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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
Georgia Senators.

Joshua Hin and q. V. NJ. Miller have been elect
"a 70 the United States Senate from Georgia The
former is q man OF National reputation. The lat
ter Is personally known TO u.s. and though not known
BY the public al large, he is man Of ability He
. resei, and minister Of the Southern Methodist
Church. BIZ was member of Congress from
Georgia Tor many years before and At The TINA ,ba
rebellion was insugurated When c,oo-,,;. 1890
be refused 70 seeede' aad throughout the conIo bs
was consistent Unionist As such a. p-o.;ao,t
made him COllecior Of the Por. Of S,v.r.h tn,
gentlemen defeated the regular canaia.,o. = a.
Republican party Ex-Gov. JosepA p Re-, -
Foster Blodgett The Radicals. on ioi,, m,
about SIX majority in the Georgia Lepi.lo,,ss n,
soAe SORT Of iegerdomain the Copperbesd, hoo, ,bo
regular candidates Of our patty. Wa A. -. -.
p- : n wa oecAuss Of personal hostility 20
Brown and Blodgeit The part Of soma 'I PaS, -
oi The Legislature or whether Il W.. .'''-'-'s
secured this result The copnarbo.s. "l,on
'' AZ, that this is great victory for then
- 'sr cant take bic seat he can't take ,.s 49,,
.H Joshua Bill has sai6 since As before ~.
c 60 |" 'he Senate that he win stump Ceorgi. -
0fani and Colfa1. '''
- ..s democrats gather comfort from having
-. 'en'iof they are easily s,tifed. at came
|. - - 70 greatly regret the defeat Of GOV. Brown
S''1' VIZ give ham good place
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
q The nrr Not y

The Dry Rot is said TO be a disease affecting
the Methodist Episcopal Church in the South. The
man who says this Of US il Rev. DR.. g. f. Pierce
one Of the Bishops of the NJ. E. Church South.
here is bis ansabLe Christian way Of saying it The
Western Christiag advocate Of July 22d quotes
Bishop Pienles remarks as follows
VIEws OF BIsHoF PIERoE.-In order to let our
people know how the Southern Bishops think and
talk of our work ia the Southern States and TO IL
lustrate the spirit they exhibit give the follow
ing extract from letter from Bishop Pierce pub
lished in the Nashville Christian Advocate of July
I4th:
Somerset is q new district and the presiding ell
der, brother Bosley, has hard time-hsving long
horseback rides little ministerial help, and some di
vision among the people as to South and North.
This last is "a sore evil, not as TO its extent or
probable duration, bat fact representing the
spirit and policy of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
The whole movement of our ez-bTGtbres in the
South is not only crime against Christianity, but
It will turn out serious bunder in poey--a waste
Of treasure, and an utter loss Of time and labor
The scheme is smiten with the dyV rot already, and
viii crumble ere long into a shapeess mass which
20 ingenuity can reconstruct. The day is not dis
tant when they viii have houses without congrega-
tons pastors without foeks-sbandoned By white
and black, their wicked experiment an ignominious
failure, and the memory Of it sting-sn enduring
shame"
+
Pierce aud the rebel Methodists generally do not
believe what he here afirms. Il is this the Church
South press and the Church South preachers are
belabrOing The Methodist Episcopal Church without
stint. 1t is not usual for party to fight another
party after he is down much less after he is dead
and least of all after he is dead and rotten whether
the rot be dry or moist. Sensible men would not
do this. We must either conclude that the Church
South do not believe dead, or that in eudgellng
as as they continue TO do they have lost their senses
or never had any. Which is ii
But facts are stubborn things, and Bishop Pierce
viii find that the Methodist Episcopal Church is
growing in the South in spite Of his fulminations
and the threatening Kuklux letters which his min
isteral brethren send to ministers of The NJ T.
Church.
And since the Rev Bishop has turned prophet as
10 our Church, we will venture a prediction about
his; which not another Protestant Church in
Christendom, outside the late Conlederacy, will TO-
day recognize because of lis completely with slavery
and rebellion. The prediction is this: just so
surely loyalty becomes the prevailing element in
the late rebel States and those States become purg
ed of their hGtetspirt of prescription his Church
which mora than any other has fostered and in
famed the latter, and opposed the former, will go
down not only having the dry rot, but having
tho putrescenes which will require burial for health
and deoeucys sake There will be DO aftor endur-
ing shame, for there will be nothing left TO endure
IT. SENIOR EDITOR.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05

