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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-02-20
GENERAL FOSTERS REPLY.
HEADQUARTERS Dept OF THE ON

HEADQUARTERS DEPT OF THE Ono, !
Knoxville L, Tenn Jan. 7, GA.
Lieutenant General Commanding Force, IN Ea.t
Tennessee:
Sir have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt Of your letter dated January 3,
1861 You are correct in the supposition
that the great object in view in the circula-
ton of the Presidents Proclamation, is to
induce those now in rebellion against tho
Government, to lay aside their arms, and
return to their allegiance as citizens of tho
United States thus securing the re-union
Of States now arraycd in hostility against
one another and restoration of peace Tho
immediate etlect of the circulation may bo
to cause many men to leave your ranks, to
return home. or come within our lines, and
in Wow of this latter course, it has been
Thought proper to issue an order announc-
ing the elvorabe terms on which dcserters
will be recemed
~ccePt, hoWever, your suggestion that
1t would have been moro courteous to have
sent these documents to you Cor circulation,
and ! embrace with pleasure the opportu.
nifty thus afforded to enclose TO you twenty
copies Of each Of these documents, and rS-
ly upon your generosity and desire for
peace, to give publicity to the same among
your officers and men.
have the honor to be, General,
Very respectfully,
J. G. FOSTER,
Mayor General Commanding.
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Rebel Designs this Spring.

| When we pen II brief article spcculating
upon the rebel movements, We deem II
proper to state that we do not pretend ia
take n military view of the subject, but Il
common sense view, based upon our knowl'
edge Of the country, and Of It's resources
and its military occupation, We have full
confidence in our Generals in command in
Eastern Tennessee, GRANT, Thomas and
ScnoFlELD, and all who are commanding
divisions under them,
When we reflect, however, that class of
the worst and most desperate men living,
driven out from here, and sick and iamish-
ing from their Punishment, crazy TO return,
are at Richmond, with Longstroets army,
and around ut Atlanta urging n return to
East Tennessee, and the rocapture Of the
country, we feel assured that an attempt
will be made to take the country this spring,
50 far ms Knoxville is concerned, the COM
bined forces Of Lee, Longstreet, and Joe
johnston will not be able to take it, 1t has
once been besiegcd az Longstrect remcm-
bers to his cost, and to the sorrow Of his
routed forces Knoxville is strong posi-
ton since made stronger by extensive
works and daily being made more So at
every point, under the superintcndance Of
Gen, TlLLsQN, who viii have its garrison
strong enough to try conclusions in the field
with any force that rebcdom can gather
Neither by siege nor sudden assault
can Knoxville be carried, If the rebels
think otherwise, let them come and make
the attack. The friends of the Union
abroad need entertain no fears for the safety
Of Knoxville.
The rebel forces in East Tennessee will be
reinforced and this can be done from Rich
mond, as they are running the railroad to
Strawberry Plains, within fifteen miles Of
Knoxville. On the other hand, they can
throw Il cavalry and infantry force, with
artillery, into East Tennessee, by way of the
North Carolina turnpike, and down the
French Broad river. Our railroad commu-
nication being complete now, from Nashville
to Loudon, and from there by rail to Knox
vile. the rebels will move heaven and earth
to cut the road The great land pirate, and
Confederate horse thief MORGAN, is now
organizing for this work, and will, sooner
or later, make the assault Vigilance on
our parl WIN ueIent these desperate adven-
turers Let our authorities keep wide
awake, and constantly on the look out, as
we have no doubt they will do, and we shall
keep them out Of this country.
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Letter Received from Lieutenant Gen.
eral }. Longslreet, ana Reply OF
MajGr-Gencral j. Il. Foster.
HEADQUARTERS CONFEDERATE FORl

