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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-12

Generals, S457 Brigadicr-Gencral
S3l4 so; Colonies of Engineers ard
Dragoons, S229; observation-disclosures
of the same, sos Colonies of Artillery
and Infantry, 1912; Lieutenant Colonies,
SlSS; Majors of Engineers and Dragons,
1871 Captains, $l34 so, Lieutcnants,
first and second, and brcvet second, 12g.-
So. In the Artillery and Infantry, Majors
receive $lG9; Captains, $l15 so; first
Licutenants, Sl05 so; second and bre-
vet-second Lieut5hants, 800 so. The
Surgeon-General is paid 1928 33, and
his assistants from S2l7 to S3l7 33,
according to their time of servicc-the
older Surgeons, Of course, receiving the
largest pay. The Paymaster receives
$22S 33, and common Paymasters $lS1
per month. Non commissioned officers
are paid as follows, by the act of August
4, 1854 Sergeant-Majors, Quartermas-
tcr-Scrgeant, Chief Musician, and Ord
nance Sergeant, 81 per month first
Sergeant of a company, $40; all other
Sergeants, Sl7; Artifcers, $l5; Cor
porals, l3; Musicians and privates of
Dragons, Sl4 Musicians or privates of
Artillery or Infantry, Sl3-one dollar
per month of each private's pay being.
retained to the expiration of his term of
service.
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and if not, according to Tie Democrats own
authority, they must be . traitors.''
That honest men may understand this
g Peace "party properly, let it be distinctly
remembered that, the first County Convention
Ofthis newly organzcd.-or rather named
party, which assembled at Elkton, for the
purpose OF nominating delegates to State
Convention, passed resolutions endorsing the
Legislative proceedings of Ilcckart, Maxwell
and Miller, and these Legislative acts all
rocked with treason to the United States
Government. We have enumerated some,
and others will present themselves to the
mind Of the reader.
People of Cecil, this is the party. and a
short account of its antcccdents, which you
are asked to support. After such a record of
leaders before you, are yon stupid or foolish
enough TO vote for single man on the ticket
Though in the ordinary walks of life, the
character of the candidates will compare,
doubtless, farorably with that Of their neigh
bors, but if they are stupid enough to allow
themselves to be put forward by such party,
they deserve to be beaten so badly that the
very mention Of 1861, in future will make
them blush for having allowed themselves to
be made noodles Of by a set Of playcd-out
politicians, and traitors.
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an arc in silk. The Quartermaste-Ser.
geant's business is the management of
the details of that department. lie
wears three bars and 4 tie, in silk. The
Orderly Sergeant is first Sergeant in the
company, and commands it in the alb
sence of commissioned officers. The
chevron is of three stripes without con-
nection, and diamond or star above
The Second Sergeant takes charge of
half a company, called platoon, and has
the same chevron as the first, but with
out diamond. The Corporals are in
charge of sections or quarters of COM
pany, and are distinguished by two bars
Ill worsted.
OF the swords the cavalry sabre is the
longest and has steel scabbard. The
field officers come next; the scabbard
being of chocolate enamel with gilt trim
mlngs. The line officers shorter and
palmer, with sheath of black leather
a general officers weapon is straight
and short. Musicians and nom commits
stoned officers being shorter still and
more for show than use.
The color of the cloth used for the
strap of the general staff and staff corps
is dark blue; of the cavalry, yellow !;
Dragons, orange artillery, scarlet ;
riflemcn, medium or emerald green; and
infantry, light or sky blue.
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S,ar,lad tho ouiot nf,h, ,' ','.'''
Todav tb. c,nntl &C ma, in arms
Unnn n thnus,n1 n,nnnt,irs .t,nd
The blood If heInrs til,s nnr s,i,
And rising fran, such nrerions so,d
I'm brstling ranks the ,,,,rri, n,Y cron n11''
Snrinps 1nirknncd Nv Fin. count r mad I,
The student turns him from the page
Where records of the brave are set,
And in the spirit of the age,
Makes his own story grander vet;
Oucnches his laGn and Hurries down
From folds. and vineyard, of tbc West
Come shepherd soldiers LARGO and hr,'v,
And artisans in worlile vest
Move on throuoh dutv I'm r,pown
Inc forests OF the North no more
hoh" WIN c''hg OF ak ana OAK
i1aNes 1--WE u" s".''ary shore
~ "'''u ny inc oarShlah STROKE.
buu ao"h me cry S cheering street
lne trained thousands move as one:
n, P'a'hs 'i'a' quake peheath their leet,
Responsive to their country's call,
And faithful to their country's cause:
The wa'chword that inspires then, all
g The Constitution and the LaWs !'
oeu: no" adoMh INC stately street,
neIe o"eil our gently hartured maids,
rom el'her SIDE me pehnohs meet,
Each lonely hut, on hill or vale,
Hangs out the symbol Of the trnc
And children seek no blossoms pale.
rms spring, but grasps he rcd and blue !!
from mount and pinnacle and spire,
thhnmbered banners lift their bars
And waying-wailing- highland higher!
Flll up the ornament with stars
~, .,,
Va" WV ;,p'' n' nus, y'ut Daoc no more
p,,' . w. lean, ,y 'n'I'pleS o' peace;
~, "i'.i ''','o'loua "P'o'''
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nlilitarp Alattrrs
Distinguishing insignia of Rank in the
United States Army.

