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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
Watts on Reconstruction.

Gov Watts, of Alabama, has perpetrated mes
sage, which is referred to in the Richmond papers
of Wednesday last as ''most patriotic document
The only portion quoted is upon the scheme of re-
construction, in relation to which Gov. Watts takes
"high moral ground
"What guaranty, he asks, have we that from such
scheme we should ever have any peace, save that
which would result from reconstruction, or a sub
jugation Of the Confederate States p
"a reconstruction with the States from which We
deliberately separated in the beginning of this con-
test! Who amongst you would advocate or propose
it? Who in Alabama, however much heanght have
been opposed to Alabama's secession, would now,
after three years development of Yankee character
and Yankee brutality and despoti.m, entertain such
proposition?
Gov. Watts becomes eloquent upon the theme, and
says that "thc voices from the graves of two hun
dred thousand f.len heroes would blanch the cheek
of the recreant who would propose it, In addi-
ton to those ghostly utterances, the "hoarsc voices
of four hundred thousand living heroes, with arms
in their hands, would forbid it, With siI hundred
thousand voices, living and dead, all swelling in
frightful chorus, Gov. Watts trumphantly asks
whether any one would have the boldness to with
stand the noise a.? Furthermore if those who are at
home would attempt such thing, it would produce
Il civil war :-"OurS (the rebellion says Governor
Watts "is not n civil war Over the horrors Of
such a war Gov. Watts becomes "splurgy, and talks
about "red streams molten lava, and burning
avalanches,' which, strange enough TO say, would
unnaturally produce IA picture too dark for contem
platon,' in which the pail of despotism, with its
"murky folds would have to be imagined for they
could not be seen, notwithstanding the molten lava
and burning avalanches, the light of which would
be dark.
The constitution of the rebel State. show. how
peace can be made, Gov. Watt. says and he asks
"Are prepared to admit that constitution, in
this respect, is failure The same provisions are
found in the constitution of the United States This
constitution (of the United States was made in
1897. Was it failure, and, at thi. late day, have
we lust discovered the failure?'
This is really an unique question for a rebel The
Governor quotes constitution against which he
stands in reasonable opposition ard then, with
simplicity asks if il has been a failure. His posi-
tion is precisely that of the late peace party of the
North, whose admiration of 'the constitution,
while they have been doing everything in their
power to help the rebels to overthrow it, will stand
upon the pages of history as an extraordinary in
stance of the paradoxes of fpolitics.-Phitodetph'a
Inquirer.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
Why Mr.. Chase was Appointed.

The country needed assurances in regard
to two great questions, and they were assu-
RANGES that could better be given by the
character and wcIl-lnown opinions of the
oppontoe than by any verbal pledges In
the appointmcnt.of Mr. Chase, aIf holders
of Government securities in America and
Europe felt assured that the financial policy
Of the Government would be sustained bv
its highest tribunal. In sustaining that
policy Judge Chase would ogly be sustain
ing himself for he was the author of it
His appointment also met the public desire
and expectation as regarded the Emancipa-
ton policy Of the Government His views
were well known upon both of these great
questions, and while there were other dis
tinguishcd gentlemen whose names had
been suggested for this great trust, whose
views he believed were sound upon these
important issues, yet they did not hold the
same relations to them as did Mr. Chase.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
Seizure OF Goods, the Property Of a
Rebel Presbyterian Preacher.

We are informed that under an order is
sued from the District Court, in accordance
with the provisions of the confiscation act.
the valuable furniture and library of the
Rev John II. Rice, Presbyterian minister.
formerly pastor of the Walnut street church
in this city, have been seized by the U. S.
Marshal
When Mr.. Rice took his departure for
rcbcldom in search of the rights he couldn't
enjoy in Kentucky, he left these goods in
the basement of his church but somehow
they got scattered among some of his noto-
rious secession friends, in whose possession
they were found when seized by the Mar
shal Whether such an indulgence would
have been enjoyed for three years by an
escaped Unionist from the iron despotsm
of jeff Davis government, we leave forou
readers to decide
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
Knoxville, Tennessee, Jan. 25, 1865.
The Late State Convention.

