The New York herald., 1862-03-29

tis0utsd Senster Mr.. johnson, accompanied BY Hon.
Horace Maynard and Emerson Eheridgs appeared the
talc'ny sad made short and telling speech He was
tstsns % with tho greatest anxiety interest," Tho
Of asns sua but s
OF the sensible claes WHO had not fed
upon tho approach Of the Union army and who had pro.
badly not allowed themselves to become involved 70 the
same extent with the refugees In the great folly Of sscss
sion. They gave the honorable gentleman siisns,
Tho speech was characteristic OF the nan-frm lies
raj, and with simplicity and truthfulness psrvading
his worcs tone and manner thss inspired respect and
confidence, no doubt Disappointing many present who
not 30 loyal it would have grsned 20 have listened 70
harsh sod ungentls words which thsy hoped might
than who are new disposed 70 give Governor
johnson hearty welcome and liberal support In his
eort 70 restore order and rsposs 70 the troHDsd and
10 generally understood here that convention Of the
people s shortly 10 be called by Governor Johnson and
Governor johnson win also attempt to raise
brigade n. 1 speech vail Civ give 'S clear an a..
the reader H the intention of the Goverror - hs has
nossS II: df , hs, = sos sass
nation to this effect, Blu, Mr. johnson informs me that
fully avirs, and hns 60 expressed himself, that
aroused public expects that 10 this STATE treason shall be
he says, "not as an enemy bu. as friend" Bu. An.
drew johnson. - fully ss any man In the country,
feels that the administration OF Justice in this State
been unexpectedly mild. II was supposed that, recol
lscting all the indignity heaped upon him, and the
crueties practsed towards himself and family, OF
the bitterness OF his nature-Iane, Of Oregon knows
whether or not ne Is bitter-word creep out But as
you viii see, his speech "more Ia sorrow than In
ger' and he looks 10, too. There Is saddened look
always his countcnancs, and his movements solemn
70 painful degree IL Is known not to bs natural 10 him,
and people wonder alike at the absence OF his bitterness
his spirit and activity. He has gone 70 work in
quiet manner, and'not hasty one. He has seen and
oonvsrsed with many Of she faithful who remained here
pushing forward his scheme for the restoration Of the
bAte 70 her old position.
OF this city had been appointed Postmaster prsa
ture understand that Postmaster Blair nominated Mr.
Ielyst for The place but M Lellys't assures me he
serves the position, and will doubtless be confirmed.
Brave John Leyett s amsn who ought 70 have payeda
more prominent part in this struggle In the history Of
the early movements Of the conspAtoss this State be
will stand forth In relief d companion for such figures
= J0nnson Maynard and md Brownow ~ s ,ns sss. and
leaders Of tho Union In Middle Tennessee John Icl
their ground The former By words deeds and publca
tions long after Bell and Ewing and Barrow had
dsrd 20 ~: SS " % % 70 his
theirs His circular published Just before shs election In
Juno when the State went out wss the last appeal made
was suppressed BY the authorities.
The rebel organ here published the document also,
with remarks INTENDED 20 'nsus n. people and doubt.
1elystt Mr. Lellye remained In the ssatc but short
tns after its secession. He removed 70 louisville, but
made occasional visits TO Nashville. when about TO
make onsn August be received notice from OF She
'svgilsncs Committee at Nashville not 20 return there
Js Dsv had ordered his arrest and al
Richmond. This notice came from an old friend, who
his colleague In politics, who deserted him.
turned traitor 70 the government, and who e an
acting Major General Of Tennessee Volunteers refer to
Edwin H. Ewing. Mr. Lsiysu returned 70 the cNy with
Governor johnson Thursday having been absent from
home for seven mouths Mr.. Lellyett s young map In
appearance in rsaltyshort OF stature aod
strong Of frame, with Q kind and gentle heart and
neat soul locked up Ia n Brave In his opposition 70
tn< conspirators, whom he fought . yvsr ago. he was
brave IN leaving all 10 bee exile ami by b kind
,ess and oderpton 70 those whom be has met since he