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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
Tennessee Items.

ENrEEsEs or FREE ScHooLs.-To the complaint
OF The Memphis Sun that the so-called common
schools of Tennessee as now organized, are an in
famous fraud and a magnificent swindle," the Mem
pbis Post answers
The free school law went into force nearly two
yoars ago. The system had % be organized from
the ground up. Under il Superintendent were 10
be- furnished 10 eighty-hve counties. And yet up
10 December z 1868, when the system was efficiently
organized, notwithstanding great opposition in
nearly every county in the State, and when nearly
one hundred thousand children of the State we're
enjoying the benefits Of our free schools it appears
that only some S45, 900 had been drawn for school
purposes Of this less than $lS 900 was distributed
among nearly eighty-hve County Superintendents
averaging 30 each about $50. Is this magnia
cent swindle27 Less than 81 300 has been expend-
81 M the General superintendent Office in furnish
ing blanks aud circulars TO the whole State besides
stationery for himself
Ku KLux in BEDFORD COUNTY.-The Press and
I0acs says: We are informed that the people Of
Bedford county not relishing the idea of the militia
Icing sent amongst them, are getting up organ-
zsIion amongst themselves for the purpose of put
ting down the Ku Klux and restoring order and
quiet in their midst.
We are informed that Cen John O'Neill, Presi-
dent Of the Fenan Brotherhood is 10 visit Nash
willie in ofcial capacity shortly He will address
the Fenisus and friends Of Ireland before leaving.
In THE STATE SENATE-On Friday, the 22nd,
Mr. Nelson introduced a resolution askinf the Gov
eruor to correspond with the Governors of Arkan-
sas Mississippi, Alabama and Texas, and press up
on them The claims due Tennessee for keeping va
rous insane persons from those States in the Insane
Asylum Adopted.
Mr.. Mccall introduced a bill providing that Nil
persons who have heretofore been appointed and
commissioned by Gov. Brownlow 20 Judicial offices
may become candidates for said Offices
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
The Alabama Claims.

The following from the Press (Forneys) will sx-
plain the condition of the disputed question between
our Government and that of Great Britain, as 70
the Alabama depredations upon our commerce
Some curiosity has boon manifested as to how Mr.
Seward could send TO the Senate the treaty with
England on the subject of the Alabama claims the
very next day after its signing ia London The ex-
PLANTATION is that he did not send in the tresty it.
self but only the substance Of il. The original
draft or protocol, as it is called, which was signed
some time ago. was in Mr.. Stewards possession, and
as subsequent negotiations went he was advised
Of their result by telegraph, aud made notes o.
them. Consequently, when advised of the compile
tion Of the treaty, he had only TO write out fail
copy Of the amended protocol, and he mad, for al
practical purposes, the final treaty According tc
the best authorities the principal points of the doc
ument are these:
Article l. The two Governments agree TO the set
Element of all claims and differences which have
srisen since the convention of 1858.
Art. 2 provides for Commission Of four persons
each Government being entitled 10 two representa-
tivesi this Commission TO agree upon plan of set
Element.
Art 3 provides that a majority of the Commits.
sion shall decide The questions involved.
Art. provides for cases of disagreement of the
Commission. In such an event the two Govern.
ments shall choose umpire. The President Of
the United States shall act for the United States
but the umpire elected shall not be qualified uHles!
confirmed by the Senate.
Art. provides that in the event of the refusal o.
the umpire TO decide the question shall be settled
by lot in presence of the Commission.
Art. excludes from the jurisdiction of the Com
mission all cases arising from claims which hay,
been adiudcated by courts Of admiralty.
Art. provides that claimants shall have first
proved that they British subjects; that they pre-
served strict neutrality during the war, and did MOI
aid the South.
Art. 8. Tho sessions of the Commission are to b
held in Washington.
The seventh article is one which all loyal citizen
will be glad to If faithfully executed, it viii
cut of host Of bogus claims by blockade runners
who suffered from the vigilance of our navy.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
Ghe anuxriIlt Ehig.
Knoxville, Tenn, January ~, I80e.
AWeak Argument.

