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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-08-03
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From Harper's Monthly Magazine
TIE COUNTERSIGN.

Alas the weary hours pass slow,
The night is very dark and still,
Ami in the marshes far below
hear the bearded whip -poor-wll.
scarce can see yard ahead.
My cars are strained to catch each sound
| hear the leaves about me shed,
And the springs bubbling thro' the ground
A long the beaten path pace,
Where white rags mark my senry's track,
In formless shrubs seem to trace
The toeman's form with bending back.
| think | see him cronching low,
| stop and list stoop and peer
Until the ncighboring hillocks grow
To groups Of soldiers far and near
With ready piece I wait and watch.
Until mine eyes familiar grown,
Detect each harmless earthen notch,
And turn gucrrias into stone.
And then amid the lonely gloom,
Beneath the weird old tulip trees,
My silent marches resume,
And think on other times than these
Sweet visions through the silent night!
The deep hay-windows tringed with vine
The room within in soitcntd light,
The tender. milk-white hand in mine,
The timd pressure, and the pause
That oittimeS overcamc our speech
That time when by mysterious laws
We each felt all in all to each.
And then, that bitter, bitter day.
When came the final hour to part,
When clad in soldiers honest gray,
pressed her weeping to my heart.
To" proud fme to bid me stay,
Too fond Of me to let me go,
| had to tear myScl away
And left her stolid in her woe.
SO rose the drram--so passed the night
When distant in the darkSome glen,
Approaching up the snmbre height,
| heard the solid march of men;
Till over stubble, over sward.
And field, where lay the golden sheaf,
| SAW the lantern Of the guard
Advancing with the night relief.
" Halt! who goes there ~ my challenge cry :
1t rings along the watchlul line.
" Re iet!" | hear voice reply.
6 Advance, and give the counterslgn !"
it'll bayonet at the charge, | wait,
The corporal gives the mystic SPELL
it'll arms at port | charge my mate,
And onward pass, and III is we'll.
But in the tent that night awake,
think, if in the fray fail,
Can the mystic answer make
Whenever the angelic srntrrs CALF
And pray that Heaven may so priain,
That when near the camp divine,
neither in travail or in pain
too may have the counersign.
Cunp Cameron, Jniy, 1861.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-08-03
Following the Administrator

Following the Administration
BY a certain class of miserable, mar
row-minded politicians this senseless cry
is constantly sounded in the ears of every
man who insists upon vigorous, rapid
and efficient suppression of the rebellion
in the Southern States. Nothing was
ever further from the truth. The fact
is, the Administration is following the
patriotic millions of the people, and that,
too, long distance behind. The people
demand that this government and its free
INSTITUTIONS shall be preserved to their
children, and to secure this end are will
ing to sacrifice life and fortune, as did
their fathers in '76; and, We verify
believe that, if the Administration could
SO tar forget its duty as to wink at the
recognition of the purposes of the
traitors, or faltcr in the effort to put
them down, the people would arise in
their majesty, and hurting the timil or
faithloss rulers from their high places,
teach the world,
''---they know their rights,
And knowing, dare maintain them
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-08-03

Brigadier General William S. Roscncrans
who succeeds Major General Mcclellan, in
command in Western Virginia. is from Ohio
He entered the Military Academy at West
Point, IN 1888 and graduated in 1912, re.
ceiving an appointment as second lieutenant
IN the Engineers lie was acting Assistan,
Professor of Engineering, at West Point
from Sept. 1913 to Aug. 1874 f: Of Natural
and Experimental Philosophy, the succeed
ing year again of Engineering for a year
and Assistant Professor till 1917. lie wa,
commissioned first lieutenant in March, 1853
and resigned m 1851. since which time he
has been III civil life, until the breaking GU,
of the war this spring. lie at once offered
his services to the Government. and he was
assigned an important position under Major
General Mcclellan, who requested his an.
pointmcnt as a man IN whom he had the
highest confidence. His conduct in the late
campaign IN Western Virginia shows tina,
this confidence was not misplaced. General
Roscncrans is about forty years of age.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-08-03

