The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-04-21
GEN. GRANT GOES RIDING.
UP AND DOWN STAIRS uNAlDEp.
Apparently Long Time on From the
Plumed Hearse--Col. Freddy and
Goody-Goody Newman Talk
No Great Danger Felt.
The cold Oommander,, sleers well.

The sold Commander Sleeps Vol.
NEW YORK, April 20.--No incident in
terrupted the quiet of the Grant house.
hold last night. The light was burned
very low in the sick room. The nurse
ard the generals son, Fred, were with
him, but their patient rested and slept
through the night until 6:l5 this morn
ing. The family slept all night, rs did
DR.. Douglass, who remained in the
house. Tho Doctor left about 8 q. IN.
He will return at o'clock, when
it is believed the General will
goifor drive. Mark Twain and Parson
Newman were the only callers this
morning.
OUT DRIVING.
At o'clock this afternoon Gen.
Grants family carriage was driven TO
the door. DR., Douglass arrived about
the same time. The general heard the
rumble of the wheels, and as the driver
reined up the sick man pulled aside the
curtains a moment to assure himself
that the time had come for the longed
for drive. In a few moments Harl ison,
with fur robe upon his arm, emerged
from the house and prepared
the carriage. A moment later
the general appeared He wore
a high hat, about his
toned about his figure was heavy bea-
yer overcoat. The general carried a
light cane and unaided walked down the
steps with firm stop. AS he crossed
the tagging he bowed and smiled as
hundreds of persons stood there on the
walk, across the street. AS the general
was stepping into the carriage he
glanced up TO the colored coachman and
babe him good morning. Harrison, as
he mounted to his place with the driver
remarked: "That don't look much like a
dead general: does it ?" and his face was
broad with g1ee.
TO CELEBRATE HIS BIRTHDAY.
LOUISVILLE, April 20 Gen. Grants
63d birthday, which occurs next Mon
day, will be celebrated in this city by a
public meeting of representatives of all
parties. Prominent gentlemen have
the mStter in charge, and owing to the
pee .niar circumstances under which
me celebration is to occur, Louisville, a
southern city, will ask all cities in the
United States 10 follow her example.
FREDDY FELIoITATEs.
When Col. Fred Grant left tho house
at midday to 90 down town he was
hopeful. He said his father had passed
better night last night. He was early
dressed, and when tho general was nc
worse it was safe 60 assume that he was
better, but moro than that, there was ne
doubt that he was brighter and stronger
than he was Sunday week ago. SaiC
tho colonies: 81 did not believe father
would live q week, or a day, for tina
matter, but now believe he is goinl
through all right"
NEwMAN's NARRATIVE.
When DIR. Newman left the house h,
said tho General was y esterday asked
he would not go out for drive. III
was silent long while. Then he an
swered: "No this is Sunday. Prayers 70
my recovery have been offered to-day
in manyplaces, perhaps, throughout th
country, and think IL better l SHOULD
not go out till Monday"
TO-DAY's DRIVE.
The general was driven to Mt. III
Vincent and around the west hide {
the park and back to his house, havin
: been gone 80 minutes. He lett the Cal
} riage tho first OF tho party and wake
iii mly and unaided up stairs,
A CALL FROM VETERANS.
About o'clock this evening de
egation from the Union Veteran arm,
headed by Gen. Lewis T. Barney, Gale
and presented series Of resolution
/, wherein the members of III
Grant family were requested to twin
! out the doctors If II took all summer.
The delegation was received by Co
Fred Grant, who assured the gentleme
OF his fathers good will for their organ
cation.
DR.. Douglass arrived about $3.50 p. n
and will probably stay during the nigh