New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-07

XIrh Senatorial District and although me
district has been from time lminoh'r'"'
either Wig Republican, ana ne was
opposed by Major Hoyt, young man Of edueaon' 'c'
hgcnce and general character most strongly re'om-
mendcd him 20 the people, Woodward secured bis cleo-
ton Nearly all the mechanics in the place, previous 70
the election, in his employ, putting up the bulhS
herein described and others large gang OF wofkheh
was taken from Norwa by him to work on the AmeicUs
Clubhouse at Greenwich, and any man VINO
had independence enough to say he would not vote TOT
him for Woodward personally solicited everybody was
threatened with discharge by the observation. "Ill marx
you, my man." WoOdward's triumph however. was a
short one, for at the next election bc repudated oy
the people.
TANHANY's HAND AGAIN.
Another illustration Of the In which Tammany
ia working for the control Of this district IS furnished in
the history OF the Fairfield County Fire Insurance Com
pany This corporation started about year since,
with +. A. Woodward President, and two or three
weeks ago. at an election held for the purpose william
NJ. Tweed James H. Tngersoll, md Loring Ingersol
a brother Of tho latter, were elected directors.
The Company has capital OF 100000, with surplus OF
0OO and it is understood that these four men own the
chief part Of the stock which they paid for in one Install
ment while little 80 per cent down was accepted
from the country stockholders It loans money on bond
and mortgage where the security offered hree or four
times the amount OF the loan and the pro-
ceedngs," in case of failure TO pay promptly, are
to furnish any amount Of surplus" required,
az may be by reference to the traus-
actions OF woodward within the past few years.
He gained his first fOOthOd In Fairfield County on the
9TH Of May 1884, when he purchased five acres OF land
from Henry FairWeather for $500. He made two or
three other trng investments between that and 1863
Since them and mp TO date he has bought lands ana
property in and around Eorwalk to the value of more
than $4,000. During this PERIOD excepting the transfer
OF certain property included In this description 10 Gar
vey and the Others he has parted with scarcely thing
Since the LIST Of January, 1902 20 date woodward has
loaned moneys less than 10 or so persons belonging
NOrwalk In varying from 500 to $4,000 mostly
in amounts exceeding 5000 He was careful to take
deeds OF valuable property to secure himself in every
case The total amount so loaned reaches the sum OF
100000 which, when added 20 the amount actually paid
for property purchased and the cost OF building the
mansion and cottages described, and improving the
grounds will show total capital of more than hall
million invested here.
Money is the most effective agent corrupt men, and
all this money be used for political purposes by
being loaned In small sums to help those only who Will
remember such vOrs at the polls it requires no special
keonncss TO perceive that Ttmmany foot IL extended
over the fair ded OF Connecticut.
MIR. WooDwARD's HOUSE
WoOdwards house Is painted dusky yellow which
gives it rather homey appearance but it is built in the
finest style country residence, and IS surrounded by
everything necessary render life agreeable: conserve
tories filed with the finest specimens Of indigenous and
rare exotic fruits and flowers splendid barns and car
ragchouscs stables for fast horses and fancy breeds OF
cate and not least gardeners house. which is large
and handsome Fronting the Sound and within humid
red feet Of the shore lies "Peach Island" Which
stands an Old house rented to fisherman. This
island will soon be connected with the main land by
bridge causewoy. long dock extends out into the
channel, on which stands handsome boat-hOuse pro-
vded with comfortable seats where tho cool breezes that
fl,,G OF, ha
KEYsERs ISLAND AND HOUSE.
wire fence separates this place. from John n
Keysers the approach TO the latter being by the lne
gravel road called " Woodward Avenue, and around a
splendid level track which was laid at the expense
of all From the gate which closes the entrance GO
Kcyscrs Island, around the track and back again, ia
exactly one mile and it IS safe to say that no horse which
fails to get round In less than will find his way
into the stables beyond Mr. Heyses house by far the
finest and most tasteful OF all 1t is about 90 by 50 feet
three stories in hight with slOpng roofs which nersect
each other, painted a dark red. handsome pOrticO
runs around the house, which is painted delicate buff
with dark brown trimmings. Tho windows are covered
with pointed arches, and the whole woodwork is or
namented in the finest style of the art.
The grounds contain. beside the other Outbuildings
two magnificent conservatOTes about 100 feet long by 80
wide, whence dispensed upon the surrounding amOs
phere the delicious OdOrs OF native and foreign flowers.
The island which comprises about 30 acres is bordered
by dense wood and if It not for the musketoes,
which rival anything that Jersey produce would be
paradise stone wall laid in cement surrounds It,
az 10 break the wash OF the in heavy weather.
While pretty boa,house, built point, offers facility
Of descent to 90 down 10 the Sound in boats.
There are number Of beautiful islands In the vicinity
of Keysers such as ChimIeys' Island, Smiths Island
and Goose Island.
OPINION II NORWALK.
II and about NoTwalk the alleged frauds Of the Ring"
are the general topic conversation ut tine present
time and the fact that of these known To
be connected With the operations makes them rather
SUSPECTED characters. In Dir. keysers case tho people
are waiting for developments. Only two or three days
ag, while Mr.. Keyscr in conversation with friend
ut Norwalk the subject of the frauds charged on him,
he was overheard to say: "Wcl, 1 say L did the
work for All the money got;" noticeable emphasis
being laid upon IT, MI Keyser has had the respect
Of all parties in Norwalk.