The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-12

alone; bur he said that his old 'ailment had at
tacKed him again two nights before. and that he
felt himself physically unable 10 undertake any
thing which would require great exertion. Mr..
scrurz assured MIN that IL would not be necessary
at ali, and urged MIN TO be very careful; but ne
kept repeating the same thing. rs n he wanted to
impress dr. Schurz with the sincerity OF his desire
to stand by him, and he tMr. Schurzl tncn noticed
for the first time that his conversation betrayed
certain anxiety on his part. But II did not alarm
him MUCH because he found him generally stronger
and in far better condition than last winter, when
he had several attacks OF angina pectoris which
made IL impossible Tor MIN to attend the meetings
OF the Senate. Before leaving the Senate
Chamber Mr.. Sumner felt quite well again, aud he
strobe forth, with erect carriage and nrm step
as OF yore. He had invited to dine with him
Mr. Henry L. Pierce, OF Boston, and
Major Poore, and he was unusually chatty
during the two hours they sat at table. Mr.. Pierce
remained after Major Poore left, and had quite
talk with Mr. Sumner on matters of mutual inter-
est. Soon after he went away Mr.. Sumner felt q
return OF pain. and sent for DIR. Johnson who came
at once, accompanied by his brother, A. b. John
son. On their arrival at Mr.. Summers study. they
found him walking to and fro. like man suffering
from the toothache or any other severe pain. He
welcomed the doctor, and asked for relief by
y
replied that he must undress and 60 to bed, to
which Mr.. Sumner at first objected but finally
consented, apologzing all the while for giving so
much trouble. The first injection not produ cling
the desired effect, Mr.. Sumner asked for and re-
ccived second one, and Mr.. A. b. Johnson bathed
his feet in warm mustard water. Soon the pain
apparently ceased, and Mr.. Sumner SAID, in pleas
ant tone, "1've turned the corner, and am on the
road to sleep. Do go home, Doctor, and you,
Johnson, go to bed" DR.. johnson and his brother
retired to the next room, Mr. Summers study
where they were soon gratifed by hearing his full
and regular breathing as he enjoyed quiet sleep.
In about half an hour they
HEARD HIM START AND GRoAN
as II in pain, and soon found that second attack
had occurred, with more severity than the first
one, which was soon followed by great prostra-
ton. DR.. Lincoln was at once sent to for consul
taton, but he was not at home and DR.. W. P.
Johnston came with Mr.. Sam Hooper, H.
L. Pierce and Major Poore, who had
been summoned. Meanwhile DR.. Joseph
Taber Johnson had administered brandy and
carbonate of ammonia, and had with the help of
MIR. Wormley, applied bottles OF hot water and
mustard poultces to almost every part of his body,
hoping thereby to produce reaAtion. DR.. Johnston,
on his arrival, approved what had been done, but
decided there was no hope Of recovery. MI.
Sumner gradually sank, giving but few evidences
OF consciousness during the night. His pulse was
several times weak to be scarcely percepti-
BILE. At times he dozed for a few moments; then the
pain would arouse him. and he would exclam, my
bOok-my Dook I should not regret this had 1
finished my book" This idea he repeated over
and over again, in slightly varied language
during the night. At six this morning DR..
Taber Johnson telegraphed to DR.. Brown .Sequard
No X0rE bact ho
also requested Surgeon General Barnes and DR..
N. S. Lincoln to meet him for consultation, and
they were at the patents bedside at eight O'Clock
The result Of their consultation banished all hope
of Mr.. Summers recovery. They stated in profess
stonal language that the nerves around the heart
were so affected that the heart was unable to use
Its full force in expelling the blood into the arte
ries, so that 1t became stagnant and poisoned
Every eXertOn was used to restore warmth and
consciousness, with such partial success at times
as to encourage his friends with hopes OF his re-
cOvery but the experienced medical practitioners
saw no hope. There was also a constant colec-
ton OF mucus IN his throat, which caused rat
ting respiration, and at times he expectorated
bloody mucus.
CLERICAL w.vsrRArIoN.
Rev. DR.. Sunderland, the Chaplain of the Senate,
called in the morning, but the suffering patient
was in no condition to talk with him. The rev.
erend gentleman retired to the library, with sew
eral Of the Senator's friends to offer appropriate
devotlons. He first read selections from the four
teenth chapter OF st. John, and then fervently
prayed that it might be the Divine Will to spare
him; but If it must prove otherwise that he might
be supported in his last hours by the presence OF
his Father and his God.
SINKING GRADUALLY TO THE END.
Meanwhile the sufferer was sinking gradually,
without feeling entirely conscious of his weakness
or exhaustion He would sleep for q few moments
at q time, then wake up, turn over, and seek rest
in q new position, frequently eXclaiming, "Oh,
am very tired can l not have relief" At
two O'Clock Judge Hoar, who was with
him, sent this message to Speaker
Blaine, at the Capitol:-'There is no material
change in Mr. Summers condition. His physicians
think him sinking Ithink he will survive your
session OF to-day. +. X. HOAR."
A SLEEP, But CONSCIOUS WHEN WAKING.
Soon after this Mr.. sumner slept little and had
his consciousness perfect except when in q doze,
until ten minutes before his death. Three quar-.
ters OF an hour before his death Judge Hoar, who
Sat holding his hands, said, II wish we could do
something to make your hands warm" TO which
he answered. .You never WILL" He several times
commended the Civil Rights bill to Judge Hoar
saying, "Don't let the bill be lost" and was graft
fed by the Judges assurance that he would look
after 1t.
A LAST MESSAGE.
About ten minutes before his death, as Judge
Hoar was sitting at his bedside, he turned towards
him and gave him this message Tor their mutual
friend, Ralph Waldo Emerson, at Concord. Said
he, "Tell Emerson how much l love and revere
him." The Judge replied emerson said OF you
that he never knew so whole SOUL"
LAST WORDS
Mr.. Sumner turned over IN bed and appeared to
be suffering greatly. Just then Mr.. Hooper came
in, and Mr.. wormley said ''Mr sumner this is Mr..
Hooper," Mr.. sumner turned over, opened his eyes,
looked at his old friend and said, waveing his hand
asst down.
These were his last words.
DEAD
Mr.. Hooper ana Judge Hoar soon afterwards left
the room, thinking that Mr.. Sumner was sleeping
but he was almost immediately seized with vio-
lent spasm, succeeded by vomiting When Judge
Iioar returned he found them bathing his face
The Judge took his hand. He made one or two
..