The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-02

cline and nation, Christian or barbarian,
civilized OF savage, whether free or in bon
dage, have been won't to exhibit when con-
signing 70 the tomb the ashes Of their illus
trsous and great men.
With truth may it be said that Gen.
Johnston lives in the hearts Of the people Of
Texas. He is enshrined in the hottest Of
their affections. The showering tears shed
by thousands Of our noble women and braye
men, and the countless testimonials that
have everywhere greeted the funeral process
sion on its melancholy way, attest the af-
feetionate regard entertained for him BY
our people. But our tears do not alone
nloisten the memories that cling around the
departed hero. The tears Of the lovely and
noble ones Of other lands milglc with ours
in paying holy tribute TO the worth Of one
50 pure in all the private walks Of life, and
so exalted IN every attribute Of noble man.
hood.
When the pen Of history shall record the
deeds Of the fathers who made Texas a ma
don, the name of him whom we mourn,
win occupy one Of the most prominent
nichesin that distinguished array.
When generations have passed away, and
the memories of the present hour have been
softened and purified by time, and the stu
deLt Of history fingers with admiration over
the characters of the great men, brought
upon the stage Of action by the recent war,
no one name viii command greater respect
than that Of Albert Sidney Johnston.
May the purity of his private life be an
exemplar for our young men in all time to
come. May the spotless integrity of his
conduct as public man be emulaIed by all
in authority. And may his unsullied fame,
as an American citizen and soldier, teach us
that we cannot and should not, share It
alone. His fame, with that of his many
distinguished contemporaries, whether won
under the Stars and Stripes, or under the
Stars and Bars, Is the common heritage Of
the American people. II is the proud rep
resentatiVe of American character and is
alike honorable to the North and to the
South.
| Many of the heroes of the late civil war
grew up in arms together, and shared
| glories mutually won upon other fields, and,
notwithstanding the folIies of their fellow
citizens, caused them to lead contending
armies of countrymen against each other to
carnage and TO death, yet, in their hearts,
they were brothers in affection. Their
deeds-the deeds of other heroes-the gal
lantry and endurance of the soldiers from
every section, and the glories Won by the
armies of the North and the SOuth--all,
should teach us that we cannot be two peo-
Piles, that we should remain as our fathers
desired--one nation.
trust in God that the Affections we have
suffered may purify US, and that the hearts
of the american people may once more beat
in perfect unison and accord over the pros
perity and harmony of a reunited and happy
people, and thrill with pride at the mention
of the virtues and achievements of every
American name regardless of the section
thar may give it birth or prestige.
Gentlemen of the committee, you are en-
| titled to and will receive the thanks of the
people of Texas, for the very acceptable
and pFaiseworthy manner with which you
have discharged the delicate mission con-
fdedt to your care.