The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1881-08-25

idea Of the eager attention with which lis
tened 10 him. There is no king, prince OF
pctentate, nor Intelligent ind vidual in ali
this world, however high, or low, he may
be, who could converse with Jefferson DAVIS
ten minutes without feeling lively conscious
Of the fact that be was in the presence OF a
great man not only great by the voice Of
fame, not only great having been the
President of the Southern C0nfederacy,
not only great a having been the Comman-
der-iu-Chief of the finest army that Ea~ ever
marshaied on this earth, but great IN all the
details that constitute trae greatness. His
polished dignity his refined and courteous
manners. his vast store of know ledge, his
familiarity with the characters of men and
with the nature and impost Of all important
events, his lofty sentiments his perfect
language and cha>te expression. render him
= model of social excellence.
Mr.. Davis expressed himself freely upon
the political questions aud issues of the day,
and gave me a great deal Of valuable infor-
nation ia regard to the political history of
Mis~issippi but - nay visit 70 him was
purely Of 4 social character, |, Of course, do
not feel at liberty To repeat any expression
OF his views. He evidently feels a deep in
terest in every thing that concerns the well
fare OF Mississippi and Of the Southern peo-
pie, but he said that he WIS growing old,
that he was a remnant of the past age, that
he had no son, and why should he burden
himself with 80 much solcitude about polit-
lcal affairs, and IN regard to future events,
that when he went hence he would leave no
one 10 bear his name. | replied that he
would leave the whole Southern people To
cherish his name, aud bear it in the Urn of
reverence and yeneration down to the last
corridor Of time. He paused as if affected
by the reflection which the sentiment ex-
cited. Our conversation extended through
the middle OF the night, and when | sug-
gested that | was perhaps trespassing upon
his hours of rest, he replied that he had no
hours; and after had retired he visited my
room TO enquire if Beauvoir could furnish
anything that would add to nv comfort |
Mrs. Davis IS lady worthy in every re-
spect of her ilustrious husband. She shines |
today with the same lustre that glittered |
in the eyes of the world when she moved as
a queen in the the society of Washington, |
and al Richmond where she was the first lady |
in America. She remained with Us almost |
constantly during our lengthy conversa-
lions. ana seemed to take a lively interest |
in the various questions which her husband |
The next morning Mr.. Davis |
carried me through his fine libraries, and |
showed and explained to me his elegant |
pictures, which was truly an interesting |
episode Of my yistt. On taking my de-
paruure | said to him that hoped he might |
live many, many years as a bright remem-
brance to the world of a great and glorious
cause, to which he courteously replied that
he hoped ! would add to the pleasure of
those years by visiting him again. While
my entire stay upon the coast was one con-
tinual round Of novelty and pleasantness,
my visit to Beautoir was fitting wreath to
crown the remembrance of my trip to the
5eashore OF Mississippi.
Respectfully,
JANES ID LYNCH