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Maryland free press., 1867-01-03

EEO Our town is infested with large
number of persons, white and black who
appear to live on the fat of the land, DIR ess
in purple and fnc linen, and yet have no
visible means of support. Oar police
are doubtless aware of the existence of a
vagr ant law. If this law were vigorously
enforced VIC would possibly have u less
number of robborios to report.
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03
S2O,932,395

1t will be seen from the above that the total
amount of property assessed is $40, ,932 395,
which is an aPpuent increase Of Sc, O24, 243
there having been but Sl4, 1893, l52 worth of
property when the last levy was made. But, we
understand that this increase will be considerably
diminished when the Government Securities are
stricken from the list. Still, it will be large
and will enable the Commissioners to reduce the
per ccntage of ftaxation.-H.rald.
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03
eEThs advertisement of Messrs. n.

EE The advertisement of Messrs. II. &
A Yineling in another column will inform
the reader that they are now engaged in
closing out their large stock of Fall and
Winter goods at cost. Purchasers, al
least, will be benefited by this move on
the part Of Messrs. Yingling if they will
take advantage Of it. Having called
their attention to it if they fail to improve
the opportunity theirs be the fault, moi
ours.
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03
The New assessment.

The new Assessment in Washington County
having been completed, we are indebted to John
L. Smith, Esq, the polite and efficient Clerk of
the Board of County Commissioners, for the fol-
lowing abstract from the Assessors Returns,
which embraces, as will be seen, the amount OF
assessable property in each of the Districts of the
County, and in each Of the Incorporated Towns +:
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03

ESrAt fair held in the new Lutheran
church at Sharpsburg on Christmas eve,
the crowd was so great as to cause the
floor to commence giving away. This
threatened disaster caused general de-
sire to escape from the building in which
some squeezing was experienced but mo
body hurt" Tne damage to the building
was but slight.
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03

s.- va At special meeting of the First Iagers-
town Hose Company, held last Saturday even
ing, the following preamble and resolutions were
adopted.
Whereas, il hath pleased IN all wise Provi-
dence to re!nove from amongst us John G. Knode
a member Of our Company. Therefore be it.
Resolved, That we deeply sympnthise with his
bereaved widow and family and dcplore his loss
as member of our Company
Resolved, Thst copy of these Resolutions be
hauded to the widow of the deceased.
Resylvcd, That these Resolutions he published
in the Town papers.
ED. VI. MOBLEY.
WM. L. SMALL,
Dec. 90, 1866 Committee.
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03

Eg Picket was ar.
restel on Saturday last by officer Bowser
charged with committing an assault on
Hannah Chase, colored. Justice Tice
released him on bail to answer the charge
at the next term of Court.
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03

G-PRorERrY, SALEs:-Mr. Richard SIeckle.
Auctiopeer, sold in this place, on Tuesday las1
for Mr.. Jacob Funk, Farm on Beaver cre.k -
the neighborhood of Doub's Mill, coptaininal,r
acres at $5s; 20 per acre Purchaser Mr.. Johr
Hollibarger, .... ..... ...
Also, several lots of Mountain land as nr-
lows:
u Acres at S36, so per acre. Mr. William Nex-
conner purchaser. .iar ,sG E, ..a ..s, IN"
Acres at $44, so per acre--samc purchaser
81 Acres at $50 per'acre.4 Mr.. Jos. 7. Hoa
man purchaser. at ..' =
g Acres at $40 per acre. Mt. Henry Adam.
purchaser. r
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03

MARYLAND CouRT OF AprEALs.-O
Tuesday next the 9Th. arguments will be
resumed in this Court The cases from
this county will be the first in order.
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03

~REsIoNED Rev Mr.. Edwards OF
the Protestant Episcopal church of this
place has resigned his charge. the resig-
nation to take effect on the 18th inst.
No one has as yet been elected to supply
the vacancy.
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03

Ey This town affords afine field for Min
sters of the Gospel who may be in search
of vineyard wherein to labor. Four
churches in the town are now without
pastors-the Episcopal, the Lutheran. the
Presbyterian, and the German Reformed
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03

The Post Office at Waynesboro,' Pa,
was last week victimized to the tune Of
$125 by burglars. No clue to the thieves
have so far been obtained.
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03

