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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-21
The Union County Convention.

The Union County Convention which as
sembled in Elkton, on Tuesday last, to nom
mate County ticket, composed of a candidate
for Sheriff three Delegates for the Legislature,
three for County Commission RS and County
surveyor met in the Court House, at III
O'Clock, a. NJ, and organiz,d by calling
Mr.. Thomas b. Hopper, Of the I'd District, To
the chair, and appointing James S. Carhart,
and S. R. Carson Secretaries. The following
names Of delegates from the several Districts
were then read by the Secretaries after which
the Convention took recess Till l ! o'clock,
p. N.
DISTRICT DELEGATES: LIST District w.
H. Pealce, j. b. Price, W Scott Price, a. ID.
Caulk, W. p. Saunders.
End District. -Thaddeus Smith Thomas
b. Hopper, David Roberts, L. P. Bowan,
Francis a. Crouch.
3rd Observation-Disclosures G. Strickland Ben
jamin I. May, John Z. b.nnett, Howard
Titus, Joshua jackson.
4M District. Ephram Jordan, VIM. G.
llasson, Alex Hill, \. Ii. Brinton, Thomas S.
Smith.
5A District. William McNamee, John
McCracken, John Shippers, James Crawford,
Brnoni Cooling.
9Th District-Dr. s. r. Stubbs Jchoiakim
B,ickly, Henry J. Briscoe, Alfred KIRK.
James A. Coulson.
It'll District Elisha Brown. Hugh Steel.
Samuel Gay, j. Il Rowland, J. r, Carson.
SM DStr.ct.-J James Cummings, Enoch
MCCULLOUGH, Coleman Twininr. VIM. Keitly
Lewis I. Todd.
OH Dlsirtci.- Nathan Griffith J l.. Car.
hart, James G. Crolhcrs, Vim. s. Mearns. S.
T. Vana,sdale.
After the re- assembling of the Convention.
resolution was offered and carried that the
Convention proceed to nominate DELEGATES
for the LEGISLATURE
On motion Of Dr. S B. Stubs, it was
agreed that each drlrgati ton nominate cand.
date: when the following names were placed
in nomination VIM. Scott Price. and Ham.
lton Morton Of the lst District j. A. j.
Creswcl and A. Mclntre of the 3id; George
r. Howard, of the 9Th: j. w. Caldwell Of the
9th Jacob Tome and f. D. McClenahan, OF
the It'll DR.. Sluhbs and f. y. C. ouch were
appointed tellcrs. The first vote resulted in
the election of two delegates: Ii. Morton
received 50 VOTES, and y Mclntire 35 votes.
On the second ballot j. A. j. Creswell. ESQ
Of Elkton, received 80 votes. when a motion
was offered and carried making the nomina
tons unanimuus.
The Convention next proceeded to name
candidates for County Commissioners, G.. w
Bouden of the 2n1 District Thomas Grub
Of the Sth f. g. Parke. of the 4th George
johnson, of the 18th j. j. Mccullough of tn,
5th and James Nj Evans Of the 9th wer,
placed in nomination.
The fist ballot resulted In the choice o
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IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY. - Frankfort,
Sept l4.-Governor Magollin has issued the
following proclamation
"In obedience to the subjoined resolutions,
adopted by General Assembly of the Common.
wealth Of Kentucky. the Government of the
Confederate States, the State of Tennessee aad
others concerned, are hereby Informed that
Kentucky expects the Confederate or Tennes-
see troops to be withdrawn from her soil
Immediately"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-21

EVENING STAR Coal OIL Burner, BURNS
WITHOUT CHIMNEY. We have tried these
Burners and find them to answer admirably
on common single tube fluid lamp. Owing
to the advance in the price Of Fluid we advise
every house keeper to adopt the Euening Star
Burner, use coal oil and dispense with fluid
as light, which is both expensive and dan
gcnous. L. Diennen, has the Burner for
sale.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-21

