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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-08-24
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

A EhKToN UNION CLUB.--The Union
men of Elkton assembled in the Court House
on Thursday evening last, and entered into
prclim mary arrangements TO form Union
Club. There bring no convenient room &C
cessi bile in town for the assembling of Club.
it was determined to erect II temporary
building and the necessary committees were
appointed to carry out the wishes o! the
meeting. On Monday evening next at Sc clock
the meeting will assemble in the Court House
when permanent officers will be appointed,
and by laws adopted fo' the Club.
Eloquent speeches were made by WIN. j.
Jones and J. 7. Mccullough, Rsqs.. and a
great deal of enthusiasm was manifested 10y
the meeting, which was nuin,rou>ly attended.
We hope the Union men " i'll be out in force
on next Monday evening. 1t is time all good
patriots throughout the county were organi.
zIng. not for mere party political campaign
but to help defeat The niHions Of d+spotsnl
who swear " home and country they will
Leave US no more
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
S lTE MILITARY BOARD.

ALBASY Saturday, May 2j 1861.
The State Board Lave completed the organization of
the four remaining regimens-the 3jh tGth 31th and
3Sth-the last being |. !. II. Hobart Wards rogi-
ment This makes up the full complement Of 80 regi-
menrs authorized by the law Of as Winter There are
come companies remaining over here and at other
depots, which will not get be disbanded in case any
thing should occasion vacancies in the regiments before
being mustered into the United States service. OF the
regiments formed by the Boari, 2l from the City
Of New-York.
The Board have completed awards Of contracts FOR
clothing ard equipments ard adjourned over till Tues
day when the successful bidders to attend and per-
feet their contracts.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
LOCAL MILITARY MATTERS.
THE GRAND PARADE YESTERDAY.

Tie Full Parade ordered by the Union Defense
Committee, OF al regiments accepted by the Govern.
meni. but for the present abiding in this city, took
place yesterday afternoon. Though the whole force
now in barracks in this city and vicinity have been
given 10 understand that their services will be speedily
required for the Government still tie fact that arms
and equipments have not been provided for them with
the speed that rhOuld have been exhibited compeed
several Of the companies 10 present themselves yester-
day to the inspecting officers in the varied costume of
citizens, instead Of The exact and precise reguIa
dresses Of the regular troops.
Though tue inspection OF yesterday was required bv
the regulations Of the service still It WIS doubtless
omewha quickened by divers and sundry reports that
have not only been reported TO headquarters bat have
also reached thai os capous and unsatisiabe officer
the General Public. Reports have not only been YER
bay circulated, but have even found their way into
the papers, that there has been rascality Of peculiar
nature practised by certain officers of the new regi-
ments The nature OF this petty swiudng only be-
understood after rather elaborate explanation. which
will run thus:
regiment of 900 men is entitled 10 a certain nun
ber Of Fasons-say, for example, 200. As soon rs
regiment IL accepted and really mustered into the
Ice Of the United States the Quartermaser begins to
make his reqnstions the chief Of the commissariat
for The full amount not only of edbes merely but Of
teatD, blankets, aud all such other impements and
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
FROM INDIANAPOIIS.

IsnASAPorr' Ind, Saturday, May %, 1861.
Gov Yates Of Illinois and Senator Trumbull arrived
here yesterday.
Govs. Dennson Of Ohio, Yates Of Illinois, and Nor
ton Of Indiana had Il long conference to-day. The re-
suit has not yet been made public.
Gen. McLcllsn and tie three Governors reviewed
five regiments Of Uni.oI States and two regiments Of
State troops.
Gen. Mcclellan expressed surprise at the proficiency
of the troops, and highly gratfed at their ad-
yancement
Gov. Morton has appointed the Hon william Cam
back Colonel If the 30,h Regiment.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
FROM CHAMRERSBURG. Pa.
PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, May 2j,

PAILADELPHIA, Saturday, May ., Dol.
Advices from Hagerstown state that the railroad
track has been up both sides of Harpers Ferry
by the Seeessioniss 1t is reported that there are not
less than 900 of them at that point aud in the neigh
borbood There are no large guns on the Maryland
Hights Although reenforcements were daily expected
at Wiamsport by the Secessionsts, had reached
there up to Friday evening Provisions were scarce
there and the troops were without tents DeSertons
were numerous.
The Virginia troops are guarding all the ferries
between Harpers Ferry and Hancock
This ia perfectly quiet, and there Is but little
fear Of any invasion.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
The following are the bid. for the Treasury Notes al
tt'f,21
FROM FoRTREss MONROE.
,ei.l pi.pateh toThe y. Y. Thbane.

