The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1870-11-10
From the n. Y. Herald.
Hon. Jefferson Davis Reception
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The visit of Jefferson Davis 20 Alexan-
dria, across the Potomac, seems 10 have
stirred up the quiet inhabitants of that
old town in way that they have not ex-
perienced since the close Of the war. He
left there at six o'clock on Saturday ev-
ening for Richmond, after holding very
interesting reception, attended by the
the principal people Of the town. This
reception had been looked forward 10 for
many hours, and the inhabitants were
assembled around the Mansion House for
long time before his return 10 the city,
whence he had gone with General Cooper
on visit 10 the latter's house, eight OF
ten miles distant The Office and parlors
of the hotel were crowded, and every
vehicle that passed the door was closely
scanned TO see whether it contained the
great exPresident of the Confederacy.
Finally, a little before four o'clock, very
ordinary looking wagon drove up and
lady, accompanied by a tall gentleman
dressed in a black suit and wearing low
crowned felt hat, alighted. The gentle
man was Jefferson Davis himself, and the
crowd Immediately recognized him,
cheering him warmly. He was welcomed
by many OF his old acquaintance and
spent some eight or ten minutes CONVEX
sing with them in the Office Of the hotel.
Among these acquaintance we're a good
many ex-Confederate officersand soldiers,
besides old residents of Alexandria and
many from the neighboring villages Of
Virginia. After thus conyersing he re-
paired 10 his apartments upstairs TO pre-
pare for the reception. Under the direc-
ton of General Corse the crowd went up
stairs to the drawing room 30 await
the temperance of Mr.. Davis.
A great number of ladies and little
children were already assembled there.
General Corse, who assumed direction Of
the informal ceremonies, announced 10
the waiting crowd that the recep-
ton was about TO begin, where
upon everybody left the genial neigh
borhood of the stove and proceeded
up stairs to the drawing room. Here
were already gathered over twenty ladies
and as many little boys and girls. Rev.
Mr.. Sprigg and Rev. Mr.. McKim, the
latter formerly a captain in the Confeder-
ate service, were present. Mayor La
! than, of Alexandria, gave a few brief in
" bAo1c dcrcAnDltlf AAAAt NAANA
Mr.. Davis made his appearance, 10 allow
him small circle of space in the middle
of the room, and for each one, on ap-
preaching, to announce his name 20 Cen
eral Corse, be introduced 10 Mr. Davis,
and depart forthwith by the side doors.
He came, after a period Of anxious ex-
expectancy, and smilingly advanced to-
| wards a group Of ladies and children in
one corner of the room. He was dressed
| in an English made suit Of black cloth,
and looked infinitely better than he did
three years ago, and seemed as in as good
spirits as if his life had been one long sum
mer. His beard, almost entirely gray
grows in a thin border around his face
He is a man Of frail build, small features
very erect form, not over FIVE feet ten in
height, Of afable address and attractive
conversation. His complexion is swar'
thy, and thephesh upon his face and neck
has a dry, scanned and Ieathery looking
Appearance. He kissed all the children
that came in bis way, and in his nanneI
toward the older people present showed
that he was much touched BY the evioehc,
Of their regard and admiration General
Corse, formerly Of Longstreefs corps
IN pleanant looking little man
gtood at his left hand, and
communicated 10 him the patrp
i nymic Of each one who came forWnrs
70 be introduced. Mr.. Davis was b a.
agreeable and communicative mood. H'