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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
That Foot

When Abraham Lincoln passed through
New York in FEBRUARY, 1861, en- his way TO
Washington to be insugurated, in a speech
delivered from the balcony of the Aston
House be prOies-ed to doubt that serious
difficulty would arise between North aud
South, but added 1t may be necessary
~ put the foot down firmly
We'll, abraham Lincoln 6ually put down
the fOOt. Unfortunately, however, he has
planted it squarely.
Upoc the Constitution of the United
States:
Upon civil liberty;
Upon religious liberty;
Upon the rights Of trial by jury;
Upon the right Of the writ Of hG6eds cor
pus;
Upon freedom of speech;
UpOo freedom Of the press;
Upon freedom of ballot;
Upon the right of the people pesceably
TO assent le;
Upun the right Of the people to peti.
ton the government for redress Of Griey-
ances;
Upon the right of the people to bea,
Uvss the hheb. of the people to b. ssour,
10 their persons. houses, papers, and et-
fects against unreasonable searches and
seiSuros;
Upon the right Of the people to inmuui
ty from being held to answer for q capita
or Otherwise infamous crime, unless OF
preseptmebt or Indictment of 9 Crane
jury;
Upon the right Of the people to immuEi
ty from cruel and unusual punish neuts.
Upun the power reserved to the State
and to the people;
10 short, Abraham Lincoln has placed
bis massive aud crushing foot 'frmly
upon everything the American people bolt
dear. 1t remains for the Democracy, will
their irresistible Mcclellan wedge, to re-
move that horrible umbrsuce upon fire.
| actions o that once again pure blood ma,
circulate through the we'll nigh dried o.
veins Of American liberty. Look out, oil
Abraham the conservative men Of thi
country are preparing something thst ma
send you and your 'fonr and your part
higher than rocket 10 November next.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
How Past Wars for Coercion
and Unity In ave Resulted.

II Hand seeded from Stain. The latter
tried coercion and tailed. Holland became
independent.
Portugal seceded from Spain and set up
q separate government A war for cosr-
cion followed. but it was unsuccessful
The United States broke of their COP
nection With with Great Britain. The lat
ter endeavored by war to maintain the uu.
ION, but was defeated. A separation took
place.
Mexico and south America seeded from
Spain A war ts coerce them back follow.
ed. but it was failures bloody and ex-
pensive failure.
Greece separated from Turkey. Turkey
tried coercion, but Greece maintained its
independe
Texas separated from Mexico. Mexico
tried coercion, but failed.
This has always been the result of wars
Of coercion and enforced unity.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

From the Logan ;ehio) Gazette.l
Dialogue beGVFeen Abe LInktn
and the DeV1I, Soon After Lin.
coin Took HIS Seat In the
" hiIe House.
Lipkin-"GOod morniDg, Mr.. Devil |
Your most obedient servant, SIR
Devil-'Good morning, brother Linkin-
glad to see you. How do you prosper p
Linkin First rate. ] have been elected
to the Presidency OF the United States,
which Will enable me 10 fll the contract
that / made with You iD relation to the
free Americans Of African descent
Devil-'Brother Linkin, I'm happy 10
hear you say 90 for you now hold q very
Important position in the nation. and have
il il your power 10 do much for me. Blu,
what is going to 10 your ruling prinsi-
plsP
Liukin-'My ruling principle will be
to please your majesty, and your brethren,
the AbolitiouIsts, according 70 the con-
tract
Dsvil-'Well, what do you intend 20 Dc
10 relation 80 the Constitution and the. I'm
ion Of the States 2
Linkin-'As for tbe Consultation,
shall disregard that altogether; and the
Ooi"b rbuN NOospy AN"Oiouohous
DeVil-'WeIl. 90 on disregard the Con
stitutiou, and issus your proclamation Il
dastroy tb" Union, and yOu will come ou
F.! just as did,
Lin cOln-'Aud how did you come out
ard what do you mean by that?
Dsvil-'Why, you see that I and my
friends once undertook to destroy thl
| Cor stitution and Union Of Heaven. and Il
abolish its Institutions l and my Abolit
ion friends made war--fghtiug with Mich
ael ana his angels and we got whipped
and cast out. And now the only satisfac'
ton that We have 10 to know that We ar
poor, mean, miserable devils
Lincolu-'f must confess that this ia
sad experience Of yours. Nevertheless,
have put my foot down, and there 10 ncth
iBg IN the way to hinder me from dim
the Abolition contraet--exceptS she Batter
puts i"
Drv,l--'Well. we'll, brother Abraham
60 ahead and FIJI tbs contract a. soon o
you can, and then will have q final set
element with you.'
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
,CAMPAIGN SONG.
TUNE" Yankee Doodle. !"

