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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
The Cry of EnOrraoas Taxes.

Ali citizens of Tennessee feel the pressure of tax
atioD Loyal men feel them no less heavily than
those who were rebels. Yet they endure them as
in view of the condition in which the
State was left by the war, and for which they
in no sense responsible. But they do not propose
reputation. Nor do they blame the Radical party
with having caused them. They aseribe the true
cause. The Copperheads and rebels, however, whose
nisdeeds have piled millions Of dollars debt upon
the State, whose unholy war mas stagnated the bus
mess stayed the commerce diminished the resources
and psrslyzed the energies of the State, with an
efirontery which should make the devil himself
blush, charge this debt upon Radical rule Out upon
such arrant villainyl Do they imagine for a mo-
ment that honest loyal men can be deluded by their
lies, however often repeated2 Loyal Tennesseeans
are not fools. They cannot be humbugged by any
such bold falsehood. In 1861 these men voted
eight millions of dollars of the public money to be
used by Ishsm G. Harris, to assist the rebel cause
and when the Federal army under Buel captured
Nashville, they fed South, carrying with them the
assets Of the Bank of Tennessee and her twelve
branches
The Federal army, at Augusta, Georgia, captured
S4OO of the school fund and returned it to the
Governor, and the only officer connected with the
State Government as State Treasurer was Greene
county johnson Democrat. Without authority of
law, he secretely loaned it to an irresponsible, in
solvent bank at Memphis and half of it turns out
to be total loss to the State Still, these unmti-
gated rsscas talk about the Radical State Govern
ment stealing the school fund Oh shame where
is thy blush SENIOR EDITOR.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Hon. Thomas A. Hamilton.

The grand jury of the Criminal Court OF
Memphis, found true bill on the 18th inst.
against Mr.. 7. A. Hamilton, one of the Rep
resentatives in the Legislature from Shelby
county, for perjury, in having taken the
Candidates oath, he having been Conted-
crate officer.
The above without comment We clip
from the Democratic Conservative paper
published at Kingston called the East Ten
neSSeean. The paper should have added
that this bill was found by a copperhead-
rebel grand jury because Mr.. Hamilton, is
opposed to the immediate enfranehisement
of rebels and because he had been agreed
upon az one of the candidates of the Re
publican party for Congress for the State
at large The East TennesSeean, should
hoist at its mast head the names of Frank
Seymour and Horatio Blair"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
TroOns to EnrOrce the Laws.

The rebels and copperheads seek to prejudice
Union men against the Radical party because
small company Of regular troops, 70 enable the rev.
enue officers 20 enforce the whisky laws, have been
stationed al Knoxville. These men making the
complaints are the very men who procured the
troops 10 be sent here II ia the work Of the rebels
70 oppress loyal men. The distiller who makes one
run Of liquor s caught up violently and thrust into
Jail and his tubs and copper stills are coDfschted,
while The huge Democratic thieves of New York,
known as the whisky ring, are allowed 10 defrsud
the government upon large scale, provided they
will literally contribute in furtherance Of the cor
rupt schemes Of the national administration In
other words, the poor East Tennesseean who makes
one run of corn whisky, is arrested, imprisoned and
broken up, while the wholesale robbers in New
York and elsewhere escape scott free The dark
vilainy of those corrupt men who will try to raise
howl about small company Of men stationed in
Knoxville TO prevent on small scale what they
are doing by The Wholesale, ia obvious upon mo-
ments reflection. SENIOR EDITOR.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

