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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
The Presidents Message.

The message Of President Lincoln was almost n
month in roaehingus on account Of tho blockade by
Hood, Tho message show. tho President to be Ms
sensible man NJ has occupied TINT chair In tho Inst
half century, The entire document Ia roplole with
good SENSE sound patriotism and great prudence
Touching the war and the chances for peace he set
Ties both questions beyond cayl in tho following
paragraphs
On tho careful consideration of all the evidence aecos-
sbo u 10 mo that attempt NJ negotiations with
the nsurgoni loader would bo VI any good, lilo would
accept oTnuthing short Of the severance Of the Union
His declarations 10 that effect explicit aud Of repeated
use, He does not ATTEMPT to deceive lie Affords us
no cause 10 deceive ourselves, We cannot voluntarily
Yield H. Between him aud rs the issue Is definite, simple
and ulcNibe, II Is an issue which can Only be tried by
war and decided by victory II we yield we are bculcn
If the southern people fail then he beaten Either way
II would bo victory aud defeat following war What Us
true however, Of him who leads this nsurgon cause Is
not necessarily true Of those who follow Although he
cannot roacccpl The Union, they can. Some Of them W.
know already desire peace and reunion the number Of
which may increase
Thcy can NJ any moment have peace simply by laying
down their arms mud submitting TO tho National author
ty, under the Constitution, After 50 much the Govern
mout could not IL II would maintain war against them.
| The loyal people would not maintain or allow 1t. If
| questions should remain would adjust them by the
peaceful means of legislative coniercncecourls and
operating only IN CONSTITUTIONAL ana lawful chAn
nes Some certain and other possible questions and
would be beyond the Executive power to ADJUST for IN
stance the admission Of members into Congress and
whatever might require the appreciation Of many, The
Executive power itself would be greatly diminished by
the cessation Of actua war. Pardons and rcmssi0ns Of
forfeiture however, would .s BIO within Executive
troll In what spirit and temper this control would be
ercsed can be fairly judged by the past
Upon the slavery question no is equally unsm-
biguous, clear, distinct positive and unmistakablc
He disposes of the question with the following en-
phutc declaration;
rctract nothing heretofore said as to slavery, re-
peat the declaration made year ago. and while remain
in my present position, shall attempt to rcract OF
modify the emancipation proclamation, nor shall return
to slavery any person who is free by the terms Of tina
proclamation or by any of tho acts of Congress.
II tho people should, by whatever mode or means, mnk'
my Executive duty to cnavo such persons another
and not l. must be their instrument to perform it, II
stating single condition, | mean simply to say tha
the war will cease the part Of the Government
whenever II shall have ceased the part Of those wh
| began IT,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
Efforts TO Release Prisoners.

1t may be expected that all sorts Of efforts will be
made to have certain rebels released from prison
who have been sent in by General Stoneman. The
friends Of some Of the worst men we have will try
to get them released, granted the privilege of the
town. Some claim to be citizens some never to
have been in the army, and others to be Union
men. Some of them really gave in fictitious names,
and when the roll has been called did not answer to
their names
The Proves, Marshal General will require good
degree of rmncs TO meet these cases and do Justice
to prisoners and TO our Government We have no
doubt but he will be equal to the occasion No case
should be disposed of without the facts being
brought out. And rebels who have formerly taken
the Federal oath and violated it, should exercise
little patience. A. to their confinement, they
should rccollect that thqS once filled this same prs-
on with Union men, and treated them, not as if
they were men, but dogs
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
CIRCULAR.
Lick Creek Murders.

