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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1866-09-12
THE KNOXVILLE WING.
Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. IL, 1866.
General Sheridan Oh Reconstructed
SOuthernerS,

General \. L. Lee, Of Kansas-one of Sheridan S
cavalry oficers-who was in New Orleans during
the riots spoke a few days since at Leavenworth.-
In his address he stated what he knew of General
Sberidans views of the sentiments Of the people of
the Gulf Department, of the value of their profess
sons Of loyalty, and of their fitness TO help govern
the country. He said:
/ have something 10 tell you of Sheridan. Some
three weeks ago. and two weeks before l left New
Orleans, waited on General Sheridan and told him
| was about TO leave the South and come North
again. l told him my statements might appear one
sided; that possibly some might think radical IN
safe to trust, and l wished to know from him his
opinion, as conservative, old army officer and one
then and there in authority. In justice to General
Sheridan, will say that he said to me he then did
not wish TO express his opinions in such manner as
10 spread abroad: that he was but simple soldier
and could avow no creed but his orders He told
me what he thought Of Southern rebels.
l must tell you, further that about six months
after the there were many associations formed
known as relief associations, such Gibsons Bri-
gade Relief Association, and the Hays Brigade Re-
lief Association. These associations were made up
of soldiers and the Presidents of the associations
were the old commanders of brgades and the Vice
Presidents the old Colonies of regiments, and
SO down. They held secret meetings, and were to
all lntents and purposes military organization
Sheridan feared these organizations as a nu-
Cleus Tor further disturbances and he made p his
mind to suppress them. He issued an order declar-
ing that all relief associations and all associations
for the erection Of monuments intended to COM
memorate the late rebellion should be dissolved and
suppressed
When they heared of it, they came and begged
him not TO issue it. He said: Il know no compro-
misc of duty; have made up my mind to issue it,
and issue it L Will Three weeks ago thought your
organization was mutinous and al that time l or
dered battery of artillery from the Rio Grande to
sweep the streets the first motion you made you
were not wise enough TO take the hint, and now l
disperse you by order"
General Sheridan said, - fear Northern men
don't understand this thing. In a word, these reb-
els willing 10 come back if they can place the
rebel flag right along side the stars and stripes They
want TO preach rebellion; they want to GO back to
Congressional halls, clothed with the mantle of
thority; they very willing to come back if Lee
and Johnston shall stand the same plane Grant
and Sherman; they willing TO come back if this
rebellion shall be made thing to be proud of, and
its memory shall fall glorious heritage TO their
children. l consider these gorgeous funeral pro-
cessons an insult to me and to every man who ever
wore the Federal blue" Long and continued
cheers
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my Policy" I'm 1851.

AADKEw JOHNSON FAVORS CoNF1SCAIIoN.
Treason must be made edious and traitors must
be punished and impoverished Their great planta-
tlons must be seized and divided into small farms,
and sold to honest, Industrious men,"
ANDREW JOHNSON on RKCoNsTRUCTION.
In calling convention to restore the State who
shall restore and reestablish it? Shall the man who
gave his influence and his means to DESTROY the
Government? Is be TO participate in the great work
of reorganization Shall he who brought this
misery upon the State be permitted to control its
detnes? If this be So then all this precious blood
OF our brave soldiers and officers SO freely poured
out will have been wantonly spilled, all the glorious
victories won by noble armies will go for nought
and all the battle-felds which have been with
dead heroes during the rebellion will have been
made memorable in vain. Why all this carnage
and devastation? 1t was that treason might be put
down and traitors punished. Therefore | say that
traitors shall take back seat in the work of resto-
ration"
ANDREW JOHNSON IN FAVOR OF DIsFRANcHIsING
TRAITORS.
say that the traitor has ceased to be citizen,
and in Joining the rebellion has become public
emy He forfeited his right to vote with loyal men
when he renounced his citizenship and sough to de-
stroy our Government. We say to the most honest
and industrious foreigner who comes from England
and Germany to dwell among US, and to add to the
wealth of the country, Before you can be a citi-
zen you must stay here for five years" If we are
so cautious about foreigners, who voluntarily re-
nounced their homes to live with US, what should We
among US, has raised q paricidal hand against the
Judgment is that he should be subjected to severe
ordeal before he is restored IN cifizanshio
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From the New York Tribuc
President JOhnSOn'S Responsibility.

