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The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-04
The Decline Of the English Empire.

CLINTON Iowa, December lst, 1867.
1t is the Wanted boast of the British nation that
the orb of heaven the of terri
tory which acknowledges rather forced to acknowledge
its mild and exceedingly humane sway Such might also
have been the universal boast of another nation equally
powerful equally civilized equally great namely, the i'm
mortalized Roman Empire" But where is the
boundess territory of that splendid of science literature
and art? And where sits enthroned the empire itself?
Vanished from the arena of the national world mpene-
rabe clouds of obcury have nameless ages SINCE
passed its radiance and its possessions have
after another disappeared, until naught remained but the
outline Of its ancient glory Thus ushered of
existence the powerful the magnificent the artistic Roman
Empire The oppressor of multitude of nations the
destroyer of the literature and language of the conquered
eventually sacrificed appease the uerngs of outraged
humanity Ireland alone successfully opposed the Roman
egions and Ireland alone its independence in that
great struggle for supremacy and preeminence and finally
drove from the shores of perdous Britain the last remnants
of Roman power But in what position is that glorious
nation which often scattered the invncibe egons of the
great Roman Empre?" Alas bleeding at the feet
of nation she had the earth by the
shocking msule that polluted the fair face of
country. Oh what base ngratitude unequaled IN the
annals OF the worlds history What shall prevent our
serting and with reliability, that the selfsame fate
awaits the power and glory of old England? Who shall
us nay in prophesyng evil whom evil is due None
can conscienouy place before the world OF CRITICISM as
standard of morality, that infamous of nations and,
yet celebrated" individuals have been and being
dispatched to this country for that purposes further
more to impose the of its people, by MAX
ing known hem through smiles and tears, the love and
veneraon entertained the heart of the great English nation
for everything American. But unfortunately for those
teachers of English morals few instances of the late rebe
ion still fresh in the minds of the people; they
be eradicated by the polished but otherwise wsy-wahy
lectures of Englands myrmdons That discern in the
distance traces inevitable Ones of its rapid Decline
be inferred from the very fact that the dpomatsts of Europe
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-04

peculiar to the prethat of hatterng their
readers at SO much per annum with weekly reminder that
"the descendants of kings and the finest psany the
world who could claim relationship with all great hayros
from Hannibal down. without fault blemish and con-
sequenty, incapable of social moral improvement
anything but agreeable to have these pleasing theories
remorseesy uprooted and to told by THE IRISH REpUB
that the greatness and glory of the racedepends chiefly
the of the present day The REPUBLIC has done much
already dsabuse the minds of liberal Americans and
many of the ignorant prudices detrimental
foreign-born population.
That it may continue to prosper in the good work.
tanned by all who believe in the PRONUNCIATION of eight and
freedom is the wish of yours truly, j. w. CARNEY
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-04

who heretofore trembled the dread sound of that terrible
voice. pay not at the present me the slightest attention
the Infatuated gestures of imperative MASTER In fact
from rst-cass power, if judge rightly from the
conduct of European neghbor the yrant has dwnded
that of second the list So much for old England
and its boosted supremacy Time, to whom all must pay
allegiance performs incredible wonders in the affairs of
nations whose rulers appointed by the grace of God and
otherwise. Many for the time hoised bodily into the
scales of prosperity and then the terrible
of oppression while others again make but few feeble
efforts to sustain the equilibrium of their power standing
and merely succeed in saving themselves from present ruin
The exerons made by the England of the present.
maintain its former supremacy, amusing but feeble
enough and may be kened to the dying struggles of
powerful BRUTE in the last throes of death. The hoary
usuper having consciousness of his fast approaching
Demise the attitude of pugst number one by pounc-
ing people whom he had shown much kindness
and mercy ( in the present well in the past. Yes
unscrupulously employed to pummel into the
brains of the Irish the abstract principles submission
hunger and misery which, however, suited not the PRIDE
yet the rebeous stomachs of that impoverished people,
Honorable MEANS however, in this instance, had proven
perfect faureproducing happy resultnot add
ing ota to the respondent brains of Abion impersh
able ( glory Unfortunately, the combativeness of said
Irish of ORDER high strung in fact tamey
submit to the mild and relieving operations of their lord
and master-who be made known administered the
dose numerabe times within seven centuries of violence
and oppression The bare idea of being unsuccessful
in itself of annoyance of Mr. Bulls empera
ment and had the immediate effect of aroung the dreaded
vengeance of his reu natureo such extent and with
what effect the recipients of his bounty overcrowded
ais deaths from starvation have already been embazoned
to the disadvantage of the remorseless tyrant.
God grant may the day. that allgorious day. when
the precious germs of liberty will be again nsed into the
bleeding heart of beloved country when the green ban
dsnerred from the gloom of bitterness and
dependency shall proudly float the ruins of British
cruelty and oppression Then sha the viles of nations
forever polue the haowed land of fathers in
defense of which shed the blood of the best and nobes
of Erin's sons. j. GLYNN.
The Irish republic. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1867-18??, 1868-01-04

