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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Meeting In Claiborne COuEliys..J1dgt
HOuk Nominated for Congress.

Alta meeting Of the Republicans of Claiborn:
County, helt al Tazewell on the Goth instant Hon.
Furnes Jones was called TO the chair and JsEaes r.
Evans appointed Secretary.
On motion made and carried the Chairman ap-
pointed the following gentlemen IS a committee to
draft resolutions: w K. Evsns, Joseph 8. MeVay
and G. n. Cowan, who reported the following reso
llitions, which were unanimously adopted
Resolved, lst That the action of the Chicago Con-
vention in nominating Gen. U. s. Grant for Presi-
dent and Hon Schuyler ColfaI for Vice President,
meets our unqualified approval
I'd. That this Convention approaching the many
services of Hon. l.. 9. Houk, we therefore recon-
mend him TO be dominated as a candidate Tor Con-
gress TO represent the I'd Congressional District in
The Forty-hrst Congress, and hereby instruct the
delegates from this county to the Convention at
Knoxville on the 26th of August, TO cast the vose
CT this county for the Hon l.. G. Houk.
3D. That the Chairman appoint the following
delegates to attend the said Convention st Knox
vile, on the 26th instant; Hon. Vincent Meyers
Capt Il. L. MeVay, Lieut.. 4. F. Friar, james X.
Evans, G. B. Needham, G. G. Cottrell, J. III. Woods,
j. I. Ellis, B. Ansonees, Elijah Jones, Isaac Davis,
w. II. Hollingsworth, John Coin and james Mayee-
4th That the Convention heartily approves the
course Of our representative in the present Legsla
ture, the Hon. Vincent Meyers, as conforming to
views and wishes upon the questions before the
General Assembly, and likely at no distant day TO
be brought before it.
5th That we instruct our said representative 10
use firm, consistent course in holding on to the
present franchise law, and in no case te vote for
their repeal
9Th That we endorse the sentiments expressed in
a Message Of his Excelency Gov. Brownlow, that
The laws must be maintained and that properly
organized force should be placed at his command
to enable him to enforce law and order wherever
in the State
On motion it was resolved that copy of the res
olutions be forwsrded;tc Brownlow's Knoxville
WHIG, and requested TO be published
On motion the Convention adjourned sine die.
FURNEY JONES, Chairman.
j. Il. EVANS, Secretary.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
From The Nashville Republican of the 18th.
KUKLUX In OBION.
An Old Clergyman Receives go Lashes
Untold Outrages.

Were it not duty we owe the public, it
would be anything but agreeble to recount
the frequent and various outrages Of the
Kuklux Khan, in different parts of the
State Since the assassination of Senator
Case, and the cruel murder of his son, in
ObiOn county, there has been but little Sc
curity for either the lives or the properly
of Union men, in that section. On last
Thursday night venerable clergyman
over sixty years Of age, was dragged from
his bed and beaten with sixty lashes, for
the ostensible reason, that he denounced
these midnight marauders in disguise, as
capable of any neanness and crime. On
Saturday night q negro shared even a
worse fate at their hands, and was left for
dead Another was chased as for life over
two miles and was told if he attempted to
vote, he should be killed. Other and con-
slant outrages are being committed there,
but no paper OF voice come up TO proclaim
their iniquities under the penalty of death.
1t is only when a refugee gets into an at
mosphere where he can breathe freely, that
the fruits IN the case can be known. And
it can be further stated from reliable infor-
nation, that not one man in ten of the mi
nority in that county can sleep iii his own
house, as habit. The consequences are,
that loyal inhabitants are rapidly moving
towards the Northwest What cruel
mockery of all justice and deceney is there
in treating this subject of the Kuklux Khan,
rs a myth; local matter, so trifing, as to
only excite smile OF mirth or most vul-
gar ridioule. The Banner and other public
prints that thus recklessly deal with this
matter are not only false to all the noble
feelings Of our humanity, but are damag-
ing the cause of truth and justice which
they profess to advocate. Instead of the
true number and the Infamous character of
the prosecutions Of this Khan being made
public, all intelligent and sensible papers
know from the very nature of the case that
not one outrage in dozen, committed by
this disguised band Of outlaws in the re-
mote counties is ever published.
ANXIOUS
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Progress Of the Revolution in Mexico Pas
sengers from Cuba Arrested