The following is a list of Union men recently
killed by the rebels within twelve miles of Lick
Creek, in Greene county: Melvin Ester Phillip
Brown, James Bowling, Robert Richmon, James
Scruggs, VIM. Gotsey, Joseph Turner and Obediah
Reemcs. Richard Courtney and Daniel Raglan
were wounded, but not killed
These are the operations of the rebels in neigh
borhood, and all recentlyl The same savage work
of murder is going all over this end of the State
And yet, when we talk about visiting these incar-
nate devils with death for their oenses, there arc
those who call for moderation Let our Union SOL
diers and citizens shoot down all such murderers
when they find them, as they would SO many sheep
killing dogs
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11

The keys of the Abingdon Jail were turned over
to us by Gen. Gillems Orderly to be held as relic
exhibiting the folly of the rebels in crowdng into
that ancient castle so many Union men from East
Tennessee. The keys are on exhibition ut our office
together with the epauets of Virginia conscript-
ing officer. The Jail was reduced to ashes by our
soldiers, together with many other buildings of rebel
notoriety This means Southern Rightsi What a
cruel set of soldiers They have trampled in the
dust the political pride of the First Families of
the Old Dominion They have forced upon them
the chastsement of their sins Their pride of place
has been trampled in the dust They are slaves by
consent Their State Rights have been massa-
creed and hecatoDbS of their former greatness loom
ND in the distance
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11

IN DlIle These things go before nnd lollowallerthe
rebellion, and to deprive him Of such onjoymenls
would bo " deprive NM OF ms southern rights, ana
Afford MN just ground Tor seeding from the uhloh'
We 'hall urge against tbs man that be- was IN
early ana original rebel that be was bIoody'lhlr'y
from the start ana w" instrumental IN the o'"''
oi several uh'on mon among WN'n we ""'',o
Judge Fl'Nehsl Leon Jones ana ~ - HN''r "u-
yoca'lng inc hanging ol the all'' b'"r' 'oo court
martha" we 'h"'l urge lN"' h' o'''' l''d 70 gov u
portion Of o'ors" regiment TO "''ns'n"t' '''o"''
DhAltTi lnHl NV uIBou lnNI WE 'IoUIU W. HUlbi lp-
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
Exchange of Prisoners.

Our readers will be interested in the perusal of
the following agreement entered into by Generals
Carter and Vaughn for the exchange of citizen
prisoners. If lived up to by the rebels it would
work well but we have no faith in Vaughn or those
whom he represents But let lis test their sincerity
Agreement for the exchange of non-combatants of
East Tennessee entered into this first day of De-
cember 1864, at New Market, Tenn, between
Brgadier General 5. p. Carter, on the part of the
United States authorities and Brgadier General
j. c.. Vaughn, on the part of the Confederate
authorities
|. 1t is agreed that all Union citizens from East
Tennessee, who held by the Confederate author
tiles, shall be, with little delay possible brought
to the lines of the United States forces in East Ten
ncsscc and delivered to the United States authorities
II. All citizens who have been arrested by the
United States authorities as hostages for Union
men held by the Confederate authorities shall be
delivered at the Confederate lines in East Tennessee
and released with as little delay as possible.
III. All citizens who have left their homes shall
be permitted TO return and remain so long as they
conduct themselves peaceably and conform to the re-
quirements of the authorities.
(Signed) S. p. CARTER,
Brig. Gen. and p. NJ. G. of f. Tenn.
Signed j, c. VAUGHN,
Brkadier General, G. s. A.
OFFICIAL: ii. ii. THOMAS Capt and A. A. G.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
Dinner at The Hospital.

We were present at and partook of splendid
New Years dinner at the Asylum Hospital on
Monday, given by the Surgeons and Stewards to
DR.. Curtis, Medical Director, and it could not have
been given to a more worthy and cstimablc gentle
man. The Chaplain opened the ceremonies on the
front steps with prayer when Gen Tllson delivered
brief, eloquent and forcbe speech reviewing the
military operations for the last twelve months, and
dealing out some heavy blows against the rebellion.
Gen. Ammon followed in few appropriate remarks,
and introduced Mr.. Maynard who made an eloquent
speech, briefly reviewing the operations of Hood in
front of Nashville, much Of which was witnessed by
the speaker DR.. Curtis made the closing remarks,
the band playing at intervals, with great effect
The speaking over, we all sat down to dinner that
would have done honor to any OCCASION and which
Mr. Lincoln would have esteemed as a compliment.
Dinner over, we accompanied the Surgeons and
Stewards through all the parts of the Hospital
There are $50 patients in the Hospital; and the
manner in which they cared for the general ar
rangcments, the system, order, and discipline are
alike creditabe to those in charge, and the United
States Government The beds were clean and neat
the rooms well kept and everything wa. as perfect
as could be desired
This is an extensive Hospital. The dining room
on either side of the main building is 1870 feet long
two tables extending the whole length, interpreted
with large stoves of a superior quality. The ar
rangements for cooking could not be more plete
Those for washing equally good. We were as
tonshed upon being told that there are washed and
ironed 5000 pieces per week. This is reqsircd by
the two changes per week.
We were proud of our Government when we saw
the manner in which her sick wounded and dis
abled soldiers cared for. And we would but say
TO those with u.s. that the sick and wounded soldiers
were fortunate to fall into this Hospital And once
for all, we say to friends at distance when you
learn that your relatives are ia the Hospital
at Knoxville, rest insured that they are in good
hands
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
Major General StOneman---The Great
Raider,

