New-York tribune., 1885-03-31

which occurred In the early morning. thorough
examination OF his throat could not be made on ac-
count OF the disturbance caused by the introduction
OF the laryngoscOpe into the mouth In order 10 see
the seat OF the liberation the laryngoscope had 10
be placed far back into the throat, and the mem-
brane was 40 sensitive that IL caused the patient TO
gag. and induced q slight spasrnodc action In the
larynx which above all things was to be avoided.
tly tho precise .extent of the liberation
could not be determined. So far as could be seen II
was believed that there no. rapid increase In
the progress Of the disease The danger to be feared
was not so much the superficial spread Of the
liberation as it's extension by infltration to the
cepseated tissue In the ueigbborhood of the large
blood vessels.
The General was approhenslve that the spasm
would return Sunday night and so expressed him.
self 10 his physicians, and asked that one OF them
remain with him. He did not exhibit any sign OF
fear but simply desired, In case an emergency
should arise that should be near to afford
assistance; and IL was agreed that DR.. Douglas
should remain with him. After the Generals throat
had been subjected to an application of cocaine and
he was given an anodyne, DR.. Shrady went home
The General was rather comfortable in condition
and was mentally undisturbcd. lie rested quietly
until about a. m. when there was an indication OF
trouble in his throat. DR.. Douglas still up and
throat again. TO allay the irritation After this the
patient was easy in every way aud soon sank into
auiet slumber DR.. Douglas went to bed in an adj
Joining room, but nothing occurred TO make 1t
necessary to call him again during tho night lhe
General was comfortable and slept fairly well. His
sleep was not sound but ful and disturbed the re-
suit of the anodyne that mad been administered
During his sleep he coughed slightly at intervals
but the disturbance was not sufficient TO arouse nm
II. haEn. Iau uIi,rht "A
of food aud then fell asleep.
Dr. Douglas was still sleeping whom, about 8
lie sat before the ire that burned brightly in his
room and drank "a cup OF coffee as he has usually
done when he has got up The h bright snn'lin9 nmd
fell upon the carpet. lie was moved so that It's
warm beams fell upon him. The windows were
arranged 80 that he could breath the iresn air VIII
brighter than when he got up, lie expressed tne
wish that he might again DO able 10 go out IN the
park When he could not go himself he urged MS
wife and daughter to take drive. The patient was
at this time suffering no pain, but was exceedingly
weak and depressed.
At l. q. m, the following bulletin was lssued iom
the house,
Tho General was visited at II p m by DTS DOUGLAS tS
and Shrady The afternoon had been qnet one VIII VIII
periods Of slumber alternately upon the bed ana easy
chair As the time OF the night visit arrived he
inc evening might be- renewed and requested that Dr,
Douglas be sent for. The apprehensiohs were aay ou
fore with but the General preferred to remain In
his chair so as 10 avoid the disability OF their recurrence
from reoumoent position Inc % .Io.. was onarrIiysw
comfortable night taking his food ana rs IL
and having no renewal OF his difficulty In Dreahing no
has usual breakfast and Is now quiet anu Ileo
from pain Dr. Douglas remained win nl ~ nis i aoJ
during the night but was not caiea upon ior Spooi
At IL O'clock the General was exhausted by the
effort of sitting up in his chair and there was great
change IN his appearance Mrs. sartorls was IN sn9
with him. and noticing deathly panoI spi9au T
over his face ut once summoned assistance. Ut.
Douglas who was still at the house. came NJ once 10
the General, and found him suffering from gIeat
prostration and directed that he be put back INTO
bis bed. He was too weak 60 Walk anu was caIiieuu
alarmed and came to his room, together with senior
Romero and DIR. Newman. Their Tears were caineu
by Dr. Douglas, who assured them that there was
immediate danger The family leit 'ne roo n od d
during the rest of the day remained In tne ro9m AZ
joining. where they coud watch the uenerat w,sI MIL
ont giving him any occasion to feel unt asy at their
presence. - s.ou .ho Gan
eraI was put 10 bed and relieved DR.. Douglas, who
was compelled to attend several other patients Dr'
Douglas, after being away for about an n9ul, ~,
turned The patient seemed 10 be growing weaheran99
weaker and his usual power of recuperatioh see.ot
10 have failed He could not throw OIL tho great
depression from which he was snuerhg. sha h io"id
feared that the end was near. foou III sno uiar u
form and medicines were Ryen 20 MN az .osuiitr
intervals His mind was active, though lt naturaiiy iy
redected his bodily condition. He showed u ois-
pOsiton to keep quiet, but there was NO s.upYpn
Apparent He expressed himself as Deihg enI11ey
in his physicians hands, and said that 10 wu1b WHAT
ever Is kept from him IN regard 10 nis eonaisoh o
and he was informed of its seriousness ana proD.
| able termination. He received the stateneht tnae
chang" Of expression, but did not say anything
| abonf his fesnRs He has know tor some time
that the disease was sure to kill and has been ready
| at any time To GO