The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-04-20
BEACONSFIELD,
He PASSES PEACEFULLY AWAY From
AMONG FRIENDS.
Of HIS Peaceful Pass to That
Undiscovered Country From whose
bourne No Traveller ReturnS-RG.
gret over HIS Death In Ger.
many-HIs Burial.

New YoRK, April ia dispatch from
London on the death o. Lord Baconsasld
states that the drowsiuess which was ap'
parent In the latter part OF last evening
gradually deepened toward midnight into
q stupor from which he was with difficulty
aroused. About 2 o'clock the stupor
deepened into coma, and toward 8 O'Clock
his breathing became very much en-
barrasssd. Lords harrington and Rawton
continued to grasp the right hand Of BsR-
consaeld till the last moment, his left
hand being held in that Of DR.. Kidd.
About tive minutes before breathing
ceased Sir Philip Rose and Dr., Quain ar.
rived. Then the most placid appearance
came over his Lordship'R face which deep.
ly moved all In the room.
II was Q most touching scene as Lord
Rowton, Lord Darlington, three physiC.
ians, DR., BaChma, the young servant
James and thetwo nurses watched around
the bed. For ten minutes the most per.
feet silence was maintained, save the
weeping OF come present, A few days
ago the east winds, which had persistently
blown Tor ten days, changed into beautiful
mGNluJlI kuu GVuulklUu Nud DAs
tient improved and hopes were entertain.
ed Of his ConvalesCenCe; but the east wind
returned yesterday, and by last night the
temperature fell 10 such an extent that
during the entire bank holiday much
anxiety was felt for the noble Earl. lie
was conscious 10 the last. lie awaited
death with much iortltuds. The arrange.
mentH for the funeral will be left In charge
oi the executors, unless otherwise ordered
by the Queen. Dean Stanley offered a
grave in Westminster Abbey. A cast Oft the
features was successfully taken. BeaCons.
field insisted on reading all the medical
bulletins before they were isSued, freely
CrltiCising any points not In accordance
with his opinions. lie believed his Ill.
ness would terminate fatally.
LONDON, April 19.-Lord BaConsAeld
took nourishment up 10 1880 o'clock.
About 2 he became comatose, breathing
with much difficulty. Drs. Kidd and
Bruce at once applied the usual restora.
tlves, but Tor the first time since his illness
they failed to produce any effect. It be.
coming evident that death was imminent,
Lord Darlington, Dr., Swain, and Sir Philip
Rose were summoned. Five minutes
before he expired his breathing became
slow and gentle, and tho face very placid.
The hearts action and pulse continued q
few minutes after the breathing ceased.
Friends and nurses continued around the
bed few minutes after the pulse ceased,
as the end was 80 quietit 1t was difficult 10
realize that he was dead.
The evening edition Of the Standard and
the GLOBE appear In mOruning.
The executors Of BeaConRlleld are Sir
Nathaniel RothsChild and Sir Philip Rose
Earl BeaConsheld will be buried by the
side OF his wife, in the grave yard Of the
parish church OF Hughenden Manor; At
least it is undersood this was bis earnest
wish and direction. The Queen and peo.
pie would, no doubt, be glad 10 honor
him with q grave In West Minister Abby,
but 1t Is probable his wishes will be re.
speCted.
The executors will divide the property
Of the deceased between Ralph Dlsraeli
and Sara Rarrdon.
The Court Circular publishes the follow.
ing: 1.-THE Queen received with feelings Of
the deepest sorrow the news Of the death
OF BeaConsleld, In whom Her Majesty
loses much valued and devoted friend
and counsellor, and the nation one Of It's
most distinguished statesmen"
The NsW1 says nowhere is there any In.
ClinAtion to deny to BeaConsleld the full
need Of praise due to his genius, un.
daunted spirit, proud patience and uncon.
querable will. Tot political party he led
bis loss is irreparable. Not twice In the
same century could any party expect 10
find leader with such capacity and re-.
sources.
The Times says: Since the close OF
Lord Palmerston'B long and memorable
cAree no more conspicuous gap has been
made in the circle Of English politics than
by the death oEBpaconsdeld. No diBcord.
lent voice will break In upon the tribute
Of admiration, In which foes will cordially
join with friends, that must be paid to
Beaconsheld'B high courage, t1nswerving
purpose, lmperturbable temper and
versatile mastery Of parliamentary tactics.
The Times understands that Lord Row.
ton is left sole trustee OF all the private
papers OF Lord Beaconsfeld, with full
power to do what he thinks right,
The Queen, before leaving London for
the Isle OF Wight expressed desire to
visit Bssconsfeld, but bis physician re.
piled that complete quiet was necessary.
BERLIN, April 19,-All the evening jour.
nails express sorrow for the death Of Bea.
ConsIleld. The North German Gdsshe
says: "With him ends the nCtive lie OF
one OF the most eminent men Of modern
times, who have faithfully devoted them.
selves 10 the advancement Of greatness
and the welfare OF their country"
II is said Bismarck was greatly moved
on the receipt Of the news.