St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-05-17

government whose cornerstone should
be slavery. Then it was policy for the
Richmond people to make an ''ostenta
tious exhibition of their feeling, which
is now to be concealed.
On the arrival of the boat at Rich
mOnd Mr.. Davis came from it arm II
arm with Gen. Burton, two policemen
thanking them. They entered fine oper
barouche drawn by a pair OF greys, anc
were accompanied by DIR. Cooper and
Mr. Harrison, Gen. Burton's orderly
mounted the box with the driver, and
off they started followed by an escort Of
a company of regular light artillery
mounted as dragons. In the rear of the
escort came the other carriages. There
was quite crowd on the wharf and in
the vicinity, including many freed peo-
pie.
The procession moved along the river
side until it had passed Libby Prison,
and then came up to Main street, which
was traversed until the Spottswood
Hotel was reached. The horses moved
at slow trot, giving the crowds who
had left the sidewalks and were on the
pavement on either side, a good chance
to see "our President" as he is called.
Nearly every white man raised his hat
as Mr.. Davis passed. homage which
he acknowledge by gracious bows.
On reaching the hotel, quite crowd
had collected about the ladies' entrance
and the police had some difficulty in
opening way from the carriage to the
hotel. As Mr. Davis alighted. there was
a subdued cry Of chats off," and the
faithful uncovered.
When Mr. Davis entered the hotel in
1861 the crowd called on him for {;
speech, which he made; but last nj ght
it would neither have been polite to have
called on him for u speech or proper for
him to have madG'one.
During Saturday evening many old
friends of Mr. Davis called TO pay their
respects, and he held quite reception
He has changed very much in his per
sonal appearance since he left the Senate
to head the rebellion. The naughty and
restless intriguer-''pride in his port, de-
tiance in his eyes now white hair
ed, anxious looking old gentleman, who
TO expect salutations. and TO be
anxious to acknowledge them with proper
dignity. Mrs. Davis, who dresses in
black, appears to be in excellent health
and spirits, and plays her part with con-
descending dignity
The military custodian of the prisoner
in nowi>e concerned about any
attempt at an escape or q rescue, and his
entire force was 4 veteran ORDERLY of the
artillery persuasion. whose blue uniform
was evidently Got an agreeable SIGHT 10
the numerous scions OF the chivalry who
hang about the hotel, hoping to get a
sight at ''our PRECEDENT
There was an attempt made on Satur-
day night by the police, nearly all OF
whom We're in the rebel army. to get up
a nero riot. 1t is not agreeable TO the
old politicians to have northern men
come here 10 instruct the newly made
colored citizens III their rights and their
duties. and they are cndcavorin@ to create
the idea that 4 conflict OF races is to take
place On Saturday night Il valiant
policeman prote>Syd to have been knock
ed down by a brickbat. and to have then
shot the negro that assaulted him. but |
cannot learn that either 4 wounded man
or Il corpse has been found.
Gen. Scholeld evidently Is somewhat
alarmed at the aspect OF affairs here.
and has applied TO the city authorities
for leave to cncamp military force on
one of the squares, that they NAV be
ready. From what | can learn. the
colored men are quiet and orderly, but
at the same time they are learning that
they have rights, and they are determine
ed to assert those rights.
There was a lar"r funeral procession
of colorcd men to-day. escorted by a
battalion of di,mcumted cavalry and
several benevolent societies. Before the
procession was formed the military and
civil societies had their dress parades.
and displayed proficiency in military
tactics. The procession marched past
the window of ..Our PRESIDENT" and if
Mr.. Davis condesccnded to look out, he
must have regretted that he did not
carly in the war liberate and arm the
slaves
The lawl er, engaged for the proSccu-
ton. and those engaged for the defence
of Mr. Davis have had several confer
cnceS to-day, but a. vet neither side
has announced what it intends to do.
District Attorney Chandler had Il long
interview in Washington on Saturday
with the Attorney General, and will ap-
pear for the United States, aided by MIR.
Evarts of New York. Charles O'Conor,
Robert Ould. George Shea and William
b. Reed, with others as advisers. will
conduct the defence.
Mr.. Greeley is stopping at Exchange
hotel with some of the counsel for Mr..
Davis, and endeavored to keep his pre-
sencc here a secret. declining to register
his name but he was recognized this
morning at the church of DR.. Howard.
a noted Scccssionist, and the Richmond
people are .Iubilant over their new ally.
1t really seems strange to find Mr. Gree
ley here on such an crranI.
Mr. Davis has been holding 4 recep-
ton all to-day, and his admirers COM
pare him to Napoleon on his return TO
Paris from Eliza. They forget that he
may find a Waterloo in the court room,
and Wellington i'll Judge Underwood
The military who profess to have him in
custody have left him to do as he pleases
while they have 4 jolly good time. Mr..
Davis has been remembered by his lady
friends, who have sent him bouquets and
dainty dishes with atlrctionate messages
Never was a prisoner treated with such
distinguished consideration.