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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02
Hon. D. w. C. Senter.

Senator A. M. Cate, of Hamilton county,
on Thursday, offered a resolution to i'm
peach Hon. D. w. G. Sentcr, Speaker of the
State Senate, because member of the Leg
islature after the State had gone out Of the
Union.
The Memphis Post, than which there is
no paper trucr to the Republican cause, ex-
presses the views of the WIG on this sub
ject in the following terms
The fact that this was well known TO
every Senator when Mr.. Senter was elected
to the responsible position of Speaker of
that body, and that the movement for his
impeachment was postponed 10 this late
day, is sufficient Of itself to utterly and for
ever condemn this action. The fact, too,
was well known TO the Republican State
Convention, which with great unanimity
put him forward as candidate for Presi-
Dental Elcctor for the State at large, and
how any Republican, at this late day,
would attempt to throw Odium upon his
party by this effort TO impeach him, is be-
yond our comprehension. Furthermore, it
is well known, and can be proven by the
records of the Legislature referred to, IN
which Mr.. Senter served, that he remained
for the purpose of serving the Union. He
never voluntarily assisted the rebellion,
and stands to-day in the front rank of the
tried and trusted Radicals of Tennessee
The Senate, as we learn from Nashville this
morning, treated this strange motion as it
deserved. They indefinitely postponed it,
only single member voting against such
pOstponement
The movement was undoubtedly inspired
by desire to prevent Speaker Senter from
taking the GubernatoriaI chair when vaca-
ted by Gov. Brownlow's entering upon his
duties as United States Senator, on the 4th
Of March next. His hearty and almost
unanimous Endorsement by the Senate will
settle, we trust, such idle and malicious at
tempts forever. The action of the Senate
will meet with an equally unanimous in
dorscment by the Republicans of the State.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02
THE KNOXVILLE WHIG
Knoxville, Tenn, December 2, 1868.
Nasby on the Election.

Confederate Cross Road, Ky, NoU. l2.Mr. Mas
by gives the reason for the Democratic defeat and
cnumeratcs the obstacles the party have been COM
pellod TO contend with as follows D
l. We shood hev succeeded he'd the Republicans
nominated man who was considerably less pOpu-
lar than Gen. Grant, and who woodent hev bin able
20 hold so many votes Their amt doubt NV
this. He'd they nominated a man less in favor with
the people we shoOd hev had an easier time uv it.
3 He'd the DimOcrisy nominated moro poplar
mcn--the result wood hey ben far better. Governor
Seemore is an admiral candidate, bat somehow he
didn't strike the poplar heart. He did all he Good
SCOT the masses but the masses went back on him.
lie made speech agin repudiashun, and in favor
paying the bonds in gold and then, that their
shood be no complaint from anybody, he accepted
a nominashun at the hands NV repOOdiatofs and
payers in greenbar. But his generous nacher hez
bin misunderstood. Wat wuz really desire 10 sat
isfy all kinds NV people wuz branded ez week.-Mrs.
and vRscilashun, and so no went down.
3. Ginral Blare hurt u.s. 1t is trOo we bleeve in
the sentiments enunciated in tho BrOdhed letter,
and my admirashen for him on other accounts is
unboundid. l hev alluz loved him sence one MEM
orable night, when seed him take Is drinks in 30
minlts, and walk off under il, Here" thot /, ais
my soOperiOr-tO him bow" / tried to surpass
IT, but caved at the 18th He is entirely accept
able to the South. His Brodhed letter reflex our
views precisely. Deekin Pogram's brother, who
lives in Alabama, knows where his niggers are
aliven and he ardcntly desires the aboishn Nv the
carpei-bag governments, that he may seeze and re-
dOose em 10 their normal speor. Capt MePelters
old cavalry kin be rallied at minits Rotce and he
askes 10 lead en- again among the rich farmers Nv
Southern Ohio and Injeany; and we all desire hat
the Northern mon wich hev come down among us
like locusts with their shops and factories and stores
and m0win-machines and skool houses and sich, a
tryin 10 elevate the niger above us shel be hung
cent pacljn out uv the country, leavin US 10
manage things our own way. But Blare shoodent
hoy sed So He shoodnt hev alarmed the week Di-
mocracy them States wich desire peace, and who
arc timid on the subck NV revolooshen Blare hurt
as. His letter was correct but ineonsderate.
4. Our platform was agin us He'd II bin differ
eut in all partiklers, we shood hev polled more
votes pervded, course that We he'd he'd different
stsndin onto it. This is cleer
D. The ReThblikin platform was agiR US. He'd
they mace different platform and pot ether
onto it--ileir platform and their pien beiu both
Objectionable 70 tho poople-the result wood hev bin
far different. This is eleor.
A carotid examinasheE nv the reasons for our de-
feat shows how neer we come 10 success, and how
little stood in the way.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02
Why Grant Succeeded.

