The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-22
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Visit of Senators TO Fortress MOnrOe-
Will Mr.. Davis Trial Take Place in
June ?-Namos OF the JurVm-u Ere

FORTRESS MONROE, MAY ia dearth of news
most distressing Is preValeit on this point, which
nothing Can oispel not even rumors or gossip con-
corning MIR. Dav 8. The past two three days 1t
has been raining incessantl which contributed not
a little TO the general dulness. In days Of yOre we
used to nave an occasional arrival of Yesse from
remote regions but at present not even schooner
bound in anchor IN the Roads but proceeds on
her way, eitrer to Norfolk up the James river
AS a slight change in the above programmes / can
only state that this morning we hav had istin.
guished arrival OF a i've Senator, though he re a
Radical SIR. l.. p. Poland, United States Senator
from Vermont, reached this place to-day. via Bal
tImOre, and is the guest of CO.onel A. p. Blunt,
QuartermasteT OF this District.
Whether the distinguished Senator came here to
amelioTate the condition of the "natIOn's wards"
inquire into the general health of Mr.. Jefferson
DAVIS mas not transpired. One thing, however, is
certain, that Mr. Poland, in company with Senator
Wilson, from Massachusetts, have been expected
here for the past two weeks and only to-day the
former arrived sinRy and alone. The great radical
nom Massachusetts, however, is represented by his
son, dashng young man, holding commission
the Six United States cavalry. This noble scion is
apparently enjoying himself, judging from his rides
wltn young ladies from the fort, even If his parent
is not here.
THE TRIAL OF JEFFERSON DAVIS.
This important event is ne the all absorbing tonic
OF conversation The fact of the United states DIS
trict Court lately IN session at Norfolk adjournIng
over to meet in Richmond next month, and on top
of it, bill having passed in the oenate making only
Two terms of the Court, IN May and December,
smacks OF desire ON the part OF the radical aeton
year. 1t seems that Chief Justice salmon Chase
wishes TO defer the trial, If not shirk the RESPONSE
bility of presiding atOgeih her. L..
The opinion OF most eminent lawyers whom have
consulted, is that according to the adjournment OF
Judge Underwood his May term is extended into
The next month, and the graud jury who have found
the indIct ent against the eXFresident of the Com
1ederacy were no doubt anxious TO try Mr. Davis as
much as to find an indie ment against him. viii
the trial come OFF as soon June!
The indictment which has been found against
Davis is said TO he very weak document; and If
MIR. OConOr IS the counsel for the defense, or any
other one of your eminent jurists, he will find very
little trouble in picking 1t to pieces There is one
count IN 1t and that rea ing TO particular day and
date However, that is matter Tor the lawyers to
hescanf upon; and as am only 10 give you outside
opinions, will not intrude my own upon you.
THE JURY WHICH INDICTED JEFB DAVIS.
The most important and historical event touching
upon the ate stupendous Rebellion will be the Trial
OF the head ana 'front.' OF this measure the President
OF he late CoDederacy. lC is matter of importance
TO know the names OF the men who met in council,
bound by solemn oath, TO weigh the guilt or Inno-
c. nee OF an individual whose fame as q leader OF
rebellion IL worldwide, and If guilty, In their
opinion, to find an indictment of treason against
him. This jury subp@naed number OF witnesses,
all oil whom held minor positions in the late Con.
iederate army. the evidence Of these witnesses has
not transpired nor will II be made public until the
Gay OF the trial, If then. The names of the grand
jury are as t0llOws;-
Isaac Snowden, Fairfax county, Va.
ChalkleY Glhngham, Fairfax county, Va,
J. r. BigelOw, Alexandra. Va.
4. j, i, Taylor, Alexandra, Va.