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The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-24
Aekmowies lgsslsmt.

We are indebted to w. G. Wood~orth, Esq =,
Of the Auditor Generals Office. for a copy Of the
Knoxville key;s'er. published a. Knoxville. Ten
nessee, dated June n, le6l, which has long
and for Southern paper, rather intelligent srtl
Gle upon the present f'itus o: the war IT,
speaking Of the plan Of Gen. McCleliand, i,
seems To think il TO be his intention to take
poes~ssion Of Romney, an important point 70,
them, - miles vest from Winchester on the
main road leading from the latter place to Park
ersburg, Va, and also about 40 miles due south
from Cambe,la land"
successful. and Winchester be seized il will give
the Federxlists . decided advantage. But GU,
forces are awake. A sufficient force has been
Withdrawn from Harper's Ferry to counterfeit
directions. One along the borders of the Poto-
mae, evidently to get the rear OF the Federal
troops at RomEey. The other towards Winches-
Ter, to attack them in front. Wise's Brigade
ere west of them, and unless they make q pre-
cipitate retreat, ,hey will be surrounded by an
adequate number Of Confederate troops, to cut
them 70 Gees or take them captive. Simulta-
neous viz! this. movement, Beauregard will at
tack Alexandria and Washington. The success
Of this movement, We cannot doubt, ard its ef
feet will be to transfer the seat of war from Vir
ginia to Maryland. with the exception Of North.
western Va. This viii be to US great victory.
and enable ~ with the aid Of Maryland, to drive
the invaders from Southern soil"
The recent reverses experienced by the Con
fedsrsts force in Western Virginia, will be apt
to put damper on these brilliant prospects
From the following extract We conclude that
Parson Browrlow 10 sill! slive and touring in his
terrific brosdsides upon the ranks Of secession.
ism:
1.-THE contemplate jugaler Of the Try .fthy
W1ig. processes 10 believe lhei & ere is desig,
among the Secessionsts TO essassinate Mayfair
and shereupon INDUCES in the following precious
bit Of bullyism:
Let . respectable Union man in Knox county
be elain, BY Q Secessionst, and We can give the
names Of eight or ten prominent Secessionst il.
the county. who will instantly bite the dust. A
certain - there is God in Heaven, they will
have to die! We speak avi-edly and reflect tn,
purposes Of . large organization in this and
ether counties"
The Rsi"sr calls for the names of the mark
q Ssesssissists. but the Parson would be much
more likely to pick them of, than TO lick them
cut
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-24

Aass % OSAis lit i stated that Q valuable
nias Of eps's has been discovered on the snowy
ssngs Of Mountains in California Some of these
ssos have arrived in New York. There are
several varissies Of this stone, those Of the FRS,
quality having been hitherto very rare.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-24

Hume, the American " medium" Who era1so
half Paris, is exposed as a tricks,er. IL seeos
that shoe Of very singular construction, con-
tanning springs ard other mechanical sppiianee''
was found. sf,er the mediums third visit, IN tss
room in the Tuileries ia which he had shown on
his wonders. Nobody about the place kno"ng
any thing Of the remarkable ehoe. the inference
that i, had served the " meium" in the proooc-
ton of hi. "phenomena," ard had been inse'
verten,Iy lefs behind by him on his deparsass'
seemed unavoidable.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-24

Our Washington correspondent furnishes the
following statement Of the regiments in and
around Washington. with the date OF their arri-
val I'D 10 July 2 1881
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-24

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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26
THE NATIONAL PLATFORM.

Congress, by vote nearly unanimous,
passed the following resolution declaring
the Origin and Object of the war. 1t
was introduced in the House, by Hon.
j. j. Crittenden, of Ky, and in the
Senate, by Hon. Andy johnson, of Tenn
"That the present deptmaWs c,vH car
has been forced upon the country by the
Disnnionists Of the Southern States, now
in arms against the Constitutional
Government, md IN arms around the
Cap'tai; tint IN this national emer-
gency Congress, danishing all feeling of
mere passion or resentment, wiy recollcct
only its duty to the whole country; Mat
this ,car as not rugged on Their pan ii
any spirit OF oppression, or for any
purpose Of conquest or Subjugation, o.,
purpose Of overthrowing or Interfering
with the rights or established instatu-
tions Of those States, but 10 defend md
maintain the supremacy ofthe Const,tu-
ton, and to preserue the Union, ac,ih
all the dignity, equality and rights of
the seueral States unampaued andthat
as soon as these objects are accomplished
the Unr Ought to ceasp,''
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26
The Mississippi FlOtifIa

