The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-25
WREATHED In FLOWERS.
THE VETERANS LAST TRIBUTE TO
GEN. job S on.


Bis Portrait Placsd on the Confsder-
ate Monument and Decorated With
Roses and Spring Flowers-Rssolu-
lions IN Respect 20 the Memory OF
the Old Soldier-A Soldiers Last
Tribute.
A large mum Der OF citizens gathered yes
terday afternoon at o'clock at the soldiers
monument on the parade ground to join the
Confederate Veterans Assoc alton in pay
ing tribute to the memory Of Gen. joseph E.
Johnston.
In the panel Of the monument facing the
park was a crayon portrait Of Gen. John
ston, draped in mourning, tied at the bot
tom with a white silk bow. the whole
surrounded by a wreath Of laurel leaves
and cedar. From the center OF the picture
hung badge of the Confederate Veterans
Association. In a semi-circle within the
wreath we're the words. I'm Memory of
Our Dead" in white letters on a black
background.
On the northwest corner Of the monu-
ment was q magnificent pillow of red
azalias, contributed by Mrs r. 81 Echols,
aud on the other side, close up to Gen.
Johnston's portrait, was an anchor Of vari-
colored roses and cedar, from Miss Lilly
Mclean Anderson. Immediately below the
picture rested a large and exquisite wreath
of japonicas and wax flowers, from Mrs.
j. J. Wilder. Grouped around the base Of
the monument was a profusiOn Of floral
tributes from DR.. and Mrs. Besselieu, Mrs.
Or. Elliott, Mira Fred HabeEsham, Mrs.
Hayward and Miss PoSey.
THE VETERANS MARCH.
The veterans, sixty-fve strong, wearing
badges trimmed in mourning, formed in
fours on the western side of the monument,
and, under command Of Gen. McLaws and
Capt John r. Dillon, marched around TO
the northern side, where they faced 10 the
left in front of the monument inside the
railing and uncovered their heads.
Rev. W. S. Bowman, pastor of the
Lutheran church and a member OF the
veterans association, offered a fervent
prayer extolling the virtues and public and
private character of Gen. Johnston, and
praying that the principles for which the
dead chieftain fought and bled will survive
to the end of time.
At the conclusion OF the prayer Capt. j.
r. Z. Tattnan stepped forward and read
the following resolutions, which were
adopted unanimously:
A TRIBUTE TO THE OLD HERO.
WHEREAS. In the providence of God, Gen.
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rest that knows no waking until the call from
the author Of life, be it
Resolved. That we, the citizens OF Savannah,
mere assembled IN response to the invitation OF
the Confederate Veterans Association Of this
city, are deeply sensible Of the great loss our
CO Intry hiss sustained in the death OF Gen
Joseph E Johnston, one WHO was our states
buckler in war. our friend both IN war aud
peace. and an exeInplar Of the highest type Of
citizenship. The son OF one of the most dis
tinguished heroes OF the American revolution
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brilliant. intelligent daring, he passed with
marked distinction through the grades OF mill
tary official rank from second lieutenant
70 general. receiving a. each step of pro
motion physical woun1s from the enemies OF his |
country and the applause and increased affection
OF his countrymen. We earnestly commend TO
the youth OF this fair land-for tacir study and
eXample--the character and deeds OF the noble
gentleman and soldier whose battle Of life has
Just ended, Crowned with victory and the honor
and love of p=opie. At rips old age he has
sunk to rest, grieying-for the first time-tne
hearts OF his surviving comrades of the lost
cause. and receiving tribute Of respect TO his
memory from the brave men who in the sad
days OF fraternal slaughter now, thank God.
far behind u.s.. stood in martial array, confront
ing IN him a stern and dreaded opponent who,
the strife ended was ever gentle, generous and
compassionate 10 the helpless and the suffering
IN every phase OF citizens duty-at the
hearth, the altar and in the haunts Of men-he
of God
DC &c yuFfteF iesltte0. IlAt we respectfully
tender the expression Of our earnest sympathy
with the kindred ami connections o. the de-
ceased, and that copy Of thess resolutions be
transmitted to them.
THE LIGHTS OUT.
DR.. Bowman then pronounced the bene-
diction, after which Mr.. Cobb played the
soldiers' last tribute of "taps." The sound
ing OF TAPS" affected many Of the veterans,
and one old, grayshaired soldier was seen
TO brush away tear from his eyes.
The picture Of Gen. Johnston was left in
position until shutdown, guarded by Vet
Grams J. P. aud Charles White. Then, to-
gether with the anchor, it was removed to
the armory OF the Georgia Hussars.
The picture was draped By Mrs Kolb,
from design drawn by Veteran Charles
White, chairman Of the committee on deco
rations After the ceremonies were con-
ciuded hundreds Of people visited the monu-
ment to view the decorations. Gen.
Johnston was an honorary member of the
Republican Blues, and the corps will adopt
suitable resolutions on his death at its next
meeting