ES-Poor Pete! His stills have failed
him at last. For six months he has been
strutting around with high head and
naughty air not deigning to look down up
on such craft as the Rebel Mud Wagon"
Of late, however, he has discovered in us
New Beauty" and stoors to pay US a
passing compliment. For this We can ac-
cord him no credit for we see in it motives
both self h aud devlish. First he seeks
to use tho New Beauty to cover his ig-
neminious retreat from fair proposition
made by the Mail to settle controvert-
ed point as to who possessed the larger
circulation. And second, he cndeavors to
arouse feeling of jealousy and hatred
between that paper and ourselves. expect
ing thus to SOW seeds of discussion in the
party. In this he has and will most likely
forever mise rab1y Gail.
Poor Pete! He waggles out of his d.
lemma with our cotemporary in a dilapi-
dated condition and thrusts the New
Beauty forward 10 shield himself from an
Inhalation. He proposes that We, who had
neither lot nor part in the fight, shall take
his place, and generous soul, he is ever so
mindful ofour welfare as to propose "Ju-
bal Early and cut-throat McCausand' as
referees gu our part. We are not in the
fight, aud if we were, we should object to
the referees named because of feelings of
delicacy for our friend Pete, for We fear
the prescnce of either Of these two gentle
men would nccessitate another fleet exit
on the part of this distinguished individual
Besides, his absence would be sad be.
rcavement to US, who, would, of all things
regret that he should not be there to see.
Maryland free press., 1867-01-03

SALE or A FraE' .PRorERry y.-The cx-
""utoEs..of the- estate of the late Hon.
irnry, May, have sold "the Villa" in
i's!bottaeounty, to Addison Randall. Esq
(" 3apaalltOwn. Baltimore county, for the
IN OF, 1850. 600. ""Yilla" is one of the
t''St country seats in the United States
with its surrounding two hundred
''r'sokland originally cost $4,000 in
J, i'd.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

oReAEIzATIox OF THE GRAND DIVISION Oh
EAST TEENEssEE.-The Grand Division Of Easi
Tennessee, Sons Of Temperance, was reorganized
Thursday night of last week. by the election of The
following officers
William Wood, G. W.P
Dr. F. K. Berry, G. VA
VIM. z. Sesy, g. S.
L. B. Gamble, G. 7.
O. B. GOssett, G. c.
Joseph Wilds G. Sentinel
S. r. Scarborough was appointed Chaplain.
The following gentlemen were appointed Irua'
tees Of the Temperance Hall building in East
Knoxville John L. Hudiburg, VIM F. Seay, S. r.
Scarborough, Jehn Jones, Z. DOzier, Dr. +. K. Ber-
~, and G. B. Gossett.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

PROFESSORS OF THE BLACK ART" are Messrs
Stuart, Peterson s. CO.. of Philadelphia, and very
accomplished ones, too-they impsrt certain pol
ish to their manipulatons that please the eye, ap-
peals to the judgment and induces one to stamp
them Masters of the Situation !" Now plainly,
Messrs. s., P, s. Co. are not perambulating Jug
gers or anything of the Sort but good solid, mat
ter-of-fact Philadelphia Stove Founders, whose
manners are as we'll polished as their wares and
whose business integrity is fully as good. This firm
is now offering to the trade the Barley Sheaf," a
cook that combines every desired quality.
Send for descriptive circular, and beware of bo-
gus affairs
For sale by VIM. Cofman & Co., and Cruze 6
Adney, Knoxville, tennessee
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

JuDer NoErH.-rhe Free Press Of this city af-
fects 70 have not known, until within the past few
days that there is such person in Tennessee as our
townsnan Hon. John W. North. Judge North
was, by Mr.. Lincoln's appointment, Surveyor
General, and afterward made Chief Justice
Of the Supreme Court Of Nevada, when it was a
Territory he is a gentleman of ability and
learning. To all our citizens he is Familiarity known,
though he has lived in Knoxville but about two
years. as one Of our most enterprising and useful
citizens, and the chief owner Of one of Our large
manufacturing establishments. Such Republicans
as Judge North, who invest largely of their means
TO develop resources are sneared at by Conser-
vative papers, while scallawags who vote the Dem
ocratic-rebel ticket are welcomed with open arms.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

