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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
Grants Election.

The election of General Grant offers the
only hope of securing a sound and truly ma
tional administration of the Government.
The candidate Of the Democrats is eXclu-
sively the candidate of party to represent
a party and WELD the power of the Presi-
dcncy, could he obtain it, for party pur-
poses. He is in nomination for just this
and nothing else On the other hand, Gen.
Grant distinctly asserts that he will seek
to obey the will of the people, and he also
commits himself to the policy OF integrity
and economy. There is no danger of vetocs
from him in the service of a faction or in
personal contests with Congress.
Then, as to other questions, he will leave
them TO the legislative or the judicial de-
partmcnts to which they belong-confning
himself to the legitimate and constitutional
duties of the Presidency. He is committed
to no net schemes He only seeks peace
union, and fidelity to the principles of 10y
atty. He, therefore, is the man that is
wanted. and he is the man to be trusted
Ii passes understanding that any intelligent
upright citizen can hesitate for moment
how TO vote. The defeat of Grant would
not relieve the country of anything any
body who is truly patriotic and truly dem
ocratic has to complain of 1t would enly
be restoring to place and power just wha
the people sought to destroy in crushing
the rebellion. The composition of the Dem
ocratic party, and the issues it has raised
are reasons enough why it deserves no con
fidence: and the discomfort that foolishly
couutenances its factious proceedings woE.'
If that party had chance OF suecess-b'
speedily turned to bitter repentance.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
Republican Executive Committee Of
fhe ID Congressional District.

The attention of the Republican party of this
District s respectfully called to the following reso-
luton of the District Convention of the 26th of Sep
TENDER, 1868, viz;
Re,oIved, That the Chair appoint Republican
Executive Committee Cor this Congressional Dis
trict, 10 be composed of one member from each
county, with chairman and headquarters at Knox
Vile; said committee being vested with all the
powers incident 20 such committee, and the NOM
bers Of said committee 10 continue TO act as such
until their SUCCESSORS are duly appointed by coBPe-
tent authority"
Pursuant TO the above resolution, the following
gentlemen have been duly appointed, and hereby
announce them as said committee, viz;
Major John L. Murphy, of Knox county, Chair
man, with headquarters at Knoxville
Colonel Henry R. Gibson, Of Campbell;
Vim. S. Patton, ESQ., Of Roane;
VIM. A. Denton, Esq, Of Polk
Hon NJ ID. Bearden, Of Knox;
L. Huddleston, Esq1 Of Union;
j. NJ. Brown, Esq, Of Claibornei
L. Q. Moss Esq Of Scott
Hon. G. W. Keith Of Morgan;
Charles ID. McGuffey Esq, of Anderson
Captain James r. Robinson, of Monroe;
Colonel NJ L. Phillips, Of MeMnni
Major - Wilhait Of Bradley;
Captain NJ. L. Mcconnell, Of Blount
THEODORE RICHMOND,
Chairman Of said Convention.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
Irish Opinion OF Minister J0EnsOli's
Pledges,

The septuagenarian Ambassador Ameri-
ca has sent to England is busy day after
day in making a fool of himself BE told
his audience in Leeds the other night that
England and America were the same in re-
ligion and institutions, and in fact one coun-
try, and that his reception in England
would satisfy Americans that peace be-
tween England and the United States
would endure forever. After this pro
nouncement on the part of her Minister,
America had better cancel the history and
the Constitution she teaches in her common
schools, and at once order a series Of tracts
for their use, in which monarchial govern
ment. heavy civil list, aD aristocracy OF
hereditary drones, an alliance between
Church and State, bloated army and navy
the exclusion Of citizens from the right to
carry arms, the drain of absenteeism and q
rent paying system Of land tenure will be
set forth as the institutions of the country
which Washington and bis companions
aided by q liberty Loving people, RESCUED
from English thraldom. Cork Hsrai
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
Anard from colanel Powell.

J. POWELL is a candidate for Congress in The lst
Congressional District Of Tennessee on the score OF
qualifications and personal merit aloHs-desires no
support on any other princple-will not stump the
District under any circumstances, nor recognize
any competitor in the canvass unless be be man
Of uusulled Onion record and character for truth
Il elected will do as be may deem is right without
regard 10 party, in restoring equal rights TO a-i'
for the colonization Of the freedmen and white
mans government out and Out-and admonishes
all that unless you like these principles 70 Be certain
not to cote for me- as viii have no desire to serve
you. ., POWELL
GREENElIILE, TENN, June 25, 1868.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
CONNRCTICUT OURS.
Large Republican Gains--h Handsome Ma
inritV Snra for Grant In Nnunrn her


