Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1865-05-31
JEFF DAVIS?
His Arrival at Fortress Monroe.

being I'm readiness. arrangements were made
by Brevet Major General Miles, who is now
in command of this district, for the removal
of the prisoners to the quarters provided for
them. The steamer Silas G. Price was de
tailed for that purr lose, and left the Balti-
more wharf at l O. clock to-day, May 22, hav-
ing on board Major General Miles, the new
commandment of this District, and Colonel
William l.. james, Chief Quartermaster.
together with strong guard. The Pierce
Immediately steamed alongside of the Clyde,
on board of which steamer were confined
Jeff Davis and his forlorn crew, ever since
their arrival in the harbor.
General Miles at once 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. Gener-
al 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 his family. JEFF
did not evlnce any surprise at this announce
ment; he was evidf ntly prepared for it.
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, a girl aged nine, a boy of seven, and
an infant in arms. Mrs. Davis was clad in
black. She is woman of prepossessing
appearance, of the brunette style of beauty,
though her black hair issprinkled 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 very indiferently clad.
The pseudo President was clad in suit of
fine dark gray cloth, and wore an overcoaJ
ed by soft felt grey hat. He was not hand
cuffed. He looked ten years older than
when | saw him last, five years ago. His in
famous career has stamped his face and
brow. He no longer wears the air OF hau-
teur which distinguished him when he was
In the councils of the nation. He looks hag-
gard, worn out and woe -begone, and fully 1e-
alizes his present felonious position. He
parted from his family in rather formal
manner. After embracing them coldly and
without any outward show of feeling. he
walked ON board the Pierce closely attended
by General Miles
After reaching the deck of the Pierce he
beckoned his son JEFF. and babe the young
hopeful to summon Bob his colored body
servant. When bob" made his appear
ance JEFF. shook him warmly by the kand
and bade him Good bye. - In justice to
Bob we are constrained to say, that he
did not seem at all sorry to part from his late
master.
The parting of Mr. and Mrs Clement c.
Clay was more demonstrative and affecting
than the separation of traitor Jeff. and his
Serena. Clemis apparently fifty years of age.
He was attirei in suit Of plaid stuff. Clay
was very much detected, and seemed even
more downcast than his chief He was es-
corted on board the Pierce by Lieutenant
Colonel Pritchard.
Mrs Davis bore the parting remarkably
well, and it 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 to her husband,
jeff if they will allow you, write to 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 gratiied by the description. She al
so requested him that if it were possible he
should remain with Clay Lieutenant Col
onel Pritchard, as the steamer was about
leaving, stepped up to Mrs. Davis and babe
her adieu, when she said to the Colonel,
This is very hard At this moment we
thought of the many, many affecting part
lngs which took place between loyal men and
loving hearts during the past four years, all
occasioned by the causeless crime of her
guilty husband.
General Miles deserves great credit for
his arrangements In removing the prisoners.
There was no needless courtesias lavished up
on the traitors Gen. Miles conducted him
self like an officer and gentleman in the
discharge of his duties. Nocourtesies what
ever were exchanged with the criminals. He
performed his duty with gentleness and
with dignity, but without any social recog-
milton of the double-dyed felons who were in
his custody.
To preclude any attempt of jumping over
board, by JEFF. or his compeers, and thus
cheating the gallows of its due, a strong
guard was placed on each side of the gang
way. This guard consisted of twenty-five
cavalrymen, armed with Sharp rifles
All being in readiness, the moorings of
the Pierce were cast loose, and she headed
towards the Fort. jeff during the trip to
his prison, was seated Immediately under
large American flag, and the breeze waved
its bright stars and broad stripes over his
tratorous head.
The Pierce landed at the Engineers dock,
where the additional guard was in waiting,
consisting of picked men from the Third
Pennsylvania Artillery Regiment As soon
as the boat was secured, Gen. Miles took
Davis by the arm and led him ashore Col
Pritchard performed the same office for
Glenn. Clay. They were at once conducted
within the walls of the Fort by the rear sal
ly-port
JEFF. and Clay, albeit Mrs. Davis injunc-
ton, were placed in separate cells, and have
no communication with each other Their
cells are built within the casemates They
are ten feet by fourteen, and dismal as dun
geons usually are. No fears need be enter
tanned as to the safe-keeping of the arch
rebel. Escape is impossible
New Orders have been issued by Major
Gen. Miles. No person under any pre-
tence whatever, can gain admittance to the