The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-12-10
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AAe ANfeAFA-1e ~ N-9 A~FtrrNNe~NAN'
Of ahs Loat Cause.
Ths Pittsburgh EuRiRg Telegraph o
the 9Th printed the following; Amont
the passengers on the Cincinnati express
which arrived at the Union Station ar
hour and . half behind time this morning
were Jefferson Davis, President Of the late
Coniederacy, and his daughter. The old
gentleman has Just arrived from Europe,
after q stormy passage, and his patience
was hardly equal 10 the additional strain
Of late time and hurried meals, which the
freight blockade on the Pennsylvania Rail
road has made compulsory for travellers.
This, or possibly some other cause, had
evidently operated TO put Mr., Davis q little
out OF humor, for as the reporter boarded
the car in which he had occupied section
he was noticed walking from one door to
the other in apparent perplexity, and In
quiring OF the porter in Q voice which
sounded strangely weak and querulous II
II would be necessary to leave the car to
get breakfast
The porter expressed the. opinion that
by strong effort he might bring the break
fast to the car; but Mr.. Davis was gone be
fore he had time to further explain that
such things were only done on rare occa-
sions, AT the other end OF the car he was
met by the reporter, who ventured few
remarks Of o leading character, but the
breakfast question seemed 10 be agitating
his mind and he declined TO talk until be
could hnd the dining room, mo, sir, said
he, u must take my daughter TO break.
tast," and as the young lady was noticed
approaching, tho reporter stepped back
while Mr., Davis made preparations to get
of the car.
Miss Davis Is young lady Of rather
above the medium height, with dark hair
and eyes and an expression OF such reserve
that Il almost amounts TO moroseneSs,
Her complexion Is Of the pale southern
type, and the dark hair heightens this Of
feet until her cheeks appear to be colOrless,
But for her eyes, which bear q remarkable
resemblance 10 her fathers, though one Of
bis Is artificial, she would be handsome
Mr.. Davis himself has the appearance Of q
well.to-do old farmer, and the dust Of
travel on bis clothes, which were Of
the standard fashionable country cut
increased that appearance until few
persons would 10 apt to recognize
him as anything more than q
granger Of some prominence. Instead Of
the tuft Of beard on his chin, which has
always been the distinguishing feature Of
his portraits, he wears q full, Carelessly
kept beard, which might be called white,
though 1t Is Btreaked here and there with
darker color. His hair is the same, and the
general appearance Of his face Is that Of u
man who devotes more time to work than
to keep up appearances. Not only his face,
but his every movement proClaims the in
roads age has made upon him, and though
he made some show OF assisting his daugh-
ter to the platform II was evident that she
was quietly and gracefully contributing
tbot service To him.
The news Of the arrival Of the ex.Chiet-
tam vi Tue Coniederacy had been spread
about the station, and the progress Of his
hreak faRt was carefully watched by num-
Der OF spectators. He pushed his way 10
the clerk office when returning TO the train
in the manner OF one who had authority,
but the group OF travellers only made way
for him as an ordinary old gentleman, and
pushing his way rapidly through the crowd
with his right hand extended he made his |
way to the platform without speaking.
On the car he showed some Of the cheer.
full effects Of q good breakfast, chatting
with some lady passengers who stepped up
10 shake hands with him, and as the traii !
started out sinking down into seat which |
they had arranged for him. Save the curl.
Gus few who heard Of his presence In the
station, there was no one TO notice him,
and the old man appeared to feel his lone
illness. ale takes to nobody" said thu
conductor, land was evidently surprisedal
no welcome or offer Of assistance here"