--The Galveston
News states that on
Gen. A. S. Johnston's arrival in
San Antonio from
Arizona, he was promptly tendered the compliment of a public ball.
He declined, on the ground of his great desire to reach
Richmond, Va., at the earliest possible moment.
An artillery salute was fired in honor of his arrival, and a serenade given him in the evening.
In
Houston, also,
Gen. Johnston was tendered a public reception and banquet, in behalf of the city, which he declined, as he wished to visit many old friends, and could not do that and also be present at a public ceremony.
