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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-10-05
ITO FARMERS AND 9TH ERs

j. -
take pleasure in calling your attention to my
complete assortment and full stock of Agricultu-
raj Implements, Garden and Field Seeds, Bar and
Bundle Iron, &C., &c. I have the Warehouse
formerly occupied by Messrs Borum & MCLEAN,
whom succeed in the
AGRICULTURAL BUSIN ESS,
and shall be pleased to see their old friends and
customers, as well as those who have favored me
with their custom for the last seven years. With
out naming but few of the various items kept by
me, need only to say that my stock is and shall
be composed of the most approved kinds of Plows
Harrows, Hay and Shuck Cutters, Horse Power
and Thrashers, and Farming Tools generally
Bar and Bundle Iron, Cart Boxes, Springs and
Axles, &c, &c. Seeds of all kinds guaranteed
fresh and genuine. l solicit an examination of
my stock, where prices and quality may be Judged
of by those wishing to purchase.
G. BILLUPS,
Farmers Headquarters,
iy25-ly No. IL Wide Water St, Norfolk Va.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-10-05
MISCELLANEOUS.
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The Public Debt

The following is recapitulation of the pub
lie debt, as appears from the cooks, Treasurers
returns and acquisitions in the Department Oh
the Both Of September last Debt bearing
interest in coin, $1,116,658, 191 so: interest,
$65,000,570 so. Debt bearing interest in
lawful money, $1,200,000, 120 A; interest,
$72,537 ,645 rs. Debt on which interest has
ceased, 81 ,389, 800 90. Debt bearing no in
terest, 1886, 1891, 093 a. Total amount out
standing, $2,744, 947, 726 81 Interest, S137.-
528,215 %.
Legal tender notes in circulation:
One and two years per cent.
notes, S32. 951 23O
United States notes, old issue, 392,O70
$ new issue, 427,768499
Compound interest notes, act of
March Sd, 1863, $4,000. 900
Compound interest notes. act of
June 80, 1864, 2O2o12,141
Total, 1878, 1875, $40
As compared with the statement for Au-
gust there is a reduction of the public debt of
nearly $12,742,000 and Of interest over halfa
million, and also reduction Of $6,012, 900 of
the legal tender notes in circulation
The amount in the Treasury in
coin is, SOL 74O.7 1888 10
The amount in the Treasury in
currency, 56,977 ,229 &c
Showing a decrease Of nearly $12, zoo, 900
Of coin as compared with the August state
ment, and an increase of $13,454, 1877 in cur
rency. The amount of fractional currency is
$26,4S7, 754, or an increase of $143,OO0.-
There has been an increase of the 500 bonds
Of June 80, 1864, of $8,211,O0o; and IF July
IL, 1862, 6 per cent temporary loan, of near
ly $8,000,000 and Of March 1st., 1862, Ger
tificates of Indebtedness reduction of over
$22,000,000.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-24
Prentice on JEFF. Davis.

1t is stated that jeff Davis, whilst fleeing in nut.
ticoats had concealed pillow upon his stomach 70
excite thesympathy of his pursuers by making them
think that he was in an interesting way But tbov
saw at glance that he was too old for anything 81
that sort.
The Confederate soldiers, when they 20 into bat
tie, often whoop like indians, Perhaps JEFF, Davis,
when surrounded BY the Federal troops, didn't
whoop, but he hoped
We wonder whether Jef Davis, when he put on
the petticoat called in the aid of cotton 20 Give
voluptous appearance to his tender bosom.
1t is to be hoped that jeff Davis assun,ption of
the peticoat will not establish the fashion with his
male admirers.
JEFF. Davis even ii pardoned can never again be
elected to office. Our people are not fond Of petit
coat government.
1t is said that Davis excuse for wearing the pet.
ticoat Is that his wife has often wore the breeches
Five hundred dollars is offered for the pctticoat
that Je Davis ran away in. Petticoats have risen.
Jeh Davis in his extremity put his naval affairs
and ram parts under petticoat protection.
JON Davis wore pettcoat and ii s laid that he
was at the same time in great hustle
JET. Davis pursuers caught him or her, and he OF
she caught IT,
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Muyvr UUnCraI cIUHrman.

