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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
In Congress.

Fernando Wood, Of New York, began speech
aginst the Reconstruction bill when it came up, in
which, before he proceeded far, be said 1t was
the most infamous measure Of the many infamous
measures Of this infamous Congress" Mr.. Bing-
ham called him TO order. BE refused to apologize
and the House declared by 8 more than three
foarths vosa that be should not be allowed to pro-
ceed Mr. Dawes moved vote Of censure, which
was carried by ia to Sc. The Speakers Language,
in pronouneing the order Of the House, was very
severe. Mr. FGrnsworth, OF Illinois, took the door
to reply to Mr.. Wood, and before 10 had proceeded
far he alluded to the rebels on the Aoor." Thu
Democrats knowing their guilt, Immediately raised
a cry. Mr. FarnswOrth was called 70 order, and,
being gentleman, not an ex-Msyor Of New York
he retracted the hssty words.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
Rebel Kentucky.

The Rebel Legislature OF this eowardly State
which occupied the disgrscefal attitude o. NEU-
TRALrTT during the war yes, neutrality watch in
time Of peace is unmanly, in time tf war cowsrdly
has Just given an exhibition Of its status politically
It has elected S. j. NJ. Major, Major in the rebe
army, as public printer; w. N. Haldenan, bum
mer and camp follower Of the rebel army, has been
made public binder, aud Dr. A. w. Vallandigham
another rebel, State librarian Such is rebel Ken
lucky. Poor Kentucky A Conservative and
Johnsonite in this UNANIMOUSLY disloya State stands
no more chance than Thad. Stevens or Charles
sumner
Such would be Tennessee's condition under Con
servstive or Rebel rule. Let Tennessee beware.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
A New Scheme for Raising the Means 70
EyterminatH the Blacks.

The South Carolina rebels have devised one Of
the most eudacious schemes imaginable to raise
money to purchase arms and ammunition for the
murder of the blacks. It is no less than that Of
borrowing it from the United Statss. A. COMMITTEES
from South Carolina waited upon General Howard
recently for the purpose of getting him TO recon-
mend the Government to loan the planters Of South
Carolina the sum Of thirty millions of dollars, o.
tensibly to be used in developing the resources Of
the State, secured by lien on failure crops. Gen
Howard understood their errand perfectly vel,
and politely bowed them out. What won't thsy
next do2
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
A nemOerat.

The more We consider the matter, the less We
would ike TO be a Democrat. During recent re-
vival very reverend clergyman accosted young
brother with the solemn question;
any young friend, have you prayed tonight Tor
the salvation of your immortal soul :"
"No sir" answered the youth, in penitent tone
and with downcast look. ~
ado you not desire to offer up thanks for the
many mercies you have already received BY Divine
favor"
ayes, but don't know how" hesitatingly an
swered the youth.
But my dear boy, YOU can repeat the publican's
PRAYER can't YOU u answered the minister gravely.
"No sir" was the emphatic response, " Tn a
Democrat"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
uInIsser RurIIngame's Mission.

Mr.. Burlingams, United States Minister to China,
.-aphs 70 the Secretary Of State that be has been
appointed By the Chinese Government Envoy 10
the Western powers, and that he has accepted the
appointment and would leave Pekin Immediately.
II ia undorstood that this acceptance Of Mr.. Bur-
linQame vscates the mission to China, which will
-folve temporarily on Mr.. S. Weiles williams, -
charge q eDairss.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
rhe INDIAN Peaee C0mnlIssI0n.

II is understood that Lieutenvnt General Sher-
man. who is 1t present engaged 10 preparing bis
renort Of the commission for presentation to Con-
gre viii take strong grounds 10 favor OF the trans
fer Of the Indian Buraau to the War Department,
where, in bis opinion, Il more properly belongs
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22

A lady visiting New York city, found q ragged,
cold and Hungry child gaEing wistfully At some
cakes IN a skop window. She took the little forcrn
one By the hand, led her int the shop bought her
cake, and the= took her elsewhere, supplying her
more needed wants. The grateful iitsle creature
looked the benevolent woman fall in the face, and
with srt.ess simplicity, inquired, a are you Gods
wife ~
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
General Thomas, RenOrt.