The LEGISLATURE POLITICAL Prisoners.
The members Of the Legislature who were
arrested at Frederick, and the five mem bers
who were arrested in Baltimore and sent to
Fort Mcllenry, were all taken to Annapolis,
and placed on board the steamboat, Baltimore
destined 70, Fort Lafayette. Heckart, Max
well and Miller were Of the party.
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PORT DEPOSIT.
Flaming Mil and Sash Factory,

NE invite the attention Of all persons in the
w city or country, who contemplate the erection
OF Dwellings, Barns &c to our extensive stock of
building Materials, in the rough and prepared for
use, namely
DOOR AND WINDOW FRAMES,
(Clrcnlar and Plain, J
BLINDS VENETIAN and PIVOT,
PANEL SHUTTERS,
SASfIES. CHASED and not, Glassed,)
WOOD MOULlHNGS,
nOT-BED SASH,
BRACKETS.
WOODEN MANTELS.
Newell POSTS, tTur,od
BALLASTERS,
BARN VENTILATORS,
WINDOW GLASS.
BUILDERS HARDWARE.
SASH WEIGHTS AND CORDS,
HAND RAILING,
CHURCH PEWS.
WOOD TUBE FOR. CHAIN PUMPS.
Als0.--Dressed FfOUring:
YELLOW PINE, NORWAY PINE,
WHITE PINE AND HEMLOCK,
(Well seasoned J
IVA ofthe above offer as low as the
lowest. for the Cash or approved paper.
Al! orders by mail or otherwise, attended to
with pron,pipcss by
NOLANIJ e. CO.,
June %, 1850. PORT DEPOSIT, MD.
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The Continental Stove
NOTICE TO DERTORS.

A LII parties in any way indebted to VIM.
N Torbcrt, either on Book Account or
Note, are hereby notified to make immediate
payment to the Assignee.
HENRY r. TORBERT.
Elkton, April 90, l86l-tf.
C,ClOOL BOOKS and Fancy Stationery, in full
- supply at the Cheap Dry Goods store of
Sept Ii. T.. BROW y JR.
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Correspondence of Tho Cecil Wig. |
CAMP BLENKER. BiENKER's BRIGADE,

CAMP BLENKER, BI.ENKER's BRIGADE, J
Roches Mills, Va, Sept. l6. 81.
FRIEND EWING: One Battalion of our
Regiment has at last got into Virginia. 1t
Is composed Of two SqnalronS, Companies
a. and +. forming the first, 3. and G. the
second. We lit Camp Sloneman Tuesday,
Mt :onr clock p. NJ. marched over the Long
Bridge just before dusk aud arrived mar this
place about nine clock. when we halted for
the right and were not allowed to quit our
saddles all night. Shortly after we halted it
commenced raining, and continued until
morning. (So you may know we were
nice set of boys when daylight came.) We
then marched one.qnartcr Of a mile further OH
and pitched tents. The situation of our
camp is very pleasant one. We are eight
miles from Washington, two miles from
Alexandria, four miles from Arlington
lights, and one mile from Rebel Battery,
which is directly in front Of us. We are in
G'ueral B'enkers Brigade Uornely Colonel
Blenhers) He has seven Regiments Of
Infantry, one Battalion Of Cavalry, and the
Battery of Artillery known as the Bull Run
Battery, which was captured by Co. K of
Col. Blenkcr's Regiment at the Bull Rnr
Battle. 1t is splendid Battery Of six ritied
brass pieces, and the men who have them
know how TO handle them. They are along
side OF us, Col. Estiens Regiment. the Carl.
balda GaurlS, the Cameron Rifles, and sever
al other Regiments are within kailng dis
lance of us. There is long range of hills on
our risth which is completely covered with
cannon; the trees for miles around are all
telcd to prevent the advance of the enemy
Genl Is. Mcclellan and Benker have paid us
several visits since our arrival here, and COM
pl'men,ed us very highly on our fine appear
ance while passing through Washington.
They say we are already equal TO Regulars
| am acting Srrgt. Major for this battalion,
and have great many things to attend TO,
therefore will have to close.
Yours with respect,
j. FRANK CUNNING.
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CHE nlartirts.