9. 81, -, r.oro nat too serious Tor diversion,
-, J.. sm,sn., 10 notice the shifts and
turns &, which the apologizers Tor the hu kIux
I;lsps and The clsmorers for The entranchsement
If Secretary Fletcher's "ex-rebelY re'ort in their
gris io account for the and TO insist upon the
other. Here are samples There are no Ku KluK
Kinns except in the imsginstions Of excitable and
,lmid persons The Ku Kuxers are only few
beardess boys, who want TO shed their surplus mag
netism by little midnight advertisement. The Aa
Klux Klans sre just political scheme Of the "ag-
~ Radicals TO extend their lease Of power and 70
get up the State Gusrds, 50 TO carry gwen cleo
ton and have The militia 20 keep those Conserve
lives who are entitled by law 20 vote from casting
their ballots
Their doings are part of grand political scheme
Of the "sx-retels7 10 induce system OF terrorism
recurring the militia, and thus entailing taxation
and cost upon the citizens until they will be worried
into turning over the power into the hands Of those
who 50 unjustly demand it.
But the most fallacious of all arguments concern
inr this subject, is that the Ku Klux violence is
caused by the Acknowledgement of the ex- rebels -
and that all this would cease upon their being re-
stored 20 the ballot. The question is a pertinent
one, how came IDey 70 DO WITHOUT the ballot Inc
answer is at hand. They deprived themselves of il
10y their own crimes against the laws and the au-
thority Of the Government. They, then, have no
one TO blame for their disabilities but themselves
They cannot claim it as right, for they themselves
forfeited that claim. They ought not to ask it or
expect it until their general gives evidence
that il is deserved, earned by such conduct in
spires the confidence that it be safely and there
fore wisely, bestowed These scarlet robed knights
OF the mask are not fools, however criminal they
may be. They know we'll that sensible person
would admit the justice Of their claim that they
should be enfranchised TO induce them TO quit their
wild and wicked schemes or that such enfranchise-
ment would quiet them. But their political dissbiii-
ties are not the Of their La,0lessness and Uio-
lc,lcc for in Arkansas, where ali are enfrsnchised
the Ku Klux are as bad as in Tennessee; and Gov.
Clayton, as is known, has been compelled 10 sum
mon his militia and punish them for past excuses
and extorL n bond for their future good behavior.
Disfrancbisemenl, therefore, is not the cause OF
the Ku Kux troubles, and if il were, that very fact
would be sufficient against their investiture
with full rights of citizenship, able CORE
spondent, Justice" shows in another column.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
Significant.

Mr.. Thornburg Of Granger, deserves the thanks
Of all true citizens for his effort TO induce sobrety
among our lawmakers. representative has no
right TO disqualf7 himself by drunkenness for his
official duties. 1t is cheat and fraud upon his
constituents for him 10 do So As mucl1a cheat and
fraud as for President or an United States Sena-
tor to do the same. The following is the record
made Of Mr.. Thornburg's recent movement in the
lower House Of the General Assembly:
BY Mr.. Thornburg Of Granger A bill to re-
strain intemperance in the General Assem- bly, of the
State Of Tennessee making it the duty of the Spea-
kor of either House. in the event of any member
who may be found intoxicated in the hall of either
House, TO order the doorkeeper to take such intOxi-
Gated member and confne him until he becomes So
Der. Passed first reading, and referred to the Com
mittee on judiciary.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
IooEMuxIc1EEp.l
Much Needed.

Ne auxiliary is more important IN organizing d
city or in regulating and managing municipal al
fairs than the provision of medical aid tor tue In
digent who may be too poor TO procure medicine or
employ professional services. There is no regula-
ton better adapted to give character to city or TO
secure TO her happiness and health, growth and
prosperity, religious as we'll as pecunary. Indeed
it is an indispensable for which there IS no subst
tute and no city of size Importance has pretend
ed to question or dared to neglect the truth OF it.
The weight of destitution, augmented by discour-
agements too often drive its victim from the house
of God, and no dou BIT sometimes from the altar OF
PRAYER to vice and crime; while the hand that lifts
aud lightens the burden especially IN sickness and
distress secures not only strength and happiness to
the recpient-perhaps forlorn widow or help
less orphan-but wins their affection, esteem and
plaudits.
A municipal organization is as deficient without
a medical officer as that of regiment without a
Surgeon for the aid of science and experience
less important in the police and hygien of city
than in that of an army. Inhabitants OF large cit
les and their authorities understanding this gener-
ally select physician for their Coroner, and ward
physicians are chosen by the board, whose duty it
is to attend to those who sent to them by the
aldermen as too poor to pay for medicine or medi-
cal services The medicine is furnished from city
dspensary at sacrificed prices Physicians are paid
so much visit, the rates being established With
his monthly reports can be given the state Of bis
ward as to cleanliness, health and prevailing dis
eases.
The subject ought to be sufficient o commend it.
self to the authorities of Knoxville al once, and it
is hoped that they will reconsider She subject at
their next meeting. A thousand or twelve hundred
dollars if expended in this way, would aid greatly
in diminishing the number of invalid beggars, also
much unnecessary suffering would be avoided.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27

