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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
Universal Suffrage.

The cry among politicians aspiring to Office Is III
favor Of universal suffrage. We do not join in this
cry, nor do we favor this theory Of suffrage In
stead of ectendi.g the franchise it ought to be cur
tailed; and for part we are free to say that men
ought to exercise it who have Intelligence and pccu-
mary interests at stake. without regard to color,
blood or birthplace.
Quite strong party at the North now proclaim
that the National Government has the right to re-
quire of the Southern States the gift Of the elective
franchise to the colOred people We don't agree in
this view of State and National authority. The
States have the right TO say who shall exercise the
franchise within their limits. The States have lost
nothing Of their inherent power by the rebellion
individuals have, and individuals ought to be pun
shed. While in rebellion, the powers of Il State
were dormant and in allegiance. The States, like
Millions angels are vital in every part, can but by
humiliation die And yet the States have no power
to enact laws at variance with the Constitution of
the United States
The States may extend the franchise to the liber-
sted black man, but the Federal Congress has no
right to do it for State unless the ground is as
sumed that the States in rebellion are Territories
and this posieion is not tenabe. Armed rebellion
having ceased in the States, they again their
legal powers and must be treated as having done So
We are doubtless TO have fierce contest upon this
subject when Congress meets
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
Arrest of Hon. Emerson Etheridge

The military arrest Of Hon. Emerson Etheridge,
a candidate for Congress in Tennessee, on account
Of his political sentiments is another Of the awless
assumptions Of despotic power TO which the people
have become accustomed in the last four years
They used to be justified upon the plea that it was
time and that civil rights therefore sus-
pended but since peace has come and all resistance
in the South entirely ceased, we find them going on
Just the same Etheridge has been from the start
one of the strongest Union men in Tennessee, and
| c7lrat Enquirer.
The incarnate rebel of the Enquirer knows moth
ing of the facts connected with the arrest of Ethe
ridge he has been an open, bitter and ayowed eRe-
my of the Government for more than two years
say from the time Mr. Lincoln refused him an I'M
portant Jtagsship and appointed an ADLER and bet
ter man. With a view to provoke an arrest ne took
the stump in his old Congressional District and de-
livered more seditious and wickedly rebellous
speeches than ever were delivered by Yancey, Da-
Wis, or any Of the secession gang. He denounced
the Federal and State Governments, and advised
the people to set aside the acts of the Legislature
| as the acts of an unauthorized body The time ha:
passed for such treason to be proclaimed On The
stump in Tennessee. If men enjoying the protec
ton of the stars and stripes Will not honor them
they must go where they cant abuse them. TressOr
is as odious in times of peace in war and traitors
must be made to know and feel it.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
Stokes and Hood.

From numerous subscribers to our paper in the Sd
District, We have the most gratifying accounts of
this contest between Col ". B. Stokes Union, and
]. R. Hood rebel, candidates for Congress.
a more unreliable and inconsistent man than Jas
r. Hood never aspired to q seat in Congress. His
inconsistency and unreability are SO glazing that
many rebels whe are not dsfranchised will not vote
for him, though he is the rebel candidate. The
rebels Of Nashville, who advocated the hanging and
imprisonment of East Tennessee Union men, are
the advocates Of Hoods election
The rebels Of Hamilton county, who k,lo.g him
better than the Nashville rebels will hardly vote for
him, for the following reasons:
While Grants army was at Chattanooga, he was
radical for the purpose Of selling his little hand
organ, the Gazette to the soldiers Then he wanted
to hang nesry all the rebels and Danish or imprison
those not executed.
Now there are no Northern men at Chattanooga
to purchase his little hand-orgsn, which never had
any influence with the people of East Tennessee,
and very little circulation.
Before ne aspired to seat in Congress, he was an
ardent admirer of Sumner and Wendell Phillips
This was to retain the post Office at Chattanooga.
For the purpose, therefore, Of securing the aid of
men of the school Of Sumner, he was an open ad-
vocate Of negro suffrage" declaring that loyal
black man had better right to pote than aug lrhts
man aghO had been disIoyaL.r He was at Nashville
during the battle between Hood and Thomas, and
in his letters TO his paper delivered himself of bright
wrought eulOgies on the "chiValry" of the gentle
men of color.
Now that he is appealing to the rebels of several
counties for their votes, he has no sympathy for
"Salnbo." Sambo can't vote, and Hood thinks he
never cam therefore he has no sympathy with him.
If he should be elected by the rebel VOTE he would
betrsy them in week after his election if he could
make it his interest to do SO. He would appoint a
negro overseer for every rebel in the State.
Hoods competitor, Col Stokes, is true and con-
si5tent man. He has never, for moment, been dis
loyal all the lying statements Of his enemies TO the
contrary Notwithstanding We trust Col. Stokes
will be elected by an overwhelming majority.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26

