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President JOhnsOn's Brother.

We recently had quite an interesting interview
with the Presidents brother, Mr.. VIM. P. johnson
Of BuZuria county, Texas, who was on his way home
from visit 10 his brother in Washington, and his
two sons in Nashville. Mr.. johnson Is over sixty
years Of sge, and is carpenter by trade. During
the war he remained quietly at home with his wife
and con, aged fifteen years. His sons, now al
Nashville, have both been soldiers in the Federal
service, and are al present, filing public positions
which have been kindly furnished them by the Pres.
ident.
Mr.. johnson represents the cotton crop in Texas
as fine; sugar an average crop and corn fair but not
drst rate He says the State has not suffered by the
war, but that he anticipates great trouble in the flu
ture. For the last two years labor in Texas has
been plenty and very cheap from the fact that many
of the planters of Mississippi, Kentucky Missouri
Virginia and other States have sent in their slaves
offering their services for clothing, vituals &c
Cairo DeHlocrgt.
The brother Of President johnson, 10 whom ref
erence is made, has but one son in Nashville and he
keeper Of the penitentiary His office is from the
Legislature of Tennessee, and not an appointment
by his uncle, the President. E.
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THE WISE PREACHER.-A wise preacher finds
no greater labor and feels no heavier burden than
in the composition of his sermons. Yet he must
bear this burden, and perform this labor, or be
viewed and treated as an unfaithful slothful SER
want. No preacher has any reason to expect he can
teach any people knowledge without the seyerest
studies and the most faithful labors. The man is
very unwise who enters the Christian ministry, IN
less he gives his whole time and strength and all his
whole time and strength and his heart to his own
progress in knowledge goodness and wisdom, that
he may be able to instruct his people. The compo-
sitiOn Of an instructive sermon is the most
important and difficult performance that can be ac
complished by human exertions. The wise preach
er will so study and compose his sermons that he
can make every hearer see and know what he must
forever know and feel in the glores of heaven or
in the torments of hell His own heart as well as
the bonds of his Office, will lead him to separate
himself from every secular employment, that he
may not be entangled with the affairs of this life
but devote himself wholly to the instruction Of his
people His study will be his chosen home.-Se7-
mon at Dr.. E1tmoTs funeral, By Thomas Williams
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ROgersYille Circuit,
julius OcHs.

The Committee on Church relations, submit the
following report;
WHEREAS The cause Of the existence of the VI.
E. Church, South, has, in the Providence of God
been removed, and there is no longer legitimate
reason why the existence of said Church should be
continued; and, whereas, we deem it inexpedient,
and likely to be injurious, if not fatal to the quiet
peace and prosperity of both Church and State, to
attempt the organization and perpetuation of the
NJ. E. Church, South therefore, be it
ResolUed, lst, That this Conference constitute q
part of Methodist Episcopal Church, and that the
membership within the bounds of the Rogersville
Circuit be- and the same are hereby transferred to
the II. E. Church, subject to their individual
sent
End, Rc,oLrcd That the preacher in charge shall
notify all the societies within the bounds of his
charge that such action has been had by the Quar-
terly Conference SO that those dissenting may have
time and opportunity to make their dissent known
TO him.
Sd, Resolved That recommend, in view of
greater harmony aud peace in the Church like
policy to our brethren within the bounds of the
Holston Conference.
On motion, the above report was unanimously
adopted, and ordered to be published in the Knox
vile Wing and Greeneville Era.
u. r. GILLENWATERS.
WM. WHITE, Secretary. Chairman.
July S29th, 1865.
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Hallilniah I!