These desperadoss continue their oulrages Ia Mid
die and West Tennossee. Instead of calming down,
they grow mors violent avery day. The cause Of
their becoming more defiant win be found IN The
violence Of language contaiued 10 Che speeches Of
Forrest, Qesrlss Colysr Rueksr, DC, and in thein
famous articles daily pat forth IN the rebel papers
of Nashville end Mempbs i viii be remew-
bered that some Of The above are The uen aud the
papers that only short fortnight sge were before
the Legislature clsncring for the fiaDehisei aud
pledging themselves 10 quiet the country by eoun-
selling violent men u desst from their breaches OF
the public peace. Now. 60 inspire their partissns
with courage and 10 stimulate them % further acts
Of violence they are falling them with an air Of
triumph that the PFesidsnt will make change Of
military commanders in this Department and send
Federal troops into Tennessee under the command
Of some Democrat OF Coppefhead opponent OF
Grant; that the Grand CycIopa Of The KukluA or
ganization is a. much the Governor of Tennessee
as the present Eominsl incumbent, who was placed
in his seat by over afty thousand majority OF the
qualified voters Of ths State that Mr. johnson has
discovered that it is unconstitutional for Governor
Brownlow 10 call out the State military that if it
is done they win b disbauded BY United States
military and that Il the militia is called out the
Democrats viii openly declare for reputation,
The duties and powers Of the President are de-
fined by the Constitution and laws Of the United
States These, by no means, authorize such acts as
are contemplated Let him, il he dare, transcend
the Constitution and lsws of the United States by
interfering foreiby with Tennessee matters in the
face of Congress. In The meanwhile the constitu-
ton and laws OF Tennessee define and prescribe the
duties of the Governor; aud, knowing them, be will
not hesitate to perform them, without intimidation
from anu source SENIOR EDITOR.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
More Rebel Violence.
From the Nashville Republican we give below a
correct version of the WAYNE county affair

From the Nashville Republican we give below a
correct version of the Wayne county affair
The proprietor of a furnace in Wayne county,
six miles this side of Wsynesboro, on Columbia
pike has a number of colored men in his employ
ment. This is a Union county. For some weeks
past, men in masks known as the Kuklux Khan,
have been disturbing these people by taking advan-
tage of and whipping lame men, one of whom they
killed. They armed themselves for protection, but
the proprietOrs prevailed upon them to place their
arms in the furnace, and told them if they would
dc this then be would help them TO defend them
selves in the Kuklux interrupted them again !;
so they did as he advised, and on last Thursday,
Khan of fifty armed men came into Waynesboro and
ordered the postmaster not to tell write anything
about them they went TO the house of Mr.. E. Thur
man. the Sheriff of the county, and called for him,
but he was not there they told his wife TO tell him.
when he back, to stay till they returned, say
ing that they desired to see him.
They then proceeded TO the furnace and saw the
manager, and he told them what he had done. They
had him to call in all his hands, and then gave them
their orders, &c, and proceeded TO Waynesboro.-
Before they got to the town the Sheriff had sue
ceeded in arresting about eight men and placing
them in Jail, with instructions. On their approach
be met and halted them, and demanded Of them
their business. They proceeded with drawn re-
volvers The Sheriff told them he would fire upon
them if they proceeded; they did proceed and he
did fire upon them. When they charged on him he
lied to the Jail They dashed on after him, when
the Sherfs posse fired upon them, killing two and
wounding three others, two MORALLY. The Khan
Immediately took the dead and wounded away, leav-
ing three mules alive, one being killed
This Khan halted the United States mail carrier
the next morning and told him that they intended
TO kill the Sheriff They sent for doctor, and
gave him positive orders not to tell who they were
The Khan IS composed Of rebels who live near
Clifton and Savannsh, Tenn, led, it is thought, by
some Of the most desperate men in the country.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Snnrnme Indteshin.

The Athens Post prstsAds TO have heard raD,or
that the Supreme Judgeship (vtcs Miligtn, who
has accepted Federal sppOintment) has "teen ten
dered successfully 10 ChanceIlors Temple Lucky,
Trewhiu, and Judge Swan, of the Circui Court
and by each declined We will inform Che Post
that the position has not been rendered 20 any one
and is not therefore, as II suppossg, gnng beg
ging. The Post lays legal friend ass suggested
that perhaps the legal gentlemen who are apparent
ly unwilling 90 accept tie prohered rost Of honor,
may doubt the power Of Gov. Brownlow 10 make =
valid appointment
Neither one Of the honorable gentle men men
toned by the Post hold TO the views cf le Post and
his legal friend" that the Governor iss no such
right. II either Of them were offered 'he position
and should decline, It would not be iot the reason
suggested by the Post ami bis oOnsssvi tive legal
friend -
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Thai KukIux Coat.

