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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
A cure ror One GreeIan Bend.

The Hamilton (Canada) Spectator tells
the following story, which should be a
warning to fair smugglers and Grecian
benders particularly
The Grecian bend was put to a novel use
on the Buffalo and Lake Huron Hallway a
few days since. In one of the lirst-cIass
cars sat q handsome young lady, dressed in
the height Of fashion, who appeared to be
suffering under q rather painful attack of
Grecian bend. as Is usual on the trains
arrival on the American side, the baggage
of the passengers was examined by the
United States Custom officer. "Have you
any baggage, Miss p inquired the officer of
the aforesaid young lady .Nothing ex-
cept this, replied She, producing small
Yalise. The officer examined and returned
it, at the same time scanning the person of
the young lady in q manner that almost
amounted to rudeness. VIII you follow
me to the Custom office, Miss 2" said the of.
fetal. The corners of his month were al
most drawn into smile, and a misehievous
twinkle was perceptibIe in his eye as he led
the way to the searching room Arrived in
the office, the .ady's face, which had previ-
ously been of marble whiteness, assumed
a crimson hue what is here, ma am ?"
SdiU Tue Ot1CCIj passing lis MANU- ONOI tu6
back of her dress "That is my Grecian
bend, replied she, meekly casting down
her eyes. " did not know there was any
duty to pay on it; if there is, tell me how
much, and will pay it." There is no
duty to pay OF it, but we must examine it,
replied the obstinate officer. A female
searchor was procured, and, after strong
protests on the part of the young lady, the
mystery of the g Greci;n bend" alias the
Montreal wriggle," was unravelled, and
found to contain twelve yards of black silk
velvet, six pair of French kid gloves, forty
yards of rich lace, four white ostrich feath-
ers, and bottle of Gilberts magic hair re-
storer The United States customs are now
convinced of the reason why the Groeian
bend has had such a rage, and they intend
to give particular attention to any cases of
this infectious disease which may come I'M
der their notice for the future. All cases of
Grecian bend viii be Immediately put I'M
der quarantine, on then, arrival across the
border.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
Kuklux In Giles County.

On the 4th inst thirty-two men, masked, mount
ed and armed, visited the residence of Gen. 7. j
Harrison, in Giles county, and called upon him 10
come out Of his house, which Of course he refused
do. Finding he could not be induced TO come out,
they fred upon him through che windows of his
house. lie promptly returned their shots, and
thinks wounded three of the villains. The head
and front of Gen. Harrisons offence is that be went
into the war as Colonel of the sth Indiana Cavalry,
and rose 10 tbs command of brigade with which
be followed Hood in his fight from Tennessee, and
captured portion Of his wagon train near Testers
Station, on the Nashville and Decatur Ralroad.-
lie afterwards, by General Thomas, placed in
command Of the post at Pulaski and at the close of
the war settled there.
There is perfect reign of terror existing among
colored people many Of them having been forced
60 leave the country. A company of United States
troops has been sent there for the purpose of putting
a stop to these proceedings.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
Battle Between the Rebels and Regular
TrOOpS in Ouba

HaUanHdh, Dec. 8.-A pitched battle has been
fought between the regular troops and rebels. The
following is an official account. Count Valmasseda
met the rebels at the foot of Mount Alta Gracci,
between Puerto Principe and Nucrias; general
engagement ensued, in which losses were equal,
each side having about 500 killed Gen. Betaneourt
was taken prisoner; the Marquis of Santa Lucura
and other rebel officers reported to be wounded
The government has also received reports of a
fight at Morallr, in which lss soldiers defeated
large band of rebels killing s3 of them and cap
turing 400 horses, with loss to themselves of only
one killed and six wounded.
The latest news from Holquin is favorable to the
hopes of loyasts the thirty soldiers who for
titled themselves in hospital held out against the
insurgents; reinforcements will arrive 10 day. when
another struggle is anticipated for possession of the
place. The Diaro reports that a place about eight
leagues distant from Santa Esperato some rebels en-
tered private house and raVished four girls in the
presence of their parents. Later accounts of bat
tie at Neorau represent that the Spaniards lost 100
killed and the rebels had only 20 killed rebel SYM
pathisers claim CetamarZa was defeated at Mount
Alta Grscci Pavet Letters from near the scene of
battle contradict latter reports and heartily sustain
official dispatches 1t is very difficult to obtain cor
rect and trustworthy information as the city is
flooded with contradictory reports.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
-Four Prisoners taken from jail and
Hung In Indiana.
EXPRESS ROBBERS HUNG BY MOB IN IN
DIANA.

