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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
no the Public.

Having desire TO maintain peace and good or.
der within the corporate limits of the city Of Knox
vile, take this method of informing the inhabi.
tants that there Police force employed and paid
by the cooperation authorities of this city to srresi
and bring to justice all offenders. see by the
Press and HeraL Of this city, that several persons
have been assaulted, robbed, &C.. on Water street
and its vicinity and after carefully making inquiry
have never. been able to find any of the persons
so assaulted and nothing Of the kind being report
ed TO any Of tho Police force, have come to the
conclusion that the aforesaid report is false and
as they may impress the public with the idea that
the Police are worthless and doing no good, viii
refer them 70 the report Of the operations of the
Police force for the month of February 1865 which
shows that the Police have not been burden to
the corporation bnt source of revenue TO the treas
uryi thing unprecedented in The history of Knox
vile.
win further state that have Register, and
ask all and every one who may lose any property
Of any description, to come and report the same at
Police headquarters where the description of prop.
erty is registered and every means in our power
used to recover the property and bring the guilty
TO Justice and especially AJAX that any person who
may be robbed or assaulted will report the same,
with all the facts in their possession to some one
the Police force, that justice may be msted out to
ell such Villains.
Only wishing justice to myself and comrades I
am, Respectfully,
L. B. GAMBLE,
Chief Marahal
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
ANNOUNOEMENT.

At the solicitation Of many friends have consented to
myself candidate for reeseton to the ocs Of
Trustee Of Kncx county the ensuing March elsetioa
fob 1886 H BARRY.
Having received the nomination the County ConYsnon
ct Knoxville, the 9Th instant hereby myself
oenddats for the once Of Register be filed At the
suing March election. ROBERT L. HALL.
jan 14-tde
We are authorised 10 announce the name Of II. L. W.
MYNATT as a candidate for Trustee Of Knox county,
st the ensuing March election. jan 1-tdss
We authorized requested hs Of
A, T. C0TTRELL candidate for recollection to the once
Of Register Of Knox county the ensuing March election
dec atde~
We authorized and requested the Of
e. G. TARWATER for Tax Collector Of Knox Couasy Al the
ensuing March election. Nov 20-tds
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
unn Er GiIlenEaters.

Ths ~.n,saynsn whose name appears above u the
-....,,v sl.o.sd Jmdre Of she First Judicial Cir
-, Ths pr.ss ard Herald Of this city has re-
s,,,v s,,.iled him q partisan in biz Official ca
Tror. ths or.snsville U=.s,, the home organ Of
,ha pruidsrs, we copy she following relating to
Tuss. Gsnsnwatsrs, whose Court haa inst been
held AZ Gfeeneviile.
Tn. .rrrs,.ion Radical justice" 10 which me
U,ies refsrs, was uttered BY the Judge eS'oTs ni'
slootiop when, in political speech, 10 wss eeslns
the rebels some hard blows and said Rae'ces as
uoe - should be dealt ont 10 them, by which he
meant they should have simple Justice 10 %
lust or deal justly IN ell things, 5 man muss DC
Radical, and administer Radica. justice.
Seriously no man who knows Jadge Gillenwaisrs
weuld believe him cspsble Of acting \ partisan
On the bench, which, in the common sccePtion OF
the term, the people understand 10 be--ooTruPty'
Judge Q. Is pure man, and it were infinitely bet
Ter our Judges open their Courts with prayer than
20 upOn the bench beSstly drunk, IS soma Judges
ID Tennessee have dons during the sstsquarter Of
century.
we car state e the general opinion Of bis most
ardent friends and supporters that his success asion-
;shes even them. The members OF the bar are
e-aslly surprised with 81 Exceptions an taken u
BIZ course n opening court WIZ prayer ana s ~
anersl sentirent Of the bar e sgainst i a. an IN
o-s.ion in the practice Of the courts Of the ooan-
80 However. II bis honor gives satisfaction IN
ether respect, they say they will readily oserlook
tSis 'i isiosvncrasy. BIS Honor evidently believes
WITH Pope, that aordeF is heavens hrst ,a@ a ts,
Is determined il shall Be aiso .ie III in, The
ssssierx e beretofore, snd this Judge Is evidently
nj vet afflicted with the mania TO 60 70 Songse.s.
Busness Is dispatched. Causes are not aiioSeo
Be apassed for the present. according 70 INC Oh ~,
ustons. but rules are strictly enforced agsss -
parties So far too his Honor seems ifee I'm
1l;sical has In his courts and pro bono PH5iee we
sreereiv hope be may remain 50. We suspect hs
r-,,nr 4 llttle ashamed Of the hot expression
= 3sel ,ustice' and viii be content administer
simple justice.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04

