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Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

---,,~~ owong the Soldiers.
ma foIIowing extract from dispatch
from The army Of the Potomac, shows bow
ebssoldiers of the two armies feel toward
each other when not engaged in deadly
conflict:
nv..,.,d.v a general order was issued
- csnsraI Meade fortidding unRuthoriE-
- oomnunication with tbs enemy. The
man on both sides having been holding
rnsp,horixed communication with each
other for the interchange OF news
rapers end the barter Of coffee aud tobacco
10 this way great Geal OF MISCHIEF was
likely to result, as Information OF v1ssl
importance is slwsOs apt to leak out. Ioe
ooposine lines Of rife pits,it must be borne
in mind, are not one hundred yards dis-
tant, aud in some parts Of the hne mncn
closer. "a
For any part of the body to be exposed
the penalty is certainly woundlng'. eI'
death. bot the men are utterly weary WIN
loading ADD firing. They have Kept up
ms skirmishing for many days, and no
visible advantage has been gained by ell
ther side.
The fire gradually slsckens. Officers
become careless about urging the men to
their work. A magnetic spell influences
with eaual powe. our Own men aud their
mortal enemies. 1t is very curl us that the
conlbatants are entirely hidden from each
oilers sight.
The last shot is fred, aud the lull 10 the
6attle.sterm ia perfect.
Adventurous spirits TN both sides eau
tijusly raise their heads above she earth.
works.
How are you Jimmy p How are you
YaDk 2 are the questions usually BAN
d'edFe
WOn't you shoot p says ore.
No. says the other.
Well. We won't chime in all and i'm.
mediately the psrapets are swarmed with
men who have been. concealed behind
them
Out jump the fellows from the rife pits,
and, pottiug down their guns, stretch
their cramped ferns upon the grass
Sharpsbooters covertly slide down from
their percheS in the trees, and Ill abOu
in utter abandon.
Trade is quickly opened and ell sorts o
commodities are exchanged. The mel
bave keen pleasure 10 their singular arm
never Ogersteppiug the halfway line whiol
separates their respective fortifcatiOns.&
Suddenly the cry is raised
Ron back, JohDnys,' or Run 5ac
Ysnks,' just as it happens to BE, 'We'r
going to Shoot aud the. hostilities bsgi
again.
tvs always understood, however, tina
6;st shot shall be simed high, and tn
Eeriest dawdler gets back to shelter safe
j..
While this frsternal scene is being 90
scted on one part of the line, the battle
RACES bot orher portions of the exteDde
front, which measures for mile. Wa
ever such strange warfare known before
1t il easy enough to see, however, tbs
these anomalous episodes may be abused
The rebels sVAiled themselves. of such
truce the other day to strengthen ba
4ery which bad been reduced to silerct
and had kept still for nearly q week Tn
work consequently has had tO.be done owe
again.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

New York, june 25.

NeW Aork, June 70.
The Lynebburg lrebel) Republican, of
June Goth. says:
"On Friday Crook and Averilt reached
position near what is kuown "A the
Quaker Church, on the Salem turnnike
four miles from til city. on the left OF our
hnes, where considerable skirmisb oc-
CURED With our cavalry under Imboden.-
In the Eight the Yankees gained some ad
vantages, owing to the loss Of cur lines.
they giving away before q charge of the
Yankees. 1t was promptly checked by
by our infantry, and they retired to their
original line beyond the church,
'On Saturday morning at day light the
heavy booming oil canton on our left and
centre told that the tight had been begun,
aud many oeiieVed that general engage.
mei was progressing.
ut was soon sscertained. however, that
it was only an artillery duel, and I'D to |
O'Clock no infantry was brought into ac-
ton.
Shortly after this time the rapidity Of
the discharges increased. and a sharp
rattle of musketry mingled with the roar
Of art llefy.
About this time the enemy advanced
In two lines of battle to capture the outer
entertainments IA the left Ct the turnpike,
but were repulsed. Again they rallied to
the charge and were again driven back
with considerable loss Forty of their killed
were left on the field, and some twenty
prisoners. Included killed and captured
their los was at least 250-possitly 300.-
Ii was ascertained that the enemy's lost
wiSio killed on Saturday, night.
About II o'cl ok. the enemy on our
extreme right and centre, opened heavily
with artillery, but after fierce duel O
two bours' the snemy were .ilen,ed snC
driven fr u the field.
Our friends at a dirtance may rest as
surej that Lynchbura Is as safe now as i
would be were there not Yankee in
thousand miles of The city.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