A CLEAN SHIFT-A few weeks after late marriage a
husband had peculiar thoughts when putting on us
last clean shirt he appearance OF "ashlns e
hereupon earlier than usual morning ana knoea
fire. When putting the kettle he made noise on pur
pose his wife She Immediately peepeo over Inc
blankets and then exclaimed My DEAR what are you
He then deliberately responded Ive put on my last Clean
shirt, and Pm going to wash one now for myself: very
we replied Mrs Easy "you had better WASH one 1or me,
too, while you are at it."
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15
lCommuneated.l
TO the Members OF the legislature.

propose 10 address you upon the subject Of
change Of our laws, regulating tho interest on mon
3 cy- earnestly invite your candid Investigation
OF this subject. Il Is Of Importance 70 the
prosperity OF the State and acting in tho high
pscty Of law givers, as you do, you are of course
prepared TO do al things for the good Of the State
and nothing from prejudice or passion.
The scarcity Of money is enc Of the pressing evils
Of our State. From this cause, business is every
where dull. Hundreds OF new enterprises would
be started if money were. plentiful War has wasted
our material resource The high price Of coin has
driven It ous Of circulation The bank bills in cir
eulation before the war, have become worthless
| The property destroyed by the war has not yet
been restored There is but little surplus property
or produce in the State for sale. Money being
merely the representative Of property, there has been
since the war, and there is now, but little TO COM
msnd il. We cannot manufacture money as We
can boot OF a hat. 1t flows along the channels Of
trade and commerce and Is 10 be found where prop
erty is being bought and sold. Wherever it is
north the most it will be found in greatest album
dance, other things being equal. Like wheat or ba-
con, it will go to the highest market. If wheat is
worth $3.50 per bushel in Ohio, it would be sheer
folly to expect the Ohio farmer TO send it TO Ten
nessee, where lie only worth S225 Equally IN
reasonable is it 70 expect money to be sent into our
State, where it is only worth six per cent, from
States where it is worth more or to be sent here
IN preference to States where it commands much /
higher rate Of interest Suppose capitalist IN /
Massachusetts has one hundred thousand dollars to
lend. He can get Fix per cent. at home, and he
can get SIX per cent. in Tennessee. In Missouri be
can, by special contract, get ten per ceut Where
will be 60 or send his money No one can doubt.
The difference Of four thousand dollars year
would settle the question in favor of Missouri This
hypothetical illustrates transactions Of every
days occurrence. In September last the writer Of
this article was informed by a gentleman Of
small, young town in Missouri that he then had in
bis hands one hundred Thousand dollars, sent to him
BY capitalist in the North, to be lent at ten per
'ent in that State. By sending it there, he would
make four thousand dollars per annum. This, h
was informed, was not solitary instance The re-
ult there is that money. is plentiful the State is
'rosPering manufactures are springing up, and t
population pouring in az the rate of two hundred
thousand year The high rate Of interest brings G
9th money and population. u
The following table viii show what is believed Z
o be the rate Of interest in all our States
Legal rate Rate By special contract l
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

MEssEs CowAv. McCLUEG Co.-Ihis nm
pavs the largest State and county tax OF any bus-
nee house in the entire State. On settlement with
The Clerk Of the County Court Of Knox county
few DAYS since their for the year l6e7 amounted
70 fll ,926 They are doing business creditable to
themselves, an honor 10 the city and country, and
business which is great convenience to country
merchants throughout East Tennessee They IRE
able to offer such inducements to country merchants
~ will make it their interest 10 purchase from them
in preference 10 making their purchases directly
from the Eastern cities. Business capacity Of q
high order, strict attention to business, and honor
able dealing, has placed them in the front ranks
among business men, and will certainly keep Thorn
there
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

