The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-07
THE PARISH WILL CASE.
Surrogate Court.
Before A. W. Bradford, Esq.
EXAMINATION OF DIR. DELAFIELD CONTINUED.


Aner immediate and dangerous illness had sub.
sided and the object aid the efforts OK his const
tuition restoring motion to the parayzed parts several
remedies were employed; strychnne used; electro
magnetism employed considerable time little else
but what addressed TO his general constitution and
condition. O. During his chronic Illness he under
any regisaea Diet and with what degree of strict
ness A. During large portion OF the time endeavor
ed to enforce somewhat strict Observation-Disclosures from
wine and other stimulants-not entire but mainy-re
ductng the amount OF animal food, and restricting
much possible O. After this attack how did you find
him in regard to the observance Of regimen compared
with his disposition and conduct before his ilnessr A.
For the first few years he amenabe to advice
these particulars than when In good health previously
70 the attack but gradually he became less and less
found il made so little difference when he INDUCED in
his own way that ceased 10 urge II upon him q How
the general temperament Of Mr.. Parish affected by
or after the attack A. His temperament be-
very much impaired, rendering him irritable,
easily than BEFORE and TO certain extent chang
ng his disposition should said his system
became impaired, instead OF his nervous temperament.
O How did this impression upon his nervous system
manifest tseff A. AS have already stated, mainly by
altering his disposition but also by causing emotions Of
almost any kind to be easily excited-if for in
stance former friend would him for the first time
alter his illness excited him sometimes to a violent
paroxysm Of weeping; this was the principal effect pro
duced aside from the effect upon his disposition generally
O. What his temper as 10 cheerfuncss after his at
tack and was II consta 81 variable A. II very
constant entirely changed from its previous condition.
habuay unhappy, his count sna1ce always wore
happy expression and II was very rare thing TO
see him smile @ Did you acquire from your observation
or attendance upon him, knowledge OF the cause OF
this anhappness depressions A. Il appeared TO
obvious that II was his condition and despair OF re
covery, more especially OF the powers OF speech.
O. Did you give up and IL So at what time the expeca-
ton OF bis recovering the power OF speecns did give
IL up but gradually Inst al a definite time becoming less
and less hopeful, until three four years had
ceased 10 hope. q What Indications on his part in re-
ation 10 the power exercise OF speech ted you 70 en-
terrain expectations Of his of that power A.
From the efforts which time he make 10 speak which
have already stated in few instances succeeded but
time these efforts gradually and entirely ceased
O. From what period The efforts Of Mr. Parish
wards speaking laid asde l. Without attempting TO be
precise these efforts probably made in the first two
years and not afterwards TO any great extent but as
have repeat dy stated cannot DIX dates in such things
Q. What was the general temper OF Mr. Parish as re-
CARDS eyeuness placity previous TO his attack A.
Very amiabe, very placid habitually q How
1t ia these respects after his attack A. The change
sudden, not remarkable In the eary months
OF his disease; but by degrees he became more and
irritable this rritability did not however
attribute always 10 change OF disposition, the
simple TACT Of const ant dicplty Ia making himself
derstood again may explain farther that in biz case a.
IN the case or all utes the attempt up the
want Of the power of speech by violent gesticulauon
constantly made and this gestculation gives The ap
pearance Of anger when none s felt What tendency
II any towards irrabity Of temper does 81 ;kness
the condition Of an invalid generally produce? A. II
most tcmpcrs q What tendency, If any, has i'm
paired health and restriction or confinement III respect TO
the strength Of the nervous system A. II imars the
power OF the system and increases lis rrtab
IT, q Is this lis tendency mere condition OF illness
independent OF the SPECIFIC character Of the a. ei q A. As
general rule especially in painful diseases,
bat with nurner0ps exceptions in particular con
sumrtlycs for maintain amabe tempers through.