DNN~SH
Attend, while we unite and sing
0fthis mismanaged nation,
And show you how we're crush'd beneath,
Whole mountains Of TAXATION,
Let young and old-Iet every enc
Unite against Abe Linking;
For since the day he took the helm
The Ship OF States is sinking.
We're taxed to pay three million men
To subjugate our neighbors,
We're taxed to elevate the blacks
Above their useful labors,
Let young and old, &c.
We're taxed for every bit we eat,
For clot hing and for drinking;
And If Old abe slips in again,
Well have to pay for thinking.
Let young and old, &c.
Our shoes are taxed, our hats and caps,
And bOnnets, ribbons, laceS
And starch and blue, and soda too,
And soap to wash our faces.
Let young and old, &c.
Our st owes and Ovens-bOtb are taxed,
And all our household metals;
Tables, ,chairs,queens and gIasswares,
And skillets, pots and kettles.
Let young aud old, &c.
Our coffee and our tea are taxed,
Our sugar, salt and spices;
And every day that Lincoln rsigns
Adds snmethiDD m HIGH Driraa
Let young and old, &C.
The Flows, the harrows and the hoes,
And other farm utensils;
The paper, ink and books are taxed,
And states, and pens, and pencils,
Let young aud old, &c.
Before the Doctor sells his stuff,
To sOOthe, to cure or kill, sir
His every dose must have a stamp,
And we must foot the bill. sir.
Let young and old &c.
The marriage license must have q stamp,
To make 1t good in law, sir;
And notes and deeds, and bonds and wills,
Or they're not worth straw, sir,
let young and old &c.
And when our friends shall mark the spot.
Where our remains lie sleeping,
The marble must have paid tax
That has our name in keeping.
Let young ard old, &c.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
How They ID fer.

Lincolo declares bic purpose is not to
stop the war, or to hear offers for peace,
until the Southern S,atss shall Grst consent
10 give up their constitutional rights in the
Union.
Mcclellan declares it to be bis purpose
to offer peace to the South on the basis
Of their resuming all their original rights
and obligations ss States within the I'M
ion.
Which of these plans lie it most reasona-
BILE to think will bring the war to q close
al the earliest dsy1
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
ssThe Last Hone -

Millard Fillmore. once President Of the
United States. and a most worthy and tall
euted President, too. says in o letter dated
September 2stb, 1865: IL look upon the
election Of Gen. McClellsn as the LAST
HOPE tor q restoration Of the Uuion, and
honorable peace, and the security Of per-
sonal liberty"
When euch men as Millard Fillmore ex-
press such fears for the fate Of this once
boasted Republic, it II time for men gen.
orally to pause sod consider we'll before
casting their votes for Abraham Lincoln
and bic war policy.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

Now AND THEN.-The Philadelphia Age
says that under Democratic Admiuistra-
tiOns the labOring man could sfford to drink
tee and coffee and use sugar in his family
Since Mr.. Lincoln came into power thous-
auds have been compelled to give up their
use, On account of their enormous price.
But the laboring msn should not erum BILE.
While be aud bis dear little ones are naked
and starving, Mr.. Lincoln 10 setting the
negro free and placing him upon 90 equal.
ity with the white man.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

WHAT WE MAY ExPEcT.-We may ex-
psct Federal victory chrouieIed from now
until the election. every day. As the cleo.
ton approaches, the VirtoFies will be larR.
or and more decisive. The rebellion will
be tOtteriog on its last lsgs up to the cleo
ton.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

Washington Irving was once asked
about bic health. There is Q stresk of old
age 10 it, be replied; what pity it 10
when We have grown cd, We could not
turn round and grow young sgEio, and
die of cutting our teeth"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

