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transaction, r ca1ne to this conclusion afte1
taking particular notice Of his countcnance. The
| almost conatant parade, therefore, OF my name
in association With his Seems seems very much IKE 5 s1
after the publication Of this, ignorance or misin-
formation can no longer ba urged as m excuse
for continuing this course.
As for Wall street speculators, I know moth
ing about them. do not even see the street
three times q year: and no person there has any
authorize to use my uame or to include mo III
6. YAsDEasnr.
No. Is West Fourth street, Nov. 26, 1872.
A Talk with Com nsnoilore Vanderbilt.
From. the Nev Forh Sun, Nou. 81.
Last evening Sun reporter called upon Com
modoro Vanderbilt ct his residence, 10 Washing.
ton place, to CLEAN aorne further particulars re-
garding the viewa expressed in the card pub,
Gshed above. The Commodore WAS in excellent
health and spirits, and seemed much disturbed
by the association of his name with those Of the
Wall street speculators in the recent corner IN
Northwestern common. Througnought the IN
terview he showed great irascibility at every
reference to the name Of Jay Gould. Aftal
g1:ncing over the card and acknowledging the
authorship, he very courteously invited the re-
porter into the parlor and proceeded to comment
upon it.
advisable to publicly deny the reports which
have gained circulation that I had any connec-
ton With the Northwestern business The con-
stant association Of my name with that Of afr.
Gould has injured me greatly"
Reporter-In what way has it in ured you, Mr..
Vanderbilt?
Commodore Vanderbilt-Why, in reputation,
to be sure. Don't you consider that good
deal? Why, few moments before you called,
gentleman Mas here who showed me q tele-
gram, received from party IN England, who
Was desirous Of purchasing @ quantity Of rail-
road stock, but was deferred from doing 80 In
consequence Of this Northwestern corner; he
asked "what i8 tho meaning OF Vanderbilt 8
name being mixed up with joy Goulds in the
AFFAIR."" Of course, q reply was sent ct once,
saying had no interest directly OF indirectly in
the speculation.
Repor.er-Iou don't Eeem to entertain very
high opinion Of AIr. Gould?
Commodore Vanderbilt (omphatica1ly) No,
Reportor-a1ay I csk il you have any especial
reason for thinking Ill OF him?
Commodore Vanderbilt hare had but one
business transaction with him IN my life. In
July, 1865 sold him some stock, for which he
paid me promptly. had no reagon to be dis
satisfied with him on that occasion.
neporter-Nhy :hen do you distrnBt him?
Commodore Vanderbilt somewhat exeited1y)-
His face, sir; no nan could have such q counte-
nance as his and at;u be honest"
Reporter-But surely, 31r- Vanderbilt, you
must have some other reasons besides that for
your opinion.
tul1IuCuQT0 fluQGTDllk-1 Lcu YOU. Ell, S1Ou
Almighty has stamped every mans character up
on his face. I read Dir. Gould like an open book
the first time saw him. did not like to OK
press too strongly an opinion this morning, but
if you wish to have it now will give it to you.
You have my authority for stating that I con-
RI RoporterMW6a' 4 5rH r if your theory about faces
is correct don't see how such 3 villain can
hope to succeed. He would be detected at 8
glance.
Commodore Vanderbilt-Rogues prey upon
fools.
Roportcr-But a1r. Daniel Drew can hardly be
called fool.
Commodore Vanderbilt-No, but men hs7o
not always the ability or inclination to study
other mems faces. However, don't want to be
led into any discussion regarding h1r. Drow.
Reporter-Has l1r. Gould ever done anything
to satisfy you that your first impression regard
ing him WAS correct ?
Commodore erbi1t-Certain1y he has.
Reporter-Will you specify IN instance?
Commodore Vanderbilt-No, / can't do that
but have had no reason to change my mind re-
garding him. 7 not only declined having any
further dealings with him myself, but strongly
advised all my friends to avoid him also. When
ever my advice was asked, I said to them, as I
have already said to you, don't hare anything to
do with him, for he is a damned villain and he'll
be sure to cheat you.
Reporter-Did they always take your advice
0S&AAAOAO40 fatluG4D44t@ft1t uOu AuOH
am afraid they did not all do so, but thoy had
only themselves to thank for any loss they may
have sustained. Heaven knows I warned them
often enough.
Reporter-Well, what do you think Of a1r.
E Gqaas @ action in tho No1thwestesa corner? Did
Commodore Vanderbi1t-Not in the 1east.
Nothing could do that, But I know nothing
about the late transaction. ! have long ceased
to take my interest in Wall street speculations
or speculators. do not even drive past the
street three times in the course OF year.
Here the reporter aroae to take his leave. The
Commodore, who had remained standing during
the interview, ACCOMPANIED him to tie hall door.
s. Well, Mr.. Vanderbilt said the reporter,
you say have your authority to publish your
opinion Of A1r. Gould ?"
Commodore Vanderbilt (shn1ing hands with
the roportor)-Yon have, sir: Oh, you need not
be afraid Of doing him any injustice. He is all
have represented him, and more. Good even
ing.
As the reporter descended the steps in q del
uge of rain, the last words be heard were q He
is, undoubtedly, damned villain, and you can
say I said So"