Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-28

President RECEIVERS after he has been considered
at the point Of death there viii be many who
will pronounce it miracle and always point to
the case as an illustration of the power of
| prayer.
WHAT THE PRESIDENTS soNJAMEs SAID.
Yesterday afternoon, about $50 o'clock, the
Presidents son James and Dor Rockwell went
to the 9th street depot to meet Capt. Henry and
the Presidents brother-in-law, Mr. Rudolph, as
stated in the Sd edition of The STAR. They
were known to quite a numbg of the railroad
people, and in answer to question James Gar
field confidently said: "Fatheris better; know
he is. and the doctors say so to-" Those who
heard him were glad to hear him talk SO cheer
fully.
| THE ANXIETY TO LEARN THE LATEST NEWS
is not by any means confined 10 the cities, and
| yesterday along the railroads when the official
bulletins were posted crowds Gould be seen
gathered anxiously discussing item. while at
points where there were no telegraph stations
people anxiously awaited the arrival of the
| way-trains to hear the last tidinss
| Reinforcement of T.OOps.
| PRECAUTIONS TAKEN TO GUARD AGAINST ANY
EMERGENCY.
Early this morning four batteries of artillery
from Fortress Monroe arrived at the arsenal.
They were battery A, Sd artile'y; battery 1, 4th
artillery; battery A, 1st artillery, and battery K,
I'd artillery. Gen. R. B. Ayres, commanding at
Washington barracks (arsenal) stated last night
that in the event of threatened attack'On the
Jail he could have within half an hour
one thousand trained soldiers there pre-
pared to protect it at all hazards
There are five companies of his regiment cd
artillery here, viz: A. B. G. D. and H., and
and K at Fort McHenry, BaltmOre-twO being
light batteries. Gen. Ayres has also four Cat
ting guns ready to move at moments notice.
The ordering of troops here from Fortress Mon
roe. was in pursuance of the measures taken by
the authorities to be prepared for any emer-
gency, however remote
COMMITS SSIONER MORGAN;s DREAM.
Commissioner Morgan relates dream he had
Friday night, that if he saw the new moon in a
certain position last night the President would
get well. Sing ularly enough the new moon ap-
peared last night in the place required to fulfill
the conditions of the dream. IT is also singular
that others who from Pennsylvania avenue saw
the faint crisp of the moon rise over the White
House superst itiousy associated the fact in
their minds with their hopes for the Presidents
recovery. 1t was in the sky like bright signal
| Of hope.
THE PIECE OF MILK TOAST.
The Presidents asking for and eating a piece
OF milk toast with evident RELISH after the even
ing dressing last night, was regarded by every
one as most encouraging sign. DR.. Bliss,
when told that the President wanted the toast
gave directions to let him have it, as he wanted
to see how the President could work his Jaws
He devOured the mOrsel evidently with little
| trouble The physicians regarded this as sign
of encouragement, which should make them
redOuble their efforts.
THE CABINET OFFICERS
all except Postmaster General James, who is
out Of the city, assembled at the White House
after the evening bulletin was issued and re-
mained until about ten o'clock last night. When
they left they all seemed more cheerful and re-
ported that there was some ground for encour-
agement. The members of the Cabinet declined
to say much about Mr.. James visit to New
York. though Attorney General MacVeigh said
it was not for the purpose Infringing the Vice
President to Washington.
MORE HOPEFUL FEELING.
The kilograms sent by Secretary Blaine to
Minister Lowell have been read eagerly by the
public as they have generally given more speci-
|
other officia! announcements. The following
was sent last night at 10 o'clock:
LO,reU, Minister, London:
There is q somewhat more hopeful feeling to-
night in regard to the President. The regular
evening bulletin was more favorable and the good
indications have continued. His pulse is lower
being now Ill and of better quality. His mind is
entirely clear. He has shown positive appetite,
asking for mix toast. a small quantity of which
he permitted to eat. This is the first time for
many days that he has swallowed anything but
liquid food. A slight increase in his respiration
is the only adverse symptom reported at this
hOur-haf-past 10 pm.
BLAINE, Secretary.
PROPOSED MEMORIAL SERVICE
Gov. Hawkns, of Tennessee. has addressed
the following circular letter to the governor of
each state and territory:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, August q.
To the Governor of -:
Dear Sir: would most respectfully suggest
| for your consideration the propriety of the gov
ernors OF the several states and territories in
our beloved President, by public proclamation.
requesting the people of their respective
states and territories to suspend all secular
business and reyerently to assemble at their re-
spectlVe places OF worship at such hour as NAV
be set apart for the funeral ceremonies. for the
purpose Of holding memorial services and de-
voutiy invoking the blessing of Almighty God
upon our stricken country. have the honor to
be- very respectfully, ALVIN HAWKINS.
THE PRESIDENTS MOTHER.
dispatch from Cleveland SAYS: President
Garfeid's aged mother is stopping with her
niece at Hiram. She receives frequent messages
rom washington and spends much of her time
at the front door OF the house anNiOusly watch
ing 1or the messenger who brings her the
dispatches. She is bowed down with grief and
sleeps but little. and that in short maps She
Is much agtated by fears for the worse, yet
cilngs tenaciouSly to hope
QUEEN yIcTORIAs DEEP SYMPATHY
The following correspondence passed over the
cable yesterday:
LONDON. August %.
Btaa'ae, Secretary Wasaington:-
nave Just received from Her Majesty the
queen. at Balmoral. telegram in these words:
II ain most deeply grieved at the sad news of
the last Few days. and would wish my deep SYM
pathy TO be conveyed to Mrs Garfield"
LOWELL. Minister.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
WASHINGTON, August 81.
LOtcen. Minister, London:
nave submitted to Mrs Garfield your tele-