From where he lay, Garfield could see the carriages draw up and group after group go in. He could even hear the subdued refrain of "Jesus, lover of my soul," as it was borne by on its heavenward way. Thrilled with emotion, a tear trickled down the President's face. After a while, a sweet woman's voice arose, singing from one of Sir Michael Costa's noblest oratorios. "Turn thou unto me and have mercy upon me," sang the voice, "for I am desolate; I am desolate and afflicted; the troubles of my heart are enlarged. Oh, bring thou me out of my distresses, out of my distresses, my God." CHAPTER XXXIV Hopeful Symptoms.--Official Bulletin.--Telegram to Minister Lowell.--Incidents at Long Branch.--Sudden Change for the Worse.--Touching Scene with his Daughter.--Another Gleam of Hope.--Death ends the Brave Heroic Struggle.--The Closing Scene. On the evening of September 12th, the following official bulletin was published:-- LONG BRANCH, Sept. 12--6 P. M. The President has experienced since the issue of the morning bulletin further amelioration of symptoms. He has been able to take an ample amount of food without discomfort and has had several refreshing naps. At the noon examination the temperature was 99.2, pulse 106, respiration 20. At 5.30 P. M. the temperature was 98.6, pulse 100, respiration 18. D. W. BLISS. D. HAYES AGNEW. The Attorney-General telegraphed:-- _To Lowell, Minister, London_--10 P. M.--In the absence of Mr. Blaine, the attending physicians have requested me to inform you of the President's condition. He has during the day eaten sufficient food with relish, and has enjoyed at intervals refreshing sleep. His wound and the incisions made by the surgeons all look better; the parotid gland has ceased suppuration, and may be considered as substantially well. He has exhibited more than his usual cheerfulness of spirits, his temperature and respiration are now normal, and his pulse is less frequent and firmer than at the same hour last evening. Notwithstanding these favorable symptoms, the condition of the lower part of the right lung will continue to be a source of anxiety for some days to come. MACVEAGH.