Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-05-29
Genera, Sheridan's Condition.


WASHINGTON, May 2S.-At lilo o'clock
General Sheridan was sleeping quietly and
restful At o A. NJ. herccognized and spoke
pleasantly 10 his body servants. Colonel
Blunt SAID TO the Associated Press reporter
this morning that Mrs. sheridan had eX-
pressed herself as deeply grateful for the
sympathy and kindness that had been eX.
tended, aud for the many messages received
from the Generals friends. The General
awokc at 1915 O'Clock, and his mind was
entirely clear. lie recognized every one
abont him. Oxygen has been administered
constantly since he aWoke. II is SAID that
his facial appearance is but slightly changed.
II is ANNOUNCED that bulletin will be issued
between - and O'Clock.
General Sherldan's children have been
kept IA ignorance OF the true state OF The
case. They wander about the house at VIII,
but are not allowed 10 enter the sick cham
Der. They appear TO be interested in the con.
slant stream OF carriages which roll up 10 the
door, and watch the occupants as they allght
and recnter the carriages. They are some
times seen pushing aside the curtains ia the
parlor windows, hut their iavorite points Of
observation are the windows on the third
floor. directly over the one in which their
afflicted fafher is lying. The appearance
OF these children at the windows was Que
Of the most pathetic features OF tie sitlll-
ton to the visitors who called while the
General WIS reported to be slowly sinking.
Representatives Of the press remained Ia the
vicinity Of the house all night and received
information FROM the inside every half hour.
The usual answer to inquiries at the door
was that there YVES "nO material change In
the Generals condition." Towards morn
ing this reply was varied 10 al am sorry 10
say the General is no better" or "the Gen.
crll ia not 10 we'll" This was the situation
AZ O'Clock this morning, at which time peo-
pie began TO arrive IN numbers TO inquire ai-
ter the Generals condition. At that
hour there bad been slight im>
proyement siuce daybreak, but the
manner OF those who gave out the
information was not calculated to afford the
caller, much encourl cement. Many ptomi-
ncut Officials called in person and Others sent
their servants for news. The bulletin was
DELAYED abOutan hour beyond the usual time
by the Absence OF Dr.. Matthews, who left the
house about $50 O'Clock and did not return
tUl Q. lie had been with the General all
night, and went home merely TO get his
break fast aud a breath OF fresh air. A con.
sultatiOn was held Immediately upon bis re-
turn, and all the physicians agreed
that the Generals symptoms at that
hour showed slight Improvement.
This djspelled for a time the gloom
which hung over the household during
the night, and bright glances of hope
were exchanged among friends assembled in
the library. Colonel Kellogg, one Of the
Generals aides, wos particularly encouraged.
lie vent across tue street TO bis residence
and Informed bis wife. and on his return be
said 10 an Associated Press reporter; " The
General Is improving slowly, and we are
now encouraged once more The General
Is q most remarkable man, aud seems 70 have
an inoxhsustible supply OF strength. He
had a very bad night indeed, but rallied
again this morning when we began to fear
he could not do So" Colonel Blunt, another
aide, was somewhat conservative. lie APP
reared on the front porch for few minutes
aud said that the General seemed TO be a
little better this morning.
THE LATEST.
WASHINGTON, May 2S.-The physicians
bulletin, timed S:30 p. NJ, but not issued
until $3.50, describes General Sneridan's con.
dillon as mnch favorable. The 0deml Of
The legs has entirely disappeared, and Gene
raj Sheridan saws he feels splendldly.
A more hopeful tone perysdes the Sheri-
dan mansion tonight, aud the attendants and
physicians all appear much relieved at the
strength ana vitality shown by the stricken
soldier aud the determination exhibited 10y
him TO fight off the attack While the Gen.
egal's condition Is s0mew Dat improved, the
chances are all still sgainst his recovery, and
this fact is fully appreciated. 1t Is imp0Ssi>
bic 70 tell when a change may occur, and as
several days have elapsed between The early
attacks Of tie beart failure there is constant
apprehension Of It's recurrence.