some complaints have been made that I hav,
net ordered al election for Criminal Judge, in the
district Of Chancellor Lnoky. bin Is now be-
fore the Legislature proposing tbs repeal Of the law
croatng that criminal district, or at osss so much
Of Il &c may be embraced in Judge Swans circuit
and have beer solicited by prominent members
Of che Legislature to defer ordering an election fol
Circuit Judge until the Gnsl disposition has been
made Of the pending repeal or amsndstcry measure
This is my reason for the course have taken.
While an writing, deem it proper TO add that
I sn receiving numerous letters asking appointment
Ne Commissioners under the indemnity act Tho
law assigns 70 no other duty in regard 10 thcss
Commissioners than simply that Of commissioning
then. The nominations for them are 10 be made
By the members and Senators Of the Legislative,
Assembly,. w. 9. BKowELow,
Governor Of Tennessee
Knoxville March ath lsee
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
A Gard from Senator Norman, In BE.
ply 10 Mai. E. ]. Brooks.


CHI John D. Brosnler, Editor R5so=sills Wig
SIN: see in your issue Of the leth inst. card,
ever the signature Of E. J. Brooks, with when, al
low nae 10 say, have no personal acquaintance and
for whom bat for An Allusion to myself in the card
above alluded 70, in which he made unwsrFsntable
uas Of my name, have no reason TO have any but
he highest respect In she card sfser referring to
an article Of The Press and EsrGS Of your city that
nsver saw, nor DO srow anything Of save By
Nj BFooks card, stating that be, Brooks, vss de-
faulter 10 the State He proceeds by saying that
scarcely bad my {Brotls) feet trod the soil Of
another State, when the Zion. John Norman, with
out cause ana with no shisdow Of truth 10 sustain
his action in the noss public manner put upon the
records Of The State the aaprOseksd ths dss1saoT-
skls the croEfdess The bIistsriAg liz that had ab
seconded from the State and was in New York with
$1,000 of the State fund.-. cannot imagine his
mssivs for this attack II he expected to build
himself up BY stsalsg from me that which is searer
to ma than all things else, my reputation, be de-
serves pity, and II he maae bis most eowardly AZ
tack because OF ny connection with the State gov
eminent, he deserves eoiitsmpt, and Whatever his
motives were they were dahonorsble sud IN worthy
The position be occupies, else ne had not published
50 base falseaood without Investigation"
have suOtea tie abova vita the view Of setting
IN contrast with Is shat did say, SO that your res
ders may know whether 10 place Of deEsniag one
with WHOM ] az personally unAsquAiased, did not
wish 10 protests him and ihe State gossrament Of
which AAvs beer an ardent and consistent sup
porter since lie reorganization.
Senate Resolution No. - being under eonsiders-
ton 70 Apponta Committee to settle with the Oar
termas.er snd PaymAster stated in the Senate
that rsgaor OF side said thai the Paynszsez hsd
some 81 600 sr s. 600 in lbs hands that belonged 10
tee State, snd that he wnsin New York. Whether
this was 50 or moi, aid not know, bat thought it
needed investigation
had no interest IN thsquession only IS i az
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
disastrous "a Pendlefnn.

