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The Savannah Daily Herald. BY S. W. MASON AND CO. SAVANNAH. SATURDAY, MAY *>, 165 1 "Li as—g" ! THE SEVEN-THIRTY LOAN, We have published in these columns from time to time, articles giving clear expositions of the working of that admirable financial scheme, the 7-30 loan to the United States, showing how it acts equally advantageously for the benefit of the Govemnfent an«l for pri vate, interest. : But no more conclusive proof of its possessing all the advantages claimed for it could be offered than the fact of its im mense popularity as an investment among the people and the capitalists of all countries. The figures of the daily reports of Mr. Jay Cooke, the agent of the loan, show the most surprising avidity with which it is seized upon bv business men of all classes. The. subscriptions to the Seven thirty loan from f.ll parts of the Union for one day (May 12th) amounted to $13,7(12,300. Among -these were 0,513 individual subscriptions of SSO and SIOO each. We are informed that an agent for the 9ale of the loan will arrive In this city within a short time. An opportunity will then be offered to the citizens of this community of however small means, to make a profitable investment for themselves, and to testify at the same time their loyalty nm\ good will to the government in a practical way. THE PIC NIC YESTERDAY About seventy-five ladies and gentlemen went yesterday to White Bluff for a day s pleasure. There were over fifty ladies in the party, all of whom are well known in the highest social circles of Savannah. Os the gentlemen, about two-thirds were officers, among whom were Capt, Starr, Capt. Lord, Major Fleming, Col. Healey, Doct. Bowles, and many other prominent officers, together with a number of well-known civilians. The fine Brass and String Band of the 9th Connecticut Regiment was of the party, and discoursed 90me most excellent music. The guests started about half pa9t nine o’clock, and four ambulances' and some half a dozen or more private carriages sufficed to convey the party to the ground, which wn9 reached at 11, a. in. * After a promenade, and a very general ad miring of the many beauties 9!' the place, a bountiful dinuer was served up under the su pervision of Mrs. Laßocho and Mrs. Cub bage, iu the house ot Mr. Isaac Laßoche, who has a beautiful homsstead at thst point. Dinner over, the company broke up into little parties, when bathing, fishing, sailing, rowing and promenading became for several hours the order of the day. About 2,Jp m the party reassembled, and the parlors and other rooms of Mrs.Laßriche were called Into requisition as dancing floors, and this amusement was kept up in the most lively manner for several hours, until it was announced that “Chowder is Ready.” Here then succeeded a rush to the grove of Live Oaks which adorns the edge of the rive-, where, on the grass under the shade treis was served a most excellent and bounteoQs Clam Chowder. By the time full and ample Justice had been done to this part of the en tertainment dancing was no longer among the possibilities, and preparations wet-e made for a return to the city, which was reached jibout eight o’clock in the evening, To say that the party had a good time, Is Only to re-echo the Individual opinion of each and every memberof the company, for all agree that never did a day's pleasure produce more of genuine enjoyment to those fortunate enough to be of the guests. * Special thank 9 are due to Col. Healy and the members of the Band—to Col. Presbee and Mr. Smytb, for a large stocky of liquid refreshments, which were universally pro nounced to be. of the best quality, • and Mrs. La Roche, Mrs. Cubbage and the iadie3 one and all. j We understand a repetition of tlieplc-nician dose is speedily contemplated. ‘ ' Dr. W.M. Walsh advertises iu our paper an immense stock of Druggist’s, f Apothecaries’, Fancy aad other Goods, at the corner of Bar nard and Broughton streets. Dr. Walsh is an experienced Apothecary, as well as Medi ealand Surgical practitioner, and adds to a University education the important knowl edge which is only to be gained in the pro