Neio York, august ls.-Mexican sdvices sLste
that Gov. Hernandez of Vera Cruz, had returned
from his expedition to Nadelin, where he made an
Intellectual attempt TO capture the nsurgent leader
Preito. The land and sea operations undertaken
against the rebels of Alvarsdo and vicinity had
failed, and the city Of Vera Cruz was full of NAL
contents. The French, German, Spanish and Amer
nor and were aiding him to raise men and TO feed
as well as pay his troops punctually. The Cover
nor had ordered all the cattle, etc. in the suburbs
to be seized for their use. The rebels were making
raids within musket range of the city, and the local
authorities do not interfere with them. The civil
authorities of the city had been suspended.
Col. Jiminez with reinforcement of 500 cavalry
was expected at Vera Cruz to scout the country.
The press of the capital forbesr to mention the
defeat of Alatorre by Negrete Alatorrs was ex-
pected at Vera Cruz.
Passengers by steamers from Cuba who could not
produce papers 10 satisfy the authorities of their
neutrality in politics, were put in prison.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Great Fenian Scare-Vo Volunteers Called out
Arrest Of Chicago Detective.

KINGSTON, Ontario, August 1S.--The commander here
has received instructions to have troops ready and under
arms at short motive. The comnissarat department is
actively engaged in making necessary arrangements
The guard at tho provincial pententary has been dOu
bled.
OTTAWA, August ls.-Vague rumors prevail as to tho
assembling large force Of Fenans in the neighbOr
hood of 0gdensburg. The men belonging to the rifle
brigade have been called in and orders have been issued
to the military to be on the alert.
ToRoNro, August 1s.-Two thousand volunteers
to be called ont for three weeks and brgaded with the
regulars The commssary department here has received
orders TO provide supplies for them,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

Il was At the head Of affairs, should very spes
div nut down a state Of things that Heves could
have crown up under q man of decision Of chhrac-
ter az The head Of the State, OF the Department
man poseessing the spirit OF command that truess
of ali tests OF chief whether military or civil
WHO rescued Braddock when he was lighting, Sc
s,1;ads,u artcps and his men were dropping sround
him on every side? Ii was Virginia militia ma
Iior He asserted in that crisis, the place which
nroperly belonged to him, and which be Afterwards
flled IN manner we all know.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Indian Troubles in Kansas.

Kansas City August l5.-Addtional reports of
Indian troubles in Kansas, state that the Indians
and settlers are still fighting Asher creek, and
three men were killed. The Indians are coming
down Solomon creek in large numbers. The peo-
pie on Asher creek and all above are cut off, They
are out of provisions, and their ammunition nearly
exhausted. Later reports say the Indians are muir
dering unfortunately. Seven mon were killed
yesterday. A settler who came ia this morning,
with his family, says he had a running fight for
quite distance. Gov. Crawford has gone to Solo,
mon and Salina, and il making preparations for
arraiDg and organizing the settlers for defense.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Stamps under the New Tax Law.

The new revenue law requires five different
stamps TO be affixed to the barrel The first or tax
paid stamp, has already been noticed; the others
are the distillery warehouse stamp, the wholesale
liquor dealers stamp the stamp for rectifed spirits
The engraving and printing bureau of the treas
ury department is actively engaged on these five
stamps, and it is expected that supply viii be in
the hands of each collector of every district in the
United States by or before the first of November
next As this will require over 100000 of
stamps, for all of which new plates are TO be made
it involves vast amount of labor, particularly as
they all 10 be bound in books after printing and
before delivery 20 the collectors but the resources
aud facilities Of the bureau are believed TO be equal
TO the emergency.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
From Mexico---Romero.~-T Insurrection of
Negrete---European Alliances.

