Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1865-06-02
The Incarceration of Jeff. Davis.
THE PARTING WITH HIS FAMILY.


annexed account Of the transfer of jeff.
Davis from the steamer Clyde to cell
in the Fortress:
General Miles boarded the Clyde and
dispatched an officer of the guard to or
der the arch traitor to report to him.
Jeff. Immediately made his appearance.
Gen. Miles at once informed him that be
was to be removed from the Clyde to
Fortress Monroe, and that few minutes
would be allowed him to take leave of
his family. JEFF. did not evince any sur
prise at this announcement; he was evil
IDENTIFY prepared for it. Davis at once
repaired 10 the bosom of his family
They were grouped on the deck of the
Clyde. This group consisted of Mrs.
Davis, girl aged nine, boy of seven,
and an infant in arms. Mrs. Davis was
clad in black. She is a woman of pre-
possessing appearance, Of the brurctte
style of beauty, though her black hair is
Sprinkled with gray. Her black eyes
are clear and sparkling, and her features
bear a resolute stamp. The Oldest boy,
who bears the name of jeff, was bare
footed and very indifferently clad.
The pseudo President was clad 10
suit of dark gray cloth, and wore an over
coat of the same material. His head was
covered by a soft felt hat. He was not
handcuffed. He looked ten years older
than when saw him last, five years ago.
His infamous career has stamped his face
and brow. He no longer wears the air
of hauteur which distinguished him when
he was in the councils of the nation. He
looks haggard, WORKOUT and oe.begone
and fully realizes his present feloniouS
position. He parted from his family in
a rather formal manner. After embrac-
ing them coldly and without any out
ward show Of feeling, he walked on board
the Pierce, closely attended by General
Miles.
After reaching the deck of the Pierce
he beckoned his sou jeff, and babe the
young hopeful to summon Bob, his col
ored body servant. When Bob made
bis appearance jeff. shook him warmly
by :he hand and babe him Good BY
In justice to Bob we are constrained to
say that be did not seem at all sorry TO
part from his late master.
The parting of Mr.. and Mrs. Clement
G. Clay was much more demonstrative
aud affecting than tho separation Of jeff.
and his Serena. Clement is apparently
fifty years Of age. He was attred in a
suit Of plaid stuff. Clay was very much
detected and seemed even more downcast
than his chief. lie was escorted on board
the Pierce by Lieutenant Colonel Pritch-
ard.
Mrs. Davis bore the parting remarka'
bly, well, and it did not seem to cost her
much effort TO do so. As the Pierce
was getting under way, she leaned over
the rail of the Clyde and called to her
husband: JEFF. if they will allow you,
write 10 me and let me know what kind
Of quarters you have If this privilege
is granted the arch traitor, | fear Mrs.
Davis will not be much gratifed by the
description. She also requested him that,
if it were possible, be should remain with
Clay.
Lieutenant Colonel Pritchard, as the
steamer was about leaving, stepped up to
Mrs. Davis and babe her adieu, when she
said 10 the Colonel, fhis is very hard -
AT this moment we thought of the many
affecting partlngs which took place be-
tween loyal and loving hearts during the
past four years, all occasioned by the
causeless crime of her guilty husband.
To preclude any attempt of jumping
overheard, by jeff. or his compeers and
thus cheating the gallows Of its due, a
strong guard was placed on each side of
the gangway. This guard consisted Of
twenty-five cavalry men, armed with
Sharp's rifles.
All being in readiness, the moorings OF
the Pierce we're cast loose, aud she was
headed toward the fort. jeff. during the
trip to bis prison, was seated Immediately
under large American flag, and the
breeze waved its bright stars and broad
stripes over his traAorous head. The
Pierce landed at the Engineers dock,
where an additional guard was in wait
ing.
AS soon as the boat was secured, Gen.
Miles took Davis by the arm and led him
ashore. Colonel Pritchard performed
the same office for Glen. Clay. They
were at once conducted within the walls
of the Fort by the rear sally port. JEFF.