Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-04

| Gen. Grant has had prolonged sleep. He
has taken nourishing food at intervals during
the night. The rest of the time has been de-
voted to refreshing sleep. His pulse is steady
and full and he has no pain.
(Slgned) J. II. DOUGLASS, NJ. ID.
| GEO. +. SHRADY. NJ. ID.
The exterior of Gen. Grants house pre-
sented an unusually quiet appearance last
night.
| Nothing disturbed the oppressive silence,
save the FOOTBALLS of vigilant reporters upon
the sidewalk, opposite the family residence.
| The outer door of the mansion remained
closed all night and nothing could be learned
of what was traRspiring within. There was
no evidence of lite about the house until
8 40 A. M. At that time a servant rolled up
the shades in the Generals bow window, and
few moments later, Dr. Shrady appeared n
brief time at the library window. He and
DR.. Douglass had been having some sleep,
and had risen a short time before.
! At 6 A. NJ, Rev. DR.. Newman issued from
the honse. TO the staff OF reporters who had
patroled the street all night, he said that
Gen. Grant fell asleep at 10 o'clock last night
and slept continuously until o'clock this
morning.
| At that hour he asked for drink, which he
received. His throat was then moistened and
dressed, and the General seemed bright. DR..
! Newman said that Gen. Grant had spoken to
him, and his voice seemed stronger and was
stronger than since the unfavorable symp-
toms set in. The family were encouraged
| nm hnppful Tho General haA huIs
toms, whatever, during the night.
AT $40, a gentleman left the house. He is
thoroughly informed as to the Generals con-
dition, and was asked to state what il was
He said the bulletin had told the story. but
he would add that Gen. Grant had been
snatched FROM the grave, and the hypodermic
syringe had done it. The General rested in
his chair, all night, and this morning 1t is be-
lieved he will spend Easter Sunday with the
living
At 9.20 A. NJ. DR.. Shrady left Grants
house and went to his own house. As he
came down the steps, he said, " the General
is first rate, as compared with yester-
day"
Gen Dent called during the morning, and
at 9.25, ex-senator Chaffee entered the house.
Five minutes later, U. 5 Grant, son of
Orvile Grant, left the house. He had been
there all night. He said the General was
resting in his chair during the night, with his
feet upon stool. During the night he had
entered the room, and the General had ex-
tended his hand in welcome.
| The recent sinking spells had been due to
trouble OF the heart, although there was no
| organic disease of the heart Col Grant had
| been with his father all night, and has not
! had his clothes of for a week.
During the morning it was understood that
! before night consultation of attending
physicians would take place, prompted by
the improved CONDITION of the patient.
Gen. Grant ate heartier breakfast this
morning than he has for some time. Re then
went to sleep and at 1890, was in a refresh
| ing slumber
| BULLETIN.
LIS 2. M.-The General was bathed COW
! cred in bed and then, at his own request, re-
| turned to his easy chair, in which he is more
comfortable than lying in bed. He took food
and stimuants, and is more quiet The
effect of the anodyne given last night, passed
of about the time Of the last record. He is
now wakeful and experiences some uneasi-
ness in the throat His pulse is the same as
at 10.3G.
| (Signed) J. II. DOUGLASS.
| At l.46 p. NJ, it WAS believed that Gen
Grant was not so strong as he was this morn
! ing 1t is believed that q consultation of
doctors will be held.
| WASHINGTON, April g.
friend of Gen. Grant has been informed
that he has expressed a desire to be buried at
| Washington, and they are consulting as to
what action should be taken, should he die
| 1t is stated that Gen. Sheridan will have the
matter in charge. They express the hope
that the necessity of this service may be de-
layed as long as possible, but whenever the
time comes, they expect to have the funeral
take place here. with grand and elaborate ma
tional ceremonies.
New YORK, April 3.
| BULLErIN
| Gen. Grant is at this moment very COM
Portable The uneasiness in his throat was
relieved by the remedies previously en-
ployed. He has taken his food regularly and
we'll About o'clock he had his window
opened and the air of the room was renew ed
with good effect
AS p M.-Gen. Grant has continued
comfortable. He is still sitting in his easy
chair He has just taken some liquid pour-
| ishment with a relish. His pulse is 81. and
unchanged in volume. His temperature is
normal
| $50 p M.-Gen. Grants condition Is un-
changed since the last bulletin.
| Despite the reassuring and complacent bull
! letins of this morning and afternoon. there
was anxiety in the Grant household during
the day. Col. Fred Grant was at no time
reassured. He felt that all the time his
father was growing weaker and that he might
expire any hour.
/ DIR. Shrsdy returned to Gen. Gfaut's house
at 2. NJ, and at that hour, DIR. Douglas
J \ Af E.
hour, both doctors were to be on duty all
night.
| During the afternoon, John Jacob Astor
called; also A. J. Drexel of Phila, c. P.
Collie. DIR. Tiffany and Hamilton Fish, Jr.
DIR. Newman and Senator Chaffee left to-
| gether. One of the gentlemen expressed the