Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-09
NUMBER IA.
Gov. .Eramlctl,s proclamatlon.

We publish the Proclamation of the Gov.
ernor of Kentucky to the people of that
State, and we are pleased to find it breath
ing SO mild a spirit, and worded in language
so courteous. Whilst in Louisville, a few
days ago, we were informed that the Gov
ernor had prepared very different docu-
ment, and one rather hostile in its charao-
ter. We are glad, that after he had taken
the "sober second thought" he issued the
one he did We should hate to see con-
test between tho Federal Government and
the State of Kentucky, but if it should be
brought about, we go with the Federal Gov
eminent. We trust that the Federal au-
thorities will not back down from their po-
sition, but that they will stand firm, and
present bold and determined front, no
matter who growls, or what threats are
made
Kentucky, meanwhile will pardon US for
suggesting that she is "a little arbitrary in
her exactions, and smartly extravagant in
her demands. She should join the other
loyal States in their efforts to crush out tho
rebellion, and when that is done, we will
settle these great Constitutional questions.
The Kentucky soldiers have turned out
nobly, and they have fought bravely, and
would, if not infamed by their leaders,
stand by the Government, niger or no Mig
ger A more loyal people don't live than
the people of Southeastern Kentucky, and
all those mountain counties will stand by
and endorse the war policy of the Admins
tration. But it is the misfortune of Ken
lucky, as it is of Virginia, that her great
men are onder ground; and if You ask q
modern Kentuckian to point out her patri-
trotic champions, and master minds, he
viii take you to graveyard, and with a
sad countenance, and a heavy heart, tell
you that there lies all that is mortal of a
CLAY, CRITTENDEN, and other departed
/ patriots
But to the proclamation of Gov Bran.
/ lette
FELLow-C1T1ZENs; In view Of the disturbance
of the popular mind produced by the enrolment Of
slaves for the army in Kentucky it is deemed pyn-
dent to make the following suggestions for the benz
eft and guidance of the loyal people of Kentucky
sA ssa ret oE roy T. e9a@ss
n snt Of tho laws must quell the efforts of re-
te1Hon to overthrow our Government by our paI
liant soldiers in the field, and meet and correct nm
just or unconstitutional legislation by legitimate an
peas TO the constituted tribunals Of he Coyarrr
met and, through the ballot-box displace. in she
constituted modes those who pervert or abuse ,hv
trusts committed to them. This is the only true
mode of maintaining 'the Constitution, the Union
and enforcement of the laws"
The of enrolliuy fha - IL
does not affect any right Of the citizen. No draft
has been ordered, nor do we know that draft will
be ordered. 1t may or it may not =
II We should abide by and maintain tho law; and
pursue, in the modes provided the remedy it affords
If any violence or wrong to the person or property
Of the citizen be committed by any officer or soldier
against the known laws of the land make your sac
cusation in the mode prescribed by law and if the
commanding officer refuses neglects to use his ut.
most endeavors to the officer or soldier under
his command so accused and hand him or thera
over TO the civil magistrate for trial. when officially
advised of the facts the Executive of the State will
prefer charges and demand court martial.
In the Union, under the Constitution, and in &C.
cordance with law, assert and urge your rights.
II is duty to obey the law until it is declared
by judicial decision, TO be unconstitutional. The
citizens whose property may be taken under it fol
public use, will be entitled, under the imperative
mandate of the Constitution, TO Just compensation
, for his private property taken for public USE
Although The present Congress may not do justice
yet is safe to rely upon the justice OF the American
people, and appeal to them will not be unheedec
or unanswered Peace restored, and the unity o
our Government preserved, will drive TO ignomini
GUS distance those who in the agony of our eonhic
prevented their sacred to the base of par
tsan ends and fanatical purposes,
Uphold and maintain your Government as con
stituted, and obey and enforce its just demands, a
the only hope Of perpetuating free institutions
THos. L. BRAMLETTE.
S Frankfort, March 10, 1864
. The Athens Post.