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The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
The Militia.

Before the recess taken last week by
the Legislature, Mr.. Thornburg, of JEFF
ferson, offered "militia bill" which was
referred to the Military Committee. In
letter and spirit it is almost in exact ODE
dience to the instructions of the State
Radical Convention. The Governor is
authorized to call out as many militia
regiments as he may want; to draw on the
State Treasury as often as he may please
for "not more than fifty thousand dollars
at one time )" to place, at his discretion,
any county in the State under martial law,
and to assess and collect all expenses from
the people of said county.
We have no doubt this bill, or some-
thing like it, will be eventually passed,
but trust that our dear, good Governor
will not feel compelled to do any of the
naughty things proposed to him. Nous
yeTrOnS.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
The Fifth District.

The Fifth District Amalgamationists
held council in Nashville on the 18th
instant, but broke up in a row without
making any nomination for Congress. The
Mercerites and Prosserites couldn't by
any means reconcile their differences of
opinion, though our amiable Governor
and their patron saint had that day re-
commended harmony through all the ram
ifcations of Scallawaggery. After find
ing that the concern wouldn't harmonic
at all, the big meeting split into two little
ones and Mercer and Prosser we're both
nominated "amid the widest enthusiasm"
This winds up the Radical party in one
Congressional District of Tennessee. If
no good Democrat can be brought out to
win the race, We trust some colored "man
and brother" will step in and bear off the
honOrs from the present aspirants. A tri-
angular fight amongst them would be in
teresting.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20

actually want the people to know ola sale
that is to take place they are compelled
to post notices on store and pOstof ce
doors, and on trees at the various CROSS
roads. They show laudable desire, de-
spite bad laws, to work for the interest of
the people, but are not sales made in pur-
suauce of such notices illegal and conse-
quently invalid We should like to have
some information on the subject. 1t may
be private arrangement exists that any
way will do so that no Democratic paper
is benefited thereby.
This thing may be more properly man.
aged after awhile, perhaps. 1t is TO be
hoped that the "Union Pilot, Republic
can journal to be started in Philadelphia,
Monroe County, Tennessee" (if it ever
can be- started) will not, in the excess of
its gratitude to Governor Brownlow, ex-
ert itself to persuade our county officers
that the Knoxville Wing is the "most
convenient official journal in East Ten
nessee." Indeed we almost know it won't.
We also hope the Pilot will start in time
to secure the benefit of its rightful patron
age, now floating about promiscuously.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
LYING IN STATE.

Seventy odd years of rOttenness are ly-
ing in state under the dome of the capitol.
The mud-mudiness of wicked old man is
appropriately honOred. Nothing could be
more dramatic and in more perfect keep
ing than the death-watch over Thaddeus
Stevens. Butler black guards, with bay
onets; curious mourncrs, principally ne
groeS. The next scene, We presume, will
introduce his weeping and dusky spouse
seduced from a colored barber-and then
u dark pit in the African cemetery at
Lancaster.
Gle might have scared in the morning light,
But he built his nest with the birds of night
augusta Constitutionalist.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
Mullins.

The Congressional "DamphoOp made
fine exhibition of his qualities the
other night at Knoxville, in speech of
two or three hours length. Report says
that the negroes were thunderstruck by
his cloquence, applauding his more highly
scented sentiments to the very echo. They
evidently regard him as "totual sight,"
and it is natural they should. He is just
of the sort to impose upon an ignorant,
credulous race, with about sense enough to
appreciate his own abilities in that line.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
NO Election Proposed.

We ask the attention of our readers to
the communication signed "W," which will
be found in another column. AS it is
from q gentleman of character and intel
ligence--a good Conscrvative-and is
written in unexceptionable spirit, we
devote considerable portion of our lin
tied space to its publication. We will,
in the very short notice we are compelled
to make of it, however, suggest to our
correspondent that the 18th article of the
Constitution, prohibits, we think, clearly,
any other way of choosing. Presidential
electors than by the direct vote of the
people.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
One Good Act.

