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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
The Growing Act Of Justice.

On Saturday tbs Sehate, by vote Of Is TO 3,
passed on its third residing the House bill removing
all disabilities fos sitting on uries holding Office
on account Of race or color. This did Lot pass
without spirited debate ss no question of impor-
tanee ia expected &c pass
While last summer, candidate for Office, Gov
ernor Brownlow advocated this neasure-as did
almost every prominent man of the Republican
party in the State. The Radical party was COM
mitted to it Just As Etheridge and his hackers were
pledged 70 it. The Knoxville WIG was support
ing il last summer, while its Senior editor was
seeking the votes Of the $4,000 colored men Of Mid
die and West Tennessee. The charge was then
made that We only did it because Brownow want
ed their votes. Now that Brownlow hSs nothing
10 ask Of these people, and has tenure on the
highest Offices the state can bsstow for more than
seven years, should he live that long, or tenure
on Office IS long as he can ever desire it, he and
this paper Justify the Legislature in what they have
DONE because they hare done right We are glad
that the last vestige of clsss legislation has been
stricken from the statute books Of the old "Youn-
teer Staten
The passage Of this bill was chiefly opposed by
the East Tennessee members in not one county of
whose division Of the State does the colored vote
amount to one-hfth Of the registered loyal white
vote, and It is only in Hamilton Chattanooga and
this county thst the colored vote amounts 70 as
much as one-seventh or eighth of the loyal white
vote It IT, therefore, clear that there viii be no
colorsd men elected TO Office in any county IN East
Tennessee unless the majority Of the loyal white
people will It. The most earnest advocates OF the
removal Of these disabilities are loyal white peo-
pie Of those sections of the State where eoored vo
ters are in the msjority. If these sections should
desire oolored man as constable or magistrate, it
will net bring any Of our East Tennessee friends
into an association which some Of them seem go
much to dread We will venture the assertion,
however that those loyal men who denounce this
measure most bitterly would-should they have
any sort of cause in court in a rebel cOunty-thank
their stars that colored men ere eligible TO sit on
iuries and even administer the law. We venture
the prediction upon the hypothesis that they would
rathes receive justice from loyal ooored juror or
magistrate than injustice and persecution from q
disloyaL white juror and magistrate.
We will refer to this subject again. Meanwhile
we congratulate our colored citizens upon this
browning act Of justice, and the glorious old COM
monwealth that she for the first time in her histo-
~, stands before the world truly Republican
State
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
Stealing Democratic Thunder.

Gov Brownlow concludes his late letter TO the
Republican Convention with the following para
graph
If we're member of your convention, would
endeavor to have incorporated into the platform
you adopt plank TO the following effect That the
bonds AMI obligations of the General Government
which dc not expressly stipulats for payment in
cein in tae acts authorizing their issuance, or on
their face. should be paid in greenbacks or legal
tenders, and that our delegates to the National Con-
vention be instructed to vote for resolution In the
National Platform embracing this proposition.
/ have the honor TO be, etc.
The Democratic papers lay hold of this and cha
rsclerizei It as an attempt on the part Of the Cover
nor TO steal Democratic thunder. The Governor
says he never was hard money man, but has been
the consistent advocate, for forty years. of tai-
torn, National paper currency. He rejOioes that we
now have it, from fUe cents up to fee thousand dol
lars. This currency saved the Government in the
late war, and ROW affords a circulating medium in
every State This, the Governor says, is old Wig
uuHderi
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
Increase OF the Spells.

The patronage Of the Federal Govern
ment has boen immense for years past, and
by the late war il has been increased three
fold. Johnson is using it to build up the
Rebel Conservative party, and to perpetu-
ate his power. 1t is not strange, therefore,
that the coming Presidential contest is
looked to as one promising great bitterness
and unparalleled excitement. We give the
Copperhead ofice-holders fair warning, and
tell them to do their best. If the Radicals
succeed, as they expect to do, they intend
to put all men out of Office who are I'M
friendly to the Government, and all who
are in sympathy with traitors, Let all
parties understand this, and govern thom-
selves accordingly. They that are not with
us are against us. There are but two par
ties in the country-these are the friends of
the Government, and its enemies. Call them
what you will, the people understand them,
and know where to place them.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
"MOsesv Holds the Whip Rein.

