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William Smith (search for this): chapter 2
l, from fear of Albert Johnston's ridicule. His intimate friends in those early days nearly all obtained more than ordinary positions in after-life. Among them were : Captain Wilson Duke, the father of the gallant General Basil W. Duke; Captain William Smith, also of the United States Navy; Captain William Bickley, of the United States Army; Hon. John D. Taylor, well known in the politics and jurisprudence of Kentucky; Mr. Charles Marshall (known as Black Dan), Mr. John Green, and John A. McC the navy. The gallant achievements of the American Navy in the war against Great Britain, and the subsequent daring exploits of Decatur at Algiers, had doubtless inspired him with the desire to emulate these high examples. His friends Duke and Smith, under the same impulse, sought and obtained warrants as midshipmen. But this project received no favor at home. His father and family opposed it; and, in order to divert his mind from brooding over a plan on which he had set his heart, it was
Charles Marshall (search for this): chapter 2
uke, the father of the gallant General Basil W. Duke; Captain William Smith, also of the United States Navy; Captain William Bickley, of the United States Army; Hon. John D. Taylor, well known in the politics and jurisprudence of Kentucky; Mr. Charles Marshall (known as Black Dan), Mr. John Green, and John A. McClung. Albert Sidney Johnston was endowed by nature with an ardent and enthusiastic temperament; but to this were joined a solidity of judgment and a power of self-control, that earlyare not informed. Throughout life he showed an uncommon knowledge of physiology, and acquaintance with medical practice; due in part, perhaps, to this apprenticeship, but probably still more to the informal instruction of his father. Colonel C. Marshall, writing with reference to this period of his life, says: His dignified bearing, his reserved and quiet manners, even at that time, I can recall. The influence he always possessed with the young men of his own age, and his habitual in
Albert Sidney Johnston (search for this): chapter 2
boyhood. Birth and family of Albert Sidney Johnston. his father. his Maternal grandfathes Polk. His friends at West point. Albert Sidney Johnston was born on the 2d of February, 1803, . John Green, and John A. McClung. Albert Sidney Johnston was endowed by nature with an ardent a: My aunt and Mr. Lashbrooke remember General Johnston from his infancy; and they say, as indeedr passed most pleasantly in Louisiana, Albert Sidney Johnston yielded his purpose to enter the navy,is own reminiscences of his college-life, General Johnston spoke with great respect of the eminent tlittle can be gathered of the youth of Albert Sidney Johnston lies in its entire consistency with hicumstances attending the graduation of Albert Sidney Johnston were somewhat unusual. He had won his for these young soldiers. He always treated Johnston with marked consideration; and, after the Mexas his room-mate and intimate friend; and General Johnston never slackened in his affection for him,[12 more...]
6th (search for this): chapter 2
success vanished; and he learned that world-wide renown as a marble-player was merely vanity and vexation of spirit. Mr. J. S. Chambers, writing in January, 1873, says: He was six or seven years my senior, yet I remember him with great distinctness. He was my beau-ideal of a manly, handsome boy. He went to school for several years to James Grant, about one mile and a half west of Washington. Hie was active and energetic in the athletic games of the period, and fond of hunting on Saturdays, and always stood well in his classes, having a special talent for mathematics. He was grave and thoughtful in his deportment, but, when drawn out, talked well, and was considered by his associates and teachers as a boy of fine capacity. When he was nearly fifteen years of age his father yielded to his wishes, and sent him to a school in Western Virginia; but he was disappointed in its character, and remained only one session. He was afterward, for a short time, in the drug-store of
Nathaniel J. Eaton (search for this): chapter 2
of his boyhood, and life at West Point, as can be collected, are here given. On his way to West Point he first met Nathaniel J. Eaton, with whom he formed a friendship that subsisted for nearly forty years. The steadiness and loyalty of this attachment will receive ample illustration in these pages; but Captain Eaton's own account manifests both his enthusiasm and the deep and earnest nature of. his friend. In a letter of January 1, 1873, he says: I first met Albert Sidney Johnston in Jun reserve of manner. But his cordial grasp, as I shook hands with him and bade him good-by, and his hearty God bless you, Eaton revealed what I had for years yearned to know, that my warm feelings for him were reciprocated; and I think those feelingesired and valued this boyish devotion is proved by a letter of General Johnston's from Utah, in 1858. He writes to Captain Eaton: I have known you long; more than the lifetime of a generation. I remember when I first saw you on North River.
