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JEFFERSON DAVIS.
Departure from Fortress Monroe.

Departure from Fortress Monroe
MAY ia large crowd Of persons gather
"a on the wharf around the steamboat landing
this morning. to witness the departure of JEFF
ferson Davis for Richmond.
a busy scene presented itself at Carroll Hall
nj an early hour to-day, preparation being
made by Mr.. Davis and his family TO bid fare
we'll to the many associations here, which near
~ two years residence have impressed upon
their memories.
A serene smile illuminated the countenance
of Mr. Davis as he conversed IN cheerful
manner with those who came TO take leave OF
him; and after he had, in kindly way, bid
them good bye, he with his family and Gen.
Burton. proceeded leisurely to wend his way 70
the steamer John Sylvester, which was IN
waiting to take the entire party to Richmond.
As Mr.. Davis walked along he was greeted
by numerous friends, who came over from Nor
folk to see him once more. He received them
all in the most cordial manner.
At seven o'clock Gen. Burton arrived al
Carroll Hall, and found Mr. Davis ready to ac-
company him. Lcave-takings were exchanged
bv lin and his family with their friends in thC
foyt. and his confinement here became among
the things Of the past.
Gen. Burton walked on one side of Mr.. Da
Wis, and Dr. Cooper, his physician on the other
Robert Ould and the brother of Mr.. Davis
who arrived here last evening from Vicksburg
escorted Mrs. Davis and her sister, and they
were followed by seseral friends.
Mr.. Davis was dressed in plain dark suit
4 f,ft l,,+ q
face was very pale, his form attenuated, his han
slightly gray, which with his brightly gIltterln;
eyes. gave him very feeble appearance, bu
vet. taking all things together, he looked mucl
better and stronger than when he was firs
imprisoned.
Marshals Underwood and Duncan were oil
board with the prisoner, and will accompan,
him to Richmond.
Gen Barlow will rearrest Mr.. Davis unde
the indictment for treason pending against HIM
should he be released 10y Judge Underwood a
a military prisoner.
Arrival of Mr.. Davis at Richmond.
MAY 1.-The steamer John Sylvester, wit
Mr.. Davis on board, arrived this afternoon q
half-past FIVE o'clock. Long before her arrlva
the military arrangements for receiving tn
prisoner had been made by General Schotield
4 detachment of infantry from the 29th regl
ment was present at the landing, and sentinel
were posted at intervals enclosing about tw
hundred yards square Of the wharf. Outsid
of this line a large crowd of negroes and FEY
whites were gathered The brows of the sur
rounding hills were very thickly covered wit
spectators.
Major Vance. of General Schofeld's stat
who was in command, had detachment o
cannoniers, of the 9Th artillery, numbering
about fifty mounted men, as guard for Oh
carriages.
As the steamer hove in sight with the nation
al flag flying, the most intense anxiety was ex
hibited by the crowd to get closer, but ther
was no ADMINISTRATIONS cheering or Kissing
When the steamer was made fast, Hor
James Lyons went on board, and after feelin
meeting with Mr.. Davis, brought Mrs. Dayi
ashore and conducted her TO a carriage, follow
ed bv the two servants who attended her. |
few minutes Mr.. Davis came over the gan
plank, accompanied by General Burton an
! DR.. Cooper. He looked very much change
from what the citizens of Richmond rememb'
him. looking much older aud rather haggar
and feeble. 4 full, gray beard contribute
much to the change lie wore heavy blac
overcoat. and came ashore with firm step
The Marty Immediately got into carriages, an
surrounded bX the mounted guard, drove rapid
I " ty--a side street mp towards the SPottsweo
Hotel, thus disappointing the large crow
which had gathered on Main street near tn
wharf 20 see Mr. Davis.
| On the trip up Mr.. Davis was quite cheer
| full. and rs he had no guard, walked treel
| about the beat converSing with the passenger
who were all anxious TO speak to him. II
said little about his imprisonment, but spok
| in terms of the warmeSt affection Of eX-Pres
dent Pierce. who visited him on Thursday las
The citizens generally, in Difference to th
wishes Of the authorities stayed away from IA
docks. though many of them were stationed /
/ the doors and windows Of Main street to sc
/ Mr.. Davis as he passed up after the processio
| entered that street. He occupies thesame sal
of rooms at the Spottswood that he did /
| 1861.
RICHMOND, May 1.-THE crowd around tn
| Spottswood dispersed after vainly waiting {
| see Mr.. Davis. He has a private parlor, an
/ takes his meals in his own room. This evenin
! ne receiver Tue VISITS OF lCdlL d uuhNANG
| our most prominent citizens, among them tn
pastor of ST. Paul's church, where he first re
ceivcd the news of the breaking Of Lee
lines. There is no restriction on his move
ments, and he has the liberty Of the house.
RIcHMoxD, May 12.-Mr. Davis RENAME
at the Spottswood Hotel all day, and was call
ed on by a large number Of his friends. Their
| is no guard over his movements.
Jefferson Davis in Court.
RIcHyoND May l3.-The L. S. Circui
Court was packed this morning. a miitar
guard was stationed around it and strong pc
lice force inside. About twenty ladies wer
among the spectators. also fifty negroes.
At eleven o'clock Mr.. Davis was brought in
to the court. and took a seat next to the prise
ners' box. with General Burton and the Marshal
A servant accompanied Mr. Davis, who, sittin
bv an open window, remarked, 1t is litti
cold, is it not ~ and he was then removed to
seat near his counsel in front of the Judge.
General Burton's return to the writ was read
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