June 16, 1861 – Preparing for Escape

The Augusta Constitutionalist of the 30th ultimo has the following significant paragraph:

“Jeff Davis’s War Horse. —  President Davis’s war horse passed through this city last night on its way to Richmond, Virginia. Accompanying the animal was the President’s saddle, on the horn of which is a compass, to be used in case the rider should lose his way.”

Davis has method in his madness, it is clear. He prepares himself for all emergencies. A war horse to go Into battle with is good thing; and a compass to guide him, when the time comes to make an escape, is also a good thing. He is not at all familiar with the thickets of Virginia, and in his efforts to get away, he might easily mistake his path. He might be galloping with all speed due north, when his policy was to go due south. His compass in the horn of the saddle will direct him aright – While he may avoid McDowell on one side, he can steer clear of Butler on the other, and also give a wide berth to McClellan. We admire the sagacity and prudence of the compass arrangement.

The Daily Ohio Statesman, Columbus, OH

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