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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-04-27
~A sad accident occurred at tn

UA sad accident occurred at the
camp at Perryville, on Monday night, which
has cast deep gloom over large body of
the soldiers. We allude to the sudden and
unexpected death Of a man. named Reasuin,
a resident of Norristown, Pa, and member
of Company B, from that place. The cir
cumstanccs are as follows: At late hour on
Monday night a few citizens obtained per-
mission from the commanding officer to cross
the lines for the purpose OF proceeding to
Baltimore. The sentinel on the outpost was
summoned by the superior officer to accom-
pany the citizens, in order to facilitate their
passage. The guard refused to let the party
pass, not recognizing the officer; whereupon,
he gave the countersign to the sentinel, which
the latter recognized as correct, but still
doubted, thinking it might have been OBJ
tanned surreptitisusly. He ordered them
back, at the instant charging bayonet, and
fired. The officer tripped and fell to the
ground, in order to escape the shot; after
which the guard attempted to bayonet him.
The officer finding his life in peril, ordered
the other sentinels to fire. They Obeyed, and
killed Mr.. Reasuin, the sentinel, instantly
The name OF the soldier was Read.
Deceased leaves wife and several chill
dren. His remains were brought to this city
on Tuesday afternoon, in charge of the
chaplain OF the company, and forwarded to
n orrlstown. -Phiie. Pfes,.
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ASA DERNIo's EsCApE.-Un TUESDAY,.
Asa Dernio, the engineer who was taken
prisoner by Major TrimBle and made to run
the train carrying the bridge burners under
his direction, arrived in this city. He had an
understanding with Granger and those who
ran away with the 9. America but by some
defect in the arrangement, he missed them
and found himself in Baltimore, the last man.
1t was Sunday evening when the America got
away, and AS Asa WAS seen cndcavorlng to
catch her, closer watch than before was
kept on him, but on Monday he continued to
eludc rhe vigilance and walked to Aberdeen,
within five miles Of the Susquchanna, where
he hired i man to bring him TO Havre-de-
Grace, and he came across the river in a skiH
to be told by sentinel that he could not go
any further without a pass from Col. Dare,
which, when obtained, let him on shore and
up to this city.-Dsl. Gasene.
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For The Cecil Wing.
Fellow Countrymen of Cecil!

