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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
To LOYAL White Refugees.

We publish the following circular for the benefit
of all concerned. Any one desiring further infor-
nation can obtain it by applying to Captain S. P.
Walker, Agent Freedmens Bureau, at this place
BUREAU REFUGEES, FREEDMEN AND AB. LANDS,
State of Tennessee,
Assistant Commissioners Office
Nashville, Tennr Nov 18th, 1867.
CIRCULAR LETTER
The following communication is published for
the information of all whom it may concern:
BUREAU REFUGEES, FREEDMEN AND Alb LANDS,
State of Tennessee,
Assistant Commissioners Office
Nashville, Tenn, Nor. Ill., 1867.
MAJ. Gen. W. p CarIin, Assistant Co1a'r
GENERAL: Send any children of Loyal White
Refugees" who may be properly qualified and are
willing TO 60 TO the Lookout Mountain School
will that the expense of their education for the
next term is met. Any transportation you may
order pay will be approved by me on the receipt
Of vouchers therefor at Washington, d. @.
Yours, truly
[Signedl o. o. HOWARD,
Maj. Gen., Commissioner, &c"
Officers and Agents of this Bureau will report TO
this Office such children, contemplated by the above
letter, of either who have attained the age of
II years, and whose parents or guardians may be
DESTROYS of sending them to the Lookout Mountain
Educational Institution.
No delay should be caused by waiting TO obtain
lists of names of such children as may be selected
but the name Of each should be forwarded as soon
as obtained. W. p CARLIN
Brv't Major General U. S. A,
Assistant Commissioner
OFFICIAL:
j. w. GRoEsBECK,
Tnfor o,,J A A A
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
News Of the DaV,

There is very general disposition in Congress
to relieve all the Confederates who cordially assist
| IN the reconstruction of the South. Such men as
Ex-Governor Brown of Georgia, ex-senator A. G.
Brown, and Judge Acorn, of Mississippi: General
Barrlnger, of North Carolina and Generals Long
street, JEFF. Thompson and Barksdale will probably
be among the list. Mr. Stevens openly expresses
the hope that all may be restored to citizenship
who help in the good work.
Official advices received at the State Department
say that the Turks have renewed the war on the
Cretans with increased severity, and that the Gre
tans are infexibe in their determination TO achieve
their independence.
The Secretary of State has urged the British
Governor TO exercise clemenoy in the case of the
condemned Fenians, o Brien and NJ Condor
The President has appointed Edward Cooper,
formerly member of Congress from Tennessee, and
for some time his Private Secretary, as Assistant
Secretary of the Treasury, in the place of Mr.
Chandler resigned. The New York World S
Washngton's correspondent asserts that Mr.. Coop
er has been SP2ointfe e, to keep watch Mr.
pointments made in the Department. His con
frmation by the Senate is exceedingly doubtful
There promises to be a strong pressure 10 bear
upon Congress- at its approaching session. to secure
a large reduction of the tax upon cotton and
wooden fabrics. 1t is understood that Commission
er Wells will favor this reduction in his annual re-
pert if accompanied by a corresponding reduction
also recommends the repeal of the cotton tax
The census of the District Of Columbia has been
completed and a rough footngup of the figures
show total population of 123,492, distributed as
follows; Washington city, 1908 whites, 81, 742
colOred; total, lO5 40 Georgetown, 6, 482 whites
3,2l0 cOlored total, $780, 1t claimed that these
figures fall considerably below the actual number.
Hon. David Davis, administrator of the estate of
the late Abraham Lincoln, made n final settlement
of the estate at Spring field Illinois last Thursday
After paying all the debts there remained slI6.-
223,62, which, divided among the widow and heirs,
gives $50, 1850 to Mrs Liucol, and the same
amount to each son.
Dispatches UiG Havana say that another nogro
rebellion is imminent in Jamaica -Four bundled
negroes, disciplined and armed, we're awaiting an
opportunity for demonstration against the whites
in the Parish of st. Thomas in the East
Returns from Florida show that the Convention |
has been carried by decided majority of the reois-
tered voters
Governor Boutwell, is confident that the House
OF Representatives win accept the report of the
judiciary Committee favoring impeachment.
The garrison at Washington has been Increased
IN month from 1900 to about 5000 men.
Late Australian adviccs state that the canpibals
At Fejee had murdered and eaten Rev. s. Baker
Wesleyan Missionary, and six Christian natives
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
Rally OF Union Leagues.

