New-York tribune., 1872-07-04


complained of g ing pain in the bowels pulse so; res
luper didii was present when 1t was done; at lG4S
DE sin complained OF pain in the abdomen and asked
for another Injection OF mOrpha; 10 drops were injected
under the skin OF the right arm.
At IL O'Clock We held a consultation in the adjoining
ROOM Drs Wood, sayre. Fisher, White steel, and my
self were present; the patient was then more quiet
patient sleeping bu easily aroused; he took drink
Of water and c0nversed with DR. Wood previous to bis
leaving az midnight the patient was asleep pulse lO1;
respiration Sc; he was snoring loudly Col Hooker ms
brother naw. said he always snorod when asleep; at
water; asked him how he felt; he said he felt easier
the pupils were active to the hghti gave
him some brandy ana water-two ounces.
INCIDENTS OF FIsK's LAST HOURS.
At 1850 the patient asleep quietly; at o'clock 1
spougcd his face with water which awohe him. pulse,
I25: respiration 20 asked him how he felt he said he
much better two Of brandy with water were
gwen him; al O'Clock introduced cathcter and drew
away four Of water, pulse, 15l; respiration %;
two ounces OF brandy with water abdomen somewhat
swollen; at 4 o'clock the patients condition was un-
changed; at 4l5 Dr. White came; whlo he conyers-
ing with Col. Fisk awoke; in reply to question he
said be felt very easy; he asked for drink OF wafer
H. raising his head sOmew hat soon after hefell asleep az
socock the patient was seeplng sonndy spoRSS S 10
bit was uusucce>siul; washed bis extiemues WIN
and applied the drug to lis nostris; IT seemed
10 produce effect; eudcavored also 20 give hlm
brandy and water. but could not az $50 the eondn0n
of the patient was about the same pulse lSO respiration
2o he rather easier the pupils were sun sensible I
IL . 4
no' rouse him; 40 i;l5 Mrs FISK came ana appeaSu 10
husband for recognition, but the patient was sun u-
Isl oIl Is: pupils contracted but sensible to
light: thc patient remained In this condition untl 10
O'Clock. when the pulse was 80 and the respiration IL
ire l r; from that time there was gradual ann,
mutton and rrcglary in pulse and respration' ana
O. You we're present at the postmorem examination exam
A. 4cs; Deserved II a. near as could ,Ihe Wines t
tr apVcarnce Of the wound as ateauy described
length. direction, Sci
TIE CAUSE oF DEATH.
o. What was the cause Of deathl A. II was causd by
tine wound in the abdomen; Immediately by shock to
the nervous system
Q. when You first saw the patient and ascertaned the
nature of tine wound Nefore the post-mOrtem was
madc). what did you think Of the character OF that
woundf \. impressed that it was mortal as soon
@. Ior have spoken Of the pulse and respiration as
~ tbe us gdicStr9 a. Increased pulse would indi-
cate reaction. diminished pulse cOlapsei Increased
IT, raon tic pressure Of the shock upon the system.
@. Pupils sensible 10 the light; what would that lnd
ca.el 4. NO severe effect from the use of opium.
g What would cCntiae5ed PnpHs inne5tSl ener a.
@ Up 20 what Tine dld the eye remain sehsiOie a.
think up 90 5:l5 OF the Gay he died.
never say nytling about the probing OF the woundf
4. Tha' VA, done before was present.
q. You seem TO have Given your Information enurey
fun that paper; viii you let me have IT, you pleasef
Mr. GarynIIe lust wished 10 look at it temporarily
He will hand IL 10 you again Let hu have H. lhanded
Q. You Lave made a distinction between shock and
collapse please explain THAR A. collapse Is complete
prOsIatOn OF strength either al the commencement or
the end OF attack OF disease or an accident SHOCK
an Intense depression OF the organic nervous or Vial
powers, generally accompanied more OF less by pert
baton Of mind and body.
tue pupils ale generally diated; in collapse they
cou:raCteC they vary with different tempeaments, ac-
O. Who sent for yOul A. reside at the Grand Cen
troll and found message on NY slate to go 10 f0Cn
never tad intimate friend OF bis never spoke
mace ,',- his viii before O'clock; Dr. sayre was not
aware of that when he spoke to him about this paper
uocs rsGc it was copied by Or. Bolton for me; have
partial sunstroke and cannot use two Of my fingers
w hc pages Of your manuscript; 1t does not begin one
Is mart OF history Of eun-shot Wounds there
THAI occurred Ia the Cimea, in the French war; ana III
Q tie Consultation was it not considered that too
much morphine had been gwen aho 1ha Inc 9Gsntg t5s
desired eject had been producedi Dr. lTlPlel admins
the doses / administered we're by mouth. ,,,
q. Non have spoken OF giving him brandy-how muehi
@. Tow, person WHO could walk up stairs walk into
room, iIen Wia ScIoSs %oer tb i' ] tn fat eccord
ng to your statement he was suffering from shockf A.
~ the time. not TN some minutes after beside Col
Fisk was "a Of very strong physical development
@ Was there a sIge indication Of shocki A. IshOuld
Judge there was; his pulse was almost nperceptiPe.
Tupler there further evidence OF the shock IN hs
general personal appearance, his countenance cneuIa-
O. Why hls pulse was about "a when you saw him, and
fbe same eject, accidents A. Yes; the death OF
netr relative might have much effect the cutting
med AZ grca length as % Tie relative indications
action from vital and from the elects OF opium,
but without ellcltiug much Of imporiance9
AF1ER RECESS.
,,,.r .bort recess. the examination Of Dr. Fisher
was resumed. .,,
O. Were you present when that will was suDscFlDeu
toi A. was 9 subscribing witness.
@ Who were PRESENT. A. Dr. Tripler, Mr.. Field MI
shesrnan Mr. Gould, and Mr. Tweed none Others that
Trecollect.
O. Any ladies PRESENT. A. No, Sir.
a. There had been ladies about there; was there al
any time. more than one lady therei A. think there
were two. -, .,..oo Aho,+ tba
O. When Vas tie rst time you noticed they were not
o. 'DdSon see them there as late O'clock A.
"S Bcf5c the viii was drawn were they the pres
ence Of Col Fiski A. Not to my knowledge. .. o,,,
o. DID yOu Them either OF them converse at any
'' m o many We're there in all beyond what you have
stated in the room don't ta1k tnere @ GoTiu m "f
20 d. ven know who the ladies were we have spoken
Of a. never had spoken TO them
TIE MORSE FAMILY.
o Do you know who they we're A. Mrs. Morse and
her daughter.
O. You had seen them before, and knew who they
were perfectly well A. Yes Sir but had never talked
with ;hem
q Wa, Young Mr.. Morse there during the time the
Ia,es we're tlereq A. think not; think didn't see
hi'l 'Hcrc az any time that night,
o. Do y1u know hint 4. slightly. -,
d Do yOu know him prior 10 that tiInef A. hao
sr6lcu 10 lim occasionally. - ,,.
ocm e soon after the Will had been witnessed after
th.v retired d.. Triper and mysen renamed. a..
~ ~ 7 fl,in5 saw either Mr.. Tweed or Mr. Gould,
or both acver had spoken to Mr.. Tweed before ana