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h. NJ. 7. Hunter Defines his Position.

Il In u debate in the rebel Congress on the bill to
Arm negroes, Hunter said ~ he had been instructed
by the Virginia Legislature 10 vote against his con-
Hction II was proper 10 give his opinions When
ne left the North We thought we had got rid forever
VI The slavery agitation that We were entering into
new oonicdoracy whore the agitation Of the slavery
question, which had become intOlerahle under the
lld Union was TO have no place Iohs surprise he
lnls this government assumes power 10 arm slaves
which involves also the power Of emancipatlng. To
hc agitation of the question and the assumption of
h power hd said was the origin Of the gloom which
now oycrspreai- the people, They knew that If our
liberties were 10 be achieved II was 10 be done by the
hearts and hands Of lroomon, II also injured us
Abroad II was regarded rs u confession Of despair
md abandonment of ground on which we started
rom. In the old Union we had insisted Congress
had no right 20 Interfere with slavery, We also
rontondod that wherever the two races were thrown
logchor one must bo master and the other slaves and
I'VE yndicated ourselves against accusations of Abo-
lonist' by asserting slavery was the best and hap
lpic't condition of the negro This position admits
the right Of government 10 put slaves into the mill
ltary service and to emancipate so many ~ shall be
Ipmcod in military service,
II is II clear claim Of central government to
cmancpate slaves, II we are right in passing this
law, We were wrong in denying TO the old Govern
mcn the right to Interfere with slavery and to eman
Clple saves Drsucs II we OUcf slaves lnelr freedom
we confess that we were insncerein asserting that
slavery was the best state for negroes themselves
Illc had been sincere in declaring that central gov
crnmcnt had no power over the institution of slave
Iry md that freedom would be no boon 10 the ne
lgro. He believed arming and cmancpating slaves
WAS IN abandonment of this contest, and the grounds
ION which il was undertaken Not for all the gold
Fin California would he have put his name to such
measure, unless obliged to do so by the Legislature
He argued the necessity of freeing negroes if made
soldiers. Something in the. human heart tells us
when they come out SCARED from the conflict, they
must be free, If we could make them soldiers we
could make them officers perhaps to command white
men.
Mr.. Graham opposed the bin, He considered the
adoption of the measure as an actual abandonment
Of the principles of the contest andproescd against
the right Of the Virginia Legislature to instruct a
Senator after mature dcliberation of the Senate,
Mr.. Semmcs advocated the bill as necessary, and
said it was urged by Gen Lee and the consequences
which would follow would not be as bad ms repre-
scented, The Quakcrs may be fighting to emancpate
the negroes but we are not fighting to keep them in
slavery. We are fighting for the principles of self
government.
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Advice 10 our Farmers.

We advise our people throughout East Tennessee
10 20 to work. planting corn and potatoe. raising
pats and making hay We have, within the la, few
|lays, converscd with our officer, high in command.
upon this subject, and they SELECTIONS that AL the
hay of the country be sowcd, and "a, much oat pro-
luced as possible, on the ground that the army will
ced il and the farmers will need the money these
products will bring in the market Our country is
apable of large yield and our ,oil Is So produc-
We that we can raise fine crop. when We have u
|ason, with les than half work But one say. dos
ondingly, that the guerrillas are constantly after
:. and that we can't work in peace. Tothi, we re-
d. that no rebel force can long exist in th. end Of
e State, and as for the guerrllas let them be shot
,vn like dogs. Nay let them be hunted down
wild beasts, by our men banding together and
viii soon rid the country Of these vile rascals
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-22
East TennesSeeanS, Look Up.

