The New York herald., 1864-10-18
OmCial Interview with Presi
dent Lincoln.
h Will manage his Side Of tho Contest in
His Own Way"
sRYWD OBSERVATIONS OF FHB PRESIDENT
Csrrsspsndence Between Mr.. lie yott
and Judge Mason.
Singular Disclosures i'm the
Brooklyn Navy Yard,

We publish below interesting account OF . recent
Asorviev number OF citizens OF Tennessee, sgners Of
apsotest against the proclamation Of Governor Andrew
johnson OF that State regulating the election OF President
and Vice President Of the United States, with President
lincoln at the White House, in Washington, on the 18th
q the present month. The full report OF this audience
wili be read with much interest. We also publish the
protest ITSELF with the signatures Of the citizens repre-
sonting the State OF Tennessee The with Mr.
Lincoln was very brie one and at us close msmoran-
dunn or bis remarks at made In writing The
following is the
PROTEST OF LOYAL TENSEssEEANs.
10 his Exceiercy ABRAHAM LINCOLN. President OF the
eIn-The undersigned loyal citizens of the United
States and OF the State OF Tennessee on owa beh ali
and on behalf OF the loyal people OF State ask leave
% submit this protest against the proclamation OF his
E1cslency Andrew johnson, Military Governor, ordering
IN election TO be held tor President and Vice President
ender certain regulations and restrictions therein
forth printed copy OF said proclamation Is herewith
The constitution Of the United States provides that
each state shall appoint. in such msnner as the Isgis
Under this provision the federal constitution the Legis-
Aiure q tennessee becre the presen, rebellion,
prescribed the mode OF election to be observed which
viii be found to differ essentially from the mode pro-
scrioed by tie Military Governor We herewith enclose
said elec. on
Tho Military yGovernorIexpressly assumes, by virtue OF
authority derived from The President so alter and
Amend the election Jaw OF Tennessee (enacted under
tnorty Of the constitution United States above
scs forth as TO make the same conform TO his edct
- ses forth in the proclamation aforesaid.
He assumes 81 as TO modify our law to admit per.
sons TO vote at the said election who eptted
vote usder the Law aud tho constitution OF Tennessee
Apstance this Our constitution and require each
voter shall be "citzeu county wherein he may
otter his vote 'or Six months preceding the day Of
eaection while the Governors order only requires that
BE shall with oher qualifications named) be citizen Of
Ssnnessee for six mouths, &C. Tbs provision would
sAmit 10 vote many persons not entitled by law.
hporian, points ooufici between the proclamation
and the law, but will instance this place another BY
every civil district 10 each county in The State but the
provides only for their being opened at one
eace In each county This provision would put IL OF
ths power Of many legal voters exercise the elective
franchise.
We solemny protest against these arrangements OF
ear law conflicting as they do with the letter Of the
Ssderai constitution because they are without authority
vrssson OF the will Of the loyal people OF Tennessee
But We pso!es. s. more emphaiicay against the mos.
- require OF all citizen voters In tennessee
solsnsy swear that WIN hspc.orih support the con
ssa,s It's thai sm an setIrs friens Of The gov
q s @ss s.s maj s,Ssa
Cnea States that :,neerel oice IN the triumph Of N.
ss 80 csSed cenfsderss States and 10 tie asisa and
The Interest. q ,Se s..s oonesss o
sa Ss ed @ @9ss,as 9.s x % sSs . s % 2! s1 y x.
ses ss,, aa a ~ @ s1s ne & nsas q
80 ara Ts,r,.e,y -raod v,n tat nq'iorai gnt,, el
.s, ~, s nay = yS s qs I'd, d ~ &c ys re re-. y & se :,
eGrher that take this OATH freely and vopn And
without mental reservation. So help God.
