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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
LATEST NEWS.
The President Snubbed Again.

The following letter, received by telee-
graph in cyphcr at the War Department
on Saturday, was delivered to Senator
Wade on Saturday afternoon
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. p, 1868.
Hon B. T. Wade, President Of tbs Senate:
The morning papers of Louisville an
nounced officially that my name was yes
terday sent to the Senate for conformation
as brevet lieutenant General and brevet
general. For the battle of Nashville l was
appointed a major general, United States
army, my services since the war do not
merit so compliment and it is now too
late to be regarded rs a compliment if con-
ferred for service during the war there
fore earnestly request that the Senate will
not confirm the nomination.
GEORGE II. THOMAS, Major General.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
Case In Point.

We ind in Sir Walter SCOTS biography Of the
late Duke Of York, she following aneedotei which
affords an excellent lluftraton of the case between
General Grant and the President relative to the
War Office
At the table Of the commandments, not many
years since, young officer entered into dispute
with Lieutensnt-CO Colonel - upon the point to
which military obedience ought to be carried. The
young gentleman at the time of life when sol
diers are apt to carry of military duty to en-
thusiasm. If the eommhnder-in-ehief," said the
young officer like second Seid, should command
me to do thing which knew to be civilly illegal,
I should not scruple TO obey him, and consider my
self relieved from all responsibility by the orders of
my military superior $50 would not ]" returned
the gallant and intelligent officer, who maintained
the opposite side of the question: " should rather
prefer the risk of being shot for dsobedienee by my
commanding officer than be hanged for transgress-
ing the laws and violating the liberties Of my coun-
try "You have answered like YOURSELF said his
Royal Highness, whose attention had been attract
ed by the vivacity of the debate, and the officer
would deserve to be both shot and hanged that
would act otherwise. l trust all British officers
would be as unwilling to execute an illegal CON-
mand as 1 trust the commander-in-chief is inospa-
bic Of issuing one
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
Outrage Upon q Minister Of the Gospel
s..Dastardly Conduct or two Rebels.


We learn through our correspondent Of Gallatin
the particulars Of 8 most dsstsTdly outrage perpe
trsted By two scoundres, natives of that region
On Sunday evening, Rev. Mr. Hartupee Presid-
ing Elder Of the N. E. Church, Nashville District
awaiting the arrival Of the train for this city,
after attending to his duties at Atchelville station
on the Louisville snd Nashville Railroad, in Sum-
ner county. He was personally insulted and or
dered of by couple OF rebel riifisns, named Ben.
Pearson and 9. n. Goodall. he was cursed and
denounced in the most brutal manner, and bis life
threatened if be should ever return 20 that place
Mr.. HartJpee was compelled 10 leave the station
and walk 20 Rchland, where he took the train to
Nashville TIE rebels accused him Of establishing
niger schools" Comment is unnecessary.
The above Is FROM the Press and Tines, of the
18th inttslt. Mr.. Hartupee id minister of the
Methodist Episcopal Church gentlsmanly, schol-
arly man. Ii was stated on the streets Of Knox
vile last week. by one Of the leading ministers Of
the NJ. Z. Church, South, that all Metbodists in
East Tennessee who did not favor the NJ. T. Church
South, were giving their countenanco TO The whip
ping Of Mr.. Neal Who interrupted Mr.. Hartu-
pee2 Who killed NJ. Bewley in Arkansas, and
Mr.. Hollsnd, in Missouri? Who robbed Bishop
james, in Texas Who prosecuted, almost TO DEATH
Rev. w. u. Il. Duggan, Rev Daniel Fleming and
o1heIs Ane N. l. ChuTCh Nay but the M. b.
Church, Soith which, more than any other organ
izstien in the SOuth-eKeeptiDg perhaps, only the
Knights o! the Golden Circle--was the chief sup
port and ornament Of treason's cauEe, and which is
to-day, principal nourner at It's grave Mobbng
lie wrong. We do not spprove It but It is certain
ly no worse when applied 20 unrepentant rebels
than when loyal men are its victims The attempt
10 fasten the responsibility Of it upon the N. Z.
Church Is, we believe, unjust For ministers Of the
n. E. Church, South 70 undertake that task is like
Satan rebuking sin. The story Of the man living
in the glass house should not be forgotten. That
Of a. the frat stoner in the Gospels, is also good
one 20 remember.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26