Under tho administration Of this distinguished
9ficer Last Tennessee is regainiug that prosperity
50 ardently to be desired by ever man who feels nm
interest in the welfare Of the State.
His ability on the field has won for HIM the
plaudits Of the whole country and his services in
this theatre are too familiar to the people to be re.
rapitulated and commented upon, that they be not
forgotten.
Any man might be proud OF his record and the
bright chapter in store for him in the history of the
great war for union and universal freedom.
The administration of the affairs of the District
of East Tennessee atte52 that General Stoneman
has executive ability OF a high order
The aid he has been giving in the enforcementg i
civil law is Of incaculable service to the people gid
LOYALTY constituted authorities Of the State.
His frmness and decision Of character are equal
if not for any emergency--for the crisis in tho af-
fairs OF this District. He deliberates and decides,
without passion or haste, upon all questions which
come before him for adjudication
IL hi. Intercourse with loyal men, he i respect
ful and courteous, When leading oea!Hy rcbe!s
approach General Stoneman, tD,pgdeatly demanding
wha. they conceive to be their rights and intmating
that the Government OF the United States has acted
unjustly, be tell: them they are traitors
"In words that breathe and thoughts that burn,
hs gives them to understand that their pathway,
under his administration, will not be "strewn with
roses unless they deport themselves ms loyal men.
We have seen men Of high position exercising
authority in Tennessee who are absolutely controlled
by traitors The chiyalry the superior class, who
lao1 General Stoneman, approach him in Il 't!yIe
different from that in which they have some Fcde-
ral officers We have had in Tennessee Where their
conduct has not been mcritorious, they treated
with about as much respect rs poor devil who has
been stealing horses or bushwhacldng
The style and policy Of General SLOVENIAN are GA
astx what the people Of Egst Tennessee de'ir9s
rympathzed with rebels.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-24

removed from Nashville by Legislative authority,
you desire TO return TO the capitol rs belonging 10
Tennessee md constituting part Of Ia history
At for yourselves personally, you say you ask
nothing beyond what magnanmous opponent
opponent may choose 10 accord and you deslro TO
DO informed whether you can be permitted TO return
10 your families without molesLation from the civil
or military authorities, and be allowed TO leave the
country after testing H. you should ieel oppression
heavier than exile
had verbal accounts from you, which led me Lo
hope that you were animated by better spirit than
Is manifested In your letter You aru st rcbelllous
The fortunes Of war alone compel you TO admit tho
fact TINT have control of the Capitol of the State,
You decline 10 discuss the right. | have no doubt
you IRE In like manner compelled 10 recognize the
present status OF yourselves your reasonable gov
ernment and OF the captured traitor whose lead you
have followed and that you are NJ little inclined 10
discuss tie right in the one case ~ in The other,
Pardon me for suggesting that "the fortunes OF
war Will compel you TO admit many other lacts
equally Notifying to your prdo, before you shall
have seen all the consequences Of Confederate treason
II the archives in your possession constituted
nothing but the history Of Gov. Harris administr-
ton ] should deem them Of very little importance
Indeed, the honor of the State would be promoted
by having that part of hor history forever obliter.
ted But II seems that in fleeing the State you ac-
commodated yourselves 10 something much more
substantial than mere historical souvenirs, among
which were the entire assets of the State Treasury
sundry bonds of the State the great seal of the State
and your own official bonds.
] cannot recognize the Legislative authority
under which you claim 10 have acted No Legisla-
ture could have authorized you 10 commit so high
crime Much less could that conclave Of traitors,
whose very existence was treason, pause in their
flight from the Capitol, aud az ! am Informed was
the fact enact law TO egalize your outragos upon
t,a nNfi hn Ill
Ny Status" Is not such as to authorize me- if
dosiVd, W piV'cU' yoa nV,a oat.ase1 puople and
a betrayed government. My status does not give
control Of the Federal armies nor OF the Federal
courts in which you are indicted for treason. You
desire protection from the civil ard military author
tiles, Whether you will obtain it cannot say But
yours has been lie Of bold experiments for four
dreadful years you had as well conclude with anoh
err by returning with or without the archives, Ms
may appear best 10 yourselves.
With proper measure of respect am
w. G. BRowNLow,
Governor Of Tennessee
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-24

