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" But the crowning glory of General Johnston was his simple and sublime faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. When he marched he acknowledged God as his guide; when he defended a line he knew that resistance was vain unless Jehovah formed around him a ram- part; when he fought he sought from Heaven his force, and when dying he trusted the merits of the Saviour.

In conclusion Dr. Goodwin said:

" Full of years and honor, he has gone from among us. As the Romans placed in the vestibules of their homes the images of their illustrious ancestors, that their children might be constantly reminded of their virtues, so let us place in our own Hollywood the body of General Joseph Eggleston Johnston, and over it place an enduring monument, that our children may be constantly reminded of his vir- tues and stimulated to copy his example. There beside the brave who followed him he will rest in peace, and the rushing river as it rolls to the sea will sing till the the resurrection his greatness and glory."

CLOSING EXERCISES.

At the close of Dr. Goodwin's address Rev. L. R. Mason, of Grace Episcopal church, offered prayer.

Captain Cunningham sang "Some Sweet Day Bye and Bye," and the audience sang " The Coronation " and the " Doxology."

The benediction was pronounced by Rev. George H. Ray, D. D.

[From the Richmond Dispatch, April 26, 1891.] INTERESTING REMINISCENCES OF GENERAL JOHNSTON.

By GENERAL DABNEY H. MAURY.

SERVICES IN MEXICO.

I first saw General Johnston at Vera Cruz in March, 1847, when, after a bombardment of two weeks, the city raised the white flag, and General Scott appointed Captain Robert E. Lee and Captain Joseph E. Johnston of his staff to go into the place and arrange the terms of its surrender. They were then distinguished young officers,