New ALBANY, Dec. I2.-Between and
4 o'clock this morning from sixty to seventy
Seymour regulators, masked and heavily
armed. arrived here via the Jeffersonville
Railroad Immediately upon their arrival
they proceeded by direct route to the
county Jail, placing guards at every street
and afly to guard against surprise Arriv-
ing at the Jail, one Of the guards stationed
outside there tried to raise an alarm, but
was quickly taken charge OF and placed
under guard. They then entered the office
of the Jail. After twelve or fifteen OF them
had entered, Sheriff Fallenlove, awakened
by the disturbance, came to the door, and
when they demanded the keys he attempt
cd to get away by dodging down cellar
way and coming out on the outside OF the
building, but here he yEas commanded to
surrender, and by some means was shot
through the arm They had now complete
possession of the jail, and found the keys
in the sheriffs bed room, when they imme-
diately proceeded to the cells and forced one
of the guards to unlock the cells. They
then took Frank Reno, Simeon Reno, Bill
Reno and Charles Anderson, the express
robbers, out, and hung then; to the iron
railing or posts supporting the walk around
the outside of the cells.
The victims were placed in chairs, the
ropes adjusted, and the chairs kicked from
under them, Frank and Simeon hanging to
one post, Simeon in front and Frank behind
him, the other brother hanging at a corner
post, and Anderson backwards in the rear
of the Jail
After being satisfied that their victims
were dead, the bold marauders quietly
locked up the Jail and all its occupants,
took the keys with them, and taking one of
the County Commissioners to the depot,
gave him the key as they started away.
As soon as possible the alarm was given,
but it was too late. None could be found,
and all that remained to show their pres
enee were the dead bodies of the express
robbers
The most intense excitement prevails
here, and is getting higher every moment
The news is spreading like wild6re,
Mrs Frank Reno and Mrs. Anderson are
in the city.
Frank Reno fought the regulators, knock
ing three of them down, but was overpow-
cred and knocked senseless, his head being
badly bruised and blood running down his
face.
The victims presented most CHASTITY and
horrible spectacle.
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec 12-All the telegraph
wires on the line of the Jacksonville Rail
rord were found connected together and
thrown to the ground about half mile
north of Seymour, this morning, supposed
to have been done by the Seymour regula-
tors before going to New Albany.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
The Bradley Case

The reply of the Supreme Court Of The D;.,rio,
10 the Supreme Court of the United States. in the
matter Of showing cause why James H. Bradley
late counsel for Surratt was struck from tae roll ~
attorneys, is signed by ali of che Judges They
hold that the rule OF Chief Justice Chase should 6o
discharged, because Bradley was removed from of
fee Of attorney only after due notice had been serv
cd on him and he had been heard in his defense
and after impartial consideration bv the Cont
Said order Of Court was judgment OF Court in re.
gard 30 matter within its own jurisdiction and not
subject 10 review in any other Court and especially
not in this form Of proceeding. A number of pre-
cedents are quoted. Among the circumstances lead
ing 10 his dismissal q will be recollected were the
calling the Judge liar in Court and sending MIN
3 challenge 10 fight duel The Court says IN
conclusion, whether issued as punishment for con-
tempt OF misbehaYior therefore, the Supreme Court
Of the District possesses exclusive jurisdiction 70
msEe the order removing Mr.. Bradley from its bar,
and that decision is beyond review. A Court desti-
tute of the power 10 protect its judges from such
experiments upon their fears would soon be driven
from its seat if in possession Of the power, but
prevented from using it. must sink into contempt
By the laws Of Kansas, woman can prosecute
any 1iouoT- aoifar .Svho nailr a bar bus nd
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
Educational.

