The New York herald., 1877-01-06

The diverse and complicated character OF his bust.
ness was as remarkable as its magnitude He created
Il large merchant marine, and then turned with equal
aptitude and SKIN TO the organization and managcmc
oI great railroad combinations And Is 10 his last
ing honor that his uniform policy was to protect de-
voop and improve tho interests with which he
connected, instead OF seeking selfish dishonOr-
able profit through thor dctrmcnt and sacrifice Tho
rights and the welfare OF tho smallest stockholdcr
were well guarded rs his own. In period OF craft
devices Tor sinister ends hc taught the way Of
through legitimate means.
IL was "a further evidence OF his essential and rugged
manhood that, with oil his brilliant success, his frank
simplicity OF character and habits remained un-
changed In the height OF his rare fortune he the
Same direct, provdcnt unostcntatious man before
he had mounted to his large opportunities The sicr-
ling qualities of his strong and com manding ndivdu-
atty we're deeply appreciated by ali who associa-
ted with him. lie firm aud true his friendships,
and the uncrring sngacity with which he selected tho
best agents to adinnstcr ms great trusts was only
cquaed by The sincerity OF his attachment for those
VINO proved worthy of his confidence In his relations
with The members OF these boards he was uniformly
courteous and pcnia and the association Will 10
fragrant memory
As ctzen he was true to the honor and welfare OF
his country His public spirit attcstcd by his lib
eral donation TO the government, IN the hour Of is
need, OF the steamer bearing his own namca contri
button which, N a critical emergency when there was
urgent demand for the pronptcst naval equipment,
imports than It's intrinsic value, great
as that was. II his patriotism was thus substantial,
his philanthropy was equally generous and effective.
without ostentatious profession he wrought practical
good HIS own training had been in the severe expert
once Of Affairs rather than In the fine culture OF tho
schools but his nature was great enough to appreciate
advantages 0t tho finished education he had not him.
self been permitted to enjoy and his munlicent git
for the endowment OF tho University at Nashville viii
be gratefully remembered by tue large number who
viii share Its benefits
While cxactiug needed and effective discipline among
those intruscd with the oi the property ana
lives Of the people he always manifested strong at
tacbnent Tor them and kindly interest In their wei
fare IL among his cherished purposes that adc-
quatc provision should be made upon some compfc-
housvc pan for injured and needy railroad employees;
and while suffering under fatal disease his
thoughts ana uttcranccs often REQUIRED 10 those asso
cated IN every variety OF capacity with his great
terprises ana evinccd his earnest regard for their
prosperity
He was peculiarly happy in his domestic relations.
Passing beyond the golden anniversary with the cher
ished companion OF his carly manhood, whose memory
was deeply by nor survivor and by her chlI.
dren he Ia the choice OF his later HE
and his declining years snsta ned and frightened
by the tender devotion OF one whose cndownents
OF heart and mind shonc throught their union, who
fnstcred with unaffected grace 70 his comfort ana
happiness, ana to whom, with the other mcmbcrs of
his family extend our sincere sympathy IN their
bereavement.
He endured proiracted and painful Illness At q re-.
markabc age with heroic iortitudc and Christian
spiril and when the sun OF his life uncoudcd throu m
It's long day. peacefully sank below the horizon truo
man, sincere Trend, devoted husband aud fsthor