Josiah Stoddard Johnston (search for this): chapter 2
brothers. vigor of early settlers of Kentucky. sketch of Josiah Stoddard Johnston. his distinguished career. his generosity to his brothers. return of A. S. Johnston to Transylvania. appointment to United States military Academy. kindness to animals. formation of character. had preceded him, and made a visit to his eldest brother, Josiah Stoddard Johnston. This visit was attended with important consequences to tohnston. First among his brothers in age and eminence was Josiah Stoddard Johnston. The following facts, obtained from a sketch of him by Hosuch as are of direct use and essential in their operations. Mr. Johnston was somewhat below middle size, of graceful person, handsome couwith the same amiability that characterized his brothers. As Josiah S. Johnston showed to his brothers of the half-blood the same affection aand in this hope his eldest brother had indulged him. In 1822 Josiah S. Johnston, being then a member of Congress from Louisiana, procured for
N. J. Eaton (search for this): chapter 2
his father. his Maternal grandfather. boyhood and early friends. character as a boy. anecdote. his schools. Transylvania. desire to enter the Navy. visit to Louisiana. his brothers. vigor of early settlers of Kentucky. sketch of Josiah Stoddard Johnston. his distinguished career. his generosity to his brothers. return of A. S. Johnston to Transylvania. appointment to United States military Academy. kindness to animals. formation of character. illustrative anecdotes. Captain Eaton's account of entrance at West point. his conduct there. testimony of his fellow-cadets. singular occurrence at his graduation. assignment to Second infantry. Intimacy with Leonidas Polk. His friends at West point. Albert Sidney Johnston was born on the 2d of February, 1803, in the village of Washington, Mason County, Kentucky. He was the youngest son of Dr. John Johnston, a physician, and one of the early settlers of that town. Dr. Johnston's father, Archibald Johnston, was a
Leonidas Polk (search for this): chapter 2
estimony of his fellow-cadets. singular occurrence at his graduation. assignment to Second infantry. Intimacy with Leonidas Polk. His friends at West point. Albert Sidney Johnston was born on the 2d of February, 1803, in the village of Washin the officer in barracks. The subsequent careers of his friends is the best justification of his discrimination. Leonidas Polk, of Tennessee, subsequently Bishop of Louisiana, and a lieutenant-general in the Confederate service, was his room-mation for him, which was based upon a perfect confidence in his nobility of soul. He confirmed the reasonable opinion that Polk's religious development was the natural outgrowth of habits and beliefs cherished as a cadet. A single letter, written him in 1827, by Polk, who was still a cadet, remains. It is that of one intimate friend to another, on topics personal or pertaining to the Academy. Robert Anderson, afterward famous for his defense of Fort Sumter, was another close friend at West P
John Johnston (search for this): chapter 2
County, Kentucky. He was the youngest son of Dr. John Johnston, a physician, and one of the early settlers of that town. Dr. Johnston's father, Archibald Johnston, was a native of Salisbury, Connecticut, and descended erty and local influence, settled in Salisbury. John Johnston, having received a liberal education at New Haveamilies, principally from Virginia and Maryland. Dr. Johnston's skill and worth soon secured him not only a laage with which he defended his Church. One of General Johnston's earliest recollections was of his grandfathehio, but lost it by the intrusion of squatters. Dr. Johnston's second wife lived about twelve years after herawyer and afterward as a Presbyterian minister. Dr. Johnston subsequently married Mrs. Byers, a widow with a acts were obtained, adds: I always thought General Johnston inherited his frank, manly nature from his fatd probity, and to his kind and genial temper. General Johnston's mother is spoken of by others as a woman of
Archibald Johnston (search for this): chapter 2
necdotes. Captain Eaton's account of entrance at West point. his conduct there. testimony of his fellow-cadets. singular occurrence at his graduation. assignment to Second infantry. Intimacy with Leonidas Polk. His friends at West point. Albert Sidney Johnston was born on the 2d of February, 1803, in the village of Washington, Mason County, Kentucky. He was the youngest son of Dr. John Johnston, a physician, and one of the early settlers of that town. Dr. Johnston's father, Archibald Johnston, was a native of Salisbury, Connecticut, and descended from a Scotch family of some property and local influence, settled in Salisbury. John Johnston, having received a liberal education at New Haven, and at the medical school at Litchfield, began the practice of his profession in his native town. In 1783, at the age of twenty-one, he married Mary Stoddard, by whom he had three sons, Josiah Stoddard, Darius, and Orramel. In 1788 he removed to Kentucky, and settled at Washington, whe
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