New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-02
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
OBITUARY.
SENATOR OLIVER +. MORTON,
by TELEGRAPH 10 Tie rRfnrNE.l

|
Since the change in his condition yesterday after
noon, which foretod bis early dissolution his pulse
became weaker. and then rapidly ran up to 40
a minute but the thr0bs soon after reduced TO
116. Last evening Mrs. Morton, who has been I'M
RENTING in her attentions and has hoped
against hope. broke down under the alb
solute knowledge that tho Senator was dy-
| ing. She quickly recovered her composure,
however, and busted herself at the bedside Of her
husband At IL o'clock last night the Senator
passed through a violent paroxysm Of PAIN which
threatened fatal termination, but which sur
rendered to the influence Of powerful opiates. He
then fell into a peaceful sleep of about hour.
At o'clock this morning, he began TO sink rapidly,
and by o'clock his condition was very low At
this hour report spread abroad that he was dead.
Hourly bulletins during the forenoon announced that
his death might be expected at any moment; but
at noon DR.. Thompson stated that there a
possibility Of his living until evening.
The scene in the sick room at noon was
deeply affecting. The dying Senator was propped
mp IN bed Mrs. Morton sat at bis right
side, with her husbands hand clasped in hers. All
pulsation had ceased andonly the wonderful vitality
Of the Senator's system kept alive the slight spark
of life that still fingered. The beatIngs Of the heart
were very feeble and lacked force to pro-
pcthe blood current the extremities, upon which
the damp of death had already settled. This
Mrs Morton seemed 70 realize az she sat with head
bowed upon the counterpane, listening To tie heavy
and quick respiratons Of the dearest 70 her on
earth, and soon to be taken from her. His breath
ing was not troubled, except when phlegm accumu-
lated in his throat, and this occurred only during
his moments Of CONSCIOUSNESS. Walter aud Oliver,
the Senator's two sons, occupied seats beside their
mother and remained silent. In the room and
grouped about the deathbed were Mrs Kitchen,
Mrs. Anna Bags, Miss Laura Ream. Mrs. Gertrude
Fletcher and the Rev Messrs. j. II. BIyss, DR..
Henry Day. +. A. Lynch, W. A. Bartlett, Dr. Kitch-
en-. and the venerable Professor Hoshour who was
Mrs. Mortous old pastor, and the Senator's pre-
ceptor
/ About O'clock Senator Morton seemed 10 be suf-
ferng great pain which he endured in silence, al
/ though sufficiently conscious 10 indicate bis
/ wishes. The lines of his face were drawn
and pnched, and his unparalyzed arm tossed wildly
/ ana restlessly about IL had been noticed that he
was daily worse about shutdown, and the opinion
expressed that at that hour his death would
cur True to this prediction, at J:3O this ?. M,
with the gong down Of the sun, the Senator expired.
Senator Morton's disease was paralysis. It at
tackled him several years ago, bat by sulial medical
treatment il was kept tor long time confined to the
lower limbs, ana Of these he had partial use. 30
! that the affection did not prevent him from
pursuing his public career His physicians say that
hadh observed ordinary prudence and refrained from
oyeraXng his strength he might have lived many
years longer and suffered nootherinconvenicncet than
that arising from being partially crippled But his
great mental energy gave his body no / His exc
ertons in the campaign Of 1876, his labors in
the Senate and upon the Electoral Commission
last Winter, and the faugues of bis OREGON
journey combined to break down the vitality winch
had resisted tue spread of the paralysis The dis
/ faJ ms ira rfDh slid far
up his neck, and rendered him wholly
helpless. There still hope that he might live ID
be carried to his seat in the Senate but few days
ago his digestive functions ceased to perform their
work, and he wasted slowly away, until death came
10 his relief
He had rested during the greater portion Of the
day in half lying half sitting position As ho
grew weaker the supporting pillows were Withdrawn,
that he lay prone Oh the bed. deeper silence now
peryaded the room, and remained unbroken, except
by an occasional question 70 the dying
man. Once, when the Senator exclaimed.
Il am dying!" his sister-in-av, Mrs.
Holloway, inquired, You not afraid
to de divert lie gave negative answer by
swayng his head. soon after similar cxclanla-
ton, question and answer, passed between him and
Or. Thompson At ten minutes past O'Clock be
exclaimed 81 am dying; | am worn
ont = and these were his last words. After
this it was difficult 70 discover that life
remained On the doctors announcement that he
was going the gaze of his wife and sons became
fixed Oh the face of the husband and father,
with now and then a piteous look of IN
curry toward the doctor. until his further an
nouncement, 1T is over The widow claspcd
her sons to her. exclaimng quietly. ont in tones
never to be forgotten: My darling boys" Tho
friends Withdrew, leaving them for a time. when
they were tendery led from the room.
THIS evening by direction Of the Mayor, the city
bell has been tolled fifty -four strokes indicating tho
dead senator's age. The bells will also be toed
each day at noon until after the funeral.
The family have decided on Monday at l o'clock
as the time for the funeral services at Roberts Park
Methodist Episcopal Church. and the nterment will
take place at Crown Hill Cemetery. The services
will be conducted by the Rev. Professor ;. X. Hosn
our, Mrs Morton's former pastor, and the Senator's
preceptOr assisted by the Rev. Messr.. j. b. Ceayer,
| Henry Day and j. II. Bayliss The body will lie IN
state during Sunday IN the corridor Of the Marion
| County Court House, now used a State
House, giving the people Of the State
an opportunity to the remains. For
! the accommodation Of the people, special
excursion trains will be run on sunday and Monday
The In annapolis Light Infantry have rendered their
services as guard Of honor The Montgomery
Guards of Charlottesville, have also rendered their
services. The family have requested the Hon.
/ +. Is. Nartndae, the Hon. Jas. 4. WIldman and
Governor Conrad Baker 10 represent them aud act
for them N making all further arrangements.
! The Mayor has called a meeting Of citizens for to-
morrow morning, at 8 o'clock. IN the United states
! Court Room, when Is will probably be de-
cided 70 invite the President, Cabinet, and
| Governors of the several States TO attend the