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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
Rebel.DemOcratIc Literature.

The Memphis AUaIanchs, whose editors were ali
in the rebel army, assails by name in terms of in
decent personality, every citizen Of the Republican
party Of any prominence in Memphis. Below we
publish specimen Of the AvaIaisehsS blackguard-
ism Of gentlemen whose boots It's blaokguArd edi-
tore arc unworthy 10 black. When we say that it
is the style and language which has marked the
career Of that journal since it has been pub
lished and that it is one of the most popular jour
mails with the Conservatives in the State, our read
ers will have some idea of the spirit which anmaes
those who are seeking the overthrow of the Union
party Of Tennessee:
Smith, g Northern cowsrd Richardson, a North
crn trickster; Ryder, Northern fool Hamilton, a
Southern migrate; Merriman, & Northern hypo-
critic; Hack hails from the land Of pumpkin pies !;
Barbour Lewis, Northern bulb sf villain !;
White Northern squirt; Eaton, Northern min
compoop; Chandler, Northern strRggler; Beau
mont, scurvy Northerner; Hunter, s Northern
trombone blower; Waldran, Northern pettifogger.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
In Vain.

The Republican Banner has several editorial srti-
ces in lie issue Of the eth nstapt assuming TO show
up Colonel Bosom as demented and Cen Thomas
Pap Thomas as lacking sense-And Why Be-
the former represented to .he latter the stua-
ton in Tennessee and the latter as an honest, faith
ful soldier took measures accordingly. These gen.
tlemen will survive the petty filings and sarcasm Of
the man Of the Banner. If the footing of his
cracked rebel horn scares nobody worse than it
hurts Col. Bosom and Gen. Thomas, we Apprehend
nobody viii be much scared. Can ii be that the
Kuklux have hired the Banner man to bloviste for
them The effort TO laugh down the existence Of
such Klans is in vain.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
"TWaddIe as an Agent or Immlgra-
tim

The FeBubIieas Banner Of the 18th instant has 3
lepg article denouncing the Bosom Panic as
upfoundod in fact and as exceedingly injurious to
the credit Of the State abroad, giving occasion to
rival immigration agents which they are only too
ready to use 10 divert emigration heading for Ten
nessee from our State 20 other States. The Banner
describes the kilograms which have passed between
Col. Bosom and Gen. Thomas, and between the lat
Ger gentleman Fad Ger. Grant, rs an odd wlies
tale without color or probability" as having
no foundation 10 fact, "twaddle by telegraph"
much ado sb0Gt nothing sc. The article then
produces tie kilograms between immigration agents
in New York and parties in Nashville, showing
that such correspondence as has passed enecIuauy
stops immigration movements to Tennessee VI
this there can be no reasonable doubt. But must
midnight mauraders, sheeted and masked, roam 40
L5atsn. over the country, terrifying robbing and
numbering and no means taken to protect honest
citizens for foAr IL would injure immigration The
Banner of course will deny, indeed does deny 'na'
such torrorisms prevail in portions OF tennessee
But note the fact. His own columns reiute hih'
Tor in the news editorial columns Of the same issue
Of the Banner is found an article deSerl0"g "'o
death Of Of gang Of these pro'g5ersi 6y me sure
ain Of colored man. lolose door they had Joreed az
che decd hour Of night
Ii the Balpler really desires to promote the 'u'
eres!s Of the State al home and abroad, We Suggest
better way than to attempt 70 ridicule the idea OF
the existence of such klans as "od wives iAoles,
and believers in them as grsnnies and fools II
THE Let the BrlAsr set its face steadfAsty asais'
lswlessness in every FORM and especially as Plso
ticed BY unrepentant rebels snd dissatisfied ana vi"
happy Copperheads.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
Memorial from the Governor OF the
state OF Tennessee 10 the Congress
or the United States..-Presents:


