Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-02

genius was military. but that as part,
manager he would not succeed. He die
not know the arts OF the politician anc
, would not practice them II understood
He did know those OF war" President
Davis several times thought seriously Of
taking the field as commander.
He was soon called to Montgomery
Ala. 20 take the head OF the Southern
/ Confederate Government. which had been
established there but In a few months
was removed TO Richmond. and The Presi-
/ dent and HIS family came hither and re-
/ sided here until all was lost, save honor
and glory.
IN RICHMOND BEFORE.
/ Mr. Davis had been In Richmond al
/ least once before. and along with Mr..
J Calhoun. When that great southern
! champion died in his traces" public
( sentiment designated Mr.. Davis as his
successor Mr.. Calhoun's remains were
borne reyerentially TO Charleston. where
o grand public demonstration awaited
them. Mr.. Davis was one OF the senators
appointed TO attend them. After their
arrival here they lay in state in the
Capitol OF Virginia until the next morn
ing. Out OF greater respect. Governor
Floyd sent with them TO the State border
three gentlemen Of Richmond as com
missioners OF Virginia. But when the flu
neral train reached Petersburg orders
were received for II to linger there that
the people Of Charleston might complete
their elaborate arrangements. Thus. the
day was spent there I'm social intercourse
and an opportunity afforded OF cultivat-
ing the members Of the funeral escort.
Reelected President. and probably the
best qualified for that terrible position.
he continued 10 DO the best he could for
the cause which he had undoubtedly es-
poused. But the task was TOO herculean
with the vast odds that were brought
and could, be brought against us; and
the cause was lost
Mr. Davis was its willing martyr. lie
Is entitled 70 our love admiration. and
sympathy. not only for oil the public
and official trials and perplexit:es which
he bad to endure but for those heart
racking bereavements which invaded his
family lcircle, whilst he was already sufH-
GENTLY overwhelmed with care and pain
ful anxiety. He had q strong. clear head.
firm. self-reliant will. and a sturdy
character. but his sensibiities we're very
Keen. his heart exceedingly tender and
his humanity unbounded
OF this last. there was a humorous
Illustration during his presidency. He
received the following lcttef: Dear Mr.
President-I want YOU 10 let Jeems c.
OF Company Oneth. 5tn 5. ca. regiment
come home and get married Jeems f.
wi!lin', ! is willin. his NANNY says she
is willin'. but Jecms's Capt'n. he amt
willin'. Now. when we are all willin'
'ceptn Jeems's Captn. | think you might
let up and let Jeems come I'll make
him go straight back when he's done got
married and fight Just as hard as ever.
Your AffectiOnate Friend"
Mr. Davis endorsed. 'let Jeems go"
He went, got married, returned. and |
fought az hard as ever
There have already been some large |
concourses Of people in Richmond TO pay |
honor to Mr.. Davis. the most memorable |
or which was when his mortal remains |
were received and reinterrod. The APP |
reunion will be far grander
than that. Yes. let the people come. let
the promised monument. one adequate 10 |
all its purposes and appropriate to all
Il shall be intended to signify. be well
and firmly planted and let IT grow apaco
towards that Heaven where our Chris
tan hero and martyr is enjoying peace
md felicity. Il. b. NJ