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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
Sad but Truthful Picture.

This wicked war was forced upon the country by
the bad and designing leaders Of the South, and is
encouraged by a worse class of traitors dispersed
through the country who deserve death at the hands
of Union men wherever found And why? Be-
cause for every man who falls in battle some one
mourns. For the humblest soldier shot on picket
some one mourns. For every soldier disabled for
ever who loses an arm, leg, or an eye, or who
receives flesh wound, or langushes with protracted
fever in army hospital, some heart bleeds, some
tears are shed. In far off humble households per-
haps, .leepless nights and anxious days are passed.
of which the world never knows; and every wound
ed and crippled soldier who returns to his family
and friends, brings Pang with him that only dies
awaywhen the patient and his friends go down to
the grave. Oh how the mothers, wiz ss and sisters
feel this cruel war When God is really in heaven, and
truly Himself it is when he looks in compassion
upon the hearts of mothers wives and sisters bleed
ing at every PORE on account of the dead, the
wounded and the suffering God bles them! And
God scourge their enemies, who thus af6ict them
and who brought on these troubesl
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
The True Standard Of Loyalty.

We do not pretend to say that man is loyal
who does not come up to standard of loyalty,
but We propose to say what loyalty s and recog
nize no man as loyal man who falls short of this
mark. Atruly loyal man is one who is for putting
down this unauthorized rebellion at cost of every dol
lar of money the continent and of half of the lives
in the land. He is for prosecuting the war, until
1.-The last armed foe expires and until the stars and
stripes float in triumph over every foot of territory
on the continent. He is for the government of the
United States in opposition to all real pretended
governments arrayed against it, and he is for all
measures of policy calculated to put down the re-
bellion, however offensive ssme of these measures
might be to him in times of peace.
In other words, a truly loyal man, and Union
man worthy of all acceptatiOn is ready to swear
upon the altar of his country that he will never take
up arms in behalf of any party, pretended govern
ment, prince or monarch, which does not recognize
the authority of the Federal Government and bow
in obedience and respect to the American stars and
stripes, -He a
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
HEADQUARTERS lsT TENNESSEE CAVALRY,
Camp Smith, near Nashville,
Sentemher sth 1854
Rebel Robbers near Knoxville.

Two citizens Of this county were robbed of their
horses money and hats, few days ago, in coming
to town. only four or five miles out by rebel guer
rillas. Bold and daring act! Doubtless some East
Tennessee thieves who lodged cut of Wheelers
ranks.
On Monday morning as the train was starting out
to Bulls Gap, distractions were found upon the
track intended to throw the train off not more than
three or four miles out of town. Still more bold
and daring.
Now. the whole matter is this, We need more kill
ing in this country. Let these rascals and those
who are known to be in sympathy with them, be
shot down like dogs wherever found. Let citi-
zens arm themselves and shoot them down whcr-
ever found. They have long since notified that We
can't all live in this country. Let accept the Is
SUE, which is one of life and death, and SO TO work
and kill them off, while We have the military occu-
patton of the country our side 1t must and will
come to this, and let it begin now, al over East
Tennessee.
As to these distractions le: rebel citizens be seized
and worked upon Notifications, all along the line
~. both sides OF the road these distractions
are laid If this does not stop the work, let the
houses Of the rebels be reduced to ashes. They
courage, and many Of them hGrbor these villains
We must dispense all such incendaries, and drive
their intimate counsclors ont Of the country. Let
the work commence in earnest and without further
delay
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
Gen. GiIlam'S COmmand-..Their Sue
CeSS.-.His Officers and Men--.HiS
LOSSeS...NameS Of the Wounded.