HEADQUARTERS CONFEDERATE Forces,
East Tennessee, January B. 1864,
To tie Commanding General United States forces,
Fast Tennessee!
SlR-l find the proclamation of Presi-
dent Lincoln, of the lth OF December last,
in circulation in hand-blls among our sol.
diors, Tho Immediate object of this circu-
latlon appears TO be TO induce our soldiers
to quit our ranks and to take the oath of
allegiance to the United States Govern
mcnt presume, however, that the great
object and end in view is to hasten the day
Of peace
! respectfully suggest for your consider
alton, the propricty Of communicating any
views that your Government may have
upon this subject through me, rather than
by hand-blls circulated among ourroldiers.
The few men who may desert inlcr tho
promise held out in the proclamation can.
not be men Of character or standing. If
they desert their cause they degrade thom-
selves in the eyes Of God and nan. They
can do your cause no good, nor can they
injure ours.
AS great nation, you can accept mono
but an honorable peace rs noble people
you could have rs accept nothing less
! submit, therefore, whether the mode that
suggest would not be more likely TO
lead to an honorable end than such circu.
latlon Of partial promise Of freedom.
l am, Sir, very respectfully,
Your most obedicnt servant,
j. IONGsTREET,
Lieutenant General COMMANDING.
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CONFEDERATE CrRREScY.
Headquarters. DEPARTMENT T. Tenn. /
knnNNilln MuN Do 1892
157- The "pious" editor of the Win.

pag- The "pious" editor of the Win
chester, Indiana, journal, one J. Z. Bercrly,
says that he has seen copy of Parson
Brownow's paper, and that he thinks it so
proiane and vulgar as not to be fit to in
troduce into the family circle. Indiana is
n great State, and has sent her thousands
of brave and gallant regiments into the
Union army. Bat the C0PPerhedds of In
diana are a meaacr, bascr and more do.
tcstablc set of traitors, than those of llli-
nois, Ohio, Michigan, or any of the North
western States. They are even more cor
rupt, and more vilainous than even the
Seccssionists of South Carolina, Georgia or
Alabama.
The "pious" Scallowag of the Winches-
trr Journal, ought to have commission as
doy-peltcr in the robsl army, and then turn
rpon the Copperheads of Indiana, and dis
tinguish himself BY services rendered in
tic fcld!
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ing privileges and inhcting penalties, the
Government may, If so disposed, take the
offender ut his word and treat him in his
assumed character; while in cxacing duties
and enforcing obligations she denies all tho
benefits that might be claimed under the
same character, If il were real. All the law
against him IL in ioroe--thero is none for
him, Then, in computing the six months
citizenship of such as have renewed it by
taking the oath Of amnesty, it follows that
the time Of taking the oath is the point to
begin, And inasmuch as six months will
not have elapsed before the March election,
such persons will not be qualified voters
under the constitution of Tennessee.
But you ask, does not tho Presidents
proclamation contravcno and suporccdo
these state regulations | think not In
the first place the March election is entirely
municipal in its character, and is not within
the provision of the proclamation, And
secondly, it is expressly provided, that those
participating in recognizing the State
Government shall in addition to taking the
oath Of amnesty, be "qualifcd voters by tho
election law Of tho State existing immcdi-
atcIy before the 50 called act of secession. -
IL must further be observed that this por-
ton of the proclamation looking to the re
establishment Of the State Government is
intended merely as suggestive, not authori-
tative, in the words Of the paper, while it
is the best the Executive can suggest with
his present impression, it must not be un-
derstood that no other possible mode would
be acceptable
am very respectfully, your obi serv't,
Horace MAYNARD,
Attorney General Of Tennessee.
Mr.. JosEPH RAMSEY.
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JErF DAVIS Sos IN THE FEDERAL SERVICE
4 letter from n gentleman occupying high posi-
ton in the United States contains the following GU
rious story: This reminds me, says the writer that
jeff Davis son, by his slave girl Catherine, was in
the Federal service board Of one of our gun
boats in the Mississippi for several monthsa like
" mulatto. Among the letters of JEFF. taken at his
house by our Illinois troops, there batch of
quarrolsomc cpistlcs between Jcif. and Mrs Davis,
touching this old flame Catherine. Mrs. Davis up
braided her husband bitterly. | have this story
from one of the highest officers in the squadron,
who had the negro jeff on board his gunboat, and
who himself read the letters and suppressed them
London (Eng) Star.
jeff, first wife was the daughter of GEN.
ZACK TAYLOR, and the treatment he gave
her. or if the reader please, the life they
lived, was such that Gen. Taylor had not
spoken to him for years, when they met in
the Mexican war. Dear Catherine has much
to do with this disturbing OF the peace OF
that family! There are great many Cath
crimes in the Southern Confcdcracy, and
many of them have sons who are owned
by their fathers
The rebels have been writing out and
publishing glowing accounts of the lives OF
their leading mon, and painting their por-
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traits, They have never vcntured on the
life of JEFF, Davis, and never will, We
would like to see them give his origin--it
would turn out second Catherine case
1t will take us to give this case, when the
time comes
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miserable traitors know better Tho rebels In tho
South don't pretend that this Is Lncolns war. II ia
their war They glory in it, and thcy dosplso their
tory tools in the North who 60 around doccyng tho
ignorant masses with the monstrous lio that this Ia
Lincolns war.-Rc'igiom Telescope,
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TnE Massachusetts Military Commission
will recommend to the Legislature tb. cs.
tablishment of State Military SCI ool to
which candidates shall b. admit 4 ~, ,he
plan of competitive exap' ,,;on Tui-
ton to be free, but board ,,l'a.,Jn, ,,,,;ny and
incidental expenses . anu ',S - h,' tIs ca.
diets, - Dc PA'' -
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has hi own decided opinions Of movements and of
men' and expresses himself freely, without the veil
OF sccr@y or reserve about tho war IL duration and
termination, the courage and skin Of our generals,
and thc obstacles that still lie In our path
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Forcing q Worthless Currency Upon
the People.

