Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-17

SOu6 OuIluR Tue HTsb part Ol b06 ulSQb, ana
the eXpectOratiOn rather more purulent.
The discharge from the wound is less abun-
dant and not quite as healthy In appearance
His pulse, however, has more volume, and
his general condition does not seem to have
materially changed in any respect.
d. w. BLISS.
FRANK II. HAMILTON.
BED SORES.
10:15 A. M.-The situation this morning is
less favorable, and grave anxiety exists as
to whether the President will be able to
overcome the result of his extreme debili-
ty. Bed sores have again made their ap.
pearance, and the discharge from the
wound is very unsatisfactory.
NOT DOING so WELL.
1925 A. M.-The President passed a
fairly good night. During the early part of
the night he was troubled with his cough,
more so than on any previous night. His
general condition is not so favorable
to-day. There are no new complications
and no new indications of any, but the pa
TENTS condition shows that he has not i'm
proved in the past As hours. The wound
has assumed a more unhealthy appearance.
The discharge from it has been growing
more unsatisfactory since yesterday morn
ing. The pus discharged this morning is of
no better character than that discharged
peared. DIR. Boynton says that they are
caused from constantly lying in bed, and
are attributed to the extreme debility of the
patient. DR.. BoyntOn also says the circula-
tion of the patient is good, and his pulse is
not of a more depressed or unfavorable
character than heretofore. The anxiety
which now prevails is whether or
not the President is able to stand the
burden which he is now carrying. DIR.
BOyntOn says he still has hope that
he will, but It is question which can only
be determined by the future. The patients
mind is also very weak, and shows evidences
of disturbance by continued hallucinations.
There is still continuance Of the suppura-
tiOn Of the parotid gland. On the whole,
the case may be summed up with the ssser-
tion that the present is a moment of ex-
treme anxiety and devoid of sufficient
ground for assuming that the patient will
overcome the excessive debility which has
established itself. All are hopeful, how
ever, especially DR.. Boynton, who asserts
without hesitation that the probabilities are
that there is sufficient vitality left to
override the present unfavorable symptoms.
On the other hand he is unwilling to
grant that there is anything to warrant
san guine opinion to that effect.
NO IMPROVEMENT.
6P. M.-At the examination of the Presi-
dent at IL m. to-day his temperature was
SO s, pulse 116, respiration 20. At the even
ing dressing, at $50 p. M, his temperature
was 9S 6. pulse 104, respiration %. A slight
febrile rise occurred at IL a. m, and had en-
tirelY sHbsided at 2 p. m. The condition of
the wound remains unchanged. His cough
has not been so frequent or persistent, but
the sputa still remain puruleDt. Nourish
ment and stimulants have been given in In
creased quantities without discomfort.
Altogether his general condition cannot be
said to be improved.
ANXIETY INCREASING.
The following was sent to night, to Min
lister Lowell by Attorney General Nc
Veagh: "There has been no very marked
change IL the Presidents condition, but it
is not at this hour reassuring. The differ
ent symptoms are almost all slightly aggra-
waited. His temperature and pulse fuctuate
more than usual and his respiration is
rather more frequent, while the character
of the discharges continue to be unsatis-
factory. There is,:therefore, a sensible in
crease Of anxiety"
GLOOMY TIDINGs.
NEW YORK, September 16.-The specials
from Elberon are of the most gloomy char
acter. The Post says: "The President is
nearing another crisis. The septic condi-
tion of his system is manifesting itself in
sores, for instance, which were present in
Washington and which healed, apparently,
after his removal here, have again made
their appearance. This morning bis pulse
iuctuates wildly, and his mind is less clear,
Upon the whole the outlook is not cheering,
and the next forty eight hours may bring
very sad news.
CDR. Boynton said this morning,that he
now feared the President had not sufficient
Vf lnft n
cUlties, even II no new complications made
their appearance"
The Commercial says: "This has been
one of the gloomiest days since the Presi-
dents arrival, and, although the morning
bulletin did not create panic, It came near
doing so, and greatly depressed the spirits
of everybody, including Attorney General
NscVeagh, who made his appearance at
Elberon about the time the bulletin appear
ed. The doctors were not inclined to talk
much, a sign that the patient is worse, or
not doing we'll. DR.. BoyntOn, however, did
not conceal his opinions, and said he
thought the situation looked very grave,
and that it was doubtful whether the re-
naming vitality of the President would
carry him safely through, even without
other complications. His right lung is not
healing, but gave every evidence of an ex-
tended abseess and increased Inflammation.
DR.. BOynton Is not, therefore, satisfied with
the condition of things to day and does not
hesitate to say so. In conversation this
afternoon General Swain said 1t was hard
to say what change had occurred in the
Presidents condition since yesterday,
It being % slight. He did not
like the condition or appearance OF the
wound, the discharges being Of an I'M
healthy character. He did not think there
had been any actual loss of strength within
the twenty-four hours, but certainly there
had been no gain. Nourishment had been
given freely, including milk and brandy,
snd this stimulant has had beneficial eff
feet. The most important work to be done
now is to build mp his strength, so as to
Withstand the drain made by the wound
upon his system. 1t is essential to his re-
covery that he gain strength, which he hss
not done up 10 this time"
THE LANCET ON THE CASE.
LoNEoN, September 1g-The Lancet Of
this week says: ''The reason of the trcuble
with President Garfeld's lungs Is hypostatic
congestion at their bases, because of de-