, 1861-06-05
JEFF. DAVIS m RICHMOND.
account Of bis Journey aud Recep-
ti0nt =:
n speecl. rom TIE Rebel.

~ 'sPcfCN from t5f 41eO*t' j!
We b.ve received, no matter how, tho Rich.
mond Enquirer Of last Thursday, from which
ne lake tho fol1oWing:cla
TIE JOURNEY OF PREsmEs DAVIS TO RICH
Moxl. ~
, President Dn,la,- accon onpsnicd BY his Aid,
Col. Wigfall, aud lady, mid by the Hon: Robert
ToonlbG Of Georgia, left Montgomery By cars.
On Sunday evening last. They made no spe-
cial stoppage on the route' and owing TO pre-.
was desirnblc that his tripto Richmond should
be as private as practicable.
At each station his fri.nda endeavored to
convey this information to to the cltlzens, but
It was really to no purpose. No matter where
the cars stopped, even though it was only for
W99d 9r ior wate, th1o Of men hr women
asking, in loud shouts, "Where Is President
Dasisf" "JetE Davis, tAe. old hero!" and he
Was forced to make his Appearance, and fre-
quently to address them. Then we could see
hantlkerchlefs waving, atd gay flags and bou'
When the aate.like voice Of Davis arose up.
en- the air, huahed to stilaess BY the profound
respect Of his auditors, was not long before
thtre was an outburst Il feeling which gave
ysrt to tornado Of voices; these would break
iGI1h in constant succession to the end Of his
Address. Every sentiment he uttered seemed
Jewell up from his heart, and was received
with tie widest enthusiasm. When he con-
eluded, three hearty cheers went up from the
multitude.
The crowd then sloutRd for Wigfa1l, and no
excuse YVES tolerated. In vain he would seek
some remote part Of the cars; tho crowd
hunted him up, and Tho welkin rang with 70
jricings, as he addressed them In his emphatic
a se1s s a e1e! E1s too 1Gaa soagst
to aeofd the call, but the echo would ring
with the name Of "Toombs!" !" Toombs!'
and the sturdy Georgian statesman had to re.
spo1d. His frank and open manner came
home to the hearta Of Ill. Whether In his
own State, in South Carolinz, In Alabama or
mi1iarly called him in Georgia, wa. always
welcome when he addressed the people.
. In Atlanta, Augusta, Wilmington and Colds
borough, the crowds assembled were yerY
large, and the enthusiasm unbounded.
At Goldaborough, while partaking of bis
&uIper in the hail Of tho hotel, the table WAS
thfonged with beautiful girls, and many were
Others lan2ed him. Il HaA most interesting
to receive him from the cara; guns Were fired
aiil the band struck up insplrattng martial
airs during the interval Of supper.
The whole country ls camp. On every
Auuu nc 1eC eu141t1a-AuA GFe&1 UAJ 1Oe car5
were crowded NTH them. From appearances,
they are the flower Of the South. Tile journey
Of President Davis from Montgomery to the
Capitol WIS one continuous ovation. The
whole soul Of the South Is in this mar and
the confidence manitested In our President,
in The many scenes which trarspired on the
trip shows that the mante1 Of Washington
falls gracefully upon his shoulders.
Never were g people more enraptured with
their Chief Magistrate than ours ore with
President Davis, and the trip from Mont,
gomery to Richmond will ever be remembered
with delight by al who witnessed it. The
eaEernes6 Of young and old, and Of all CLASSES
band, is beyond description. The trip has in
fuaed a martial feeling in cur people that
Knows no bounds.
While, however, there is a rush to the battle.
field in our older States, which threatens to
fill up all the ranks In our srmy, We must
have thought for the far distant West, and
give our yourg sister States an opportunity tt
The borders Of Fuginis.
The President ard suite we're welcomed tt
Virginia by a deputatior from the Governor
Of the State and the Mayor Of Richmond
These gentlemen reached the party at Peters
burg, and accompanied them to the city.
TIE PRESIDENT AT TIE NEW FAIR GROUNDS.
At about half past five o'clock, Presiden.
Davis, accompanied by cortcge on horse
back, lett his quarters at the Spotwo0d Houss
aud proceeded to tic New Eair Grounds
Hcre large number Of Iedie6 aud gentlemen
had assembled, aud OF his arrival gfected hin
with the hcattiest demonstrations Of pleasure
On leaving his saddle, the President wM
surrounded by ed eager crowd OF soldiers AMI
civilians, whom he iDdnlgad to ahanl 4hakin4
performance, until tie pro=sI1c became 81
great 1haa he vas ccmpeltG{t to rctira to ths
balcony OF the Executive department, where
ID response to tho demands oi the assemblege
ssc delivered the following brief and psrtlnen
speech:
MY FRIENDS AND Fellow. CITIZENS: IN
| deeply impressed with the kindness ol you
manifestation. look upon You as the las
ttst hope Of liberty; AID in CUR liberty alou
is our Constitutional Government TO be pre-
the 6ncceEs OF our country, and, in aasertinI
| tie birth.right to which you were born, yoi
| are to remember that life and blood arc lotl
! ing as compared with the immense interest
you cave at stake. [Chcers.
1t may be that you have not long bee
trained, and that you have much to learn {
tue art o. War, but know that there beats i
the breasts Of Southezn SONS a detcrmlnatio
l,eyc- to surrender4a determination never
60 home but to tell tale of honor. fCrie5
tnever" and applsuse.] Though great ms
bc the disparity Of numbers, give US E. IA
utiu ana free hSht, ana the Southern bannt
will hoat In triumph every where. (Cheers
The country relics upon you. Upon you re!
the hope Of our people; and have only
| cay, my friends, that to the last breath OF ID
lie, am wholly your OWL" Tremendo1
cheers.]
President Davis then retired from the bale.
ny. Ex-senator W!gfsn, GOV. Letcher, AZ
response to the calls Of the crowd, after whic
the President and slIto proceeded to the a
joining parade ground, There review Of t.
troops tuok place.