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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

Two colored men have been sentenced TO be
hanged at Memphis ior the murder of Capt S H.
Perry, of the police
The Athens Post Is Inc0rreet IN saying that there
has not before, m ten years been conviction for
murder IN the first degree in Tennessee A few
mouths ago white man at Butledee and colored
/ ono at Harrison were executed
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

LIBEL SUIT.-John McDonough, of Black Crock
fame, has sued Forney's Press for libel claiming
$1,000 damages. The alleged libel consists in an
article COPIED from Chicago paper, rejecting on
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

THE Cincinnati Commercial says that Seymolrs
nomination after his repeated declinations calls
mind Corwin's observation 1T the nomination Of
Polk After this no one sssfe a man goes TO
bed respected citizen and be rises in the morning
and finds himself a candidate Of the Democratic
PARTY for the Presidency
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

CANE MILLs-We have for sale a large stock of
new improved Cane Mills We sell them much
cheaper than they have:ever been sold for in this
market. For sale by CHAs w. DE PUE,
iune loft Knoxville.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

WE call sttension to the advertisement Of the
celebrated Walter Grape.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

TIE July term of the Chsncery Court Of Knox
county commenced on Monday morning.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

CITY CoUNcIL.-Ths city board met on Monday
evening.
Owing TO the absence Of the President of the Gas
Light Company, the committee on gas was allowed
further time 10 bring in a report.
The committee on ho- pound reported that they
bad succeeded in making the necessary arrange
uents for impounding hogs, and Che Chief Marshal
ordered TO announce that on Monday next all hogs
ound running loose upon the streets will be caught
nd mpounded.
The attention Of the Board was called by Alder
ian Logan to the proposed new street leading from
Jay street east, which subject being discussed at
ONE length resulted in disappointment Of a special
ommIttee to investigate the matter.
Tho street committee was ordered to confer with
ne street committee Of East Knoxville relative to
aisIng the grade of Vine street at the White Mill
ridge, and report at the next meeting Of the Board
Nj Joseph Wood was authorized to take charge
the town clock, make purchases for repairs, SUI
srntend At generally and bring in MS bin for the
.me.
BY request Of the municipal authorities Of East
knoxville, the police of that corporation were
rsnted the privilege Of arrestns fugitives in the
Jrporate limits Of Knoxville
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22
EAST TENNESSEE UNIyERsITY

Rev. Thomas w. Humes, NJ A. President
John X. Payne MA, Professor Of Mathematics.
F. ID. Allen MA, Professor Of Languages.
John c. Minor, NJ D., Professor Of Natural Sciences
Rev. f. M. Grace, MA, Professor Of Rhetoric and
English Literatare.
The Preparatory Department is intended to give
thorough English Education, as well as to pre-
pare boys for the Collegiate Course. Tuition only
S25 90 per year. and arrangements made by which
two students from each county in East Tennessee
can be received without payment of tuition.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

The Hampton Sidney Academy and the Female
Institute are schools endowed many years age, and
where the instruction given is far better than could
be furnished we're the schools dependent entirely
on the tuition for support
The Free Public Schools Of Knoxville are now
omen
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