Government is building at St. Lonis a feet
of what may well be called floating batteries
They are of solid timber twelve inches square,
and lying in three tiers OF this timber deem.
This is strongly boltcd together, and forms
fhe hull of the vessel.
Wells are cut through the two upper tiers,
about four and half feet square. and lined
with zinc to keep out the water. These
wells serve for magazines or places for keep
ing the ammunition. There are four of these
in each float. This sofd platform is 6t)x25
feet, being longer in the middle than ut tho
ends, each end being =" sharpencd." Tho
whole is covered with thick plank. ....-..
Entirely around the outside of the float is a
pafapct Of bulwark of iron thrcc.riehts of an
inch in thickness and s. feet in height. This
is inc incd inward so as to give glancingdire
ton to any shot that may strike it.
The armament of these floats il to consist
OF six "a pound mortars, three upon side,
anu SO arranged as to deliver their charges
over the iron parapet which surrounds thcm,
and which protects those who serve them
There are thirty six ofthese INDUSTRIOUS BAT
teres 10 be built, twentysix Of which are
nearly ready for use, and the remainder arc
begun. There is no machinery on board OF
them for locomotion, but il is intended to tCw
them by means of the gun-boats.
These are part ofthe fleet that is destined
to play an important paft in tho Western
waters in this war, and TO open the Mississippi
TO the navigation of the Northwest.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26

UIn Kent, as in this county, the
Secessionists have put up ticket for the
purpose ofswapping it off. Any one can
see at glance what tremendous inhu-
ence for good o. for evil the sheriff of a
county can exert; and the enemies of
the Government, knowing the power he
has in his hands, are willing to sacrifice
the whole ticket for this single officer
1t is all important that at this particular
time the Sheriff should be man of the
right stamp, and we trust no one in Cecil
will, for any consideration, scratch or
swap off Eli Cosgrove.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26
The " p. p"

These cabalistic letters are very pro-
perly the initials of certain words which,
when taken in connection with certain
party that is now on its last legs; have a
very significant meaning. The beauty
ofany theory or science is apparent only
to those who underst and it correctly
Now, Peace Party has very pleasant
sound, but to thinking man the words
contain no apparent sense, under exist
ing circumstances at the present day.
A paper cap and hawks bells will amuse
a fool as much as the finest regalia and
richest music The leaders in this coz
spiracy knowing there was large stock
Of this kind of fowl in the country, selec-
ted four more letters from the alphabet
and attaching them to the cabalistic ssP,1
formed word of pleasant sound, and
numbers which however, are "growing
small by degrees and beautifully less"
every day,-adopted it without a
moments examination. This species of
innocent creatures that have been taken
In the p. p" net of the secession cabal,
may be likened to the silly ostrich, which
pokes its head into the sand when dan
ger threatens, and falls an easy victim
to its pursucr. Now these peace men Of
the ostrich order, are more numerous
than most persons believe; and this
Peace Party like desert of sand spread
out before them, without single vestlge
of life upon it, offers itself very apropos,
just at the time jeff. Davis and his
myrmidons are making considerable OF
noise and kicking up dust, and ostrich
like they run their heads into it for
shelter. This constituent of the Peace
Party is not, properly speaking, COM
posed of traitors. They have no malice
against the United States flag, or wish
to overthrow established institutions,
but would as soon serve Jefferson D.
as any other monarch, and submit to be
disfranchised and occupy the position of
vassa)s rather than fight for their Gov
eminent and their liberties. They are
for any settlement no matter what, if
labeled Peace.
Poison Party is very descriptive of
another branch of the secession swindle.
This class of unfortunates may be known
BY their bowling rant. The sight of a
United States flag acts upon their nerves
like water on mad dog. They 20 into
fits Immediately, and howl most fearfully
about Abe Lincoln's army, Abolition flag,
Black Republican mules, wagons, etc.
The shattered minds of lunatios are filed
with strange uagaries Of things which
never had an existence, while they are
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26

LLoYD's MAP OF VIRGINA.-We have
received from the Publisher, the eastern half
OF the Map of Virginia, he having thoaght it
expcdient, in view of the great demand, to
issue it in two parts. The western half will he
ready for publication to-day, and will be for
wardcd to subscribers at ence. This Map,
which is corrected and revised up to the pres
ent year, is particularly valuable since Viz
ginia has become the battlefield, as it shows
every place ofany importance. Price of the
whole Map, colored IN counties, $l.OO-
Address J, T. Lloyd, New York.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26
~ For The Cecil Wing
tut Thu NVC11 HES
NEAR ROwLAXpynIE, Oct. Il. 81.

