Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-04-21
!. rhs Late George N. johnson.

6rst burst of bitter sorrow called forth by the dis
of an inscrutabe providence, Whca mas 50
unexpectedly remov ed him. now lett TO such con
ISOLATION as they may Justly derive from chefishing
and honoring his memory from the remembrance
that him DEATH when It arrvedi was neihof NJ
tsnded by its customary terrors, nor preceoee ny
bodily suffering, but was easy and without g. oan
and from tae roI acon, thatH fer sudden death the
suficient and only preparation IS v1rsuoa' ana use
.rha following brief notice, however imperfect and
snnate Il must scsm to those who knew him well
ANA observed the daily beauty Of his life, may possess
some interest for others who wero acquainted Win
him .sss intimately, or but BY name
He was the Oldest son of the eminent lawyer,
Chapmaa johnson, and was born the I'D of October,
ISL 10 STANTON WIRE ms parents .nen ~ Rich
uond, he was thenceforth resident OF that city
until his death, which occurred on the 18th OF arch
1865, in the 44th year OF his age: AFTER eare!ui
preparation in the best schools of Richmond partlc
Sarly in that OF the distinguished teacher william
Burke, he became student at the University oil
Virginia. There his close and unremitted appllca
ton study during course of four years was maj
Nv ward ID with the degree OF Master of Arts and
II the writer has been correctly informed, he was the
arst person on whom administration ever conferred
that degree Leaving the University With a high
reputation for talent and requirements, be returned
TO Richmond, and immediately entered upon the
sudy oflsw under the and direction OF has tath
err The course Of study prescribed to nun was ea-
pli.bng it was longer than what T. ordinarily ailo.,
led to Perpendicular the bar When, after studies
thorough, pursued too, under such supervision as
that Of his father lie at length licensed to prac-
tiee law his friends ana acquaintance naturally en-
sertaned high expectations as to his future career in
the profession be had chosen. Nor were those e1-
pectatOus disappointed In addition to this great
requirement be was found to possess clear, dis
crixinating and solid Judgment and (what is per-
hsps not less important than either) the habit OF
elVsely; patiently, and thoroughly inyestigsgatng
. cvory case and question submitted to him in the
course of his professional practice He gradually
participated mere and msre in the large practice
u his father, until at length professional partner
hip wss regularly formed between them, which sub
sisted considerable humber OF years, and was reg
slsrIy formed between them, which subaisted con
Siderable number OF years, and was only terminated
Sfsd Industry attending to the various and impor-
taut interests conded hi, charge during the course
Oh his professional lie well known both TO ms
numerous clients aud his brethren Of tho barr and
these last together with the CHEST tribunals OF the
STATE and the reports OF their decisions throughout
johg sori.3 Of yeais. Caa apy attest weil IL DIS
oxtesvc learning, aud tile patient and CONSCIENTIOUS
taoroughncss OF his arch, 1.-The effective ability
and skill with which be ap-d til. stoics OF both In
the argument OF his cases.
His appeal tla stage OF political lie began
and terminated with single sesslan ef tae Virginia
Legislature, that oil 1857 o3, to winch he was elect
ed by his fellow czens Of Richmond, as one vi Their
deleg Ills service during that session was ane,
faith ul and satisfactory TO his constituents out
lag that proper discharge o, his duties a. ieeis-
l1tur was nearly OF quite Incompatible with tue
proper discharge according to his own nnguiariy
onts and his family, he declined to become caadi-
date for recollection. 1t appears, indeed, to nave
been governing principle of his Lille and conduct,
- perform thoroughly, so far as MS utmost aoiliy
misbt extend whstcv er he undertook to perform at
sill and, whenever he found that one oil has employ
uusnts or undertakings must nscsssafiy intesare IN
material degree with another, Ae chocso, osen
where his decision and might be matters inoii
fsreut to all other PERSONS to ABANDON ono Oh sns
altogether rather than content himself with partial
imperfect execution of BOTH .
