Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-29

| provement in the Presidents pulse, both in frequency and in tone The stom- 1 ach was apparently discharging it's full functions Several portions of l solid food had been swallowed and re- | tained without nausea. The one or two evacuations during the day had given evil dence of improved assimilation of food. The pus from the original wound was slightly im- proved in character and in quantity. The swelling of the parotid gland had slightly de- creased and the discharge of pus therefrom had been much more adequate. During the day the Presidents mind had not been clouded ih any degree, even for moment. On these features were being builded the re- newed hopes of all. To say that they didn't give ground for encouragement would be useless Just how much encouragement could be gained from them depends upon the continuation of that improvement. Every hour that the improvement continues, m the opinion of all who closely watch the case, in- creases the chance for recovery.
 BETTER SYMPTOMS OF THE CASE.
 Before the issuance of the evening bulletin it was learned that it's purport would not be at variance with the early progress of the day. The bulletin proved to be acceptable to all. A short time after the bulletin had been issued Dr. Boynton was seen again and asked further in regard to his idea of the Presidents prospects. He stated that he was entirely satisfied with the progress made LO-uhy. 4G was 4ul1y up CO HIS 6ApSCthI1OuS III every respect, with slightly increased pulse, and the temperature was scarcely as much as usual during the febrile rise as when the case was supposed to be doing admirably. The latter part of the day had given further evidence of the proper assimilation of food The discharge of the bowels was what he had reference to, and he said the evidence therein was noticeable. He referred also to an improvement in the color of the Presi dents face. For several days he had an al most ghastly color, at least at times. To- day, however, his color was much better and his expression was more natural. Another favorable feature he had noticed was the re- sumed connection of the Presidents will power. For at least a week he had seemed to have no will power at all. Now, however, his will power seems to act in full concert with his physical. The doc tor said also that the character of the wound this evening was improved, not only in the amount and quality of the pus, but also the granulations. These were much mo1e satis- factory and more plainly noticeable from the exterior. In regard to the gland the doctor said he now considered the danger of it's sloughing of passed. No doubt it will be troublesome for many days yet, but after a day or two of such progress of the ease in other repects as to-day the counter drain of the system on this account would be greatly lessened. Not only was oGiA6AoS1O4AAJ openings but the walls separating the pock- cts of pus hitherto referred to seemed to be going away so that the pus was more concen- trated and ought to be more easily drained Altogether the doctor considers that the pos abilities of yesterday have been the proba- 1 bilities of to-day, and he should now be more ! in peculiar sense of the word l if the patient should die than if he should 1 reach absolute recovery. The doctor ex- plained that the sponging of the patient l so often spoken of was sponge bath of alco- hol and water in equal parts. He said that | it was not only of great benefit to the pa tient, but the operation was usually enjoyed by him. In regard to the 0mount of nour- 1 ishment given to-day the doctor says the | President continues to take @ sufficient quan- ! tity, but as yet no change has been made in | it's character. Two enemata had been ad- l ministered to-day. Other nourishment was l of koumiss milk and milk porridge. All the | physicians were well satisfied with the even ing examination and also the dressing of the l wound. Dr. Hamilton was so much | satisfied that he decided to return to New | York. He left on the 9:3O D. m. train. | At 9:45 tonight General Swain was asked if | the President had made this evening any re- | mark as to his own idea of improvement. l ''Yes," said the General, ''he said as many as | four times in my hearing this afternoon and | evening that he felt better, and I think he | knows as much about it as any of us.'' The Cabinet officers were present this | evening as usual, and all of them were in | better spirits. Attorney General MacVeagh l still felt as much encouraged as this morning, | while the other Cabinet officers have lost no ! hope during the day. Senator Blaine's opin- | ion, he says, is expressed in his late cable l gram to Minister Lowell. The doors of the l mansion were closed to the public at tho usu- Il time, and at 1O:3o all was quiet.
 THE VICE PRESIDENT STILL AT HOME. NEW YORK, Aug. 2S.-Ths Vice President | remained at home all day, receiving no wis | tors except the most intimate friends. He | lad received no summons to go to Washing outraged by the news from Washington and believed more strongly now than ever that he President would recover.
 DAY OF FASTING ASKED FOR.
 The very latest reports from the sick room were to the effect that the President had been ponged off and was going to leep. The febrile rise has stead 0 D. m. 1O5 The members of the Cabinet lave received large number of requests rom different parts of the country asking hat they appoint day of fasting and hu- initiation and prayer for the Presidents re- overy. A proclamation of the character sked for is an executive act, which for the ederal government can properly be exer- | ng circumstances any demands for such pub ic observance must necessarily be answered " the executives of the several States.
 THE NEWS SENT TO MINISTER LOWELL. Secretary Blaine sent the following to- light: ,JweIl, Minister, London
 The condition the President at 10 o'clock contin- es as favorable could be expected. Within the l asst thirty hours his improvement has given great to the attending surgeons He swal- of lfrT1fd yelling discharges freely gives promise of mark d improvements. His mind is perfectly clear. He as perhaps a little more fever than anticipated nd h 8 respiration is somewhat above normal The eneral feeling is one of more hopefulness. Two or hree d7ys more of improvement Will be needed to
 {signe1 BLAINE. Secretary.
 BULLETINS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.
 EXECUTIVE MANSION,
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 2s-9a. ID. The bulletin just issued gives the Presidents ition as follows: The ameliorating of the Presi- | ents symptoms announced in last evenings bulletin ,ntinued during the night and since midnight some urther improvement has been observed. The pulse | rogressively dminishes in frequency. The stomach as continued to contain the iiauid nouriehment ad- ninistered and last evening he called for and ate mall quantity of milk toast Stimulating and nutri een no mental disturbance during the night or this morning. Pulse 100, temperature 98 respiration r.
 J. K. BARsss.
 J. J. WooDwARD,
 ROBERT HEPBURN, !
 FRANK H. HAMILTON,
 D. H. AGNEw.
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 EXECUTIVE MANSION,
 .wAsHINGToN, Aug. 2S-12:3O D. m. At the morning dressing of the President several ! elIovish points were observed just below the ear ! yer the swollen parotid gland incision being mad about teaspoonful of healthy looking pus | scaped, There were also discharges of pus through the two openings into the and the in ision mentioned in the previous bulletins.) The ! wound looks rather less indolent than it has been oinR for several days past Since the morning bull etfn there has been some rise of temperature, but inf of expects no material change has occurred Pulse 1O4, emperature 99.S, respiration Is.