NeU ROrk, august live have Geographic ad-
vices from Vera Cruz to the 18th, and the city of
Mexico TO the 10th inst. Romero had arrived at
tho capital and resumed his duties as Minister of
the Treasury.
Reinforcements of 500 men had been sent TO Ala
TORE, who is operating against Negrete Cortis re-
fused TO join in Negrete's rebellion.
The newspapers advocate the policy of counting
European alliances as guard against American
influences.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
rhs snnthern Militia and their Arms

WASHINGTON, August GA circular letter issued
from the War Department includes the following extract
from the army appropriation bill passed at the last
sion Of Congress
Re i enacted, That s militia forces organized,
or IN service in either OF the States of Virginia, North
Carolina south Carolina, Georgia, Florida Alabama,
Mississippi and Texas be forthwith disbanded and that
the aid militia forces OF any part thereof is hereby pro
hibited under any circumstances whatever until the
same shall be authorized By Congress.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

Qua Com CRoI.--We came to East Tennessee
in 1928, forty year ego, and according 10 the nfor
mitiOn brought US by men Of intelligence from all
psrts Of East TsnEeasee the corn crop, in quantity
and quality, during al that period Of time has not
promised % attendant yield as the present crop.
We are informed taat in portions of Missouri, Kan
sai and Iowa the crop is shortowing to the drought
The same msy true in other sections, ell going to
show that our prospects are especially good here
both as 10 qualify 9f grain and demand FOR il ct
fsir prices. We congratulate the farmers Of this
section on their good fortune.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

a SAkAr ACHIEVEMENT in the stove way is the
Barley thest, the new cook introduced by Messrs
Stuart P2terson Co., Philadelphia. This stove
cOmbinessl the advantages possessed by other first
class stovs, in addition 60 numerous features which
are peculiarly It's own The trade in all sections
alive1o the merits of the Barley Sheaf" burns
either wood coal and speak of il as one of the
gresieot and most important novelties Of the day
Certain parties, We are informed, are endeavoring
70 impose inferior stoves upon buyers claiming that
they are ell the sans" and just ss good as the
Farley shesf This game cannot be played sue
cessfullyS
For sale BY william Cofmau s Co, snd oruze s.
Adney, Knoxville, Tennessee.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Attack Of Rowdies on Che New YORK Police.

Nei0 York, August 1.-Two officers of the SD
precinct were conveying prisoner to the station
house on Saturday night when they were set upon
by gang of rowdies and the prisoners rescued
An hour afterwards the officers arrested the ring
leader and were again assaulted, but being rein
forced made good the capture. Two of the officers
who reinforced them, however, were severely in
ured Friar, the prisoner, was held in 81 900 bail.
An attack on the police was also made by some
rowdies in Brooklyn. The roughs are said to have
declared they would clear cut the whole police force
before November, and this, taken in connection
with the bloody assault committed not long ago
seems probable they are at least trying it on
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

COMMON ScHOoLs.-The report has been indus-
triously circulated by the enemies Of our State gov
ernments that 20 funds would Re received with
which 70 pay those engaged in teaching public
schools. The consequence is that in many places
teachers could not be employed, and in some in
stances where they have been employed they have
stopped their schools This is one of the many false
Impressions made and never corrected.
We learn from Gel. NJ G. Wilcox, Superintendent
Of Public Instruction for Knox county, that the
first spportionment of funds for defrsying expenses
Of common schools has been received, and is ready
to be disbursed in that behalf The apportonment
for 1865 is fraction over 4s cents TO each scholar
and is about double that amount for 1867 aud 1853
No doubt need lie entertained but that teachers will
DO paid.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following are
the trsnsfersof real estate registered in the Office Of
the County Court Clerk, for the week ending Aug.
cath, 1852.
Mathew Gslbresth 10 Sarah +. Ryan, tract Of
land in Knox county for $500.
r. Crudgiagton 10 James Nicely, tract of land in
Knox county for $500.
Luban johnson to NJ French, tract of land in
Knox county for $40.
Alexander McBath to Thomas Hambey, tract of
land in Knox county for $500.
A. Kennedy and others to Richard Q. Wilson, lot
in Knoxville for s., 400.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

TEACHES ExAMINATIoE.-Ane examination Of
teachers of the free schools of Knox county will be
held at HEmpden Sidney Academy, Knoxville, on
Saturday the goth instant and on the last Saturday
OF every routh during the year. The examination
will begin at A. NJ Subjects: Reading, Vocal
Elements, 'orthography, Penmanship, Arithmetic,
Grammstl Geography and the theory and practice
OF tesohihs, The attention of applicants is called
TO the 29ss section of the School Laws of 1867
NJ. c. Wilcox, Supt
aug l2-5t of Public instruction.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
The Cincinnati, Cumberland Gap ana
Charleston Railroad.