The Convention sat six days, and was composed
of a body of able, patriotic and truly loyal men,
Samuel r. Rodgers of Knox, was chosen rs the per-
mancnt Presidents and discharged the responsible
duties of the position with ability and promptncss,
and gave general satisfaction to the members.
Col, W, b. Wilson Col W, X. Hall, and Gen a.
c. Gilem were chosen as Vice Presidents, one from
each division Of the State.
In like manner three Secretaries were chosen,
Il. p. Cone John Loague, and E. A. James
A Business Committee of nine, three from each
division Of the State were appointed. For East
Tennessee, j. c. Gaut, Horace Maynard, and j. r.
Hood For Middle Tennessee, W. Bosom W.
Spence and II, Y. Cooper, And for West Tenncs-
see DIR. a. Gregg, J, B. Bingham and r. X. Byrd,
q, On motion, Gen. Samuel Milligan was added to
the committee as its chairman All resolutions were
referred to this committee to be acted upon,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
New England.

The Albany Evening journal thus deals with
the clamor against the alleged monopoly OF the
Government by New England:
The chairmanshp of two of the most important
standing committees in the Senate Finance and the
Navy have Just been taken from New England
and given to the West. The frcsident' of the
United States is western vHn; 50 is the Vice
President; SO are two members of the Cabinet
Secretary of the Interior and Attorney General y
So the Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court of the
United States; so is the Provost Marshal General ;
SO is the Lieutenant General; Generals Sher-
man, Sheridan and Thomas. OF Diplomatic APP
ponmcnts New England has rather less than her
share Of Consulutcs, Pennsylvania has nearly
twice as many as all the Eastern States put together
In the distribution of the minor crumbs Of power
the Western and Middle States have the lions por-
tiOn.
New England has her proper influence in the
councils of the ration, but it is by no means II
prominent one Her moral power is fully rrcog-
nizcd but it is not allowed to have undue control
Her statesmen are influential, but they have not
controlled the policy of the government. Ohio
alone has had more to do with shaping the course Of
the administration during the past three years than
all the Eastern States combined This of course
the Argus very well knows, but it mates Now Eng
land with a vcnomous hatred and omits no occa-
sion timely or untimelv to assail her.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
Fidelity of the Southern Blacks.

Private j. L. Elder, of the nth Iowa Regiment,
has escaped from the prison pen at AndcrsonyilIc,
Ga, and gives the Chicago Tribune an account Of
hi, experience, in which this passage occurs:
oOn the night Of November 18th, Elder Captain
Pastor. 18th Tennessee one of the survivors Of the
Fort Pillow hutchcry Capt Dickinson, Robinson
and Burke, Of the 10th Connecticut, Captain Rem
mails. 18th Ohio Capt. Smith, 10th Iowa, and Capt
Ruthbenc, l53d Ohio planned their escape. Arm
ing Themselves with clubs they dashed suddenly
upon the guards idling around the fire and each
singing bis man, icllcd him to the ground before
musket could bc fired or alarm given, and immedi-
atcy struck for the woods. They hurried on TO IA
ncgros cabin who informed them of the locality of
two boats un the Congaroe RfNcr-for the negroes
throughout the South are true as steel They were
also provided with Sweet potatoes, hoe cakes and Il
cask Of water They embarked, and were soon on
their way down the river, and q. they glided eau
tously along in the intense dark heard alar of the
bavinr Of the bafcd hound, who had lost the scent
nj the river bank. The guards evidently believing
that the prisoners had crossed the river gave up the
chase, and returned to Columbia,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
Capture Of Fort Fisher!