The Democratic papers say it is
Because he is a Democrat.
Because be is a Conservative.
Because be is q second jackson.
Because be is a soldier.
Because the Democratic party failed TO nominate
the right man.
Because the July Tammany Convention made a
criminal mistake.
Because the Democratic party undertook to carry
a revolutionary burden,
Because Wade Hampton and Forrest dictated the
Tammany platform. e
Because old fogies led the Democratic party.
Because no man could have been nominated who
would have beaten Grant.
Because il was question of men, not of princi-
pies
Such are few of the reasons given why the De-
mocracy did not succeed and the Republicans did.
Now if the former continue to advocate repudia-
ton of the national debt and the overthrow Of the
reconstruction measures of Congress by revolution,
it is not improbable that party will learn that the
people of this country detested the principles and
spirit of the Democracy quite as much as they ad-
mired and hon0red Gen. Grant Chicago Repubti-
can.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02
The Late Gold Discoveries In Asia and
Africa.

one of the most noteworthy points in the account
published of the newly discovered gold fields in
Asia and Africa, is the striking contrast between
the welcome extended to foreign enterprise by the
chiefs of tho Bamangwato Territory in South Arr
% and the positive prohibitions of the Chinese i'm
periai edict which hsultingly repels in advance all
foreign wandering vagabonds who may be
tempted TO seek in the Shantung mountains and ra-
vines sources of wealth reported 10 be more abund
ant than any in California or Australia. The treaty
Consuls have had no alternative but TO promulgate
the edict which the Taoutai of Shanghai has sent
them. But tho narrow and exclusive spirit OF this
odict and its cruel threats against "any villainous
Chinese, any corrupt scoundrels of the interior
who may secretly aid or abet foreign adventures 10
violating the Chinese law that strictly prohibits the
opening of mines, are strangely inconsistent with
the progressive idea which is supposed TO have
prompted the Burlingame mission
At tho very moment when by this mission China
is asking to be admitted into the family f nations,
and when splendid discovery furnishes additional
motives 10 those already urged in favor Of granting
her REQUESTS she cooly closes upon "Outsde barba-
rians most,opportuney opened door for the quick
eninr influences Of modern civilization. For the
present. at least all foreigners are warned not 10
catch the gold fever that is raging at Shanghai IN
consequence Of the news from the ShaRtuBg mines
The Consuls have officially notified miners through
out The world thatEhcTs Is no chance for them IN
lhe Cbefoo district until IN tho discretion of the
high authorities at Pen existing prohibitions shall
have beea modified OF removed" Perhaps the Bur
lingame mission may be instrumental in fastening
that event.
Meanwhile, in South Africa the friendly disposi-
tion of the natives towards tho foreigners whom
Karl Mauchs wonderful gold disc0Yerics-fnlly
confirmed by the testimony of Rev Mr. Mckenzie
have attracted 10 the Victoria gold fields encour-
ages the hope that both commerce and Christianity
will at once fnd a opening in that direction.
While all but Britishers may regard as decidedly
cool and nationally Characteristic Captain Black 5
lovsl Saste in giving 70 RamAkhucban the nsme OF
Victoria gold fields and virtually taking posses
sion Of the whole torritory, neTetheless the fact
that Gthe British dag already aeats over the Veto
ria gold fields and the additional fact that Matjcn
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02

