Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-09-28


Of policy puraued Sic very ,nen at the North VIII
nominated George Mcclellan and George Il
Pendleton. They chose the former for their leader
ana ns knowing their slarasssr and motives, MAJ
accepted the position. But Of this hereafter
shall attempt no criticism of NcClellans mill
tary policy while in command of the army Of Tho
Potomac win neither praise nor condemn what
do not comprehend, and my private opinion
would avail nothing if expressed. oppose him
for other and stronger than are to be found
IN his military career. First the rebel leaders de-
sire his election. As far as they have any choice
they are unanimously in favor of Mcclellan
lever to do what your enemy wishes you to do,
has been maxim in war; for centuries. The South
is looking to this election and its results with eager
anxious longing. Their last earthly hope rests in a
division of the Northern mind. The reelection Of
Lincoln would be to the Southern Confederacy the
sure precursor of dissolution The election of Nc
Clellan would inspire the South with renewed ZEAL
and, for a time, endow the rapidly decaying body
of secession with almost vigorous vitality. Sol
ders, here is question; as soldiers answer it. If
| the entire rebellous South could speak out one
voice, you doubt for memcnt, that the cry for
Mcclellan, as opposed to Lincoln, would thunder
from every hilltop and ring through every valley
| in Secessia Oar enenlies-psiae and yours-the
men who hate the North and hate you, and who
would despise you if they had not too often felt the
power Of your they are partisans of McClel-
Ian, and, if they could, would canvass for him. vote
for him. They know that the present administra-
ton will make no terms with them but uncondi-
| tional surrender Soldiers, comrades in arms would
you make any other terms with such foe? But
from Mcclellan they hope for something better.
Again: There is another maxim that "a man may
be known by the company he keeps And here 1.
crave yelr earnest attention. firmly believe that
the soldier who gives his vote or his influence to
Mcclellan is throwing himself directly into the
arms of his own and his countrys worst enemies.
By whom was Mcclellan nominated? Who
have been and who are his political associates p
The very convention that placed him at the head
of their ticket, greeted with thunders of APP
pause those twin traitors, G. L. Yallandigham and
Dan. Voorhies, and that political abortion, Henry
Clay Dean. Here, soldiers, are some specimens of
what you might have heard had you been at the
Chicago Convention. Said Corperheaa Whiting:
81 want to know if my hearers are going to SUBJ
NIT to the CONSUMPTION to fight their Southern
brethren This war is a war of invasion"
Dean Richmond, wealthy and influential New
York copperhead, said
"By Cd, we must have Mcclellan nominated
We must put a stop to this id war;
pssp ai,aapqa III; "a sss
ifltefv79W with him. !
Sunset Cox said, "This is an unholy fight
johnson, of Missouri, came out distinctly in favor
o.. Al ,<~bt
cede.
Mr.. Rollins, of Missouri, said
III love our Southern friends. They are a noble
brave and chivalrous people, although they try
ing to break up the government"
Henry Clay Dean said:
aI'll tell you about JEFF. Davis. Abe Lincoln has
little difficulty with him, and make it rule never
to interfere with blackguards. There was never a
crime perpetrated in the history OF the world that
has not had its exact counterpart in the conduct of
Mr.. Lincoln. Abe Lincoln is a liar and perjurer
and has petit larceny written all over his body, from
the crown of his head to the sole of his feet
These extracts are but specimens of what the
Chicago Convention sat and listened to, many ap-
plauded ard He--proceeded to nominate Mcclellan.
Fellow soldiers, it is we'll that yow not there
Blood would have followed those speeches. Such is
to YOU, sweiterng in September ssun living rough
fare, climbing rebel breastworks when "eaden rain
and iron hail are your only welcome. Yet, these
men, in their platform, had the cool audacity to in
suit you with their compliments, for they rant your
rotes. God has given you the blessed privilege of
being the defenders of yeur countrys honor, her
flag, her lifet And does not the hot blood stir in
your veins as if trumpet called to battle when you