The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-04

ceration BY that time the Franklin had arrived and
they were taken duly on board where explanation was
more practicable Hunt was ciamorous on the way TO
the ship when he learned OF the Of the United
States Consular agent. protesting h's American citizen
snip, his rgnts aud his entire ignorance OF Tweed as
such until the discovery IN the castle.
BOARD FRANKLIN.
Once board the United states steam frigate
Franklin Tweed found last solid aud intclig blc
ground TO occupy The commander said, AS he re-
that his instructions were 10 bring Tweed 10 New
York; and TO Tweed lie also said "nat his ms
sion was, and producing photograph, said no
back accordingly, assuring HIM Of his kind
est feelings and OF every courtesy and attention on the
voyage back, placing at his disposal ol his best
staterooms, aud extending to him the privileges OF
the officers mess. As 10 Hunt the commander had
no knowledge and would, II requested, extend him
the same privileges. no was tree to 90 ashore II he
Mr. Twoeds son hao liberty 10 communicate freely
with his father, which he awaited Of AS 10 Hunt, no
speedily himself out OF sight OF Tweed and went
on, returning. however, IN restored good nature with
young Tweed when he found there was no more dan
ger OF detention. As token Of reconciliation, and
fraternity too, he left as little Keepsake the usual
compliments OF certain class on parting with their
friends in dinculty-a nle, whipsaw and a jimmy
chiseL
rho rest OF the story OF Tweed up to his return
Ludlow street Jan again has been widely published
already. He was handed over 10 the Sheriff on the
I'D OF November, 1876. Secludng himself little
IRON lawyers and reporters he has maintained as to
the puohc an absolute silence since his return The
following letter to Charles oconor will show, how
ever. that he had adopted Intelligent, though an
altered, course toward the public
TWEED ocoSoR
LUDLOW STREET JAiL. Dec q, 1876.
liberty Of addressing you this letter in
mated ~, The Iss aa.hor, a,ss has
solely the public good tsgafdess o. any factions or ps
resource ut my disposal. Possibly in mistaken
myself bearing meed
on. to my ana my msiasnnes wss ,Iny
ton and ressAnce wsro prolonged Viewing the manner
events the city tho state aud In tho nstion which
am brought here TO confront u viii not hope seem % be
. nsincerity ia that am indeed
overwhelmed that Al further resistance being hopeless
most efficient in which may make unqualified
my purpose dispute. appeal further
the suits which you have against IA the name o the
ps. 1 ali property
effects. and respond a. once TO e , M IN ts
faith this assignment well as show the entire amount
xbd p ~ s,a Il a nave 80
am an old man greatly broken In ncath cast
prospect of hopeless Imprisonment which nnst speedily
hes effort During inc early stages Of The suits and
is WITH the interest. s"Sn.ss
have now become utterly inadeauate woali not max
published stacmcns the vnication Of principle and
tho o. ~ s pu S.a the san
the recovery o. money IN any manner you may soc ~ 70
rustns implicitly in high reputation and character
ak TO make only sss m As
my personal and property interests 70 DO put TO
the fullest OF examination and publicity, would
hope nave any matters affecting other persons re-
striced knowledge and discretion. Know
Ing you do every material fact already would be una
vnipg resist withhold details
Sa your Sa ass
responsibility OF publication and tho Of such matters
only the ends wish advance
FOR tho present legal counsel shn! not
poy any act IN the spirit OF this
conform the of tho courts. send this ny
Foster Dewey, whom have heretofore employed ~ scr
rotary. lie directed receive from instructions
and In detail ccnmst
| am very truly, yours WILLIAM VI. TWEED.
IL ia understood that Mr. O'Conor sent this letter 10
| Attorney General Fairchd with his favorable recon-
mendation, ana that Mr. O'Conor also signied his in.
lention TO terminate his moro active connection with
the Ring prosecutions practically ended Acting
upon this the Attorney General has himself made
several visits to Tweed and has carried out tho exam
nations OF elects and especially OF Information
which Tweed had A largo pile OF checks
vouchers aud evidence accordingly IN tho control oil
| Attorney General Fairchild.
TwEEDs FUTURE.
! Az to what may become OF Tweed. when he has sur
rendered all his properly and turned over his papers
we arc enabled say that his flight not altogether
that OF aimless fugitive Hc intended to enter upon
! important railroad work In SPAN, which may stu
engage him II he hs way to II upon his release
| He was hity-lour years old on Tuesday. April j