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Knoxville, Tenn, May 81, 1866.
Reunion of the Methodist Church.

Twenty-one years ago, in the good month of May,
the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, sitting in New York city, was severed in
twain by the slavery question. The Presbyterian
aud Baptist Churches separated at later day. and
thus helped forward the work of disntegration-
The influence which these church secessions had
upon the separation of the South from the North is
now plain to be seen This dissolution of the church,
Us was followed by political rupture, and by a
bloody war, ending in the ruin of the South, and
the disgrace Of It's leaders in Church and State.
In the State street Methodist Church in Mobile,
On Sunday May 2lst, the question was put by the
Rov. Mr. Taylor to tho vast audience, OF retaining
to the old Church, North, as it il sometimes called,
and the vote igaS unanimous.
Bishop Clarke and Rev DR.. Poe of Cincinnati,
will attend at Athens, East Tennessee June frst,
to organize loyal Hoston Conference, and such
ministers as wish to join the new Conference are in
vited to attend. Those out Of whom the legions of
devils have been cast by the terrible exorcism Of
civil war, will attend at Athens and those who still
pant for the hesh-pots OF Egypt and hope TO get
back their negroes, will stay away, in the hope of
getting their lost right in the demoralized Church,
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Respect TO the Dead.
CAMP THIRD TENNESSEE CAVALRY,
Pulaski, Tenn, May 10, 1865.

A meeting Of the officers and men WIS called to-
day al the camp Of this regiment for the purpose of
adopting prsamples and resolutions expressing our
grief at the loss, and token to the memory Of
the members Of our regiment who were killed and
drowned by tho explosion Of the steamer "Sulana,
near Memphis, Tenn, on the 18th day Of April
1865.
The meeting having assembled, Major Samuel
W. Pckens was appointed Chairman and Will A.
McTeer requested to act as Secretary.
The Chairman then, in few briei remarks, cx-
planned the object of the meeting, when the follow
ing preamble and resolutions were read and unani-
mously adopted
WHEREAS, Our regiment was captured Oh the
24th and 25th of September, 1864, at Athens and
Sulphur Trtstlo, Alabama, and forced to undergo
the privations and horrors of rebel prison, uni
recently, when they were paroed at Vcksburg
Mississippi; and whereas, They were put on board
the steamer "Sultana to be forwarded TO Camp
Chase for exchange and were on board the said
steamer Sutana' at the time OF the sad catastrophe
on the 2,th Of April, 1865 whereby the lives were
taken OF hundreds Of our brother soldiers with
whom we have been associated as comrades in arms
for nearly three years in the deadly conflict which
has been raging through our beloved country for
four years past and whereas, They had survived
the casualties of the battlefield, and now that the
olive branch OF peace is fast taking the place of the
sword which has been Slittering in the horizon of
our country for these many dark days Of trial
ResolUed, That we sincerely mourn the loss of our
comrades, with whom we have passed through SO
many dark and dangerous scenes, and that, in los
ing them, our country lost many brave men who
offered their lives sacrifice at the shrine of
liberty for the Of Union, rather than sac
rfce to tho enemies Of our country their loyal and
patriotic principles.
Resolced, That We tender our heartfelt sympathy
to their numerous friends and relatives in East Ten
nessee and elsewhere, and that we join them in
mourning the less q: friends, companion. and
relatives.
Resolved, That we furnish the Nashville Caioi
Chattanooga Ga.ette and Knoxville Wig, copy OF
the proceedings of this meeting, with request that
they be published
The meeting then adjourned,
5. W. PicKENs, Chairman,
WILL \. McTEER, Secretary.
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A Horrible Murder.

