New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-01
Mr.. RICHARDSON'S CASE.
TIE PATIENTS CONDITION.

| Mr.. Richardson's condition last night was
extremely critical and there very little probability
OF his living hours unless speedy change for the
better occurred Drs. sayre Holcombe and Swan were
attendance throughout the day and were unremittnG
in their attentions also DR.. Carter OF Poughkeep
SIZE who scarcely been ont the patients sight fo
four days. and again be the only physician on duty
last night While fully apprecating valuable services
| OF the other medical gentlemen Mr. Richardson seems
10 place special confidence IN DR.. Carter and rather
jOcuary remarked yesterday that he rowing In Dr
Carriers boat. In spite OF the most assduous care the
patients strength is slowly but surely failing. In
econs OF strong beef tea and brandy are constantly
| administered. The experiment has also been made oil
giving the patient little beat tea drink and at mid
night the stomach had actually retained teaspoonfu
for 20 minutes the longest period anything has stayed
there since Thursday evening. This fact, though
| not in itself OF much Importance. is. as far
as It goes, encouraging. Small portions of tea
TO be given in this way during the night and it was
hoped that the experiment would prove beneficial Early
this morning. however there appeared to be improve
mont In Mr.. Richardson's condition His pulse l4j
and very weak, he nervous and restless. and his
mind at times rambed though generally he was entirely
lucid and selfpOssessed
THE MARRIAGE IN THE sIcK-RooM.
The unfavorable symptoms set In about II O'Clock
yesterday forenoon and early in the afternoon his ply
scans thought desirable that the wishes expressed by
both Mr. Richardson and Mrs Sage and by their rca.
tYes friends, their marriage should DC
opposed though heretofore in view Of the necessity OF
keeping the sufferer perfectly quiet. they thought
1t best that the ceremony should be post
poned. The Rev. III. W. Beecher-whO had prom
Used Monday evening to hold himself in
readiness when called upon, to perform the service
accordingly sent for and reached the Aston be-
tween andG, in company with the Rev. N NJ Field DID.
and the Rev. o. Z. rockingham. The physicians were
also in waiting, and after Mr. Richardson had been made
presentable and comfortable circumstances would
permit, the cergymen were admitted to the sick cham
Der and stood by the bedside OF the sufferer, while Mrs
Sage sat near caspng the right hand OF the patient and
the numerous personal friends and relatives present
stood at the door and around the bed The marriage
service then followed.
Mr. Frothingham-Let us pray
our Father may please Thee in this place and at this
moment 10 bless these Thy children with that blessing
which Thou alone eanst gIve-a blessing that shall make
the dying bed full OF peace and satisfaction and graft
tude that shall make the living heart full OF courage
and faith Bind together these two hearts our Father
and though the hands may not hold each other through
the journey OF life, may these hearts still be one before
world, the same. Father We thank Thee for what
these have bsen 10 each other for what they may be
yet May he take her image with him to the spiritual
life. aud she, bearing his name and ylndicatng his
honor carry him about with her through ali the pilgrim
age that yet before her. TO strengthen her courage ana
give her patience under her BURDEN To help her through
all her care. Bless those who may DEPEND upon her
Bless the little who left in the world without
their father BE Thou their Father their Mother their
constant Friend And ~ inc assurance OF te hSayey
0ur Father who art I'm Heaven haIowed be Thy name;
Thy kingdom Thy will be done on earth az 1t Is In
Heaven. Give tins day our daily bread ana forgive
rs trespasses as We forgive those who trespass
against us Lead us into temptation, but deliver us
from evil for Thine is the kingdom the power, and tho
Mr. Beeoher 10 Mr.. HchaIdson)-Do you take the
woman whom you have by your side now, IN TINS hour,
standing the heavenly land and renew to her tue
pledges OF your love DO yOu give your heart TO her
and your name Is she, before God and before these
Witnesses your beloved, your honored ana your A"lui
wife
Mr. Richardson Gn an audible and clear ,voiceD-Yes
Mr.. Beecher turning TO Mis-. Sagel-And do you accept
him as your head IN the LORD And are you now to him
"A wife sacred and hon0red; bearing his nainof Ana VIII
you love him 10 the end Of your lliot
Mrs. sage-I do, aud Will.
Church Of Christ do pronounce you husband ana wle
and may tho blessing OF Almighty God, the Father the
son. and the Holy Spirit Test upon you and abide with
you. Amen
Short simple the osremony deeply impressive
and affecting. At ITS close the ministers and friends
withdrew after Offering theig silent congratulations and
sympathies.
MFARLAsD on MARRIAGE.
The intelligence OF the marriage communicated TO
Mcfarland last evening. lie hingin bed in his cell
at the time aud his informant not wishing " make the
announcement abruptly asked him. after few Incl
dental remarks,
"Haye YOU heard the concerning Richardson this
afernooni"
mo, did not except that saw in The News that he
was worse"
You did not hear OF the ceremony
"Nol What ceremony
Henry Ward IHechcr visited Mr.. Richardson this
afternoon, and"
lie married Diy tciftF'
Mr. Richardson aud Mrs. Sage married"
Mcfarland threw himself back on his pillow without
uttering word After hong pause. his Informant
gravely asked
'DO you think that is hardf'
eyes. I do think 1t Is very hard" the slow re-
sponse Nothing more was said on either side.
4 CASE LIKE THAT OF MIR. RICHARDSON SAVED.
10 ne Editor Of Ihs Irt1an e.. -
SIR: Reading Of the attempted assassination
Mr. RichardsO, aud the nature OF his wound prompts
me 10 call attention the OF r. Beverly Cole NJ d.
OF san Francisco who, In taking his oyeroOat from
closet dislodged his Colts revolver which falling on
marble pavement exploded and ball passed through
his stomach and lodged IN the vicinity Of the spine Dr.
Cole is now Tor at latest dates alive ana nearly
The treatment OF his IS published and II remem'
Der Alright, zee formed "A prominent medcament Dr.
Cole many months after leaving his SICK couch was
g,uf Grrdrd but gradually resumed his erect stature
and Is now enjoying robust health. suggest an inquiry
as 10 the system treatment as his case occasoned con-
adorable comment with the profession. 10 can be Oh,
faned by telegraph MI Richardson became acquainted
with pr Cole in San Francisco. Respectfully
Washington, Nov. d, lSCl NJ. NJ NoAh'
Latest $50 a. m-Mr. RchardsOn's condition Is very
sghtly improved He Is less restless, sleeps little oc
casionaly and ia having the whole q comfortable
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