New-York tribune., 1885-03-26
GEN. GRANT TAKES A DRIVE.
HIS BEST NIGHTS SLEEP IN A MONTH.
WALKING UNAssIsrED TO HIS CARRIAGE-RE-
FREsHED BY A JOURNEY IN THE PARK.

WALKING UNAssIsrED TO HIS CARRIAGE-RE-
FREsHED BY A JOURNEY IN THE PARK.
The scene around General Grants house yes
terday animated than it has been during the
last week. Many carriages rolled up to the door,
dropped their occupants, most Of whom ladies' and
then moved slowly up and down Sixtysixth-st. waiting
for the visitors finish their call. AS many half
dozen waiting time. The callers
not permitted to the sick but his family
pleased to announce that there change for the
worse in the nvalids condition Mrs sartoris is
comfort to the General and spends all the time possible
with him. She has recovered from the slight indisposi
ton that she troubled with after her rather stormy
trip the Atlantic and is feeling perfectly we'll
Her face frequently at the library window dur
ing the day.
The mail received at the house unusually heavy
1t contained number of letters from people in
different parts OF the country, volunteering information
as to certain for cancer" Tho family and
attending physicians have been receiving letters Of this
character daily for several weeks. The remedies sug
gested are generally valueess and If used in cases Of
genuine cancer would do harm than good. The
trouble Is that the people at large and many phys
clans confound tumors with and diagnose
ordinary harmless swelling. whether 1t he accompanied
by inflammation or not cancer, when 1t is really
tumor Many astounding OF cancer are reported
as resulting the OF special remedies but those
who have had experience in treating to any
tent agree in the opinion that genuine cancer is in
cpe caustic preparation, Which probably has the
power of eradicating several varieties OF tumor. In
Of cancer any destruction Of tissue, otherwise than
by actual excsOn is to be avoided for the that
IL renders the liberated surface active and actually
hastens the progress of the disease.
The bright sunshine fell upon the front Of the Generals
house nearly all day and enjoyed the rays
more than the invalid. 1t was just what lie had been
yearning for for more than week, and when In the
early morning svcry rays fell upon the carpet in his
bedroom his spirits frightened and the terrible depres
sion that he has felt three days vanished
At 2:3O p. IN. the Generals carriage arrived at the
door, aud the driver waited for the decision Of Dr. Doug
the adyisaby OF the patients taking drive in
the Park. Precisely at o'clock the front door was
opened In the hallway stood the General with his wife
and daughter Dr. Douglas, and Harrison, the Generals
bOdy-seryant. The Invalid walked through the open
doorway Grs aud Harrison started forward to assist
him down the steps The General Strengthened himself
up and indicated by motion that he would go down
without assistance. His outer wrap heavy fur
ulster that reached nearly to his feet and the large col
tar was turned up around his neck. He wore cap,
pulled down that t met the collar Of the ulster
He carried in his right hand heavy ght-colored cane
which, however, he did not use to aid hm In walking
As his tot touched the first step from the top ne took
hold OF the temporary winter handra but before NOV
Ing again ne iel 20 ot the ran ana Waikeu u0W the rI
OF the steps without aid. Upon reaching the sidewalk,
he glanced up at the beautiful blue sky looked up aud
down lNthst. at few people who watching
him, then walked quickly to the closed carriage ana
stepped He had into the carriage before 1T
Douglas started down the stoop going me whole as
lance alone. his step seemed elastic and firm and his
hearing was erect and dld not Indicate wGakneS5s,
result Of his severe fall over a year ago, bat
face could be his and upper lip,
aud though there was an apparent 6rghtness noticeable
body wrapped up In large amount OF clothing 1t
evident that he was much smaciated: -,
After General had got into the carriage Dr. Doug
% s cyrd The door after him. ana the carriage
Ana nln art
,e,"J ,pi He robe yos carefully tucked aronnd the
General The carriage was driven M Fltthaye. aud
entered the Park at East Seyenty-sccond-sL
sivti.st then turned westward to Mt. st. Vincent,
where il stopped Then it took circntous
toward tho Eli have. entrance until 1t was thou ht
that the drive about Ia long as the natleht c91d
endure, the party returned 10 seven yisecohHHIsr;
by roadway that runs near the Man
The General got out OF the carriage end without Without
much refreshed. During the ride he was unusually
th New nto h tne eSrrase throagh hsopened win
dow After getting out of the carriage me General re-
''s S%T 70 and DE- sutas as hi. '"I action f to the The So
senayS. lie Confined in this direction for about $50
feet and then rctraced his steps The AIR was so pleas
ant that oath indoors, but fearing that he
might take cold II suggested that he might better
any risk ana he then walked unasslsted up the
stoop the house The distance covered by the Gen
era on his ride about five miles and the longest
travelled since he has been confined to the house
lie fagued at all upon his return and IN fact
seemed better than when he started out.
DR. Douglas said last night: " The General got TO
sleep o'clock Tuesday night and did not wake up
until a. IN. His up to this time was profound and
uudsturbed, and IS the longest he has had at one
time during this month or longer. He got
up after awakening, took some food aad then went
To bed His sleep after this time until O'clock when he
got up for the day. fu. He took breakfast. CON
sstng and liquid food at $780, aud was brighter
than ne has been several days. He rested quietly
during morning, and when called at p m he was
very comfortable He enjoyed his ride greatly and seemed
much better for IT, There marked difference in
tue appearance OF his throat and his general condition
was better than has been for week He did not work
upon his book during the day. The amount OF food |
taken was about as usual and entirely liquid. He could
take solid food II his teeth had been removed. The
General went To bed at 10 tonight he said lie felt WELL
though he did appear to be sleepy There was every
prospect however Of his passing quiet ana favorable
night"