A Richmond (Va,) paper, III an account
of the H. Rivos PoIlord shooting affair in
that city, states that the explanation given
by Miss Grants family of her absence from
the city is, that she had expressed wish
to visit the daughter of her fathers bust
ness correspondent in Philadelphia, and the
family withholding their consent, she de-
termined to go without permission, and did
so, leaving last Saturday night week on the
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad train. On Monday her father re-
ceived dispatch stating that she was at
her friends fathers house in Philadelphia,
sick. Mrs. Grant and her brother James
went TO Philadelphia, and as soon as the
young lady was able TO travel, brought her
home.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02

has rendered TO the British government his alleg-
ance and his territories which abound in vast and
equally rich gold fields" give assurance that the
world will reap immediate benefits from the dis
coyeries of Karl Maueh. The British government
will doubtless extend to miners of all nationalites
every facility to aid in developing the incaculable
wealth of region which is probably identical with
the Biblical "Ophir," whence Solomon obtained his
treasures 1t is not difficult TO foresee that among
the consequences r these recent extraordinary gold
discoveries in Soush Africa there will soon be an
influx of white population that must ultimately af-
feet the destiny of the African races-Neio York
Herald
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02
Fhe IrOn.CIad Oath.

Chief Justice Chase seems inclined TO dispense
with what is called the "iron-clad oath a test
for jurors on the ground that it rather hnders than
helps the ends of Justice.
The oath is TO the effect that the person who takes
Il has never voluntarily given any aid comfort
of any kind to any parties engaged in rebellion
against the United States; and the law authorizes
She Chief Justice 20 dispense with it in his discro-
sion. Judge Chase finds that so many men, who
are best tted 10 serve as jurors have scruples about
sking this OATH that the ends of justice are hin
dored and defeated, rather than promoted, by re-
Quiring it in every case. Unless, therefore, some
special occasion arises 10 require it. the Judge de-
cides that il need not be administered and directs
another jury 70 be summoned in the usual way.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02

A NEW apparatus for heating railway cars has just
been tried on the Michigan Southern Railroad 1t
consists of series of pipes passing along the sides
and beneath the seats of the cars, connected with
cylindrical tank inclosing coal-burning heater,
and partly filed with water, which is gradually
converted into heated vapor, which readily passes
through the pipes, circulating through them, and
returning TO the tank impartng heat to every part
of the in proportion TO the temperature to which
the vapor is raised. The apparatus is capable of
holding enough coal and enough water TO last "a
hours and is said to require little no attention
during the trip 1t is reported to have served its
purpose admirably in the trial that has been made
There is no doubt that We require some other mode
of heating railway cars than the dangerous coal
stoves which last winter, as in previous winters,
produced such terrible disasters and destruction of
life. Tho companies ought to see to this matter be-
fore the arrival of the very cold weather.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02

