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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02
General BeG5tregGrd.
Meeting In Hancock County.

SEEEDFILLE, TE.Sry, Sept. 23di 1901.
At meeting Of the loyal citizens of Hancock
county, in Sneedville, on the 23d of September,
1867, Captain John h. Trent was called TO the
chair and George R. Mitchell was appointed Secre-
tary. On motion the following gentlemen were
appointed committee to draft resolutions express
i've of the aonse and objects of the meeting to-wit
H. X. Lathim, Esq, Major W. S. Bewly McH.
Bay, j. w. Baker and w. B. Davis, who retired,
and after brief conference, reported the following
preamble and resolutions, which we're read and
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, call is published in the Jonesboro'
Union Flag for Convention to meet in said town
of Jonesboro, on Friday the 27th instant, to NOM
mate candidate for Judge of the First Judicial
Circuit and whereas said call purports to be signed
by Union men of each county in said District, In
cluding our own county; and whereas, George r.
Mitchell, VIM. B. Davis and VIM. Baker, whose
names appear TO said CALL have, in this Convention
publicly denied sl knowledge of said proceedings
as published and deny that they signed the same in
person, or authorized any other person or persons
/ 60 DO so for them, therefore,
Resolued That it is the of the people Of this
county that the time is past for the holding of
such Convention, and that we consider the proceed
ings as published in the JOnesboro' Union Flag as
q premedtated and preconcerted plan on the part
of few sef-styed leaders Of our party in defiance
OF the rights OF the great niass OF Jhe Union party
especially of our own county that tho same was
gotten up in fraud and can only result in promo
ting discord and discomfort in heretofore united
party; that we call upon the Radical Union men
and Leagusrs Of the District to discountenance all
such proceedings thereby rebuking set of reckless
men, Who to succeed in an election before the peo-
ple will stoop TO the perperation OF gross fraud
upon the mass of the people of this District
ResolUed, That as we have heretofore, IN public
meeting, nominated for Judge Of the First Judicia
Circuit our esteemed feow-citizen, e. r. Glllen
waters, Of Hawkins county, and have declared hin
to be our only choice, we viii stand by the resolu'
tons of said meeting, and cast our votes for none
other than Mr.. Gillenwaters, and that we agaiI
pledge him our support, and respectfully reques
and demand Of him that he continue candidate
regardless Of the action of said JonesborO Conven
ton that we call on the Radical Union men anC
Leaguers of the First Circuit to unite with us in SO
curing his election.
ReSolUed That the Secretary Of this meeting b
requested 20 furnish E. e. Gilenwaters copy o
the foregoing resolutions ais a copy Of the same tC
the Knoxville Wig, Greeneville Ne'0 Era, ant
Jonesboro Flag, with a request that they Publis
the same.
On motion of Major Bewley, the meeting ad
journed.
GEo. r. MITCHELL, Secretary.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02

Hon Thadaeus Stevens is lying dangerous III al
his residence Of dropsy in the chest He was
thought 20 be dying on Sunday. IL is hardly prob
able that be win ever appear in Congress again
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02

Here total Democratic gain in small States and
Territory Of nearly O00o votesneary onequareF Of
ths entire popular majority for Lincoln in 1854 in the loyal
States.
'Now let us compare this with the truth,
and to make it more clear we place it in
fahnlaI. form
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02

tabular form ::


In the first table the Democracy claim,
for the States we have given above, gain
of $4,000 votes. We show, by actual re-
turns, that cannot be disputed, that their
entire gain is only two thousand, OF not
quite one per cent. All this shameless
Growing over pretended gains is done to af-
feet the result in Pennsylvania and Ohio /;
but they must be very tame birds who can
be caught with such chat"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02
STERLING SILVER SPOONS.
MYSTERIES AND REVELATIONS

TN LOVE, COURTSHIP AND MAR
l. RIAGE An InfaIlbIe Guide Book FOR Married and Sin
ge persons Of the utmost importance 70 the hu
nan race Sent free By mall f5r 20 Circular
iuly3-tepe Address, j. MOORE, Vernon, n. J.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02
A Shred OF History.

