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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
Hon, A, H. Jones

Is the nominee of the Republican party for Con
gress in the mountain district of that State border
ing on East Tennessee Mr. Jones was an unfinch-
ing Unionist during the whole war, and since it.
close has been ably battling for the principles of the
Republican party az a journalist. During the wal
he was prosecuted by the rebels and was the only
Republican elected to Congress from North Caro-
lins in 1se5, and the only member elect whose re-
cord was unobjectiouable to Congress
As opposed TO Mr.. Jones The rebels are going tc
run an ex-Federal Colonel from Connecticut, whom
they will support only because none of their own
number would be admitted into Congress if elected
In consideration of this rebel support this sneak
has of course, agreed to support the Conservative
policy, including the degradation and practical en-
slavement of the colored race.
Many intelligent colored men Of Western Caro-
Inns read the KNOXVILLE WHIe. We hope they
will be vigilant and industrious in warning their
people against this +" Northern man with Southern
principles" who goes before them pratng of his
lifelong friendship for the negro, while his COM
pettor, before the war; pro-slavery. Such chaps
couldn't fool the colored men Of Tennessee, and we
know they can't the colored men Of North Carolina
when they have had an opportunity for reflection
Let them rally to Mr.. Jones' their friend, and spew
out this Northern man with Southern principles.
This they should do. This they will do A buz-
zard would puke at the sight of him.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18

A Fentress county subscriber writes us the fol-
lowing letter. We can assure him that the villain
is between Knoxville and jamestown. Our papers
are duly and properly started from the Office in
Knoxville. When old Ben Wade occupies the
Presidential chair, as he Is certain 60 do very soon
unless he dies such abuses stealing aud destroying
Radical papers will be ended. Meanwhile, there
will be route agents who will ferret cut these viii
famous postal officers, and some Of them may yet
find themselves in the penitentiary
Mr.. BRoTNLow / desire at the expiration OF
the term of my subscription to continue IT, if can
have any of getting your issues regularly
and in due time. Read the following and insert it
in your columns, you wish
Messrs Editors Of the Knoxville Whiq.
I write to communicate to you the fact that there
is villain somewhere on the mail route between
Knoxville and Jamestown, Tennessee, whe ought
to be sent to the penitentary to forge chains and
handouts for the accommodation of all such char
acters as himself have heard Of horse thieves,
and hog thieves, ana Highways lon, and men en-
gagged in various other practices unlawful and de-
basng, but in the whole list catalogue of crimes
none seem TO be so low, so detestsbe and so unne-
cesssry as newspaper stealing Since subscribed
for your paper have not received half tho num-
bers issued, while some that haye found their way
through the dangerous route, have been 1Veeks be-
hind time, appearing soiled, worn and sometimes
completely wrecked, with important portions en-
tirely gone-all presenting the appearance of hav-
ing been handled by the dirty hands of some rough
scoundrel. Can we find out who he is 2 Perhaps he
is some obscure Postmaster We should make dill
gent search for him. SUBSCRIBER
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
Tennessee River InproYemen..

We have received too late for publication the
proceedings entire Of meeting in Sullivan county
to appoint delegates to the Tennessee River I'm
proyement Convention at Chattanooga.
John SpurgeOn, Esqy was chairman, and o. @.
King, secretary. Peter Yoakley, John G. King
and F D. Massengill were the committee to draft
resolutions expressive of the sense Of fha mating
The following were unanimously adopted
In pursuance Of call for convention TO be held
at ChattaEooga on the 18th instant having for it,
object the Improvement of the Tennessee river, we
portion OF the citizens of Sullivan county in con-
vention assembled, do heartily approve said move
ment and pledge our hearty cooperation IN said
enterprise and do appoint as delegates to this
vention E. a. Willard, John G. King, F. d. Mas
sengill, William Mnllinix, Anderson Gibson, j. l.
Rhea, Thos. H. Essley, Pets Yoskley and John
Sturgeon, with full power to represent the county
and transact any business that may come before
said convention, and any portion Of the delegates
in attendance may represent the whole.
We are rejoiced to see the people Of Sullivan ta-
king such interest in this vital question. The i'm
pOrtanee of it to East Tennessee so great that it
should enlist tae whole energies of our people
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
KNOXVILLE, March 18th, 1868.
lam HAM New HamnshIre.

