The New York herald., 1865-04-24

m'.5,y With two or shrss Of the reverend ooasrsss
him, nor he with them Altho gh Of religious turn Of
mnd, and rsspecser Of the doctrines Of enlarged
had had the opportunity Of mngling influential
class meefingone represrnting such diverse scann
shem and said We gentlemen, wSs. IS YOUR our desros
Rev. Mt SHss-I speak but for myself, Governor; I
DO mot know As, u wish Ny 81
and talk over the subject
Gov JoHNoS-How long time will you requirei
Rev Mr. SEHoY-My W fe is at some distance, and my
family having recently labored under domestic
have fourteen days allowed purpose Of gaahsr
Rev. Mr. FoaDSrnat is not to bs understood to be the
Rev Mr.. sEnoS-Oh, no, Governor We have been
on the subject and DID not know but that II
would be desirable to have mutual consultation before
Rev Mr. HOWELL did not 70 understand tho
brother
Rev. Mr.. sAuRr-I did not understand the PROPOSE
Kew Mr. sEnoS-It was bare suggestion, and the OBJ
ect might have been msappreheaded by the brethren
Gov JoHNsov-It seems 70 mo that there should DO
but little tatlon among you, gentlemen about IN
matt All that is required OF you is " sign the oath
of allegiance If you loyal czens you can have no
ug to obsrut the operations Of tho government it Is
nv duty as the representative of that government
see that you are placed IN position 50 that the iSas, %o
Certainly cannot reasonably refuse to renew your ALL
glance the that is now protecting you and
Rev Mr.. ELI dr-As q non. con,batant, Governor,
considered that ndcr tho st pulatons OF the surrender
Of this city should be no further annoyed AS non
since the deras occupied the city, that would require
me TO take the oath required.
Gov JoHssov-I believe, Mr. Elliott, you have two
brOtlc crs in Ohio
M. Eri1oIr-Yes Governor, have two noble brothers
there have seen tn n but on occasional ysits 10 lor
They did agree with In the course pursued IN
regard But have lived In Tennessee 80
many years that have considered tho State my home
and am willing 70 follow her fortunes. Tennessee is
good Stat.
Gov JomsoS-I know Tennessee is q good State;
and believe the best way TO improve her fortunes ID TO
move those from her borders who prove dsloya and
traitors her ntcrets, they are traitors TO the gov
ernment that has fostered and protected them l
think Mr. Elliott visit 70 your brothers in Ohio will
Rev NJ ELIIoir-I do not know whenever have
be n proven dislcya. ! politician and never
attended but political meeting, and never but once
perpetratcd political joke.
Gov JoiSsoN-Perhaps not, cir But BY your in
namaory remarks and conversation, and By your dis
loyal behavior In weaving the young under your charge
from their allegiance to the government established 6y
their fathers you have name thnt will never De
placed the roll Of patriots visit to tn, Nofth re-
peat, may be OF benefit 70 you. sensaton)
Rev Mr KsNDRcx (after reading the oath)-I would
like few days time before sign this paper, Governor
Gov JoHNsOy--How long do you requireY
Rev. Mr.. KsNDRnK--Just as you please, Governor.
One, two three days. or week.
Gov. JouHsoS-A week from todayf
Rev. Mr.. KESrMcK-Yes, Governor, say week
time they required 70 make ap their minds, and t was
generally agreed that they, within week, would DC
prepared to either renew their allegiance or make prepara
0ns for their departure This was the understanding
with all the clergy with the exception of the Rev.
Mr. Elliott with whom time for private Interview was
ASST ned by Governor johnson.
A REFRACTORY PHYSICIAN.
The physicians-Drs. B. W. Hall and A. r. F'ord-re-
maincd after the tlcrgymen departed. DIR. Hall was
reported as having said in public speech on the night
should be cleared of Its inmates and their places occr
pied by Union citizens" He was also accused OF m
troducing resolution in pubic meeting embracing
sentiments espassing heavily upon the rights Of Union
citizens.
which excited some rescnfu emotions IN the breast Of
the doctor. He sad:-
"Goyernor Johnson, know you have grudge against
Governor JOIN soS-I have to crafty any
resentment may entertain towards you, sir.
