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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

Masonic RELIEF ASSOCIATION. This is the
name OF corporation recently chartered by our
State Legislature which we commend to the favor
able consideration of the Masonic fraternity. The
object is to form an association among the brother
mood Tor the mutual assistance Of the families of de-
ceased members thereof A small sum is required
to be paid as the basis of permanent fund, and TO
pay necessary expenses, and then upon the death Of
member a small sum is assessed against all sur
yiving members for the benefit of the family or
friends of the deceased, While the sum paid out is
Insignificant, should the membership reach five
thousand say, it would be most handsome provis-
ion for ones family in case of his death None but
those belonging TO the fraternity can become mem
bers.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

NOTHING is more common than to hear
people, who have only moderate incomes,
complain that these are insufficient for their
wants. Few of those who so complain are
aware of how much cause they have for
gratitude. The labor of the country sup
plies all its wants, and the laborer is worthy
of his hire but those who bear the burdens
and heat of the day are the worst rewarded
of any portion of the community, The av-
erage life of laborers in the United States
is estimated at 46 IL years; the average
number of days of work in this climate, $50
in each year. The average expenses of
adult for board and clothing in this city are
calculated at about $500 year. Suppose
laborer TO get, on an average, So per day
for his work this for the 250 working days,
gives him $3.50 year Deduct price Of
board and clothing, s400, and we have left
$3.50 for all expenses of keeping family,
education, contingencies, etc.
Let people who repine on an income OF
two or three thousand dollars year, try
these wages for a time, and they will learn
content GaIueSt0R CiUdiaR.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23
FOr The Wing
4" Yesterday, To-Day and Forever.

\ thing OF beauty is a joy forever. =
The above is the title of book which is a
thing Of beauty" The author is Rev.
Edward Henry Bickersleth, clergyman of
the Church of England AS an author, he
| will take rank in merit alongside of Milton
and Dante, but in some respects above
them. The work is religious poem, and
will not only be universally and eagerly
read by the present generation, but like the
Had of Homer, the Kneid of Virgil. and
the Inferno of Dante, it will be immortal.
The clements which make work immor
tai are in it. The author choosed subject
which shows an unlimited range to the i'm
aglnatlon; and well and brilliantly has his
Imagination performed its part
One peculiar excellence is, that every
thing is viewed from the Gross of Christ as
standpoint, and is thoroughly Scriptural
and evangelical in spirit. The grandest
and sublimest thoughts are set forth in lam
guage and illustrations often surprisingly
beautiful. The authors fancy is as fine and
delicate as his Imagination is bold and
strong.
1t begins with description of dying
minister. 1t viii require strong and steady
nerves to read or hear read the first book
without tears. In the second book the dis
embodied spirit is conducted by Oriel, its
Guardian Angel into and through the
abodes of Paradise He meets and recog-
nizes there his babes, parents, sister, parish
Oners. and friends. In subsequent books
the regions Of the lost are visited, and won
derful histories of the past are unfolded by
his guide Oriel-such as the creation and
nature of angels; the fall Of angels and Of
men the incarnation, temptation, cruifx-
ion. Resurrection and ascension are de-
scribed from the angelic point of view
Then follow the struggles Of the Church
Militant as witnessed and assisted by angels
on either side; the bridal Of the Lamb
the Millenial Sabbath the Last Judgment,
and the Many Mansions.
In word, it is splendid book, as beau
tiful as it is splendid, and as interesting as
it is beautiful. 1t is book that all will be
delighted to read, at the same time that it
is a book that all ought to read 1t is more
favor to the people than to the publishers
to call attention to it. We say to all, pro
cure and read. 1t is published by Robert
Carter & Brothers, New York.
Yesterday, To-Day and Forever Poem
in twelve books by Edward Henry Bickersteth.
New York Robert Carter s. Brothers. 1869
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

