Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-07-21

He is Doing SpIendIdIy-HIs Deep
Gratitude 10 the South.
WASHINGTON, July 2O.-This has
been the best day OF the Presi-
dents illness. He has been most comforta
BILE, has eaten with a very good appetite
what was given him and has been very
cheerful. This afternoon he said to Gen.
Swain:
"There has been such an universal express
sion Of good will from every section Of the
country, that fear when l get well that 1t
Then, after pause, he added: "The South
ern people seem to be very earnest, indeec1
in their prayers for my recovery. That
strengthens me most materially in my deter
mination to make my occupancy OF the
Presidential office a national one, and
so broad as to include every citizen of good
standing that the census just taken shows"
Tonight all the Presidents symptoms are
normal. The doctors are even more cheer
full than they have been at any time. They
have rectifed what they concede to have
been a mistake in somewhat overlooking the
stomach. In consequence there has been
no recurrence of the fevers induced by his
indiscreet feeding. There is not one of the
physicians who will not say that the Presi-
dent is practically out of danger, although,
through fear of an unforeseen accident, they
will not attach their signatures to such
claration.
Prison fare and discipline have taken
much of the starch out Of Guiteau, and have
even had a whiting effect upon his inordi-
nate vanity. When first confined he made
frequent comp laints Of his treatment. He
regarded himself as an important parsonage,
a prisoner Of state, and demanded better
care than was bestowed upon his
fellow prisoners, whom he denominated
being put on a level with the other pris-
Oners; said he was a gentleman accustomed
to having the best of fare, and, in fact, TO
luxury, and be insisted that he should be 10
treated. His demands were often made in
an insulting manner, and were usually
ignored. He is fond of writing about him
self. aud consumes every scrap Of paper he
can get in this way.
He has not ceased to complain and to de-
mand better treatment, but his manner is
changed. He is more subdued and appa
rentlv begins to realize that others do not
regard his crime in the light he does. The
other day he complained that he did not get
coffee enough and the Warden allowed him
fxvn NUh no
pris )neTs get only one. This concession
seemed to revive his spirit of importance,
and he forthwith began to put on airs Sgain.
Then his extra allowance OF coffee was cut
off, whereupon he wrote lengthy letter to
the Warden, eOuched in offensive language,
and telling that officer that he was not ft to
have charge of man Of such importance as
Guiteau.
The Warden paid 10 attention to the let
ter, except to determine rot to allow Gui-
teau another favor, but to confae him to
the mc st vigorous prison treatment. None
OF the guards are allowed to speak to Gni
teau The Warden aud his deputy ard the
District Attorney and his assistants are the
only persons who are permitted to exchange
any words with the prisoner, When 1t is
necessary for one of these officials to see
Guiteau he is brought into the Warden's
Office, locked inside with the official and
guards are stationed at the door.
Guitesu has abandoned all his foppish-
ness. At first in all he was careful with
his toilet, but now he comes into the War
den's room, when sent for, sometimes only
half dressed. One time he appeared with
only his shirt and pants on, the pants rolled
above his knees, aud the last time he had
on nothing but his pants. He has never
been changed from one cell to another as
reported. He is in the same cell he was
first put In. Col. Corkhilps order to put
him in solitary confinement, and shut him
of from the sight of others, has not been
complied With, as the jail has too many
prisoners to admit Of this. Besides,
the Warden considers Gultesu's present
mode of confinement about as solitary as
can cell be 10 a jail so full of prisoners.
Guiteau has no desire to escape. He
knows the danger he would incur If outside
from popular Indignation. He first heard
that the President was getting well from
the talk of the guards. He had been brought
to the Warden's room to wait for the Dis
trict Attorney, and while sitting there one
of the guards remarked to another that the
President would recover. To the Warden
and bis deputy Guiteau makes remarks
going to show that he anticipates big SEN
satioDal trial which will make him a central
figure.
THE BULLETINS.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, $50 NJ. Official
Bulletin. The progress of the President
towards recovery continues uninterruptedly.
He has passed a quiet night. His pulse
this morning is Sc, temperature 9S 4, respi
ration IS
7P.M TOficial Bulletin The President
has passed an excellent day. At p. m.
his pulse was So. temperature 9S 4, respira
tion IS. AT the present time his pulse is SO,
temperature SO 6, respiration 10.
GIN EVERY WAY SATISFACTORY"
IL P. M-The President has improved
steadily all day, and his condition to night
is in every way satisfactory. He has taken
rather more than the usual amount of liquid
nourishment. but has been allowed no solid
food since the manifestations of gastric dis
turbance on Monday, except toast
saturated with the juice of roast
which came on late to-day, was very ligh',
and has at this hour nearly abated. The
usual quantity of sulphate of morphia was
administered hypodermically this evening,
aud the patient is now asleep. All his
symptoms are as favorable as could be de-
red.
GRATIFYING REPORT.
The following was sent this morning to
each of the Cabinet officers by the Presi-
dents private secretssy:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, 8 A. M.-There is
declueu improvement IN the HreSluents
condition this morning. He slept very well
during the night, and his pulse at this hour
is So, which is lower than at any previous
time. His temperature and respiration are
normal The wound is doing well aud is
discharging freely and properly. The Presi-
dents appetite is still good, and great care
will continue to be exercised in his diet.
REPORT TO THE CONSULTING SURGEONS.
The following telegram was sent by the
attending surgeons to the consulting sur
geons this evening:
EXECUTIVE MANSION, P. M.-During
the past tweDty-four hours the Presidents
progress has been uniform aud satisfactory.
He had q good night and has expressed
himself throughout the dav as feeling quite
comfortable. The medication reported in
our last telegram has been continued with
out change. At $50 a. m. his pulse was So,
temperature "a 4, respiration is; at D. m.
pulse IS, temperature 9S 4, respiration IS;
at p. N. pulse 9S, temperature 1916, respi-
ration 19'
CHARLESTON COTTON FACTORY.