A FEW days ago gentleman visited
Wooster, Ohio, looking for q site on which
TO build paper mill As soon as his or
rand was known the business men of the
place, instead of raising their rents and the
price of lots, at once proposed to furnish
him, free of cost suitable site and steam
engine to run his machinery. He accepted
the proposition, and will erect mill that
will cost about $4,000
The course of conduct indicated in the
foregoing item, is common in the Northern
and Eastern States. This is the way they
build up their towns and the country gen
orally Different is our custom, if any one
should come to Knoxville to start branch
of manufacturing business and should wish
to buy water privilege, he would have to
pay about two prices for it, and then some
Of the business men of the place would be-
gin to predict how soon he would make a
disastrous failure and they would work
vigorously to make their prediction an &C
complished fact. Not until there is a
shrewder sagacity manifested by the capt.
talists and leading business men Of the city,
can Knoxville awake to that glorious
position Of material prosperity to which
her eminent advantages entitle her.
We hope our suggestion will have the
effect to induce more liberal and sensible
policy in the direction indicated.
SENIOR EDITOR.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
Take but One Slide.

We have class Of men in this community, and
they are everywhere 10 be found, vino are Radicals
when they are with Radicals and Conservatives
when with Conservatives Do such men suppose
that they can long deceive any Oneq Can they sx
pect 70 command tie respect aud confidence of met
Of any party while pursuing this doubie-faced, go
between policy For own part we have vastly
more respect for CIT and Out rebel than for per
sons Of this class. Aud we doubt not that an utter
rebel has far more respect fog an outspoken, bold
Radical than for one Of these sorter and sOrier
who carry water on both shoulders-who bark with
the dogs ard run With the hounds. These weak
creatures faster themselves that they are getting on
brAvely end are holding the favor of both parties
They we're never more fully deceived. Thsy are
perfectly understood and equally despised and
lostbod. They are the objects Of ridicule and con-
templuous remark by both parties in all crowds
So far as the Radical party s concerned, they want
no man in their ranks who is not bold, outspoksn
man, who is not in fact ashamed or afraid 10 avow
and maintain bis sentiments. As for the half and
half sneaks We have described We advise them TO
take one side or the other and stand 70 IT. We are
not solictous that they should join our party, for
their accession would be an element Of weakness
rather than Of strength.
The class OF men known as neutrals, who will
take neither side very little If any better than
the go-bstweens or all-sides We freely confer the
same counsel upon them rs upon the others. 1t is
improbable that either class viii heed IL; but
whether they do or not; "wha lie written is written"
Herein they may see themselves as others sec
them" SENIOR EDITOR.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
The Knoxville Congressional District

This Congressional District is composed of thir-
teen counties, viz: Knox, Blount, Monroe, McMinn
bradley, Roane, Anderson, Campbell, Claiborne,
Morgan, Scott, Union and Polk. The time fixed
Tor the District Convention when candidate Of the
Republican party is 10 be nominated Is tho seth Of
August, and Knoxville is The place for holding the
Convention The gentlemen understood to be can
didatcs arc Horace Maynard and Joseph A. Cooper,
Of Knox, l.. {. Houk, Of Anderson, and Samuel
Williams, OF Roane.
The friends and advocates OF these geutlemen re-
spoctively have sent Us communications advocating
the one and rejecting severely upon others. We
have thus far declined 70 publish such communion
tionE, and shall continue 10 do So ~ we do not in
tend that tins paper shall be made party to an IN
WISE uncsllod for and unnecessary controversy bo-
tween the members OF our own party.
Whatever construction may be put upon what lit
Sic reference hSa been made by this paper 20 the
contest Il has intended 10 meddle in a. race
between members Of our party. The voters OF this
District are acquainted vita the candidates.
general knowledge Of their talents, services IT.
ness for The place and claims upon the party, and
with The choice the loyal people of the Dislric. may
make this paper will be satisfied, without entering
into scramble in advance Of the nomination This
much we have felt called upon 70 say. No less no
more
To each and all OF the candidates our columns
are open free Of charge, for the publication over
their signatures Of any circular, letter or sd-
dress they may wish b. lay before the people giving
them the benefit Of our Weekly and Weekly
cironlations
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
How the Ethiopian may Change his
Skin

If a colored citizen is Republican, favoring the
equal rights in personal and political privileges OF
his own people, the Conservatives call him sd
niger But lei him be as black as the ace of
spades hell and vote the Democratic ticket, and
no forthwith becomes "eolored person. AT the
convention which nominated Etheridge for Cover
nor the first and most honored spesker-the one
who had the post of honor-was Joe Williams a
negro black as the devil himself who had served
n torn in the Pennsylvania penitentary for steal
ing. After Joe made his speech, Capt. John Baz-
ter, of Knoxville, 0ste commander of the BUSH
whscking company which went to Strawberry
Plains to xiii the Union br.dge.bugners,) spoke
piece De turned 10 the psnitentiary blsck thief
and making his poltest bow, said II endorse the
remarks of my colored triendr Then Baxter used
the word "colorcd,' and was proud 10 claim the
Pennsylvania psaitelstiary jail bird hiu friend
Now he says Odd Niger"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
An UnreeOnstruetetI Rebel.