4rH IF july BALL The Fsuian Guards.
intend giving a ball at YOupg's Hall. on
the evening of the fourth of July Tick
cts will pc one dollar. Supper at the
BurOet House. Music by Millspaugh's
Quadrille Band.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND MORE
Is SAID that within q few weeks Mr.. Lin
C 10 will order new levy of three hui.
dred thousand more young men to fill up
the army. They are to be of the best
blood and muscle of the land, free from
disease and physical blemishes, to take
the place Of the hundreds and thousands
that are now being hurled into their bloody
graves near Richmond and elsewhere
where RACES the unatural strife.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28
TAX SALE NOTICE

An persons concerned are hereby notified that nj
sale Of lands aud lots for state County ana $500
taxes and costs TOR the 1867 made IN pursuance
o. law by the County Treasurer, at the Court Honss
IN Joliet. W u County, State Of Iinos on ths 01d
day OF June, 1858, towit: 55acTes VIZ WIZ sT
acres side Sec. 80 Town 80 Range e. IN The
county o. WIN an state OF illinois, sold and that
1neaie that the time OF redemption viii expire IN
two yeaTs from the date Of said sale "
Joliet, June Is, 1864. JOHN N. oUINy
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28
A SUPERIOR pEupnv w

sclensiousy recommend to those suffering from a dis
uessihg cough, DR.. Stricklands Mellifuous Conob
sslsaP IL gives relic almost instantaneous ana h
Hthai not disegreeable 10 the taste There h no
Souot but the lthuous Cough BaIsam Is one Of the
IN use, and is all that its proprietor
cAms Tor IT. We have tried Il during the oast yreek
ana leund relief from most distressing cough II ia
prepared py Dr. Strickland, No. East Fourth street
per bottle. - - eNN9
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28
InIhe Uinon. or OUT

The Constitution says the Vice President
must he cit zen f::ths United S,stes.-
Sumner says, Whiting says, and the abo-
Gtion pasty generally have Endorsed the
position, that by the act Of secession, a state
"commitIed suicide"-placed itself out Of
the Union, and can only be Te-sdmiued
upon such conditions as Congress may i'm
pose. If Tennessee is in the Union, Con-
gress has no right whatever to int rfere
in any manner in which they she'll be held,
or the qualifications Of her voters : IL Tenn
essee is ont of the Union, Of course she is
not one of the United States. The BaltA
more abOlitiouists dominated Andrew john
SOD, citizen Of. Tennessee, as the abolition
candidate for Vice President.
Now, is Tennessee in the Uciou, or out
of the Unioni IT Tennessee is IN the
Union. is any state out! And il Tennessee
can furnish a candidate for Vice President,
why cannot the electoral vote of Georgia
be counted for PresidentI Where does
Congress find the right to prescribe the
qualifications of voters 10 the different states
Of The Union These questions must be
declded by the Iniscs gems before November
REGISTER,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

lCNCREAM.--A excellent quality af ice
cream may always be found at G. II. Kim
balls. opposite Brsy's drug store Fami-
lies in the city who wish t. purchase by
the quantity will be supplied on reascua-
BILE terms. Now's the time, during these
hot days, to treat your friends.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

SIX Thousand Per Day.-Ths Duplex
Elliptic Steel spring skr which Hfe beng m ptfsc
IuIe al the rate Of six thousand FER day, uuch
sought after to be sold far ahead Of production
New York Dry Goods. June Is, 1861
The above goods ore received diI ect from the man
uactory every two weeks ana are for sale in over 20
varieties at u. Ramsdelrs Dry Goods House in this
city, aud at the ORIGINAL PRIcEs Notwithstanding the
late great advance.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

The ladie- gf the SOf1Iers' Aid Society.
respectfulIy submit the following report:
Net receipts Of the S'rIWbsrry Festival
on June 18th, S2GS. Sc Ia the above
amonnt is included a very liberal donation
tIom Henry Fish, Esq, Of $50. also $50
from the employees OF the Cut OF Raul
road, accompanied By the enclusd letter,
WHICH you will please publish.
Since the last report. we have alec re-
eeived s. from Mrs. j. o. Norton, and So
from G p. Adams. ESQ
Mrs. S. G S7EAREs,
Sec'y aud Treas.
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Needs NO Comment.