Colonel Hawkin election is reduced 10 certain.
ty, ever that consumate humbug, proaigate and Sc.
ditiOnist Etheridge. Ethridges standing among
the loyal men Of his district may be known from
the fact that Colonel Hawkins beat him in Dreds-
don, his own town, by AZ majority. Weakly county,
-ebois rs nIe ana "a osn o. TSo Tno1 ana
all went for Hawkins in solid column Henderson
gives Hawkins 357 majority. Henry county gives
Etheridge majority of S. Hawkins majority in
the district viii probably reach 1000. The loyal
men have thus put an extinguisher on one OF the
meanest and most reckless trieksters in West Ten
nessee: thorough selfish Office hunter, REGARDLESS
of nothing but his own pocket but now happily laid
on the shelf among other relics of the tomb.-Nasb-
liz pscss NIL Truics
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We have received intelligence from West
Tennessee which shows that the Old Adam
still walks abroad in some localities. The
Union men arc very unpleasantly situated
in some neighborhoods. The rebel citizens
are very bitter toward them, and are dis
posed to infict many petty indignities upon
them, and even commit acts OF violence, on
the least pretext. Consequently, many a
man lies down ut night uncertain whether
OF not his repose will be disturbed by the
burning of his barn, or even Of his dwell
ing, The precincts Of the hallOwed- roof
tree afford but slight protection against
men whose whole souls have been stepped
in treason On Last Sabbath, within ten
miles of the village Of Savannah near the
memorable battlefield of Shiloh, two rebel
soldiers in full uniform rode up to the house
of Dan. Shipman, Il discharged Union sol
dier. A faithful dog gave warning Of their
approach, and Mr.. Shipman took down his
gun and went to the door The two SOL
diers made their appearance and Shipmau
opened fire on them, when the rebels re
turned few rounds and gallOped off with
out doing any injury. Union men fire.
qucntly receive threats of assassination and
violence. A scouting party of our troops
rode through the counties of Lawrence,
Perry and Hardin, some ten days ago, and
made an impression on three bushwhackers
by firing few slugs Of lead through them,
which It is hoped, will keep them more
quiet than the amnesty oath would.-Br,
chdHqC.
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Gov. BrOWnIOW's Address.

Gov Brownlow has issued an address to
the people of Tennessee in which he has
not only cvinced patriotism but marked
craftsmanship. Seeing the gathering storm
Of treason, which again threatens to drench
our State with blood, the Governor has, in
achristian spirit, appealed to the intelligence
and patriotism Of the people, and asks them
TO avoid the penalty which must follow an
other defiance of law and an organization
against Union men. Less than this address
would have been criminal in the Governor
and if not needed by the rebels of West
Tennessee, more may be imperative. The
Union men of Tennessee can read the Gov.
ernor's proclamation and address and fee
proud-and of course the traitor and rebel
will read them and curse-for
No culprit feels the halter draw.
With good opinion Of the law
-HsnphiS ReCielr
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Stephen and Philip.

Prof. Barletts Appeal for Minister" is like a
trumpet blast to our churches! May they hear and
heed The closing paragraph touches the immcdi-
ate duty of lsymen. We transcribe
when the hand Of violence once swept over
Judea, it was not the apostle alone but the breth
rem, who went everywhere preaching the word
Stephen, the martyr, Philip the evangelist were set
apart to serve tables but they magnifed their
Office Are not the lay members of our churches
imperiously summoned to far greater activity
May not the chief Of many feeble and destitute
churches be thrown upon their hands? Are there
not among them many men of competent educa-
ton of practical wisdom and efficiency, and of fer
vent zeal, who with some special training, might
soon be ready to enter this great harvest field and
render the very best of service? Are not Stephen
and Philip again summoned to preach the Word .
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Wade HAMPTON on Emigration.

The Re bel General Wade Hampton has written
letter to the editor of the Columbia g. C.) Phoe-
nix in which he says:
Numerous communications have been addressed
to me proposing to form colony TO emigrate.
= My advice to all of my fellOw-citizens IS
that they should devote their whole energies to the
restoration of law and order, the establishment Of
agriculture and commerce, the promotion of edu-
cation and the rebuilding of our cities and dwell
ings which have been laid in ashes To accomplish
these obiects-the highest that patriotism can con
ceive-I recommend that all who can do so should
take the oath of allegiance to the United State:
Government so that they may participate in tht
intention is to pursue the course l recommend t
others.
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Congressional Candidates.