GAINES a CO.. sole Agents,
10 WHITEHALL ST., NEw HoRE
From lho Weld. TUT and Farm.
GAINES COTTON FLANT BiTTERs.-Of all the tones
less excellence, persstenty advertised the
Papers, and posted walls bridges rocks and every
cevable place. know Of nOne-and profess TO know
something the subect-to compare with the fragrant
all malarous countries and the shooter Of snipe and
marsh birds should fail to make them part Of his
commissariat.
the Agents Of the Equitable Society
NEW YoHk, January 5th, 1868.
GENuEMEE-I take pleasure in stating, that the past
six months have used GAINES COTTON PLANT BITTERs
my family and have found them be great assistance
in the cure of Dyspepsia, and as a tonic generally.
/ sent few to invalid friends my native city,
article that has assisted them much and satisfied that
this article Is tried in few more families your
sales in the above State will be very large.
BaookLrS, January 10, 1868.
MEssRs. GAINES Co, 10 Whitehall Ct n T.
During the month Of July taken down with a se-
men, with effect At the solicitation
friend who had tried your Btters bought bottles Of
had taken one-haf Of them, my chs had all dsap-
peared. am now taking them as tonic eonsoien-
Respectfully, JEFFERSON WHITE.
RomE Ga, January 18th, 1865
MEssHs. GAINES Co, New York.
BITTERs business Liquor Dealers and find them
give perfect satisfaction customers preerTiDg
any other All pronounce them excellent. We specially
recommend them to the notice of Hotel Keepers
all who deal in liquors UNDERWOoD d GRAyEs.
ROME, GA, January TIN, 1868.
MEssRs. GAINES & Go.
have used GAINES COTTON PLANT BITTERS, and
satisfied that they all they claim to be, and heartily
recommend them to all persons needing tonic. consider
them the very best Bers made and them ia preference
to all others. G.. s. BLACK.
SAvASSAB, GA. January 2ith 1865.
MEssHs. GAINES Co., Is IL Whitehall ST., New York.
GENTLENEN-Allow me TO thank you for the bottle Of
GAINES COTTON PLANT BITTERS that accident threw
my way, you they have been the
JOY in family than anything Of the kind introduced
into house. Ny little girl has been for years afflicted
with Chs and Fever rendering her delicate indeed
Physician after Physician, and medicine after medicine
have been tried, and all to no purpose until your
magic COTTON PLANT BITTERS tried, which has
worked wonderful and permanent
LOUISA II. JORDAN.
w. G. INGLES s co. Agents.
Knoxville, Tennessee.
April lst 1868 en-
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

KNOXVILLE FEMALE INSTITUTE.
School for girls, where a thorough education
can be obtained
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

Knoxville, Tenn, July %, 1868.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22
GREAT SALE
Unclaimed Goods!!

THE FOLLOWING GOODS, UN-
Il CLAIMED in the Office Of the Southern Express Com
pany at Knoxville, will be sold auction for charges
the day CT August 1865 unless delivered before day
sale to consignees
Package Allen D. East Tenn Uny'sty Knoxville Tenn
do Byrd, Capt J H.. $500. Cleveland
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22

BRISTOL CoSvENrIoN.-The Bristol Commercial
convention, which assembled on Wednesday, was
e of the largest assemblages Of the kind that has
er been in this country. All the principal towns
sd villages from Norfolk 10 Memphis were repre-
trted. Owing to an accident on TIE Virginia and
tnnessee road, the Virginia delegation were de
ned on the way and did not arrive until after ?
I'M. Ala O'Clock, Z. NJ, the Convention assem-.
HE'D IN a beautiful grove near the residence Of Mr.
Co,,DbeI and effected temporary organization
,- caIInr George w Boiling, Of Petersburg. 20 m,
Chair. 4 Committee Of seven on permanent or
caHizstion was then appointed who reported for
PEI iii''''' commended that all members of IN,
requested lG to int a % SoI repoT bias,
.ysday, and the Convention adJourne'
av morning . O'Clock. We we're com
on Thursday morning, and are con
.ble 10 report what was done on tha
aterest was manifested "a The object o
n no secure direct trade b,tweei
verpool, and we doubt not tha OBJ
Fsited
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22
HAMPDEN SYDNEY ACADEMY.

A School for boys, intended for instruction in
the higher English branches, and as preparatory
sch DOL for those wishing to enter college.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22
ROOFING SLATE.
JOHN CALI,
WHOLESALE
DEALER In ROOFING STATES.

SOLE AGENT FOR
York Slate Co Middle Granville Slate Co, Middle
Granville, Eagle Slate Co; g. NJ Dsycy Co, and Jo-
scph ShcIen Vermont, who manufacture superior REr
PURFLE GREEN and YARIEGtrFp SLArE Also Agent for The
Chapman and Lehgh SLATE Companies Pennsylvania who
manufacture superior Black Slate.
General once q and TESFu VENUE NFw YoRk West
Once, Sc TERRACE BUFFALO, n. Y.
All orders filled prowptly and at the loves, market rates
SEND CIRCULAR. JOHN GAIT,
So p "a Avenue
FOR SALE.
A SPLENDID HOUSE. SITUATED
= n the Depot in the sweetwater Tennessee
suitable for hotel boarding house good school
Price low and terms good. For particulars refer 10
THOMAS G. BOYD,
julyI5-At sWeetwaleT, Tenn
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22
HOISTON FACTORY ENVELOPES.

no MERCHANTS AND OTHERS BUY
i ING quantities line Envelopes at very
low prices. Gall at the East Tennessee Book House
Il. II. RICHARDS & co.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22
FAIRCHILD'S
CELEBRATED GOLD PENS.

