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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-07-13

We think "Plain Man " has hit upon the
proper answer to his question in regard to
the mo'ive of our Legislature prolonging its
sttings. As TO the cure for such an evil as
complained Of we have recollection of read
ing of some such chronic political disease
III the history of England, where speedy
cure was effected by a file Of soldcry entering
the Legislative Hall, headed by enc Oliver
Cromwell. 1t is expected by some of our
good citizens, as well as some of the doughty
legislators themselves, that government has
comfortable quarters provided in TT. McIlenry
for some Of the leading spirits in that Frederick
Legislature.
With regard to the arsenal of arms supposed
to be concealed in Cecil for the benefit of our
" Seceshers in case of a favorable turn OF
affairs, we are inclined to think they are not
a very dangerous breed when gunpowder is
to be burnt. Most of them doubtless, would
make as good runners as the Vlrginians, and
if the shot took effect, the wounds would not
be likely to be in a mortal part. But since
we think of it, there are no "Seceshers " in
Cecil. They have all turned to ANTl-CoER
CloN UNION Men -
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The Secretary of the Treasury
Report.

We have only space to give a very brief
synopsis of the report. All that is Of interest
to the general reader, however, will be found
in the following statement:
The financial provision recommended by
the Secretary of the Treasury is Three Hun.
dred and Twenty Million. lie believes that
$50, 600, 900 should be sought bv taxation. to
meet the ordinary demands of 1862. for which
actual appropriations have been made amount.
ing to sos SS7 $40 81 while interest. estima
ted at $4,000 ,000 and $4,000 900, toward
the reduction and final extingushment of the
public debt. bring the figure very near the
Secra,ary's estimate. lie proposes to meet
this demand by duty of q cents per pound
laid OH brown sugar, Of cents per pound on
clayed sugar, of cents per pound on loaf and
other refined sugars, Of q cents per kound on
the sirup OF sugar cane, of cents per pound
on candy, of6 cents per gallon on molasses,
and of4 cents per gallon on sour moasses
and it is also proposed that duty of cents
per pound be imposed on coffee, Is cents per
pound on black tea, and 20 cents per pound
on green tea. The collection of internal
duties on stills and distilled liquors. ale and
beer. tobacco, bank notes, spring carriages,
silver ware and jew.l,y, and on legacies, is
recommended although, it is suggested that
if preferred by Congress, the plan of taxation
of real and personal property would be sue.
cessful in the same result. The use of the
contiscated property of the Rebels, together
with reduction, for the time at least of 10
per cent upon salaries and wages paid by the
Federal Government, arc also advised. To
raise the S240, 0000 900 needed for the thor.
ough prosecution Of the war, the Secretary
proposes a national loan of not less than
500 100000. TO be issued in the form OF
Treasury notes, bearing a yearly interest OF
$40 per centum IAN interest equal to one
cent day on fifty dollars, and therefore very
easy of calculation. and in sums of $50 500
$500, 81 900, and SIS 600. books TO be opened
at the Treasury Office in Washington, and at
various other offices throughout the States ::
and sums subscribed to be paid in cash. In
case the national loan is insufficient, it is pro-
posed that bonds, or certificates of debt, be-
issued to lenders in the country, or in any
foreign country, not exceeding in the aggre.
gate Sl000 1000 ,0C0 to be made redecmabe at
the pleasure Of the Government after a period
not exceeding Thirty years, and bearing an
interest not exceeding per cent. To supply
the full amount equired for the service of The
fiscal year, it is recommended that provision
be made for the issue Of Treasury notes for
$40 or $50 each, payable one year from date
to an amount, not exceeding $4,000 600
these notes bearing interest at the rate of 3
65 100 per cent. and cxchangeable at the will
of the holder for Treasury notes with ! 3 IL
per cent interest. or exchcqner bills.
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Congressional Proccedin IS.