By the law of this State, Code See 935 the Gov
ernor is required to furnish to the members Of Con-
gress elect the certificate of their election 1t Is
supposed by some that his whole duty is TO examine
the returns and certify what candidate has received
the largest number of votes. This is s misappre-
hension. The act of Congress, March 8, 1865, pro-
vides, that before the first meeting of the next
Congress, and Of every subsequent Congress, the
Clerk of the next preceding House of Representa-
tives shall make roll Of the Representation elect,
and place thereon the names of all persons and Of
such persons only, whose certificates show that they
we're regularly elected in accordance with the laws
of their States respectively the laws of the United
States. Thus it will be seen TO be the Governors
duty to inquire in each case and ascertain whether
the member has been elected in accordance with
the laws Of the State and certify accordingly.
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AL HONORABLE MEN. Rebel Ser

AL HONORABLE MEN.' Rebel Senators
and Representative from ten States prior TO leav-
ing Washington in the winter Of 1860 81, drew
from the United States Treasury the sum $500, $751;,
80. The Mississippi chivalry drew about 81, 500
mileage each, and the Louisiana felons from "a 600
to 5000.
JEFF. Davis, prior to making his farewell speech in
the United State. Senate, in 1860 81 drew out Of
the pocket of Uncle Sam $500 20 per diem and
mileage.
Q, what dsinterested set Of patriots, to thus rob
a Government, which had paid as purchase and de-
Tense money for three of these Cotton States over
six hundred millions Of dollars. Yet these are the
honorable men" whom we are asked to honor with
Office, power, and official emolument and patronage
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PERsONAL.-We learn that Capt. Thos c. Viii
liams of the 18th United States Infantry and late
aid on General Rosseaus staff, has been appointed
Provost Marshal General of the Department under
General Stoneman. Captain Williams will make
his headquarters at Knoxville, for which place he
will leave in few days, with his lovely and accom-
plished young bride. We commend them cordially
TO the good offices and tender care Of our Knoxville
friends.
Since the above was written We are pleased to
learn that Captain Williams has been promoted to
colonelcy in the regular army for meritorious
duct. We congratulate the Colonel upon his pro-
motion, so well deserved. The people generally,
with whom the Colonel has had wide and varied
communication, will be glad to learn of his promo
ton.
Colonel Williams joined in the bonds of wedlOck
with Miss Cynthia Saunders one Of the accom-
plshed daughters of Mrs. Aaron V. Brown.
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Knoxville Market Prices.
Proclamation by the Governor.
EXECUTIVE DEplETuEyr,