A KuklaH ccst was captured in Gbion county,
few days since. A company Of tho.e midnisha
knights-errsnt and cowardly sssassins ZANE prcwl.
ing around Inc dwelling Of colored lnsu in thai
county calling on him 10 come out 10 them Thu,
American citizen Of African descent could mol
see the reason for going in crson snd upon the lie.
gal principle that what one doesSy another he doeI
By himself commissioned mimic ball e appear in
bis stead The missile took effect ia the leg Of enc
Of the maranders, so disabling him that be was has.
lily helped Awsy by his eOmuldss, minus his coat OF
many oolcrF.
The coat is Of old cloth, well worn. Il Is such
material, Of flaming, gorgeous soors end large hg-
ures as some would fancy for drawing room robe.
Indeed, Il has the appearances Of having been the
dressing gown Of some ashy Shareholder, ripped and
revamped for Kuklux disguise, 70 BE- used by the
chivhlrous sons OF the late SHAREHOLDERS or BY those
Of his rebel neighbcrs The coat Is long wasted,
lwRlloN-tAilcd one, with fat lin buttons nearly az
large ~ tea-sanoars What bes,.gf,i act ara these
KukuK sooundrols and outlaws. ana 49,. 10 i'm.
puasntly Justify their Internal aaros,,Ie.,
SFNloN R.....
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

MARTvILLE, TEsEs Aug. Is, 1863
Editor RiaOruiks Wig
SIE Our County Convention was held here to
day, 10 ascertain who the people of this county de-
sire 60 represent them in the ne1t Congress Of the
United States After fairly tasting the strength of
che several candidates--sccording 10 the Radical
strength Of each district in The county-the Hon.
Horace Maynard was declared the first choice Of the
msionty Of Republican voters Of the county; Gen.
Cooper seeond, and Nr. Williams NEXT And finally
the convention Pledged itself to stand by lhe noni-
nee Of the Knoxville Convention, on the 18th ms.
Our delegates were then appointed and instructed
on the foregoing principles.
You are respectfully requested 10 give these pro
ceedings place in the columns Of your rebel ven
tilating pAper DAVID GODDARD, Chm o.
S. II. GAULr, Secretary.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
DaslardIy outrage IN Hickman County,

On The 18th instant siz mopnsed men role up TO
the house Of ons Louis PfowL negro, living in The
4th district Of Hickman county Tennessee end do
manded food fir their horses. The owner Of the
plsce having seen them come hid himself ~ barn
about one hundred yards from the house. while his
wife .old The chief they hsd corn or oats or any
thing with which 10 feed tsair bofsea They then
demanded something 10 eat Tor tbemseive's hich
was also refused the people being ve'y rver and
having nothing to live on themselves lnrss q '"e
men then walked up TO the woman and fired at her
deliberately ID the presence OF tour OF nef ehhoten
killing her instantly.
These stroCious murders may be com United
short time longer but the Legislature VIII seon en-
act an ecien militia bill and then they VIII cease
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
!" Rebel Gas Pipes and Blow Hards,"

L. II. Ewing and A. s. Colyar, of Middle Ten
nessee are making speeches calling upon the rebel
population TO forcibly overthrow the State Govern
ment They talk brsvely and deal out the old rebel
slang Of dying in "ihe last ditch" Yes,' say
Colyar and Ewing, we viii perish sooner than
submit 10 Radical rule When there was fine
opportunity to Idle for ones country" they did not
consider it sweet and pleasant" to do SO. No two
men in the whole country more studiously labored
20 keep out Of harms way than old Ed. Ewing and
blatherskite Colyar. They talked and threatened
during tho war as they do now, but nary last
ditch did either Of them ever End or try to find.
They advised the people to shoulder their musksts
and 20 out 10 slay the Yankees, but nary Yankee
could ever get within shooting distance of these
miserable humbugs and blow srds. As TO old Ew-
ing he fell early in the action. His avsrice or cow
Ardoe caused him TO remain at home near Nashville
and sue for peace st the hands f"carpe bsggers ind
scalawarsn who came 70 Nashville in g. and he did
this as soon rs they came there. From the tour
Buel arrived at Nashville until A. Johnson pro-
claimed his policy, poor old Ewing was eringing
and crouching at the stool of Federal and State
power like whipped spaniel al his masters feet.
The charlaisn ColyAr is a similar specimen. Du-
ring the war a camp-follower Of the rebel army he
was never once within range Of the Union guns
At the close Of the war be was cowed whipped
subiugAtsd. lie snd Ewing would not ever talk
now If they expected to participate in the fgh they
are trying 10 bring on. One company Of Essi Ten
nessee militia can brigade of such traitors as
Ewing, Colysr, and the editors Of the Nashville
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
A Card from Colonel Powell.

