Daily Nashville union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1862, 1862-04-20
NashpilIe AmiUm.
SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 1922
Interesting letter.

letter written from this city to the New
York Times. It will be read with inter-
est
Several days since / reached Nashville by
privilege Of the special train provided for
Hon. Andrew johnson, now Military Cover
nor Of the State, who was accompanied by
Hon. Emerson Etheridge, clerk Of che United
States House Of Representatives, and Hon.
Horace Maynard, NJ. O., from the Knoxville
District, vino were returning 70 their dis.
iressed State after the brief, though blight
ing reign of terror which has afflicted IL. /
was gratlfed that circumstances afforded
me the opportunity Of being in immediate
contact with those who as much from merit
ps the peculiar relations they occupy to the
condition Of their State, are the observed
AS was an original admirer, and of the
same school of politics as that of Messrs
Etberidge and Maynard, it will not appear
strange TO any one acquainted with the
natural and intellectual attractions OF these
gentlemen, that am at this time united
with them in feeling and sympathy 1t had
not been tho case, however, with Governor
Johnson, whom / had been schooled to op-
| pose, and taught to believe that nothing
| good could come out Of Nazareth. know
him now, however, as l had never known
hhim before. Instead of the politician, find
bhim the statesman rather than the man Of
bprejudice, find him liberal and tolerant in
his views, just in his judgment, and slow to
tCensure rather than repulsiye, courteous
and inviting in his manner His friends 10
Tennessee are legion, and give him hearty
welcome back to the State, and seem desirous
TO manifest their determination to sustain
bin Ia his efforts TO restore them to the dig
nifty Of position of which they have been
robbed by unscrnpulous aud designing dema-
gOgues and traitors; TO the Accomplishment;
of which | am satisfied he is devoting him.
self with an energy that mus. soon realize
to them theit anxious wish. IL is true there
are yet many in TENNESSEE Tho are not
friendly to Governor Johnsou's purpose. and
would be gratiRed to increase the Difficult.
ties that already embarrass bic efforts. They
are powerless, however to harm, and only
excite sympathy and pity rather tnGu anger
and resentment.
hefriends OF the Union abroad as well al
in Tennessee have cause to Congratulate
themselves that such mau occupies the
place now filled by Gov Johnson, conscioul
that he is dealing with the most delicate pc
riod Of this rebellion, and approaching that
/ fact, his acts will be prompted by the mos
serious and anxious discussion OF their pro
priety. 1t is not hia wish to wieid the powe
at his command to Cypress. MOI it woult
be unnatural. The people Of Tennessee an
his own fellow.countrymen, who have offer
honored him with their confidence aud trust
aud do not believe him capable Of abusing
them at this time. have before me the ad
dress Issued by him on his arrival, the ton
of which very much admire, and the spiri
of which, / am confident is entertained by
large majority Of the people OF the State
This address reflects the policy which, Will
it is liberal aud just to all, is calculated e
encourage the wavering ond timid, aud i.
most kindly inviting to those who, untrue t
! themselves, had departed from their duty a
citizens, aud arrayed themselves under a
unlriendly banner, whose emblem was trea
son aud whose influence was most baneiu
} to morals, virtue and truth. hearth,
trust tho invitation viii be appreciated an
respected. / believe It will, for it is trae.
know, That very many who at this time serv
IN tie rebel army are not there from incliuo
ton OF choice, but, in Gov Johnson's ow
Language "were carried away by excite
ment or Overawed by sedtious clamcr."
In reference to the disloyal sentiment 4
Nashville and Davidson County, there is ye
a feeliog Of resentment to the authority {
the government, and many give TO it an nn
willing and ungracetul adherence. Thll
feeling, however, is passing away under th
liberal and generous policy of the aulhor
ties that now prevail There arc encourae
ing evidences Of the disposition OF many t.
, renounce their sympathy with tho rebellior
, and to return in good faith to their alleg
} ance, 10 which they are 50 gracefully lnvil
o ed by Gov, johnson.
Acquainted, as l am, with Nashville an
ia society, 1 must confess the absence Z
many fsujliar faces they are returuing
however, and to-day met upon the street
number who, under the false but sine. COZ
rccled Impression that The National ANN
might treat them rudely, had nd thei
: homes in tear aud snxiety for their persona
safety. and who, 10 doubt, are amazed a
! ,be cpasilEnuoa and probily With whic