There are two prominent Presidential
tickets in the 6tld-Ihe National Uuiou
Democratic ticket, and the "To-wbom-it
may-concsrO" ticket. The people. bow
ever. have made up their miuds not &c
concern" themselves much about the
latter,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
Joiist sisnAI Ratss :of AavsrtIslns
JOB PRIHT1us

Job Printing Heterogeneous vii ID. ,s.sI1F
1Psditiohslyezsestedt to order Oh tbey,ltsru.
an assorthshto blanks hep teonstantI, on m
- al orders for Adtefti.Ihs or Joh WI q
abecora. oy eesh, dhitstsoAfs ber.on Hno,-T
-e. Iesponstble for the shHag -
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

SUBTITUTEs.-The people have found q
four-years' substitute for the widow-mak-
er. The name Of the substitute is George
B. Mcclellan. and he will be sworn into
the national service on the 4th of March
next.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

PEACE If the people want psses. they
must vote for Mcclellan, who will make
an bonost, earnest endesVor to secure it,
without regard to the negro question.
Lincoln will have nothing to do with peace
negotiations until he has freed the negro.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

Mr.. Lincoln is one Of those uncondition.
al U ion men who depends on the condition
that the South ubolishes slavery.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
DENTISTRY.

DR.. r. b. CHOC H r We
HTOULD respectfully inform the inhabitants
w olet and vicinity that after absence OF
years. has returned to Joliet for the purpose of
making his future home and adopts this method to
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 may need RIRT
CLASS DENTAL OPERATIONS.
Those may employ him may be assured that all
Operations will be performed in neat, trlsty and
fdillf full manner
Nov. 70, 1861. MA II
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

Every newspaper you take 10 gives
nsmes Of prominent Republicans who have
come out for Mcclellan and Reform 70
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

Who FIR.T FIRED ON THE FLAG i-Old
John Brown. ct Harper's Ferry. the de
tuDct old reprobate whose soul is march
ing On" Washington Union.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

b%To vote for Lincoln IL 70 vote to keen
uP the present starvation prIcss' Of ell the
necessaries Of life. Think Of that, labO T.
ing men
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

A bsrnaele nosOd old fellow gave a.
reason for taking bis liquor clear. tha
S,uce the food water bed slWays tsstsd o
Oinoero. t-a
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

Without courage there cannot be truth
and without truth there csn be no othsI
virtue,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

No intelligent man Gas be Q Union mar
and support Abraham Lincoln.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

What is the difference between the Bal.
tiDors and Chicago plstfOrmsf The for
mer 10 based on . Piece ofhe Union, and
the latter on Q UNION OF PEACE
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

Boston has imported three sbip-loads Of
mon. mostly from Germany, TO 90 - sub.
stitutee and volunteers in the army.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
4. MORRISY

GENT FOR THE UNITED STATES AND AMER
a lean Express Companies, will forward Rreightand
VaiuaDles all points of the country Notes, Drait'
aud Bills collected, and proceeds returned promptly
Joliet July IL, 1864 nat
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
Joliet Marble Works,

j~tHARLES E. MUNGER, dealer
~ every variety Of
MARBLE MONUMENTS, TOMB STONES FUR
NITURE, &C., &C.
car the Rock Istsad Depot, Joliet IlliROis. Order
en- abroAarespectfuIlys solicited
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

THE destruction Of slavery 10 necessary
to the restoration Ct the Union says Pres
idens Line, In.
~ hen any one State is willing to returO
to tie onion, 1t should be received at once,
with full guarantee OF ell it's Constistu
tiUnsl rights" says Geo. Mcclellan
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

When wife bogs her husband, IL 10 al
ways because she wants TO get around
him.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

JED Davis 'cOachmsn' 10 at the eastward
instructipg the people how to vote.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

The book Of nature lie always beautiful
but it gets short Of leaves 10 autumn.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
JOLIET BOOKBINDERY.

