The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-07-05

was the Grst time Governor Johnsonbad
had Tho opportunity of miugling ia SO
influential a class meeting reprc-
seniing' such divers sectarian tcnets.
Perfectly composed he entered into the
midst Of them, and said, We'll, gentle
men, what is your desire -
Rev. Mr.. Sehon Il speak but for myself
Governor; do not know whatihe other
gentlemen wish. My request is that
may have few days TO consider the
subject OF signing The paper, wish to
gather py family together and talk over
the subject. t-t'A
Gov. Johuson--Ilow long time will
you require
Rev. Mr.. Schon-My wife is al some
distance, and my family having recently
labored Ut der severe domestic ahlic-
ton, ! would, If you have no objection.
Governor, have fourteen days allowed me
Tor the purpose of gathering my family
together.
Rev. Mr.. Ford-That is not TO be un-
derstood TO be the request of all of us.
Rev. Mr. Sehon.-0b, no. Governor.
we have been conyersing on the SUBJECT,
and did not know but that it would be
desirable TO have mutual consultation
before we again met
Rev. Mr.. HOWELL did not so under
stand the brother.
Rev. Mr. kendrick--Nor /. We can
come as well singly as together.
Rev. Mr. Sawrie Il did not so UNDER
stand the propositions I
Rev. Mr.. Sehon.--It was a bare SUCCESS
ton, and the object might have been
misapprehended by the brethren.
Gov Johnson-lt seems 10 me that
there should be but little hesitation
among you, gentlemen, about this matter.
All that is required of you is TO sign the
oath of allegiance. 1T you are loval
citizens you can have no reason to refuse
to do so. If you are disloyal, and work
ing TO Obstruct the operations of the gov
ernment il is my duty, as the represent
tative OF hatgoyernmont TO see that You
are placed in position SO that the least
possible harm can result from your pro-
ceedings. You certainly cannot reason
ably refuse TO renew your allegiance TO
the government that is now protecting
you and your families and property
Rev. Mr.. Elliott-As a non -combatant.
Governor, l considered that under the
stipulations Of the surrender of this city
| should be no further annoyed. As a
non-combatant, don know thatT have
committed an act, since the fcderals oc-
cupied the city, that would require time
TO take the oath required
Gov. Johnson believe Mr. Elliott,
| you have two brothers in Ohio.
Mr.. ElliOtt-Hes, Governor have two
noble brothers there. l have seen them
but on occasional visits for thirty four
years. They have been good friends to
me. They did not agree with me in the
course pursued in regard to secession.
But have lived in Tennessee so many
years that | have considered the State
my home, and am willing to follow her
fortunes. Tennessee Is a good State.
Gov. Johnson know Tennessee Is q
good State; and believe the bestway 10
improve her fortunes is to remove those
from her borders who prove disloyal and
| traitors TO her interests, as they are trail
tors TO the government that has losterod
and protected them think. Mr.. Elliott.
avist TO your broihersin Ohio will prove
of service TO you. ..f..
Rev Mr.. Elliott do not know when
| ever have been proven disloyal. / am
no politician, and never attended but one
| political meeting, and never but once
| perpetrated apolitical joke.
Gov. JohnsOn-Perhaps not sir But
by your inilammatory remarks and con-
versation, snd by your disloyal behavior
| in weaving the young under your charge
from their allegiance to the government
! established by their fathers, you have
won name that will never be placed ON
the roll Of patriots A visit 70 the North,
repeat may be Of beneftto you. (Sen-
salion)
Rev. Mr.. KendricS (after reading the
oath)--I would like few days time be-
fore | sign this paper, Governor
Gov Jomson-How long do you re-
quire
Rev. Mr.. Kehdnck-Just as you please,
Governor. One, two or three days, o. a
week.
Gov. Johnson-A week from today
Rev. Mr.. Kendrick-Yes, Governor, say
a week
The other cleigymen were inquired of
| in regard 10 the time they required 20
make up their minds, and il was gener-
ally agreed that they, within week,
| NNNtA bN HANHNANN. W NAAiANA ANINM tlANll
allegiance or make preparations for their
departure. This was the understanding
with all the clergymen, with the excep-
ton of Rev. Mr. Elliott, with whom a
time for private interview was assigned
by Governor johnson.
The physiciaus-Drs B. w. Hall and
! A. II. Predetermined after tho clergy
men departed. DIR. Hallw was reported as
having said in public speech on the
night Of the fall Of Fort Donelson, that
"the pententiary should be cleared Of its
inmates and their places occupied by
/ Union citizens He was also accused
Of introducing a resolution in public
meeting embracing sentiments trespassing
heavily upon the rights gof Union eiti-
zens,
Governor johnson talked 10 him with
some severity, which excited some resent.
ful emotions in The breast Of the Doctor.
He SAID
"Goyernor Johnson know You have
a grudge against nae, and you are now
gratifying your revenge
Governor Johnson--l have no reason
TO Crafty any resentment may enter
tain towards you, sir.
DR.. Hall-Why have youno reason?
Governor Johns0n-Bccauso consid-
er you TOO contemplate % excite an
emotion Of resentment ia any one.
DIR. Hall at this moment Jumped upon
his feet, and your special did not know
what would happen next The Doctor
was angry; but the determined demeanor
of Governor johnson disarmed him II he
did entertain hostile intentions The
Governor turned quietly on hia heel ro-
turned 10 bis room, while tho cnragod
Doctor muitered-"I would scarcely be-