fessional labors for which it is merely Jwepar otoiy. We speak of him whh the confidence of an old acquaintance, knowing him for many years as a Druggist of high repute, a skillful Physician aud burgeon, a gentleman of cul ture- and a kind-hearted man, who has hosts of friends wherever he has been. ’ With his city experience he has bad the advantage of practice in t te Army, nnd for three years he has been proprietor of the only drugstore at Hilfon Head, the headquarters of tne De partment. A perusal of his list of goods will be advantageous to readers of the HRi&i.'D, for he imports in large quantities, uufl can afford to job or retail at low prices TfeeJiat, it will be seen, Is Very . bat does not by any means embrace all the articles .his stock comprises. Savaxsah Tbkatre Benefit or Mr HtßsooK.—A glorious bill Is offered for thir* S iturday evening, on the occasion of the beoest of Mr. T. J. Herndon, the excellen. comedian. We hope that a crowded house will greet him aud give hiin substantial assur ance that his sterling qualities as an actor are out unappreciated is Savannah. * MIOM AUGUSTA. Dates to the 17th Instant. ARRIVAL OF TOE STEMfEIt SiYAWAH. Raurn of Major Gen. Grover and Staff. Detailed Account of the Capture of less. Davis. By the arrival of the “tin-clad” Savannah yesterday, from Augusta, ou the afternoon of the 17th, we have despatches and files of pa pers to that date. M.ij. Gen. C. Grover returned by the 8 ivan nab, together with Lt. Col. York, Provost Mar shal, Capt. O. Mathews, A. A G., Captain Dana and Lieut. Webster, ot bis staff. Major George E Gouraud, of Gen. Gill more’s staff; who went up overland, with despatches, also returned by this boat, aud has proceeded to Hilton Head. Despatch from our Special Correspondent. A colara. May 17, 3 1-2, P. M. Lieut. Col. York, Provost Marshal ou Gen. Grover’s staff, has had turned over to him, and will take to Savannah to and iv, $2-43,000 of gold and silver, seized a9 property of the Confederate government. SIBB,OOO w r as ta ken from a Confederate baggage wagon, tound in aby road, and the balance was ta ken from various parties *who had it in trust but acknowledged that it belonged to the Confederate government. Col. York will also take some millions of dollars in Confed erate bonds and currency, enough to start a small paper mill. judge Parsons of Gen. Grover’s staff, will remain here to attend to several important cases, requiring immediate adjudication. His absence will be felt In Savannah, but we need him here at present. Silver is plenty on the streets, for change, and greenbacks are at par. There is a scarci ty of small change, and if some shrewd one will only bring up his carpet bag full of fives and tens in postal currency, I think he can easily dispose of them at par for silver half dollars. The Constitutionalist has been revived, and the irrepressible Morse, proprietor of the Chronicle uud Sentinel, has also got another competitor iu the shape of the Transcript, a new evening paper. Gen. Molineux still commands the city, and his measures are not complained of by any reasonable people. He has been brevetted for gallantry iu the field, and now is winning much praise for his ability iu a civil capacity. Ttie Capture of Hr. Davis. From the,Macon Telegraph we give a some what detailed account of the capture of the arch traitor and his immediate escort. It will lie observed that this report says nothing of Davis putting on his wife’s clothes and attempting to escape in that disguise. When the terms of armistice agreed upon by Gen. Sherman and Gen. Johnston were com municated to Mr. Davis, and all hope of fur ther resistance on this side of the Mississippi tbU3 vanished, be determined to escape to Texas. W hat were his intentions after arriv ing there are not known to any one save his confidential advisers. A strung cavalry escort, .consisting of Fer guses, Vaughan’s, Duke’s and "’Breckin ridge’s brigades were selected to accompany anti protect Mr. Davis and his family, and immediate personal friends in their flight. ' The whole party, consisting of Mr? Davis John H. Reagan, Ex-Gov. Lubbock, of Tex as, A. D. C, Burton N. Harrison, Private