We present herewith splendid Likeness VI JET
lerson Davis us he appeared when captured by Fed
eral soldiers A. our readers will SEQ from the dis
patches Of BroyeL Major General Wilson to the
Secretary Of War the eA-President Of the delhnct
Confeieracy attempted TO mako his escape IN wo-
mans attire In fact he had On when captured his
wifos petticosr, dress and bonnet The dress Of
JEFF. wife NOT i0He sae.eh nI Inc christian
President and Hero and this exhibited very plain
ly his large feet snd boots.
1t Is fortunate for JEFF that his large fee. and
boots revealed his sea under woman gsrb other
wise his vandal Yankee captors might have malca
horrible attempt upon his virtue,
Don't the Old lady appear lovely What soldier
would not take her to his arms with eestatic Joy.
Was l a court. plaster, would be
A patch upon her lip;
70 spend life Of ecstscy,
a. And sly, and sip, and sly.
Was ! q pair Of spcetacesi
How dearly would prize,
4 situation Oh her nose,
To look her In the eyes,
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A Fact for the Legislature.

very significant fact has just been reported to
Us on high authority. Some two weeks ago the
loyal citizens of Murfreesboro prepared to elect a
Board of Aldermen. They nominated for that pur-
pose ticket of sraightout loyal men of unimpcach-
able standing No opposition was made to it APP
parently, and all supposed il would be chosen with
out opposition On tho day of election the disoyal
citizens brought out suddenly full ticket some of
the candidates on which had returned from the
South only few weeks previous, and the whole
rebel ticket was elected with the exception of one
loyal man, who refused TO serve in such company
The election was fair and square fight between
the loyaliss and dsloyasts and the latter voted in
solid phalanN together and triumphed. The rebels
Golden Circle and voted for their man in solid col
umn' Let such cases DO investigated and corrected
promptly
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The Nashville and Chattanooga Rail.
road.
W. G. BRowNLow,
Governor Of Tennessee
4. Ii. hill TO GOV. BRowSLow.
AUGUSTA, May A, 1865,


AUGUSTA, May A, 1865,
GVp. w. q. BIolOnkoH:
DEAR SIR | arrived at Greensboro in seven days
from home-found the officers Of the Bank there
with portion of the Bank--at once removed TO
Augusta. That with all tho balance is now safely
deposited in the vaults of the Bank Of Augusta.
am glad sir, to say to you they accept your
very liberal proposition, and are now fixing up the
books and will, as soon as the road is rebuilt from
Atlanta to Dalton, which / am told will not exceed
20 or 30 days, deliver the assets to where it belongs
4. This will be delivered to you by Major Richard
Mccain, paroled prisoner and should you wish to
send message out you can rely on him.
wish to say word about the Chattanooga Rail-
road II is here with all its engines say % in ALL
in fine order and will make fine showing They
have not lost locomotive in all this revolution and
would, with pleasure accept the same privilege as
the Bank Of Tennessee has done, which hope you
will grant at once. Should you want q messenger
to send out, Maj. II. McCann you may rely on. |
am so socitous this question from the fact il be-
longs TO our State will try with the authorities
to hold until / hear from you. You can write by
Savannah care j. A. Fisher. will remain for an
answer for while--if none will leave for home.
Truly p. II. MITCHELL.
p. ST you can consistently, with all the facts
as you well know, give 10 the President, Superin-
tendent and balance Of the officers Of our Road, do
SO at once the same offer you have done to our bank
which will / am assured, be accepted with pleasure
await your answer, Truly,
?. II. MITCHELL,
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Brig. Gen. Avian c. Gillem.

This officer arrived III this city las, evening to re-
port 10 Gen. St0neman for duty.
In the report Of General stonemsn Of his raid.
into Virginia and North Carolina, General Gilleu
Is conplimented III the highest terms
General Gillem has made Il noble fight for uni
versal freedom and equal rights
he has the honor Of enlistng the first oolored mon
mustered into the United State: service in Tcnnes.
see. For time he commanded colorod brigade
al Nashville
We are glad to learn that the coored men Of
Na-hVille have presented the General watch
This i just recognition and appreciation of his
invaluable services for the race
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-24