That in Che year 1858, the State Of Tennessee ex-
pended in the construction Of the Winchester and
Alabama Railroad the sum of $4,000; in the
year 1859, the sum Of $247,e0O and again in the
year Of 1860, the sum Of $4,000. That st tina COM
mencement of the late rebellion the road was in the
hands and possession Of this State and that during
the war il became necessary for the Federal Gov
eminent to take up the iron, chairs spikes, turn
table, and wster.tanks and all other movable ma
terss to other points necessary for the uses Of the
army in the States Of Tennessee and Georgia. And
further, that az the termination of said unholy
bellion the State paid the sum of $l45259 inter-
est sccruing during said war; and expended in June
1885, $4,000; in July, 1866, $4,000; in April
1867, $4,000 in December, 1857, $4,000 and in
January, 1859, $5e Zoo, for the purpose Of
structng said road and purchasing material to sup
ply The place Of that taken by the army Of our
Government
Your honorable body viii see that This State hss
been compelled 10 pay the interest from the COM
mencement Of Che rebellion upon the investment ir
said road made prior 10 that date, and also TO re-
build said road and replace the material taken as
before stated
desire further g say that the financial depart
ment Of The State has, by my consent been COM
PEELED 70 use funds sacred 10 the Common Schools
Of the State and pledged 70 The education Of the
children, believing we did, that The Congress Of
The United States seeing the justice Of our claims
would refund the same TO the Treasury Of cur State
Whenever the proper time should arrive. For the
safety Of the credit Of State, tho time has ar
rived when no longer delay to press our just
claims, owing 10 our fnsncisl embsrrassments and
the immediate necessity Of placing our Common
Schools upon thorough and complete basis.
therefore earnestly but respectfully appeal 70 our
loyal Congress to appropriate TO the Stats Of Ten
nessee the amount of her claims SO Justly DUE at as
early day as practicable.
attach herewith the certificate of the Comptrol-
Ter Of the State, showing the ownership 10 and TO
said road both prior and since the rebellion togeth
or with an appeal from the loyal members Of the
General Assembly 10 the same effect ss my own.
w. G.. BRowNLow, Governor.
March oath, 1865.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
The KukIux.

The Nashville correspondent Of tbs Cincinnati
Gazstte shows up as follows the characters of the
Kuklux as far IS developed
The people Of the North have some knowledge OF
an order known as the Knights of the Golden CIR
Gle. The Kuklux is a rebel organization oil SINH
lar spirit and design. The rebels in their madness
ard blindness want more United States troops IN the
State They want the Governor to call out the nli-
litia They do not want the Franchise law modl-
fed. Hence they encourage the organization and
operations Of this secret rebel society. They have
been induced to think that johnson was going to
play the deaee with Congress, and that IN Q few
months they would be able to drive white Union
men out of the State aud frighten the negroes into
complete subordination TO their old masters. The
rebel newspapers throughout the State give the ku-
klux providers all possible encouragement and
laugh at the outrages committed by them.
A gang Of these villains surround poor negro
man house In the still hours of the night, break
down his door, take him out and whip him. and the
rebel papers laugh. It is q good joke They rob
the coored people Of their arms and if they resist,
shoot them, and all the rebel papers laugh again.
Attacking houses st night ordering people cut of
their beds, carrying them to the woods and whip
ping or killing them, is funny All this is evidence
that the rebels are peaeeable and lawahiding, and
that they should not be disfranchised
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
One HUNDRED Million Dollars Of Idle
Colin I'm the United States Treasury,

We publish the following from the New York
Tribuse, that the people msy see how the President
and his Secretary of the Treasury sre managing the
finances Of the country:
The last official statement of the public debt
shows that there we're in the treasury on the first
instant no less than $l06 625 374 IN COIN from which
deduct the amount Of gold certificates outstanding
1875. 6e9, 36e), and there remain over eighty nil
lions OF dollars in gold and silver belonging TO the
United States--an amount which has undergone
little variation for many months Psst-sn amount
which would buy up, redeem and cancel over one
hundred millions Of the interest bearing debt Of the
United States thereby saving to the people some
six or seven millions Of dollars per annum.
The question we would ask is this: Is there one
other hnaneier in America beside Hugh McCulloch
who believes it necessary expedient to keep tsis
vast amount OF coin lying dead in the treasury
year after year We do not wish 10 argue point
we seek only 70 ascertain the fact. And If there
be 10 other advocate OF the boarding policy, we
would ask IL there must not be some way TO make
that coin available 20 some good purpose and not
leave il as perpetual temptation % burglary and
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25