We clip the following from the Chicago
Journal:
"AA We view Vsllandishsm. and, bis
william rus coHsseHs .i-an il. pity that
soma PATRIOTIC. bullet ;hss nothing ago end.
I'd his Infamous caEstIs"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

The CRcPs.-OWing to the drouth, the
prospect for crOF is not very encouraging.
Very little ram has fallen since April
And the consequences will be light crops.-
Wheat and oats will be very light, wbhe
grass will be almost worthless. Potatoes
and vegetables of ell kinds will prove a
failure unless it rains soun. Corn looks
something better. We learn that the
drOuth extends throughout the West. The
prospect is that the prices of all kinds Of
grain aud provisions will range high du
ring the coming year.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28
Porte Monte or Retieu1e Lost.

ON Monday, 18th inst, Between my reshIopce on
OC1ss ste and A. ii. Days store, Containing $40
Greenback aud cent Postage currency The finder
will be suitably rewarded BY leaving The same wild,
the subscriber. RP ALIEN
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28
lima L 1861

JUNG II, I6b4
Mrs. Stearns, Treasurer ) IdIeIs' Aid
Society Of j liet:-Please find inclosed $50
contributed by the operatives of the Cut
OF Railroad IN this ! lace to lhe Society Of
which you are Treasurer, to be expended
as seemetn TO them best Tor relieving the
necessities Of our'B ysin Blue," an ] that
Heaven may bless all effo to TO that end ia
the prayer of yoar Contributors, as fol-
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28
Successful Rebel. Attack upon
the I'd Corps on Wednesd v.
Army Of the potu mac, June 9

The attack upon the q Corps. on We'd
nesday, near the Weldon Road, did not re.
suit 50 disastrously as at first supposed.-
The line was foi nj ed by Barlov's division
being on she left, Birney's Mott in com.
mandy in the centre. end Gibbons on the
right. il was expected that the 9th Corps
would have continued on the left with
Barlow, bat it esems that quite a gap was
left, into which A. p. Hills rebel corps
entered, and. before our men were aware
OF it, they received voIley from the rear,
which created panic in our ranks, and
caused q rapid retreat to she woods in the
rear of the q Division. This left the
flank Of the Sd Division unprotected, and
the enemy, taking advantage of it, charged
through and fairly into our pits, crjerine
tile men to surrender. The Ir, ops, how
ever. LETT the trenches and fell back rapid
ly, but many of them were captured, and
quite q number Killed and wounded. The
number oil our loss 10 prisoners is reported
LOCO while some make the figure high.
er. Our lnss in killed and wounded is
probably 1900. Some Of cur Ulcers en-.
gagged in this fight had Just Joined their
commands, after being exchanged, and,
when surrounded and ordered TO surreu,
der, replied. Never; death rather than
the Libby Prison" 6ghtirg thei1 way oui
as beet they might. Many of them sue
ceeded in getting back safe TO our lines.
At 8 O'Clock p. NJ. q change was made
by the 81 Corps, and the line Of works
from which they bad been forced in the
afternoon wRs recovered. We hit sesree>
ly a mar in this advance. as the rebel.
fired too high. 4 number Of prisoners were
taken
Skirmishing was kept up all night along
the line, the picksts being at some points
no. fifty yards spart.
At daylight this A. NJ, on advance Of
the entire line was made, when twas
found thar the'rebels had taken a new DO,
sition. some dis,Snce farther back. where
they had thrown up strung intrenchments
during the night, which tbey still hold.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

The Gallatin Democrat states the case
correctly when it declares that SIT is no
compromise With the rebellion to offer the
Confsderates simply the consultation as the
terms Of peace. This was proposed 10 the
Crittendon resolution, which the democrat,
10 party ct the time accepted, and do. DOW.
accept, sas full and just declaration of the
objects. of the war. Whatever measure Of
force may be necessary to compel such Q
conclusion must Of. course be employed"
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

Men slip on WAGER when it is frozen, end
on Whiskey when it loot.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

%Wendell Philips draws the follow
ing pleasant picture of affairs as the resul.
of Honest Abe's reelection. We susn.et
Wendell kOOws very well " hat be is talk.
ing about:
"Mr. Liucoln's friends tell us that If he
is re- elected, be is re elected to pursua ,bs
same policy and obey tho same cabinet
Whst Yillsbe the result Of enothar four
years of such policyi Unless the South
is recognized, the war will continue. the
taxation needed to sustain our immense
debt would be doubled by that time. will
grind-the laboring man of che North down
to the lesel of the pauper labor of Eorops,
and We shall bave 9 government ACQUISITION.
ed to despotic power for sight yesrs-a
most fearful peril to Democratic .instisu.
tiOps."
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28
TAX SALE NOTICE

