The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1875-08-04

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see---EIe Dies PainIessIy. Surrounded
by His FamiIy---His Last Request that
His Body he Buried i'm the Flag of His
Country-PubIic Demonstrations I'm
His Honor.
Special Dispatch to the COurier-Journal.
NASHVILLE, Aug. 1.-The intelligence
OF ex-President Johnson's sudden and
unexpected death was received in this
city-and, indeed, in every section of the
State-with the most sincere sorrow. In
Nashville the bells tolled for an hour,
and crowds gathered about the newspaper
offices, where the sad details were posted
on bulletins. A general gloom seemed
to enshroud the city.
The first rumor of his death came in
dispatch from the operator at Jones'
boro, Tennessee. Mr.. johnson being on
visit to his daughter, Mrs Brown, who
lives some nine miles from that place.
Shortly afterward the report was con-
firmed by a dispatch from Knoxville,
which stated that Mr.. johnson died at
half-past two o'clock yesterday Later
dispatches gave the full particulars.
Last Wednesday he left his home in
Greenville to visit his daughter, in Carter
county. He had been in bad health for
several weeks past, but no thought OF a
serious result was entertained. Mrs.
johnson was at the time at the residence
Of her daughter, and he left Greenville
to join her there. After his arrival he
seemed in excellent spirits, and, after a
hearty dinner, went up stairs to his room.
He was alone with his granddaughter,
Miss Lille Stoner, in the room, when he
suddenly grew very pale, ceased talking
and fell to the floor. She instantly sum-
moned assistance, and Mr.. johnson was
placed on the bed, when it was discov-
cred that his right side was paralyzeG.
He was able to talk, but indistinctly, and
positively refused to allow his family to
send for physician. lie made light OF
his attack, and seemed assured of an
early recovery, but grew rapidly worse
during the next twenty-four hours. Then
Dr. Jobe was summoned from Elizabeth
town, some two miles distant. After
ward DIR. Cameron was called in to con-
sultation, and these two gentlemen per-
severed in active treatment of Mr.. john
sons disease, seemingly with good effect
At one time, indeed, it appeared that
their efforts had been crowned with sue
cess. The patient was enabled to con-
verse about domestic affairs, but still
somewhat imperfectly, and seemed en-
tirely hopeful of his speedy recovery.
Soon aiterward, however, he commenced
to grow worse, and, at seven o'clock Fri
day night he became unconscious.
About o'clock Friday night his daugh.
ter, Mrs. Patterson, and his Oldest son,
Andrew johnson, jr., reached the house,
having been summoned after the first at
tack. They brought with them Doctors
Brey and Taylor Of Greenville, but Mr..
johnson was already beyond medical aid
After o'clock he did not recognize any
OF those about him and remained uncon,
scious until his death. He was sur
rounded, at the last, by all his children
and grandchildren, except the son and
and daughter of ex-senator Patterson.
Mrs. johnson was with him almost con-
stantiy after his first attack until the very
last.
So far as arrangements have now been
made, it is intended 10 remove the re-
mains TO Greenvile, where they will be
buried with Masonic honors. Knoxville
has asked TO have the honor of having
the honored dead laid in her cemetery
but it is understood that the family are
DESTROYS of burying the remains in the
family lot in the Greenvillc cemetery, un.
less it is especially requested that they be
brought TO this city. If it Is finally deci-