New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-15
WHAT MRS. DAVIS SAYS.
A PAINFUL MISTAKE.
The Ex-President to be Brought
Directly to Washington.
OnciaI.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, May 10.

WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON May 49,
Mayer Gen. DIX: The following dispatch, just
received from Gen. Wilson, the surprise and
capture of jefferson Davis and his staff, by Col
Prtehard and the Michigan Cavalry, on the morning
of the 10th inst, at Irwnsvle in Irwin County, Geor
ga EDWIN NJ. STANTON. Secretary Of War;
MACON, Ga. May r. 1861 a. m.
Lieut.. Gen. L. S. GRANT and Hon. Secretary Of Var,
Washington, d. C.:
have the honor report that at daylight of the 10th
inst, Col. Pri,ehard commanding 4th Michigan Cav
airy, captured JEFF. Davis and family, with Reagan
Postmaster General; Col Harrison, Private Secretary
Col johnson, A. D. c.; Col Morris Col. Lubbock,
Lieut.. Hathaway and others. Col Prehard surprised
their camp at Irwinsville in Irwin County, Ga. IS
miles southeast of this place They will be here TO-
morrow night, and Will be forwarded under strong
guard without delay. viii send further particulars at
once. j. H. WILSON Brevet Major General
SECOND DISPATCH.
WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON May a. 1865.
Major Gen. JOHN A. DIX: The following de-
tails Of the capture Of Jefferson Davis while attempting
20 make his escape in his we's clothes have been
eeived from Msjor.Gen Wilson.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON
MACON. Ca May l2-lI a. IN.
10 Hor Z. II. STANTON, Secretary Of Var
The following dispatch announcing the capture of
jeff Davis has just been handed me by Col. Miniy
commanding Second Division:
HDoRs 4rH MICHIGAN CAvALRy,
Cu,fBERLASDvILLE, Ga, May IL. 1865.
To Cart. T. W. SCOTT, A. G. Second DirisiOH.
SIR have the honor to report that at daylight yes
terday, at HwinsviBe, surprised and captured jeff
Davis and family together with his wife. sisters and
brother; his Postmaster General Reagan his Private
Secretary Col. Harrison; Col johnson AiddeCarnp
on Davis's Staff Col Morris Lubbock and Lient.
Hathaway; also several important names, and a train
Of five wagons and three ambulances, making most
perfect success.
Had not most painful mistake occurred. BY which
the 4th Michigan and LIST Wisconsin came in conflict.
we should have done better This mistake cost us two
killed and Lieut. Boutle wounded through the arm in
the Ith Michigan and four men wounded in the lst
Wisconsin This occurred just at daylight after we
had captured the camp. BY the advance Of the LIST
Wisconsin they mistaken for the enemy.
Ireturned to this point last night and shall move
hight on 10 Macon without waiting orders hom you
directed feeling that the whole object Of the expedition
10 accomplished.
twill take me at least three days TO reaeL Macon
We are rs miles out and stock much exhausted.
hope TO reach Hawkinsyie tonight have the honor,
&C.. b. d. PRrcHAD.
Lieut. Col 4th Michigan Cavalry.
The lot Wisconsin belongs to Lagranges Brigade of
NoCookes Division, and had been sent due east by
Gen Croxton. via Dublin.
Col. Minty had distributed his command all along the
south bank Of the Oemulgee and Altamaha.
This accounts for the collision between parts Of the
First and Second Divisions and shows the zeal Of the
command in the pursuit.
Ihsve directed increased vigilance on the part Of the
command In the hope Of catching the other assassns
Our dispositions Of men good ard SO far none Of
ths Rebel chiefs have been able to get through
Breckinrdges captured the NJ CHIT before last
II miles south OF here
Win send further details soon as received.
j. IL WILLOW. Brevct xajorGen
MACON. Ga. Friday. May l3.-s:3Oa IN
Hon z. NJ STANTON, SECRETARY Of Var
Lieut.. Col Hardee, commanding TIE LIST Wisconsin
mas Just arrived from Irwnsi lle He struck the trail
Of Davis at Dublin Laurens County. on the evening of
the 7b and followed him closely night and day through
the pine wilderness of Alligator Creek md Green
Swamp via Cunber.andvie. to Irwinville.
AtCumberiaudvjlle. Col Harden met Col. Pfitchard
with 80 picked and horses OF the ith Michigan
Harden followed the trail directly south. while
Phtchard. having ffesber toues, pushed down the