Fun AT HoME.-Don't be afraid OF a lit
tie fun at home good people. n'tshut up
your house lest the sun should fade your
carpets and your hearts, lest a hearty
laugh shake down some Of the musty old
cobwebs there. If you want to ruin your
sons, letthem think that all mirth and So
cial enjoyment must be left on the thresh-
old without, when they come homo at night.
When once a home is regarded as only a
place to eat, drink, and sleep in, the work
is begun that ends in gambling houses and
reckless degradation. Young people must
have fun and relaxation somewhere if they
do not find it at their own hearth stones, it
will be sought at other and perhaps less
profitable places. Therefore let the fire
burn brightly at night, and make the
homestead delightful with all those little
arts that parents so perfectly understand.
Don't repress the buoyant spirit of your
children. Half an hour of merriment,
round the lamp and freight of a home,
blots out the remembrance of many caro-
and annoyance during the day and the
best safeguard they can take with them
into the world is the unseen influence of a
baight little domestic sanctum.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

SrovEs.-The best and justly most celebrated
cooking stove ever offered for sale in this market
is the Barley Sheaf manufactured by Messrs.
Stuart Peterson s Co. of Philadelphia, Pa, and
for sale in Knoxville by Chas W. DePue, sign "Big
Coffee Pot, Gay street.
There are over $50, 600 of the great Stuart stove
in use in the Eastern States II is also to be found
at the same establishment. octlo-u
NICHOLAS KEITH win hear Of something to his
advantage by cal ling in person ct the Office Of
CHAs. II. FLoURNoT 81 CO..
Over Smiths Jewelry Store,
Nov27-2t Gay street. Knoxville, Tenn.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

Tax CINcISNATI, CUMBERLAND GAP AND
CHARLESTON RAILRoAD.-We are pleased 10 an
noanoo that this important branch of Tennessee in
tsrnal improvements is progressing very favorably.
We learn from Major Underwood, of this road, that
The track is laid about nineteen miles and will be
Completed 10 Newport by Christmas, when tie track
lsyng will cease for a season. This opens up one
Of the richest agricultural districts in East Tennes
see Thanks 20 The officers and managers Of the
road for the progress made.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

TuE UNITED STATES SEyArE.-The term Of
twenty-one United States Senators win expire on
the sth Of March, 1869, Of whom fourteen are Re
publicans and seven Democrats; but it is scarcely
possible for the Democrats TO break the twothirds
power Of the Republicans in that body during the
existence Of the 4lst Congress. They have, how
ever, gained one in Ohio and another in Caforn H.
but have lost one in Tennessee Gov. Brownlow
having been elected over Mr.. Patterson. The Ohio
and California Senators have not yet been chosen.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

MAsoNIc.-At meeting OF Pearl Chapter No
"a Royal Arch Masons, held on Monday evening,
tho following officers were elected for the ensuing
wear. J. w. Paxton, H. p S. B. Dow, K. II. s.
Chamberlain, s.; @. Turner, G. a.. U. A. Roussr,
Ps.;WF Ray, r. A. c.. w. H. Lillard, Sec'y
z. p Bailey Treasurer A. Kennedy, G. NJ Sd
Vail: n s. Woodward, G. NJ. ID Vail; H. NJ. Al
kin. G. NJ. lst Vail; J. W. Cruze, Sentinel
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

WE invite attention 10 a Communication over
the signature Of " Observer" That the communi-
cations referred 10 in the Free Press of this city
we're forgeries gotten up in Knoxville, and the pro-
duetions Of a scoundrel who is wolf in sleeps
clothing and an enemy of the NJ. E. Church, we
bavs no sort of doubt. 1t is by such means that it
is attempted to break down the loyal Methodist
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

UNITED STATES CoUKT.-Judgo Trigg granite
an injunction on Monday, restraining John Dragle
from playing the "Tale of Enchantnent" in certain
cities il being an imitation of "BlacS Crook and
as such an infringement of the copyright-secured
BY the proprietors Of the former play.
The grand jury Of this Court was charged on
Monday morning, by giving tho. usual instructions
i, regard 10 the violation of The United States laws
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

