The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-07-07

three hours and has retained IL all.
The wound was again dressed anti
septically this morning. Altogether
but one-half a grain OF morphine has
been administered during the past "a
hours, and it has been found quite
sufficient. His pulse still keeps up.
At $50 A. NJ, 10 was ia; tempera-
ture, 100; respiration, "a. Seventy
two hours have now elapsed since
tho wound was received. We can
not but feel encouraged this morn
ing, although, of course, we do not
overlook any of the points that still
beset the path towards recovery.
The course of treatment agreed
upon will be steadily pursued.
ID. w. BLISS.
j. A. BURNEs,
j. j. WOODWARD.
ROBERT REYBURN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July b..
Unofficial Bulletin, 1:40 p. M: The
presidents symptoms are favorable.
Up TO the date of last official bulle-
tin he had just had a natural and
normal movement of the bowels.
which was not accompanied by any
unfavorable indications. He had
taken no opiates since ten last
evening, and his condition is re-
garded by the attending physicians
as very encouraging.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 5.-3:55
p. M.-The condition of the presi-
dent has not materially changed
since the date of the last bulletin.
His physicians continue to regard
his symptoms as very favorable. He
has suffered to some extent from the
great heat of the weather and the
physicians have this evening invited
Prof. j. T.. Holgard of the United
States coast and geological survey TO
come with them with the view to
the adoption of the practicability of
some plan for artificial refrigeration
of the presidents room.
Vice-President Arthur called at
$40 p. m. and is still here.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July o, 4P.
M.-The presidents symptoms have
continued to improve steadily all
day. His physicians feel much ell
couraged. A natural and healthy
action of the bowels has taken place
anu Is most IaVOfnDle.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 3, 4:l5
p. M.-Unofiicial bulletin: The presi-
dents pulse has fallen to 104, and
he is resting quietly.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHING
TON, July Numerous kilograms
expressing sympathy with the presi-
dent and family, and qualification at
the continued Improvement of the
president, continue to be received at
the executive mansion from all sec
tons of the country and from
abroad.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 8, 1880
p. M.-The presidents temperature
remains at 104, and there are no I'M
favorable symptoms. lie is resting
quietly.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 8, $50
p. M.-The condition of the president
continues as favorable as at the last
bulletin. Pulse LOG, temperature
100, respiration "a. No further bull
letin will be issued until tomorrow
morning, unless in case of an unfa-
vorable change.
d. w. BLISS & BARNES.
w i(dnlti
Mcnamara, supposed to be insane,
appeared at the police headquarters
to-day, and said he was from King
William county, Virginia, but had
been in Philadelphia. He announced
that he had been inspired by God to
come here and kill Secretary Blaine.
He inquired where Blaine lived, and
exhibited revolver. He was ar
rested.
WASHINGTON, July 5.-The post
master-general received the follow
ing telegram from Senator Malone,
dated Petersburg, Virginia "There
is sincere sympathy and solicitude
for the president here. Universally
and throughout the state the hope
full report of his better condition you
give gladdens the hearts of all"
WASHINGTON July 4.--The general
opinion regarding the would-be as
sassin, Guntteau, among those who
have known him, is that he is not
insane. Secretary Blaine recognized
the man as soon as he saw him after
the shots were fired. lie at first
abstained from giving his name to
the crowd in the depot, but imme-
diately informed the police that the
man was Charles Guitteau, of Illi-
nois. Private Secretary Brown says
he knows Guitteau well, having
met him at the department several
times. He scouts the idea of his
insanity. Guitteau, Mr.. Brown says,af-
ter filing his application for the Aus
trian mission and the consul general
ship at Paris, and failing to receive
either, conceived q violent spite
against the president and secretary
Of state. He regarded the latter as
the prime cause of his failure to re.
ceive foreign appointment, and
some of the circumstances attend
ing the shooting justify the belief
that one ball was intended for
Blaine. The latter does not remem-
Der whether he had locked arms
with the president or not. They
were walking very close together at
any rate, and the ball which struck
Garfelds arm passed within ten
inches of Blaine. Mr.. Blaine feels
very thankful for his escape.
Chief Brooks, of the secret SER
vice, and Special Attorney Gibson
and Cook are engaged in obtaining
evidence in the case against the
prisoner. j am informed by mem.
Der of the cabinet that last week in
formation was received indicating
that personal violence might be Of
fered the president. The fact that
Guitteau, who had not money
enough to pay his board and wash
ing bill, was enabled to pay $l1 for
n pistol and 50 to hackman, natu-
rally suggests an inquiry as TO the
source from which the money came.
Ii is said that the officers of the gov
eminent have evidence to show
that Guitteau was accompanied to
the depot by another person. Who
that person was cannot be ascer-
tanned.
Whether the man was insane or
not, there can be no doubt that the
crime was coolly planned and de-
liberately executed. Guitteau, over
two weeks ago, visited the district
Jail to make an examination Of il,
and was denied admittance by the
warden. He saw that il was safe
enough to defend him from the
hands of an infnriated mob. I'M
after the shooting he ex-
pressed great anxiety to be taken
to Jail Immediately to escape the
fury of the crowd. The letter he
sent to Gen. Sherman requested that
officer to send troops to the jail at
once, evidently for no other purpose
than to defend him.
A prominent lawyer Of the city