On Monday the House adopted resolutions
declaring that during. the present session Of
Congress the House will only consider bills
relating to the military and naval service or
to financial matters connected herewith.
TuEsDAY.-The death of Senator Douglas
was announced in the S,nate. Mvss,s
Turmbull, McDugall Collamcr and several
other Senators alluded in most touching
terms to the character and public services of
the deceased, and the Senate adjourned.
The House passed Bill appropriating
$4,000 900 to pay the volunteers called INTO
service by the Presidents first Proclamation.
Resolutions expressive ofregrct for the death
OF Mr.. Douglas were passed and the llouse
adjourned out of respect for his memory.
WEDNEsDAY.-Th House passed a Bill
authorizing loan of $3.50, 900 600, and the
employment of 100000 nen to put down
the rebellon also. Bill similar to General
Jackson's Force Bill, providing for the cocc
ton of the revenue on board ships of.wars,
the closing of all ports in the rebel States
and the contiscaton ofall vessel S owned there.
The Senate amended the first Bill by
increasing the loan to $500 900 coo, and
passed the Bill with only four dissenting
votes.
THURSDAY. In the Senate the Resolution
crpclhng the Senator's of the seeded States
was passed by a vote Of 80 ayes to II nays.
In the House. Bill making appropriations
for the Army of S1G7 ,5S5,Gl3, and a Bill
making additional appropriations Of sd co.,
900 for the Naval service were passed. A
long colloquial debate cnsucd between Mr..
Burnett, secession member from Kentucky,
and other members of the House, in which
Some baG feeling was manifested after
which, and the transacting of some unimpor-
tant business, the House adjourned.
The above is as correct an abstract of the
congressional news as we were able to make
The reports of proceedings in the city papers
are a good deal confused and contradictory.
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Correspondence.
[CJrresp0ndence Of The Cecil Wing
HEADQUARTERS OF Co. G. 2 Reg. Del. Vol
CAMP BRANbYwlNE, July 10Th 1861.

HEADQUARTERS OF Co. G. . Reg. Del. Vol
CAMP BRANbYwlNE, July 10Th, 1861.
DEAR EWING We'll. another week has
passed, and we are still in camp Our time
passes so pleasantly, and we enjoy our new
manner of life so much tina, we can scarcely
realize the time Of o week $ lasSng.
suppose 1t is in place for Inc to tell You
so much Of our camp life as would interest
the readers of your papar
Since ! last wrote YOU, we have had some
very heavy rains, but our tents keep perfect,
~ dry. Each tent has board floor raised
several inches above the ground and well
covered with salt hay, for the men to lie
upon. The Brandywine creek runs but a
mile from the camp.
There is also little brook, within a hun.
dred yards of the camp, large and deep
enough for bathing purposes a luxury oil
which our men take the advantage almost
every day. There is a well of as good water
as ever drank from, within the limits of the
camp.
do not think We have passed a day in
camp in which some Of" Z company have
not received some present from home. And
| have to hear Of the first instance in which
each has not shown willingness 10 share
with his friends.
The families in the eighbol hood have been
very kind to us; and we have great deaI
given is: undershiits havelocks, needle.
cases, milk, butter, vegetables, fruits, &c.
for all Of which as a company and as indivi
dnals We feel very grateful.
Our aims have come, with belts, straps
&c, all in good order Our uniforms will b,
here in short timc: and our men will be
~. Il Al, III /
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Arrest of the Pirates Of st. Nicholas.

BALTIMORE, July S.-Lieut. Carmichael,
of Provost Marshal Kenly's police, went
down the river in tug, and boarded the
steamer Mary Washington, to arrest man
named Neill Green, who was charged with
being engaged in the riot on the 10Th of
April. and who, it was thought, would come
on board at the Patuxcnt, On coming up
the river he ascertaincd tina. Capt. Thomas,
of St. Mary's county, who took command of
the 81. Nicholas and headed the pirates on the
occasion of the capture, was also on board
with seven of his confedeIates, their sup
posed object being to seize another steamer
in tho same manner.
Carmichael, on arriving abreast of Fort
Mcllenry, ordered the captain to stop at the
wharf where he made known the facts to
Gen. Banks, who ordered the company of
Massachusetts troops to arrest all on board.
Seven of the pirates were found, but Capt.
Thomas had concealed himself After an
hour s search he was found in a large bureau
drawer in the ladies' cabin. 1t will be
remembered that he went aboard the 81.
Nicholas disguised as French lady.
All these parties were detained at the Fort,
with several witnesses who were on board
the steamer at the time Of her seizure, includ-
ing her captain and engineer.
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- de the change

