The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-04-21

GRANT GOES OUT FOR A RIDE,
Walking Down the Steps and Across the
Sidewalk Without Assistance.
His Family aud Friends Greatly Encouraged,
and Hopeful that the General Nay Now
Live Through the Summer.

New YORK. April 20.-No incident inter
rupted the quiet of the Grant household last
night The light was turned very low in the
sick room. The nurse and the Generals son
Fred were with him, but their patient rested
and slept through the night until 6l5 this morn
ing. The family slept all night, as did DR.. Doug
as, who remained in the house. The Doctor left
about A NJ.
Mark Twain and Dr. Newman were the only
callers this morning.
at 1:50 o'clock this afternoon General Grants
family carriage driven to the door DR..
Douglas arrived about the same time. General
Grant heard the rumble of the wheels and as the
driver reined up the team the sick man pulled
aside the curtains moment to assure himself
that the time had come for the long looked for
drive. At exactly o'clock Harrison, 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 neck was silk scarf, and closely buttoned
about his figure was a heavy beaver overcoat.
The General carried light cane, and, unaided,
walked down the steps with firm step. AS he
crossed the tagging he bowed and smiled as
hundred hats were lifted IN salute by those
who had assembled on the walk across the
street AS the General was stepping into the
carriage. he glanced up to the colored coachman
and bade 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}0 and his face was broad with gIee.
When Col Fred Grant left the house at mid
day, to go down town, lie was feeling hopeful.
L. A,I%. l,c
night, than since the alarming symptoms had
developed He was early dressed and when the
General was no worse it was safe to assume he
was better But more than that, there was no
doubt that he was brighter and stronger, even,
than he was on Sunday. "a week ago. 7said the
Colonel, 81 did not believe father would live a
week, or day, for that matter but now be-
lieve he is going through the summer all light"
When Dr. Newman left the house he said the
General was asked if he would not go out to
drive in the afternoon lie was silent little
while, and then answered.: mo, this is Sunday
Prayers for my recovery have been offered to-
day in many places, perhaps, through the coun-
try, and I think it better should not 60 out ur-
I'll Monday"
The General was driven to Mt ST. Vincent
and oack to the house. having been gone thirty
five minutes. He left the carriage first of the
party, and walk ed firmly and unaided up the
steps and into the house.
Hamilton Fish and wife called during the
afternoon and remained in the house for some
time.
About o'clock this evening adelegation from
the Onion Veteran Army, headed by General
Lewis F. Barneyck, called and presented series
of resolutions wherein the members Of the
Grant family We're requested to "whip out the
doctors if it took all summer The delegation
was received by Colonel Fred Grant, who as
sured the gentlemen of his fathers good will for
their organization.
Dr. Douglas arrived about $50 P. NJ, and will
probably stay during the night