The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-05-19

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Thursday morning. General John
ston arrived in this city, on til
train from sthe Esouth. He was HE
at the depot by the reception commit
tee, consisting of General Cabell
Judge Kerfoot, Judge Good, Majo
Helm and Colonel OIiu Wellborn VIII,
escorted him in q carriage to the lie
Grand hotel. After breakfast he trans
| acted his business, which brought hin
to this city. In the afternoon he visit.
ed the residence of General Cabell
who was intimately acquainted with
him during the war, aud about five
O'Clock, returned to the hotel.
THE RECEPTION.
About halt-past eight O'clock the
military companies assembled at their
respective armories, and after falling
into line, went out on the street. and,
headed by Prof Parker's magnificent
band, marched to the sound of martial
music to the hotel. The Stonewall
Greys in front, bore, In addition to their
own colors, the battle flags presented
to them by various persons. These
old relics bore the scars of many a we'll
contested field. AS the columns moved
In serried ranks, the light from the
torches fell upon their bristling bayo-
nets, and the steady and uniform tread
of the men brought back TO memory
the night march of those who, a few
years ago, bore the musket, not for pa
sde and muster, but for the deadly
bght and dangerous charge.
Arriving in front of the LeGrand
hotel, it was found that the building
was filled with spectators, who had
gathered to see the great Confederate
chieftain, and to listen to the words
which he would utter on the occasion.
The rotunda of the hotel, as well as
the balconies, were crowded. Among
the assem- mblage were many fair ladies,
who were curious to catch glimpse
of the distinguished man who was the
hero Of IA hundred battles. In order to
gain an entrance, the companies were
Obliged to trail arms and force their
way into the rOtunia. They then
formed into three sides of "a square,
aud waited for the appearance OF the
general. Hesoon appeared, escorted by
General Cabell, who introduced him
To the assemblage in the following
words:
Feilowcitlzens: | have the honor
TO introduce to you, one whose name is
familiar to all within the sound OF my
Voice, General Joseph f.. Johnston.
He Is the guest of our city, and we
hope his stay among us will yield him
as much enjoyment as it affords us
sineere pleasure to have him in our
General Johnston then stepped for
ward. AS he appeared, many who had
known him in other days, were glad
dened by the sight of his features. He
was looking extremely well. He ad,
dressed himself first to the military:
Friends-I thank You for this COM
piinent. j am glad To see Texas
volunteers organized and under arms.
During the late war il was for some
time q matter OF discussion as To which
Was the most efficient, volunteers or
regulars. Both sides had the test APP
piled, and it was conceded by all mill
tary men that the volunteers were the
most efficient. Late political events
have increased our partiality for vol
unteers, and such organizations as
yours are important 10 the south.
Peace is more firmly established
throughout the entire United States,
when volunteers are organized like
yours. The best and highest courage
and vaior has been achieved by Texan
troops. not oniy ia the wars OF years
ago, but IN the last one, the greatest of
all modern wars. The character OF Texas
volunteers, wherever they have fought,
have equailed those led by European
generals. Napoleon's Old Guard never
exceeded them in bravery aud valor.
l have known many Texans whose
fame are equal to any, and | need not
go back forty years to let you know to
whom L refer--Granberry, Maxey,
Hood, and numbers of others whom /
could name. 1t gives me great pleas.
ure to meet you, and while am here
shall be glad to become personally
acquainted with you, one and ail.n
The general then retired, and the
band struck up "Dixie" and "Hsil
Columbia" He descended the stairs
to the rotunda, entered the hollow
square, and shook hands with each
and every soldier in the ranks. After
1t was through, as he was about to us.
cend to his apartments again, his hand
was ciasped by an Irishman, probably
one of his old soldiers, who shook it
vehemently and cried, "God bless you.
General, God bless you ~ several times.
His reception was warm and heart
felt from all parties.
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