The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-12-02

to see you in this state OF mind.
know you nave suffered intensely in tn
loss oil your wife, but I hope your de
feat has not had tendency to depres
you. The American people esteem yol
as much as ever. The result OF tn,
Presidential election does not aris,
IRON any want OF appreciation of Sou
abilities or of the eminent service
which you have rendered the countr,
and its people Mr.. Greeley, after {
moments hesitation, repeated the ex
preston, 4 am hopelessIy gone HI
added, Il am ruined
He then alluded in brief expression
to the personal business about which h,
had desired to see me- mprehendeC
what he desired, and told him that
would endeavor to see that his wishe,
were complied with. l then added
Mr.. Greeley, you must not allow your
self to be depressed by the various mis-.
fortunes which have come upon you
1t is said that troubles never come
eingly, and | am sure you have recently
had more than your share. Mr.. Gree
ley then arose from his seat and LETT
me, with the expression, RUFUS, | am
bopeessIy ruined Others who saw
him at the same time were greatly
shocked at his emaciated and detected
appearance. l Immediately called on
some of his intimate friends and told
J them OF his condition, and requested
, them to cheer him up. / felt convinced
at the time, and so stated, that his case
was hopeless, for he seemed 80 pros
trated that l did not believe it possible
tor him to rally. | have not since seen
Mr.. Greeley"
IN PRIVATE ASYLUM.
The medical treatment Mr.. Greeley
was receiving proved Intellectual Med.
icine became Of no avail and reason
gave way. On November % DR.. Brown,
Superintendent OF the Bloomington
Asylum, and DR.. George C. s. Choate
proprietor of a private asylum in West
chester county, were called to meet DR..
Krackowizer in consultation. A careful
examination OF the patient WAS made, and
they unanimously pronounced him suf-
ieriDg from acute mania.
The shock was a severe blow to the
few friends OF the veteran journalist
who were entrusted with the secret, but
after due deliberation they became sui
ficiently reconciIed to the fact TO con-
sent to Mr.. Greeleys removal 10 Dr.
Choate's residence, near p easantvllle,
Westcheeter county. The house is
pleasantly situated mile and bali
from the town on road. 1t is COM
fortably furnished, has handsome
grounds surrounding 1t, and though
known TO The neighborhood as private
lunatic asylum, it has the appearance
OF the country seat OF some wealthy
gentleman. There Mr.. Greeley was
conveyed last Thursday week. When
he was brought down stairs in Mr.
Johnson's house, IN front OF which Mr..
John r. Stuart was waiting with a
close carriage, Mr.. johnson handed
him in the traditional white hat and
coat. Don't send me away, A. d he
cried, az the tears flowed down his death
lit pale cheeks, Don let me, oh, don't,
don't"
The scene was too affecting for those
who witnessed, and all shed tears. Mr.
johnson dropped the hat and coat, too
much affected to say word. He never
expected TO see his old friend again.
1t was deemed best that Mr. Greeley
should remain over night at the resi-
deuce OF Mr.. John r. Stuart, in larry
town. Mr.. Stuart was an old friend.
1t may be remembered it was at his
house that one of the first receptions
ktendered Mr.. Greeley after his nomna-
ton was given. He was restless all
night, and strict watch was kept upon
his movements. He seemed to know
that he was on bis way to an asylum
At first he told Mr.. Stuart that he
would not leave his house. 1t was only
alter Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart prom sed to
call aud see him every day that he con-
sented to 90. Before leaving Mr..
Stuarts residence he walked through
the grounds, and suddenly stopping and
gazing intently at two small shrubs
said ave must put the cider in the
ground, tor it will freeze hard before
Tuesday" Mr. Stuart became alarmed,
and then endeavored to place him In a
close carriage for removal to Dr.
Cboste's residence, at Mount Pleasant.
Mr.. Greeley cried bitterly, and for a
long time refused TO go. He repeatedly
said to Mr.. Stuart, Don't let them take
me away; | want to stay here with
you." 1t was only when urged by
Aunty Lsmson and Miss Stuart that be
consented to 90 with Mr.. Stuart in the
carriage.
The day after his arrival at DR..
Choste's, the disease developed itself in
all its intensity. The horrors of acute
mania were hourly witnessed, and he
was violent in his actions. The most
skillful treatment at the hands of ex-
perienced physiciaus proved OF no avail,
and the patient gradually sank INTO a
state of unconsciousness. The lntam-
nation OF the brain made the stomach
sympathize with it to such an extent
that Mr.. Greeley refused and was really
unable to take food in any form. lie
gradually became worse, and failed to
recognize the few intimate friends and
relat yes who visited him. His daughter
Ida was with him night and day. So
violent did he become that it was found
necessary to remove most OF the turni'
ture from the room. AT one time ne
tore the watch, presented to him by the
employees Of the Tribune, apart and
again he threw a kerosene lamp upon
the floor, setting the room on fire and
narrowly escaping being burned to
death. As his strength let him he be-
csme more quiet, but did not show any
-, oonscionsnpss till about an