The New York herald., 1878-03-28
JOHN MORkISSEY'S RETURN.

THE SENATOR FROM THE SEVENTH QUIETLY
SETS FOOT IN NEW York.
Senator John Morrissoy, about whose health tho
public have shown 80 much soiicitude. returned last
evening from his trip south aud TO all appearances
looked moasurably improved. He not was tho ohm
,orrssey OF old. with tho stawart giant frame, erect
and powerful, but much amended edition OF The man
who lett here at the opc1 lug OF last winter after his
struggle with Tammany Hail. suffering from compli-
cation Of disorders Tho pallor Of his face had gwen
way TO healthy pink glow aud his stop was moro
assured and nrm than when he took his departure.
lie loft Jacksonville Fla, last Friday morning In
company with bis wife, servant and Mr.. Harry Ford.
They expected to mako connection dsy at Savan-
nan with the steamship City Of Savannah, bound Tor
New York. but though nocaptan Of that waited
for them seven hours beyond his time they late
Notwithstanding. SO they TO Charleston, which
plucc they reached OH SUNDAY morning. The voyage
but they suffered little from seasckness. At Charles
ton thoy wcrc transferred to tho steamship Charles.
ton, Captain Woodruff, bound tor Now York.
HOME AGAIN.
THIS point they left Monday morning at ten O'Clock,
and after ON uncomnonly smooth voyage they reached
New York Ut six O'Clock last evening" ak hours ahead
Of tue lime the agents Of the line expected the vessel
The result OF this premature arrival was TO dsappolnt
pume rous friends OF tho Senator who started down 10
per 81 North River In tho ne,s rhood OF
TO extend him u wocomc homo. Only few Of nis
acquaintancos present when he stepped ashore,
aud was all the better pleused, he sighed for
rest and retirement and thought hts iricnds could
coufcr no greater favor on him than letting HIM
After landing no made delay, but stepped quickly
into carriage and driven TO the Ashland House.
Mrs. Br0ckway, wife OF tho llndlord oil tins establish
ment presented him with splendid bouquet OF flowers
the moment no set foot within tho door. He went
without delay TO his old ROOMS and gave orders to ad-
init no visitors except privileged few. Hc sat In
his shy' sleeves on lounge and felt Disposed 10 say
that South had ocnctfttc nrn TO some extent
~ don't know" said he, ''but what might havo
donc AZ we'll II had remained In New York; the
wintor here has been so pleasant understand It
was almost as mild as IN Florida"
"What was your experience there, Senator ?" was
question put to him, 10 which he rcpllcd:-
''l saw nothing OF Florida. was my room In
bed most OF tho time, and consequently could SEQ
very little OF the country or the people, l had fvo
reapses-ono worse than The other; but as for tho
Kindness and attention received nobody could ex-
poet better ], 900 milcs from home"
Mrs. Morrlssey, who sat opposite TO him In tho
ing tho sympathy he received on all sides, especially
from people North, many Of whom were strangers to
'How did you stand tho ordeal yourself, Mrs. Nor
rsey?" was asked of tho lady.
.Yhl" she replied gsyiy. ~ gained twenty pounds
before. during tho whole trip up and down."
Mrs Morrissey certainly looked the very picture OF
health aud Astounding spirits Tho senator It was
plain to see, was not entirely restored His color,
though better and moro indicative Of an I'm proved
and strength peooiiar TO him. Ills Voice, U too.
though always more or less husky, had lost
much OF It's strenuous nbre, and IN every
or less impairment. Neher local national poli-
tics had toe slightest interest Tor HIN, und his whoo
thoughts seemed concentrated recovering II possi
bic the great boon OF health which his Ia
large measure. He said probable that he would
go 10 Saratoga In the season, when the weather
warm and fairly settled and that he might seek some
other watering places for rccuperaton during tho
summer
"Ho has palptation OF the heart" observed Ars
Morrisscy, "anu his movements must all be mado
quci Hs has also aintinR spells, and II rs necessary
he should have all the rest tho lcast dsturoance
possible Indeed he has perfect crowd oil complaints,
aud how he has stood against thcm all Is really
mysterv.'
senator Mofrssey will remain IN his quiet quarters
at the Ashland House for perhaps n weok longer