GENERAL HALPINE's FAMILY.-The New
York Tribune says: Though the dead
are soon forgotten, we trust there are still
many friends of the late General Charles
G. Halpine who will hear with a melancholy
satisfaction that the income of the Regis
ter's Office, which, through the intervention
of Generals Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and
other friends, was secured to his widow and
orphans, has amounted to full eighteen
thousand dollars, all of which has Injured
directly to Northumberland Patrick
H. Jones, who received the Office from Gov
ernor Fenton, declining to accept any frac
ton of the proceeds. This amount, added
to what was left by General Halpine-
mainly in the form of house but partially
paid for-secures to the widow and her six
minor coildren (only two of them boys, and
they the fourth and sixth in years. the
means of keeping the wolf from the door
We are sure that thousands who never met
General Halpine, with all who personally
knew him, will hear this with pleasure"
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
In BankruDfcy.

In the District Court the United States for tbs Easter
District Of Tennessee.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
II appears from an official document that

II appears from an official document that
the number of troops guarding and policing
the frontier is 1861 operating against
the Indians and policing the frontier, g.
S24; operating against the Indians, 2,ll9 ;
guarding the Union Pacific Railroad and
policing the frontier, 405 guarding traffic
on the Missouri river, ! PSI operating
against the Indians and guarding the Union
Pacific Railroad, 1888 Total regular
troops, 25, COL; total volunteer troops, l,2l3;
aggregate, 26,Slf. The acceptance Of the
services of one regiment Of Kansas volun-
teer cavalry was authorized by the Presi-
dent ifI.ieut. Sen Sherman should deem it
necessary to successful prosecution Of the
campaign against the Indians, The vol
untecrs are to serve for six months.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
Yours &c

Ma. BRAKES bill provides for the APP
pointmont by the Secretary Of War of n
commission Of engineers 10 report TO Con
gress what changes or notifications, if any,
are necessary in bridges constructed. or be
ing constructed, on the Mississippi river, so
that they shall not obstruct or endanger
navigation. Also, that all bridges hereaf
ter to be constructed on the Mississippi and
Missouri rivers shall have span OF four
hundred feet over the channel, and other
spans not less than two hundred and fifty
feet clear, at the height Of fifty feet above
high-water mark and piers parallel to the
current the draws not TO be less than three
hundred feet plans Of bridges must be ap-
proved by commission OF competent en-
gineers to be appointed by the Secretary OF
War
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
River improvement COnyentIOn.

At meeting of the citizens of the county OF
Monroe, convened at the court house in Madison
Vile Monday, the llth day Of January, instant,
lor the purpose of appointing delegates 20 attend
the Internal Improvement Convention, 10 be held
at Chattanooga on the cath of February, on motion
Mr.. johnson was called to the chair, and Mr. J. H
Worthy appointed Secretary.
The importance of The object TO the people was
cSplsinod 10y the chairman, who requested 20
appoint two dolegatos from each Civil District in
aid county 10 attend the convention. The Chair
appointed the following gentlemen:
Ist District J. T. Lenuir, DIR. II. b. Nesrwood
"a VIM. Samples, Samuel NJ. johnson.
Sd j. NJ Burton, John Il. Gaines.
4,h Solomon Bogart, }. d. Crippen
9TH. J. r. Robinson, {. i. L. Davis.
9Th J. A. Coffin, J. l.. Carson.
It'll John TorbeiL Abraham Stokely.
Slh Joseph 4. Peck Francis Bales.
9Th J. &, Montgomery, j. l.. Kline
10th ". W Porter W. l. Hicks.
18th VIM. Dyer, >. g. Pean
18th Lawrence Henderson, Elisha kImhrough.
18th. j. Il. Sloan VIM II. Sloan.
18th. i. a. Henderson, Jefferson stephens.
18TH. VIM. II. Dawson, jasper White.
10th. 5. 5. Glenn, William Stipp.
litb. VIM. Harrison, A. l.. Rodgers
18th. Edward Ice DE Witt Harris
18th. Isaac Tate, Buogess Witt
10Th. J. NJ. Kirkland, w. H. Lynn.
On motion, the chairman and secretary of the
meeting were added to the list of delegates The
proceedings were ordered TO be published in the
onion Pilot Brownlows Wing, aud other papers
friendly 10 the enterprise.
AZ meeting Of the citizens Of Louisville, Blounl
county, held Saturday, the 10th instant the fol.
lowing named gentlemen we're elected delegates to
the River Convention, 10 he held in Chattanooga on
the cath Of February next:
J. C. Gillespie, J. +. Henry, J. Il. Henry, J. q
Gardner. II. g. Mead J. L. Cox, g. Ramsay J. B
CummnS, j S. Bonham, H. q. SAfle, j. j. Faulk
ner, s T. Cox, ]. A. hsrtsell, NJ. Jefers.
ResOlUed, That the above be published in the Ms
Tyville Republicans aud Knoxville Whig.
J. S. BoEHAM President
J. j FAULKNER, Secretary.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27