JAcKsBoRo' Tenn, Dec 7tb, 1859.
On the night of the Attn instant attended the
closing scene of the first Common School in Camp
bell county, under the late school law. The scene
was interesting The crowd was large and well
ordered. The exereises-which consisted of compo-
stions, destinations ana dialogues-were we'll per-
formed by the boys and girls and listened TO with
marked attention by the crowd. Then followed a
few appropriate remarks from Mr.. Norman, the
teacher upon the subject Of teaching, the trials and
labors of tho same etc. then made a few closing
remarks 10 the crowd upon the utility and benefit
Of a general diffusion of knowledge
Respectfully yours,
G. l.. BOWLING,
Superintendent for Campbell county
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16

ABOUT BooKs.-An exchange says: Out of the
1000 published books, coo never pay the cost of
printing, 200 just pay expenses, 100 return slight
profit aud only 100 shows substantial gain. OF
these 900 books $50 are forgotten by the end of
the year, and $50 more at the end of shree years
only so survive seven years Publicity OF the 5e-
600 publications put forth in the seventeenth cen
fury, hardly more than so have great reputation,
and are required. 9th $4,000 works published in
the eighteenth century, posterity has hardly pre-
served than were rescued from oblivion in the
seventeenth century. We have been writing books
then, 5000 years, and there are hardly more than
800 writers throughout the globe who have survived
the outrages of time and the forgetfulness of man.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
bynchIng at Winchester.

A man by the name of Rolly N. Dotson, con.
fined in Jail al Winchester on charge of murder,
taken from Jail the 80 inst, by force esti-
mated at from thirty 10 forty men, masked and uni
formed, and executed by hanging. The case has
been referred TO the Grand Jury by Judge N. A.
Patterson, who was holding court there at the time
but we have heard Of success in identifying the
outlaws.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
THE WAR IN ARKANSAS.
Further Arrests by the Militia at Augusta
Reported Organization of Force to March
Anainef Thafn.

Memphis, Dec. 10.-The AuaLamche'S Augusta
ARK special of this afternoon says the militia I'M
der Gen. Upham continue to seize property and ar
rest citizens. A large number of citizens of the
surrounding country have banded together for the
purpose of attacking the militia, and reported
to be marching on Augusta. Gen. Uphsm declares
that if he is attacked he will shoot all the prisoners
now IN his hands and burn the town. A committee
of the citizens of the place have gone to meet them
to seek them for the sake of the women and chill
dren not to attack the militia The greatest excite
ment prevails. Business entirely suspended.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16

SEcEErARY MoCuLLooH, in his recent report TO
Congress, take gloomy view Of the public fuan-
ces, and argues that the public debt has increased
during The past year. he recommends the aboli-
tion Of the Legal Tender act and the Immediate
passage of an act 10 legalze gold contracts and de-
tends bis own administration Of financial matters
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
Decision In a Habeas Corpus Case.

In the United States District Court of Virginia,
Judge Underwood presiding, in the ha5eas corpus
case of Caesar Grifir convicted in Judge Shiffny's
late court Of shooting white man, and sentenced
to the penitentiary, the prisoners counsel pleaded
the illegaity of GrifHns conviction on the ground
that Judge Shiffny was ineligible under the l4tb
amendment, and was, therefore, no Judge at all
Judge Underwood gave his opinion, sustaining the
ground taken by the petitioner, and discharged the
prisoner. The counsel for respondent appealed
from the District Judge in Chambers TO the Circuit
Court. Chief Justice Chase will be on the bench.
The prisoner will be bailed, TO appear before the
Circuit Court of the legal decisions both criminal
and civil that have been made in Virginia since
the war
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16

LITTLE Delaware still retains on her statute books
the law relative to whipping for crime. We read
in the papers of an old man, seventy years of age
being publicly whipped short time since. So much
for the prOgressiveness of modern Democracy. So
much for the advancement of civilization where
the Democracy rule.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
CINCINNATI.

