New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-11-22
MIR. WEEDS SICKNESS.

1hurlOw Weed lay unconscious and Win Ms u1e
slowly ebbing away all day yesterday. He was in
the large room at the head Of the stairs, which he
has occupied ever since he has been too feeble to
come down to his favorite couch in the library.
His bed was surrounded by the members
OF his family watching with painful Interest for
some sign OF consciousness or recognition. But
he remained in he same condition, the breath COM
ing so gently from his lips that he appeared almost
breathless and the heart fiuttsriDg rreguarly Civ
ing a thready and at times imperceptb ble pulse
that, when Il could be counted, found TO range,
from 1872 to 100 beats minute Distinguished
visitors ca LED continuously during the da and the
greater portion of the time Frederick W seward,
the son OF Sir. Weeds warmest friend.
the late william II. Seward, received
them, and answered their eager inquiries in regard
to the latest news from he dying man. Among the
visitors were Edwards PierrepOnt Ex-Governor Z.
d. Morgan. William VI. Evsrts, Thomas c. Acton,
Pierre c. Van Wyck General James Watson Webb,
John J. Morris Abram Wakeman and Thomas l..
James The visitors remained only a few moments.
few of the oldest friends asked permission to
take z look at the diving man. and slipping up 10
the head OF the stairs pecred into the room Wher
Mr. Weed Law Every nini-tratiOn that loving
hearts could suggest and willing han+s Wis was
devotedly rendered to Nc. Weed Especially mis-
dauglteT Ha ret, who has been ber faheTs com-
iOrter aud el for 80 long that thev have seemed
tnseparailr. was trcess M ner ailen louH vi.
Weeds lie was passing away like dr'al- Not
paug or disturbing spasm of any kId was seen-
Every organ vas sound as tar as disease was
concerned There was no giving ont OF
any particular par. Only the whole machinery
was Old ald refused TO run any longe: As Dr.
John T. Metcalfc. one of the consuting p' yscians,
said. IN TO he anxious inquiry OF ore OF Mr.
" eed's O,d freuds Sir. Weed has n disease
whatever. Every organ in his body is per-
feet. He is DYING only because ne was born
IN 1871" TINS fact was evident 20 all ~ The
physicians The vital force was exhausted This
bodily decline has been apparent to close Observers
for long time. Mr. Weed saw on Nouc-y Tor me
first tm- that bis tongue and organs o. articulation
were impaired and re used to perform their proper
.uncfl0ns. tie exclaimed why l begin 10 say
something. aud bt4 ore can finish i become mixed
up aud ind myself trying 20 utter sOmet lng diuer-
ent. am sure y breaking down"
Mr.. Weed had remarkably large p,Wertu
| frame and very strong constitution. 10 TINS Dr
ChadbOurne attributed his long lie general good
health and tine tenaclty with whicht the vitai power
clung 10 his body. AS far back as o77 his eyesght
b-Can to fail The condition known cataract be-
| gan be developed. and MIR. Weeds sight became
so dim tnat be was no longer able TO 20 about alone
with safety HIs daughter Harriet accompanied him
| everywhere when he went out OF the mouse;
As the blindness increased Mr. Weeds hearing and
| sense OF togch became more acute. 1e cOui1 re-
! cOgnize different persons whom he knew WELL oy
their voices, soon rs theY spoke 10 MN. re also
knew the step of the different members OF the tami-
w. when he heard them come INTO the room and ap-
| proach him. lie met with several tails and other
| slight accidents while he was going about IN tho
slippery weather OF she past two winters As lato
a. II
man from woman when he looked at them ana az
| times ne said that ne had been able 20 maze oue
the names On some OF the large signs
as be had gone about the clty on
bright davs. At laler period, just before he vas
prostrated BY The cnll last August, be was able only
70 ais inguIsh the difference between dark aud
lght room on passing out of one into tie other. 10
was not believed that there nad been Any wasting
OF the Oplic nerve, because OF Ar. Weeds ability
still to perceive the light and II was because or
TINS tact that DR.. ChadOOurne held out aope that
If SIR eed could only regain bus streAgth an epe,
ration for the removal OF his GaTAened
lenses might be performed with
siderable cnance of its proving success
Mr.. Weed also had a large hernia. bur that lad
never been more than Troublesome Al times he
suffered from many lhlngs that induce discomfort
IN old age and are regarded 0y physicians more as
the result of senllity tnan Of any disease Except
to Induce discomfort Dr. ChadDourne sad that hs
did not look upon them as factors Ia summing up
UT Weeds chances oI improvement .
