The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-04-14
EFF. DAVIS.
Abandonment of the Attempt 10 Remove
Jefl. DaVIs on Writ of HnbeRa CORPUS.


jeff. DaV1s ora Writ of HabeRs Corpus.
FoRTREss MONROE April 1.-THE rumor that
an attempt would be made at Richmond, under
the late proclamation of the President, TO effect
the removal 10 that city of Jeif. Davis on writ
of habeas corpus, has proved correct. Among
his friends there the subject was discussed at
great length and in all its possible bearings,
when the matter was, 6roppedy from very posi-
tive assurance that they could do nothing in the
case. JEFF. Davis being prisoner OF The United
States, in order to effect his removal in the way
contemplated 1t was found the writ of haoeas
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 to the proposed
writ, it was further settled to let him alone,
and not give him the opportunity OF a refusal
which might only compliCate matters more. On
the other hand, had a writ issued by any of the
judicial tunctonaries of this State been served
on Major-General Miles here for the surrender
OF JEFF. Davis, he would most positively have
disTegarded 1t. Whether the friends OF Mr..
DAVIS, in the course of Their deiiberative ses-
sions, took pains to ascertain 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. Thus the
case stands. jeff Davis is still here, and bids
likely to remain until the powers that be, and
the most exalted powers of the general Govern
ment, at that, ordan otherwise
Viewing the situation as described above,
understand now that the friends OF Mr.. Davis
most jealous i'll accomplishing his restoration to
Hberty-and among them it is understood That
the term OF imprisonment he has undergone,
probably prolonged to month more, Will be
the extent of punishment meted out to him,
and tnat there need be no fears of his life or
banishment from the country-have determined
to wait the publication by the President of a
general amnesty proclamation. 1t is confidently
believed and asserted that such proclamation
will be speedily forthcoming, and that the name
OF jeff Davis will head the list of those to be
benehted by it. 1t is even positively asserted
that the sentiments of the Cabinet have hnnn
Canyassed on the subject, and that the influence
OF the majority will be given to accomplish such
end. While the fact is remem oered that the
orders given once on q time by jeff. Davis to
his forces IN Tennessee TO shoot Andrew John
son on sight, is not likely to have been forgot
ten by the latter it is argued that the Presi-
dents friendly feelings to the people of
the States lately in rebellion, and the
anxiety to restore not only the old Union of
land and States, out the union of hands
and hearts as well, will induce President John
son to merge all personal feelings OF bitterness
and hatred TO his sole desire and conscientious
and selt-sacrifcing determination to achieve
such result. As to his using his power to open
the prison doors Of JEFF. Davis, and let him go
forth free again, there are those who hope for
II and those who do not. While many urge such
step as not only one of eXpediency, but one of
duty, and in following out It's alleged beneficial
results upon the future of the country portray
the grandest historical recond awaiting the Pre-
sident's own mapping out for himself others
think and assert that treason should be punished,
and that only the telons doom should await
the head and leader of men who planted barrels
of powder under Libby Prison, attempted the
burning of our cities, and perperated that
crowning act of infamy, the assassination of
President Lincoln. JET. Davis is fond of
smoking. Let him put that in his pipe and
smoke 1t; and as he watches the smoke grace
fully curling upward, let him hope and pray
with what strength and fervor he may.-M Y.
Herald.