ELKroN MARKETS Wheat Sl.lO, Corn
As cts. Oats 24a2G cts
BALTIMORE MARKET. Wheat: we quote
bite at Sl,33, Red. l.l5aSl.25. Corn,
White 5la54 cts Yellow, 50a54 cts. Oats,
Maryland 27a30, Pa, 33a35 cts.
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Notice to Voters of the 3rd District.

Notice to Voters of the 3rd District.
Mr.. Joseph r. Brown, having declined the
nomination for Justice of the Peace. rendered
him by the Union Party on the 18th inst,
the voters of the 3rd District are requested
to assemble In Elkton on Monday Both, Sept.
inst, at o clock p. NJ, to nominate a can
didate for Justice of the Peace, in place of
Mr. Brown declined.
BY order of TIE COMMITTEE.
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Tin, Stove and Sheet-Iron
NIANUEAGTORY.

Just Opened on Matn Street. Ekton, neat door
10 E. Broun, Jr's. Store.
1 large assortment efSTOVES, embracing
IA every variety Of PARLOR and COOK
STOVES. l recommend
The Continental Stove
TO the attention of Housek cepers, as the
most convenient and complete Cooking
Stove now offered for sale, arranged for
burning either wood or coal. The extensive
sale which this Stove has met with has
stamped the Continental as THE favorite OF
Mousekecpers.
TIN-WARE of all kinds constantly on
hand, at Wholesale and retail prices.
ROOFING and SCOUTING done at the
shortest notice, and at rates to suit the times
N-TERMS-CASH.
F. ALDRIDGE.
Elkton, Sept II, 1861 If.
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Die0.

MERCER.-In Philadelphia. ON the 9Th inst,
FLORENCE GERrRUDE, infant daughter Of
George L. and Mary L. Mercer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-21

THE ELKToN UNION CLUE will assem-
bic at O'Clock p. NJ, on Monday next and be
addressed by Mr. f, L. NJ. laehtz, A. NJ. ofElkton
Let every man attend the meeting who can do so
on that occa sion
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-21

= GONE TO D1xIE.-John B. Rowan,
of Elkton, member of the Central Committee and
Orator of the " Peace party Of This county. has
gone to Dixie's land to hunt fight Follow
your leader u" Peace - men ICONS cncy thou
art II jewel"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-21

TEE NAMES OF CANDIDATES FOR
h,srnIcr OFFICES We publish below the names
of the nominees for local Offices in the several
Districts Of the county, rs far MS we have been
able to obtain them. The It'll, 9TH AMI 9th we do
not find among the reports Of the proceedings of
the Primary Meetings held on Saturday last If
furnished to us. VIC will insert thom if desired in
future The Primary Meetings throughout the
county were more numerously attended than ever
before showing the deep interest felt by the people
in the pending contest. Mr. Cossrovc, anil Mr.
Joseph h. Brown of the 18th and Bird Districts.
nominees for the Office of Justices of the Peace
have declined the nominations, AMI tho vac .ncics
will be to fill by future action:
LIST DIsrnicT.-For Road hupervsor-W IL
Knock For justices Of the pcace-Snmue HAYS
" IN. Bell. For Constablcs Henry NJ Hays
IL NJ. Nansant
2nl nlsrRIcr.-For Road Supervisor Thomas
Lane For Justices of the Peace--ciilbcrt +
Chrlsteld. Alexander 2. Barwiek. For Con3ta
bies-N. Alexander Culinary John b. Roberts
3rl DlsrHIcr-For Road Supcryisor-John
Tia kary For Justices of the pcace-Willinm
l"rfcrt. Joseph p. Bra ibnry. For Constabcs-
Robert Il. Gan'well, T. Wesley Janney
9Th DlSrrIcT.-For Road Supcrvisor-William
C"als. For Justices of the Pc ,cc--Jn,ncs A
Coulson, Joseph II. Thomas. Thomas ID. CLAYTON
FOR Constables-Joshua j. Thompson, George W
Seylrr
It'll DlsrRIcr.-For Road Super, sor-Jnmes
lrst. For Justices Of the Peace Samuel pe,co.
Johh >. Christie. For Constabies w enlcl
Lawrence John NJ. Bullock
s'h hSrRIcr.-For Road Supervisor John
harrow For justices of the Peaco-.Iames Cum
minss, Henry Reynolds. For Constablcs John
Gray: Coleman Twining
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THE JACKSON UNION CLUB of the
Fourth District will meet at the Fox Chase Hotel
on Wednesday evening, the 18th inst. All ure
invited to attend.
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Pi,ila., Viii. 4 Bait. Railroad