II w abSe,
return the next tra'ni'
for we are all hsrd-up' slntions I can.
The authenticity Of 't'Tr Of President
not vouch for /! and tn Igsed, | for nv
Gods signature not btrS bir passage. =
part am disposed to d'uar y did and we
But Mother Rnmor s1ttaif were the
must regard the sex. ,lSesi against the
hotel keepers here WOW, will certainly
publicity of such bis ~ their goods
have bad effect on tm~ God will no,
abroad, and the trade Oh
quite support them alt 10 corfhc my
/ am really sorry but taking into
remarks So much 10 'i'vV 'ntance Of tn,
consideration sthe Vn' hope you will
existence Of such class 5rt OF our dntv
pardon us; add il we GU ill have to cal
in doing thcnjusllce, %fill try and dc
ms to an account. ~n'r T" new Editor
better, II thtY don IN, ~" that time, who
ahold of The Cecil |phs' Is commune,
will refuse to.publlsh d"
tons. manifest IN ,bo
lheIc N s01"e W. ,fel,S on account
part OF Sreat man. VI Vi cling of a great
Oh 'he S'a'lonirs ~" the evening at
many Of our young me- Hill and what
different points between If any of ,h,,n
Is Known "s she o'" ',s,o apparent picket
can answer % inc oau, o, law office and
guard, theywlI' 'spDI Yours.
will be suitably rc"'r' ANTI Con.
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For The Cecil Wig.

Mr.. EDITOR Will you tell plain ooun-
tryman what remedy we have to prevent the
vaccinations of the Legislature. and to put
an end to the mischief it is doing by It's con-
tinual sessions and plotlingS
If the question were concerning our trio,
llcckart, Maxwell and Miller, and we were
to choose the rule of 1T for Tot our remedy
would be plain.
These three knew well enough that Tcnch
I1:shman had written a dispatch here, saying
that he had assurances Of succor and men
from the " South" sufficient to advance ap
| our peninsula to the Pennsylvania Inc. or
beyond 1t. now this, if done, would be hrgh
treason and no man Is goose enough to think
that he was coming to drive out the .'Srccs.
hers, " his brcthern;" but only Us Union
men and yet knowing all this, Ilcckart,
Maxwell and Miller, voted TO put him back
IN his place, out of which he had been turned
or had never legally filled; to give him back
the cannon, muskcts, and ammunition,
which he had i'll store at Easton, for use
upon us antl-SecessioniStS, and thus afford
HIM the means to drive MS into PENNSYLVANIA
II Therefore we applied the rule of 1T for Tat it
Is plain what would have to be done with
| the trio.
Ilcckart. Maxwell, ard Miller well know,
that the State and county desire the final ad
Journment of the Legislature, and vet with
an nscnsibllity to shame, which would bring
bushes into the faces fanny three crocodiles,
they continue to sit and sit, and to give one
odious vote after another.
What is all this for! Answer, Mr.. Editor,
il you can tell, but as plain man will say
| what | think.
They wait for the chance that jeff Davis,
their lord and master. may hive success
permanently he never can, but war has its
changes and fortunes and Patterson, say,
might be beaten and then this precious
Legislature with ihe aid of our hio would
"prcclpitate us into revolution" For this
end were the kane'S " arScnaS " Of arms pre-
pared in Baltimore, and am told that hidden
stores are in every county, and one in Cecil :.
these the I" SeceShers are to seize when the
"Leglslatu,e,' III which ten members sit
without title, give the wink, and we Union
men are to be suhjugated on the spot ::
thus we would have war in Cecil, and as good
time as the people are now having in Virginia
and Missouri!
Are we Union men 20 suffer all this to 90
on and take no steps for self preservation
Are we to SIT quiet and be made slaves or
shall we say to the Legislature in thunder
tones: =" thus far and no farther go meet
no more" PLAIN NAN.
BY the way, I heard to day fron, neigh.
Dor, well informed farmer. that in Kanes
correspondence, which was seized, were some
very interesting letters from sundry Cecil
gentlemen.
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Correspondence of The Cecil Whig]
NoRTu EAST, July 9, 1861