A LII persons concerned are hereby notified th., =,
"a sale OF lands and lots foT State, County and
special taxes and costs for the yeor 1853 made IN
suance Of Law, at the Court House in JoIist triI
County, State Illinois, on the Esd day Of May 1864
S acres. Description. Sec. T. r.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28
DemoC, atIc club Meeting.

The Joliet Democratic Cub met IN
Wednesday evening, June 22d, the Presi-
dent, Hon S Il. Casey, in the chair
Able speeches were made by d Ii Pin
new. Egg. and Hon. Uri 0sguOd
On motioo. the chair appointed Jacob
Patrick, Robert Walsh and Samuel ID.
Foote committee to col.est money for
the use of the club.
o. mntion. the club adorned to meet
on the 10Th day of jolly, 1864
w ii FARLEY, Secretary.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

Contour wise Legislators at Wash
ington have passed stringent bill forbid
ding speculation in gold On last Tuesday
it was publicly announced by telegraph
that the President had signed it, and that
very day. the price of gold rose Is cents,
aud it continued to advaece until it reach
ed 2pSS. So much FIR Abolition legislation
The price of gold tells the confidence
people have in the paper iseues of the
country, and you might as well attempt to
dam the cataract Of Niagara as to prevent
the traffic 10 gold by legislation.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

D~The payday Chaplain Of the Joliet
Republican ought to join some comic paper
corps. He's the Uittiest genius we know
Of. Here's his latest, -
"Wbet your "steep and try it again,
Mr.. Steele. BAHrAx.
The Joliet people are ell growing fat on
the CbaplaiB's wit. He's sHcka funny
man. The above pun was connected With
one of his usual significant and pointed
replies Rilaaisgtoa Independent.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

In the course of recent debate in con-
gross on the !commutatiou clause of the
draft bill, Mr., Wilson, IN abiding to the
efforts OF the government to keep up the
armies in the field. mentions some impor-
tant facts, which are given in the FULL res
port of the congressional proceedings pub,
lished in the Globe. He said since Oc,o-
Der IL, 1868, the government has put 70O,.
600 men into the field, one hundred thous-
and of which are colored troops, that
,Sl25 ,OOO. 0C0 have been spent 10 bountles,
and that up to June 8, forty-sigbt thuus-
and men have been sent to reinforce Grant
since he has crossed the Rapidsu. Senator
Wilsou said no nation IN history has-evsr
made such tremendous exsrtions as the
people of the loyal states to supply men
and money to the government.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

R@Thomas Fuller called the msnnfac.
tuSs eff Ssoddy the fox creeping undSr the
fleece sfthe sheep,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

L. hereby given all oncerned that the copArnsr.
-, hs-ss.sfore q isting between the undersfrned
- IN sIes Holmes, In the brick making buufneHa
Iss been dissolved ty agreement Of parties, thai
th ebts on said copartners hip contracted for use 81
aid cspartnership except the claims for labor E al
GEORGE Holmes, have been assumed by the under.
signed 70 whom all credits and demand due IL ss5d
oopsrfnership, will be aid per said aEreement ne
said copaI nershp applied 70 the yard and prsmises
kDown a. the shrrefiier brick yard sapd-vsrS snd-
forty acres Of land connected Herewith. =
Joliet, June 10, 1854 LEWIS GoUelR
ID Prices -
eAsEEzUs.
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Now 1Iampshire Senator.

Boston, June l5th.-Aaron Cragin was
to-day chosen U. S. Senator for New
Hampshire, in place Of Mr.. Hale"
So the country is to be relieved Of the
presidential presence of John p. Hale in
in United States Senate. As member of
that body for years past be has Contributed
s's :uIl STARE to bring upon the people
their present troubles His own party
have now cast him off as eoueezed lem
on He has been their faithful tool for
long years. but bis influence even for evil
had departed from him, and. they have. ma
6rther use for him. Well, let him 90
The country could have spa. cd him lone
ago. IL is thus tbes Abnlitionis,s use and
then cast Oh their leaders, one by one. 1t
is only few days since they gave their
Hannibal Hamiin their hearty consen, "a
stand aside. Now thOy c.nsign Hale along
with HIM TO al oblivion which they baye
long desersed.- Quincy Herald.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