NEAR RowLANDyIIIE, Oct. II, 81.
Mr.. EDlroR:-Busincss took me- u few DAYS
since to Port Deposit. and whilst there
had occasion to look into the Stove shops.
preparatory to making purchase. In the
course OF Il casual conversation, found out
that the proprietors were strong Peacc men.
and favored the election of the so called
Peace ticket in Cecil county. And on
inquiry among my friends, found out
further, that the Irish proprictors of the
Foundry and Stove Shop were continually
prating about jeff Davis and Southern
Rights, and declaring that we have no Con-
| stltutlon and no Government And although
they had been naturalized and made citizens
and gwen all the privileges of the Native
born by this same Constitution and Govern
mcnt, and thereby swore ON the Holy
Evangcly of Almighty God, to uphold, sup
port and defend that Constitution. Yet.
now they attempt to cover up the iniquitv of
their perjury by claiming that there is no
Constitution or Government of the United
States and that they swore allegiance lis
much to South Carolina as to the rest of the
States.
Did they swear allegiance to Texas before
it came into the Union? If they did not,
do they owe allegiance to Texas now that it
has gone out ofthc Union? They certainly
owe us much allegiance to it as they do to
South Carolina.
Is it not Strange, Mr.. Editor, that whilst
all the great powers of Europe, and Asia.
| acknowledge this Government as the United
States, make treatlcs with it ana respect the
Constitution and Laws thereof n few
ignorant and conceilcd Foreigners, lwho
never knew the value of liberty until this
Government granted it to thcn,1 should set
| themselves up as authority to proclaim the
Constitution abolished and the Government
dissolved. Such men should be made to
! feel, like some others. tha, there is "a Gov
eminent able and prompt to make itself
feared and respected.
My attention was also called to the fact
that there are, in Port Deposit, clothing
shops kept by naturalizcd citizens who are
also opposed to the Government in its efforts
to put down rebellion. | was. however
grauhed to find that, with these and few like
exceptions, Il large proportion Of the Irish
and German citizens Port Deposit, under
stand the principles of our Governments
appreciate its blessings and are determined
to 20 for the Union heart and soul.
The conclusion | came to is this that
will not, by my mite, contribute to the sup.
port of men, who are using all the means in
their power to destroy u Government that
has protected me and my friends, and that
has never yet oppressed any one. And
ask the Union loving people of Cecil county
who feel that all their dearest interests are
at stake and that this great and noble Gov
eminent mast be sustained at all hazards
and the rebellion crushed out. whether they
can consistently aid those who are striving
to thwart and embarraSs the Government in
its efforts to protect them and you in all your
rights? UNION.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26
PORT DEPOSIT.
Planning Mill and Sash Factory,

WE invite the attention Of all persons in the
w city or country. who contemplate the erection
OF Dwellings, Barns &c. to extensive stock Of
building Materials in the rough and prepared for
use; namciy
DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES.
Circular and Plain, J
BLINDS. VENETIAN and PIVOT,
PANEL SHUTTERS,
SASHES CHASED and not Glassed,)
WOOD MOCLDINGS,
HOT-BED SASH,
BRACKETS.
WOODEN MANTELS,
NEW Ell POSTS, lr.,
BALLASTERS. !"'"eo'
gNRE VENTILATORS,
WINDOW GLASS.
BUILDERS HARDWARE
SASH WEIGHTS AND CORDS,
HAND RAILING,
CHURCH PEWS.
WOOD TUBE FOR CHAIN PUMPS.
AlsO.--Dressed Flooring:
YELLOW PINE. NORWAY PINE,
WHITE FINE AND HEMLOCK,
(well seasoned J
tF3Ail of the above we offer MS low as the
lowest for the Cash or'approvcd paper.
All orders By mail or otherwise, attended to
With promptuess, by
holland e. CO..
june %, 1860. PORT DEPOSIT, MD.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26

a5aThe most thrifty of all vocations in
these hard times is that of soldier in the
service of the United States. The soldiers
are about the only people that are now max
ing o livelihood. The Government pays most
liberal wages-fourteen dollars per month,
board, clothing, and doctor bills paid. Over
and above all this, the soldier, when the
war is overland we sincerely believe it will
be over soon-will have hundred and sixty
acres ofland wherever he chooses to locate
his warrant, and if he shall be injured in
the war, munifcent pension for life.
tons patriotism, even the pecuiary induce.
mentst to enlist at this time are very powerful.
Who is there that's making as much in
profession, a trade, or any mechanical or
agricultural pursuit, as the United States
Government offers 10 it's soldiers for their
services Lou. Joarsai.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26
Details of the Battle at Fredericton

