Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-09-07


Dr. Craik, who lived in Alexandria, should
Inns, one of the overseers should be summond
to bleed him before the doctor corld arrive.
A gargle was prepared for his throat, but,
whenever he attempted to swallow any of it,
he was convplsed and almost suffocatcd, -
Rawlins made his appearance soon after srn-
rise, but when the generals arm was ready
fer the operation, become agtatcd. Don't
be afraid" said the general, as well rs be
could speak
Rawlins made an incision. "The orifce is
not large enough" said Washington. The
blood however ran pretty freely, and Ms.
WASHINGTON uncertain whether the treatmen.
was proper and fearful that too much blood
might be taken, begged Mr.. Lear to stop it.
" hen he was about To unite the. string the
general put up his hand to prevent it, and as
soon as he could speak murmured "more,
more but Mrs. Washinton's doubts pre-
vailed, and the bleeding was stopped, after
about half pint of blood had been taken
External applications were now made to the
TIN oat and hts feet were hathed il warm water
but without aiiording any relief.
His old friend, DIR. Craik, arrived between
eight and vine, and two other physicians,
Drs. Dick and Brown, were called in. Vari-
o;,s remedies were tried, and additional bleed
ine, but all Of no avail About halfp past
four O'clock" writes Mr.. Lear, '.he desired
me call Mrs Washington to his red lie, when
he requested her to 20 down into his room,
and take from his desk two wills which she
would fin there, and bring item TO him,
which she did.
Upon looking at them, he gave her ono
which he observed was useless, as being su.
pcrceded by the other and desired her to burn
it, which she did and took the other and put
it into her closet. Atter ills was done, | re-
returned mp to his bedside and took his hand.
lie sal to me: Il ind am going: nv breath
cannot last long ! believed fron, the. first
that the disorder would prove fatal. W you
arrange al my military letters and papers, -
Arrange my accounts and settle my books, as
Y u know more about them than any one else;
and let Mr. Rrwlins finish recording my other
letters which he has begun. >, .. :
tod him il would be 1orG lie then ask ID
me if | rccolcctcd anything which was essen
tal for him to do, as he had very short time
to continue with US told him that | could
rcco.lnct nothing; but hoped that lie was
no tso near the end. ..' ...et t.
lie observed smiling, that he certainly was,
and that as it was the debt which al! must
pav. he locked to the event Wit! perfect re-
signatior. {. % ~ :. .!... 10
In the course Ct lie afterrooa he a?rca"ed
to lie in great pain, and distress from the DIFF
liculy of breathing, and frequently changed
his postu. c in the bed Mr.. Lea- cndeavorod
to raise Elm and turn him with rs much case
II, possible II am afraid fatigue you too
much, ," the general would say.
Iuon being assured to the contrary
"'Weli,' observed be practically, ''it is "A debt
we must pay to each other, aud hope when
you want aud of this kind you will find it,"
His servant, Christopher, had been in the
room during the day, and almost the whole
me Oh his feet. The general noticed this in
the afternoon, aud kindly told him to sit down.
About five o'c'cck his ol4 friend. pr. Craik
came into the room, and approached tie bel
sd3 "Doctor," said the general, II die
hard, but an not afraid to 60. believed,
from my first attack that ] should not suryive
tiny breath Cannot last long. .-
Tho doctor pressed his hard IN silence, re-
tirel from the bedside, and satby the FIRE abb
sorbcd in ef, Between five and SIX the
other physci4ns came in, and he was assisted
to sit up in his bed 80.
II fee, am going" said he; 81 than!; yor
for your at.eulicns, but pray you to tax re
mere trouble about me; let me 60 of quickly:
| cannot last long"
He laid down. again; all retired except pr:
Graik The general continued uneasy ard
tess, but without complaining, frequently
asking what hour it was. Further remedies
were tried without avail in the evening. lie
took whatever Ha3 offered lin, did as he was
desired by the physicians, ard never uttered
A sigh or complaint
About ten o'clock,' critics Nr. Lear, "ho
made several attempts to speak to me before
he could effect it ft length he said II at,
lust going. Have me decently buried, and do
not let my body be put into the raust IN less
han three days after ] am dead"
| bowed assent, for could not speak. He
hen looked at me again, and said, 'Do you
understand mc?' l replied, Yes" Ills
" I'll " said he
About ten minutes before he expired,
which WIS between 10 and II O'clock, on
lie night di December IA, 1877, lis breath
ng became easier, .
He lay quietly; he withdrew his Eafd from |
nine and felt his own pulse. saw his coun-
enan-e charge | spoke to y. Craik, who
at by the fire. He came to the bedside
rhe generals Etnd few from his wrist. T."
-. Dr.. Craik put his Eard over his eyes, and
e expired without a struggle Or a sigh
While We were fixed in silent grief, Mrs.
Washington, who was seated at the foot Of the !
ed, asked with firm and collected voice,
Is he gomez" | would not speak. but held
p my hand as signal that he was no more.
''Tis WELL" said she, in the same voice.
All is now over; shall soon follow him |
ave no more tr ais to pass through.
A RUMoR ABOUT MExIco.--The New York
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