The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-01-08

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81 HAVE LOST Mt BEST FRInND.n
was made. 1t was repeated scores OF times by
people with moistened eyes, and could the dying
man have seen these feeling tributes to his goodness
they would have greatly sweetened the hast mo-
ments OF mis- eventful life. BY eleven O'Clock the
halls OF the hotel became almost impossible.
Policemen were then stationed at short distances
apart tn prevent the passageway 10 the chamber OF
MIR. Fisk from being blocked up. Thus none were
permitted TO approach his room ont those who had
positive business within It. or those whose intimacy
with the sufferer entitled them to the privilege
Notwithstanding the fact that so many people
were present in the halls and parlors but little
noise was heard. Every one spoge III Whispers and
walked on tiptoe. If fearful OF awakmg him
who was even then almost sleeping the sleep Of
DEATH Men leaned against the walls with their
hats In their hanas and few ladies stood IN the
further parlors viewing the sad scenes that were
transpirng around them. They conversed In groups
ana quietly slid away to their rooms upon the ele
giant out noiseless elevator, aud SAT on the soft
cushioned chair or sofa reading the particulars OF
gether II was o mournful scene. and one which
could NOT have failed impress the most frivolous
peholder with due sense OF Its solemnity.
IN THE LOBBY
the scene was less solemn and more exclting.
Thousands Of people came to hear what further IN
telliQence could be obtained OF the condition OF the
sufferer. The Ninth regiment was largely repre-
sented Indeed, It seemed as If the whole regi-
ment had assembled. Onicers and prvases mingled
together with sad countenances, eagerly discussing
the details OF the m0urnful event. MANY anecdotes
were related OF che acts and humorous inci-
dents OF Mr.. Fisk's military career. "lt was
only on the 18th of July last" said Ad-
Jutant Allen, "that Colonel Fisk remarked
TO the regiment al the armory, WELL boys II there
Is not large turnout to-day, am pretty surs there
will be al my funeral This remark was almost al.
ways repeated whenever there was slim attend
ance at parade. AT meeting OF the Ofncers OF
the regiment last Tuesday evening Mr.. Fisk gave
Sill 900 to the different companies. The boys will
need new uniforms soon,' said he; 'and as there is
owing to me some $1,000, Will give 1t to them and
add TO it 900 more This is nut one OF tile many
liberal acts towards the regiment" concluded the
Adjutant, (which have given 1t the euviabls posi-
ton 1t now occupies In the National Guard"
OUTSIDE THE HOTEL
there was also clamorous crowd. Some tried to
get Ill at the private door, but as orders had been
issued to allow none enter but the guests OF the
hotel these efforts were as general thing. unsuc
cessiul. The curiosity OF these people, however,
was partially satisfied by being allowed to peer
through the door at the stairs upon which The VIC
him stood when shot. Even on the opposite side
Of Broadway stood crowds Of men, women and
children staring at the stately edce as II expect
ing that the walls would become animate
and tell al they knew AlQu! the bloody
iced, As the hour Of noon approached the
crowd both inside and out Increased to such an
extent that 1t became almost impossible to enter
the hotel at all. The remarks made by this crowd
of curiosity seekers were many and varied; but
scarcely one was heard in extenuation or the COW.
,r1l ~ ast Aa a mr. nj
pulse OF the patient rapidly rose aud 1t was EVIL
ent that
Mr.. FIsK's DEATH
was near. MRS. Fisk had arrived carly In the morn
ing IN q state OF terrible excitement. She mad tr a.
yelled nearly all night and was almost exhausted
from fatigue and anxiety. She was accompanied
BY o travelling companion, Miss Harrot
ana arrived at the hotel III company
with Mr.. Conan, Mr.. Fisks private secretary, VINO
had been In constant and faithful attendance upon
him from short time after he was wounded. Mrs.
Fisk was met at tn head OF the stairs by Mrs. Morse
between whom long and cordial friendship mad
existed Upon repairing to the room Of ner hus-
band MIS- Fisk gave vent the most frantic excla-
nations OF grief and endearment, which drew tears
from the eyes OF every one present. by this time
the wounded man had become entirely UNCONSCIOUS,
ana the walls and grief OF his wife were never hedrd
by him. Al this time the room was occupied by
number OF the relatives and friends OF the sufferer,
among whom were Mrs. James FISK, Jr.; Miss Harr0t
Messrs Moore and Sanderson, brothers-n law Of
Mr. Fisk. and Messrs. Beden, Pollard. Aspel George
Barden and Drs Fisher and Tripler. Mrs. Fisk was
1t the head Of the bed, with her arms around the
neck OF The dying man, uttering lamentations ana
,rying as II her heart would break.
.'CAN NOTHING BE DONE TO SAVE HIMs"
,ried the eref.strcken lady, Of DR.. Fisher. "Alas
fear not" replied the physician. Gradually the
,ulse increased. rhe patients breath grew shorter
Ind the breathing more labored. 1t was too EVIL.
lent that death was near. Around the bed were
grouped the persons named above who, with sobs
Ind cries, gave evidence OF the GRIEF that was I'LL
ng their hearts over the approaching loss Of near
Ind dear friend. At twenty minutes before eleven
he patients breath grew quite short, and at times
leary stopped. Occasionally 1t became Louder and
he pale and earstained faces near the patient for
moment grew brighter. The hope, however,
,roved an ilusory one; for at quarter before
,even the soul Of janis Fisk, Jr., sped from its
earthly tenement and he lay sttH and lifeless The
Gene In the chamber was sad IN the extreme. The
widow Of the great Erie magnate moaned ana
oDbed and called upon the attending physician to
ielp him who was OF earth no more; but tho cry
vas Ia vain. All pited her and mingled their tears
With hers Thus was sympathy the only consol alton
The was able to obtain from those who-many Of
hem-would gladly have laid down their lives to
ave that which mad Just been returned to Him who
rave II. Her prayer az his death was "Oh. God, II
You must take him. take his soulp'
THE REMAINS
az upon the bed in which Mr.. Fisk was placed
when first wounded. The sobbing mourners were
lnaly induced to leave the room ana the body was,
or time, watched over by the grief.strickcn
,olored valet who had for years attended Mr..
Fisk The room at this time was in o state Of great
Tumblers and Walls and bandages were
scattered about upon chairs table, bureau and noor
On the back Of the bed lay palm.leaf fan, which
had been used to cool the brow Of the late sufferer.
rhe head OF the latter was bandaged with napkin
and the features wore their usual calm expression.
rha abirt Waa afafnad with the blood that had