The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-04-03
GOV. Johnson and Gen. ESueiI.--A
Thrilling Scene an ts.e Capitol at
Nashville.

A Correspondent of the Dayton (Ohio)
JoneM relates the following thrilling in
cident as having occurred at Nashville:
Col. Moody, OF Ohio, stated that after
his regiment with others lad been march
ed to various points, they were finally Or
dered back to Nashville, Tennessee. On
his arrival there Gen. Buell. was in the
city, and the question was being agitated
Of evacuating the city and giving it up to
the rebels, Buell. being in favor and Gov
ernOr johnson opposed to the measure; at
this crisis Col. Moody called to pay his re-
spects to the Governor. On entering the
building, in an upper room of which was
the Governors office, he met Gen Buell.
coming OUT as they passed each other
they exchanged civi titles, and Immediately
the Colonel forwarded his card to the Gov
ernOr's rooms Soon a messenger came to
him, informing him that the Governor
wished him to come up Immediately. As
the Colonel entered the room he saw Gov.
johnson pacing the floor, with gentle
man at each arm, under the most terrible
eXcitment, and saying: Il. must not be
done" Seeing the Colonel, the Governor
greeted him most cordially, and expressed
his great pleasure in meeting him. The
two gentlemen retired, leaving them alone,
when instantly Gov. johnson informed
Col. Moody what was meditated-that
Buell. wished to evacuate the city. But,
said he, cit must not be DONE So in
tense was the excitement of the Cover
nor's mind, that his face was fairly livid,
and frothing at the mouth and ,jesticulating
most violently, swore "tlie city must not
be evacuated" The Colonel gently chided
the Governor, saying: Governor, just
drop these hard words-we can get along
without them. True, this is dark and
perilous hour, but we must remember, God
reigns--He is King of Kings and Lord of
Lords. lie rules Generals, Governors
and nations, and ii we will only do
right and trust in Him, 4 way of de-
liverance will be opened and our beloved
country shall yet be saved' Instant
ly the Governor responded, Moody
and when say Moody, mean more than
Colonel believe in God and the Bible,
and rest my souls salvation on the merit
Of Jesus Christ alone, but d--n me if this
city shall be given up" Colonel Moody
perceiving that the Governors mind
needed relief as much as the imperilled
city, otherwise there was danger from the
intense excitement of his being driven to
madness, replied, Governor let US pray"
Quick as lightning the Governor dropped
on his knees, and while the Colonel was
praying foc him, asking God to give him
wisdom, strength and courage in this dark
hour, he responded in groans and amens;
and crawling on his knees to the Colonel,
he laid bis head on his bosom, and wept
and groaned, and said amen to every Pc
tition. -,...,ssAs
At length, the Colonel felt that God
had heard his prayer-the cloud be-
gan to break, and turning prayer
into praise, the Governor, also,
began to praise God When they rose
from their knees, the Governor instantly
seized the Colonels hand, and all bathed
in tears, he said, "Thank God that you
came. He sent you to help me. | feel
better-the cloud is broken-we shall be
delivered. On me. he shall not give
up the city III burn it first and perish
amid the ruins, rather than he shall give
it up and let it fall into the hands of the
enemy." Soon after, Gen. Buell. came in,
and Gov. johnson meeting him, looking
him in the eye, with terrible emphasis he
said, ."The city shall not be evacuated
Before that shall be done, l will burn it
and perish amid its ruins That settled
the question. Gen. Buell. was compelled
to change his plan; and after detailing a
sufficient force to defend the city, with the
balance Of the army he came trotting up to
Louisville.
Rebel Governor Brown, Of Georgia.