The New York herald., 1874-10-09
EX-ALDERMAN "TOM' CONAN.

His Arrival from Exile-Whnt the Poll
ticians Say About It-curious RumOrs-
Has He Made Bargain with the Re-
publicanss
The. advent OF former light or our city
government absent as reported refugee for
several onths-is something OF unusual oc-
curIence. tom" Conan, OF the Fourth ward
late Alderman and late acting Mayor. Is once more
In our midst As municipal ruler he is said not
to have been success; as follower OF the late
distinguished "Boss" William NJ Tweed, and an TINT
tator OF MS peculiar eccentricties OF government,
he is reputed Co have been a close and energetic
student. The tongue OF sarcasm, severe criticism
and condemnation has followed him into exile.
Whether or not the man deserves this outpouring
OF general III feeling remains to be seen The facts
are still apparent that he was formerly an
Alderman OF this city, and for short
time acting Mayor. A resolution was
even passed in our Common Council advocating
that his portrait as acting Mayor should decorate
the walls Of the City Hail. TIE Ring frauds being
exposed ex-Alderman Conan came In for large
amount OF vttuperatIon. He was at the time,
IN connection with Messrs. Ingersoll Norton and
Walsh, one Of the New Court House Commission
ers. That gigantic Job already began to feel the
weight OF public censure and criticism. Whether
or not he was one OF the parties instrumental IN
roDblng the taxpayers and pocketing the alleged
steallngs, remains to be proved before jury Of
his cOuntrymen.
several months ago seven indictments were
found against Coman-six for aifixing his sigma
ture TO bills for work done on the New Court
House, knowing those bills to be fraudulent, and
one on charge OF bribery while acting IN his
last December. The ex.Alderman. being called
upon to plead 10 the indictments, was not TO
be found. The crier OF the Court OF Oyer and
again upon the name OF Thomas Conan to come
forward or forfeit mis- recognzance. Like the
redoubtable "Prince" Harry Genet he considered
discretion the better part OF vaor and took his
departure for parts unknown.
1t is now over nine months since the train,
steamboat or cab bearing the illustri0us form ol
our ex-acting Mayor and ex-Aderman departed
from our hospitabe shores.
THE ExILE'S RETREAT.
It is understood that the exile OF the Fourth
ward took up hts abode In Canada. where he had
varied and various opportunities Of studying mu.
made to capture him, and the fate and credit Oh
his former political allies prevented any sudden OF
hasty visit on his part 10 the home and trlumpha
OF former days.
WHAT THE POLITICIANS THINK.
tSs
Information and particulars relative to the sudden
arrival OF Mr.. Conan. The haunrs or his former
greatness and political achievements were visited
An inquiry as to the whereabouts and probable
future OF Conan was met with vacant stare OF
his arrival thougnt, ana his name, which II
former days in this vicinity was considered q
household word, last night seemed to cause sur
ward being questioned by our representative rel.
alive to the supposed reasons which brought back
without ceremony the ex-Alderman entered with
spirit into the subject
'.Do yoa think there Is any political significance
in the sudden arrival ~ he was asked.
"Well there Is considerable" was the response
"why the republican party have q good deaf to dc
with It, They want Denny Burns elected from
the Second Assembly district. or they. wish a
third candidate OF their own choice 60 slip In be-
tween two democrats. Burns, OF course, win not
get the Tammany nomination, as he Is q Brennan
man, John Kelly and Brennan being at daggers'
points, Control OF the Legislature will prove
the great struggle Of both parties In the next
election. Every vote counts. We are to
have an election for United States Senator
next session, and both parties with anxious eyes
look toward majority IN the Assembly. You
can therefore see the great necessity tnst exists
Tor energetic work on both sides OF the house
Money nowe like water from the cofYers OF repub
can and democratic leaders In the interior OF the
State to carry the Assembly districts. 1t Is ques
tion OF life and death In Jhs Senatorial struggle
These were the expressions OF q man VIII,
seemed to know good deal about the wirework
ing Of political affairs in his district. The fre,
and easy manner exhibited by the fugitive In hi
return home gives some reasonable ground 70
these rumors. At the District Attorneys o11c'
the reporter was shown tue various indictments
found against Conan Information was aske(
as to the probable time when the trial woulo
come on, but no definite answer could be obtained