The New York herald., 1876-10-12
HONEVARD BOUND.
Woodward, the Clerk Of " the Ring" on
His Way to the City.
WHAT HE SAID TO A HERALD REPORTER
His Occupation, Amusements and Conversation
on Board the Train.
HAnRrsnuRo. Pa, Oct. II, 1876.


The train bearing Elbest A. Woodward back to
New York, after his years OF absence
arrived hero quarter to twelve O'Clock tonight.
and will reach It's destination at o'clock tomorrow
morning. Your correspondent got on board at
Altoona, and after some little search found the object
OF his journey sitting in section of Pullman car by
the side of Sergeant Kealy and Detective Dlks, OF
tho Central 0flcc, whose prisoner he was
The party engaged at supper, and to all
appearances travelling friends. So WE'LL in
fact was tho deception kept up that not even the
conductor, much less the passengers knew the rcia
tonship existing between the men. on seeing yonr
correspondent Sergeant Kcaly exhibited to him tele
received at Pi,tsburg from Superintendent Wal
ling prohibiting any person from talking with the pris
oncr until after Lc had been taken before the District
Attorney. The injunction unnecessary, however,
for his downcas facc and continued silence plainly
told that he would not talk.
woopwARD's APPEARANCE
Woodward has changed much in appearance since
the time he clerk OF the Board OF Supervisors
He was then slender built young OF about thirty
two, with a face thoroughly American. Now he is
quite stout and looks ten years older and his features
and manner those of an Englishman who has trav
eed much abroad his hair is short and parted in tho
middle, and he wears a blonde mustachc and imperial
Eyeglasses and well fitting suit OF gray clothes make
up his appearance.
HIS ARREST.
Kealy and Dlks arrived in Chicago Sun
day last with Governor Tdens requisltion Aftcr
an interview with the Chief OF Police Pickey,
they proceeeed TO the Armory, where Woodward was
confined. Keay at once recognized him, despite his
changed appearance. Learning the names OF his visit
ors. Woodward manifested considerable emotion, but
quickly recovered himself and announced his rcadi-
to accompany them whom they would exhibit the
Springfield, where they obtained from Cover.
Bevcrdge the necessary documents for taking the
prisoner Of tho State. Returning to Chicago on
Monday night, Tuesday spent resting and keep
ing clear of tho Chicago reporters. Prior to taking
the prisoner to tho train Tuesday afternoon tho
officers were waited upon by woodward's counsel, cx-
Congressman Ward, who demanded to see the papers
These being produced and adJudgcd legal, Woodward
was placed in carriage and put on board tho train
OK HIS
For the first few hours Of the journey the prisoner
appeared very downcast but reassured by tho cour-
teses OF the officers who promised not to handcu HIM
long he made attempt to escape, he gradually
became more cheerful.
The elections Ohio and Indiana seemed to interest
his mind somewhat as at times he eagerly bought up
the different newspapers offered for sale the train;
occasionally he placed his hand to his brow, If in
Norwalk Conn, and as he did tho tears filled
his eyes. He appeared 10 fully realize his unenviabe
position. During the entire trip. however, he made
no allusion to his case his custodians cautiously
avoided referring TO it. Tho party having section
tho hotel car no necessity for the prisoner aght
ing and his meals regularly served board. At
night he took tho top BERTH Sergeant Keaey and
Detective Dlks relieving each other In keeping
watch him. HIS appearance yesterday morning
Indicated that hc slept poorly, II at all,
and the haggard, careworn expression Of his
face showed that tho he got to New York the
more nervous he became. Yesterday morning the
the with delay Of two hours at Logansport,
Ind, freight train ahead having been thrown or
tho track aud tho incident occupied Woodwards at
tention apparently to tho exclusion of his troubles.
EucrIRE
When again under way he expressed desire to play
euchre, and Detective Dilks and he whicd an hour
away in that enjoyment.
A ABOUT TWEED.
After leaving Pttsburg and while conversng gen.
eral topics, IN which the Eame OF Tweed men,
toned he suddenly broke of with the remark, Father
mournfully uttered, 'It's rather singular coinci-
dencc that Tweed and should bo gong back 10 New
York at the Same time" At times no spoke OF tho
scenery along the route comparing IL with what he had
seen in his travels, but he always referred to the
latter with a sigh. For hours at a timo
ho maintained strict silence, looking out of tho wn-
dow absently. Several times your correspondent was
on the point Of speaking him, but the firm look on
the Sergeant Kealcy, who kept constantly at
No accidents happening Woodward will be taken before
the District Attorney tomorrow morning at eleven
o'clock