Gen Stoneman, assisted by Gems. Ammon, Gill
lem Burbrdge and Others, has returned from one
Of the most successful, if not extensive raids of the
war having lost but very few men in killed, wound
ed and prisoaors-killing and woundng and cap
turing many rebels He also captured nineteen big
guns, and among them a portion of Gslems bat
terry. The railroad is destroyed from Bristol to
New River, u distance of eighty miles. Nine trains
aud locomotives were captured and burned, and i'm
mense stores for the rebel army, A great many
valuable horses and mules, and ten TO twelve hun
dred negroes And when you want to hurt the
chivalry, or cripple the Coredcracy lay hold of the
Niger and the mute!
The printing offices at Bristol, Abingdon, Marion
and Wytheville have all been destroyed, as engines
Of mischief Also the depot machine shops, and
their contents. The town of Wythcville is laid in
ashes. One of the principle churches filled with
shells, cartridges, and powder was touched off, and
n more moring sermon never was delivered in that
sanctuary!
The Salt Works and Pearces Lead Mines were
utterly destroyed, leaving both establishments as
they were when God created the world-wthout
form and void They will need salt before they
get it again
Breckenridge and Vaughn went flying out of
Wythevlle, with from six to eight hundred demon
allied troops, in the direction Of North Carolina
From the speed with which they ran, and the con-
stcrnaton they displayed it is fair to presume they
are going yeti
This is the first taste of the rebellion that South
! ..-I--- Wit - o~I "a .~o,,ienb - .,,~-
their eyes to of their condition, but if ne
cessary, we secure to them other lost rights in
the same way. We have the troops, and they are
eager for the work. Gen. Stoneman speaks in high
terms of praise of the Ohio, Kentucky and Tcnncs-
see troops, who composed his expedition. lie claims
never to have commanded better men and officers.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
Rebel GucrriIlas About.

Rebel thieves and murdcrcrs arc daily committing
the worst of crimes in Jefferson, Cock, Sewer and
Bount But the other day a raid passed through
Sewer into Blount, and proceeded rs far down Lit
tie River ms the John Henry farm, They there
seized upon Union men and forced them to serve rs
guides, putting them in front to catch the bullets of
bushwhackcrs. Young Burt Upton, Of Knox coun-
ty, was one Of this gang,
This thieving and numbering Of men, young and
old ought to be wound out and we hope the author
tiles will that they are routed, and that without
delay. This thing can be stopped, and ought to be.
Let our men capture these bushwhackers, and dis
pose of them without making them prisoners. One
of them should never be treated as prisoner. Let
our men act upon this rule and they will close out
their depredatlons.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
Omen and Notorious Lying.

We have before Us the Abingdon Ilbgiaian, of
the 9th December In which It is stated that Bur
bridge was sent into Tennessee to keep Gillem's
Tennessee regiments from DESERVING In consequence
of u recent order to eyucuate East Tennessee,-
Great Jerusalem, what statement
But the same paper thus concludes m editorial
headed East Tennessee Front
"a private dispatch was received, stating that u
copy Of Brownlow's Wing had been seen, in which
he sad that Hood had whipped Thomas that Sher-
man was meeting with trouble, and that IN order
was issued TO eyacuuto East Tennessee
We offer one thousand dollars reward for any H.
sue Of our paper, prior to this date in which this
statement can be found II is not strange that II
sci Of people should be so far behind the news who
derive their information from such papers rs are
published by the rebels,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
A Righteous Visitation.