bpecit! Dispatch toIAe " l. ltlJaAe.
WASHINGTON, Saturday, May 25, 1861.
A friend who went down to Fortress Monroe
Oh public business on Monday. has just returned
On Wednesday night, when he left for Baltimore
in the Georgiana, there were only 3,i0O troops
in and about the fort.
The Vermont Regiment was ercamped outside
the walls, in and near Wizards Hotel. The ID
and 1tb Massachusetts,, with four or five hundred
Regulars OF the artillery corps were in the
Fortress.
There was no sickness. Tie men were
actively drilling and mounting guns Tho
Fortress was very strong the land side is
strengthened 10y sand-baes, and armed VITA nu-
merous heavy mortars. The Floyd gun COM
Inands the whole beach. The cause@ay bridge is
guarded by two cannon and company OF
sodiers, while picket- thrown out Tor at least
two miles.
My informant saw the second afair a. Sewelis
Point. The Star fired at the battery while pass
ing by, and the tire was retained. The Star re-
ceiyel no damage. So far known, tire battery
was unhurt also. IL was intended TO make a
general attack on the batteries on Tuesday night,
on the arrival OF Gen. Butler, who came in the
Cataline, escorted by hundred men from the
New-York 18th, and battery Of Artillery.
The attack was deferred, after consultation
between Com. StriDghan and Gen. Butler. 1t
is not known at what time operations will CON-
mence. Everything is fully prepared for q move
ment at O moments notice.
II is incorrectly rsUOrted that tie Nlaess.a
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26

was draped with the American fag and adorned with
choice Aowers The face was exposed to the publio.
Many persons, principally soders, visited the White
House 70 take farewell look at him.
Owing to the immense throng Of anxious gazers on
the remains Of the deceased the funeral cortege de-
ayed moving from the Executive mansion till near
oe.ck- All along the line of Penusy lvania aveLus
flag Were displayed az hafnast and draped in mourn
ing.
Every available point including tie windows bal
comics, and houseops, were thronged with anxious
and soTowful spectators. Various testimonials Of re-
spect were paid. AL the bells Of tie city were toed,
and the heads Of the soldiers and troops uncovered.
Several companies Of the City corps followed by the
New-York list Regiment Marines. and tie local cav
airy corps formed the military escort, with their
arms reversed and oolcrs shrouded.
The hearse was followed by detachment of
Zouaves, Of whom, the ayenger Of Col Ellsworth,
carried tie identical Secession flag tom down by the
deceased.
Then followed the President. accompanied by
Secretaries Seward and Smith and The Of the pro-
cesson was composed Of carrages containing the cap
tans of the Zeuave Regiment.
The head Of the procession reahedthe depot a; a5ons
lao, and the train with the remains viii start
WASHINGTON, Saturday, May 2j, 1861.
Proposals for the reminder Of United States Stock,
about nne millions Of dollars worth, under the act OF
February last were opened this afternoon by the Sec
retary OF the Treasury Bidders allowed TO pro-
pose in the alternative for bonds at any specified rate,
or for an equal amount Of 1reiury Notes bnt not be-
law mar. The following sre the New-York bidders for
bonds:
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
HIsHLY IMpoRTANT NEws-nF TRUE.)
WAsnINGTON. Saturday, N

WAsHlNGT0N, saturday, May =, I0bI.
TheYankee arrived here to-day from Fortress Mon
roe ad BRING the repor, that Gen. Butler yesterday
cap,upd Sewas Point with the loss Of 81 killed and
wounIed that the enemy lost between 800 aud 400
killednnd wounded that many prisoners were taken
perhas 900, and that oil Thursday evening the ene-
my lckes near the fort surprised aud 800 prs-
oners brought to the tort. The War Department has
information TO the same effect
Thee seems TO be no doubt that skirmish took
place ,etwcen the Federal and Secession peAets near
Arlinaon flights to-day.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
THE DEATH OF COL. ELLSWORTH.