DIR Chad dbourne succeeded DR.. james u. Reynolds,
VIII went TO Europe for his health, a. the regular
attennInu pnysicIau IN Mr.. Weeds fam
,Iv He lound tnat mir. Wecd was actually starving
hnself and very early AT er taking the responsible
Itv mon nis SHOULDERS uttered nOte Ot warning.
he told the family that Mr. Weed had no dyspepsia
or other disease OF the almentary canal lhere
was reason. except the wnln OF the patent "ny
be should not take proper nOurisnment ana IN SUD-
stantlal quantities. Very early In their acqualAt-
ance Dr. Chadbourne demonstrated that &c ~ss
Trustworthy and had the requisite skill 70 enable
aim to coDe with any disease that might
appear Mr.. Weed received him with mar Aed
Confidence AMI obeyed him better than ne had any
ule H.
"A nil, the physician was reasoning win MI eco
and demonstrating TO him The inevitable Tesul OK
this stary auon he would listen tent tiVely anu as
sent 10 what said. Nevertheless a. soon as no
ri his next meal un ess ne carefully watched
and reminded of HIS promise, he would not swalIoW
Ine tood Set before him. Often he wouc ehew ~
anJ sIvIv reject it. He determined
Hnt nnr n eat and even refused 20 take food
that could be drank. This resulted IN slow
but certain undermining oi tue sio1 man strength.
tie lost percepubly IN weight. and became more
susceptible t. the influences OF the weather and his
surrounding circumstances
In August lass Mr.. Weed droppcl asleep on the
lounge in his library. On account OF the closeness
of L e room 4 window had been opened and the
draugut gave Nr. Weed q chill. DE. ChadDourne
responded to a hurried call Tor help and 5nlt up
bis patienL wtn oOtties OF hot water and blankets,
60 endeavOr to bril- % on reaction. TINS was noe
effected for several hours. At length Ire system
began to respond aud warmth cane 70
TINS attack but Mr.. Weed al length WAS strong
enough to get down stairs and declared that ne feis
better and soon woald be himself again. lie was
Obliged 10 remain in the house on account OF the
inclsment weather and this Agra yated tine natural
slngrishness of the bowels Of a man eighty
6ys y.aTs of age Tais difficulty became threaten
ING aud Dr. Chadb0urne called Drs. Henry B.
sands and Austin Flint, sr., to consult with
nm They advised course or treatmeht tdat re-
suIIed successfully, and Mr. Weed again became
co'nfortahlr But he was weaker, aud continued
his unreasonable reiusals TO take proper nourish-
One night Dr. ChldbOurue was summoned to Mr.
Weeds house in great haste, and found nun pros
ira ted By another chill. ms tlIne ne had risen
from his bed to go down stairs, and
had crossed the marbe-tlled floor OF the
broad hall OF his residence his feet being protected
only by his so ks lie was attacked by a violent
Gull His feet were absolutely devoid of feeling,
80 much 80 that he Supposed he had ms shoes On
The euill Lasted for several hours, though he wal
treated ac 'ively lie was pu IN bed in back room
at tue head O. tue first hght of stairs, and remained
there afterwaId, never being wei enough 10 be TO
moved.
From that time Mr.. Weed failed slowly bat stead.
lily. His mental powers remained unimp r ID antu
on Monday Dr.. hadbourne persisted IN endeaycr-
ing to get Mr. Weed e. ke nou, lab neIt, but ne
patient refused until on Thursday last His thirse
beeains exceedingly urg mt and nothing that 10