The New York herald., 1870-03-27
A TAMMayY TREIMYiRaTE.

veteran democratic cohorts drawn up in battle array
against the newly Gedged young democracy arrived
In this ctty on Friday night. A HERALD representa-
tive started yesterday morning in quest OF HIM to
ascertain his views upon the present political sitna-
tion at our State capital ana lay the same, as mat
ter Of the highest importance at this time to the
public, before the HERALD readers. lie was
not 10 be found at the Street Commissioners
Office This place that once knew him SO well
knows him now no more. Neither was he at the
Supervisors ONCE, where he SO long has been and
still Is the allc0ntrolling and popular chief. At this
latter place 1t was ascertained, however where
could be found, which was at his law Offices at No
10 Duane street. Going around to the street aud
number indicated, leaning against the door at
the entrance from the street was large sign,
on which, in gorgeously gilt letters snone
Tesplendant ''William H. Tweed, law otfices.n In
front were a number OF private carriages Up one
flight OF very wide stairs, turn to the right and
turn Of the knob Of the first door and tue temporary
political sanctum OF the great Tammany Chief was
reached. A large reception room was first entered
1t was filled with men and tobacco smoke and
tumuts OF busy talk. slight glance served to show
the unsurpassed elegance OF It's appointments-mas-
sve black walnut desks elaboratey carved, mounted
arm chairs carpet OF the richest Brussels and the
walls and ceiling most ornatey frescoed. Every
thing was In keeping with the ruling genius OF the
presiding man Of the place-massive, grand ANA
elegant.
THE GREAT TRIUMvIRATE.
In private office on the lett was Mr.. Tweed, In
conference with Speaker Hitchman and senator
Bradley. But first OF the crowd In the larger room.
Such distinguished c0terie OF prominent demo-
cratic politicians is rarely to be seen together
was assembled here. Most prominent among them,
were Messrs. Frear, Blair, Campbell and Plunkctt
OF the House; Isaac Bell J. b. Nicholson, w.
r. King, OF the Tax Commlssoners once; Judge
Shandley, Alderman Conan. President OF the Board
OF Aldermen; Alderman Cuddy John Hardy and
others too numerous TO mention. They were ali
buslly talking, not nolsy or bosterously but In the
slow, deIiberatlt tones OF men IN earnest counsel
the calmncss OF
A COUNCIL or WAR
by generals before great battle on the issues or
which the most important interests were at stake
Alter tarrying here moment TO take in the coup
d'eH OF the gathering and the surroundings and 10
gaze upon painting OF superb beauty and art the
HERALD reporter sent his card in to Mr.. Tweed.
"Come in, come in, sir" said Mr.. Tweed, in his
usual bland tone, and with no indication upon that
smiling face OF the saddcned discontinue Of de-
feated foe. "Glad TO see you. What can l do for
your"
'Ihave come from the HERALD to hear your views
upon the present fight among the leaders Of the de-
mocratlc party In this city and the grand culminat-
ing scenes Of the contest on Tuesday last IN the
THE .'TIGER'sy VIEWS.
"My views on TINS subject are clear and easily
told" he replied IN response to the interr0gatory
but IN the first place Will tell you that since my
arrival In the city have been waited upon by lead
Ing brokers, merchants and other representatives Of
earnestly beg and entreat senator Bradley and N.Y.
sell 70 continue our utmost efforts to save the city
rowdies-the party OF miserable malcontents led on
by MOrrissey Co."
WHAT BRADLEY AND TWEED FAVOR
s'Mr Tweed and myself" interrupted Senator
Bradley lSpeaker Hltchman was not present dur
Ing this portion OF the interview, have been
from the first IN favor OF such charter as would
payers and good citizens"
THE KIND OF CHARTER.
''Such charter" broke In Mr.. Tweed, "as will
best subserve the best interests OF the people at
payers ana at the same time the interests OF
all other classes-a charter having its basis in
nSnng sGor % "a IN @ principles As
nad 'ns seen s'f 4. Saf retire Sm s ac3e parc
action and the result was they had been deprived
OF MS services. They expected. however, although
and other gentlemen OF experience who had oeen
pushed aside by MorrIssey Co., TO have ready in
to the senate, charter prepared by and with The adj
vice OF men who by experience and Judgment are
best fitted TO prepare such a charter"
REPORTER-What do you propose to make the
leading points Of this new charterp
MIR. TWEED-We propose to make II one that will
be acceptable In all points to the great masS OF our
good and law abiding citizens. we do not expect
10 make 1t perfect and unexcept0nabe IN every
feature Its first presentation, but through judi
cicus amendments and corrections, and we shall not
be above receiving suggestions from anyb0dy-we
hope to make II such. The voting on 1t Will show
who belong to the true democracy and who do not.
WHAT THEY WILL DO WITH IT.
REP0RrER-Do you expect TO pass the charter2
Mr.. IwEED-We certainly 90. We believe that
the right VIII prevail. Corruption Is not SO wide
spread in the Legislature bur that the loud and
nest pehests OF the people must exercise nal con-
trolling influence.
REp0RTER-How about the meeting Of the Tam
many General Committee, called Tor Monday night? |?
FORGED CALL" by THE TUsCARORAS.
Mr. TwEED--lt issued a call for the meeting as re-
qured by the rules OF the committee, an application
to issue such call, signed by the required number
OF members, having been sent TO me; yet members
whose names appear on the call have since told me,
however, that they never signed IL, and that their
signatures appeared without their authority, and
Others who did sign II say 1t was done through
representations made to them.
kEPoRrEI--Wil you attend the meeting per-
A0nalyS
Mr. TwEED-I shall be on hand, as always am, at
Lie meetings.
HOW THE TIGER WILL FIGHT.
KEPORTER-So you propose to fight 1t out9
Mr. IWEED-I DO; not WITH MUSCLE put with the
tnVulnefaDie principles OF the true democracy.