The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-08
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

Anything relating to this distinguished gen.
tleman is always interesting and eagerly read by
our people. We give below an extract from a
letter written to the Episcopal Methodist by the
Rev. S. Frost, Of Goldsboro, N. c. who has
recently visited the ex-Chieftain, in Montreal,
Canada:
"Last Saturday evening, August 3lst, 1857,
in company with friend, we went to pay our
sincere respects to the ex-President of the laie
Confederacy He and his family are residing
here at present. and we found by good fortune
the name of the street and the number We had
no difficulty in reaching the desired point; and
that, too, without having to explain to any one
the object Of our visit. Mr. Davis is staying at
the house of friend, who lives in very pleas
ant part of the city, The dwelling is a three
story rock edfce, and presented comfortable
though not very imposing appearance. The dis
tinguished chief received with great kindness.
We were glad to see him looking so well. He
is quite thin 10 flesh but does not look pale and
emaciated, as we expected from what we had
seen in the papers. There is a good healthy bue
upon his care-worn cheek, and his ewes still
sparkle with life and vigor. The pure air and
delightful scenery of this romantic region have
doubtless had very beneficial effect upon both
body and mind. From present appearances we
think it not improbable that he may outlive
may yet live long, and die in peace, surrounded
by those who know how to appreciate noble
qualities.
1--WE do not deem it proper to detail the con-
versaion which passed; not because there was
anything contraband or disloya uttered-for
nothing of the kind escaped his lips; but because
the interview was one of friendly character, and
sought on our part as an expression Of friendly
regard and sympathy for him. Suffice It to say,
that he inquired how we were getting along in
North Carolina, and manifested good deal ofin-
terest in our welfare as a State. He also asked
after several of bis own personal friends and &C.
quaintances there, who had done good service in
the late struggle. lie expressed great pleasure
on learning that the good old State was weather.
ing the storm well, and paid high compliment
to Gen Candy, our new military commandment Of
District No 2.
'He also gave us very interesting account of
politics in Canada, tracing back the different par
ties to their origin. In all this he showed how
we'll he understood the history Of each party; and
we doubt whether there is man in Canada who
comprehends more accurately the political stua-
ton of affairs here. Nature made him a states
man. His sketch of the Catholic Church was
also very instructive. After giving us much val
liable information in regard TO the past history
and present position of the Catholics in these
Provinces he then called our attention to some
excellent paintings in one of their churches. We
visited this church after we left him, and found
that he was not onl y great statesman and mill
tary chief, but that he also possessed a correct
aud refined taste, and was good judge in mat
ters pertaining 10 the Fine Arts. We passed
something over half hour in bis company, and
We have seldom spent that much time more
pleasantly or proftably in the society Of any one.
When rose to leave, he expressed great kind
ness and thanked us for our visit. We assured
him that be still had many warm friends in North
Carolina, and especially in Goldsboro' which was
called the "hot bed of secession" in the late war.
On leaving the door, we could hardly repress a
tear of sympathy for one in whose destiny the
world will ever feel deep and painful interest"