JAMES WILSON, an old, respectable and highly
esteemed citizen of this county, died at his residence
SIX miles from this place, the Sevierville road,
on Sabbath evening, Of consumption. Mr.. Wilson,
at the breaking out of the late war, one of the
plain, out-spoken Unionists who dared, even in the
face of rebel bsyonets, to speak his sentiments, and
had three sons in the Federal army.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

STovEs.-We have now on hand large assort-
ment of stoves of all descriptions-stoves suitable
for churches school houses, shops dwellings store
houses and Offices. The Southern Star, manufac-
tured at Knoxville, and for sale exclusively by
Chas. w. DePue Gay street, is suitable for every
farmer of East Tennessee; cooks perfectly, and is
sold twenty per cent. cheaper than any Northern
stove. The celebrated cooking stove Protector is
now ready also manufactured at Knoxville, and for
sale only at the above place; cooks to perfection
burns coal or wood; every stove warranted and we
arc selling them twenty-five per cent. cheaper than
any Northern stove can be sold.
Those wishing stoves, castings or tinware, call
and examine the stock. novl2d
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23
MARSHAT;S Safe

DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION IS
u SUED the Office of the Clerk the District Co urt
of the United States for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Knoxville the Ilth day Of November, 1868, d.
reced will expose to public sale SATURDAY the 10th
day of December 1885, for cash in hand at the
door in Knoxville aforesaid, all the right, title, claim and
interest of W B. Francisco in and to the following de-
serbed property much thereof will satisfy said Ex
ecuton to wit
One lot Of Land with Twostory House thereon situated
Main street. in Grayesown in the county of Knox, in
said District joining the lots of John Floyd and Travis
George containing one acre. more or less Also one tract
situated in the Sd Civil District of said county
Knox Joining the lands of VIM NJ Cooke and the heirs of
John Cooke deceased containing THREE HUNDRED FIFTY
ONE 35 ACRES, less levied the property of
said W 3. Francisco, to satisfy judgment for costs OBJ
tanned said Court in favor of the United States and against
said W. b. Francisco upon which property lien
tanned for said COSTS appears from the records of said
Court B. MCDANIEL,
u. S. Marshal for said District,
By J. P. JACK,
nov lS-5w Deputy U. s. Marshal.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

NEW EsTABLIsHMENT.-We are pleased to see
there has been opened fine establishment of Mer-
chant Tailoring next door to the court house. Main
street, by Messrs Ouquel 81 Pillet, at which place
they intend to keep of the most fashionable tai
iorng establishments in the city, and in addition to
their extensive stock of cloths cassmeres and vest
ings they have brought splendid stock of new and
fashionable Gents Furnishing Goods, to which they
invite the attention of the gentlemen of this city
and vicinity. Having been engaged as cutters in
some of the largest establishments in New York
and Philadelphis these gentlemen feel confident of
giving satisfaction to all who patronize tn en-
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

REMOVAL We call attention to the advertise
ment of 6. h. Smith, who has just removed his fine
jewelry establishment to his splendid three-story
brick building, at the corner of Gay and Church
streets. His new building is an ornament to the
city, and bis stock OF ewery and fancy articles is
the best in Eastern Tennessee. There is nothing
usually found in a irst-cIsss ewery store that can
not be- found at G.. H. Smiths.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

MAN MURDERED AT NEW MARKET-On Thurs
day morning Of last week, man ma med Northern
was found lying the floor of bar-room, with his
throat cut At first it was supposed be had COM
mtted suicide but it afterwards we learn turned
out to have been done by young man. whose name
we did not learn who had gone to sleep with North
ern, in the same bed and that he murdered him for
his money. The man charged with the murder has
been arrested and learn the evidence Of his guilt
is conclusive
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

HOLIDAY FEsTIvAL.-We take pleasure in an
nouncing that on Thursday evening Dec mber 3lst
there viii bea Festival aud Supper for the benefit Of
Holston Lodge No. So, 1. o. G. T., at the Bell
House. No pains will be spared by the gentle men
connected with the undertaking to make the timo
pass pleasantly, and we hope they will be LIBERAL
patronized by eur citizens, who viii thereby en-
courage most worthy object. Admission-single
tickets 81 gentleman and lady $l.50
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

