Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-03-04

The following dispatch from the Governor Of
Missouri was received by Hon. Joseph ". AcCluTg,
Representative in Congress from the 5th district Of
that State:
JEFFERSON CRY, No, Feb. 20.
Free Missouri sends greeting to her representa-
tves in Congress. True to the teachings of Benton,
you have defeated notification in its inception The
men Of Missouri viii rally TO crush notification,
headed by Andrew Johnson, as heartily ss they did
to suppress treason and rebellion led by JEFF Davis.
If need be- they viii defend the law-makng power,
sad uphold and enforce the laws with their bayo.
nets. THos. @. FLETCHER.
AS the President and his friends are giving to the
public dispatches which are designed to intmidste
Congress, we have been permitted to publish the
following kilograms, which are a portion Of the
many received at the headquarters of the Grand
Army Of the Republic in Washington They evines
the spirit Of the veteran soldier who proved their
valor and patriotism in the late rebellion.
10 Central 4. p Chapman, A. A. g.;
ST.. LOUIS No, Feb. &C. 1858.
The following resolutions were adopted at the
meeting Of the I'd Congressional district, dspart-
ment Of the Missouri G.. A. r.:
Whereas, Andrew Johnson acting President Of
the United States, has been impesohed by the House
of Representatives of high crimes and misdemean-
ors; be it
Rssolvsd, That we endorse the action of Congress,
and that we will cot sueF any interference with its
free and independents action End Judgment while
trying the impeaehed official.
That we request our officers in command to make
all preparations and issue all orders to give weight
TO this resolution.
That copy be forwarded to headquarters Of the
g. A. r. and TO members of Congress.
Assz1IEE Ag.RzRT,
Commanding I'd District
department. OF the Missouri, g. A. r.
CHAs. Y. LoRDES, A. A. G..
ST. LOUIS Mo-, Feb. q, 1865.
10 Gen. John 4. Logan Cons'dg G. A. R..
The Grand Army of the Republic, of Missouri,
viii give you fifty Thousand men 20 carry out the
action of Congress. JOHN s. CAvENDER
Grand Vice Commander State Of Missouri.
OHIO.
MARrrSsvIILE, Ohio, Feb. IS.
Say to General Logan, we are ready.
j. WATSON, P. O.,
Post No. Is G. a. r.
ILLINOIS.
RocxToRD, H. Feb %, 1868
If you need US, send for as.
GEORGE CHAPMAN, P. O.,
Post No. 126, G. A. r.
NATION, TLLq February 2e,
TO Gen. John A. Logan;
Stand firm on impeachment. The soldiers are
with you. r. J. FINDLEY, p. O,
By order Post IS, G. A. r.
MINNESOTA.
HDQ'Rs DEPT. MINNESOTA G. A. RI
Minneapolis, February 20.
Gcl. John d. Logon, Co9laander-sa- Chief:
This department viii respond promptly to any
call in defence of the Government.
II. 6, HICKS, Grand Commander.
NEW YORK.
NEW YoRz, February "A, 1888.
TO GsJs john Il. Logan, Consa g. Ar
Act promptly, firmly, and dscisively. We are
ready. JAS. L. KIERNAS, G. a. r,
By the Associated Frsss.J
Nelc York. Feb. 2e.--At meeting of the Repub-
lican Campaign Club, held last evening resolutions
endorsing the action Of Congress in impeaehing
President johnson were adopted.
Yesterday Capt. +. j. Tucker, one Of the proiec.
tors CT military organization 10 this city for the
support Of President johnson, was arrested by the
polee but released on his parole TO answer acharge
that may be preferred against him.
MASSACHUSETTS.
Springfield, Mss, FEB. 26.--Tho City Guard voted
unanimously tonight tender their services to sus.
tain Congress in the present crisis.
PENNsYLvANIA.
Ph5laaeIphia, Feb 26.--In the Ath Senatorial dis.
tTet convention (Republican) to-day resolutions
were passed congratnlating the people on impeach-
ment and returning thanks to the House Of Repre-
sentatives for It's sCtlon.
The Senate Of Pennsylvania has passed q resolus
ton endorsing the impeachment Of President John.
son, which will probably be passed by the HOuss
to-day
San Ffa5siseo, FEB 2s.-The independent press
on this coast generally support Congress.