Tnrn your eyes upon The Secession traitors
at Baltimore their designs are transparent.
70 get together the late Legislature under the
rign of terror Of their Mon. which will dictate
every act to be passed and suppress every
loyal man. To put through an ordinance Of
Stct Sslon and under that ragged cover to invite
J'f Davis and his brutal mymidonS into tic
State to light, piilagc, plumber, rayage, BAN
and destroy. Affecting holy horror at the
entrance into Maryland Of United States
troops, though they came for the jnstcst of
purposes. they will invite among us the hor.
d.s OF Carolina. Mississippi and Virginia, to
make a Flanders Of our happy State.
Let every man in Cecil now understand
that no act passed hy the Legislature about
to convene under the circumstances of its as.
selnhlage. controlled by terror and mob
will or can be Of the slightest validity; le,
no man give such enactmcnts one moments
obedience.
Doubtless, among their laws we shall have
many for oppressive taxation, and accumula-
ted debt spending the money when procured
to purchance whrlikc Implements, with which
to suhjngate the peoplo of Cecil. Let no
man pay ore dollar Of Tux for this wicked
end. The arms they buy will hereafter be-
distributed only TO Seerssonists and our duty
is 70 resist the TAX as our torrfathers did the
tax on Tea
A secession mob having for moment copf,ued
Mary land Will, through its subSelvicnt agents
resolve her ont of the Union it is our duty
to rc.captnre her from their bloody hands,
and to replaceher in the Union: no County
can do more in this end than Cecil
Be warned by the example of Virginia =
Her people resolved by a majority oflhonsands
that she should remain in the Union, and that
whenever the subject of Secession was enter
tanned it should be submitted to the people :;
under the pressure Of a brutal mob like that
which has now the control Of our Governor
and qnandom Legislature, Virginia was voted
out of the Union, and the ordinance re fused
to he submitted to the people. Be warned
say IN time, fer thus will you he treated by
an over awed legislature and bogus Con.
yention.
People of Cecil see to 1t that no forces
armed to fight the troops Ct the United States
on our soil, Shall pass the Susquehanna OF the
Sassafias: let us preserve our county intact
from the tread OF traitors, thus shall we have
the honor ofloyalty, the freedom Of Consti-
tntlonal Government, the possession Of our
rights, and the prosperity which springs from
peace.
The right Of the Government to move its
troops where it will, and particularly to thu
scat of that Government for it's protection,
and that without having their rear and line of
march mol,stcd, is plain and contested only
ny knaves Or fools on which ca,cgories may
there b. found no men Of CECIL.
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RELIGIOUS 1TEMs.-There was no
preaching at the Presbyterian Church in
Elkton last Sabbath, the Pastor being absent
at the Winchester Presbytcry. The Rev.
Mr.. Mitchell preached at the Episcopal from
job 25: 4, in the morning, and in the after
noon from Johns First Episte II and 12.-
At the Methodist church the Rev. Mr. Elliott
preached in the morning from 9lst Psalm,
llth and 18th verses, and in the evening from
Proverbs Bird chap. and 18th verse. If our
friends will furnish rs with the texts preached
from every Sunday, throughout the county,
as well as in Elkton, it will give US much
pleasure to publish them.
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THE WASHINGTON ROAD SEIZED by TIE
GOVERNMENT. We learn from private
sources of information that the Federal al.
thor:iss yesterday took possession of the
Washington Road from the Capital to
Annapolis Junction, and thence. of the Elk
Ridge Road to Annapolis, and that the road
was bein5 guarded by troops. and prepare
tons making for the rapid transmission to
the Capital of the forces now concentrating
at Annapolis. 1t appears the Northern
troops took possession Of the passengers train
sent to Washington yesterday morning
also OF q number of freight cars and one
large freight engine, which, with the cars of
the Elk Ridge Road, would proba bly, furnish
transportation for not less than $40 troops
at trip.
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THE MENAGERIE.-Van Amburgh &
Co.'S Menagerc will give two exhibitions in
Elkton, on Wednesday, next. This will
afford the people of the county an opportunity
of behoding one ofthc largest collections of
Wild Animals in the world. Natural History
is useful study, and one that is interesting
to almost every person. Parents should take
this opportunity to let their children see and
hear all about " the animals" All can go
without any fear of being bored by the stale
sayings and feats ofthe )" saw-dust fraternity. -
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A CARD.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I notice your remark in
the last W Ting that it is rnmored that Sam'l
S Maliit, Esq. Of this county, will be APP
pointed by Gov. nicks to fill the vacancy,
occasoned by the resignation Of Hon. VIM
Ii. Purnell, late Comptroller Of the
Treasury"
Passing by your further remarks, rs of a
character entirely too complimentary to my
self desire to say that have not been an
applicant for the place referred to; do not
even know that vacancy exists therein :;
and not aware how my name became assoc-
ated with it, or how the rurnor originated,
and take it for granted there is no foundation
for it. Respectfully, S. S. MAFFIT.
Elkton, April Goth 1861.
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tut IHU NtIH W w
A Plain Fact for Plain Men.

Mr.. EDITOR :--Governor Hicks while IN
the hanGs OF a fyrocious mob of Secessionis,s
who threatened his life, and avow,d their
purpose to cat him in peiccs, has called to.
gcther the Legislature.
To plain man, it is plain, that the call,
and al. done under it, are null and void, as
being procured by durrSs and violence.
The Governor is still in the power OF this
mob, and until he is delivered from it, and pla-
ced in the midst of loyal men where he can have
fee action, no attention should be paid to his
acts or declarations. A PLAIN MAN.
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NEWARK ACADEMY,
Prof. Edward ID. Porter, Principal
FALL. SESSION lSGn