On Saturday last our town was startled with the
news that George Majors, u most worthy citizen OF
this county, had been murdered about two miles
from town. 1t appear. that he left town Friday
evening 10 60 to his home in the country, and the
uoat day he was found dead some distance from the
road in the woods. lie had been shot four times,
The general supposition at the time was that he
was killed for his money. Some facts since learned,
which it is not proper now to state lead us to ,us-
poet that he was killed partly for the sake of mon
ey, and partly to crafty political revenge. We
hope hereafter 10 be able to give more light on this
subject.
Mr.. Majors was one OF our best citizens. No man
enjoyed more of the confidence and friendship Of
HE noighbors. He had always been true and loyal
We trust the home guards in his neighborhood
vail keep sharp look out for his murderers and
robbers
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Special Ageat Vi The Treasury Department at Rnor-
uiHe, Tho Union men In that Memphis court room
had concluded from his manner Of attack, that no
had great deal Of personal feeling, and have boon
led into the same error, until ! came up with this
denial at KnoXyillo
During his late court ut Memphis there was
large meeting Of the citizens and soldiers and Judge
Trigg being on the stand, was called out, lis said
"If bud not been Ms good Union man rs igas,
Brownlow would not have been as good Union
man us he Is" OF course he had no personal feel
ing in this attack, for | was five hundred miles
away If he Intended to say that he Influenced me
TO DO Union man. ] reply that IL Il news TO me
And If he intended to question my loyalty, ! iall
back upon my nomination, with absolute unaninlty
for the position now occupy by II convention OF
hyo hundred loyal men, and upon my subsequent
election by tho loyal voters Of tho State
WM Il, BRowSLow,
EditOr Of the KnOpriHe Way
Mdy 20, 1869
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Collision OF Authorities In East TEN
IleBScc,

novel and extraordinary affair occurred on last,
| Tuesday In tho United State Court al Knoxville,
Judge Connally y. Trigg presiding which promises
10 lead 10 legal proceedings of no common magni-
tude. few words, by way of explanation, arc nc
ccssary preace 10 the occurrence OF last Tuesday
ut Knoxville
W. g. Brownlow, Ms Special Agent OF the United
States Department acting under the written orders
of the Department, which were made In conformity
and In obedience 10 an net OF Congress rented out
several pieces Of abandoned property belonging 10
dsloyal persons who were In the socalled Southern
Coniederacy, Judge Trigg at the term OF bis court
Immediately preceding the present one, ordered the
United States Treasury Department 10 BIO disposses-
sed Of the farm which no had rented from Mr. Brown
restored TO the owner. Mr., Brownow applied nj
once TO Gen. Tilson for aid TO enforce the contract
which he had made for the Treasury Department
which that officer promptly granted, and Judge
Trgg's order was disrcgarded That Is substantial
ly, we believe correct version Of tho facts Of the
case.
The question ut issue between the Judge aud the
Treasury Agent was whether the power of the lat
ter TO make contracts in accordance with orders
from tho Department ut Washington based on an
act of Congress, should be respected OF whether
the Judge Of tho District Court had power TO set
such contract aside and declare void The NIL
itary authotty of the Federal Government decided
the case in favor of the Treasury Department
On Tuesday Judge Trigg, as we are informed, de-
livcred charge TO the Grand Jury in which he d.
rected them in strong language TO indct Governor
Brownlow for his action in the premises. A portion
of his charge is said 10 have been exceedingly Sc
we're, not TO say bitter
As Gov. Brownlowis not in the habit of avoid
ing controversies which are thrust upon him, we
may look out for a very determined resistance on
his part ani probably a formidable aggressive war,
II is not ut al likely that he acted in his official
capacity as treasury agent without being fully in
formed how far the administration was determined
to enforce the law against rebels regardless OF the
constitutional scruples Of judicial officers who are
determined to set aside all conscstion acts seizures
of the property Of rebels and other laws of like
character.
Judge Trigg is understood TO be hostile 10 the en-
tire radical policy, and particularly hostile to the
conascation laws. The collision between himself
and the Government Is one which will excite deep
interest in the public mnd-NashriNe Press.
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Tribute TO Nal. Gen. StOneman.

The following resolution, adopted by both branch
e Of the General Assembly without dissenting
vote, is just and meriteI compliment to Maj. Gen.
Stoneulan
R.5olred b. the Geaerat assembly of Tennessee,
That the thanks Of the loyal people of the State
due TO Major General George Stoneman, for the
grea. skill and success, with which he conducted his
two great saids into Virginia and North Carolina by
which he destroyed millions Of dollars worth of the
eneinya means of warfare, capturing many of their
forces and eectually Gripping them in their opera
tons and that he has thanks for the ability and
success with which he has conducted military opera
lions in East Tennessee, and that he be furnished
with Il copy Of this resolution, officially signed.
WILLIAM HEIsKELL,
Speaker of the House
SAMUEL X. RoDGERs,
Speaker Of the Senate
My -, 1865,
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Pay the Soldiers.

