New-York tribune., 1878-04-13

formed the marriage ceremony for Mr..
Tweed. There will be no pall-bearers. The re-
mains will be placed IN the family lot in greenwood
Cemetery. a handsome plot, occupying entire
circle in a conspicuous part of the grounds.
TWEED'S PRISON LIFE AND SICKNESS.
HIS PHYSICIANS DESCRIPTION OF HIS LAST DAYS
THE STORY OF FRIEND-sHERIFF REGLLY's
ACCOUNT OF TwEEDs PRISON LFE-OTHER
"REMINISCENCES or HIS LIFE IN THE JAIL.
DR.. John NJ. CarnOchan, who was Tweed's
physician gives the following history Of his patients
illness "My attention first called TO Mr.. Tweed
last Thursday. Informed that he was restless.
seeplcss and not feeling bright usual On my
first VISIT examined him and found that he suffer
ing from combination OF diseases cystitis and bron
chits. The latter brought on by cold which he
caught in the prison He was extremely careful In all his
movements in order prevent this apparently slight
cold from becoming more serious Although he received
good from his the cold gradually settled on
his lungs and pneumonia rapidly followed. This was
the first cause for alarm, but there no reasons for
believing that anything fatal would result from
t. While suffering from both OF these diseases
he began 10 complain OF pains around the heart. On
questioning him. learned that this the return Of an
old malady He had suffered much from similar pains
years ago Proper medical treatment administered
to him and he gradually grew brighter and more com
Portable"
For several days" DR.. Carnocbau continued, this
Improvement was noticed. His pulse became easier.
on Sunday q new danger was noticed. as there were
marked signs OF pericardis. The trouble about the
heart grew aggravated. During the two succeed
ing days he rallied again. Thursday morning, when
called there seemed 10 be mitigation Of the pains Signs
OF cuson on the ercardum however began TO develop
Themselves toward evening. This heart trouble con-
tnued 20 grow him. His pain most intense. He
would e1clam aloud at times and utter frequent eacu
IatiOns found 1t necessary to be constantly in
attendance In the early party Of the evening left him
FOR a short time, but returned and remained until
nearly midnight. Through the influence OF medication.
he enjoyed comparatively much in the early hours
OF the evening At o'clock he breathing easier.
then asked him how he felt aud he simply replied.
more comfortable His nerves were quieter
and / induced HIM TO take some sleep. For
about one hour afterward he slept soundly.
About midnight he woke complaining OF the excessive
pain in his heart. He continually grew restless
twisting around aud rolling about the bed. Several
times he rose and adjusted the clothes and sat
in an arm chair. When I left him for the
night the cardiac symptoms were very severe
Az o'clock yesterday morning there was slight anne
Iteration his condition. For half hour he enjoyed
little sleep. when he awoke the heart trouble seemed
10 give him the most annoyance. The pulse
became very feeble after his sleep. / ar
rived at o'clock and found that his cOun-
teuance had cnaDgcu COuslueIhOB uuIlng the
night The eyes sunken, the cheeks pale and wan
and all marks Of brightness had vanished All the symp
toms had become surprisingly aggravated aud aban.
doned all hopes OF his recovery He continued TO sink
gradually Finally he fell into sort OF stupor but not
comatose state died without struggle, exactly at
nOOn.'
Dr. CarnOchan said that Tweeds last hours we're ex-
tremey touching. About o'clock yesterday morning
Mrs Douglas, Tweed's daughter, arrived with her hus-
"a ha.l-a flaf HharIa naKs-
lin william Edelsten and the coored nurse. Several
bours before he died, Dr. CaTnochan informed Tweed
that there hopes OF his recovery He received the
information calmly. Soon afterward he pressed the
physeans hand closely in his own and said In an affect
ing tone: have tried to do some good, II have not
had good luck am not AFRAID to die. believe the
guardian angels will protect me-"
CHARLES DEvLINS STORY OF THE DEATHBED.
Charles Deylin, the contractor, who was lifelong
friend Of Tweed Of the persons present at his
atbed In conversation with TRIBUNE reporter, he
smoke as follows: 81 have been constant
visitor AZ Mr. Tweed's room for some time,
and was present his Illness Our acquaintance
began with bOyhoOd and rpened as we passednto man
hood and grew nrner approached maturer years.
The first symptoms OF any i'll health were noticed by Mr.
Tweed's friends days after the recent refusal of
the Attorney General to release him from Jail Tweed
always entertained hopes that he would ultimately
he set at liberty but after this action his ideas changed
In early life he was accustomed TO activity Deprived
of this life was only burden TO him. What he wanted
was fresh wholesome air. In all my visits to
the iail the principal subject OF conversation
which engaged Mr.. Tweeds attention. the
treatment he received at the hands OF the Attorney
Generals. He would always refer TO both Mr.. Fair
child and Mr.. schoonmaker One day lately he said
Between the Attorney they have had my life
for five years No good has resulted from IT, am sut
fering while others are enjoying perfect freedom No
man can conscientiously say that this is right"
"It was evident" continued Mr. Devln for several
davs that this was Mr. Tweeds fatal illness. He had
become SO changed in appearance, and bis depres-
sion OF spirits against which he always fought
so vigorously, was almost agonzing. I felt
confident on ThuIday night, that l would have
TO hurry TO the Jail the following morning
70 find him alive reached the Jail very early He was
conscious and called me TO the bed In familiar
way. owing TO his great weakness he could not talk
much He pointed 10 my own picture. which was hang.
inc over his bed and said 1t was always great
nleosure 70 meet a firm friend. Thinking he might
have some matters should be attended 10 before
his death spoke him on that subject IL was not
pheasant discussion him evidently. for he did
tnue H. Later when asked him directly II he had any
thing TO SETTLE he replied II have nothing to SETTLE
except with my God"
In conclusion, Mr.. Devlin said II placed on the
Coroner's jury. Adocument was drawn up declaring
that certain dreases the Of Tweeds death
I refused 20 sign the document because I was