We are pleased to have it in our power to speak
words of good cheer to our people in Fast Tonnes
see. After long night of gloom and torture, day
is breaking upon Us, and we see before us day OF
peace and prosperity After consultation between
Gems. Thomas and Stoncman, they have dispensed
with the piss 'stm here and the people will be al
lowed to 20 and come freely rs in days gone by
OF course if they abuse their privilege they viii be
held TO Il strict accountability as all such base and
vainous traitors should be. The thousands of
condemned horses and mules will be sold ont at diff
erent points in jefferson Sewer and othor oountie,
.t,vo, 30 as to enable farmers 70 get cheap animals
70 plough and raise crops with ut prizes nearly nom
inal. The Commanding General will see that spec
ulstors and land sharks who follow the army shall
not purchase them, but the privilege will be resory.
ed to the real people who need them.
By both Generals Thomas and Stononan, we are
desired to say to the people Of East Tennessee that
the country will now be held that they desire them
to go to work. to raise hay oats corn and vegetables.
and they will take all that can be spared at liberal
prices We are not in the habit cditorally, of tell
ing the enemy what our forces are and what we are
about but if they can profit by what we say we tell
them the whole universal Yankee nation is now in
East Tennessee-that they intend to hold the coun-
try and the roads-hat they intend 70 crush out this
rebellion in lsGj-and that rebels in arms, or in
skulking deeds had better leave here in "doubc
quick for parts unknown
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OWNS Colonization Scheme.
SAN FRANclsco, March


The Democrat Of this city which affects to be well
informed concerning the plans and movements of
DR.. Gwin, denies cmphatcally, on the authority of
his agent, that the Emperor Napoleon has withdrawn
from the Sonora Colonization Scheme II. was init
mated by Eastern dispatches. From sources Of in
formation which we deem reliable, we have album
dant assurance that there has been no change in the
plans Of the scheme recently while the cause of the
Mexican Empire il advancing as rapidly MS could be
reasonably expected,
When the steamer John l.. Stephens left Maaat-
Ian, there were several thousand French troops
there
Advices had been received that Marshal Bazuine,
with the main portion Of his army, was on his way
to Mazatlan, and might be expected in few days,
accompanied by Dr. Gwn 1t is barely possible that
DR.. Gwih did sail for Europe at later date than
the news we have received from the City of Mexico,
but if such is the fact his visit has no reference toa
change Of affairs, as it is not in contemplation to
take possession Of Aricho the future capital of the
Northern States, before the first of May 1t is not
intended to make the States over which DR.. Gwin
will have control of portion of the French EN-
pirc or a French colony The paramount authority
is to reside in the Emperor of Mexico, while the ter
rory is held in trust for the payment of the French
debt, and j. to be defended by French arms
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-22
Present Condition OF Ireland Emf.
grafton TO this COuntry-..Great Dis
affection Among the People.

Mr.. Mcguire, in the British Parliament thu,
speaks Of Ireland:
He solcmnly and sincerely declared that there was
in Ireland discomfort and disatiection which nothing
under heaven but just laws could change. The Lord
Lieutenant few days ago expressed his deep re-
gret that the people were leaving the country in
such numbers, and carried with them a feeling of
hostility to the British government let them look
at the case straght in the face and not shrink from
a consideration of the question. The feeling carried
to America by lrishmen would have an influence
upon the policy of American statesmen. The Irish
emgrants and their children born IN the States out
numbered the population Of ireland. They were
active and energetic and many of them command
ed the press and the platform. They were animated
by hatred of England, and he asked them into what
calamities might they not prccpiatc the two coun-
tries Hear hear. lie hoped that the Govern
mcnt instead Of troubling themselves about compli.
CATIONS in distant parts Of Europe, would cndcavor
10 heal the that existed in the heart of the en-
pire. Royal visits would not meet the wants of
Ireland. They would only be a court plaster over
a dcep-seatel ulcer. The Irish people would be glad
10 see Her Majesty or any member of her family:
but the starving people who saw the utter hopeless
ness OF any effort for which there was no reward.
did not want the sunshine Of royalty or the glitter
Of pageantry What they wanted was lust laws that
would libcrate their arms and give them field for
their excrtiuns Hear hear
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-22
A Card.