Among the dark revelations which, from time to
time, are being made through published correspon-
dence between rebels during the war, we find the
following letter addressed by f. w. Pickens TO Gen.
Besuregard, under date of April g. 1861. 1t will
be remembered that Beauregard was then in com
mand of the rebel forces at Charleston, and Pick
ems was Governor of South Carolina, and was about
that time vaanty occupied in cutting off the mar
ket supplies from Major Anderson and his little
command at Sumter:
STATE OF SoUTH CAROLINA
Headquarters, April 8, 1861.
Dear General Il enclose the within, and have
no doubt Gov. Houston will claim to be Governor
Of Texas, and has made requisition on the Gov
ernment at Washington for troops to suppress in
surrection and repel invasion, and the Government
it as pretext to enter troops on the west part
of Texas, and subjugate the State through the So
licitation of their own Governor.
The true way TO stop it is to hang Houston iBlBe-
djGtely for treason. l have no doubt that in
vasion is contemplated, and also with view to con-
troll the province Of Mexico next to the Rio Grande
that if Spain and France take possession of Mex
leo, the Government at Washington intend TO pre-
vent extension and jurisdiction beyond the Rio
Grande. Respectfully,
f. w PIcKENs
General BeaWregGrd.
A volume could scarcely express more faithfully
the Internal spirit in which the war upon the Gov
ernment was commenced than does the savage and
characteristic note of the traitor Picens who with
all his bloodthirstines it will not be forgotten care
fully kept himself out of harms way during the
whole war While his note is as cowardly as it is
truculent the country will accept it the highest
compliment which could have been paid to the pa
triotsm and honor of Gen. Houston.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02
OCEAN STEAMERS.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CoMPA-
NY'S THROUGH LINE TO GALL
FORNIA.
Touching at Mexican Ports, and carrying
the United States Mail.
Through os taoenty-taoe days.
nNE OF THE ABOVE LARGE AMI

ONE OF THE ABOVE LARGE AND
" splendid Steamships will leave Pier No. a. North River
foot Of Canal street. II o'clock noon the lst llh
and 2lst of every month"; Except when those dates M on
Sunday the preceding Saturday. Tor ASPlN-
WALL. connecting via Panama Railway with ore Of the
Company's Steamships from Panama for SAN FRANCISCO
touching at ACAPULCO 80,
Departures 1st and 2ls connect at Panama with
Steamers for SOUTH PACIFIC aud CENTRAL AMEkiOAN
PORTS Those of lst touch at MANZANILLO.
DsDsYtures 11th each month connects with The new
sea lin from Panama to AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
For Japan and Chins-steamer Of November connects
ev ftb Stea uler GREAT REPUBLIC from san Francisco
- yot aboma, with Steamer NEW York, for
Hong Kong ard Costa Rtea for Nagasski and shanghai
discount of ONE QUA RTER from steamers rates allowed
to second cabin steerage Gssngers Aso'
allowance Of ONE QUARTER on tlousu i@ss 70 ' 81
men and their families, and school tsacners:
Hundred Pounds Baggage sloweo escn auIlt.
masters accompany baggage through and attend 70 as
children without protectors. Baggage Teoeed on hs
dock the day before sailing, from seaLe0a''' ~
passengers who prefer ~ send down early: ,..,-.
experienced surgeon board Medicine sad s'naanee
free =. a.,
For passage Tickets further inormstion apply AZ s
Compsnys ticket office on the wharf, FOOA VI OA-'A
ia19gr1 " +. R. BABY, Agent.
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STATE OF TENNESSEE,
Executive Department,


WHEREAS, Some excitement has grown out OF
the agitation Of the subject of the approaching
Municipal elections to come of the ensuing fall and
winter in the several cities and towns of this State
and whereas controversy has actually arisen IN
two or more cities as to who qualified voters IN
such elections and who are the proper authorities
70 appoint the Judges and Clerks of said elections
Now therefore /, WILLIAM @. BRowSLow, Gov
ernor Of the State Of Tennessee IN the discharge OF
the duties imposed upon me by law, do hereby pro-
CLAIM, that the Commissioner Of Registration under
the Franchise law is the proper person to appoint
the Judges and Clerks Of al elections snd that the
qualified voters in all Municipal elections are those
onlv who have certificates Of registration and who
/ are qualified 70 vote for members Of the General
I Assembly, The Franchise law is part and parcel
OF the Constiiution-hSs been sustained by the Su-
preme Court Of Ten nessee-and al elections held
n violation Of said law null and void, and OF no
effect whatever.
In testimony whereof, l have hereunto set my
official signature and caused the Great Seal Of the
State Of Tennessee 10 be affixed, at the Executive
Department, in Nashville on the lSth day Of Sep
tember, 1867. W. y. bko"NLoW'
Bv the Governor:
A. j. FLETCHER, Secretary of State
Nashville Press and Times Stats Leltungi Nc
Minnyilla Enterprise, Shelbyville Republican
Memphis Post, Chattanooga Republican, Knox
vile WHIe, Jonesboro Flag, Harrison Uncondi
tion,l Athens Republican, and Greeneville New
Era will each publish one month.
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Blackburn.