The highest rank in our army is that of
aforementioned Winfield Scott, G en-
cral-in, Chief, the only one who occu-
pies this position at present. The
principal Distinguishing marks of uniform
are three silver embroidered stars on the
shoulder strap Or epaulette-a large one
in the middle, fankcd by two smaller
ones-a double row of nine buttons on
the coat, disposed in threes, buff sash,
a straight sword, and a sword knot ter
minating in acorns. A Major-Gencral is
the same, but with only two stars on the
shoulder. A Brigadier-G General has one
star, and the buttons on his coat number
but eight in each row, disposed in twos.
The Colonel is the highest in rank in a
regiment, and wears a silver embroidered
spread eagle, having in the right talon
an olive branch, and in the left a bundle
Of arrows, on his strap, the buttons on
his coat in double lines numbering eight
at equal distances.
A Licutenant-C Colonel is second in
command Of a regiment, and is known BY
a silver-embroidered leaf at each end of
the strap otherwise his uniform is the
same as a Colonel's. The Majors is
also the same, the leaf being of GOLD
His duty is to act as aid-de camp of the
Colonel, and in the event of his two
superior officers being disabled or absent,
he takes command of the regiment these
three constitute the field officers of a
regiment. and are mounted. The Adj
jutant, whose position is the same to the
regiment as that of orderly sergeant to a
company, generally ranks as lieutenant.
Captains are commandments Of companies,
and are distinguished by two bars of
gold on the shoulder strap, and eight
buttons at a regular distance in a single
row on the coat the First Lieutenant
the same, but with one bar on the strap,
the Second having plain strap without
marks. These last are called line off
GERS all regimcntal officers wear red
sash.
The Surgeon has the letters ". S.
Medical Staff-embrodered on his strap:
also wears green sash. The Quarter
master also takes Lieutenant rank.
and has the letters Q. D.--Quartermas-
ter's Observation-Disclosures on his
strap; the paymaster the same, with the
letters p. D.-Paymastcr's Department
and the Commissary with the letters
e. D.-Connnissary Department.
These constitute with the Chaplain.
who wears no marks, only plain clothes
of uniform cut,) the regimental staff
and are all allowed to have horses.
CheUrons.-The rank of non-commis.
stoned officers is marked chevrons
upon both sleeves of the Uniform coat
and overcoat, above the elbow, of silk OF
worstcd binding, one half an inch wide
same color as the edging on the coat
points down, as follows
The Sergeant Major is first Sergeant
in the regiment, and acts as orderly to
/ tie Colonel. He wears three bars, and
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or wrong, they are for their country and
sgainst its enemies. They will not turn their
backs upon the National Standard let who
may bear it up: nor will they, in the midst
OF the con!'ict, enGanger the field by party
contest for the command.
Hence the only present question being
shall we push on the war for the Union g
All other issues should give way until we
conquer peace in the Union; for we must
not now talk of failure or concession. 1t is
manifest that to keep the Union together we
must put down the only two disturbing
elements that have upheaved this volcano Of
civil war" Abolition" and Secession. -
But 1t is " Secession that is now in arms
against the Union, and that must be met and
conquered with arms and after the bullets
have done that work with Secession. the
ballot will put down Abolition. For if the
country can, by war or reconstruction
escape now from permanent disruption of the
Union, after the bloody lesson they are learn.
ing, the people will never allow either of
those demons of diScord again to stir up strife
into civil war. 1t will then be the time for
Demo Gratis to resume their old claim to the
administration of government after we settle
this terri.lc question whether we are to have
any government to administer"
LETTER OF Ex-PREsTDENT BUCHANAN ON TIE
WAR.
r., -,
:, Nv WV" '''s ''''e' 'o''' 'ne u'S''''s"'S''eu
Ex-President was read at the Union Meeting
at lIaycsvllle, Chester county, on Tuesday
last II will bc soon that Mr. R,cb,,o ooae
i, f., ,;,o.o,,, ..,,.:.
e''o"' p'oSe0"''''' VII 'he war; anu
CONQCERING A PEACE.
WHEATLANb Scar LANCASTER,
Sept. 2Sth, 1861.
You correctly estimate tn. deep interest
which feel - IN common with the citizens
who will there be assembled, in the present
condition Of our country" This is indeed
serious but onr recent military reverses so
far from producing dcspondcncy in the minds
Of a loyal and powerful people will only AMI
mate them to more mighty cxcrtlons in sus-
tanning war which has become inevitable
bY the assault of the Confederate States upon
Fort Sumter. For this reason wee it possi-
bic for me to address your meeting, waving
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The following letter from the distinguished
Ex-Prcsident was read at the Union Meeting
at llaycsvlllc, Chester county, on Tuesday
last. 1t will be seen that Mr.. Buchanan goes
In for vigorous prosecution on the war, and
CONQCEKING A PEACE:
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To MEASURE CoRN IN A CRrD. This may
be done by multiplying the length, breng,h
and hcighth together in feet, and multiplying
this product by four. strike off the right
figure and the result will be shelled bushels.
Prulrie Furmer.
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Army Pay.