O'cens BradeN "A notorious Fast Tennessee gucr-
rilla chief was captured near Athens recently and
sent TO Cleveland for punishment. lie had muir
dered several men, and boosted of his achievements
He was concerned in the late wholesale murders of
Polk county. The military authorities sentenced
him TO be taken TO the spot where he had murdered
the Union men, and hung ordered to be left hang
ing ten days with this placard on his breast
"Outta,o, RoJJer md Cat-tLroatr
This was doing him justice but nothing more than
justice. Let us have few more Of the same sort
The example is good one and will be most whole
some in its influence
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
Miss John RatcliG.

This individual, one of the rebel prisoners brought
in from Bristol, trampng through the mud over one
hundred miles, dressed up in the uniform of pri-
yate turns out TO be she rbel lie represents her
self as belonging to the 4th Kentucky. This pirk
If chirairy was no doubt an important character in
John Morgan's command, and went into the rebel
service in search Of lost rights Are the rebel sisters
of Knoxville looking after the wants and comforts
of their brave soldier Of the "fcinale persuasion p
They ought to raise fund with which to purchase
her new pair of brocches and pair of Joot,i If
not let them procure her release for few days, and
she can raise the wind
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
The Wytheville Hotel.

This large brick building, the Railroad Eating
House, was reduced to ashes by Gillems Brigade
When Brownlow's wife and children-when May
nards wife and children were sent out Of the coun-
try and wanted something to eat at thi, same house
they were treated with .corn and contempt and but
for the influence of the rebel officer who had charge
they would have failed in their application for bread
They gazed at a. the fanilie, of some monster
animals. We, Of course, feel great sympathy for
that house
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
Advance In our Charges for Subscrip'
lions.

In consequence of the increased cost of paper ink,
wages, fuel and other materials, the Proprietor of
the KNOXVILLE WIG has been compelled to nd
vance the price of subscriptions and Advertising
This step has been taken reluctantly but from ab-
soute neccssitv and after mature elaboration. We
have had either to do this or suspend publication
and we know that our Union friends don't want our
paper to stop. few facts stated may serve as an
excuse for this reform
The paper laid down TO Il, here, before the rebel
lion, at 81 per ream, now cost us ELEVEN DOLLARS.
Ink is doublc labor is doubLe; frc-wood is do"bei
and all we purchase to live upon, or carry on the
office costs tgce or thrice the prices paid before the
rebellion We were the first Publisher in East Ten
nessee in 1889, to put down weekly paper to TWO
DOLLARS per year, and we have been the last to
raise to a higher rate. As soon MS circumstances
will Justify it.swc will return to old prices. This
war will be put down in the course of the year 1865,
and then the country will be relieved of the high
prices which are draining the resources of business
men, and we shall be among the first to return tho
old rates.
In future we must have THREE DOLLARS per
year; and those sending us ONE or TWO DOLLARS,
will have the paper furnished for a third or ttro-
thirds of year. Our advertising rates will be adj
vanced in proportion. In the meantime we solicit
the continued support of the friends of the Govern
ment and the enemies of the Rebellion; and in
turn we promise to fight for the one, and the other,
until victory perches upon our standard.
w. G. BRowSLow,
Editor md Proprietor.
L., 1r,k 1914
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
Violating their Parole.