We invite the special attention Of our readers to
the report Of Major General George II. ThoSnas,
pa blshed in this paper. General Thomas lays bare
and exposes the malicious ISLANDERS Of Conservative
liars and sooundrels concerning the Tennessee ni-
as
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
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Gentleman suffered for years froz. N.yvo. h,,,
Decay and sli the effects Of yosshfn ndssrstlo
VIII Tor the sake Of suffering humanity send es 10 Al sc
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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22

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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.


lRUE BUT STRANGE.-ANY PERSON
sending Us their address with 20 csnts WI rsosiy. b
mall ahe Name and Carte de Ysfss her faurs Wl 81
Husband also, how either ray gain tns love 81 1 sr
street, New York. = -, ~ ~
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
OUR PLATFORM.

LID osr ldws and our institutions speak
not Of i0hits men, not of red men, not Of black
men, not Of men Of any complexion; but like
the tdws Of God-ske Ten Commandments and
the Lords PTGyer--le them speak Of the
People"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22

II yeH admit the negro to this struggle for
any purpose, he has right to stay in for all,
and srhen the fight is oUer, the hand that drops
the musket cannot be denied the ballot.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
NOTICE.
Charles n Jones. Administrators, 5e., ,. D. PsHzad
others.

others.
AND IT APPEARING FROM THE
n ,.etltion asd IN this Elvra Eoung Wms Pea
and Matilda Shields. Emeins susAt AMI RoIA susate, I.
b PsrIand PsBland, JAeksen Psnand, Verge PenlAnd
ana Matilda Peniand nenresdenis o. she STATE IL
therefore ordered that publication b made for four
the % Knoxville, Tennessee nayias said nonrss
dat defendauts appear before the uorshPfu Csanu
canrf hsa ths county Of coca. At hs hl
in Newport, TIE lst Monday d nateh, ises ~. -
there 10 plead dcur TO tbs petition ned p
W. II. WOOL
Jan aa-tp CLERK Ter ooH'g o''''
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
NEW ADVERTTsEMFNTs.

T. K. BAILEY, ND.
CALLS MAY BE LEFT AT HIS OF
~ gl0E, on Prince strest Gate Dr. BoTr-or,.l s.-. =
a. ~ I'll 81 Al other hours in bic ROOM AZ IL, hesss
ga Q-ff
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
ATTENTION, FIREMRNf
NOTICE

is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE UN-
DkhsIGNED. having bsen appointed Tax As,sssors az
ne CITY q Anoxve all persons owning property IL
corporation q tbs city Of knoxvis subsst Il s tai
are requested % make their report either 81 me Endsr
Agnsd, On or before the lst Of February, 1858.
- j. ". HOPE,
jan z%-A J. L. HUDTBCRG.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
District Court OF the United States for the
Eastern District Of Tennessee.

n tl7 1aEIsF 1I u y I0oTsT, BanEToFT-
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
second general nesting Of the creditors eff T. Coop
per, bankrupt win b held the scs 81 l. TroubrdE
oHs 81 tie Registers IN Bankruptcy for said District IN rear
y re court house ia Knoxys Tsnnssss rs 18Th day
of February, le68 at Oeek. A. NJ for ths DuFpsss
ssmsd II the 2h SECTION Of the Bsnkrapt Al 81 Msr a.
W.. Dated January 2osh, 1868 JOIN JONES,
Jan z2-zt Aasixnss.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22
nHAnnRRY c0uRT-sRVTRRVILIR


W. O. Murphy Administrator Of @. CiomsEsoa dsosassd
70 s. b. Hsndersou r. P. Henderson,, John Mchahan
vid Ne s1ehan and Othsrs.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO THE
~ parties that The ordered By she Chaacsry
oourt 10 ibis viii Be taken the once % ths clssk
Master, IN ssverTle the 1th February nsrt
which time aad place the parties required attend
with the proof and fuTe DO said account VII b
taken e4rte. "a, ". kcCOWN,
jaa Zz-st pfj Special Conamlfsioner.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-22

A truecopy.
Teslt u. q.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-01
Bunget of :Enu.

