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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
Correspondence.

The following correspondence will explain itself
GREENEyILLE, Tenn, Aug. %, 1868.
Hon. WD1. @. Bro1Oniolo, Governor Of Tennessee
DEAR SIR: hereby resign my Office Of Judge
of the Supreme Court of Tennessee, TO take effect
this day.
1t is known TO you, and presume TO the public
generally that have recently been appointed one
of the Judges of the Court of Claims of the Uni
ted States :; and while regret TO leave the Bench
Of Tennessee, duty to myself and family requires
that should accept the position which, unsolicited,
has been rendered to me-
1t would be useless to assign reasons for this de-
termination, as they are altogether of private char
acter, and therefore uninterestng to you or the
public.
l thank you, Sir for the trust and confidence, a;
Governor Of Tennessee you have reposed in me-
My duties have been at once arduous and RESPONSE
Bile. How l have discharged them must be deter
mined by an enlightened public judgment.
1t is due to my former associates to say our rela-
tions were ever of the kindest character and no
less thankfully can say that my intercourse with
the present incumbents have been equally kind and
agreeable
The Bar Of the State during nay service On the
Bench have challenged my highest admiration
am greatly its debtor not only for the enlightened
investigation its members have everywhere given to
the many new and difficult questions the Supreme
Court Of Tennessee has been called upon TO decide
but for the prompt and manly support they have
generally given its decisions and the great charity
with which they have overlooked Bsy oaUR errors.
beg you, therefore, TO accept my best wishes for
your personal happiness, we'll as for the peace
and prosperity of The State and through you l
tender my highest regards TO the legal profession
throughout the State
Your Obedient servant,
SAN MILLIGAN.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
nIsgraeeful and Infamous.

n some sections Of the State, where there are
,,rsmbe, foF Office there persons Of the hspuo-
liosp marty announcing and Safeguarding each
,,shsr Al more furious and bitter rate tnAn tnsy
have ever been abused by The rebels. II The par
ties ~. rsfor 70 would content themselves BY estao-
I.btng thai eseh other are personally corrupt end
have bsep guilty Of crimes which ssould consign
them % bell or The penitentlsry i would make no
difference In fact. Il would be good thing TOT y
proves nothing against tbs principles Of any psrty
te .aow tbs. there srs certain bsd men IN IT, All
psrtlsa contain some bad men who Identify them
.aivs, with them from bad motives. In hs hnox-
vile speech. last GUNNER, Ethsridge ,s'd every
lima he hsd been candidate for Office. some men
hnvs voted for me who ought te have been 10 the
psn.toatiary whsn they cast their ballot
The parties we refer to--these ulcers on the body
poliac-are not salifhed with showing, or attempt
ing 70 how, tho vileness Of their enemies natures.
They 90 farther They tell base lies, affecting ev-
cry Republican In tho State. They make state
nents basely sanderous Of the principles and policy
" the party they profess 10 support In the blind
zee, Of their rage 81 disappointed hopes, they do
THE 70 bring 20 their support The rebel party, and
FOR the sake Of gratifying personal spite they fur
nish tho enemy with clubs, made out Of monstrous
lies 20 strike The great cause represented by Grant
sud UonaI Loyal men snouid LOOK UuV Or-uuO-
black sboep with white covering, and when they
detect them kch them from the fold as unceromo-
uiously ~ gentleman would Kick 3 NANCY dog
ffrm bis pArl0r.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
The District Convention.

Convention Of delegates, representing every
one Of the thirteen counties in this Congressional
District, was held here on Wednesday last. The
excitement ran high as between the friends Of May
nsrd, Houk, Cooper and Williams. There were
four ballotings, resulting in The nomination Of
Horace Maynard, who was ahead in the ballotings
from the commencement, and was declared the
choice of majority Of the convention. Maynard
was sent for, and came forward and made brief
and appropriate speech, accepting the nomination
In this connection will state that sll the cand-
dates had pledged themselves TO abide the decision
Of the convention. Therefore, we confidently ex-
pect harmony and concert of action in the ranks of
our party, TO the great annoyance of the rebe-con-
sentative party who have sought in vain for months
10 divide our ranks.
The Convention closed its labOrs By making David
NJ. Nelson of Bradley county, Elector. There was
no other candidate before the convention, and COL
Nelson was nominated by reclamation Colonel
n, in brief and appropriate speech accepted the
nomination, and viii at once enter upon the can
vass He is 3 good speaker, and we predict for him
a brilliant canvass
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
Leaving Greene County.

