The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-12-06
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NcDsee on the contrary won't out into he ae,ds a,
| cosated over hts productions while fishing
:. iDsAe On TORIES or pAv.
mr. Davis seemed % think that the government would
sn0ou mt some dcuisss IN settling hs
ability In reply "a the opirion that the administration
might have gained considerable capital from vigorous
struck him that Mr. johnson had other objects In view
r,;.s, Sainng political capialihat the public good
remarked that such ideas were rather novel to
coming from Washington city. "Yes," Mr.. Davis an.
swered, 81 suppose that opinions are those Of a
world"
He inquired particularly about Mr. BENJAMIN and an
peared TO entertain great respect for his abilities He
was interested in his success as LAWYER and thought
that his short but promising English bar
Speaking or his capture Mr. Davis stated that he had
no intention OF leaving the country, but ntimaed that
II he had not determined 10 remain with his family.
escape would have been very easy. When Brecknridse
and benjamin 81 Syey; hs could also have done the
have gone confidently to any part Of the country but in
the Condition Of the roads at that time no would not de-
seri his family.
7HouaHrs on ME PRESIDENTIAL TOUR.
He spoke feelingy of the insults offered to President
Johnson during his tour the West He often
20 THIS subject and always 10 che most interested man
dent, but to Johnsons character gentleman. He
thought that such conduct evinced political degra
daton and deterioration OF pubic morality In re-
fcrring to the historical character of the Journey he
spoke OF similar events that had preceded the present
m.
pare with IL in extent; Iackson's or local
a Nc s ayslss h vs, y.S quietly wSh e
mt during this progress when The n ,us,
vs., ar to leave some little country town eArly ono
,sorraa an agutant on President Monroes stad was
ws.ng nm A''0n'y LOT the hotc keeper to make up his
'"Mne nost's s->ned very much troubled ahou, TIA
bill aud could Nct aermine to close his column Of
Items possible bat NOT toinE =, .Sant IL
Presidential party he cu6aeSa ms ptsn y N vain to
exsortionaie demand. The sdjutans ws getting
inpatient at tbs mans hesitation snd the lnkecper was
as Tar as ever from summing up MS account ne
bill to the officer. Tho items wore scanned and found
correct sut excrban' until tho last one was reached
when, 'by the shade OF Mrs Quickly the fellow had
expended himself In frantic effort and charged ten
dollars for Kicking up,he devil generally u Is related
nat there SaF 20 m@nS 'n' 'eiana
Wang his imprisonment Mr.. Davis Eas relieved nany
weary hours by return to his fondness for literary plea.
sures
In the early days or his confinement he was deprived
whom this rule relaxed he Immediately diverted aim
self by pcrusa OF several historical and philosophical
works Since his removal 10 Carroll Hall he has in.
dulged IN course or diversified reading There Ia
nice garrison library at the fo but Mr. Davis has pur
chased little collection OF favorte authors aud about
two hundred volumes bear evldenres of his mental Il
energy and taste for literature.
UNIDENTIFIED CONDUCT coSGREssMKs.
The rudeness displayed by members in not listening
the remarks Of their colleagues and deprying the
grcssiona halls Of any deberative character
verciy commented upon. TINS LED 10 inquiry from
MI Davis rs to the prevalence OF custom of which no
had heard of both Representatives and Senator's putting
their relatives In subordinate positions about tho Capitol
He was asonshed 10 hear OF the degree to which tho
custom had descended. In his time Senator would |
have thought OF such a thing; but he sorry TO
say that In the latter years OF his Congressional
two or three members OF the lower house had re-
nounced their OF proprety by adopting such
course No relatives OF Congressman were formerly |
employed even a. clerks OF committees and the idea Of
making doorkeepcrs and segeants them would have
been secuted.
rp,.v IN y,,~
Dr. Davis seemed To feel deeply the injustice OF Cap
tain Virus trial The refusal TO receive Duncans evil
dcnce indication Of tire desire TO make the whole
affair nockery.
Auroor APIS
graphs In every mall that TO Mr.. Davis They arc
nearly all nom Norbern people, and generally enclose
stamped envelope, with the name and address Of the
writer. Sometimes a writer Ia cool enough TO ask for
the autograph without mentioning tho postage. Mr..
Davis very seldom notices any Of these applications un
less they ere from parties with whom he Is acquainted
TnE PRfsoNERs OPINION MS HEALTH.
Mr.. Davis complains very little OF his illness Not
being able to attribute his eebencss to local disease
his replies to inquiries about his condition would lead
ono 10 suppose that his health was not impaired. He
walks on tho parapet every day after breakfast and
endeavors TO countcract his physical lassitude by
n checrfulness OF manner HIS habit Of smoking
70 which he Is worry much addicted, is con.
sdered somewhat Injurious by the physicians, but TO
prohibit It's indulgence would be severc deprivation
for him. Mr. Davis does not think that Fortress Monroe
Is healthy location In autumn, the malarious diseases
At that being very prevalent and dangerous Mrs
Davis has suffered from cbs and FOYER this for
the first time In nfeen years, and Ave officers have
lately died at the fortress OF the same maady.