Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1867-05-14
Left. Davis in Richmond.

jeff. Davis in Richmond.
The steamer John Sylvester, with Mr.. Davis
and family on board, arrived at Richmond at
half past o'clock on Saturday evening last
Long before the arrival of Mr.. Davis, the mill
tarv arrangements for receiving the distinguish
ed prisoner had been made by Gen.. Schofied
detachment of infantry from the 29th regl-
ment were present at the landing, and sentinels
were posted at intervals, enclosing about two
hundred yards square of the wharf, Outside
Of this line a large crowd of negroes and few
whites were gathered. The brows OF the sur
rounding hills were very thickly covered with
spectators
Major Vance, of General Schofeld's staff,
who was in command, had detachment OF
oonnoniers of the 9Th artillery, numbering about
fffv mounted men as a guard for the carriages.
Az the steamer hove in sight, with the Ma
t;onal flag Aying, the most intense anxiety was
exhibited by the crowd to get closer; but there
was No demonstration, no cheering or Kissing
,rbon the steamer was made fast Hon. James
LYONS went on board, and after feeling meet
inc with Mr. Davis, brought Mrs DAVIS ashore
ond conducted her to carriage followed by
49, +1uo servants who attended her. In few
minutes Mr.. Davis came over the gang plank
ocoomnanied by General Burton and DIR. Coop
or He looked very much changed from what
tho citizens of Richmond remember him, look
inc much older and rather haggard and feeble
A full grey beard contributed much to the
change He wore heavy black overcoat, and
came ashore with very firm step. The party
Immediately got into carriages, and surrounded
nv tbe mounted guard drove rapidly by side
street ND towards the Spottswood Hotel, thus
disappointing the large crowd which mad gain
cred on Main street, near the wharf, to see MI
Davis.
On the trip up the river, Mr.. Davis was quite
cheerful and as he had no guard, walked Tree
" about the boat conversing with the passen-
gers, who were all anxious to speak to him.
He said little about his imprisonment; but
smoke in terms Of the warmest affection OF ex-
President Pierce, who visited him on Thursday
last. He said there was no man living Tor
whom he entertained higher regard.
AT Brandon, Oh the way up, number OF Ia
dies had gathered to speak to him, who shed
tears on seeing him. They nearly all had been
acouaintances of his family during the war.
The citizens generally, in Difference to the
wishes of the authorities, stayed away from the
docks, though many of them we're stationed IN
the doors and windows of Main street to see
Mr. Davis as he passed up after the procession
entered that street.
A one-armed soldier stepped out and saiuted
Mr.. Davis as the carriage passed, which was
recognized by Mr.. Davis.
A large crowd assembled at the SpottsWooo
Hotel anxious to get sight of the distinguish
ed prisoner. As he passed from the carriage
to the Hotel, some one remarked, > V'rgsnadns'
hats off, and instantly every Virglnian present
reyereutlv took his hat off, and Mr.. DAVIS old
the same.
He occupies the same suite of rooms at the
Spottsyood that he did in 1861. 1t is the opln-
ion of one of Mr.. Davis counsel that if bail Is
refused him, the Executive will intervene to
prevent his further confinement until his trial
comes off.
He was in charge of Gen. Burton, and was
to be delivered to the Court on yesterday.
On Sunday morning, Horace Greedy arrived
at the Exchange Hotel. Mr.. Gerritt Smith
was expected in few days. These old and
lifelong aboitionists distinguished above others
for their sincerity and humanity propose to bail
Mr. Davis.
Soon after the arrival of Mr.. Davis at the
Hotel many presents from the citizens to him
were sent in.