District might suffer great losses Several million dollars
are due the people Of BAst Tennessee for stock grain and
other species ef property taken by the agents Of The Fed
ersl Governuent for which the people have not beer
paid anything.
Would Mr.. Heisksl enemy Of the radical Union
majority in Congress- have any influence in having bis
constituents remuneratsd for their losses7 We say not
Therefore, from principle and policy warn the loyal
in this DisTictto guard sgsinsth election Of rede
nick 5. Heiskel.
Mr. Heiskels circular appears IN our paper TINS week
Il sbOunds in "glittering g.neraites." be declares
himself loyal the government Of the United States
Every copperhead in the State do the same Besides
this there is nothing his circular except pledge to e1-
sr himself to have the people remunersed for proper
ty taken from them by the United States authorities As
We have already stated he aato oh The eoRperheod
party gill render him Or0srtess for good in THE re'peet-
Mr. Hsiske general TERMS says in his circular that he
supports the administration of President johnson. This
declaration amounts olite Hem may support the Presi
dent il some and oppose hnn other questions
Of vital importance to the voters Of this Congressional
District "Hs who is fOreWarned is fOrearmsd." II
the people suffer from the election of Mr. Heske it i.
not our fault.
Without fear, Psrtaiity, prejudice have
dsd the note Of alarm II is for them to take warning
and act, remembering that eternal vigilance is the
price of liberty"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
To the Voters Of the Second Congress.
siOnal District Of Tennessee.

have this day accepted nomination candidate 10
r.rsssnt YOU in the next Congress Il had been my pur
oss not 70 enter the canvass For the past months
have been absent from the State Returning an
expression Of sentiment that foTbids to decline the
nomination made by men whose opinions and wishes
have not been accustomed disregard The time to the
slsction August 3d. Is short TO allow to visit the
different parts Of the district, much less to assemble the
psouls for addresses Indeed hardly suppose be
necessary You already know either personally by
rsputston Ny general course Of life, conduct during
he s1 years have already served the part have Ia
ken during the recent struggle for National existence could
hardly be commended to increased favor diminished
cepsurs by any professions made just upon the of an
election.
II elected It must be uIwayerng friend OF the
National Government and Of the present administration
President johnson Il engaged in the arduou work ofrcto
ring civil government in the seeded States lie needs the
support Of the friends Of the Union everywhere In Con-
KISS or ont Of be shall have mine Questions Of finance
revenue taxation currency will arise. will cndeavor 10
meet them Is my best judgment dictate Our foreign
relations also In word viii labor restore our State
Is early a practicable her former harmonious rea
ions with the General Government and then 10 secure for
cur pcore indemnity for their property lost for the benefit
i the Government and its brave defenders in the
# hs war Your stock and grain and timber, and other
property have been taken for army purposes insufficient
voucher often no vouchers given. Legislation in
that behalf Is necessary.
wish detract nothing from the merits Of other can
6datss Of whom, by gallant service have already,
indeed placed themselves beyond the reach Of eracton
For your past repeated support tender you my thanks
II the future, Ihope whether in public in private life
60 70 discharge the duties Of feow-citzen as 10 secure
vour continued confidence and esteem.
HORACE MAYNARD
EpoVvilIe Julv 25 Isssl.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
The Catholic Colleges.

