Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1867-05-17

that purpose.
When the name of John Minor Bolts was
called, it was Kissed.
Mr.. Chandler said the requisite number
had been obtained, with the exception OF
two or three only.
The Court-The Marshal will discharge
the prisoner.
The Marshal did SO when deafcning APP
plause followed.
Mr. Davis stood up, closely pressed on all
sides. Old friends heartily congratulated
him. while Il number of strangers were in
trOduced
Assistant Marshal Duncan amid the huz-
zas and waving of hats, exclaimed in a loud
tone ''The court will have to be cleared
unless order Is preserved.
The court was then adjourned till tomor-
row.
Mr. Davis as.greeted with cheers as he
left the court room, both by those who fol-
lowed hi1a and the crowds on the streets.
THE PRISONER DISCHARGED.
The Marshal announced that the prisoner,
having complied with the requirements Of
the law, was discharged from the custody
of the court.
Fora moment there was profound silence,
not a man in the densely crowded room
stirred or moved. Every one seemed to be
waiting for his reighbor to move. Sud
denly loud applause broke forth. It was
continued for some time, Notwithstanding
the Judge raped on his desk with his
knuckles vehemently, and the Marshal
raised his hand and ordered silence III q
loud voice 1t wouldn't do. The cheering
was continued until the prisoner left tLe
room.
When he reached the lower floor the
crowd caught sight of him, and some one
proposed "three cheers for President Davis. "
The cheers were given with will. Men
were seen 70 raise their hats and cheer
heartily, who had never been known to
cheer before.
HIS RETURN TO THE sPOTsWOOD.
The streets between the court room and
the hotel were densely crowded with per
sons, white and black, all of whom cheered
loudly as Mr. Davis passed from the car
riage to the hotel. The windows were
crowded with ladies, who waved their hand
kerchiefs and manifested great pleasure at
the result of the proceedings in the court
Mr. Davis reached the hotel amidst the
cheers and congratulations of the crowd,
white and cOlored.
SCENE AT THE HOTEL.
Yesterday afternoon a large number of
Mr.. Davis friends and acquaintance called
at the hotel and offered their congratula-
tions to him. Amongst them was gentle
man ca huge proportions, who came up ana
offered his congratulations after this style
'' / am glad to see that you are at liberty
I knew they would never DO anything with
you bnew how it would be-"
Mr.. Davis replied, g [ an very glad that
you have not turned out to DE false pro-
phet in this instance"
The gentleman said, g [ am a Northern
man with Southern principles, [ sympa-
thized with you, and knew how it would
be-"
Mr.. Davis am Southern man with
Southern principles"
Late in the afternoon he retired to his
rooms and received his company until S 2.
NJ, at which time a number of ladies and
gentlemen called on him and were received
with the courtesy which has always dis
tinguiShed him.
Mrs. Davis was with him and bore part
In the entertainer t of their friends.
INCIDENTS.
When the hour arrived yesterday morn
ing for the distinguished prisoner to be
moved to the court room large number of
persons gathered IN front Of the hotel. \
company OF cavalry was drawn up III the
street to keep the way open for the car
rage, which was IN front Of the ladies en-
trance of the hotel When the hour for
leaving the hotel arrived, Captain Millward
in company with Colonel Burton Harrison,
Dr. MlnnigerOde and the illustriOus pris-
oner, passed through the store room and
rear portion of the hotel to the alley, and
there got into the carriage which had been
provided. He had reached the court be-
fore the crowd in the street knew that he |
had started for that point.
The carriages used on the occasion were |
furnished by Mr.. William NJ. Ledley on |
Eighth street. The one containing Mr.. |
Davis, General Burton and DIR. Cooper was
driven by Mr.. Ledley himself, and the |
other by his clerk. 1t contained General |
Grant, Colonel DUpront and DR.. McGill.
MIR. Lediy has not been behind the fore
most of our citizens in showing his respect
for the illustrious prisoner, and aiiording |
him all the accommodation in his power, |
free of charge All OF our citizens showed
the greatest desire to % al. in their power
to show their respect and veneration for
the man who, for two years, has borne the |
sins of whole people on his shoulders.
MR.. DAVIS LEAVES THE CITY.
Immediately after his discharge, Mr.. |
Davis sent the following dispatch to his
brother, Joseph S. Davis, at Vicksburg:
" Richmond, on bail. VIII write from
New York"
In accordance with the previous deter
mlnation, he left the city this mording at
o'clock, on the Niagara for New York. He
left the SpoOtswood hotel last night at 10I
O'Clock III very quiet way, and spent the
night on board the boat His purpose is
to proceed at once to Canada, get his chill
dren, who are there, and proceed at once
TO his home IN Mississippi, where he says
ne wishes to look after what is left of his
estate, educate his children, and spend the
remainder of his DAYS.
mrs; Davis Is to stop at Norfolk and
await Mr. Davis return from Canada.
Ihecohsunlnatlonw which was reached yes
terday, is one that all the Southern people
have been wishing and praying for, and
the illustrious gentleman and his family
will carry with them to their homes in
Mississippi the good wishes and prayers of
them all. May his journey be prosperous
ana his future life be free from all causes
OF unhappiness.
Tome till America, Pat" writes son
oi 1ne Emerald Isle to his friend in Ire
lana It's fine country to get three
cornsred box and fill it wild bricks, and
carry till the top of three story buildino,
and the man at the top does ali the work :"