New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-05
GEN. GRANT COMFORTABLE.
GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP AND AN EASY DAY.
HIS SINGULAR DRFAM-THE BULLETINS ARE FAVOR
ABLE IN TONE.

the library where he signed receipt for his first
months pay as General on the retired list of tho
Army. HIS condition then was easy and he did not
complain of bad feeling. After staying few
moments in the library be walked back to bis room
assisted only by his heavy cane. When he had goo
comfortably rested in his easy char hypodermic
iniection Of morphia was given in his right arm.
Before he fell into a slumber he asked that tho
window in his room be opened, as the air seemed
close and he could not breathe easily. This being
done aud the light turned down low, be went to
sleep. The Generals family had all goue to bed.
They were completely exhausted by the long vigil
and mental strain that thay had had since Sunday.
and were assured by Drs. Douglas and Shrady that
there was no Indication Of any dangerous attack
during the night.
The patients sleep was troubled after he firstfel
asleep and he moved his head around upon tho
high back of the easy chair and muttered or moaned
slightly. His sleep, however, soon became sounder
He was disturbed by the hacking cough that he
usualy has when asleep, but was not awakened by
II entirely The anodyne had complete control OF
him and after the coughing which was not violent,
he moved his head and changed his position In his
char, and seemed uneasy. The discharge from tho
ncers and the rear passages OF his nose was not as
great as 1t had been but seemed to be more irri-
tating The most grateful application that mas
been made to his throat to relieve the irritation Is
a warm solution of salt and water. which Is used
as a garge.
At3a.m. the lights in the house flashed out upon
the heavy fog in the street, and forms were seen
movrnq about in the sick chamber. There
was. however no cause for alarm The
General in one of these coughing
attacks had been awakened, and tho
earcle was used, which relieved him'
The General said that he felt thirsty and took some
liouid food and little milk. 1t was suggested 10
him that he get into his bed, but he said that no
was much easier in the chair and that his throat
did not trouble him so much when sitting up. no
was still greatly under the influence OF tho
anodyne. and fell asleep soon after going back to
his char. Dr. shrady and Dr. Douglas took turns
in watching and felt his pulse at intervals OF fifteen
| Minutes He again went to sleep, but
the fits of coughing continued; they did not,
| however. give him any particular annoyance.
| he sand to DIR. Douglas at one time during ths
night: . roo.or % ILrew was not
| giving you so much trouble and annoyance. o..
"It is pleasure TO be able TO assist yon' oen'
era' au1recIate your kindness, but know that 10
must be terribly trying to yo%dr o,d tba General @ e
| "Yo1 nave suffered thousand times more IMAM
have sand the doctor, aad you should be tie ona
| to complain" 49,. .h ,a.;o,t n.
! he settled III his char for nap. -.
AZ 3::3O a. M the following bulletin was sent ous
| from the mousse.
General Grant has slept continuously mp to this time.
only being disturbed by eceasopai attacks & OF eoas91s
nent regularly. His breathing is natural aud pulse az
| usual. .; :oo "a, DoI q iAs, s,,a.ny ~, Nv wn
The General continued to sleep from this time
He did not change his position, and sat I'D DIS easy
chair vii h his feet upon another char In front or
| him here was large pillow behind Inn and he
Law slightly inclined toward his right side with ms
hand and arm underneath the pillow; hts.
| Grant got up at $50, feeling refreshed by
| n comparatlvely good nights sleep. She
went at once to the sick-room and found the
was not as noticeable as it had been ana she said
to DR.. Shrady that the General appeared To DO
| looking better. - A.,
! window in the library and remained there IN earn
est conversation fer few moments lhere had
been slight change Dotceo IN 1de Pa,em. eaa s
| General did not awake, however, and the doctors
did not disturb him. He awoke of his own accord
at o'clock and said that he hoped y Dad cleared
off during the night. AT $50 the following bulle-
| tin was issued:
General Grant awoke after continuous sleep Of eight
dream under The influence Of the a"Odygs soas Me
Ills puiSe 10 '''' GEORGE +. suRADY.
Soon afterward the General called Mrs. Grant
TO 'GHm RIm and said that he bad had strange
dream. lie smiled sadly as lie spoke and when
several mem ers Of the household had gathered
IN the night II had on no clothing,
he said. when left home In my hand carried
a carpet-bag in which was par OF sh9es. loe
;ournev was long and arduous and on the way
grew fired but there seemed TO be no place to rest
After a weary tramp reached broad hight OF
steps wnish IeS man stood upon the rst step.
and as placed my foot upon 1t he held out MS hand
aud stopped me-:
Your toll, be answered gravely, as he advanced
a step toward me. .,
:. .Sevenfeen dollars and half he said.
Il reached for my pccket-book, but It was in my
coat. which had left behind. haa not csns
with me. He would not pass me without without, TIE se
money, so / had to return To you addressing DIS
wifel for the necessary amount hu me
finally reached the place i'0tsore rsiS ana
and stood once more upon ns ,ns ha . sa
stopued me again and demanded dollar; gave ~
TO him and started on. but at every step was com,
was about to knock at the door on the landing
There was hush over the small audience iSs, when
the sick man had finished. he only smiled and and
attempted to turn the dream into ajoke. The
others too sad to smile .. ,.o,.;u
sleepy and tired and took Madison-aye car down
town. He said :. The General is exhibiting his
wonderful power of recuperation again. HIS eigne
hours sleep have done him world of good. and II
he could secure peaceful rest regularly nis nte
would be prolonged Mneh h Dl I'D tn him oo3
morning General you have had splendid night"
Yes, feel quite refreshed" }" said the General
And now, UtDtIa, "'S'o',
vav to make me happy il to stay tnat way until
come back at o'clock this afternoon, and wren
ask YOU how you are, you are to say better
II do not wish 10 go against my cohseience' an-
swered the General 49, -,
But am sure you will be better"
al will agree to If you keep up the same line or
action and tell Dr. Douglas to do 80 while you are
gone.D
Certainly will ask him to do So" responded
the physician. " We mteud to keep up tins same
line OF action, here the doctor hesItated, aud
with a mirthful twinkle IN his eye added, IL
takes all summer" Ii.
The General was pleased at this aliusion W hs
famous re mark and smiled. -
At 9:IO General Dent left the house. he ssid:
General Grant shows ON many occasions ,na' rv no
fll