Deah Of COL Looe-Pursua Of Tie Reneating
Rebels.
PILOT KNOB, Oct. .. Especial to the
st. Louis Republican. From responsible
parties who witnessed the fight at Frederic
ton yesterday, we gather the following par
ticulars:
Col. Carlin, with parts of the Twenty first
Thirty third, and Thirty eighth Illinois rcgi
mcnts, Eighth Wisconsin, Col. Baker $
Indiana Cavalry, and Major Schofed's bat
terry, reached Fredericton at . O. clock in the
morning. and at o clock p. NJ, was Joined
by the Eleventh, Seventeenth, and Twen-
tieth Illinois, and 400 cavalry from Cape
Girardeau. They then advanced in pursuit
OF the rebels under jeff. Thompson and Col
Lowe, who had left the place a hours
retreating south, but about a mile distant
they discovered the entire force the enemy
drawn up in line of battle, partly posted in
the open field and partly in the adjacent
woods, with four iron 8 Founders well plan
ted in their front. Major Schofed imme.
diatcIy opened fire, and at the fourth round
silenccd one of the rebel guns. The engage
ment then became general, and lasted about
two hours but after the first half hour the
rebels left the field III disorder and took to
the woods, closely followed by both our
infantry and cavalry. Before leaving the
field the rebel Colonel Lowe was shot in the
head and instantly killed.
Major Gavitt received five bullets while
leading q charge thirty yards in advance. of
his command. Capt. Wyman was killed in
the same charge.
Our loss is reported at killed, mortally
wounded, and 20 slightly wounded.
The enemys loss is not asccrtaincd, but
is supposed to be considerable.
At the last accounts the rebels were in full
retreat with their baggage train and our
troops were in pursuit.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26

AS lNoUEsT.-On Sunday morning
last, twelve of our citizens, as Jurors Of
Inquest, accompanied by quite crowd Of
curious men and boys, *ended theit way up
the railroad to DR.. Cooper's woods, near
Cow Run culvcrt, to hold an inquest over
the remains Of WI infant, which had been
found the DAY previous, in pile of posts,
by some gunncrs. After an examination,
the jury rendered the usual very sensible
and satisfactory verdict in such eases: That
the object was II white child, and that it had
come to its death by means and in manner
unknown to the jury. The flesh was entirely
decomposcd, and only the skull, bones and
hair were left From all appearances, it
must have been there some time. As far rs
we nave heard, suspicion rests on no one as
the rcrpctrator of the foul deed.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26
THE TRAVELLER.
Baltimore and Susquehanna

STEAM COMPANY.
Regular Daily Line
Except Sunday for Port
EhsNt. Way Deposit. Havrc dc trace
and Tide Water Canal.
The. Steamboat JUNIATA Capt. Frederick
Toml:nson, leaves lower end of West Falls Avenue
every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY Even
ing, at o'clock, Returning leaves Port Deposit
every TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY Evoa-
ing, Mt o'clock P NJ, and Ilayre do Grace at >
O'Clock p. NJ
The steamboat LANCASTER, Capt J. W. Tom
Anson, leaves same place every TrEsnAr. Tnrns-
DAY ard SATURDAY Evening at o'clock. Re-
TEsDAT and FRIDAY Evening, at o'clock, and
Ravre de Grace at o'clock p. NJ.
Hour Of leaving Baltimore after the LIST of Octo.
Der. will be o'clock r. NJ.
70 Passage. (berths inclu1ed.) 80 cents.
Freight received daily unit . o'clock, carried
at low rates and carefully attended to.
Duplicate Receipts for Freight will be required
20 Al Boats and Cargocs towcd only at the
risk of their respective owners
Tho, Agent at ilavre de race will attend to for.
wlrding any Merchandise consigned to him for
any point on the Pennsylvania Canals, or will
re.Ship Freights intended for Baltimore philadel.
phia or elsewhere.
JOS JAs TAYLOR. Agent, Baltimore.
u. ALEN TAYLOR, Agent, IIavTc dc Grace.
). TOME. Agent. Port Deposit.
N. b Grain purchased at the highest market
price Mt the Warehouse of j. Tome 4 Co. Port
Deposit; who also keep for sale Guano, Plaster
r sh, salt, Croasdale & Michclls, Allen L
Ntrdie's and De Burg's Phosphaes and New
iurt Bone Dust March 2 lSGt-tf
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26

BsI~ The editor of The american Sentinel.
who has the good taste to copy some of our
editorials nearly every week. seems to have
an idea it would offend US, if he gave The
Wing credit for what he thus appropriates
We assure him he labors under mistake.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26

From FORTRESS MoNRoE-THE GREAT
ExPEDITIoN-ARRIvAL OF GEN. SHERMAN
Fortress Monroe, Oct. %. Gen. Sherman
arrived here to-day in the steamer AiianHc.-
Nearly dozen large steamers also arrived
here during the day to join the great expedi-
.tion. Vast preparations are being made. and
the fleet will doubtless be ready to sail as
soon as the weather noderates.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26
Tile Battle of Balls Bluff.