Arrest OF an Express Messenger Continued
Excltement Relative TO the Recent Steam
boat plsaster1Resolutlons of Sympathy by
the National Board Of Trade.
Hayman, express messenger Of the American Elk,
press Company, was taken to Cincinnati on the Sth
under arrest for Tobbing that company of $2O,0pt
last March
The excitement relative 10 the recent steamboat
disaster continues. Parties are arriving from ell
parts Of the country to inquire about lost friends
and relatives. The scene at Warsaw, KY, beggars
description
In the National Board Of Trade on the sth reso-
lutions were adopted expressing sense Of horror at
the recent steamboat calamity, and rendering 10 the
relatives and friends of those lost heartfelt sympa-
thy. The Board will hold its next session at Rich
mond, Virginia
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
ICOmmunicated.1

MEssRs. EDITORS: We see with pleasure that the
name of Hon. M. d. Bearden is announced for re-
election to the Mayoralty of our prosperous city
We have watched his course with a good deal of
anxiety as Mayor heretofore, and find that he has
discharged his duties faithfully and that his energy
has accomplished more for us than any Mayor we
have had. We shall anxiously await his reelection
MARKET SQUARE.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16

THE JEFF. DAVIS CAsE.-The action of Chief
Justice Chase and Judge Underwood on the aues-
ton of quashing the jeff Dovis Indictment was not
unexpected as Mr.. Chase has long been known 70
hold that there is cause for suit against Da-
WIS., 1t is probable that majority of the Supreme
Court will go with him this winter, and that win be
the end of the Davis trial
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
Hearth and Home.
DONALD g. MITCHELL
HARRIET BEECHER STOWE.

On the 2Gih December issued the rs number Of
new Rural and Family Paper with the above title.
pages printed from type on clear white book paper
abundanty illustrated by the best artists
| 1T WILL BE LARGELY DEVOTED TO
| Agriculture.
1t viii go the farmer with any airs Of superior
knowledge, for its conductors well that every
knows many things in his special calling better than
culties and to help him where he needs help To snd
large number Of scientific men and Of practical
rienee will tell in its columns from week they
| know about
sons TLLaeE, DRAsAeE, I5EeA1IoE, SPECIAL Cnors
RANesME.T FIsLDs AND BUIDINss, All
NEw IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS AND PtASis
VALUE.
1t will carefully report him public discussions al
home and abroad Of matters pertaining calling
all the country in its pages methods By
which they reached the best results What writers
their object will be TO protect the farmer from humbug help
him out Of wrong ways into right and to make the
least work produce the most profit.
The Fruit Grower
Will Journal all new fruits Of value figured aua
described and improved methods Of treatment Of establishes
sorts, subject to tho observations criticisms profs
party in the pomoogsts no outside pressure
shall cause to speak well Of an inferior FRUIT badly Of
The Florist
win find due space given this Journal to flower culture
% me- IN summer OF TnteE The Of she rich
Of confederation Suggestions eperisUeed dow
ergr0WeTs or inventive amateurs supply. This
ment Of the Journal will be under the up Of
teal gardener and accomplished botanist
Ornamental Gardening,
Whether relating parterres flowers or to the layout Of
an estate viii be subject TO special attention. every
Der Oft journal will have some illustrations
to further and to inform taste in this direction.
Rural Architecture
Will be represented by design each week and 10 the course
OF the shall hOFe to give tasteful examples every
style OF Rural Building, os rustic arbor TO village
Church.
Plans of Country Homes
Which noted for their atracveness will be gyen from
tine to time also Cemeteries Parks, Village Green's
such directions with respect deaswhether q pantHg
or road making-as shall make them worthy Of study
TO THE FAMILY CIRCLE.
It viii bring all that can interest the boussfolS paiu
rules for healthy living and domestic cement from
folding Of napkin and the cooking Of good dinner 10 the
education Of children. will record Of ali that rstes
to industries science domestic comfort
hreside art Here books authors VIII
due notice, it'll choice items Of domestic foreign
IL will also bring the Hearth entertainment % adVsn
lures by aud land, the good stories the
melody Of songs. these features 10 will Do srcng
original nd pure.
MRs. sTowE,
grace GEEEsWOOD,
MRs. MAHY r. DODGK,
VIII con- rbHe TO every number and many Of the
ters Of the country will constantly enrich this department
NEW STORY
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
CHAYCERY SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE.

