The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-17
Condition of Jefferson Davis,

MR. DAVIS MANNER OF FIIFE-PRECAUrIoNs OF r11F
MILITARY AUTHORITIES AT FORTRESS MONROE
ETC. ETC.
FORTRESS MONROE, Va, May I4-Since the arri.
val OF his wife at this place, Mr. DAVIS ex. President
OF the late Confederacy, has Tegalned to a wonder
Iul extent some OF his old time cheerfuness and
Vlyaclty, and does not to conceal it, Con.
ndenng that he was at all times afFectlonate hus-
bal and father IL IS not to be wondered at that to
be reunited to the partner of his bosom after an ab.
sence OF nearly one entire year. and moreover during
tlat whoie p riod, captlve' strongly guarded, he
shOuld forget his grievances, and laying aside the
form OF the martyr" become the husband and
father.
MIS- Davis is known to be highly ACCOMPLISHED
lady, and that she will not abuse her privilege NAV
be set down as an established fact She has been
assigned two entire casemates in row No q of For
tress Monroe which being fitted up comfortably
by the officers OF the and the friends of t1e
LADY. Scafce day passes but some present Tor
Mrs. DAVIS useful Tor her domestic household
arrives, and judging from the sparkle OF her eve
when the article is opened, it must cause her rhe
greatest pleasure TO know that she has so many
friends ana admirers.
Mr.. Davis is supplied with everything in the shape
OF creature comorts this go cd as any first.
class hotel could offer being supplied IRON the table
OF Post Surgeon Cooper. He smokes the most fra
grant Havanas and has access to the library of the
lori. Mrs. Davis can visit him at all hours during
the day and no restraint is placed upon their inter.
news. He has hs regular walks on the ramparts
OF the f0rtihcaton and in his perambuation he Is
not even interrupted by the curosIty-see ers VINO
may perchance gain admittance inside OF the tort.
ressa recent order having been Issued prohI biting
persons ascending the parapets while Mr. DAVIS Is
out walking.
Being well supplied with the daily journals, he paws
great attention to all they contain From this source
he became acquainted with the fact OF his Indict.
ment by the Grand Jury lately in session at Horfo K
Instead of being downcast through this circum.
stance he seems 10 be eiated at the prospects OF a
speedy trial.
The most lynx-eyed vigilance is observed by the
garrison, to exclude every from within the
walls of Fortress Monroe, except officers and
attaches of the post who have legitimate business
there. An applicant for admission must undergo
sore trials aud tOrms viz. :-On crossing the draw.
bridge OF the main say.port the visitor, ON ap.
proac hiDg thaponderous gate, Is halted by sentry
The OTporal advances and ash s who is wanted il
the party is not suspicious looking he IS allowed 60
proceed through the aTchwaY, Wnere more guards
are stationed The VISITOR Is requested, BY sentry,
logo into casemate and see tue officer of the guard
Here you Interr0Pated as to your busin ess etc
and, II satisfactory. the name s to the head
quarters OF General Miles, commanding the district
when pass is sent If proper applicant for visit
ing the fort. General Miles, as ais ohis staff is
Very particular in issuing passes, inasmuch as Ave
out OF every refused the privilege of coming
inride,
THE GARRISON OF FORTRESS MONROE
since the capture of Richmond has consisted Of
regular troops, v no are commanded by BreVet Bril-
gader-General Buston, Colonel OF the 9th U. $
ArtlleTy. 1t Is needless to say tnat the most
thorough discipline exists among these troops, and
as an example of the rgdity in which It Is enforced
messed during the inspecting Of arms of the guard
this morning. The new officer of the day examined
the pieces BE examined the lock, stock, and barrel
Ct pryate's musket, and sounded the piece to see
that u was unlOaded. On withdrawing the ramrod,
the omcer touched the same on his spOtless white
glove, when IL unfortunately lett a small speck of
DIRT. Toe unlucky soldier was at once remanded TO
arrest tor his negligence This Is discipline, acco d.
ing TO "CRsey,0
The police, or sanitary arrangements, of Fortress
Monroe are in keeping with the lscpline OF the
men. The most thorough cleanliness is prevalent
throughout; and there need be no apprehension of
an epidemic coming to this pos'.-N !. World.