DR. HAiL--Why have you no reason2
Governor JoH,IsoN- Because consider you too
temptble excite emotion Of resentment In any one.
DR. Hall at this moment jumped suddenly rpou bis
feet and your special not know what would happen
next The otor an0ry; but the determined de-
Of Governor Johnson disarmed HIM II he did
tcrtain hostile intentions The Governor then turned
quietly his heel and returned 10 mis- private room.
THE CLERGY PREFER TIE PENITENTIARY TO THE
OATH.
JUYg 28-To-day the clcrgymcnh ignaed to Governor
johnson their determination not take the OATH and
were sent to the Peniterary prior to their removal
General Halleck to be exchanged for Union phi
The Catholic church VIII therefore DO the only one
opened Tor services tomorrow Sunday
SEIZURE OF MURFREEsg0RO By TJy REBELs-ITs
EFFECTS ON NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TIMES FuR
GOVERNOR JOHNSON.
july l3-The rebels, SIX thousand strong under For
boro day after desperate hight with the Third
nnesota, Colonel Lester; Eleventh Mich gan Colonel
parkhurt; detachment Of the Seventh fennsy lvania
cas- airy, and He~itts First kentucky battery. Or
forces Outnumbcrcd two TO one. Colonel Lester
and his Command fought with cons inmate bravery.
THIS ds ascr has created profound sensaio In Nash
vie II Is believed be the first act IN the drama OF
Investing Nashville, and eventually attempting It's cap
Colonel John +. Miller Command ng the post; Colonel
Lewis ID. Campbell Provost sarsnai; the United States
ommissary and cnarterma and others Ehsr, con-
ldolce m ability to hold the city nrtil reinforce
mente rive s expressed The city is much excited
JUiY IA -,everal regiments have made their appear
an and are eeeIed as hey pass ihroash the streets
by the enemy TDr respectable Union ciiiz ns were
Ian ed twenty-five miles from Nashville YESTERDAY, Tor
entertaining engaged In constructing tac lrsih
lines. Railroad trains, With rcinOrcepepts ha,O JCea
run OF tic track, ana mauy killed, and bridges have
b en- rned Oil around us.
JuiY I9-,;overnor Johnson has been In constant con-
snniicn wih tho Other altlones, preparing for the
dc cnoc Of tic city.
four consecutive nights at the Capitol anticipating at
tack Forrest has evacuated hurfreesboso, and pd
NanCcd fO Afitioch, ELK miles IRON NHshve, burning
bridges ill creek capt ring videttos and driv ng
Ia ckets lt is GIFTED tonight Ivy the barn.ng
houses OF Union people. Couricrs report hIn tt four
clock TINS morning within mile and half OF NASH
VILE. sept Tor ho1r or two dur the night in
in the Capitol, with the back OF char for plow-our
lum5ering COMPANIONS being Governor Johnson secrc
tary Brow ming, Mr. Lindsey, Governors Aid; Colonel
Gillem, Lieutenant Colonel Frank Foster and other
officers OF First Tennessee rebel spy brought
la during the night ard handed over by Governor
johnson 10 tho military authorizes for punshm nt A
yate In tho Go, guard ut the time fell
from Of the upper corr dors - the stone pavement
below nnd was horribly bruised The whole situation s
rah novel; but not unnxcd with certain degree
OF pleasure in the prospect Of Dght Governor John.
s pt several hours during the night quietly as II
no rested upon bed Of lustoad, almost literally
Of reposing upon bed OF rcyolvers aud bayouets.
THE ENEMY DARE NOT RISK AN ATTACK.
JuLr "a The enemy havo withdrawn from our front,
and departed In haste frightened OIL, no doubt by Gov
erncr Johnsons declaration that tho rst shot tired at
the Capitol would be the signal for the demolition Of the
houses OF every prominet secessonst In town. They
know him to O man who will keep his word II has
been made known that ut an ntery lew between For
and sccc.sonists at the Hermitage few days