The Louisville Journal and Nashville
Banner have recently been publishing glow
ing accounts Of women and children, bare
footed and without husbands and faith ers,
crossing over the mountains to Kentucky,
fleeing from the tyranny and oppression Of
tho Brownlow Government This will be
news 10 all parties in East Tennessee, as
Greene county is known TO be perfectly
quiet, blessed with fine crops and an album
dance of everything to live upon. We are
At = loss 10 know what could have oppres-
sod these Democratic women and children,
as they owned no property and had no
taxes 10 pay. Our sympatbies will be ex-
cited in their behalf for having left their
husbands behind, If wc did not feel assured
that their husbands here woro as humorous
~ the children they took with them. The
officers of the law, under the Brownlow
Government have recently been after par
tics in Greene county for living together
without having boon married. This may
explain the mystery Of their sudden fight
TO Kentucky How true is that saying
"No Democrat eor felt the halter draw,
With good opinion Of the law"
SENIOR EDITOR,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
The Franklin Murder.
Nae Rnnner of veaterdav savs !:

The Banner Of yesterday says:
dAfter all the vile ISLANDERS that have been cIcu-
lated through the Radical press and sent over the
wires by Radical hirelings 10 the uttermost parts Of
the earth concerning the recent tragedy at Frank
lin, we find at length long after the false has
sped upon its mischevous ersand, the following
tardy admission from the Press and Times, the Rad
zeal organ of the Radical party in this State that
the whole story was a miserable partisan fahrica-
ton:
ga gentleman from Franklin, who hiss carefully
terday that he had little doubt that he was killed by
the friends of Ezel, who believe that Biorfeld was
accessory to the killing of the former. All is quiet
at present in Franklin
The Banner cannot find any admission in the
paragraph quoted that the reported killing of Bier
field by Kuklux mob was partisan publication.
We admit no sucn thing. The only paper which
will coincide with the Banner in its discovery as TO
what our paragraph contained is Ruhna's organ,
and it is entirely in keeping with Ruhms character
to agree with the Banner on all occasions.
We still entertain the belief which we at first ex-
pressed, that Bierfeld was killed in most coward
ly and cruel manner by Ku Klux mob. Nor is
belief changed in the least degrees by the fact
that the friends Of Ezel suspected of being par
ticipunts in the horrid murder If they were it is
not the first time that mob has murdered an in
Rocent man on lying accusation. If the Demo
cratic organs great lovers Of truth why have
they circulated the lying report that Biereld wrote
letter TO us, defaming the character Of Ezels sis
ter2 No such letter was ever received by U.S. and
proof has been offered that such letter was ever
written; yet the miserable falsehood, mean enough
to have been coined by the Nashville Republican, is
still circulated by the Democratic organs in the
State Nashville Press and Times
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
The COlOred Men Of Tennessee.

We observe that the rebel papers Of Nashville
aud elsewhere have taken upon themselves 10 ap.
peal 10 the colored men TO leave the Republican
ranks end cast their political fortunes with The party
q seymour and Blair. We have no tear that such
appeals viii succeed Colored Radicals cannot soon
forget the position held by these unreconstructed
rebels toward the old Gag that their aim in TO
bvlon was 10 rvel upon them The chains Of slavery
81 iasi and permanently a. that they could never
have been removed, save by death
We do not write 10 warn our oolo2ed feow-Citi1en.
against being seduced from our fold TO that Of The
Democracy, for Of that there in no danger But VIZ
have Il 10 mind 10 .sy a. them few sober words
which We hope they viii hear and heed The col.
cred nen have showed a Ccmmendable degree Of
industry, thrift and intelligence They have proved
that they are capable Of taking care Of themselves
free, quite AZ we'll a. their masters could Of thom
when they we're slaves They deserve this public
recognition Of their character and conduct. But
event now transpirng in Middle and West Ten.
nessee show that they are in danger. The murder.
0us spirit Of the Kukl,l Khan levels lis deadliesi
blows against them. To The extent Of his means,
the Governor Is determined they shall be protected
IL BE militia IL authorized and be flnds IL necessary
60 call them out they viii be ordered out 10 what
ever extent be may deem Il necessary 20 protect
loyal men-white or black
But IS lie not well 70 give the rebels and bad men
men In he State generally any occasion or pretexl
Tor beginning The "wsr of races so much desired
and 80 often predicted by oopperheads, and there
fore we would caution our colored friends, in every
instance, &c avoid giving occasion for misconduct
towards them. We believe that only pretext OF
s needed 10 SET the rebels on the blacks as
effectively as Seymour did the Irish Of New York
The Governor, on this socount may not al rst call
cut any but the white troops so that no shadow Of
excuse can remain for white men numbering and
whipping and beating the black men. But If the
white militia arc inadequate 10 suppress riot and in
subordination then the cOlorcd troops, which win
be be held as reserve corps will be called out in
sufficient strength 10 put down all resistance against
he state authorities
In the meantime the blacks are advised 10 keen
atrid watch not only against giving ofense, bu.
also, and equally, 10 ouoid reeeigutg harm Your
rghisi your liberties and your laws are iE more SD.
parent danger now than during the war Be watch.
iul BE alert II attacked, defend yourselves
SENIOR EDfToR
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
nemneracY Ramnanf.

