The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-07


doubtedly in his right mind and does not desire my
Offices" he then Withdrew.
much Better and strong hopes were
his recovery; he slept most Of the day, and Ia
and Mr. Rhodes remained with him during tho night Al
about four O'Clock Monday morning he seemed 10 DO
much worse and ssos rapidly his friends were sent
again him. Soon after the Bishop entered, he ap
preached the bedside, and addressing the patient said
view your approaching dissolution do you desire the
ceremony OF extreme JUNCTION to DO performed
ono, / have no time TO discuss these things now"
The Bishop then withdrew: After he had gone Mrs:
desired the mnistatiors OF any other clergyman Mr.
Rhodes then said to Mr.. Douglas u.
"Do you know the Clergymeno Of ths citys" TO which
Mr. Douglas replied lnlf eusf fr
"NeaIly every one OF them" III
Mr.. Rbodes-Do you wish TO have either or any Of
them call to SEQ you TO converse upon religious subecss
Soon after this, about five O'Clock, he desired TO have
windows Tatea Mr. Rhodes lifted hum u an easier pos
tue where he could look out upon the street, and drink
In the fresh morning air. For few moments he seemed
TO gain now life lhen he began to SINK away his eyes
partially closed and In slow and measured cadences with
considerable pause between each accent he ustsred:-
" Death death !-Ds attn !! !W
After this he seemed revive slightly and Mr. Rhodes
asked him whether he had any message to send 70 bis
ve;' to which he made no reply, evidently not under
standing the question Mrs Douglas then placed her
arm around his neck and said -r..
"My dear, do yoa know Cousin DAMP "
"Yesv' he replied.
MIS- Douglas Conttnued:-
Your boys, Robby aod Steve, and your mother aad
sister sarsh-have you any message for themS" .,f
The dying man replied
Ie them to obey the laws aud support the consttu
| ton Of the United states" Ha
AT about five ocack DR.. Miller came into the roon,
and noticing tie oren shuttera and windows ipquired
"wby have you al these windows raised and SO much
| iiehH" ii'7'''9 '"H l' VT ''' NN
hr Dovglas repiiad:-- ..T |.fU d. a.. O-
$50 that we can nave fresh air." .1.....
AT Mr. Douglas request, Mt Rhodes changed the dying
mans position again in the bed for the last time. He
lay rather 10 the middle of the bed upon his
lett sce his head slightly beat forward and OF the pill
low HIS wife sat beside him. holding bis right hand ia
both Of hers and eaoing tenderiy over him, soobiDg
| Mr. Rhodes remarked TO MIS- Douglas
q" ma.rsid he does not lie comfortable; in reply to
Wb4ch Mr. Douglas said
"Ee is-very comfortable"
| These were his last nteligble words From FIVE
O'Clock he was rpeeches but evidently retained his con-
sciousaess WheU, ieWmoments before his death, his
wife LEAKED lovingly verhim and sobbngy asked, 'aus
band do you know me9 will you kiss rneS" he raised his
and SMILED and hough too weak to speak the move
Of the Of his mouth evdeeced that he
making an almost dyiag struggle to comply with her re-
! quest. 9tpl sg afDi .I b1. lH9 sl.
| His death was calm PEACEFUL few fan. breaths
after npe o'clock slight rafting Of his throat short,
quick, cpDvuisve shndder, and Stephen Douglas had
PARKED from time into eternity, lt 1876 - ,
Mr douglas leaves two sens-Rotert Marlin aged thir
teen, and atephen arnold Jr, aged eleven yeare-who
The only m, mpers left Of his immediate family.
