The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-05-07
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.

The Visit of Mrs JEFF Davis to her Hus-
bRnd-Sho ~ Expected 20 Remain at
the FOrtress-RHistng q SunIxen British
Brig, Etc.
FORTRESS MONROE, May St is now CONT
IDENTIFY stated that the visit of Mrs jefferson
DAVIS to this place promises TO be of long dura-
tion. During Yesterday MajorGeneral Miles,
acting under instructions from Washington, D.
c., directed Lieutenant Nc Elrath, the Post Quar-
termaster, to turn over one of the classmates of
the Fortress. II is understood that Mrs. Davis
applied for a room in Carroll Hail. where her
husband is confined, but was refused by General
Miles.
The conditions of the visit of Mrs. Davis, which
were made known shortly after she arrived
here, permit her 10 have free intercourse with
her husband during all hours OF the day, and
strictly enioin upon her to use no illegal mea-
sures in attempting either his rescue or release.
The British brig Victoria, which was wrecked
near Cape Henry several months since, has
been raised BY the Messrs. Baker, of Norfolk,
and towed to that city, where she will undergo
the requisite repairs.
The report of the ball given by the officers OF
the United States gunboat Conemaugh laying in
this harbor, proves to be incorrect. 1t was a
Sul plIsS NlslI Wy Juc Vi Iue ana
the utmost cordiality was extended to them.
The schooner j. j. Spencer, from Camden, N.
j., bound to Cuba, with an assorted cargo,
arrived here yesterday, and was quarantined.
case OF smallpox had made its appearance on
board.
The ship Thomas, from City Point, went to
sea to-day.
The schooner John r. Franklin, with cargo
of wood, has sailed for New York.
Mrs. Davis the GuesC of Dr COOper-The
Conditions of Her Visit to Mr.. Davis
She Proposes to Remain with her Hus-
band until he is Relieved by Govern
ment or Death-Her Opinion ON the
Subject of Mr Davis Parole. Etc.
FORTRESS MONROE May 4, 1866.-Mrs JEFF Davis
has taken up her quarters insiGe the fort She re-
mained there last nghI, having previously sent for
Surgeon, and BY virtue OF such position tR meS Si.
cal attendant of Mr. DAVIS. has given her apart
ments in the house occupied by himself and family.
The Doctor 1t will be remembered, is not only the
medical adviser of Mr. Davis, but also furnishes him
his meals from his own table. Although entertain
and front of the late Rebellion he naturally feels
deep professional interest in him; and in the dis.
charge Of his professional duty has been pntalterng
watchul care there can be no doubt that Mr.. Davis
Is lmmeasurably indebted for what of health and
Vitality still remain to him. Holding such relations
to Mr. Davis furnishes all the explanation that need
be given OF his receiving Mrs. Davis a guest in
is family AS for Mrs. DAVIS she NAV con gratulate
relt that she has 1aen into such hos mi table and
cOnsiderate hands.
CONDITIONS OF MRS. DAVIS VISIT
AS stated IN my letter of yesterday Mrs Davis OBJ
tanned permission TO visit her husband direct from
President johnson. But the permission was gwen
under certain restrictions though with lIberality
OF indulgence that greatly surprises very many here
or contribute any aid to the rescue OF Mr..
Davis, OF his release otherwise than through the
IAnu ant oh nAn ..L.
granted her Edmits her to unconstra ned interviews
with her husband, and at all hours of the day be-
tween reveile and sunset Ii Is enjon0d that an
officer shall be in the with them neither ls il
forbidden In the absence OF such Injunction, Gene.
raj Miles to-day allowed her to visit her husband un-
atenoed by an officer. sentinel, however walks
back and forth continually in front of the barred
windows of his room. Last. and not least, no limit
is placed upon the length OF her visit
THE TIME MRS. DAVIS PROPOSES TO REMAIN.
In answer to a question bow long she proposed to
make her visit, Mrs. Davis said emphahcally al in
tend TO remain until Mr. Davis is ordered away for
trial, or he is released from prison, or dies" And
she Is woman of that decision and spirit that she
will do what she saYs, unless some intermediate in
terdictien occurs to prevent 1t. She evidently has
no such fears and it is believed she knows too we'll
the nuTe of her sojourn to allow bersef TO enter
tain any such apprehension.
MIR. DAVIS FUTURE AS LOOKED AT BY MRS. DAVIS.
1t is natural for women to be enthusiastic pardcu-
larly when their strongest affections and che
risted hopes are interested. Mrs DAVIS is probably
not an execution 1t certain that she is enthusi-
astIcally hopeful regarding the future of Mr. Davis
She expresses the be ief that he will very soon
be released on his parole II possible that the wish in
her is father to the thought but she talks with
that freedom assurance the topic carrying
vchon of stronger basis for the beet she expresses
than idle surmises founded on delusive hope.
There might be persons she says would like to
rescue Mr. Davis from prison, but she scouts the
idea OF his accepting any such release He will not
go away from here, she declares unless in a manner
COMFORTING with his sense of high hOnori and she
claims for him punotilio of nonor partaking Of
the chiValry Of the old knights of the medieval
ages On the subject OF parole she insists with equal
emphasis, that he would sacrifice his life before Vo
latIng his parole,-N. Y Herald.