The following account of the battle near
Leesburg, in which Col. Baker was killed, is
from one Of the regular reporters Of The Press
at Washington
WASuISGToN, Oct. 22, '6l.
The contest yesterday, in which the gal
liant ,kcr fell, was not prcineditated by
either army, certainly not by Ours. 1t was
brought about in this way: The scouts of
the enemy were discovered by the Thirteenth
Massachusetts troops. VIII" were at their
brcasiworks on Hamilton Island. Five COM
panies "t these troops On the island were
ordered t. advance and rcpulse the enemy,
duty which they performed and returned to
quarters. The enemy soon rcappearcl in
| concealed numbers, and made AN attack upon
our men. Rniorccments from the Massa-
chusctts Fifteenth, with some Cavalry under
command Of Van Alien, were sent to their
and, Gen Stone in the mean time passing his
men over with all possible despatch at Iamil-
ton Island and at Edwards Ferry. The
| enemy appeared in strong forces Ut five thou
sand. under command OF Gen. Evans, with
artillery. The contest at this point WAS
severe. Col Baker reinforced our army by
taken the right with his regiment. he in per-
SON leading his men On. lie fought upwards
of hour. with disastrous effect upon the
enemy. Urging them on, he several times
waved his hat and advanced until h. was cut
down and carried dead from the field Gen
| stone Immediately took command Of the
| right; bat The death Of Col Baker cansrd II
dis"rganzIii'n of the right wing OF ilic army ,
from which Gen Stone WAS nnablc to receiver,
and ordered u retreat bringing III his dead
and wounded. Gen. Stone had about IN =
900 in his command, but II portion only of
them were enabled to cross the river in time
to afford aid to those engaged in the conflict
Gen Banks division had orders carly in
! IN the pvcnln. to advance towards Edwards
Ferry and Hamilton Island and his division
Is 900 strong is now in Virginia, with Gen
| stones division, and in cullimad oft the united
forces OF Generals Banks and Stone The
New York Tammany Regiment, Col. Cogs-
well. was in the engagement and the colonel
! is am"g the killed or is Il prisoner. Lieut..
| Col Ward, OF the Fifteenth Massachusetts,, is
| wounded. Our killed and wounded is report
| ed to number one hundred and seventy five :
that Of the enemy is not stated but is believed
| to be much greater.
Our troops held possession of the Ferry
and the island during the night, with occa-
! sional shots FROM the enemy reaching them
without injury. The firing ceased finally. and
our men employed themselves in throwing
up br"astworks hear the river, while the bal
ancc of Gen. Stones division were crossing
They were all over before day. and wgre
immediately followed by Banks division -
| The enemy as near AS can be aSccrtancd ere
now l0.0bO strong in front OF Banks and
| intinatdnS have been received by General
Banks that rclnforccm@nts are coming for
ward. Banks has % 900 men in his united
command. Another engagement may b,
expected at any hour.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26

DThe troops at Annapolis, numbering
about 200, were embarked on Friday and
Saturday on II large steamers, some OF which
sailed for Hampton Roads on Sunday night,
and the balance on Monday, fes the purpose
joining the Expedition.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26
THE FoRTY-FoURTH REGIMENT New

York volunteers containing ], 100 men occu-
pying 80 cars passed through Elkton on
Thursday last followed by another train
containing artillery, ambulances, etc. They
were the finest Regiment we have seen pass,
well clothed and equipped, and all unmar-
ried men, leaving no weeping wives at
home.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-10-26
IMPORTANT CAPTURE OF A REBEL SrEAMEI
LOADED WITH ARMY SuppLIs.

The steamer Sairor from Havana, with con-
traband goods, was captured as she was about
entering Tampa Bay, Florida, by the United
States steamer Keystone Siaie, and towed to
Kew West
Her cargo is said TO consist Of 600 pistols,
hall a million percussion caps, 500 dozen hats,
eight cases of shoes, 100000 cigars, and 400
bags Of coffee.