in well bound book the name Of the claimant the
number and class of his claim and the name Of tbs
witnesses on said claim and the said book shall b
furnished to The County Commissioners BY the
General Ola i'm Commissioner and said book is Il
be deposited in the County Court Clerks Office for
future reference.
SEC. XIX. Be II further enacted That the loyal
citizens Of Tennessee who have removed from the
State, who sustained losses by the rebellion either
IN property, Except slaves,l OF damages shall be
entitled to the benefits of this Act, by complying
with the requirements of this Act; Droriaed that
nothing in this Act shall be so construed as 70 en-
title suffers and spectators Of the armies to any pay
for any l,sses they may have sustained in their line
Of business.
SIC. Xxx. Be It further enacted That said County
Claim Commissioners, shall, immediately after
qualifying for the duties Of their Office make known
by written or printed notices. st one or more public
places in each Civil District of their respective
ties, giving the day on which said Commissioners
will be found at their Office, at the county seat
other place designated Of their county for the pur-
poses expressed in this Act.
SEc. XXI. Aild be Il further enacted, That this
Act shall take effect from and after its passage.
AMENDMENTS.
FIRST Amend the LIST section by inserting, after
the words necessary expenses of the Office Of said
General Claim Commissioner the words foil owing,
to-vt -" including necessary blanks and forms
furnished County Commissioners"
Second. Amend the fourth section by striking out
the word Governor" and all after said word in
laid section, and insert Judge or Chairman Of the
County Court b be presented to the County Court,
who shall order the 10 be paid out Of thecoun
ty treasury
Third Amend section ). by striking outthe word
State" and insert county.
Fourth. Strike out all that part of section that
provides for claims TO be denominsted Rebel Ac-
count"
Fifth. BY adding additional section, as fol-
lows
SEC -. That no person accepting the appoint
ment of County Commissioner, shal be allowed to
present or have claim for himself, or esent or
attorney for another, for compensation.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
A Last "DIteher.y

T. B. Vance the rebel Governor Of North Caro-
lima whom tho Confederacy collapsed, and who WIS
imprisoned in Washington by President johnson
after the surrender, is now the leader Of the Con-
ssrvatye party Of the old North State. His speeches
now like those he delivered during the war, are
very violent. In recent speech he threatened
that when we (mesning the Democrats) get into
power we will render the condition Of these Rad-
Gals more deplorable than that Of the inhabitants Of
sodom and Gomorrah." Tho Ex-Governor further
declares that before he and hi, rabel friends viii
submit 10 the reconstruction Of the South upon the
terms prescribed by Congress he aad they will pour
out their last drop Of blood. Yes, the Governor
says. o. would rather die
Now hear Gov Vance in 1868, when addressing
a rebel regiment.
Boys, eight till hell freezes over, and then eight
on the ice -" fight until you Oh hell SO full Of yam
koos that their feet will stick out of the windows
&c
On the subject OF dying Governor Vance has
plaoed himself on the record in unequivocsl Ian
guage BE now says he viii die before ho will
submit to Congressional reconstruction.
From the following letter Of Vances, addressed
&c President Swain, Of the University Of North
Carolina il will be seen that he has before lippant-
" spoken of martyrdom
RALEIGH January 2, 1864
Ny DEAR SIR The anal plunge which have
been dreading and avoiding-thst is to separate me
from large number Of my political friends, is about
20 be made II IL now hxed policy Of Mr.. Holden
and Others 70 call conve ntior Ia May to take
North Carolina back 20 the United States, aud the
agitation has already begun.
For any cause now existing, or likely to exist,
can never consent % this course.
Never But II it should be inevitable aud be
unable 20 prevent IT, as l have no right TO suppose
I could believing that it would be ruinous alike to
the State and the Coniederacy, producing WAT and
devastation az home, and that il would steep The
name of North Caroline in infsmy, and make her
memory A reproach among the nations, il Is my do
Termination quietly 10 retire % the army and find
death which will enable my children TO say that
thor father was not consentng 70 their degradation.
This may sound a little wild and romantic-io use
40 stronger expresson-but i Isl for your eye only
The Governor did not redeem this "wild aud ro-
mantle pledge--but is still in the enjoyment Of
robust health.
.AU mankiud Is one OF those two towards
Either TO wish to die, when he should live
Or I've when he should die
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26

