Tilden withdraws from the Democratic nomination.

Tilden Withdraws from Democratic Nomination

Tilden withdraws from the Democratic nomination.

Samuel Tilden's attempt to bribe his way to the Presidency is uncovered by the New York Tribune where a cipher mumm(er)y is exhumed by the New York Tribune.

Tilden's Bribe for Presidency Uncovered

Samuel Tilden's attempt to bribe his way to the Presidency is uncovered by the New York Tribune where…

Manton Marble and the scandal of Tilden's presidential bid.

Tilden's Scandalous Presidential Bid

Manton Marble and the scandal of Tilden's presidential bid.

The turkey plucked by the lion.

Turkey Plucked

The turkey plucked by the lion.

Waking up in 1878 when the Turko-Russian War was still in progress.

Turko-Russian War

Waking up in 1878 when the Turko-Russian War was still in progress.

Tweed and Erie Rings playing Blindman's Bluff with Justice. "How long will the game last?"

Tweed and Erie Rings Playing Blindman's Bluff

Tweed and Erie Rings playing Blindman's Bluff with Justice. "How long will the game last?"

William Tweed is beyond the reach of the law - the dwarf and the giant thief.

William Tweed as Giant Thief

William Tweed is beyond the reach of the law - the dwarf and the giant thief.

Nast depicts New York corruption as Tweed is "the brains" at the New York state convention. This is one of the most famous of Nast's caricatures.

Tweed as the Brains at the New York Convention

Nast depicts New York corruption as Tweed is "the brains" at the New York state convention. This is…

Boss Tweed grinded.

Tweed Grinded

Boss Tweed grinded.

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…

Nast shows New York corruption as Tweed attempts to mask his action through handouts to the poor as Tweedledee and Sweedledum.

Tweed Masks His Corruptive Actions

Nast shows New York corruption as Tweed attempts to mask his action through handouts to the poor as…

Tweed makes the Supreme Court into a mummy. Tammany Tweedledee: "She is going to punish us." Canal Tweedledum: "That's the best joke yet."

Tweed Mocks Supreme Court

Tweed makes the Supreme Court into a mummy. Tammany Tweedledee: "She is going to punish us." Canal Tweedledum:…

Boss Tweed released from prison after one year. "The upright bench, which is above criticism."

Tweed Released After 1 Year In Jail

Boss Tweed released from prison after one year. "The upright bench, which is above criticism."

Nast depicts New York corruption with Tweed Ring's national ticket and cabinet for the election of 1872.

Tweed Ring Ticket for 1872

Nast depicts New York corruption with Tweed Ring's national ticket and cabinet for the election of 1872.

No prison is big enough for Boss William Tweed.

Boss Tweed is Too Big for Prison

No prison is big enough for Boss William Tweed.

The spirit of Boss Tweed is mighty still.

Tweed's Spirit is Mighty

The spirit of Boss Tweed is mighty still.

Senator Tweed from the New York Legislature is urged to reform in a Hamlet political cartoon where he is depicted as Queen Gertrude.

Senator Tweed in a New Role

Senator Tweed from the New York Legislature is urged to reform in a Hamlet political cartoon where he…

The cartoon that captured Tweed. Reform Tweed: "If all the people want is to have somebody arrested, I'll have you plunders arrested. You will be allowed to escape; nobody wil be hurt; and then Tilden will go to the White House, and I to Albany as Governor.

Tweed-le-dee and Tilden-dum

The cartoon that captured Tweed. Reform Tweed: "If all the people want is to have somebody arrested,…

Uncle Sam from bad to worse, 83 cents for 100 cents.

Uncle Sam and U. S. Treasury

Uncle Sam from bad to worse, 83 cents for 100 cents.

Uncle Sam is shown fleeing while the bottom has dropped out of the policy chair, as Nast is shown as the patient artist who falls through while he still extends high in the air the traditional scissors, significant of defiance to the last.

Uncle Sam Fleeing

Uncle Sam is shown fleeing while the bottom has dropped out of the policy chair, as Nast is shown as…

The prospect in New York, Uncle Sammy's barrel.

Uncle Sammy's Barrell

The prospect in New York, Uncle Sammy's barrel.

Senator Voorhees handles the British Lion with his Irish-American speech.

Voorhees Handles British Lion

Senator Voorhees handles the British Lion with his Irish-American speech.

Nast depicts New York corruption with the vouchers stolen from Connolly's office which is "too thin" an excuse as they supposedly "know nothing about the stolen vouchers."

Vouchers Stolen from Connolly's Office

Nast depicts New York corruption with the vouchers stolen from Connolly's office which is "too thin"…

Nast shows New York corruption with Auditor Watson's Death and suspicions on Broadway Works project. "Gross irregularity not fraudulent."

Auditor Watson's Death and Suspicions on Broadway Works Project

Nast shows New York corruption with Auditor Watson's Death and suspicions on Broadway Works project.…

Colonel Watterson after a period of warfare.

Watterson After a Period of Warfare

Colonel Watterson after a period of warfare.

Henry Watterson (Louisville Courier-Journal Editor) softened on disputed election by the birth of his son.

Watterson Softened on Disputed Election

Henry Watterson (Louisville Courier-Journal Editor) softened on disputed election by the birth of his…

Cold water poured on Henry Watterson's call for peaceful march on Washington. "Fire and water make vapor - what a cooling off will be there, my countrymen!"

Watterson's Call for Peaceful March

Cold water poured on Henry Watterson's call for peaceful march on Washington. "Fire and water make vapor…

J. B. Weaver of the Greenback Party is ignored by Speaker Randall and the Congress.

Weaver and Greenbacks Ignored

J. B. Weaver of the Greenback Party is ignored by Speaker Randall and the Congress.

Greenback the Weaver in delight at being recognized by Speaker Randall and Congress.

Weaver and Greenbacks Recognized

Greenback the Weaver in delight at being recognized by Speaker Randall and Congress.

A breeze from the West.

Western Breeze

A breeze from the West.

The Whisky Ring Scandal surfaces at the U.S. Treasury.

Whisky Ring Scandal

The Whisky Ring Scandal surfaces at the U.S. Treasury.

Potter designs a jar with the White House turned upside down and the United Mexico of America at the bottom.

White House Turned Upside Down

Potter designs a jar with the White House turned upside down and the United Mexico of America at the…

Criticism for the "White-Washing Committee's report on the "ring's" accounts. The "White-Washing Committee" invited by The Ring controller to inspect his books. Nast entitled this drawing "Three Blind Mice."

White-Washing Committee's Reports

Criticism for the "White-Washing Committee's report on the "ring's" accounts. The "White-Washing Committee"…

Nast depicts New York corruption with wholesale and retail double standards in dealing with New York thieves.

Wholesale and Retail

Nast depicts New York corruption with wholesale and retail double standards in dealing with New York…