WHEREAS information has reached this Department
from various portions Of the State, that the provisions
the of the Legislature % limit the elective
franchise, have been in counties eTrunecusiy
strued, in others wully evaded, and In instances
totally disregarded.
And whereas, it becomes tic duty Of the Executive
ascertain to what the taken the third day
Of August 1885, constitutes legal and valid election
Therefore I, WILLIAM G. BRowSLow, Governor Of The
State Of Tennessee, with view to ascertain my 10
ty and the rights Of all concerned in said election, o.
call upon all the clerks Of the county courts amt al the
sherif Of the different counties Of the State. report
to me in detail the manner in which said law has been
executed in their respective cOuntie said clerks aru
requested without delay, to respond 10 Che following IN
terrogatorics
Ist Did YOU or your deputies, issue certificate rI
registration without proof under OATH that the applicant
came within the provisions Of the first section Of said
law? If 90, what proportion Of the voters OF yrUr 9HF
" obtained certificates in this way
ID. Did yOu OF your deputies, issue C-Tt-gUtc- upon
the oath Of the applicants alone If SOD, e-lEar 'br
number, OF proportion as nearly A. FraeutS'ie.
Sd. Did you. your deputies, issue certificate rg Per
sons who had been dislOyal, but who hal taken -h~
oath of allegiance upon their statement or oath Ia.
they would have voted in the November February "l
March elections? II 50, what number
Said Shcrifs requested 10 answer the following
torrogatores in behalf Of themselves and deputies With
Let. Did all the Judges Of Election in your county tab.
the oath required by the 9TH section Of aid act. II
did not what the number Of vote cast nj ac a'' "
trict where such judges presided.
ID Did the Judges Of Election. where vote "a
challenged administer said oath And Dbl they regent
the taxing of said oath conclusive r b-- right Co.
voter
1t Is expected that the answer If s1Ib clerk .-H
sheriff will be full and II they are not ta M
yestigatiOn viii be ordered. Aud all loyal cllzrns arr
invited to communicate information touching the .'-e
ing matters Of inquiry.
And do the loyal citizens Of the state tlat Do
array Of numbers, however great clamg- Of dilan
chised rebels, however loud and no combination d apo
tate Union men, however respectable Or talented, viii
prevent the execution Of said law according H. "
stance and spirit.
%soooooos In testimony whereof FcEeunt" susseiI.s
S---9 my name, and cause the treat seal ~ u.
e.. = State to be affixed. Al Nashville the 't'h
s@o'oS9o& day Of August A. D., is0'; ,-,.
The EpoxyiIls Viii, and Memphis Weekly Review
will each publish three times and send acr2unt to the
$500 ~ So aIciG-Et
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Ia Bishop Andrew, Of the NJ. E. Church South,
issued the following circular at Selma Ala, on the
9Th:
81 expect, God willing, to meet the Bishop Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at Columbus,
Georgia on the 10th of August next. We wish the
several annual conferences TO meet at their appoint
ed places during the approaching fall and winter,
and 10 elect their delegates TO the general conference
to meet on the first of April ne1t-the place TO be
published hereafter. understand that it Is report
ed in many places that the Church South IS entirely
disorganized and dead and that some of our friends
are preparing 10 administer on her effects. To al
such we say She still lives and believes herself ca
pable of managing her own affairs. Our regular
operations have been hindered during the war, but
now, through Gods mercy we have peace, and pur-
pose 70 return to appropriate work Of spreading
| scrptural holiness through these lands
! Yes, Bishop you and your secession brethren in
the ministry have spread good deal of Southern
holiness through these lands, during the four years
of rebellion The new paper started at Richmond,
styled the Episcopal Methodist opposes with earnest
ness and with bitterness of spirit uniting the Meth
odist Church South with the Church North. The
leaders of the Church, South, disapprove and des-
pise the Church, and intend to keep up a rebel or
gsnization, under the pretense of spreading Scrip
ture holiness through these lands" They have not
had enough Of war yet, and hence they are not pre-
pared to submit themselves in all just obedience tc
the laws of the land, with the prayer that We may
lead quiet and peaceable lives in all goodness and
| honesty"
The Bishop clearly indicates sullen and sptefu
feeling like the few religious papers of his Church
which will render ecclesiastical union with thost
who indulge in it undesirable. The consolation lef
to men Of more kindly feelings, is in the fact tina
these leaders don't represent the masses. Thousand
Of the Southern Mothodsts earnestly desire TO cul
tivate friendly relations with their brethren of tht
North, and they have 10 sympathy with the spirit
that would porpetuate the war in feeling, now tha
the sword has been beaten into pruning hook. lie
the people then speak out, and show to these war
like leaders that they have had enough of rebellion
Let them frown down all attempts TO get up another
1
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The State of New York has increased
within the last five years fifty per cent Of
the whole white population Of Tennessee.
The Tribune says:
1t is estimated that the population of our
State, under the census Just taken, viii be
about 4, 100000, against 3,880,717 in 1860
an increase of 40, 727, or Whereabouts, du-
ring the last five bloody years. This Is
better than we had right to expect.
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CAPTAIN W. A. WAINwBIGHT.-To business
men one of the pleasant features of our city
the arrival Of Capt. W. A Wainwright, of the Quar-
termaster's Department Adding to gentlem anly
qualities Of high degree, correct business habits
and an ability, in striking contrast with that Of
some who have gone before, ne peculiarly fitted
for the position 10 which he has been assigned In
common with numerous others, whose business
transactions have thrown them in contact with
Capt W. we welcome him 70 our town.
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STATE OF TENNESSEE,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
NasbYillG. Aug. 10. ls