The Nashville Banner has for months been sdvo-
eating the claims Of President johnson for the
nomination Of the Democratic party. Il has pub
lished series Of lengthy editorials the subject
which have evidently been written by some one
thoroughly acquainted with the entire Of Mr..
johnson AS public man, and possessing an init
mate knowledge Of his personal character and re-
sources as party leader.
In the editorials referred TO- Mr.. Johnson's claims
FOR the Democratic nomination are set forth with
zeal and force than we have seen by any other
Of his supporters.
Below we publish an extract from lengthy edi-
torAl in the Banner Of recent date, promising that
we agree with the writer that johnson viii be the
candidate Of the Democracy To say that we de-
sire him TO be s not true for after his base betrayal
Of the Republican party we would rejoice to see
even the Democracy turn their backs upon him.
But the Democracy won't turn their backs upon
him. They dare not. They are afraid TO do so.
With the power Of johnson they will be badly
beaten. Without il they would not offer respectable
opposition. And unless they nominate him they
need not look 10 the President for support. he
will drive the politicians into his support IS be WIS
accustomed 70 do in Tennessee. We know "Moses'
well, and he's not the man TO surrender TO quar-
ter-nsg like Pendleton. In talent, force Of viii,
and the elements Of party leader, johnson is far
superior TO his more accomplished scholarly and
less politically dishonest rival
We doubt not the editorials Of the Banner were
inspired in Washington. It's chief editor is a son
Of ardent supporter and former colleague Of the
President in Congress from this State who has his
residence in Washington. The "unterriAed De-
mocrscy may therefore regard the mensces Of
the Banas, as semi-oficial The Banner says:
He is an actual power. The Agbt which is 10 be
submitted 10 tho people for their decision is his fight
with Congress. He made it, and he alone can sue
cessfully finish IT, IL tie Democrats choose 10 throw
him over after all be has done for them and the
country, and all that he can yet do, be might rea-
sonably say to them, very WELL you don't seem to
appreciate me- and you can't expect me to make
any further sacrifice for you. am no longer
party 30 this fight You and the Radicals for IT,
l will just 60 on and administer my Office until the
expiration Of my term. ! have done my part, and
you have not met noe halfway. Had you done 90,
our combined strength would have prevailed. As
it is, you and Congress will have 20 fight it out"
This taking purely partisan and e1pediency view
Of the case, is the johnson argument, and II will
prevail. johnson is certain 70 be the Democratic
nominee because the Democrats eau not get on
without him He is power in the land which can
not be dispensed with
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
France and Russia.

The relations between France and Russia appear
to be anything bat friendly. The Paris papers
which are in the service of Louis Napoleon de-
nounce Russia as the only power now disturbing
the peace Of Europe while the organs of the Rus
sian Government denounee the influence of France
as the only obstacle TO the reconstruction of the
Turkish Empire. The Government of Austria is
in full accord with that of France 1t has formally
renowned an opposition to the contamination of
the unity of Germany and of Itsly--of course its
own German and italian provinces excepted--snd,
on the other hand, declares that any attempt to
unite the Slavi of the Turkish Empire into Slavic
Empire would be treated as a cause bells. All this
indicates that for the present the Eastern question
again occupies the first place in European politics.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
sharD Points.