Lieutenant General SCOTS total
monthly pay, inclusive Of rations, is
S15S. per month /; his aid-dc-camps
receive Slo5 per month each Major
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GIVE print below copious extracts from
recent Letters Of Amos Kendall. B. Il. Hal
lett, and Ex-President Buchanan. Let old
Democrats who cousccntionsly believe they
are doing their duty to what they consider
the Democratic party as they understood it
Of old time, read what these, their great
lights of former days, say of the peace party
which is attempting to palm its Tory princi-
pies dressed in Democratic livery, upon them,
and seriously reflect whittier that party is
leading them, and where they will find them
selves after the war is over.
AMOS kendall ON TIE PEACE MOVEMENT.
But attempts are made TO paralvzc the
Government by the cry Of peace and to get
up peace party under the name Of Democ.
racv
Peace on what terms? Are the leaders of
this movement in favor Of peace on whatever
terms our rebel enemies may prescribe g
Are they prepared to let the white slaves of
King Cotton uead upon their necks, and
he content to live di>honorable lives in the
not these men. while casting their flags to
the breeze, announce the terms on which
they propose TO make peace Why do they
not tell us what reason they have to believe
that peace can be made on any tcrms, other
than by cowardly submission 20 rampant
rebellion? This peace flag il not the uaitors
is the cowalds flag, Whatever its designs
1t is tfatnrous in effect. 1t gives ''ald and
comfort to the enemy.
Those who are attempting to aid the
enemy by this and other devices call them
selves Democrats. deny their right to the
name! | have witnessed the mutations of
parties, and been Democrat myself for
more than fifty years. There was NO such
Democrats in JeIitrson's day There were
none such during the war with Great Britain
in 1879 to lSl4 The peace party then was
the Federal Party, which was so encctually
dSgracod by the peace policy of its leaders
that its members ever after found it ncces-
snry to rally under other names. There were
no such Democrats in Jocks sons day. =" The
Federal Union must be preserved was then
the Democratic motto, and " down with
notification and SECESSION" was the Jack
sun battle cry. There was no such Democ.
racy during the Mexican war: There is
none such now in the heads or the hearts of
true Democrats; in my own heart, there is
none aud never was: If there wcrc | would
tear il out.
Such men in their zeal for party. seem to
forget that they have a country and that the
President to whatever party he may belong.
is the representative of that country. What
If you or do not like some of the princjples
Of Mr. Lincolii, or approve of the means by
which he was el,cted? Still, he is our
count,y's Presidents. and to sustain our
country in its present conflict, We must suS-
tain him. What. if in discharge of the ire.
mcndous responsibilities which DEPEND upon
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-12

