The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-04
IMPORTANT FROM TENNESSEE
Opening of the Union Bali in the
Heart OF the State.
First Demonstration in an Agricui-
tural District.
Spontaneous Assemblage Of Country
People at Mufreesboro.
Speeches by Governor Andrew Johnson, Hon.
Edmund Cooper and Others.
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Threats Of the SecessiOnists to
Capture johnson and Party.
Prompt and Vigorous Action Of the
Military Authorities.
RlcoR OF MARTIAL LAW RELAXED.
Amnesty Promised for DeIuded Soldiers,
but No Hope for Conscious and
Intelligent Traitors,
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Threats of the SecessiOnists to
Capture johnson and Party.
Prompt and Vigorous Action Of the
Military Authorities.
RIGoR OF MARTIAL LAW RELAXED.
MusrsEnspoRo, Rutherford Co., May "a, 1862.

MCRFREESBoR0, Rutherford Co.. May "A, 1867
few weeks ago the idea OF having public
Union meeting in this place would have been secuted as
ridiculous. The town nearly all sscesh-all
few noble souls who wthsood the torrent Of revolution
Others long deuded, now beginning to show their
heads above the OF the terrible gulf treason into
which that torrent flowed. The idea OF returning to the
odgovernment has not yet become fixed in some cases
through fear OF the vengeance or just government that
has long protected tho and in others through the
apprehension Of the consequences should the Con
federates again return. The latter impression pre-
walls to very great extent. It seems almost sort
Of infatuation among those who remain, and espe
cialy among the relatives OF those who are now in
the army Of the South. The women
bitter than the This Is the here in creator
proportion than in any other place have visited in Ten
nsssee. No Union lady is recognized by rebels upon
the streets NOR visited her home No children OF
Union people recognized by the children Of the rebels
at school, otherwise than taunt dsride and abuse
them. Even the Of Union people tabooed
the society OF their coored brethren Thore be
lake OF Are between tho two classes and the task is
hard and arduous the violent understand
that there is power in the United States government
sustain itself against the hereses of tho rebels Only by
hard knocks and by prompt intrepid action tho
latter class be made to comprehend the strength Of tho
government they seek to destroy. This action is being
taken by the Military Governor of the State, Andrew
Johnson whose policy to be very clearly disclosed
In his proclamaons and daily He appeals directly to
the hearts tho minds and the interests of the Masses
midng classes the people Of the agricultural districts
In whom as all political history Of the country has
shown rest the substantial power and support OF the
government.
The first popular step in this direction taken
day by the leading Union men in this section Of the
State and Notwithstanding the extent OF the anti Union
sentiment in this town, really substantial and effective
Union meeting called and held. II was composed
mostly Of country people and considering that mar
ta regulation that all who enter the shall ex.
hib passes from proper quarters, and the the
socessionsts had circulated that all who entered the
town to attend the meeting would be arrested and de-
tanned prisoners until thoy had taken the oath OF
allegiance to the United States government, the mum.
Der may be set down large About one
thousand country people attended tho meeting in tho
face OF those deter them And when they did
come, how did they looK2 will 0ndoavor to tell you
from an examination Of their features.
BEFORE THE MEETING EScKD.
The meeting held in the yard OF tha Court House
There low OF structure erected a. speakers
platform That 1t sIendcrly evidenced
from the fact that part Of broke down during the pro
cesdings, without injury, however, 20 anybody. Most
OF the assembage were atired In the peculiar habii.
ments OF this region-brown homespun trowssrs and
Coats The people seemed to represent several classes
Some looked fat and intelligent others wan weary ami
worried, and others again seemed indifferent whether
the Uhionists rebels occupied the town and ad.
ministered the government On the vsages OF all there
mixture or wondermon and concern. They seemed
70 wonder that any should have the audasy got
mp Union meeting in the very hotbed OF socesh and
they appeared concerned the consequences Of their
presence at and participation in iis proceedings. They
did not appear 10 realize whether they stood upon native
or foreign soil Everything was doubtful, mysterious
and vague far their countenancs ndexed the TEN
per Of their minds They looked II they awaited the
enuncison Of sentiments that would confirm reports
Of those who had doudei than the and the
Of the United States government under its APP
pointed officers, most prominent among whom was
who had been announced u address them II was ia
short panorama which the fitting footlights
Of anxiety selfnterest and logged subbormess shone
with peculiar effectiveness.
ArxR THE coMnNgScED,
On motion or DR.. Wheeler, q prominent and re.
spected citizen OF Murfreesboro, William spence Esq
among the influential Of all the citizens OF Tonnes
interested Ia agriculture proposed and accepted
chairman and after Dr.. whesler had read the esou
tions adopted the Nashville Convention on the 18th
ins the features Of this strange, to Us, audience
sumed change. II seemed az II bombsho had burst
among themfor newspaper communication has been 80
long utsrdctsd that they hardly knew what has been
and Is going on the worldand after wiping the dust
from their eyes they found that nobody had been
damaged nobody hurt in their crowd. This seemed 70
reassure them Some folded their arms-others placed
nrmer foot upon tho ground as II they awaited the
episode in this prelude 10 the restoration OF tie
Union, with anxious and profound feelings.
APPEARED
10 the persono Of the Hon Edmund Cooper OF shebyvs
He was received with tokens Of welcome He said he hai
sympathiss FOR those who friends and relatives In
the Confederate army well for the restoration Of
the government But he said, cannot serve 20.
vsrnmsnts. We must serve the other-ws must
bear tho burhens Of one the other Yet he said he
did not believe there two governments Iye usod
the out OF kindness 20 the
He looked at the past tho the future ami
urged them TO let bygones DO bygones lie told
them there was but government and that was tho
government OF the United states. He compsred aIIs
glance 10 thsS State with allegiance felorr revern
mont, and pronounced in favor " the latter The idea
seemed novel one 70 his auditory and they seems a.
hesitate whether NOT adopt rs He argnel 10 favor
Of slsgiancs 70 the isdeai government and depicted
the condition Of lennessec standing alone as an indie
pendent state, Introducing, by way OF Illustration thu
fact that Texas independent republic asked 70
be noorpora,ed INTO the Union using hs words Of sam
star OF Texas which Is the representative Of our ns
tonality, floats 1--WE marine leagues from our shores
there none but who are free TO brave IL. When
Texas 10 In the galaxy Of tho Union, mono dare
insult the nag Of tho Union.p lilo explained 70
his audience the penalty OF treason, ana his OK.
PLANTATION produced q visible effect Ho recommended
70 those vino had forsaken the flag 10 coAe back
forgiveness for their at and be restored 10 their for
mer privileges. He urged them 10 longer raise their
arms against the government but to ask that in its mercy
nspare them (sons Of tho crowd bore opened their
eyer With indication. OF as,onishment He said the 90
vsrnmsnt Of the United states a magDaBmous 90.
vernmsnt wass government whose mission 1t was
10 project and 10 insure pros and while aintnlIi
gent ana conscious TREASON TO be punished the do
ludsd woula De wsicoined back with open 10 tho
embrace Of the Union He appoalsd 10 than 10 send
representatives, 70 Congress who would uproot bad es
ssfton and approve good leg station lie said the pro
sence o. lie military IN their miast was necessary
1keir only protection was under the military Under
nA tho.i.y everything works smoothly IN Rotbsr
AZ ssaSl, La rasrEcd 70 his political antaroasm