Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1864-04-16


right out in meetin, but we give his lcttc
rs he gives his proper signature He is a
true Union man, and commanded the Third
Tennessee Infantry for two years;
NASHVILLE, TryS. April 9TH, 1864.
Dr. ". G. Brocnioc The man who is so unl,r
tunUte as TO travel in Tennessee these troublesome
times experiences all the varied sensations of fear
disappointment and anger Many officials conceive
it to be their mission TO insult every one who is
unlucky as to have to come in contact with them
Bgotry has received much nourishment since he
dawn of the rebellion Where it will stop no nan
can divine
On boarding the cars Mt Knoxville, found myclf
in the presence Of tho great MoGUI of the Yves -
MAJ. GEN SHERMAN
Having met the General during his early military
career in 1861, ! made up my former acquaintance
with him, and had a long conversation touching the
situation Of the country. While the General, as n
true military man should keeps his secrets, he
talked freely Of the condition of Mobile affairs, and
expressed the opinion that the coming summer
would exhibit the rebellion abou. played out
SHERMAN i. quite plain man in his dress and man
ncrs and makes to all appearances, no prctcnsions
to superiority over the generality of mankind.
The orders sending (Union) families out of East
Tennessee is supremcly unjust, and should be re-
voked Immediately.
The injustice of such orders appear the more
plain when We recollect that our own troops have
consumed the substance of our people, and in many
instances, without compensation. Now the power
that left in gaunt poverty orders us To leave the
country. Have the people of East Tennessee no
rights? Are they to be driven from pillar to post,
and scattered like the wandering jews upon the
ep' DIRT of shoulder-strapped satrap? viii Mr..
Lincoln ser them dispersed to the fore corners of
the earth without being moved by as deep compass
SION as he has exhibited for the dovn-troddcn and
oppressed African Cannot our Governor man
of the people make an appeal for our wronged and
misu.ed countrymcn? We shall see.
STATE OF FRANkLAND.
There is much talk in regard to the move on foot
looking to the organization of new State out Of
East Tennessee. Middle Tenncasceans are general
" opposed to the movement. But | have found
but two East Tennesseean who oppose tho measure.
Governor Johnson is one Of them, and will be at
the convention for the purpose of fighting the pro-
position. hope and believe the Governor will fail
to convince the people that il is to their interest to
remain with Middle and West Tennessee lie
takes bold ground for State Convention, and
thinks of ordering an election soon for delegates TO
compose such body.
Our courts will be re-established in very shor,
time Appointments will be made until elections
can be had.
TENNESSEE REGIMENTS
| Have in my humble opinion, had less respect
shown them than is due their position. Many COM
plants were recently made against some Of these
regiments for alleged misconduct in SMITHS
celebrated raid into Mississippi. Indeed the Second
/ Cavalry were denounced by certain officer as "a
pack Of towards Bat the same officer sought IN
command the cooaris in less than ten days after this
dcnuncstion. There appears to be strong imprc'-
sions in the minds Of certain parties that Tenncs.
seeans make fine privatcs provided they placed
under command Of officers from Gods country -
from beyond the Ohio
But TO return from this depression, I understand
I General SMITH Is now satisfied that neither tn,
Second Cavalry, or any other Tennessee regiment
failed to do their duty, and will correct misapprc
tensions on this score in official capacity
/ Respectfully, l.. {. IIouE.