The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-04
HER SUMMER PLANS.
MRS. DAVIS WILL SPEND THE SUM
MER AT NARRAGANSETT PIER.
az NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of
Mr.. Davis.


aided. and the stir upon the streets has
erain given away TO the usual quiet.
Yesterday 90 noon Mrs. Davis her
daughters and son-in-law left for New
York over the Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac railroad. They received a
number Of callers IN the morning. and
were accompanied 10 the train by Mayor
1givson. General Peyton Wise and Gen
,-n Charles j. Anderson. and quite a
,-,vd OF citizens assembled at the depot
q. see Them off. Mr.. j. Addison Hayes
and Airs. Hayes viii return 20 their home
81 colorado Springs Col, after short
visit 90 New York. and Mrs. Davis and
Miss Winnie will spend the summer at
Nurteaus"it licr
Nr. Davis has stood the fatigue and
e,xI.tles of the trip with wonderful
s-r...f1 and f0rttude. Although quite
t.t.,...d Just before leaying New York.
.I. returns 10 that city after days Of
movement and excitement OF the deepest
C..racter looking 10 her friends better
than she has appeared for some ulhe
before.
NUays am attractive conversauonalist
ele Was stirred by the attention OF her
Richmond friends 90 recall many M
c.Iauts 0f her past life, ana tn the refer
en.e. 90 the sacred Offices Of the hour
she uncovered a wonderful memory OF
Ne past and called TO recollection many
tn.nrs FORGOTTEN by the friends with
whom she talked and exhibited the SAME
briehtness OF intellect for which she is
noted.
Mrs. Davis IS deeply attached 70 Rich
mond. and spoke very decidedly OF maxi
ing her home here early IN me iuluie'
where she may be near and watch over
The graves of her husband and children.
The following interesting letter was
written boy Mrs. r. T. Potts. mother OF
Mr. John j.. Potts. passenger agent Oh
the Chesapeake ana ONO railway ana
recalls her personal TecOiecloHs VI '"1
Confederate PRESIDENT
In the years gone by after General
Lees surrender President DAVIS passing
through Dauvlile. fell back into North
Carolina. and made Greensboro headquar-
tiers for the waning Confcderacy. The
Long House manned for the owner,
Fltuated on WASHINGTON street. at that
time the residence OF Captain r. j.. Potts
heli the fallen hero and his stan officers.
Prominent in this galaxy was Colonel
Wood n relative Of Mrs. Davis, and
nephew Of General Zachary Taylor, who.
as is known. was a President Of the
United States. Colonel Woods family
had been occupying rooms at our house
for some time previous TO the surrender
OF General Lee. Mrs. Wood was I'm con
slant communication with Mr.. Davis, and
upon the announcement Of the departure
OF the C0ufederacy from Richmond, made
haste 20 inform me Of the fact, asking me
81 j was willing for the President 10 take
the remaining room on the same floor
with her in order % transact the business
of the Confedcracy / told Mrs. Wood,
perfectly so. and CXFain Potts consent
ing. the rear room 81 this house was APP
pr0prated 10 their USE Ten days did this
noble little band tarry. with very little
to hope for. but strong I'm their powers
of endurance. but the end was very near.
The car containing Mrs. Davis and
family went ON to Charlotte I'm a few
DAYS. The President with his STAFF re-
manning Truly the occurrences We're
such as 20 try mems souls for the re-
Tndiuder Of the time. / never witnessed
such heroism. That careworn face Is be
fore me now, as fresh as when Mr. Davis
left Greensboro, not knowing whittier he
should go. Never viii 1 forget that tear
stained face as he babe me good bye.
thanking me for the ciVlity with which
] had treated him, saying he hoped he
would meet me again under more favor
able circumstances. 1 never saw him
again. but j feel that we win meet "be-
yond the river"
When the mists have rolled away.
And our hearts have ceased 10 culver.
i'm the light OF endless day.
MRS. ROBERT II. POTTS.
Greensboro, n. c.
with the above letter was the following
little poem composed by Mrs. Potts.
when the remains of Mr.. Davis were
brought through Greensboro:
on Chieftain of the lost cause.
Wtat means this throng to-day,
Eager 20 DO thee homage
or rather, they lfeless clay?
Although thy Swallowed. care-worn face,
TIL late beneath the sod,
Thy dlsembodied spirit
Is resting with thy God.
Oh! chieftain, martyr hero.
Tell us, why I'm their defeat
Sometimes great souls like thine gain !
mere
Then when victory reigns complete?
oh! righteous God. IN thy decree.
Help MS thy power di4ine 70 see.
Celestial Ruler Prince OF Peace.
Enlarge our vision. bid contention cease !
on speed the day. when through the /
gate ajar."
Millions ON millions entering in.
With Davis. Lee. and Stonewaln. too,
Wen sing rcdeeming love.
Then furl both FLAGS and lay them down, 4
We krcel &C Jesus feet
jim the dark hour OF dir5st need
The nations cause TO greet
Wen lower the flags, and raise the cross, |
So high, that am may see and own
The WondrOus token, blood bought gift,
OF matches power divine.