Ar u meeting held al Shreveport Louisiana,
largely attended by soldiers and citizens, and at
which Kirby Smith, Sterling Price and General
Bucknor were present Colonel Flournoy, of Texas,
delivered "a glowing panegyric upon Booth, the
assassin of Mr.. Lincoln, whom no compared 10
Bratas, the slayer of Caesar, and predicted for him
lBooth) a like and enduring fame The object of
the meeting was to encourage continued resistance
Inc shreveport Sentinel, however, seems to think
further resistance useless and regards the
ton OF Mr.. Lincoln a bad job for the South. Wri-
ters in the Houston Texas papers favor percmp-
tory demand upon England and France for recor.
milton with threat if this is not acceded TO, they
viii go in for tho Monroe doctrine. Dangerous fcf-
lows. those Texas rebels
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GOV. pRowNLow TO Z. II. MITCHELL,
EXECUTIVE IIEpAIRMEN-
In II 2 IT u IEf NJ NML'
Nashville. Tenn, May II, 1865

Nashville Tenn, May II, 1868.
!, H. .MitcheiI Esq.
DEAR SIR; Your favor OF the 4th inst. was re-
ceived at tho hands Of Maj McCann, and would
have been answered sooner but for my absence and
other pressing duties. l understand you TO repre-
sent the wishes of " K Stevenson and others, for
mer officers OF tho Chattanooga and Nashville Rail
road, and to propose that they shall return to the
State with immunity from arrest by either civil or
military authority.
The prostitution OF this great road for several
years TO the service Of treason and the running off
OF its Immense rolling stock, constituted very high
crime 1t is treason TO the United States and 10
that Government they must appeal for protection.
have no control over the Federal armies, nor over
the Federal Courts having jurisdiction Of their cases
Consequently, | cannot assure them that they shall
not DO molestcd by the civil or military authorities
True, did say to the officers Of the Bank of Ten
nessee that if they would return the bank and its
assets, they should not BIO molested was induced
to mako this very responsible PROMISE for the sake
Of procuring return Of the school fund and the
other vast interests involved believing the Federal
authorities would sustain me The officers of the
bank now coolly inform me that the institution has
been impaired by change of securities From
which infer that Confederate bonds or notes con-
stitute part at least, of the assets of the bank
have informed them that returning Confederate pa
per Will not be- In my view, returning the assets of
the Bank. And il Is probable that no further nego
tiations will take place on this subject
The result is that leave them to pursue whatever
course their wisdom may dictate.
As for yourself, / appreciate your motives, and
do not doubt your good faith in this matter bu. lind
it impossible to comply with your wishes
Very respectfully
W. g. BRowNLow,
Governor Of Tennessee.
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STATE MATTERS.
The Bank Of Tennessee..-lIn pOrtant
Correspondence

This following il the correspondence called for by
resolution of the Senate ON Thursday
GOV, BRowYLow no =, H. MITCHELL,
STATE or TENNESSEE, CoMPTRoLLERs OPTION, |
Nashville, April 2lst, 1865, I
r, II, Mitcheih Esq
SIR The officers Of tho Bank Of Tennessee may
como to the city Of Nashville with the Bank and
ia assets, without any leur Of getting moested by
me or the military This privilege Is also extended
to the officers Of the various branches, II Is under,
stood that should they remain they will conform t.
all tho duties required by the Federal Government
WM @, BRowSLow
Governor of Tennessee
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loNOEll AND FISHER TO GOV, pnowSLow

GREENSBORO Ca May 0, $50,
SIR Through tho kindness Of p II Mitchell, We
have been favored with your official permission to
return with the assets Of the Bank Of Tennessee 10
Nashville, and be unmolosted In our persons, which
We accept. The proposition is entirely agrceableto
u.s. we have kept rs nearly intact possible the
assets Of the Bank for the people, 10 whom IL be-
longs and our earnest desire is TO return II 10 them
through properly constituted authorities, All that
We have done has been in strict accordance with log
slatiyo authority and instructions and il the in
stituton has been impaired by change Of securi-
tics IL has been done in obedience to law, We On
close u memorandum Of our assets, which, by great
energy, much 10 our personal detrment, we have
been able thus far to preserve and il adequate Fed
eral protection extended 10 US we will DO able 10
keep them 3d. IL is necessary however, that full
personal protection from civil and military authori-
ties be extended 10 ourselves and all officers and en-
poyeos Of the Bank and that permission be granted
Them - Isis si.O os-s r"ri'ai and rarnan long
as may DO necessary 10 settle and adjust their ac-
counts-say three or four months and then, If any
of them desire H. TO receive protection and safe
duct for themselves and families out Of the United
States, TO any country they may select We think,
Governor that fidelity TO the State entities us TO
this consideration, and we trust that you will send
by our messenger full and ample civil and military
protection as above indicated.
We would move at once but the means Of trans
portation are inadequate, and tho whole country Is
filled with returning paroled soldiers, 10 travel with
Instructions will, however be obviated in few
weeks. Very respectfully, etc,
g. c. ToRBErI, President
JNo. A. FISHER, Cashier
To his EAcecucy W. G. Brownlow, Governor of
Tennessee
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". &. r.