If any doubt exists as to President Johnsons
connection with the massacre in New Orleans, it will
be removed by reading his dispatch to Attorney
General Heron of Louisiana. This dispatch, writ
ten with the knowledge that loyal citizens of the
United States were dying from wounds received by
rebel mob assumes the full responsibility OF the
deed The policy that prompted Mayor Monroe
and his followers found its inspiration in Wash
ington.
This conclusion ILLS US with nexpressble sadness,
but we cannot resist the facts 1t is dreadful thing
TO arraign the President of the United States as be-
ing in any possible sympathy with the unlawful
sbedders of blood but when a plain fact is to be
stated the plainest words the best In the first
place the President recognizes usurped power TO
communicate his wishes. James NJ Wells is the
Governor of louisiana, and the Official representa-
tive of the State To him the President should have
smoker. But Governor Wells, duly elected Gov
ernor BY rebel votes had called this convention to-
rether and the President steps the theory o E
Sate rights and sends his commands to an officer of
his cabinet-his Attorney General-one Andrew S.
Herron-a conspicuous rebel in tie days of treason
The President directs him to call upon General
Sheridan for sufficient force to sustain the civil au-
fborities in suppressing all illegal or unlawful as
sembliesD IF the President really believes that
states have rights and Governors of States privi-
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Why General Grant was at the White
House on Saturday.

The Johnsontes have been making good deal
of political capital out of the presence of General
Grant at the White House when the Committee
from the Philadelphia Convention waited on the
President and presented him an official copy of the
proceedings of that body. 1t now comes to light
that General Grant was not present at the time of
his own accord, but through the trick of Messrs.
johnson and Seward, and their political tools. 1t
seems that just before the appointed time for
the interview tie President dispatched of his
private secretaries to General Grant, saying he de-
sired TO see him on important business. Of course
the General fastened over to the White House, and
when he reached it the Philadelphia Convention was
ordered by Marshal Gooding to assemble in the
East Room. The President was then awaiting the
arrangements of the Committee and it was in this
manner that General Grant was entrapped into a
supposed endorsement of the swindling party
Washington Dispatch to the NetO York Tribune.
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Commission for the Examination Of
Claims of the War Department,
The following order has been issued from the War
WAR DEPARTMENT,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, D. c., Aug. Q, 1866.

Washington, D. c., Aug Q, 1866.
SpeciGL Orders No. SOL.
l. That for the examination and speedy decision
Of claims in the War Department. Commission is
hereby organized to consist of Gen. Candy Gen.
Hunter, Judge Advocate Holt, and Colonel and
Judge Advocate De Witt Clinton TO be Recorder for
said Commission. All special claims not within the
jurisdiction of any Bureau, which may be referred
to the Secretary of War will be examined and de-
cided by the Commission. 1t will also review such
claims hereafter rejected by any Bureau of this De-
partment as shall be presented to the Secretary of
War repeal or review, that may be referred by
the President for examination or review.
2. All claims referred to the Commission shall be
registered in their order by the Recorder who shall
record the decisions and the grounds thereof, and
transmit them, with the papers in each case the
proper bureau, giving notice to the claimants The
decisions of said Board shall be held as the final de-
cisions Of this department.
3. The Commission may call upon the heads of
bureaus and military commanders for information,
reports explanations papers relating to any claim,
who, when so called upon, shall make prompt an
swer thereto.
!. The Commission may prescribe rules for their
proceedings, in conformity with rules and regula-
tons. Claims will be diligently examined and dis
posed Of in the order of their fling before the Com
mission.
brief statement of claims filed each month, and
of the action thereon will be published by the Re-
corder in the newspapers of Washington authorized
by law TO publish official advertisements. The Office
of the Commission will be at the headquarters De-
partment of Washington.
The provisions of this order will not reopen claims
before decided.
By order of the Secretary of War.
E. D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant General.
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Charles Sumner i'm French Eyes.