The Memphis Post gives the particulars Of white
Democrat kicking oolored Democrat of Of the
side walk and telling bin as be went over that q
damned Niger must always give the pavement 10
white man IL wss not enough that both parties
SHOULD favor the election Of Seymour and Blair
The dafkey should not have presumed 10 walk upon
the pavement. We think il well enough 10 kick
any colored msu on Of the sidewalk who would 90
over 10 Seymour and Blair and il wss proper that
one Of bis own party -hould kick him of The
Democratic party have no use for the colored man
unless they can get his vote One OF the pious De-
moeracy IN this town has threatened 10 turn col
cred man out Of his blacksmith shop If be continues
TO act with the Radical party. In this way they
seek TO intimidste and preIcribe the colored man
This is the class OF men who complain Of being dis
ranehised and are clsmoring for the right TO vote
SENIOR EDITOR
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
Republican Divisions.

With the divisions in the Union party in some
Districts in this State it is exceedingly fortunate
that we have no election on the day Of our Presi-
dental and Congressional elections for Legisla-
ture. We're such the case, the election Of members
Of the Legislature would be 50 rnuch affected by the
divisions in some Of the Congressional elections
that the supremacy OF the Union party might be
endangered in the Legislative branch. By next
summer, when our Governor and Legislature are
elected, these divisions will be healed. BY that
time psrties-wbo don't seem to understand it now
will learn that when two men ride one horse at
the same time, one must ride behind. The PEOPLE
will be aroused to tina! vigilance that discrganiza-
ton will be nipped in the bud and the Uoion men
and Union party Of Tennessee saved from irFetriey-
able ruin
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
Democratic Praise Of Grant.

Nothing embarrasses the Democratic
leaders more than their spontaneous COM
pliments to Gen. Grant. If they were col
lected and indexed, they would make the
most acceptable of all our campaign docu-
ments. We present two fresh contributions
to this treasury of information.
Hon. James r. Doolittle of Wisconsin,
now on tho stump against Grant. spoke of
him as follows, as early as the 18th Of Feb
ruary, 1864, when the bill creating the grade
of Lieutenant General was pending before
the Senate:
I feel satisfied that we shall not make q
mistake if we say that we create the office
of Lieutenant General, and that Gen. Grant
is the man to fill it. For two years in sue
cession he has done nothing but win vieto-
ry-from the capture Of Fort Donelson, at
Grand Gulf, on Black river, at Jackson,
around Vicksburg, and, last and not least,
at the last battles of Chattanooga, where he
secured, in my opinion, forever within our
military possession Eastern Tennessee. He
has gained and earned, by two years Of con-
tinual success, this rank and grade; and he
is the man whom the war has demonstra-
ted to be the man, and which all coneede
has demonstrated to be the proper man, to
be, next to the President, and under the
President, the commander-in-chief of our
armies. As friend says, he has won sew
enteen battles, he has captured hundred
thousand prisoners, he has taken five hun
dred pieces of artillery, and innumerable
thousands of small arms on all these fields.
He has organized victory from the begin
ming and want him in position where
he can organize final victory and bring it
to our armies, and put an end to this rebel
lion.
But more remarkable than this was the
language of Hon. James W. Nesmith, on
the same day, then Senator from Oregon,
and now the Democratic leader IN that
State. We have not been informed whether
Mr.. Nesmith has espoused the cause Of Sey-
mour, but if he has, these strong words OF
his will be strange mirror in which to
study his sincerity:
appreciate the services of Gen. Grant
[ am anxious for the passage of the bill, and
am anxious that Gen. Grant shall have
the appointment. There is no honor that
l would not confer on him, as I expect to
vote for him for President Of the United
States, and being willing to cast vote of
that kind, | should not be willing here to-
day to do anything to degrade hinl.-EG.
from Congressional Globe, Feb. IL, 1854.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02