Acnzen. qualified TO vote, ana whose loyalty cannot
be "disproved by other testimony TO be required to
swear, nrst that be 'w hepceforth support
sution Of the United states and defend against oil enc
mics" This obligation are willing 10 renew daily
But this Is not deemed sufficient test OF loyalty lie
required 10 make oath and subscribe mass Of vain
repettions concerning his activity q friend q
Union aud the enemy Of It's emes-copcerning bis de-
ssres bis bcpes and fears, and that be 6nds his
heart TO rejoice the blood OF wounds
Of anguish and DEATH wherein bis friends BIS sindred
Of
Nar-whereby the land of bis birth adoption made
Assoise, aud amenstou and mourning are spread over
Ne whole ust'cn While all the civilized world stands
eghast IN contemplation OF the useaualled horrors
Tremendous strife the citizen OF Tennessee called upon
~ her Military Governor, under your authority, 10
swear that In these things be nsds
sher required to swear 10 the indehniie pro.
lsogaiion Of this follows j viii cor.
sssss in unit, the constitution OF the United states
snd all Laws and procsmstons pursuance ,nere
md Territory embraced within the psonal Union IN
~ Tin br,ef the shall be end. Now we freely
evow TO your ErceleDcy, and 10 the world that
ssty desire ibe return Of peace good win 10 our now
unhappy counry-that seek neither ple,sure profit
.1w honor 10 the perpeuation of war-ihai we should
Sesi bound as Christians, as patriots sod civilzed
Ueo-that We are bound by the oaibs have ,akepto
Souneuance ard encourage any negotiations which may
- entered into by the proper authorities ,he nsnt
= restore peace and Union under the constitution wc
have support defend We should be traItors
- oor country, false TO oathsfsse indeed 10 the
Urinary clause Of the oath we discussiue 20
oppose such negotiations We cannot conseut 10 sresf AZ
sAs ballot boz OF determination against our ooun.
smen and kindred or 70 prolong by our opposition Tor
single day after can be brought 10 honorable aud
fa.iui conclusion, contest the most sangulnary and
sunous that has scourged mankind.
rou viii not have forgotten that 10 the month OF July
fsss you issued the following proclamation;-
Exrcrrryr MANSION. wAsHrseroE. July Is 1864
proposDu %sh smSr... N. r..or,o, Of
sss n.ssy q the whole Union and The q
~, hs lns armies nov al war against toe Uniied States.
ssai q he United States ara win Sc met by liberal ,ssns
sesf,, usa s..a - ard eossrs points and the bearer
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
n's certainly proposition 10 treat with rebels in
49,. t.ele ehleis Are 10 understand by
son,msen candidate With you FOR The second ofbor
49," 49, tns ~ ve proposition witbdrawn-tbs you
S.s enr~Isnf,ns s % nsso.ia,Ons upon any terms,
sooestsne that he you hold this prop omar ~
.se1 hee 70 act es your j0dgmeu, fnSz dictate We
estaens OF tennessee shan swear 70 oppose your
In the next breath, IN. voter whe has ,r,.er 49,.
eons fr ershbed required 10 tba, be /, ahss,
Day be adopted for the attainment OF thess "a. -
Adopted By whom The oath docs not cav va sarno.
eh what measures may be adopted We cannot com
neat upon the sbsurdty OF the obligation here tmnosod
without danger OF departing from that respectful 70.
fSletg OF language which dasrs 10 preserve 10 a.
rtssing the Chief Magistrate OF the American people
bot ths 10 clause OF oath which the candidate for
es Presidency requires at the lips OF The loya and
banec voters Of Tennessee before ibese citizens shall
sowed 70 vote for or against you and himself at the
SOD mg election.
.hese ressons and Others which for sake Of brew
H,b. vI we soemnly protest against the interference
ksrrh. oovernor with the freedom OF the elective
Sssys ~ ~ aennessse We deny bic authority and
- ,o,s .nai tennessee be allowed appoint her
- vh,ch 81 nsy provided BY the federal consiItu.
I'D. 10 az m,nr. sworn !? SUPPORT protect end de.
fsSsss. Asd V that END vs rssnscsra,iy 4swsai A.