New-York tribune., 1874-03-12
THE LAST HOURS OF THE ILLUSrRioUS
DEAD.

THE LAST HOURS OF THE lLLuSrhlooo
DEAD.
rux EVENTS OF TRE LAsT DAY IN THE LIFE OF
svN,roR sIrNNFR-sCENEs AND INCIDENTS AT
,,s pvns1nK-THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL UPPER
,,oer IN HIS MIND TO IHE LAsr-HIs LAST
,yoyns- Universal GRIEF MANIFESTED AT TliE
SAD EVENT.
lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNEJ
WASHINGTON. March 11.-When Mr. Boutweil'
bo had left his sick bed for the purpose presented
n tbe Senate yesterday the resolutions OF the Leei
latnre Of Massachusetts, annulhng ITS previous No'o
oensnrinQ Charles Sumner for hls action WIN I'l
erenoe 10 the army register and battle-nlgS Sioio
was no Thought that the subject OF them "oulu o0
No soon removed from earthly criticisms
Charles Sumner died at o'clock and a minutes
today inst q hours after the honorable record had
been entered in the Senate. His death was sudden
and unexpected and his sufferings, except while
snder the influence Of medicine, were terrible to
witness.
He was in his seat at the Capitol yesterday but II
vas observed by many Of his friends that he vas
moi in his usual bnoyant spirits. He paid little at
tention to the business Of the session ana
10 one or two friends complained of pain
ful shocks running through his left side
and heart. To Mr. Hooper he remarked
close of the session; but he subsequently decided
not to leave until the resolutions above referred to
had been presented. Mr. Hooper expressed regret
that his friend felt less cheerful and well
than usual, and said he would drive
him home in his carriage. To TINS
Nj Sumner asSented, and while Mr. Hooper was AZ
ranging certain matters in the House, Mr.. Sumner
engaged in conversation with Mr.. Spoford, the LII
braIian of Congress, This was at about o'clock
Nothing was said about the Senator's
Illness and conversation turned, as it
always did between these two. upon books.
Mr. Spoiord took to the Senator q book somewhat
rare called Hargraves Argument IN the SOmer-
set Case 10 ascertain if the latter knew whether
Haygrave wrote the whole or any part of it. This
ease was the occasion of the famous argument on the
tolored race by Lord Mansfield. Mr.. Sumner
said that the case and the literature of 1T were
familiar to hm from long study. He sald he, him
sen. possessed Granville Sharp's own copy of the
book with his autograph in it, After this something
was said OF a new book upon which the Senator was
engaged, and presently Mr.. Hooper returned He
then entered the latters carriage and was driven
home.
He became more cheerful after he left the cham
her and ON his way home invited Major Ben: PeTley
Foore and Representative Pierce of Boston to dine
with hm at s. o'clock, IN an informal manner. The
invitation was accepted and the dinner passed
ofi without especial incident, and was apparently
enjoyed by all After his guests had retired, Mr..
Sumner returned 10 his study on the second floor of
lis house, and soon afterwards seized with
terrible pains in the region of the heart and was
obliged to retire his bed which in the adjOin-
ms room. He was in great agony, and his physician
was sent for. Mr.. Warmley, an old and very warm
eoored friend of the Senator, also sent for.
When they arrived the trunk and limbs Of the dying
man were cold and deathlike. His face was warm
and natural, but from ms shoulders to
ms feet he was cold and bloodless He was
not insensible when Mr.. Warmley arrived
bnt spoke to him in pleasant manner, although
suffering great agony. Bottles of hot water were
placed at his feet Sides and other portions of his
BODY but they gave him no relief save where
they touched the skin. There was evidently a sus-
pension Of circulation. Brandy and other stmu-
lants were administered, but had little effect.
For several hours it was thought he was dying
Several Of Ejs colleagues were sent for and Major
Poore and Mr. Pierce returned to the side of their
friend Nj. Hooper was also present At intervals
during the night he remained passive and seemed
free ffmn pain. At about $50 or o'clock
tins morning although his body was still cold. his
condition seemed somewhat better, and death was
regarded not very near Some of the gentle
men present went home, leaving directions to be
sent for if any change was apparent. Thehope which
his friends aud entertained, that rhe rest of
the night would give him some relief was soon
dispelled, and the afforded by the medicines
Wac but Elusive and mOmentary The pains Of the
patient increased rather than diminished, and he
wr.ted in frightful agony
Again his friends sent for, and there was lit
lie hope that he would live through the day. Tee-
grams were sent 10 Dr. Brown-S6quard, advising
hlm Of M Summers condition. aud also to the Sena-
tori only relative, Mrs. Dr. Hastings, at San Fran
cisco. A consultation of physicians at once
called and the followng-named gentlemen Assem-
b.ed Drs Taber and johnson, Surgeon-General
Barnes Of the L. s. Army, and DR.. Lincoln. During
the past two years or more, Mr.. Sumner
has been under the care Of DR.. Brown-SequaId
Of New-York, who has occasionally visited
him in this city. The Senator was under the iInme
Oiate aud personal attendance of Dr. johnson,
,klhul Young physician, vino understood DR.
Browns S6quard's treatment, and acted under In
Instructions, communicated daily by telegraph
The young physician would report the condition
the Senator from dav day, the effect OF the med1
cine and such other facts as seemed c'led for ant
Dr Brcvn-s6quaTd would telegraph the treatmen
10 be pursued Sometimes il has been necessary Il
telegraph several times during the day.
A consultation Of the physicians named was held
and II was thought there were no hopes for the re
ooVeTy OF the Senator. AT about this time dis
Tatch vss received from DR.. Brown-Sequard to giv'
hf. Sumner an electric bath but th
physicians IN attendance thought it wa
unsafe and might result in instant death
The Senator could take no nourishmen
although duTingthe night or early morning a stimu
latmg broth was given. As ms strength seemet
falling be was given an enema, pint OF port wine
Ills physicians also gave him brandy, ammonia, an,