New Hampshire has proven herself as firm in the
right Che granite in her eternal hills By very
large majority for so small State, and by an in
creased majority over the Republican majority of q
year ago. New Hampshire hss pronounced in favor
Of impeachment and loyalty. Walter Hartman,
gallant soldier and patriot who came with Barn
side into East Tennessee in command Of one of the
regiments Of the old 9Th Army Corps is thes success
full leader of the hosts Of Radicalism and freedom
The Importance of this great victory cannot be
over-estimated. The Democratic papers all said
before the election, when they were confident Of
success, that the New Hampshire election was the
first gun Of the Presidential campaign and its re.
suit would have an important bearing upon .he fu-
ture Of the country. This first gun of the second
war against Democracy and wrong has made the
way of safety clear It has rel DICED the hearts Of
al patriots, and discounted and dishesrtened all
traitors. It is declaration that the usurper John
shalt be impeached, and that the hosts Of Radi-
calsm under the leadership Of Grant, shall govern
the country and direct it TO the haven of prosperity
and peace.
The loyal people OF the country are aroused.
They are in earnest. They have too long and too
Pa1oAd9 OOiho Will tue ddiVoIs anu hhlCOHtehte
who have rejected the liberal terms offered them by
the loyal Republican people and Congress. Hence
forth they viii deal in justice. In their majesty
and might they have arisen 10 the height of the sa-
cred duty they owe themselves, posterity, and the
cause Of human freedom and christian civilization.
They have ne1ofsbiy resolved to remove every OBJ
staole from the path Of progress liberty and Union.
There is a God in Ierse Let Us all be thankful
together.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
The Tennessee River.

The following is a copy of resolution passed by
the Tennessee Legislature in reference to the open
ing of the Tennessee river to steamboat navigation
Senate joint Rssolution requesting Congress 70 make
nauiou5Es The Te'lnsssss RiveT
/ WHEREAS, By an act of Congress, approved
March 3D. 1867, the Secretary Of War Yves directed
to cause examinations and surveys Of various har-
bors and rivers in the United States, with view
to their improvement which among Others speci-
fed, was the survey Of the Tennessee river from
Chattanooga TO Its mouth; and
/ WHEREAs By the efficiency of Col. w. d. Cav,
Chief Assistant Engineer in the recent survey I'M
der said authority It has beer demonstrated and
fully asCertaned that the removal of the obstruc-
lions to navigation is both reasonable and practical
bic, and by which the Valley of the Tennessee viii
be placed in direct communication with the Ohio,
Mississippi and all Of the great rivers of the West
and bring INTO requisition the inexhaustbe treas
ures of COAL iron copper, zine, lead, marble, lam
ber &C. &C. especially peculiar TO the eastern slope
of The State, as well agricultural interest that
Gully awaits proper Development TO make it equal
to any in ths United States; and
WHEREAS, The superior commercial advantages,
together with national wisdom and economy, in eur
opinion, viii fully Justify reasonable expenditure
to open said river and thereby give encouragement,
and consequently prosperity to an industrious and
enterprising people; and
WHEHEAe, A convention has been called TO
meet in Chattanooga, on Wednesday, the 18th insty
to unite the wisdom and energies of the friends and
advocates Of this great measure in the accomplish.
n ent Of the work already begun.
Therefore Be IL Resolved b. the General Assembly
of the State Of Tsnzsssse That we heartily appreci-
ate and approve of the efforts of our citizens, and
an interested public, 10 open and make navigable
the Tennessee River and for that purpose we re-
spectfally request Senators and Representatives
in Congress 10 give the subject such special consid-
Grafton as WILL If possible secure an appropriation
equal 10 said requirements, and power and author
ity to carry il out
Resol0ed further, That upon the adoption Of
these resolutions the Secretary Of State Is hereby
directed 60 forward copy Of the same 70 each enc
Of our Senators and Representatives in Congress.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
InimIeratlnn.

