Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-15

conducted to II seat with his counsel.
Mr. OConnor said that on this return
no reason was stated for the imprison-
incnt OF Jefferson Davis and il now
remained for the court TO take such
action as was requisite on the part
OF the civil authorize: to bring tho
prisoner within the proper limits TO
meet the indictment. The court re-
pied that the return was explicit and
satisfactory. and he thanked General
burton for his prompt and graceful
obedience to the same. Marshal Dun
can then formally served the civil writ
on Mr. Davis. and the Indictment found
at tho May term 1866 was read Mr.
otonnor said counsel was now ready
10 observe whatever tho court ordered.
Mr.. f.Narts made Il few remarks saving
IN eject that the government liz not
ready. and il is not its intention 10
prosecute the trial AT this term of the
court. Mr.. Chandler sa lid the only uucs-
tion is. shall the prisoner be admitted
to bail. and asked that the bond be
in the amount OF 100000, and that
some Of tn" bondsmen shall be resi-
dents OF this district. Mr.. OConnor
quietly replied: We can meet that
question az to bail" But little more
was said by any Of the lawyers. and
tho court Remarked: I've are glad
counsel has agreed as to bail. 1t meets
IL
tn" surctics are all present. they will
come forward" The bond. which had
already been prepared. was then signed
as follows: Horace Greeley, New York;
Augustus Schell. New York: Horace r.
Clark. New York: Aristidcs Welsh
Philadelphia: David X. Jockman. phila-
delphia; W. ~. mcfarland. Richmond;
Gustarus \. Myers. Richmond; William
w. crump. Richmond; james Lyons.
richmond: John a. Meredith Rich
nj T.nH In,
James Thomas. Richmond: Thomas w.
boswell. Virginia; John Minor Bolts,
Virginia. Mr.. Chandler announced that
the requisite number of names and tho
requisite amount had been obtained,
whcreupon the court said: The mar
shall viii now discharge the prisoner"
The marshal did 80. and d"afcning
applause followed. Mr.. Davis stood up,
closely pressed all sides Old
friends heartily congratulated him.
while number Of strangers were in
troduccd. Each Of the bondsmcn who
had just attached their names 10 the
document came forward and cordially
shook his hand. Mr.. Davis then loft
the courtroom, escorted by his friends
AS he appeared on the portico Of tho
Custom-ilouSc on the Bank Street side
large crowd Of people uncovered their
heads and chccred with energy. Mr..
Davis bowed his Acknowledgements and
smiled as he did So hut made no speech
He was driven rapidly to the Spots
wood. where he spent quite while in
close conversation with DR.. MinniEe-
rode, and afterwards shook hands with
friends who called until he was quito
exhausted. and then retired TO his
rooms. Thus closed the event Of the
day and the year-an event imparting
gratifCa ton to the American public.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis last night took
passage on the steamship Saratoga,
which sails at daylight this morning
for New York. They will go immc-
diatcly to Canada to see their children.
who are at school there. Mr. Davis
will remain In Canada some time His
subsequent plans arc not arranged. and
where he will reside has not been de-