This read is now open for sraEio 4, Big Greek, =
distance 5f "a miles from Morratown and rs Mills
from Warm Springs y. c.
On and after the 10th in.ts The passenger train
will leave Big Creek daily Sunday excepted) /.
$50 A. a., arriving at Morristown at $50 A. NJ
Returning, will leave Morristown at 200 P. NJ.
and arrive al 500 p NJ
VIII CONNECT with East and West trains ON the
East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad also, on
Monday Wednesday and Friday, with one si1 pas
senger stage coach al the terminus of the rosd for
Warm Springs Madison county, N. G.
At Warm Springs, connects with mail line from
Greeneyille Tenn, TO Gresnville, 8. G., via Ashs-
vile, n. G. r. G. McCALLA
Chief Engineer.
n. B.-In about sI1 weeks this road will be com
Pletei to Wolf Creek rcirt only sight miles fron
Warm Springs.
August 9Th 1868 augl2 4wt
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Arrest of the Alleged Merchants Express
Rnhhers

Toronto, August i5--Tha city is greatly excited
over the arrests inside last night and startling reve-
lations are locked for. Tho names of the parties
arrested are Moore and his wife; D. Thompson,
actor, and his wife, A. J. Morton and ais wife; G.
L. Thompson and J. williams, of ST. Catharines
Miss Sturgle, and boy nluied Brown The crime
with which they are charged is the robbery Of the
Merchants Express Company on the Hudson river
railroad, in May last. Allen Pinkerton, Chicago
detective had the case in had writ of habeas
corpus has been applied for. Hon. j. D. Cameron
and Hon. NJ. Cameron have been retained for The
defense. Large sums Of money and bonds were
found on the women
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

A TIMELY OADtsANcE.-We commend the action
taken oy our municipal authorities on Monday
evening, relative 10 laying and repairing sidewalks
as being eminently proper Where the corporate
authorities hava put down the curling and gutter
ing, no excuss exists on the part Of propeyholders
for net putting down their sidewalks. Brick are
abundant and are selling for reasonable priees con-
sequently no possible excuse can be urged for nom
compliance with the law, and we hops TO see IL
strictly enforced. We have no doubt Of rs strict
enforcement and those who are and have been de.
hnquent 10 this matter will do well TO take notice
thereof and govern themselves accordingly.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
West Indies---Fenians in the Garrison at Bar.
badoes---War in Havti

NeD Fork august 1.-THE colony of Barbados
is uneasy because many members of the British gar
rison there are Fenians.
Photographic advices from Jacmel, Hsyti, TO Au-
gust lst state that the Pecos had been defeated al
Bayne and forty of them taken prisoners, among
them Gen. Alexander who was shot by his csptors.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Mass Meeting.

The following Committees hsvs been appointed
in connection with the Mass Meeting to be held
here in October
Committee Of Arraiss ements-Maj. Geo. Andrews,
Mayor M. ID. Bearden, Dr. E. Goetz, j. w. Hope
Gen. Jos A Mabry, Col. B. P. Stacy, John L. Hu-
diburg, Jos. Richards, Mai Z. G. Camp w. 7. Os-
borne, and Judge J. w. North.
Committee on Orators-Gov w. G. Brownlow,
Maj E. J. Brooks, NJ. L. Hall, ESQ, DR.. Thos. 81.
Pearne, Col M. L. Patterson, Hon. 81. Maynard,
and Mai. j. L. Murphy
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

ArEv nights since gentleman living on Mar
A'i Square, who keeps servant girl, heard pecu-
hsr whistling in bis back ysrd. The gentleman
vent out with dsrklantern, the light from which
flashed in the direction from whence the noise
came, revealing we'll known form, and caused 8
hurried exit
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Appeal of DR.. Tying to the Episcopal Gen.
eral Convention

Rev. Dr. Tying and his friends have in circulation for
signatures memorial to the General Convention Of tho
Episcopal Church, which next October 70 repeal
the canon under which be was tried and condemned,
making parish and geographical division Of territory,
or 50 modify apply only to unauthorized attempts
te form parishes intrusions upon actual en-
relied parshoners Of other ministers OF the Church..
Another memorial asks for simple repeal, eavins
whole matter 20 be governed by the preface 70 The s-
nel 10 the prayer book.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