Gov Brownlow's message 20 She Tennessee Log
islstur0 exhibits wisdom for which his unreason-
able aud prejudiced opponents viii % slow 10 give
him credit but which they will find il difficult TO
obscure OF disparage. II is common, even among a
class Of 30 called Republicans, TO speak of him as
fsnstiCal and vin1iClive man, alike destitute of
Craftsmanship and common sense; but careful ex-
animation Of his record as Governor Of Tennessee
will furnish sufficient answer 70 all these accusa-
tons From the very beginning, he has had clear
perception of The objects and spirit of the rebelioni
and while many wanting such knowledge, have
weakly clamcred for concession and compromise
hc has had the boldness q magistrate 20 pursue
a course which has kept traitors and their allies at
bay, and made loyalty in Tennessee triumphant
over secession and rebellion. we 9rmly believe
that If the Affairs Of every Southern State had been
undor the control OF men Of his principles ind spirit
the work Of reconstruction would long since have
been completed, and the Ku Klux Klans never have
bcer heard Of. In the message 20 which we have
referred speaking Of She present exclusion Of rebels
from the polls and Of the proposition 10 enfranchise
them, be says there should be determinations; they
not all alike oulpable for the past untrust-
worthy for the future. To those who were nvOl-
UNFAIRLY driven into the service o. the rebalo and
who since its utter failure have given evidence that
they accept the result in good faith that they are
good citizens, quiet and law-abiding having strictly
observed their parole, and that .bey will not use
political power 10 prescribe and degrade those
whom the war has emancipated and invested with
the rights Of citizens, the franchise might safely
should be applied with suitable guards and checks,
that advantage could not DO taken Of its lberality
10 the danger and harm Of the State The other
class who still remain hostile 10 the Government
he thinks should remain disfranchised for an ndef-
mite period.-Ncsg Fork Independent
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02

An extremist processes anxiety lest Gen. Grant,
now that he elected President should turn con-
servative." There is no question of turning" in
the matter; Gen. Grant is and always has been con-
servative by temperament, and NJ oderate and de-
liberate in iudgment-not conservative, indeed, in
that exclusive and Pharisaic sense arrogated by
those who, in the same breath, declare themselves
the ''red-hot" Democracy, but conservative as be-
comes any man occupying the responsible position
to which Gen. Grant has been called. John Neal
somewhere tells us of man who being asked If he
was pious, answered, "Yes-6Wt noRe TO hurt" We
incline to believe that Gen. Grants conservatism is
Of this sort Conservative he unquestionably is but
not in that way "to hurt" whereof, in Mr.. Buchan-
an, for example-we have had some fatal Presiden-
tial illustrations.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02

A freedman living near Atlanta, Ga,
who had previously saved 5000, rented
seventy-tiFe heres of land last March, and,
by indusui0uslyr cultivating i, has raised
. @otton crop worth $1,000.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02
In Bankruptcy.
triet Court Of the United States for the Eastern Dst
Of Tennessee.
In the matter Of Asa Bayless, Bankrupt

pHIS Is To GIVE NOTICE, THAT ON
the 10Th day of November ISIS warrant of Bankruptcy
was the District Court Of the tuited states Tor
said District against the estate Of Asa Bayess Of the
county Greene in said District Who has been adndged
Bankrupt his petition that the payment Of any debts
aud delivery Of any property belonging 20 such bank
rupt him. for bis use aud the transfer of any pro.
perty by bin. forbidden by law and that mect.ng OF
the creditors said Bankrupt prove their debts and 20
choose asgnecs Of his estate will be held at
Court Bankruptcy TO be holden az the sw Office OF A. H.
Pettibone GreeneEe, in said county, before joel A.
Dewey Esq Of the Registers in Bankruptcy for said
District on the 9th day Of February A D. ls6o at II
O'Clock F. NJ R. MCDANIEL, Messenger
nov g5-It and U. s Marshal for said District.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02

ANOTHER list Of about fifty female clerks
rs being prepared for dismissal in the Reg
lsters Office at the Treasury Department.
These viii 90 out from tho 10Th. The pres
sure to be retained is unprecedented, but
the lack Of work, and the lack of appropri-
atiOns to pay, render the order Imperative
Many of the ladies thus thrown out arc
Nerv worthy, and many are also very De-.
Is pSpma2f them propose to leave
s-r-ss,'s' --S4-e.sl q their former homes.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02

VARIOUS railroad enterprises are on fool
IN the South The Blue Ridge Railroad
project is ongrossing the attention of prom
Incnt men in South Carolina; tho building
oi The lndianola Railroad which is run
through the heart of Western Texas has
actually begun; and the people Of Atlanta
are taking steps 10 insure the completion Of
,he Georgia Air Limo Railroad The Ter0S
toWt1ymeH says that for several DAVIS mast
The Central Railroad has been running four
freight trains a day.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02
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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02

