davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

SCHOOL HoUsEs.-We notice in the proceedings
of the Tennessee Legislature a large number of Pc
titions have been fled from different parts of the
country on the subject of Common Schools. We are
glad to know that the people are interested on this
subject, and we hope their efforts may be directed
in such a way as to produce practical benefit. In
our peregrinstions through the country We have
been struck with tho dilapdated condition Of school
houses everywhere. Miserable, rickcty old log
buildings, leaking profusely whenever rain falls,
open so that it would be impossible for TO re-
main comfortable within their walls en- a cold day
dirt chimney about half as high as the building,
with fireplace about half the width of the house,
in which Ere cannot be kindled large enough to
warm one-half the room. In addition to this, we
see oors with large cracks and seats constructed Of
poplar slabs, with four augur holes 10 which are
stuck four rough wooden pins serving for legs.
Now we hope the day FOR such things has passed.
We want 10 see comfortable houses going up in
every school district throughout the entire land
When this is done wo can have good schools, and
not before. If the people will not build such houses
let County Superintendent withhold the school
fund from them until a sufficient amount has ac-
crued TO put up comfortable houses, arranged with
all the modern conveniences. But we hope such a
measure will not be forced upon the County Super
intendents. We cannot believe that the people OF
any district niggardly far behind the age,
as 10 wish a continuance Of schools in the dispida-
ted old buildings which are absolutely burles9us
on the name of school-house.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

sLPs on the Zee don't 90 over, at least they
ough'nt to. They're not healthy, though ever SO
fashionable An ugly che-whollop on the ice once
upon time made US rather scarTy of the thing
But we can go our length on ice cream glorious
", and can break the ice" manfnlly in telling
you that the Barley Sheaf Cooking Stove is one
of the INCEST domestcators Of the day. and literal
ly worth lie weight in greenbacks. We speak by
the card when say that the merits of the Barley
Sheaf shall not be discarded but rather proclaimed
TO every household in the land. Messrs. Stuart
Peterson 81 Co, Philadelphia, are the manufactur
ers. Beware of bogus Bareys"
For sale by VIM. Coffnan s. Co., Cruze s. AID
ney, Knoxville, TENNESSEE.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

LARGE SIess.-If We are to Judge Of the bust
ness Of some gentlemen on Gay street BY the size
Of the aigns swinging across the pavement, we
would be forced TO the conclusion that some Of them
we're doing heavy business We do not recollect TO
have ever been in city where 50 many large and
ABSOLUTELY dangerous signs were hanging over
paveuenis, as there are in Knoxville. We do not
peak Of this 10 iaultnnding spirit, but merely TO
slider that so many large signs, placed they are
mar the beauty Of the street, add nothing to the
business Of those who have them, and, moro thar
al, that they are absolutely dangerous TO persons
passing along the pavement. This is particularly
20 IN windy weather, such as.we msy expect during
the next month
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

Hoos.-We were passing the yard Of friend, 9
day OF two sgO, who had been bestowing conside.
rsbe care and expense in identifying bis premises
by turing, planting shrubbery, &c. During tbs
night, hog had gone into his yard snd had de-
stroyed marred the effect Of the labor OF whole
weak This very provoking, and ono viii
be surprised If friend talked seriously about
shooting that hog.
We hope our city authorities will take this mat
ter into serious consideration, and put an end 70
hogs running loose the streets in large numbers
as at present. If men wish 70 keep hogs in town,
they should be required TO keep them up, and not
allow them 70 annoy their neighbors and destroy
their property.
Men who wish 10 engage in raising hogs on a
very extensive scale, viii End the country much
better place for operations than in towns. There
must be a stop to keeping 50 many hogs in town
some time, and now Is the time, for the numbers
are daily increasing.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

