New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-22
Our Special Correspondence.
HILTON HEAD. $. C., May &C. 1865.
THE END.

TIE END.
The long agony is over. The head ana soul
of the Southern Confcderacy, in the person Of Jef
Davis is now confined We were electrified at an early
hour this morning by telegram from Savannah that
tina, archRebe and traitor would arrive here at Al
O'clock to be forwarded Immediately 10 Washington
ARRIVAL OF THE srEAAnR
Plnetuay at the time tine Emile arrived in
th, harbor bringing prisoners the Aforesaid Jefer
son Davis with his wife and her sister and three chill
dren; Alex. ii. Stephens Mr.. Reagan Postmaster
General Of the pretended Confederacyi Clement [.
Clay and his wife Gen. Wheeler and stat. Coils. John
son and Lubbock Of Dayiss staff Mejor Morand Capt
Moody Lieut. Hathaway, two prvates. and Howell n
brother OF Mrs. Davis Ensign in the late Confederate
navy.
TRANSFER TO THE CLYDE
Tie steamer was not allowed to come TO tho dock,
but ran alongside the United States Government trans
port Clyde, 10 which the prisoners we're at once trans
ferred There the greatest anxiety the part Of
all soldiers and citizens here for the privilege of seeing
the man who has caused the great desolaton in the
country and who soon all believe, toreoeiyc the
punishment due for his crimes. The orders.
however were very strict, and but few persons were
allowed to 90 board the Clyde.
DETAILS o. TIRE CAPTURE.
Through the kindness Of Lieut. Col. Prchard, in
charge of the prisoners your correspondent was per
ur,od 70 visit the steamer and learned from the Colonel
and oth,rsthe particulars Of tho capture, which was
made by detachment Of l2e Of the 4th Michigan
Cavalry under Lieut. Col. II. d. Prichsrd. about one
mile from Irwinsvile Ca and about 100 miles south
east from Macon. The Colonel learned on the 9Th inst
where they cncamped, and just before daylight on
the 10th surrounded the camp 1t was supposed that
Davis had considerable force guard and severe
fight was expec cd BY an unfortunate and far
accountable accident part Of the force fired upon
another and before tie mistake was discovered two
men were killed ard six others slightly wounded.
Capt. Hudson had placed strong guard around the
tent where Dayis was supposed TO be, and when the
frnc commenced thinking his duty called him 10 the
ant he left the tent in charge Of Corporal with or
ders 10 let no one pass The Corporal went TO the
door where he met by lady, who proved TO be
Mrs Devils and who said that tent was,occupied by Ia
dies and she hoped they would be permitted TO dress
before ben disturbed.
HOW JEPR. WAS DRESSED.
Very Soon she again and voluntarily appeared at the
door, with another person petticoats morning dress
am wooden cloak with hood closely drawn over the
bsal and pail on her arm.
MOTHER"
Corporal ordered halt which was Of course obeyed.
but Mrs. d. feengly appealed TO the Corporal TO allow
her rOer TO 70 TO the spring for pail Of water-it
hard if they prisoners not 10 be allowed
TO get little water for their morning additions. Mr.
Corporal lust then observed that the morning dress
quite long enough TO conceal pair Of boots locking
rather too heavy for mother to wear and with his
Spencer carbine presented to the aged lsdy's head
ordered her TO remove that cloak. The argument
persuasive, even to the clvalry. The disguise
moved and JEFF. Davis appeared in full view
VERY VALIANT.
Davis said he should have defended himself If he had
been armed-evcn If be had had revolver he would
have fought with il as long he could. The Colonel
replied to him. that no didn't appear to be in very good
fighting condition just at that time
COULDN'T STAND THE MUSIC.
After hurried breakfast the party put in march
ing ORDER The prisoners IN ambuiances preceded by
the Band of the 4th Michigan Cavalry playing first
YANKEE Doodle" which had evidently depressing in
Auence on the feelings Of Mr. Davis but when in few
minutes the band struck into the somewhat familiar air
Of John Browns Bodys Marching On" it was too
much for endurance and be actually fell PROSTATE In the
ambulance, and was kept concealed from view by his
friends for a considerable time.
CLAY sURRENDERs.
c. c. Clay was not captured, but wrote to Gen. Will
son that having learned that reward had been offered
for mis- apprehension accompce In the assassina
ton Of President Lincoln and feeling entirely innocent
of such charge he wonid at give himself up for
due examination and trial.
WHEELER.
Gen Wheeler asked and expected TO be paroled. un'
der the armstice granted by Gen. Sherman. but Col
rt,.t.. dsf oa,tfp tI,..
terms of the arnisce end laying down his arms the
General undertook 10 keep up the war fighting his way
rough the country and tho Colonel decided that his
case mu.t be ssrtled by higher than bis authority.
COL. TBIICHARD.
Col Priichard Is a noble specimen Of a man and a
model soldier. He Is modest and unassuming, but
brave lion and ready to lead wherever bis duty
calls He Is abont 20 years Of age sit feet high. com
pacty built and was before entering the service,
lawyer at Allegan. Michigan. His State may well be
proud through so good representative. OF the honor