fa,. H., Of n
snt III general he especially Jealous to pi ohiose
Inc prssrsss and Accomplishment OF tue great works
vhca wore contemplated in the incorporation Oh Tue
~ tues River ana Kanawha Company. In the gcner-
al ms,ting, OF that ,mpany, he WAS always an &C.
tive. efficient and e,nnently useful member anu MS
sid and best counsel were never wanting, when, =.
pth=r ti.nes, the oticcrs OF the company Thought
proper 10 call FOR them
Il seem, almost superfuous to add respecting such
mau, that he was bameless aud exemplary IN all
tina domestic and social relations OF ilte hlls hs
tasats his eminsnce in his profession, and his hien
aad puro integrity commanded the admiration ana
esteem Of al! that ever knew him by character aud
rspnt ition alone the gsntenass aud benevoience oil
Es disposition, tho afnith, strength ana steauiness
OF his Attachments, the t;ndpsss and unaffected him
piicity oi his manners, sndsared him almost unver
salJ 10 the wide CIRCLE OF those who had personal
seqcaintsacs With him.
lie had been for many years previous to his DEATH
constant and exemplary professor Ct the christian
rsgeon. In dischsrging III, duties Of chsity ard
active beneyoleHec whether as me nDer OF va ious
sslly and privately. ne was liberal alike Of
as p-elnsary contributions, and of bis personal ex
sftions While bis diligence aud energy in the per-
farmancc OF these duties were known to many, and
Justly appreciated by all who. knew tAcin, the
strength Of hs religious fifth and tina feryor OF his
riety were known TO few beyond his own domestic
circle, except so far they were necessarily to be
inferred from, his woks OF love. mercy, and charitv
FIR perhaps over less disposed than himself to
introduce in ordinary conversation any subject
relating merely to his own religious experience
3. II inf tYaly, the congregation OF
thc Monumental Church in Richmond bahcld Chap
nan johnson, and his oldest and Youngest sons
(ths subject o., this notice. and his btoth.r Carter
=. Johnson,) together kneeng at tn" alter atoHeth-
or makisg public profession o their IA I'll IN Chsist
together assuming the Yowswhich baund them thence
forth lead lives, regulated by the precepts or the
religion he, haqaeathad to men. Since the time OF
that most solenn and impressive scene, the three
shicf actors have all been removed tIom TINS world .
The father, in mature age, full al honais and OF
fame sank first intn the grave, under ths slow pres
surc of lingering disease. At different periods alter
wards, both the were saddeny and premature
~ cut of, willie long careers OF daily Increasing
psefuness aud distinction s,cned TO be stll open hs
fore them. Tha youngest sleeps henesth the dark
OF the Atlantic Ocean, one oil the many unsor-
innate, who pershed in the dreadful wreck of the
..rctic ste. ner. And now, b, stroke, sudden and
astounding as the thunderbolt itsol thu eldest son
has also fallen. But of those who knew Chapman
Johnson, and these his two sens, the paTtakers or
iAe like faith with themselves, will feel the assured
conviction, and all others the earnest hope, that they
gre now reunited in better world and that the
Redecmsr, il whom, though here on earth they saw
him not, yet believing they reioiced with joy un-
speakabls, has met them with the welcome and the
cummendaon reserved for his good and faithful SER
wants, and the BLESSING promised to those who have
not scsn and yet have believed.
c~ We call tho attention If the kno s-Nsth
inxs TO- the following opinion OF General Wash
inxiun Let them real, aud reject upon their
avn p.o.criP,ivr pli4clrles-sieny tho Caho
lie an equal right With tbs o,h'r Christian
s.c's:
10 the .tisrsral Committee representing tie
U.aed Baptist C.urehss IN Vugiaia
GENrLEMkk;-li | could have enter 'ainsd
tho slightest apprehension that the Constitution
'ra,ns.l by thai Convention where had the
ho,inr 10 preside might possibly endanger The
,cligoips risats of ANY eclesiasical society,
asilsinIv Iuouid aeuer hare placed my sigma
1 4 hot tha