A French gentleman, who visited Boston in the
carly part of the last year, sent to the Revue Des
Deux Mondes some pleasant sketches of that city
and its leading citizens from which we make the
following extract in relation to Mr.. Sumner
Behind the State House. on the side of the hill
which deScends in steep slope is retired, we'll
cared for, irreproachable street. on which all the
houses are surrounded by iron ratings something
indescrible in their appearance tells of a warm,
comfortable, and peaceful interior In this cold
north wind the passer by throws curious and jeal-
Gus look at the polished glass of the windows. It
is there in small, nice house. oharmingly arranged
and full of objects of art collected in Europe, that
my excellect friend, Mr.. Sumner lives.
Until now had only seen Mr.. Sumner worried,
busy in Washington, in the midst of diplomatic
papers, Bound by his position to labor which left
him no liberty for the exercise of his genial and
friendly spirit. Now, l must show him to you at
home, in bis congenial clement surrounded by his
books, his engravings his statues caring for them
with the love Of an old bachelor careful also in his
personal habits, lover of books scholar, an an
tquarian, a man OF the world, elegant when he
walks in the city of Boston, where every one knows
and loves him, and where he is greeted at every
step. I must introduce you, notwithstanding the
improperly of it, to his library hung with precious
engrsvings, full of old books manuscripts of Goth
ic missals and of editions, and to this grand
and robust man. like an American the old school,
uOoS Iuo uOuOTS Vi repository Ol
rare things. Meanwhile he questions you about
literature, about philosophy about the manners of
your country, without prejudice or partisanship-
an investigator who seeks continually to reverse his
opinion. Politics, in which he plays SO grand a
part is for him the business the labor which he for
gets in hours of leisure. If you question him,
few words-concise, full of sincere conviction-and
he quickly returns TO his favorte subjects of CONVEX
sation. He seems pleased TO show you that his va
red studies have left no field of literature or hsto-
ry unexplored; that long ago he rambled through
Europe as an artist student, and observer but
he does not pretend to impose his opinions upon
you. You can, besides, tell him all the good you
think of him-nothing plcases him more but his
Just opinion Of himself is neither irritable or def
ant nor aggressive it gives neither pride to his
language haughtiness to his manners, nor ostenta-
tion to his kindness. A good man; simple, cordial
sincere satisfied with others with himself happy
to dffuse among all who approach him the content
with which his nobly acquired fame and the esteem
of good men inspire him. have seen him hardly
four times and fancy have always known him."
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. Massachusetts, and South Carolina
Entered the Hall Arm I'm Arm"

lesSrS. Editors Of the Baltimore american:
This touching and thrilling scene was no doubt
gotten up without regard to expense and am in
formed by gentlemen who witnessed it and who are
profoundly regarded as theatrical critics, before
whose frown stars of the first magnitude tremble,
that the groupings and attitudes were well taken,
and for SO short time they had to rehearse, re-
markably we'll sustained And yet, sir, l am of the
opinion that the absence of btuc fire at the side
scenes was, to say the least great omission, and
detracted very much from the general hollaballo'
of the act
one of which was painting of Daniel in the lions
den. A little girl looking intently at the picture
turns to the keeper and says: "Mr. Keeper, which
is Daniel and which is the lion ~ Keeper" Take
your choice, my little dear; you pays your money
and yous entitled to it, but if am allowed to sug-
gest you tell Daniel from the lion by tho green
cotton umbrcllaurder his arm"
VIVA LA BAGATYLLE
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1866-09-12
When to Sow Winter Wheat.