lNrLRe EDURE ron THE INDIANA CoSsFIRAIoRs
A delegation from Indiana, composed of Senator
Hendricks, Judge kilgour, es-Members Of Congres,
and Joseph Mcdonald have gone to Washington
&c petition the President to commute the sentence Of
Bowles, Milligan aud Horsey, under sentence TO BE-
be hung al indianapolis.
Mr.. Bowles, wife of the prisoner Bowlcs. accom-.
panied by able counsel and friends ha. gone there
" see President johnson ana endoayor 10 have the
death sentence Of her husband conmuted to i'm.
prisonment.
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CoSCEgr.The Band vi the I'd Ohio Heavy Ar.
tillery, under the leadership OF Professor Knabia
will give promenade concert at the First Prcsby-
terrain Church on Friday evening, the 18th instant,
The church will be fitted Up for the OCCASION and
it is hoped there will be good turn out Price Of
admissson 81.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-24

EAST TENNESSEE RELIEF SoerErY-Copios OF
the report Vi the Chairman Of the Executive Com.
mittee Of this Association and of the proceeding.
Of the meeting IN honor OF Mr.. Everett held a,
this place after hi. death may b. had by the
members Of The Society, upon application at tn,
store Of the General Agent, without charge. Those
who have been regularly admitted to membership
will please apply.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-24

KNOXVILLE FEMALE NsuruTE.-This school,
at present under the superintendence Of Professor
Spence, is in a most prosperous condition Over one
hundred pupils are in daily attendance
We suggest ~ all persons desiring to educate their
children nj q first class institution that they will do
well 10 send them in at once, Us Wednesday NAV
gath, j. the middle Of the present session.
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FRANTIC APPEAL FROM kirby SMITH.-Thc
rebel General Kirby Smith publishes frantic ap-
poal TO his soldiers dated Shreveport April 2l de.
nouncing the surrender of Leo and his forces in
the strongest terms. Smith exhorts his soldiers 70
stand BY their coors in this hour of adversely and
says e'fate of the nation depends ON tbem that
their resources are ample 10 protract the struggle
ill foreign aid arrives or at least till they can Sc
cure for themselves the terms due proud people.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-24

We arc Informed that by direction Of Maj Gen.
Thomas, free transportation will be furnished TO
United States witnesses, 10 appear at the regular
term Of the United States Circuit and District
Courts, for the Eastern District Of Tennessee from
their homes 10 Knoxville and return
transportation will be furnished by Capt Z. b.
Whitman, Chief Quartermaster Of the Dstrc. Of
East Tennessee.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-24

SUICIDE N CYNTnIA-A correspondent, writes
us from Cynthia, Kentucky, stating that, on Sun.
day night last, in that place man by the name of
Richard VI. Scruggs, of warrcnsburg East Tennes-
see committed suicide by taking potion of strych.
nine. For several days previous TO the commission
of the rash act, Mr.. Scruggs had been aboring un.
der deep depression of spirits. He was widely and
feyorably known throughout East Tennessee. and
other portions Of the South, and his death under
such circumstances will be sad intelligence 10 his
friends and relatives in those sections Cincinnati
EJguirer.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-05-24

The hospital statistics Of the rebels, found in
Richmond, shows that Lees losses during his bat
Ties with Grant, from the Rapidan TO the Apponat-
tox, last summer, were tremendous. Over one hun.
dred and twenty-five thousand men, on both sides
were killed and wounded in these battles of which
the rebels LOST between City and sixty thousand
Leo army never recovered from the pounding
Grant gave him in that terrible encounter,
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Knoxville, Tenn, May "a, 1865.

C.S. HUBBARD, of New Haven, Connecticut, is
our regularly appointed agent to receive subscrip-
lions for our paper in that State,
The VINO can be had every week nj the News
Depot Of Il, Ii. Singleton, Post Office Building
Nashville Tenn
LOUIS McGLAurLIS 1t authorized 10 act as oul
agent along the whole Pacific Coast. His address
i San Francisco, California.