New-York tribune., 1885-03-27
GENERAL GRANT TESTIFIES.
EXAMINED AT HOME n THE FISH CASE.
ONLY TWENTY MINUTES OCCUPIED - ANOTHER
DRIVE IN THE PARK.

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before getting asleep, but seemed to he engaged In
thought He moved about in his bed several times with
out awakng. and midnight at which time he hs usually
awakened and gargled his throat passed and left him
soundly sleeping. He did not awake until a. ~,
when he got up and walked around the room
for o while. After taking a drink Of
shing liquid he back bed but did not fall asleep
until nearly daylight and from that time until a. NJ,
when he got up ne took 6tfu maps only His condition
when he was good his mind active and
bright and he said that he feeling quite we After
being dressed he into the library, where bis break
fast served at $780, This early meal consists usually
OF coffee taken rather strong, accompanied
sometimes, though rarely with some beef tea. During
the morning he felt rather strong and walked consider
ably without his through the hallway and connect
ing the second floor. He stood at tho window
the bright sunshine for long time several
sions aud seemed TO enjoy the warm rays that fell
upon him. He longed for the arrival OF the
afternoon, when he would take his ride In the Park.
The patient ate hearty meal about noon, aud seemed
mvigorated He was inclined go his literary labor,
bnt account Of the strain that expected TO follow
his examination in the Fsh trial, which was to take
place during the day. he did not begin It,
Drs. Douglas and Barker called at p. m.
and found the patient fully as well as he
was the day before at the same time. His
throat was carefully examined, but there
marked increase In the extent OF the liberation
or inflammation observed After his throat was
cleansed and treated he expressed himself as anxious
to get out into the air. The carriage had
been standing in front Of the house for some time
and shortly before o'clock the General walked down
the front stoop unaided and got into it. Dr. Douglas
and Signor Romero the Mexican Minister, got into the
carriage after him, and after robe had been tucked
around General they started off Pass
ing up Fifth TO Seventy second ST.,
they entered the Park, drove around Mount
St. Vincent and back through winding roadway to the
same entrance through which they entered. The GEN.
era got the carriage first when it got back to the
house and walked at up the stoop followed by tho
| doctor and the Mexican Minister Tho General
| mad little to say during tie ride
was quiet than when ne was
out the day and seemed pleased at watching the
splendid pieces of horsehesh that passed him by They
At 4:4J D. IN. District Attorney Root Messrs Clarke
and Smith, of the drm OF stanley Clarke smith, and
Court seenogTapher Fish arrived at at the Gensrsxs
mOny o General Grant To be used in the trial OF James
relapse that has lately taken place in the denears ais
that he might not be able to testify without en-
Ward and the subsequent that did than
anything else to prepare the Generals bodily condition.
nsjous advance of the malady that Is now rackns ns
| system and will in the end cause Ills death: twas
feared that the excitement that would naturally attend
the calling up of thras and bis relations with the nm
matter has been the subject OF consideration By the
attending Ihy scians for some days u was finally CON-
tro feelings would keep him from undue excite
and that in all probability no had result would ,oii2w;
| going on, provided it did not last too long
when ie wor sns brought by Colonel Grant tbas
eral ready To receive them In the nDray sod me
m his large easy chair close by table, and wnea h?
visitors entered he smiled pleasantly aud Welcomed
sign OF excitement, and heet at all nervous it eoed
mot be IN S the sa General ws m
pleased Mr. smith, one OF the coun sci tar M
Those present IN the room ans atss sse pag
| (nlou f. ID W A.
ringtOn NJ Romero. the Mexican Minister and Clarence
party They all remained until the General had
before the business that had called them together be-
gan they engaged In general conversation The slck
when speaking Of the pleasant raes he had taken IN the
PARK in tie last two days At least half an honr had
elapsed when Mr. Clarke drew paper from his poe es
and hogan to question General upon his knoSle
OF the actions OF Mr. Fish. A number OF ieIors were
were marked exhibits in the The direct exami-
nation brief aud the Examination by District
| Attorney Root did not last over nve minutes The
tme occupied by the whole examination was Just twenty
The General answered the questions in quiet Of
voice, at times weighed every word before giving
nterance to IT, lie did not exhibit the slightest change
surprise he showed when the opposing counsel stated
iis Willingness to conIinie and said that he was feeling
we'll aud reany IL there was any hing further desired OF
him. 90 on. At quarter OF the lawyers LETT the
house.
gentlemen present az the examination and inquired now
| the General stood the ordeal. ,. 49,. oo.o, l..
would stand IT, When finished he didn't seem to be
n.'Th u tIo, iStIgus%c Iens were Won thercl,
| About an hour. The examination lasted only
twenty minutes but there was some genera conyersa-
~ How did the General receive your
"We found him IN his library half reclining In large
arm chair. feet rested another chair, and with
exception Of hts head and shoulders he was covered
from ridein Central Park and appeared somewhat
bid he speak without eforl'
Apparently. yes lie talked In n low, subdued voico
lust az any would with ordinary sore throat or
bad cold. His articulation district that all in tho
room easily understood what he sad. met MN iast
fall when first taken SEX. and was astonshed
to-day to ee so little change IN him. Iexpected to ma
hun physIoa wreck, Dit n lie has ost hnea esp there
evidence oft In his face Tie rest Of his person
was hidden from observation" -
Did he to be suffering mhchP
There was a stoid look OF determination In his face
that found It impossible TO interpret couldn't tell
whetheie was hiding pain or fatigue from NJ, ride
quietly in his easy chair and appeared sleepy, o9 dld
a nap soon afterward Tor short time; lie was
much brighter when he awoSe aud talked con-
the afternoon at the examination During the evening
he appeared IRE cheerful than at any tine during ths
through testify ing had entirely disappeared. ,,
DR.. Douglas called much carrier than usual, thinking
that possibly there might have been reaction from tne
occurrences OF the day, but was prased 20 nhd ha
hat no 6sa ehsst II q his md had been relieved
Of something that had weighed heavily npcn him for
p. and there nothing to Indicate that he "oua
no. o ,Ss What IVI lid tie Examination tend 2"
10 explain the connection Of General Grant with tho
firm of Grant N Want lie seeme, NOns tO tell every
detail as far and he volunteered Information
IN relation TO the business lie told why he entered the
firm As TO he seemed uncertain, and was fire.
oueDtly at o loss 10 name them"
" Did he speak OF his health &"
Mr. smith, who Assistant Attorney eneral I'M
der General Grants administration, said something 10
him about his health and congratulated him looking
SO well. Tho General replied: don't know Pin con-
scous that avery sick man."
The oath administered To the General both tho
counsel waving it,
In the course OF the examination Mr.. Clarke drew
from his pocket faded envelope when