Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-10-23
DANGEROUS ILLNESS OF DANIEL WEBSTER.

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We are panied to state that letters we're received
in this city yesterday by Telegraph, from Boston,
containing the most alarming accounts Of the state
OF Mr.. WEBsTER's health. His disease, as we learn
from the Newark Daily Advertiser of Thursday
evening, is chronic diarrhea, accompanied with an
effusion OF water into the pertoneum-a malady
likely to be fatal in the end The opinion seems to
be that he cannot long survive n
"This is indeed painful intelligence (adds the
Adyertiser as it seems to set almost certain limits
to his invaluable life, and points out the very enc
my, now visby approaching at no great distance,
which is expected to discharge the fatal arrow.
Alas alas Our great men are falling round US
like autumnal leaves, at the very moment the Re-
public needs them. The wntry blasts of war or
faction may howl above their graves, but they will
be agitated and vexed by them no longer They
Will sleep well at last, whatever may betide the
country which they very dearly loved, and anx-
iously strove to serve"
We publish below the latest Teegraphc accounts
from Boston
FIRST
BosToN, OCTOBER GA despatch from Marshfeld
conveys the sad intelligence that DANIEL WEBSTER is dan
gereusy ILL., and not expected to survive than day
or two The melancholy information direct through
the Hon George l. Curtis, who up from Marshheld
in the cars this morning
Mr. Webster's physicians have expressed the opinion
that ne cannot possibly survive than day or two
Dr. Jeries is in constant attendance his bedside DR..
j. " Farren, OF Boston, has been for and he mme-
datey left for Marshfeld this morning
SECOND DESPATCH.
BosToN OCTOBER 22.--The Hon. Edward Everett re-
ceyed letter to-day from Mr. Websers private
ry stating that all hopes of Mr. Websers recovery were
uiany
THIRD DESPATCH
BOSTON, OCTOBER 22-2.P. MA letter from Mr. Geo.
Curtis has just been received by express from Marsh
field, requesting in the of Mr. Websters family that
all political movements connecting his name with the
Presidency be discontinued.
Accounts from the most reliable sources state that the
great and honored statesman is fast sinking and the i'm
preston is that he possibly throughout the
day All Boston appears to be in deep and sadness
DESPATCH.
Boston, OcT 22-On Tuesday Mr.. Webster was con-
sdered by his physicians not to be in danger, with the
probability that he would be able to his official
duties in day two; but before evening his disorder
which was disease of the bowels assumed inaamma
tory turn since when he continued grow worse, and
this morning i became evident that he could long
survive His wife and with him. He is perfectly
aware of his danger and his intellect is uncouded He
yesterday prepared bundle of documents be to
/ Washington
morning, and in compliance with the wishes Of Mr..
Websters relatives and friends resolved to suspend all
political action for the present
DESPATCH.
BosToN, FIVE O'cLocK p Mr. Webster is still living
and conscious of his approaching dissolution He is calm
and composed
The Webster Executive Committee of Boston has issued
an address Withdrawing his from the Presidential
canvass.
SIXTH DESPATCH.
BosToN, SIX O'CLOCK p Man express has lust arr we'd
from Marshfeld Mr.. Webster is no better from
his private Secretary addressed Mr. Edward Everett
that all hopes of his recovery are abandoned 1t is
not probable that he will live through the night.
SEVENTH DESPATCH
BosToS, EIGHT O'clock p Mr.. WEBSTER is no bet
ter. His death is believed to be fast approaching
DESPATCH.
BosToS, Der. %, A. NAT eight last night Mr. WEB
somewhat revived from his critical condition. but
was not essentially improved. He is lying in placid
state conversng little with his family, although weak
and on the brink of eternity The physicians have
hope Of his recovery but say he may live days His
mind is unclouded and he is the full enjoyment Of his
intellectual faculties.