bell 4, Claiborne 8, Morgan 2, Scott Q, and Union
total 20. For Cooper; Monroe 6, McMinn 2,
and Bradley total l5. For Williams Roane 0.
Grand total "a. Necessary to choice 80.
There being no election, second ballot was had
with like result and also third aud fourth ballot
without result On the fifth ballot, the vote stood
as follows Maynsrd-Blount s, Roane 8, McMinn
s, Polk 2, Knox Isl-total s9l. Houk-Anderson
5, Campbell A, Claiborne s, Knox 3, Morgan 2,
Roane /, Scott 2, Union total 252 Cooper
Monroe 6, Bradley z, and Knox 2-total i33.
Thereupon the Chair declared Hon. Horace May
nard duly nominated, amid much cheering from the
friends Of the successful candidate and on motion
the nomination was made unanimous.
Nominations for Elector being next in order, Col.
David n Nelson, of Bradley, was chosen by accla-
nation.
Committees were then appointed to inform the
several nominees of the result of the convention.
Mr.. Maynard and Col Nelson accordingly appeared
and thanked the Convention for the honor con-
ferred and gratefully accepted the nomination.
The Committee on Resolutions reported. These
resolutions being the same as those above offered by
Col Gibson, are omitted for want of space) The
resolutions we're adopted amid much enthusiasm
and great cheering.
The following resolutions were offered by Major
Murphy and adopted:
Resolred That the Chair appoint Republican
Executive Committee for this Congressional Dis
trict to be composed of one member from each
county, with chairman and headquarters at Knox
yile said committee being vested with all the
powers incident 70 such committee, and the men,
bers of said committee TO continue TO act such IN
til their successors are duly appointed by compe-
tent authority.
ResoIUed, That the Chair appoint an Executive
Committee of three members in each county for
said county, the chairman Of which committee shall
be the member from that county on the Congress
sionsl Committee and that eech county delegation
report Immediately two names 10 the Chair for APP
pointment on said county committees.
Resolved That it shall be the duty OF the various
County Executive Committees to report all their
action and make all other necessary reports TO the
Chairman of the Executive Congressional Commit
tee at Knoxville, and that said Congressional Com
mttee shall make like reports TO the chairman Of
the State Executive Committee at Nashville.
Whereupon the following Executive Committee
for the I'd Congressional District appointed by
The Chair Major John L. Murphy, of Knox, chair
man Col. Henry 4. Gibson, of Campbell, VIM. 8
Patton, of Roane; Wm A. Denton, of Polk; NJ. D
Bearden, Of Knox.
Gen. J A Cooper presented through Col. D. III
Nelson letter, which was read to the convention
On motion, il was ordered that the Secretary fur
nish q copy Of the proceedings TO all the Repubi
can papers in this District with request that The
same be published in full and that the Republican
papers throughout the State copy the same,
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
THEODORE RICHMOND President.
J. X. EVANS, Secretary.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
The Lost Cause RegaIned.

Under this heading, that great journal,
the New York Iadependent says The Dem
ocratic party is once again under its old
leaders. People who now vote ifs ticket
must stand under the banner Of semmes.
Hampton, Toombs, Vance and VaIlandie-
ham. The fgure-head is Seymour but the
helmsman is Jefferson Davis.
Ahe World has been showed aside trom
~ f'''uen of leadership That journal
mas "o' sufficient audacity Of opinion or
'Salase o. statement to please The tsmpcr
Of the hrc, eating sou,be,nsr, ,, ~ 'slnpor
World either roiruins iro controlling I,li The
speeches Of its Southern rn, furnishing the
il alludes 10 them at all ii 80 ~, OF o, else, If
rs TO incur complaint Of m-troa,,no.1,.e.'r hre
their authors. Thus the Danvino From - rom
Of kentucky, murmurs that the World M.
represents Wade Hampton.
Hampton, says the Register, demand
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
STATE OF TENNESSEE,