The Memphis Post of the 2Sth nit, quotes
a part Of speech recently made by the late
rebel Indian general, Albert Pike, as fol
lows. We ask loyal men what they think
of pdtting the ballot into the hands of such
blood-tkirsty rebels?
"Gon. Pike, wishing to keep alive treason
and TO instil in many youthful hearts dec
tional hate and bitterness, made recently q
speech to large assemblage in Mississippi.
After lauding the good old times he used
to have, and exhorting the boys to sacrifice
their lives, if necessary, he told them the
South is our land. The North Is foreign
and hoctils realm. Stand at the altar of your
country. Swear eternal hatred to its OPP
preSSOrS. Swear that the day shall come
when the Susquehannah and Ohio shall be
like rivers OF fire, as they are now rivers of
blood, between your native land and that
of the Northern Huns, Ukich no nan shall
attempt 70 cross aud ice.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
The UOIOred Conservative Orator.

| The statement has been extensively pub
lished in Northern papers that Joe Williams
(colored,) was one of the regularly appoint
cd delegates from Tennessee TO the Seymour
and Blair Convention We have received
many letters from different States, making
inquiries as TO the facts, and asking whether
10 is a iull-hooded oolored man or only
part negro. Williams is a full hooded Arr.
can and is as black as the ace OF spades
BE is one Of the leaders aud Chief Orators
of tho Conservative party Of Tennessee
At the State Convention which nominated
Etheridgo for Governor, he was chief ora
tor and delegate He was invited TO adj
dress the Convention and he did address il
before and in preference 20 Hon Edmund
Cooper and Mr., John Baxter During the
canvass he was welcome visitor at the
editorial roomsof the Nashville Banner and
Union aud Dispatch The Nashville Gazette
men are about the only Conservative edi-
tors in Middle Tennessee who did not en-
brace black Joe Williams as man and
brother"
Joseph was not elected by the State Con-
vention as a delegate to New York, but he
was selected by the few Conservative col
ored men Of Nashville as delegate to that
Convention, and with the appreciation eff
the white Democrats, for it was then sup
posed that Chase would be the nominee,
and the pIrnOse Vas 10 affiliate with the
negroes and try to secure that vote. Find
ing that this would not go down with the
Northern Democracy, Joe Williams did
not deliver the speech in New York written
for him by the Nashville editors
Before he was made leader Of Tennes-
see Conservatism and before Mr. Baxter. in
the Convention referred to him in terms Of
1' -loslunl' calling him "my friend, il was
4 -. ;. :, ry''ody that he had served
] larceny
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
The Senatorial Election.