TINE undersigned will bind all kinds af Books, in
any desired style.
Jobs will be neatly executed and warranted.
Prices moderate.
e. BLUM Street, Zone door north ofthe Gas WorksD
Feb ~ 1884 Joliet, Illinois
On BBLs MICHIGAN FLOUR buchanan MillO
-'--' 49, 49, m ST. Ar IS BLUFF SF
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

1t 10 fer happier TO be deceived than IN.
deceived by those We love.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
nENTISTRY

DRs. ALLEN sALTER, permanently
49, located IN Joliet, is prepared to perform
UYYSS all operations in the profession, in the
4A44J latest aud most approved style. Arti-
hcial Jobs from single Tooth full sett inserted on
b atmospheric principle.
Teeth Extracted without pain.
OFFICE on Jefferson St., in Hawley's New Building
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01
W. G.. THOMP SON,
ARCHITEC AND BUILDER

NI-ILi. furnish Plans aud Specifications, and take
w contracts for, superintend the erection OF
Churches school Houses, Public buildings and Dwell
Jugs.
;Stop and Office on Chicago Street, near G A. St.
L. X X. Depot. n33-tf
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

90 molten Of supervisor Etc, said report
vac accepted and adopted.
On motion Of Supervisor Glow. the action
Of the Board appointing DR. a b MsaA
county nhysisian for she ensuing yesp. WsS
reeons'dered.
On motion % supervisor Brooks, Dr. A
b Mead IVES duly appoip led oouaty physie.
ian for the jail 20 fUFnish al Deossssry
medicines, aud medical attendance, and 10
perforn sn surRicsI operations for tbs pTis-
onerU 10 the eo1oiy Jail and - make all
necessary post moTfsn exAminstions when
required BY the Coroner, for The term Of
one year from this date 81 . sslsry 81 $50;
said service 10 he psrfort- Cd under The Or
Fsctiou nf she Sheriff.
On further motion Of supervisor Brooks.
DR. r n Macarthur vas was dolly appointed
physicsn for the poor-houss, to furpish All
neeessary medicines and medical attend
sncs, and 10 perform ell surgical operations
to the psupsrs at the poorshouss, Tor ths
tsru 81 ses ysss from this date ct salary
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-11-01

Subscriptions for period Tess then year,wfIioe
eeved propoftioned to the above hamedrates
osbb.cri,tor will be discontinued until all arreaI
yes are paid except at the option OF the pubAhers
GS-Lettef must be prepaid to insureattentlon
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-25

wounded and missing while they carried away their
sole plumber the cattle spoken Of above and an incon
siderable amount Of stores The break in the road was
repaired that the first rain passed over II coming
north. early the 18th. and the same dry six heavy
rains passed down for the 'front.' loaded with supplies
for the army.
Wheeler moved Off eastward ard learning that Gen.
Fitzpatrick which same little man the Rebel cavalry
dread only less than the gates of he'll, coming up
from about Atlanta look after him. proceeded north
totleyeland Tennessee which he Is reported 20 have
taken and after destroying the road aud wire. 10
have crossed the Tennessee, going north. an dis.
rOsed TO believe that II not part OF bis original
plan u operate In East Tennessee but be was com
10 20 in this direction escape the forces under
General fitzpatrick Besides the command ofthe latter
Officer there are in pursuit OF him detached bodies Of
men in large bers. all Of whom will doubtless be
brought 10 act in concert with General Fitzpatrick The
country may rest assured that Wheeler will be well
looked after. OFF.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-25
FROM smEHIDAN's Ag1IY.
Affairs az BarPcr's Ferry-The Position
of our Army Unchanged.

HAEPFRs FERRY. VA, August go. 1854.
The position of our army still remains unchang.
%. strong line Of entertainments has been
thrown ont in front.
Dcsultory skrInishing could be heard all day yes
terlsy and this morning. II broke out with re-
doubled strength in front Of tho Nineteenth corps,
which is holding the centre. Nothing Of ilnpor-
lance, however, resulted from it, and it has almost
entirely ceased.
I2o'cLOoK, Midnight.-No evidence OF the
envy being in our immediate front has been OBJ
GAINED as yet, and it is believed that they will
make attempt 70 cross the river although the
latest news from Wlliamsport says they had not
yet crossed the Potomac.
Guns could be heard yesterday up tho river, sup
posed to be Ayerill Smelling tho woods in the d.
rection Of Sharpsburg.
Our army is lying quietly in their entTenchei
camps.
Gen. Max Weber has been relieved from the COM
mand Of HarpeT's Ferry, and ordered to repor; for
duty in the Department Of the Susquehanns.
Gen. Stevenson now has command of Harper's
Ferry
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-25
Nnynl Movements.
TIE LIGHr.DRAFr IROy-CLADs-cEssATIoN OF
WORK UPON THEM.
: Yours traly,
J. j. BINGHAM"

