Staunton Spectator

CANE FOR EX-PRESIDENT DAVIS.—The Catholic Fair in Norfolk closed on Thursday night when the testimonial cane for Jefferson Davis, which was a great feature of the fair, was raffled among the subscribers, who numbered several hundred. The fortunate holder of the prize number was John O. Gamage, merchant, Wide Water street, and the cane passed into his possession. Mr. Gamage, who was a member of the Norfolk Light Artillery Blues during the war, will visit Fortress Monroe and present the cane to Mr. Davis in the name of himself, the winner, and the ladies of the Catholic Fair. All the circumstances in connection with the handsome cane, are in happy harmony. The cane, itself a relic of the Merrimac was won by a late Confederate soldier, upon whom devolves the pleasing duty of presenting the same to the first and last President of the Confederate States, under whose now folded banner he fought.—Examiner