J POWELL is a candidate for Congress in the lst
Congressional District of Tennessee on the score of
qualifications and personal merit GtOne-desires no
support on any other principle-wil not stump the
District under any circumstances nor recognize
any competitor in the canvass unless be be q msn
of unauled Union record and character for truth
If elected viii do as he may deem Is right without
regard TO party, in restoring equal rights TO alis
for the colonization of the freedmen, and white
mans government out and out-and admonishes
ali that unless yon like these principles to Be certain
not to rote for me- az will have no desire TO serve
you. J. POWELL.
GREENEvLLE TENN. june 25, 1868.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Gen. George Ii. Thomas.

The Nashville rebel papers announce that Gen.
Thomas had come TO Knoxville to see and coHSpire
with the Governor. On Tuesday Gen. Thomas, ac-
companied by Colonel Hough, of his staff, passed
through Knoxville going to West Virginia. The
General did not see the Governor stop here longer
than TO change cars. We understand he WAS going
TO West Virginia on public business. Gen. Thomas
sent no message to the Governor. There has been
no communication between them, direct or indirect,
for moro than year, save what has been published
in the papers.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Grant and OOIfax Mass Meeting.

The friends of Grant and Colfsx in East Tonnes
see have determined to hold grand mass meeting
at this place, time during the month Of Octo-
Der. Distinguished speakers from abroad are e1-
pected TO be present, and grand rally of the Re
publican party of Eass Tennessee will take place.
A Committee of Arrangements has been designated,
which viii meet at the court house this Saturday
evening, and agree upon the time and make other
necessary arrangements. A committee 10 procure
suitable speakers for the OCCASION will meet on Mon
day evening.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
DIED,

In East Knoxville on Monday, the 10th instant Mr.
PIECkkES KING PEGG, eged a years
The deceased has been from the time BE- reached mature
ags honest, Industrious and peeceable citizen Of this
place Kindness ia his family, aud readiness perform
friendly acts toward his neigheors marked rnitJ Of bis
the hearty good viii Of his aequaintAnces Generally
teeed be for these qualities and also because 81 his
diligence IN business and hs quiet orderly demeanor while
he alive need scarcely said that his death was
subject Of general regret among those who knew him.
When yet youth he became Christian believer
baptized IN the Methodist Church. with which, however
appears he did Afterwards form or continue reli-
squs eonnecticn In his List Illness, no manifested
repentance toward God aud sincere faith Jesus Chrst
bis Mediator and Redeemer through whom he expressed
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26


PURSUANT TO 4 DECREE OF THE
ok.nes, Court Al Kingsor Tennessee, pronounced e
- AngI Teri 1855 IN the Of William p esetsl e1n.
srstor Of Jfseph Esiabrook deceassd anne, tns
ara ere9lors 81 sad deceased, will on Ih1ksDAl, ~
~, - ext al the Coal crek Depot on ne
KnoSyle ana Kentucky nailrcad 10 Anqstsen eoah ~
to rss public outry y tas eknes se
A. NJ re reht and tlts that the said deceased p"nea ~
ne tine 81 hts death % tho several
TRACTS or LAND
.nd described IN ne pssdinZs q sid Csc .z
resided
ths time Bis DEATH what s known By the paus OF Win
WHARF the coant!ss Of Anderson Morgan jcin
partly each county. These lands viii te sold subject
70 the membranes OF the widows dover which has
heretofore assigned TO her The lands lying Bount County
half interest in ITO Little
OF the same adjoining the lands Of McCamphell A.
top Of the smoky Mountains other tract Of f6l
acres. adjoining the Sewer county line oEs-hird
other 900 tract, lying ep Of Smoky Mountain
joining the North Carolina Ina. full and compise
Ths tracts embracing tbs homestead viii Be sold separate
parcs such parcels united may best 10 the
Interest the estate the bids by which that interest
best promoted viii be received.
TERMS OF SALE
Ten per cent. Of the purchase money will be required
in hand, paid the day Of sale, the residue in three
equal instruments the lst payable in twelve months, the
I'd in eighteen menths and the other two years from day
Of GALE the purchaser purchasers giving notes with
approved security bearing interest from date, for the
payment Of the same and len viii be reserved the
lands until the same Is paid for.
JAMES T. SHELLY, CAM.
By L. A. GREEN, Z. c. L N. aug26-S.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Seeing Is Believing.

We call attention TO the card of Colonel Fitch Of
Memphis published in this paper. Col. F. Is gen
tleman Of as high character as any in Memphis, and
no one of any respectablity where he is known, of
any party, will question his veracity. The man
who speaks Of this Kuklux party as myth" or
as anything other than band Of assassns is either
a fool or n knayp
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26

Thomas J, Van Glider vs.. II. Il. vbi.inx.

