Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-04-11
A Thrilling Scene in the Capitol at Nash

IhFlAlinE scene IN The Capitol at Nash
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A correspondent Of the Dayton (0hio)
Journal relates the following thrilling in
cident as having occurred at Nashville:
"ColOnel Moody, of Ohio, stated that
after his regiment with others had been
marched to various points, they were
finally ordered back to Nashville, Tcunes-
see. On his arrival there, General Buell.
was in the city, and the question was be-
ing agitated of eYacuating the city and
giving it up TO the rebels, Buell. being in
favor, and Governor Johnson opposed 10
the measure; at this crisis Colonel Moody
called TO pay his respects 10 the Governor.
On entering the building, in an upper
room Of which was the Governors office,
he met General Buell. coming out as they
passed each other they exchanged civili-
ties, and Immediately the Colonel forward
ed his card to the Governors rooms. Soon
messenger came to him, informing him
that the Governor wished him to come up
Immediately. As the Colonel entered
the room he saw Governor johnson
pacing the floor, with q gentleman al
each arm, under the most terrible ex-
eitement, and saying: 1t must not be
done Seeing the Colonel, the Governor
greeted him most cordially, aud expressed
his great pleasure in meeting him. The
two gentlemen retired, leaving them alone.
when instantly Governor johnson in
formed Colonel Moody what was meditated
that Buell. wished to eVacuate the city.
But, said ne, it must not be done So in
tense was the excitement of the Governors
mind, that his face was fairly livid, and
frothing at tho mouth and jesticulating
most violently, swore the city must not
be evacuated The Colonel gently chided
the Governor, saying: Governor lust
drop these hard words-we can get along
without them. True, this is a dark
and perilOus hour, but we must remember.
God reigns-He is King of Kings and
Lord Of Lords. He rules Generals, Gov
ernors and nations, and If we will only do
right and trust in Him, way Of deliver
ance will be opened and our beloved coun-
try shall yet be saved Instantly 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 citv
shall be given up Colonel Moody per-
ceiving that the Governors mind needed
relief as much as the imperilled city, 9TH
erwise there was danger from the intence
excitement of his being driven to mad
ness, replied, Governor, let us pray.
Quick as lightning the Governor dropped
on his knees, and while the Colonel was
praying for 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 his head upon his bosom, and went /
and groaned, and said amen to every ne
tition. 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 Colonel's
hand, and all bathed in tears. he said
Thank God that you came. He sent YOU
to help me. feel better-ihe cloud is
broken-We shall be delivered. D-n mel
he shall not give up the city. I'll burn it
hrst and perish amid the ruins, rather
than he shall give it up and let it fall into
the hands Of the enemy Soon after,
6eneral Buell. came in, and Governor
johnson meeting him, looking him in the
eye, with terrible emphasis he said, The
city shall not be evacuated. Before that
shall be done, I will burn it and perish
amid its ruins. That settled the oues- /
ton. General Buell. was compelled TO
change his plan; AMI after detailing
sufficient force to defend the city, with the
balance Of the army he came trotting up
to Louisville f"