The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-07-18

retainer was secured he LETT hrs for
about six weeks my Indifferent hands. and
plans epjoned his activity Meantime he taken
up with his controversy with the World newspaper rc
gardng Mr. wiswaII and hm lMr. Townsend's) course
bud been made tho subject OF violent attack. 81
the frauds and Encouragement Of ST. Johns Guild,
you heard more from Townsend and the World in your
capacity AS member OF the state Board OF Charities
during this time than you did about Twecd's case
asre also. e. me- ca your attention 70 The TACT tina.
until the publication OF the confession" which, with
the other ICON hdcntia affairs OF Townsend and Tweed
time, tho attacks on Townsend and his client. Wis
wall have ccnsed. This with John Kellys ad-
the nprop Gmnsn tho ~
Townsend In act makes profession OF putting all his
matters IN me papers asst is.hs uniform assertion
that II nc did not keep his advertised IN this
manner ne would DO lost sight OF In New York in ten
days:
This course as to newspaper disclosures made con-
slant difficulty between Tweed and Townsend.
II was reason for estrangomeni, vehe-
s %sn'y discussed between them n nv Dyes
descent on the woman above referred 10. with tho
proposition OF transferring the tito Of her house Fh
avcnue In escro 10 Inn, which Tweed denounced 10 me
as nm outrage and fraud; this estrangomept became
exactly what Mr. townsend referred to in bis lo,or Of
the Goth Of June
rwEsD's HARMLESS pocrxxxrs
Tho examination OF books aud papers, and tho prop
ara tS. OF some evidence devo!yed unwilIingy,
only aerce TO produco the documents for my
IN pecton and use alono. They specially
10 townsend or '' .any other dss lawyer
had boon oa 10 expect some extraordinary exhibits
something SO definite conclusive and hitherto undc-
volopcd, that reported the samples shown me as
promising vast cavcrns Of ORC When tho checks and
other documents a, last came in bnk i6oy proved 10
had been carefully cleaned OF all important evidence,
wncn Tweed was sent 10 Backwei's Island stubs,
as 81 and had
ocssve crcmations had been ordered aud
achieved on these remains Even in my presence
even burning IN the stove, the impulse took him.
and as he changed bis mind from day to day. Seeing
barred by the statute OF limitations, had
to coDccdc that II was useless TO list
them exec: except in cursory manner re-
Twcod's handwriting was, however, placed 10 your
possession, after which you camo 10 tho jail and
bundles that comprised what there offered On
few leading topics which had been specially chosen
as IMPORTANT u was thought no could mako good his
conditonay, even by implication; but nevertheless
you gave him every indulgence and encouragement
insisted matter Of course, that the work should
be his, and that should be formulated In RESPONSE
tle manner, not schedule or list OF promises In u
plea OF attorney, but showing something tangible
pointing to possible legal results On these grounds
was certain YOU would have released hun. ncvor
presumed 10 report your position differently.
JAY GoULD's ERIE LEGISLATION
Mr. Tweed undertook to set forth to mo his dealings
year he supported tho Central and opposed the
Erie; lilo described bis being taken to Jay
Gou lbs, room 10 The D'lsvan House, where
bills was shown him. He was requested to put IN his
arm und help himself Cd condition supporting Emo
measures He rectcd also the details Of the dis
bursenncns Of smaller sum by the Now
YORK Central Railroad by hs advice, $251O0Q
He gave other details d about out tho manner n
Senators and Assembymcn concerned. But this was
all nine years ago and is barrod by tho statute II
ing evidence Similar details regarding later years.
reaching 10 the charter legislation OF 1870 yielded
The limitations Of Twccds ability In this con ncctton
shrank up surprisingly. Hc knew nothing affect
any mcn'ber ofthe Assembly OF this year, and only
directly oil those mombers who passed The charter OF
1870 Only one senator remained 10 Office who had
served with Twocd--wIliau B. woodin. The 9TH
crs OF power seemed inconsidcrabc personally
and politically that tho question OF exposure mar
rowcd down practically TO Woodin. All tho cxag-
geratcd expectation Of developments and prosccu-
Of arrests all over the State trumpeted by Town.
and John Kolly's friends had basis aim cx-
copt this proposition:-.