Something should be done by the Government 10
pay the debt which the country owes TO the brave
men who have risked their lives for its safety and
honor. No nero money consideration can ever re-
compense them but the terms The contract should
be fulfilled on both sides, and what the Government
agreed TO do, II should stand to. The pttance Of
sixteen dollars PEI months TO the private soldier is
not and never was intended ~ repay him for his
lost Tina injured health MANNED body or the loss
of life but il was given to him 10 enable him TO
keep his wife and little ones in comparative COM
fort while he was battling for his their, your and
our honor and liberty. Every true soldier has kept
his part OF the contract, but the Government has
out in the cold and heat in tho rain and in Tho
sunshine on the picket line in the rifle pit, and
upon the held OF battle Nobly have they done
Their share, and plghted faith should be kent with
them The Government can not be destitute of tho
FUNDS to pay OF the troops. Every day We hear of
millions and millions of greunbacks being mid into
inc United States Treasury for 7-3O bonds. One
day over SlI,000,O0Q were received at Washington
IN tins manner and sl3oOOoOO and $4,000, 600 arc
quite common days receipts. What in the world
being laid TO one side, while the Secretary of the
Treasury notifies the Paymaster General that that
much money has been placed to his credit Then
what Is TO prevent the Paymaster General sending
this money TO Major Allen at Louisville, and or.
ierng him TO have it paid out as far as il will 20
among the soldiers in the army Of the Cumberland?
ms amount Of money would undoubtedly pay ev-
'ry man and officer two months pay. Perhaps
here are few men who would rather wait and re-
,elve all their money when they are mustered out,
but there is no telling when a general muster-out
vii take place, and in the meantime wives and
hidren ut home are suffering for something 30 cat
he sudden stoppage Of the manufacture of soldier
ioshes, BY order Of the Quartcrmas,cr General has
brown Thousands Of soldiers wives In the Nortl
lort bov tha o,lu |
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49, &c

We learn, says the Jonesborc Union Ftag, TINT
sam Snapp, E.q, Of Blountyille with some other
gentlemen, are running trains from New River,
(ubout 10 miles beyond Bristol on the Virginia
aud Tennessee Railroad 10 Hoston River Il mile,
this side OF Bristol the East Tennessee and Vir-
ginia road
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Proclamation.

STATE OF TENNESSEE, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Nashville, Tenn May II, 1866
Whereas II has been made known 10 me that
various and numerous articles of property belong
ing to the State such as Public Documents, Books
from the State Library and Supreme Court Room,
Furniture for the Capitol and State Bank and other
public institutions Of the State were seized and APP
propriated by individuals some of whom are known
during the reign Of l. G Harris and about the time
of his flight
Now, therefore, l. William g. Bruwnlow, Gov
ernOr Of the State Of Tennessee, DO issue this my
proclamation warning all persons having such prop
ery in possession 70 deliver the same up to Colonel
NJ. {. Wilcox. A. u. c. at the Capitol who il here
by vested with full power ~ make search, and de-
mand and receive all such property
If such delivery l. not made without DELAY, a
prosecution and exposure will cnsue.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
- hand, and caused the great seal of tho State
l. : 70 be affixed at Nashville the 10th dcy nf
- May lsG5 =. DHuwSLoW'
R,s.'J. FLETCHER Secretary OF State.
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CONDUCTOR SnoT.-A conductor on the Chatti-
nooga road was .hot by guerrillas at about daylight
on the morning Of the 23d, near Shell Mound. He
was sitting in the cabocse door at the time and the
train was under Roadway coming to the city The
ball entered below the knee, inficting painful
,youuj
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Loss Of the Third Tennessee Cavalry
on the Steamer Sultana.