| A correspondent requests US TO publish the vote
of last winter upon the election of Senator and 70
minds Us that we have never published the VOTE
On page GA of the Senate journal, We find the fol-
lowing;
/ Mr.. Bean, of the House, nominated Hon William
q. BrownloW, of the county Of Knox.
Mr.. Fusoni of the Senate nominated Hon. Will
/ liam B. Stokes, of the county Of DeKalb.
T There being no further nominations, the Conven-
ton proceeded TO ballot with the following result
BrownloW,.'.'''
stokes,
Senators voting for Mr.. Brownlow, were:
Messrs Cary, Eckel, Eston, Elliott, Frierson
Henderson, Lyle, Matthews, Rodgers, Wisener,
Wyatt, and Mr.. Speaker Senter-12.
Senators voting for Mr.. Stakes, were
Messrs Aldridge, Fuson, Garner, Keith, Mccall,
Nelson, Norman, Patterson, Parker, Smith, Under
wood, and Wilsou-12.
The vote on the part of the House of Represent
atives was as follows
Brownlow,
Stokes,
walker,
On pages 90 and 81, of the House journal, we
find the following
Mr.. Bean nominated Hon. William G. Brownlow,
Of Knox county.
Senator Fuson nominated Hon William B.
Stokes, of DeKalb county
mere Delng no Iartner NOMINATIONS, the COnVeIl-
ton proceeded 10 ballot, with the following result
For Mr.. acknowledgements Agee, AL.
len, Baker, Bean, Brown, Blackman, Bloom, Boz
son, Carter, Chies, Carey, eagle Coekrill, Dough.
ty Dyer, Galbraith, Griffith, Gilmer Hale, Hamil-
ton Of Shelby, Hammer, Hacker, Inmau of Cooke,
Inman of Knox and SEWER Jordan, johnson Ker-
cheval, Lillard, Meyers, McFall, Mckinley, N.Y.
matt, Mason, Moore, Poston, Porter, Prosser Reed,
Rauiston, Ryder, Singletary, Shepherd, Thorn
bnrgh OF Granger, Thornburgh of Jefferson,
Thompson, Turner, White Of Bradley White of
Greene, Welsh Walker, and Mr. Speaker Rich
srds-5l.
For Mr.. Stokes-Representat Anderson,
Bowles, Brewer, Oason, Dowdy, Faulkner, Graves,
Hodges, Hewatt Hunt, Hurt, Morris, Martin, Ne
Nair, Pickett Prestwood, Pitts, Reeves, Robinson.
Roach, Smith, Sparkman, Stone, Taylor of Perry
and Decatur, Woodcoek, Wsters, and WilHsms-2f.
For Mr.. Walker-Representsti Woodland.
The vote Of the Senate was as follows For Mr.
Brownlow, l. /; for Mr.. Stokes, H..
Aggfegate-For Mr.. Brownlow, g. for Mr..
Stokes, 80; for Mr.. Walker, l.
Mr.. Brownlow having received majority of all
the votes cast was declared by the President of the
Convention, duly and constitutionally elected Uni
ted States Senator to succeed Hon. D. L Patterson
term commencing March 4th, 1859.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
silly.

The Press aud Herald Of the ID copies from the
WHTG = brief editorial Of the Senior Editor. TIE
gist OF which is The following
!" When We commission man We desire 10 know.
first that be IS qualified fer the Office and next that
be Is on one side OF the other of the great questions
which divide snd agitate the country
The comments OF the Press and Herald upon this
editorial Is given in fall As follows
That is 10 say, if he is bully be IS the man for
our money. If be is gentleman he is not one Of
our sort, and We don't want him.
A reward Of one thousand dollars viii be paid to
any decent man Of the rebel party who win say
that there is any sense, point or meaning in these
comments of the rebel organ Not long since Il
stated that the junior editor of the WHO was sadly
deficient in brains. Il he couldn't get up better
paper and write better editorials than those which
have lately appeared in the Press aud Herald be
would 60 out and initiate the example of Judas.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05

should be called for the purpose of removing the
disabilities from ell dafranohsed citizens. leTcept
those who nave forfeited their right by crime and
conviction,l and thereby enfranchiss a large por-
ton Of the tax-paying, as well as intelligent citi-
zens Of our State, and the better 10 insure peace
harmony and an equal participation By all in the
future prosperity and onward march OF our noble
State. Your humble petitioners respectfully re-
quest this from another consideration, viz That it
slieuates too many citizens OF our State from the
proper interest in the execution of The laws, and
thereby renders certain laws in many localities a
mere nullity.
The undersigned, in presenting this respectful
memorial would regret TO be understood as aim
ing at in the least degree TO destroy or impair the
rights and franchises Of any other persons VINO are
at this time in possession Of the same.
Hoping that this, our humble petition, may re-
ceivs your attention and proper consideration, we
are, with great respect
lSigned By $50 citizens Of Coffee, Franklin, Bed
ford and Lincoln counties.l
It was moved that the petition be not received.
Moved TO ley on the table the motion not 10 re-
ceive the petition.
The vote was then taken aud resulted, ayes 66,
noes 3.
Mr.. Mckinley offered resolution, which was
adopted under suspension Of the rules, for the ap
pointment OF joint committee to audit the accounts
Of Col. A. G. Boone.
Mr.. Roach presented resolution Of respect for
the memory of DR.. Martin, late Representative
from Carroll county, and paid brief tribute to the
private virtues and public services Of the deceased
member. The resolutions were adopted, after
which the House adjourned.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
ReWardIng True LOYaIlK.