You've MEE's CHRISTIAN AssocIATIoE.--The
Young Mems Christian Association of Knoxville
was organized at the lecture room Of the Second
Presbyterian Church on Monday evening, by elect
ing the following officers
President-W. P Chamberlain.
First Vice President--G. w. Prescott.
Second Vice President-A. r. Humes
Secretary. B. Clotworthy
Corresponding Sseretary--Thcmas L. Scott.
Treasurer-Wm. Rule.
The following were 1s5sen as Board Of Mana
gers F. W. Hamilton, B. p Stacy, S. P. Angel,
and A. Haws
The young men Of Knoxville should take lively
interest in this organization The object sought to
be accomplished is a good one. and is worthy Of the
attention of any one who feels an interest in his
fellow man Too many Of our young men frequent
the baunts Of vice and dissipation, and many q
bright intellect which if properly cultivated, would
prove a light and blessing to the world, is thus
forever blighted. We sincerely hope this Associa-
ton may DO the means Of reclaiming such young
men in our community.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12
The Woman He Left Behind Him.

A ludicrous incident came to light q few days
since, happening not far from Cairo, Illinois the
facts being briefly as follows A man Of family,
having a wife in delicate situation, was called up
on one evening to 60 some distance for an old and
experienced nurse. The man was soon on bis way,
having rugged up his bobs for the occasion With
boards out no box. The sged nurse was readily
engaged Tor the important occasion and wss speed
ny enseoneed on the hobs" wrapped up until she
was a. rouhu rs pumpkin The farmer cracked
bis whip and of went the horses with a hound 81
suddenly, indeed, that the mummy-like purse vas
jerked OF the sleigh and before she could recover
from her astonishment the man was beyond bear.
ing. He began to beguue the tedium Of tue iour.
ney by conversation, but hearing response he re-
lApsed into silence, which was not broken until l..
reached bis own door. His surprise and charrin
may be imagined at the discovery that compelled
another six mile drive.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

CIECUIT OoUEr.-The February term Of this
Court is now in session. The following are the
grand jurors q. W. Summers, foreman, Adam Mil
lsr IA. Armstrong John Bradley, W. b. Grady,
Solomon Cbilds A. Hunter, Joseph Mynatt, Henry
Mccall, Richard Bird, J. T. johnson, J. H. Hood
and E. h. shipe.
The case Of Levi McCloud VS.. j. G. and D. r.
Aynatt, was taken up in the afternoon Of Monday,
Judge Swami upon the Bench, Judge Hall being
incompetent in the case This case is one that has
been upon The docket for several years and large
anoSn' OF costs have accumulated. The trial Of
the Gaze will, epresume, occupy most Of this week.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

OlfS CcUS'iL--A' nesting Of the City COun-
ell On Friday evening The MarthAl wa, ords,o5 %
ao'liy persons who have obstruCted sidewalks, BY
constructing steps oT pOrohss across them =,
hen. We regard Ibis as a good movement tn
hdsUalEs are public property, sad should not -
distracted
An additional Marshal is to be elected a. the ns1,
,sgalAr meeting Of the Board and additional dut.,
imposed on the police force.
a contract was closed with the Gas Company for
furnishing the city with gas for The ensuing year
we oeaers the question Of furnishing larger bur.
e' 'of TIE 'tress lamps is being discussed in III,
council. The burner, as they are a, pre.ept sr,
very poor indeed We want more light on n,
'ireei, even II il costs more
We have heard several mcubors Of the R,s,5
planning against the payemenls OF CuDb.-l. ~
.'.ve5 east Of Gay. We think their compl.,,, !.
.o1ndsd, and believe any action taken BY them
y compel better payemonts made there viii me-,
with general approval. wa 'D0o'
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12
THE CASE OF CAPTAIN BROWN.
A Defense Of the Late Receiver OF the
Memphis, GAINESVILLE and Louisville
Railroad

