The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-10-08

the subjects upon which an expression OF
opinion Yves desired.
JEFF. DAVIS.
This was as to the acceptance by Jefferson
Davis of the Beauvoir mansion. in Missis-
sippi. In regard to this matter, Mr.. Beaure-
gard said public opinion in New Orleans
seemed about evenly divided. Some thought
Mr.. Davis might accept the beQuests without
any feeling while others were of the con-
trary belief, as the circumstances conpente'
with this strange will appeared rather
peculiar.
''Was the lady who thus betriended the
ex Confederate president regarded as pc
culiar?" asked the reporter.
81 know nothing about that"
"How much will the estate amount to?"
won't yield the beneficiary much more than
$780, 600 or 40.0o0"
"The reports have stated a much larger
sum: 5000 600, or thereabouts."
'sYes, I know, but they were all wrong"
''Tne relatives are determined to contest
the will, are they not?'
$50 see by the papers,"
"What do the lawyers down South think
OF their claims?"
ssOn, tney consider the lady knew what
she was about, and could do what she
pleased with her money"
Even this small fortune will be of great
assistance to Mr.. Davis?"
"Yes, suppose So"
''Has he had any means of support of late
years."
thouh haye heard he possessed some small
mesns."
Hasn't Mrs. Davis little money in her
own right.''
Il never heard So"
Mr.. Davis has q very pleasant family, has
he not?''
II have not the pleasure of their acquaint-
ance."
Ibid not his daughter marry into a
wealthy fsmily?'
81 do not know, sir"
These last answers were made in such a
manner that the reporter became convinced
the subject was unpleasant one, ana later
IN the day was assured by friend OF Mr..
Beaureeard that the relations between the
latter and his old commsnder-in chief,
never fraternal, had not changed
GENERAL HOOPS FAMILY.
In some way the name of General Hood
came up. and the sad details of his death
leaving 10 orphan children, was spoken OF
with much sympathy.
On being informed that the citizens OF st.
Louis had started a collection for the benefit
of General Hoods bereaved family, Mr..
Beauregsrd expressed the warmest admira
| ton for the generous spirit displayed by st.
Louissns. and hoped they would reap a rich
| reward for their generosity. He said the
family was absolutely without means, and
| their relations too poor to assume charge OF
them. so that no nobler charity ever ap-
pealsd TO the purses of the public.
At this point Mr.. Besureeard turned In
| time to see a significant smile on the face OF
| Mr. Samuel F. Hunt, of Ohio, who was one of
| the party, aud it is probable he understood
| what was meant, and, with a polite bow,
| pleaded business OF immediate importance,
| and withdrew.
To appearance Mr. B.aurega,d has changed
| but little in the past few years, aud, accord
| ing TO his friends, is In every way the same
man OF whom the over-confident South
Carolinians sung in 1861:
| "with mortar, paixhan and petard
We send Old Abe our Beauregard."
| Mr.. Beauregard is now receiver of a large
| bank in New Orleans, and also holds a
| position in connection with the militia
forces of the State. which yields q small in
| come.
Congressman Singleton Talks.
| James w. Singleton, member of Congress
| from the Quincy district, Illinois, was met
at the Planters House last night by a repre-
sentative of this paper. The general, as he
| is familiarly and widely known. looked the
pleasure in meeting worker on the greai
| religious daily, and consented to be inter
| viewed. Unfortunately for the interviewer
| an old and intimate friend of the general
| paid him Visit, ana tne conversation nee
| essarily had 10 be cut short.
"You have heard the BOOM" suggested
the scribe.
Certainly; who has not?"
what do you think of the Grant move
ment in Illinois?'
HE is undoubtedly the choice OF the Re
publicans."
"who is the choice of the Democrats as fa
as you know9'
II have been SO busy on my farm that
have not paid much attention to politics."
How about Tilden?'
II don't thlnk he is in good standing will
the Democrats. l believe that Judge Davi
would be their choice at present"
.'Do you anticipate lively campaign il
Illinois this fall?''
'.Well, thus far there Is not much stir
| and"
At this time the gentleman referred to an
preached the general, and a cordial greetin
| eDsued.
The scribe had time merely to ask wh j
was that Alexander b. Stephens did no
spend the summer on the Singleton Illinoi
farm, es he had promised, and to receive tn
reply that the committee on the revision @
the rules had carried him off to Long Branch
when the general, begging to be excused
| retired with his friend.