The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-11-01
NEWS FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

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Unconditional Release OF John Mitchell
hts Health and Appearance and Incl
dents Of His Closing Prison LSfe-COn-
dition ana Prospects or Jetr. Davis aud
Ciay-yolunteers yncatinE the Fort
and Reg alars Taking Their Places
Recruiting at . Discount-The Victor
and General BIalferd, Sc.
OUR FORTRESS MONROE CORRESPONDENTS.
FoRrsES MoSRos Oct so, 1866.
John Mitchell, as you will have learned by Telegraph
before this reach you has been a liberty The
official order from the War Department directing his re-
lease reached here this morning General Niles at once
showed him this order with the Information that he was
now no longer prisoner OF war; and that according to
Instructions he furnish him FREQ transportation 70
New York Observation-Disclosures OF the two places he
desired to go TO- 81 will 20 TO Richmond" said Mr..
Mitchell; and transportation has accordingly been fur
nshed him Cor latter city, for which place he will
take his departure in the morning
INITIATION or INTENDED RxixAsh
On Saturday telegram received by General Miles
from the War Department stating that the order had
been issued granting Mitchell his release, and that the
same had been mailed This telegram shown to
Mr.. Mitchell, but no difference mazda In his treM
ment until the reception OF the 0sclai order When
told thai ne must be KEEP, In confinement until the re-
cepton OF the order Of release no Expressed dssa
faction, but hoped he mails might not bc poeserse,y
da,oy his account, and unnecessarily prciong his
Imprisonment This preliminary communication Of,
anxiety He has been looking time for hir resto
ration TO freedom. and has shown marked anxiety on
the subject The news made him cheerful, ard this
hardly yet died away
FAREWELL TO PRISON LiTg.
As have stated, General Miles the nrs 10 inform
him OF his unconditional release He WAS mot long,
though in awaiting himself OF hrs new privileges
free and untrammelled citizen Of the republic. Fore
mostly he thanked with great warmth General Miles FOR
the Courteous treatment no had always received M
prisoner In previous conversations he confessed that
he had abused good government and that the punish
ment he was receiving was fully Deserved Coming
from hrs lips this confession has fore' and there
be doubt of consistent and loyal conduct on
his part in tina future
soxE Kg~SASr or a,rTsRNsss ysr
Incorporate llee OF his pen brought Nr. Mitchell here
The force OF habit evidently still clings somewhat
ciousy to him Captain Spnderson, officer OF the day
asked him for his Autograph Just before leaving Taking
up his pen he wrote with hurried dash ''fhr foolish mon
have confined the wise and appended his nsno 10 II with
evident pride OF chrographical display and the remark
''Thais from Jack Faslan how do you Ike in II
like IL well enough when take into account Jack Fa
stats character for vcacty, replied Captain Sander
instance TO show the possibility Of lurking bitterness
his heart yet But venture to promise he will get over
this soon.
captain McEwan, Of General Miles, staff conducted
Mr. Mitchell outside the fortress "assng tho bridge
leading tire principal sayport tho Captain told him
he was free 70 go where no pleased ~ hope shall
always be hereafter he replied, and forthwith made
his way To the Hygeia Hotel whcre IN the interim Of his
further sooin here he Is trying 10 MAKE himself cont
EyrKcrs or H,s IxrRIsoSsksr
The four months aud over that Sir Michel has been
confined here have made but little peucptble change Ia
his health and general appearance lie ~ shade paier
perhaps hut hs rounduess OF face. brightness of
and fumes. Of limbs renan He looks the literary man
he has been and is with his fill flowing beard, care
less saunterng walk and indifferent painness Of dress,
His present sit Is OF blue anne with light coored felt
hat worn rather auntily aud with de- ided devil may
care air All know Why he was phi in prison. pow.
erfu writer he did moro than his share of ev in nci
| ing on and keeping up the late raDcion Free aga n
the power OF great good lie. in him ant cpporty to
redeem his past Whether ienianism other influence
secured him his Freedom II - W be hoped he viii use II
well and uyaliy
my DAVIS
To these two tho state prisoners ara now reduced Tbs
fate that them would BE- idle 10 conjecture
Heaven and earth, TO speak. have been moved 10
cure their restoration TO liberty. but n vain Jeh.
m bo,ls, and his chief source Of amusement
reading "Bancrofts History OF the United States ny
tho way the whole fort library has lately een opened u
him. 50 he has all the reading. and good matter too hs
| chooses II. expects soon to bs called "a
trial, but no uoinc alton or the fact has yet
| reached him. nor has there been any ialo
correspondence with OF hs counsel lie has large,
airy room, good aitendance good Ore and. with his
daily walks privileges OF reading and
and the excellent meals furnished him. fares like
lord than prisoner There Is NJ guard stationed
| In his room, as formerly
Mr Clay continues in the enioy msut OF excellent
health Hc seems greatly nj loss to account for his
prolonged imprisonment, and denes, am told, the
sblty Of proving his completely in the emotest degree
with the assassination Of President Lincoln HIS anxiety
| for speedy trial is as strong AZ ever
/
The Third Pennsylvania heavy artillery regiment leave
the fort in the msrnng and will camp Tor the present
| Camp Hamilton. Their places will he taken by tue
companies Of the Fifth United States artillery already
arrived II Is expected the Third will get away this wcck.
Meantime every effort "a being made TO induce the out
gong troops TO enlist 10 the regular army Through
~ thirty days has been offered earh recruit Thus far
/ only Two recruits have been secured
|
This steamer lowed la here yesterday In disabled
condition. has been taken 10 Norfolk 10 undergo repairs
Her passengers have gone To New York
/ GENERAL M. YOpD
has been here on visit He has returned 10 Rich
mond