At public meeting held at Logan's Chapel, in
this city, on the 18th instant, james Mason, Chair
man, and w. F. Ysrdlsy, Secretary, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed
WHEREAS, The Legislature Of Tennessee has en-
acted law giving the colored people Of this State
the right to hold Office and act as jurors thereby
securing to them all the rights of citizens Of this
State and whereas, we are assembled here in mass
convention TO rejoice over the passage OF this law,
therefore, be il
Rssolrsd lst..That we hail with Joy and gladness
the day which gave TO all the citizens Of this State
before the law, equal rights and privileges, wping
cut all distinctions on account of race or color
thereby not only depriying the Conservative party
OF formidable weapon sgsinst the Radical party,
but also making Tennessee the brightest star in the
great constellation Of States and we hope that the
hres OF hberty--now burning upon the mountain
tops and in the vallies Of our beloved Stste--mav
continue 10 send triumphant flames 70 heaven IN
III this great planet Of ours shall 10 have ex-
stence and that they may De 20 the other Southern
States Ike the "Pillar Of Fire TO the Isrsetes-s
beaeon-light leading them in the way carved out By
Ienhessse, and like the great luminary Of the day
as Il rises on the horizon, thereby giving light and
warmth 70 the inhabitants Of the earth, may they
snlighten the mind snd warm Up the cold aud fro
zen hearts Of Northern Conservatives.
RssolUed, 3D. That We honor and sincerely thank
the Legislature for the passage Of the law spoken
Of IA The preamble; the more So, because in some
Of the Northern State this measure has been de-
tested.
Reso.gsd, o. That We pledge ourselves 10 sdhere
uneonditCnslly 70 the support Of the principles
and doctrines Of the great Radical Republican
Union party, believing that in the success Of that
party alone lies the safety Ct Republcan uSti-
buttons.
TAe following resolutions were introduced and
carried
Rssolvsa, That Ne congratulate the Senate Of The
United States IN returning % the War Office the
great war minister, hon. Z. ~ Stanton, and We
request Mr.. Stanton not 20 resign
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions be sent
70 she Knoxville WIG and the Nashville Press
ard TiHes for publication.
JAMES Mason, Chm'n.
". T. YAKDLT, Sec'y.
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The LOVaI Leagues,

There arc blind partissns Of the Conservative
school who Cater themselve; that the Union
Leagues are dying out and will soon be abolished
Poor, dsluded mortsls Never we're the Leagues
more numerous and prosperous. and never were
they more determined, as the March elections will
show. For instance, take Knox county as a sam
pie. She has as many Leagues as she has Civil
Districts, numbering membership approaching to
5000, vita scores Of supporters who are not at
-ached to tue Leagues. All but dying out
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
Good Advice.

That excellent journal, the Raleigh IN. G. Sto''-
sard edited by E1-Gov. Holden, gives the seees-
,ionists Of the apiteh tar and turPentlne State
who are clamorous for Office, some excellent advice
II is equally applicable to certain class OF tine
brethren in Tennessee, to whom We ahecnonateiy
commend IT, This Standard says
Let them 90 to work There are millions Q. ran ,l
cuts in this State that need splitting w nat inc
State needs now is hard labor. Let al tne gIoa'
big lazy secossionists 90 10 work aud es tne PTO-
pie slone about Office and thus by hard WORK MAKE
an honest living. BY thus retrieving their own
fortunes thew will at the same time aid in building
up the country they have ruined.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
THE GAINES CASE.
4 Remarkable Litigation and a Re.
markable Woman.

Washington CoFresPoRdsuco Of the New Yak E1pross.
The irrepressble Myra Clark Gaines, in many
respects the most remarkable woman Of The age
was again before the Supreme Court to-day, i'm
mcrset in litigation. The history of Mrs Gaines
for the past quarteFof century is little less than
the history OF American Jurisprudence for the same
period of time. Thousands who have arrived AZ
manhOcds estate have their earliest recollectiops
associated with Mrs. Gaines and her adventurous
career IN our courts Of justice. Many will feel in
'elested IN learning how and why Mrs. Gaines Is
sun IN court after her reputed successes in law and
law suits.
The hrsl favorable decree obtained from the slt
preme Court by this extraordinary lady was after
wards set aside BY the court on the grounds Of COL
fusion bat in the year 1861 the celebrated case Of
0ssnss We. dennings was decided in her favor after
eiaDoraJe argument. She had claimed as legatee
and not az tho heir Of DR. Clark, and the suit was
resisted ca tho ground that an aadulterine bastard
could not, under the laws Of Louisiana, be made
lsgateo That decision in her favor settled only the
one case and there were hundreds Of others, all
SaiIns 70 % brought up By tho appeal 10 have the
decisions below reversed.
The cause argued in court to-day was but The
second one Of these cases. and the counsel for ths
appellee again raised the question Of legitimacy ~
leging that Mrs. Gaines, in her former suit not bay
ing claimed as heir, had not rsclted legitimacy n
Ist Dli ana fence inc Point had not been properly
before the court FOR adjudication On t6a atbey
band Nj Culhingr COUNSEL f0F Mrs. Gaineg insists5
mat ~ me Hennlngs casa the appellant lad ~
ms pies, pat the Legitimacy Of Ms. GsinsT in az
ESel issue before the COURT and that a. This igsae had
a.seaay been settled By the court he should decline
- ieAFglc y NJ. Cushing having resumed his
80 a Ihofl consultation was held amone lie
-, VINO aesoTuined taat Mr. Cushing should
g.oeee4 VIII the argument. Such Is the position Of
ne esse st present. and, although Mrs. Gaines Is
slli . undergo this severe ordeal, she doe3 net
AlilnA nom the task. She was present n The court
loom aud watched the proceedings closely. $40
Ia several times addressed the court herself when
law l-Sysla nave become disheartened an abandoned
80 Sause' her friends are perfectly sanguine OF
ner mai success and predict that she will yet 30
sNo "esbhiest woman On the continent.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
Our HOnOrs.