When vacancy occurs in one Of our State offices
which 20 be filed by the Governor swarms Of let.
ters and petitions are poured in upon us as 10 the
fitness, merits and claims Of the sundry applicants
for the office as members of the Republican party.
We receive al suggestions and advice on this sub
ject from our Republican friends kindly and with
due Difference. But we have not lived in Tennessee
for The last forty years. and for thirty years of that
time editing and publishing Newspaper, without
making the acquaintance of gentlemen most likely
70 aspire TO the various offices of the State.
When we commission a man we desire to know,
rs that be is qualified for the Office, and next that
be is side or the other of the grest questions
which divide and agitate the country. If he shall
have rendered himself unpopular among the rebels
by his bold and manly defense of Republican doc
trines, no is for that very reason the mere accept
able 10 u.s. II on the other hand, he is popular
among the rebels and acceptable TO men Of all par
ties, we should seriously doubt the proprety of COM
missioning him, as It would be evidence upon its
face that he had not been true TO Radical principles
There are but two parties in the country. One
party stands by the government and the national
legislature and supports Grant and Colfax as the
representatives Of that party The other party call
it by what name you will, is making war upon the
government and upon Congress, and supports Sey-
mour and Blair as opponents Of their principles
Men are all free TO ally themselves and TO act with
which Of these two parties shey please, their sf-
hniLies may incline them.
We claim 10 be free, and as such we act with the
Radical party. Others mhy think as they please
shout this but should feel disgraced squads
Of men on tbs street corners to have occasion to
dispute as 70 which side We occupied
We hope therefore, 10 be excused, if in appoint
ing men 10 Office we select positive mon, and men,
also, agreeing with in those political principles
which deem vital 10 the peace and welfare of the
State and The Nation SENIOR EDITOR.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
Tennessee Legislature.
SENATE

SENATE.
NASHVILLE, July 81, ls6s.-At IL M. the roll
was called. No quorum being present, the Senate
adjourned till 10 A. N. to-day.
HOUSE
MONDAY July q, ls6S-In conformity with the
proclamation of His ExcslleRcy, the Governor,
dated - 1868, the House was called to order by
Speaker Richards at IL NJ
The roll was called, ifty-seven members answer
ng TO their names, viz: Agee, Allen, Anderson,
Baker, Bowles, Bosom, Brewer, Carter, Galbraith.
Cagle Cason, Cordell, Dame, Doughty, Faulkner,
Gilmor, Hodges, Hamilton Of Shelby, Hamilton of
Lincoln, Hacker, Jordan, Kerchival, Lillard, Mey-
ers, McFall Mckinney, Morris, McNair Mason
Moore Poston, Pickett Porter, Prosser, Priesthood,
Pitts, Reeves, Reed, Robinson, Roach Shepherd
Smith, Sparkman Stone, Taylor, Thornburg Tur-
ner White of Greene Woodcock, Woodward, Walk
or Waters, Williams, Wines, Speaker Richards
Mr.. Rosch presented the credentials of w W.
Murray, member elect from Carroll county 70 ill
the vacancy occasioned by the death Of Hon. j. W .
Martin. Ho was duly admitted end sworn in.
Mr.. Lock rendered his resignation as Eagrossing
CLERK Of tho House. through Speaker Richards,
which was accepted.
The House then proceeded TO I'll the vacancy
The names of Massrs. j. NJ. Alexander, J. Q. Roach
and Jesse French were put in nomination. Two
ballots were cast resulting il no election
On motion of Mr.. Prosser the House adjourned
till 10 prov at 10 A. Nj.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
Gen. Thomas tn Nashville.

The idol of the Tennessee Unionists and Tennes-
see Union soldiers, Gen. George II. Thomas, is now
in Nashville. While as much loved by patriots
everywhere as any man in The nation, no one is
more cordially hated by traitors than "Old Pap
Thomas" as his soldiers term him. Tennessee reb.
els especially despise him. because of his consistent
support of and sympathy with the loyal people,
This explains the inuendo of the following from the
GSsGssig-inciting Banner of the 2sth:
Governor George Il. Thomas is in the city, posi-
bly, to look after the administration of General w,
G. Brownlow, of the United States Army, but os-
tensibly on tour of Inspection among post COM
mands OF his department. he left last evening on
the accommodation train for Gallatin.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-05
Hon. Horace MAYNARD.

On Monday Mr.. Maynard delivered speech.ol
two and a half hours at the Court House, beginning
at half past one o'clock T. NJ. His speech was elo.
quent and forcible and enlisted the enthusiastic APP
piause of the audience. Maynard gave good &C
count of the doings Of the Radical Congress he
showed up the corruptions of the Rebel Democratic
party in mastery style. Hon. Marcus D. Bearden,
Mayor of this city, was President of the meeting,
and Col B. P. Stacy, late a gallant officer of Gen
Gillem's Brigade, was Secretary. Mr.. Msynard's
audience was very large.