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

grave apprehensions are entertained
of fatal issue.
RIvERDALE, N. Y, 8 p. M.,-Mrs.
"A. Il. Rockwell, executive mansion,
for Mrs. Garfield: At such time
will not presume to recall myself 10
Mrs. Garfield by directly address
May L not hope, Madame, that
through your courtesy and good
judgment the afflicted lady may re-
ceive the assurances of my heartfelt
sympathy and earnest prayers for
the welfare of hers. OF course hun
dreds are at hand to render all great
services for the patient, but even if
| can aid in even the most trifiing
way command me, i entreat You,
and dear Madame, believe me most
respectfully, CLARA NORRIS.
The following reply has been
sent to the message of Clara
Morris:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July A.
Miss Clara Morris Mrs. Garfield
wishes me to. express to you her
grateful appreciation for your kind
and heartfelt words. She feels that
the sympathy and prayers of her
| countrywomen at this time one of
measureless value and comfort.
A. F. ROCKWELL, p. NJ.
WASHINGTON, July 4.-The presi-
dent this evening is not so com
Portable. He does not suffer so
much from pain in the feet. Pulse,
126; temperature, 101 inspiration,
"a. Another bulletin will be
| issued at p. m, after which, in
orGer not to disturb the president
unnecessarily, no further bulle-
tins will be issued till tomorrow
morning. ID. w. BLISS,
j. X. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
BANGOR, ME-, July 4.
Hon. J q. Blaine.
Telegram received informs us of
hopeful condition of the president
is great relief to all, but we are all
terribly anxious. Convey my earn
est, heartfelt sympathy to the presi-
dent and family.
HANNIBAL HAMLIN.
WASHINGTON, July 4.-Dispatches
from all directions report that the
celebration of Independence Day
has been abandoned and a feeling of
anxiety prevails, attention being
concentrated on the bulletins of the
condition of the president received
from this city.
| Especial to the Statesman.l
WASHINGTON, July So A. NJ
The Presidents condition is much
improved. He slept better than at
any time previously for an hour and
half at time. Tympanetis have
disappeared. No vomiting since 8
P. NJ. Has taken some chicken broth
this morning.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 4, 1881.
DIR. Bliss in conversation on the
presidents condition at this hour
| says that the case is still critical.
There is every reason for hope of his
recovery, and considering the ma
ture of the wound situation, is as
favorable as possibly could be re-
garding the crisis. He says if the
president passes through to-day
without loosing strength it
will be exceedingly encouraging
The crisis, however, can not
be definitely fixed, as there
may be change at any time.
The doctor said that examinations
which have been made confirm the
opinion that the ball is located in
the neighborhood of the liver. The
presidents diet consists almost ex-
clusively of milk and lime-water,
which he has retained very well.
He vomited slightly this morning.
The doctor in conclusion said 1--WE
all know that the president is in a
pecarious condition, but there is
very good ground for hope of his
recovery"
Mrs. Garfield is bearing the trial
most nobly, and her fortitude has
assisted us in our work very much.
With her continued aid and the pres
idents vitality, we hope for favor
able results. OF course we can not
venture opinions, hence we aim to
bulletin facts as they appear from
time to time, for the purpose of per-
hitting the public to draw their
own conclusions through the aid of
the medical fraternity.
| III .,,,,r,mo>, I,,I,, < q ~
The following is the official bulletin
just completed
$50 A. M.-The president has
passed comfortable night, and his
condition this morning is decidedly
more favorable. There has been no
vomiting since last evening ut 8
O'Clock and he has been able to retain
| the liquid nourishment administered.
There is less tympanctis and no alb
dominal tenderness, except in the
wounded regions pulse ia, tenn.
perature 100; respiration "a
(Signed) ID. w. BLISS,
j. X. BURNES,
J.J. WOODWARD,
RORT. REYBURN.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 5, $50
p. M.-Doctors announce that should
the presidents condition continue
as it is at present no further bulle-
tins until p. M.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 8, 4 A.
Official bulletin The anticipa-
ton of the presidents attending
physicians last night with regard to
the probable transient character of
the unfavorable symptoms which
manifested themselves at that time,
have been fully justified by the re-
suit. Col. Rockwell, who spent the
larger part of the night in the presi-
dents room, says the latter slept |
more quietly and TRANQUILITY than at |
any time since he was wounded. He |
took nourishment in the shape of |
chicken broth, milk, lime water and |
beef tea, repeatedly, and retained 1t.
His restlessness abated the nervous
condition of his fingers ceased and
he slept Dis much as an hour and IL
half at a time. The Improvement
shown by this mornings official bull
letin is still maintained and the ply
sicians regard the case with feelings
of encouragement. The honrs from
to p. NJ. seem for the patient to
be the most unfayorable part of the
day, and it is possible thai there may
be reaction again tonight; but, if
SO, it is believed that it will be
transient, since the symptoms this
indicated decided change
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