The New York herald., 1876-12-24
TWEED AND HIS GUESTS.

THE PRISONER coNvERsING ABOUT HIS Mis-
FORTUNES TREATMENT At vIao-A
GOOD JOKE ON ms oppoxESTs-'r KNOW
NOTHING
In William N. Tweed's coscy little sitting room ut
Ludlow Street Jail three gathered on last
Wednesday evening. fright blazing, aud all
within the apartment was Joy and peace-wth possi-
bly,, liquid accessories. The prisoner and his two
visitors seated together tho tabo easy going
conversation. At this moment knock heard as
the door, card handed in and instructions TO
show the new conner in followed As this party lwho for
the sake OF convenience may be called Jones entered
tho sitting Mr.. Tweed from his seat at the
table, and, proiiering his hand, said:-
swell, old fellow, how do you dor Why hafnt you
been to see me betoreY"
Mr.. Jones, after friendly shake Of tho prisoners
hand, replied These Ubiquitous gentlemen Of the
press around constantly that thought would
walt until could drop quietly in upon you"
81 am glad to SEQ you, very glad to see you. Pray
sit down.
When the circle was again comfortably mcnded Mr.
Jones nquired-"well Mr.. Tweed, how have they
treated you during your absencefn
on, responded the famous gentleman. II got
along all right until reached that internal vigo. No
wonder II is called tho place OF the lnqulsition"
"WhyYn asked Mr. Jones.
.They put us in little round coll In tho bombproof
of the tort, without carpet, table, stool or bed,
ana only place which could sis down was tho
sill OF dirty window which looked out upon the pa
rade ground and protected with huge iron bars"
.'whcre did you sieepY'
1--WE lay on the bare floor at hrst until they were
good enough to bring in mattress
How did you manage TO pass away tho time 20 Mr..
Jones inquired.
swell, my companion, Mr.. Hunt, smoked pretty
constantly, and though never indulge myself t gave
me pleasure TO see him do Now, he Is an ingo-
Nous fellow, and devised the idea OF cutting up
the cigarette paper with the aid OF lead pSn-
Gil manufacturing oil dominoes. we spread shess
out on the noor and played good DEAL"
TwEEps LITTLE JoKE.
"In connection with this natter continued Mr..
Tweed, smilingy. .ll tell you little joke. You
member they seized upon my baggage ana TOOK Il to
Washington. This circumstance created great deal
OF interest The newspapers tcemed with prospective
Developments and talked confidently that began
to think myself that thoy really had something
| at lasLn
The fat contributor public interest here chucksd
little at his recollection OF he sportive event. and
resumed :--'Wc. Bliss and Fish and Old Father Tafl
with spectacles on nose, proceeded amid suppressed
excitement. TO pore over the contents OF my baggage
At length they came upon number OF little ips Vi
tissue paper, about one inch long and half inch
wide. they were dotted over With strange pencu
marks, and made the hearts OF the beat
fast with expectation. They settled intcnliy down 10
discover the hidden meaning OF this mysterious CIPHER
rpon the mind OF Father Taft and he suggested
air OF disappointment that the suspicious obJccts
werc--domnoesI "Dd you ever hear such -
nonssusciv
with hearty laugh Mr.. Tweed drew some OF the
little papers from his coat pocket, and the whole
party became convuIscd with mirth
THE RELEASE urgr.
When the fun had subslded Mr.. Jones resu mod con-
versation by nquiring-"why didn't they bring Huns
with youfn
"Fortunately" answered tho prisoner cll into
the hands not only OF gentleman but pcrson OF
telligencethe Captain OF the franklin. iic listened
patiently to Hunts protest, in which he said nc had
been Kidnapped and brought on the ship that hc had
committed no offence, was an American citizcn and
demanded the protection OF the Frankiin's
mandcr Thon, after hearing HIM thfough and
suIting with his brother officers, the Captain sent
Hunt ashore.n
swell, Uncle BILL" said Mr.. Jones, In a friendly
fashion, 'the public seems to think
some strange developments alter the Inauguration Of
our new Governor. They expect startling rcvcla.
tions from you"
Mr.. Twecd's facc changed suddenly from Jocuar 10
grave expression. He gazcd IN SAD. thoughtful way
upon tho table before him, US though the buterest
emotions filed hts breast Then with effort re.
gain his former happy mood, he said Incetiousiy:--
IL can open my mouth for nice beeistcak In tho
morn ming; but" land hero tho bitter expression re.
turned my enemies have not the power to open my
mouth with a crowbar to compel mo to say anything
to tho injury my old friends" He added, ia :
SLOW, oetcrminativc and painful tone:-'l know noth
ingo
This display OF feeling on the part of tho speaker
moved the whole party 10 compassionate sympuhy.
To dssipae from the prisoners mind the memory Ut
hts great troubles game Of cuchrc proposed, and
after a ltIo socal chat which followed of tho
gentlemen retired while others remained until tho
hour arrived for closing the prison.