Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1885-04-02
BUSINESS FRIGHTENING.
A BREEZY LETTER FROM NEW
YORK CITY.
The Weather, Divorce Gases, Socie-
ty Chat and DIR. Douglas Opinion of
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The Weather, Divorce Cases, Socfe-
= ty Chat and DIR. Douglas Opinion Of
Gen. Grant.
Special Correspondence of the Sentinel
New York, March 27.-It is
pretty figure of speech that "winter
Fingers in the lap-of Spring." but if
winter can find lap of that descrip-
ton on which to =inger, even with the
aid Of a detective, it had best give up
its usual occupations of making ice
and terminating pneumonia and join
the force.
Bountiful as is the supply of red
roses, red noses are even more abun-
dant, and chapped lips and hands
make reasonably appropriate the IA
vorite salutation of English clubmen,
81 say, old chappie.' %
Happy are they who can betake
themselves to warmer clines, where
groves of tropical fruits and flowers
delight the senses and the music of
the mosquito adds to the delusion. To
the unfortunate who are debarred such
happiness one can only recommend
patience, warmer clothing and strong
sermons descriptive of that place to
which sinners are condemned hereaf-
ter. The only thing floating in the
atmosphere that is likely to stir the
blood is the gossip Of the sewing cir
cles and the proceedings of the divorce
courts. Three prominent divorce cases
the scandal arising from which has
been long time before the public are
now approaching successful termi-
nation i'll Rhode Island. Two of them,
it is said, will speedily be followed by
weddings, in which, it is to be hoped,
that the traditional slipper will be
omitted from the nuptial festivities,
that prosaic appendage being emble-
matte Of long tried and well worn
fidelity.
The week closes with much more
confident feeling in business circles
than has been experienced for months.
Nothing has contributed more to this
than the improvement in wheat, the
rise in which has caused marked
change in the tohe of feeling, both at
Chicago and New York, especially as
indications that Europe will shortly
be a freer purchaser of American
: wheat, form a basis for frmness. 1t
has also done much to allay the great
ly exaggerated apprehensions eff gran
/ ger agitation, by giving the farmer a
better price for his wheat and ena-
bling the railroads to compensate
themselves for any concessions they
may be able to make through more
liberal shipments and larger earnings
Other important factors in the situa-
ton are the indications from various
quarters Of q substantial turn in affairs
where the depression first commenced
and has been most prolonged. A mum.
Der Of iron mills and furnaces started
up afresh within the last few days and
the dry goods trade begins to display
the improvement already intimated
and which promises to continue. The
Importance of a revival in these two
trades cannot be overlooked; fol
should the change be permanent, they
will probably first mark the final turr
towards new era Of prosperity.
The unreasonable and inclement
weather Of the week has driven socie
ty within doors, but made it all the
more disposed to divert itself with the
appropriate amusements of the winter
season. Balls, parties, receptions ano
the inevitable 'teas'' have succeeded
each other so closely that it has re
. quired careful and accurate inspec
ton Of diaries and memorandum book
to keep them in their proper orde
and to prevent errors. 1t has been {
gay week Indeed, and the entertain
ments announced for those to com,
make their promise still better.
After his visit to Gen. Grant to
, night, DR.. Douglas said: "The Gen
eral slept seven hours ccntinuousl,
last night. He was very we'll threugl
the day. He asked for roast mutton
and ate it. Dnring the afternoon ant
evening the General revised enougl
of his book to keep the printers bus,
three days. When | left the Genera
) tonight he was inclined to sleep. Th
patients throat looks better this ev
, ening; it has not the angry appear
ance it has had There was eatarrha
difficulty in the morning that cause
|, gagging, but no bad results. Cocain
| is not now being used, and there is n
) pain. 1t is mental occupation tha
: renders the General wakeful." Th
!, general tone of the patients syster
remains about the same as at last re
port, notwithstanding he has suffere
much from insomnia. The latte
within the last day or two has bee
/, kent anfler control by a suitable Ar
!, odyne. There is no pain in swallow
ing and sufficient food is taken with
reasonable relish. CHARLES BRUcI