The exact period of putting in winter wheat must
be determined by the growth that the young wheat
plants attain before the end Of the growing season
That wheat that attains the largest growth ofeaves
| and stems before winter does not always produce
the largest crop Of grain the succeeding season. On
the contrary, if seed-time be deferred till late
tumn, so that the young wheat plants make but
feeble and slender growth before the cold weather
arrests all vegetation the tender plants are liable to
be injured so seriously by the freezing and thawng
of the soil that only small crop will be produced
Moreover, those leaves and stems of wheat that
spring from grain put in the soil very late in the
season are always exceedingly tender, while those
that have been growing for two or more months
become thicker, heavier and tougher, and better
prepared to resist the destructive influence of eez
ing and thawing. No stated period can be designa-
ted the best time to put in winter wheat in every
State. The period varies quite much as the peri
cd of vernal seed time. In Central and Western
New York, for example, the most suitable time has
been found to be from the 9th to the 18th of Sep
TENDER; although wheat is often sowed in those To-
caities late the 1st of October which has pro-
duced remunerating crop Of grain. Yet, had that
same grain been sOwn twenty days sooner no one is
prepared to show that the yield per would not
have been much larger than it was Much will de-
pend on the condition of the soil in fixing the time
Of putting in winter wheat. If the soil be mellow
and fertile, with liberal supply of rich mould at
the surface so that thestes and leaves of the young
wheat plants will cover the entire ground before
they step growing, seed-time may be deferred till
the goth Of September, and as we go South of the
latitude alluded to- the time of seeding may be de-
ferred till the lst or 10th Goth of October Eve
ry farmer. should determinethe best time, by few
well-conducted experiments. Suppose, for example
that farmer has few acres of wheat to put in
Let one acre be sewn with wheat so early in autumn
that there can be no doubt that it is early Then
five six days afterward seed another acre. After
another period of five days has passed. finish anoth
er acre. and note all the circumstances connected
with the condition of the SOIL state of the weather,
or anything else that exerts any influence on the
termination of the grain, or the growth of the
young plants. A few experiments in determining
the best time to put in winter wheat would enable
farmers in every part of the country to fix upon the
very best period for putting in winter wheat in their
regon.-N T. Times.
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REAL ESTATE AGENCIES.
EAST TENN. LAND AGENCY,
MUNsoN & SEYMOUR,
Real Estate Brokers,
KNOXVILLE, TENN,

1 TTEND To THE PURCHASE, SALE
n and Exchange of Real Estate. Have
constantly on hand for sale, valuableFARN
ING, MINING, TIMBER and GRAZING Lands
IN all counties IN East Tennessee.
We also have for sale Mills, Water Pow
eIs and Sites for Manufactures, Town and
City Property.
Persons wishing us to negotiate for the
Sale Of their Lands OF Property, should
apply promptly by letter OF in person.
Lands in East Tennessee exchanged for
Northern and Western Lands.
Titles examined, and all business connee.
ted with the transfer of Real Estate, prompt.
ly attended to.
Full particulars and descriptions of any
Lands in East Tennessee gratuitously given.
Office over Exchange and Deposit Bank,
corner of Main and Gay Streets, Knoxville,
Tennessee.
senf5 IF
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Isaac Husky, Admir- of John Husky, deed VS.. NJ. L.
Chambers, ct ais
TT APPEABS FROM THE ALI ,EGA-
James j. Blount vs. Nathaniel Williams, James Ever
EFT, ct ais.
IT APPEARS FROM THE ALICIA
BOUNTY! BOUNTY

FENHE LAW GIVING ADDITIONAL
Bounty to Soldiers who served their term of enlistment
and to the Widows of Soldiers who died in the army if no
widow children, to the parents has passed. and
prepared to adjust all such Claims and having the
and amount of the claim heretofore prosecuted by u.s.
convenient for the claimant obtain his by
calling Our office is at the old place. in the basement
the court house. Come immediately, the
you your claims the yen viii get the money
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MuSKlNGUM VALLEY
ENGINE WORKS,
CORNER MARKET AND THIRD Sis,
GAINESVILLE, OHIO.

