Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-25


strength for the Presidency in Indiana;
that he saw no one in the West who I'M
aeined Gen. Grants candidacy for third
term possible. and that Mr.. Blaine has
good many friends, especially among The
Republicans of Ohio.
TICE PRESIDENT WILSON'S LAST No
NENTS.
special dispatch to the Boston Advertiser on the
ODD gives the following interesting particulars OF
Mr. Wilson's death
at will seem from the following account Of his
condition last night, obtained from his trusty
attendants, Lieutenant S. \. Boyden and MIR.
F. A. Wood of the Capitol police, that change
very ominous in the light of what succeeded
it took place; At about half-past seven O'Clock
while Mr.. Wood was in charge of the Vice-Presi-
dent, Mr.. Wilson complained of pain at the base
Of his brain, and said that if the doctor was pres
ent he would have blister applied Mr. Wood
replied that they could fix that without the doc
tor Mr. Wilson said he did not like to take the
responsibility, upon which Mr.. Wood said he
would send for the doctor, but Mr.. Wilson again
objected, saying it was not worth while troubling
the doctor about. He began Immediately TO ask
anxiousy for Boyden, in whom he placed a strik-
ing degree Of confidence. Boyden was then alb
sent at supper, and Mr. Wilson inquired when he
would return, exhibiting positive longing for
his presence. Boyden arrived at about s o'clock
and the Vice President visbly frightened mp as
he entered the room. Boyden tiptoed softly to
the bedside, and Mr.. Wilson, looking up with
glad face, said to him loosely: The idea of
your coming in carefully at this time Of night,
expecting to find me asleep. He then asked to
be rubbed, and both Boyden and Wood manipu-
lated his body and limbs for an hour and half.
At this time g 80 o'clock Boyden retired, leaving
Wood in charge of the patient, who almost mme-
diately fell asleep and remained SO for half an
hour, when he awoke and called for water. Wood
gave him tumbler full, which the Vice President
drank eagerly. This was an unusual occurrence,
since Mr.. Wilson rarely called for water at night,
and as he asked for more four times between 10
and o'clock and drank greedily each time, the
change excited some apprehension IN the mind OF
Mr.. Wood On taking the first glass he had quite
conversation with Mr. Wood speaking Of his
desire to get to New York to try n certain electri-
cal treatment recommended to him by VIM. Lloyd
Garrison. He also dwct somewhat upon his
friendship for NJ. +. Crossman of Huntington,
New York, who, it is understood is to be Mr.. Will
sons bioglapher On Mr.. Woods remarkng his
unusual craving for water, he said he felt badly,
here laying his hands on the region of the stom-
ach. After a rather brief nap he woke at mid
night rose from the bed and walked to the table
in the centre of the room lie took his spectacles
off the table, put them on looked over some visit
ing-cards lying on the table and examined let
ter or two. Then opening private drawer he
took from it little volume entitled The Changed
Cross" containing photographs of his wife, his
son and Mr.. Crossman. In the book, which has
been his constant companion during his sickness.
he read few lines, glanced moment AT a
newspaper clipping containing an editorial on his
misfortune, and then put it into the book as
| mark. On the page marked is poem entitled
1.-The Christian and his Echo, beginning
True faith producing love to God and man,
Say, echo, is not this the gospel plan
Putting the book again into the drawer Mr.. VIII
son stepped to the fireplace, and, as ne stood
the same time if he bad ever sounded anybody's
heart, and if he would just listen at his chest to
see how his heart beat. Wood listened moment,
and assured Mr.. Wilson that he could detect no
unusual sound. After little more conversation
the Vice President asked for another glass OF
water, and then returned TO bed, remarkng as he
did so that he did not feel just right He fell
asleep almost Immediately and slept almost con-
tinuously until o'clock, when Wood was relieved
BY Boyden At 3 O'Clock Mr.. Wilson began to
move about in bed restlessly, and Boyden be-
gan to manipulate his body in the region
of the stomach. This treatment gave great
relief, Mr.. Wilson exclaiming oh, that is so
soothing" Boyden continued it about half all
hour, during Which the patient fell into sound
sleep. Almost precisely at I O'Clock, an hour
earlier than usual, he woke, looking very bright,
and said to Boyden, When You rubbed me last
night was suffering considerable pain, but you
drove il all away adding with a smile, Amt
bright-looking boy this morning! have had the
best nights rest since have been sick, and feel
the best now since was TAKEN Yes, you are
looking nicely. Mr.. Wilson, said Boyden, and
am glad Of it, for you I are n, gong TO . rue
to relieve Boyden. He noticed that the Vice
President was unusually bright and said heartily,
Good morning Good morning; how are you
this morning 7 responded Mr.. Wilson, cheeriy.
Wood then took Boyden aside and consulted with
him as to the propriety Of acquantng the Vice
President with the death of Senator Ferry. The
improvement of Mr.. Wilson's condition, and the
certainty that he would hear the news in some way
determined them to break il to him at once, and
Wood said to him, 1.-The papers this morning re-
port that Senator Ferry il dead" Mr.. Wilson
betrayed no excitement, merely saying that Mr.
Byington told him few days ago that
Mr. Ferry was very sick. lie spoke very ieeiing-
", however, of the senator, and expressed high
regard for him. Poor Ferry" said he; he was
a good man, and Christian" 81 have sat in the
senate" he went on, with eghty-three men who
are now dead. What record! No other man
am not sure about him." Boyden had left the
room and Wood was preparing to wash MIR. VIII
SON, when he called out to Wood, ~ guess III
take my bitter water nova draught which has
been administered every morning during his i'll
ness Wood poured the water from the bottle and
handed it to the Vice-Presdent, who, raising his
body and resting on his elbow, drained the glass
As Wood turned to put the empty tumbler on
table near the head Of the bed, Mr.. Wilson sank
back on the pillows, turned partially on his left
side, facing away from Wood, and began to
breathe stertoriously, both exhaling and inhaling
Wood passed quickly around to the side of the bed
faced by Mr.. Wilson, seized both his hands and
felt for The pulse but even then the breathing had
ceased, the heart was still and the body was mo-
tionless. Stepping to the door, Wood instantly
despatched messengers for Drs. Baxter and Ford
Captain Boyden and Sergeant-a Arms French,
and within few minutes the sad tidings were fly
ing over the whole country"
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