Just before adjournment, provision
was incorporated by Congress into the
Post Office Law, which prohibits the send
ing of any Lottery Schemes or letters re-
lating to Lotteries, of any kind, through
the mails. When postmasters have rea-
son to think that letters received for trans
mission are in the interest of any Lottery
concern they are directed to send them to
the Dead Letter Office.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
The Nee ting ofScallawa-s

- - - ~'-A W va b'SahAAdA w
The State Scallawags met in Convention
at Nashville on the 18th and 18th of this
month. Horace Maynard presided over
their deliberations. D. W. G. Scnter and
II. II. Harrison were nominated electors
for the State at large. The following re-
solutions, prepared by the pious and pa
triotic Pearnc, were adopted:
RESOLVED, That so long as loyalty is a
virtue and treason crime, unrepentant
Rebels should occupy back seats; and
therefore, we are opposed to enfranchis-
ing those Of Tennessee until their own
conduct shall give ample guarantee that
it can safely be done.
Resolred, That the sectional proscrip-
ton which would seek to abridgo the
rights of the citizen of one State because
he was born in another, is contrary to the
genius of our institutions, and also to the
Constitution of the United States.
Resolved, That the Republican Union
party of Tennessee are DESTROYS to admin
lister the State government as economical
ly, and with as light taxation as can posi-
bly, be done nevertheless, we are determ-
ined to protect our citizens in all their
rights and see that the laws are faithfully
executed, cost what it may; and we re-
spectfully ask the Legislature now in soss-
ion, to pass an efficient military bill that
will enable the Governor to meet any
emergency that arises to call into the field
a single company.
Resolved, That while the enemies of
the State government are making every
effort to destroy the credit of our State,
we are determined to sustain the same,
believing that the loyal citizens never will
permit the proud State of Tennessee to be
disgraced and dishonored by reputation ;
but will provide ample means to meet
promptly all the Indebtedness of the State.
And we call upon the Legislature, now in
session, to pass all needful laws to insure
the prompt liquidation of the Indebtedness
of the State that is now, or may hereafter
become due.
Resolved, That when necessity may re.
quire the presence of the State militia
within any given county, it is the judg.
ment of this convention that, if found
practicable, the cost of such military
should be borne by the taxpayers of said
county.
On the 18th, General John B. Rodgers
of East Tennessee, and Thomas A. Hamil.
ton, of Memphis, were elected as candi.
dates for Congress for the State at large.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
For the Forerunner.
"Watchman, What of the
Night?o
EpPERsoN's SPRINGS, Tenn, !
August 10, 1868. {

aug uSI ~, loOO.
Dear Forerunner Having, within
the last few days, travelled through a por-
ton of "Middle Tennessee" I will, by
your permission, give your readers a few
facts in regard to the Situation" in Ten
nessee; and also, some suggestions in re-
gard to the "duties of the hour"
There is considerable excitement in this
portion of the State in regard to the call
ing out of the militia.
The conservatives-not excepting the
disfranchised-claim that they have been
the most peaceful and law-abiding people
in the State since the close of the war.
They claim to have submitted with pa
tience, and to be ready still to submit, to
laws which have been odious to them, and
which they believe to be demonstrations
and oppressive.
They seem somewhat restless under what
are known as the franchise laws, but pro-
fess to be willing to submit to them till
redress can be peaceably had, by means
recognized by law.
But there seems to be an impression, Of
considerable extent, that if the militia are
turned loose among them, freed by statute
from accountability for violations of any
of our criminal and civil laws Cor the pro-
lection ofthe citizens, there will then be
no safety for the citizens except in organ
izing for self protection.
But they aver that if the substantial
men do 'organize or countenance such or
ganisation, it will be done openly.
The above irrnrnssinns may be to some
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
Tho Legislature.

Brownlow's Mcnagerie broke up on
Saturday, to take four days vacation.
Almost afra id to do what they were call
ed together for, and positively afraid not
to do it, they have no doubt had a worry
ing time of it, far more exhausting than
if they had been actually at work. May
they return with renewed strength to
stand more worrying than ever. They
get paid for it, and it's about all they are
fit for.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
Thnddens stevens.