T. What tue general temper OF Mr. Parish before
hs Illness IN respect 10 mness phi ability Of wi A. He
OF very anm temper, very decided in carrying
out his determination when fully made although,
rs have already stated they were made slowly and
might even apply obstinate with correctness
hts d.spos tou q What his general temper the
respects last inquired Of after his attack observed
no very marked changct any the last word obstinate
was more ap oh able a. What the and de.
meanor, TO intimacy and affection, between Mr.. aud
Mrs Parish, during their married life, up 10 the attack A.
f.Ia i'm ha
OF affection he was always amlable kind. indulgent
exceedingly be not u sentiment but should
say that perhaps the first Part OF ans wer comes
near right As posi- olethere was nothing remarkable
there the ordinary amount OF affection Of husband
and wife a. between mos, married couples;
Mrs. Parish towards each other after the attack
A. With regard TO Mrs Parish she wa undertaking in
her husband during his entire Illness In
every possible mode which could be expected OF good
wife She would occasionally be disturbed ami her ner
system, from long continued watching and distress
as well a. his would sometimes be acted upon in this
respect however exhibiting no more Than the common
inarmiues 10 whl.h human dispositions liable
Mr. Parish for tne there was no remarkable
change. but be gradually became more nervous more
irritable, and especially a. in the matter o. de 4 W..
NECESSARY to Ls .ncIratons very freq lily and
very constantly, and his wife necessarily
the instrument through whom all these crosses
were iuAicted, he frequently betrayed anger
ana exhibited by violent gesculaton but Il quickly
passed away and he would relapse INTO his ordinary con
diton q VIVA, the habt Of intercourse between
Mr. and Airs Parish before The attack respects the IN
auence of the the Cthcry A. should say ge
morally that Mr. Parih was N the haeh Of having b.
own way and not beng inf Icnced by his wife; but
veYtheless he infulgent husband q. Ho@ Il
In Tbs resrcc, after the attack A. A. far a. she had
influence at all Il became gradually lessened ~ Ear a.
could see which attributed the fct already stated Of
the essty Under which she pla Jed, Of constantly
crossing him q Tron what OCCASIONS and from nat
cause dd you zee exhibitions Of ritabily the part
OF Mr. ersh amer his attack 81 which you have spoken
Upon occasions cor Instance where aruccs o. 1901 ne
was fond OF he would be urged not ~ take and then
when he apparently rroposeng question 70 some.
body, aad anxious 70 get tho Information, BE- would not
allow her 10 interpret for him. and was impatient, and
this would OF course get him into greater difficulty and
increase his lrnpatience a. What the habits Of
Mrs Par III previous 10 the attack IN regard " her inter-
course with general society
Mr.. O'Con0r Object 70 The question a. Irrelevant
A she fond q society aud u the habit
of gong much into society before tie attack
q How habit 81 Mrs. Parish after the attack, In
various points Of intercou With society concerning
which have Just nquiredf A. Utter selnson from 90
Getty aud eLtire devotion 10 her husband. u Dsd she
occupy The same sleeping room That be did during the
whole of his illnessf A. imagine not. bat always
within rsach--much Of the time in town; thins In
adjoining room the country no>se, where there was
less room she occupied corner Of his room behind the
screen. Y For how long period, al any one time,
have you known Of her beng out OF the presence
Of her husband, aside from sleeping hoirsF A.
broke down amer some years 80 seriously her spirits
were much impaired by this constant devotion that /,
a. pbys8ciaa a. well brother, and the rest Of our
family constantly urged her parakc q amusements
to 70 INTO society and H. allow ether peYs % sdmais
ter e the want q Der husband but our Effort, bal no.
aer be had recovered from bis hrst attack and The col
lowing illness n October, which you have men oned. as
10 seeing caitrs visiiers al his bouseg A. He
treat many persons different tines the habit OF
the house for persons In much sunday even
ings period, can't Ok r. after a. illness they
saw comrany on New Years day Mr. Parish would be in
the aud any person that called, Mrs. Parish
did upon another similar occasion, New Years day, he
remained n The library the first floor with the door
open that every persOn who passed up stairs saw
him. and IL particular fronds stopped gong up OF re-
turned and would speax him stll later, Mrs. Par
Ish once twice during the holidays would have
rany generally her connections and Intimate friends
not large parties Mr. Parish would always Be pre- sent
on these aud receive many OF the ersons whom
he knew aud shake hands with them he evidently re-.
cognzed all those with whom ho acquainted, and
showed q special pleasure In seeing of them. "a
What the habit such occasions regards inter
course SITUATIONS Otherwise towards Mr.. Parish
A. The habit uniformly for every person who
cd the room 70 speak 70 him, and most of them woud
shake Lands with him he would extend his hand for the
purpose a How did Mr. Parish Indicate any eminent
towards The persons who dressed bin the wayg A.
n they were persons he was we'll acquainted with
and fond or The expression u biz counenance would nd