The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-05-26

The CONSERVATION in Richmond when II came to be
known that the old traitor had been finally placed the
severest duress indeed greagreater by far than
the occasion Of the OF his capture Some
aneced to believe that Davis had personated by
man named Northrop, OF Richmond, who is said to
semoe him very much and that by this false persona
ton Davis had been enabled to escape Tho majority,
however, accept the conclusion that 'the President Of
the Confederate States' Is q prisoner OF tho United
States in Fortress Monroe
Je0: Davis Disguise-The Reward OF his
Capters.
WASHINGTON, May u.s. 1895.
Colonel Pntchard, of the Fourth Michigan cavalry.
the capor Of Jef Davis arrived here to-day and pre-
sented to the War Department. the articles of female
pare by the fugitive chiefan Of the rebels at the
moment Of his capture These consisted Of waterproof
cloak and shawl. The presentation took place in the
presence Of Assistant Secretary Of War, T. Eckert;
Governor Fenton Of New York; Senators Foot Of Yer
mont and Wilson, Of Massachusetts,; Adjutant General
Townsend and Nichols and others who happened in the
Secretary's reception at tho time
Colonel Prtchard stated that he did not himself soc
the redoubtable Je In this costume but told by his
men, and that Mrs. Davis had acknowledged 10 him that
the articles wero worn by Jen disguise at the mo-
ment OF his capture, the cloak being worn skirt and
the shawl drawn hood fashion, the head to conceal
his features Under these garments he full suit
OF drab and cavalry boots with the pantaoons stuffed in
the boots The cloak claimed by Mrs. Davis and
was worn by her during the voyage to Fortress Monroe
Colonel Prtchard reported that for the rst three days
after the capture Je appeared downcast and gloomy
but that he then became quite buoyant that when he
was separated from his wife, the latter at first took IL
very hard but finally became perfectly quiet and did
not shed tear; that from the first Mrs Davis mani
tested great deal OF Indignation very sarcastic
and embarrassed the captos much possible. Mrs.
Clay, the Colonel stated, equally defiant, and coun
seed that blood be shed before the articles Of which he
was the bearer should be delivered up.
The Secretary Of War, in the name Of the people and
Of the President returned thanks Colonel Prtchard
for the galantry and activity exhibited by him in the
pursuit Of the great criminal Of the age remakng that
the reward offered for the apprehension Of Davis would
DO distributed to the who properly entitled
it. and medal ofhonor awarded TO each who parci
pated in the capture.
The cloak and shawl are TO be forwarded to the Sol
diers' Fair at Chicago for exhibition.
Colonel Ptchard also presented the Department the
regmcntal coors Of the One Hundred and Fieth Penn
sylvania regmeut found among the baggage Of JEFF
Davis party.
Governor Letcher a Prisoner I'm tho Old
Capitol.
WASHINGTON. Nay Is, 1896
Ex-Governor Letcher, who was captured on Monday at
Lexington, Va, by detachment Of Tofbert's cavalry
arrived here to-day special steamer and has been
committed TO the Old Capital prison He was dressed In
the garb Of q farmer at the time Of. his capture.
Colonel Harrison JEFF. Davis private secretary has
also been brought to Washington and securely lodged in
prison
The Press Despatch.
M.v "A
steamer sailed from here this forenoon for savan-
nah under sealed orders.
Mrs. Davis her four children brother and sister, and
Mrs. Clay 90 to Savannah in the Clyde as permission for
them to proceed North has been refused by tho War De-
partment.
Yesterday afternoon guard sent out 70 the Clyde
and searched the and all the baggage aud effects
Of the rebel party remaining on board
largo amount Of gold and valuable jewelry &C. was
found in the baggage Of the ladies' but with the excep
ton Of several important documents which were found
BY the guard, everything was left unmolested.
Among the many rumon flying about today in regard
to tho confinement Of Jen Davis has been one 10 the
effect that yesterday afternoon he was manscled IN
order TO prevent doubt, any injury TO his guard,
should he, as Ms Davis remarked, become "provoked'
at the strict surveillance held over him
The strctest regulations respecting persons visiting
the fortress arc still rgdy enforced by General Miles the
commander Of the post No person, either officer or
civilian, Is allowed to enter the fortress unless duly
provided with the requisite passea
Alexander H. stephens and Postmaster
Reagaa ut Fort Warren.
BosroH, May Is, 1885,
The United States gunboat Tuscarora from Fortress
Monroe, with Alexander II. Stephens and Postmaster
Reagan board arrived below this port this morning
and anchored in the Tho rebel party will b.
lodged in Fort Warren to-day.
Police Intelligence.
PRIZE Plight IN THE FOURTH wARD-rHIRrEEN
ROUNDS IN FORTY MINUTKs-ARRRsr OF THE
PRINCIPALS.
Captain Thorne Of the Fourth precinct received nfor
nation about nine o'clock Wednesday morning that
prize ght had taken place about three hours previously
In yard In the rear of No 70 Oliver street. between
William Furong, English buffer twenty five years of
age, anf Hugh Joyce. alias Williams Q champion from
Ireland officers Horbeit and Mullen detailed 70
Investigate The matter and possible arrest all the par
ties engaged in the tight subsequently appeared that
oil the preminaes for the contest had been arranged
with so much secrecy that only few thieves bounty
wcrc aware that the two TO have . hostile
meeting; and, Of course those particularly inter-
e co.S,,, tSok soSa care mat ne, the police knew
six o'clock, Furloug and Williams entered tho
ring and commenced the light without any unnecessary
of that time they were separated before result was
reached. Probably the cry Of "Polce" raised and
frightened them away After protraccd and tedious
search officers Horbe and Mullen succeeded In arrcsting
Furong and Williams the following night and yeser
day the prisoners taken before Justice Bowling and
looked up for examination The officers search Of
persons who Witnessed the brutal exhibition in order
that complaint may DO preferred against Furlong and
Williams The prisoners have followed tho sea for o
living.
TERRIBLE OUTRAGE ON A SCHOOL GIRL.
Eliza Jane Mckinley interesting GIRL sight years Of
age who attends school in Twenty third street. So
sond avenue, 10 now lying dangerously III at the re-
sidence Of her parents No ITO First avenue from tho