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| ~ you thlnK ne IS lully possessed Oh MS
uenGai faculties ?" Mr. Rhodes replied, II
uc no' kh0w-perhaps you had better ask
MN asalh. The Bishop repeated his qu s.
strong, full voice
"Y You perhaps did not understand me.
When desire it, | will communicate with
you freely"
The Bishop then remarked to Mr.. Rhodes.
ale is undoubtedly in his right mind, and
does not desire my Offices" lie then with
drew.
During the day Sunday Mr.. Douglas
seemed to be much better, and strong h0Ies
were entertained Of his recovery; he slept
most of the day, and in the evening seemed
much refreshed Mrs. Douglas a7d Il.
Rhodes remained with him during the night.
At about four O'Clock on Monday DOrnIno
he seemed to be much worse. and sank IA
| pidly his friends were sent for, and at the
request of Mrs. Douglas Bishop Duggan
again visited him. Soon after the Bishop
entered, he approached the bedside, and ad-
| dressing the patient, said:
MIR. Douglas, you know your own cOndi-
| ton fully, and in view of your approaching
| dissolution, 20 you desire the ceremony of
/ extreme junction to be performed?
| Mr.. Douglas replied:
No, have no time to discuss these things
now"
The Bishop then withdrew After he had
gone. Mrs. Douglas requested Mr.. Rhodes to
ask her husband If be desired the ministra-
tiOns of any other clergyman.
Mr.. Rhodes then said to Mr.. Douglas -
- Do YOU know the clergymen of this city p
To which Mr.. Douglas replied " Nearly
every one of them.
Mr. RhOdes-''DO you wish to have either
or any of them call to see you to converse
upon religious subjects ?''
Mr.. Douglas No, thank you."
Soon after this. about clock, he desired
to have his position in bed changed, the
blinds opened and the windows raised. Mr..
Rhodes lifted him to an easier posture. where
he could look out upon the street, and drink
in the fresh morning air. For a few moments
he seemed to gain new life. Then he began
to sink away; his eyes partially closed, and
in slow and measured cadences, with consid-
cradle pause between each accent, he uttered
Death Death Death :"
After this he seemed to revive slightly, and
Mr. Rhodes asked him whether he had any
message to send TO bis mother, or sister Sa-
rah, or his boys, ''Robby" and "Stevie'; &c
which he made no reply, evidently not un-
derstanding the question. Mrs. Douglas
then placed her arm around his neck and
said
- My dear, do you know Cousin Dan?' "
He replied "Yes -
Mrs. Douglas continued - Your boys
Robby and Stevie. and your mother and SIS
ter Sarah-haye you any message for them
The dying man replied " Tell them to
obey the laws and support the Constitution
Of the United States
At about O'Clock Dr. Miller came into
the room, and noticing the open shutters and
windows, inquired Why have you all
these windows raised and 50 much light ~
Mr.. Douglas replied - So that we can
have fresh air
Al Mr.. Douglas request. Mr.. Rhodes
changed the dying mans position again in
the bed for the last time. He now lay rather
down in the middle of the bed, upon his left
side, bis head slightly bent forward and of
the pillow His wife sat beside him, holding
his right hand in both Of hers, and leaning
tenderly over him, sobbing.
Mr.. Rhodes remarked to Mrs. Douglas: 81
am afraid he does not lie comfortable"
In reply to which Mr.. Douglas said ''Ha
is-very Comfortable
These were his last Ineligible words.
From five O'Clock he was speechless, but evi-
few moments before his death, his Tife lean
ed lovingly over him, and sObbingly asked,
50 Husband, do you know me? will you kiss
me?'' he raised his eyes and smiled, and
though too weak to speak, the movements of
the muscles of his mouth evidenced that bt
was making an almost dying effort to comply
with her request.
His death was calm and peaceful; few
faint breaths after nine o'clock a slight rat
Ting of his throat short, quick, eOnvul-
slve shudder, and Stephen A. Douglas had
from passed time into eternity.-COr. N. Y.
Herald
The Chicago Tribune of Saturday gives a
minute account Of the obsequies of Senator
Douglas, from which we quote:
Everything was done in the finest order.
The military took up their position in a hol-
low square, within which they drew up
about the grave the funeral cOrtege. Mrs.
Douglas did not leave her carriage, but the
two sons stood with bowed heads, tearfully
looking on while the bearers removed the
burial casket from the car 10 large enclos-
ing case which itself has since been arched
over with brickwork, and simple mound of
earth raised over all, awaiting the more PEI
manent marking of the spot, by permanent
and adequate testimonial to the services and
fame of the sleeper beneath.
There was no funeral service or religious
rite. The distinguished Catholic clergyman
who took part, was present only TO pro-
nounce q eulOgy over one with whom in life
he had a close and cherished friendship,
whose fame and name were dear to him.
The Bishop was only in half canonical at
tire. Those of his clergy who accompanied
him were in plain suits as reverend speeta-
tors Deceased dying without the pale of
their Church, she has no service or rites for
| such burial. The eulogy and funeral ora
tion was eloquent and tender, but the utter
| ances were toose of friend only-that friend
a clergyman, but by the rules of his Church
held back from professional Offices on the Oc-
casiOn.
The casket was not opened after leaving
Bryan Hall, bat as the Grafton closed. fresh
flowers were strewn above it, the rude incles-
ing wooden box was covered with its lid,
this was screwed down, and all was over.