The Cincinnati COMMERCIAL thinks that the SsIec-
ilon Of New York Tor holding the democratic Ma
iionAl Convention, On the 9Th Of Jaly, IS dsash
blow 10 Pendlstons chances for nomination. Il
remarks:
Nj. Pendlotons chances Cor the nomination ars
materially damaged by ihs teectioI and the labors
Of the Western delegations 70 Washington, among
whom lhe editors Of she EnslsirEr and Chicago
Tslass, both Pendlston men were most prominent
were directed TO the prevention Of 20 great catas
trophe 10 their fsvorits. As was predicted would
be the case BY impartial outsiders, the 2oid-beied
faction was TOO heavy FOR the green backed.
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Consistency a Jewel.

some Republicans in this State serve ON Immi
grafton Committees, aud unite with others N uIs
ing Northern men and Germans TO come ana 'ea''
among Us, and turn about the next day ana piah'
shemsevss on The absurd platform setting iertn sn'
infamous aectsonai dootrine-aatses Ie'assses"'
,acH rule Tsnxssses. What do such p'''As o. con
siutenoy invite Northern men and Germans her'
FORT De they propose to make slsss' Of them q
We propose TO make efissss Of them, and give sneH
al the rights privileges and honors that virtue 10
,eprsFy. intelligence and industry entite men to
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
EVENTS AND RUMORs ATWAsHINGTON.
Leading Democrats Indignant at john
son.
The Arrest Of Lorenzo Thomas, III q
Sound OF ReTelry by Night.


We take the following interesting extracts from
Che dispatches 70 The Western press in regard 70 She
great crisis in Washington
WAsHISeTos, Feb p, 1865.
sEcREsH OF TIE PRESIDENTS AoTIoS.
The excitement for the past twenty-four hours
has been unprecedented in Washington since the
assassination Of Mr. Lincoln. Upon comparing
notes today il appears that every enc was taken By
surprise BY the Presidents action, not only Repub.
licans, bat those Conservatives and Democrats who
are supposed 70 be 10 constant communication with
Mr.. johnson. As late as the time the COMMITTEES
or Reconstruction had reported in the Hoass, some
leading men on the Democratic side were complain.
ing bitterly that they had resolved no intinasion
whatever Of the intended movement, nor had they
a3y idea az The course in contemplation Cor the I'M
mediate future 81 the White Hoase. Even some Of
the men in Jere Blacks circle were ia entire irno.
rance Of any step Of the kind having bean decided
upon
Il Is significant that many prominent Democrats
tonight have bitterly cgheunced Mr.. johnson a. q
stupid oelndeF and some OF them 20 FAR aa 70 ex-
pres tbs hope that be win soon be out Of the Dem
ocratic party, through impeachment.
There Is great disparity 81 opinion as % the ~
ture eourse The President viii pnrsne IN regard 70
the War Office.
The fact that be has q bad g. Of advisers "a tia
strangers in tsls city, is an unpleasant feature Of
the case. If all goes smooth iii Monday night for
the Department part Of the controversy viii 70 70
the courts. The ne1t ersis viii Do when he 3 no.
tiled % appear a. the bar Of the Senate. Iadica-
tions are that be has not 81 yet decided upon any
course.
TIE IsFLUKEcES KxsroxsuLE.
The move on the part Of the President is very
generally attributed 70 the influence Of men brought
here By the Democratic National Committee.
There Is delegation Of Maryland men from
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
G0Eernment Land Scrin.