Having noticed an article which appeared
in your paper on last Wednesday, in rela-
ton to Captain S. B. Brown, as Receiver Of
the Memphis, GAINESVILLE and Louisville
Railroad, charging him and his son, George
Brown, as being defaulters to the amount
of $500, 900; and also charging that Cap
tain Browns surities on his bond arc all in
solvent, &c.
Now, [ ask you, as an act OF simple JUS
tice to Captain Brown, that you publish this
short card.
The writer of this is q stakeholder and
Director Of said company, and has been
Captain Browns legal adviser ever since
his appointment as Receiver, and has known
the true condition Of the road. When he
first took possession Of the road it was un-
der most unfavorable auspices. There was
debt of over 100000 hanging over the
road, contracted by the former Receiver,
and no funds in the treasury to meet the
| daily expenses of the road, and he had ac-
tually to borrow on his own account 1000
| TO enable him to move single locomotive.
At the same time there was large amount
of trestle down, and the recent high tide in
the Cumberland had materially damaged
| the masonry on the banks Of the Cumber-
land, and had greatly injured the road bed
in many places; and for several months
after he commenced TO operate the road, its
running expenses and the repairs absolutely
necessary TO be put upon it, exceeded its
earnings at least $4,000 for each month
And it was not till in September that he
was able to make the road pay its running
expenses and the expenses of necessary re-
pairs upon it.
/ therefore ask, in Captain Browns be-
half suspension of public opinion until he
has time 10 complete his statement of the
gross income and the expenditures Of the
road during his entire receivership, which
is now being prepared and will be spread
before the public for the inspection of all.
I-NaShriRe Banner. VERITAs.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

htooADEhs Combining the past week bu-
shess las been quite lively in the Recorders Court.
About twenty cases have been disposed Of which
nave aggregated about $50 in Anes. Two lots of
stolen goods have been recovered by the police
One had been taken from TIE store Of Mr.. Bissin-
ger and the other FROM Nelson and Cruze, at the
Time Of the late fro. The Police are working Wig
ofoa'iy to ferret out the snsAks who indulge in
these petty thehs and we think will make sou,e dis
closures.
Hoo0IaeT Swan is giving general satisfaction,
ana e'ines' determination to do HIS duty in the
mater % preserving order in our city limits bv ma
hihs oneno''' i'el something Of the power Of the
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

REPORT OF THE TRUsTEEs OF TIE TEEEEssEE
INSTITUTION FOR THE BLIED-Tbe biennial re-
port Of the trustees Of the Tennessee Institution for
the Blind has just been printed by the State. It
shows that the school has passed through trying
lmes since 1862, and the directors have found diff
seuly in locating the school satisfactorily. At the
time Of The export there were In attendance sixteen
pupils and we believe that number has not been
increased since. The school s now located at No
81 North Sumner street, Nashville and is doing an
excellent work in the education Of children who
have been unfortunate as 10 be deprived of sight
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

Fatal AcoIpESr-On Monday Of last week,
chile the hands on the Knoxville and Kentucky
Railroad we're engaged in removing some large
timber from the road, Mr. Luke stAnsberry, a son
Of Soloman StanSberry a well known citizen Of
Knoxville, was instantly killed by the falling Of
tree. When the alarm was given that the tree was
falling, he ran directly under the falling trunk, ard
was crushed 10 death.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12
From the Nashville Press ana Times, Of the 4ih.
Tennessee Soldiers az the Cincinnati
Reunion,