While the Presbyterians, Methodists and Baptlsts
have been spending their energies upon politics. and
trying to pull down the Government and to build
up bogus discriminating their schools and col
leges-the Roman Catholics have been deVotlng
their energies TO their religion and hence they have
made astonishing progress, and they now have an
open field and free fight almost without Protestant
competition. Many of the Protestant clergy have
taken to the incorporate of ardent spirits to pre-
face swearing, to notorious lewdness, and to open
and notorious lying, cheating and swindling While
protestant ministers in the South have general
thing fallen from grace disgraced themselves, and
DESTROYED their influence for good, the Roman Cath
olcs sat down their religion asof more Importance
than politics. kept their people together, and kept
their schools and colleges under way The result of
thus minding their own business, while bad men
and designing demagogues carried on the war; is now
to be seen in all parts of the United States. 1a'3
In looking the addresses of Catholics to their
graduating classes, they confne their remarks to
their classes; but Protestant at the North dwells
upon Negro Suffrage, and at the South upon the
glories of the Confederacys omnibus, qaab'Ss dam
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
The Killing Of Jim Smith,

OLD jim Smith residing ten miles west Of here,
came into town last Wednesday, and while settling
an account with the County Court Clerk, was
bounced upon by two Union men, with clubs, and
literally mailed out of countenanee. The Sheriff
being present. interposed, and protected him, and
started him out home with guard. The guard left
him some two miles from town, and soon after it
several bullet holes shot through him, and he
was found dead in the road. Smith was d bad man
before the rebellion and grew under its prog
ress. He took an active part in the persecution of
Union men and their families, and in driving them
out of the country His son shot Horace Foster and
was quite bad the old man. both acting as rebel
guerrillas. We have never supposed that such men
would be allowed to live in East Tennessee after the
troops returned from the army. We are not inform
ed as to who killed Smith, but We think il has been
some parties that suffered at his hands
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
Returning Rebels.

1t is worthy Of note, that most of the returning
rebels are humble, quiet and conciliatory, while
they are seeking the protection Of the oath Of AM
nesty; but they soon turn round and talk treason
forgetful Of what they swOre. In all our small
towns, and elsewhere, they boast of having no &C
acknowledgements to make, Of being oVerpowered, and
OF their readiness to fight again 1t is neither de-
cent in u rebel to demand nor safe in loyal men 10
grant the privilege Of voting. When the returned
rebel is sincerely sorry for the miseries he has aided
bringing upon the country and desires to bear true
allegiance henceorth to the flag and constitution Of
our country, then say take him kindly by the
hand and bid him return to the fold Of the Union,
help uphold the national standard and preserve the
national glory by his vote. But when the rebel Is
unrepentant, back Boosting Of his past treas
on unwashed from his traitorous oaths to the Con-
federacy he has right whatever to govern by his
vote and with our consent he shall never do it
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
The Virginia MethOdists.

That portion of the Methodists in Virginia who
were formerly connected with the Baltimore Con-
ference, propose to reconstruct and again fall into
the old Church organization. They held a meeting
at Staunton the 3Oth of June at which Rev. NOR
VEL WILSON presided. The members composing
the Convention style themselves preachers and
members of the Baltimore Conference adhering to
the principles adopted at a session of that body in
Staunton, March, 1851"
Speaking of the future, they say they look for
ward with pleasure TO the next session of this Con-
ference, as period when brethren in the minis
try and laty long separated shall meet together to
unite their friendly counsels for the general inter-
ests of MethOdisrn throughout our bounds"
The following concluding remarks in their ad-
dress refer to loyalty to the United States and to
their future plans;
1t is our purpose as preachers and people, to be
law abiding, submitting to the powers that be, Ia
boring to promote the peace and prosperity Of our
land by striving yet for the spirit of Jesus and
the cultivation Of love and good works, determined
as preachers, TO know nothing among men save
Jesus Christ and him cruched.
We hope that our preachers and people may con-
tinue firm in the views herein expressed-the preach
ers laboring assdously for the good of their
tive ChArges-the people cordially SUSTAINING the
preachers by their councils and means in the e1ecu-
ton of their work.
Let them beware Of listening to misrepresenta-
ton of our principles and AIM Of needing needless
apprehensions of our failure 10 maintain the integ-
rity of our conference organization.
ut would be a source Of regret, and detrimental
to the extension of Methodisn, should any counte-
nance be given to the disntegration of any part OF
our work. So far from this may we not rather
hope that there shall be an identification with u.s.
not only in sentiment and feeling but also in con-
ference connection, of all societies in our bounds
who adhered to the platform Of principles adopted
in Staunton in March, 1872
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
High Rents i'm Knoxville,