MAsoNIe.-At the regular communication, on
Monday night of Masters Lodge No 244, F. A.
M the following officers were elected for the
ing year w. Il. Lillsrd, W. M; N. S. Woodward,
s. W.; viii Morrow, j. W; @. W. Jones, Treasurer;
C. @ Nelson, Secretary j. W. Fletcher, S. D. ;;
Sam. House. j. D. John Cruze, Tyler.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

GOLDEN Hours" This is the title Of new
monthly, the publication of which was recently
commenced by Hitchcock & Walden, of Cincinnati,
and Carlton 81 Lanaban, of New York, the first
number of which lies upon table 1t is well
printed on fine paper, containing forty-eght large
octave pages and adapted to the wants of the young
people. II is designed TO exercise christian and
moral influence over the young, tending to refine,
inspire and elevate its readers 1t is to consist of
large variety of literary matter such as tales, trav
els, biography science, natural history, etc, an d
judging from the number before u.s. the selections
for its columns are TO pass under the eye of one well
calculated TO judge of the literary wants. to meet
which this illustrated magazine is intended. Some
of the best writers for the young in the country have
been engaged as contributors to its columns
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23
Sherinss Sale.
N" BJAAOA HI > IyttANe
DY VIRTUEOF AN ORDER Oh

DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
V issued from the Circuit Court Of Jefferson county Ten
nessee will expose public sale to the highest bidder for
cash hand the house door in cambridge the
I4h day Of all the right title, claim and de-
maod that Benjamin r. Mcfarland has in and TO tract of
aud lying the 9TH Civil District Of Jefferson county ad
Joining the John Hopkins, Joseph Galbrath and
Others said contain thirteen more or less Said
property will be sold satisfy judgment that George a.
Buckaew against Benjamin f. Mcfarland in the
Circuit Court Of Jefferson county.
NV 9I-tvIwSt J. C. BAILEY Sheriff.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23
CEANCERY COURT AT KNOXVILLE.
NOTICE TO NoN-REsIDKET I

NUIICL
". H. Smith ct AL Josiah Small et al
THE DEFENDANTS, JOSIAH SMALL,
L VIM SMALL Edward Small, Josiah Small, junior Henry
Paret John PaTct, WA. Hoover j. M. Stone, L B. Rob
bins j. B. Bonneville, being Ron-residents as stated in
the Cross-bu Ii ordered that Publication be made for
four successive in the Knoxville Wbig notifying said
defendants to appear before the Chancry Court At Knox
Vile on the Let Monday January next then and there to
make defence said oross-b the viii be taken for
confessed as to them and set for hearing parte
dec 2-lt pi5 D. 4. DEADEklOkt Q. & NJ.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23
Attachment.

W. A. Owens VS. William Weeks.
NHE PLAINTIFF, ON AFFIDAVIT,
i says defendant justly indebted to him in the
Thirteen Dollars and Seventy Cents Sl37) debt and
cost of n and absconds that the ordinary process of
law cannot be upon him. having obtained original
against the estate of the defendant made
turnab before W. s. Coe Justice of the Peace for Jeer
son county having been levied his proper
y is ordered by said Justice that the defendant appear
before him his the 9Th Civil District Of Jefferson
county on Goth day December next it will be pro-
eseded with accordingly further ordered that this
tce be published successive weeks in Brownows Wing
nov 25-4t& w. S. COLE, J. P.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

A wife wanted her husband to sympa-
thize with her in a feminine quarrel, but he
refused, saying ave lived long enough
TO lean that one womans just as good as
another, if not better" "And |, retorted
the cxasperated wife, "havo lived long
enough to learn that one man is just as bad
rs another, if not worse
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23
ChanoerY sac Of Real Estate.