A LARGE STOCK OF THESE VERY
popular Gold Pens be found at the East Tennessee
Book house Every Pen fully warranted.
r. II. RICHARDS & co.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22
FAMILY
BIBLES AND PRAYER BOOKS.

THE LARGEST STOCK OF POCKET
and Family Bibles also large and small Prayer Books
brought into this section be at the East Ten
r. H. RICHARDS 4 CO
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22
SABBATH SCHOOL BOOKS

OF ALL THE DENOMINATIONS.
~ furnished at Eastern prices Send in vour orders to
the East Tennessee Book House.
r. II. RICHARDS 4 CO.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-07-22
TENNESSEE FORM BOOK,

HEISKELL'S DIGEST OF THE De
Ii OISIoNS, ConstRble's Guide and Form Book for Ten
nessee The Tennessee Hand Bookby BOkum, Annals Of
Tennesee-by Ramsey For East Tennessee Book
House. Il. R. REGARDS & co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-15
THE BAYONET CANDIDATE.

General Garfield, of Ohio, now a member
of Congress, recently military parsonage,
and formerly protested minister of the gospel
of peace, has been interpreting Grants ex-
clamation, "let US have peace" He made a
speech the other day in which he said that it
was the intention of General Grant, if elected,
and of the Radical majority in Congress to
rule the country by the help of 'a little
triangular piece Of steel, called a bGyonet."
We believe Mr.. Garfield. We have no
doubt he spoke out the real intention and fixed
design of his party Should Grant be elected
we expect to see the bayonet made the ruling
power in the United States That all opposi-
ton to the Radical policy will be confronted
by military power we regard as certain.
If the people have any regard for the form
of government bequeathed to them by their
fathers, if they would see their republican
institutions preserved, if they would preserve
their liberties, if they would avoid despotism,
if they would not have monarchy establish
ed in this country, they must vote for Seymour.
If they desire to see the government adj
ministered by ''a title triangular piece Of
Steel called Joyonet" let them vote for
Grant. He is the bayonet candidate.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-15
THE MAINE ELECTION.

Yesterday was the day for the annual cleo
ton in the State of Maine. The result will
doubtless disappoint such of the Democracy
as are looking only to the vote of last year.
when the radicals had majority of II ,O0O
We can scarcely expect to see that majority
reduced. Indeed if the Democracy do not
allow it to go beyond that, they have done
nobly. There were side issues in Maine last
year, which were not before the people yestcr-
day-a liquor and constabulary law which
kept many republicans from the polls. and
the whole vote polled was 5000 less than the
year before, and in 1864.
The average radical majority in Maine for
four years past has been between twenty and
twenty one thousand, and has exceeded that
figure whenever the party has polled its full
vote. Hence all calculations Of the result Of
yesterdays election, that are based upon a
smaller majority than this (such as that of
last Year, are worthless The true basis for
computation is previous radical majority.u
over 10000, and by as many votes as this is
reduced, is the Democratic gain to be mea-
sured. The largest vote polIed by the State
since that of 1864, was cast in 1866, when
the radicals obtained majority of 20, $50.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-15
a SPUNKY THIEF,

J. A.-which means Jack Ass-Vanmetre
publishes card in the last Berkeley Union,
in which he thus refers to the Spirit:
81 care nothing for the rebel editor in
Jefferson, but if | had horse or anything
to be stolen, should want it Kept dark when
he was around"
Now, this Mr.. Vanmetre, who is sneak,
a radical, and thief himself, is disposed to
measure others by his own standard of dis
honesty. The private walks of life not fur
nishing field sufficiently wide for his thiev-
ing propensities, he aspires to the Sheriffalty
of Berkeley county, where he hopes the rich
pasturagc of public plumber will satisfy his
desire to acquire that which is not his own, as
he has barely sense enough to know from ex-
perience, that the Courts are very lenient
with radical thieves The brazenness with
which he seeks, in his Z" nodices," to conis
cate the lands of others, to make roads for
his own convenience, attests his propensity
for high, rGy robbery; which we have no
doubt he would have kept in the dark, and
would pursue in the dark, if it were not that
rebel editors are found to expose his mean
ness and ignorance. Apart from his stupidi-
ty, be is dirty whelp, and would not be
countcnanced, except in community of re-
demptionless radicals mean as himself
As for his intimaton about our stealing his
horses, we have only to say that we do not
believe he ever owned horse worth stealing,
unless be had lately stolen it himself.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-15
EDITORIAL BREYITIES.

