The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1865-06-02
vol. s, NO. A.
Particulars of the Capture of JEFF. Davis.

Particulars OF the Capture OF Jet1, DAVIS
A correspondent of the New York Tribune,
writing from Hilton Head, gives the following
particulars of tie capture of Jefferson Davis;
Through the kindness of Lieut.. Gel. Pritch-
ard, in charge Of the prisoners, your correspon-
dent was permitted to visit the steamer, and
learned from the Colonel and others the partic-
ulars Of the capture, which was made by de-
tachment OF ] rs men Of The 4th Michigan Cav
airy, under Lieut. Col, b. j.. pritchari, about
one mile from Irwinsyile, Ga, and about 100
miles southeast from Macon. The Colonel learn
ed on the 9th inst. where they were eneamped,
and just before daylight on the eth surrounded
the camp. II was supposed that Davis had .
considerable force as guard, and q severe fight
was expected. BY an unfortunate and SO far
unacCountable accident one part Of the force
fired upon another, and before the mistake was
discovered two men were killed and six others
slightly wounded. Capt Hudson had placed a
strong guard around tic tent where Davis was
supposed 10 be- and when the firing commenced,
thinking his duty called him 10 the fight he eft
the tent III charge Of q corporal with orders TO
let no one pass out. The corporal went to the
door where he was met by a lady, who proved
to be Mrs. Davis, and who said that tent was
occupied by ladies, and she hoped they would
be permitted to dress before being disturbed.
Very soon, she again and voluntarily appear
ed at the door, with another person il pettcoats
morning dress and a wcolen cloak, with q hood
closely drawn over the head and pail on her
arm
Corporal ordered halt which was Of course
obeycd, bnt Mrs d. teeiingly appealed to the
Corporal to allow her mother 10 20 to the spring
for pal! Of water--it was hard, even if they
we're prisoners, not 10 be allowed to get little
water for their morning abluions. AIR. Corpo-
raj just then observed that the morning dress
was not quite long enough to conceal pair OF
boots looking rather too heavy for ''n56tieI" to
/ wear, and, with his Spencer caTbine presented
! to the aged l&dy's head, ordered her to remove
/ that cloak. The argument was persuasive,
j even to the chivalTy. The disguise was remov-
/ ed and JET. Davis appeared ii full view.
! Davis said he should have defended himself
/ If he had been armed--even if lie had a reN olF
er he would have fought with it rs long as be
could. The Corporal replied to him, that be
didn't appear to be in very good fighting condi-
! ton Just at that time.
After a hurried breakfast the party was put
! in marching order. The prisoners, in ambulan-
/ ces preceded by the band of tle 9Th Michigan
/ Cavalry playing first ''Yap.>ee Doodle shich
had evidently del ressing influence on the feel
/ ings Vi Mr.. Davis; but " hen IN a few minutes
the band struck into the somewhat familiar air
of ''John Browns Bodys Marching On, il was
too much for endurance, and ne actually fell
PROSTATE in the ambulance, and was kept con-
cealed from view BY his friends for q consider
/ able time.
c. c. Clay was moi captured, bat wrote TO
/ Gen. Wilson that having learned that reward
lad been offered for his apprehension as an ac-
/ comphce in the assassination Of President Liu-
coin, and feeling entirely innocent OF such
, charge, he would at once give himself up for
due examination and trial.
Gen. Wheeler asked and expected to be pa
rolled, under the armistiee granted by General
Sherman, but Col. Pritchard couldn't see it,
Instead Of accepting the terms Of the armistice
and laying down his arms, The General UNDER
took to keep up the war, fighting his way thro'
the country, and the Colonel decided that his case
must be settled by higher than his authority.
Jefferson Davis looks careWorn and detected.
7 None shook his hand; but some Of the visitors,
desiring to hear him talk, commenced conversa-
/ tons with him upon ordinary topics-the wea-
/ ther, sc. &C. 1t was noticed, in all his con-
yersations, that his eyes were constantly toward
j the floor, as though the eye Of Yankee was
not pleasant and agreeable to meet. He Is dress
ed in I tine gray suit, aud wears drab soft hat.
/ The last four years have added apparent more
than ten to his age.
] with Mr. Stephens it is different Heis, for
him, in tolerable health, and his eyes are keen
and pleasant to look upon. He is very agreea-
i bic in conversation, and earnestly desires per-
: =, ~.
advice ard warning which he gave to the peo-
! pie Of Georgia before she seeded were such as
wise man ought to give, but the majority over
ruled him. He comedies that slavery is at an
/ end in this country.
Chief Justice Chase Begging Negro Votes.