Nashville, Aug. 10, lSGJ.
l eIpect 10 spend the last week in this month and
the first week in September in Knoxville. Any pc
titions FOR pardon, for those who were connected
with the rebellion presented TO me there, accompa-
uisd with copy Of the amnesty oath will receive
my attention, and be forwarded by me to Washing
ton Presenting them there viii save both time and
trouble as those papers sent forward daily re-
turned 70 me at Nashville for my report thereon
lie; each petition be addressed to the President and
lei II set forth the facts Of the case and IL oonve
nient let few reliable Union men endorse the truth
Of the statement. W. G. BRowSLow,
Governor sc.
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General Beauregard is expected to arrive
in New York in the course Of a few days,
with view to his departure for Europe. 1t
is understood that the Government has Civ
en- him permission to leave the country, on
condition that he will never again take up
arms against it. 1t is supposed he will ten
der his services to the French army.
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The New York Times Washington special says
that Mosby, the guerrilla leader came into Alexan
ately arrested He is held to await the orders of
Major General Augur, Commanding the Depart
ment of Washington.
Rev. Dr.. Breckinridge, of kentucky chairman of
the committee which re-nominated Mr.. Lincoln is
here for the purpose Of securing pardon for his son.
who was an officer In the rebel army.
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ALL the rebel army and navy officers
at Fort Warren, Boston Harbor, have taken
the oath of allegiance and been released
A. H Stephens and the rebel Postmaster
General alone remain in the fort
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Taste of the French Empress.

The Empress Eugene exhibits taste in everything
and contrves to impart new grace 10 her new role
of Empress Regent. She recently took advantage Of
the presentation of the new Turkish ambassador to
appear before the bewldered functionsry in all the
pomp of imperial grandeur, seated on the throne,
which is covered with crimson velvet embroidered
in bees of gold The back of the high chair is sur
mounted by the imperial crown, so highly FURNISHED
that il seemed TO detach itself from the frame. Her
Majesty who studies the value Of color, upon
this background not the mantle of imperial purple
which should by strict tradition be dOnned on
sions of grand ceremonial, but the long train of
emerald green velvet richly embroidered in gold,
which, falling from the shoulders, is drawn by its
own weight away from the waist leaving the out
line Of the figure pure and well defined. The petit
coat worn by her Majesty is of white satin, covered
with innumerabe boufans of tulle and lOoped with
diamond tags. So particular is she in the observance
of the rules of good taste and artistic effect that on
the day previous to any grand representation of the
kind a rehearsal with her ladies and tirewOman in
variablv takes place at the same hour that which
has been appointed for the reception, so that the
light may be modified according to the colors worn
on the OCCASION i'll order that the most perfect har
mony may be produced, and nothing harsh or graf
ing be visible The blinds are arranged according
to the hight Of thesun at that hour and remain as
they are placed Until the morrow. Nothing is
achieved without care and pains, but in cases like
the present where the result Is SO successful neither
are TO be regretted. Some people are aStonished to
behold the faint the very faint rose tint Of the lin
ing Of the Imperial mantle. This, too, has been
studied, and was adopted in consequence of the pure
white having been found toe raw and tranchant
against the crimson background. Her Majesty does
not wear the Imperial crown it is placed on the Ia
bic beside her. Her couture is, however, the Impe-
rial diaden, of brillants considered unique in the
universe, brought rather more over the forehead
than formerly in consequence of the gradual widen
ing of the parting which now leaves an inconven-
lent space on the summit Of the head. The hair is
arranged in two putis seeming in their soltne5s Of
the window being artstlcally brought upon the
head, the exquisite color of her Maesys hair is dis
played TO the best advantage. Altogether it would
scarcely be possible to behold face and figure bet
ter calculated TO display the grace and distinction
and all the ideal attributes of ROYALTY.