yellow Fever Blackburn is on his way to bis cid
place Of residenee-New orlesns--Wlth ; COPY % u
the last amnesty proclamation in one pocket, snd
Binckley's addenda TO the Constitution in the
other The Union men there threaten to bring MN
te trial Tor his conspiracy to murder their iienas
during the war by sending clothing infested win
yellow fever and small-Dox 70 them
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02

A Jaw named Scheimer, committed Tor
burning his store killed himself the other
day in New York. We have published
hundred of suicides this year, but this is
the first case of Jclcicide among them.
The children Of Abraham have generally
too much sense for that.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02
A Proclamation by the Governor.

GEo. r. MITCHELL, Secretary.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02

Below we give a brief and cogent extract from a
great speech Of the Hon. John A. Bingham, OF
Ohio pronounced at New Market Harrison county,
IN that State, on the oath of August Mr.. Bing-
ham is one oC the Rblest men in Congress, and was
prosecutor, on behalf Of the Government Of the as
bsy, Tfpgn1d
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02
SpeakershIn nr fhn Sennfe.

The Legislature meets on Monday week next
when Hon. De Witt G. Senter will probably be
elected Speaker Of the Senate and as good and rue
man as be elected Speaker Of the House Scatter
is a noble specimen OF a true East Tennessee lovaJ
ist, who never hinehed when rebel bayonets mensced
him on every hand We anticipate most pros
porous and progressive session-one resulting II
great good to our loyal people. Let every member
Be at his post ready to battle for the right the,
surely will-.JoaesBorO Union FLAG.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-10-02
KNOXVILLE TENN, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2. 1867.
Living in Round Numbers.

Under the above heading, Horace Greely
gives some statistics which we commend to
our Conservative friends, together with his
brief comments
''For robust and unblushing Justification,
the Democratic journals bear the palm
For instance, here is paragraph that seems
TO be kept as standing advertisement in
most of the organs Of that faith:
The national Republican., 1867-05-20
AMUsEM ENTs.

NATIONAL. THEATRE.-There was large
audience on Saturday evening at tho National
witness that popular opera, tho "Danghter Of
the Regiment" as rendered by the RIcHNas
Troupe. The cast was fair one. though we In
cline to the opinion, from our knowledge Of the
company, II might have been better. We saw
but one act, and perhaps, therefore, ought not to
judge Of tho performance as whole. We could
not relieve our mind from the impression that
Miss RIcHrses, though rendering her part with
becoming grace and effectiveness, was nsverthe.
less weary, and found her duties In consequence
more burdensoms than usual She played and
sang well, as she always dosI; still, ws felt .
kind Of painful sympathy for her. knowing how
hard she must have 10 labor to meet the demands
upon her In the important roles which she rs.
sumes with an oarnostness and fsrvor so
highly commendable in m artitts Of her nne tai.
ents. ..t.f.F.- ..-r.. 90 ..r.aT p. .5Tas
Tonight will be presented that lively and
sparkling opera Of Aubsr's, denominated &" The
Crown Diamonds." The cast Is q good one, and
We shall look for an ovsraowing house. This /,
the last week that the RIcnISes will favor u,
with their presence, and II will doubtless be
some time before the people Of Washington will
have another opportunity to enjoy such feas,
OF harmonious melody and song We must con.
cude, therefore, that full houses will greet these
people every night
The national Republican., 1867-05-20
asatiottal Nepnblitaa.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

One square, one Insertion, eli subsequent inser-
tions 90 eents. On, square, one month, IS. Liberal
indueensnts V quarterly, semi annual, and yearly
advertisers. .-
Every other day sd,sttisemsnts 80 per cent. addi!
uOnsi. Twice = week Advertisement, 70 per cent.
additional.
hight iinss soss,ituts square Less thss square
charged in proportion, a. the above ralss. 10 .-'
EDITORIAL notices. rs cents per line each insertion
Local notices, 20 cents per lius each Insertion 5
Advertisements coming under the hsads Of wAhis,
For Sale, For Rent, Lost and Found, not sxesedips
four lines, Insertion, 10 esntsy three times, 90
cents. Anygrsstsr number Of iipei At prOpOrtionsis
rates. .,.... "a. -... .
Advertisements should be handed Ia before p. N.
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