Our l0rccs Uudcr Con. Terry have cupturcd Fort
Fisher hcassauIt was desperate, but success
fIl one This is the key to Wilmington, and that
city must fall speedily into ora hands. Our losses
wcro heavy and two ] inch guns are said to have
burstcl on the monitors. The number of prisoners
we captured is estimated at 1900, and the number
Of gun. at from fifty to seventy. The land and ma
val forces co-opcratcd in the irsault Admiral
Porter commanded the Naval forces, The other
defense. Of Wilmington, Forts Caswell Jackson,
and st. Phillip. are cut Off at the South, and must
surrender on demand.
The rebellion is coming to a close, and must ter
inmate by the Ith of July The rebels have but
one army lcft OLoosJ and that is surrounded by
twice its numbers, and cut off by Sherman from its
-uuplirc
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
Rebels About.

Portions of two or three rebel regiments have ap-
peared between Rogersville and Bristol, and are
numbering and robbing Union men. Charles Nc
Kinney, of Rogersville was robbed of gold watch,
5000 in money and his hat. by thirty of Vaushns
scouts. They fired into the family room of John
Netherland, where the mother and children were
alone but fortunately did no other damage than
break the window glass.
We hope our troops will cease to take any more
of these men prisoners, and send them here TO be
baNled over in the Federal Court
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
important Order.
lIEADQRS ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Is ruE FIELD. VA. Nov. -. 1864.

llEAuQR'> ARMIES OF THE UNITED STATES !
Is ruE FIELD VA. Nov. II, 1864
The following orders are rc-publishcd for
the information and guidance Of all con-
ccrncd:
Hereafter dcscrtcrs from the Confederate
army. who deliver themselves up to the
United States forces. will. on taking an oath
that they will not again take ur arms du-
ring the present rebellion, be furnished sub
sistcncc aud free transportation to their
homes, if the same are within Federal oc-
cupation.
If their homes are not within such lines,
they will be furnished subsistence, and free
transportation to any point in the North
crn States.
An dcscrtcrs who take the oath of ale
glance. will, if they desire it, be given en-
pIovmcnt in the QuartcrmaStcr and 9TH
cr Departments of the Army, and the same
remuneration paid them rs is given to civ
Iian employees for similar service
Forced military duty, or service endang-
cring them 10 capture by the Confederate
forces. will not be cXactcd from such as give
themselves up to the United States military
authorities.
pcscrtcrs who bring horses or mules into
our lines will, on delivering the same to the
Quartcrmastcr's Department, receive in
money the highest prices such horses and
mules are worth.
BY command of Lieut.. Gen. Grant.
T. S. Bowers,
Assistant Adutant General.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
News Items.

The Raleigh Whig comes square out for recon-
sruction-says the interior OF the State is filled with
deserters and theves-and that the State militia
have thrown aside their arms and gone home.
John c. Breckenridge is spoken cf as Secretary of
War. A very suitable man to wind up the farce of
independence
All citizens hereafter are to pay for riding on the
L. S. Military Railroads, and no more transporta-
ton will be issued to citizens. From Chattanooga
to Knoxville the fair will be ten cents per mile and
from Chattanooga to Nashville eight cents.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
Military Changes.

Brig. Gen Carter, after serving here sixteen
months as Provost Marshal General, has been re-
licycd at his own request and goes to the field ON
the Potomac, under the command Of Gen, Schofcld,
of the 23d Army Corps.
COL Trowbridgc, of the 10th Michigan takes the
place of Gen Carter in this city. Col. T. is good
officer, and will render valuable services in his new
position.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
Meeting for Knox and ROane.

The loyal men Of Knox county will hold meet
ing in the court house on the first Monday in Feb
ruary at which to select candidate for the Legsla-
turc.
On Thursday, after the first Monday in February.
the loyal men of Knox and Rosnc will meet at
Loudon to select candidate for the State Senate
Let thcro be turn out of good men from both
counties, and that harmony of action that become.
good and true men.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
House for Sale,

There is very good dwelling house in East
Knoxville, near the bridge on Cumberland street,
for sale to the highest bidder, the purchaser being
required to remove ii to some other locality Doors,
windows blinds shingles, Misunderstanding glass,
sash and all, arc in good condition Brick chimney
and under-pinning are good. A bargain can be had
by applying to the Editor Of this paper.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-25
Death OF Edward Everett.