This command has distinguished itself in the two
battles of Gresnevile, and in still harder fought
one at Blue Springs, nine miles west of Greeneville
Col. John K Miller, Of Carter county, brave and
cool man, commands the Brigade. He is a man of
good habits, and has the entire confidence Of his
command.
Lieut.. Col. Ingerton is in command Of Colonel
Miers Regiment, 18th Tennessee. He Is fine Of
fcer, brave man, and has done gallant service i'll
the East Tennessee campaign.
The 10th Michigan Cavalry, numbering about
400 men, have done good service. They are COM
manded by Lieut.. Col. TrOwbridge, who is good Of
fccr and has seen service since this broke out
The infantry force are under the command of
Col. Kirk, of Upper East Tennessee, who is Il
fighting man, and has done good service. Kinks
forces are a terror to the rebels.
The 9th Tennessee Cavalry is in command of
Lieut. Col. j. B. Brownlow. They are brave and
fighting set of men, and were in the battles at
Greeneyille and Blue Springs We have been fur
nished with list of the wounded in the 9th Ten
nsssee, by the Assistant Surgeon a Z. Duncan who,
in the Greenevile fight, captured three prisoners.
We publish this list for the information of the friends
and relatives in East Tennessee, and We hope the
Surgeons of all the regiments would furnish a
similar list.
WOUNDED IN THE 9TH TENNESSEE.
P c. Rutherford, Captain Co. c, flesh wound of
the leg.
Rufus NJ Henderson, Orderly Sergeant, Co F.
flesh wound of the arm.
| James Webb, private, Co. G. flesh wound Of the
/ shoulder.
| Martin L. Kerry, private Co. NJ, flesh wound Of
the face This soldier was painfully wounded the
ball being large and passing through the cheek
Still, he has reported on the sick list, went
ahead in the fight and has done his duty every day
| since.
Nicholas Carrotto regimental buglrr, flesh wound
| of the head.
| VIM. B. Malcolm, private, Co. B, flesh wound Of
/ the chest.
Samuel Waters, private, Go. L, wound of knee
/ joint-seriOus
VIM Sims, private, Co. l. color bearer, slight
wound of the chest
Henry Clare, Co. /, slight flesh wound OF the arm.
Charles Wyscalier, Co. l, slight wound in the
face.
For further particulars in regard 10 the gallant
bearing of Gen. Gillams command We call atten-
ton to the several communications We publish from
officers and eyewitness TO their conduct. Whilst
these brave facing rebel bullets and swords
fighting and sleeping in the rain and mud, living on
fresh beef and green corn, it is outrageous that a
sanderous pack of pretended Union men. land
sharks and spectators should be abusing them as
thieves and robbers When such men enter their
lines, they should be arrested and placed under
guard. If they won't fight themselves, they should
be made to keep out Of the way Of those who Will
fight.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
State of Affairs In North Carolina

The condition Of affairs in North Carolina is ter
ribe! The conscrpting guard and citizens shoot
each other daily. Their own papers say that If
something be not done the rebel home guards will
be bushwhacked out of existence. Governor Vance,
aware of the danger, has issued proclamation Of
ferng free pardon to the deserters and bushwhack-
ers lurking in the woods thus attempting to buy them
of.
Such picture, gloomy, dark, sickening, and
blood-lnarked is but true picture of affairs in the
old North State, the contemplation of which man
ties with the rush of shame, the cheek of manhood
as exhibited upon every spot Of the border States
once bright and beautiful but now pressed by the
vsndal feet of the rebel forces.
East Tennusseeans! contemplate the picture thus
but too dimly sketched, and say while youso invoke
the God of truth and justice to witness the sincerity
of your VOWS, while you swear upon all the Bibles
in existence that you will reproduce this picture at
home or have quiet possession of your fair fields
and long-cherishcd homes. And to be prepared for
this crisis let us catch from afar and at hand
the earliest and intcst breathings of the Storm got
up by our murderous foes. To be successful when
the storm comes we must be watchful patient,
brave, confident, armed o the teeth, and always
ready This let Us all to do and carry out to
TIN letter without regard to the name, rank station
blood, property or designation of the ;--'aalnS f'
or lurking asg..sSins whether he shall arise from
within or come from without
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
Wheeler'S Movements.