The Fall and Winter Session of this Institution
will commence on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF
NOVEMBER. and continue FIVE MONTHS. Tho
buildings and Grounds have been placed in COM
pleto order, and fitted up with new Furniture,
especially adapted for the comfort and convenience
of students Rooms are furnished for the older
boys, as in Colleges for tRivArr Study free from
the confusion and restraint OF school room. The
Course of Instruction is thorough and practical,
designed to fit young men for admission to
best colleges, or ar thu active duties Of the faIm,
shop or counting house
By the liberality of the Board OF Trustees. tho
Academy is furnished with Library of | . 600 vol
umcs. and one OF the best collections of Chemical
and Philosophical apparatus in the United Statcs'
thus atfording facilities fer acquiring complete
Scientific and Matllemntical education far superior
to most schools in our country.
The best Teachers will bo employed and ne
labor spared to secure the proper, moral mental
and physical training of the young men entrusted
to his care. Terms moderate. For circulars and
information address. EDWARD ID. PORTER,
Sept. 10, lS60--tf. Newark, bel.
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G@Llttle Delaware is becoming aroused
and is thoroughly sound on the Unon.-
Several companies have organized in VIII.
mington during the past ten days. A COM
pany was enrolled at Seaford on Saturday,
another at New Castle on Monday and
another at St. Georges on Tuesday. From
every part Of The State we have the good
news that meetings are being held. resou.
tions adopted and volunteers enrolled in
behalf Of the Union. The ladies too are
becoming enthusiastic in the good cause and
Offering their services to make clothing for
the troops, and do whatever else they can to
aid III sustaining the Government.
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OTThe following we clip from The Press
tPhilada.) of Thusday last. The Resolution
was offered to the meeting by Mr.. A. McIn-
tire, and crrricd by wild burst Of applause.
The Resolution was afterward Withdrawn by
Mr.. McIntire the sentiments it contains,
being considered as embraced in those adopt
ed by the Committee and published in the
present number Of The Vhig:
CECIL COUNTY MARYLAND, FOR TIE UNION
AT a Union meeting held at Elkton. Md
on Tuesday last, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That in the event of an act of
secession being foised upon the State of
Maryland, by any eGete Legislature or illegal
Convention, that the people of Cecil county,
being loyal 10 the Government of the Union,
will disregard suchact, and call upon the
General Government to sustain them. and
that the Senator and Delegates to the Legis.
lature be instructed to vote against any such
action.
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Fer Baltimore and Philadelphia.
I'Eae Steamer Port Deposit,
CAPTAIN D. VANNEMAN

G+~~>~ "a Having resumed her Regular
sS.4 7s1l'gs .S;irS Trips. will leave Mr.. j. J.
tass2..s 1889 llcckarts Wharf, Port Deposit
every day (Sunday eXcepted) for Havre de
Grace, connecting with the Passenger trains
from Philadelphia at S.l5 A. NJ, and j .35
p. NJ; from Baltimore at 9.45 A. NJ, and AS
!. ~; leaving Heckart's Wharf, Port De-
POST, at 10 A. NJ, and l p. NJ, and BIS |;
returning Immediately on the arrival Of the
trains at IIavre dc Grace.
u Travellers may rely on certain con-
nections and punctual hours.
Passengers and Freight between Port
Deposit and Lapidum will be accommodated
during the interval Of connections with the
Railroad. Gmarch 9, lS6l-3m.
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THE HOME GUARDs.-On Thursday
attrrnocn handbills were circulated about our
streets calling on the loyal citizens of Elkton
to meet at the Court House, at ! O'Clock, for
the purpose of organizing a Military Com
pany to stand by the Government of the
United States. etc. The ca was warmly
responded TO, and about 10 persons enrolled
themselves and took the oath Of allegiance.
Stirring and eloquent speeches were made by
Col. Geo. r. Howard and Mai. f. A. f. Ills, in
which they declared they would disregard the
orders Of Major General Ti;ghman. and would
stand by and fight for the Union under all
circumstances. The utmost enthusiasm pre-
vailed. Immediate steps will be taken to
equip the Company. Let every true man
enrol himselfat once, so thatCccil may have
a regiment ready aid determined to meet and
crush out Secession.
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t-The primary meetings, on last Satur-
day in the several Districts, were unanimous.
ly attended, aud, by all that we could gather
from the delegates, the most undivided
Union sentiment pervaded them all. In Elk
ton the meeting was large and patriotic in the
extreme. The oath Of Allegiance to the U. S.
Government was read and signed by two
hundred persons. Thus by the noblest act
of patriotism, proving themselves worthy
sons of the cold Maryland line" who by
their valor and patriotism, shed a ray of
glory through the immortal pages Of
American history.
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DTThc Federal Government is rapidly
reinforcing Washington via Annapolis -
The officers of the Norfolk boat which arrived
in Baltimore on Wednesday morning report
passing five ships supposed 10 contain United
States troops. We have also reports of scv-
eral steamboats, passing down the Bay from
Pcrryvile, with troops OH board. The first
detachment commenced passing The Annapo-
lis junction at Wednesday noon. 1t was
about $500 strong, and composed in part of
the New York Seventh A second delach.
ment Of 3 900 men were about to move from
Annapolis. The troops march from Anuapo-
lis TO Washington, the railroad facilities in
possession of the the Government being used
for the transportation of stores and provisions,
Of which large amounts are reported to be
going forward. So far no armed opposition
to the passage of the troops is reported -
a feet Of transports accompanied by the rev.
enue cutter Harriet Lane arrived off the har.
Dor Wednesday with eight thousand New
York and Pennsylvania troops. The United
States frigate Constitution was off Annapolis,
and it is reported was 10 sail for the mouth of
the Patapsco.
VA despatch dated Oath. says: -" I have
just time to announce the arrival Of the feet
off the harbor. 1t consists of the steamers
Baltic, Coazacoalcos, Columbia. r. r. Guy.
Ter, j. S. Shriver; Ariel, Harriet Lane, Boston,
Maryland, and the tug from Havre de Grace.
They bring eight thousand troops from New
York and Pennsylvania. They are now
landing at the Naval Academy. Tie Massa-
chusetts and New York Regiments who landed
on Monday marched for Washington this
morning.
0J-Tha steamer Maryland, after being two
days aground with the Massachusetts troops
on board, arrived safely back at Perryville on
Wednesday. The same day she was mounted
with 80 FOUNDER. She left on Thursday
morning with provisions for Washington
On Wednesday three steamers left with
Pennsylvania troops for Annapolis.
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UJ~Gov Hicks issued his Proclamation
on Monday, converting the Legislature on
yesterday (t'rilay,l IN Extra Session, at
Annapolis, on Thursday he issued second
Proclamation directing that, " in view Of the
extraordinary state of alfairs existing at the
present moment it convene, at the same
hour and on the same day, at the Court
House in the city Of Frederick.
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The DELAWARE CANAL.-A repor

