The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-12

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Large numbers Of these had assembled outside the cor
don Of guards high blur the streets and up The
whole length Of the sidewalk, and as the carriages
drove furousy by, these took up the shouting, and
Joined the pursuit. running madly In the attempt to
Keep up and catch sight Of the prisoner.
When the cortege wheeled into Main street the crowd
Following the carriages increased in numbers, and the
windows, doors, and every available point occupied
by ladies' and gentlemen along the pottswood Hotel IL
was easy TO discern in the faces OF the white citizens
who stood In single and double le along the sidewalk
feeling Of silent sympathy with the man who though
now captive resigned and powerless was once their
proud and cherished representative.
The three carriages conveying Mr.. Davis and the party
who accompanied him drove along the street a, a most
rapid pace followed by the cavalry escort fash
ing sabres, who ratified over the stony pavement with
terrific clash Of hoofs raising clouds or dust in their
wake In the rear OF the fast moving procession an
immense crowd OF men and boys, principally negroes
followed making other demonstration than the mere
disturbance OF the dus. and the unusual spectacle in
this quiet city Of what appeared TO be half the popua
ton rushing through the streets at panic stricken
rate
The upper windows Of the leading stores Main
street were occupied by fashionaby dressed ladies,
while the store entrances were in every instance
thronged by the leading citizens Of Richmond II the
negro predominated it ID owing to the fact that she
locality at which Mr. Davis landed is inhabited in
great measure by negroes and having learned the fact
Of his arrival they followed the in large force
to It's destination. The whites general thing stood
quietly by and with peculiarly blended expression Of
half sympathy half sonow, looked silently on. The
cavalry chatter attracted the attention Of considerable
number Of persons in the streets adjacent TO Main street,
who were totally ignorant Of what was going on and
these roshng down 70 the principal tn oroughfare
OF the city, adding 70 the already great crowd in motion
Mr. Davis aighted from his carriage in front OF the
Spotswood Hotel, his bearing calm, resolute and
changed and passed across the sidewalk between
Of citizens who elevated their hats and with
silent Difference bowed their heads while the prisoner
with bis hands crossed and wearing smile OF courteous
recognition Of the compliment paid him, walked into
the hotel and passed quickly up TO the prepared
for his reception.
Shortly Afterwards MIRA Davis. accompanied by Mr..
James Lyons descended from her carriage and passed
throug file Of police into the ladies' entrance Of the
hotel, all the gentlemen present. policemen included,
uncovering their heads In silence her appearance.
The ladies Of the Holly wood Memorial Bazaar thronged
the windows Of the building where the has been
held, and many faces sunased with tears were clearly
discenibe among tho fair spectators Gazing furtvely
out Of the windows Of the hotel might be observed
casonally beautiful Southern ladies' clad black
LOOKING sad and fearful, and ever and sobbng
audiby the peculiar character Of Mr.. Davis visit
This evening, about c,ght o'clock, Mr.. Davis 1t his
request removed TO his old apartments in the hotel
which became rendezvous for select circle OF his
old friends and acquaintance The Rev. Dr. Ninngerode
who preached the last which Mr. Davis listened
to in the South that memorable Sunday when Lees
army retreated from Richmond, called upon him and
had most interesting interview Of about half hour
The Doctor astonished Il tho change which has
taken place in the appearance Of Mr. Davis He could
hardly believe that tvo years Of imprisonment could
bleach the captives hair 60 white produce that paor
and smacasion which Mr. Davis visibly exh ibited
Up 70 An advanced hsuS thia evening Mr. DAyie has
been receiving visitors. only one or two at time; for
the general sentiment appears 70 be TO ntrudc upoAm
- Hsss possible sssAi4 lounge, with bspaus
Of flowers in his hand, under visible surveilsncs o.
restraint md converting anaby with enc two geu-
slsmsn Mr. Davis passed che evening. MrL Days and
few other ladies formed para Of the company, To-
gsher with NJ. Burton N Harrison fornlsr private
secretary Of Mr.. Davis
The crowd which had assembled in fvont Of the hs,el
during the early part Of the evening gradually and
quietly dispersed but the cavalry force ssi patroing
the city.
Over one hundred citizens have called Mr. Davis,
among them Mr. Mayo. the Mayor Of Richmond: Msssrs
| Reed, Of Philadelphia and Tocksr, Of Virginia
Mr. Davis counsel here. Charles o. Conor and Mr.
| Shea are expected tomorrow.
ID seems strange Circumstance that tho lady Who died
on the boat was named Mr. Davis.
In the conversation tho boa, Mr. Davis said 70
friend that he bad any amount Of life in him ys'. and
felt that he would live many ysan II he should gss
through all his troubles
shortly after she departure OF the steamer from the
fortress, Marshas Underwood and Duncan who were
their return 70 Richmond, were introduced the
prisoner. Mr. Davis said
al heard Of your visit 70 the fort yesterday gentle
men,
~ hope the visit was mot an unwclcome one, said
Marshal Duncan.
"Certainy not" replied M Davis; ION the contrary
il have wished for great while; have wished
bs brought within ths pale Of the law; have
the buds come ont the trees the fort and have
seen fade and fall; have seen the trees again
bud and the leaves burst FORTH and again wither and
fade; and this year the leaves appear
on tho same trees bat you DO not wish
thsm fall third tme''
81 hops sir" said the Marshal With sincerity,
.'your troubles VIII soon b over"
Judge Underwood this afternoon saying again that
Ear the Court b concerned, the trial will take
place. expressed The belief that the counsel side
or the other would profess themselves rcsdv which
win have ~ eject of posspsnsg it, In any event. Il
will - sahs pacs Snn III svvaI Of Judge Chase and
in visw Of the many contradc. DRY statements on this
point will nay that the Chief Justice has said uneQuvo
caiy That he will come hero and preside ~ the trial
upon the adjournment Of the Supreme Court He con.
sidsrs that the Military bill docs not apply TO Federal
courts and that tribunals not subject 20
the objection he made last year Of being held under
military authority. Last year there Law here
but martial Law, and this 10 sbrogatsd BY the MIL
tary bill
what May he Done with Davis-wh Law 10
Paranssst In Virginia.
RICHMOND, My IL, 1867.
Much 10 copjsctured and little known 10 what will
be done In the Of Mr.. Davis. Il does not seem
probable Chief Justice Chase and President johnson
should be playing an IDLE game Of purposes in a
matter likely attract general attention. and the
common they fully understand each other In