Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-28


That We have not space for the COM
,nents with which we intended to accompany
he letter of Esq. Paul. We invite at
tention to that letter. 1t presents a
clear statement of the facts, as they trans
pired. in a calm and commenable tone. Suf-
fcring. as that gentleman has been, under
the unjust aspersons heaped upon him by
Gov. johnson and those in his interest, it
could not have been surprising had he es-
chewed the use of mild terms, and trrned
upon his tormentors with stronger language
than he has used. He has, however, chosen
a wiser course for his own self-respect 1t
is well for gentlemen TO preserve their tenn
perS, even when speaking Of or to, those who
show themselves regardless of their feelings,
and reckless in structures on their conduct
Although such delicacy might go unappre-
ciated by them, generous and impartial
community can but applaud it. Our neigh
Dor Of the Union and american, in his last
article upon this subject, was very unfair
He was pains-taking in proving facts which
have never been denied. BY that means he
hoped to give them factitious Importance
which cannot surround them when the fact
is stated, that they were never denied by
Esq Paul, and never attempted to he con-
cealed That Mr.. Hill, Esq. Paul's part
ner, had work, was notorious with every
one, from the day he commenced it 10
the present time. And is it not strange
that it was never made a subject of reproach
to Esq. Paul until it became apparent that
he was likely to prove an obstacle to the
c0nsummatioI of certain e DIS? There has
been a great deal written and said upon
this subject, but the whole thing lies in a
nutshell just at this point Esq. Paul must
obey Gov. Johnson, or else his character is
to he destroyed and he driven out OF the
way. Had he answered certain questions
satisfactorily, which were propounded from
the Executive Chamber, no man would
have been reader than Gov. johnson. to
swear his character whittier than Alpine
snow; as he did not, the Governor has acted
otherwise.
Every friend of Esq. Paul must despiSe
the in>inuation that in allowing his son the
brick work he had a silent and secretly I'M
derslood interest. The sworn testimony
shows that he had applied to other masons
who had refused the job on account Of its
pressing nature, requiring them to cOncen.
trate all their force at it. The condition
of affairs at the Prison required above all
things, dispatch. Tae great object of Esq.
Paul who was selected to superntend the
work, was to complete the rebuilding at
the earliest moment. He succeeded, and
commentator for his energy, greeted him
on all hands until these calumnies were set
aao 1t. Bat they will fail of their object
Stories propagated from no matter how
high positions will not injure Esq. Paul In
this community where he has spent the
vigor of an active, industrious and hither-
to unSpotteG life, his character will weigh
equally even with that of the present in
cumbent of the Executive chair 1t will
be en from the publication of the com
mittee that Gov Johnson's testimony does
not invaldate Esq Paul'S. To the ques-
ton had he not advised Esq. Paul to give
work to his partner, his answer was Not
that | remember" The Governor was
prudent in avoiding a direct and positive
denial. We believe it was at the same sit
ting Of the committee that conflict Oc-
Cured between the Governors memory
and the written rccordS--in which he was
obliged to retire confused and discounted.
He was positive in denying that he was
present aud gave his consent 10 the APP
pointment of Esq. Paul as superintendent
of The work The records were equally
positive that he waS-and he was forced TO
reluctantly admit that the record was more
reliable than his memory. Such treache-
rods memories should always be accOmpa-
MED by the record. 1t is unfortunate for
Esq Paul that in his conversations with
his Exccllency "a chie" had not always
been present "takin' notes."
BY the resignation of AriS Brown, Esq.
the duty is devOlved on the Governor to
bill the vacancy. We wait with patience
his acteu. If he fail to do it the impress
sion that his course has been directed to
Wrestling the management Of the Prison
from the hands of its lawful controllers
will be confirmed in many minds.
The New ~ OF the New.