Secretary to Mr. Davis, Col. Win. Preston Johnston, and the brigades above mentioned arrived at Abbeville, South Carolina, on the 27th of April, without any particular inci dent having occurred along the route. When Mr. Davis arrived at. Abbeville, he I discovered that there was universal disaffec tion among his escort, and that they were determined to make no resistance in the event they were attacked; no matter how small or great the attacking force might be. But little or uo effort was made to induce them to follow the fortunes of their leader farther. They all chose to remain behind except six Kentuckians, of Duke’s brigade’ who remniat and with him. The following are the names of the soldiers who refused to leave Mr. Davis. They all belonged to the second Kentucky cavairv • Lieut. Baker, privates Sanders, Smith, Heat h Walbert and Harkness. Mr. Davis had several days before leaving Charlotte, sent off his family, consisting of his lady aud four little children. They were accompanied by his wife’s sister, Miss How ell, of New Orleans, and her brother, Mid shipman Howell, Lt. Hathaway, and one or two other individuals. Mr. Davis arrived at Washington, Ga., on the 4th lust., and found that only eight men of his escort came up with him ; and to still further aggravate the case unpleasant rumors reached him ot the probabilities of an attack upon his family, who were one day yet in ad vance, by gutriillas. Passing through Wash ington, lie took the Sandersville road, almost due south, but for certain reasons left that village to the right. Ai Ii wiu s Ci oss Roads iu Washington county, a baud of desperadoes made a de- monstration upon the ‘carriages nnd ambu lances containing Mr. Davis’ family, and again at Dublin, but after -hearing who the occupants were, and being assured they could not rob the party without first shedding blood, they desisted and drew off. At Dubliu they amounted to at least fbirty meu, and consisted of deserters from both the Federal nnd Confederate armies, banded together for the purpose of highway robbe ry Mr. Davis had at midnight on the 6th, overtaken and rejoined his family, six miles north of Dublin, nnd just before the and« 9pera does organized there intending to make the attack. He, however, passed them unmo lested. Leaving Dublin, or the camp in the woods near that little village, on the morning of the <tn, the whole party travelled leisurely 1 . tlj ey reached the Ocmulgec river |at Abbeville, Wilcox county, ea the nth. But before reaching there Mr. Davis had again separated from his family, retaining only a few persons with him. His lady crossed before him, but coining up on the same night he was recognized by the ferry man. who made haste to tell bis* pursuer-* few hours afterwards, whom he had set across the stream. At Abbeville the parly learned from citi zens that the Federal cavalry were at Hawk insviile, and at midnight left their encamp ment and took the Irvinville road. Arriving within one mile of that place at a kte hour in the afternoon, they went into camp, from which they were destined to leave as pris oners. When Gen. WUsou received orders trom Washington to take measures to arrest, if possible, Mr. JDavis, Lt. Cos!. Pritchard, of the 4th Michigan, in command of one hundred and fifty men of his own regiment, and perhaps fifty of the 2d Wisconsin, were despatched down the Ocmuigee to watch the crossings. Going directly to Hawkinsville, informa tion was there received through unknown agencies that Mr. Davis would cross, or had crossed, at Abbeville. Going to that ferry, the ferryman at once offered to bet SIOO,OOO that he had set Jeff. Davis and his family over the river. Such was indeed the tact, and from tlieuce to their encampment was a straight and smooth road. Mr. Davis had posted two videttes respec tively ou the Hawrkinsville and the Abbeville roads, but from utter exhaustion they slept instead of watching, and were either cap tured or passed by before they were aroused. Asa consequence, Col. Pritchard’s advance came up to the very camp without being ob served. The 2d Wisconsin made a detour and gained the road in advance, whilst the 4th