The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-02
THE NATIONAL BANKS.
About the President.

GLOW is the President this morning Z"
a.Led q reDresentatiye of the American Of
DIR. Bliss. I" In splendid condition." was
fbe answer. - and rs lively as cricket. He
shows signs Of increasing strength, and his
color /, natural and healthy. We allowed
him little solid food this morning, which
he enjoyed, and as be grows stronger we
will increase the allowance, but Tor the
prc,cnt food will be administered in small
quantities" II he continues 10 improve
for the next two weeks prOportionate'y Dr.
Bliss thinks he will then he able TO SIT up
The PATIENT BARBARlZED.'
The Presidents beard was trimmed by
the barber this morning, but the shaving
opcrltion was not repeated. During the
morning the scene in the sick room was
bright and cheerful. The patient lay III
position 20 that he could look out at the
waving branches OF the trees surrounding
TIE mansion, see the birds now ana thcn
fuitering TO and fro, and hear the Splash OF
the manipulating fountain only nun
bred yards away. "lIe seemed 10 EMO!
tbe scene very much" said Mrs. DIR. Edison,
who was speaking OF It TINS AFTERNOON
Hand watched The leaves futter aud dance
in silence, finally dropping into calm slum-
Der, from which he did not arouse Tor over
food. as usual, and while being fed, asked
what had become Of his nurse, Mr.. Crnmp.
We told him that CTump was taking rest,
and would return again when wanted.
BILLY CRUNP DOWN WITH CHILLs.
eve did not les him know that Crump
was down with chils." The steward.
Crump, was reported as quite seriously III
to day, and the doorkeeper, Prindie, who
s.rtsL f4fff D. }. HaU n
other one this morning. Speaking OF this,
Police'Sergeant Dinsmorc, who has been
on duty at the White House door with the
rest. said to-day: "I expect we will all
knock under 10 malaria before we get
through. / have felt its effects for three
days, and am fighting it with quinine, but
am very much afraid it VIII throw me De-
lore am much older"
FLORAL GIFTS FOR Mr.. AND MRS. GARFIELD
An eXpress-wagou drove up 10 the door
Of the mansion to-day about noon, and
box four feet long was delivered. IL was at
tT'i thought that more palent.medicine had
arrived, or some new scheme in the way OF
aeooling apparatus. These thoughts were
dispelled, though, upon noting that the box
was marked "ChOice cut flowers " and,
when opened, charming miniature canal
boat Of natural flowers and MOSES was
found. Ga one side OF it was pinned note
announcing that the boat was token OF
esteem ior President and Mrs. Garfield from
Mr. and Mrs. +. II. johnson, OF Buffalo,
New YOik. II was delivered TO Mrs. Gar
1eld, and was greatly admired by all who
saw 1t In her private parlor during the day.
WHAT THE PRESIDENT TAKES.
The President during The day has taken
about twenty-five ounces OF liquid nourlSh-
ment and about four ounces Of solid food,
including mutton. chops and other substaE-
tlal meats. The house was closed for the
night considerably earlier than usual. on
account Of everything being quiet and Ia
Yorabe.
The BAD CONDITION OF THE WHITE HOUSE.
Dr. Bliss said to the New York HerdtdS
correspondent: Z" had no idea the Pre-
Adenps house was IN such deplorable
condition. / don't see how in the world
General Grant and Mr.. Hayes stood II as
long as they did. Why, YOU can't imagine
what foul Odor arises from the bathrooms
ana closets Ia the house. There are two clos-
els IN the centre Of the building without TIC
slightest ventilation. A light has TO be KEEP;
constantly burning In them. This house Is
adisgraee 20 the nation. ! VIII go before q
Congressional committee and make state
ment TO that effect"