NORIl East, July y, lCOl.
Mr.. EDITOR We are still in the same
place and in the same condition as when We
last wrote you, not having as yet been in any
way affected 10y the immediate presence Of
Professor Cot, although he has as usual been
performing his duty in compliance with the
programme. The only thing we have tc
grieve over is the delinquency of many of oul
good Union men in not performing their res.
pective duties as consistently with their pro-
lesson, as our friend Cod VINO is always
found either at his post, The head quarters OF
on the march thereto or from. Not having
the privilege Of knowing the password, it is
very difficult for me to report the proceedings
Of the meetings which are held generally on
Sunday afternoons and occasionally on leisure
evenings. The fact of the meetings being
held on Sunday afternoons would naturally
lead folks TO believe that there were matters
Of religious nature connected with them
which we have no doubt is the case. We
would offer our services as the regular reporter
Of the proceeding if we were justly colnpen-
sa ted but we would not bc favorable to so
doing without sum which would justify our
attention.
We had the pleasure Of hearing some of the
resolutions which passed the assembly few
days ago; it is said they passed unanimously
with one dissenting voice only. The purpor
Of the resolutions are as follows:
Whereas, In our wise judgement. we sin.
cerely believe that the existence Of that Rail
Splitter In Washington has demoralizing
effect on the noted Cod portion of our citizens,
and having taken into consideration the ap.
pointment ola copper.lincd committee which
we can select from among us and believing in
the cxpediency of such step,
Resolved, That committee of three be
appointed by President Cod who shall be frt
proof and copper lined, vested with the power
to act as follows: TO proceed to Washington
as soon as practicable and accomplish thei
object. which Shall be to present Abram wit
something nice to take out ola bottle of Mort
East Monongaheia one drink FOR Abram an
one for each member of the committee VIII
shall with strict regard to propricty drin
first to convince Abe that all is right, ar
confident that it will be sure to XII |
Abram and not hurt the committee in II |
least without further orders proceed at on
to Richmond where the fees which we es
mate at ten thousand dollars will be present
TO the chairman by one Of our co.operat'
formerly Of Elk Neck also,
RcSoIrcd, That your honorable body sll
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FRIEND EDIreR :-sp milton / ,h;,l.
,he Ea''o''s! cha w. i" n om this famed
mas aPP'a n,s IN ~" an almost unani-
''l''se' y G"o "oi ithere, tho seek.
,o'n 'o ,otn "" "ny, ssg opinion, approve
'rs W. l'u'"c 'H l,nsst Ncr in which you
have ever advocated To- .cor,s en W., .o''
