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Major General John B. Floyd.
--The painful news of the death of this distinguished officer and statesman was announced in this paper yesterday.
He died at 6 A. M., on Wednesday, the 26th inst. e transferring of that force last spring to the Confederate Government and the retirement of General Floyd to Washington county with his health much impaired by exposure in camp.
The serious extent injuries was soon developed, and his strength steadily failed under them until he died.
General Floyd was a man of powerful mind.
For vigor of intellect he had no superior in the theatre of his bmission to Federal authority.
These events had their effect upon the mind and character of General Floyd, and the better prepared him for the important part he played in the great drama how being e nd proved his courage and energy as he had done his fealty to his people and his country.
Gen. Floyd was distinguished for his forecast.
He was the first to warn us to hope nothing from recognit