Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-02-08

From tho inception Of the rebellion, to the pres.
ent time our ears have often been sauod with lau-
dalory expressions Of the ohiyalrlc and ingenious
character Of those Who have ondoayored to destroy
the sOorod odiace Of the Union oonsoomted by the
blood Of our lorolahers and erect on ii. ruins new
government, whose foundation would securely rest
upon slavery ~ is basc,
The hto great rid into Upper East Tennossoo
aud Western Virginia by Generals soneman and
dlllom, has added numerous instances TO the already
endless list Of nets Of bud faith committed by those
'pnk' of chlyary' the Inst Of which would, in the
days of "bclted knights have calsed the psrpetra.
tor 'to lose his spurs but, in these modern times,
only serve to increase the usro Of the deeds Of the
chloltolns of the so-calod Confederate States.
The agreements entered into between Gems Car
ter and Vaughn, was published not long sincoin the
columns of the Wing, and how faithfully that agree
ment has been kept upon the part of the robol. Is
well known to the loyal residents Of Monroe and
other counties,
The following correspondence which Mai Gen.
Sioncman has kindly allowed to be published In
order that the doube-dcaling and machnvcllian
cunning Of the rebel commanders, in return for the
good faith and kindness shown by the officers Of the
United States, might be known to ALL explains it.
self II will also serve to chow to many, who, be-
fore the rebellion, were acquainted with the officers
mentioned, how debasing must be the influence of
those motives which encourage and sustain the re-
beon, when it induces its adhcrents to break their
plightcd work Of honor
Read the communication of Breckenridge. recent.
H. ., 60 '..--'~'J - U"'i "ru atVrlpl 20 con-
coyc what must be the policy Of that nation or that
party which would elevate a man to one of the chief
positions within their gift, who would descend to
such low trckcry and cunning to attain his ends.
The honor of those officers who took such adyan-
tage Of the kindness of Major General Stoncman is
forever FURNISHED, and MS we learn their names we
will, from time to time furnish them for the ed0ca
ton of the readers Of the Wing;
HEADQUARTERS DEBT W, VIRGINIA Axp L. Tenn.
January -, 1865,
To THE COMMANDING OFFICER
L. 5. FORCES, KNOXVILLE:
During the recent raid under Major Gen Stone
man, number of officers and men were canturod
and paroled to report to Knoxville at future day.
The object of this communication is to inform YOU
that in accordance with the Interpretation given TO
tlc suuJcCl ny Duln governments, all such paroles
given to parties within our lines have been declared
null, and the men and officers ordered to DUTY
While your forces occupied the country the obiga-
ton was binding upon them individually but when
they were recapturcd by the rcoccupation of the
Confederate forces they were released from the on
Grafton Of the parole given.
A number were found on their way to Knoxville
to report ms pledged, among whom | have been re-
qucsted to mention the following, who considered
under peculiar obligations to report:
Surgeon Ben. Gillespie, Major Llcween, Q. NJ.
Capt. VIM. Johnston 40 NJ, Capt. J. n. Eakin,
A. q. NJ, Lieut. g. S. Ferncy, and Capt. A. j.
Waters.
have also the honor to state that Surgeon Car
rick who was captured at Marion was sent TO
Richmond for transmission through the lines there
in preference to the tedious route to Knoxville
Notice has been received that he has been sent
through by flag, have also sent for similar trans
mission Assistant Surgeon John Swan. 9Th L. 5.
Cavalry Assistant Surgeon W. ]. Robbins, 9Th t.
;. Cavalry, Surgeon Gardner 3lst Kentucky CAV
airy, having received assurance through Commits
ioncr Ould that Medical Director Ramsey and
other Surgeons captured at Bristol would be sent
Trough by flag.
An agreement having been made between Brig. t
zen. Vaughn and the representative of the United
state. authorities stpuating the security of cti-
.ens from capture and imprisonment, | have the c
lonor to call your attention to the fact that num-
Der Of citizens among them Mr. Sperry of Bristol.
we're captured and sent to Knoxville and to request
hat in compliance with the terms of the agree ,
nent, they be released and returned to their homes
/ am Sir'very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
lSlgnedl JOHN {. BRECKISRIDGE,
Major General.