New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-11-14
ANDREW JoHNsoNs COURAGE.

The Cincinnati Commercial favors its readers
with the following anecdote, by way Of accounting for
che uncertain movements rather lack Of movement
on the part Of A. Johnson late Of Tennessee;
Andrew has the power to do deal Of mischief but he
lacks the Obstinate mule in his opinions, he
unstable water in mis- actions No amount ofpub
lo condemnation VIII change his views; no victories In:
dorsements encouragement will induce him to act
his ends could be accomplished by long talks something
would be True he removed Stanton, Sheridan and
slckles; but in the first Instance he complied with the
law he pronounced unconstitutional, and shielded him.
self under Gen. Grant In the next he careful 10
say that he removed these commanders for personal dis
respect to himself and by attempting replace Sheridan
by Thomas tried to save himself from charge Of Oh
OF all this may be found In the mans
lack o. pluck For example, during the sue
Tennessee. charged Gen Buell. with being traitor, for
that Buell. had attempted TO eyacuate Nashville and was
prevented only by the active OF said Andrew
This Buell. pronounced false and yet the Judge Advocate
Of the Commission could never get the ana pa
tiOc Andrew into court to face Don Carlos And when'
last the witness Andrew Aforesaid sent In his deos
ton, Gen. Buell. in published defense, pronounced II
Jury we may have doubts but Of the lack of pluck there
is question little circumstance occurred IN Cincin-
natl highly illustrative OF this fact While tho Com
mission In session Johnson passed one night az he
Burnett House. his way to Washington The night OF his
arrival he serenaded and in his speech responding TO
the compliment, he INDUCED in a, bitter DC
nunciation OF traitors The crowd gave the
attack Significance by crying out Buell." But
cock OF Shiloh stood with folded at his window In
bs newt morning Cow Andrew johnson entered the
diningball for breakfast and seated himself half way
down with his back 10 the WALL facing the guests who
were breakfastng. In few minutes and before Andrew
could ba served Gen. Buell. made his appearance march,
ing into the hall In full regmentals, with his sword
canKing his heels TO show that he was not under ar
rest and followed by two aids, he paused for moment
as he laid down his hat and gloves The air seemed heavy
in an instant with tdngs Of coming scene Tho play OF
knife and fork suspended, and the very walters
stopped their busy attentions Eyes turned uDeasy from
General 10 Governor To who has seen Buell. under
any circumstances scarcely necessary 10 say that ms
presence is impressive Rather under the middle size as
to hight he is and exceedingly well proportoned
while his squarey-cut handsome face Is Int up by pair
eyes seldom given TO human being but for command,
and those eyes fell Johnson thrill ran through the
assembly. With exceedingly unpleasant seoWl the
General salked the half length OF the diningroom Ia
where johnson sat- and pausng within five feet OF him.
gazed Indignantly in his face flush as OF heatnghk
ming passed Andrews counenance and his eyes zen
on his plate johnson not capable OF much expression
his heavy face but there was no mstakng the pitiaDe
ute Gen Buell. picked up his chair and bringing 1t down
with bang, that made johnson jump, sat down ana
coolly ordered his breakfast johnson incontnenty IN
ished his