The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-27
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM NASHVILLE
Our Nashville Correspondence.

Our Nashville Correspondence.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May Is. 1862
ne Condition of Affairs ricov Of Governor
Johnsr,-Hatful Effects Of the Proposed Condsccsion
Act-lxjurios faaence Of the Abolition Speeches in the
South, dc.
Communications by mail and express have been 30
uncertain Of late this place and the North that
have hardly ventursa upon tho relation Of some
facts lest the should fall into the hands OF the
enemy and thus perhaps, prejudice the public service
AS this may appear clear at present propose
to present for your personal information the views
have formed Of ths actual condition Of things in
Tennessee.
In Nashville the almost universal sentiment among
the residents 10 that the rebel army will return.
They continually upon this idea, and reports
hourly circulated this and that advantage gained by
the rebels over the Union men, With characteristic
vigor Governor johnson has determined TO stop the
spread Of false information coming through rebel
channels and arrests have In consequence been made
Of prominent personages here and in the vicinity In
stead OF alayng public excitement these seem
only augment it, The rebels do not speak openly but
their murnurs arc heard they think they
without chance OF detection espionage. The Union
men say but little. that with but fcw exceptions,
only q half BREATH notw outstanding the presence Of
Governor johnson and General Dumonts military force.
The Union demonstration last Monday was, under all
tho circumstances successful affair. but some promi-
nen quasi unonsts did not attend and they have since
expressed dissatisfaction at the steps Governor johnson
il taking making arrests Tho arrest Of Ex-Governor
Neil s. Brown yesterday Is exercising influence in
that direction do not, however, think that Governor
johnson will be deferred the performance Of what
no believes be his duty, matter what lukewarm
Unionts certainly not BY what notorious secession
ists say. Whatever may occur in Nashville, whether
49,
Richmond or whether It may be preserved TO the go
vsfnmen without another exercise OF s power you
rely upon II Governor johnson will not act the part
Of his rebel predecessor, Isham G. Harris, and
nee incontinentIy. surprise ia sometimes talked Of
but General pumont vigant be caught mapping
and with the his command might perhaps keep
QUO rebels hay until reinforced But the destruction
or the city would the inevitable consequence OF
tempt 70 rscapture II.
The conlscation act proposed, is working hurtfuy.
I Aars I've best authority for stating hat thousands
ne rebel army soould eAeerfulN rurw Aeir ale
oiaMce general o~~esty proclamation soos issuel:
and thousands in the country would declare for the
Union they assured OF protection from predatory
bands Strong demanded 10 this end; and
the authorities At Washington vigorously
and too promptly In facilitating the operations OF Cover
nor johnson 70 root these maraudng bands. East
ern Tennessee Union In sentiment, and rs only hold
down by tho military power Of Je. Davis. The people
there are continually appealing to tho federal govern
ment for assistance. Il 10 Be earnestly hoped that
It will not be long delayed. IA
Preparations being made for holding Union meet
ngs in Lebanon, Murfrsesboro, Columbia, and other
places That for Columbia Is already advertised Juns
~ In some places tho meetings viii have to be held n
the point Of the bayons until those who oppose the
vernmsnt are understand that 10 merciful and
maenanimous, and r2 at al abolition. Tho hardest
eight Union here In Tennessee have 10 to defend
themselves against the info~aI machines se~t dosoS
South in tie shape Of ots'ition spserAs and action u