Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1865-07-24
WASHINGTON NEWS.

CONDITION OF AFFAIRS IN VIRGINIA.
General David II. Strother ('Porte Crsyon, }
Adjltant General of Virginia, had prolonged in.
tsryiew with the President on Thursday concern.
ing the condition OF affairs In that State under the
administration of Governor Perpoint. General
StrOther spoke 10 the President as one knowing
urging that he was not only a native OF Virginia,
but was related 10 well Aigh hall its citizens AID
had fought the rebellion sword in hand, and there
fore might not be expected 70 emit any uncertain
or doubtful utterAnces in reference 10 the loyal
status Of her people. The General added that
while he was ready 10 believe that there was q
certain and limited class OF her citizens who would
never rid their heads Of the heresy Of state lights
unless like Edmund Ruffin, they blew them out
with the musket muZLle, and acert ain other class
of Young men who were always worthless who still
cling 70 Secession, the main body OF the people of
Virginia are undoubtedly loyal 10 the Government
of the United States and State Of Virginia. The
President replied that he had heard variety OF
opinions upon this subject OF reconstruction IA the
State some Of which were adverse 10 Coy. Peir-
point and his policy. Nevertheless he was firmly
disposed 20 believe in Gov. Peupoint and his
course. and 10 render him all the assistance he
might require in the discharge ofhs important and
onerOus duties, and he made no doubt that the
Governor would not only justify the confidence of
the Executive, but likewise that Of the people of
Virginia over whom he was called 10 rule The
interview was q most cordial one, and will have
marked tendency TO reassure the hopes OF the loyal
people in the afflicted Commonwealth.
HEALTH OF DAVIS
The pewspapes reports of the lealth OF JEFF
Dagis are, without doubt great exaggerations Of
facts. There is no re son 10 believe that Surgeon
Craven who lett here tor the North yesterday
md who has charge Of the prison, ould not
| have reported TO the Government, were II true,
that JEFF Davis is sinking rapidly, as has been
/ reported, but up to this hour no Official iniorma.
ton has been received here tending 10 show that
/ II, l.
smart bright lad of about sixteen years called at
| the Executive mansion, edged his way through
/ the crowd waiting for an audience with the
President, and presented his card to the usher
| requesting an interview with Mr.. johnson. Ia
| A short time he was admitted. Well my lad,
said the President, how can serve you ?"-..
Il learn sir" said the boy, 18th Mr. Davis is very
ILL., and desire perm ssion to send or take TO him
some delicacies suited to his condition" do
not think can act In the matter replied the
| President, and will give you note TO the Sec,
| rotary of War" Ehe boy shortly alter applied at
| the War Dep Irtment, and obtained sn immediate
| hearing. Upon interrogation he said he said he
/ was the brother of Richm nd editor. DE felt a
/ great deal Of interest in JEFF. Davis He had
| seen him but once in Richmond. That he heard
he was III, and needed some of the decacies that
/ lnvahds usually crave and he wanted to supply
them The d was informed that no Official in
| formation had been received Of Jef. Davis i'll.
ness, and ths papers which give accounts OF hts
supposed sickness also state that AL the care re-
/ Quilted was bestowed upon the prisoner. The boy
expressed surprise at the last statement, and re.
| marking that he would make further inquiry and
/ call again In two days departed, bowiog himself
| on, In The most dignihed manner.
APPLICATIONS FOR PARDON.
Nearly two hundred applications Tor pardon
were received yesterday at the Attorney Generals
/ Office all of which, with few exceptions were
from the twenty thousand dollar class. Among
tie applicants are Neil S. Town, Ex-Governor OF
Tennessee and Judge Ridley, ex-Chaneellor OF
the same State.
The scene at the Presidents reception was most
| remarkable. The ante-room was crowded with
senators and Representatives Of the late Contede'
rate Congress, seeking interviews with the Pres
dent and beseeching that their pardons might bt
hurried up. Pardons in such cases, however, are
only granted after mature elaboration and upon
satisfactory reasons being shown for the exten
sion OF Executive clemency.
coSFncATIoR AND PARDoNs.
The President Of the National Bank of Virginii
is in town urging the suspension Of the action Of
the Government officials in the conhscatlon o.
rebel property IN Virginia until Il cir application
for pardons have been duly considered and acted
upon by the President. Il is said that much
needless expense and trouble Is incurred by thesI
considerations, and that scores Of people from
Richmond, returning with pard0ns, do 30 to inC
their property In the possession Of the Govern