The national Republican., 1862-03-27
Gov. yohn.on's APPEAL to Tennesscan.

Gov. Johnson's APPEAL to Tennesscans.
The following is an extract from the late ad-
dress of Gov, johnson to the people of Ten
nessee, concerning the formation of a provis-
ional government in that State:
81 have been appointed, in the absence Of
the regular and established STATE authorities.
as Military Governor for the time being, to
preserve the public property OF the State-to
give the protection Of law, actively enforced,
to her citizens, and, as speedily as may be, to
restore her govsynment 10 the same condition
as befole the eDsiog rebellion.
" In this grateful but arduOus undertaking,
shall avail myself Of all the aid that may be
afforded by my fellow citizens. Aud for this
purpose respectfully but earnestly invite all
the people Of Tennessee, desirous or willing to
see restoration Of her ancient government
without distinction OF party affiliations or past
political opinions or action. TO unite with me-
by counsel and cooperative agency, to accom-
plish this great end. ind most, if not all, o
the offices, both State and Federal, vacated,
either by actual abandonment or by the action
Of the incumbents in attempting to subordinate
their functions to power in hostility to the
fundamental law OF the State and subversive Of
her national allegiance. These Offices must be
filled temporarily, until the State shall be re-
stored so far TO its accustomed quiet that the
people can peaceably assemble at the ballot
box and select agents Of their own choice.
Otherwise, anarchy would prevail, aud no man 3
life or property would be safe from the despe-
rate or unprincipled.
81 shall, therefore, as early as practicable.
designate for various positions under the State
and county governments, from among my fel-
w-citzens, persons ofprobity and intelligence
and bearing true allegiance to the Constitution
and Government Of the United States. who will
execute the functions Of their respective Offices
until their places can be filed by the action oI
the people. Their authority, when their ap
pointments shall have been made, will be ac-
cordingly respected and observed.
To the people themselves, the protection o.
the Government is extended. All their right
will be duly respected, and their wrongs re-
dressed when made known. Those who through
the dark and weary night Of the rebellion have
maintained their allegiance 10 lhe Fedora
Government will be honCred. The erring and
misguided will be welcomed on their return.
And while II may become necessary, IN
vindicating the violated majesty OF the law
and in rcasserting its imperial sway, 10 punish
intelligent and conscious treason in higl
placer, no merely retaliatory or vindictive pol
icy will be adopted. To those, especially, wht
in private, unofficial capacity have assumed
an attitude Of hostility TO the Government.
full aud complete amnesty for all past acts ant
declarations is offered upon the one copdticr
Of their again yielding themselves peaceful
citizens To The just supremacy OF the laws
This | advise them 10 do for their own good
and for the peace and welfare Of our beloved
State, endeared to me by the associations o
long and active gears, and by the enjoyment U
her highest honors.
And, appealing to my fellow citizens o
Tennessee, point them TO my long public lii,
az pledge for the sincerity Of my motives
and an earnest Tor the performance Of my pres
ent and future duties.
ASDRIW JOHNsuy''