UOHL3lI0I ". % ITOI0NIOIIs
DEAR SIR I called promptly, a. you msy see
from tho within, upon the Commissioner Of Public
Lands. lie has sent me the receipt with the pro-
mise thatahe made me to prepare, 81 soon SIS posi-
bic, the necessary papers These viii await with
interest and attend promptly to it Let me sug-
gest the great importance Of having this msgnih-
cent pltrimony guarded for the coming genera
tions in Tennessee. win write you at length.
Yours truly,
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fscted the State, and the character Of her officials
and hence my advocacy Of the resolution, shat the
settlement might be made and the reputation Of nc
one suffer.
submit below plain statements of facts TO an
impartial public, and ask them to determine 'ghc
has published "a 5Iistsri' s avitaott Investigation
I hope you will please publish this, with the en-.
closed document handed me by the signers thereof
and oblige, respectfully,
JcHN NORMAN.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
Jos. S. FOWLER
DEPARTMENT OF TIE IETEBIoE,
GENERAL LAND OFFICE, WARRINGTON,

~ IsOOs
Hon. JOS. s. Fol5ler, z. S. Senate:
SIN; had this morning the honor 10 receive
from you in person power Of attorney, dated the
18th Of February, 1868, from his Kxcelenoy, W.
G.. Brownlow, Governor of Tennessee, empowering
Senator Jos S. Fowler snd the Hon. Horace May
nArd, Of the House Of Representatives, to receive
the Agricultural College scrip 10 which Tennessee
s entitled and have, in view Of your request, TO
advise you That the necessary forms required 20 DC
benefits Of the Agricultural and Mechanic College
Act Of July Cd, ls62, and lie supplements are in
course Of preparation, and when completed viii be
sent 20 YOU l am, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
Jos. S. WILSON, Commissioner.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
KpnfuekV.

On the 2sth of February, in the Kentucky House
Of Representatives, the Speaker laid before the
House communication from John A. Brooks, re-
signing his seas "a Representative from Webster
county. BE RsBignS az q reason for his Resignation
change in bis political faith from Democratic 70
Republican.
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BY VIRTUE OF A " VENDIFIoNr n

Il
PoNAS issued from the once ef the CLARK Of Ia r,
Court Of the United States Ter the Eastern District II
nssses, ct Knoxsills the efth ds7 Of Febraary ~
directed, win expose 20 public sails 81 ths iiih A.
APRIL 1855 TO the highest bidder for cash u hasd ~
court house doer, IN the city Ct knoxTils, IN said Dir
the following described property. to-eit:
One tract Of land, number Of etres unknown siu,s
II the 18th Civil District Of Blount ccrnty Tenns,
joining The lands Of Robert Kidd and James Fronch zee
fore seized the propsr q William Payne and al Nara
and title thereto for the avn % his natural lscosasEs
IS forfeited to tbs United States b. decree 81 a en-
made and pronounced on the 7th day Of june, 1897
?. hcDARNEJ
march e-lt z. s. Marshal FOR ssid pigfe
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no coNsIIMprrurs

Ihe kEy EDWARD A. WILSON viii send Gree Of charged
a who desire IT, tho prescription with directions
MAKING and using the simple remedy which he cured
lung affection and that dreadful disease Consumption
only obsct to bsnsat the afflicted and he hopes every
feTsr viii try this prescription II will them nothing
and may prove blessing Please address
REV. EDWARD WILSON,
No, 10 South Second street, williamsburg, New Work
SEPT ISL mYs i---
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04

BY VIRTUE OF a VENDITIONI n
PoNAs issued fron the ofaeo Of ths Clerk Of n, -
Court Of the United States for the Eastern p.trir,
uossee az Knoxvnle On the 24th day Of FsSrgSrv ~
directed, will expose 20 public sale On shs ilts
April 1858, 70 the highest bidder fer cssh II hap5
court house door in the city Of Knoxye, in said DI
following described property, tO-wits -@
One tract Of land IL Hawkins county, Tennessee 49,,
ing 400 acres, more less situated on Dciaou's
ing the laEda Of John Louderback, Samuel PoAss :.
ers heretofore seized the property OF James u
al his right and title theEsto for the term Of bic ba
CONDEMNED forfeited 20 the United States by 49,
ssid Court made and proaouncsd the 18th dsy Of -
Der, 1897. ,. MCDANIEL
marEh sit Q. 8. Marshal for said DR..
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Eject Of ImDeachmant.