Trains leave North East Station as follows
TO PHILADELPHIA. TO BALTIMORE.
Express, 1880 a. NJ. Mail, 1890 A NJ.
Mil, ls.39 +" Night Mail l PM
Through Freight, with passenger car at
tachel, leaves N ouh East for Baltimore at
$50 p. NJ. Stops at Charlestown, Principle,
Perryville, and IIavre de Grace.
w. d. ALEXANDER,
April 90, 1S60-tf. Agent.
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CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS. On Sum
day afternoon last, COW belonging to Mr.. Roger
Feiley. OF this town. was killed Mt the Plank road
crossing by train of c,rs, conveying soldiers to
the scat of war. Care should DO taken by persons
owning cattle to keep them from the vicinity Of
the railroad, while the cars are running Il. almost
all hours of the day and night
An interesting little of Mr.. VIM Crow
of this town. had his arm broken, a few days ago,
by Il fall.
a little daughter Of Mr. Nicholas F. Johnson
of Elk Neck; had her thigh broken, one day this
week.
On Wednesday, a large dog attached to small
wagon ran away, in Main street, but the hind
wheels of the vehicle coming off, his dogship
halted, till assistance came
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Lumber! Lambert! Lumber! =!
100 OOO FEEI SIDING, sawed 6, T
lOV,OUU and inches wide
Panel, Selects Cuttings White Pine and Hem
lock Fencing. Joist, Scahtling. Lathcs and Shin
sles, and general assortment of Lumber in the
rough.
~ Low for the Cash. or approved paper, by
holland Il CO.,
Sept |. 1860. Port Deposit, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-21

DJTRev, i. Yeates Reese, Editor Of the
Methodist Protestant, committed suicide, in
Baltimore, on Saturday last. lie was labor.
ing~under mental arrangement.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-21

THERE WILL be public service IN the
NJ f. church of Elkton, on Thursday next-the
day appointed for Fasting and Praycr-at 10!
o clock A. NJ
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0TThe Provost Marshal's Police of Bait.
more, seized on Monday last over two hun.
bred muskets and lot of ammunition, which
were found buried in the establishment of
Egerton & Keys, on North street. The guns
are of Harpers Ferry manufacture, and sup
posed to be portion of those of which the
Police authorities became possessed after the
riot of the 10Th of April, and which they
sccreted when the authority Of the Govern.
ment was rc.established in the city. The
Police also seized lot of muskets at the
armory of the Independent Greys on North
High street.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-21

TIE PUBLIC SCHooLs open on Mon
day, the 30th inst. We call the attention Of
parents and Others to the notice of the Secretary
advance payment Of the one dollar, elsewhere in
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-09-21
THE VELEK.
and suSqueha ssn Il