oi'''n' ~ aoVo'a a,i !, and he assured
''.'e , W '.n .'" .u; rou ,pcyoke the snarl-
NY IVA. ''r' INV u, a,R who now wear
,o sr';,n;.m te strong arms
'ne 60. y o"'o " n. INV no make Cecil
""u ''''' IN gee and wealth
so ~, l. u e., ho rn NV and forever.
III. .r or pndence was eel
.b,,tcd hs, sar ,he fsnln many years:
,Lo ,,,r;,.,,, ub;h M dormant SO
, ,',,, ,,as T'm,, .rm, NV in the honr Of
nnr nnt.,,,. W. ,r;,I .nanecting the past
AL ,r.s Nth mJ for the future,
'ho ,,a,, -. d,,Ncd. The COM
r,o,nnr, ~ h"ro vs acted with mach
n,nI;t h.. n. n,;,k ub Home Guards
tho /" ct, a. home BIB mercifuIly de-
capisa,ed by The Dn' " ', ,, cor
Responding, of this Ih'A'''',,' N' =" no
phoenix ike have Nson' 'nclr aShcs,
notwithstanding llt VI " u monument
over theft renains .'e m''''y 'ars OF
Eye dSconsolate far Inc coh,pan!
numbering IS mcmtnucr capt' IL L..
CIV ,urncd ont The non Of the 4Ih in
full uniform with m m aSic; during the
afternoon ,bey raisoy DRY flag staff 90
feet hishs The earning IN a hollow
square, the ladies a. Cy the oiiiceTS
carried the Star yea Tanner and
run it upthe balvard laundering cheers
for the Union. Arrest of " Daddy "
the comuanv baltdmn in front ofhis
house, when Dadlscd forward aud
made in substance living Characteristic
speech: !. Soldiers, to tell you some
very curious thiugsTe received ln'clli
gencc from reliable, which know to
be true, it is this Gnson is at Manassa
junction. Gen Beau is in Washington,
and JEFF. Davis s!y guard will be in
Oxford tonight amorrow morning
there will be l.hOwing machine here
without pole or shaft from 4 to I acres
per day. and tonic to ZION to make
II speech, d,mnnh gentlemen -
| tell you. Mr.. Fl he company was
"skeert awful a. whispered, with
white lips, 1.-THE foe, gne, they come ~
However. they inny took up the line
of march for Zion tc Daddv's dSmion
speech and witness ay of fireworks. =
which proved to beant affair, and was
much enjoyd by thsurse present, num-
herring some three b people. After the
display Of the eveiis over Capt. Guy,
in response to The the people, made
lew appropriate rem followed by Sutton
Scarborough, ESQ.,. strong nnconai.
tloia Unnn sentiruched an answer
ing chord in The BIC. Il present, exccrt,
perhaps, Daddy, ollowed with his
promised speech. gan by remarking,
that when he ssidruld make a srces.
sion speechhereto lie meant rlcc rcrsa,"
was in faw of uah honorable compro.
mise w'thns rs0 concluding with a
rehearsal dhis Aech.
have oNen adtli.r. Editor, the com
mendablenhesg I'd by 4" Anthrax
IN chroniclng De hes of mine host of
the cros Keya being no items of
local imIoran csfo | will close, assur-
ing q" Anihnx ~ The 4. Union IIome
uuaids are t0uhd We and die in Dixie's
Land" ''ryAgSoLrs GIN SOLO.
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Nary!and's Voice.