The worst enemies to Knoxville, to the surround
ing country and to the advancement of all interests
are those men owning town property and refusing
rents at lower rates than such as runou and out
rageous. The custom is to charge rent for store
house for ti0o gears that would build the house In
dividuals having a dwelling or business house to
rent in Knoxville, seem to think that they have a
right to make all their losses ont Of gears rent.
The result of all this is to drive business men and
capital out of the place. We can't encourage men
to bring goods here and pay hundred and nifty,
or t,co hundred dollars per month for store room.
They can do better on Broadway, in New York;
We need some men here to erect business houses to
rent at fair prices, and we need workmen to build
who would be willing to put up house for less than
the house will bring when finished We want work
men who viii not charge as though they were on
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
The Congressional Race

Until very recently there has been four candidate, for
Congress il this District, VIZ: Mr. Wells Of MeNipD
col l. c Houk, Henderson, Col H. h Byrd Of Rosne.
and Mai Gen. Joseph 4. Cooper, If Campbell We hal {
-sfrsinsi from taking any part IN She contest be-
,ass al the gentlemen and have ever been pacoqdi-
.y4a, Union men, supporting the Administration Of
Abraham Lincoln, and Of President johnson and Gov.
ErJwnloW Three Of the gentlemen have periled their
lives Oh the field of battle, upholdng the fla: Of our
country All the candidates are our personal Is well as
political friends We therefore, nave had inclination
e. NEEDLE IL the election OF make war on any Of the
candidates and have far the gentlemen
named are concerned.
Recently, NH candidate has been announced. yiz
Frederick :. HeiskeI, Of Knox county.
This gentleman is well known to the ctzeus Of most
Il not al the counties Of this Congressional District
For many years be has been private life For seye-
~ years representative from this county the
toris branch Of the Legislature. Ia 1873 Mr. Heskel
edited the leading paper in East Tennessee and continued
II this business % years. In politics be Wing
Re took bold stand for the preservation Of govern
when this rebellion WAS inaugurated. Personally
eur relations have been Of the most friendly character
L is no therefore any personal satisfaction take
part against him. On the contrary, regret that he
has pursued such to compel Us to zealousy
oppose MS eeciVA OUl 1eOAs lot opposing Mr. hels-
ksI's election We viii frankly and briefly state:
ist He was a sympathizer of the men who assembled
- Chicago 70 nominate the great military humbug Of the
sge George B. Mcclellan, opposition to Abraham Lin
coin.
%. Mr.. Heiskel i supported by ali the rebels and
opperheads Of the city of Knoxville and this District
far a. We have heard expression Of opinion These
are reasons sufficient 10 justify every loyal in OppO-
sipg on ,sfiaciple Mr.. Heiskells election.
II elected be would, in ali probability array himself
ganst the radical URiOn majority in Congress and a
ass with tie opPerhesd-demoeratic minority. Does any
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
The Attorneys Oath.