LEE Louisiana Convention On Saturday. Ds,sm-
oa' 18Th adopted the second article Of che Cons.
.--'a /. relates 10 citizenship, and declares that
- Ps5''ds without regard 70 race color, or previ-
o. condition, born and uA.aralized in the United
ate and residents Of the State fo- one year, are
-''-7a' Oh me State and that they shall enjoy the
',--' -.'l- politics. and public rights and privil-
'-s aid b. subject % the sane pains and penalties
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

THE CITY OFrICERs.-The new Board Of Mayor
and Aldermen after organizing on Saturday lest,
proceeded 10 elect the following officers:
Recorder and Treasurer-Wm. Il. Swan.
Tax Collector-John l. Hudiburg.
Marshals-L. B. Gamble, S. C. Morely i. II.
Osborne, D. W Reeder, j. T. Homer, and b. +.
Camp.
Street Overseer-H. J. Kinze
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

PAYMENT OF MEHITED CLAIN.-A draft was
received last week by Butler & Smith, Claim Agents
Of this place, in favor Of VIM. Deaton, father Of
Capt. Spencer Deaton, who was executed as spy
BY the rebel authorities In Richmond Va, amount
rrg 10 S9,75044. This was we'll morited cla
aad we re Dice at IS payment. Capt- Deaton win
be- remembered by hundreds Of East Tennesseeans
a. the bold and successful pilot under whose direc-
ton so many Of them have found their way out Of
tho rebel lines 70 the Union army. After making
several successful trips across the mountains, he
was at length captured confined in prison here for
some time then taken 20 Richmond whore, after
long imprisonment no was executed as above sta
ted. He, at the time Of his execution, had several
months pay due him as Captain Of company B., 9Th
Tennessee Volunteers. lie left his aged parents in
destitute condition. and offered his services to bic
country, thereby losing his life. This will keep
them above want during their live'. The claim was
one that required great deal Of labor and perse-
yerance in lie prosecution, and does credit 70 the
frm shove named, who secured its payment.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

OwING 10 the recent heavy rains, the Holston
river has been higher than it has been since the eel
ebrated freshet Of last spring The ferry boats SUE
pended operations for several days, and steamers
are plying the river from here to Chattanooga with
a fine trade. Messrs. Maxwell g. Co sustained
some loss by the staging erected for the Knoxville
and Charleston Railroad bridge being borne down
by the high waters. The work on the bridge will
necessarily be retarded for some time from ihis
rausp
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

MEssRs DoBBs, HoBBs, SHOCKS & SCRIGsINs,
and oil other respectable heads Of families here
by informed that no household il complete without
Barley Sheaf Cooking Stove, as manufactured
by The old and reliable firm of Stuart Peterson &
Co, Philadelphia. This great stove is so arranged
70 burn either coal or wood and for convenience,
economy and general beauty It stands unrivsled.
The trade Of our country should inspect the claims
Of this great American Domesticator, and bring it
10 the carly attention Of their patrons But beware
Of imitation
For sale by wm. Co6man & Co., Cruze & Adney,
md Chss w. DePue. Knoxville Tenn
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15
Testing The Franehlse Law.

-'ealPli bpLs..7 Of Monday ,sys
-. Fave private siv.css from NssbviUe % the
no -. 90 .l.satal member Of the bar and lead
~ - az endeAvorilg % induce z. II Ewing
lssv,-, 81 -t--g recognized a. one Of the ablost
49,. y, = 41loeasee, % repair 70 Washington TO
49, ~. sS,-s--l1tiolAty d The Franchise Acta
Pfahe C9lrt Of the United States.
-. re S'VefHor has employed one Return
~ Neigs 10 sons.Aihg or a I,vya,1
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

OMssIoN-In the published list Of delegates to
The Nashville Convention, which appeared in our
issue Of last week the names N Major Will r. Nc
Bath and General Joseph A. Mabryi we're inadyer-
tentlv omitted
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

Oh Cousin, this is the best bread 1 ever saw.
How DO you bake il So nice and brown? Why 1
am using one Of the celebrated Excelsior Cooking
Stoves. can cook on Il with almost half the fuel
Of any stove ever used. It is really q superior
'Loye. iAnl5-lt
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

FEDERAL CoURT adjourned on Thursday Of last
week, after protracted session Of several weeks.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

SEVERAL members OF the Legislature passed
through here on Sabbath, en- rogts for Nashville.
Thst body having adjourned over for the holidays,
met again on Monday.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

CoNsoLIDATIoN.-Tb Free Press and Herald Of
this city have been consolidated, and have been sp
pearng FOR several days with the title Of the PresI
sgd Hereto.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15
ghe gauxriIIs Whia
Knoxville, Tenn, January is, 1888.