BosTON Saturday May y, lobI.
In Boston, Portland. Concord, and many towns
throughout New Enpand, flags have been Ct half mast
as q testimony of public mourning for Col. Ellsworth
ALBASY, Saturday, May 25, 1861.
Thenews Of Col. EllswOrths assassination occssions
tie most intense feeling here The flags all at half
mast, and a public meeting of young men has been
called to give expression to sentiments in regard TO :he
limenlable occurrence.
CAsASDAIGUA, n. Y, Saturday, May Is, 1861.
The flags here at haf-mast. and the bells tong,
expsslye Of tho general regret of our citizens at the
death Of the gallant Col Ellsworth.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
TIE PENNSYLVANIA TROOPS.
PnlLAprLPHIA. Satnrday, MN p, 4

PHILADELPHIA, Saturday, May %, 1851.
Col Baiors rife regiment proceeded to sufio!k
Park this morning. Three regiments, tue Doth or
Scott Legion the 2si and 2ith Irish Regiment, all
are ready 10 march as IA equipped. The 2lth
want rifles and the others cartridge boxes, knapsacs
&c. The Irish Regiment s not fully uniformed vet.
II il understood from inquiry OF State authorities that
the Commissary department Of Camps In Pennsyl-
vania excepting wilkins and Curtin are not under
their control and the agency Of the United States are
responsible for the nsalicency and unheathiHees Of
the euppies.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
TROOPS FROM NEW-HAMPsHIRE.

Special Dispatch TO The N. Y. Tribune.
WORCESTER, Saturday, May S5, 1861.
The ist Regiment of tie New Hampshire Volunteer
Militia is now passing through the streets TO take the
Tney expect to arrive by the Norwich route at
o'clock tomorrow morning. They have just come
from Mechanics Hall, where they partook Of splendid
psst prepared for them by the ctzens of Worcester
The tables filed the whole of this the largest hal
in the State. Col. Isaac Davis made the welcoming
speech, and Col. Tappan responded behalf Of the
regiment.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
FROM WHEELING. VA.

WHEELING, Va, SaluIiay, Nav ., lS6l.
Twenty eonntes in Western Virginia have been
heard from. They give large maorilies against Seees
zion.
Secession troops are now quartered at Grafton, but
the number IL not known.
Col b. +. Kelly Of the Isl Virginia Regiment is
native of this place. It enormously reported thai
he was a native Of Philadelphia. lie has been colonel
OF militia iu this district for years.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
Portsmouth and five thousand ct Gosport A gentle

from Richmond says that million dollars have been
expended in fotitying York river to defend Rich
mond and that there are fifteen thousand troops there
He ssys the people of Richmond fully expect to be
attacked, but are confident Of their ability to defend
the city. The Petersburg cavalry company is still
fhera
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
FROM BOSTON.

BosToS, Saturday, May ., 1861.
The armed steamer South Carolina, Commander
Alden, sailed last night for Fort Pckens. She has
crew Of i31 men, and takes 100 seanen for the feet
supply the place Of those whose enlist ment has pred
She also takes out several ten-nch mortars ried can
non. and other war munitions.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
TIE NEGOTIATION ABOUT THE STEAMER
ATLANTIC.
Special D.rach to The n. Y Tribune from Occasional
WAsHwGroy, Saturday, MAY O., 1861.

WAsHsGroy Saturday May ., 1861.
Thehito-y Of The ATTEMPTED sale Of the steamer At
lantic tine Government is curious and instructive.
rrUminnt gentleman Of New-York, known as an in
fuen,il politician, waited upon the Secretary Of the
Tcasuy saying that tie owner Of the Atlantic, who
residein Ncw-York, being animated by patriotic i'm
pulscs was willing, under the present circumSsnces to
sell be 20 the Government for bali Ler value, namely
for 5000 Mr.. Chase, naturally placing much con
fdeneen the representations Of this eminent gentle
man, nd knowing the steamer 20 be large and fine
one Va strongly disposed to make the purchase, when
lie leaned that The patriotic owner Of the steamer bad
barglied with The Bremen Steamship Company to sell
her 70 them for $2J0,0OO, in caoe the Coversmen'
should conclude not take her. II Is needless 10 add
thaiMr Chase War no; long in arriving at that con
clIgiu.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
TO tie Associated Press.

To tie Assoca.ed Press 49, .o.,
BALTIMORE, Saturday, May %, 1861.
The steamer Adelaide arrived from Fortress Monroe
early this morning. The correspondent OF the Assoc-
stsd Press there sends the following:
FORTRESS MONROE, Friday, May q, 1861.
Gen. Butler suddenly made his appearance yeser-
day in Hampton, at the head of the Vermont Regiment
on reconnaisance The rebels attempted 10 burn the
Long Bridge hut were frustrated by the activity OF the
advance guard.
To-day friday he extends reconnaissance several
miles up the peninsula between james and York
Rivers
The Troy and Vermont Regiments have encamped
near Hampton bis being the occupation of Virginia
soil by Federal troops.
The James Adger, after landing the Troy Regi-
rnent sailed for New-York.
The Harriet Lane has gone TO Charleston.
The blOckading squadron of Fortress Monroe con-
sisis of the Minnesota, Cumberland Yankee Star,
formerly Monticello Quaker City, and other small
craft. The officers Of the squadron this morning called
on Gen. Butler.
There are several prizes in the harbor.
The arrival of the freate Mississippi is expected,
and tha; active operations will be undertaken against
sewels Point.
In the action of last Sunday full particulars of which
you hye three Of the four guns Of the rebels were de
mouusd and it is well understood here that At least
bali adolon men were killed. The battery was 10
contain - guns.
The Michigan Regiment ia expected soon from
wasbhrton slso several regiments from New-iork
and BCsiOn.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
FROM PENNSYLVANIA.