Below We publish extracts Of letter recently re-
ceived By the Governor from Jones county, Iowa
It is s sample of letters received By him almost
every day. Sometimes ss-eral such letters are re-
eeived in one mail from parties who give the best
references as to their integrity and the correctness Of
their statements. Men Of capital who wish the ben
eats Of genial climate, AMI fail 90 como 20 our
great State only becsuse they arc unable 20 acquire
information Of oar Sass resources and the induce
msnts to invest in resi- estate OF course the Gov
ernor is unable 70 respond to these letters Of inquiry
and thew ere not answered. BE has but one staff
officer who is beth Adjutant General and Private
Secretary, and his time is wholly occupied with
other duties than answering such ettrs as referred
TO- It would pay the State to give reasonable
salary TO some one to respond TO the inquiries Of
those seeking to make their homes in Tennessee.
The writer says
There is a colony hsre which wishes TO emigrate
South sometime this Spring, and they hsve quite
favorable opinion of Tennessee. Not being person
ally acquainted with any one who would os nkely
to give us the desired information and knowing you
to be public spirited we make inquiry Of you II
your time is otherwise occupied please give TINS let
ter to some one who viii give Us the Information
We want to get in a healthy location, where land
is good for raising grain and stock, and where there
is good running water near some railroad.
By prompt reply to this letter you will please
many good Union people"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18

day one man, John Patterson, was killed, and
another, Boyd Kills, painfully and seriously wound
ed. in the streets Of farewell, both members Of the
League, and members Of Company ] Of State
Guards Of this county, without any effort the
part of the county ocers and magistrates to arrest
the offenders. Therefore, . "a
Resolved That this statement be sent tc the
ROCKVILLE WHIo for publication, and that his
ExeslIencs, Governor Brownlow, and the Honor
able GENERAL Assembly now in session, be notified
Of the fact and requested, if possible to afford some
relief TO the law-abiding citizens of the county, and
that reward Be offered for the apprehension Of the
offenders
ReseEgsd, That We earnestly request that the COM
pany Of State Guards in this county, under Lieut..
Ellis, be again authorized to act until peace and
order can be restored and that the Honorable Gen
eral Assembly authorize the same to be done.
ResoEpsd, That we deplore tbs death of said John
Patterson, we having in him, lost worthy citizen,
and the League worthy member.
By order Of the Council
FUREEY JoEEs, President
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
SENATE CHAMBKR, March ". 1855
Claiborne County.

Below we publish the proceedings Of q meeting
IN Claiborne county. We hope 20 sea such action
taken as win avenge the premediiated murder o.
the loyal citizens of The county, and guarantee pro-
lection and quiet for tho future. Such desperadoe'
the mnrdorers Of Patterson ought when The civil
officers f refuse 10 do their duty, be shot down
Ike dogs. They ought 10 be pursued and killed like
wild beasts. Why have not the Conservative papers
or some one OF them expressed condemnation Of the
lsw!esness Of Conservative thieves and scoundres'
TAzEwELI, Tenn March ,, 1858
AZ call meeting Of Tazewell Council No. 2
Union League Of America The following proceed
ings were hsd, to-wis;
The following resolutions were introduced and
unanimously passed
YYHEEEAs, The loyal Union men Of Claiborne
county have ever been law sliding men, and OPP
posed TO violence ana unlawful proceedings and de-
srous that law and order shall prevail 10 our midst
And whereas, there are certain men in our county
who set the Law az defiance and 90 about the conn-
try armed raising disturbances and threatening the
lives Of the poaceable, law-abidiHg citizens. A
short tine since two civil officers, acting under
authority Of the United States, were laglessly
arrested and held as prisoners until redeemed by
The payment Of = sum Of money. And on yester-
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
A Political CORPSE.

Franklin Pierce, ex- President, made speech the
night before the New Hamphire election which q
cotemporary calls clarifying in advance the Re.
publican triumph He said
We have risen I trust we have ali risen) above
mere party objects, into higher and purer stmos.
pierre I rejoice that the victory before Us and now
near at hand is to be no party victory, but a tri
umph achieved by earnest conservative men Of all
parties uniting their strength in great struggle tC
rescue the Constitution from the hands of the de-
stroyers ard restore true fraternal relations pros
perfty with all its comforts and peace with all it,
Joys TO the blessed Union, now shattered, but lei
US be thankful, not yet utterly destroyed"
We are glad to see that Gen. Pierce appreciates
so justly the nature and influences of the Republ,
can triumph in his State.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
Impeachment,