PRESIDENT JoHNsoN.-A Washington cor
respondent, who knows as much as any
other man, says it is understood in that
city that President Johnson will re-engage
in State politics on his return to Tennessee,
The official paper at Nashville thinks this
means that he will be candidate for Gov
ernor next summer, with the purpose of
being a candidate for United States Senator
before the next Legislature, and that the
surmise is probably correct. Possible /;
though we think not. But if he should be
a candidate of course he will be elected
Athens Post.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
Letter from Hon. Nathaniel G. Taylor.

We publish a very interesting letter on
the subject Of immigration to this State
from the Hon. n. G. Taylor, Commissioner
of Indian Affairs Col. Taylor has given
much thought to the subject on which he
writes, and is deeply interested in whatever
pertains to the welfare of his native State
aud home. We bcspeals an attentive, care
lul hearing Of Col Taylor, especially by the
members OF our Legislature He is an able
and worthy citizen
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
Good Sense.

We mean the views expressed below, by promi-
nent e1-rebel, concerning proposed repeal of the
school law. The article is from the Memphis Post
Of recent date
We are permitted TO make the following signjf-
cant extract from a letter written by prominent
ex- rebel. He says: al hope the Legislature will
not do foolish and runous thing as TO repeal or
destroy our school system. Some alterations are
needed, but I do hope there is frmness enough to
push it to a thorough test. 1t certainly would dis
play bad generalship 10 sound retreat just as the
enemys lines had been broken, many prisoners Ia
ken, and flag of truce hosted." This needs no
cOmmant
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
New Senators.

The following United States Senators have been
recently elected or reelected, viz
Maine, Hannibal Hamlin, Republican
Massachusetts, Charles Sumner,
New York. Reuben E. Fenton,
Minnesota, Alex. Ramsay,
Wisconsin, Matt H. Carpenter
Michigan, Zachariah Chandler,
Pennsylvania, John Scott,
Missouri, Carl Schurz
Nebraska, Senator Upton, probably Republican.
Nevada, WIN. NJ Stewart, Republican.
Delaware, james A. Bayard, Dem. till March 4,
and Thomas f. Boyd, Dem. to succeed him.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
The School Fund.

We have been told that it is much more difficult
10 draw school funds from the State Treasury than
funds for other purposes that ,cchnicalities are
urged and employed to delay payments Of this kind;
tbs, claimants on this fund have TO wal, longer be-
fore their drafts are honorad than any others We
hope this is not 80 bat il il IT, the following action
will doubtless prove serviceabe II is resolution
in the General Assembly. We thank Mr.. Frosse'
for his promptness
By Mr.. Prosser; Resolution that the State Treas
urcr be required 70 take steps TO secure the pay
ment Of 90 much Of the school fund rs remsins due
Adonted
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
Whisky,

Supervisor Noah, Of Tennessee, reports 10 Secre-
tary McCulloch that with the sanction of the de-
partment he can recover several lots of whisky sunk
in the Arkansas and other rivers, one of which
amounts in value to $4,000. He proposes to raise
the whisky by employing competent wreckers, and
agrees that the Government shall receive three
fourths Of the value Of the liquor, some Of which
has doubtless greatly improved in quality, as IT has
been submerged for four years. The Secretary has
not vet decided whst course to pursue.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27

