The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-06
COMMODORE VANDERBILT.

HIS CONDITION THIS MoRSINa-HIs PULSE
GRowfNG wEAKER-AS IMPRESSIVE SCENE
AT THE BEDSIDE OF THE SUPPOSED DYING
MAN-HIs MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL coNDI-
TIoN-xEw SCHEMES.
About twelve O'Clock on Friday night MI Vanderbilt
seized with nervous chill which occasioned some
anxiety; but at two O'Clock yesterday morning It had
away, leaving him somewhat weaker. At the
Commodore's request two or three hymns were then
sung by Rev. Dr. Deems aud the other persons present
The sick seemed TO derive much satisfaction from
this and. fcebly joining his voice in the melody,
0naly fell into deep and undisturbed sleep, which
lasted till after daylight He awoke much refreshed,
partook heartily of breakfast of eggs bees'cak
and toast Drs. Elliott, Lnsiy, Austin Flint and
Gcschcidt met in consultation at nine O'Clock
yesterday morning, and after prolonged discussion
stated in reply TO the questions Of anxious nqurers
that while they had scarcely any hopo OF tho Comma
dorcs recovery, there was probability OF his pass
ing away Immediately. 1t possible that he might
recover but sufficiently transac: his bust
ness as Of old.
DIR. Lnsy, who had passed the night by the bedside
of his patient stated that change Tor the Delter had
occurred within the preceding eight hours, but he
seemed to regard the death OF the Commodore as
question OF few weeks at the utmost Dr. Elliott d'd
not think there any visible Of fccoeness
in his patient from day to day. but perhaps there was
from week to week. The remark able one
altogether ho sad and the Commodore was not to be
judged OF by rules applicable to people in general
That no might live month longer was by no means
impossible.
About three O'Clock in the afternoon the Commodore
light dinner OF milk toast after which he dropped
asleep Drs I.nsly and Elliott were in attendance
thr ths M oh took MIN n m
dilion the Commodore however, and a. eight O'Clock
in the evening he ate light supper prepared Tor him
under the direction oil DR.. Elliott.
THE coMMoDoRE's SPIRITUAL CONDITION.
Rev. Dr. Deems almost constant attend
ance, as well as others VINO are IN communication with
the Commodore, say that he is in an atmosphere OF
spiritual peace and is quite ready to de- although wish
ing recover. Tho reverend gentleman says Tho
Commodore was always firm believer in the Scrip
and permitted any one in his presence 10
make Jest OF sacred subjects. Dr. Deems also says
that tho Commodore has expressed q desire to make
reparation for any injuries he may have infctcd upon
any one during his career
RUMoKED CHARITABLE SCHEMES
II rumored Yesterday about town and upon
Staten Island, that Commodore vanderbilt had under
consideration for some time previous to his illness
comprehensive scheme for the benefit OF workngmen,
the details Of which 10 be kept strictly secret
until after his DEATH Tho report was published in
some OF the morning papers of yesterday and was
copied into the afternoon journals with the addition
that there good authority Tor the statement IL
said TINT part OF the scheme consisted in con-
verting portion Of his landed estate ON the south
Garden City, Long Island II was further stated
that forty would connect the proposed city with
Now York. the fare TO DO placed at the very lowest ratio
at which expenses could be earned.
Mr.. +. ID. Worcester, Vice President OF the New
York Central Railroad and President ana Treasurer OF
with the Commodore, stated in the course OF CONVEX
saton with HERALD reporter Inst night that there
truth in this report Tho commodore mad, he
said contemplated for some time scheme OF great
magnitude but was OF an entirely different complex.
ion from that indicated The reports referred to- What
no
TO tell
he converses with his friends in manner that shows
his judgment OF men and events to be unimparcd
His wife and her mother, Mrs Crawford arc almost
calls is admitted the sick Il is said by those
familiar with the Commodcres manner, that he talks
much more, now than when he was in full health. For
the nrst six weeks or Of bis lnoss he suffered
much that he almost oblivious TO external events;
bat he is now quite FREQ from pain and listens aten-
lively while one OF his attendants reads tho daily
paders to him. On Friday he spoke for thrce hours
at stretch 70 Mr.. Worcester, more than
he health IL. a%Ssc. b. remark. was tho
condition OF tho roads In which he Interested nLd
their proper management He recommended
sentative course as in many respects tho cxpc
dent In that connection he spoke OF tho defeat OF
General Custer and expressed the opinion that inc
in Of conducting hrs fatal campaign against
the Sioux
faculties is STATED that while busly engaged in
discussing business matters with Mr. Worcester, on
Friday last, Il was announced TO him that his barber
was In waiting
.Oh let him go; won't DO shaved to- day." said
the Commodore. and then, changing his mind. he
added ssrell him como back ut two o'clock this
afternoon 1t evident from this speech That he
fully realized tho time required to transact the bus
ness in hand.
This little Interruption OF tho conversation lasted
about minute and = halt, and, at IT'S conclusion
Commodore Vanderbilt turned to Mr.. Worcester and
taking up the thread Of his story Just where he left or
ontin ued to the end.
THE LATEST PROM TIE SICK ROOM
c,> Co, vand "a
pulse was growing weaker. He slept uncssily, and
was iretfuL All his physicians were present at his
hcds