TIE LIGHT-DRAFr OS-CLADS-CESSAT10S OF
WORK UPON THEM
1t is not generally known that the numeroua
ght-drat roncIads building at this port are to undcr9
90 radical change in their original design Wbae
that change is. experiment aud time will alone deyelopS
The first one of his class Of monitors launched soma
time since at Boston the vessel launched sccesss
nIlv hut part OF the deck remained submerged and
wa found her draft OF far exceeded that whIcn
was specified. The Government was at once made ace
ousinted with the fact and matter Of consegnence
rantan Ericsson is az work upon her 10 make beE
an available craft. All the builders Of the hyhtdrae
monitors we're ordered suspend operations and the
yesse OF this cass have remained in s,au quo for abou
two months The following the vessels OF this clasd
building ut this port the Cohoes building at the Con
mental Works the Modoc, building by Mr. UDderbl
and buildng by Captain Perine ell in Greenpoin]
Their general dimensions are 25 feet long IS feet beam
feet 10 inches depth of hold and draft Of water feet
inches They have II sins 'e turret and two guns and
arc in some points radically different from the
irou olads The Modoc was ready to launch when thd
information was receyed her machinery Ia In and she
is almost finished The others could be finished shortly
II requisite Nothing viii DO done. however until ds4
finite orders are received from the Government.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-25
THE GREAT CONTEST.
FROM CRAFTS ARMY.
AGAIrs on the WeIden Rahroad-The Enc
r.v Reftre An Disaust.

nsy Retire in Disgust.
HEADQUARTERS OF IBE Army oP TIE POTOMAC,
August 23d, 1904.
TIE enemy, early yesterday morning, disappeared
hom the front of the Fifth and Ninth Corps on the
Weldon Railroad and the belief is that the attempt
70 regain possession Of this important line OF COM
nunication has been abandoned, and that TIE enc
my are fortfying their fright flank to resist an AZ
taek in this direction from our forces. Ihey may
However, be;preparing to make dash on our lines
In some other direction.
Occasional firing has been going on along the
center, and was quite lively during the night
This morning occasional shots are heard.
The roads continue wet, making travelling very
6iflcult.
About thirty Rebels were brought in during the
night, principally South Carolinians, most OF whom
claim TO be deserters. This story, however, is not
believed, as the soldiers from that State have fur
nished fewer deserters to our side than any other
In the Coniederacy. They are strong, hearty-look-
ting men, and seem to think the end of the struggle
is at hand, and they believe petorsburgh to be al
noet within our grasp, and that it will be IN our
possession at an early day.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-25
A New Pirate Beody at Wiiningion-Pro-
motion of Caps. Webster.

By the arrival of the L. S. transport steamer
Haze, from North Carolina, we learn that the new
pirate steamer Coquette, which is one Of the num-
Der now in Wilmington, receiving her armament,
is considered the most formidable Of them all. She
will be the Grst to leave that port II she is not
already out.
A letter from Newbern, dated August 2lst, has
The following:
Capt. i. G. Webster Chief Quartermaster Of the
Military District of North Carolina has been pro-
NOTED to the rank Of Colonel lie leaves to-day for
FORTRESS Monroe where his headquarters VIII be es-
tshished AS Chief Quartermaster Of the Depart
le3t of Virginia end North CnolDs,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-25
Nnior-Genernl Dodge Wounded and Re-
ported Dead.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, August "a,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, August "a, 1864.
Matters at Atlanta are unchanged The army il
engaged in advancing parapcts AID strengthening
works.
On tho 10Th inst. Major-Gensral Dodge was seri'
ously wounded. He was out Oh the picket line al
the time, and, though warned by the men, exposed
hinself and was shot in the head. II was reported
at Chattanooga yesterday that be had died OF his
wounds. General Lightburn, of Logan's corps,
was wounded in the same way three or four days
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-25
Prom Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, August %.
Col Ralph C. Webster arrived here to-day, and
entered at once upon his duties as QarterInaster OF
this Department. Lieut.. Col. Biggs, the former
Quartermaster, has been promoted 10 Colonel IN
the Quartermasters Department, and to act as In
spectOr.
The Weldon Railroad is held in sa1ety by our
forces,