The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-05-22
Scene and Incidents at Richmond.
Bailing Of Jetsrsep Dapis-Press Banquet
Trial Of Mr.. Hayaoard, Of Mass.
OPENING OF THE corJRr

When Mr. Davis entered the Court it was |
within few seconds of III o'clock, and he |
found there crowd of between three and |
four hundred people, white and colored, of |
both sexes. The prisoner was seated within |
the box on the left-hand side of the Judge,
with Gen. Burton on his right and Deputy |
Marshal Duncan on his left. At about the |
same time Judge Underwood entered. The |
Court-Room then presented curious scene.
TO the right of the Judge sat the Grand |
Jury, composed OF both whites and blacks,
ana containing such prominent citizens as
John Minor Bolts and Joseph Segar I'm
mediately in front was the table for the
counsel and distinguished persons, and !
around it sat such men as Charles O'Conor,
William B. Reed, George Shea, William M
Evarts, District Attorney Chandler, and his
assistant, ]. T. Hennessey, Governor Pier
pont, Horace Greeley, Augustus Schell, James
Lyons, distinguished lawyer of Virginia,
Judge Ould, and others. On the left were
members of the press and citizens generally.
Many of the latter were distinguished gen.
tlemen. Generals Fitshugh Lee and Imboden
of cavalry fame, Judge Meredith, Harry
Gilmor, and Others were scattered among
the audience, and attracted attention. When
Mr.. Davis was brought in of course all eyes
were turned toward him, but he paid not
the slightest attention. He was dressed in
plain white and black plaid suit. with
sack coat, wore green kid gloves, and carried
a cane.
BAIL DEMANDED-wHAT JUDGE UNDERWOOD
SAID.
The court said The question is whether
the offence is bailable 1t is little remark
able that in the midst of gigantic civil war
the Congress of the United States changed
the punishment of an offence with death to
fine and Imprisonment, but under these cir
cumstances it was very honorable to the
Government of the United States, and ex-
hibited its clemency and moderation. This
is a fact which relieves the present case Of
every doubt as to its being baiable, and it
is also in my judgement eminently proper
that the motion should be treated with favor,
as the defendant has been ready for year
| to submit his case to the courts of the coun-
try.
1t is true the prisoner has not until this
| day been in the custody of this court l
| think, however, that no persons acquainted
with the circumstances of the country would
| not suppose the fact reflected on the Justice of
the Government. Considering the natural
effect of "A great war, which lashed all the ele-
ments of society into fury, it was not to be
expected the passions and prgjudices aroused
would be subdued in moment; and it is
consequence of the prevalence of this dis
turbance and tumults which have been
abroad in the community that the Govern
ment has felt it could not safely proceed with
this case. After consultation with the highest
judicial officer, it was thought best to omit
the trial last fall. But fortunately we have
a more agreeable aspect at the present time.
We may now hope for restored confidence,
and that we may not again be disturbed by
violence and commotion. think there are
reasonable assurances in the indications
around us that We are about to enter on
peace more permanent than ever existed be-
fore. I ought, perhaps, to state the fact that
this court expects to be in session oil this
week, and 1 have received letter from
Chief Justice Chase intimating his intention
to come to this city if any important causes
are likely to be tried. ought perhaps also
to say in justice to the district attorney that
he expected to dispose of this case during
the present term. l believe he was fully
prepared for the final disposition oft at this
time, but have no doubt that grave consid-
erations have induced the Government to
take different course So it seems the re-
sponsibility of the trial is with the Govern
ment, and not with the court or district at
torney, and no doubt for good and proper
reasons. The Government cannot complain,
since the delay was its own. am glad
that the counsel have agreed on the amount
of bail 1t meets with the appreciation of
the court, which will not confne the sureties
to the District of Virginia. It would no
doubt be satisfactory if about half of the
sureties be confined to the State of Virginia.
There is no objection to having the remain
der of the bail from other portions of the
United States. 1 would inquire of the coun-
sci for the prisoner whether his sureties are
present to enter into recognizance to-day.
Mr.. O'Conor. They are all prepared.
Mr.. Davis, during these proceedings, ex-
hibited much cheertulness, especially as
many persons in the crowd extended their
hands to congratulate him on the prospect
of his speedy release.
| HORACE GREELY AND JOHN N. BOTTs.
Mr.. Greely went up to the Clerks desk
and signed the bond, after which Mr.. Davis
accosted him, and they conversed several
minutes with each other for the first time in
their lives As the other gentlemen named
as bondsmen came up they also talked with
Mr.. Davis. Among those whom he seemed
glad to see was John Minor Botts the mem
| ton of whose name few minutes before
was greeted with few smothered hisses.-
After eighteen of the bondsmen had signed
their names, Mr.. O'C0nor announced that
| two more would come by boat, and that be
would hold himself personally responsible for
them. With this understanding, Mr.. Chan
dler announced himself satisfied, and Judge
Underwood dismissed the prisoner.
ovATIoNs TO THE Ex-PREsIDENT.
As soon as Judge Underwood announced
that the prisoner was discharged Davis left
the courtroom and proceeded to his carriage
As he emerged from, the building the air was
rent with cheers upon cheers, and the rebels
stood with uncovered heads. The United
States troops who were on guard along tht
square looked inefably mean. am surf
they felt ashan ed of themselves or of th'
Government they represent. Davis was driv
en- rapidly to his hotel. The crowd FOLLOWED
his carriage cheering wildly all the time
As he neared the Spottswood Hotel, Mrs
Davis and other ladies in her room wayes
their handkerchief from the windows
Everything was in state of excitement, ant
it seemed as if his return from Montgomer,
in 1851 was being repeated. After his arr
val at the hotel Davis held levee in the Ia
dies parlor. He was literally suzrounde
by admirers, who consisted Of Souther
rebels and Northern funkeys hand-shakin,
was now in order, and such welcome hs
/ seldom been witnessed. Old men and younl
matrons and maidens cried like children, f
. very joy, as they clasped the hand of the