Over 10000 white soldiers from this
State fought under tho flag Of the Union
during the great rebellion. 1t is estimated
that some 1900 colored Tennesseeans did
service IN the same cause The surviving
officers and soldiers of the Army of the
Cumberland, who leave Nashville today
tor the reunion with their brave and be-
loved comrades in Cincinnati. NAV well
look back with honorable pride upon the
record of the " Volunteer State" in the war
! to= the Union. Many of them In the First
and Second and other Regiments were
present at the battle of Mill Springs. where
| Gen. George II. Thomas "the man who
never lost battle, and never made mis-.
take" as Brownlow graphically and terse-
~ said, and saw tho troops of tho Confed-
eracy, led by brave officer, melt like snow
flakes in the sun. Then there was the
Third SO handsomely complimented by
Gen. Nelson for its heroic valor at the adj
verse baltic Of Richmond, KY and brave
Joe. Cooper's Sixth, which served so we'll
in Sherman's Atlanta campaign; and Duff
Thornburgh's Third Cavalry, which never
finched from duty, and Jim Brownlow's
First Cavalry, and John Brownlow's Ninth
Cavalry-but we forbear, for to particu-
lsrize is simply impossible They won
their laurels well, and time cannot wither
them, for our gratitude will keep them
green forever. All, would we could repeat
the story of the guides who conducted par
ties of refugees, flying from conscription,
to Camp Dick Robinson There is a world
Of adventure and incident grander than the
romance Of ancient chivalry in their I'M
written histories.
The woods 70 echo With their names,
The hills are peopled with their fame"
But alas all praise will fall unheeded Oh
many ears now sealed in the eternal still
ness Of the grave. Over eight hundred of
our beloved soldiers lie buried in the pre-
cincts Of Andersonville, and nearly one
thousand persisted in Confederate prisons,
whose names are on the death register
When the Army of the Cumberland
meets our dear and halloved dead will not
be forgotten.
"A place is theirs on every page,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

GRATuIToUs ADvIoE.-The vacant lot adjoin-
ing the Court House, which belongs TO the county,
we believe with small expenditure, might be
made 3 source of revenue to the county, well as
general convenience. BY eIpendng four thou
sand dollars there could be neat Offices built 'front.'
ing on Main st.est, which could very readily be
rented TO lawyers at fair figures, and would pay
back their cost to the county in a few years. We
mention this, and hope the members Of the County
Court win think of it, and would be glad to see
some action taken upon the matter.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

There il reason to suspect that the hanging Of a
negro by & mob Al Frankfort, Kentucky The other
dsy, wss more shocking affair than was a. FIRST
reported. A dispatch to the Cincinnati Conner
eiol says
Ii is proved to-day that be was innocent. His
employer, whose authority uuquesiionable, swears
positively TO an o!isi.
Another proof Of the folly and wic<eduess Of mob
Law under all circumstances. Nothing viii justify
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

TENNESSEE AND PACIFIC RAILEoAD.-The pro-
position 70. taking 100000 stock in the Tennes-
see and Pacific Railroad is coon 10 be submitted to
the people OF Davidson county. Many of the largest
property holders Of the county strenuously adj
vocating the measure. Every county along the
line, from Nashville to Knoxville, should aid, by
tskhg liberal subscriptions in this important en-
tsrprise No internal rnProsemsnt is inp0r-
tAnt 10 Tennessee, as State, than This. The sd.
vAntAge 10 the country through which it is 10 pass
are incalculable.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12
Forcing the Nomination.

The Grant and johnson correspondence has
forced the nomination Of the latter upon the Damo-
cratic party. The issue Is made so directly that
the Tefasal Of the nomination BIZ tie Democratic
convention would Be political felo de Sc Grant
has driven johnson behind the earthworks u Rich
mond, and has already opened Ere upon him with
his columbiads. The President may as well pre-
pare 10 evacuate Let him get his tickler bis dem
john, his prayer book, his bonnet and biz hoop
skirts, and prepare for an ignomiAious flight
Press and Times.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

UNIFORM TAXATIoE.-HeretofOre we have heard
great deal Of complaint at the unequal assessment
Of property for State and county taxes. Now that
the Revenue Commissioners are engaged in assess
ing the property for taxes for the year 1893, we
would advice careful attention 10 this subject All
property should be assessed 81 lis true value, and
then none can Justly complain.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

TEHYEHAsCE LEcrURE.-Rev. r. d. Black,
from Cleveland, will deliver public lecture in this
city on the subject Of Temperance, on next sstur-
day evening He comes by invitation of Knox
Vile Division No. 8, Sons Of Temperance. The
public generally are cordially invited to attend
Mr.. Black possesses considerable ability as lectu-
turer, and the occasion will no doubt be an inte-
resting one The lecture will be delivered at Tenn
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