> Koenbeck VI NcEInson anu Haupt
IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DECREE
made in case at The January Term 1865, Of said Court,
Will sell at the OF the court house in Knoxville,
Thursday the st day Of December 1865 the hafnterest Of
Rocnbeck the house and lot Of about ~ acres bought
BY Roenbeck OF Win. Swan, and owned jointly
by him aud respondent Haupt who lives the place
lying about mile northeast from Knoxville near to and
of the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad The sale
will be made on months time, without the equity Oh re-
orest retaining lien til the purchase money Is paid
de- 3-v4t tyvIt MS nsr d. A. DEADERICK, g. NJ.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

Not long ago, while an old building in
this city was being taken down, the work
men discovered in an old rats nest roll
of bills amounting to two hundred and fifty
dollars. Eight years ago one Of the occu-
punts of the house lost the money, and q
young clerk boarding there was suspected
of the robbery, and, on being arrested was
convicted of the crime and sent to prison,
with character ruined and bereft Of friends.
He gave way to dissipation, and eventually
died on Blackwell's Island This sad story
conveys It's own ral-Haper'S Weekly.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

EAST TENNESSEE Corn CRoP.--During the pres
eut year there has been received and shipped at
Chattanooga OF the corn crop of 1867 about mil
lion and a half bushels. The amount grown in
1868 is much larger. Judging from our own OBJ
servations we are safe in saying the surplus corn
crop in East Tennessee for 1868 will amount TO two
millions Of bushels.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

Mas. SAMUEL FEBGUsON.--This gentleman died
al bis residence in Campbell county on the 18th
inst. We have known the deceased fer several
years, and have found him TO be sn upright honest
man. just in his dealings possessing those traits of
Character which made him warm friends wherever
be has gone he was a native Of Pennsylvania, but
come to this State several years since, and took
contract on the East Tennessee and Virginia Rail
road sod more recently for building the railroad
bridge at Clinton. His remains were int rred at
Jacksboro on the l4th with Masonic honors.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

should, however, at once set ourselves about
preparing the way over which we may soon
pass, in perfect safety, to the promised land
that shall flow, not with milk and honey,
but with gold ond silver
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

SPECIAL TERM OF CHANcERY CoURT.-We are
revuessed by Chancellor Temple TO announce that
there will be a Special Term of the Chancery Court
held at Maynardville for the county of Union, COM
mencing on the first Monday after the fourth Mon
day in January next
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

MTsDEMEANoR CoUET.-A stranger visiting this
Court during the last week would likely be i'm
pressed with of two ideas either that we in this
community are prone to commit petty crimes and
Offences, or that officers of the law are exceed
ingly vigilant in looking after offenders. We sup
pose both of these ideas would be correct
The docket for the present term of the Court was
considerably larger than ever before Up to Mon
day evening" nearly two hundred cases had been
disposed of mostly by submission. Our County
Court has very wisely assessed tax of three dollars
and fifty cents on each presentment or Indictment,
thus providing for a source of revenue from the
Courts, and making handsome Offset against the
expense Of holding them.
Shieldstown has, as usual been represented pretty
largely on the docket, and the testimony of wit
nesses detailing facts connected with the commits
sion of crime in that locality is enough to make
grow faint recoi and loathe the utter depravity of
human nature Some characters from there, fgu-
ring in this Court are of the most abandoned which
it is possible for the human mind to conceive Of
The Grand Jury have been very busy and have
returned quite number of bills for gaming, re-
failing, assault and battery, &c
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

PERsoNAL-We met on Friday Hon. M. T. Ry-
der, of Memphis who has brought son to attend
the University We also met Hon. j. NJ. CordelL
Of Scott, Hon. Vincent Meyers of Claiborne, and
Hon. Mr. Backman, of Monroe, ali having left
Nashville for the holidays. Mr. J.. M Mynatt our
own Representative, arrived home Saturday.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

Notwithstanding the wet weather which we
have had for few weeks past, some of our side
walks have been in most deplora5le condition, al
most bad as the middle of the street. The only
way 70 remedy this is to McAdamize the streets.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