10 Company J., sh Tennessee Volo,tccr Caralrv:
The time has come my fellow-soldicrs, when |
must ask to take leave of you as your immediate
commander and retire to other pursuits Of life, while
feel no less zeal for you and the great cause in
which you are engaged To you | will ever feel
grateful for gallant conduct on many well fought
battlc-helds, and for kindness to me- While many
of Us have fallen and sleep the sleep that knows no
wake, Providence has shielded the rest Of us.
Our long association has been most pleasant, while
yet We have shared together the hardshps and pri-
yations incident to a soldiers life These have only
tended to strengthen the bonds that bind true pa
triots together; and while regret leaving YOU |
can but feel that | am octuated through pure mo-
tiyes, ! leave you with clear conscience having
tried to do my whole duty toward you, while must
confess am not faultess
can only hope that you WILL on all occasions, de-
mean yourselves in the face of the enemy AS in all
previous engagements.
will say to YOU and the members of the Reg-
ment generally that | will ever retain n place in
memory for you; and with the best wishes for YOUR
ultimate success in the great cause of liberty, the
cause of God. and the early return to your homes
and families | subscribe myself your fcllow-soldor
l., NJ. JARVIS
Capt Co. +, sth Tenn Vol Cav.
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GreCnbaCkS In Canada.

Among other evidences Of friendly and
ncighborly feeling which is rapidly devcl-
oping itself in Canada, may be quoted Il
pamphlet recently issued there on the New
Federation Of British America, by the
Hon. Isaac Buchanan, late President of the
Colonial Executive Council, who has the
moral courage to show that the proposed
Federation must follow the United States,
not only in It's tariff policy but in having
paper money. He says: " have no doubt
that, taught by experience, the Americans
Will retain paper money, and value it as
their tinest,'a most patriotic institution, and
OF itself ample remuneration to American
industry Tor all the blood and treasure spent
in war
Again he remarks In the excessive
issues Of paper money in the United States,
see no more argument against paper mon.
ey than there would be against eating bread
IN moderation because some man had injured
himself by eating too much of this good
thing. And when on this subject would
state my firm conviction that it is not the
excessive issues Of grccnbacls to which
much Of the depreciation of these as com
pared to gold is owing, have all along
seen that there is a cause for the apprecia
ton Of the gold, altogether apart from the
depnc@tlon OF the paper money
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-22
Major General Thomas.

Major General George II. Thomas in command Of
city, few days since looking, Il, we suppose, how
matters and things in this section Of his depart
ment. General Thomas i. one of the few Of the
great men thi, war has turned up, who remain,
modest and unprotending, and who goc. ahead in
the discharge Of hi duties, conducting himself like
n soldiers and a gentleman We regard him "a, ,nn-
ond to no man in the service and we think biz r.
cord place. him in the front ranks Of our Generals.
He is especially dear to Tennc-seeans who rccoect
that he saved us at Mil Spring, 1t Stone. River
at Chickamauga, and ut Nashville On each Of
these occasions we were more indebted to the cool
bravery, military skill and valuable counsel Of Gen
Thomas, than to any living man
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-22
The Speaker of the House.

Since our last issue We have received letters and
notes proposing several other gentlemen for Speaker
Of the House, in the General Assembly shortly to
convene. VIM. Hei-kell, of Knox, Wilson Duggan.
of Sewer Ed Cooper, Of Bedford, jas R. Dillon, Of
Giles, and w B. Lewis of Davidson, arc an spoken
Of for the position.
These are all good men, and men Of experience,
and would I'll the place with honor to themselves
and to their constituents These make siA different
names proposed through our paper, and any Of them
will be acceptable to the people, All We are for /,
harmony and consert Of action, in carrying ont the
reforms called for. United action in putting down
the rebellion, and in teaching traitors Mt home the
gracious lessons Of honesty and patriotism, they
have failed to learn in the school of rebellion Th,
is what the people for and will expect of their
representatives.
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Penitent Preachers.