In the House Of Representative, Messrs
Christtield, Webster, Leary, and Thomas
voted for the Force Bill and alos the Bill
appropriating $250,000 1000 and 100000
men to put down the rebellion. Mr.. Calvert
absent, Or not voting, and that pink of Union
ism. Henry May, down in Richmond on a
visit to his friend JEFF. Davis. In the Senate
MIR. Kennedy voted against the Bill appro.
priating men ard money; Mr.. Pearce absent
or not voting.
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NOTICE..

Vg7TlE undersigned would announce that
4 lie has sold to Mr.. j. p. Cantwcll the
entire Machinery and Appnrtcnanccs of the
Ilitor Iron Foundry, including the cxclu-
Sive Patent Right to manufacture and sell his
Patent Economical Plow for Cecil county
Md, and certain other priv ilcges in Kent
county, Md; and while he respectfully
returns thanks to his former friends, would
take this occasion to recommend them to
favor his successor with their patrona &c
under the belief that they will meet with
entire satisfaction.
Har >, 1861. J. IIECkENDORN.
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REMOVAL OF TIE MILITARY FROM TIE
CRY OF BALTIMORE. On Wednesday last
Cen Banks issued a Proclamation, appoint
ing George r. Dodge. Esq, Marshal of Police:
and the troops stationed in the heart of the
city were by the Generals order withdrawn
to the several camps in the suburbs.
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tJ-Major Sherman, who was sometime
ago stationed here with his battery, has
been promoted to Colonel, and ordered to
Harrisburg, Pa, to recruit a regiment of
artillery, which will consist of twelve bat
teries, and nearly one thousand nine hundred
men. At the last accounts he was succeed
ing admirably. lie is to command this
regiment Of artillery, his former company
having been given into other hands
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The queries of our correspondent. we are
unable to answer, but being tolclab!y well
acquainted with the gentlemen, we might
DC allowed to venture an opinion, we would
answer No Stree" No doubt the people
would overlook both acts ami the actors
That is what they most fear. There is no
-four dollars per dunn in the grave of defunct
politician. We know of no remedies for
in vogue among the " ScceShers"
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THE VELER.
Baltimore and susqueAann;

STEAM COMPANY.
essSN Regular Daily Line
-iIA' Except sunday for Port
f'G.s3sss-:!:::lIr..S Deposit llavrc de q race
and Tide Water Canal
The Steamboat JuNlATA. Capt. Frederick
Nonli:nson, leaves lowcrcntl of West Falls Avenue
every MoyDA>, WEDNESDAY, and FnIpAY Even
ing, at 6 o'clock. Returning leaves Port Deposit
every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY Even
ing. ut 3 OF clock Z. NJ, and uavre dc Grace at 5
o'clock p. N.
The steamboat LANCASTER. Capt ]. W. Tom
Tnson leaves same place every TUESDAY, Tnuns-
DAY and SATURDAY Evening, ut 6 o'clock. Re-
turning, leaves Port Deposit every MONDAY, WE'D
NESDAr and FRIDAY Evening, at 3 o'clock, and
llavre dc Grace, at 5 o clock =. ~
Hour of leaving Baltimore after the LIST of Octo.
Der. will be OF clock p. NJ.
~ Passage, (hcrths inclulcd.l so cents.
Freight received daily until O'Clock carried
at low rates and carefully attended to.
Duplicate Receipts for Freight will be required
III All Boats and Cargocs towcd only ut the
risk Of their respective owners
The Ago mt at llavrc de Grace will attend to for
warding amy Merchandise consigned to him for
any point on the Pennsylvania Canals or will
re ship Frcghs intended for Baltimore, philadcl-
lhia or elsewhere.
JOS JAS. TAYLOR, Agent, Baltimore
Il. ALEX. TAYLOR. Agent. llavro de Gracc.
j. TOME, Agent, Port Deposit.
N. B.--tirain purchased at the highest mark ct
price ut the Warehouse of J. Tsmc & Co. Port
Deposit; who also keep for sale Guano, Plaster.
Fish, Salt, Croasdae & Michclls, Allen &
Needles and Dc Burg's Phosphacs and New
York Bone Dust March 2, lSGl-tf
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nm. The CeciL Jpb,o.

Mr.. Enron VIII you be kind enough to
inform me through your valuable paper
whether it is true, as rumorcd in our neigh
borhood. that Mr.. Ilcckart is going to resign
and he a candidate for re, election to the Senate
this fall, SO that the people may pass upon
his acts
do the same before July 10Th.
II they will feel confident the people will
overlook the past
And if Mr.. IIcckart will not resign, is il
true that we legally must be misrepresent,d
by him another veare Is there not some way
to uneurlh him Fox HUNTER.
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pbila., WI. & Bait. Railroad

Trains leave North East Station as follows
TO PHILADELPHIA. TO BALTIMORE.
Express, $40 a. VI. Mail, 1925 a NJ.
M MiI5t Mai, l2 2 :. 6: Night Mail l Pm.
Through Freight, with passenger car at
tached, leaves n orth East for Baltimore at
$50 p. NJ. Stops at Charlcstown, Principle,
Icrryvile, and llavrc de Grace.
w. d. ALEXANDER,
A pril 20, 186l-tf. Agent.