopped by
unanimous consent.
Since the army returned from the late movement
against the South Side Railroad the regimentol and
brigade commanders have been holding inspections
and the commands arc being put in effective ccnd
ton as before they started.
MoSDAY Oct. 81. le64-6AM
The Rebels attempted TO play a sharp trick on our
line last night halfpost nine o'clock which was par
italy successful
Tho main object OK The attack however was defeated
at considerable loss TO them.
Al the point Of connection between the Cd Corps and
the 5th Corps pckes they made entrance and pass
ing from post 10 another, they penetrated our hHe
for some distance taking al the men prisoners
They then sent forward heavy force TO charge the
line of breastwors in the hope OF piercing our center
INT one Of the pckes had escaped the main line and
ryen warning In time for the TO he sent on guard
behind the works; and when the Rebels advanced they
received snch fire as 70 drive them back in confusion
and with heavy loss.
Repea,ed attempts resulted in Ike manners and, al
though firing was kept up nearly all night the enemy
gained no further advantage.
Our loss is put down at 81 men captured The casu
allies in killed and wounded are not known, but are
very few.
The loss Of the enemy must have been heavy as pey
advanced within range If cur batteries ana Ihahry
lines. II was somewhat dark however and the firing
was not Of course SO effective it would have been
had the men had good view Of the enemy.
At the present hour all Is quiet.
Major Walsh, Of the Third Pennsylvania Cavalry. on
duty at headquarters has been promoted to the rank Of
Lieutenant Colonea promotion which has been long
earned, and which affords pleasure 10 his numerous
friends. W. d. MO