The New York herald., 1877-09-04
TWEED AND THE ALDERMEN.

THE "Boss" BEFORE THE INVESTIGATING CON-
MIrTEE AT THE CITY HALL-A POSTPONE
MENT UNTIL THURSDAY.
The appearance of the sx."Boss " William n. Tweed,
at the City Hall yesterday did not large
Der OF spectators. Il significant OF tho altered
fortunes OF "Big Six" that the place In which his
word and commands were above all law o lew years
ago that few persons were there out of mere
curiosity to gaze upon the form and features Of the
dethroned and captive chief Of the old Tammany Ring
Around and In the City Hall up to the hour OF hts ar
rival thero wero Indications that distinguished
a visitor was expected Captain Wash had placed a
number Of policemen in the vcstbulc and corridors OF
the hail. but their services were not needed, far as
restraining the curious multitude was concerned. Al
about two O'Clock a carriage drove rapidly into tho
Park from the western entrance and TO the side door
OF the hall underneath the Mayors ONCE. From 1t
aighted William ~ Tweed, Major Quncey, Order OF
Arrests Deputy In the Sherin's ofnce and Deputy
Sheriff Magoniglc. Tweed was taken TO the private
room OF the Aldermen ana then to the Common
Council Chamber where tho Aldermanc in.
vestigating committee seated. The rumor
around all The municipal buildings that
'the Boss is before the Aldermen" and rush of Gu
rosty from the Park oiterers around the City
Hall corridor and few OF the politiciaps who hap
chamber, but they found each avenue of approach
guarded by policemen, who re used admission to all
persons unless they had actual business before the
committee. The chamber was, however, crowded, and
few Of those seeking admission could have got near
enough 10 the heard to advantage
anything OF the proceedings
rwEED's APPEARANCE.
Among this crowded audience there was only one
opinion to Tweed's appearance, and that was that
no looked we'll This phrased by everybodys lips,
and spoxen right out whenever there WIS an oppor-
tunuy. Tweed certainly has Younger and healthier
look now tnan he has mad Tor some years. HIS
features are tnged with the carnaton hue of health,
aud he has gwen himself less venerable aspect by
the shaving Oh oil his beard. He now
KIND uf "Fernando Wood" mustachc, and,
while sitting in chair before the Aldermanc
committee. was scarcely possible to realize that he
vas aud had been prisoner tor years the nsa.
iubrious neigboorhood Of Ludlow street. 1t only
when ne rose his seat, rested heavily on his
cane, and hmped along ,he flour, that II was SHOWN
that lime had dealt gently with Rim Dis
aorid and healthy .nignt Indicate. he stoops
more than usual in walking, and the scanty har on
his head has been bcached somewhat whittier. He
dressed quite plainly IN a blue flannel coat light
felt hat and hghI pantaioons. While sitting waiting
Tor the commencement OF the proceedings he con-
versed with Mr. Daniel Berrin, who sat behind him,
and be nodded recognition 10 several Aldermen who
were present spectators. He also shook hands
with Mr. Charles Devlln, one of his bondsmen.
The clerk OF the committee having read the resolu-
tiou giving authority or the investigation, Mr. Hugh
L. Cole, Assistant Corporation Counsel said;-"ln re-
sponse tho uton which has just been read by
tue clerk OF the committee l applied lor writ of
subpoena and also Tor writ OF habeas corpus directed
the one the witness, William NJ. rweed, ana The
other to the Sheriff OF the county oil New York, TO
produce MS body to testify here ut this time Do.
ceve by appearance the witness that tho wrts
have obeyed aud that the witness Is here Tor that
purpose
satd In ueh n
Townsend, l respectfully ask Ior an Adjournment
owing 10 the illness Of Mr.. Townsend"
The Clerk read the following certificate Of Mr. Town
sends Illness signed by DR.. William J. Hartley, Of
West Thirly-fourth street,
This is to certify that John D. been
fined to his since sanSsy ngs with severe
sSnsy and IN my opinion ne ne wi not be In condition Tor
Mr. Coe-I consider it exceedingly unfortunate
that this examination cannot 20 on now, but as hr
Townsend, Mr.. Tweed's counsel, Is detained by SICK
ness anu has surgeons certificate that he
10 leave his house | presume that can hardly
press the matter At this time. understand tha, Mr.
his counsel anu, of course, unders that he
woulu naturally ee so, SO that shall not oppose the
to such day as MIR. Townsend shall he we'll should
think Thursday next will probably cover the case.
sbouid have Counsel 10 an examination of this kiud
Mr. Coie-Ordinarily not; but In matter oil THIS
nature questions will arise IN which the answers might
tend to criminate the Witness We can perfectly
well that that might be the here, and he would DC
entitled to the benefit Of counsel for that purpose
only.
Mr.. Cowing-Does the writ directed to the Sheriff
compel him 10 produce the witness from day 10 day?
Mr.. Cole No; shall have to apply ior another writ
did incorporate that IN the writ which has been
issued. II Is mere matter OF iormality, however,
and shall do SO at the request OF the committee
Mr. Iowlng-I move that when this committee ad.
journs It adtourns 10 Thursday next, at two O'Clock
1 also that the Corporation Counsel be instructed
to issue papers Tor the purpose OF bringing Mr.
Tweed here witness at tho next meeting and to
provide Tor his continuous examination before u.s.
Mr. Cole-l presume that eau be done, sir.
The resolutions were carried aud the committee ad-
journed to Thursday, at two O'Clock
AFTER THE ADJOURNMENT
When the committee adjourned Tweed was con-
veyed through Captain Wash's office In the basement
out into the Park where carriage awatod him.
Three policemen kept back small Knot OF persons
who crowded around the vehicle TO obtain Wow oil
the prisoner. Tweed mped over to the carriage,
being to his seat by Deputy sherds Quincy
and Magonigle The party then drove of to Ludlow