Rensselaer Union, Volume 1, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 August 1869 — A Queer Story—Garrison and Vanderbilt. [ARTICLE]

A Queer Story—Garrison and Vanderbilt.

There is in New York a steamboat man by the name of Garrison. When Vanderbilt began running his steamers to San Francisco, he engaged Garrison at ten thousand a year to attend to his business at San Francisco. The contract was fqr ten thousand a year for ten years, and was in writing. A little time after the Commodore sold out his interest to the Pacific Mail Company,and Garrison was lpft to himself. The latter threatened, and finally sued Vanderbilt, but to no effect. At length, being weary of Vanderbilt’s delays, and being a man famous for his herculean powers, he called upon the Commodore at his little office in Fourth street, near Broadway. On entering, he turned the key and placed it in his pocket. Turning to Vanderbilt, he said: “Commodore, you are at my mercy. You or-1 will never leave this office until you have settled with me.” Upon this he drew out an imposing looking revolver, and sat down opposite the Commodore. / . Vanderbilt is not easily terrified. Addressing Garrison, he said: “Captain, keep cool, you are joking. Even if I wished, 1 could not pay your demands here at this time.’’ Garrison was undaunted by this, but. exclaimed : “ Commodore, it is useless for you to talk so. This account must be settled. You or I will be dead, but I will not leave this office till you have paid me.” "How can I?” said Vanderbilt, now beginning to feel the discomfort of his position. “ Well,” said Garrison, “in that safe thereyou “have enough to pay ine. This account must be settled, or you or I die, that is all.” The Commodore looked sternly at Garrison for a moment, then turned to lift" safe, drew out some stocks and bonds, and said: “ Garrison, you are game. Here are stocks and bonds. Take your dues and leave." Garrison selected SIOO,OOO of the pre cious certificates, pocketed them, and walked off. Ever since that time he and Vanderbilt have been good friends. Garrison is still here among New York shipping men, many of whom have known him in even more serious roles than we have described.— St. Paul Dispatch.