The Mobile Tys5ane gives Southern photograph
Of the Democratic party, from which we quote the
following choice portions
But what is the National Democratic partyl II
not the party thst existed before the war under the
name Of the Democratic party; combination, as
are all parties in times untainted with the sulphur
breath Of revolution, formed for grabbing plum
der for robbing the public treasury, with seats
in the White House and in the Senate chamber for
the leaders, with stalls in court houses and town
halls for party bummers. The times upon which
we are fallen are too serious too pregnant with
outon, of too great import to the welfare of poste
rity for the people 30 put up with skillet-sdpping
creatures whose only claim TO the peoples conf-
dence consists in the record they have made as con-
sisent rrepresible suckers of the public teat Out
OF the way With ell such trash
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
Card Explanatory from ex-Unlted
States Officers,

The following card, signed by several of the lead
ing Federal officers whose names were affixed to a
card published in the Nashville Press and Times,
explains itself:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 20, 1865
The undersigned, ex-oficers of the United States
army, who signed paper which has been extern
svey published in relation 10 the condition of af
fairs in this State are surprised to see the construc
ton that has been placed on il by the public press.
We believe thst statements CT outrsgcs commit
ted in this State are grossly exaggerated abroad by
immigrant agents for other States, and il was as 3
protest against such exaggeration that we were in
duced to sign this paper.
We believe that owing to the irmness Of the
State administration undertook. Brownlow, and the
constant support given to that administration by
Gen. George H. Thomas, this State offers as great
inducements TO the immigrant as place for home
as any other and this is The fill extent Of what
intended to say, and had no idea that it would be
made the text of an attack on Governor Brownlow
OF General Thomss. If we had supposed that any
such use would have been made of t. we should not
have allowed our names TO be used.
CHAFLEg Il laws
Late Breyet Col. and A. O. NJ.
J G.. TANEATT,
Late Captain q. S. Y
j. w. PARAMoRE,
Late Colonel, etc.
e. W. MARSHALL,
Late Bvt. Maj. and A. @. III,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
The Tennessee River improvement
Convention,

Wspublish in our present issue the proceeding.
ci the River improvement Convention, heiu -
Chattanooga on the 18th instant We deem Iae
action Of the Convention wise and proper. soou-
ly number Of delegates were in attendance Anu "
deep interest was manifested in the great oplees
sought TO be accomplished The resolutions ana
plans adopted are all in the right direction 11e
improvement Of the navigation Of the Tennessee
river is scheme in which all can join, regardless
Of political differences, and one in which every one
who desires the development Of the rich valley Of
the TENNESSEE, should take an interest We hope
much good may be accomplished
We are sorry 10 learn that some narrow minded
persons endeavored to introduce psrt1an issues in
70 the Convention, and thereby destroy the harmo-
ry that should always characterize bodies Of men
asliberhtug on subjects Of such general importance
;. this But we are pleased to know, that such +
,,ur.e did not meet with favor from those who have
the interests Of the country at heart, and 70 who's
sf,t. va look Cor success in this enterprise
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
FOURTH Civil DISTRICT,
ANDERSON COUNTY, TENN
March 10Th 1876