TIE new steam fire engine for our city was re-
ceived last week.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

O, OK n, ,1 BisDIss Of every description done
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15


". N. Locketi, Joshua Sherieyr
Jessee Elmore, Paulus Lihde,
Martin Gentry r. Bayless,
Wm. Rollins, James r. Bairde
John Wrinkle J. Conner,
l. WEriek q Wade,
J. Keys, Joseph Zader,
Wm. johnson NJ o. White,
John HOyle Uriah Mathews
David Wrinkle Joseph Fanse,
Wm. a. Brown. Thomas Bralen,
Thomas Picken', w. r. Karnes,
X Henderson. Jonathan Barnard,
Mathew 6ell, John Dunn,
Wm. L. Doyle ). a. Clark,
5sssto Ayresf Mary Thompson,
bea Harrl Msrv Webster
helry Norton George Monger,
be1l amin Ward. George Kenser,
JoLh FULLER, L. Hudson,
4. Siliah J. d. Anderson,
I. NJ. Armstrong EEekn smith.
). Omphreyir !. ". Bosnian,
2 > smith Jasper Gibson,
7. Henderson, lame Harmon
a. A. Henderson, Andrew I, Hayp
sarah z. Lindsay,
William Rector, who placed claim in the hands
q. J1c. Murdoch l0T collectionl
Tom s SQUIRE.
Claim Agents
yG-s a. Union Bank Building Main Street,
ALtIvIlle Tenn
Ervr-1ksv oath rEe- AZ
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

N0u,E-Ws have business with the following
named persons, and respectfully request that they
call IN person At our Office or furnish US with their
rot ofiae ahdress VIZ.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15

REVENUE AssEssoRs-The following are th'
Ts1 Assessors appointed by the County Court last
week for the year 1868 for the several Civil Dis
trcts Of this county
ls. Distriot-IsLsm r. Alley
ID District-James Roach
ID District-James NJ. Murphy.
9Th Distrct-H Clapp.
9TH Distrct-William Shell.
9Th Disirict-W. Y. Cox
1th District-G. W. Carnes.
eth Dstrict-F. A. Armstrong
9th District--C. l.. Howard.
10Th District-W. Q. Brandau.
nth District-David Nelson.
18th District-J. II. Nckle.
18th Distrct-G. W. Summers.
18th District-Lewis Anderson.
10Th District-Wm. White.
eth DiFtriCt-A. G. 4. Cslleu.
18th Diftriot-ThomRs Mcmillan.
18th Distyict-P H. Skaggs.
10Th District-A. r. Trotter
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15
= =. HeMnEl.. rasli.A.t. N.o.La.
SCOTS J0TRVIT


Of ~, :; WHITMAN, Attorney al La - ohARL rs
% 1sd States, Court 81 claims "a - suFrs.s o..
against ~, 1t. assntion given 70 All s.stlVs D.pari
'of lnveators ~ - 'ae ffpeuretioa 81 r.s.ins
'''' fif'h and D streets, opposite cl,y Han
KAsurSs@ssi
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15
II. Il. MAIILrn
Agents Wantedi
'H Lux I,,.,. NAGNlFICENTLY ILLUS.

% Nr'itral Books ti,iug tu,p.rt,ns pa.
ogk'Ai Information for Men and Won,ss s.nt ~ s9
NIL ny aidfessnE the Secretary 20 the New YorR
"e''h University, No 30 Clinton place Nov, yorE c,i,
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-15
NEW ApYERTTsEMKNTs

TRIAIMERS SMUT MACHINES AND
s.rsrsiers asfs ~ ths Roeassisr Azrcaural wsrSs
e"''tef' View Tart Sad for eaial5frs,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08
Our Candidate for Congress.