STEAM COMPANY.
.e.:.Se Regular Daily Line
81 An ...,,> S Except sunday for Port 20,
sssss5sssssssssssssa and Tide Water Canal
The Steamboat JUNIATA. Capt Frederick
Toml:nson. leaves lower end of West Falls Avenue
every MoXnN, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY Even
lug. at o'clock. Returning, leaves Port Deposit
every TUESDAY THURSDAY and SATURDAY Even
ing. ut 3 clock T.. NJ, and Ilavrc de Grace at )
o'clock =. NJ.
The steamboat LANCASTER. Capt j. w Tom
linson, leaves same place every TUESDAY. Thurs
DAY ard SATURDAY Evening, at o'clock. Re-
turning leaves Port Deposit every MONDAY, WE'D
NEspAr and FRIDAY Evening, at o'clock, and
Havrc dc Grace at ) clock T.. NJ.
Hour Of leaving Baltimore after the LIST Of Octo-
Der. will be o clock p. NJ.
~ Passage. (herths includcd.) 30 cents.
Freight received daily until j o'clock, carried
at low rates and carefully attended to.
Duplicate Receipts for Freight will be required.
10 All Boats and Cargoes towed only at the
risk of their respective owners.
The Agent ut llavre de Grace will attend to for
walding amy Merchandise consigned to him for
any psint on the Pennsylvania Canals, or will
reShip Freghs intended for Baltimore, Philadel-
pLa or elsewhere.
JOS JAS. TAYLOR Agent. Baltimore
X. ALEX. TAYLOR, Agent, llavre de q trace.
J. TOME. Agent Port Deposit.
n B.-Grain purchased at the highest market
picc Mt the Warehouse of j. Tome & Co. Port
Deposit who also keep for sale Guano, Plaster,
Fish, Salt Croasdale Il Mitchells, Allen &
Needles and De Barg's phospha'es, and New
Work Bone Dgst. March 2, lSGl--tf
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KEW. MR.. ELLIOTT preached very
appropriate sermon from Isaiah u 49, in the NJ.
L. church in this town, on Sunday last in behalf
OF sunday Schools generally, and the one con-
neecd with that church in particular. The school
stands badly in need Of a new Library, and col
lcctlo for that purpose taken at the end of
the sermon. The contributions Of any friends of
the school will be gl.dly received by the officers
Help good cause.
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We call particular attention to our
One and TWO Horse Powers,
ana Over and Undcr Shot
TIsrcSlainG Machines.

with which we challenge the world. They
have no equal and it is admitted by all who
have used them that they are the most
durable, convenient and reliable known !;
the power running with the least elevation,
and the machine running perfectly smooth,
without jar, and needs no fastening to keep
it in the barn. We are turning out hundreds
Of them yearly. with perfect success many
Of which go into Maryland, Delaware and
Pennsylvania.
when ordered and delivered in Phiada.
Ir5~All orders by mail for the above
namcd articles, directed to the Agents, will
receive prompt attention.
AGENTS:
Sutton Scarborough, Zion, Cecil county, Nd.
NJ. Kelly Pearson, Upper Principle, Cecil Co.
TlIROP Il MURRAY.
Ang "a, 1S61-tf.
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AUTuMN.-One day this week our
attention was attracted by the moaning of the
wind as it whirled around the house-o corner
There had been so much talk about I" war;"
primary meetings" - election" and the thou
sand and one other matters that are dscour.ed on
in these days, that September had gliled far along
on her passage before noticed that the mclan.
choly days y were near at hand even at the door
And we cast our eyes to the fields, and they were
becoming bare and brown, and the corn fields wore
golden hue; to the woods, and thickly inter-
spersed with the green were yellow leaves we
listened, and the birds that whilom sang so gaily
amidst the life and beauty of the woods had flown
away, with few exceptions; the sweet scented
flowers had faded and gone; the air seemed
cooler; surely thought we. Autumn approacheth.
Reader, look around you. and behold the bcluti-
full scene that is passing, while you are loungins
round, talking politics. There is mighty and
useful lesson to be learned from this season denou-
mated Autumn. This Autumn will witness the
gathering of fine crops by the most of our farmers
Bat to many persons it brings visions of Geld and
hunger which will be realized through the coming
winter, for they have neglected to provide therefor
To the lovers of Nature, Autumn is one of the most
pleasant seasons Of the year.
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A Few WORDS ABOUT DoYs.-We
have noticed on several occasions that many of the
boys of our town were in decidedly bad condi
ton at least, their actions in the streets led us
to believe that such was the case. An instance
occurred one evening this week. which, if we
should publish would asenish many parents in
the town. In difficulty between crowd of
boys and lady, it was with difficulty that one or
two of them were kept from striking her, and the
ears of the neighbors were shocked by the most
obscene language. 1t is an outrage upon the char
acter of the community that such proceedings
should be pcrmitted,-and the occurrence of n
species of rowdysm by boys here is frequent
This misconduct isgenerally at night, and parents
had better see to it, that they know what their
boys are doing when they are from home at night
About the matter is,-if we must say tive are
rrcdibly informed that there is large class of
very bad boys, both night and day, in this town
And it has even been limited that if the parents Of
these lads do not attend to them better, they will
be unprecedented as Migrants. There are certain
safeguards which society has thrown around itself
for its own protection, and it is thought by con-
siderable portion of the people that this COM
munity needs protection from bad boys. So, boys
and delinquent parents, look out VIC have put
you on your guard.
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TIE REV. Mr.. QUIGLEY viii preach
at Rising Sun Methodist Church, on Thursday
afternoon, (ThanksS iving) at O'clock
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LOCAL AFFAIRS.