1t has recently boon charged here, that
under the dcspotic and corrupt reign Of that
miserable creature T. Kuby Smdh, men
were forced at the point Of the bayonet to
receive money they knew was not worth
ten cents on the dollar This is denied
square out by the lying and more corrupt
branch Of the rebel party, who, unfortu-
nately, are majority of that party! They
will tell lies, swear lies, violate parole Of
honor, obtain passes to go out on special
business, turn spies as soon as they get out,
and give information Of all they swore they
would keep; and they will pretend to send
in flags of truce to get their families out,
when the object is to learn our situation
We are down upon all such corrupt and
perjurcd williams. And to close out, we
brand some of our home liars with Smiths
Currency Order, which We copy from the
Register of May 3lst, 1862
CONFEDERATE cuRREHcY.
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT L. TENN
Knoxville, May 2G, 1862.
Il having como to the notice Of the Major General
Commanding. that persons within the limits Of this
Department are dscrcliting the Confederate Cur
rcncy by rcGsn; TO receive it in payment of debts
and produce.
lie hereby gives notice that this is grave poti-
cal offence and that all persons so offending render
themselves liable to arrest by tn, military authority
vested in him. +. KIRBY SMITH,
Major General Commanding.
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'Thc State W, Patrick Clohsey, 5 sncol 4s2.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-01

GEN. MEApEs ACCOUNT OF His LAST
RxrREAr.-Rev. S. H.. Ball, Of Dover, N.
H., recently visited the army of the Potomac.
and called upon Gen. Meade. He asked the
General to explain his last campaign, and the
General was kind enough to do so, as fol-
lows;
wsnt over the river to fight, and If my
orders had been obeyed | am confident that
Lees army might have been defeated. My
plan was to cross at Germania Ford, take the
road to Orange Court House and push on
rapidly. II Lee should send forces to stop
me, to attack him in force and destroy that
portion Of his army before he could concen-
trate the whole Of il to oppose me. But one
of my corps commanders failed me. He was
commanded to march at six o'clock in the
morning. but did not move until eight o'clock ;
he was directed, If Lee sent forces to oppose
him, 10 attack at once; Lee did send Ewell
down to Orange Court House road, just as |
expected. but my general stood and looked at
him all day, and did not fight So we lost
twenty-four hours, and that gave Lee notice
and time 10 concentrate his army, aud take so
strong a position that it could not be carried
without great loss and risk Of losing our
army. Such fight would have damaged us
aud encouraged the rebels, and prolonged the
war, and | gave the order to retreat. The
corps commander referred to was Gen. French,
who was probably too drunk to known or do
his duty.
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Dtatbs