General John Beatty, Radical, who was
elected to Congress from the 9Th Ohio Dis
trict, in place of the member recently killed,
and who made a gain of 500 votes on the
poll in the late State election, has been
making a speech. From it we extract the
following sharp points;
4" Not content with their assault upon the
life of the nation, with thrusting the ma
tional debt upon US, with burdening US
with taxes, with this scheme to involve the
country in financial bankruptcy and ruin,
the Democratic party goes a step further.
As if to make destruction doubly sure, they
demand that the Southern States shall be
entitled to the full state Of recognition and
constitutional representation in Congress
and the electoral colleges given to all the
States. They insist that the rebel States
shall be at once admitted without guaran-
tees, without being required to accede to
the generous terms proposed by Congress.
Let us suppose q case Here is our friend
who keeps hotel. He has many guests
One of these sets fire to his horse, and COM
mences to murder and plumber the inmates,
but is finally overpowered before ne mas
succeeded in destroying all the lives or
stealing all the property. What shall De
done with the prisoner Invite him back,
pardon him, not ask him to restore the
property he has stolen, pay the loss ne has
caused, or suffer the penalty due his crime
Shall no guarantees be required, no securl-
ty for future good behavior Shall he be
made welcome guest at the table, and SIT
down among loyal and peaceful men P
Would it be safe to do this? Would this
satisfy Justice? Would magnanimity re-
quire us thus to treat him? No. 1t would
be the sheerest folly; itwould be rewarding
crime; it would be paying a premium for
treason, robbery and murder.
This is simply what our Democratic
friends would do, what they propose to do
on a large scale. They propose to let these
rebels come back, Internationally and i'm
mediately: occupy places of trust and hon
or without pledge, without security for the
future, without indemnity for the past. 1t
does not matter whether these rebels States
are out of the Union or in the Union. |
do not propose to split hairs with lawyer
on this point. 1t is enough for me to know
that the men whom these Democrats would
admit have forfeited all rights as citizens,
that they were subdued at cost Of the lives
of FIVE hundred thousand loyal men who
are tonight sleeping amidst the scenes Of
the conflict in the valleys, on the hill-slopes,
under the shadows of the great mountains
of the South-heroes whose monuments are
the SCARED rocks and shattered trees that
rise above them. And so help me God, /
will not reach out to grasp the bloody hands
of their murderers until they come back
washed, cleansed, vouched for and Endorsed
by loyal men until they have proven by
works, as well as promises, their devotion
to the flag of my country Iappeal to you
as honest men, is this revenge? Is this an
exhibition of an unchristian spirit? In
common honesty, wise prudence-it is a
stretch of the most sublime magnanimity."
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
Enforcement or Law.

The English deserve tho credit Of dong what
nearly one-half the American people fail to do.
They execute their laws IMFARTIALLT OF this we
have a striking example in the Of Sir Culling
Eardley Eardley. This young baronet whose father
was distinguished for benevolence and piety, early
showed himself a dssipaied, unprincipled boy
After plunging into all manner Of dissipation and
becoming bankrupt in fortune and character, be
came to the United States. In New York he mar
ried lady, the nuptials taking place At Grace
(Episcopsn Church, and being witnessed in the
regular manner Afler living with bis wife for sew
eral years be deserted her without complaining Of
misconduct on Der part and recently married lady
in London The Esther Of his hrst and lawful wife
brought suit against him q few months since The
second marriage wss not denied by She bigsmist
bat his lawyers attempted 10 show that the Ger
nv was not legally binding in Great BIZ. ain rh.,.
ever il might be in America The , ,s.. hor.r.-
regarded the as a very ',o,, ono rse,s.a %
-, A., ~. -4louS one Esiuseu 70
admit inc soouno'o' " "a, and committed him to
prison unul iuflls' -sidenos in regard to the New
YORK marriage could be obtained. We infer that
iuFlneI AhO ample proof of his crime wss obtained
s.n'S telegraphsd over the ocean wires that The
0 mist has been sentenced 70 eighteen months i'm
lrisonment at hard labor.
This is the way they do business In England and
hi, Is the way IN which !. should Be done every.
vbsrs The laws are imp=-.ially administered and
ereeutsa. whether the criminal be poor man or 4
tilted scion Of nobility. How different from Re
ppblican America In four-ffths Of tho States Of
tho Union. men Of wealth or aristocratio connec-
tons 20 unpublished for crimes for which poor white
men or negroes are hanged and locked up IN pen
itentiary.
In America. a. in Englsnd, men should be taught
that the law Is not spiders web to catch smsl
insects while II Offers no barrier 10 the larger, but
that it s equally strong TO hold sll within Its iron
grasp"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
The New Senator from CaIlfornIa---His
Early History and Political Record.