AURORA On We are indebted TO Mrs. K.
jackson for beautiful lamp, rugged OF for burning
The celebrated Aurora oil. This oil now bids fair
TO take the place OF all others. 1t gives clear,
brilliant light, is cheaper than coal oil and will not
grease or soil. 1t is also non-explosive. The orig
nal patentees, we learn, offer large reward to any
one who viii explode the genuine article. Like
all other useful patents it has been nfringed upon,
but the real genuine article needs only fair trial
TO meet with public favor.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

EAST TENNESSEE AND VIReINIA RAILROAD
A meeting Of the Stockholders Of this Company
was held here last week for the election of officers
for the ensuing year. The old Board Of Directors
we're, we believe, elected with little or no oppOsi
ton, who Of course reelected the old officers
throughout. Everything passed of pleasantly and
tremendously.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

We publish this week very interesting letter
from Hon. John Law, one Of the leading Demo-
cratic members Of the 3sth and 10th Congress, ad-
dressed 70 Hon Thaddeus Stevens, in support of the
doctrines forth in the late letter Of the latter
The financial question This letter has attracted
-erornl attention
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

WHAT TO GIVE FOR A CHRISTMAS PRESENT p
This il question thai great many will ask them
selves. Now, we win say that nothing is more ap-
propriate nor will be appreciated, than true
and life-like portrait taken by our well known ar
,ist T. NJ. Schleier. Let it be the simplest ambro-
type or the best executed pearl miniature you may
be sure he will act on the square with you. Don't
trouble yourself about the weather. since he prefers
ior grown persons cloudy 10 the bright, sunshiny
sav
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

AN EAST TENNESSEE Boz HEARD FReM.--The
editor Of this paper has letter from Lieut. 7. T.
Thornburgh, Of the Regular Army, formerly Of
jefferson county. It is written at San Francisco,
and dated November ,. We are happy 70 announce
to Tips numerous friends that his health is good,
and he considers his prospects for marrying first
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

HOLIDAY PEEsENTs-The NJ. E. Church Sab
bath School is making arrangements for the dstri-
button of presents among the children during the
Christmas holidays, who attend that School. We
believe other Churches are also making similar
preparations
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

BLUE RIDGE RAILRoAD.-A meeting Of the Blue
Ridge Railroad Company in South Carolina, was
held in Charleston on the 21st of last month, at
which organization was perfected. Judge Frost
former President of the road was present, and Of
fered the following resolution, which was adopted
Resolved, That the stockholders of this Company
have undiminished confidence in the Importance OF
the Blue Ridge Railroad and its ultimate success
That they approve Of the efforts now being made by
the Board 10 secure its early completion, and au-
horize and request the Board TO continue such eff
forts.
A Board of Directors was elected, consisting of
Hon p c. Gaillard, Charles 7. Lowndes, Edward
Frost, Henry Gourdin, Charles Furmsn, A. F.
Lewis, J. B. Sitton, J. II. Holmes, j. W. Harrison
and George A. Trenholm
At meeting of the Board of Directors was held
the same day when j. w. Harrison was elected
President
The completion of this 70 d s an item of vast
Importance to the people of East Tendessee as well
as the people of South Carolina. At the time the
war commenced the work on this road was pro-
crossing vigorously and, had not the war came up,
Knoxville would to-day have been connected d.
rectly with Charleston by this line of railroads. We
are glad the Charlestonians interested in the
matter, and we hope their efforts may meet with
success They have been negotiating with North
ern capitalists for the completion Of the rohd but
owing to the political condition of the country they
have as yet, effected nothing, but they still perse-
vere and it is to be hoped they viii succeed at an
early day.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

Tar TENNESSEE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD
Not The least important feature of the Omnibus
RAILROAD Bill, which has passed the Senate in our
Legislature, aud has reached its second reading IN
the House, is the appropriation for the benefit OF
the Tennessee and Pacific Railroad. No other line
exceeds this in Importance TO the people ct Knox
VILE and Of East Tennessee generally. 1t con-
qecs Us directly with Nashville, and passes through
Sch country, never yet developed by internal i'm
- ~eHle
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

A-SAD PICruRE-A widow or children suddenly
left without protection provider, dependent upon
the efforts of friends who themselves needy OF
upon the charity Of strangers for the bare aeeesi-
ties of life, houseless and penniless The kncker-
booker Life Insurance Company affords facilities
for nroviding against such calamity as will be seen
nv advertisements elsewhere or can be more fully
explained 20 any who viii call on the Agent Of the
Comnanv. DR.. r. W. Cummings at his office, No
IA GAY street. AuS'u
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

