The National tribune., 1888-07-12
GEN. SHERIDAN.
His Arrival at Nonnnitt.

The steamer Swatara, with Gen. Sheridan
aboard, arrived at the Delaware BreakYater
the morning of July 3. A bulletin was given
out stating that the General had stood the
run from Hampton Roads very well, though
somewhat fatigued by the rolling of the YES
sci. 1t also announced that the patients
pulse was strong, but his appetite was not so
good.
While all the secrets of the doctors have not
leaked out, it is beyond doubt that Sheridan
has suffered something of relapse during the
day. There was an attack of pulmonary con-
gestion, which had weakened him alarmiugly.
The bulletin states that this congestion was
more easily controlled than on any previous
occasion. His respiration was about 30 and
irregular with the pulse at 96 and temperature
at 49, He has slept WE'LL and the vessel has
been sheltered behind the Breakwater, where
the swell of the ocean does not disturb her.
1t was the intention to start for New York
after few hours rest but after the attack
above mentioned they seemed 10 be in no hurry
to get away. That this attack was deemed of
considerable Importance is evident from the
fact that Drs. O'Reilly and Yarrow Immediately
telegraphed for DR.. Pepper, who arrived on a
special train from AsbuTy Park, where he was
stopping. Absolute quiet has been ordered
aboard the ship, and it looks now as though the
General was considerably worse from his jour
ney from Washington to Nonquitt
The bulletins from the physicians on the day
following show that Gen. Sheridan holds his
own, but that he was in no condition TO travel,
and the vessel has remained at the Breakwater
in the sheltered position where she first an
chored. Everything has been kept quiet, the
men, when compelled to move about the ship,
going as though shod with list slippers. The
respiration, pulse, temperature aud appetite
were about the same as on the day previous;
still there was noticeable improvement in all
the conditions, which made the doctors appar-
emily happy, and they issued bulletin stating
that he had passed the night of the 4th Of July
comfortably, and was as well as when be left
Hampton Roads; that his respiration was good
and his appetite improving, and his condition
such as to permit the continuation of the voy-
age as soon as indications point to a smooth
run from the Delaware Capes to Sandy Hook.
DR.. Pepper having received no further commu-
nication from the Surgeons in immediate charge
of Gen. Sheridan, believes that his condition has
improved very much, and that he will bear
the voyage to New York better than he did
from Hampton Roads to the Delaware Break
water.
The steamer left Delaware Breakwater on
Friday morning at $50 o'clock and anchored
off Liberty Island at p. m. The Governors
Island tug came alongside tire Swatara shortly
afterward, with Gen. Schofeld on board, anx-
iously inquiring as to Gen. Sheridan's condi-
ton, aud he went on board, when he and his
party were permitted to see the invalid, who
was in his swinging cot. They found him
bright and cheerful, feeling much better for
his trip. The ocean was perfectly smooth and
but little discomfort was experienced on the
trip up. The last bulletin states that he coughs
but little, expectorates easily, and has good
pulse. He is interested in the voyage, and
quite anxious to reach Nonquitt.
Gen. Sheridan has improved to such an ex-
tent that it was almost decided by the attend
ing Surgeons to allow him to come up on the
deck Of the SWatara that he might get all the
fresh air possible. Quantities of ice aud milk
were brought aboard the vessel from Governors
Island by the Government tug Atlantic, and
shortly after the vessel steamed away from
Bedloe's Island and anchored at New London,
Conn, at o'clock p. IN. The Surgeons issued
a bulletin shortly afterward saying the patient
had shown o'unfavorable symptoms and was
not apparently fatigued by the days run. His
condition continues to improve each hour, and
his pulse grows stronger aud his respiration is
less iabored. 1t now seems that the moving of
the General has been complete success.
About o'clock p. IN. the Swatara, with Gen.
Sheridan aboard, anchored about a mile from
Nonquitt As soon as the ship was sighted,
the shore and landing were lined with curious
people as we'll rs friends of the General. After
an hours delay several boats left the vessel for
the shore. In the first boat were Mrs Sheri-
dan and the two Sisters OF Charity, who have
been such faithful attendants upon Gen. Sheri-
| dan A second boat was filed with sailors
| They went Immediately to the cottage to make
| things ready for the General. Immediately
| afterward a launch belonging to the ship start
| ed towing a boat in which was stretcher,
| wherein the General rested, which made for
the shore opposite the cottage. When the
boat reached shallow water q dozen sailors
waded out to it, and lifting the stretcher, bore
| it carefully to the shore.
| The crowd of spectators pressed forward hop
| ing to gain a glimpse Of the General, but were
| frustrated, as a large umbrella completely hid
| his face from view. Among the crowd were
| several photographers who were sadly disap-
pointed in not being able to catch sun-picture
| of the distinguished invalid. The sailors car
ried the General tenderly to the cottage and to
his room, which was already prepared for his
| reception. He was seen to raise his hand, as if
in greeting, and when placed i'll his room ex-
pressed his approval, and wanted to examine
the whole cottage, which was, of course, inn
possible.
Col. Sheridan accompanied his brother, and
was in constant attendance upon him, while his
| wife who only left when necessary to go to the
| cottage to arrange it for the Generals comfort,
| Immediately joined him upon his arrival.
The cottage is tastefully decorated, and is in
| close proximity to several other fine Summer
residences. The General was placed in the
front parlor, that being considered the most
pleasant and convenient room. The cottage,
| although spacious, had its capacity pretty we'll
tested. The entire party go to the hotel, a
short distance, for their meals.
Mrs. Sheridan took walk in the evening,
| and from appearances appeared happy at the
| favorable termination of the voyage, which
was thought by good many people would re-
suit disastr0usly to the General. Every con-
dtion possible in the case is now in the Gem
erals favor and at no place upon the Atlantic
| Coast could he have such absolute quiet and
| beneficial air as at Nonquitt.
Immediately after landing the physicians
issued bulletin, in which they said that the
| General was somewhat restless last night and
| consequently has been rather nervous to-day
| nevertheless his circulation continues good
| and his general condition is quite as favorable
as it was when he left the Capes of Delaware.
Notwithstanding the apparent fatigue ex-
hibited by Gen. Sheridan upon his arrival at
| Nonquitt, he passed quiet night, and his con-
! dition has been as fair as could be expected
| His pulse is good, his respiration better than
| at any previous time since his illness. and his