For the information Of our professional readers,
we publish the rules Of the Supreme Court of the
United States in relation to the professional oath
lately prescribed by act Of Congress. The I'd Rule
of the Court was formerly as follows at shall be
requisite to the admission Of Attorneys and Counsel
lors to practice in this Court that they shall have
been such for three years past The Supreme Courts
OF the States 70 which they respectively belong, and
that their private and professional character shall
appear to be fair
They shall respectively take the following oath OF
affirmation, viz;
al do solemnly swear Tor affirm q
the case NAV bel that l will dsmsan myself az an
Attorney and Counsellor Of this Court uprightly
and according to law; and that I viii support the
constitution Of the United States
At the last term, this rule was amended by the
following two orders:
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED sTAFEs-DECEM'
Der TERN, 1854.
A1aend,nent 70 I'd Rule.
Ordered That the last cla Ise Of the second rule
of this Court be amended so as to read as follows
They shall respectively take and subscribe the
following oath, or affirmation:
l. -, do solenDly swear that have
never voluntarily borne arms against the United
| States since nave been ClbALoA IneEeOIi IAaI
have voluntarily given no aid, countenance, counse
or encouragement to persons engaged in armed hos
tity thereto; that have neither sought or accept
ed nor attempted to exercise the functions OF any
Office whatever, under any authority, or pretended
authority in hostility to the United States that
have not yielded voluntary support to any pre-
tended government, authority, power, or constitu
ton, within the United States hostile or inimica
thereto. And do further swear, Tor affirm that
to the best of my knowledge and ability, will sup
port and defend the Constitution of the United State
against all enemies, foreign and domestic that
will bear true faith and allegiance to the same tina
1 take this obligation freely without any menta
reservation or purpose of evasion.
And do further solemnly swear, Tor affirm, a
the case may be- that will demean myself as al
attorney and counsellor of this Court uprghty anC
according to law: So help me God.
| SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED sTATEs-DECEM
Der TERM, 1864.
1863. Order Of Court. s.. Ers ssf
Ordered, That all persons who have heretofor
been admitted as Attorneys and COunsellOrs of thi
Court, may take and subscribe the oath or afirma
ton prescribed by second rule as amended, befor
the Clerk of this Court or of any Circuit or Dstrc
| Court of the United States.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
Tennessee Restrictions Removed.

We are pleased to see it announced in the tee-
graphic dispatches from Washington, that more re-
strictions upon trade in Tennessee have been re-
moved, by order Of the Secretary Of the Treasury.
The shipment Of arms, ammunition, grey uniforms
and grey cloth is allowed to and from the State II
is to be hoped, therefore that our merchants will
supply the people at once with powder, lead, shot
and caps, as well as with squirrel guns and fowling
pieces They are needed and will not, it ispresum-
ed be used improperly by the citizens. law of the
State enacted Just before the Legislature adjourned
authorizes loyal citizens carry their private arms
for sefdefense It is therefore but right that they
should have the privilege Of purchasing ammuni-
ticn.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-07-26
Clean out MaXimhlan.

Now that the war to close out the rebellion Is over
popular interest looks to Mexico. Forward, march,
through Texas into Mexico" finds general echo
among loyal men. The remnant OF the Confederate
forces have gone to Mexico, and now let US drive
them, with Macmillan out of the country, and give
the country to the emsncipated slaves. The estab-
lishment of an Empire in Mexico was direct and
positive insult to the United States. 1t was pre-
n,editated insult and would never have been at
tempted in a time of peace. Even with one rebel
lion on hand, our people would have sPPlauded Oul
Government in declaring hOstilties against France
Let clean the country out and give it to the col
ored people.
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4 Significant Fact.

Petitions have gone up to Washington, from Va
rious portions OF the South for the release Of A L.
Stephens, and other distinguished Southern rebels
Appeals have been made in behalf Of many, asking
that privileges be granted them promotive Of their
health, and that the liberty OF taking exercise be
not withheld from them But up to this good day,
not one appeal has been made in behalf Of JEFF Da-
viz since his arrest save what has been urged by his
wife This is q significant fact and indicates most
clearly that the feeling is, he suffers justly, and by
his active treason has merited his fate. Nay, the
rebels Of the South know that he making his
way to Europe with what specie he had collected,
not caring what became of his deluded followers, so
he could escape No wonder 50 little concern is
manifested for the arch-traitor