HIS Douglas mother, Mrs Cults; her brother, Madison
1 Dopg!ss nephew end private secretary and Mr. Dou
glss cousin, r. Rhodes, and lady, Of Cleveland are
with Der, and have been throughout the last trying
CHICAGO, June 8, 1861
Death of sexator Dovelas-Hs Siccessor-F nancot Nat
| ters-Grain Receipts, de-, DO
Scarcely had the requiem Of the lanented Ellsworth
died upon ears when the deep toipg OF the bell up
on the City Ea announced citizens the fact that
still greater calamity had befalen giant spirit has
passed away from mds-a leader Of the people lies
low In the embrace OF death The whole city is begin
nngo NE aspect Of the sable dapery Of mourn
ing s suspended from private and public buidiugs PEG.
pie gather Upou the Of the Streets al feel that
great national loa has been sustained Tho past bre
under the sad realtieso the pressnhe partisan for
| gotten, and The patriot only remembered.
In the death of Senator Douglas all realize that the
country and the government have sustained loss which
cannot be easily repaired His since the fail Of
Sumter has had most emphatic influence uniting the
people Of the North in defence Of the constitution aad The
Union It ia well Known that in the southern half Of this
State stfo1g secession sympathes prevailed The nhab-
fants principally Of Southern origin and large por
ton of them could easily bave been led away to join
the rebellion vas here that Mr. Douglas strengthlay
IN many Of the counties in what Is deno1nnated "Egyp
! The vote was nearly unanimous the democratic
side Had Mr. Douglas been SILENT fatered in his loyal
y, the effect would have been serious 1t will be readily
from what evils bis patriotic has saved us
And then his influence was felt for good throughout the
entire North Under his leading the democrats who
vered were brought to the side Of the right and or the
| country. lft o.s. --sitlsL .1f-g3N tJp
Since tie 4h Of March Mr. Douglas has conquered the
preudices Of his mics and their strong regard
And none received him with more hearty welcome,
with more sincere greetings, his return 10 Illinois, than
who ISs have 81 S1s strongly
and Stripes and he people OF the West know no other
distinction now than thas which arts from an adhs
renee to or rebellion against this glorious emblem of
strength Of his nanhood even befose be saw the full de-
loss as one OF her mighty pillars fallen. The people OF
Illinois are the Chief mouiners, among US he has
achieved all his greatness His tame ia the property of
| the State-of the country p3 lo 81 o'lft't = n
Ourczens the Common Council the various civic socie.
ties associations making extensive pre-
parations for pageant in which the whole State
Will be represented The body is to he In in Bryan
Hall during Tuesday and Wednesday IN n -
People begin to tax already Of Judge Douglas
sor This haste is perhaps excusabe view OF the ex
ira session CT Congress being close at hand Among
the names mentioned those of John Wentworth aud
! B. Ogden, Of tn city, E. B. Washburne, of Gllsna
John Palmer and John A. McCernand, Of Springfield;
TO be pretty general sentiment favor OF ignor
ing party lines ard the selection Of democrat to iii the
vacancy. In csse this should be resolved upon Mr. Nc
Cernand stands good chance as his early patriotic
course has given him strong hold upon the affections OF
the people of the State The appointment Of democrat
| by Gov. Yates would strengthen the administration
throughout the North, aud be but just acknowledge
ment OF the eminent services Of that party in the pre-
We are beginning land in our financial matters
"Stump tai s being retired rapidly from circulation,
and coin and sound are coming In IN moderate
quantities to take its place Farmers demanding gold
Tor their grain and most Of our mechants transact
rg business upon specie basis The receipts of grain
thus far this year have been ten millions OF bush
els, and the last seasons crop has scarcely begun to
move yet. With our large exports, and with gold
standard, exchange is at discount with just
We are anticipating active business soon as
money matters get regulated little, and we expect
little addition to our trade from the river region, since
| the blockade prevents il from going South.
Two Of our best banking houses-that of Nessrs. j.
II. Bush & Co. and j rinkham Co-gave way before
the financial storm this afternoon and the announcement
Of their suspension will doubtless appear In the morning
papers They have plenty Of wildcat on hand; but
It's days are overt is measurably wortbeas now-and
! deposittrs demsnd gold or its equivalent-a demand