Eld. White and Wife, and Eld. Loughborough.
By H. S. Lay, M. D.
The arduous and unremitting labors of Bro. White for several years in the past, and especially for the past summer, imposing heavy taxations upon his mind and nervous system, finally culminated in a shock of paralysis, leaving his nervous system, as a matter of course, in a shattered condition, and his brain somewhat disturbed. And though he has made marked progress towards recovery since coming to this place, yet he is far from being well; and in order for him to fully recover, it seems indispensably necessary that he should devote at least several months to that special object; and in order to do this successfully, he needs rest, simple diet, judicious bathing, a certain amount of exercise in the open air, with the most pleasant social surroundings; consequently his family should be here with him. He should also have a team at his command, that he may ride every day when the weather will permit. Sister White is also in feeble health. Her excessive labors in the cause for years in the past, and her unceasing watchfulness and care for Bro. White during his present illness, have worn very heavily upon her. She also needs several months' treatment, and the assistance and attention of sister A. P. Van Horn, who has filled so important a place in their family. Bro. Loughborough also came here very much worn down by excessive labor, and from being deprived of his much-needed rest. Had he thus continued his labors a few months longer, he would have been past recovery. He has been under treatment here some four weeks, and is doing well,—will probably need to remain some months. I have thus given a description of these cases, for the benefit of their numerous friends, that they may know their condition. Dansville, N. Y., Oct. 23, 1865.