Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-06

81 was in Wheeler's cavalry" said a
sturdy, bearded man.
"Ah, those were brave boys and they
did good work." Mr.. Davis remarked.
81 was one OF Hoods men," said
another. 81 was in the Virginia Cav
airy" whispered third. Such remarks
always elected some kind reply.
MR.. DAVIS WISH.
al was born on the day that you was
elected President and my father named
me for you" said a young man, two
thirds Of whose name is Jefferson Davis.
81 am ever glad to meet a namesake
and [ hope you Will never be hung on
a sour apple tree for being named after
me-" Mr.. Davis loosely responded.
''Y0u sent me photograph once with
an autograph letter, but [ don't suppose
you remember It." said another young
man, giving mis- name.
Eyes, l do. l remember it as well as
though 1t happened yesterday" was the
reply.
Many OF the visiting soldiers took the
occasion to pay their respects.
BROUGHT HER BABE TO BE KISSED.
One mother had her babe asleep in her
arms, Mr.. Davis arose from his chair,
and bending over imprinted a tender
KISS upon the little ones Ips. The kiss
was 50 gentle that the child slept on.
IL am greatly pleased 10 see yOu,' said
Boston lady. Her son. little l0.year-
old Yankee, was drawn in close to the ex-
Presidents knees and blessed. The way
the little folks were received
recalled some old picuture of venerabl G
patriarch besiowing 5lessin gs upon the
children. There was one little bare
footed boy in the line, and the procession
had to stop for moment while the little
fellow listened to a wosd or two of bless
ing. Mr.. Davis used his left hand almost
all the time.
REVIEWING THE FIREMEN.
At3:l5 D. IN. an alarm struck from box
3. and the fire department ratified down
BAY street and pulled up with Jerk IN
front of the Exchange. Mr.. Davis stepped
TO a window and glanced at the engines
and hose and ladder companies, remark
ing that the department made tne APP
pearance.
The iiremen took places IN the line and
presently reached toe reeeption-rO0m, and
with Chief Fernandez were presented.
IL MIR. Davis bad accepted half OF the
invitations that were rendered him to
visit places aud persons, his stay in Sa-
yannah would be prolonged until this
time next year. The only invitation
which he did accept was one rendered by
! Dr. j. Waring, or the JOINT committee
1 City Council, to be present at the unveil-
| ing OF the tablets on the Greene inonu
ment at O'Clock this afternoon.
II feel a deep interest IN Gen. Greene's
history" the ex-President observed.
MR.. DAVIS PLEASED.
During a momentary halt In the move.
ment Of the line Mr.. Davis turned TO DR..
duncan, Chairman OF the City Council,
VINO was sitting AT his left, and remarked
that the meeting Of SO many friends was
very gratifying TO him.
just before the doors were closed a
| plainly dressed woman said AZ she grasped
/ his hand: "lne last time | saw YOU was
at Fortress Monroe. l am glad 70 see YOU
to-day under more pleasant circum-
/ stances.p
Twenty or more gentlemen had been
invited by Mayor Lester TO wait until the
reception was over. Besides Alderman
Duncan, there were present Aldermen
Bogart. Thomas and Myers. and Guy
Marshal Goodwin. Judge A. Y. Tdryer. az
Washington county, and Judge Harrell
we're among the others.
BEFORE LEE's PORTRAIT.
hayor Lester escorted the ex-President