A Washington correspondent, who seems
to speak By the card, says that it is but
simple justice to Lieutenant General Grant
to state that be was very much surprised
upon reading the official bombastic an
nOuncemsnts Of his victories after crossing
the RaPidan, Iii understood that be hes
written "a letter to Hon. E. B. Washburne,
hia particular friend, disavoN ing all res
possibility for the dispatches announcing
victories, for which he was given as su-
thOrity. Gen. Grant is a modest. truthful
soldier, aud is careful to unde.state rather
than overstate his performances.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28
The Democratic P,a,eorm

The following is the Democratic plat
form arranged by Tbomss Jefferson, March
18th, 1901, aud wh,sh has bsea adhered TO
by the party ever since:
Equal and exact justice to all men, Of
whatever State OF persuasion, religious or
political.
Peace. commerce. and honest friendship
with ell nstlops-eLtsngling alliances With
none.
The support cf State governments ia ell
their rights as The mosI complete admin.
istratiuD of our domestic concerns, and the
surest bufwarks against snti-republican
tendencies.
The preservation of the General Govern
meUt iG it's whole constitutional vigor, as
the sheet anchor of our peace at hone, al d
safety abroad.
A jealous care of the right Of electio q by
the peO2le-s mild aud safe Correction Of
abuses which are topped of BY the sword
of revolution where peseeatls remedies are
unprovided.
Absolute acquiesence in the decisions of
the myjUrity-the vital principle of repub.
lics-trom which there is 20 appeal, except
by force, the vital principle and Immediate
parent Of depotism.
A well dIsciE lined miltia--our best re-
lance 10 peace and war, till regulars rsy
relieve them.
The supremacy Of the civil over the mil.
itsry authority.
EconuOy in the public expenses, that
labor may be lightly burdencd
The honest payment Of our debts and
sacred preservation OF the public faith.
Encouragement Of agriculture, and of
commerce as It's hspdmsid
The delusioD of information and the
arrsignment of all abnses at the bar Of
public reas n.
Freedom Of religion.
Freedom Of the press.
Freedom Of speech.
Freedom of person under the protection
Of the hebeas corpus aud trial by juries
lmpartially selected.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

SUMNER GOoRs:-M u Hallshas jas. re-.
oeiVed's fresh supply Of fashionable sum.
mer goods for mems, wear. cleo large
assortment of bats. Persons who wish a
moe suit should buy now. before green.
backs have become entirely worthless.
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

UNION PRISONERS. rebels claim 70
have $4,000 Union prisoners at Anderson.
vile, Georgia, which is the general rebel
depot for prisoners. The average number
Of deaths among the prisoners is stated at
thirty-fVs dolly. Thus tbirty.6ve brave
Union soldiers are sacrificed daily to graft
y the AsOli;ionists. who insist upon max
ing sOldiers Of she negroes,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

Why LINCOLN GOT uP THE WAR.-"We
accepted il for az object. and when that
object is accomplished the war will end;
and hope to God it will never end until
that object lie accomplished Great ap-
plause.
81 SAID Mr.. Lincoln 10 his electioneer.
ing speech at Philadelphia Sanitary Fair
fne object We suppose is Mr.. Linevln's
African brother; an "otjeot" which has
already cest Us the lives Of ten white men
and the expenditure of 500 600 for every
negro feed thus far in the war. At the
present rate Of progress. before that "ob-
ject can be accomplished" it viii cost ne
a population equal to the h.!s Of Eurcue.
and treasure greater than that of the
whole civilized world. Chicago Times,
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28

~Old Abe-sOmetimes called "the
Government. went to.PhiIadslphia last
Wsek and made short speech He siad:
1--WE accepted this war Cor an object, and
be hoped to God it would never end till
that object was obtained"
What that object was he did not state
but left it to be inferred. From the course
aud conduct of the Administration the last
two years, is there any doubt but that
object was the abolition of slavery?
Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1864-06-28
From Europe,

Halifax, June 90.
The steamship Africa, from Liverpool
June llth, ria Queenstown the 18th, ar
rived here to-day with two days later
news. 1t Is stated that the Alabama is
repaired as having burned many vessels
lately.
Political affairs are unchanged.
C1usll, on the llth 90s(4914.