.
Artemus Ward says: LET MS all be happy,
and 1--we within our means, even if We have to
borrow money to do it with" q
Tom Moore, who derived his pedigree from
Noah, explained il in this manner "Noah had
three sons, Shem, Ham, and one more" a.s..,
IN L. Jugg" recently delivered temperance
lecture, in which he said "there is no hai m in a
glass Of whisky, provided it is allowed to remain
In the glass" ,.-..., .,,.., ....,..4
A little girl, on hearing her mother say that
che intended TO go to q ball, and have her dress
trimmed with bugles, innOcently inquired if the
bugles would blow while she danced. '"Oh, no,
said the mother, your father will do that when
he discovers have bought them" 81
Some sharp individual in Cincinnati has been
selling old potatoes for new. The old stock of
potatoes left over was manipulated by chemical
process, and the tough jackets of the neshannock
and peachblow were made TO resemble the tender
skin of the early potato.
Artemus Ward went to his hotel late one
night, and, calling waiter, said to him
James, has Mr.. - naming the proprietor Of
the hotel gone to bed z" ayes, sir" "Then,
James, wish you to go to him and wake him
up, and tell him, with my sincere regards, that
the price of liberty is eternal vigilance"
A story is told of young lady, teacher at
one of our Sabbath Schools, who one or two
Sundays ago asked a youngster what was matri-
mony. He mistook the question for purgatory,
and promptly answered, a place or state of
punishment in this life where some souls suffer
for time before they 60 to Heaven"
The editor Of the Cerro Gordo Iowa KepaJli-
can has taken in one of the Office bows as a
partner, and assigns as a reason that stephen
has been to work fer us all winter, and wants
his pay, and we thought, after he had been pro-
prietor short time, he would understand that
paying the help was not so easy
The NosE.-Here is an old, but choice con-
catenation of noses:
Knows lie who never took pinch
Noscy the pleasure thence which flows?
Knows he the ttillating jov
That my nose knows
D Nose ! | am proud OF thee
As any mountain of its SHOWS;
gaze on thee and feel that pride
Roman knows.
MAKING IT PLATN.-The preacher at the Afri-
can Church at Frankford, recently, was telling
his congregation about Moses crossing the Red
Sea; and, to make his description quite plain.
illustrated 1t a. follows 'S'pose you's de child
rem OF Israel, and Is Moses; Jarsev is the Wild
erness and Bridesburg the Promised Land Well.
l brings you to de ribber, and waves nv hand
up towards Iacony, and de waters roll backward
toward Philadephy and we all goes over widout
gittin' wet When de last pickinnny gets over
l waves my hand towards phileadelphv. and
waves my hand toward Tacony, and de water
r-o--l-s back from Philadephy towards Tacony
-dHddey rast stiH far Iaddere Ge Her. n0Jnit?"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-01
ArgaI.

