The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-22
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The last Geographic dispatches bring US the following
account of the death Of Of the bravest and nobes
spirits in the Union;
.LorsyiLLE, Nov 2o.--Ca Richard NJ 4hnson, formerly
VIII p sldeu Of the United Sfa,es, died here yesterday
NON NJ AZ nine O'Clock, after a brief illness +"
The death of Col Johnson is event of interest 10
,be whole American people. No puslic of our
country has been before the public eSe or more
t,ng ushed for services in and peace than the de-
ceased Born in Kentucky, and having tue interesting
TACT attached TO his person OF being the first male child
born OF the pioneers OF that noble region, his affections
we're warmly fixed upon the West as his native land,
While his patriotic aspirations embraced the whole
Union He was not sectional either in feelings
vices 10 his fellow citizens. a
He was educated in his native State, and grew up
among her hardy sons as cultvator OF the soil Early
marked for his energy of character and earne-tness Of
purpose, he was always selected by The Partially anu
confidence OF his citizens 10 represent them in the
legislature Of his native State and the halls OF the federal
Congress large portion OF his life has been spent in
this city as member OF the House OF Representative.
and OF the Senate. When Mr.. Van Buren, elected
President, Col Johnson filled the second office. Now
that he has Departed aud neither motive OF aery nor
interest can influence his biographer. may speak
freely OF his public life. AS il was spent in the eyes oil all
men From the testimony, therefore, of hundreds who
were eye witnesses OF his conduct, feel authorized in
saying that COL Johnson during his congressional life,
rendered more personal service 10 the massesin the
business transactions OF the government in this city, than
aay other man. No labor in the cause OF the people
especially for the soldier who had perilled his life for
his country aud bis widow and orphans-could fatigue
him No hours were held guarded by etiquette or pr-
S.. al. .I..
sought his assistance. When appearing before the
Congress The departments Of the government, his per-
severance and courteous ways irresistible
and Often when the best business would fail Of sue
cess the appearance OF Col Johnson, advocating the
cause Of the suffering claimant for the justice OF his coun-
Try would baw the official ice, and carry everything before
him He not controlled by party personal ties in
such matters He served and aided the suffering OF all
parties and circles
The lovers Of military merit, however. regard Col
ohnsons service the army the brilliant portion
Of his history We confess blood and excites
highest admiration when we look back his achieve.
nents al the head Of his famous "Johnson's Mounted
Regiment" It hardy band OF thousand back woods
narksmen-learess horsemen, prompt for battle when.
ever and by whomsoever offered. and whose military
service closed by achievement not exceled by
any OF the glorious of that The battle OF the
Thames is known TO all Its details are in every log.
cabin Of the Far West All have in their minds eye III,
movements of the Mounted Regiment" from the time
the trumpet call of their leader summoned them 10 hi.
standard till, in tie closing OF The aduous cam
pagn. they placed in order OF battle in front
Of The allied forces OF Proctor and Tecumseh Col.
Johnson assigned TO his brother the command of
he second battalion, to be led in lnpetuous charge
csnst the British line whilst he reserved to himself the
and deadly conflict with the Indian force led on by
the greatest native warrior this continent has ever seen
10 that conflict he led the van OF his troops in person into
the hottest fire, himself receiving five balls and his horse
sixteen, unl-havng in single combat received the fire
Of the great Tecumseh. and in slain him by his
reseryed fre-he borne from the OF strife
10 the rear, the blood flowing from his blanket in
streams and every moment expected 10 be his last To
The surprise Of the army be survived, long enjoy the
gratitude Of his counuymen
We will not refer TO the almost innumerable tesmo.
malls Of affection which grateful country has bestowed
upon him. He was, indeed. still in the public Service rs
member Of the Kentucky legislature when death sum.
moned him from scene where he had filled no common
place May he rest in peace, and have that monument
most priced by the patriot erected to his memoryhe