HEADo'Rs Third TENN. CAvALRT
Pulaski, Tenn, May TO- 1865
Editors Rlogrilte Wig
Through Quartermastor Sergeant WILL A. John
son, OF our regiment who is now with the survivors
ut Camp Chase, Ohio, We are enabled 10 give the
following list Of names belonging to our regiment
who were lost by the disaster Of the steamer SataGa
on the 9th of April last
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In funds.

Al. vVscLss ior ices rendered the uaarturma.-
ers Department In the District of East rnuesee pro-
psy executed and approved. will he paid presents.
ton at this office IN aud after Monday the 9TH Of Jun,
Aso vouchers, in original hanls, issued for purchase.
sle previous To- April, 1865. Dsbursng hours from
y. Is. WHITMAN, Iar.~.- 80 - ---..a
Dj.trict f. Tenncsse aud Di bursting oais-,
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The East Tennessee and Georgia Rail-
road.
ATHENS, Ga May 10, 1865.

ATHENS, Ga May 10, 1865.
His ErcelLeney W, q. Bro,Optor, Gooey3or etc.,
Nashville, 7t,a.i
DEAR SIR From the best information | can get
II will BIO only u few weeks until the w. d L.. Rail
road will be repaired from Atlanta 10 Dalton. When
that j. done 1t will DO my duty us well as my ear
nest desire TO return the rolling stock and other
property OF the East Tennessee & Georgia Railroad
to the stockholders and TO you as the proper repre-
sentative of the State of Tennessee. This propose
to do In person, on the depot grounds at Knoxville,
or to any authorized agent you may send TO receive
II at Social Circle" where il now u.s. on the Georgia
road.
will have the books, papers, etc. in condition
10 plainly exhibit the affairs of the company in It's
operations from the beginning of the war to the
time shall return it--during which time more than
half million dollars Of the debt of the company
has been paid including one hundred and thirty-fvo
thousand dollars of State and State endorsed bonds,
which were cancelled and destroyed nj the time of
payment and the proper certificates on file. This
was done, notwithstanding the Legislature suspend
cd the payment Of the sinking fund by the railroad
companies, and more would have been paid but
from the fact that State bonds could not be COM
manded in the South The Confederate funds paid us
during the last year has been expended in repairs on
engines and cars, every opportunity in my power,
and the engines or most Of them are in better con-
ditlon than four years ago.
HIS 10 tiuc VI INC lruCks Ol INC cars, pu lC fOOl
ing and boxes in bad condition and the passen-
ger cars will have to undergo thorough repairs be-
fore fit for use We have built several box cars du-
ring the year. hope 10 be able to satisfy you and
every other candid man that the management of the
company's affairs have been honest, whatever may
be thought OF the wisdom of my choice of sides in
the terrible conflict which has now ended
As cannot but feel deep interest in the future
Of the company, and as am sure large trade and
travel will concentrate through East Tennessee as
fast MS the country becomes quiet and us the COM
pany has never at any time had sufcicncy of roll
ing stock TO work tho road advantageousy you will
allow me to suggest that you secure portion of the
Government stock now being used on the road so
that it will not be removed after this is returned
send this letter by some refugees returning to
East Tennessee, and would have written several
days since had there been any mode Of conveyance,
and in SO doing, have obeyed my own convictions
Of duty without awaiting the action of Others or
seeking their opinions.
Truly and respectfully yours,
CAMPBELL WALLACE.
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hkfoRI says that thepapers and assets Of the Bank
OF tennessee were taken possession of near Re.aca
ear by the United States troops, while the officer.
OIL the bank skedaddled The amount TO nearly
100000 in specie and being taken 10 Nashville
under guard.
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VOUCHERS 10 BE PAID.-Qusrtermsste General
j. H. james telegraphs us he viii be in this place
to-day to pay partie. holding General Gillem'
vouchers
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Hon. Horace Maynard has been appoinieda mem
Der Of the Board Of Examiner. Of the United States
laval .Acads'ny ut Annapolis.
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For Congress.