RAILROAD AooIDEBT.-on Thursday morning a
freight train from Chattanooga broke through a
irestle near Tantallon, and two were precipi-
tated 70 the bottom Of the ragine. James Farrell,
8 brakeman, was MORALLY hart; william jackson,
conductor, severely, and a nan named Callahan
badly injured
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

THIEF.-On Saturday night Of last week a thief
stepped into the store Of T. n. PsrhSm and picked
up bolt Of jeans, which waa lying on the counter,
and Immediately ran into the street. Mr.. Aynatt,
clerk in the store, immediately made pursuit, and
made the thief drop his good but failed to capture
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

ATTENTION, FTRENAN.-There viii be drill
meeting Of Fountain Fire Company on next Thurs
day evening at two o'clock All the members are
expected TO be present, punctual TO the minute,
With their belts on
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

WE invite attention to a communication
in this paper descriptive Of the magnificent
church edifce recently erected at Shelby
vile, by the Methodist Episcopal Church
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

TIE special term Of the Chanoery Court which
has been in sesson for several days adjourned yes
to-day.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

WE notice hands engaged in extending Ciinch
street through Whites addition 10 Knoxvilie. Some
of The most beautiful building lots in the city to
be found in this locality.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

PEKsoEAL-Jadgc Jones, President and X. Q.
Morris, Chief Engineer Ct the Knoxville and
Charleston Railroad, returned from New York yes
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12
Che Sanxrille @hio
Knoxville, Tenn, February Y, 1858.

Snow fell 10 the depth OF six or oIght inches on
Mondsy and Monday night
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

How DO , -. ms il the best bread ever saw
am usinp IN, az. ssAs 80 nice and brown WI
stove, To-. NE celebrated R1eol,io. c't.
49, 'ooh On 1t with almo. ~, looking
,.o y, ''0'' '''' O'sa, l, roslI IAIi the fae
iAnl5-s,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

Magazines, Periodicals, and Music bound
in every style and variety, on short notice
and reasonable terms, at the WIG office
send in your orders.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

PRIVATE MEDICAL ADvICE.-Read DR.. Whit
tiers advertisement in another column.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12

NoT1cE-We have business with the following
named persons, and respectfully request that they
call in person at our Office or furnish as with their
most affca address viz
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-12
The woods 70 echo With their names,
The bills are peopled with their fame"

" A place is theirs on every page,
A theme is theirs on every tongue
The present hour, the future age,
For them beWail, to them belong"
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-03-07
A Night in Salamanca.
SALAMANCA, N. Y, February 81, 1868.


To the Editors of The Irish Republic
DEAR SIRs; Monday February TO- Mr.. John F. Finerty
addressed the largest public meeting held in this town
presented the of country and the immediate duty
of Irishmen in the strongest most orcble and eloquent
language; obtained large number of additional members
for civil circle and formed nucleus for military
organization. The following day he spoke in Ecoville
to very large audience formed there civil Circle of fifty
members and military one of thirty lighting men.
You will observe that the Fenans here desire
conventions in Chicago. When General ONeill calls
Congress British SOIL representatives will be
present; until then it would be well for you to turn your
attention in that direction Your regarding the recent
people in just holy and sacred cause reminds of
passage in Holy Writ "And the harpers kept harpng with
their harps" Yours truly, f.. KAY.
Doctors will differ We admit our able correspondents
right to differ with us and condemn our course much
he peases We respect his opinions for we believe they
expressed by patriotic Irishman. We claim the
right which willing to allow-the right to express
opinions of men and things. We have done so-not
perhaps fully felt inclined do but far the
necessity of the demanded and shall continue do
The criptural quotation like all scrptura quotations.
is doubeedged sword cutting the hand that yields it while
decapating ones opponent at the time The Irish
harp has thousand strings and harper for every string
We imagine that sweet music from said harp
when playing the Union March, those who strike its
chords in dscord.
We only trust that when the Congress" is called on
British SOIL correspondent proposes it will not be
dispersed before We know that united Ireland could call
Congress, alone British but Irish SOIL that could
not be dispersed
We shall all see what we shall see.