A Curious MACHINE.-Whethe mechan-
ical perpetual motion is or is not among human
possibilities has long been a disputed point, but
what seems a realization Of this desideratum In
physics, or comes so near II as to leave mind At
loss and set argument at defiance. Is piece Of
mechanism which belongs to Dr. M. Loomis, Of
this city.
This machine is about twenty inches in height,
and its main feature Is a vertical wheel, some
six inches In diameter, upon q shaft about four
inches in length. Tho whole Is provided with
weights, tho peculiar arrangement Of which
gains, as It were, = result between heft and
leverage, which produces an eccentric poise Of
tho wheel, and thus maintaining 4 constant
| motion.
| It was produced at an expense Of $sO, 900,
and is the result Of many years labor by a man
| now deceased.
| To whatever status philosophers or physicians
may assign II, Il Is certainly q marvel, and has
no equal. Itsseparate pieces can easily be taken
apart and examined In its every minuti@. and
when readjusted Il assumes its wontsd motion
without external assistance.-Stdr.
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

LIFE ON THE PLANs.-The following IN
an extract from private letter rseeiy.d In hi,
city from Capt. James Hoey, Of. the 36th u 4
Infantry, dated Near Lodge Pole Creek, Ne.
bra,kS Territory, " May 7;
~ suppose you think Il very strange that you
have received no answsr 10 your letter The
fact Is We have had very ssyers winter here,
and owing to the immense amount Of snow that
ien all mall Communication was suspended.
When the thAw commenced, q portion Of the
Union Pacific railroad, In Nsbraska, vas washed
sway, aud that still deferred mail facilities. II
Is now repaired, and the mails are regular.
"From the limo I reached Fort Sedgviok up
perform. Immediately upon my arrival there I
was appointed post quartsrmastsr and commits.
sary Of subsistence, trust Involving million
and half Of Government property, for which I
was responsible. In addition TO the above Twas
made post adjutant and commander Of com.
pany. So you can imagine Twas kept quite busy
len Fort sedgwiok few days ago, my
company being ordered out 10 project the on
gineers surveying the Union Pacific railroad from
the Indians. l may probably have 10 do some
tall fighting with the "red deyilsn To keen nv
hair on my head, as the general impression out
here 10 that they will try to prevent the running
Of the road through their hunting grounds. /
am rather lonssome here At night, being the only
oficer with the company and have no one 70
associate With, Daring the day I do very we'll;
between drilling and hunting I manage TO pass
,away the time. a5fas. o. -. %
~ had the misfortune during the month Of
March TO freeze my feet while out antelope hunt.
ing. had run one down, and wishing TO bring
him into the Fort alive, jumped Of my horse
and caught him. While struggling with Il In
the snow, my horse became frightened and broke
away from mo. The prospect before me was not
ssssrns sas RsaS BPfnt itnsntIT s5 dS aS
the north side Of Platte river, seven miles dis-
tant, and snow knee deep, through which was
obliged to march In order to reach II. After
losing my horse knew would be unable 10
bring In the antelope alive, so killed II and
cut Of hind quarter and started on my toiisome
march. When between two and three miles from
the 30th camp l felt that my feet were freezing
1 was getting pretty we'll exhausted, with son
sation Of drowsiness coming over me. know
were 10 give way to this feeling that would
freeze to death, so I struggled on and reached
the camp Of the 30th about 81 o'clock at night.
After getting my boots of I applied snow to my
feet for over an hour. sent to the Fort for an
ambulance to take me home, as was unable 10
walk. was confined to my quarters for several
days. although attended TO my duties, as 1 did
not want 10 give up. At one time I was fearful
that the little toe on my right foot would have to
be Amputated, but being In good health, and my
blood In n healthy condition, was saved from
that misfortune. They are now nearly we'll. I
| can wear q boot on my left foot, and think In
about week will be able to get one on my
right"
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

CORPORATION CAsEs.-Fourteen Corpo-
ration eases cases came before Justice Walter, at
the Seventh precinct station, on Saturday and
Sunday, In all of which the parties were fined for
their violation of the ordinance.
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

LARcENY.-Annie Wood was arrested
and brought before Justice Boswell, on COM
plant Of Benjamin johnson, who charged Annie
with tho larceny Of clothing, the property Of
plaintiff. Tho accused was held for court.
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