REAL STRENGTH OF THE CONTEMPORARIES. -
The officers who took Mr.. Pryor prisoner.
say that among the other prisoners taken
was a very badly wounded Rebel officer, who
wore the eagle of a Colonel on his shou lder
strap. lie appeared to have got in advance
oil his regiment and got separated from them,
and so cut Oft. His left arm had been shat
tered above the elbow, and the useless mem
Der was dangling in his coat sleeve. He was
also bleeding profuscly IRON wound IN the
side. yet waving his sword in the air, and
would not give up until surrounded, aud a
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Biographical.
Gen. MCCiCIInn

1t large native talents, joined to thorough
education and an added opportunity, with
years for the play Of all, give ance of
me growth and distinction Of man General
George b. Mcclellan has the proudcst future
before nm OF any man now upon the field Of
active life in America. lie is the Youngest
OF the major generals in the Federal army,
being only 80, and ranks next to Gen Scott
VINO Is twice his age, and perhaps is the
youngest man who ever obtained so hinh n
position in our history. His father is of
Connecticut br:h, graduate of Yale Col
Irg", and an eminent physician in Phiadel
phia. The son graduated at West Point in
:S40. at the age If twenty and came out of
the Mexican wal four years captain. lie
served IN the engineers corps, and afterwards
IN lhe cavalry. and rose 70 the rank of ma jor
In looO' lhen he went to Europe and vsi
ted the Ci1mca, by order Of the government
and prepared on his return valuable report
on The European war of that time. the Cri-
mean campaign, and the organization Of
foreign armies Life in the army was too
dun Tor bis active, ambitious mind, and he
resigned IN 1851 and became vice president
active manager of the Illinois Central Rail
road, residing at Chicago. This post he held
III last summer, when he resigned it to
accept the presidency and general supcrin.
tendency OF the OHIO and Mississippi Rail
road tCincinati and ST. Louise where the
civil war found a ready volunteer. and he
returned to the army, which he left major.
alter an absence Of four years, Springng into
major generaShip. His choice personal and
military accomplishments only forbid his
old comrades looking with envy upon his
rapid promotion. Whatever feeling Of this
sort the events of his career may suggest are
ovtrb"rne 10y pride in his growth, and con
hdence in his ability to serve his county in a
manner commensurate with his advanced
position. Gen. Mcclellan was married last
summer to daughter Of Capt. Marcy. of the
regular army, and grand daughter Of the late
Lahan Marcy, Of Greenwich. in Hampshire
county Pa, (his birthplqce) and ONO (his
feSldcncel hold personal interest and feel
a personal pride in the man and his fu.ure.
Springfield RcppJiican.
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Hay REQUIRED TO KEEP A HORSE

correspondent Of the Wisconsin Farmer,
WHO has given careful attention to the sub
lcct. says that five pounds Of hay at feed, ,
or fifteen pounds per day. with twelve quarts
OF oatmeal, or equivalent in shorts, will keep
a good sized horse in fine condition for all
road or farm work, and is amply sufficient.
Some will keep on considerably less,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-08-03
CURE FOR THISTLE

A farmer in Waterfowl, Connecticut. has
been fined Tor letting Canada thlstes go to
seed on his own land. The sentence seems
just ono, as the thistle is one Of the greatest
annoyances Of the farmer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-08-03
HORSES--FAST WALKERS.

Take them when young on a level road
and make them walk just as fast as they cau
Do so daily. Never lot him start to trot and
the Improvement will be very great.
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Col. Sigcl.


Col. Sigel, who commanded the Federal
troops IN the late engagement with the State
forces at Carthage. Mo. is forty years Of
age, and German by birth. He is gradu.
ate of the military school at Carlsruhc. H.,
entered the regular army of Baden aud was
advanced to the post Of chief adiutant in
lS47. His Sympathics with the fist revolu.
tion lost him his commission. He was an.
pointed gcncral,!n-chef in the b,gnlng of
the second revolution. May 1913, and led
the forloln hope of the libc,al party with
great energy aud zeal. He came to America
IN 1885, he received call to a proressorship
in ST. Louis, where he soon became distin-
suiShcd by his great military talents.
Sore years before the Baden revelation of
1878, which yea. later culm,natcd in open
war, Sigel was first lieutenant of artillery
in the army Of the government. A man Of
line education and close thinker, he had
been but Il short time IN the army before he
became aware that it required an entire
remJdcllng. and he wrote a series of letters
upon tins subject, which was published III
one of the most influential newspapers in
Germany. The letters acquired wide CIR
culation, and were read with great interest
by military men of both Germany and Prus-
STA, and some years subsequently his reform
was adopted IN the army in the last named
Kingdom.
The notorety Of the letters at last became
SO great that search was made for the
author, and when it became known that a
mere lieutenant had had the audacitv to orr
glnate and advocate these reforms, the lea l.
ousy of the officials manifested itself by the
Imprisonment Of the lieutenant and the with
drawal of his commission.
AT % years ofage he was General, now
he is 40, and is Colonel
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-08-03

