New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1867-05-19
rR RICHMOND COKRESPOND-
ENCE.

Ssiyai OF .yeT DayI. from Fortress Nj on
be for TrIaI--scenes on the way--Eit-
"a or no Ex cit e me N t--- Leniency on the
|1art of the Uficers guarding Hins---A
neath on the Vosage--Curiosity or the
ReopIelo catch "A glimpse of the Pri'-
ensr.-His Per.onneI---A Contrast--Mr.
Davis and Family put up at the spotts-
hood House-- he a.uNuri"us Mature OF
His present place OF" Confinement" "--A
bridal Greeting from his Old Friends,
De-, etc. ,
FL RICHMOND, Va, May II, 1867.
Yesterday was made remarkable in the
5bry Of this famous city by the arrival of
rson Davis, brought here for the pur-
4 Of trial for treason-trial by jury of
lists who have felt the fearful persecu-
Of his tyranny during the palmy days
] DC rebel usurpatiou. The event, though
~ expected, created but little visible ex
bent, as General Schofield had pre-
nkly warned the citizens against making
DEMONSTRATION; and although the people
13lFslly exhibited great curiosity to see
President as they still call him, there
- but few persons present at the wharf
the boat arrived.
krshsl Underwood left here for Fortress
poe on Friday, and Immediately on his
~ sal there served the writ Of haheas cor
on General Burton, the military com
dant which ordered that officer to de-
the body of his distinguished prisoner
&Ue United States Circuit Court in Rich
tomorrow morning, to show then
Z there the cause of his detention. In
evening Davis was informed Of the serv
n the writ, and expressed great gratifi'
Pn at the probable approach of final
lion Of his case. He conyersed freely
the officers OF the garrison and others,
we're admitted TO his quarters, aud,
on Saturday morning Marshal Under
visited him for the purpose OF formal
nparting the intelligence of the service
Pc writ. He expressed the hope that
Prospective trip to Richmond would be
of pleasure; to which Davis replied!
have seen the trees bud here, then
a.
el with the frost of autumn, and have
ID patiently for this event. They are
ing again, and am glad that you have
assure you that our trip will be
pf pleasure to me-unspeakable pleas
Davis had made all necessary prepa
rs for the departure, and as soon as
John Sylvester the regular james
mail boat, arrived from Norfolk, the
went on board. President johnson
ssued orders to General Burton to de
the prisoner to Marshal Underwood a
as he was demanded; but he assumed
Fsponsibility by continuing his charg'
MIN, and went on board thu
Ter with them, accompanied BY
n subaltern officers of the garrison
TWO two soldiers or orderlles
" Marshal Duncan was also present
y was intended that he should tax,
OF the prisoner; but he modestly al
- the military to do as they pleased
pave them the opportunity to spreat
names before the world through the
'apers, which was apparently their
deslre. The voyage was without Incl
save In the death of a lady passenger,
strangely enough, was Mrs Davis
ccurrence very naturally cast a gloon
ne spirits of the party, and the coin
oI the names attracted considerable
'on, producing ominous comment
oi the landings on the river banks tn
were crowded with curious peopl'
70 catch aglimpse of the great rebel
remained quietly in the cabin con
With bis wife and friends,
"o O'Clock the steamer passed Cit.
and a. halfpast five reached he
:" the Rockets, below Richmond
asqasd of twenty mounted artillery
~ company of Infantry were wait
\ ''ng been detailed to act as guar,
y Prisoner on the route from the boa
opottswood Hotel, where quarter
/. 81 prepared for hun. 1t was impossi
! ~ hack or conveyance OF any kin,
I e''y ior hours previous TO the arrival
'shers Of all the public vehicles, an
- rush to the Rockets. had sen
: -'s'e 70 be In readiness for the expect
" A squad of infantry was deploye,
i 4 rAuk On each side Of the approach
sAng'plank, and the crowd pushed
"~srd them. There were DO prom
4 s'1ehs Present, aud the assembling
'''f composed Of idlers, steve ores
Z :. and hackmen. General Burtol
Z niss OF the party to come as ore
'n'ed'ateiy or dered the guar 10 re
4 y orowd. expecting Davis to Com,
: oos gang plank, hat gathered a
sHa OF the wharf; but the car
Y sung were driven down to III
ssay, and accordingly a genera