The death of Mr.. Stevens has elected
from the press of this country and England
many commentaries on his character and
services, which have at least the credit of
not being tinctured with Aattery. Almost
all admit that he was possessed of great
abilties-abilities which his hating, sell
fish nature forced him to most miserably
prostitute. We have nowhere seen his
death referred to as a national calamity,
and do not believe it is so considered even
by his political friends. Wcappend few
extracts which may be found of interest :
DEATH OF THADDEUS STEVENS.
This aged man who, for the past few
years, has filled so large a space in the
public eye, died night before last. The
dispatch announcing the fact, says that he
expired peacefully in his bed without
struggle. If this be so, nothing in his life
so became him as the manner of his leav-
ing it. He was man of decided intel
lect, of stormy passions, and heart fatal
ly bent on mischief, and regardless of the
conscientious performance of the high du-
ties which has abilities qualified him to
discharge. He had attained nearly four
score years, much of which was spent in
public positions, but his country received
no benefit from his services, and is reliev-
ed in his death.
recognize the Christian spirit of the
maxim that forbids harsh speaking of the
dead, and this paragraph is not penned in
partisan malice, but in justice to truth
only.-Unicn and Dispatch.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
Damaged.

One end of the Legislature arrived here
on Sunday in badly damaged condition.
1t was hauled off with more than the re-
quisite amount of tenderness by our friend
Orr; but business is business, and Irby
was no doubt feeling mostly for the green
backs.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20
THADDEUS STEVENS.

Death has invaded the sacred ranks of
loyal men, and taken from us our greatest
and our nobest.
Our great leader is gone, and VIC mourn
as without hope.
Thaddeus has been taken away from the
evil to come.
He was truly loyal, yet his loyalty was
not of that brilliant yet solid character
which marks Butler Brownlow, and my
self.
His principles were not correct, and he
had not that willingness to give up his
own policy to the will of the people that
beautifully characterizes Grant.
Doubtless there was great tumult in the
neither world, when the pale angel of death
escorted thither the still 'undaunted spirit
of Stevens. How the loyal men of old
must have crowded about him, and with
what warmth must they have congraulat-
ed him upon the success of his labors !!
Robespierre and Danton, and all the he
roes of true loyalty in France, must have
rejoiced with him, as they pointed to Ten
nessee and old Proc; and with what Sc
rene satisfaction must have glowed the
pale face of the eminent loyalists of Rome
the emperor, to the sweet sound of
whose Tyre, the eternal city was wrapped
in flames
But there is little use in indulging in
idle speculations. We shall all 60 the
same road in due time and learn perhaps
as much as he does.-PreSs and Herald.
The London Times after recounting
Stevens prominent connection with the
impeachment project and his views rela-
tive to payment of the $50 bonds, con-
cludes: "The death of Thaddeus Stevens
is not now public loss; his impeachment
policy was of incalculable injury to his
political party, and the financial dishones-
ty which he encouraged dies with him.
He was fanatical, bitter, and self-willed
man, but not mean or deceitful. He is
the last of the leading Americans who had
the courage to rise above political parti-
zanship.
The London Morning Telegraph has
the following: 'Stevens was neither good,
wise, nor generous but in his time did
signal service, and with all his faults he
merits the famous phrase that he was a
man."
The Daily News concludes: "The death
of Stevens leaves no important place I'M
filed either in the lead of his party CT in
the councils of the nation"
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20

SIN The spirii, then, Of George Wash
ington, and Of The patriots Of the Rev.
oIutiOn, lei US take The Steps to rsinau-
gurate our Government, 10 start IL once
again on its course Of greatness and
prosperity. May .AImighty God give
as The wisdOm 10 carry out our purpos-
ss, 10 gire every Stale Of The Union The
blessings Of peace, good ciH and fra
ternitg.-HoRATIo SEYMOUR.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-08-20

