The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-02
JEFF. DAVIS.
Head-Rebal Under Lock and Kew.


The following account of the transfer of
JEFFERsos DAVIS to his cell in Fortress Mon
roe Is furnished by > correspondent of the Phil
adelphia Inquirer: .... = p.
,.;s FORTRESS MONROE, May %, 1865.
The cells in the fortress which have been in
course Of preparation for q week past for jeff
Davis and his partners In crime being in readi-
ness arrangements were made by Breyet Mai.
Gen. Miles, who is now in command of this
district, for the removal Of The prisoners to the
quarters provided for them ~, .... -
The steamer Silas Pierce was detailed for
the purpose, and left the Baltimore wharf at
one O'clock, having on board Major General
Miles. the new cOmmandant OF this district,
and Col VIM. L. James chief quartermasler.
together with strong guard. u
The Fierce Immediately steamed alongside of
the Clyde on board of which steamer were
confined JEFF. Davis and his forlorn crew ever
since their arrival in the harbor. ~,
aar ~ DAVIS sExr FOB. 5a .la ..t a,
General Miles at once boarded the Clyde and
despatched an officer Of the guard to order the
arch traitor to repOrt to h,m. JEFF immediate.
" made his appearance. General Miles at once
informed him hat he was TO be removed from
the Clyde to Fortress Monroe, and that few
minutes would be allowed him to take leave of
bis family. def did not evince any surorise at
TINS announcement; hs was evidently prepared
for It. y s.5. '.,.. ... -,,.''---l -
s# FAREWELL 10 HIS FAMILY. .,.r
Davis at once repaired TO the bosom of his
family. They were grouped on the deck of
the Clyde. ThisgrOup contested of Mrs Davis,
girl aged nine boy Of seven, and an infant
In arms. Mrs. Davis was clad in black, She
10 woman OF prepossessing appearance of the
brunette style of beauty, thoug her black hair
is eprinkled with gray. Her black eyes are
clear and sparkling. and her features bear
resolute stamp. The oldest boy, who bears
the name of JEFF. was barefooted and very In.
differently clad. .. : ~.
pAvrs's APPEARANCE.
The pseudo President was clad In o suit of
fine dark gray cluta, and wore an overcoat of
the same material. His head was covered by
. soft gray felt hat. He was not handcuffed.
He looked ten years older than when saw
lin last five years ago. ~
He no longer wears the air of haxteur which
distinguished him when he was in the councils
of the nation. He looks haggard. worn out
and woe bcgOne and fully realiz q Iur present
felOnious position. He parted from his f,rnly
In rather form u manner. After embracing
them cOidly and without any show Of out ward
feeling. he walked on board the Pierce, closely
attended by Gen Miles. '0tF. :
HE SHAKES HANDS WITH Hs xkoRo. 2
After reaching the deck of the Pierce be
beckoned his son jeff and b.de the young
h"p-ful TO summon 'b, " his colo'ed body
servant. When Bob" made his appearance
Jed. shook Tim warmly by the hand and bide
him : Good by" In justice 10 B 10" We are
constrained 10 say that he did no, seem ut al
sorry TO part from his Late master.
rHE PARTING OF MR. AND MEs. CLEMENT C. CLAY
was much more demonstrative and aff.ctinv
n trAif F
Serena. Clem. is apparently fifty Year, of age
He was att;red in a suit of plaid stuff CLAY
was very much detected and seemed even NOR.
downcast than his chief He was escorted on
board the P.erce by Lieut.. Col Prilchard.
THE BEAKING OF MRS. DAVIS. g.-l
Mrs. Davis bore the parting remarkably we'll
and it did not seem to cost ter much eff,,rt To
do So As the Pierce was about getting under
way she leaned over the raj of the Cl,de and
called out to her husband, JEFF! if they will
allow you, write To me aud let me know what
kind of quarters you have" II this privilege
is granted the arch traitor fear Mrs. Davis will
not be much grltified by the descrip ion. She
also requested him that if it were possible he
should remain With Clay.
Lieut.. Col. Pritchard. as the steamer was
leaving, stepped up TO Mrs. D wis and bade her
adieu, when she said to the Colonel, This is
very hard" At this moment We thought Of the
1u"hs' u"uy oICCtiuk pAILluSo WnlCn look
place between loyal and loving hearts during
the past four years. all accustomed by the cause.
less crime Of her guilty husband.
GENERAL MfL7. ..- o.,
General Miles deserves greatcredit for bis ar.
rangenen;s in removing the prisoners There
were no needles cOurtesies lavshed upon the
traitors. General Miles conducted himself like
an officer aud gentleman in the discharge of
his duties No c0uresies VIII lever we're ex-
changed with the criminals. He performed
his duly with gentleness and dignity, but with
out any social recognition of the felOns who
were 10 his custody. .gsst. u .e
THE GUARD.
To preclude any attempt Of jumping over
board 10y jeff or his c0mpeers, and thus cheat.
ing the gaii0ws Uf its duc strong gnsrd vas
placed OH eaeh side Ut the gangway. This
guard cousislet Of twenty-five cayalrymen,
armed with SharPes rifles.
All bring ia readiness ho moorings OF the
Pierce we're cat loose, ami she was headed to-
wards the Fort J e., during the trip To his
prison wa. seated immeuisteiy under q large
American fag aud the breeze waved lis bright
stars and brvad stripes over his head.
THE LANDING
The Pierce iandcd at The Engineers dock
where an additional guard was ia Wa Ting con
sis:,ug of picked meu from tile Tnird Pennsy l.
yaua Artillery regIuenL PhiladelphiA or.
ganznion.
As soun as the boat was secured. G .neril
Niles took Davis by tue srm and Id him
ashore Colon Pr tcharo performed he same