"" Do you think" asked Mrs. Pepper,
a little sharply, " that little temper is II
bad thing in woman g Certainly not,
ma am, replied the gallant philosopher, " it S
good thing and she ought not to lost it,"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-08-03

DMajor Philip Kearney, of New York, a
distinguished officer in the Mexican war, has
been appointed Brlgadier General and
been summoned to Washington.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-08-03

UTA wretched editor who hasn't any
wife to take care of HIM, went the other
night to ladies' fair. lie says he saw there
" an article which he fan would own, but it
was not for sale. declares that since that
night he is unanimously wretched." AS
the article was bound in hoops, the reader is
left to infer that it was either girl or keg
Of whisky. They are both calculated to
mike q wretch " wrapturous.'
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05
For the Daily Freeman.
The Morgan Guards.

This Company, recruited in Lamoile County
by Col. S. Morgan, was filled to overlooking in
less than the six days allowed by law, and are,
in fact, the finest looking lot Of Boys yet en-
rolled in the Green Mountain State. Their av-
erage weight is l60 lbs. per man, and the aver
age height, feet, 10 IL inches They were
inspected by Gen. Hopkins on the Oath ult., and
commenced drill on the 9th, under the instruc-
ton of Capt. Davenport, late of the G. M. Ran.
gers, and Capt. Gleed of Richmond, and have
made good progress. The Company being over.
full, several have been transferred to St. Adams,
to fill the Company forming there. AS to the
Officers, they will speak for themselves on the
first opportunity, and the Boys will be ready TO
respond.
Capt. Blanchard is both gentleman and a
scholar, and has the confidence of the entire
Company. They will make their mark for
every man has the ring of the true metal. No
wavering, lukewarm, half in earnest milk and
water feeling, but an earnest, and an unwav-
ering devotion to the cause of the Union and
the ri ghts of man, are the predominant charac-
teristics of the Company The honor of the
I" S tar Spanged Banner - will be safe in the
keeping OF such men. AN OUTSIDER.
Johnson, Vt, june Sd, 1861.
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Later from Europe.

sr. JOHNS, N. F., May 81. Steamship Prince
Albert, from Galway, May 81, for New York,
arrived this morning.
The Postmaster General has published no
tice that the Galway contract has terminated.
Mr.. G. M. Clay the American Minister to
Russia, has written 10 the Times on the subject
of American affairs, in brief and decisive terms.
lie saws the revolted States can be subdued :;
that it is not proposed to subjugate them, but
simply to put down rebel citizens that it is
for the interest of England to stand by the
Union; inquiries if England can afford to make
an enemy of the United States; asks if Eng
land is SO secure in the future against home
revolution and foreign ambition as to SOW the
seeds of revenge; and concludes by saying that
England is the natural ally of the United States
The Belgium Chamber of Deputies has voted
unanimously for the new treaty of commerce
with France.
The Spanish Government has resolved to &C.
cept the cession of St. Domingo
LIVERPOOL CoTToN MARKET. The sales for
two days were ID 900 bales, including 5000 to
spectators and exporters. The market closed
steady.
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFs MARKET. Wheat
quiet but steady. Flour quiet but steady Corn
dull.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05
Montpelier, June g. q o'clock P. M.
MARSHAL KANE B0ASTlNG !!
MORE ABOUT E'fsE PHIL
h.HPPH FIGHT!
Trouble in New York
COL. KELLEY NOT DEAD.
DAVIS'S PIRATES AT WORK.