Tennessee, with one exception, has fu InisAed
more Presidents than any other State in the Union
Virgins has furnished ave snd Tennessee three
Ne other Stale encePt New York and Maszaehg-
sets has furnished more than one Tie list stsnds,
Virginia furnished Washington, jefferson, MGdi-
con, Monroe and Tyler Tennessee, jackson, Polk
aud johnson New York, Van Buren, snd Fill
mere Massachusetts, the elder and younger Ad-
ans Pennsylvania Buchanan New Hampshire,
Pierce Ohio, Harrison LouisiAus, Taylor, and T.
linois, Lincoln No other State has ever furnished
q President.
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Accidentally Shot Himself.

Friday afternoon, says the Nashville 0a""'
Hon. Alvin Hawkins, Of the Saprome Court ana
ais son, youth about seventeen years OF age 'o0A
a si.,oll across the suspension bridge On reaching
the opposite side, pistol, in the pocket OF youug
Hawkins accidentally exploded, inhicting painful
wound in the Jeff thigh. The ball passed near 'n'
ismoral artery, and came out some four OF NV
inches from the place Of entrance The young MAI
was immediately attended to, snd his wound ""'
doing well yesterday.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
IMPEACHMENT.

IMPORTANT DISPATCH PROM GOV. GEARY.
HARRISBURG, PENN, February 23.-Gov.
Geary yesterday sent the following:
Hon. Simon Cameron, q S. Senate, Fash
iIlgtoR, d. c.:
The news to-day has created profound
sensation in Pennsylvania. The spirit Of
1861 seems again 20 pervade the Keystone
State. Troops are rapidly rendering their
services TO snstain the law. Let Congress
stand firm.
John ". GEARY.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
Sons OF Temneranre.

On the 22d of this month, as we learn f,.
Jonesboro' Flag, the Sons Of Temperance ~
place gave a public demonstration. 3.
speeches were made. The Flag says:
The great majority Of the young men Of ou..
have enlisted under the temperance barn. e,
almost every Friday night more conveFts a.!
aied into the sublime mysteries Of the ords,
very few Of cur aged men, we are sorFv ). (
take an Interest in the good work Of Tenn
We hope that these aged men, who BY ~. Y
ence would cheer the young men, will al ~. p
come members Of this order, and thus evi.
their actions that they are in favor Of de.t.'.
the demon Of every evil.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
ANNOUNCEMENT

Al the solicitation Of many friends, I have ean,.
announce myself a candidate for reelection 10 -
Trustee Of Knox county at the ensuing March slssf
fob lost n H.
Having received the nomination At the County Con-,
at hnoxvillr, on the 9Th instant, hereby snnoup-
rs candidate for She Office Of Register, 90 be hsd ~
suing March election. ROBERT n -
Jan l4-tdo AT
We are authorized 10 announce the name Of 2 ,
MYNATr as a candidate for Trustee Of KuoT :.
at the ensuing March election. ian -
We are authorized and requested 70 anrounss ts.
A. T. COTTRELL candidate for reelection to ~
dec A-tds' -
We are authorized and requested 70 announce tbs -,
Il. @. TARWATER for Tax Collector Of Knox Coust,.e
ensuing March election N9-S2tt
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-26
CHANCRRY SALE

SUhoUANI 10 A DEGREE OF M
Chaucery Court Ht Madisonville Tennessee In the q,
o. John H. Johnson and others Elizabeth G. Russell
others, viii sell 10 the highest bidder on the presss
Friday the 2th day OF March next all the anEs Of vi
James Harvey Johnson deceased died seized and possess
owtt About lO60 acres Of land, lying on Fork Greek
Monroe county Tennessee, adjoining the lands Of tho
yohn a. Rowan, deceasod Matthew Mcclure, Daniel Hn
ke and others subject TO the widows dover Fivepsre
OF the purchase money In hand, and tho balance on err
OF one and two years, Notes with good security rsqu
and lien held ihe land for the unpaid purchase ro1f
These lands have been divided into three dihsrent fs
which will be sold separately
feb 28-6t P HALE. CAN
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SALE OF LOT.
= IlI7-1I7I7l y p = y ?
I'm CONFORMITY WITH i