NoTIcE.-The District Stewards Of Knoxville
District viii please meet at my house in Knoxville
on Wedn esdsy December 26th instg at 10 o'clock
An. THoMAs H. PEAREE, P. Z.
Knoxville, Tenn, Dec I'd, 1867
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

PORK PAcKING.-The cold weather for few
days past has given quite energy TO this bush
ness. The ruling prices of nett pork in this market
is from Sc to 50 per cwt.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

BASE BALL GAAE-GEoReIA VICTORIOUS
Tho most exciting game of base ball ever played in
our city came OF on last Thursday AS we an
nounced on last week. the Holston Club of our CITY
had challenged the Gate City Club of Atlanta "a
meet them here on the day above mentioned, and
try their muscle in match game The challenge
was accepted, and the Gate City came to time, and
at the hour Of two o'clock P. the game began and
ended about shutdown, the Gate City having scored
q, while the Holston had scored Is. The playing
spirited and the players of each club recognized
in the other "foeman worthy of their STEEL" A
very large crowd Of ladies and gentleman were
present, and the greatest excitement at times pre-
vailed. 1t is said that some money changed hands
on the result of the game, and we doubt not that
some gentlemen who had put up their "greens y
viii be more careful Of their OUTLAWS in the future
The Gate City Club we're, we learn, Hospitality en-.
tertained during their stay receiving the courtesies
of all with whom they were associated Nothing
daunted by their present defeat, we have no doubt
the game will be repeated at no distant day, when
probably luck may turn in favor of the Holston.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

TELL me, ye angelic hosts, ye messengers Of love,
shall swindled printers here below have no redress
above? The shining angel band replied; g To as
Is knowledge given; delinquents on the printers
book can never enter heaven"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

MORE LIeHT.-We are glad to see gas pipes be-
ing laid down on Clinch street. between Henly and
Crooked. Light is very much needed in that quar-
ter
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

last TENNESSEE EDUCATIONAL CoNVhNlloN'
We have been requested TO say that there wiz DC
Convention Of County Superintendent IeSehersi
Doafls Of Education, and friends Of education gen.
'Aly held in this city on the 26th and 9th OF the
Present month. A general attendance IS desired,
and i to be hoped friends Of the good cause wii
not fail TO turn out We suppose arrangements WIN
be conPlsted whereby delegates 70 and from the
Convention viii be furnished with hslf-fare tickets
over the several railroads. Prominent gentlemen
from abroad, including Gen. Eaton, our state su'
pefiatendent, and DR. Sears Treasurer Of the pea
BODY Fund" win be present and address the meet
ing. Let q large number Of the friends Of liberia
education for the massos be present on this occasion
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

RAJ. ESTATE TRAEsrERs-The following are
The reai estate transfers registered in the office oil
The County Court, Clerk for the week ending DE
oenber ID, 1867:
&c. Wiley to w 7. Osborn, lot in Knoxville
or 200.
D. DeadericL c. and NJ, to John rarleton,
d in Knoxville for $500.
7 J. Carey to Charles Burger, lot in Knoxville
FOR sos.
John R. Brsnner to R. W. Haynes, tract Of land
Washington county for sos
D. A. Deaderick, C. and NJ TO W. n. Carson
10 IN Knoxville for $3.50.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

uv,ox IL VoUE NEErINs.--A meeting OF dele
gstes from the different councils Of the u Il. a.
was held at Temperance Hal, in East Knoxville
on FRIDAY Of last week. Notwithstanding the rain
ie IN torrents Throughout She day, the attendance
from the country was good. Important business
vas Transacted, and perfect organization oil the
county was effected The people Of the country are
warmly enthusiastic in Che matter and viii always
give good aecounto Of themselves when called upon
act.
The next county meeting viii be held 81 the same
place on the first Monday in January 1885, a.
Ehch time full attendance is desired and expected
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04
Knoxville. Tenn, December a, 1857.

FoR SALE.-A fOur-hOrse power Steam Engin,
in good running order. Apply at this Office.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

A proiracted religious meeting is progressing q
Temperance Hall, conducted by ministers of the II
T. Church.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-12-04

FIFTY persons Joined the cOlcred M T. Ziol
Church on last Sabbath