Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-10-11

% 1865 I have filed large number Of vacancie
- che County and District Offices by appointment
The necessity for this action imperative man,
~ the counties were without a single officer. Will
I do not doubt the validity Of these appointment
myself L am informed that others do. As thes
doubts may lead TO litigation, / recommend that tb
Legislature, out Of abundant caution, declare tn
official acts of these officers valid and thus cure AM
Irregularities in the time and manner Of their ouai
ifcstion-
TEMPERANCE REFORM
In all parts Of the country the friends Of law and
order are realizing the giant strides Of king Alco-
hol has made within the four years covering this
rebellion, and the consequent Generalization direct
ly attributable 10 the alarming increase Of intem.
perance IS now attracting the attention Of the bes
members OF society and Of the most profound states
men ofthe country. Good men and patriots can but
hail every movement against this monster vice Of
the sgeas pleasing augury Of the times and they
must heartily approve every enterprise and every
act of legislation designed 10 break the back Of this
monster whose victims multiply with such frightfu
rapdtv and whose power increases daily and nightly
Intemperance didits work in the army and now that
peace has been declared it is transferring It's bane-
fu influence 10 the walks of civil life demorszing
the young and rising generation and sending TO pre-
mature graves many Of our best ard most useful
citizens Throughout the length and breadth of
Tennessee dtilleries and wholesale and retail liquor
dealers multiplying with frightful rapidly and
the Increasing evils arising thererom call upon the
friends of humanity and of religion 20 educate the
public mind in opposition TO this vice and, if posi-
bic 10 stay the tide that bids fair TO overwhem
and degrade society l suggest 10 the mem
bers of the General Assembly the impOsi-
ton Of such tax upon the manufacture and sale Of
ardent spirits as will amount 20 prohibition Of the
traffic Such q accommodation by the Executive,
and such legislation by you, Will be any thing but
acceptable 10 those who welded 20 their cups
and who are living by the traffic. So far as 1 am
concerned I choose, nay dare, do what ] think is
right looking 10 the good Of my and to the
welfare Of my country, leaving an enlightcnd and
Christian people 10 pass upon the recommendation.
Intempergnce Is blowing up steamboats,, upsettlng
stageCoaches and, through the carclsssncss OF drum
ken engineers OF switch-tsnder II is bringing trains
IN collision or running them of the track. All this
appalling los life and limb resulting from the wick
edness carlessuess and contempt FOR human life Of
the owners, director superintendents agents and
employees on the various lines Of travel IS attibuta
bic in great degree TO the vice Of incompetence.
With the recklessncss following upon the heels of
devastating war may look for corresponding
slaughters in Tennessee. general revision Of our
State laws in reference 70 railroads and steamboats,
is believed 10 BE- needed. The least that be
done by the Legislature-aHd this ought 10 be salts
factory 10 the friends Of morality and religions
70 authorize the prohibition Of the traffic through
the ballOt-boK in two years either by counties
or civil districts This would enable those who de-
sire TO rid themselves Of the mum erOus and alarm
ing evils Of incompetence to do so legitlmately,
while It would enable those counties civil districts
who are Joined to their idols to cling TO them,
and suffer the consequences.
HOSPITAL FOR THE INSANE.
The Tennessee Hospital for the IRsane, the most
noble of the charitable institutions of the State 10
Gated in the vicinity, deserves your attention and
still further aid. That noble State charity IS
honor to Tennessee erected after an inspection Of
most Of the similar institutions in other States at
Z 1-a1 +hov,ser1 dollars In gorn-
many with the Secretary Of State have visited the
institution spent the day there, and by lis efficient
officers we were shown through all is indoor and
outdoor departments. In its condition and man
agement we found il 10 be all that its friends and
the friends of humanity could desire. WAS aston
ished 20 learn that patients were coming in al an
average Of one for every thirty-siX hours But the
ruinoUs effects of this wicked rebellion will be to
ill all the Insane Asylums OF the South with pa
tents For the details in regard TO past operations
and present necessities Of this institution, refer
YOU 70 the report Of the Superintendent and Chief
Surgeon an intelligent citizen and faithful and
able officer.
POLICY OR HE FREsIDENT
am unwilling 70 close this message without call
nv the attention Of the Legislature TO the measures
proposed by President johnson for the organization
Of the States recently in rebellion The President
stands up nobly for the Constitution and the Union
Of these United States, unin6uenced by any geo /
graphical considerations Of North, South, East or
West and therefore entitled to the sympathy and
support of this General Assembly. So far as his 4
purposes has been developed understand him TO
adhere TO his principles and pledges made while /
Military Governor, both in regard TO treason and
traitors His position from the beginning has been
that loval men must govern the revoted States that
conscious and intelligent traitors must be punished (
and thus treason made odiOus. There Is a moral 4
sublimty in this position, and the loyal masses,
North and South, will not fail to appreciate Il, and
I 4.Sv, oiTo=4.
the assaults of extreme The hope Of the coun-
try is suspended upon carrying out these measures
Of the President His failure will involve horrors .
and evil consequences which all true patriots will
shudder 70 contemplate II Is not 20 be denied, How
ever, that many good and loyal men do not find .
themselves able to agree with the President in his
policy as indicated toward the seeded States. But
this difference may be wholly owing TO difference
of information. The President stands at the focus
Of all political information disseminated from the
South; and though there may be many influences /
surrounding his position calculated 10 distract and
bias mind less strong than his, yet, making all /
proper allowance it still remains that his Opporu
mites for forming correct judgment upon the state
Of his affairs in the South vastly better than that
of the great majority OF men at the North, who are
finding fault with and complaining Of his position.
Great weight therefore should be given to his Opin-
ions which so far rs they have been expressed are
and refreshing 70 al loyal minds in the
seeded States.
GUARANTEES
The Government will act wisely il guarding
against precptate action in the organization Of the
rebel States; and even concede 70 the Government .
the right 10 demand guarantees and conditions for
their future loyalty, as well a. for protection of
Union men and the cmancip8ted slaves. These de- .
msnds are necessary TO guard Us against new re
bcOn. This much Is necessary 10 retain harmony
IN the ranks Of the great Union party, without
which there is no safety security for the future
With these guarantees and conditions, the great
North ought 70 be satisfied she does not thirst for
vengeance. In other words, what we want, in this
irving crisis Is perfect fanknCsS and mutual for
bearance among the great minds North and South,
10 whom the people look for light and leadership.
The loyal States Of the North have an interest Of
100000 graves in the rebel States, and an eXpendi-
.urc OF untold millions of money in putting down
wicked and unauthorized rebellion and they are
entitled 20 voice IN arranging the terms upon
which these States shall be restored.
CONCLUSION.
Having thus placed before you, somewhat IL de-
tail the information requisite 20 enable you 10 Judge
Of the condition Of the State the evils which environ
Us. and the measures of legislation which l deem
necessary for averting them and Kidding ourselves
Of them, Il remains for me but 10 invoke your al
tentICn 10 the consideration of those means by
which, above all others We may hope 10 restore or
der and prosperity to our country And if one be
more prominent than another, It Is the necessity for
earnest and cordial cooperation between the State
and Federal Governments To you especially as
Legislators do the loyal people Tennessee look for
and counsel. Fresh from the people
You are presumed 10 know their wishes and to
your action in the halle Of legislation Will all ewes
be turned not only IN Tennessee and the lUval
States North but in the late sccedcd Sates for e1
smples Of what is BETTING legal men, and great
State redeemed. dlse0tEralled and reCenerated 7