HARRIsfrRG saturday, May p I6oI.
Aitorne. -cSnera +. PuneAneo, has resigned. IN
his letter to the Governor, he says: For reasons
which appeal my self-respect, cannot consent to
continue any longer in connection with your Admins
frgtiDn.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26

has attacked or viii take part in the attack on
Sewells Point. She draws too much water to
be servicesble. The Cumbt rland, the brig Perry,
and the Star will engage the batteries, acting IN
conjunction with forces landed from propellers.
On Wednesday detachment OF two or three
hundred men from the Vermont Regiment
marched toward Hampton. and just as our in-
ormant left, distant smoke Indicated ther
Onrniug of the Hampton bridges.
A Baltimore clergyman, whose opportunities
for observation are excellent tells me that Inc
Secessionsts in the city are strong, but CONSIST
ing of low roughs ard fine gentlemen. Ihe
middle working class are almost to man Tor
he Union.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26

comfort; such as emptying his wardrobe OF CLOTH
ing for the needy among them, and sendine LIS
own bedding that those on the sick LIST migI' he
easy.
THE zoUAvEs ANXIOUS TO FIGHT
The hundred Zouayes left behind as a guard
are indignant to think they are not TO DC III 'D'
fight, and they are determined to get AWAY
they say, if they have to swim the fo'on"c'
One of them, who CHANGED TO be in the Ucipiy
of the 5th Massachusetts Regiment "aen 'no
alarm was given this afternoon, rusneo III Pa''
the guard. and seiziog musket, joined 'haV reg
ineut. and crossed the Long Bridge with them.
Their bearing to-day at the funeral, and espc-
calIy at the White House, where the body OF
their lamented Colonel was laid out was noble
COL. ELLswOETH's AyESGER.
Zouaye Brownell, who killed Jackson, was
the object of much attention as be walked in
line with his eyes red with weeping and bearing
the Secession banner bathed with Ellswortbs
blood President Lincoln approached Brownell
and shook his hand.
THE CONMIssARIAT.
A large quantity of provisions has been for
warded to the troops stationed on the other side
of the aqueduct. All Of these regiments are
most comfortably and pleasantly situated and
are highly del GIFTED with the change of position
There are two or three delightful springs in the
neighborhood, which render the position all the
more inviting.
TIE SPIRIT OF OUR MEN.
All the troops here received the orders fcr ac-
ton with enthusiasm and cheers, and the camps
presented the appearance of beehiyes.
PERSONAL MOVEMENTS.
Gov. Banks and Schuyler COlfax are here,
fully imbued with the war spirit of the North
vest.
The Secretary Of War left this evening for
New-York on business of great Importance con-
nected with his Department. He will return on
Monday.
MASSACHUSETTS TROOPS.
The Fifth Massachusetts Regiment returned TO
the city from Virginia. accompanied by Shermans
Battery at half past four this afternoon, but have
receiged orders to return immediately, and arc
now packing their kuapsacks The sick among
this Regiment when they heard of the order to
march. arose from their beds ID the Hospital and
insisted upon going along.
MARROW ESCAPE OF REBELS.
If the occu patton had taken place an hour
earlier, 400 Rebel soldiers would have been
taken. They escaped by special train. Nearly
all the places occupied by them as quarters are
now filed with Federal troops Union flags
prevail.
OUR UT-POSrS.
The pckets Of our force extend for miles into
the interior The men are constantly under arms,
and ready to march forward at an instants no.
tice
wrDa-AwAKE IN WASHINGTON.
On my return to Washington l found al
the army still alert, but with no certainty OF an
immediate start. The cause of the uprising OF
the afternoon was then unknown, and even in
Washington could not be eucidated
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26

2.
4. McOnnis. s2'hp GtCo.
I1hu { Rires of " 4. hlgton, $4,000 a. %.
William j.. Boston, Z 90 rt udsSayin- from 20
o. 98t
wi.in Beals r Of Boson, Fiooor. a-s varying from IS
mn
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26
wIDn-AMAKE IN WAsInNGTON.