A YACur CLUE FOR WAsHINGroN.-S Sew
eral of washington's prominent citizens have
formed club to be known as the Washington
Yacht Club, the rst of the kind, We believe that
has ever been organised in this District The
following. named persons have been chosen as OIL
heers: Captain, II. BrOwningi ,purser' WiliiaI
McConihs; pilot, b. J. NEAL deck captain, A
Baker; master male, L. W. Davis. 1t Is sale
this club proposes to visit Europe next spring
Success TO the yaohters.
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

SANITARY Eleven written and
ton verbal notices were served on Saturday by
tho Sanitary Company on persons having nuis,
ancos existing on their premises. Five dead
horses and seven dead dogs were reported and
removed
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

ARREST OF A HOTEL THIEF.-On Satur.
day Major Richards received a telegram from
Mr.. Darlington, proprietor Of the EIohang,
Hotel, Richmond, Va, stating that q robbery
had been committed at his house, and suspooting
the thieves to have gone North. The case was
given to Messrs Clarvos and MoDeyitt, and these
officers kept q vigilant eye upon the arrivals by
the Orange and Alexandria and Potomac and
Fredericksburg routes Mr.. Gill, agent Of the
latter company, was informed Of the matter, and
yesterday morning, when the boat arrived at
Seventh. street wharf, he sent word to Mr.. Nc
Dewitt Of q suspicious individual who took the
city cars, and who was passing through toward
the Baltimore depot. Ere Mr.. MoDeyitt arrived
to get on the oars the suspected party had jumped
of, evidently not liking tho look of matters.
Mr.. Gill called the attention Of Officer Skinner,
Of the Seventh ward, to him, who took him under
arrest and turned him over TO the detectives. A
hearing was had by Justice Tucker, Yesterday
morning, In the case. On the person Of the pris'
onsr was found $s6 which he gave various rea.
sons for having in his possession. The fact OF
his having jumped on the train after passing the
tunnel, one mile this side Of Richmond. was sns;
picious, and he also stated that he had lodged at
The Exchange Hotel. He gayo the name Of Thos.
W. Russell, aud was held for further hearing,
which will take place this morning. II Mr.. Car
rlngton, who has been tslegraphed for, will arrive
Russell is about Ave feet ten inches In height,
and Of very prspossessing appearance.
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

INSURE YOUR PROPERTY AT HoNR-At-
tsntion Is directed to the advertisement Of the
National Union Insurance Company Of this city.
It has a cash capital of 800, 900, and makes no
charge for policies. The Board Of directors Is
composed Of our leading bankers and business
men and our citizens should examine the induce
msnts held out by this company, on that account.
The Office is at No. II Louisiana avenue. N. D..
LAIner, esq, Is the secretary,
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

A CLOSE RACE, BUT DIDS'r CArcH HIM.
At about half.past twelve o'clock yesterday
morning, as Detectives Kelly and Bigley and
Lieutenant skippOn, Of the Third ward, were IRE
passing along In the vicinity Of Ientn anu
streets' thew noticed a colored man cautiously
making hi; way from private dwelling. Not
liking his moyoments, Detective Kelly ordered
him to halt, at tho same time informing that he
was an officer. He refused, with an oath, to
stop and broke into 4 swift run. Detective
Bigiey fred two shots at him, but he kept up bis
speed with so much determination that some
wi s-e Ia the vicinity Of and Thirteenth streets,
he managed to mako his escape through an
alley.
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

TEMPERANCE MEETINGS. Yesterday tenn
perance meetings were held at the Centre Market,
under the direction Of Equal Division of Sons Of
Temperance, and at the Northern, Eastern and
Western Markets, and at the foot OF Seventh
street west, under the auspices of the Washing
ton City Temperance Society, Of which Mr.. j. 3
Market nineteen signers came forward and at
the Centre Market seventeen signatures were OBJ
tanned. Tho results of the other meetings were
also gratifying, but to what oItent We did not
learn Speeches were delivered OF each point by
able expoundsrs of the temperance cause, At
night meeting was held in Temperance Hall
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

THE ISLAND BAPTIST SABBATH SCHOOL,
This popular school will give a grand concert
and exhibition at Odd Fellows Hall, Seventh
street, tomorrow evening for the benefit of their
church. II will be one we'll worth the small ad-
mittance fee, (twenty-hyo oents,) and We advise
all friends Of Sabbath schools to give this noble
enterprise their substantial support.
The national Republican., 1867-05-20

GRAND LARCENY. William Mathews,
eOlOred, was arrested on complaint OF EliIa Wins
low who charged him with the larceny Of $50;
After q hearing in the case, Justice Handy held
the accused for continuation, which Will take
place this morning at nine o'clock, when hna
disposition will be made.