We place the name Of Capt. Jno Glaize
of Frederick county, the workingman's friend
at the head Of our columns as the Conserva.
tive candidate for Congress in this, the
valley District lie is man all oyer and
has worked his way up in life by honesty
integrity and energy. He was unanimously
elected to the'Shcrlffalty Of Frederick after
the war, aud is the G. r. Mason of the
Lower Valley. Having known him during
the war, (and '.to know him is to love him ,
and believing that honest workingmcn must
represent US in the future, We would not be
VALLEY VIRG1NIAN did we not nominate
Capt. John Glaize, the representative man Of
the Valley, as our candidate for the restored
Congress of the United States.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08
The Proposed Physical Survey of the State

Iie Proposed Physical Survey of the State.
Washington College has proved itself wor-
thy of the name Of Washington, in its active
dev otion to the best interests OF Virginia -
Last week we published the Circular, signed
by General Lee and the Board Of Survey
To-day We have the pleasure of announcing
that that thorough Typographical Engineer
and untiring workingman, Major Jed Hotch-
kiss, has been appointed Typographical En-
gincer. An intimate association of MANY
years with Major Hotchkiss; before, during
and since the war, warrants us in hailipg this
appointment as the test that could have been
made. Like Jackson said Of Ashby-she
knows the topography Of the country by in
tuition" To be appointed by General LEE
for the execution Of this great work was a
compliment which but few men could receive.
Now, let US go to work and give it every aid
in our power. Remember, "God helps those
who help themselves"
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08
Tie Amnesty Proclamation of Andrew
Johnson

The Amnesty Proclamation of Andrew
Johnson.
After long palavcr and four s'whereascs"
President johnson issued the following on
July 3rd:
BE TT KNOWN, that I, ANDREW JOHN
SON, President Of the United States, do, by
virtue of the Constitution, and in the name
of the people of the United States, hereby
proclaim and declare Internationally, and
without reservation, to all and every person
who directly or indirectly participated in the
late instruction or rebellion, excepting such
person or persons as may be under present.
ment or Indictment in any Court OF the UNI
ted States, having competent jurisdiction,
upon charge of treason or other felony, a
FREE PARDON AND AMNESTY, for
the offence Of Treason against the United
States, OF of adhoring to their enemies dur
ing the late civil war, with restoration of all
rights Of property, except as to slaves, and
except also as to any property Of which any
person may have been legally Invested, under
the laws Of the United States
In testimony whereof, | have signed these
presents with my hand and have caused the
seal of the United States to be hereunto at
fixed Done at the City of Washington, the
18th of July, one thousand eight hundred and
sixty eight, and Of the Independence of the
United States the ninety third
ANDREW JOHNSON.
| BY the President 5
! WM. Il. SEWARD,
| Secretary Of Stale.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08
ggrz e ARM SPRINGS,
~ hath County, Va.
Clsa3age Of Projectors.

Having recently assumed the proprietcrslp of
this old and fashionable watering place, and COM
pletcd our arrangements for the entertainment OF
visitors, We now solicit the patronage ofthe public
Evcry effort has been made to restore to this estab
lishment its former reputation The remedial prop
critics Of the waters have been sufficiently attested
in the numbers who have been relieved of Rheu-
matte, Gouty, aud other Affections while the lux
ury Of the Baths, when once enjoyed cen never be
forgotten. Persons DESTROYS to have full informa-
lion concerning the character CT the waters may
consult our circular. which viii be cent to them,
on application, free Of postage.
We pledge ourselves that our table shnll not be
inferior to any kept either in city or country
The name Of our manager is sufficient TO insure
good living. s.,st.t s..
The route to the Warm Springs is by Richmond
and Stanton to Alillboro depot, on the Virginia
Central railroad, where line of stages connects
with The trains, enabling passengers to reach the
Springs the same day after leaving Richmond,
Lynchpurg, Washington, or Baltimore.
RATES OF Board: Per day, $3.50; per week,
$40 per month -four week. $50
DARNELL s. REVERCOMBE,
Proprietors.
Majsr PETER II. WOODWARD, Manager
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1868-07-08

The New York 'y'sehLy Day Boo (, in a
notice at the head Of its columns, uses this
emphatic and significant language: g In no
case. however, when rcmitting money, inform
any ole Of the fact, not even Inc Z. "A. we
would call the attention of our Southern
friends especially TO this"
"All Of which simply MEANS says the En-
qai5er, "that the government employees
among US are dishonest knaves, not to be
trusted. Very natural that it should be SO
here in the South, when every place is filed
by ascallawag or carpet bag ger"