The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-06-02

specie was with the party though several
ooxes were not yet searched. They were
brought along, however, and will be delivered
TO the authorities at Washington. There were
1 Roaean on the person of Postmaster General
Reagan papers showing large amount of spe-
cie shipped for London, which will also be de-
hyered to the authorities by Colonel Pritchard.
Inc latter with his prisoners started, aiming
Tor Macon. The party were all sullen, and
Davis remarked to Pritchard that had they not
been taken by surprise, they would not have
surrendered without a fight. While on the
road they received copy of President John.
sons proclamation, offering 100000 for Da-
Wis. Davis read it and trembled; his hands
dropped to his side, and, with groan, he
dropped the paper. His wife picked it up,
read 1t aloud, and the entire party burst into
tears.
The cavalcade arrived at Macon on the 18th,
and soon after took special train for Atlanta,
and thence to Augusta.
Stephens and Wheeler were captured by de.
tachments of General Upton's division, and
Clay and his lady surrendered to Gen. Wilson,
at Macon
New YORK, May 21.-A Fort Monroe special
gives particulars of the pursuit and capture of
steamer Clyde consisted of Col. D. P. Pritch-
ard, Capt. Chas. T. Hudson, and Lieuts Stau-
Der and Purinton, of the 4th Michigan cavalry,
with their escort, in charge of JEFF Davis,
wife and children; John H. Reagan, recently
postmaster general of the confederacy; Coils.
VIM. P. johnson and L. K. lubbock, aides-de-
camp; Burton I. Harrison, private secretary;
JEFF. D. Howell and sister, brother and sister
to Mrs. Davis; two waiting maids, several
negro servants also, Vice President Aexan-
der stephens; Clement G. Clay, of Alabama,
and wife; Major General Joseph Wheeler and
staff officers.
The correspondent says that fully week be.
vaI flo -
President johnson offering q reward for the
capture OF JEFF. Davis and others, he had sent
scouts in all directions, and took every pre-
caution to preclude the possibility of any fugi-
tives escaping who were within range of his
cavalry division. He gained information that
Davis and his escort had been at Washington,
Ga, ard Immediately sent forces in all direc.
tions to picket the ferries on the Oufurlgee and
Flint rivers also the cross roads leading
thereto. Col. Pritchard left Macon at o'clock
on the 9TH, with orders to push on by forced
marches until 100 miles down the Ocmulgee,
from twenty-five to fifty miles beyond our out
posts; to take possession of all the ferries,
and throw scouts on the opposite side of the
river to ascertain the approach or passage of
parties from Richmond. He had special di-
rectiOns to look out for jeff Davis and cor
tege. COL Pritehard marched all night on the
9TH, and went into camp at o'clock A. NJ, on
the 9Th, twenty-six miles from the place of
starting. At 10 o'clock he again set out in
pursuit. He arrived at Hawkinsville at six
o'clock. Here he found detail of an officer
and twenty-five men ceeding on the ferry, and
the citizens had gathered in a body, threaten
ing to mob the soldiers. Col. Pritchard rode
up to the mob and told them that if they
harmed the soldiers in any way after he left,
he would return and burn the town to ashes.
This had salutary effect, and the mob dis
banded: After sending courier back with
dispatches to Col. Miaty, he pushed on three
miles further. and went into camp.
At sunrise the next morning the cavalcade
was again on the march in the direction of
Abbeville, which place they reached about
Pm. Here they met detachment of the 9TH
Wisconsin Regiment, under command of
Lieutenant Colonel, and learned from him that
o train answering the description had crossed
the Ocmulgee in the direction of huntsville.
detachment of the LIST Wisconsin followed on
the direct road, and Col. Pritchard determined
to take picked force of men of his command
and give chase in another direction. Accord
ingly he sent seven officers and 128 men, leav-
ing the remainder of the regiment, about 800
strong under Capt. Hathaway, to scour the
country north of the river.
About o'clock in the afternoon the detach-
ment moved out, going down the Ocmulgee
River a distance of twelve miles, to point
known as Wilcoxis Hills. about eighteen miles
from Irwinsville. Here they took blind road
toward Irwinsville where they arrived at two
o'clock on the morning of the 10th. Here they
passed themselves off for rebels and inquired
for their train, describing it as near as possible
Col. Pritchard Immediately made preparations
for its capture. Pressing negro for guide
he moved out promptly on the road. Within
half mile of the camp he halted under cover
of an eminence, dismounted 25 men, and sent
them under Lieut.. PurintOn, to gain the rear
of the camp and prevent escape in that direc-
ton.
At daylight Col. Pritchard moved on the
camp No alarm was given until the advance
guard, under Capt. Hudson, were within q few
rods of the tent, all being folded in the arms of
Morpheus. A dash was Immediately made, the
tents surrounded. and the entire party gobbled
without difficulty.
AS the advance guard of the Wisconsin de-
tachment, under command of q sergeant, were
coming down the Abbeville road, they were
challenged by Lieut. Purinton, supposing them
to be rebels going to the reecue of Davis and
his party. The sergeant did not give a reply
but fell back to the main column. Lieut.. Pu-
rinton ordered his men to fire, which they did.
The LIST Wisconsin were dismounted, formed
in line, advanced, and firing commenced in
earnest and lasted until Col. Pritchard came up
and hallooed, ''Who are you?" 'The LIST Wis
eonsin, was the reply, and he Immediately Or
aered the firing to cease. The unfortunate oc.
Surrence resulted in the death of Corporal Jas.
times Go: E, 4th Michigan, and Private Ru-
pert, Co. c, 4th Michigan; Lieut.. Bartell, same
company, severely, and several others slightly
wounded. Neither of the officers in command
are blamed, as 1t was very dark and each sup.
posea tney were firing upon rebels
special Dispatch to the Western Associated Press.
NEW YORK. May IL.
FORT Soyal special describes the arrival of
Davis and bis party at that point as he an.
preached the beat, atall. spare man, dressed
1 IN gg ns s;osan wan; gaunt, and depressed
cut and almost white, was walking aIoro The
space between the deck cabin and the hnI.
works, and stopped for moment to cares a