Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1867-05-18

Ol Dbll. IL meets with the apprODatlOn OF
the court, which will not confine the sureties
to the District of Virginia. 1t would no
doubt be satisfactory II about half OF the
sureties be confined TO The State of Virginia.
There is no objection to haviog the remainder
of the bail from other portions of the United
States. l would inquire of the counsel for
the prisoner whether his sureties are present
to enter into recognizance to day ~.
Mr.. O'Connor-They are all prepared
Mr.. Davis, during these proceedings, ex-
hibited the utmost cheeriulness, especially
as many persons in the crowd extended
their hands to congratulate him on the
prospect of his speedy release.
The Court-The gentlemen proposing TO
offer themselves, will please come forward.
Mr.. O'Connor, addressing Horace Greeley,
who was seated near to Augustus Schell, in.
vited him to present himself before the
court. MIR. Greedy did so.
District Attorney Chandler said there were
eighteen gentlemen who would qualify
themselves in the sum offs 900 each leaving
two Others to become sureties who would
probably arrive this evening. He was en-
trely satisfied with the list of names, and
the responsibility attached to them. lie
asked the court to take recess.
MIR. O'Connor--I am not so certain they
will arrive tonight. 1t may be not till to-
morrow.
Meanwhile the introductions to Mr.. Davis
and the hand shaking continued, and there
was much confusion all over the courtroom
District Attorney Chandler said-lnas
much as eighteen gentlemen have offered, /
make no objections as to the insut6ciency
of the number. ,I
Mr.. O'Conor-We are waiting for two
gentlemen, and while we are waiting, TWEEN
| ty others are willing to take their places.
The names of the sureties were severally
called, and they repaired to the Clerks desk
and signed the following paper:
"The condition of the recognizance is such
that, if the said Jefferson Davis shall, in
proper person, well and truly appear at the
| Circuit Court of the United States for the
| District OF Virginia, to be held at Richmond,
in the said district, on the fourth Monday OF
November next, at the opening of the court
on that day, and then and there appear,
from day o-day, and stand to abide and
perform whatever shall be then and there
ordered and adjudged in respect to him
with the said court, and not depart from
the said court without the leave of the said
court in that behalf first had and obtained
then the recognizance to become void, other
wise to remain in full force.
luhtn anu HChuoWleuSSQ tniS lniIteeutu
day of May, 1867.
(Signed)
Jefferson Davis.
Horace Greeley, New York
Augustus Schell, New York.
Aristides Welsh Philadelphia.
David X. Jackman, Philadelphia
w. Ii. M'Farland, Richmond.
Richard B. Haxall, Richmond.
Isaac Davenport, Richmond.
Abram Warwick, Richmond.
Gustavus A. Myers, Richmond.
Wm. w. Crump, Richmond.
James Lyons, Richmond.
John A. Meredith, Richmond.
VIM. Ii. Lyons, Richmond.
John M. Bolts, Virginia.
Thomas w. Boswell Virginia.
James j. Thomas, Jr., Richmond
The name of Horace +. Clark, of New
, York, was added, he having sent note 70
that purpose. When the name of Joh
, Minor Bolts was called, it was hissed.
: Mr.. Chandler said the requisite numbe
had been obtained with the exception q
two or three only.
Z The Court-The Marshal will discharg
the prisoner.
The Marshal did so, when deafening az
plause followed. Davis stood up closel
pressed on all sides. His friends hearth
f gers were introduced.
r I Assistant Marshal Duncan, amid the hui
e zas ami waving of hats, exclaimed in lou
: tone, THAI the court will have to he cleare
c unless order is preserved.