The trial Of the President before the Senate on
the articles Of Impeachment preferred against him
by the House Of Representatives, was fairly opened
on Friday The President lswyers-among whom
is our distinguished fellow-citizen Hon. I. A r.
Nelson-appeared and asked postponemsnt Of the
trial for forty days to prepare the case. The man
ayers OF the House opposed snF continuance, and
!he Senate after celebrating with closed doors
agreed 70 an order for the trial to proceed on or
before March Esd. The Senate sse in earnest in
this matter, well as the House and the loyal PEG.
pie. The impeachment and trial of Andrew John
son viii not have been farce. Il is not ohild's
play. AZ certain as there is Gcd, Andrew John
son will be removed from cffce. The proceeding
on impeachment on Friday, in the Senate, are very
interesting We have no room for them this week,
but they will appear next. Among the speeches
delivered was one by Mr. Nelson, of this city
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
Knoxville Conservatives,

The Conservatives of Knoxville are wOe-be-
gone pack. They all look as though they were just
recovered from spell of typhoid fever. Since they
heard Of the result of The New Hampshire election
they have looked more distressed and melancholy
than they did when they heard of Lees surrender
or Lncoln's reelection in 1864. Several of the
leaders refuse TO 60 ont Of their houses. Those
whom business calls on the streets look like they
were returning from the funeral of dear friend
The three-foot walking canes some OF them carry
are not half long enough TO measure their elongated
faces IT, as the rebel papers tell us, the Ku-Kiuz
clans are made up of the "spir.s of the departed,
they have received quite an accession from Knox
vile since the New Hampshire election.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
New Hamnshire.

The day before the New Hampshire elect ion
Postmaster General Randall told gentleman that
he bad such full returns from every postmaster IN
that State as made It certsin that the Democrs az
would have majority Of over 5,oOo-that there
bad been perfect revolution il public sentiment,
and that the country would be sstonished at the
election returns
Upon this ootemPorary ssks: What does he
say now What win be dc with his poor post
masters Hadn't he better turn them out ana put
in some Radicals, who know more Of arithmetic p
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18

daughters in succeeding generations, ere you now
10 determine by your ballot. For other nations
also who viii observe the issue Of this trial of the
virtue and strength Of republican Institutions And
for al time, as vol as for all humanity, are we
summoned 10 The highest and uoblest exercise Of
our powers as American citizens Let there be no
fallering, no finohing If every true man viii be
found faithful al bis post tbs victory Is certain It
viii be permanent
W. G BEowNLow.
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CHANCERY C0URT-TAzRWEII,

). c. Brown Thomas G. Rcustou, Executor, e. a,
IN THIS CAUSE 1T APPEARIN.
that the defendants, Thomas G. Houston, Robert Pas
son and wife Mary /. Patterjon Wm. s. Martin ana :,
Warrant Msrtin and Vim. p Bales and wifs RussiIa A.
are non-resdents Of the State Of Tennessee shown
bill &c Is therefore ordered BY that publication b ~
in BrcwnioEs Knoxville Wing for four ussls
yng said defendants 70 appear before tie Chanetry a.
Of Tazswe on the second Monday Of April next then A.
there 10 plead answer or demur said BILL or the -
be taken confessed and set down for hearing para
copy Of the order.
march ls-tt~ J. =. EVANS, O. An
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
Bully for the PeOpIe. !"

Have oonadsnce in the people" eOpperhe2d
telegFsphed 70 Andy johnson before toe New
Hampshire election beoause-aided by hosts Of Re
publioans-the Democratic candidate ~ Mayor Of
Augusta, Maine, was elected over Republican L.
quor law prohibitionist. How thu Psssidsnts faith
in the people must have been Strengthened by the
returns from New Hampshire
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
CHANCERY COURT-RUTLEDoG

IN THIS CASE IT APPEARING FROy
i the bill which to- that the defendants Ios
Riggs Eeziah Riggs and Elizabeth Riggs, noErsiri
Of the State Of Tennessee II s ordered By the srI
Master that publication DO made for four successive W,
In Br0wnlOws Wing, notifying said defendants 70 sppsafh
fore the Chsncery Court Rutledgs The third Aos
April next and then and there rake defence % said b
the viii be taken for confessed and set for hsarnl
palte. A copy OF the order.
nlsroh 1e-ttpf5 Test G. q. SMITH, c. 1H
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
MARsHAL's sALE.

