Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-19
GRANTS CONVALESCENCE
THE OLD SOLDIER SEEN At THE
WINDOW PANE.

PeDortorfaI Recognition Evokes Mill
tarv salute-The Patient Gazing Visit
fully Up and Down the Street and
Into the Park-A Ride ia the Early
Future Probable,
NEW YORK. April 1s.-Gen. Grant fell
into a quiet sleep immediately after ~
O'Clock last night and slept well until ,
O'Clock this morning, when he awoke and
took nourishment. He soon fell asleep
again and slept until O'Clock, when he
awoke and nourishment was again given
him. He then slept lightly until O'Clock,
when he awoke fully, took his coffee,
dressed and began moving quietly about
his room. His pulse and temperature
were normal.
AtI1 O'Clock this morning the draperies
behind the part Of Gen. Grants window
toward the park were pushed aside and
the General himself stepped close TO the
window pane. He was attired in a dark
suit OF clothes. On his head was a black
skull cap and on his neck was folded a
red silk handkerchief. His face
was not pale, but it wore
a stra ned expression that was
most pitiful. He stood erect without
support, save his cane, which he held IN
his right hand, while his lett clasped his
coat lapel. 4 white cuff relieved the
dark attire. the handkerchief adding a
bit of color. Tle Generals gaze at first
was out toward the park. and travelling
UP and down Fifth avenue his eyes saw
huge furniture vans. trim trOtters, market
wagons, baby wagons and nurses with
neat caps.
sALUTISG THE REPORTERS.
Glancing at length and leisurely down
TO the sidewalk near his house he saw q
group of reporters and a stalwart police
man, who stands at the steps. Vita a
common impulse the officer and reporters
saluted the General, and with his right
hand he. suddenly releasing the cane, re-
turned the courtesy with true military
dignity. Three times during the forenoon
the patient was seen at the window.
The sick room was thoroughly aired at
noon, the General sitting near the library
window in the meantime. Dr.. Newman
called during the forenoon.
MARCHING ON TO RECOVERY.
/ Last nights refreshing. unbroken SLEEP
I was another stride towards the General
/ recovery. The General looks very much
I improved in personal appearance, and vii
take drive out as soon as the weather
/ permits.
DR.. Douglas said that his patient was
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yesterday. He thought that the weather
to-day was too chilly for a drive, but ht
hoped That he would be out in few days
BULLETINS DISCONTINUED.
As Doctor Douglas was leaving the
house, between and o'clock this after
noon, he was asked when the next bull
lehn would be issued. lie stated that NJ
further bulletins would be issued to-day
because the patient was comfortable, anC
that there was no necessity for bulletins
incidentally tAe doctor remarked that The
Generals throat had cleared vi
finely and that there was a bright
clean appearance Of the parts
The General had been better ever since
the hemorrhage. The doctors mad talked
over the situation with the General anC
his family, and they were told that though
there was at present a lull, 1t must not b.
taken for granted that the cause for ap
prehensiOn was past. Dr.. Douglas re
marked that the General was the best pa
tent he had ever had. He did all that wa
directed, and just as directed, and hi
Will power was surprising. There Wi
be a full consultation tomorrow.