Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-04-07

Waiting fcr the End.
New YORK, April 6tl-The following
bulletin was issued at 6:30 \. NJ:
General Grant had an undisturbed and refresh
ing sleep of seven and half hours. his ptIlse
is 50 and full, his temperature normal. he Ias
had no pain during the night and c9uSiieu fei9
SHRADY, NJ ID.
THE GENERALS rHysIcIANs-sAD CHANGE
IN THE PATIENT
NEW YORK. April 6th.-Hamilton Fish
said this morning; General Grant 5
phvsicians are men of high rank IN their
profession, and deserving OF every conf
dcnce The Generals family has implicit
faith in them, and the public may believe
that everything that science can do for the
patient has aud Will be done. Barker was
The Generals regular physician, and Doug
lass is a noted specialist i'll throat diseases.
How does the General appear was
asked. Greatly changed He is sadly
emaciated. and lis face is deeply wrinkicd
with lines either OF constant anxiety or
pain. The lower part OF his face is swollen
by the disease, but in consequence OF the
waste of flesh it IS not noted as much at Il
full front view as when one sees him walk
ing from room 10 room in his restless way
What do the pllN sicians say III regard to
the probabilities of the Generals death ??
They think his death will be very sud
den. 1t viii be caused by sutfocation, OF
by the disease invading the artery OF the
neck. or from a failure OF the heart through
weakness. His family, as well as himself,
are now waiting for the end, which must
surely come. The physicians are lighting
bravcly to defer the death of the patient
not to prevent it.
QUIET AFTERNOON.
New YORK, April 6th-6:30 P. M.-The
following bulletin has just been issued:
The afternoon has been a very quiet one for
General Grant He has been free from pam
and dozed most Of the time in chair. He has
taken nourishment regularly ana wen. fuIse
- "-'-' j. H. DOUGLAS, N. D.
JEFFERSON DAVIS WRITES TO GRANT.
PHILADELPHIA. April 6th.-The TiHffs
learns from New \ orll that Jefferson Davis
has written letter TO General Grant III
which he expresses deep sympathy with
his sutTerings L says Il the prayers and
good wishes Of all in the South could avail
he would conquer the dread antagonist,
AN UNAVOIDABLE CHANGE.
New York. April 7th-3:45 \. M.-An
unfayorable change has taken place III the
condition of General Grant. Doctors
Shrady and Sands have just been sent for.
General Badeau, ex-senator Chatfee and
DR.. Newman We're also sent Tor at the same
time The indications are bad.
IN GREAT HASTE.
NEw YORK, April 7th-A M-Drs Shrady
and Sands and Messrs. Newman, Chaffee
and Badeau, have just been sent F0r in
great haste The reporters are all alive.
Ex-Secretary FrelingI,uysen Dying.
New York, April CHA Washington
dispatch received here this morning from
the home of ex-Secretary Frelinghuysen
says he is not expected to live through
the day.
DEATH ALMOST HOURLY EXPECTED.
New YORK. April 6th.-Newarll specials
report Frelinghuysen's death almost hourly
expected. His physicians say there is no
hope. He has been ailing for long time
He suffers little pain, but lies in a semi
conscious state, surrounded by his family
He is very much beloved by the communi
ty here. Letters and kilograms of sympa-
thy and coincidence pour III from every
section of the country.
The Distribution of Federal Patronage
in California.
WAsHINGToN. April 6th.-General Rose
Grams held Il long interview with the Presi-
dent to-day regarding the distribution OF
patronage in California. Rosecrans urged
upon the IItSlQGllt inc Necessity 81 illE re-
moYal of the present Republican incum-
bents of the LOO Federal offices in the
State. if it was desired to make it a Demo-
cratic State He informed the President
that in nearly every case these officers had
been gdiltv of offensive partisan conduct,
and deserved removal The split iii the
Democratic party WIS also discussed. The
President rs usual, listened attenuveiy to
what Eosecraus said, and promised to give
the matter carly consideration. IL IS Said
that both RosecraIs and Justice Field have
been asked by the President 10 prepare Il
statement similar TO that submitted soms
DAYS ag3 by Henley regarding the status OF
the party in California
Capital Notes.
IyAsgtx,,roN, April 9Th. 49, Secretary
Lamar says he has taken no action in tb,
case OF Miss Ada Sweet, Pension Agent a
Chicago. Commissioner of Pensions Black
said he could not say anything for pu5llca
lion in the matter
David McConyille, of Ohio took the oatl
of Office Of Sixth Auditor OF the Treasury
Ex-senator Slater is making fight &
secure the removal OF the Registers and
Receivers OF the LAID Offices in Oregon
He claims that the present incumbents ar,
personally distasleful to him, and that one
at least OF the officers was guilty Of otlen
siye partisan conduct il the last cam
It is believed that the President Will fl
one OF two foreign missions this week
Both Secretary Iayard and the President
it is understood. are considering The ran'
of Frederick O. Prince, OF Boston, 10
appointment in the diplomatic service. II,
is talked of Tor Minister to Austria.
Minister Foster who has been il thi:
country some time on business connected
with The Spanish trca;v Will return {