The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-08-01
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Death Of the E1-President from
Paralysis Yesterday
THE VISIT 10 Ills DAUGHTERS HOUSE.
His Premonitiona That His
End Was Near.
WHAT HIS PHYSICIANS SAID.
The Last Political Talk Of
Mr.. johnson.
What He Expected OF Ohio and
Pennsylvania.
WHAT HIS PHYSICIANS SAID.
What He Expected OF Ohio and
Pennsylvania.
A SKETCH OF HIS CAREER.
The Feeling Throughout
the Country.

GREEsvLLE, Tenu., July u, 1875
Greenville and the whole country sustained
loss this morning which viii bring sadness to the
hearts OF not only those who stood in need OF the
assistance OF the illustrious dead who departed
THIS life to-day but the whole American people,
who have lost In him one VINO was always ready
to raise his voice In defence OF tneir rights and
liberties.
ExPresident Johnson departed his life
at halfpast two O'Clock this morning.
at the residence OF his daughter, Mrs. W.
r. Brown, formerly Mrs. Colonel Srov>r, In
Carter county, Tennessee. Mr. Johnson left
here last Wednesday morning, at three minutes
TO six O'clock in rather eeple condition, for the
farm OF his daughter, Mrs. Brown, to recuperate
his health for the next session OF Congress. in
which he promised TO play so conspicuous part.
he was cautioned at the time OF his departure by
his that he was In too delicate state of
health 70 attempt the journey; bat tho ex-Presi-
dent expressed his confidence in being able to
make the trip, as 1t was only ioTJ fye mics from
rhis place to mis- destination.
THE JOURNEY.
After leaving here Mr.. Johnson seemed TO make
n very pleasant trip to Carters depot, thirty
seven miles from Greenvie. At Carter's depot
he was met by servant of Mrs. Brown with q
carriage in which he rode In tac hot sun--for it
was very warm day--to the residence OF his
ARRIVED AT HIS DAUGHTER's.
Alter arriving at Mrs. Browns he complained OF
feeling much fatlgued, and dropped from the
cilalr. He was found to be unable to RISE and re-
marked that he feared he was parayzed. He was
at once assisted to his bed but objected to
calling physician, saying ne thought he
should soon recover. No physician was called
until Thursday evening, about FIVE O'Clock. He at
once proceeded to apply active remedies but as
10 evident, he called too late. This physician
was Or. lobe, an old and experienced practitioner
Of Eizabethton. Shortly alter his arrival the
senator was seized with commissions, which re-
suited In a paralytlc stroke OF tae lett side. The
stroke affected his speech, but I'D net totally dis
aole him from conversing.
HEART DISEASE
1t was thought at first sho.k Of spoplexy
would follow, but it turned out to be neart dis.
ease, which he has been TROUBLES with lately
that was showing It's work. Dr. JoAs made an
examination and found him ID he in very dan
gsrous condition.
BENDING FOR THE FAMILY.
HIS son, Andrew Johnson, Jr.. and daughter
Mrs. Patterson, were then sent log and arrived
at the ex-President's hedsoe at about eight or
nino O'Clock on Thursday night There were then
present Drs. lobe, OF Elizabethton; Broyles and
Taylor, OF this place; Mrs. Johnson, who had
been residing at her daughters In Carter county
the past six weeks; Mrs. Patterson. his
daughter, vile OF ex-senator Patterson; Andrew
johnson, Jr. Mrs. Brown, her two daughters and
son; MISS Belle Patterson and Andrew Patterson
were the only members OF the family not present.
they stayed with him until after his death, which
occurred at half-past two O'Clock thls morning.
From seven O'Clock on Friday Might Hrl The hour
OF Ills death he was unconscious.
CoNvERsED FREELY.
Fri ho anfV
subjects, especially on State mstters. his mind
did not wander much, but he seemed 10 suffer ter
rlbly. as he struggled with the disease that had
stricken him down. Mr. johnson during the past
few weeks has been in good spirits, sut feeling
very weaA and seemed to lack vitality
EXPECTED 70 DIE sOoE.
Or. Marion Maloney was called by niro, and pre-
scribed for him several times before MS departure
rom this place. Mr.. Johnson Sold him nSt he did
not think he could hold out more shaw year
twolonger, as he was completely worn OUT
on last Monday Or. Taylor vas eallo1 in, and
made careful examination Of nlna, ana expressed
tears as 70 his condition.
EARLY RISING AND MoEsIAG WORK.
MT Johnson was won't to rise at daylight. tasa
short walk on MIS- porch ard inspect his prem
ISIS, take an early breakfast and then so to his
ONCE, answer correspondence ana read. Just be-
lore his departure from this place &c had been
reading the book written ana presented to him
by gideon WeIes eX-Secretary or tRe Navy, en-
titled "Lncoln and seward.p ge had also been
carrying on alarge correspondence With prominent
men Of this country. Mr.. Thomas Maloney. a
young lawyer or THIS place, .-trs s. his secre-
tary. Numerous etterswere received iasely by him
from louisiana and Ohio which ne gave careful
reading and promptly answered.
HIS POLITICAL rLAss.
He he's shown quite an interest IN the
ONO election but cid not sympatnlze with
me imitation plank in tas Ohio demo-
cratic platform. lie freely expressed himself
IN favor OF hard money or It's equivalent currency,
and desired that the country should return to
specie payments at the earliest practicable day.
tie also read the nrst speech OF Governor Allen
carefully, ana said It contained many good
points. He also spoke Of tho Pcnnsylvania
campaign aud lelt CONFIDENT II good
men were nominated the democrats were
bound TO carry the STATE. Is seems, from
the books and documents he had been Studying
of late his close attention TO business and from re-
marks he has made, that he Intended 20 introduce
some important reform measures ~ the next SEES
SION or Congress. At home, as wen as on the
Iorum, he was a nard WORKER ana very particular
IS to everything he had anything 30 do with
HIS house and his ON ,e were always kept IN the
neatest order and he could ossiy detect the
AliGntest innovation in has papers and Dooka
He had perhaps the largest and most conf
plete library or law books and pubic docu-
ments In this section OF the country. The
ceiling OF the people in this section Of tho state,
where he mad n great many warm friends, Is one
Of almost universal sorrow. Although great
many have been his political enemies, they re-
spected mis- many virtues aud loved nina IS nan.
HOW HE LEAVES HIS FAMILY.
lie left his family in good circumstances. His
fortune was moderate, but Was the honest saw
ings OF lifetime, and ample for their wants.
THE FUNERAL ARHANCKwnNTs.
GreenSllle ana SURROUNDING county Wll hold a