]. A. Bingham. lately deputy collector
Of the post of Richmond, attempted sui.
eide last week. He stabbed himself elev-
en- times abount the heart and cut his
throat. Little hopes of his recovery are
entertained. "a
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1868-07-15

just proportion of the taxes by plac-
ing their bonds, and all other securi-
ties, upon the duplicate for taxation.
The platform demands n restoration
of the Union under the Constitution,
and relief from the grinding burthens
of taxation, in the North and South,
and indicts, in suitable language, the
Black Republican party for its usur-
pations and tyrnnnics, as we'll as its
fiscal rottenness in high places, and
appeals TO an intelligent people to
hurl from official positions the scoun-
drels who are robbing the people,
that honest and competent men may
control and direct the affairs of the
country.
We feel assured that the masses of
the American people are DESTROYS of
such a change, and that they will
rally around the standard of the De
mOcracy that victory may crown our
efforts. If so, the country will be
rescued from the grasp of the tyrants
who are trampling OH the Constitution
and eating out the substance of the
people.
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HOW THE NOMINATION Is RE
CEIVED,

The nomination of Horatio Sey-
mour for President is well received
throughout the West. Large mass
meetings have been held in Columbus,
| Cincinnati. st Louis, Indianapolis,
Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia and
other cities, in which thousands were
present at each meeting, to ratify the
choice and proceedings of the New
York Convention. In fact, it is per-
fectly surprising that so much enthu-
siasm in the West should so suddenly
be evinced in behalf of Mr.. Seymour,
when Mr.. Pendleten was the we'll
known choice of the Democracy of
that region. Unon this topic the Gin
cinnati Enquirer, truthfully remarks:
Considering the great Partially Of
the people of the West for Mr.. Pen
dleton, as their candidate for Presi-
dent, and their consequent disappoint-
ment at his lack of success in the
Convention, the sudden reaction which
they have exhibited from the momen-
tary feeling of depression at having
lost their favorite, to the highest pitch
of enthusiasm for the man nominated,
is little less than Astonishing; and
only be accounted for by the fact of a
realizing sense upon the part of the
Democracy that, in n crisis like the
present, the personal preferences of
individuals should weigh no more
than the dust in the balance, or the
bubblestupon the ocean, against the
duty of harmonious and concerted ac-
ton, which they owe to themselves and
the country. Furthermore, they rec
ognize, in the nominees of the Con
vention, men of undoubted abilities,
statesmanlike experience and pure
patriotism, over whose high charac-
tiers the voice, even Of detraction it
self, cannot cast a shade of suspicion.
And this is the feeling in which origi-
mated the ten or a dozen impromptu
ratification meetings, which our dis
patches this morning announce as hay
ing taken place last night, at different
points, all over the country. 1t is
the feeling, too, in which others will
successfully follow, until the contest
Is closed in November, and the whole
people have formally ratified, by their
ballots, the nominees which the New
York Convention has given us.
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THE STATES & UNION.

n. 1HnU.E A-EEr- sF'- E
We are under many lasting obliga,
tons to. our democratic friends through
out the county, for the liberal support
We are receiving for the estates and
Union" If our friends will continue
their good offices, its circulation will
be nearly doubled before the campaign
closes. Ifindustry, care and atten-
ton will aid in producing a goodcoun-
ty paper, ours will certainly succeed.
Let us have a club from every town
ship IN the county. Remember that
the campaign price of the Estates and
Union" is only se~venty-fye cents each
flor clubs of twelve, and se~venty-fye
cents each for clubs of twenty-four
with Upe copy free to those getting up
n club.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1868-07-15
A I'M THE WEST.