We are informed that certain preorLer., Of diff
fcrcnt sects, who fled from here at the approach o.
the old flag, have become very ponitent, and would
like to return to thi. City of Refuge and do any
amount Of oDme,ty eceori'g that may be required
We propose they shall come, and Join u. in n biz
prouactci meeting on the banks of our river, and
~e will deliver the opening sermon from the follow.
ing text substituting Ho','oa for Bobylou:
Upon the river Of Babylon there we satand wcpt
when We remembered Sion. On the willows in the
midst thereof We hung up our instruments for there
they that led us into captivity required of us the
words of songs. And they that carried US away
said Sing ye to us a hymn Of the songs of Sion
How shall we sing the song, Of the Lord in strange
land If forget thee, o Jerusalem, let my RICH,
hand be forgotten. Let mytongue cleave to my
jaws, if ] do not remember thee If ! mako not
Jerusalem the beginning of my 10Y
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-22
Secretary FeSsenden'S Farewell TO the
treasury.

The following is the address delivered by SGcrc-
tary Fcsscndcn TO the clerks and Others of the
Treasury Department, who called on him recently
GENTLEMEN; | am exceedingly thankful to you
for this call and for the kind expressions of regard
| have received from you through the Commissioner
of Customs.
| can only say to you what you probably all
know, that | came here most unwillingly and shall
have, perhaps but single regret in leaving the
Department, and that arises from the necessity Of
parting with so many gentlemen with whom. my
Intercourse has been so exceedingly agreeable
and for whom ! have q very friendly regard.
| came here because | conceived it to be my duty
under the circumstances, but encouraged and sus.
hf@ & NE as' t5 6 O. rq Ttye5 baf
support from all Of you without single exception.
as far as am aware. ! found every gentlemen
here disposed to aid me.
l can say YOU gentlemen, with entire tranlness,
that believe my having been here will prove Of
great benefit to myself from the information and
experience ! have acquired. and | trust it has not
been dsadyantageou, to Others, or to the Depart
mont | think it would be better for the Govern
ment and for the country if Congress and the gem
tlcmen connected with the Executive branch of the
Government better understood each other
shall 90 back to the Senate with many opinions
corrected and improved with regard to the conduct
OF the departments, especially that which | have
been connected with, think | shall be prepared
to render justice to the gentlemen wso, placed in
situations like yours labor in season and out of sea-
son for the public good for what conceive in these
times to be very inadequate remuneration for
their services, | have no doubt the same is true
with regard to all the other departments With
regard to my daily intercourse with you, gentlemen
] can only say that in my opinion however we NAV
be placed relatively in the department or elsewhere
no man in the country is above the rank of gen
tleman, and every man who honorably and con-
sccntiously performs his duty is entitled to be
treated rs such.
Acting upon this belief ! have regarded the
humbest clerk in this office long as he discharged
his duty honestly and faithfully, as my equal, and
entitled not only to my protection but TO equal
rights with myself
Gentlemen, you did not come here to make or
hear speeches. and | will only add that cordially
receive your kind wishes At my age new friends
are not easily made, but l shall indulge the hope
that in leaving the Department shall not lose the
regards Of those whose friendship have learned to
value
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-22
The Five Surviving Soldiers Of the
Revolution.