UJTWhat man has learned is imror-
lance; but what he can do, and what he will
DO are more significant things.
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(LJWhen we are alone we have our
thoughts to watch; in ouI fumii,s our tenn.
lers, and in society our tongues.
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Select poetrp.
A Song for the Time.

By JULIET II. l.. CAMPBELL.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-26

ST. JOINS, n. F.-Owing to the telegraph lines
giving out Saturday night and not getting in or
der yes erday, we were unable to transmit full dis
patches by Anglo Saxon from Liverpool on the 9Th
via Londonderry on the 18th till to-day.
The Anglo Saxon reports she attempted to pass
through the Straits of Belle Isle but there being
much field ice was compelled to come around. She
failed to bring the regular telegraph dispatches of
the latest news from Londonderry.
The Great Eastern expected to leave Liverpool in
about fortnight with three regimente of infantry
a field battery of artillery, and number of horses
for Quebec Il is admitted that this movement is
suggested by the American difficulties, but it is
merely for protection, and will only raise the garr
son from its present weak state to what it was ten
years ago. The movement is regarded by some as
an insult to the United States
The London Times in replying to the Indignation
Of the Northern States against England, shows
what little cause Englang has to sympathize with
the American Government. 1t says that she will
assuredly not rejoice over the military success of
either of the belligeFentS.
The british Ministers were defeated in the House
of Commons by majority of l03 on the PROPOSE
ton to bestow one of the seats BY Acknowledgement
on a new metropolitan borough.
The bill repeating the paper duty had finally pass
ed the House of Lords.
The annual meeting of the Cotton Supply Asso-
citation had been held at Manchester. The report
of the exertions of the Association are reported to
be rather dscouraging. Increased efforts in India
and western Africa to raise supply were urged in
view of the American troubles.
The MOniteE formally announces that the Empe-
rer is resolved to maintain strict neutrality in
American affairs. and publishes decree specifying
measures of neutrality to be observed by French
subjects.
1t is asserted that Count Cavou- death will has
ten the recognition of Italy by France.
A new Italian Ministry has been formed, with
Barod Ricasati as President and Minister Of Foreign
Affairs. The illness of Garihald is officially de-
MED.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-26
N0rfhern Naws.