A MALICIOUS REPoRT.--Some soulless
individual spread report through Elkton and
vicinity, on Sunday last that the md Delaware
Regiment which WAS ordered 20 Cambridge, last
Flid y, had been attached ~ sseessionists, and
either captured OF eat To pieces. The company Of
Capt. Ricketts, belongs to this Regiment, the
members of Which are citizens Of this Immediate
ne2,hborhool; and as absurd as the report was,
yet it could not fail to cause uncasincss to many
friends and relatives of the company, who would
not be likely to weigh against their anxiety and
solicitude for the welfare of the absent its utter
folly. Persons who would thus wontouiy trile
with the feelings Of mothers and sister. possess
a spirit Of microscopic nobleneSs.
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T8EEeNP s. MURRAY,

(s%CCEssoRs TO CROOKS u TnRoP,)
NEW HOPE, BUCKS COUNTY, Pd,,
XE7IO have on hand and are constantly
w making all kinds of Farming Imple-
mcns, viz:
Rcaping Muchiues, HIND and Pomer Corn
Shelters, Clorey Hullers, Farm Mills,
Huy Drugs, Hay Rakes, Folder
Cutters, Grain Fans, &C., &c.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-31

millions un0er the act OF June leet we're
opened. The 80 days required BY Law be-
fore the power to issue Treasury Notes could
accrue, expiT ed TO day, and tho Department
will avail itsclf OF that means Of meeting
the wants Of the Treasury.
New York, May 30.
When tho frigats Nisgara Vas as Havana,
two New Orleans schooners were 10 port 6y-
ing tho rebel Gag, but . visit from Lieut..
Porter occasioned the substitution OF tho
stars and stripes.
Gentlemen from Norfolk report 10000
troops there. we'll armed: food c!ecsy BE:
| high; q, 900 men ct Richmond and city
strongly fortified. JED. Davis i'll, but *.
rssted Immediately.
Posts Special.
The War Dspartmsnt 10 bosiiy engaged ia
making appointments Of officers for the sc
regiments Of regular troops ordered by tht
! Presidents Ia addition to tho present forcs.-
These regiments, whom arrspgsmsnts for
their organisation are perfected, will DO very
/ efficient, ~ al the commissioned officers vii
/ DO men who have seen active service.
i Philadelphia, May 30.
i A philadelphia who recently escaped
from Memphis, has arrived here. He say
there arc about 5000 troops in hemphis
and about % many moro encamped on tht
Fair Ground, near that oity. Az Randolph
there are shout 8. 900 mon, and formids
bic battery Of 81 FOUNDERS and mortars.-
4 At r.. Rector, on the Tennessee side ID For
! Harris, With about 200 msn. At Memphi'
: and various poinss between there and th
Missouri aud Kentucky lins there were Aboa
5000 msn.
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The ohisalric traitors OF the South-ths
Floyds, the Cobbs, the Twiggs, the Marshsls,
ct I'd omne genus Of perjurers, robbers, trait
ors and assassins-have a dangerous rival
for the gratitude OF TIE South in the person
Of engineer Quinn OF Virginia.
Quinn was employed to repair the engines
OF the flag chip Minnesota and the MISSISSIPPI.
pi, and 10 doing 90 cut out two inches Of ths
delivery pipe and substituted gummed can.
vas instead Of iron. Az consequence, wher
tho vessels put to sea they were soon 6lled
with water, and barely escaped sinking. Ia
the meantime, Quinn had resigned his posi-
tion in the United States service and wen,
back to old Virginia, where be belongs. II
is poor consolation to know that bis name
was stricken from the Navy roll.