New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-01-06
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT.

A Joint meeting Of the directors of the New
York Central and Hudson River, New-York and Harlem
Railroad and Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Rail
road companies was held at Grand Central Depot yes
terday Augustus Schell presiding. The object OF the
meeting was stated be expression OF regard for the
memory Of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the late President OF
the respective companies, and committee consisting Of
Samuel +. Barger, Chauncey ~ Depew, William C. Wet
more. william II. Leonard, and william L. Scott, pre-
sented the following, which was adopted:
The directors OF the New-YOrk Central and Hudson
River Railroad Company, the New-YOrk and Harlem
Railroad Company, and the Lake Shore and Michigan
o ae DEATH Of their
President Cornelius Vanderbilt, direct that the follow
cherished memory be entered in fup upon the minutes
Of their respective companies:
Though the lamcnted dead passes away AT an age pc
yond the allotted period OF man. and al the close 81
complete aud rounded with his great work IN the
full course of successful and enduring operation yet the
of personal and public loss on the part 81 all MS
associates the less keen and poignant The entire
public will unite in the tribute OF sincere respect
who stood the foremost representative 0 pub
lie enterprise and material progress put 70 those VINO
with closer and deeper touch. In their per-
S Sved iena in ' their business relations
whose intrepid, penetrating and saeacous leadership
the inspiration OF uDalilng success WINE depor-
Ing the great loss thus sustained 1t is source OF salts
faction to these boards To know rs 1t was just soace
To our departed friend to reflect the gigantic work
he inauguiated and the sound policy he established
find two generations OF trained and worthy success
and ably carried out by those who follow him in
1t is the mark OF power TO leave its impress beyond IT.
Cornelius Vanderbilt the fact that he organized his
creation that the work will go ON. though the master
workman Ii gone.
His career was a dazzling success. In an age and
country distinguished for their marvellous personal trl
uInphs his achievements rank among the most extraor
binary and distinctive OF alt. Thoroughly practical aud
faithfully wrought out their spendOr yet gives then the
tinge Nor this glIttering due 70
any early adventiti0us advantages. He essentially
he nodded to his purposes was the architect of his
fortune Beginning in humble position, with ap-
Of
tumty he rose by his genius, his Indomable energy
and his clear forecast to the control OF vast enterprises
involving millions OF property aud connected with the In
tercsts OF millions OF people.
The div erse and complicated character OF his business
remarkable It's magnitude lie created large
marine, and then turned with equal aptitude
aud skill to the organization and management OF great
railroad combinations Aud it is his lasting honor
that his uniform pocy was TO protect develop aud i'm
seeking selfish and dshonorable profit through their
detrment and sacrifice. The rights and the welfare OF
the smallest stakeholder well guarded his
own. In period Of crafty devices for sinister
ne ta@ as 'Is w s4fses eHGsase
Of his essential aud rugged manhood that,
character and habits remained unchanged. In the
night Of his fortune he WAS the direct prov
his large opportunities The sterling qualities OF his
strong and commanding individuality were deeply ap
hrin aud true In his friendships, and the unerrng
gacity with which he selected the best agents to admin
confidence In his relations with the members of these
association will ever be IL fragrant memory.
Asa citizen he was true 10 tn honor and welfare OF his
country His public spirit was atested by his liberal
donation to the Government, IN the hour OF Its need OF
the steamer bearing his own nane-a contribution which,
in "A critical emergency, when inere was urgent demand
for the prumptes, naval equipment, was more i'm
portant than its intrinsic value, great mat II
thus substantial, his philanthropy
equally generous and ell Give. Without OscntatiOus
prOesO wrought practical good. His own training
had IN the experience OF affairs, rather tan
in tine fine culture OF the schools but his nature
was great enough to appreciate ADVANTAGES OF
the flushed education he mad mol himself been permitted
enjoy, and ms munllcCnt gt for the endowment OF
the university at Nashville will be gratefully remem
large number who VIII benefits
those with the OF the property lives OF
the people, he always manifested strong attachment Tor
them and kindly Interest III their welfare. Ii
among his ersned purposes that adequate provision
should be .dc upon some comprehensive pli, FOR i'll
and needy railroad employees, aud wniie sur
REQUIRED to those associated, every variety OF
capacity with his great enterprises, and evlnced his
earnest IL gard for their prosperity.
lie peculiarly happy III MS domestic relations.
Passing beyond the golden anniversary with the cher
islied oI his early manhO "a, whose memory
Is deeply IcNcrcd by her survivor and by her children
he fortunate the cnolcc Of Ills later life and his
declining years sustained and frightened ny the
nder devotion vi of heart
and mind shone throughout their unio who mnistered
with unaffected grace 10 his comfort Happiness and
to whom, with lnc other members Of his family,
sympathy III their cincnt. IIo
endured "a protraCcu and painful illness
age wltn furuue ana Christian spirit; and when
the VI Ills lie, unclouuci through its long s:y
peacefully sank below the ho.lLun, true
Trend, SOted husband liberal err
extraordinary genius Of aairs and CltlZen higl
public spirit went 10 his lnlI rest.