jority Sure for Grant in November,
Hartford October 6.-Returns from about two
thirds Of the State show large Republican gains on
the popular vote. The Republicans lost one town,
but gained three, and two are divided.
All the towns except Bridgeport held elections
for town officers to-day Returns as far as received
show handsome Republican gains in a large num-
Der Of towns, and Democratic gains in Hartford
and Bristol. Hartford is Democratic by 73s ma
jority that being the average majority on select
men. This is Democratic gain from last spring
Of 81. New Haven gives an average Democratic
majority on selectmen VI 9l7 against 1883 last
spring, a Democratic loss Of l,345 The Republican
nominee for town clerk came within ESQ Of an cleo
ton. MiddletOwn, last year strongly Democratic,
elects this year portion of the Republican ticket
MeTiden elbows handsome Republican gain of $50
over last spring. The Republicans also make gains
in East Hartford, New Britain, Wethersfeld and
other towns.
The Democratic losses and the Republican gains
thus far reported show that if there had been gen.
eral election the State would have gone Republican
by handsome majority. Returns from New Lon
don and Window counties show large Republican
gains, and indicate increased majority in No
yember. Norwich makes gain of 2l0 over the last
town election, and SO over last spring. The Re-
publicans have lost one town in the State thus far
but have gained three and divided two.
Official returns from l49 towns foot up rs follows
Republicans, 80; Democratic So; divided, 6. OF
these the Republicans gain 10 and the Democrats Z
towns from last year. OF towns that were wholly
Republican last year is divided this year OF
those that were wholly Democratic are divided
CRANKY gives "a Republican gain; Limsburg, 10
Pennington, So; Enfield, Is Huntington, l5i
Bethel, ls; Richfeld, %; Killingby $50 Many
other towns show proportionste Republican gains
Thirteen towns vet to hear FROM
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

The secession of the Honorable James I.
Brady, the distinguished New York lawyer,
from the Democratic party, has already
been announced The list of this clsss is
growing daily. Among the latest additions
arc Hon. Henry l.. Wait of Albany, for
merly a Democratic member Of the State
Assembly, and highly influential man IN
his district; Hon. J. Mcleod Murphy, also
of New York, and lately Tammany Dem
ocratic State Senator, elected by 5000 ma
iority Michael 7. Gibbons, for twenty
five years prominent Irish Democrat Of
New York city, has also left the party, be.
ieving it unworthy of support, being sus,
tanned by August Belmont, the reported
emissary Of the British Government.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14


GENERAL GRANTS election to the Presi-
dency is so sure, that journals like the New
York Herald are indulging in prophecies
as to the policy and position of his admin
istration The prediction of the Herald is
in this language:
Grants financial policy, we doubt not,
will be marked by very important and very
extensive reforms in the collections and dis
bursements Of the publicrevepues result
ing in great savings to the Treasury and in
the rapid appreciation of greenbacks to the
gold standard. In his reconstruction poll
CIV we predict that he will be guided by The
landmarks of the Constitution and not by
the visionary and revolutionary ideas and
schemes of the Radical faction or of any
fanatics North or South. We expect that
his foreign policy will put the United
States positively and authoritatively fore
most in the front rank of the great powers
of the earth, and that it will include a very
decisive settlement of the Mexican ques-
ton. As in the war, the cool head, the
solid good sense, and remarkably practical
mind of General Grant placed him along
side the greatest military geniuses of mod
orn or ancient times, so in his civil admin
istration of the affairs of the Union we eE-
poet the same solid qualities will prove him
equal to the highest order of statesman
ship. In a word, we expect in General
Grant frst-rate President, and from him
domestic and foreign, a frst-rate policy.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
Zeb, Vance.

Gen Fitzpatrick shows up this rebel buff
foon in the following style. After saying
that Wade Hampton occupied front seat
in the Convention, he says:
Who else was there? Why, Ex-Governor
Vance, of North Carolina, who, in a speech
in the South, said: "Go forward, brave
Southern gentlemen, and fill hell so full Of
Yankees that their heels will stick out Of
the garnet windows" Oaughter)
We'll, some of the men of my command
under Captain Hess, captured him, and had
the pleasure of dosing him to ride OF two
hundred miles on a bare backed mule
naughter.) He and Wade Hampton bad
made arrangements to go into the guerrilla
business, but this ride of two hundred miles
on a mule rather got him out of the notion
and dissolved the partnership. daughter.
He also occupied front seat.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

SOMETHING NEw.-The Southern Star is the
name Of a new Cooking Stove manufactured at
Knoxville by Clark Quaif & Co, and for sale ex-
clusvely by Chas. W. DePue, at the Stove House on
Gay street. II is the best stove ever manufactured
in this country, and equal TO any shipped here
II is well adapted TO the wants Of the farmers Of
East Tennessee. Every stove warranted All
wishing stoves should patrOnize home manufac-
tories. June aft
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
LATEST NEWS.
Snanish News CIonirmaa.