The following bin, introduced by Hon, John Inv,
representative from the first Congressional dvlrict
Of Indiana possossc. u peculiar interest II isNow
law Of tho lund, having been signed by the Pros
idont Of the United State
AN ACT to pny to ench Of the surviving soldiers Of the
Revolution, i've IN number, whose names are on the
pension roll, three bundled dollars annually, n
gwiully, IN addition To the pension now paid them
bf n fnrim ny me SENATE aHd House NJ RcpdCscp-
hiirc u the iHitcR States " .lHcrica 10 Congress
GsSGUbi6d That from and after the passage Of this
net there shall be paid out Of any money in the
treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum Of
three hundred dollars, 10 be paid annually 10 oauh
If the persons hereinafter named five In number,
during their natural liy@, rs q grntuity on the part
Of the Goyernmont-thc five persons hereinafter
named being the sole survivors Of the nrmy If the
Revolution, whose name, are enrolled on the books
Of the Pension oilice-sad gratulty 10 be- paid to
them 10y the Commissioner Of Pensions In addition
to the pensions now paid them under former acts of
Congress said payment TO cnch Of tho persons
hereinafter named 10 cease ON the donth of such
persons;
70 Lemuo Cook, enlisted ut Hatfield, Mnssachu-
sctls Is now about ninety-eight years OF age and
resides m Clarendon, Orleans county, New York
three hundred dollars.
To Samuel Downing, enlisted in Carroll county,
New Hampshire, If now about nnety-cght years Of
age and lives In Edinhurg, Saratoga county, New
York, three hundred dollurs
To William lIutchiug,, enlisted nj Newcastle
Maine, then Massachusetts is now one hundred
years old, and resides in Pcnobscot Hancock coun-
ty Maine three hundred dollars.
To Alexander Maroney enlisted at Lake George
New York, rs Il drummer-boy, is now about ninety
four years DID, hs residence is Yates Orleans coun.
ty New York three hundred dollars,
To james BUrham substitute for a drafted man
in South Hampton county Virginia, lives in the
State Of Missouri, and is in his one hundred and
first year. three hundred dollars.
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Congress After the LAWYERS.

Congress is determined that disloyal attorney.
shall not practice in the Federal Courts, if it can
be avoided The following act wa, approved Jan.
uary 2ith, 1858, and il now in force The Federal
Judges will see that the oath is administered to the
lawyers ut each term Of their Courts who may pre-
sent themselves to practice provided they construc
the law as the Lawmakers did The lawyers and
preachers cXcrtcd more influence in bringing on
this war than any other two classes Of men.
Be il enacted bythc Senate amt HoHs of R,Drssca-
tatiros Of the taited States Of ADerica IN Cvlgrcs,
assembled That no person after the date of this act
shall be admitted TO the bar Of the Supreme Court
Of the United States, or any time after the ith day
Of March next, shall be admitted to the bar Of the
Circuit or District Courts of the United States, or
Of the Court Of Claims as an attorney or counsellor
of such court, or shall be allowed to appear and be
heard in any such court by virtue of any previous
admission, unless he shall have first taken and sub
scrbed the oath prescribed in 'an act to prescribe
an oath of office and for other purposes approved
July 2, 1862, according to the forms and in the
manner in said act provided which said oath SD Ia
ken and subscribed shall be preserved among the
files Of such court and any person who shall falsely
take the said oath shall be guilty of perjury and
on conviction shall be liable TO the pains and pen
oltics in the said act provided
This act is timely one. for the court. in Tcnues-
see are oyerrun with lawyers who do not pretend to
conceal their attachment TO the rebel government.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig, and rebel ventilator. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1863-1866, 1865-03-22
The Murder of Mcclure.

Patrick Mcclure, Of Jefferson county, and q pr-
yate in the 9th Tennessee Cavalry, was murdered in
his county after be had surrendered Iii diving
testimony wa that rebel citizen shot him, who
was seeking protection behind our forces Not sat
i'ied with the murder Of good soldier and IN hon
est man they have robbed hs widow and six or
phan children Of nearly all they bad. Step, are
being taken to DO the traitor justice who shot him,
and then, we hope his effect, will be turned over to
the widow and children. We suggest to those who
may capture the villain, that they make it conve-
nicnt MT 4, taLc hin, prisoner, J1 10 loo,. him IN
the roody ,oiH rope oro'gd his aocL