Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-09-01
From the Cleveland Leader. Rep u

/ The closing scenes in the life OF Gov. Brough.
as described 20 us By an eyewitness, are full of
interest and pathos. On Monday evening 81
about oelock. the Governor awakened from
the insensibiliiy IN which he had lain for acme
days. and at the request Of bis family, who gath
cred around his bedside. Surgeon General Barr
informed him that all which human skill could
do for him had been attempted, and in vain. and
that nov he was in the hands of Almighty God
he could rot live forty eight hours. The Gov
ernor was greatly shocked at this announcement.
and, looking General Barr in the face desired
him TO repeat what he had said. General Barr
again stated that be had not forty eight hours TO
i've The Governor requested that all except
his family and General Barr should leave the
room. After this had been done. he eonysrsed
calmly and nationally with bis family for some
time on private family affairs.
Turning TO General Barr, and apparently ad
dressing his remarks more particularly to him,
the Governor proceeded TO speak Of his reli-
sious views and hopes. he said, in substance that
he was no theologian, and had never made any
profession Of religion. He bad, however, always
endeavored TO live honestly and uprghtly IN his
relations with his fellow men, and he hoped and
believed that be had 50 done lie confessed
that he had snned greatly, although be denounc-
ed as false the slanderous rumors of bis drum
kenness and RIGHTEOUSNESS which had been cir
had been a great sinner in the sight Of God, he
stated that every act Of his in dsehsrging his
duties a. Governor had been performed with the
strictest conscientiousness, and With prayerlul
regard to his responsibility, not Only TO the coun-
try bat to God He also stated that he had
never gone to bed at night for twenty years
without first praying TO God for forgiveness and
protection. and that be died penitently, acknowl-
edgiog his sins and trusting in Christ for
pardon. AS he spoke, the Governor raised
his eyes, and. as though death lent supernal
keenness to them, exclaimed that he saw the
Mediator standing on the right hand OF the
Father. making intercess;on for his sins He
concluded with the emphatic declaration. several
times repeated: II de happily and gioriously."
The scene was deeply affecting and at the close
of it, the Governor put his arms around the neck
OF General Barr, and with deep emotion thank cd
him for bis care and attention, expressing perfect
satisfaction with his medical treatment He then
took his farewell Of his family. About midnight
he reiapsed into insensibility, which continued
without intermisson until his death.
Such were the last hours in the life of John
Brough.
1t Is well known, though never yet publicly
announced. that Gov. Brough had been rendered
the portfolio 81 the War Department by Presi-
dent johnson, in view of the long contemplated
resignation of Secretary Stanton, which had only
been delayed until the recovery of Gov. Brough
would enable him to accept the position. The
high estimation in which he was held by the
President aud Secretary of War is further test-
lied by the extreme anxiety which they have
manifested TO hear daily reports of his condition.
and by the fact that surgeon, especially eminent
for the treatment of the al sease under which the
Governor was suffering, detailed By the order
of Secretary Stanton 10 assist Surgeon General
Barr in the management OF his case.