The Nashville papers state that Wheeler has di-
vided his command crossed Duck River, and Is
making South for the Tennessee River, in great
haste and confusion.
Gen. Rousseau is pursuing with effect, has taken
many prisoners. Hundreds Of Wheeler's men arc
deserving. On the Sth Rousseau overlook the great
raider nearAthens, Alabama, and had fight which
lasted two hours. The dispatch says:
In this skirmish the Federal loss killed and Il
wounded. Among the wounded were Capt. ". H. Evans,
Sth Iowa. Capt Green, 9th Kentucky, and Lieut. Gray,
Sth Indianathe latter severely The rebels lost about
IS killed and 80 wounded. Gen Key's Provost Mar
shall and two other officers killed. Lieut. Bellinger,
signal officer Wheeer's staff wounded and cap
ured and their train also falling into our
hands
A dash made upon the sebels al Lawrencchurg,
aud they were driven out Of the place.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
Lieut.. Col. John B. BrOWnlOW.

I B. BRowNLow commands the 9th Tennessee
Cavalry, under Gen. Gillian, and on the day OF the
Blue Springs fight shot rebelsoldler by the name
of Pride. an East Tennesseean. The case has been
whispered about to his prejudice by certain rebel
svmpatbizers and out and out traitors. Nay the
infamous SANDER has been asserted that ne shot
Pride in a most eowardly manner, after ne had sur
rendered When at themselves, and free from MIL
iarv restraints our boys are able to take care of
themselves but in this will so far interfere
as TO state the facts they occurred and leave rebels
and loyal men to pass upon them as they may think
proper.
On the march, before the Blue Springs fight, and
lust before the engagement, John Brownlow at the
head of his regiment Adjutant Bayless by his side,
WAS fired upon or 5tshtchacked from thick cluster
of trees not more than sixty steps from the road by
fire rebels in blue coats. They had permitted two
companies of our troops and the Generals escort to
pass without firing showing pre-concerted inten'
ton to pick off either the Lieutenant Colonel OF the
9th, or some other officer. The Colonel ordered q
halt of the regiment, and squad of twenty men 10
follow him. The bush1chackerS members OF MOI
gan command got the start, about $50 yards, atte
firing but were overtaken, Pride crossing the fenc
into the field on foot The Colonel kept in his sad
die and singled out Pride, who, seeing he wa
caught, and having fired back as he ran, threw u
his hands and surrendered. The Colonel advances
upon the fence to receive the prisoner when Pride
taking advantage of his position, with the fence be
tween them, took two deliberate cracks at him witt
! a revolver, whereupon the Colonel shot him dowr
! in the presence of half dozen witnesses, one G
them his Adjutant.
! These are the facts as they transpired, and tn
error of the Lieutenant Colonel was that he did nc
quarter the scoundrels body, and stick his head upo
pole. as a weather-cock to tell other bushwhackeI
which way the wind blew.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
A Reliable Paper.

The Atlanta Confederqcy thus spoke Of Hood, and
of the certainty of his holding Atlanta the 10Th OF
August some five days before Hood fed in terror
and confusion:
Gen Hood increases daily in favor with the army, and
confidence is growing strong that nc will yet redeem
North Georgia and hold it His energy is unring, and
everybody under his watchful eye is kept busy.
Atlanta will DO held. This army is strongly fortified
aud the enemys numbers sufficient embOlden
them to attack with any chance Of success while flank
movements played out"
Such is the system Of lying in the South that the
rebels do not know what is transporting in the coun-
try Many of the people of Georgia don't know
that the Federal headquarters are in Atlanta.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
The Flag OF Truce.

1t now turns ont that Morgan was to seize upon
the occasion of the late flag of truce going up the
country to rush upon Gen. Gillian, Surround and
capture his command. The rebels here were posted
as to the plot and expected its results to be great
Gillian moved in advance of the flag, and Morgan
went up tho spout in a cabbage-pateh.
However well meant may be these flags of truce,
they work badly in this upper country, among set
of enemies utterly void of honor or shame. We
hope they will at once be closed out and that all
who are in sympathy with these traitors and their
treason be sent out and be made to stay out until
they learn to behave themselves.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14

tears keep coming into my eyes that cannot see well
write.
SEPTENBER To-day, in extreme disgust with the
entire proceedings, washed my hands of the whole con-
eern and after having had sharp words with Col Smith
and almost ali the commanding officers, started to
Abingdon but upon reaching Carriers Depot to my great
joy, met Gen. Morgan his way down to take com
mand, and he much disguised as l was. lmme-
daey turned back and offered to take charge OF scout
to the 'front.' but Gen. NJ told he wanted me to act as
Inspector General for him on the expedition
This evening this came up very much to my satisfac-
ton and his joy.
SEPTEMBER Still moving down. No enemy, and
toni ght Gen Morgan has gladdened me by telling me
that he will be in Bogersvile tomorrow night
Until then, darling, darling, goodbye
HENRY 3. CLAY,
Captain and A. A. 6. to Morgan.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
OTPIcE EAST Tenn. AND GEORGIA RAILROAD Co.,
Augusta, Ga, July l, 1854.