Messrs John Nees and family, and John Emery
and family, with several young men, immigrants
from Armstrong county, Pennsylvania, arrived on
the steamer Tyrone yesterday, with all their stock
and a good supply Of farming implements. They
departed in the afternoon for Coffee county, whore
they have purchased fine farms.-Banner, 2oth inst
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27

A vessel arrived recently at San Francis
co, from Tahiti, having on board 10000
pounds of Fungus" gathered on the trees
in the Southern part of the Society Islands.
This fungus is in appearance like very thin
and dirty India rubber, and is to be shipped
to China for use in making soup in the Ce-
lestial Kingdom. The value is about 123
cents per pound at the Islands, and about
100000 pounds are produced there annu-
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
Sick on the Way,

Mr.. Dowdy, the member from Fentress was not
devoured by the Ku-Klux, recently intmated
by the Press and Times, but fell sick on his way
here to resume his seat. He has been granted leave
of absence on that accQunt.-BGnner
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
IN BANKRUPTCY.

IA iF histIlt court Of the United states i.i . 7t
District Of Tennessee.
- In the matter Of James " ssCrocsett, bankFapt
WHEREAS. A PETITION FOR Dis
CHARGE vac aisd n Court BY said Bankrupt on
day OF Decembss ls whoreupon was ordered b.
Court hearing BE- had upon the sane before joel
A. Dewey Register Ia Bankruptcy, az Bristol the
county Of Sullivan In said Disrict on the Oth day Feb
ruaryi 1867 at O'Clock and that the "a and "a meet
ing OF creditors BE- held the time place. All
sons who have proved their debts persons n int
are hereby sotihsd to appear al said time aud place
ahd show cause a1y they have Why the prayer Of he l
Pehonef should not be granted This 18th day % Janns
ls,9. Iaa 27-2t Attest NJ. l.. HALL Clerk
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
Attachment Of Barmore,s Cane.

Detective S. Barmores gold-headed cane which
has been stored ia the baggage Of the Decatur
depot since the night Of his mysterious abduction
has been attached for debt.-RaHHsr.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27

IN he Ustrt JOurt OF the UnIted sate9 Ha EloTU
District Of Tennessee.
In the matter Of William P. Elliott, Bankrupt.
WHEREAS, a PETITION FOR Dis
w CHARGE was filed in said Court by said Bankrupt
the 2st day Of January 69 whereupou ordered
By the Court that hearing be had the before
VIM Akin Register In Bankruptcy at Knoxville, Teunessee
In said DESTRUCTION the 10th day february s60 at 10 o'clock
and that the I'd and 3D. meeting II creditors be held at
the time and place All who have their
debts and other in interest," hereby notified 10
appear at said time and place. aud show they
have why the prayer Of the said petitioner should BE-
granted This I'D day Of January, 1860.
Jan 2T-2t Attest: NJ l.. HALL, Clerk.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
In RankruDGcV.

In the District q the United States Che
District Of Tennessee.
. the matter Of joseph r. MasseBgill, Baakrugt-
WHEREAS, 4 PETITION FOR DIS
CHARGE hed in said Court BY said bankrupt e
Let dRyOf December 1868 wheTeupOn 10 ordered By %
Court that hearing be had tbs before joe. q
Dewey, Register in Bankruptcy at Bristol IN the county
u sullivan IN said District she h day Of Eebruals
1863, o'clock, p. snd that the second and third
nesting creditors be hed az TIE time aud place. All
hsTe proved their deb and other persons n
interest hereby notified % az said pse
any they have. why The prayer said
should not BE- granted This 18th day Of Jauua
isG8 Jan ZI-2t Attest: m. T.. HALL. CLERK.
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A Militia Appointment.

Col. Albert s. Bayless, formerly Of the Ninth
Kentucky Cavalry, was appointed on the 9th inst,
by Gov. Brownlow, as QusrtermAster General in
The State Militia
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1869-01-27
MARRIED.

On Thursday morning. the 2lt instant at the residence
brides other eli nton Tennessee, by O.
Grady Major G. W. DOUGHTY, of Kingston Tennessee to
Miss SALLIE A. OWEN