RELIGIOUS NoTIUE.-Rey J L. Mann, of Greene
vile, viii preach at the old Methodist Church on
next Sabbath, both at The forenoon sud afternoon
services.
The fourth and last Quarterly Meeting fer The
Conference year, of the NJ. E. Church in East Knox
'ie, viii be held On Saturday and Sabbath at Tenn
Psraoce Hall. Preaching by DR.. Pearne Saturday
evening and at the usual hours on Sabbath.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Rumors Concerning Rosecrans Visit to vir-
Pinia,

Washington, august l9.--1t is seriously stated
that Rosecrans' visit to Virginia is for consuIta-
ton with Gen. Lee in regard to Mexican relations
and Southwestern border interests Other parties
say that Gen Rosecrans desires to consult Gen. Lee
with regard to The views, purposes and probable
action Of the Southern Democrats, as preliminary
TO letter of advice Gen. Rosecrans intends address
ing 60 the Germans before leaving the county,
Netting is positively knewn beyond that General
Rosecrans goes TO Virginia TO see General Lee.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

ON Wednesday morning team of horses at
'ached to two-hOrse wagon, from the country, be-
'sme iflgh'easd on Gay street. and being unsttend-
80 BY the owner Just at the time, turned down
Maine, running full speed toward Second Greek
Fo'tunStey but few persons we're on the street. an
no damage was done except 10 the wagon
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

BIEF CATrLE.-A citizen of cur town, having
Just returned from Scott county, informs US that
several hundred head Of beef cattle can be had in
hat county At fair prices. We mention the fact
With the hope thst some OF our butchers win have
enterprise enough TO collect the cattle and drive
hen over Citizens interested inform US that while
We have an excellent market, in most respects, we
''ldon have beef offered 1t 70 eat Either the
butchers have their favorites and furnish th em On
hssly, or there is no good beef 20 be had
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

sUrNhE CouRT DOCKET--There are s64 cases
on tbs docket of The Supreme Court for toe Eastern
Division Of Tennessee 70 meet at this place on the
second MONDAY in NEXT month, 1854 of which have
been fled since the LAST term Of the Court. Several
Of the Courts hsvs yet 20 e their transcripts The
number will in eli probability reach 400.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

A large number & The eolored people OF Knox
wills assembled at ise African NJ. E. Zion Church,
on Thursday night 80 express their sorrow al the
death Of Hon. Thalaels Stevens. Speeches we're
made By George andrews, Esq and others, aud
REGULATIONS approprSats 10 the occasion adopted
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

Tar inmates Of The Cslsboose, three in number
bad falling out on Saturday, when two OF them
ioned in mortal combat against the other, which
game Of 7" two pluck one" resulted in the claret
Sowing freely, aud the subjugstion Of he weaker
yartv
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

BrEeIIRT.-on Tuesday night the residsrles Of
Gen. Jos. A. Cooper, Eve miles west Of town, ives
entered BY one OF more burglars, and while the
iinily we're all asleep tey stole ali the wearing sp-
pstel from several rooms, and retired in good or
DER The only regret the General felt at the loss
vas the taking away of the full suit Of blue in which
On many fields Of the late war-he gained an en-
uable reputation for himself and shed lustre on bis
Stsis
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

The following State elections are yet To occur this
year
September 1st Vermont
November 10th, California.
September l4th, Maine.
October 9th, Nebraska
October 18th, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana and
Iowa.
OctSosr 22d, West Virginia
tSsaoe5 9ql = CIV York, New Jersey Della ware
0hrylAno, LIMOS, Michigan, Wisconsin. MIMI,
sofa, Missouri, Kansas, Nevada and NaTsachusosts
November 9Th, Tennessee
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

wM HALE was arrested on Friday for passing
counterfeit noney. On Saturday his case was e1-
sminsd into before Esquire Alley, and he was COM
mitted 20 jail.
A colored man was committed 10 jail the same
evening FOR stealing clothing.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
England.

London, 4tgsSt l4.--Msidstone Wells, aged ls,
formerly porter at Dover railway station was to-
day hanged within the yard of his prison, for the
murder Of the station master The only persons
who witnessed the execution were the prison off,
eills and few reporters and private citizens This
is the first private execution which has taken place
under the new law concerning capital punishment.