Morning journal and courier., 1881-09-14
News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. NO LONGER WEARY. The Presidents Condition of
 Perfect Comfort. ENTIRELY FREE FROM PAlN.. A VERY SENSIBLE GAIN OF
 STRENGTH. SITTING UP DURING THE DAY. Enjoying the Sea Freezes
 in a Chair.
THE PRESIDENT.

LONG BRANCH. N. J., Sept. 13.-The con dition of the President remained favorable to-day, and the day will be memorable in ths history of the case as the one in which the patient first left his bed to sit mp. He was placed in an invalid chair during the morn ing, remaining for half an hour and enjoying the change exceedingly. Ills was placed in 6 position commanding a full view of the ocean, and elevated to an angle of forty-fve degrees. He was removed back to his bed a! his own request not because he was tired but because he considered it best not to over do the matter. Dr. Bliss says he will take him up awhile every day if his favorable con. ditions continue. The febrile rise was scarce ly perceptible last night, and what little there was continued until the morning dress ing occurred, which accounts for the high temperature noted in the morning bulletin. Dr. Bliss still maintains that the President is convalescent and that there are no indications of blood poisoning. He holds that the lung complication is gradually pass ing away and does not apprehend any further trouble from it. He says: 'sThe existence of trouble in that organ has been known by the surgeons for several weeks past, and the crisis came on Sunday, which day he virtual ly lost by not making any gain. Since then, however, he has improved"
 THE REMOVAL TO THE INVALID CHAIR.
 pr. Bliss gives the following as an authen- tic history of the invalid chair episode to day: Before we left Washington, at the Presidents suggestion, we promised to take him from his bed and allow him to sit in his invalid chair as soon as prudent. He often said he would like to have the change made if we thought it prudent. We, encouraged him to hope that it would soon be allowed. lieved he could be arranged. We believed he was improving and telegraphed to Washing ton for the chair, which was sent by express at once. It's arrival pleased the President. and he frequently referred to his wish. We promised to lift him on Fri day last, and but for that days de- pression would have done so. On nEev m9Hay eeo7erg hs ha ba had aueon sS again preached on his part. We then prom ised that if his improvement continued we would lift him about noon to-day. About Il o'clock he sent for us and re- minded us of our promise, and asked to have the change made, as he felt so he could bear it. We then lifted him from the bed on his feet and carefully deposited him on the chair. The chair was elevated as high as it could be- and the angle of inclination was at least thirty degrees and up toward forty five. The President never before since he was shot had been raised that high. He really was sitting well up and he enjoyed the position, and maintained it without languor. The chair was wheeled over to the window and the President sat there looking out upon the sea. remained fhn A0oT in oYaofhnr Tn ho1f hour Mrs. Garfield came in and said the Presi- dent desired to be put back. We all at once re- paired to his room. The President was asked if he was tired. He replied, No, I am not. think should not overdo this thing and on that account and no other I think it best I should be put back to bed' He was carefully lifted up and again placed in bed. His pulse, temperature and respira- tion were taken immediately before and after the removal and the figures both times were precisely the same. The President has been carefully observed since and it IS certain that the change has had no ill effect. His pulse while the President sat in the chair raised four beats, but dropped to the former fig 1res almost immediately. The President will be lifted into the chair every day if he desires and his present favorable condition is continued and the sittings will be prolonged 1aily if circumstances warrant it."
 THE FEELING OF WEAKNESS GONE,
 pr. Bliss added: ttSome time after the President was put back to bed L said to him, Have you those feelings of weariness any more? ? No, I do not have them at all I never feel weary now then said, Do you nave any pain now?' Mo- he said, I do lot suffer from pain now. I have no pain What is your condition generally at the pres ent stage?' I then asked him. Is it one of comfort ? T am perfectly comfortable nave sense of perfect comfort he replied. was very desirous to have him answer these questions. You see some time ago when he vas suffering much and was much worse than 1e now is he used often in an almost dis outraged manner wearily say to me, Doctor, am so tired, I am so tired.' Ieariness was such that after being told he lad been asleep he felt as if he had really lot been. He described himself as often ceiling as if he had not had any sleep since 1e was wounded, as if he could not distinct y remember having slept any during all that ime. have observed lately that he has not of weariness and has not alluded 0 any wearlness I was very anxious to znow whether this absence of complaint was lue to such an increase of strength as in- luced him to refrain from complaining or rom the absence of conditions previously of My opinion has been that he latter was the case and it is gratifying to lave his own positive declaration that it is 10. It indicates decided improvement in lis condition. His mind now operates in ound healthy manner. He talks with better 'oice and more than at any time previously ince he was shot. His disposition to talk is ively and normal"
 THE IMPROVEMENT GOES ON STEADILY.
 The favorable improvement in the Presi- lent's condition described in the dispatches turing the day continued during the evening, nd at 10 o'clock he was sound asleep with of adding another night of gain to he case. At that hour the physicians and ttendants had all retired, and Private Secre- ary Browns cottage was closed for the night nd all the lights in that and the house occu- lied by the President were out, except one hat was turned down low in the Presidents oom.
 A DAY OF SENSIBLE IMPROVEMENT. In addition to the authorized summary of he ease sent out by the National Associated 'ress during the day, Dr. Bliss said night There has been very sensible gain of trength during the past twenty -four hours, nd there has been every day since his re- noval to Elberon, with the exception of the wenty four hours ending at midnight Sun lay, during which period there was stand till. The Presidents condition tonight is me of convalescence. His blood is furnish ng the constituents of repair more than rap u1y 0uOu&A bO OASOS eA4O 04n1A OCCdcAOACO pJ he flow of pus."
 THE NEWS SENT TO MINISTER LOWELL. The following was sent tonight: oweIl, Minister, London:
 LONG BRANCH, Sept. 13. There has been material change in the Presi- s condition during the last twenty-four hours Ie was moved at his request this morning from is bed to an extension chair which he remained or half an hour and he has been less inclined to rowsiness during he day than usual. Tho weather very fair and the physicians think they discover igns of slight improvement in his symptoms. They xpect him to pass very comfortable night.
 tSigne0 MACVEAaH.
 BULLETINS FROM FRANCKLYN COTTAGE.
 ELBERoE, LONG BRANCH, N. J.,(
 Sept. 13-830 a. m. At the examination of the President at m. to- lay the temperature 9y4, the pulse 100, the rafion 2O He passed comfortable night, sleeping most of the tipe the whole his condition this aorning is encouraging and gives promise of good
 D. ". BLISS,
 F. H. HAMILTON.
 t6inciall
 ELsERoN, Love BRANoH, N. J.,o
 Sept 13-6 p-m- The examination of the President st noon to-day howed that the temperature 96S, pulse 100, and expiration 20 At the evening dressing at half past we o'clock the temperature 9s.4 pulse 100, and expiration 20 The President was placed in a re- his morning and remained one-hah hour without