Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-05-15
Jeff. Davis at Richmond.
HE is ADMITTED tn BAH.
RicnMoND, Va, Nav u. Is

In a few minutes Mr.. Davis came forth, hay
ing on one side Gen. Burton, his nominal
custodian, and on the other side Judge ould
who figured during the war as agent for ex-
change of prisoners. Mrs. Davis followed
escorted bv Major McElrath and Surgeon
Cooper, while in the rear was the General s
orderly and a wagon loaded with baggage
under the charge of colored man and his
wife. who have been the servants of Mr.. Da-
Wis for over year past
This was the quiet termination of the inn
prisonmcnt at Fortress Monroe of the arch
traitor, who was at first treated like Il crimi
nal, fed on prison fare and put in irons when
he was refractory. but who has Of late re
ceived every possible attention, and been fur
nished with every comfort
After the steamer had started, Judge Ould
told the United States civil oifccrs-Alarshal
Underwood and Deputy Marshal Duncan,
who had come from Norfolk on the steamer
that Mr.. Davis would receive them, and
they visited his state room. After having
been introduced, Mr. Davis said
= | heard Of your visit TO the Fort yestcr-
day. gentlemen.
Deputy Marshal Duncan replied :. hope,
sir. that the visit was not an unwelcomc
one
:. Certainly not said Mr. Davis, on
;
for impaticntly for some time have wished
to be brought within the bounds of the law.
Two years ago | saw the leaves come out on
trees within the fort. and saw them fade
and fall rs winter come on. \ wear ago |
again saw the trees bud and the leaves burst
forth, and then in the autumn wither and
fade This wear for the third time. ! have
seen the bursting buds but ! assure YOU
that had no desire to witness again the fall
of the leaf there
Sir responded the Deputy Marshal.
- hope your troubles will soon be over.
Then turning T. JUDGE Ould lie added -
can say this with sincerity.
The officers then bowed and left.
have obtained this account of the inter
view from one who was present. rs illustra-
ting the melo-dramatic state assumed 10y Mr..
Davis. and the assurances Of distinguished
consideration which Ile Is rccci, ing from the
officials Of that republic which hc plotted t.
destroy This was not what the bows in
blue = bargained for when they used t. %
- marching on " against the enemy. and
suggesting that :. sour apple tree - would
make Il fitting gallows for % traitor
I'm excellent dinner was enjoyed bv all who
partopk ot il. and the excursion was really a
very agreeable one. How different was the
trip down the same river during the war t.
the emacated, dying prisoners. released from
Libby from Belle Isle. after having been
kept until there was littlc chance that they
could ever recover
Meanwhile the telegraph had announced
the approaching advent ot Mr.. Davis at
Richmond. where the political leaders 81
public opinion had wisely determined (to
quote from one IF their newspapers Of that
morning) e. t. show their rc.ardtlr Mr.. Davis
and their appreciation Of the circumstances
which surround him bv avoiding any mere
o-tentatious exhibition IF that feeling toward
him which j. universal among us. / could
not but think how the situation has changed
IN aspect since Mr. Day, came here from
Mont gomcry in 1851. t. establish govern
ment whose cornerstone should hc slavery.
Then it was policy for the Richmond people
to make an " o>tentatious exhibition ct
their feeling. which l. now to he concealed
In lSGl. as now, Mr. Davis had the entire
first floor of the Sp0tt>wool Hotel placed AT
his disposal. for the accommodation of hiH-
self and suite. with private table for them.
After a few moments delay. Mr.. Davis
came from the boat arm in arm with Gen
Burton. two policemen Ranking them They
entered a fine open barouchc drawn ~ 4 rair
of grayS, and were accompanied ~ Dr.
Cooper and Mr.. Harrison. cen. Burton S
orderly mounted the box with the driver. and
off they started. followed by an escort Of Il
company of regular light artillery mounted
as dragons. Ia the rear Of the escort came
the other carriages. There was quite crowd
on the wharf and in the vicinity, including
many freed people.
the procession ns>ci along the river side
until it had PASSED Libby Prison ana then
came up t. Main street. which was traycrscd
until the Spottswood Hotel was reached
The horses moved ut Il Slow trot irving the
crowds. who had Left the sidewalks and were
on the pavement on either side, a good chance
to see - our President. as he l. called
Nearly every white man raised his hat a.
Mr.. Davis passed homage which he ac-
knowlcdged by gracious bows
On reaching the hotel. quite crowd had
collected about the ladies' entrance. and the
police had some difficulty in opening Il way
from the carriage to the hotel. ls Mr.. Da-
Wis alighted. there was suhducd cry Of
. Hats off " and the faithful uncovered.
During Saturday evening many old friends
Of Mr.. Davis called to pay their respects. and
he held quite a reception. lie ha, changed
very much in his personal appearance since
he left the the Senate t. head the rebellion.
The naughty and restless iutrigucr--- pride
in his port, defiance in his eve is now a
white haired anxious looking old gentleman,
who appears t. expect salutations. and to be
anxious to acknowledge them with proper
dignity. Mrs. Davis. who drc~sc, in black.
appears to be in excellent health and spirits.
and plays her part with condr+conding dig
nitv.
The military custodian of the prisoner al,-
peared in nowise concerned about amy attempt
1t an escape II Il rescue. and his entire force
was Il veteran orderly of the artillery pcrs,.a-
sion, whose blue uniform was evidently not
IN agreeable sight to the numerous scions of
the chivalry who hang about the hotel.
hoping to get a sight at our President :
The lawyers engaged for the prosccuticn
md those engaged for the defense Of Mr.
Davis have had several conferences to-day.
but yet neither side has Announced what
t intends t. do District Attorney Chandler
lad IA long interview in Washington on Sat
lrday with the Attorney General, and viii
appear for the United States, aided 10y Mr.
warts of New York. Charles O'COnner.
Robert Ould, George Shea and William II.
Reed, with others as advisers. will conduct
he defence.
Produced in court tomorrow morning ~
zen. Burton, in obedience to the writ Of ha
'eas corpus. and that Judge Underwood will
rider his release. Deputy Marshal Duncan
will then Immediately arrest him on a writ
which has been prepared an Indictment
or treason. found by the Grand Jury ut the
ERIN of District Court held ut Norfolk last
ear.
Mr. Davis has been remembered hv his
ldy friends. who have sent him bouquets
nd dainty dishes with affectionate MESA yes.
lever was prisoner treated with such dis
ngu-hed considerations
- PERLEY.' the well-known CORRESPONDENT
the Boston Journal. gives the following
count of the proceedings Monday. when
avis was admitted to bail
At halt-past nine the members of the bar
e1an to arriYe with thf. nnr1 hers 81 IL ]