Casserly is an old citizen Of San Francisco Of
excellent standing and commanding abilities. BE
is sound lawyer and in many respects is tbs aolest
man in the Democratic ranks on this coast. During
the great struggle for the Union, he cast his lnin
enos on the side Of the Government, Endorsed the
war measures and distin gushed himself as thor
ough.going Union man. While the great number
of The Democracy Of California took sides, either IN
sympathy or deeds, with the rebellion, Cssserly
took position at once pronounced and IN direct
oppositiou 20 bis party-Or rather he had no party
at that time save such an one IS was made up OF
loysl men His election IS another signal rebuke
TO the copperhesd element Of this State. They
have demanded everything snd got nothing Cas-
serly and Haight are representative men, but they
did not represent the dominant element in the DEM
ocratic ranks during the late war for the Union
Il is q significant fact that both Of these men have
not been taken up a concession not to the South
aide element but to the loyal element of the State
The chivalry wing has got its quietus for long
time TO come. The new Senator has good record,
and is capable of being something more than a
pa rty msn.-San Francisco Bssllstin, Dec. 40 1861
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
Talk Out Like a Man.

The Press and HercLd, of this city, aays We
believe Gov Brownlow has the reputation, among
his friends, of being very honest man." The ital-
les In the above extract the Press aud Heralds
If Gov. Brownlow has the reputation of being a
dishonest man in pselsriary 1--WE use the word Pc
cuniary in oontrs-distinction to the terms dis
honest politician OF demagogue,' which are en-
ployed by some really kind-hearted men toward all
who oppose then,) affairs, even among his manly
personal and political foes, We wish the Press
and Herald TO say so The itclieisiHg Of the word
friends" as used in this connection, is capable of
the construction that those, and those only believe
him honest who can be called his friends
1.-THE Pres, aud Herald, or anybody else, desires
70 compare records with thu Governor on this qEes-
ton Of personal integrity and in dividual honesty
thew can be accommodated by the Knoxville WIG
There is no man who has ever wished such recroa-
ton bu. has been accommodated. The Governor
would prefer being sssailed openly. BE is prao-
tcsd In open fAceto-fsoe warfare, but not in 5ush-
,5haeitHg.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
Secretary Stanton In the Tennessee
Legislature.

The following resolution introduced by the faith
ful and industrious Senator from Knox and Roane,
Hon. R. P. Eaton, was passed by the Senate last
week. In this action Senator Eaton viii be en-
dorsed by every loyal man in his District
Resolved by the General Assembly Of the State
Of Tennessee, That we congratulate the country
with feelings Of mingled pleasure and delight OF
the intelligence Of the prompt reinstatement Of
Hon. Z. NJ. Stanton 70 .he Office of Secretary of
War from which be had been rudely thrust foT the
patriotism and answering fidelity 10 the interests
Of his country which entitle him 10 the lasting
gratitude Of every loyal heart, and that it is eer
nestly recommended that he continue the discharge
of the duties Of his Office for the welfare Of tae
whole country.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
Universal Suffrage.

In the Tennessee State Senate on Friday, the
oath ultmo, a resolution instructng the select
committee to inquire into the expedioncy of propo-
sing an amendment to the Constitution, allowing
universal suffrage, was laid on the table by the fol-
lowing vote;
Ayes-Messrs Cate, Echel, Eaton, Fuson, Gar
ner, Henderson, Keith, Lindsey, Mathews, Nelson
Norman, Patterson Parker, Rodgers, Smith, I'm
derwood, Wyatt, Wilson, and Speaker Sentor-ls
NOes-Messrs. Elliott, Frierson, Lyle, Mccall
and Wisener-5.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Ha4ing received the nomination the County CohEeuuon
at Knoxye the sth instant, hereby announce myself
cAudidsts for the once Of Register TO be filled a the
suing March election. ROBERT L. HALL.
jan ls-tde
We are authorized to announce the name Of H. L. W..
MYNATT as a candidate for Trustee Of Knox county,
at the ensuing March election. Jan I-tdeN
We are authorized and requested the name Of
A. T. C0TTRELL candidate for re-section 70 ne once
Register Of county the ensuing March seeoh
dec 4-tdeS
We are authorized requested 10 announce tie name OF
o. TARWATER for Tar Collector OF Knox County ct the
ensuing March election. NOV @-tos
authorised and requested 10 announce the name OF
NJ A. WALKER for Trustee Of Knox County az the ensuing
March election. NOV xu-toe
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
uosleran Callege.