In Douglas Hospital, Washington, D. r., Nov. 25'h,
james L1veland. member u Company A, 4th Vt.
regiment. AGED 20 years
In Washington Hospital d r.. Nov. ID, George w.
Pike, aged u Yeas ard II days he the eldest
Of Joseph aud Amy Pike. born IN stowe, W.
In Morrstown, Dec. LIST Miss Mary Small, aged GA
years.
In Morristown. Dec. sh. Mr.. Sampson Burke aged
70 ears.-one Of the early settlers he town.
H. stowe, Dec 18th, afer brief illness. Mrs Martha
A. Cady wife Of NJ IL Cady, ESQ aged So years.
In Leicester, Dec 2fh, n dipthcra, Mrs sarah A.,
wife Of John G.. Bullock Esq and second daughter Of
Ward NJ. Lincoln Of brandon agt 2 yeats
In Rochester, Dec All Mrs Elizabeth &, wife Of
Rev. q S Guernsey. aged 80 years.
In Baltimore, Dec OH, Albert son Of Orange ard
Sarah CLARK, Of Chelsea Vt, aged 81 years. Newport
News aud Canada papers please copy.
Danyille Nov. u. Claude Somers, aged q years.
men Der Of Co. 4, 10Th VI Regiment His remains
were removed 70 Barnet for burial.
In Chicago, H., Dec. 1T. Henry eokwth young
Of John Beckwith. Esq Of Sutton, VT aged rs
years.
In Mddescx Dec 18Th. Of eonsumption Olive, young 2,
child Of Scion aud rothy Law enee, aged 10 years
and months
In Annapolis, Nd Nov a6h. 1868 Edwin A. young
Of aueE aud Martha Maxham IL Hancock. VI .
volunteer in The 9Th regim~nt Pennsylvania cavalry,
aged is years, months and q days
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r. II. EDDY, ESQ, BosToS, SOLICITOR OF
PATEErs, We have before spoken in com
mendation Of Mr.. Eddy, the importance OF
his busir ess, and the unusual success that
has attended efforts during long and ex-
tensiye practice and we again desire at this
time 10 call the attention Of inventors and
others to BIZ well conducted agency for secu.
ring patents. Probably there is no man who
Is more f,mi i'r with the inventive genius OF
the coun ~, or who is more thoroughly ae-
quainted with the innumerRbe patents grant
@ /, heir condition and value, from the forma-
ton of our government to the present time.
Mr. Eddy also procures patents in foreig .
countries, tni executes all documents neces
saIy to secure the rights Of inventors, and he
may be relied upon as highly honorable,
prompt, and entirely devoted to their Interests.
lie is constantly employed on cases that have
been rejected, aud his success in securing
patents after all others have failed, is well
known. His drawings, specifications, and 9th
cr writings, are prepared in the most business
like manner. and his charges for professional
,,srvices will be found very modeiate indeed
10 advertisement in another column gives
lul patsculars, and we recommend all who
arc IN any ny interested in patents and in
Nentions TO glveit careful perusal. 81
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DIURRrIc cOMPouNp.

For Gonorrhha elect; and an Diseases ofthe Trim
drV Organs. . = This new remedy contains neither
BAlsam Copaiva, Spirits Of Niue. Cubebs Turpentine.
any other nauseous drugs but is elegant yegeta-
Die liquid. pleasant 10 the and smell cooling cleans
IL and healing in its operation, speedily aayirg all
heat and irritation in the urinary passages You there
fore who have been swallowing iwn Balsan {. nara
either in capsules mixtures for mon.hs without beue
TT until sick and pale your breath aud clothes are filled
with It's vile odor throN the disgusting mix turrs
and send for bottle Of this Nco Remedy which will
only you at butt will also cleanse the
TEN from the injurious effects Of the mixtures you have
been taking long II Is warranted to in half
the time Of any other medicine, the price toH he
f'dsd One botfleoften sufficient. Price S3,-double
size 81.
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EDWARD GwINRLL,
MERCY GWlNBLL.
CONSUMPTION A CUR.
ABLE DISEASEl!l
8 Card.

The undersigned having been restored to health in
few weeks by very simple remedy, after having suffer
ed several years with lung Affection and tina,
dread disease Consumptou-is anxious to make known
10 his fellow sufferers the means Of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy Of the pres
cpon used free Of charged with the directions for pre-
pairing and using the same, which they will find strs
cure for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRoScMTts. CoueHs,
Coins &c The only object Of the advertiser in send
ing the Prescription is benefit the afflicted and spread
information which he conceves TO be invaluable aud hc
hopes ever sufferer will Try his remedy it will cos
them nothing and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing prescription will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON, williamsburgh,
72Sidaw Kings County. New York.
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WONDER FOR THE WoRKsHor.-The
mechanic, of whatever kind. should always
have at hand box of Grdces celebrated Salve,
as it is ready remedy for accidents, such as
cuts, bruises, confused wounds, burns, scalds
poisoned skins, felons, and eruptions caused
by operations in the bake-house, the dyery
and the like. Men engaged in numbering
should be provided with it, as timely appli-
cation in the forest will save pain and pence.
1t cures the stings Of insects. mosquito bites,
and for piles it is invaluable. Only 25 cts.
per box. See advertisement in another col
umn. as
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NERVE INvIGoRAToR.