March goth, 1868.
MessrS. Editors We see in your issue of this
week that are at last TO have an election for n
Congressman from the State at large.
In our part Of the State we know of no better
for the place than Gen. Joseph A. Cooper, and
We think IL will be difficult TO find one as good in
any part of the State.
Raised in our neighboring county of Campbell,
we have had opportunities of knowing Gen. Cooper
from his boybood up. We have watched him
through the duties of private life, aud seen him
without influential friends or early advantages win
by force Of manhood, integrity and ability, the
name snd standing he now enjoys. His record du-
ring the war every TennesseeaDs knows by heart,
and every loyal man views with pride. His con-
duct in public matters since the war; his steady ad-
herenee to the principles for which he fought SO
CALAMITY, ard his inhexible resistance to all the
wles and articles of the Conservative party stamp
him eminently as a man who is to be trusted and
Of whom we need have no fears that if elected he
would in the slightest degree prove recresnt to the
glorious principles of our party. And certainly
one who knows Gen. Cooper can for instant doubt
that were he in Congress he would constantly faith
fully and efficiently labor for the interests of his
constituents, and especially for the payment by the
Government Of the many just claims due TO loyal
Tennesseeans in consequence Of the losses entaied
on them by their fidelity to the Union. Whether
in public or private life, in humble exalted sta
ton, wo have always found him prompt straight
forward and efficient discharging his duty without
regard to personal consequences, fearless and de-
cided amid the most perplexing and trying circum-
stances, and always and everywhere q champion Of
the principles of right progress and freedom Often
tried and always found true, he viii not deceive
now if We entrust him with this high Office.
We know but little of Senator Rogers, but cer-
tanly think that his claims on the support of the
Union men of Tennessee are not equal TO those of
Gen. Cooper
We crossed the mountain once 10 fight under
General Joe's leadership. We hope now TO rally TO
his standard at the polls, assured of the same sue
cess which followed the victorious legions that
brought the old flag back again to our valleys and
mountains. TESNEssEEAN.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
A. j.,

Mr.. Johnsons recreancy cannot be regarded as
the result Of desire 10 be reelected since even he
must have seen from the outset that the chance OF
reelection would have been much greater had be
remained in harmony with the party that had once
elected him. johnson course was the result OF
personal contempt for the black race and determi-
nation that il should acquire political rights in
the reconstruction Of the Union. We d0l,bt il he
has seriously entertained any expectation Of Tc-cec
ton.
The above we clip from the New York Tribune
The Tribune is sadly deficient in knowledge Of the
character Of the President, or it would not doubt
he has seriously entertained any expectation Of re-
election" This is precisely what his expectation
has all the time been. II is the sole reason Of his
betrayal Of the Republican party. True, he has a
personal contempt for the eolored race but this in
bis heart he felt whom ne so gracefully played the
role Of Moses while Military Governor. This
he bad when he walked srm-in-arm with colored
man At the Inauguration Bali. Had Mr.. johnson
supposed his chances for reelection 10 the PFos-
dency would hSve been enhanced thereby be would
have formed his entirs Cabinet Of negroes his
prejudces and personal contempts" we're slways
subordinate to his love Of Office.
The wholesale danuneiaiion Of The President by
leading, influential Republicans all over the coun-
try because Of his condition when insugurAted
Vice President did among other things too tedious to
mention cause him to despair of any election at the
hands Of the Union party. Believing the prostitu-
ton Of the vast powers of his high Office to resur-
rect the inanimAte, defunct Democracy would make
him the idol aud leader of that party, and secure
his election as President A. johnson deliberately
deserted the Party which made him Vice President.
This is the whole thing in g nutshell. Every Ten
nesseesn who knows the man well knows that what
We say is true, and in his heart no matter what his
nolitics. he will SLY Il Is true
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
"The yOn.POIIticaI Church.Y

We clip the following from The Methodist New
York; of the l4th inst, which We publish for the
benefit Of certain class of ministers who are con-
tinually prsting about their Church being non-po-
litical in its character the history Of the country
and more especially Of tho late war; however prov
ing TO the contrary
On Monday the 9Th, the case Of the Rev. w. H..
Rennick, who applied for readmisson into the Con-
ference, was taken up. He professed TO have been
neutral in political matters throughout the war but
rs strong opposition was made 10 his admission on
the ground that he had not been earnest in support
Of the cause OF the South during its time of trial
his application was withdrawn, the Conference,
however, entering on ts records that there was no
objection 20 his moral character as q minister
Now we take this statement, thus reported to be
true. We submit to the loyal people of East Ten
nessee to judge of the political character of body
of men whore the support of the of the South
during its time Of trial. is made test for member
ship. Notwithstanding there was no objection to
his moral character minister, BECAUSE forsooth
Mr. Rennick did not give an earnest support to
treason and rebellion during the war, he cannot be
admitted into this body of "non-politcAl minis
ters the opposition against him being SO strong that
his name was withdrawn. Non-political indeed !
We call the attention of loyal East Tennesssesns
TO this fact and when any of these rebel preachers
comes to them talking about their Church being
non-potical, just ask them to explain the action of
the Baltimore Conference Of the Church South in
the case Of Mr. Rennick
We do not wish TO dsvote our columns TO religious
controversy but when treason comes to US clothed
in ministerial robes, the disguise and
expose il TO the view Of the world with as much
prcpriety if it were TO come in some other shape
and we regard it the legitimate province, well
the duty of the loyal press, TO do so. Publicity
should DO given 70 this case that the people may
judge, IL they have not already made up their
minds as to the validity of the claim set up by the
NJ. E. Church South Of being "uon-political
Church
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
A Dlsgusted Conservative.

