Huntsville gazette., 1881-09-03

proyement. About two o'clock one Of the
attendants called him and said tne Presi-
dent was awake. Upon going into the sick
room he found the slightly improved condi-
tion of the afternoon fully maintained. The
patient seemed cheerful and better; his
mind was perfectly clear, and his pulse was
steady at about 104. The regular watches
taken by General Swain, Colonel Rock
well, DR.. Edison and DR.. BoYnton were
not maintained during the night, for the
reason that these attendants were all too
anxious to sleep,and none ofthem were will
ing to be absent for any great length of time
from the sick-roem. They were all present
together, therefore, during most Of the
night. About five O'Clock the President
was again sponged all over with alcohol and
water, and seemed to be greatly refreshed.
Ifs pulse had fallen to 102. BE rested
quietly during the remainder Of the early
morning, and at $3.50 on examination his
pulse was found to be 100, with temperature
and respiration normal.
Mrs. Garfield, encouraged by the Presl-
dents evident improvement late Saturday
evening, and, wearied by previous watch
ing, went to bed before midnight and slept
most of the night. She was in the sick
room again at five in the morning and sat
for awhile by her husbands bedside fam
ming him.
After the appearance of the morning bull
letin, DR.. Bliss came out Of the surgeons
room again and said the Presidents symp
toms were very favorable and indicated he
was in the way of recovery. Too much en-
couragement, however, should not, he
thought, be drawn from the present favor
able condition, because it was not yet GER
tain if wnuld he Dermanont
DR.. Hamilton, who came out shortly
afterward, said the PATIENTS symptoms
showed marked Improvement
DR.. Boynton, being asked whether he felt
encouraged, replied: '' feel not only en-
couraged, but very much encouraged -
General Swain, in answer to the same
question, said 81 have been depending
on Gartield's pluck now for twenty five
years, and tell you he is going to get WELL"
Colonel Corbin telegraphed friend: " DR..
Hamilton says we are afloat and of the
breakers"
Although the Presidents pulse and tenn
perature rose slightly during the afternoon,
he continued to do well, and at five General
Swain telegraphed friend: " The improve
mcnt in the Presidents condition is still
maintained. All are hopeful, some conf
dent
About the middle Of the afternoon The
President expressed a desire to see his
daughter Mollie, and when she entered the
room and came to his bedside he took her
hand and asked her about her health. She
replied she was well, and inquired how he
himself felt. lie said 81 am better. Ask
your mother il the boys cannot come in."
Soon afterward James came to the bedside
and was greeted by his father affectionately.
The Presidents pulse, however, began to
rise with the excitement and emotion
Of this interview with his children, and it
was thought best not to allow Harry to see
him.
During the evening the President rested
quietly, and his fever by eleven O'Clock had
subsided.
DR.. Boynton at half-past nine this even
ing gave the following statement Of the
present aspect of the Presidents 5 case: I'm
my opinion all the patients symptoms to-
night show marked improvement. In the
first place, his mind, which was for week
more or less affected by the yiiiated and i'm
poyerished condition Of his blood, is now
perfectly clear and active. Up to Friday
night or Saturday morning l don't think
his will-power had had for six or
seven days any sustaining influence
upon his body. He had no strong
will-power. Since yesterday morning,
however, there has been in this respect Il
noticeable change. Not only is he more
cheerful and hopeful but his will has re-
covered its power of sustained effort, and it
rs now cooperating with all his vital ener-
gleS III IHe struggle VI MS Nuule DtillS lOi
life. The condition of his stomach, so far
as ability to take food is concerned, contin-
ues good, and / think there is a further
slight improvement in the processes Of as
similation and nutrition. He has swallowed
to-day more than thirty ounces OF liquid
nourishment, consisting chiefly Of beef
juice, peptonized milk, and milk porridge,
and has had i'll addition two nutritive enc
mata. This supply Of food is entirely ade-
quate, il properly aSsimi milated."
Dr. Rayburn said at late hour tonight:
The hopes of yesterday have, think,
been fully realized, and L feel greatly en-
couraged. The appearance of the PATIENTS
wound is better. Granulation more perfect,
and the pus discharged less watery. The
gland has not changed great deal. / think
by tomorrow morning it will be ready for
pricking in another place, at least such are
the indications now. 1t is discharging freely
from all openings, and, although it has not
decreased much in size, its tension is some-
what relieved. Not single feature Of the
case has grown worse to- day, and the gem
eral condition shows marked improve"
ment."