For Nervous Deo'lay Seniaoi Weakness Loss Of
Poper: impotency, Confusion Of Thought Loss Of
Memory; irritable Temper Gloomy ApprehensioRs
Fear Despgndeoy aud Melancholy iehleh may end
Loss Of Reason II This remedy for that fearful
train Of mental and physical evils arising from usHeroai
and secret habus Of the young, is composed
Of the most soothing strengthening and nvigorAtiug
medicines to be found In the whole Vegetable Kingdom
forming ia ombn,ton the most perfect antidote for
this obsnNte and distressing class Of maades yet
discovered IL has been 10 nearly every State
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who have never seen the inventor, restoring them n
health. strength and happiness One large bottle lasts
month Price SO half size IS 90. W THESE
FOUR GREAT REMEDIES are the result of over
twenty years study and practice, aud prepared
they known be the very best for their respe tive
purposes. am therefore induced 10 make them public
for the benefit Of those who otherwise could avail
themselves Of their virtues They are warranted as re.
presented in every respect the price toH BE- refunded
Ui' Prepared and sold ONLY by DR. MATTlSON, al
his REMEDIAL lNSTirU re FOR SPECIAL DIS
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L. and sent by Express TO all parts Of the country,
in closely sealed package, secure from Ob5erUafion
receipt Of the price by mail.
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Alternative SYRUP.

For Secondary SypAihs Eruptions on theskin Sore
Throat. Mouth and Nose Loss Of hair Old sores
Seedlings; Paias IN tie Bones aud all ofhes a0us aj
Secondary Pensreai Disease mo Remedy ever dscoS-
ed has done what has been achieved by this Under ITS
every form Of constitutional syrhiit tant is speed
lily cur d and in short time the SUBTLE poison is con-.
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strength permanently restored IL 10 tcas his
remedy that cured g'tl1a from the South n stop
ping al Nsiooort and tor ohioh he presented DR.. ".
'eih $50 besides his biH, after haUtag ben under Tho
Treatment Of the most eminent pAysc,ans Baltimore.
Philadelphia aud Neo fOrk, t0r FIvE YEARS. ITOne
large bottle lasts hpree $40; half size $500.
Sent by express in scaled package from obser
walton, ON receipt OF the price by mail.
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OLD ENGLANB-SpeSk of Old England as
we will,-revile her as we may there seems
to be, away down deep in our natures, a love
and preference for the products of her in
dustry. We also seem to have imbibed the
tastes and habits OF her people and to-day
there is nothing that smacks OF good cheer
more than the Roast Beef and good Ale
of Old England Our readers will find new
advertisement in our paper to-day, setting
forth the fact that MIR. C.. a Richards, Of Bos-
n. an old and highly respectable wine mer-
Chant, has received agency for pure vines
and spirits from the London docks. It seems
to Us that they must be good, but we refer our
readers both to the advertisement aud the
man.
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whole number u Cattle a, market i775 about OO0O
Beeves and 900 Stores, consisting Of Working Oxen
Mich Cows, and one, two aud three year old
Prices Of Maiket Becf-KxtA IS IS a - 90 First
quality, ss No s. 80 seond quality. 1913 A775 Third
quality, IS 80 $500
working Oxen, ~ pair-S1O a Sl50-
Cows and Calyes--s25 $50 $40 a SIS
Yearlings.-Sl000 SO t~o years old SIS 90 30
90; three years old. S.i50l $500
Sheep and Lsmbsi267 market; prices in lots 81 90
6 20 each extra, $500 q $3.50.
LAmbs-S3 Is 40 each.
Hides Dc 9 20 III TO- TAilow. : l-2 Dc pr ID.
Veal Calves uUe a001 per h. CAT Skins IA 0Oe OF 10
Pelts, - Is 2 so each