COULD WOODEN BE RsACusDY
Tho Onnibus bill, tho woodin charter aud other
affecting city ofoss appeared hang directly
on woodin II was claimed that this w9sanother char
ter monger, another Tweed. Accordingly tho exchange
OF Tweed for Tweed" urged upon you aud
10 view OF tho promises Of Tweed ana mis- claim TO fur
n,sh the proofs Tor convcting Senator woodin. the
grounds tor release appeared for lime seemingly
solid, and public opinion was rapidly shaping demand
tor his enlargement
Al this stage met Mr.. Townsend by appointment
with Tweed at the jail II imned,a,oiy aiior tho
interview between you and Mr. Kelly. Mr.. Townsend
said be mad positive assurance IRON Sir. Kelly Of
Twccds immediate release by you, upon COM
with certain requirements which the Comptroller had
dictated He wanted fuller aud more denied state
ment comprising Twccd's disbursements among tho
local politicians Of the wards and also review Of his
that Kelly had denounced swceny in tho Si..orsst
manner and particularly required Of Tweed that no
should be driven out Of Tho CITY again, so no rwced)
MN conVtc Ha said lar NJ M
Hastings check could be made to Kill the Omnibus
bill, and that in short full schedule Of everything
many Hall should be made by him Townsend)
and handed TO you HIS plan was based upon tho
positive support Of the Tammany organization and
tho power Of John Kelly which could not la 10 force
YOU TO release Tweed. l dssentcd and opposed tho
plan as obviously dangerous, but Tweed said Il lie
could get Kelly's word no would rely on It IN prefer
cnce To anything disc.
Mr. Townsend feeling himself backed by the full
power OF kcly and inmmnDy, took up tho subject with
new spirit and entirely now aims. He growlcd and
went about like n tOm-cat with Jpybird, his eyes
aqow with the gildcd prospect OF endless litigation
and fees. Ho explained to mo and to Twccd
elaborate plan for which ho had obtained John Kcys
approval for SUNG out all the checks and clans for
which Twced's remaining papers might afford any
materials. Although Tweed had kent bank account
since 1872 and could exhibit evidence Of debt TO
him within the statute of limitations, Townsend WINS
ccrton that 10 AVOID 0dium aud lively prosecution we'll
ventilated the newspapers large amount would no
paid in Response 10 his mode oil conducting these de-
inands; one point certain, almost any claim would
be willingly settled Tor its costs.
TOWNSEND FOR ATT0RNEy GENERAL.
When Mr. Townsend was working TO get into tho
Tweed case aud to auppant David Dudley Field, he
sent me 10 John kelly as lar back Now YEARS.
Day last TO show hun Tie letter oil Twccd's surren-
der, and to cns, Kelly approval and tpnnencc In his
(towDscnd'sD employ mont as counsel Tor Tweed. The
response being favorable, the trends OF the latter were
reconciIcd To his employ mainly on the ground
OF his representing Kelly On subsequent occasion,
alter having somc casual conversation With you
ut Albany. when you declared your unwiIlingDess
to be continued In public Office l repeated the
fact 10 Mr. Townsend. He advanced at once TO the
line as candidate for the Office OF Attorney General
and then saw no objection to discussing sbis Idea
with Mr. Kelly, which did at Mr.. Townsend's request.
In due tino | informed that the proposition
was cntcridned; that there was no obstacle ex-
ccpt II should lay with you or Mr. ridden. Among tho
innuendocs thrown out by Townsend In his letter OF
the 2oh OF last month"; he aludcs to the subject OF In
surancc, hrs beng apparently another raw
spot IN his memory. The aIlusion. OF course,
was inexpIicabe 10 you. and the occa-
SION OF II had been forgotten even by me.
But was able TO recall the fact that no had been
candidate for the place Of receiver of the Continental
liic Insurance Company, now occupied by john T.
O'NciL He wished mo to solicit this appoint
mcnt icr him with you, as no proposed making
dan tar oh, J.hn kcl md