A Convention of the Union Leagues of tbi,
county, composed of delegates regularly chosen
from the various Councils in the county, is called to
meet at Temperance hall, in this city, on Friday
the 18th instant, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ This meeting
is for the purpose Of organizing and establishing
Grand Council for Knox county. To this end no
tice has been given TO the different Councils
throughout the county.
The objects Of this move are to make the League
more perfect in its organization, TO form better
medium of communication between the numerous
subordinate Councils, and to systematic the work
of organization, and make more efficient the labor
of its members
This movement we regard as of vast Importance
and hope to see large crowd of Leaguers here on
the Goth
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
That Same Old Song.

The men who, in order to get the people into re-
bellion told them that the Democracy of the North
would aid them in fighting the "abolitionistF, are
now, with their Mcclellan Conservative sympathi-
zers, with assumed smiles of satisfaction telling the
people that the elections in New York and other
States have gone in favor of their party and that
reaction reference to the reconstruction acts OF
Congress, is going on and will restore the Demo
cratic party to power. The editors and politicians
who talk and write thus disbelieve what they say.
They know that the elections were almost entirely
governed by local issues, such prohibtory liquor
laws and the like.
If the Northern elections were held tomorrow,
as they will be in the Presidential election,
numbered by local and side issues, but upon the
naked Issue of the validity and execution of the
Radical policy of Reconstruction, the effect of the
result would be as unpleasant and mortifyiug TO
these same Conservatives as was the surrender of
Gen. Lee or the intelligence of the capture of JEFF.
Davis in petticoats
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
Meeting at the Court House.

On yesterday a meeting was held at the Court
House to take into consideration the of secu-
ring the location cf the Agricultural College or
branch of it. in the city of Knoxville.
Gen. Trowbridge was Chairman.
Remarks were made by Hon. Thos. A r. Nelson,
Rev Thos. W. Humes, Mr. Perez Dickinson, and
others.
A Committeeswas appointed TO report TO an adj
jonrnsd meeting to be held on Saturday next at
P. NJ, at the Court House. The following gentle
men constitute said Committee: Hon. Thos. A K.
Nelson, Rev. 7. W. Humes Perez Dickinson, Hon.
G. W. Jones, Mayor j. G. Luttrell, General L. S.
Trowbridge, VIM. Rule, Col. John Brownlow, Geo.
Andrews, Esq, Capt. H. S. Chamberlain, and DR..
S. Il. Smith. The Committee will meet at the Of
fee of Gen. Trowbrdge at II M, on Friday.
This is a matter of vast Importance to East Ten
nessee, and We hope TO the citizens of the city
and country manifest the interest the question mer-
| its by attending the meeting on Saturday.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
JOHN FERRITER.

On Saturday, the 4th day OF January next, al
election will be held for Mayor and Aldermen o
the city of Knoxville. The Republican UnioI
party of this city have agreed with absolute una
nimity upon the ticket at the head of our columns
1t is strong ticket and deservedly popular. Fol
Mayor and Aldermen better men could not be Sc
lected
All our citizens are familiar with the character
Of Captain Bearden, the cadidate for Mayor al
his life be has been a citizen Of this county. Hi
private character is and has ever been irrproacha
bic. No man in the community possesses moro ster-
ling integrity than he In the private relations OF
life he is universally popular and though he has
been positive in bis course on all questions of
public policy, be has, as a man. at al times been
esteemed by his political opponents. For more
than two years Captain Bearden has been Sheriff
Of this county, and in this capacity has evinced bu
saess capacity Of a high order. he is energetic,
laborious and philosophical. As Mayor Of Knox
vile, he would be wholly enlisted in and devoted
to the prosperity of our city. Whatever he does he
does with all his might
We have spoken Of Captain Beardens qualihca-
tons for the mayOralty These are first to be re-
garded in the selection Of an officer so important
These being adequate it is not Inappropriate TO in
quire into the claims of candidates for Office upon
the support and gratitude of our fellow-citizens-
Since our colored felow-ctizens have been enfran-
chised, the loyal people of Knoxville have been
largely in the majority the vote Of this city and
unless Captain Bearden and those associated with
him elected by large majority, it will be be-
cause we suffer the election 10 go by default
What man could have stronger claims upon the
support Of loyal men than the Union candidate for
Mayor For nearly four years, as a member of Jo
Coopers magngcent regiment he was constantly
at the front battling for the preservation of his
country. To-day he is suffering from wound re-
ceivei while CALAMITY charging the enemy at Re-
SAGA. No Tennessee soldier acquitted himself more
nobly than did our candidate for Mayor One
word more and will dismiss this question for the
present. For the first time in the history of Knox
Sila, esta-sA allowed 20 vote in municipal
eioctions Less than year ago. against the indig-
nant protests of our Conservative citizens the Leg
isature changed city charter SO as to allow COL
ored men 10 vote in our charter elections One Of
the chief instruments in securing this measure of
justice was Ceptain Bearden. We don't believe
there is u colored man in Knoxville who will vote
against him or our candidates for Aldermen. We
will refer to this election again.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
Louisiana,