IHAVING ADDED GREATLY To OUR
former extensive facilities: we are now turning OFT
large number Of our Improved Portable Steam Engines and
operation giving the most entire satisfaction THERE'S
Portable Engines and saw Mills are in use All cur Engines
have spark stack them which the sparks
sn for tue Sg S
tons Of our Portable Steam Engines and Saw Mills
Charlotte, Mich., Narch 18th, 1850.
Ra7as My MN and EDsns giving the Ss Of
The nrs day after starting the MIL sawed a logs into inch
We sawed feet i0 hours It was timed At one time
when cut boards, 10 feet in each board in minute
Yours, truly, GEO ~ POTTER
Alpine Depot, w. v, Sept %, 1860.
H. Duval,sIE: With the assistance Of Mr. Hardesty we
Mills purchased Of you Mill No. the first day cut the rate
% Gs .b s1d p Ty M n To
entire satisfaction and feel confident that the machinery
WI" ~ q" ~" AO''''''' sTRINE, BOYD 1 CO.
- Wi.,oneiHc, Spencer CO., Kyy May 81, 1860.
tseniogsthe nrss day started our MILL without moving
saw mills second to none in use and most cheeruy
mend any in want Of saw mills and engines to your shop
Cross Plains, Ripley co., nd, FEB. q, 1861.
less than ten hours. About threeonrhs Of was inch un
0'f rN' mill does very we'll SAMUEL liii aa kkENNEr CO.
Brantrca,, Wyousing co., Pc, Hay l, 1865.
J.H. Duvalism: The Engine and Mill purchased of you,
which Mr. Hsrdesy has started will do work than
f5,oo9 feet in ten hours 81 '' wiLTMAN & GAY.
Hancock, Nd, Noe I3 1865.
J.H. Duvallsis The Saw Min Of twenty horse power pur
last sawed 5000 feet in eight hours We safely
that c.cee led our ezPsetStiSns. ,vsnypSoy
Eulton, Haraba co., Hiss, lug. %, 1860.
DuvaWe have running the portable engine,
We average tough scrubby PINE from 1 feet of
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per nd thirty
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Lebrf,oH Ry. JuLy IL, 1860.
but take peasuren bearing testimony to the fact that the
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H. B. HARRISON
Locust Grorc, Weakly CO., Tenn, March 10, 1882.
Messr Duvaon last Saturday last we cut something over
ave minutes Nssh attended the saw We cut this amount
from logs sawed from stumps and can do every day with
Sugar Rn. p o., Bradford co., Pa., March Ii, 1865.
Messrs j. j. H. Duvail-Gents: The portable engine and
saw mill that we purchased Of you gives entire satisfaction
have in twenty days after starting up sawed feet
done in Northern Pennsylvania The mill BY Mr..
Hsrdesty. GRlFFIrs STONE.
k~ We fully warrant our Engines and Saw Mills to be
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from 5000 to 10000 feet Of Lumber day, (say ten
Orders solicited Descriptive circulars sent to all cOrrespOn
CooKILL SEYMOUR,
Agents for East Tennessee,
may9-6m Knoxville, Tenn.
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TO THE MERCHANTS AND FARMERS
OF TENNESSEE.

He UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFUL-
LY offers his services Purchasing and Selling
Agent
His experience has been acquired by actual
purchase and SALE during the past rcy years. Dry Goods
Clothing Boots and Shoes, Notions Groceries Hardware
Queensware Stoves, Agricultural Implements &C. for both
the Wholesale and retail trade.
During the past he has spent much among the
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graph and AmbrOtype Materials Table and Pocket Cutlery
CancScated Chairs Portable Steam Saw Mills
Mill Findings, Shing and Lathe Machines Railroad Supplies
Buggc5 and Harness. Cotton Gins Of the best
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facturcr of Cotton or Wool.
He has also 1ade arrangements to supply the beet Fetro
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New England upon the shortest notice lowest
price.
S viii also ACT gent ADJUST all kinds Of debts
ated before the due parties any Of the Northern
Cities "a
He will also take great pains sell all cunsignments
best rates TO be had in this market will make liberal
vances uron ccnsiguments when in store.
j. II. WALKER,
Formerly Of knoxville, Term. .
mars tm Office, IS Broad Street, New York
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Hancock, Nd, Noe. IL, 1865.
JH DuValsI The Saw Mill twenty horse power pur
chased been by Mr. Hsrdey On Saturday
sawed 5000 feet in eight hours We safely say
that il cxcee led our expectations.
Yours, truly, BRIDGES, HENDERSON & DANIELS.
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Sugar Ran p. o., Bradford co., Pa., March II, 1865.
Messrs J. Il. Duvall-Gens: The portable engine and
saw mill that purchased OF you gives entire satisfaction
We have twenty days after starting 600 feet
Of frozen hemlock timber which call the best saving
done In Northern Pennsylvania The mill by Mr..
Hardesty. GR1FFITS STONE.
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Cross Pgaits Ripley CO., Ind, Feb. Il, 1861
Messfs. DuVail-rodsy sawed 14oU feet of lumber in
less hours About thrreonrths Of it inch lun
Der. The mill does very well. Yours, truly
SAMUEL KENNEL & co.
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Wi!sonriHc, Spencer co., Ky- Nay 81, 1860.
essFs Du7sWe sawed $500 feet Of boards out Of
teeniogsshe nrss day started MILL without moving
hours We believe your portable engines and
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7. L. COLLIER PRUSSELL.