Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-06-02

The lNcARCRRATIoN OF JRFf. DAVIS
The Parting Nth his Family. A letter from
Fortress Monroe, May 22d. to the Philsdel-
phia Inquirer, gives the snnxed account Of the
transfer of JEFF. Davis from the steamer Clyde
to a cell in the Fortress:
General Miles boarded the Clyde and dis
patched an officer Of the guard to order the
arch traitor to report to him. jeff imme-
diately made his appearance. General Miles
at once informed him that he was TO be re-
moved from the Clyde to Fortress Monroe,
and that few minutes would be allowed him
to take leave Of bis family JEFF. did not
evince any surprise at this announcement
he was evidently prepared for 1t. Davis al
once repaired to the bosom Of his family
They we're 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 woman Of prepossessng appearance, Of
the brunette style of beauty, though her black
hair is sprinkled with gray. Her black eyes
are clear and sparkling, aud her features bear
resolute stamp. The Oldest boy, who bears
the name Of jeff, was barefooted and very in
differently clad.
The pseudo President was clad in suit Of
dark gray cloth, and wore an overcost of the
same material. His beard was covered by
soft gray felt hat. He was not handouffsd.
He looked ten years older than when | saw
him last ten years ago. HIS infamous career
has stamped his face and brow. He no lon
ger wears the air OF hGuteur which distinguish
ed him when he was in the councils of the
nation. He looks haggard, worn-out and
woe begone, and fully realizes his present fell
onous position. He parted from his family
10 a rather formal manner After embracing
them coldly and without any outward show
Of feeling, he walked on board the Pierce,
closely attended by Gen. Miles.
After reaching the deck Of the Pierce he
beckoned his son jeff, and b4de the young
hopeful to summon Bob his colored body
servant. When Bob made his appearance
JEFF shook him warmly bv the hand and babe
him Good by 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 Mts. Clement C.
Clay was much more demonstrative and affect
ing than the separation Of traitor JEFF. aud his
Serena. Glenn. is apparently fifty years Of
age. He was attired in suit Of plaid stuff.
Clay was very much detected, and seemed
even more downcast than his chief. He was
escorted 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 abou'
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" II this privilege is granted the arch
traitor, / fear Mrs. Davis will not be much
gratifed by the description. She also reques-
ted him that, if il were possible, he should
remain with Clay.
Lieutenant Colonel Pritchard, as the steam
er was about leaving, stepped up to Mrs Da-
Wis and babe her adieu, when she said to the
Colonel, this s very hard At this moment
we thought of the many affecting partngs
which took place between loyal and loving
hearts during the past four years, all occs-
stoned by the causeless crime OF her guilty
hus band.
To preclude any attempt of jumping over
board, by jeff or his compeers, and thus
cheating the gallows Of its due, strong
guard was placed on each side of the gang
way This guard consisted of twenty five