- The Democrats of New York have nomi-
mated, as their candidate for Governor, Hon.
John T. Hoffman, at present mayor of New
York city. Mr.. Hoffman is universally con-
ceded to be one of the most popular and rising
statesmen in the country. The New York
Times (RadcaD admits that he sis unques-
tionably the strongest man the Democracy
could present" His personal popularity is
attestcd by the overwhelming majority by
which he was reelected Mayor last year, and
there is no doubt he will be triumphantly
carried into the gubernatorial office. The
candidate for Lieutenant Governor, Allen G..
Beach, is also an active, jealous Democrat, a
man of decided ability, and his nomination
will add no inconsiderable strength to the
ticket. With Gov. Seymour at the head o.
the National ticket, and such eminent names
as Hoffman and Beach for the leading positions
in the State Government, New York is assured
to the Democracy by an immense majority.
- Mr. George II. Pendleton's speeches
since the Presidential canvass commenced
have given him higher reputation as an able
public man than he ever had before The
Richmond Envuirer does him justice when it
says that his speeches in Maine, Connecticut
and West Virginia, care models OF capital
electioneering address-free from vitupera-
ton, slang and clap trap, and instinct with
stubborn facts and irrefragable logic. We
are reminded in reading them of the mature
efforts of Clay, with their ardent patriotism,
stirring appeals and strenuous demolition of
anniversaries"
Both of the political parties claim Penn
sylvania. The Radicals claim it by from
10000 to Is 900, while the Democrats claim
it by from 1900 to 10000. We shall be
satisfied if the latter carry it by one thousand,
but hope for many thousands. The Phia-
delphia age gives US the most cheering signs.
IF (says that sterling paper) our friends
abroad desire to know how matters stand in
the Keystone State, we say to them, all is we'll.
Judging from the present state of feeling,
Seymour and Blair will carry the State by
such a majority as will bury Radicalism forever
in the keystone Commonwealth"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-15
A BANK In cHARLBsToWN.

The subject of a bank for this place was
one agitated by our capitalists soon after the
close of the war, and has continued to attract
attention more or less ever since. 1t was
thought, at one time, that the establishment
of such an institution was about to be effect
ed, but, for some unexplained reason, the
matter was postponed, until through long
delay, thanking facilities were sought else
where by those in need of them. Our more
enterprising neighbors at Martinsburg and
Winchester seized upon the opportunity which
we lost, secured bank charters and are to day
sustained, in part, by capital furnished by
the. business men of Charlestown, who have
been compelled to resort to them or the banks
in Baltimore, in the absence of accommoda,
tons which ought, long since, to have been
afforded. them at home.
The effect of this drain upon the capital of
our community is, of course, to make money
scarce and rates for loans high. The oppo-
site would be the condition of things were a
bank put in successful operation in our midst
In,that case an accumulation instead of dis
persion of money would be the tendency, and
rates of loans would be corrcspondingly low.
There is also to be added to these advanta-
ges, more convenient system of collection
than is at present enjoyed by us. We ven
ture to say that there is no one who has been
engaged in business here. however limited it
may be, who has not felt the want of pune
tual, reliable collecting agent, such as bank
we'll organi zed and properly conducted always
becomes. Sums for transmissions or checks
on distant banks for collection are daily. and
at considerable expense, entrusted to the ex-
press company, which, whilst i, may afford all
the facilities in its power, can never be sub
stitute for the easy and less expensive mode
of collection and exchange provided by
bank.
Before the war bank was located at this
place, and was felt and proven to be ne
cessity; and we believe nowhere in the State
was there more fourishing and successful
institution of the kind, than the branch Bank
of the Valley at Charlestown.
If with smaller population and less bust
ness, bank was needed and enabled proita.
bly, to maintain itself before the war. it re,
qulres no long process of reasoning to show
the necessity for one now, and that capital
invested for that purpose would yield hand
some return.
We are, then, glad to learn that some gen
tlemen of energy, capacity and means, are
about to make an effort to supply the great
dcsideratum to which we have referred. We
hope that the effort will meet with proper en-
couragement from all who arc able to aid the
undertaking, and that our citizens will be in
full possession of the benefits accruing from
it, before the beginning of the next year.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-15

