New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-27
GEN. GRANTS DISEASE HELD IN CHECK
EFFECT OF THE IMPROVEMENT IN HIS GENERAL
BEALrH.

General Grant arose yesterday at a. m,
after passing restless night Five minims Of morphia
were given to him before he bed, which
mnm less than that usually given and the effect OF the
reduction In wakefulness aud ftfu slumber
He suffered pain or at least, complained OF none, but
dist urbed somewhat by attacks OF coughing After
he got up and had his throat washed and treated and
drank cup of coffee, he seemed more cheerful than
Saturday, and remarked that he felt better
than he had for week During the morn
ing he took his food at regular intervals. and
sat most Of the time in his room with the family.
He rarely spoke, mis- throat feeling easy aud he
did not want irritate 1t. consultation was held at
q Drs Barker, Sands Douglas and Shrady were present
As minute examination possible was made, taking
into consideration the tender condition Of the patients
throat The laryngoscope could not be used but with
the aid OF the small ncandescent lamp placed In tho
mouth the appear OF the liberation observed
There decrease in the extent Of the disease found
but surface of the ulcers appeared to be cleaner than
at the consultation Wednesday which the result
of the sloughng of process that has been
going on for the last few days Tho
roof OF the mouth much inaamed.
The progress Of the disease seemed to be temporarily
held by the Improvement OF the general health
OF General and the exudaton of muco pus greatly
diminished. The palliative local remedies heretofore
used were recommended to he continued, and no change
was made In the plan adopted for building up the In
yaid's system.
Dr. Barker said that the General remarked to him dur
ing the consultation he felt stronger than he had
for long tme and his appearance seemed to bear out
his feelings His face appeared bright, his manner was
cheerful and his voice strong and only little husky
But little change be In person from day to
day but the General certainly appeared to be better than
he was a week ago.
He did not 20 riding take his usual afternoon
walk There were fcw callers during the day In the
evening while the way to aud from the Church OF the
Holy Spirit the I'd Battery OF Artillery, N. g. S. 70
thrtyseven strong accompanied by Captain Ferdinand
Earle Lieutenant Wilson, Captain V. King Captain
Connors and Colonel Emmons Clark passed by the Gem
erals house gave marching salute. General Grant
years old to-day and his birthday will be
celebrated by a reunion of his family and few friends
at dinner Dr. Douglas called at o'clock and intended
TO CELEBRATE THE GENERALS BIRTHDAY.
HARTFORD, April 26.-In accordance with
the suggestion OF the Connecticut Army and Navy Club
at It's meeting Friday night flags will be displayed on
Monday here at Merden and probably at other places
IN Connecticut honor OF General Grant on tho sixty
third anniversary Of his birthday.
WASHINGTON, April 26-The anniversary of the birth
of General Grant will be celebrated in this city tomor
row evening by appropriate exercises at the Metropolis
tan Church. The President aud the members OF his Cab
met members OF Congress- officers or the array, navy
marine corps the civil service, Loyal Legion and
Grand Army Of the Republic posts, have beeninved TO
participate.
TOPEKA. Kan, April 26.-The birthday Of General
Grant will be celebrated here by half.holiday tomors
row afternoon.