The DELAWARE CANAL.-A report
put in circulation in this city that the Super
lntendent of the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal had refused to allow the steamer
Whilldon to pass through with troops, is
utterly and emphaically denied. Mr.. Price,
the Superintendent telegraphed to Mr.. An
drew G. Gray, the President of the Company
in this city, as to what he should do in case
they wished to pass. Mr. Gray Immediately
answered, g. Take everything that comes; we
will take the consequences afterwards.''
Del, G1seffp
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Ibe Alorkets.
ElktOn Market.

ELKToN, April 81 1861.
Rod Wheat 81 90 to 5000, White do.
81 81 to 5000 old Corn 81, new Corn 81,
Oats &c, Lime, l5s cents per bushcl.
BALTIMORE, April 25th Good TO prime
red wheat 81 SO 10 S 35. prime white wheat
81 co Sl.G5. Corn Gil to e. cents. Oats
333 to 81 cts.
WILMINGTON. April 26th.-Wheat 81 so
Corn SO cts; Oats % 2Scts. Flour S5.15
Sc 90 Glover Seed, 81 50 $500 Timothy
do, S2.75 a $500.
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4 Glimpse of the Horrors of Secession


A Glimpse Of the Horrors of Secession.
tbs time for the citizens of Cecil to awake,
arouse, or be forever fallen" The bayonct
of the usurper of Liberty, of Law, and of
Right is at your breast. Already the mana
Giles of the tyranuAre clanking in your cars
Then fly to arms, and repcl the black, and
scrried lcgions of South Carolina, that are
almost upon you. The minicns of that wild,
audacious, and fanatical Despotism, have
taken Baltimore and tearing down the Stars
and Stripes, hoisted their black Secession
flags in that mob ridden city; and now, under
that secretly organized despotsm the reign
of terror extends from the Rio Grande to the
metropolis Of our Ttate. Shall it cross the
Susquehanna, and march with bloods.a med
footsteps over your smiling hills and plains
of Cecil, to meet its opposing wave on the
Pennsylvania line, to be hurled back and
overw hemcd, mid scenes of fire and blood
upon yoLr soil, with burning farm houses
insulted women and butchercd citizens? No,
but, yet, while your hands are free, seize
arms and go forth to battle for liberty and
life, against the arch enemy of your rights,
calling upon your pcighbors and the Govern
mcnt Of the United States to assist YOU
During the last few days, your Railroad
bridges have been burned. your mails cut off,
the metropolis of Maryland placed unde,
mob law, and all the business of your State
entirely nroStrateiI and rninnd
What fruits can Secession bear but anar.
cly, succeeded by military despo,ism and
inteiminable revolutions, The curses of Mexico
and South America! Is any man stupid
enough to believe for single momont, that
the leaders Of this Secession movement which
like deadly Upas tree .aints the very at.
mosphere OF Liberty-mean 10 attempts Re.
publican government if they could succedc
in their Internal work. Would not the right
of Secession left free to each State, destroy
all concert of action and cause separation at
the very first breath Of discord No. The
Secession leaders are not fools. but tyrants
and knaves ; who, inflated with pomp and
pride. arrogance and arstocrscy, derived,
from, and built upon the political power
which they possess, by virtue of their large
possessions in negroes, seek by appeals to
your prejudiccs, to rob you of your liberties,
and then hold you as their vassels, at the
| bayonet's point
What interest have we in common with
them, that we should give our property and
lives TO build up rotten aristocracy, that
will spnrn US, and spit upon US. and spoil and
trample US in the dust, after we have sub
! mitted TO be their worse than slaves.
But this iniquity cannot be. 1t must 60
down, and that speedily.
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MILITARY NOTICE.

