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Nast depicts New York corruption with the abuses at the ballot box as the root of Tammany power. Boss Tweed: "As long as I count the votes, what are you going to do about it?"

Abuses at the Ballot Box are the Root of Tammany Power

Nast depicts New York corruption with the abuses at the ballot box as the root of Tammany power. Boss…

During the New York Election of 1879, John Kelly as the spider of the Tammany web. "'Come into my parlor,' said the 'Boss' spider to the New York fly."

Kelly and Tammany in 1879 Election

During the New York Election of 1879, John Kelly as the spider of the Tammany web. "'Come into my parlor,'…

Nast depicts New York corruption where Tammany and Boss Tweed uses fear to gain respect.

Respect of Fear

Nast depicts New York corruption where Tammany and Boss Tweed uses fear to gain respect.

Nast depicts New York Corruption with Boss Tweed holding onto the reins of the Democratic Party prior to the election of 1872.

Boss Tweed Holds Reins of Democratic Party

Nast depicts New York Corruption with Boss Tweed holding onto the reins of the Democratic Party prior…