Gen. George II. Thomas report to Gen. Grant
regarding affairs in the Department Of the Cumber-
land, opens with the disposition of tte troops and
account Of the assistance rendered Gov. Bore
man, of West Virginia, in preventing trouble at
Phillippi
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-02

Under this inspiration the education of the peo-
pie moral, religious and POLITICAL has been turned
into channels wherein all might unite in common.
The punishment of the South resulting from the
war and its concontants, the emancipation of the
slaves snd consequent loss of substance the ambi-
guilty and uncertainty of political rights and nal-
cal values, as well personal rivalries, have all
combined TO strengthen the efforts Of pernicious
teachers The evil done has been great, and 1t Is
not discernable that an immediate improvement
may be expected
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-09-04
lows ConE.-nre.


This body met at Burlington On Wednes>
day last for the purpose Of holding its annual
session. The following communication was
received yesterday from one Of its members :
ED1roa GATE Cry The Ministers gen
orally were present At the hour Of 9. m.
Wednesday morning to hear the opening SER
mon from DR.. j. Il. Power. His text was.
Acts %, IL and Is, which he handled with
power and good effect upon the audience. He
discoursed npou the deep depravity Of the
human heart. and the imminent danger TO
which the soul is exposed, nnregenerated BY
the blood Of Christ, urged the personal ap-
plication Of the same. He wound up by
urging faith in the minister while he preach
es, faith 10 the whole church, and that we
are to impress the penitent with the same
great idea. Warm responses were offered.
After the sermon We enjoyed communion
season around the Sacramento Board. Per
haps 200 communed. The nun srous COM
mittees were appointed and much business
was done IN the spas u one hour, Several
ministers from adj ug Conferences were
introduced, and We realized it WAS good
thing to miugle in the good company Of 80
many men Of God. They generally look
healthy, and come up with good reports in
the various causes, Of the Church. Tc>
night will be held ono Of our annual ami
versaries; several viii speak, and We hope
for an interesting time, though the rain now
at 6 p. m. is pouring down.
This is > nice romantic city, yet my choice
10 for our noble Gate City May her bord
ers extend greatly until she exceed al elite.
in Iowa More soon. J.B.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-09-04

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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-09-04

sLsslse.


No. nor, Arrives - Sunday Sd Thur.
~, = > e'slees T; ~ e.a Dspss'' =
"a Friday, at1s'clock :. =.
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and Thursday, q .. y.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-09-04
yorlAwnleFn uniea Packet Company
"WAits Cellar" Lias,

Daily limo Of passenger PACKETS to g. Louis and
all intermediate points, consisting Of the TO- /.
JASPER, Captain Burnett, master; the p H.
tRDRIpAN. Captain Davidson, master, and
,hc fT AGA CAPTAIN Robt Hill master, one
Of which viii leav. the landing ssch day At
$50 .. m.
The shove boats viii make close connection
With those running between this point and st
Paul. In addition 10 the shove the passenger Ant
freight Packets 10ll10 oePW0. Captain
s.ld, master. sud ID. PA1naUR. viii makereg
slar trips. For freight or passage apply % th
sfhce Of the Company, CORNER Blondssu AM
Lsyss. S. N. ARcHsR, Agent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-09-04

A young man recently discharged from the
y. 8. army, serving in Louisiana, desires .
situation in . grocery or commission house.
Good penman and correct in figures. Sala-
~ no object Good references given.
Address J. A., Post Office.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-09-04

VIZ welcome home again Rev. J. R. Rim
ger and his lady. Hosts Of friends join in
that welcome, and the congratulations and
good wishes their friends tender them are mol
hollow conventionahsms, but the spontane.
ons promptines Of thorough sincerity.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-09-04

OuR friend Hon. Sam Fl. FAirall spoke at
the Democratic meeting last evening Sam
Is splendid fellow. every way bst political.
y. In that particular he might improve i'm
nnenaalv