4 Meeting Of the lovers of the Union, who
IA are favorable to organizing a Military
Company, will be held at the Town Hall in
North East, on SATURDAY, the 27th instant,
at O'Clock p. NJ, to take into consideration
the propricty and expedency Of such step.
All who are willing to defend our common
Country IN all its dangers, are respectfully
requested to attend. taprii 20, lS6l-2w
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MAJOR JoNEs.-NIany of our readers
will be gratiiied to learn that Major Jones, of
Whcatand, a long time correspondent of
The Wing, has been apo nted Postmaster of
Middletown, Del, and is now at the seat of
war. The Major is third in command of the
military guarding the White House and will
give good report of himself Three cheers
for the Major!
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fhila.. vii. & Bait. Railroad

Trains leave n orth East Station as follows
10 pHILADELpHIA. TO BALTIMORE.
Express, $40 A. N. Mail, 1875 NJ.
Nal, , roe :: Night Mail Pm.
Through Freight, with passenger car at
tached, leaves N orth East for Baltimore at
$50 p. NJ. Stops at Charlestown, Principle,
Perryville, and IIavre- de Grace.
W. d. ALEXANDER,
April 90, lSG0-tf. Agent.
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TMa jor General Trench I'ilghman. has
ISSUED his orders TO the militia of his district,
embracing the counties Of the Eastern Shore
and Hartford, calling upon them to organize
for the purpose ofresistng the passage of the
Z. S. troops through the State. OF course
all Of our people who are unwilling to assume
the atilndc Of traitors, v III fuse to obey This
call Article CO, Section 50 of the Code
tho Governor. We have yet to be Informed
that Gov. Hicks has issued his proclamation
for any such reasonable purpose.
We have no space for the bonbastic and
illegal plonunciamcn Of this secession
Major General. But publish in its place the
order of jor General Patterson and trust it
will meet with hearty response from every
loyal, Union loving citizen.
HEAD QUARTERS PENNSYLVANIA VOL J
UNrEERs Philadelphia, April22
S6l-orders No. I.
|. In obedience to General Orders, No. 3.
from the headquarters Of The Army. Wash
ing'on dated 18th instant Ma joI General
Patterson assumes command of the Military
Department of Washington, which lis exlen-
d,d so as to include, in addition to the Dis
trict of Columbia and Maryland, the States
Of Delaware and Plnnsy lvania."
ii. Commanders Of troops entering the
Department from the East, North, or West,
will, on arrival, report for instructions.
III. Lieu. Col. Hale, Quartermastcr.G Gen.
or a n oraI f,,,
nish cooked rations f,r tn, &c DAYS to the
troops of any State on their way to Washing
ton.
w. The troops ordered into service will
not cease to remember that they are marching
over their own land. owned and occupied by
their klnSmeHand conntrymcn, and while the
Major-Grneral expects every man under his
command to do his duty Loyalty and faith
fully-ard is confident that he will do so
he also expects and requires that no treSpass
he committed. The lives and property of
our fellow citizens Of every shade of political
feeling must be held sacred and protected. -
Poaccable citizens must not be disturbed in
their occupations.
'. The ajor. General desires il known to
all troops 1nder his authority that while pro-
lection Will be afforded to all pcacrahle cii-
zens, those who are not ueaceablc. or who are
disposed to resist the authority of our Gov.
eminent, must be punished. Commanders Of
corps will be on the alert to rcpel attack. and
will shoot down without hesla ton any man
or party OF men, caught in the act Of arson,
or in any attempt to interrupt our line Of com
muaca ion.
W. The troops en- route will. whether in
cars vessels, or quarters, take the utmost
care of their arms and ammunitions-
always carefully loaded, kept dry, and it for
instant action The ammunition must be
carefully huSbandcd, and not one round was
ted. BY command of
MAJOR GENERAL PATTERSON.
r. BUTLER PRICE. Assistant Alulant General