Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-05-17


guished consideration which he ia receiving
from the officials Of that republic which he
plotted to destroy. This is not what " the
boys in blue I" barsained for when they
used to 60" marching on against the en-
envy, and suggesting that a " sour apple
tree would make fitting gallows for
traitor.
Mr.. Davis enjoyed the the pleasant voy-
age up the James, and went out on the
upper deck az several OF the landing places
to receive the saluiations of the geatle men
whom he recognized. Burton Harrison,
formerly his private Secretary, but now
practising law in New York, had come to
Norfolk in the boat, and entered at once
on the discharge of former functions, writ
ing down letters. Judge Ould, being per-
fectly "a niliar with the Notifications on the
river, called attention TO the most interest
ing points as the boat passed along, not
forgetting Gen. Buffers canal through
Dutch Gap, which has been recently closed
by an embankment.
An excellent dinner was enjoyed by all
who partook Of ii, and the excui sion was
really very agreeable one. How differ
ent was the tip down the same river dur
ing the war 10 the emaciated, dying pris-
oners released from Libby or fiom Belle
Isle, after having been kept until there
was little chance that they could recover !
Meanwhile ,heieleeraph had announced
the approaching advent Of Mr.. Davis at
at Richmond where the political leaders Of
public opinion had wisely determined TO
quote from one Of their newspapers Of that
mornins) 40 show their regard for Mr..
Davis and their appreciation Of the cir
cumstances which surround him by avoid
ing any mere ostentatious exhibition of
that feeling toward him which is universal
among u.s." could not but think how the
situation had changed in aspect since Mr..
Davis came here from Montgomery in
1861, to establish a government of whose
CORNERSTONE should be slavery. Then it
was policy for the Richmond people to
make an " destinations exhibition" Of their
feeling, which is now to be concealed.
In 1861, as now, Mr.. Davis had the en-
tire first fo,r Of the Spottswood Hote
! - 4 IL g., h. L.
lion Of himself and suite, with private
table for them.
II was lovely afternoon, the bright
green foliage of the trees on the opposite
bank was agiiated by gentle breeze, and
the usually sluggish curren: of tile James
was rapid and swollen, owing to the recen,
rains.
At half past five the expected steamer
hove in sight, with the stars and stripes
floating above her. She also carried q
white flag, on which was portrayed mar
on horseback, which the strangers present
thought was represent alton of Mr.. Davis
as he was prophetically announced by Gen
Gushing, but we are told that il is the pri.
vate signal of the line---the device being a
mounted mail carrier.
The procession moved along the river
side until it had passed Libby Prison, and
then came up to Main street, which was
iraversed until the Spotiswood Hotel was
reached. The horses moved at slow tro
giving the crowds, who had left the side
walks and were on the pavements on either
side good chance to see our President
as he is called. Nearly every white maj
raised his hat as Mr.. Davis passed
homage which he acknowledged by gla
cious bows.
On reaching the hotel. quite crowd ha
collected about the ladies' entrance, an
the police had some difficulty in opening
way from the carriage to the hotel. A
Mr.. Davis alighied, there was a subdue
cry Of Hats off! 4" and the faithful unco,
cred.
When Mr.. Davis entered the hotel j
1861, the crowd called on him for speech
which he made; but last night it woul
have neither been polite to have called 0
him for speech, or proper for him
have made one.
During Saturday evening many Of
friends Of Mr.. Davis called to pay ihei
respects, and he held quite reception. II
has changed very much in his personal az
pearance since he left the Senate to hea
|, the rebellion. The naughty and restles
irtriguer-" pride in his port, defiance
, bis eye now white-haired, anxious
looking old gentleman who appears TO ea
; peci salutations, and to be anxious to a,
. knowledge them with proper dignity. Mr.
: Davis who dresses in black appears to |
l in excellent health and spirits, and PLAY
, her part with condescending dignity.
: The military custod an of the prisoner al
/, peared in no wise concerned about any
3 tempt to an escape or rescue, and b
entire force was veteran orderly of ii