Michigan came directly up to the camp, whose inmates were ail sleeping. To Col. Pritchard’s gallantry, be it said, he let them slumber until “Grey-eyed morn, With one bright star upon her forehead hung. Stood blushing in the Orient; And twittering birds came forth To carol out the day." Then giving the signal, the 4th Wisconsin charged into the camp, and captured all its inmates. Col. Johnston and one or two ser vants were aloue awake at the time. They at first thought that they had been attacked by the guerrillas, but the truth soon became kuown that they had fallen into other hands. Leaving a guard over Mr. Davis, his fami ly aud escort, the remainder of the 4th Michigau, supposing that a large force of Confederate cavalry must be on ahead, went forward to attack them. At a short distance they met the advance of the 2d Wisconsin, ana firiug at once commenced. Many vol leys were exchanged, Mr. Davis assuring the men that they were killing one another, and that he had no men out upon that road. After the firing ceased, it was ascertained that four meu of the 2d Wisconsin were killed aud two wounded, and that of the 4th Michigan, two were killed and two were wounded, among whom was an officer. An official despatch was forwarded that morning, the 10th day of May, back lo Macon, containing a brief ajcouut of the ex pedition and its results, and announcing that as the capture took place seventy five miles from the city it would take three days to en ter the city. Nothing worthy of note occurred on the road from Irvinville to Macon. Mr. Davis and his family were treated with the utmost civility by their captors, and many tokens of affection and esteem were shown them by the people along the road. We also append Lt. Col. Pritchard s official report of the capture, to his immediate supe rior officer: Official Report. . lleadqcabters 4th Mich. Cav., ) • Abbeville, Ga., May 11 1885. j Capt. Scott, A. A. A. G. 2d Div. Cay. Corps M. D. M: V Sir—l have the honor to report that at day light yesterday, at Irvinville, I surprised and captured Jeff yavis and family, together with his wife’s sister aud brother, his Foet master General (Reagan), his ' Private Seer, t iry (Col. Harrison) Coi. Johnson, A. D. C. on Jeffs staff, Col. Morris, Col. Lubbock aud Lient. Hatchaway; also several Important papers, aud a train of five wagons and three ambulances, making a most perfect success, had not a most painiul mistake occurred; Ify which the Fourth Michigan and First Wis consin collided, which cost us two men killed and Lieut. Boutelle wounded through the arm, in the Fourth Michigan, aud three men wounded iu the First Wisconsin. This oc curred just at day light, after we had captur ed the camp, by the advance of the First Wisconsin not properly answering our chal lenge, by Which they were mistaken for the enemy. 1 have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, [Signed] B. D. Pritchard, Lieut. Col. 4th Mich- Cav- THE COURTS. second raovosi court. A limited docket wa9 up yesterday before Judge Benedict for his consideration. Michael Cleary vs. Francis Reeves As sault and battery. Ordered that defendant be fined iu the sum of $lO or take fifteen days imprisonment. In consideration of the pe cuniary embarrassment of defendant he will be allowed one week to pay the fine and be bound in security to keep the peace. Special Police vs. Charles Fold. Charged with having a distillery on his premises. Ordered that the distillery be confiscated, and the material for manufacturing liquor be seized. Special Police vs Mitchell Burns—Charge counterfeiting. Ordered that he be placed in conflnemant sixty days. Chas. Blancevs. W. P. Sweatnam—Re- : covery of debt. Judgment rendered in favofr of plaintiff for $71.26. In tire case of Mrs. Mina Berg vs. Mrs, Waring. Recovery of possession of store, held under advisement. Judgment was rendered in favor of defendant. Going ro Their H( mes. —ln. the numerous hospitals in this city yesterday, were many smiling faces of our brave Union boys, The U. S. Hospital Steamship Gc-u. J. K Barnes, departed yesterday with about five hundred invalids bound North. God speed’ them in reaching the