I n CONFORMITY WITH a deere
Il made AZ the January Term, 1865 o. said Court ia
case Of Jacob r. Havey ct al, Mary o. Havsly e. a
will sell 81 the door Of the court house; IN Knoxvs
longing 70 the estate Of Jacob Havely deceased bcnnd
mo north ~ Hsrveys lot the west By Hill street,
the east BY lots Of Nelson Msbry &C. &C. frosti5s-
the south on Mckee street. 70 viii Be sold on credit
and II mon Taking notes bearing interest with good
money.
feb z6-4t d. A pEApuRrcK q ~
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~
" LECTOR Of Public Taxes for the county Of b.
has reported % the Circuit Court ils January Terri
he following tracts Of lands and toEn lots parts o.
ots az having been assessed for taxes Tor the years -
and % shat the taxes thereon arc due and remain
aud shat TIE respective owners II the same % -
az sealtss within this county On which be can dI
One tract Of land in the name CT Isaao W ColhTls =
alnlns oil acres lying In the ith Civil District o.
valued for 1865 At s. so for 1855 SIS valued ~
az t30o0 tar for 1885, =. Clerks ho 800 P-
re, sl.s0, Ctlectors fes, sioo, Total, 500. ~
V9e tsWn 10. listad ~ tie Of B. ~. HsaI.ssl'
IN Civil District No. 10 town of Louis5ls a1isisi
lands Of r. u Cox and and others valued for 1853 =
~ 49, glsf5 re- sl50 Priptsr's fees sl'70 O
one tract Of lad listed IN ths name Of r. T. Lsns,
ing N tao ilin Civil District u Blount county sas
l4nas Of ADDISON Hal and Others containing I'D
asd ior ls6a AZ 81 zoo tax for 1856 STD valued ~ -
slLso tax slL10; Clerks 81 5J Printers f5s, slb3i
tors iso ti.o0. Total s2290. 100
O1o tract Of land Istsd ia the name Of John Ieysl
heirs, lying in the 18th cis District Of Bloun5 eo1'a
Joining tas lands Of ~ L. Han, IL p Mitchell 81 O.
eontainins 1870 valued at SEQ tax for - &C
Clerks fee $40 PriatsFs fss $40 ColiseteF "
Ons tract o. Land lated IL tho name Of widow 3sfisa =
ley adjoining the lsnds q Harvey Bright and ota"s
tanning 2 scs5, valued a. y 200 tar i9r lsse 80 r.
year I99 49,, ~ ~ 80 80 p-.e 800
Ii b. therefore considered By the Ccurs that 100
and b hereby catered against che aigeztid ttatl
town lots parts Of town lots n The name Of ~ -
ths annexed % EACH being The amount 81 taA-
and charges soyurally theFeon for tho years lse3
anl t 10 ordered by thstoart nat said several M ~
and town ies, or parts or teWn lots or % lu.l 49, %
vau5 sufficient 81 each Of them % safisiJ The n.
and charges annexed 10 them nevefally - 5oid =
directs aud that order Of sale sila aetofllnt L
You are therefore hereby commanded % expose u ~
chs law directs 90 much % tho sala ,etsIsi a ssrs
sS-J ~ Nh b or sadiclent yalua g PAY aua -
tse &C.. costs ard charee, Is - 80 -
ihsreoG sgr-eabia 70 iss1 before 'n' Jug %
Sf-- al HrTf1H Clark 81 thet Cifcuit Court a q-''
Maryyilis ths 4th Monday Of January a. y. isSFEs
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TO CoNsuMPTIvEs.

The REV EDWARD A. WILSON Will ssnd free Of .s,.
to all who desire It, the prescription with the direction,
making and using the simple remedy BY which he was ~
Of lung affection and that dreadful disease Consumpn
ferer will try this prescription, Il viii cost them no
and may prove blessing. Please address
REV. EDWARD WILSON
No. 16 South Second street, Williamsburg, New Yen
49, MI
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ERRORs on YOUTH

Gentleman who suffered for years nom Nervous D.,a.
Premature Decay and all the effects Of youthful ind
viii for the sake CT suffering humanity, send free TO 4,
dy by which he cured. Sufferers wishing prob ~
advertisers experience can do so BY addressing IN -
confidence. JOHN b. OGDEN
nav sTv ~ Cedar Street Nevv "