PURSUANT TO AN INTERLOCUTO-
Il RY decree Of the chancery Court at kingston or,
nOunced at the October Term, 1863 in the san
and wife ard Others George D. Haskins and others viii
ON TUESDAY, THE 29TH OF DECEMBER, 1855.
proceed the premises where John Wright last resided he
fore his death, in the Sth Civil District Of COUNTY
Tennessee and expose TO sale to the highest bidder sd
in the pieadings mentioned belonging parties IA al
case, which sale will be made for the Of partition
full and complete description will given on bs a.
Of sale. The whole tract contains
ABOUT 40 ACRES.
Paint Rock Greek through It, aordng two site.
able account Of their situation for water power N q
situated about nine miles distance from Railroad epot
viz: Philadelphia and Sweetwater and has upon n rot
deal OF VALUABLE TIMBER and also large quantiiV az
arabic land 10 clear.
1t lll b. Surveyed and laid OF about four separate
tracts aud offered for for sale rt that order AMI the
viii be offered in body altogether aud the biddings b.
which the sale yields the largest amount be received nm
on the purchaser or purchasers complying with terms Of
SALE which these Six per cent Of the purchase ousv
viii be required H hand paid az the bids come 10 exceed bs
minimum Naue the remainder in three equal ANIMAL in
stsments the purchaser giving with approved erft
bearing interest from date, with lien reserved on Tire
until the whole consideration is paid
JAMES 7. SHELLEY, @. AN
decl6-2t PIT BY A. L. GREEN, D. Q. N
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16

The New York Independent strongly urges the
appointment of Senator Charles Summer as Secre-
tary of State under General Grant His experience
as chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs
in the Senate fits him for the position.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16

a life insurance company Of Hartford, receiving
no returns from their agent ut Atlanta, Georgia,
sent for him, and committed him TO Jail upon his
arrival at Hartford las, week The amount due is
about $4,000 and he claims that he has never re-
ceived it from the sub-agents
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
Annnlntment of A Snnrenle Judge.

Gov. Brownow has appointed George Andrews,
Esq, of this place, to tho Supreme Bench, bis COM
mission dating from the 9th instant Over this tho
rebels and "anticarpet- baggers" will raise great
howl.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
Che gaoxpiIle .aShia,
KnOMIIIs, Tenn, Deoenlber Is, 1858.


The WHO Is ccndaicd strictly upon ne casa gscH. Al
papers disoonstaesd ~ epiao u he is for 'Shh t@
rasf SssTs ,7 Do HOaof TWO WEEKS before tAs
tirs Os e Subscription g. reaered The paper TH e
ssesunHsS THIS rvls Jen 'rAfel are TH Be no deor-
ure Eofeh for nsrt oRd raeSs EeUr s'Asr P''OH.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
Tennessee Legislature.
Ne,O Bills and Resolutions

Monday Dec. IA bill for calling a convention
Of the State. This bill provides for holding an cleo
tion on the I'D of February next in tho different
counties of the State the ballots to be used at such
election to be inscribed with convention or g no
convention" In the event of majority voting for
convention" then the Governor shall call the Leg
islature together, when the members thereof shall
constitute convention, according to the provisions
of this act and may proceed to amend or alter the
constitution as they may deem proper the expenses
of such convention to be betrayed out of the treas
ury in the same manner that the EXPENSES of the
General Assembly are now paid. Passed, and re-
ferred to Committee on Judiciary.
Providing for the sale of the Nashville and North
western Railroad. Mr.. SingIetary added al amend
ment including the Edge6ed and Kentucky Rail-
road. Bill and amendment passed, and referred TO
Committee on Ways and Means.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16

g. NJ Psr4HKerIL o., and JoT Con Co, are our au-
thoriued Advertising Agents for New York city.
PAWN. No. l6s Vine street. absve Fourth CincIn-
natl Ohio only authorized Adrertisng Agent for
Cincinnati ard vicinity.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16
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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16

Commodore Vanderbilt prints card denying
that the Erie Railroad Company paid him So, 5OO,-
900 for the stock in his hands last spring and also
bonus of 81, 100000 in order to stop the suits in
stituted by Moss, Scott and others
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-16

SEsAToR DooLrrTLE and Green Clay Smith are
said to be President Johnsons principal advisers,
being in daily attendance at the White House.