MASTER'S SALE.-Notice is hereby given, That
Av1 by virtue OF decree made and entered OF record by
TIE County Court of La Safe county staeo Of Iono at the
june term of ssid cour: ls6s in certain then
pending in said court the ohacery side thereof herein
John osfed and George W. Cali, partners under
ana style ofOsied and Call compainans and Andrew
NJ Anderson and Elizabeth j. Anderson defendants
shaii on Monday, the tenth 0 day Of August 1865,
AZ the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon OF said day, offer
ior sale at tire south door Of the County Court House In
owa IN said county, at public auction ana will then sell
70 the highest bidder the described property, being
the same ordered 10y said decree be sold, that say
Lois ona II and two 2 OF the northwest quarter OF section
three township thirty S0) north range two
VI the third principal meridian
TERMS or SALF:-Cash ed.
..fH. 70 GEO. C. CAMPBELL,
Master in Chancery of said County Of In Sale. q,
BEsHNELL 4 AVERY, Conpts Solicitors, jnly lS-3w
NOTICE.-EsrATE OF JoaS TIrrs pEc,,sgp-Notice
~ Is hereby gycn that the undersigned, Executor
last win and testament of John Titus the county
La Sale and state of Illinois, deceased will appsar before the
County Court of said county the third Monday being
the 2 day Of September 1883 the Court onse in Otta
w. in said county, when and where all persons claims
or demands against said estate Eoted to attend ana
present the same in writing for adjustment.
Dated this 9th day of July A. D. 1865
BENJAMIN NJ. ARMSTRONG
~
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1868-08-01
STATE OF ILLINOIS, SUPREME COURT

- tUtH aud far he Tiird Grand Dirisioi Of said STATE
Robert NJ Douglas and stephen Douglas, who by their
next friend Obadiah jackson, plaintiffs in James
Souter defendant in error. Error to the Circuit Court
OF Cook County,
Whereas The said Robert NJ. Douglas and stephen Doug
las by their next friend Obadiah Jackson have sued
wiz Q! error from said Supreme Court to reverse gment
ana decTee obtained by said James T. soner against said
oOert NJ Douglas and stephen Douglas, together with
DANIEL Rhodes executor ofthe last VIII and testament Of
Stephen A. douglas deced Adele Douglas and Adele Doug
las as gnaita q The said Eoert Douglas and stephen
Dougla IN the SAID Circuit Court of Cook Co. the
Gerry SIDE thereof which said witt pending In
ssu eme Court and whereas writ of SciIe cas has
een d issued herein returnabe the LIST day Of the next
term oil SAID Supreme Court to be holden at ottawa in said
stare on he second Tuesday September next according
70 law and whereas, also. II appears by affidavit on
NE In the Clerks Office OF said Supreme Court, that
me SAID James l. Souter Is nonresident of the state of
ilho ana without the reach of the process of said
preme Court.
Now therefore You, the said James r. Soutter, said
defendant IN error whose nonredence appears afoe
SAID are hereby notified to he and appear before the Justices
SAID supreme Court at the next term of said court to he
holden at ottawa In said state the Tuesday
TO hear the record and proceedings brought
he errors assigned yon shall IT. and further DO
and receive what said court shall order in this behalf 80,
Dated this third day oiJuy, A. y. 1868.
W. NJ TAYLOR
Clerk Of the supreme Court for the Third Grand Division
IFwErr JACKSON Attorneys for Pitts n Error.
July i-5W.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-03-19
Bulls j! !; !, WORM "! )! DESTROYER $! !!

~ my CWsS6u Ct0tC6 ana WOTJO~W90E
Readers:
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June 80, 1885.
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Oh tu0 TeyWttT line Oh IA. D.s. put o00 NO
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The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-03-19

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BEWARE ofnumerous deleterioue
limitations Of Burnett's Cocoine for
the Hair.
FLORIMEL, the sweetest per.
fdme, the very breath Of Flora, is q
fixed and permanent delight.
BURNETT'S Kalliston the ladies
of our household endorse as an unri.
vailed Cosmetic.-Home Journal.
TO Get Burnetts Cooking Ex.
tracts, housewives who desire Ia
improve the favor Of their dishes
should demand them.
ASTHMA is not q terrible disease
when Whitcomb's Remedy is taken
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-03-19
FREE F1aHr AND FooT RACE