A portion Of the rebel officers captured at Bristol
and paroled by General Stoneman, to report to
General Carter, Provost Marshal General have not
come up and never will. One of them, Major J. @.
Arnold, proposed to the officers who came in, while
they were in advance, to violate their parole and
take another road. This is Southern chivalry and
Confederate honor, as illustrated by one of their
field officers. The Majors pledge of honor is here
signed by himself and he is ut large in Dixie.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
A Rebel ParsOn In Limbo,

The Nashville papers state upon the arrival of
Gen. Steadman at Huntsville, he arrested Rec. f. H.
Ross for his reasonable insolence Two of his
leading and most wealthy Pensioners offered the
General n bride to release him, whereupon the old
soldier ordered all three forward to Nashville to be
crowded into the State prison.
later account states that the parties are to go
South. Put them through is our advice Let them
go among their fellow traitors, and enjoy the sweets
Of rebellion in the liberal, humane, and christian
government of JEFF. Davis
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
More Proof.

The following letter affords more proof of the
utter unGtness of Grigsby for the military service
Of the United States;
KNOXVILLE Dec, "a, 1864.
DR.. Brownlo0-SR; ! noticed an article in your
paper some time ago, showing up one Lieut. 10.
Grigsby, of the LIST Tennessee Battery, &c As
soon ms the mails will go again, l hope you will
give him another rip through your Rebel Ventitator
learned yesterday from DIR. Atkins, who is a
reliable man. that Grigsby in the rebel service,
and went with +. Kirby Smith into Kentucky, and
stole lot of goods and carried back when the army
fell back from Kentucky. The articles he had con-
sisted of two bolts of insey and one bolt Of domes-
tic, besides a large lot of small things.
If you want to use this against him. you can rely
on the proof ] am,
Very respectfully,
A. MoPHEETERs,
Lieut.. LIST Tennessee Infantry Vols
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-01-11
The judiciary System OF Tennessee.

The question is settled, that we will soon
have Constitutional Convention in Ten
nessee.
Much patient thought and arduous labor
will devolve upon that body when it meets
Almost every department Of government
may be either improved or made more Sc
Our Judiciary system is established upon
basis not as permanent and enduring as
tribunals Of public justice should be, and as
public policy would seem to require. We
have but one court established by the con
stitution. The Supreme Court of the State
is creature Of the constitution, while the
inferior courts are creatures Of the lcgisa-
ture; the first only liable to be destroyed or
changed by Il revision Of the constitution,
the latter subject to the whims and caprices
of the Legislature every second year Every
judicial system should rest upon perma-
nent and stable foundation. And as long
as the circuit and chancery courts are left
to be the special objects of ignorant poiti-
cal vengeance, so long will our admirable
system of Justice be in danger Of being over
thrown, and our greatest safeguards of per-
sonal happiness destroyed.
Were it not for our courts of equity, what
pecunary suffering would afflict the people.
and especially the orphans. and minors of
our State
In them these unfortunate classes find
protection against the designs Of those who
would overreach the innocent, and invade
the rights of the incompetent.
Traverse the history of Tennessee juris-
prudence, and our chancery courts stand as
wall of fire to hedge out fraud upon the
unsuspccting. The doctrines of equity sup
ply an important vacuum in the legal ad-
ministration of every well organized gov
eminent.
In fact one can hardly conceive what
would be our condition without this import
ant arm'o of remedial justice. Yet there are
those who constantly prate about the aboli-
lOH VI thS tIdhNtll 'Ouil' w tHOuBn il
was nuisance and seem to think it moth
ing more than a judicial cancer to consume
the revenue of the State.
To avoid the Vaccinations Of this spcci-
men Of humanity, who, from their decara-
tons, seem to love vice and anarchy to vir.
tue and law, let the coming State Conven-
ton place the existence of our inferior
courts beyond the pale of legislative inter
ference, by constitutional establishment
of the circuit and chancery courts. as OK
pericnce has demonstrated their utility and
value, as they now exist This done, no
aggraran radicalism can undermine our
judiciary 1t will be secure from the as
saults of lawcss and designing tricksters.
who may obtain temporary power by the
commissions that may occur in the future of
our State and nation. Those who would
>Ypire to a seat in the convention Of which
conSpn has been made, are invited TO the
this arttign Of the subject alluded 10 in
whetberi if voSad it is further suggested,
the number of ursot be proper to increase
remodel our Supreme C te,ne '"uBe'' VI !"
IL would not be q bad idea, :.
ny many, to mould our court ., !, 'nv'sn'