SAD CASE OF SUICIDE.-An occurrence
which has cast gloom over that whole COM
munity, took place on the 9Th instant, near
Cedar Creek in this county. The causes which
led to the commission of the act are not GER
tainly known. 1t appears that Mr. J. p D.
Brumback, a worthy young man and one we'll
liked by all who knew him, went 10 the barn
of Mr.. Joseph Snapp, with whom he was Iiv-
ing, and, lying down on the floor of the barn,
placed rife in a position to shoot himself
through the head. Then using the handle of
a whip to set off the trigger of the rife he
lodged the contents of the weapon in his head =,
death ensuing instantly. The deceased was
about twenty four years of age. of good moral
character, and had always borne an excellent
reputation in the neighborhood. From some
cause or other. however, his mind had become
unbalanced, although he was always regarded
as a young man of most excellent sense On
the fly leaf Of book, that he carried in his
pocket, he requested his friends to inter his
remains quietly, and without any show what
ever. His family possess means, and have
always been held in high respect among the
people of that section of the county.
The deceased was good soldier, and serv-
ed during the war in Co. c., 18th Va Cav.
His remains were inferred on the 9th instant
a large concourse of sorrowing friends follow
ing them to their last resting place.
Manchester Ners.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-15
MARYLAND Nominations.

Governor Swami was unanimously nomi-
mated in convention on Thursday as the Demo
cratic candidate for the Third Congressional
District of Maryland, composed of thirteen
wards of the city of Baltimore.
Hon. Frederick Stone was re>nominated at
Ellicott City on the same day, as the Demo
cratic candidate from the Fifth Congressional
District of Maryland.
In the Second District, Stevenson Archer
was nominated by the Democrats, but the
discussions are such as will probably lead to
the election of Republican, There were
"a ballots in the Foruth District Convention
on the same day, but no nomination.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-15

cordance with their, will and appointment"
1t is not too late to correct this evil. y
new registrar can yet be appointed. There
is vacancy let the Board make another
appointment at once. By the act passed Ju-
" 2Sth, 1865, 'he (thc Registrar shall upon
application register the name of any qualified
voter, &C., at any time before returning his
register to the clerk of the Board of Registra>
ton" And this the Registrar need not do
until the Sd INondoy in September, SO he can
register any qualified voter from the lst to
the Sd Monday Of Ibis month. Vide Act
July 2Sth, 1868.
But it may be said the Board, alto the LIST
Monday, cannot supply a vacancy. This is
not SO. Suppose a registrar has accepted
and before the Sd Monday, dies-say on the
LIST Monday, dies-is the township, by this
visitation of God, to lose the right to have its
qualified voters registered? Certainly not.
That act creates vacancy. That vacancy.
by the terms of the law, may be filed by tho
Board. Vide section Sd, Act of 1867.
Let the vacancy which now exists be filled.
If this is not done without unnecessary de-
lay, the people will then know upon whose
shoulders the failure falls. They are willing
to abide by the law as long as it is in force,
but they demand that those who are appoint,
ed to execute it shall also adhere to its letter
and spirit.
Justice must be had, OF let the guilty
wretch, who darcs to place himself between
the citizen and his birthright, BEWARE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-15
LOOK TO I'll

UNREGISTERED VOTERS, look to your in
tercs;s and demand your rights! MONDAY
NEXT is the day for the meeting of the
Board of Registration. Let every man who
has been prevented from registering in his
t:wDship, present himself to that Board, and
demand that his name be placed on the list
Of voters. y steady pull together now, and
the prize is secured. Victory is within your
rcach-fail not to grasp it. Go to Shepherds
town, on Monday tile 21st Of ,ScptemLT and
register your MINES. 1t is the last time you
will have 70 submit to such tyranny