FREE FIaHT AND FooT RACE
Yesterday, two gentlemen of Miles,
ian extraction, named Vaughn and Ca
ton, threw themselves around a pro-
digious quantity Of the great tangle
foot principle, supposed to underlie
the great Dimicratic party. As a
consekens of this hanover" they be-
came obstreperous, and beligerent
and made an outrageous assault on a
passer by, a boy about twelve years
of age. throwing him off the side
walk and otherwise abusing him.
The boys brother-in-law, Mr.. Blurk
being along, Immediately took his
part, and went for them in a most
lovely manner, the result
being q bloody but drawn battle
These occurrences brought Marshal
Wood and Sheriff Bedwell to the
front, the Marshal capturing Vaughn
by a brilliant flank movement, Ca
ton escaping at a break-neck pace up
the Rail BROAD track, with Bedwell
after him at a double quick. The
sheriff, however, was unable to catch
him, OF halt him, owing as it is sup.
posed to his failure to have his arse
nal along, with which he managed
so effectually to subjugate drunken
negro recently, or else his fear of
jcopardizing the life of good DEM
ocratic voter. At this juncturo Con-
stable Mason was thrown forward as
reserve, and with one of those
bursts of speed for which he has be-
come celebrated. soon brought him.
self within ear and pistol shot Of the
fleeing culprit, who refusing to halt
was soon brought to anchor by q
well directed shot across his bow
and stern from Mason's Revolver.
The sequel to this exciting drama,
may be footed up as six black eyes,
three broken noses and deposit in
the hands of Mayor Fulton by
Vaughn of $3.50 and by Cation of
$1,000, for the promotion Of the
couse of education and internal ims
provements in the city.
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Congressional Summary.
SENATE.
Washington, Nj

| washington, Mar. Is.
By Eleven o'clock the ladies gal,
lery was packed by a brilliant audi.
ence as upon full dress opera night.
The Senators sests are arranged
as before in the open space in front
The Presidents chairs are two long
tables furnished with seven chairs
One Of the tables is inteneed tor the
managers and the other for the
Counsel. Back of the Senator'S seats
filling the entire lobby are about 200
chairs, intended for the accommodation
of members ofboth houses, judiciary.
and others entitled to be present on
the floor. BY half past eleven, half
of the Senators had ranged them
selves into little knots in discussion
of the momentuous business of the
day. 1t is noticeable that not sin
gle negro is in the galleries. Every
thing is conducted withperfect order,
and decorum.
The Chaplin invoked blessing
upon those now entering upon high
and impoatans duty.
At CLOCK the morning hour having
expired, the Chief Justice took the
Chair, and the Sergeant-at-Arms
made proclamation in usual form.
The Secretary read the journal Of last
meeting of the Court. A large num-
Der Of Representatives headed by the
managers Of impeachment meanwhile
standing in file outside of the open
door.
On motion Howard's order was
madethat the Sergeant-at-Armsn notify
the House that the Senate is organi.
zed as Court of Impeachment. and
are ready to proceed with the trial
of Andrew johnson. Immediately
thereafter the managers and mem
bers oftho House took seats provided
for them, Butler being absent. All
Senators who have not already done
so, took the oath.
Mr. Stansbery arose and addressing
the Chief Justice read the answer OF
the President, entering his appear
ance and naming as his counsel Mess.
Stansbery, Curtis, Nelson, Blair and
Evarts, and asking as a reasonable
time for preparation of his defence
the period offorty days, citing vari-
GUS cases in which periods as long in
proportion as the magnitude of the
case had been granted.
Mr. Bingham on behalf Of the man.
ayers commended that the rule pro-
vided that on the appearance Of the
President he was required to file his
answer, and in case his answer was
not found, the trial should proceed
as on q plea of not guilty. He claim.
ed therefore that the trial should
proceed forthwith.
Mr. Curtis in reply referred to the
cases Of Judge Humphreys and others
and argued that the rule was suscep-
tible Of NO such construction as that
put on it BY Bingham.
Mr. Nelson followed, enlarging on
it the same views as his colleague.
Mr. Stanberry expressed e. greater
surprise than he had before felt at
this claim put forward by the mana
gers, and saying it seemed to be the
disposition to hurry through this
momentous trial, as If it were case
before a police court. He argued