Juliet Signal

An Appropriate Tribute.

Two of the wounded officers from Pittsburg, Major F. A. Bartleson and Captain John F. Cleghorn, having arrived at their homes in this city, were serenaded on last Friday evening. A large number of our citizens, accompanied by the Joliet Cornet Band, repaired to the residence of Major Bartleson, and after the playing of national airs by the band, the brave Major made his appearance, though suffering severely from the loss of his left arm. He was greeted by deafening cheers, after which he was welcomed by an appropriate and eloquent address from W. C. Goodhue, Esq.

The Speaker briefly reviewed the history of the last few months and paid an eloquent tribute to the hero who had spilled his blood for the Union and the constitution.

Major Bartleson replied in a few remarks, characterized by that good sense and pure patriotism what has distinguished him since he first settled amongst us. At the conclusion of his remarks, three rousing cheers were given, when the company proceeded to pay its respects to Capt. Cleghorn. They found the gallant young officer at the residence of his brother, Edward Cleghorn, and after a few tunes from the band, though suffering from a severe wound in the right arm, from which it is feared it will have to be amputated, he made his appearance.

The welcoming speech here was also made by Mr. Goodhue-and an eloquent one it was. The young officer replied, thanking the crowd for the evidence of their respect and pledging them that it was his determination to return to the field as soon as his wound would permit, and to fight for the Union until the stars and stripes waved in triumph over the entire territory once known as the United States. He was vociferously cheered, when the crowd retired and he was permitted to enjoy that repose which he stood in need of so much.

Joliet may well feel proud of her representatives in this war. Besides the noble young officers just named, we might repeat a long list of brave men who have been killed and wounded from the Joliet volunteers. Indeed, no braver or better soldiers can be found than those who have gone out from this city to fight at the call of their country.