An impeachment" says Judge Story, a is pro-
ceeding purely Of 8 political nature II is not so
much designed 10 punish an offender, as 10 secure
The State against gross Ofacial misdemeanorr. It
touches neither his person nor bis property, but
simply divests him of his political capacity"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04

TOMAS issued from tbs ofacs Of the Cara u ~.
Court of the United Sixties for the Eastern DiIir ~
pssses Knoxville, the Gath day Of Fsbruary -
directed will sxpeso to public sale On the llth AZ.
1885, 20 he highest bidder for cash in hand q The &
door in the city Of Knoxville, in said District ~
described property, to-wit:
Ono tract or parcel Of land, containing sIavea 49,,
OF ess situated IN the I'd Civil District Of Knoz csS
nesses, feiniDg the lands OF BraEnsr and ofhsfs
title thereto for the term Of his natural lsoors,t
forfeited TO the United States BY decree Of sss c
and pronounced on ths 7th day Of June, 1881.
3. MoDANyrl
march 4-It c. s. Marshal Tor Iai3 ~.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
BY VIRTUE OF A VENDITIor, ,

PONAs issued from ihe once Of the CLARK AZ -,
Court Of The United States Tor the Eastern Dstr,t
ssa AZ KnorviIle on tas 25th day Of Fsbruarv ~ -
directed viii expose 20 public sale the Ilts
1855 70 the highest bidder for cash In hand ~ 4
house. door IN tho city Of Knoxville. IN said Dst-;
loving described property. to-wit: u
One Heuss and Los situated In the 10th Civil n
Greene county. Tennessee, in the town Of Grsss.,s
tainfnr oue-salf ners nors or less Joining tha
Jones deceased Charles Gass and Others hsrstss,oi
the proberty Of VIM. o. Stewart, and AL hia risss
thereto for the term Of his natural lisoondsrsa =,
Fitted % the United States BY decree Of sad -
and pzonouEosd on the tn day Of June, 1857. WI
B. AcDANSr,
march Ait .. 5. Marshal for saI5 ~
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
ERRoRs On YonrH.

Gentleman who suffered for ysars nom Nsrvous Dsbitv
rrsaure Decay and al the ectl OF youthful ndserstion
viii for the sake o. suffering send free to AZ who
used H. The recipe and directions making the srs
dy BY which he cured Sufferers wishing 20 pot By the
ezpeenee can dc 20 b. Addressing IN perfect
eonndsnce. JOHN ,. OGDEN.
may oly 80 Cedar Street. Nav York.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
INFoRMATIoN.

Information guaranteed produce luxursns growth Of
hair upon bald head beardless face recipe for the
removal Of Pimpes, Botzbos ErnDons etc on the skin
leaving the so clear and beautiful can be obtained
THos p. CHAPMAN, cHEsIsr,
sept ls-tmys aeS Broadway, New York
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
New Marriara Gnida

AN Essay Eca YouSo MN, on Physiological Errors,
aad Diseases incident Youth and Early Manhood
which create impsdinsats 20 MARRIAGE with
reel Sent in sealed letter envelopes free charge Ad-
dress d.. J. sKILLIN HOUGHToN, Howard Association
Philadelphia, Pa feb 12-sn
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04

RY YlRTuE OF A VENDITInNI !

PONAs, issued from the once Of the Clark OF "A. ~
Court Of the United States fer the Eastern pstr, y
aessee, AZ Knoxville. the 24th day Of Fsbruary ia
ne directed will expose 70 puhlei sale on the IN -
April 1858 the highest bidder for cash IN hsn5 ~
court house door in the city Of Knoxville IN ala ~
the following described property, to-Uit:
One tract Of land in Hawkins county, Tennessee ,,,
In 500 less, stuAtsd Dctsous e7s,i =
ing the lands Of james n Herd and others hsrstsoT
title thereto for the term OF his natural
forfeited the United States By decree Of said Coma ~
and pronounced on the ed day Of June, 1857.
B. MoDANNEL
march 4.lS 2. s. MARSHAL for said pisFs
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settlement with the Paymaster Of State
Cuards.--RepOFt Of Col. Boone 10 the
LEGISLATURE,

