Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1875-08-05

Tennessee, after An exciting canvass, de.
faating Hon. Gustavu, A. Henry. whom
the Wings styled the Eagle Orator."
In 1855 he made his memorable can
vass against the American, or, as il was
more Familiarity known, the Kuow.Noth,
ing party. His competitor was Hon.
Meredith 2, GENTRY. The canvass was
one Of the most exciting in the history Of
the State. The contest was close, but
Mr.. johnson was elected Governor for .
second term. At the expiration of his
second term. 10 1857, he was elected to
the United States Senate as the successor
Of Hon. james G. Jones.
Nothing occurred in his Senatorial
career worthy of special notice antil the
winter of lS60-'6i, when the Question
Of the war Of the Rebellion came mp. II
vas when Southern Senators were making
dsRuant speeches in the Senate and talk,
iuy abons secession, that be. almost. alone
among Southern men Of his party, took n
bold stand in fav,eu Of the Union. The
whole country was thriilod as by cleo,
sris,ty With his speeches, So strong wore
his utteracces that be after leaving
Washington was--ipisager .cf.-pcrsonal
violence from men laboring under the
excitement Of that ever memorable
period. AftOr Congress- adjourned he
came home and addressed the largest es-
semblag.s that ever met in Tennessee,
and 10 his discourses denounced Secession
in his. strongest style. He remained in
East Tennessee until he could no longer
make Union speeches, and then crossed
the Cumberland mountains to Kentucky,
where he took refuge within the Federal
liLes. He took his seat in Congress at
the FIRST session called by Mr.. Lincoln,
and until in 1862, was a leading supper
ter Of oil war measures for the suppress.
sion Of the rebellion. In that year, on
the Sd day Of March, he was appointed
Military Governor Of Tennessee, and on
the 10Th day o! September, 1868. he was
empowered by President Lincoln to ex.
ercise such powers as he thought necessary
to enable the 'loyal people Of Tennessee
to present such a Republican form Of
government as will entitle the State to
the guarantee Of the United States there.
for, and to be protected under such gov.
crument," etc. lie Immediately assumed
the duties Of the position, and enforced
his views so vigorously as to make mortal
enemies Of many Of the residents of the
State who had espoused .be cause Of Sc
c%essiou. In recognition of his services 10
behalf Of the Federal Government. he
was nominated for Vice President on the
ticket with Mr.. Lincoln, by the Republi'
cans at Baltimore in 1864, and wa!
elected. In December, 1864, upon biz
advice and at his suggestion, a convention
was called to reorganize the State Gov
ersment of Tennessee. On the 25th day
of February, 1865, he issued his oficia
declaration Of the ratification Of thu
Amendments to tho Constitution, ant
, Immediately left for Washington. wher'
he was installed as Vice-P President on th,
: 4th day Of March. On the l4th day o
3 April President Lincoln was assassinatc'
, and Mr.. johnson, by virtue Of his Office
. bacsme President Of the United States
. thus reaching the highest Office within tn
. gift Of the greatest nation on earth.
His Presidential career is well. known
I He o became involved in a fierce con
D troversy with the leading Republica
/, members Of Congress on the question q
n the policy which should prevail in the re
4 construction Of the Southern States
s Here, again, his strong will came in play
I and with all the strength Of his ofici'
position he fought the majority 10 Cor
gress. 4 number Of the most important re
construction measures receiving Lis vet
n His course o n this question made hill
II many friends in the South, and many {
the leading Southern mem forgave hi
h for his former course while supportin
the war against secession.
d At the expiration Of his Presidentii
term be returned to his home at Greene
vile. where one might naturally suppo'
It be would have rested quietly on b
is ~laurels. But he did not. His passiO
IF for active political life led him irresistabI
IS into the arena, and IN 1871 he was a Car
didate for the United States Senat
After an exciting contest he was defeate
h by Hon. Henry Cooper. In 1872, !
Ie made his memorable canvass for Il
Lower House Of Congress from the Sta
h at Large, his opponents being Hon. He
Is ace Maynard and Gen b. F. Cheathal
o. Mr.. Maynard was elected. In the cal
9, yass last fall he made several speeches
n. the State, and announced himself a cand
,e date for the Senate. His successful ca
he test and election to the Senate by 4
so Legislature on the SD ballet last whit
Or will long be remembered. He went
he the Senate and took his seat in Marc
He made one speech which disappoint
ad his friends and was evidently unsatisfac'
al ny to the country and even to himself.
nd On the adjournment Of the Senate
q returned to bis quiet Greencville hon
tic apparently in the best Of health. and b
in- fair to live many years. In fact it wal
,st common remark, that time had dealt vc
he lightly with him, and be appeared mu
he younger than he evcn was. As We q
ed nounced yesterdav be had been epioyi