Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-09-12

EDIToRs APpEA: Passing up this morning on the Mississippi Central railroad, tell III with this distincuished general. At an early hour was introduced to him by friend from lazoo, who. together with the general, were en route to Richmond. found him quite agreeable and communicative, especially so, considering that he has travelled the overland route from Callfor- mia to the eastern part of TeXas on horseback and by stage and hence by railroad, with scarce ly any rest. .. about IG0 pounds. He has been reduced since inc Mexican war in weight about twenty pounds, (so says my gallant friend Gen. Bradtord.) lie has lirmness and intelligence marked ln every hneament of his countenance, and his bearing IS that of 8 soldier and a gentleman-exceedngiy modest withal but z his modesty bespeakS hlS merit
 It was soon "noised about that Gen. John ston was on the cars, and at Waterford although before breakfast-a pretty far crowd had coilec. tod. who. together with the Grenada Rlles and other soldiers, taken on at Grenada and else wherc made a simultaneous move toward the ear which contained the general, and calls were made for Gen. Johnston. He presently appear ed on the platform, and responded to the call Tn a few wetimed and appropriate remarks. whlch were received with rounds of applause! Iheeh- fHuSiHStiC assured the general that he was welcome to the Sonthorn States. and the country was sure he would do his duty, and that if our men now Tn the field failed to whip the tyrant that the women and boys would take up the fight and complete the iobl The general promptly replied that tLe enemy had caught the idea, for they had al rcady commenced the arrest and Imprisonment ot our women to prevent them from engaging Ill the fight" They parted with the general with three hearty cheers.
 at Holly Springs, goodly number of per sons were in attendance--they found out by some means or other that Gen. Johnston was aboard He was again called out by the patrl- otic citizens of the city Of lowers," and made them plain, sensible talk, and was heartily and enthusiastically choered.
 At Grand Junction everybody seemed desir- ous of seeing and shaking hands with the gallant general, butno joint or concerted demonstration was made, owing to the fact that everybody had to wait on the baggage masters, including the general, and be their most obedent, humble servants, and hence all the time was spest in pursuit of baggage and seats.
 Gen. Johnston breathes the spirit of freeman! He spoke of the violation Of the constitution and the usarpation Of power by Lincoln and his mn0ns, and declared that the last resting place of constitutional liberty was in these Southern States. That every freeman should be willing 10 make a sacrifice of himself and his all for liberty as contended for by the South, in this, her hour of trial and pcril and as for himself he was ready to render such services as he could and to make the sacrifice required of him!
 Noble, gallant man! The compeer of Davis, Beauregard, Johnston, and Lee! Who IS there that will not respond to these sentiments? Who Is there that IS not willing to join him in such sacrifice for his country? Who? II.