The National tribune., 1885-07-30

I induced, to great degree, by the hope that
such might be the case. Mrs. Grant and other
kmembers of the family shared this hope, but
ethe doctors in nowise modified their opinion
They still said it was epithelioma, and the
kGeneral could not recover. But for nearly two
$months after his wonderful rally from death s.
Edoor his condition was such as to inspire the
Shope that he might live for considerable
4 time-perhaps for years. One day while out
he stepped on scale and was weighed. He
sswas pleased to find that he tipped the beam at
S141 pounds. Indeed, up to this time the Gen.
Eeral was not greatly emaciated. His face was
sfull, and his general appearance did not indi-
zcate that he was the victim of fatal disease.
q On account of the extreme irritability of theI
Generals throat there had been difficulty in;
emaking satisfactory examinations, and the In
Eventon Of an electric lamp that could be placed
4 jim the mouth was welcomed by the physicians!
lit was used, and its bright light revealed AMI
geven worse general condition than had been|
Cleared. The extension of the disease down
Eward into the throat was regarded as decidedly
&unfavorable. At one time in April hemor-
*rhage occurred, in consequence of the diseased
shaving attacked the arteries of the neck. TheI
I flow of blood was checked, however, and death /
(which seemed imminent, was again delayed.
gan during April and May he continued to work
Son his book, which he finished on june L. to his|
Sgreat satisfaction.
ON MOUNT MceREGoR.
y The hot weather came on and the Generals
condition became worse. 1t was then deter
xmined to get him out Of New York city, andI
&Mt. McGregor, not far from Saratoga, was Sc
Elected as the place from which he was not toj
Sreturn alive. 1t was believed that he could!
Give but few days if he remained in the sti \
Sfing Summer heat of the great city, while it'll
Twas hoped that the pure, invigorating mount
S;tan air might prolong his life for some weeks.
Con June 16 the General and his friends left
New York on a special train for Mt. McGregor,
&where the cottage of j. w. Drexel had BEEN
placed at his service. The journey was made
without accident and with no ill-eiiect upon
3the patient excepta temporary prostration FROM
fatigue. For more than five weeks the strug.
9gle between life and death continued. Att
Etimes the Generals condition seemed greatly
&improved. These rallies were always followed,
by relapses, the patient each time
ksinking lower than before. 1t was apparent to-
those around him that the end was not far off,!
The General maintained a cheerful demeanor]
$during his stay On the mountain. He devoted
1shimself as far as possible to revising portions
2of his book. He was anxious to leave his
SMemoirs in the best possible shape, and did not
Ecease from his labors until a very few days be-
lsfore his death. Daily dispatches to the press
conveyed the intelligence of his condition, and
$the whole Nation read, and watched and SYM
<pathized, mourning for the sad fate that had
8befallen its ehieftain.
= NEARING THE END.
4 For two days before his death it was clear to
&the watchers that he could not long survive.
SOn the 22d he sank rapidly. Those who had
$50 anxiously watched the ebb and flow of life
kduring all the weary months were forced to the
Iunwelcome belief that the end was fast ap-
proaching, and that this was his last day on
earth. During the night members of the family
were constantly around him as he sank gradu-
Tally away. He did not speak after 3 o'clock in
Ethe morning. His last audible word was a
Erequest for water. He remained conscious al
&nost to the last moment, but power to speak or
$move was gone. Painting and helpless the
kdying soldier lay, in the supreme struggle with
Hthe only foe he could not vanquish.
= At o'clock, with the dawning day, came
Ethe rattle in his throat which told that life had
5narrowed down to minutes. Sad eyes looked
upon the unfailing signs of approaching death |;
6tender hands felt the chill that was already,
sat by his bed during those morning hours As
kshe spoke to him he g. ave recognition by open-'
ling his eyes and casting upon her look Of
4affecti0n. All the members were in the room
Tor near at hand within whispering call.
FIVE, SIX, SEVEN O'CLOCK,
and still the General lived. Shortly before|
4eight there came change, and all gathered
around the bed. Mrs. Grant gently clasped in
$her own one of the now pallid hands. Col. Fred
8uCSou W otAOAo lid AdtuoH o 1OICuCdu, ID udu
8been his habit when attending him. Behind
him stood DR.. Douglas, with Drs. Sands and
$Shrady near at hand, ready to give succor if,
4they might, but the patient was past all human,
laid. Mrs. Sartoris stood at her mothers shout !
der. Jesse Grant stood at the low head-board]
flaming the patient. and Ulysses, jr., stood at
the foot. Near him were grouped tho wives of
the three sons. All eyes were fixed upon the
9dying man. Quietly and apparently without
&pain-as he had hoped to die-he sank away.
None but the experienced eye of the doctors
could tell when the long Pickering spark of
3life went ont. Mrs. Grant still held his hand j
and the Colonel still stroked his brow. 1t is!
all over" said Dr.. Douglas, and then they knew,
that husband and father was no more
THE PRESIDENTS SYMPATHY.
Within 80 minutas the sad news was known!
in all parts Of the country. Thousands of bells,
with muffied tongues tollcd the public sorrow,
and everywhere the people displayed tho en-
blems of grief President Cleveland was one,
of the first to be informed Of Gen. Grants
death. He Immediately responded by telegraph
as follows.