We are panied to record the death of SO good and
great man as Edward Everett. He died in Boston
about the 10th instr after brief illness. lie was
the active and devoted friend of East Tennessee
sufferers, and contributed much towards raising
100000 for the Relief Association. The soil of
Massachusetts has received richer spoils than
when tho mortal remains Of Everett were commit
I ed to the tomb
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-22

A SOUTHERN CONVENTION
SUGGESTED.

A false impression in reference to the
present dispositions and purposes of the
Southern people prevails in the North,
caused by the persistent declarations of
the radical press and their evil disposed
Southern correspondents, that the peo-
ple of the South are still cherishing a
spirit of rebellion. To correct this err
roneous impression the Memphis Com
maerciM suggests the propriety Of assem-
bling a Convention of delegates from
all the seeding States as early as prac
ticable, at Nashville or some other cen
trail point, for the purpose of placing the
people of these States in their true posi-
ton before the country and the world,
as a people acquiescent in the rulings
of fortune, submissive to Federal au-
thority, anxious to resume the duties Of
citizenship, and assuring President
Johnson of their united purpose to CO.
operate with him in the establishment
of law and order and the maintenance
Of the national authority.
The Richmond Wing approves the
suggestion and says:
s.We believe that great good would necessarily
result from the assembling of such body, and its
weghty and authoritative declaration in regard
to the thorough and profound submission with
which the people of the South accept the legti-
mate results of the late terrible war. We and all
other Southern men are fully aware of the fact
that the citizens of the South are animated by no
wish or purpose to defy or impede the national
authority. But that fact is not so well known a.
mong the people of the North, for the simple rea-
son that there has been a conc erted and perss
tent effort en- the part of certain presses and par
ties in that section to msrepresent the condition
of public sentiment in the Southern country. We
are, therefore, clearly of the opinion that Con-
vention of the Southern States, assembled for the
specific and patriotic end Of setting FORTH emphat
ically and Enthusiastically, the purposes and objects
of the Southern people in reference to the Fede-
raj Union, would infalbly result in dispelling the
mist and tog which seems to have settled down on
the public mind Of the North in regard to this vi
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-22

Of the 100000 troops who we're under arms
in April, 700, 600 have been mustered out of SER
vice but between 100000 and 100000 are still
under arms. The estimated expenses Of the Gov
ernment are still nearly S50,000,000 per month";
or, in round numbers 100000 900 per annum.--
Indeed it has been computed that the expenses of
the Government from the 1st Of July last to the
1st of February, 1866, will amount to $334, ,000,-
900. The probable expenses of the War Depart
ment are placed at $500, 100000, and those of the
navy at 10000, ,000 or $240, 900 for both
branches Of the service fer six months.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-22

tally important subject. And, with this view of
the matter, we repeat the wish that such Con-
ventipn may be convened at such time, prior to
the meeting of Congress, as may be deemed most
convenient and suitable"
The Charlottesville Chronicle suggests
mode by which the people of the
North can be informed, through their
own military officers, of the real dispo-
sitions of the Southern people. The
Chronicle says:
''It is very easy to ascertain what is the state
of things at the South. The Government has
troops stationed at all the important towns in the
Southern States, under the command Intelligent
officers. Now the influential Northern journals
to which we refer, and which we have In mind,
easily procure from these government officers
official reports from their respective departments
We challenge them to move the government to or :
der such reports-reports from all parts OF the
South of the state ofpublic feeling-of the temper
of the people towards the government-of their
feeling the subject of emancipation-of the
treatmant of the negroes by the withstand what
ever else may be deemed relevant to the matter
in hand. We challenge such discovery of the
dispositions of the Southern people. We will :
bide by the judgment of the Northern officers a.
mong US. If they pronounce the South disloyal,
then denounce us, tighten the reins and chastise
us. If they say we have honestly accepted the
situation, then cease to torment u.s."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-22
For the Spectator.