by VIRTUE OF A YENDITIONI Ell
u P0NAE issued from the once Of the Clark OF the psf
Court Of the United States for the Eassrn District Of
nessee, at Knoxville the 29th day o. February lse
me directed VIII expose 80 public sale the 18th day
April, 1865, 70 tho highest bidder for cash Ia hand Il h
court house door, In the city Of Knoxville, said Dis
the following described pr5perty, tu-vit:
One tract Of land lying IN ihs "a Civil District Of
county, Tennessee, Immediately the south of
turnpike rad leading from Knoxville eastward b. ths p
taons o. Joseph A. MasTy and G. W Hail joning the las
Of said Aibry syys Eepler and Wm Seann's heirs All
about two niles from Knoxville Aforesaid, containing
acEss cnl q Tess, Levied the PROPERTY Of p a. CO..
WE'LL 20 satisfy Judgment obtained fl said Court tho
day Of Nay, 1885, IN ieyor Of r b. Grin Son and sv,
the said 2. n. Caldwell.
D. WeDAEI,TI
march 1876 T.. g. Marshai for sayf n.t,s,,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18

The hEv EDWARD A. WILSON sia sond free Of charzsl
70 al who desire IT, tbs prescription th the directions f
MAKING and using the simple remedy By which be cared
CT lung afecop and that dreGdfal dase Oonsation His
only object IL to benefit the sctsd and be hopes every su
fsrsT VIII Try this prescription, VIII them nothing
and may prove blessing. Please address
RkV. EDWARD WILSON,
ct navs
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-18
ERRoRs % YoITrH.

Gsnsssman who Suffered for years from Nervous Debility
Premature Decay and All the Effects Of youthful ndscrtion
will for the sake Of suffering humanity send free ali Who
reed IT, the recipe and directions for making the simple rome
d. BY which he cured Sufferers wishing % pot y the
edvetisefs experience Can do By addressing in perfect
ecnhdsnee- JOHH B. OGDEN,
may sly 4 Cedar Street New York
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TNFoRMATIoN.

lnioFostieu guaranteed % produce growth Of
hair upon Laid head beafdsss face also recff fr re
removal Of Pimples, Botchs Eruons ETC. on shs skin
without charge ~ addressing
THos y. CHAPMAN. Cssursr
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Mex Marriage Guide.

Az EisAE ron You're MTS, on Physiological Errors,
Abuses Aad Diseases incident Youth and EARLY Manhood
which create inpedasnts 70 MARRIAGE, with
Of relief Sent in sealed letter envelopes free Of charge Ad
Philadelphia, Pa FEB l2-3m
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kn AddItIonaI CONGRESSMAN.

The Legislature has passed joint resolution IN
stracting the Governor 10 order election for an
addional rnembeFof Congress or one from the State
at largo At the moment Of writing this We have
seen bus one announcement, thst of General John
B. Rogers, OF Warren county. General Rogers is
now member of the State Senate. he was q sol
dier undsr Gen. jackson, on whose staff he served
when mere lad. He is an unfinching Republi-
can, snd hases the rebel Democracy as the devil
does holy water Though advanced in life, the
General is man Of vigorous constitution and IN
impaired intellect II elected be would make sn
industrious and faithful Representative. Without
knowing who the candidates will be, we take pleas
ure thus endorsing the merits and patriotism of
Gen, Rogers, and give publicity &c bis candidacy
throughoaa East Tennessee by publishing it IN the
WHIG. General Il. is a cousin Of the late lsmented
Chancellor ftogerE, Of this city.
The following correspondence explains itself
NASHVILLE, March y, 1ses
Geierol jobs z. Rogers:
Sin We respectfully request that we be permit
ted to present your 20 the people Of the State
Of TennsHee for an additional member Of Congress
n. 8. Patterson, J n Mccall,
8. Parker S. N. Henderson,
P. P. c. Nelson, LET s. Matthews
district, John Aldrldge,
w. A. Garner, Berry Lyle, Senator 18th
q Underwood 22nd district
district, d. NJ. Melton
Clay Newland, j. n Fuson.
SENATE CHANBKR, March II. 1858
10 MeSsrs r. S. Patterson AID others
GENTLEMEN SENATORS; Your Dote If this date
( before me sna heartily scquiesee in your de-
sire and, # elected win give my services IN aid Of
the best interests of the State. Respectfully,
john 3. RopsEss.