Lost, strayed or stolen, a Radical
candidate for the Presidency. He is
reported to have left Washington early
last week Qstensibly for a tour % IL
spection West. since which tine moth
ing has been heard of him. The tele-
graph has been called into requisftisn,
but it has brought back no tidings of
the lost.-StatesmaT.
As the present Congress has be
come Somewhat notorious for the APP
pointment of smelling committees,
we suggest that it might be proper for
it to appoint a committee to track up
Grant and guard him from danger.
1t was rumored a few days since
that he passed quietly through Gin
cinnati on his way to "dad's," and
it is merely possible he may be found
in 'idad's' back yard riding that same
''old mule"
BY all medns let Butler, the beast,
and Thad, the maniac, have o COM
mittee of safety appointed, else the
Copperheads may play him out,
Where is Grant?
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THE CITY WILDLY EXCITED.
THE VICE PRESIDENCY.
GENERAL FRANK P. BLAIR.
TAMMANY HALL,
NFW YoRK, July 8, 1868.

FIFTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
The delegates assembled about II
o'clock.
Mr., Seymour, permanent Presiden
took the chair amid applause and calico
the Convention to order at 10 O'Clock
and 20 minutes, but Immediately there
after retired, when Vice Presiden
Price, of Missouri, took the chair.
Prayer was offered Ivy Rev. Mr.
PlumIaer.
Mr.. Niblack, Of Indiana, moved tt
dispense with the reading of the jour
nal of yesterday. Agreed to,
A Missouri delegate rose to a privll'
eyed question, and complained that the
order of the Convention inviting them
to seats on this floor had not been re-
ceived, and asked that the ~Sergcant-at-
Arms be instructed to execute it.
There were great complaints that
many were refused admission.
The Secretary stated that tickets had
been issued to the soldiers and sailors.
who were admitted to the extent of the
capacity of the hall.
Mr.. Brcadhead, of Missouri, rose to
nominate Francis p. Blair as a candi-
date before this Convention for Presi-
dent. He has firmness of purpose,
great courage, indomitable will, es-
.pecially required at this time. He
wonld give a living meaning to the
pledge to preserve and defend the Con-
stitution and assert and maintain the
independence of the Executive. He
knows the duties of the Executive sta
tion and will dare maintain them. He
nominated Blair on behalf of the Mis-
souri, delegation.
Mr.. Miller, of Pennsylvania, rose
and complained of the violation by Mr..
Tilden, on yesterday, OF the rules of
the Convention in making remarks on
announcing a change of that State
His remarks were excited and in bad
temper. Referring accidentally to the
name of Chase, the galleries broke out
in great cheers.
The Chair announced the business IN
order was the nineteenth ballot.
A delegate from California, in a few
remarks, nominated Judge Stephen
Field, OF that State, as q candidate Tor
President, who he eulogized as the
guardian of the Constitution of the
country against the assaults of the.
Radicals at Washington. [Subdued
cheers
Mr.. Vallandigbam said he had a
communication in writing, which, with
the letve of the chairman, he would
read from the stand.
His appearance on the platform was
greeted with moderate cheers. He
read a letter from Mr.. Pendletou, as
follows:
CINCINNATI, July 2.
Washington Mclean, Fifth Avenue
81
3 My DEAR SIR: You know better
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GEO. H.. PENDLETON.

we call the attention Of our read
ers to the high compliment bestowed
on Geo. HI. Pendleton by Horatlo
Seymour, after having been nominal
ed by the convention through the
united vote of the Ohio delegation.
1t is as follows:
"Whcn, in the course of my intercourse
with those ofmy own delegation and nv
friends, l said that l should not be a candi-
date l meant it, and now permit me here to
say l know, after all that has taken place,
l could not receive the nomination without
placing, not only myself, but the democratic
party in a false position. LApphuse. But,
gentlemen of the convention, mere than hat
we have had to-day an exhibition from
the distinguished gentleman from Ohio that
has touched my heart as it las touched
yours. Cheers. 1 thank God, and 1 con-
graduate this country that there is in the
great State of Ohio, whose magnificent DO
sition gives it so great n control over the ac-
ton of our country-a young man rising in
the estimation of his countrymen of whose
he could tread beneath his feet every other
consideration than that of. duty, and when
he expressed to his delegation, a express
ed in more than direct TERMS, that he was
willing that l should be nominated, who
stood Tor such a position with respect to his
own nomination, / should feel n dishonored
man if / could not tread the same honorable
path which he has marked out. IGreat APP
plause1."