New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-21
DIR. PAXTON MUCH BETTER.
FOR FIVE WEEKS HE HAS BEEN IN A
PITTSBURG HOSPITAL.
THE NOTED PREACHER TALKS OF HIS PLANS
WILL RE-ENTTP THE MINISTRY AFTER
TRIP To FLORIDA.
Br -FLrGaArn TO THE TRIBuSE.l

Pittsburg. Jan. 2O.-The Rev. DR.. John r.
Paxton. late pastor Of The West Presbyterian
Church, OF New-York City. called at news
paper Office here. to-day. 1t was his first public
appearance for several weeks. and he looked re-
markably well. For five weeks DR. Paxton has
been an inmate Of ST. Francis Hospital Forty
fourth-st.. near Pcnn-ave. this city. where he
has been under the Of Dr. r NJ T. Nc
Kennan, who was treating him for nervous
troubles Three weeks Of that time the clergy
was confined to his bed. but since his re-
coVcry began he has gained strength and vigor
very rapidly. For the last two weeks the ply
sicians have allowed him to walk about occasion
ally on the streets. The rest and quiet OF the
hospital together with the excellent cafe OF the
sisters at ST. Francis and the physicians, have
made a new ma of Dr. Paxton and he stated
to-day that he felt ~ to return to the most
arduous work within short time Dr Paxton
will remain AZ the hospital for another week.
He requested the announcement made that he
would bc pleased to 1ave all Of his many
friends in this CITY call upon him at any time
Dr. Paxton expects to go TO New-fork for
few days to call upon some OF his old congrega-
iion there. and then to leave the city for "A vaca-
tion in Florida. Concerning his possible move
menis after that time the minister was unable
To- give any definite Information.
Part Of the necessary treatment cnjoined on
Or. Paxton AZ the hospital was 10 lay aside all
worrying thoughts and make up his mind 10 get
well. That Dr. Paxton viii rc-enter the ministry
within few months Is assured fact but he
has no plans formulated pr. McKennan. under
whose immediate care Dr. Paxton has been. said
to-day:
"Dr. Paxton has almost entirely recovered.
He has been suffcrin from A severe attack of
nervous prostration. but Is now almost per
fcctly well both in mind and body. 1t IL very
unfortunate that the Doctor should have been
given such unenvlahlc prominence. AZ n" 'lfHt
those reports as 10 his condition were started
Or Paxton was hardly In condition to tax.
He was suffering from nervous prostrauon.
brought on by ovcrwork. and was "A very SICK
man. lie is now practically well. and IS at liberty
10 come and 60 when he iikes. but he prefers 10
remain ~ the hospital under my care for week
or two longer. His family are with him. with the
exception Of two children. who are away at
school"
Concerning his recent troubles in severng his
connection with the West Prcsbyt"rian thurcn.
Or Paxton said today The statements made
by me at the tine the trouble was at its height
do mo an injustice. ! was not myself. ana could
not be- expected 80 make comments which were
lust or properly gaug"d. Indeed, as ! look back
over that time II s"ems - me ihat was half
mad The gradually Increasing strain on my
mind seemed % h4V" robbed me Of the use OF
nv faculties and / no doubt said much which |
would not have otherwise said. I'm sorry that
such is the case but my physicians say that
with my mind and nervous system IN the stare
they were nothing but irriiability could be ex-
pccted. Now that my bodily faculties are re-
ncwcd. hope 10 resume MY ministerial duties In
a few weeks with all my powers rc.nVigorated
and properly rested by nv recent treatment !
trust that nothing further Of an unpleasant
nature w!ll arise oul Of my recent troubles. and
hope 10 continue my work as a minister ~ the
Gospel with the same Christian forttude and
faithfulncss with which ;ried to do 1t In the