In the abscnse OF Colonel John h Miller, his
friends take the liberty of announcing him rs Il can
diate for Congress in the First Congressional Dis
trict
Colonel Miller is at present absent in Georgia
commanding Brigade in Gillems Division. His
merits us soldier are known and appreciated by
the people of East Tennessee and as reward for
his services in crushing rebellion and treason, they
should elevate him to position where his sound
practical business habits, combined with Il correct
knowledge of men and things, will render him of
efficient service to the country in harmonizing and
controlling the destracting influences which now
s,ist. He has fought gallantly for the disenthal-
ment Of the people, and it is due him, aside from
his qualifications, that his services be appreciated.
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TnE following officers are announced as tho act
ing ordnance officers Of the Department of the Cum
bcrlsnd for the District of East Tennessee
Lieut.. Ayen Pearson Henshaws Illinois Battery,
9TH Division Department Cumberland, at Knox
vile, Tenn.
Lieut.. Geo. c. Warren. lst Michigan Light Ar
tllcry at Cumberland Gap, Tenn.
DISTRICT W rHE ETowAH.
Capt. VIM. Stokes Ith Indiana Battery. District
OF the Etowah at Chattanooga, Tenn.
Lieut. L. ". Aver. ID Minnesota Batteryra Chat
tanooga, Tenn.
Capt Z. johnson, 6sth y Y Infantry at Give
land Tenn.
DEPOT ORDNANCE OFFICERS.
Capt. j. II. Hogan, 1t Alabama Cavalry at Cit
tanooga, Tenn.
Lieut.. Z. G. fechc. 10th Michigan Csvslry,kt
Knoxville Tenn
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10 JUsTIoEs OF TnE PEACE g.
tunheli have just had made 10 order numbe
justices Bockets ruled and with printed headir
an" substantially bound. Call at Conc & Tuppo
Book Store, Gay street.
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IL the Legislature, on Wodro.,.,.
:" a,n r Vnored resolution requesting the G,ve|
70 oner Il reward of $1,000 for Tho arro., - w,,,
SNOW a notorious guerrilla and murIsror
"a' amended by adding the names of dozen .,
"o''r'ous guerrillas, when the resolution a. am,
~ wa referred TO The judiciary Committee \
instructions to bring bill to meet the o.s.
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CANP FERGUSON This notorious ruiian, /
learn, surrendered to Colonel Blackburn at Alexh
dria on the 2,th, on the regular conditions s,.ns
10 prisoners Of war.
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rnE New School Prcsbyteria' -,
sion at Brooklyn, N Y, on y - as 'enOiy'
,a'lec' OF reconstruction in The son,h
-ues'rs. Sawyer and Lama, vi Ea., T Ou'n'
dressed the Assembly uron the snbiao. a D
as exhibited by Southern posters dnrin, u 'r
a ,u.'' ~ . 'g4u'fco to the report of a com,
ana the remark of these gentlemen. il w,s ' ra
summer. iehhcssee during
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aieA.

in Baltimore, Nd, Dec IA. 1864, of typhoid
fver Charles II. son of s. and U. g. Stowe,
|ged 10 years, months--a member of Co. II. I'd
IT, Regt. ..t .
Another noble son and affectionate brother
as fallen. He said to his father, "my country
bills and must CO." and in Aug. 1864, with a
Part swelling with true patriotism he left home
bid friends and all that was near and dear to
Pm on earth and laid himself willing sacrifice
; the altar of his country. In his sickness he
liked much of his friends, but his chief wish
as to see his father and mother, but as that
Fivilege was denied him, he said to his nurse,
ell them all good bye, and to meet me in
eayen." He was perfectly happy, and conf
Pit that he was going to that happy climeiwhere
ckness, sorrow, pain and death are felt and
Jared no more, Ever kind and obedient, to his
erents loving and faithful to his brothers and
sters, and a true friend and was beloved by
who knew him. His remains were brought
pine and buried Jan. Is.
In this town, Feb. 18th. Elhanan, w. Hill,
ged 6S years, months day.
Dear as thou vert oh justly dear.
We will not weep for thee
one thought will check the falling tear
II Is that thou art free.
Died near Brandy Station, Va, Dec. 80, 1868
Oadiah H. Parmenter, aged 33 years, months,
% 10 days. member OF Co. IL. 4th Vermont
Pigment.