Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-05-15

whom were accompanied by ladies. The en-
trance of Mr.. Hunicutt, of the Ne,o Nation
created quite sensation among the lawyers,
who regard him the great obstacle in the
work of making the colored voters the politi-
cal slaves of those who were once their lawful
owners.
/ The Grand Jury, among whom are five very
intelligent colorcd men, occupy seats at the
right Of the bench.
The District Attorney is L. Ill. Chandler,
Esq, Massachusetts man, well known in
Boston in old Wing times as an active politi-
! clan.
! Associated with him is William NJ. Evarts,
of New York, who has the credit of having
arranged this case, so that it can be conduct
cd on high judicial points.
The counsel for the prisoner have large
table in front of the bench for their use.
Charles O'Conor, tall and slender like, his
head silvered by time Robert Ould, portly
and dignifcd John Randolph Tucks. who IL
regarded as representative OF the chivalry
and the indefatigable George Shea, who has
done the work in the case. With them
were seated William b. Reed and several 9th
er Democratic lawyers who desire to show
their devotion to MIR. Davis by volunteering
their services.
BY | | O'Clock the court room was densely
crowded, and it was with difficulty that Mr..
Greeley, who came late, could make his way
to a seat reserved for him with the counsel
for the prisoner:
Judge Underwood's face and figure remind
Bostonians of Richard Henry Dana, Jr. No
man fears responsibility less in what he
thinks is right, and although he has at times
uttered unpleasant truths his criticisms on
Virginia politicians and on the vicious results
of the barbarism of slavery have been none
less truths.
General Burton next entered the Court
room in undress uniform, followed by the
prisoner. Mr.. Davis was dressed in black,
with black slouched hat and green gloves
{ He carried cane and appeared emaciatcd
and feeble. Deputy Marshal Duncan es-
corted him to the prisoner dock, whore he
took chair, Mr.. Harrison, his private Sec
rotary. sitting at his right hand, while Deputy
Marshal Duncan sat on his left. Gen. Bur
ton, erect and solder-like, stood near by.
Judge Underwood directing that the routine
business of the Court should be dispensed
with. Gen Burton left the prisoner dock
with Mr. Davis, and he formally pre-
scented to the Court and surrendered to the
civil authorities
Judge Underwood eloquently thanked Gen.
Burton for his graceful compliance with the
order of the Court 50 characteristic of an
American officer, and observing that the civil
power was now supreme, he directed the
Deputy Marshal to writ against the
prisoner.
Deputy Marshal Duncan handed Mr. Davis
the writ. which he took. bowed acknowledge
ment. and handed to Mr. O'COnncr Mr..
O'Connor said the counsel for the prisoner
were ready for trial Mr.. Eyarts said that
the counsel for the prosecution were not
ready to proceed with the trial at this term.
Mr.. O'Conncr then eloquentlv asked that
Mr.. Davis. who had been 80 long imprisoned,
and who had 50 long yainly endeayorcd 70
receive trial, might be admitted to bail
He spoke in low. persuasive tone. address
ing the Court with marked Difference, and
expressing a desire for trial, but pleading
that the bail to be offered by men of all
political parties would be accepted. The
prisoner was culogized as Il man of high
honor. whose constitution is not vigorous.
whatever may he said Of his mental organi-
cation. and who has already suffered the
pangs of imprisonment 50 harsh u a free
born American In conclusion he compli-
mcntcd General Burton.
Mr.. Evarts next addressed the Court. allud-
ing 10 the recent statute of treason. which
names a penalty less than death giving the
Court authority t. punish 10y fine or impriS-
onmcnt. This makes the case 4 bailablc one,
and he evidently hoped that the prisoner
would be hailed
District Attorney Chandler followed in the
same strain. concluding by moving that bail
be received III the amount Of one hundred
thousand dollars \ portion Of this bail. he
said. should be given hv residents in this iu-
dicial district on which point there was the
usual pleasant little legal rparring between
the counsel
Judge Underwood briefly reviewed the
case. which had been delayed by the unsettled
1 >
there was prospect of permanent peace. and
an impartial trial could take place.
He placed the responsibility of the delay
with the General Government for the District
Attorney was anxious To proceed 10 trial
He was willing that one hundred thousand
dollars bail should be accepted. with u por-
ton of the surcties in this state.
General Burton stepped up u Mr. Davis
and shook hands with him which WAS the
commencement of general congratulation,
John Minor Bolts and Horace Greeley being
among the first. The countcnancc OF Davis
was radiant with smiles, and his department
was admirable. The bail bond was then
signed at half past twelve.
Mr., O'Conncr Electrically called the names
on his list and one by one the solid men of
Richmond came forward the bond which
they signed i a temporary one believe.
They were j. |. .Iackman, W II. Mcfarland,
II Is. Ilaxwell, Isaac Davenport, Thomas K.
Price, ABRAHAM Warwick. Gustayius y
Myers. w. II. Crump. James L. Jones. Jas
Thomas, John +. Meredith VIM. Allen W
II. LYONS, John Minor Bolts and Thomas W
Boswell. When this autographs task had
been accomplished and announced. Judge
Underwood said = The Marshal Will dis
charge the prisoner.
Tie well known rebel veil. which our BOYS
in blue used to hear on bloody fields. re-
sounded through the Court. and the crave
lawyers applaudcd with the rest Mr. Davis
then taken by his friends through the
crowd from the Court, and a. he descended
the stairs the cheering was taken up by the
assembled crowd, while all stood uncovered
He was escorted to his carriage which was
driven along Court street To the Spotswood
Hotel. Mr.. Harrison, who sat on box,
waved a white silk handkerchief and there
was u continuous roar of applause until Mr.
Davis again in his room free man.
The bail given by Davis is for his appear
ancc at the Court at the next November
term After his release, and the congratu-
lations of his acquaintance. the liberated
traitor took steamer for New York. whence
he will proceed to Canada to visit his chill
dren and secession friends. He is more pop
ul;r with the late rebels than President
johnson.
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