NEW YORK. June 24-The Worlds dispatch states
that latest advices continue to represent it to be the
intention of Besuregard to advance on the Federal
lines. Yesterday was the day fixed on for 4 move
ment en- Washington. The Government is satisfied
of this and has ascertained that an extensive SPY
system is in operation for the benefit of the rebels
Government letters have been sent daily from Wash
ngton South by persons who are here to watch the
operations of the Government.
Prof. Lowe takes his balloon down to Falls
Church to-day. He will make an ascent Tomorrow
morning and take view of the rebel camp at Fair
fax.
1t is believed that the Navy Department wiz make
an average of all the bids for gunhOats and award
them to contractors who will build them within
sixty days. n.
The TTlbunes dispatch says that Baltimore though
quiet on The surface IS profoundly agitated under
meath, and is only held in check bylfear. At any
| indication of an outbreak, Msjor-General Banks
will, without doubt, shell the city from Fort Nc
Henry. He is the msn to obey orders to the very
letter.
The reinfOrcements for which Col Stone has
sent. are only of ordinance, without which he hes-
tates TO the rfrer and attack the enemies bat
teries that daily menace him. The original design
Of his expedition was to cut OF the retreatfrOm
Harper's Ferry. Es
Commodore Vanderbilt has offered Government
the steamer Vanderbilt at fair valuation. II they
won't take her on these terms, he will make her a
present to the United States.
The Atlantic Steamship Company have offered
the Government the following steamers: Ocean
Queen, new and complete in every respect; the
Ariel, in fine condition; the new iron steamship
Champion, built in 1859, very light drsught of wa
ter, and the steamer Daniel Webster. The price of
either all Of said steamers to be subject to the
decisiop OF q board of Commodores
The steamers Columbia and De Soto, from Ha-
vana 10th, have arrived. Yellow fever has made
its appearance at Havana, but not yet among the
shipping.
1t is reported that five important towns in the in
terror of San Domingo had been fortified and in
vested by Haytaps, who intend to resist the Span
ish power there.
IL is said the inhabitants of the village had been
mastered by the Spanish troops for refusing to
allegiance 10 Spain. 1t is also reported that
the Spanish troops were defeated IN some small en-
gagements. Additional troops had becn sent from
Havana as Peinforcements.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-06-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We are authorized BAKER Of Perry coun
y candidate represent the counties Of Henderson, Decatur
Benton Humphreys and Perry in the Senatorial branch OF the
next &c neral Assembly Of tennessee.
june CITE
We authorised Col. W h g. HILL OF VIII
county, candidate to represent the counties OF
Rutherford and Williamson in the senats OF the Legislature OF
Tennessee.
juue95-te
We are authorized JOSHUA W. OWEN, Esq,
candidate representative the Pictorial District
Of the counties Of will Maury and Lewis IN the
House OF Representatives. the next Legislature
iuneS5-te
We are authorised to sunounce BAXTER SMITH, Esq,
candidate to the Of Macon, Smith, and sun
branch Of the next Legislator Of Tennessee
We are authorised Gen. A. NoRrHcUTT, Of
Grundy county represent the counties of Grundy Warren
Coffee Cannon and Van Buren, in the Senate OF Tennessee
iune25-te
We are authorised the Of Q. G. HOLMES,
candidate represent Humphreys and Benton countesin
the brine Of the Central Assembly, subject the
ratification OF the will OF the people.
iunes3-tde
We are authorised to ann Isaac c. GAHRSToN,
date the counties of Coffee, Grundy and Van Blu
the branch Of LEGISLATURE Of Tennessee
ju1e2i-d&wte
We aohorezl to b. P. Brooks, OF Jackson
scandGae represent the counties Of Jackson Macon
White in the Sen lie Of Tennessee junelS-tW&Tts
We are authorized to announce ALEX ANDER
ddate for representative in next Lesatureor the District
composed Of the eouties Of Smith, Macon and Sumner
maylq-tde
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a PaTT,oI soIaier Gone.

Isesn the eash Of June, f. wEsLT COOKE,
Al Of the Brown yards company Of volunteers
from Msury county, cous anded By Capt Campbell.
Lieutenant cooKE among the first to enls tAe defense
Of his country and wss Of the A' to
de- He was endowed with all Of hose moral ana nteestnai
Qualities that fits man eunenty Tor me hgnsst posi-
tons Of useful life Be young brave Sno PA9ue, ana
bsso re- the declaration Of war; devoted his
% talents TO the defence If Southern rights ano Southern
beno By his kindness and rcsnt attention tothose Vhc
he commanded he won affections Of thin all was al
ways ready to lend hep ng hand to needy soldier mhs'
we greatly depIore yet We somewhat oonoed BY
the glorious fact that glorouI DEATH and thar ms
has been ndebiy written upon the slken leaves Oh historic
and will be transmitted with praise, as those Of our
revolutionary fathers Lieutenant COOKE was citizen Of
Many county be leaves devoted father and pous moth
sr and brothers and sisters his less He sleeps his
las sleep. s0ADAS''
Columbia Hersl copy.
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In Cbancery at Geine,bero.

nRIsoILJA LEE vs. lafayette Lee, ct sls-June Is
i5GIIn this it appearing to the CLERK and MssEe
from complanants b verified by affidavit, that the defel
ant James Lee sdenG Of the state Of Tennessee
the ordinary process Of law be served upon him
1t therefore ordered by me that publication be for fou
consecutive weeks in the Union American pub
lshed in the city ef Nashville requiring i'd james Leeto
appear before the Chancellor Of the Chancefy Court Of Jack
county, the house. in the town Of Ganeboro.
the Monday in August s6 then and there to
plead denur eonplsDGnts bill the will be taken
confessed, and set for hearing parte 10 him.
VIM Bolts, Clerk and Master,
Ky Joel ". Settle, D. o & NJ.
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