Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-05-26
JRFF. DAVIS In 11N,nn

az IS SECURELY ooNFiNED AT FORTRESS MoERcK.
The cells In the Fortress which have been in
course OF preparation for a week past for JEFF.
Davis and his partners in crime, being in readi.
ness, arrangements were made by Brevet Major
General Miles, who is now 10 command Of this
district, for the removal of the prisoners to the
quarters provided for them.
The steamer Silds @. Pierce was detailed for
that purpose. and Immediately steamed along
side Of the Clyde. on board Of whicI eteamer
were confined JED. Davis aud his forlorn crew,
ever since their arrival in the harbor.
denerai Miles OF once boarded the CLYDE and
despatched an officer Of the guard to order the
arch traitor TO report to him. JEFF, Immediately
made bis appearance. General Miles at once
informed him that he was to be removed from
the clyde to Fortress Monroe, and that few
minutes would be allowed him to take leave Of
ms family. JET. did not evince any surprise at
for it, r
Davis at once repaired to the bosom of his
family. They were grouped on the deck of the
clyde This group consisted OF Mrs. Davis, n
girl aged nine, boy of seven, and an infant in
arms Mrs. Davis was clad in black. She is a
woman Of prepossessing appearance, Of the bru-
nette style of beauty, though her black hair is
sprinkled with gray Her black eyes are clear
and sparkling, and her features bear resolute
stamp The Oldest boy, who bears the name of
jeff. was barefooted and yery iudiaerentlv
clad
The pseudo President was clad in a suit Of
tine dark grey cloth, and wore an overcoat Of the
Same material. His head WAS covered by a soft
grey iet hat. He was not handcuffed. He
looks haggard, worn Out and woe begone and
fully realizes his present felonious position. lie
parted from bis family in rather formal mau-
ner After embracing them coldly, aud without
any outward show Of feeling, he walked on
board the Pierce closely attended by General
Miles.
! After reaching the deck of the Pierre he
beckoned his son jeff, and bade the young
hopeful to summon "Bob," his colored body SER
want. When "Bob' made his appearance, JEFF
shook him warmly by the hand and bade him,
"Good bye"
Mrs. Davis bore the parting remarkably we'll,
and II did not seem TO cost her much effort to
do so. As the Pierce was about getting under
way, she leaned over the rail of the CLYDE, and
called out to her husband, "Jelf if they will
allow you, write to me and let me know what
kind of quarters you have"
To preclude any attempt of jumping over
board, by JEFF. or his compeers, and thus cheat
iDg the gallows Of its due, a strong gugrd was
placed on each side of the gangway. This
guard consisted of twenty-five cavalrymen,
armed with Sharpes rifles
All being in readiness, the mornings of the
Pierce were cast loose, and she was headed to
wards the Fort jeff, during the trip to BIZ
prison, was seated Immediately under a large
American flag, and the breeze waved its brieh
stars and broad stripes over his traitorous head
As soon as the boat landed, General Miles took
Davis by the arm and led him ashore. Coone
Pritchard performed the same office for Glenn
Clay They were at once conducted within th,
walls Of the Fort by the rear sally.port
JEFF. and Clay were placed in separate cells
and have no communication with each other
Their cells are built within the classmates. The,
are ten feet by fourteen, and dismal as dungeon
usually are. No fears need be entertained as tt
the safe keeping of the arch Rebel Escape is
impossible.
No person, under any pFetense whatever, cal
gain admittance to the Fort, without a pasl
from General Miles himself The passes arc
strictly limited to officers having business with.
in the walls of the frOWning Fortress