Coupons OF this Company maturing TO day, and those
past due will be paid in currency presentation at
this Office.
This road being III the possession Of the enemy, with
the important bridges the Tennessee and HiwaSsee
rivers burnt and much other valuable property destroyed
earnestly advise and urge the holders Of coupons to
send themtin for payment while opportunity for get
ting the money. CAMPBELL WALLACE, President.
This blind from the great Confederate sicndLer,
comes out in the Augusta papers. He has more of
the new currency alias the rebel trash than he
thinks he can hereafter dispose of to advantage, and
he proposes to exchange it for the Coupons Of the
Company he has already robbed of their profits
In order to alarm the holders of coupons" he tolls
them the miserable falsehood as far back as July
LIST, that the two important bridges over the Ten
nessec and Hiwassee rivers" had been burned by
the enemy
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
First Tennessee Cavalry.

Our information is that the First Tennessee Cav
airy was in the chase after Wheeler from the start
and engaged heavy force within twelve miles of
Nashville, on the LIST of September. Speaking OF
that conflict, the Nashville paper of the I'd of Sep
TENDER says:
The heaviest part of the skirmishing occurred in
the morning about two miles beyond the Asylum,
and from that point TO Rossville, which is about
eleven miles from this city In the charge upon the
rebels four Of the LIST East Tennessee Cavalry were
killed, and several wounded; five rebels were left
dead upon the field, and one prisoneE captured
Lieut. Daniel S. Fox, of the LIST East Tennessee
Cavalry, was wounded in the arm, and brought to
this CITY; his wound is not serious Several others
we're wounded, whose names we did not learn
The next day, the regiment under command of
Col jim. Brownlow, engaged them again south of
Franklin, where the Colonel was seriously wounded
by nusket ball passing through the upper part OF
both thighs, causing only severe flesh wound
His men, exasperated, pursued the enemy, who they
had been steadily driving so far into their ranks
that twelve of the regiment captured, but their
names are not given. The rebel loss was heavy, as
other Federal forces were engaged, and the papers
state that Generals Kelly and Haskell, two rebel
Generals. were killed. Gen. Rousseau commanded
the Federal troops.
! The following from the Major in command of the
First Tennessee Cavalry is more satisfactory than
anything we have seen since the wounding Of the
/ Colonel:
! HEADQUARTERS lsT TENNESSEE CAVALRY, !
Camp Smith, near Nashville, I
! September 9Th, 1864.
/ DR.. BroacnLolo DEAR SIR-You have perhaps
learned before this that Col. James wounded on
the Sd of this month at or Franklin, in a fight
with Wheeler The wound is severe, but not dan
gerous; the musket ball passed through the thick
part of both thighs but did not nure the bones oil
anv Of the main arteries. He is still at Franklin
doing we'll; he has the very best and attention
Wheeler is retreating towards Florence Genera
Rousseau is driving him, and is at this time miles
beyond Columbia. Roddy and Forrest are supposed
to be operating with Wheeler. 1t is rumored to-day
on pretty good authority that Rousseau and Stead
man have the raiders pretty well surrounded.
l am, very respectfully,
R. THORNLURG, Major.
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Rich and Racy.

The New York Dispatch, of the 18th inst, pub
fishes the following from the Richmond papers. 1t
is really amusing to those of us who know the facts
1t does not assume that Morgan killed after his
surrender:
The RichnuDd Express tolls the story Of the capture
and death of the rebel Mai Gen John Morgan. He was
on Reconnaissance and took lodgings at house near
Groeneve 1t proved to be occupied by the wife of one
Williams an officer on Burnsdes STAFF. While be slept
Mrs Williams mounted and rode fifteen miles, and re-
turned with a squad of soldiers. Morgan ran from the
house but was surrounded. He drew revolver and
swore he would not be taken alive, and attempted TO-
break through the line, when he killed by volley
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
TBREE MILES From RHEATOwS,
On Jonesborough road, Angus: 81, 1864.