Executive Department,
Knoxville, Aug ~, 1868
Hon. SAM 1fItgaH
DEAR SIR Your letter of resignation a8 one of
the Judges Of the Supreme Court of Tennessee is
before accept it with regret, AZ less TO the
State. The eminent ability and integrity you have
shown in your late position entitle you TO my high
est respect and also TO the gratitude of every good
citizen.
I gu will bear to your new position my waTmest
wishes for your welfare doubt not you win adcrn
il with equal dignity and efficiency as the one you
now relinquish.
II is a great pleasure TO me 10 bestow conmenda-
ton 30 entirely deserved / beg you will accept it
ss being the spontaneous tribute feel impelsd TO
render.
With sentiments Of high consideration, have
the honor to remain,
Your obedent servant
w q kkNMtsfnNp
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
+" The Franklin Murder.

Under this caption we copy an article from The
Nashville Press aud Times We do this al the re-
quest Of some friends Of Mr. S. q. Mercer, the ed
iior Of the Press aud Tines II has not been and
shs not be our purpose 70 take sides in the contro
Veray waging between factions Of the Republican
party In the Nashville District.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
IN RANKR1r1pnnY

In the District Court Of the United States for the
DstrsCt of Tennessee.
In the matter Of james +. Bohsnusn, Bankrupt.
Eastern District of Tennessee, 80.
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, THAT
the 18th day Of August, 1868, warrsnt OF Bank.
ruptcy issued out of the District Court the United
States for the Eastern District Of Tennessee against the
tets Of Jas & Bohannan in the county Of Rhs said
trct, who has been sdiudged Bankrupt his petit
ton that the Of debts aud the delivery
property belonging TO such Bankrupt hin HIS use
and the transfer Of property by him forbidden BY
law and that meeting Of the creditors Of said Bapkrup
to prove their debts and choose more Asxnees Of
estate will be held at sCcurt Of Bankruptcy to be hoI3n
a. the once Of hickn Payne, Tennessee
lore j. W. johnson, Esq Register In Bankruptcy for said
District on the 10th day Of September "A D. 1853 o'clock
a. NJ B: McDANHELL,
Messenger and U. 8. Marshal fer ssid Ifstrict
sept llt By J. II. PIOKEL, Deputy U. 8. Marshal &c
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
A Teacher Wanted.

THE TRUSTEES OF THE MASONIC
FEMALE INSTITUTE, at Eiizsbsthton, Tennessee
wish 10 employ gentleman Of competent ability assume
ths control and Management Of this Institution The
ranscments within the ednce which has been erected
nearly completed and the trustees eesous OPEN
ing the Institution the reception
they the services ecisnt capabls
preePtor ANY gentleman possessing requisite
% discharge TIE duties Of the position designated will be nr
nshed with s necessary Information BY addressing ths nm
dersgned at hhzabethton, Garter county, Tennessee
Whi B. FiTzsIMMORs,
fsPt ss1s SscFstsFy,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02
MarshaI,s Sale,

by VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
in Bankruptcy Issued from the office Of the Clerk Of the
District Court OF the United States for the District
OF Tennessee at Knoxville the 22d day Of August 1865
IN the matter Of Victor H. stur Bankrupt to directed
viii expose 70 public sale MONDAY September 2lst
1855 and continue from day 70 day until all the goods are
Sold for cash in hand in the town Of Rutedge Granger
county tennessee the entire stock Of goods
recently known the property of Victor H. stur
a. Thorn H consisting Of Dry Goods Groceries, Hardv
LID Ssss Deli and Orockery Ware Feathers Ginseng Dry
hides money and great variety of other articles commonly
Kept In store Also one wagon head OF
cattle The funds arising from the sale be held subject 10
the oraer OF SAID Court. B. MCDANNEL
go, - - Q. s. Marshal.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-02

n rsrtrsenl Co., and Jor, Cor A co. are our su'
,berissi Advertising Agents fgr New fofA eiIy'
"a PAEvir No. 1ct Vine street. above fo1''.
usti. Ohio, 10 only autbori1ed Ao'"''''Ns
Ciuclnusti and vicinity.