Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-12-07

We have been lost in admiration during
the examination Of the beautiful iin'
engraving of Albert Sydney Johnston, hin
whom the highest military authorities have
styled the beau ideal of General, which
has just been published by JAMES NJ
Hummel, f106 Camp street, New Orleans
La. tits striking and faithful portrait
of the martyred hero of Shiloh-a worn
which, not only by its intrinsic merit i
worthy of the highest patronage, but also
should be eagerly purchased by those who
desire memento of one of The first Of the
immortal soldiers OF our late sad war who
fell, nobly proving that he was doing hi;
duty, despite the expressed murmurs and
dissatisfaction of those around him. Many
of his old boys are in the circle Of oui
readers, and no more valuable ornament
could be placed in their rooms than this
excellent likeness of their old leader. II
is hrst~rate likeness, somewhat sterGer
than we were accustomed TO see him, but
as we should imagine he looked in his con.
sultations with Floyd, on Summer street,
on that memorable Sunday TO all Nash
Williams. F -ratf f
General Johnston was born in Kentucky,
and appointed TO the United States Mill
tary Academy from Louisiana. After dis
tinguishing himself at graduation, he de-
clined an appointment on General SCOTS
staff, and preferred to go off 10 the from
tiers Of civilization as Lieutenant in the
second infantry. Here he prosecuted his
military studies with vigor, and at an
early period acquired reputation for skill
and learning among his companions, which
his future career gloriously vindicated.
In the Black War we find him, Gen.
Taylor and President Davis serving to-
gether, and cementing that deep and lasts
ing friendship, which with the ex-President
still fingers over the tomb of bravery, and
throws upon him a halo of glory, in that
he did not desert or mistrust his friend in
that hour when malice and envy assailed
him. During the struggles of Texas for
independence, Gen. Johnston united his
fortunes with those of that infant republic.
Thus il is that three republics claimed him
as their own. He became senior Brigadier
General, and subsequently, Secretary of
War tin 1910. At the breaking out Of the
Mexican war he served as Colonel of
Texas regiment, and was especially distin-
guished at Monterey BY Gen. Taylor, who
also did him the honor of sending for him
for consultation at Palo Alto. In the
expedition against the Mormons, he was
singled OFT from many distinguished
officers, for his moderation and frmness,
and TO him must the honorable result of
that expedition be mainly ascribed. When
The separation of the States took place,
and the late relentless war was inaugurated,
Gen. Johnston was commanding the des
partment of the Pacific. He fastened to
tender his sword to his native State, and
with the knowledge that Gen. Scott desired
to make him second in command of the
United States forces, he crossed overland
and entered New Orleans in August, 1851.
He received high position from Mr.. Davis,
and was sent to Bowling Green to hold
Buell. in check The sad events which
began there, passed our own door and ter
minated at Shiloh, are too deeply impressed
on the memories of our readers to need
recalling. He fell in the heat of battle, a
citizen in defense of his country, unswerV-
ing in devotion and patriotism. Just, pure
and good, his name has become house
hold word in every family, and as time
rolls on, and much now brilliant shall
becomeobseured, the memory of his virtues
will shine out the more brilliantly.
The price of the excellent portrait which
has led to these "reminiscences is only So,
and We hope to see it deck many a study
and parlor of this city.