On my return to Washington l found al
the army still alert, but with no certainty OF an
immediate start. The cause of the uprising of
the afternoon was then unknown, and even in
Washington could not be elucidated.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26

GUN CARRIAGES ARRIVED.
Major Rnmsy Of Washington Arsenal, has just
received six immense field gun-carriages for 81
Founders.
WHAT GIN. wALBRIDGE WOULD DO.
Gen. Walbridee is still here, and urges the Ad-
minstrstion to OyerGhelm the rebellion with
forces so large as TO render resistance hopeless
or the fight short. lie would have FIVE to seven
hundred thousand men enrolled at once and I'M
der arms. He would have the war carried into
the heart Of the enemy's country by Furnishing
South Carolina, first and worst in insarrection,
most severely.
SECESSION OuTRAGEs.
son Of Joshua Gunne of Fairfax Court
House, was Of Barrett's Crossroads throughout
The election, backed by crowd Of violent Dig
unioniss, threatening to hang or shoot all there
who might continue to uphold the Union cause.
DISPATCHES CORRECTED.
A special dispatch to Tie Erening Post, dated
Washington, May "a, affirming that the Govern
ment has succeeded in securing all the products of
all the snns manufactures and cannon fonn-
dries in Great Britain, which are permitted to
make arms for foreign States for three
months to come, is entirely without foun-
dstiOn. The resources and manufactures Of the
United States are adequate to any present or
probable want Of the War Department during
the war.
PROSPECT OF ANOTHER LEVY,
1t is not improbable that the President will
issue proclamation for another levy Of a hun.
dred thousand men.
A company Of fugitive Baltimoreans has been
organized at Norfolk.
LOVE FOR COL. ELLSWORTH.
When tie news of Lllsworths death reached
the Zouayes at the Hospital, number of them
So. out Of their sick beds, and though scarcely
able to stand, managed to totter TO the place
where the corpse was laid in the Navy Yard.
They recount numerous instances Of bis kind.
sessIed treatment and consideration for their
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-26

Sons OF NEw-HAaPsHIRE.-The citizens % y,
Hampshire now in New'York will meet ~ So,
tins morning, at the Pgradsc'h pOa-s. 81 = =.
pssusgsl go -
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-08-08

here now. OF what was her. at the same date IN
former years but those Whose Judgment Is re-
liable believe that the stock Is now much de-
creased. with : decreasing consumption. If 80,
then the tariff has had l fair trial, and though
the receipts under it. ought to increase slowly,
year by wear, A. they would under any system
Of revenue. vet the rate of increase will pro
baby fail below what Is was during the last
decade.
1t does not help the matter to argue that by
and bye, 1T some future day, six or eight years
hence, perhaps, the revenue from duties will
again be equal 10 what it was in 1858 or 9,
under the old laws. We must bear in mind
that the internal machinery Of the government
every year becomes more expensive and cumber-
some. To check the natural increase of ex-
penses Is next TO impossible. The cost Of the
government in lS4j was 1888 .352; in lS49
about $3.50, 900; in lSCO, over $500. 900. If
this Is the ratio Of increase. then in 1870. we
shall require more than 800, 900 q carry on
the government on its present basis. Conse-
quently when our revenue from foreign imports
again realizes Sl32, goo. which was he sum re-
ceived in 1859, We may find the cost of govern
ment 800 900, and instead of S132. 900 from
that source, We ought 10 receive from it $50, 600.
The stern fact still remains, that under the
new tariff, the receipts have largely decreased.
as we predicted they would instead of having
increased TO Sl52,7S0. as the ministry predicted
would be the result. We say the fact is such,
and we must = face the music All will see
that a great mistake has been committed through
the Ignorance of the ministry, but the people
cannot now escape the consequences. The gall
ing yoke must be borne, until it becomes intol-
lerable. II Will not do TO sit down supinely,
fold our arms and say eve must look out
for number one after US the dcluge.' To ig-
more the present state Of things will never DO.
The people are and ought ever 10 be, deeply
concerned in the welfare and prosperity of the
government, for their interests are Identical. The
government can borrow money a little while.
so long as its bills and interest are promptly
met, or till capitalists, who provide the necessary
means, begin TO inquire very suspiciously how
the liabilities of government are, and
whether it can really fulfill all its promises to
pay. There is a limit beyond which govern
nent cannot borrow it's five OF ten thousand a
month ut its option or call. That period may
arrive, if we are not careful, sooner than antici-
pated. To guard against it should be our aim.
and to maintain the public credit should be the
object of the government, TO which all
other questions should subServe.