The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-12-12

gence In the aboriginal nomenclature oil sacheins,
scure tue popular VISION somewhat, out though
II Is not In tongue pen TO trace
The won'drous scenes OF that woni'rous place,
enough Is however. known ana revealed TO indicate
It's potency as controlling political element IN our
city poitlcs Within the past twenty years, Slowly
and by degrees Mr.. Tweed has risen from the
humpest grade OF the noyiiate warrior slight
ingly beaaed and wampumed and feathered, to
GRAND sachem," win glowing profuslon OF
feathery and other ornamentations. As IL well
known he succeeded to this high post OF honor
John I. Hoffman, on the election OF tle latter as
Governor, ana his removal IN consequence from the
CITY, He was the next popular man In tho society.
The position was gwen MIN for his long years OF
assiduous services for the democratic party. The
manGle, II Is universally conceded fell not only on
shoulders broad and capable, put eminently worthy
10 wear it.
AS chairman Of the Democratic General Commit
tee MIR. Tweed has made nis power. most sgnally
and indsputably felt. Ii Is here his genius AZ u
politician Is most fully and perfectly revealed. NO
one neea be told the elements comprising this body
OF some four hundred men, chosen from every ward
In the city. No need be told That they under
the complete control and guidance OF their presiding
head. The reason Is Obvious. ne u born leader.
Few men are more thoI oughly posted IN parliament
tary law There was never better presiding officer.
He is always firm and dignined. In the most veXa-
tious and irritating circumstances ne always Keeps
his temper under perfect command With hrmness
and dignity he unites winning manners and conclli-
atory ways, those important auAillaries To the sue
cesslul craftsmanship OF q motley assem0lage OF
tins character The result Il that his influence Is u
bounded. We might follow this influence through
and nominations. Az we have already stated his
word Is sovereign power ana his VIII law. Ii is unne-
cessary TO say more except that though he uses his
power lmpellously As TO tue RScner born, that he
does 1t Dengnantly and that during the past seven
years he has he'd this position he has each year
grown in popularity as well as in power His name.
In FACT, Is the watch word of the democracy our
city-the rallylng cry OF the great democratic
party.
Bis imperous nature dominates and rules
HIS subjects He is their proud champion
Successful in all the battles he lights
THE AMERICUS CLUB.
No sketch OF Mr.. Tweed would DO complete with
out reference TO the Americas Club and his connec
ton with this organization. Though started In 1858
it not until he joined 1t, nearly years later,
that the Amerlcus Club began to grow into public
prominence. As is we'll known, IL Is now one OF
the best club organizations In this city and number
ing some one hundred members including among
them those most prominent IN either or the political
parties. The grounds and buildings at Greenwich,
Conn., are most beautiful in their extent and III the
elegant elaboration OF their design and finish The
art OF seaside enjoyment 0ttune cum dtJntate, -
here perfected. MIR. Tweed Is the life and soul Of
the club. One thing causing him to feel the interest
he does in Its success Is doubtless the fact that ut
way, one OF the finest country within radius
OF hundred miles from this city.
HIS CHARITIES AND WEALTH.
II VIII take many miles OF travel to ind larger
money than anybody knows anything about, and
more than he has any idea Of himself. He does his
vng wtaou. OF 70 Gours u
him empty handed. TO the meritOriOus poor his
purse Is always open. On subscription lists his
name never appears. He carries out hts benevolent
projects differently. We Will give only one In
stance
1--WE would like your subscription towards putting
up Methodist church IN our town." said gentle
man In Greenwich to him.
Il never sign SUBSCRIPTIONS replied Mr.. Tweed.
$50 you won't give anything ~
Haven't said woudn't''
"Well, what do you say Z"
'Come to me when you want money. I'll give as
much as oil tine rest combined"
He did as he said he would, and the result was
the speedy erection OF fine church ediilce. He Is
not Methodist either and, 10 tell the truth, does
not go much on churches or much to church. His
benevolence, however Is as broad as IL Is liberal.
So TO show Partially he has promised to aid in
putting up Catholic church In the town next sum-
ner. Not long since he gave 1000 each to several
OF our benevolent societies and asylums His be-
nevolence sometimes takes queer freaks. Last
summer, Tor instance as will be remembered he
chartered steamboat and took all the children OF
Randalls Island to his country place at Greenwich
They had band OF music and i. fine sail He gave
them there sumptuous dinner. Many struggling
young men he has helped INTO business, and old
friends, through adverses In business totterlng
the brink OF bankruptcy, have been saved by his
kindly aid from ruin. In young boys orphaned and
thrown on their own resources he has always taken
special interest. We might multiply instances OF
the beneficial results s1ch boys have received
through MS advice aud assistance. We Will cite
only one. Several years ago sprightly lad WAS
stable boy Butts stables. corner OF Bayard ana
Elizabeth streets He added to his stable duties
backing the boots OF the members OF club who
had room over the stable, OF which club Mr.. Tweed
was u member
Jack, you pick up good many pennies blacKlng
boots" SAID Ar. Tweed 20 MN, do you save your
moneyW
well, no,n answered the boy.
snow, III tell you what TO do" continued Mr..
Tweed. save up twenty dollars and III add i've
savings bank and keep on saving"
.Il do It." SAID the boy.
a.iachd 81 the HERALD, and duo following OWN the he
advice thus given him, has good sum
LAID up in the savings Bank. Byron gave to
artftf
world. II every charitable act and gift ind record
In the great book OF accounts there Is long column
OF credits to William NJ. Tweed: His heart is as big
as an OK. This IS sentence OF one syllable words.
No amount OF sesquipedailan words can more ade-
quatey and justly portray the warm impulses and
generous deeds oil HIS noble heart.
We have placed Mr.. Tweed on the list OF our
wealthlest citizens. Next TO William b. Astor ana A.
I. Stewart he Is beyond any doubt the largest real
chow rich do you call yoursclf" gentleman
asked HIM not long SINCE
'wny do you wish to known inquired Mr.
Tweed.
Il hear the subject speculated upon" answered
the gentleman.
.Ah yes see,n spoke up Mr.. Tweed THAT'S
the way Of the world: When / lost all had and
hadn't dollar to bless myself WITH few laid 1t TO
politics, and didn't bother their heads to speculate
any further. / lost on Erie. | bore Erie grudge
and got hunk again."
80 you tried Erie again ~
EXACTLY SOL
"And stocks rose on your hands ~
''Stocks rose.v
"This tells the storyr'
"rne whole story
PERSONAL LIFE.
In 1874 Mr.. Tweed was married TO Miss Skeden, OF
this city. They have eight children-four boys and
four girls. One OF his sons, as Is well known is The
accomplished and popular Assistant District Attor-
ney OF the city. The strength OF early associations
still attracts MIN to the Seventh ward, which pre-
cnct he yot continues 10 make HIS city residence
Responsibilities Of Office and cares OF business have
not had detrimental physical effect upon him. lie
laughs and grows fat over tnem His omnpresent hu-
NOR, cordial genialty OF soul, growing benev olence
and easy conscience have caused his health OF body
to keep pace with the perpetual now OF his exube
rant spirits. For several years he has been
growing stouter TIL now he weighs nearly three
hundred pounds. Few young men, however move
with more alacrty, and no one can excel him in
swiitness OF work and powers Of endurance About
the City Hail. on Wall street, and In political and
social circles he Is widely known and as widely hon.
ored and respected He Is in the prime lie az IN
the prime or health. The end OF his history Is not
yet Greater nonors greater wealth and greater use
fulness walt on his future.
PARIS FASHIONS.