As the Constitution of Virginia prohibits frora
holding Office, any one who has held acommission,
either in the Confederate or State SERVICE during
the war; it becomes necessary for the people OF
this county to select such men for the various Of
fees shortly to be filed, are not obnoxious to
the disabling clause OF the Constitution. We,
therefore, second the proposition of the sVindica-
tor" for the people to meet at the August Court,
next. Monday. and select such men as candidates
for the Legislature as are eligible.
Among those who may be so considered, are
John Newton, of Greenville Elijah Hogshead, OF
Middlebrook: W. B. Cochran, David S. Young,
Reuben D. Hill, DR.. B. F. Walker, VIM. 2. Tate,
and others that might be mentioned These are
all good men, either of whom would make good
representative 1t is from this class that We must
choose our Representatives. Let there be large
attendance of the people at the August Court, and
such action had as win convince the authorities
at Richmond that we are as sincerely earnest to
conform TO the requirements Of the Organic Law
of the State, as we have been prompt and frank
in accepting the irreverSible issue Of the late
bloody, four years war.
Vim copy ooLDlEfSo'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-22
IMPORTANT CASE TO BE DECIDED let
Tor from Riehmnnd To Narr Work. Saus

IMPORTANT CASE TO BE DECIDED.~-A let
ter from Richmond to New York says:
GA very important case will shortly be
brought before the United States Court wheth-
er slaves held to service after President Lin
coins Emancipation Proclamation had gone
into effect January l, 1864, shall not be en-
titled to remuneration for their labor. Colo
mel Brown, Superintendent OF the Freedmen's
Bureau, is busy preparing such case against
John Minor Bolts, who refuses to pay the
wages of a negro servant owned and held up
to the time of the surrender of Lee, notwith-
standing the negro could have gone to the
Union forces, enlisted or Iabored in the Quar-
termaster's Department, and earned at least
sixteen dollars per month"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-22

From GEoRGIA.-Howell Cobb was in Augusta
and recently expressed an earnest desire to see
Georgia resume ber former position in the Union.
Slavery he said could never be resuscitated and
he thought it best for all to submit promptly and
willingly to the United States authorities.
Ex-Gov Brown was lately in Atlanta, and en-
tirely recovered from his illness. He regarded
the question Of secession settled, and thinks that
any further agitation on that and kindred topics
should be studiously avoided. He thinks it would
be well for the State Convention to declare sla-
very at an end in Georgia, without excitement or
discussion on the subject
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-22
For the Spectator,
Mr.. EDITOR -

AS the time is not far distant when
the Citizens of Augusta will be called upon to elect
several members of the House of Delegates, we
beg leave to present the name of B. F. MAILMAN,
ESQ, to the public, as man, in every respect,
worthy of the honor. To those who are personal
ly acquainted with ESQ, Hailman, not one word
of commendation need be said. To those who
know him not, let it suffice to say that he is
man of good, practical judgment, enlightened
views, sound sense, and Christian man.
We hereby call upon Esq. Hailman to announce
himself a candidate for q seat in the House Of Del
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-22

Personal friends of Alexander FL. Steph-
ems who have recently been permitted to visit
him at Fort Warren, represent that his health
is very much broken down, and that the
only favor he says he would ask of the Gov
ernment is to accord to him a speedy trial.
He says he has no complaints to make as to
his treatment in prison, which is as good as
he could desire, but that if he is kept much
longer in confinement, he feels that he has
but short time to live The persons to
whom he made these representations have
gone to Washington to urge the President to
order his trial, or to grant him pardon as
speedily as possible.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1865-08-22

We hope the next Legislature will pass law
killing the man who higgles about taking his Coun
ty newspaper. Such man may be o Christian, but
has no public spirit; he may have klnd heart,
but he is as close as wax There is no telling what
that man wouldn't do. lie woadn't subscribe to,
o Courthouse. lChronleie.