The hrst session Of the East Tennessee Wesleyan
College, at Athens McMinn county closed WIN
Al examination Of classes on Tuesday last. Eighty
three students have been in attendance during 'ne
term. The College, We learn, Is giving universal
satisfaction among the loyal people Prospects are
very encouraging for much larger attendance A.
the neat term, which win open on wednesday
PetrssAry tr1 ana ,.oppsfs s8eosyscbe KssEss-lTT
Taition Is cheaper md e1peases 6glfyiug res ban
81 1iST osket College IN as State. 'asrs e sa1a
o. xkFJz93 w uage/
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
Enemies 70 Progress.

The worst enemies Knoxville has to con-
tend with are the owners of real estate
They ask three prices for both improved
and unimproved lots, and thus deter men
from purchasing and building, In renting
out houses they charge such extravagant
rents az TO drive men out of business, and
to prevent others from coming here. Such
men are in the way of progress, enemies to
the town, and enemies to themselves, with
out seeming to realize the fact.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05

wAsTEp-Gov. Brownlow desires 70 secure the
services OF a. honest man 10 act As paymaster.
Coed salary guaranteed Waite preferred.
We clip the foregoing from the Knoxville Press
and Herald Of the 3oth ult7 which we regard as an
ungensrouS and unauthorized attack upon MAJ. 3.
J. Brooks in bis Absence from bome-ungeueeousl
because Brooks Is absent and not here 70 defend
himself; unauthorized, because the Governor had
told the sdor in person the week before this notice
appeared, that Brooks account with the State was
All right and that be wa prepsred 70 settle with
the State st any time and show to The world that
al was right.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05

The owners Of the Franklin House return their
hearty thanks 70 the men who bravely and active
ly worked to save that property from destruction
on the nigh. Of the I'd instant Long may they
live for the safety and honor Of the community
Those who hsroicslly withstood the cold night
air, with their hands in their pockets, viii please
accept such Acknowledgements as are their tlue.
FEBRUARY Sd, 1858.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
Mrs "LOst Cause" Shoots q Doctor In
Baltimore.

DR.. A. G.. Moore was shot Jas; week, in Balti-
mora by Mrs. Edward A Pollard, wife Of the rebel
historian, BAT not dangerously She was committed
t6 JAZZ sslS6ls % 5hthisss friend Of .aea ..l
bssdoEShe bal kseasS q so9e Yfsst, asfhyFl9f
whereabci,t sho desired 10 learn Of tbs Apnsegs "A
x.fd.fl ffyE1Tia = .sot VITA"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
State RepubIIean executive Committed

The State Republican Executive Com
mittee organized on the 9th ult as fol-
lows Chairman, Hon. R. NJ Cate; Secre-
tary, D. W. Peabody Treasurer, Col. John
R. Henry Eight members are to consti-
tuta n quorum
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05

On the 18th ult, the State Convention Of the
Radical party Of Arkansas assembled at Little
Rock and nominated full ticket Of State officers
including Judges Of TIE Supreme Court. Tue name
of,guage Ellsbs BsxRs 80 tlest bFptl.
inent "a de O0nventisna ! Idg B. e aairtshef %
Mr. aEtsE 81 tbs sfYr.a8's'if si i a.s = isssi,
- fa.rf fafio zoe i- 30
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
No nnNsITMpTIVEs.

The REv EDWARD A. WILSON win send free Of ehsrgel
To An Who desire H. the prescription with the directions for
making using the simple remedy by which he vas cured
lung dreadful disease Consumption His
only object is to benefit the acd and be hopes every suf
erer viii try this prescription will cost them nothing,
REV EDWARD WILSON,
No. Is South Second street, Williamsburg, New York
81
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
ERRORs on YOUTH.

Gentleman who suffered fer years from Nervous Debility
Premature Decay and all the effects of youthful
will for the sake suffering humanity send free to All who
need IT, the recipe directions for making the simple rene
DIV by which Sufferers wishing TO pront oy ht
consdence JOHN B. OGDEN,
nav slv a. Cedar Street, New York.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.

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