loved ones, the old homes and hear h stones. TRIAL OF CONGRESSMAN HARRIS FOR DIS LOYALTY. Evident* Against the Prisoner-Ills Defence. Congressman Harris, it will be remember ed, is accused rtf harboring rebel soldiers, giving them money, and advising themxto disregard their parole and return to the rebel armies and again fight against the United States. The trial occupied several days, the last witness being Gen. Sharpe, who under took to prove that the names of the two rebels whom Congressman Harris is accused of harboring (Chapman aud Read), were c» the rolls of Corse’s brigade, Pickett s divis ion, which were turned over and paroled. After much debate, the duplicate iolls were admitted as evidence, and it seemed held to be proved that the men were really paroled prisoners of war. According to their Own statements, the men were tampered with by the prisoner, who gave them money and sent them to a house to be taken care of. Mr. Harris the* proceeded to read his de fence lo the Court, stating that he was iu no way connected with the land or naval forces of the United States, and that he had not committed any offence. He had not harbor ed the prisoners, and it had been proven that they did not lodge in the house In which they stated they had. He said they had stated to him that they were paroled prison ers and asked for lodging. He, being ac tuated by a desire to get lid of them, and knowing their poverty, gave each of them $1 to pay for lodging ut the hotel, to which he told them to return.. The defence having closed, the testimony was read over, and after a brief deliberation with closed doors, the Court forwarded their judgment to the Judge Advocate General aud adjourned slue de. The decision will probably be published in General Orders next week. Robbery.— . Yesterday morning, Mr. James Doyle, upon coming to his store, southwest corner of Bay and Wlii’aker streets, discov ered the front door on Whitaker street open. Upon opening the shutters and doors, he proceeded to search the store, and discovered three large lumps of plug tobacco— about 150 pounds in all—had been stolen. A neighbor noticed the door open, but be lieving that Mr. Doyle or his partner was in the store, no further attention was paid to the feet. Last week two stores on Congress street were entered by unknown persons, before they were shut up for the eveningand when the occupants closed their doors and pro ceeded home, the concealed thieves robbed the tills of what money they contained. Sorry at Last.—Mrs. Sweatt who is under acres* for complicity in the assassination, and who, up till within a few days, has maintain ed a most defiant and insolent demeanor, has at last, it is said, completely melted. She does not deny a knowledge of the crime. She Experience greet penitence,and,it is thought will make a full e >nfesslon. HOTEL ARRIVALS. PULASKI HOUSE, MAY 19,1368. Jno 7>l Thompson, A A G. .TMcKicne, “ Qi?o E Taylor, Va. W C Bellows, Beaufoit. Robt Heth, “ Matt L Stephens, j P Gilson, H Head. G A Roth. PORT ROYAL HOTEL, (HILTON HEAD,} MAY 17. J H Morton, Tenn. Capt Brown, “ Mr Sloman, Hilton Head. G Mar, “ Miss Slomun, “ GB Eddy, Met.' Miss Bates, “ B Ellis, SCJ Miss Bates, “ N C Deuuett, Jacksonville. H Guttsball and family, Ft Capt J Montgomery, USA Pulaski. O E Taylor, Va. W S Mury, Va. XV H Stanford, Savannah. W S Fonrlst Oa. C Hamilton, Beaufort Lt .1 E C Wagne, USA. W C Bellows, “ Capt Johnson, H Head SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. PORT OF SAVANNAH. MAY 19. Arrived. Steamer U 8 Grant, Briggs, Hilton Head; U S tin clad Savannah, Eldrldgc, Augusta -, steamer Emi'.le, Bender, Hiltoa Head; steamer Oneata, Hallett, HU ton Head. Cleared. U S Hospital steamship Gcu J K Barnes Morton, Hilton Head'{steamer U 8 Grant, Briggs, Hi.t >n Head MINIATURE ALMANAC—THIS WEEK. High Water ISun RiscsSttn SetsiMoon Sets] morn. 15 I M..." 5 1 i Csl j 111 10 34 1C | Til .. 5 0 052 I 11 43 12 96 17 W ...