The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-08-07

was made, Tue elect Ol Wulch WAC VouP
erinduce a chill. This was succeeded by
great prostration, the character OF which
was so alarming as to excite the grayest
apprehensions in the minds OF those
around him. His son, William Fl. Van
derbilt, had started to join his family in
Saratoga, and waa asked by telegraph 10
return Immediately. The Rev. DR.,
Deems, pastor Of the Church Of the
Strangers, was summoned from Cornwall,
where he had gone on . two days visit 10
his family, but before his arrival the
most unfav0rable symptoms Of the attack
had passed away. l,..aue
Yesterday morning, after about. an
hours sleep, the Commodore began aeon
yersation with DR.. Deems, which he al
terWard repeated to his son and Mr..
Wooster. He spoke fully and freely Of
his religious beliefs, convictions, and
hopes, expressing the firmest faith in the
authority OF the Bible and in a.personal
Savior. The conversation subsequently
turned upon the imputations derogatory
to him which he had borne, and from
which, he said, il he had been so disposed,
he might have relieved himself. This,
he said, lie forbore from doing that he
might not ruin others. lie related at
length and rapidly an incidentin his early
life, Which illustrated adesire on his part
to injure no one. Throughout the day
his mind remained unclouded, and he
conyersed freely with his family. After
supper DR.. Deems repeated to him Bish.
op Kerr's evening hymn, and herequest-
ed that il be sung. This hymn and sew.
eral others were sung, and ats o'clock he
was in quiet doze.
DR.. Linsly, Commodore Vanderbilt i
physician, says he has never seen such a
remarkable Improvement in any patient,
Speaking Of the nature Of his patients
nialady, the doctor yesterday said: Com
n,odore Vanderbilt is now in that condi-
ton to which all men Of extreme old age
are liable. The vital organs, however
strong, have lost the elasticity which en-
able them to throw of disease, and the
result is u continuous ebb and flow OF vi
tally. In such acondition tho symptoms
of one hour are no sure index Of those Of
the next, and at any moment relapse
may terminate stage OF existence SEEM
ingly favorable 10 recovery" -. ~
Up toa late hour last night the princi-
nal apprchensiOns OF the attending ply
sicians we're in regard to the still dor
mant state Of the patients kidneys. His
condition seems 10 be improving other.
wise, and hopes were entertained that he
might rally sufficiently to cause free &C.
ton Of all tho bodily organs. As the
night wore away more assurance was
given that norelapse was to be expected
Tor the present. When asked ty a Iri.
bune reporter. IA to the probability Of
the death Of his patient during the night,
DR.. Linsly said: "There is none at all;
he will no lmore die tonight than you
will. I am willing to insure his life.
He is very comfortable this evening and
in no immediate danger.
The anxiety felt by the family and
friends Of Commodore Vanderbilt was
lessened during the day by the continued
favorable symptoms Of the patient. Dur.
ing the previous night kilograms had
been sent to several daughters residing at
a distance to hasten at once 10 their faith.
er's bedside; but other kilograms were
sent yesterday announcing the. changes
for the better, and bidding them not 10
hurry unduly. The Absence Of many
friends from town accounted for the fact
that so few persons Of prominence called
at the house during the day and evening
to offer their sympathy. Among those
who did call was Thurlow Weed, who Wis.
tied the house about s o'clock P. NJ, and
showed by his agitated manner that he
was deeply concerned for the life Of his
old acquaintance. Learning that the
Commodore was more comfortable he
would not disturb him by visit, and &C.
oordingly departed with expressions OF
satisfaction at tho favorable turn in the
patients condition. Members Of the
family now in the city, the physicians In
attendance, and the Rev. DR.. Deems re-
manned all night at the house, but abso-
lutte quiet was maintained, in order not to
interfere with tho sick mans repose.
William Fl. Vanderbilt spoke with
deep feeling to a Tribune reporter yester.
day, in regard to the condition Of his
father. He said: ~ think It is wonder
full that he was able to survive the dan
gcrous relapse Of last night. Nothing
but the most rugged constitution could
have borne up under il. I was with
him during the long period Of danger,
and he seemed perfectly resigned to his
condition, perfectly ready TO die. From
the beginning Of his sickness his mind has
been very clear and active, and he has
known for many days that he could not
live much longer. During this time he
has been interested in all his business
projects, as he was when in health, and
all matters are fully arranged, SO that
his plans will be carried out as II he had
lived. lie has been very anxious to keep
his full faculties OF mind unimpaired up
to the very point OF death, and We are
all praying that he may. For this reason
he has steadfastly refused 10 take any
narcotics or stimulants which would,we
DO likely 10 put him in y stupor. When
advised by his physicians the other day
to take some brandy he refused. NO,
said he, Il don't want to 90 into the pres.
ence Of my Maker under the influence Of
LIQUOR Last evening, while proStra,ed
by the chill, lie appeared 10 lose some OF
his activity Of mind, but when he began
TO rally this morning his full conscious.
ness returned. AT noon to-day, while
was attending him in company with his
physicians, his pastor, The Rev. DR..
Deems, and some Others, he began to talk
quite freely about various incidents OF his
life, and he related some things which
were new to me. He talked constantly
for nearly two hours and a half without
much appearance Of fatigue, only stop.
ping occasionally TO mOislen hia lips. He
spoke feelingly Of the care taken OF his
health and Of the sympathy manifested
by friends. He also expressed great in.
terest In the future welfare Of The New
York Central Railroad, and spoke Of his
plans concerningit II. He does not expect
10 live much longer, and we cannot look
for Il, but his wonderful constitution may
enable him to rally and linger for months
yet" -a.s Pm 49,
THEheat makes many Of our citizens
feel like showing out to some summer 70.