The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1866-04-18
Abandonment of the Attempt to Re-
move JEFF. Davis on Writ of HaBeas
Corpus.


FoRTREss MONROE, April II, Is66.-The
rumor that an attempt would be made at
Richmond, under the late proclamation of
the President, TO effect the removal to that
city of JEFF. Davis on q writ of habeas cor
pus has proved correct. Among his friends
there the subject was discussed at great
! length and in all its possible bearings,
when the matter was dropped, from very
positive assurance that they could do moth
ing in the case. JEFF. Davis being e pris-
oner Of the United States, in order to effect
his removal in the way contemplated, it
was found the writ Of habeas corpus would
be imperative unless bearing the approving
signature Of Chief Justice Chase. 1t being
settled that the Chief Justice would not
give the benefit Of his signature 10 the pro-
posed writ, it was further settled to let him
alone and not give him the opportunity of
refusal, which might only complicate
matters more. On the other hand, had a
writ issued by any Of the judicial junction
aries OF this State been served on Major
General Miles here for the surrender of Jetr.
Davis he would most positively have disre-
garded it. Whether the friends Of Mr.. Da-
Wis, in the course of their deliberative ses-
sions, took pains to aseertain-this fact do
not know but this much | do know, that
such would have been the course General
Miles would have taken in the premises.
Plus the case stands. JEDI. Davis is still
here, ard bids likely 10 remain until the
powers that be, and the most exalted pow
ers Of the general government at thai, or
/ dain otherwise.
Viewing the situation as described above,
l understand now that the friends of Mr.
Davis most jealous in accomplishing his re-
storstiOp 10 liberty-and among them it is a
foregone conclusion that the term of impri-
| sonmeat be has undergone, probably pro-
longed month more, will be the extent of
punishment melted cut to him, and that
there need be no fears Of his life or Danish
ment from the country-have determined
to wait the publication by the President Of
a general amnesty proclamation. tits con-
idently believed and asserted that such
proclamation will bo speedily forthcoming
and that The name of JEFF. Davis will head
the list Of those to be benefited by it. 1t is
even positively asserted that the sentiments
Of the Caoinet have been canvassed on the
| subject, aud that the influence of the ma
JOrity will be given to accomplish such end.
While the fact is remembered that the or
ders given once on time by JEFF Davis to
his forces in Tennessee to shoot Andrew
johnson on sight, is not likely to have been
forgotten by the latter, it is argued that the
/ Presidents friendly feelings 70 the people
| Of the States lately in rebellion, and the
/ anxiety 90 restore, not only the old Union
Of land and States, but the union Of hands
and hearts as we'll, viii induce President
johnson 10 merge all personal feelings of
bitterness and hatred to mis- sole desire and
/ conscientious and self-sacrifcing determi-
| nation TO achieve such result. As 70 his
/ using his power 70 open the prison doors of
Jeh. Davis ana let him 60 forth free again,
there are those who hope for it and those
who do not. While many urge such step
as not only one Of expediency, but one Of
| duty, and in following out its alleged bene-
| Aoial results upon the future Of the country
| pQrtray the graadest historical record await
| ing the Presidents own mapping out for
| himself, others think and assert that trea-
son should be punished, and that only the
/ lelon's doom should await the head and
leader Of men who planted barrels Of pow
der under Libby prison, attempting the
| burning Of our cities and perpetrated that
| GROWING act Of iniamy, the assassination Of
| President lincoln. Jeff. Davis is fond of
smoking. Let him put all this in his pipe
and smoke il; and as he watches the smoke
/ gracefully curling upward lot him hope and
| pray with what Of strength and feryog be
may.-Cor. ". y. Herald.