New-York tribune., 1876-11-24

In The Western Union Telegraph Company was
the first to record the The telegraph once was Dc
sisged by reporters, who were anxiousy expectan OF
further dispatches They came thick ana last fs''
the Franklin reported in the ohng ana then OH the
Scotland Hghshp. These facts were as rapidly comihu-
ncated from Quarantine the city they were received
from Sandy Hook The health officers, who had shown
many cOureses to the representatives, OF the press ana
had promised every facility to insure success IN gamer
ing all the information relative 70 Tweed and his wander
ings since his escape s faithful to them Shortly
after O'Clock Dr. Mccartney sent word to the reporters
that the quarantine tug Gov FentOn was going 10 the
quarantine ship Illinois, on West Bank and that there
would be possibly opportunity to meet the Franklin,
but after getting alongside they must depend upon thelr
own efforts TO get board. At 1920 the newspaper
men embarked the Fenton, and proceeded down the
bay. When the Illinois was reached the Franklin was
sighted from her deck at anchor of Sandy Hook The
Government tug Nina had been signaling to the Frank
lin that no communication with her would be permitted
It was the original intention that the Franklin should
not INSIDE the Hook, but after transferring Tweed
should proceed directly to Norfolk As the frgate how
ever was short Of coal and provisions preparations were
made to steam inside.
AtIO:50 the Navy-Yard tug Catalpa having on board
Commodore Nicholson, United States DistrctAtorney
Bliss, District-Attoney Phelps Jacob Sharpe, Sheriff
COnnor, and CJstOm-house officer left the Battery
and proceeded toward Sandy Hook TO meet the Frank
lin At 1910 she intercepted the health officers boat
and Commodore Nicholson requested DR. Mccartney to
repair on board The Commodore then urged the doctor
to accompany him to the Franklin, that Tweed could
be transferred without any delay account OF the quar-
antiue regulations. DR.. Mccartney then represented 10
the Commodore that there several representatives
of The press on board the Fenton who wished to wit
ness the transfer Of Tweed Commodore Nichol-
son refused this privilege by shake of the
head This was expected from the Commodore
as he had repeatedly stated that hs instructions rolh
Washington were TO this effect. The Catapa then
steamed away aud the FentOn returned to Quarantine
the reporters the meantime keeping their glasses lev
eled on the Franklin and watching every movement OF
the vessel. She was soon 10 be under way and
at 1915 she was crossing the bar at Sandy Hook
half hour later Commodore Nicholson hailed the SNIP
and he with Dr. Mccartney and Sheriff Conner boarded
her They then passed into tho cabin and aiter ordering
the Frank in to come to anchor, the Commodore dev-
cred 70 Capt Franklin the letter Of instructions from tho
Secretary of the Navy relative TO the transfer of Tweed
Disrict-Attorneys Bliss and Phelps Col sharpe andthe
Custon-house officer aftcrward went on board the
frgate and the Nina up the side OF the vessel OPP
posito TO that occupied by the Catalpa.
Can't Franklin and Sheriff Conner proceeded 10 the
gundcck and into Admiral worden's former quarters
which have been occupied by Tweed Sheriff Conner i'm
mediately recognized the prisoner who was engaged
with pack OF cards playing solitaire No words passed
between them Tweed merely nodding in recognition.
The CustOn-hOuse officer made the usual examination
of the prisoners baggage which was 70 be taken on
M in shawlstrap. After the Informal recognition
between Sheriff Conner and his prisoner Mr. Conner
returned 10 the cabin his face bcamlng with smiles ana
said ats the old found him at his usual oeo-
patton playing cards" The Sheriff signed duplicate
receips for Can't Franklin for the delivery of Tweed,
and then took charge OF his prisoner the party going on
board the Catalpa As Tweed passed. tho officers he In
formally babe them farewell aud thanked them for tho
many cOurtesies which they had extended TO him. lie
passed over the eangway with Sheriff Conner at MS
side and ne appeared TO be conUrsing without
restraint with the Sheriff The two were preceded by
Commodore Nicholson, who received The customary
salute OF PreseAt arms" from the marines drawn up IN
line on the quarterback. Stepping into the pilothouse
Of the Catalpa, Tweed introduced to Commodore
Nicholson and made the remark, "Nell, I've got oacA
among Won again" The Catalpa and Nina left Inc Frank
lin at the game moment and afterward the Capa ran
alongside the soW-seaming Nina and took her in tow
Instantly Sheriff Conner stepped on board The Nina ana
went into one of the rooms II intending TO deludo the
reporters who lowering about and watching every
movement. After towing the Nina about three miles, the
Catapa dropped asernand headed FOR the city Keep
ing close by the Long Island shore in order to eyade the
army Of reporters the watch at Quarantine On ao-
count of the Catapa's strategic movement, the fcnton
WAS drafted into service and Capt Weldon steamed over
toward the Long Island shore, but the reporters only
cot close enough Tweed safely eseonced on board
and on his way to Pier No. AZ, North RIVER
where carriages in waiting ready TO dfIVo
edfely, and without crowd OF IulloNtIe-tAt'piHE
carriage for THE TRIBUNE rcportcrstO bis Winter quar-
ters I'm Ludlow Street Jail. Most Of Twced's baggage
was left on board the Franklin. II was sealed by the
Spanish authorities before leaving Vgo, and has been
inspected by corporal Of marines every half hour dur
ing the voyage and reported in every n.ance Secure
Srp
In the mean time the Franklin, which had come 10
anchor at Southwest Spit, again weighed anchor ana
headed for the EaTrows. She steamed along slowly and
the reporters made ready to board her when Sine
anchored at Quarantine, which Commodore Nicholson
assured the reporters she would do. But In this tho re-
porers were again disappointed for sne steamed by ana
went directly ia the of the Battery and anchored
The Fenton proceeded TO the Nina and took on Dr
ey when the representatives OF the press Degan
ther storm OF interrogatons upon Capt swift ana
other officers of the Nina. They were FOUND
impcnetrabe, and apparently their mouths were sealed
The next movement 10 board the Franklin, but 1t
was found that orders had been given that no one
should be permitted to board her. Fortunately, how
ever no orders were given that officers should not be al
lowed TO 20 on shore II OF the officers lad gone
ashore the story OF Twecds life board, and the trip
from Vigo as related elsewhere, would have been With
held
WAITING FOR THE LANDING.
The news that the Franklin was within