Washington, October S.--Secretary Seward on
Thursday received en- official cable dispatch from
our Minister 10 Spain, Hon. John p. Hale dited at
Madrid the LIST instant confirming the news Of the
fight Of Queen Isabella and the establishment Of a
provisional government in that country. The dis
patch reads as follows
A provisional government has been organized by
the insurgent chiefs. The Queen left the Spanish
territory yesterday. JOHN p. HALE.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
Censure of Oregon Senator's Shipment OF
Wheat.

San Francisco, October "A resolution
consuming Senators Williams and COrbett
for their acts in the Senate, charging them
with disappearing the people of Oregon,
and requesting them to resign, passed both
houses of the Oregon Legislature.
The shipment of wheat in September was
the largest:ever made in any single month
from California, the amount being IL 700
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
Political Notes.

A New York city dispatch says
Prominent Democrats here, members
Of the City Hall ring among others, prl-
vately admit that they have no hopes of
electing Seymour. All they expect is to
carry the State for Hoffman, and so gain
the spoils Of Office. Republicans still feel
confident of.electing Griswold by $4,000 to
1000.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
Assassination of a COIOred Republican.

Atlanta, Oct. Last week colored
man named Walker, formerly of Savannah
left for Blakely, in Northwestern Georgia,
70 organize a club He was called out of a
house in the night, and taken to Calhoun
county, where he was shot by unknown
parties
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

Hon HORACE MAYEARD.-This gentleman re-
turned home on Friday. He has spent several
days in Ohio, whore he addressed large audiences,
Hr spcechcs will no doubt tell IN the coming cleo
TONS in that State. He never makes any other than
elective speeches. Next week he enters upon the
canvass Of this district, which he will vigorously
prosecute until the day of the Presidential election.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

We see from the Nashville Republican that Maj.
John L. Murphy, Of this city, is the regular agent
Cd. that paper for Knox and sdioining counties HIS
office r in rear Of the court house, where he may be
found by all who desire 10 subscribe either for The
daily or weekly.
Tho Republican is thoroughly sound and per-
s.Uy live paper, and we take pleasure in recon-
manling il 10 She people of Esst Tennessee IS
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

The public schools in Anderson county have
been organized under the efficient cere Of the SUI
r.rintcudcnl, @. ID. McGufey, Esq, and in every
I.,ric and nearly every sub-dis.rict, the school
sv s in successful operation. The scholastic pop
aa.lon Of tho county is 1887. New school houses
o being built, and great interest manifested in the
-l.a NJ nlucntion. ~
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

MAs0sIc.-At the meeting of the Grand Lodge,
a Nashville last week, the following officers we're
.crto3 lor the ensuing year John f. Slower, Grand
Master A. j. Wheeler, Senior Grand Warden; Jas
D. Hmmcr, Juni57 Grand Warden; w II. Horn,
Grand Treasurer: 5ohn Frizzell, Grand Secretary.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

E1uBED.-The house Of Mrs Cotirell, who lives
a miles south Of this place, on tho Knoxville and
Charleston Railroad, was robbed last Monday in
.rcn daylight, Of about ninety dollars in money.
The house Of Mr.. }. T. Thurman, in the same
rcirhborhood was entered about the same time,
and robbed Of clothing, jewelry, sc.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
Spain-The Provisional Government.

Nel0 Fork, oct. THE HeraIds special London
kilograms TO hand from Madrid, dated 9Th inst, re-
port the reorganzed constitution Of the provisional
government as embracing among its members Gems.
Prim, Serrano and Alsstago. With those officials
at the head of affairs the Provisional government
may be regarded accomplished fact, and the
executive considered stable
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
The Arms Destined for Arkansas.

Memphis Oct THE City Council last evening
appointed committee TO confer with Gen. Gordon
Granger in regard to the arms destined fer Arkan-
sas, now stored here The result of tho conference
has not transpred, but it is understood General
Granger declines interfering in the matter
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

PEusoEAL.-Hon. John b. Rogers, candidate at
large on the Republican ticket, nlade short visit
a Knoxville and left for homo yesterday. The
General is looking WE'LL and is anticipating rous-
mig yo.o for Grant and Colfsx throughout the State
3D.. Ngvsu1b or
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

MAJOR MURPHY, Chairman Of the Republican
Executive Committee, has for distribution at his
H.r IN rear Of the court house, speeches, docu-
mrul, &c. OF various kinds containing valuable in
.a1ualion Tor the people Call and get your share
. ihom-then read and pass around
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
gurratt.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-The counsel for Surratt
deny the statements that they have assured the
District Attorney that their client would appear and
answer any indictment found against him. lie
having been discharged, they have no control over
his movements, and are in no ways responsible
therefor
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
heath of Howell Cobb

Ne0 York, October 9.-Howell Cobb, of Georgia,
formerly Secretary Of the Treasury under Buchan-
an, fell dead this morning in the corridor of the
Fifth Avenue Hotel
coroner's inquest was held on the body, and g
verdict rendered of death from appoplexy.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
The Mozart Democracy.