A gentleman who removed from East Tennessee
Just after the Inauguration Of the Radical State
Government in 1866, and who went 20 Texas en-
doraing Ny Policy and reprobating the Cover
uor's Radicalan, writes, under recent date the let
Ter We publish below. The writer was member
Of the Legislature before the war, Of considerable
influence, and though 8 good Union man during
the war be became at its close, and was for some
time after, Jealous Conservative. Life in Texas,
among the innocents of the Lost Cause, has cured
him. To give his post Office in the paper would
probably subject him to violence
Col John B. BrosgaLoao
DEAR SIR: Enclosed find two dollars for which
send me the VINO 10 the above named Office I
am one of the very old subscribers te the WHIe
being of its supporters when published at Jones
boro but during its publication, after the war be-
gan, they would not deliver It. want it all the
time, for nothing short of the teachings and prac
tics Of the WaIG win ever make Texas rebels do
their duty am truly grstfed AZ the Governors
election to the Senate.
With much respect &C.,
p. s. 1 am still holding an Office under Andy
which l got when l came here. l endorsed him as
long as could, and until I saw his SUCCESS would
be The ruin of the loyal men of the South.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25

Each mail from the South brings tidings
OF new outrages committed by the Kuklux
Khan upon Union citizens This infamous
organization appears to be composed ex-
ciusivelyof soldiers of the Rebel army, and
1t IS inaugurating what is little better than
guerrilla warfare. Its invasions Of the
public peace and varied acts of hostility
are IN direct conflict with the spirit, if not
the letter, Of the terms of the surrender of
the Rebel forces to the army of the United
States, and they imply ungrateful forget
fulness Of the generous magnanimity dis
played by the victors towards the vanauish-
ed at the close Of the war.-PhI. E6eninq
Teleqrdph.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
Inhnsnn Afnee.HOIders.

During the past two weeks, the eovernoI mas "a,
bsen spplied to by teversl Federal ofce-hoideFs N
tbi. state to give them his endorsement OF their
Rsdicslism. They positively assert that they nave
al ths time been as hostile TO rebels and johnson
policy as anybody. and think odd Ben "aoe
would make great mistake and do injustice 70
mighty" good Radical TO turn them our. M Ma
While they are not only radical but srdenty adYo'
cate impeachment. They think Wade the very
man for the Presidency, and that johnson Shouid
have long since been removed
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-25
TERRIBLE DISASTER.
Explosion Of the Steamer Magnolia Oh
the Ohio.
Over One Hundred Lives Lest.

CINCINEATI March 18.-The steamer Msgnolia
of the Cincinnati and Marysyiile regulNr packets,
which left here at noon to-day with about one hun
dred cabin passengers and large amount Of freight
exploded her boiler twelve miles above this city at
half past one o'clock in the afternoon. The greater
portion of her cabin was carried away. The boat
afterward took fire. About forty persons were
killed, several burned TO death.
CINCINNATI, March ls.--The Magnolia had one
hundred and twenty passengers and crew Of forty.
Fifty-seyen persons are known to have been saved.
The boat took fire Immediately after tho boiler ex
ploded, and after the remaining upper works were
destroyed some powder in the magazine exploded,
destroying everything bat tho hull, which soon
sunk. Many Of the passengers jumped overheard
and were drowned, while Others were burned to
death The captain Of the bost is among the lost.
The boat was valued at $4,000. and was insured
for $4,000. The names of no Scutherners appeal
ameag the lost or saved.