New YORK, June s..
A Washington dispatch says member of the
Maine Regiment was shot this afternoon by an
alleged secessionlst, who escaped
Marshal Kane of Baltimore boasts that the
Government is afraid to arrest him. His friends
threaten to rise if he is touched.
CINCINNATI, June 5.
The engagement at Philippi commenced at
five A. M. on Monday. The plan was we'll laid
for a surprise but the lmpctuosity of a few of
the troops gave the rebels warning The rebels
numbered 1900, we'll armed and equipped.
New York, June 5.
A disturbance occurred at the Armory of
McChesney IS Zouaves yesterday, in consequence
Of the men not getting their promised furlough
of twenty four hours before embarking. A large
number broke ranks and fixed bayonets, but
finally went aboard, when the whole Regiment
received a furlough un il this morning
A free fight occurred at the Park Barracks
last evening. Several were wounded.
BosToN, June s.
special washington dispatch to the Trau-
eler says that the official report received at the
War Department to- day, states that COL Kelley,
who was wounded at Philippi, is not dead, and
though severely wounded, is likely to recover.
Several American vessels are reported to have
been captured at Galveston, Texas, and carried
into New Orleans as prizes.
A large force moved from here in the direc-
ton of Manassas junction last night, by steam
ers from the city.
Four steamers left here last night with troops
and cavalry on a secret service
From 5000 to 1000 oldiers crossed over from
Washington to Virginia last night.
A battle al the Gap junction is expected soon
to take place unless the rebels should continue
to retreat.
The District Militia have been ordered out
for service. The military moeements here are
unusually active to-day
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-06-05

A BOLD CASE OF BIGAMY-A fellow by the
name of Walter Daily, of Calais, about four
years ago, married Miss Carr Of the adjoining
town of Woodbury., and soon after left her
She obtained divorce in due time, and Daily
shortly married Betsey E. Hersey. of good
family and reputation, of Calais, and then left
for parts unknown, but soon turned up in Han
cock, where he married Miss Andrus, also of
good family, on the I'd of May, 1861. Last
week the miserable scamp was arrested, and
bound over for trial at the County Court in
Middlebury, which has just commenced its ses-
sion, and, having already been indicted, he will
now doubtless meet his just deserts.
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News by' Mail.

Frankfort, Ky, June 4. The Border State
Convention adjourned yesterday, sine die, after
adopting the rational and State address.
Louisville, Ky, June 4. Union flags are
constantly raising amid great enthusiasm. They
are flying at halt mast to day, IN consequence
Of the death of Senator Douglas.
Hon. j. j. Crittenden consents to run for
Congress in the Lexington District. Mr.. NAL
Tory was renominated for the 9TH District, by
reclamation at Lagrange yesterday.
The Journal is informed that there are $500
soldiers at Camp lronsdale, near Richmynd, two
miles from the Kentucky line, and the same
number at Camp Cheatham near Springfield,
Tenn. The measles prevailed among them
Well attended Union meetings had been held in
the same localities.
Louisville, Ky, June 4. The Now Orleans
Picayune of May 81 says that the Brooklyn
has captured the bark H. G. Spering from Rio
Janeria to New Orleans, with $l2O,OOO worth
of coffee. 1t was sent to Key West.
The New Orleans authorities are perplexed
respecting the disposal of free negroes ca tured
aboard prizes.
The Po,ohattan captured the Mary Clinton,
from Charleston to New Orleans off the Pass
on the 3lst ult., with full cargo of rice, peas,
&c.
The Monte omery Posi- of the 3lst says a por-
ton of the Confederate troops had been ordered
away from Pensacola. Little apprehension of
a fight exists AT present.
CINCINNATI, June 4th.
Col. Kelley wounded at the Phillippi action,
is not dead as reported. lie was severely
wounded in the breast. The ball has been OK.
tracted, and hopes are entertained for his re-
covery.
A Union man of Berkeley County, charged
with being spy, was shot on Saturday.
CHICAGO, June 4.
The Chicago Tribune Of this mornidg de-
clares in favor of a Douglas Democrat tor the
vacancy in the U. S. Senate, caused by the death
of Judge Douglas, and urges Gov Yates to
make such a selection.
1t says it becomes the Republicans now to
prove their faith in the unanimity of the North
by their recognition of patriotism and fidelity
to the Union, of Il former antagonist.
j. ID. RULERS a member of the Legislature
from Williamson Co., has been arrested at Car
bondalo for treason by order of General Prem
tiss, and will be sent to Springfield for trial.
The Pawnee lies off Aqua Creek, and will
prevent the erection of more batteries A re-
uewal of the action there is delayed for the
present.
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Interesting and Patriotic Correspondence

