New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-12-01
THE COUNSEL AMUSED.
TWEED IN THE PENITENTIARY.

THE PARTING WITH HIS RELATIVES AND FRIENDS
THE CROWD AT THE ToMBs DIsAPPoINrED-ALL
THE PRISON REGULATIONS COMPLIED WITH.
VIM. w. Tweed was removed from the
Tombs on Saturday TO the Penentiary aud has entered
ON the long term Of Imprisonment to which he
fenced. Sheriff Brennan called at the Tombs early on
Saturday and informed the prisoner that he should
cause his removal the Pcnitentiary during the day
Soon after Sheriff Brennans departure the family
rage OF Tweed driven up TO the Franklhst en-
trance, and from IT alighted MIS-. Tweed,
her daughters, and VIM. NJ. Tweed, jr. They were at
once admitted TO the presence OF their relative The
party we're soon afterwsrd Joined by Richard Tweed
the prisoners brother; his sonin law. Nj. Maginns
VIM. Edelsten, Tweed's law partner. and his private
secretary Foster Dewey John Graham also called
during the morning, and held consultation with
Tweed relative to the proceedings In the case Some
unfinished business matters were disposed OF by Tweed
Ediesten and Dewey. large crowd had gathered
in Fraukin-st., eager TO eaten glimpse OF
Tweed when he should emerge from the portals OF the
prison They were kept back from the entrance by
detail OF police OF the Sixth Precinct Nevertheless the
crowd waited patiently hour after hour, hoping TO be
rewarded by view Of the prisoner on his way to the
place OF his destined Incarceration Soon after O'Clock
Deputy Sherifs Shields and Cah informed Tweed that
he must make preparations for departure. The part
ing between Tweed and ms wife aud daughters was
very affecting Mrs Tweed and her daughters wept Bit
terly and II required all of Tweeds to bear up
under H. Mrs Tweed and daughters took their leave
soon after two o'clock The crowd gathered around the
Frankl-st entrance and the police were compehed 10
flourish their clubs to keep them back. In order TO
divert the attention Of the crowd the police were formed
in two lines ip front Of the Franknst entrance aud
there was hustle inside the prison as though 'he
prisoner was about 10 be brought forth Mean
while Tweed and those with him had been
taken through the Special Sessions courtroom to the
main entrance Of the Tombs
Tweeds carriage was driven uplto the curbstone and
the party passed down the broad steps. First came
Deputy Sheriff Cahl and Foster Dewey. Following
these were Tweed and his son, VIM. M IT,, and in the
rear Deputy Sheriff Shields Richard Tweed, Mr.. magin
MIS- and Mr. Edlesten The prisoner looked flushed and
nervous He entered the carriage followed by his son
and the Deputy Sheriff. Some OF those the outside OF
the crowd discovered the trick and toward the car
rage The coachmaD was ordered to drive quickly, ana
the carriage rolled rapidly Centres and soon reached
the pier at foot Of East Twentysixths There were
few persons the pier The party proceeded at once
on board the An effort was made TO dissuade
VIM NJ Tweed IT,. from accompanying his father TO the
Penentiary but he declared that he would stay as
long AZ be allowed by the authorities Few persons
were permitted to 20 board the steamer The lines
were east OFF and In few moments the Bellevue was ON
Al the landing the party we're received by Warden
Liscomb and Dr. Mcdonald the physician In charge OF
he hospital escorted 10 the Office OF the warden IN
the Penteniiary The usual formslites were complied
with receipt for the delivery Of the prisoner was
GIVEN 10 Deputy Sheriff shieds Tweed. in response to
The usual questions OF the clerk bs ~ So aOd
ms occupation at that Of statesman. when ques-
iioned az TO his religion he replied that he had none.
He was asked what the religion OF
his relatives. and replied 1.-The Protestant lie
was accordingly rated Protestant The prisoner was
then informed he must take leave OF his friends
He replied sadly "Very well" ana shook hands with
the Deputy sherfs and Foster Dewey, The parting
hetween father aud son affecting Tweed babe his
son good by shook his hand and was evidently nearly
overcome at the prospect OF parting with one who had
stood 40 faithfully by his side. The young man was
yisiby affected He warmly embraced his father, ana
ne iea - coursed down ms cheeks The prisoner
taken in charge by keeper and conducted
along the corridor leading to the barber.
shop and so passed from the view OF
those who had accompanied him 20 the Penitentary.
The Deputy sherids, Vim. NJ. Tweed. jr. and The re-
mainder oil the party then returned To tins clty mean.
while nv eed had gone through the ordeal 10 when All
conyics are subjected before entering on their prison
e lie was weighed aud found to turn the scale at 165
,,nunds The usual bath then taken, his mustache
and heard were shaved Of and his hair wac closely cut
lie Mas then haDled 10 Tue CONVEY dtess-,WIVoo uau-