The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-30
JEFF DAVIS AT AUGUSTA, GA.
From the Augusta tGa.) Sentinel, May 81.

From the Augusta (Ga.) Sentinel, May Gil
II was the original intention OF Mr.. Jefferson
Davis TO pass only one night In Augusta, and he
would have left the CITY yesterday morning had not
the desire OF cur citizens to HIM been SO great
that he unable to stand the pressure bro ght 10
bear upon ham, aud consented to remain in the city
during yesterday. As tile short notice had only
allowed a limited number Of persons to see him on
Thursday night, he consented to hold q short re.
cepuon during the day, between twelve and two
o'clock.
During the morning MI. Davis left the hotel only
once. soon after brcaKfas. he expressed desire
to visit the Office OF Generai McLaws the agent
in this city or the Carolina Insurance Company, Of
which Mr. Davis is president, and insisted Oh walk
ing down TO Mcintosh street. As he walked along
the street ne was soon recognized, and crowds
would quickly gather, nos Influenced by curiosity
but TO gaze " IN admiration upon the great repre-
sentative oil me lost cause.
Before twelve O'Clock the distinguished visitor
returned 10 the Planters, in order that he might
re- awhile oe!ore the reception began. The rcccp-
ton was announced 10 Commence punctualIy q.
twelve clock, and by the time that hour arrived
Mr. Davis, supported by several Of our prominent
citizens. position In the parlor and the recep-
ton commenced. AS The visitors entered they
were received by General McLaws or Gene.
raj Stoyail and presented TO the ex-Presi.
dent, who SHOOK them heartily by the hand
and spoke few cordial words OF welcome.
The Visitors tneD passed on, ana new corners took
their places. steady stream or persons con tinued
TO pour into the room during the morning aud one
gusla Although The ordeal must have been very
tedious and trying one 10 Mr.. Davis, aud though his
HANDS must have ached from repeated Squeezing,
he bore M bravely Gnoer II, and hts face never
once lost It's WANING expression, or his manner It's
pleasing grace Among the visitors were q great
many laaes and children, and he received the for.
mcr with all the elegant courtesy characteristic OF
the true southern gentleman. 10 the children his
clear iasignt into the heart OF the hero As the little
things would come UP TO the place where the man
| stood whose name had been household word IN
| their homes, nc woulc stoop down and Kiss them
or III them tendery in his arms. The reception
, closed at Two O'clock.
| A number OF our citizens had determined to give
| President Davis grand banquet yesterday evening"
! ana ihss fact was announced But preparations for
4 the dinner were very suddenly stopped by the mr.
ecat request OF the party Intended TO be Ietcd. Mr..
DAVIS declared that under the present circumstances
begged SO earnestly that the banquet was lucanuy
abandoned. A small but recherche dinner was or
\ dercd, however, TO which Mr.. Davis aad seven or
eight gentlemen sal DOWN at hali-past three O'Clock.
As the people OF sunmery1lic were all anxious to
see the hero, MAJOR Joseph Ganahl invited him 70 go
to his house IL the afternoon ana hold reception.
! The Invitation was accepted, and Mr. Davis and
parry rode cut TO summervlile al hvo O'Clock. The
| receipt on held q. Major Ganahs residence, and
was largely attended ty the ladies and gentlemen Oh
the town.
Alter the reception the OK President and party re-.
turned to Augusta an1 spent the remainder OF the
afternoon In drive around the city, Mayor Estes
dong the nonots ~; DAVIS expressed himself as
highly pleased win all he saw and was enthusiastic
In his admiration Of portions Of our city. After the
drive he returned 70 tnc Painters and made pro-
was escorted 10 Tie depot where he took the train
| fer Atlanta.
but after the FIRST case had been disposed OF MAJOR
Gaaahl arose, and stating that Mr.. Jefferson Davis
who had been the chosen leader OF the southern
| people was IN the city and intended holding o re
cepfion. moved That Tie court adjourn, as marx
respect 10 the lustrous man. me Mop29 va
& here 0g Ssg SS dseans VOICE
Judge Gould ordered the court adjourned until three
O'Clock In the afternoon.