On Saturday last, the Convention of Louisiana
met IN the Mechanics Institute Hall, at New Or
leans, to form new Constitution under the recon-
struction laws of Congress At the late election to
decide on this Convention, there were cast 1854
votes, of which 1908 were for the Convention In
the Presidential election of 1861 the total vote of
Louisiana was 5O5lO The increase in the vote is
the addition of the colored population. Should this
Convention act promptly in making the right kind
of Constitution one which will do justice to the
loyal men, and its work be ratified without loss of
time by the people of the State, it will be approved
by Congress, and Louisana's Congressman may be
admitted toseats in the National Legislature by
the middle of March.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
Meeting nf nnngress.

The resssembling Of Congress on Thurscsy was
marked bv an unusually large attendance OF sne
,,or,bsrs az both Houses for the first day OF the
.as.on The interest Of tho people in its assembling
was shown by the vast multitude which occupied
the galleries long before the appointed hour for bus
! iness.
/ In the Senate The ball was opened by Mr.. Sum-
ner on the reconstruction question The next prop
osition was by Mr.. Edmunds, of Vermont, on the
financial question. On these two great questions,
reconstruction and finance hang the destinies of
the country and the result Of the next Presidential
election. Mr.. Edmunds declared in favor Of pay
ing all the bondholders in gold. We suspect Con-
gress viii handle this question cautiously. The
thing Is good deal mixed In both parties there
is good deal of division of sentiment as to how to
get rid of the National debt
Without further proceedings of any Importance
except a resolution of Mr. Wilson, of Massacbu-
setts looking to the repeal Of the tax cotton the
Senate adjourned over to Monday
Up TO Monday the marked event of the House
was the war made on the entire Tennessee delega-
ton by the Democratic Conservative members.
Eldridge, a Democratic blsckguard from Wiscon-
SIM objected to Gen Stokes being sworn in alleging
he had been a rebel. The same Eldridge made the
same objection to Gen. Stokes on his being sworn
into the last Congress.
Brooks, Of New York, who has been Wing, DEM
ocrst, States Rights, Pro-Slavery, Abotionist, and
is Democrat numbering among his eonstitu-
ents army of New York roughs and thieves, OBJ
jected to the admission of any of our delegation,
alleging they could of them take the test OATH
/ and were all rebels. The aforesaid Brooks is OPP
posed 10 the test OATH and favors the admission Of
Cotton States traitors Another objection be waged
was that the Government Of Tennessee was not
" Republican in FORM" because some white men are
disfrsnchised. At the time Brooks favOrs the
Acknowledgement of all blacks. That black men
should have rights is not essential in his opinion to
constitute Repubcanism.
The objections of Brooks and like traitors we're
overruled, and all our members sworn in except
Judge Butler, whose credentials were referred TO
the Committee on Elections. We have no doubt
Judge Butler will be admitted TO his seat in few
days
These Copperheads are like the fox in the fable
With the stigma of treason indellibly engraved on
their own brows they seek to fasten it on loyal men,
10 the unfortunate prcdicament of having their
own tails cut off, they would have all others in like
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
State Comptroller.

The Nashville Banner pays the following merit.
ed tribute to the integrity and efficiency of tbs
Comptroller of she Treasury
1t Is brave thing TO undertake to explore the
labyrinth OF 1ehhessees financial condition, and
our present State Comptroller has bv his re-
cent report earned the gratitude of the Citizens of
our State BIS IS not an elegant report 1t is NOT
entirely satisfactory, since it does not arrange is
facts IN the most striking manner, but it shows
what its aeqasintances already knew, that its au-
thor' y; w Blackburn, is an honest and brave
man. He well earns his pitiful salary Ho has
with infinite labor, extracted from chaos the mate
nal needful to show the present condition Of cur
State, and to determine the policy that our Iegisls
tors should pursue"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27

Two unfortunate men-one white and the other
colored-are soon to be executed in Hamilton and
Granger counties, for the double crimes of murder
and robbery. The Governor is beseged with letters
and petitions asking for their pardon or a change
of their punishment 1t is useless to appeal to him
They were condemned by the Circuit Court and
appealed to the Supreme Court, which tribunal af-
ter reviewing the testimony considering the charges
of the Courts and the verdcts of the jurors, reaf
frmed the awful sentences. The Governor does
not propose to override the decisions of all these
Courts. Beside, he thinks that murders and rob-
berries have become too frequent and will have to
be checked by capital punishment
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
The Z. i. Y.,s...ChiraIrY.