The following report was made TO the Legsla-
ture on the 25th ultimo by Col. Boone, A. d. c.
relative to the final settlement made by him with
Major Z. J. Brooks, late Paymaster Of the State
Guards, The total disbursements made amount 20
sls5, sssS6, and the sum turned over 20 the State
Of une1pended money amounts TO S5,4si.
Thus Major Brooks, by the agent selected by the
Legislature or rather We should say by himself in
the correctness by which be has discharged his duty
is completely vindioHted from the foal sSpersions
which have been cast upon him
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
40. 90.
BY VIRTUE OF 4 VENDITIoNI H.

= I'M % Ut a ENUlllONl u
FONAs issued from the ohcs Of thu Clerk Of tAs Ds
Court Of the United States for the Eastern District Of ~
sess st Knoxville the Gath day Of February ls.s
drseted, viii expose to pablo sas the lih dsy dir
1885, % the highest bidder for cash in hsod the eouf
door, N the city d Knoxville IN said District the xg
described property, fo-Eie:
Vne tract OF land, number Of unknown, si1tia
Can erea,s - tta
Joining the lands Of Andrew Woodson and othe hsri
cad title thereto for The term Of his natural sss5
- forfeted 70 the United States BY decree Of ucr
made and pronounced on the Tth day Of Decsnbsr NC
b McDANNEL
march sit Y. s Marshal for said phsla
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ETATt cT IENEEfsEE,
AryvrANr GrNsnaIs OgsicB,
NASHVILLE, Feb. e, 1855,

10 thc General ASSEMBLY, State 81 Ictnessee;
GENTLEMEN / have the honor 20 inform you
that hsvs made full and complete settlement
with Major Z. j. Brooks, late Payrnaster Tennes-
see State Guards and find him accountable for one
hundred and thirty-eight thousand eight hundred
and fOrtyfour dollars and forty cents fslss s444o
for which be has furnished proper vonehert-
amounting 70 enc hundred snd thiFty-three thous-
and three hundred and eighsy-thres dollars and
thirty-s1 cents (Sl3s,sss.sel and has turned over
20 the State, through me, the sum OF ave thousand
four hundred aud Eixty-one dollars and four cents
Fs5,4el .os) In cash 20 balance. Respectfully,
A. Z. BooEg,
Colonel and A. D. C.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

$40 a DAY MADE BY ANY ONE
Free Beware Of infrngers Ny cFculars VIII explain. Ad-
dress A. J. FuLLAM, springfield, Vermont. feb 19-4t
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTS.


A Ii PERSONS HAVING CLAIMS
against the estate Of John Rodgers DECEASED are
neg % ME them properly authenticated required By law
An persons indebted 70 the requested 70 como for
ward and settle the same, amt costs
March 4-4s THOMAS RODGERS, Executor.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04
NAaHvIrIr. Feh- ID. lasa-

We, tie undersigned, Senators Of the State Of
Tennessee. having noticed an article in the Knox.
vile Wing of Feb 18TH 1858 over the signature OF
Mr.. g. J. Brooks, late Psymsster of the State hi
litia, charging the Bon. John Norman. Senator
froia che counties of Carroll Gibson and Dyer, with
having stated in the. Senate that be, Brooks had
abseonded from the State and was in New York
with $1,000 Of the State funds take pleasure in sta
ting that said Norman did not use the language at
tributed 10 him by taid Brooks and that the same
is untrue. We further state that what Judge Nor
man did say was that @rumor out side" said that
the PSymaster had some seven or eight thousand
dollars in his hands that belonged 10 the State and
he was in New York; whether this was true or rot
he did not know but that he thought it needed in
vestigation.
We further state that it was generally rumored at
the Capitol at the time that said E. j. Brooks was
In the city Of New York We believe the attack
was unproyoked and without justification