THE utmost CONSERVATION has been prevailing in
the region of the Aleghaney coal mines in Mary
land caused by tae appearance of Ku Klux. A
highly respectable gentleman by the name of Doug
lass Love has been assassinated
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

TEMPERANCE DrEEER.-Our Temperance friends
in the neighborhood Of New Prospect, south of the
river, are 10 have dinner on Christmas day. and
an address by our esteemed fellow-citizen David
Richards ESQ
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

A number of Maryland oystermon few
DAYS ago saw vessel illegally taking oys-
tiers They started to capture the vessel,
but its crew opened on them with guns
loaded with shot, and they beat retreat
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

TRAGEDY IN MEIGs CoUNTY.-We heard rumors
IN town, on Monday, of dreadful tragedy that has
been enacted in Meigs county. An officer had sum-
moned three other men to assist in arresting man
for some offence the nature Of which we did not
earn. On arriving at the place where the man
lived they found him in company with three 9TH
sss, all armed, who commenced firing upon the ar
resting party. The fire was returned, and did not
cease until number on both sides were killed and
wounded Rumor has it that six Of the party were
killed and The other two mortally wounded, though
we hope the story is exaggerated and that the result
was not so fatal Frank Smith, citizen of this
county who was on visit there is reported as one
Of the party and said 10 have been killed
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

AEUMBER Of Peruvian naval officers aud sailors
passed here last week route for New Orleans, TO
possession Of some iron-cads recently purchas-
cd from our government EA
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

Hon. d. W. c. SENTER Speaker of the Senate
and prospective Governor of Tennessee, was in
town on Monday, appearing to enjoy excellent
health and buoyant spirits.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

A MINISTER was killed at Raleigh, N. c. last
week, by a negro, for taking fre-wood from prem
ises alleged to be his The murderer was arrested
and committed to jail ~
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23
Dissolution.

the heretofore existing between the undersigned
under the name or SHEFARD, RENsHAw 3 ATKIN dis
solved on the lth day November $685. by mutual consents
j. H. Renshaw Withdrawing from the hrm which makes Il
necessary that outstanding accounts should be closed All
owing firm hereby notified call at at
our Office Cay street and settle these accounts the
hooks must be closed. L c. SHEPARD,
j. II. RENSHAW,
A,~5at S. 7. ATKIN,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

The bill providing for the establishment OF an
Agricultural College m connection with the East
Tennessee University has passed its third reading
in The House.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

A regimental coffin maker was asked
whom he was making for, and mentioned
the intended.
"Why, he is not dead, man !" said the
querest.
Don't you trouble yourself, replied the
other, "Dr. Coe told us to make his coffin,
and I guess he knows what he gave him.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

FoR SAIE.-A Hoe Cylinder Railway Printing
Press guaranteed to lie in perfect working order
Also Hoe Paper Cutting Machine for sale at the
WIG Office
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

URetlcient Street Committee deserve the thanks
Of the people on West Church street for the manner
in which that street is being improved,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

THE Sabbath Schools of the CITY have all made
preparations providing for the hearty enjoyment of
the holidays by the young folks attending them.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

BLANK Books, RECORDS, EXECUTION DocKErs
&C. made to order at short notice in any style Of
binding desired. The trade supplied at New York
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

FINANCIAL circles are looking with some degree
Of interest just now to an expected decision of the
Supreme Court of the United States on the legal
lander act
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

Hon. N. o. PATTERSON is in town, the guest Of
Col. M. L. Patterson. We learn he will remain
here during the holidays
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

JAMES JOHNSON, colored man of Hamilton
county, was murdered few nights since for his
money
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

The town Of Bristol has been incorporated du
ring the session of the Legislature now sitting.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

JUDGE ANDREWS arrived at home from Nash
vile on Monday.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

Advices from the City of Mexico to De-
cember Sd have been received. General
Rosecrans, accompanied by General Sturm,
had arrived at the capitol, and was cordial
w received
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

BISHOP FEEHAN, of Nashville, oficiated at th q
Catholic church on last Sabbath.