| 6 0 | C 52 i morn eve. 2-2 18 |Th ..I 4.59 | C 63 I 01C 120 19 Fr .. '4 53 1 664 1 6 822 20 i Sa.. I 463 | 654 j 145 324 21 | S ... | 4C7 j C 56 I 227 427 JMJNCHI LUNCH! EVERY DAY AT ELEVEN O’CLOCK, / AT ! ‘STAMM’S SALOON IN BAY LANE, may2o 2w Rear of Castom House, JpOU F'ernandina. The schooner John Vance will sail from this Port for Fernandiua, on TUESDAY OR WEDNESDAY next. For freight or passage apply to Captain C. E. SMITH, mav2o 2 Corner ,State and Jefferson sts. 15 | M... 1C | Tu .. 17 1 W ...| 13 I Th ..I 19 I Fr .. I 20 j Sa..| 21 1 S ... 1 QHOICE NEW MAY GOSHEN BUTTER NEW MILD GOSHEN BUTTER, WHITE BEANS. Ac. roa SALE DT SEABORN GOODALL, Ccrhcr Jcficrsou aud Broughton street, at Capt, Mc- Mahon's stand. mayvo 2 JpORTO RICO MOLASSES. Ten barrels and twenty tierces, landing from steam er Chase, at foot of Abcrcorn street. For sale by HUNTER A GAM MELT, JpOTATOES AND WHITE BEANS, 100 BARRELS POTATOES, 20 BARRELS WHITE BEANS, Landing from steamer Chase, foot of Abercom street, and for sale by may2Q—2 HUNTER & GAMMEIX- C. NORVELL & CO. CORNER* BULL AND BAY STREETS, iiavs jcsi B£o..mn THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE SlXic K OF— DRY GOODS. CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES HATS AND CAPS. svkb orruiß i« i (lt Which will be sold AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, VPOB ms MOST FAVOtUBiS TEDAia. ✓ PRINTS. Lawns, latest styles, Organdies, Organdie Robes, Ginghams, Jaconets, Mozambique-s, Bareges, all kinds, Crape Mareta. all colors mourning godds This BEFABTMKtr IS CGMK.ETI » ALL na CITAUR gloves. Ladies and Gents’ Black and Colored Kids, best make. Lisle, all colors, Silk, &U colors, Fillet lllta handkerchiefs. Linen Cambric, Hemstitched, , Gents’ Printed Borders, Gents’ Silk. H O . S I E R Y . Ladies' Black and White silk, Ladles’ Black and White Cotton, Misses’ Black and White Cotton, Children's Black and White Cotton, Ladles' and Misses' Game Merino Vesta, Gents' Merino Vests. UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS. Ribbons, Bonnet and Belt, all kinds BONNETS. White, Black and Colo ed Straw and Braid Bonnets ■Ladies' Misses' and Children's Flats, in great va rlety, A foil assortment of Grata' aad Boys’ Hats. FANS IN EVERY VARIETY. LABOB AMU WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF LADLES' - A*n> octra’ shoes. CLOT H I N G Liucu and Cassimere Summer Suits, Alapaca Coats, A Full assortment of Military Dress and* Fatigue Uniforms. mr.ySo LAGER BIER! THE FIRST IMPORTATION Since the commencement of the war of this Delight ful Beverage was received In this city from the cele • brated ••LION” BREWERY, New V Y 0,8 k , And is now on Draught at the Old and Favorite MARKET SQUARE HOUSE, No. 108 Bryan street, west of the Market CALL AND TASTE OF ITS FINE QUALITIES. VALENTINE BASLER, may2o 3 Proprietor _ gTAR LINE. FOR NEW YORK. The First Class Steamer AMERICA, Captain Clift, cirlying the U. S. Mail, wi'il leave for the above por t on SATURDAY, 20th Inst. For freight or passage, haring splendid accommo. dation, apply to mayl? ts . BRIGHAM, BALDWIN & CO. piONEER LI N t ". FOB NEW YORK DIRECT. The Cut first cla>« STEAMSHIP CHASE, Captain W. L. Rooms, Having handsome stateroom accommodation, will positively sail on TUESDAY, MAY 23d. AT 9 O’CLOCK A. M. Cabin Passage, ....... S4O Steerage, . ........ 20 For freight or passage apply to HUNTER A GAMMEIL, mayl9 td Agents. CHANCE FOR A GOOD BARGAIN ‘ The undersigned offers for sale the entire Housa hold Furniture, Kitchen Furniture aiid Fixtures 9 l Franklin Ward House, southwest corner of Bby and Jefferson street. ALSO, A gentle Horse, a Boggy is good otder, and Black smith Shop complete. • Call immediately to secure a bargain. mayiV 2 SOPIIIA MOORE, (OUicial.) HEADQ’RS. DEPT. OF THE SOUTH, Hi lion Hsai>, 9. c., May 15, 1605. QxxEBAL OrdJEBS,! No. 04. / The Judge Advocate General having d<@ded that the sentences In the cases of Privates Creed Calaway and Wm. H. Washington, Cos. D, 102d United States Colored Troops, which were promulgattd In General Oiders No. 40. dated Headquarters District of Beau fort, Dec 3d, ISC I, are inoperative, Privates and Wa-hington will be released from cotCnemeul and retained to duty, and the forfeitures of pay h* their ca-<e« are declared void. By com nand of Major-General Q. A. GILLMORE. T. D. Hodoe.?, I Captain 85th U. 3- C. TANARUS„ Act Ant. t Gen.