The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1863-05-23
Washingt ton and the Union I:
A POEM FOR THE TIMES,

BY MISS d. p BAKER,
Publisher Of the National Banner, Washington
Miss Baker was in our town yesterday en-.
deavoring to make arrangements to give a read
ing of her poem. The obtaining of proper
place for the reading was the only obstacle
which presented itself in tile way of our CITIZENS
receiving this literary treat. The matter was
left in the hands of parties to obtain q suitable
room, and if this obstacle is suprnouned Miss
Baker will give Il Reading Of parts of her I'D,
mirable poem, ON Friday evening next
This patriotic lady's liS is wholly given to
the cause of her country, and one. half the pro-
| ceess OF her Readings aIe given for the benefit
OF the Patriotic Fund, or in some other manner
appropriated to the relief Of our sick and wound
ed soldiers. In some instances her Readings
are free, and onehalf Of the proceeds subscribed
by the audience TO The National Banner is
appropriated to the same patriotic purpose
The Banner is n quarto monthly literary
publication, edited by Miss Baker, and publish
ed in Washington. for $3.50 per year.
The following appeal, signed by over forty
members of Congress, will serve to Introduce
The National Banner to the reader better than
anything we can add:
"W- the undersigned members Of the 31tll Congress-
d the United states approving the object ofcreang
through the literary monthly journal. THE NATIONAL
BANNER, Patriotic Fund. for the benefit Of the sick
wounded, and disabled soldiers, and their families. by
giving so cent Of all Subscriptions received for said
paper to the Patriotic Fund do most cordially invoke the
united efforts of press and people in giving publicity
this noble enterprise and aiioring such mt
as Will ensure complete and entire success
The tar,,, az oJ,,;,.;,,, III
nary arrangements are left to u committee
Notice will be given if the Reading takes place
RoBBERY.-ARREsT AND SHOOTING.
Two negro men from Philadelphia visited the
house of an old black man, who lives in Apo
quinimink Hundred, on last Saturday They
were entertained and remained all night The
next morning they went away. After they had
gone the old man discovered that his trunk had
been broken open and about one hundred and
seventy-tire dollars in silver stolen. He went
in pursuit Of the negroes, but they would not
return the money. He then got the assistance
of several white men. When these came mp
with the robbers they swore they would kill any
man that attempted their arrest. The negroes
fired fourteen shots, one Of which entered the
wrist Of one Of the white men and came out
near the elbow, making had wound. We do
not know whether the white men were ut this
time armed or not; they however procured arms
and pursued the negroes, shooting and wound
ing one pretty badly. They We're finally cap
tured and taken to New Castle jail About
Sl4O OF the money was recovered.
Del. Gazette
The negroes were tried at New Castle County
Court the present week, and found guilty of
assault and battery, with intent to kill
Pere b. Price, of Warwick, in this county,
was the man who was wounded in the arm BY
one of the negroes. The robbery took place
near that town.
ORDERED AwAY.-The 18th Con-
necticut Infantry, under command of Col.
Ely, have received orders to leave the posts
which they have so long occupied in aud
about Baltimore, and to enter upon active
service. The provost guard under command
of Lieut.. j. ID. Higgins, stationed at Elk
ton and Chesapeake City, are portion Of
this regiment, and it affords us pleasure to
bear testimony to their gentlemanly and
soldicrlike deportment since they have been
on duty here. Wherever they may go, they
bear with them the best wishes of all our
loyal citizens.