Il01as y van UlIdeF Vs. n. n, Wbltlng.
FVHE PLAINTIFF, ON AFFIDAVIT.
a says the defendant Is indebted him. aud so ab.conds
OF eneeas himself that ths ordinary process the Law
not % served upon him. having obtained original attach
sut essns she estate made rsturnsbis before %
q the Peace for Knox county aud the having
taat ne dsisndaut appear before him his IN KnoI-
Fe Tennessee, the 18th day February 1850 or a..
same viii be proceeded with parte Il 10 luther rd.rI
That this notice be published Tor four successive weeks m
brownloW's Wing. aug2e-4t pf5 WM. r. sEAY, j. p
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
A TrumD Card.

IA. smythe, Collector Of New YORK has os-
el,r.a for Grant sod Collar, We csli ths trump
ard The Collector Of that port has great inhu-
epee over the many thousand employees in bic OF
ice or under bis pay. Not 70 pat q noe point On ~
several thousand men in New York vote Juss aa me
Collector does. This course Of The Collector VIII
strike terror 70 The ahwsshed, unoofnbsd kuklux
Democracy
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
II. L. A.

The several councils of the U. l.. are requested
to send full delegation to the meeting of the
ty council, TO be held the frst Monday in Sep
tsmber, At Temperance Hall, in KssG Kno1vills, at
10 o'clock, ?. nj. Business Of Importance viii be
transacted. a perfect organization of The friends
Of Grant and Colfax should be had, and conse-
quently fall attendance is desired
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-26
Ebe Louisville Journal.

Tho Louisville Journal is taken in various coun-
ties of East Tennessee chiefly by class Of men who
,oaHt to be loyal and enormously suppose they are
correct in espousing the Conservative side: While
this is true, while they are opposed to Radicalism
as they understand IL they are yet still more opposed
to rebelisps. The men to whom we have referred,
have supposed they were reading the editorials of
George d. Prentice, or at least paper controlled
by him. Prentice they know as an original Union
man. We know that many Of the readers Of the
Journal in this section viii feel cheap when they
ascertain the character Of the poor devil who runs
the journal machine. Poor old Prentice is nearly
dead, and not only does not write anything scarcely
for the paper but is not responsible for IFS sent
meEts
Below, from the Nashville Press and Times, we
give an admirable portrait as far as il goes of the
controlling spirit of the Journal and the great liar
and rebel camp follower who writes all the lying
articles on Tennessee Affairs. The Press aud Times
might add 10 its sketch
The Louisville Journal evidently wants to make
Itself notorious for hre-eating. Here Is specimen
of lis recent illusions
aIf neither the Supreme Court nor the Tx ecutiye
Department can help US, we must help ourselves,
and fight or otherwise be among the veriegI das-
tards that degrade ana pOHte tne eartn they crawl
on. Yes, fight the government OF Congress which
is au unconstitutional and Illegal body with no
more rightful authority over the country than TIE
Chinese squad who on visit 10 IT,
The editor of the JoaFsal, Mr. Wstierson, is also
paying special attention 10 Tennessee Affairs, and IN
almost every number of tie Jouaal has some rabid
and frothy article sgainst the Republican tyranny
in Tennessee.
So soon as this doughty editor found out that the
Coafederscy was going "a be failure, he quit the
Chattanooga Re6es, which he was then conducting,
and went in hot haste 70 Cincinnati where be got 3
subordinate place on the Ttnses straieht-ouf Re-
publican paper. Being anxious 10 return to Ten
nessee, he ht began the most fulsome dstterv
and adulaiion of Andrew johnson then Military
Governor Of the State All that johnson did wis
perfectly right and proper, in bis opinion He was
delighted with Joh1soDs Radical speeches John
sons assessments of rebel property and johnson
! ''ifon-elad" oath. lie made The most extravagant
efforts 10 attract Johnsons notice and actually had
bis articles in the 7T'Hes cut out aud sent 70 him
Bis msd-dog attacks upon the Republicans of Ten
nossee nothing more than the ebnlliions of nor
titled vanity and bAfied ambition. Fer conside-
ration, he woald eulogize Gov BTownlow as the
Perfect flower of statesmsnship and patriotism and
j his militia as force whose virtues put 10 shame
those Of the heroes Of Bunler HID.