Nv Poor Ddrng II left of in the above at Bulls Gap,
and write this the Jonesborougb road, where are
still marching still marching away from you, my poor
darling wife. Crittenden is command and have
tonight 1000 men who be put into 4 fight. He
seems to be Silly sensitive to his TANKS and is still
falling back to prevent being anked with no enemy
pursuing Giltner declares that the enemy have 800 to
1000 men, which do,not, for an instant, believe.
0 my darng,it is terrible, so awful to me to be
moving of from you
For the last FIVE six days, or rather nights, have
had but little Sleep and between loss Of sleep and terrible
anxiety my mind almost distracted and my body nearly
worn out by mental distress and physical hardships,
feel like some one in an awful dream from which he prays
God to awaken him speedily. 1 feel if I should go
crazy and yet tell what else to do than to
company a set of brave under timid officers. We
move in the morning at four o'clock.
Ny darling, pray daily, nightly and hourly, and on
nv knees to an almerciful God be your guard and
shield and strength Not hour passes in the day that
do not pray for YOU Indeed, my last week has been
one of unceasng prayer and terrible anxiety God bless
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
HEADQUARTERS MORGAN'S BRIGADE CAvALRY, :
Bulls Gap, August 10Th, 1864. !

Nv RcloUed Wpc Il write from this point, where
have been waiting with intense anxiety for the command
to move over towards ROgersvie, 30 that could again
see and be with you This command was ordered three
days ago TO move this point and await the arrival Of
Col Crittenden and has been here SINCE awaltL
orders which have been applied for several times with
out hearing anything from Crittenden or Morgan.
have written to Gen. Morgan, giving him account
Of affairs here and urging either that the whole cavalry
force be moved up Russellyie and occupy that line
from Bend of Chucky to MOOreburg, that the whole
force be concentrated at and battery sent down,
and then move forward and attack the enemy at
We have men enough to whip him, and can DO it by at
lacking him have, however, lost all confidence
in even an attempt being made 10 do anything at all, so
bun Cling and miserable things being managed
1 wish if you able, quietly have everything Of
value excepting that which it will dc pack, except
or until everything is ready, to start Get Dr. Todd to
sneak to Thompson and sec if he will not occupy the
house and premises until return in safety and
sneak to Dr. Todd Let you have bis wagon and team to
move the things off, Do this quietly possible.
as not TO let any hardly know that you going
away believe that the enemy intend to occupy this
country as far as Greeneve and the movements pre-
vent hom are not being made in the proper manner to
effect it,
My darling my darling. you do not know how
have suffered with what terrible anxiety have been tor
ured On account of your densees and unprotected po
sition.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
A Campaign Document.

We expect to bring out extra Wing on Satur-
day. suited to the times, and constituting strong
campaign document BY degrees thing are coming
to light that have been kept hid on the part Of East
Tennessee rebels
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
Our Extra Wing.

Our extra sheet brought out Saturday is intend
ed 10 give our friends in the town and country the
latest news, and to afford them some valuable S",'-
o,qy reading. The price is fire cents, and the news
bows are not allowed to sell it for more. The boys
get them for three cents We make nothing more
than the cost Of the sheet and sometimes We fall
short of that
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-14
Notice to Loyal Preachers.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Sept. 8, 1864.
As there are several vacancies in my district,
knox which wish to supply with loyal working
ministers take this method of calling on all such
take work during this fall and winter to adj
wise me of the same at early date if it be more
convenient they will communicate with Rev. j. AL
bert Hyden, at Asylum q. s. General Hospital,
Knoxville, by whom they will be employed
JAMES CUMMINGS, p. Z.
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WOunding OF Gen. Vaughn.

1t was reported that the notorious Gen. Varghrs
was wounded by his horse throwing him against the
fence. 1t now turns out that he was shot in the
hips by the 9th Tennessee Cavalry, who pursued
him and his cowardly thieves six miles after the
fight of Sunday.