The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-08-08
vanderbilt.


Vanderbilt.
THE DYING Carbohydrates At HEs
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! The Tribune says: William a. Wander
bilt spoke with deep feeling to Tribune
reporter In regard to the condition OF his
father. he said 81 think it is wonderful
that he was able to survive the dangerous
relapse Of last night. Nothing but the most
rugged constitution could have borne up
under it. ! 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 BUSH
ness projects, rs he was when In health, and
ali matters are fully arranged, SO that his
plans will be carried out as.if he had lived.
He had been very anxious to keep his full
| faculties OF mind unimpaired up to the
very point OF Geath, and we are all praying
| that he may. For this reason he has stead
| tasty refused to take any narcotics or slim
ulants which would be likely to put him III
a stupor. When advised by his physician
| the other day to take some brandy he re-
fused. mo- said he, Il don't want to go
| into the presence OF my Maker while under
the influence OF liquor Last evening,
while Frustrated by the chill, he appeared
to lose somewhat his activity OF mind, but
when he began to rally this morning his
full consciousness returned. At noon to-
| day, while I was attending him in COM
pany 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 half without much
appearance Of fatigue, only stopping occa-
sionally to moisten his lips. He spoke feel
ingly OF the care taken Of his health and OF
the sympathy manifested by friends. He
also expressed great interest in the future
welfare OF the New York Central railroad,
and spoke OF his plans concerning it. He
does not expect to live much longer, and we
cannot look for it. but his wonderful consti-
tuition may enable him to rally and linger for
months yet" .....
Commodore Vanderbilt in religious con-
yersation on Friday with his pastor, Rev.
DIR. Deems, expressed his full belief in
biblical revelation and his implicit trust in
his Saviour, Jesus Christ. 'I am not" he
said, "airaid to 60. When the Lord calls
me, l shall be ready; but oh, hope shall
be spared repetition Of the agonies that l
have suffered"
THE FURRY IN THE STREET.
At the opening of business in Wall street
on Saturday it was reported that Commo-
dore Vanderbilt had died at $3.50 A. VI. AL
though the Commodore's death had been
q discounted" to use Wall-street phrase,
yet the announcement had sufficient weight
with some persons to cause them to sell sew
| oh ~
stock, and the price dropped from 1861 to
1O4i. Whether this was genuine stock, OF
only 8. short" sale, based upon the proba-
bilities OF decline in the Vanderbilt stocks,
| it is OF course impossible to say. Within an
hour, however, it was discovered that the
Commodore was not dead, but that his condi-
ton had improved since the previous eve
ming. This news caused a rejection, and the
price OF New York Central stock touched
1854. Western Union dropped from COZ to
G93, but afterward advanced to I0S. Harlem
Railroad stock was steady at 13S. The con-
tlicting rumors were the subject OF general
comment, and the Commodore's condition
and chances of recovery very generally dis
cussed. Experienced Wall-street operators
do not apprehend that any complications will
arise from the death Of Mr.. Vanderbilt.
The reason is that he has heen so long i'll,
and so near the point Of death, that the
street is prepared to hear OF his demise at
any moment. They argue that he has IN
doubtedly made arrangements for the pro-
| lection Of his interests IN the event OF his
death, and do not anticipate that
large amounts of his securities will come
upon the market There will be no change
in the policy of the New York Central Rail-
road Company, as William H. Vanderbilt:
son OF the Commodore, is practically the
manager at the present time, familiar with
all the details of the railroad, and bis
fathers executive in all railroad matters.
He will not have to start a new policy. His
duty will simply be to conserve the interests
committed to him by the Commodore, and
to execute the plans formed long ago, with
which he has already become identified.
The dealers say that there may be slight
decline, caused by speculative sales, but 1t
will be very brief, and accompanied by no
excitement in the market.
THE DISPOSITION OF HIS ESTATE.
His wealth is estimated at from forty to
sixty million dollars. The Posts money
article is authority for the statement that
with reference to the stocks in which he is
interested his will provides that part Of the
income Of his estate shall annually be in
! vested in New York Central and Hudson for
three years.
The future Of the colossal corporation
which the Commodore has devoted the
greater part OF his lifetime to build up is
much discussed in view OF this impending
event. 1t is certainly q most important
crisis in the affairs q the Central and Hud-
son, and whether the Commodore's imme-
diate relatives, to whom its affairs will now
have to be exclusively entrusted, will be
equal to their responsibilities Is the problem
which Wall and Broad streets would proba-
BILE give great deal Mt this moment to have
solved. fs. ~
j Beyond the stock iobbing circle there is
| also much conjecture on the part OF the
various benevolent and religious societies
as to whether they have been remembered
in his will Instances have been related OF
anxiety in this particular that has been
pushed to point Of indeicacy that would
scarcely be believed. Commodore Wander
bilt, it is weIl-known, has Of late years been
4 generous eiver to many praiseworthy
object in this city, while. his princely dona-
tons in aid Of southern education have
made him in some sense national bene-
| factor.
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