Nelo York, October 9.-The Mozart Democracy
are again in the field, and urge Fernando Wood 10
accept the nomination in the Ninth District
Horace Greedy was nominated for Congress to-
night from the Fifth Congressional District.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

ExCELsIoR.-The above is the name of one of
The best Cook Stoves ever brought TO this city.
From the large amount sold daily by VIM. Golf
man & Co., and The universal satisfaction they
give, we are of tho opinion they have no equal
They burn wood or coal. Each stove is furnished
with one of Mangles Patent Gas Consumers. Ev-
cry stove warranted 90 perform not only well, but
very well. apl 29-u
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
Annexation Of Cuba to the United stare

Mo5lle, October 1.-The Register, in leader this
morning. takes strong grounds in favor Of the inn
mediate annexation Of Cuba in view of the saccess
of the Spanish revolution. 1t says the will Of the
people plainly demands this, and that the Govern
ment should take steps TO secure the prize a, once
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

NEAR DBowNING.--A little girl came near being
drowned yesterday morning al the crossing Of First
Creek nj Ingles' MILL The bridge had been taken
up by mon engaged in working on Mabry street. IN
El.. Knoxville, and not carefully put down, when
Doe little girl, passing along, fell through into the
Mill pond. She was just sinking, when Mr.. Jack
200 Harris, who stays at The mill, plunged into the
water and rescued her. The water whore she was
sinking is probably some six or eight feet deep.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
0hltnarU.

Baltimore October 5.-W. +. Richie, formerly
editor of the Richmond Enquirer, and husband OF
Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, died in this CITY On
Friday, Of disease Of the heart
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

Mrssrs. L ESTER & CARDwELL, Of this city, took
,ha premium at the Kentucky State Fair, for the
r.l constructed shoe, being the shoe invented and
r,onicd by them a short time since, on which lss-
fora patcnl we're issued
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

We regret to say that John r. I1ranner, ESQ, has
aI relapse since our last ISSUE and is not az well
. he was at that time. He is, however, slowly re-
ycrinr, and hopes are entertained that with care
mI attention he may recover.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

COUNTY CoURT.-The Quarterly Session of the
County Court was held on Monday-nearly all Of
.ho Justices Of tho county present. The usual
outline of business on uch occasions was transacted
Permission was granted the Ladies Memorial
Asaoiation 10 enclose that portion Of the County
Burial Ground east Of The city, in which the Con-
tolerate dead are Inferred and 10 beautify the same
may be thought proper; also 10 re-inter such
Confederate soldiers therein as may be found in the
vicinity Of Knoxville
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

HENRY AULT, Wholesale Grocer and General
Commission Merchant, Knoxville has on hand, at
his new store on the old stand, very large stock
of groceries, which he offers at prices TO compete
with any market.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

BLANK Books, REcoKDf, EXECUTION DocKETs
f. made 10 order at short notice, in any style Of
t-lfnr desired. The trade supplied ct New York
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

as the Second Presbyterian Church, beginning at
.Ho lecture room Of that Church, at O'Clock Fri
Iay evening, the communion service coming OF on
eafbstb.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

WE had heavy frost yesterday morning. We
r-sumc the crops are far enough advanced as TO be
.-irfured in any porceptible degree.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

THE inmates of the worshouse havs boer turned
ia good account fore few days past by being en-
rlsyed IN grading and otherwise improving the
..,,uds In rear Of the court house.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

HANDS were engaged yesterday in preparing for
che removal Of portion Of the old ordnance build
.r.. st the corner Of Clinch and Prince streets.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

JACK ALEXANDER was confined in Jail last Sat
.rlay, on charge Of burglary. lie has been re-
ruiaed as The thiof who entered Mr., Shepherds
-..idencc Of which we gayean account short time
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

CANE MILIs.-We have for sale large stock Of
new improved Cane Mills. We sell them much
cheaper than they have ever been sold for IN this
market. For sale by CHks w. DE PUG,
iune loft Knoxville.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

PEEsoYAr.-CoL James T. Shelley, of Kingston
has received the appointment Of Indian Agent in
N,e Mexico. He leaves in few days 10 under
..I. tho duties Of his position.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

rHE Maxwell House, Of Nnshville, will be com
.rtJ next month II win cost when 6nis;ied
100000 To properly furnish i will require $780,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14

ruE Holston Conference Of the NJ. Z. Church
south will he held here commencing OF Thursday