Interesting dAo IatiloIic correspondence
We are indebted to Gov. Fairbanks, Or hi,
Secretary, for an early copy of the annexed
letters, both of which have the true RING ava
we inwardly thank God for such son as vol
as for such Governor
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.'l
May 18th, 1861. {
Hon. ERAsTUs FAIRBANKS, Governor Of w.
NOM, MY DEAR SIR Il have to thank a.
Pony Express for the pleasing intelligence tbat
my native State had, by a unanimous vote s"n OF
the Legislature, appropriated men and mopeu
to aid the Administration in the protection cf
the Constitution against the foes of the countrv
l know the Green Mountain Boys, like thew
ancestors in the Revolution, will be fonnd
facing the enemy. Although nearly six thonl
sand miles removed from Vermont, look with
great interest to anything that relates to her or
her honor, and always find her right. love-
Vermont and her people, and take pride in ba.
ing counted among her sons.
Enclosed you will find check for Ono
Thousand Dollars, which the State of Verpen,
will please accept as my contribution towards
defraying the expenses of fitting out her sons
for battle, or supporting the families of those
who may fall in the defense of the Flag Of onr
Union.
With the full confidence in the success Of tho
right, am, very truly yours,
L. W. PARK.
P.S. California is sound on the Union rnos.
ton.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, ST. JouNsBuay,
June 3, 1861.
SIR 1t gives me pleasure to acknov LEDGE
the receiptof your patriotic letter of the 18Th
ultimo, enclosing a cheek for One Thousand
Dollars, as your contribution to the State of
Vermont, towards defraying the expenses of ft
ting out her sons for the service of The country
In behalf Of the State of Vermont | thank
you for this munifcent gift, which assure YOU
will be appropriated in accordance with YOUR
wishes.
The motives which have prompted you to this
praiseworthy act, and the patriotic sentiments
expressed in your letter, command my high an.
probation, and will meet sincere response from
the hearts Of all Vermonters
Respectfully yours,
ERAsTUs FAIRBANKS.
T. W. PARK, Esq,
San Francisco, Cal,
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A Letter from the Seat of War.

The writer of the following is we'll known to
many of our readers. 1t is private let'er
written to his father in this village, and will be
read with interest
NEWPORT News POINT, Va, May 81, '6l.
DEAR Folks AT HONE Il received your very
good letter yesterday, and you can't imagine
how happy was to hear from you all, and
that YOU were all well. My health has been
quite poor for some days, but am feeling bet
ter now. have to work about one hour and
half each day-not very hard. If could only
have suitable food should get along we'll
Our ratons are miserable.
suppose you have heard of our leaving Fort
ress Monroe by this time. We are about
twenty miles from there, on the James River
right at it's mouth. 1t is a beautiful country.
We have over three thousand troops here now
the Vermont Regiment, Massachusetts, and
German Regiment from New York-and more
are coming The Germans brought with them
Band. Talk about music wish all Mont
pelier could hear them Such music as they
play-such strains, and such harmony. never
heard. don't live on food live on excite
ment. We hear the cannons continually
around US.
Gen. Butler was here last Friday. He is a
noble looking man. They are building an en-
trenchment here, about three fourths of mile
across the side. On the other side is the River
so that the enemy cannot take US unless they
do it before the entrenchment is completed
Oh, wish you could all be here to behold
with Inc the delightful scenery which surrounds
us.
Since I came here my pants have shrunk
considerably, which [ charge to the large
amount of salt pork that have eaten. Il feel
like saying, sometimes, g not another bean, fil~
ther.") But taking everything into considera-
ton, ain bound to stick by the Flag.
Your affec,ionate son,
r. B. GOODWIN.
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STATE CONVENTION.

A Mass Convention of the Freemen of Yer
mont will be held at Montpelier, on Wednesday
the Goth day of June, at IL o'clock A. NJ, to
nominate candidates for Governor, Lieut. Gov
ernor and Treasurer, to be supported at the en-
suing election.
All who are in favor of supporting the " Con-
stitution and the Union" and of sustaining
the Federal Government in its efforts to sup
press rebellion and put down treason, are cor
daily invited to attend
H. HENRY BAXTER,
j. GREGORY SMITH, Republican
r. w. CLARKE, State
GEO. G. SHEPARD, Committee
A. JUDSON ROWELL,
June LIST, 1861