A newspaper controversy has recently been
waged between ex-governor and ex-Rebel General
Henry A. Wise, of:Virgiuia, and E. A. Pollard, of
the same State, the Rebel war historian, Pollard,
who is a fine writer though malignant rebel, got
the better of mis- opponent, Gov Wise, in their con
troversy. That Governor Wise should not be con-
sidered as wanting in the characteristics Of gem
teman, two of his household have proven them
selves rufians.
While, few days since IN Baltimore leaning up
on the arm Of his wife, john son Of ex-Gov. Wise,
and nephew of the same name, called Douglass
Wise fired upon Pollard, one ball taking effect in
his elbow and so painfully wounding him that he
was unable to offer resistance. This is chivalry
with vengeance. Chivalry! Bah
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
SUPREME COURT OPINION.
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE, sBrrEnBraTrnu, 1867.


THOMAS II. coIDwEIL, ATTORNEY GENERAL lyp rrrosrrr
ALFRED McPHATRIDGE AND WIFE. sARAp Mcpu,
| TRIDGE, vs.. JAMES GREGG AND ROBERT SCOTT. Ev
ecutors of Frances Hoges, deceased ct al
This is motion to dismiss an appo,I T. -. q,
| bond. ' "'i' VI "u appeal
The record shows that a final decree was rono, a.
ase st the November Term, 1906 from which he corpl
Pdaye an appeal which was granted, md two months
After the adjournment the Term and b.r,e ,l, i
zen o. the time allowed by the Chancellor within which a.
st oohd one OF tho compliments Alfred NPhstride
as II spPears was the husband Of his Joint clnraipa5
fhatFidge, appeared before the Clerk nd Maser @
and hled with the Master theoath prescribed by M took
Court to dismiss the appeal fer want Of bond ne
The ground Of objection is not that an spp,s or , -
error may not be prosecuted'n Jona pasp Int st ~
FbaJ - NOT IN compliance with CHI order of tbe
seSeHoI granting the appeal The order Is tbsf TO-
b az allowed the oomplainants within which 10 iv
oona and the question is whether the paupef adj,
lsl compliance with that order or not 30
4ne a1aFlt - set out In the record and . srtr,t
M { 10y y me provisions Of the statute Cob sec 5195
Is W- e uy one only OF the oomplainints but tbst
!, only nsessrryfor the former to take the oa bui i y
GrilIs 81 Al " mn foes not exist between parties
a., pat dd The Clerk and Master have any .,,l.,ttr md,
W SIlef o. the Court to administer tbe stlS In
must be taken n Court ''t hein mat the oath
az IAN Of the parties inability to bear tine expeus, Of
~ ~ o. the Code this subject AMI i. tb ssfi5
he fb = JUDICIAL act ol the Coart s5 Is 5 fskoe ~
w. 5s Yi iienee the reason for its being tsksn m Crt
was constfut =, tas order Of The Chsnoeor the Clerk
~. ssl Nlthin ihe time limited for iis ssssggii " ~
.ii5 ,lot e SLOWED The practce 81 Cam. ,.t
lfor ~ ~ give security Ter appeals and faL- td
Sroy s assei IN vacation, Is reprehepeiile L - he.
~ -, io1 ~ = neral praetco has been sartisreI
ion Of ~ asg 70 be nov changed unlsss by the trv
siIie ISL PsSiuIe Hob ~ Parmy rn4auscript FpoT
TONED Nv Ise % iVe nes fcpfehensble, and only espc-
sr5,h lEns usage VIII not Dc extended 49,
'in.'h, Manuscript knoxville. iss9 -""iiiA w.
a. follows therefore that the srps.t 49,, -
y, - ~ fosef e grant without bond or M M
- dismissed " N'"i'i according o. law. must
true copy.
Feet: NlLLIGAN,
". L. PArrErsox Cl.rL Judge.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27


