The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-12-29

Cornelius Vanderbilt In the lattor's handwriting,
which he said had been put into his hands during the
examination on the previous day BY some one who
had gone away Immediately and whom he did not
know. The papers were admitted and received In
evidence, and alter brief examination OF some vi
them Mr.. Cornelius Vanderbilt allowed 10 leave
the stand.
Mr. Daniel B. Allen was recalled by Mr. Lord and
asked testify regard 70 the Of the last
moss, whether II was Cornelius or Cornelius Wander
biIt, JE, and to say what be had learned from the
Commodore or the family on that subject. Mr.. Chm
ton objected aud Mr. Lord replied that he intended to
prove that the Commodore aud the whole family re-
garded CorEelius' name Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr.
The offer was rejected by tho Surrogate. Mr.. Allen
stated thai Ia le40 he secretary OF meeting OF
the California Navigation Company whose articles
OF agreement the names OF the Commodore and his
two sons appeared; Cornelius had written hi5 name
as Cornelius Vanderbilt. Jr, and these names up
peared the minutes and read at the next meet
ing OF the company the OF the Commodore
and William II. and were adopted In answer 10 ques-
tons by Mr.. Clinton regarding Miss kassan, witness
said that mputation had been upon her IN his
former testimony; she was one Of tho persons through
whom William H. controlled his father; william mad
said that knew how to control his father and IN
tended to do II.
Mr. Cllnton--Will you now swear that william H.
told you that no had procared her 10 20 10 hts fathers
house and that she went by that procurementY A.
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WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Witness was again asked by Mr.. Lord in regard to
Cornelius name. he offered to show how the ~"
came in the Iatter's name he said that once there
was very celebrated merchant by the name Of Jorc-
miah Vanderbilt, aud that Cornelius was hamcd after
him. Jeremiah; but long before Cornelius came 10 the
usc OF FeeSoh Jeremiah tllauo oau the
Commodore directed the name 70 DC dropped, aud
with The advice OF his father the whole family called the
young man Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr, down TO tho year
1860. Then William II. wanted Tor purposes OF his
own, said Mr. Lord the name JUNIOR" TO be attached
10 his sons name, and there Was quito contest over
IT. These offers were rejected.
Mr.. George n. Terry WAS the last witness called.
He had known tho Commodore Tor many years and
also his son william he had attended Cornelius cvcr
the death OF tho lattcrs WHO IL 1868. Mr Lord
produced copies Of TWO letters written by Cornelius 10
lis father which Mr.. Terry had the latter write,
a,,. that ho hn tnk nNQf fhA
spirit In which Cornelius had written TO his father.
III OF the letters he stated that be had reformed
and asked his Ialher Ii he were satisfied with IBIS
course OF life Knowing ha, his father very
mucn opposed TO writing letters he had asked him
not 10 write i! he satisfied with his tCoi nolius
present course. Tho letters were not answered and
counsel argued silence gave cousent. rho Surro
gate decided tho evidence was inadmissble but
to admit any Conversations that took place
between the witness and the deceased Mr. Terry then
related the substance OF two three conversations he
had haa with the Commodore about Cornelius aud in
MENUS some employment. The Commodore replied
that ne intended TO do so. but Was not quite ready.
and did not want Cornelius TO be too anxious.
After Mr. Terry had concluded his evd nee the case
was adjourned until eleven O'Clock on the morn ng oil
Tuesday, February 10 1878, With the understanding
that argument on motion 10 amend the complaint
could be heard on January Is, IL or Ii, provided
an other could be set aside one OF those days
One OF tie lottors OF Cornelius To his fRther which
was offered evidence by Mr. Lord, but rejected by
the Surrogate, prayed the Commodorc's forgiveness
for the writer's past lie, promised 20 reform and
father was satisfied With his conduct during that time
he would prove worthy OF the trust. He asked for
somo employment In rough which he could regain his
iather's confidence and esteem.