Sufratt continues in rso,I hs.l,h = ~
ton jail. -'a''' ~ 'ne WISHING
The American ship As;. ,zss ,r-..,..,
Horn on August 21st TIE cantsiO ~. 5eGt Csps
of the crew have reached lyaIpa raiso e'gnsesn
Twenty-Five car loads Of frearr,. 81,
Albans w. on yesterday, directed - LIVED We at st.
prominent Fenian there '"e care Of
General Sherman will srrivs in WAX.
about the first Of December. nston On
California, il is said, promises n,t o,1
the best wine, but the choicest siIks y lurnlsk
fair specimens Of superior watered s;, recent
were exhibited, also sample COCOON. ~ 1sS goods
was demonstrated that the entra en-, oau sns iaet
adapted to silk growing. A'' 10 well
The French Prince Imperial about -
movement the world is rromptIv ins. $3.50 sVefy
now according 10 the watchful recorders ~ T =,
suentlat NE, Gegun MS university course When
ton with other students, and graduate with ~.
At present he receives private lessons 'oeoa
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
Trouble In New Orleans.

On the 2lst, Gen. Mower, the successor of Sheri
dan in the command of the 9th Military District
removed all the State officers except Gov. Flanders
who was appointed by Sheridan. VOORHEES,, the
Lieutenant Governor, and King, the tive chief in.
stigators of last years riot and both INSCRIPTIONS
vicious rebels telegraphed at once to the President
who had the order suspended. The removals we're
made because the rebel ncumbents were impeding
reconstruction.
The loyal men are indignant and demand that
the action of Gen. Mower be sustained in faithfully
executing the laws of Congress.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
Battle OF Campbell's StatIOn..-EaSl
tennessee Abroad,

On the 18th and 10th of this month, the Ami
versary Of the Battle of Campbelps Station" which
took place fifteen miles Southwest Of this city, was
celebrated at Jackson, Michigan As most of our
East Tennessee readers will remember this engage
ment, which for its duration was very fatal TO the
| Union troops, occurred on the advance of Long
street on this city in the winter of 1853 We hope
70 publish the proceedings of the anniversary Just
before the anniversary was held, we received let
ter from one of the gallant men who participated
IN the engagement, from which we take the liberty
of making extract. The writer expresses the
estimate in which all loyal men of the North hold
the selEsacrihcng patriotism Of East Ten nesseeans
If the present Congress reflects the sentiments of
its constituents it will pass an act to uouidste the
just claims Of cur loyal people against the Govern
ment Let our Senators and Representatives in
Congress at once present and DEMAND the rights of
our people in this matter. In saying this we will
state that not one dollar is due from the Govern
Eent TO any one connected with this paper. We
have no personal interest in the matter, but as s
loyal citizen We have right to ask that the Gov
eminent do justice to loyal people.
But to the letter
The survivors Of the 18th Regiment Of Mich
olc 70 CeteDrhte the dnnlVersary of
this battle in which SO many Of our comrades lost
their lives and in which, with many other. the
writer was MANNED for life, having lost his right
leg We found many warm hearted Union-lovin
friends there and wish in this manner 70 assure
lnAs they are held IN grateful remembrance by
rs who, as endured the hardshins 81 ssr,,, i;g
sue oy SIDE With the noble boys in blue of youT own
SSsaes received SO many kind hosptaltiot AZ tbeir
nanus and so many words of encouragement. We /
tse,io men en- assisting the true Union people in pro-
We're united in ono grand effort 10 nTosers a. % Us
s'' NE Your late decision at the ballot no, as
h., Us that you have not forgotten our sscriscos
which We fought p"no'Pies Tor
Judge GDlenw.,.r. - =,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
Glorious News.

We have the gratifying intelligence that
the Radicals have carried North Carolina.
by $4,000 majority. They have carried the
Convention and a large majority Of the
members, Thus the ball rolls on, North
Carolina is added to Louisiana, Arkansas.
Alabama, Virginia and South Carolina.
All sure to give their votes for the Repub-
lican candidate fer the Presidency.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-11-27
Threatened Rebellion.

Several Conservative papers in Middle Tennessee
are desirous-or pretend to be-of calling what they
term State Convention, with the avowed purpose
OF overthrowing the present State Government
The Free Press, of this city, opposed to the move
ment In this the Free Press is sensible, for when
ever mob of seditionists assemble at the capital
for that purpose will be dispersed at the point of
the bayonet. In addition to this, some Of tho lead
ers of the movement would be tried by a Court
Martial of militia officers, and, if found guilty of
sedtion and rebellion coil of rope would be called
into requisition and the hangman assigned to his
appropriate work