Greeley's Attempt to Steal Grant's Policies
Horace Greeley's Liberal Republicans attempt to steal President Grant's policies (pants).
Greeley Relinquishes Editorship
Horace Greeley relinquishes Editorship of the New York Tribune - no longer a "party organ."
Greeley's Coat and Hat
Horace Greeley's storm battered coat and hat from "something that will blow over."
Greeley as Trojan Horse of Democratic Party
Horace Greeley as the Trojan Horse of the Democratic Party who will do "anything to get in" but "you…
Greeley Whitewashing the Tammany Tiger
Horace Greeley whitewashing the Tammany Tiger. "What are you going to do about it," if "old honesty"…
Greeley Covers Monument of Infamy
Horace Greeley covering the "Monument of Infamy" associated with Tammany Democrats. "The whited sepulcher…
Greeley Wooing Miss Columbia
Horace Greeley attempting to woo Miss Columbia May. "None but the brave deserves the fair."
Liberal Republicans Home Stretch
Liberal Republicans wrecked by a tidal wave, "we are on the home stretch."
Greeley's Defeat in 1872
Horace Greeley's defeat in the 1872 Presidential Election - "dismounted from the Democratic steed."
Schurz's Claims Consigned
Carl Schurz's claims consigned to the dustbin after the 1872 Election defeat.
Good Little Boy Who Did Not Prosper
The story of the good little boy who did not prosper, an illustration by Thomas Nast for a story by…
Credit Mobilier Scandal
The Credit Mobilier Scandal rocks the Republican Party - "every public question with an eye only to…
Tweed and Erie Rings Playing Blindman's Bluff
Tweed and Erie Rings playing Blindman's Bluff with Justice. "How long will the game last?"
Bennett as Nick Bottom
James Bennett (New York Herald Editor) parodied as Nick Bottom from A Midsummer Night's Dream…
Bennett and President Grant
James Bennett (New York Herald Editor) and President Grant parodied as "where there is an evil" (Caesarism…
Nast Shoos Herald Insect
Nast shoos away the Herald insect while a caricature of the "Caesar Ghost," a caricature of a caricature,…
Anti-Spanish Cartoon Following Massacre of Filibusters
Anti-Spanish cartoon following the massacre of filibusters on board the Virginius. "If he can't respect…
Inflationary Dangers
"By inflation, you will burst. Uncle Sam: 'You stupid money-bag! There is just so much money in you;…
1874 Inflation Bill
Benjamin Butler as the Genie of Massachusetts smells blue blood, threatening the "cradle of liberty"…
Grant Vetoes Inflation Bill
President Grant vetoes the 1874 Inflation Bill, bottling the Genie of Butler.
Greenback Group Caricature
The Greenback Group (Pro-Inflation) made up of Senators Logan, Morton, Cameron, and Carpenter shown…
Retrenchment of U.S. Armed Forces
Uncle Sam criticizes Congress proposal to reduce the Army and Navy.
Shepherd Rejected by Senate for Governor of DC
The Senate rejects Alexander Shepherd as Governor of the District of Columbia.
Grant's Caesarism Appears to Bennett
President Grant's Caesarism image appears to New York Herald Editor Bennett again.
NY Tribune and NY Herald
New York Tribune joins New York Herald on the third term hobby horse of anti-Grant editorials.
Stand Against Indian Outbreaks
Army of the Frontier stands firm against Indian outbreaks, despite retrenchment, red-tape, and a political…
Republican Elephant Caesarism
The first appearance of the Republican Elephant. Ceasarism fears drive the party's support towards an…
Republican Setbacks in 1874
Republicans suffer setbacks in 1874 mid-terms after being "caught in a trap" from the result of the…
Specie Resumption Act of 1875
Criticism for opponents of the 1875 Specie Resumption Act. "The lost traveller condemning the Post which…
Bennett is the Little Boy in Trouble
Hoaxer James Bennett (New York Herald Editor) as "the funny little boy in trouble." "Mr. Bennett complains…
Louisiana's Martial Law in 1875
Martial Law in Louisiana in 1875. The U.S. Bayonet is not partisan in the Louisiana Legislature.
Grant's Civil Service Reform
President Grant's Civil Service Reform is not to the liking of either party, despite enthusiasm.
Civil Rights Act of 1875
The Civil Rights Act of 1875 depicted with an African American talking to Saint Peter that he can't…
Bennett and Reid Assailing Ceasarism
Bennett and Reid (New York Herald and New York Tribune) assail the apparition of Caesarism. In the eye…
Republican Revival in New Hampshire
"The trunk in sight. First appearance since the Fall (elections)." A Republican revival in New Hampshire.
Democratic Victory in Connecticut
"Another mysterious disappearance" of the Republican vote. Democratic victory in Connecticut.
General Phil Sheridan's Wedding
"Captured at last (June 3, 1875)." The wedding of General Phil Sheridan.
Grant Reluctant for Third Term
President Ulysses S. Grant shows his reluctance to take up a third term, "and they say, 'he wants a…
Bennett Contemplates Attacks on Grant
James Bennett (New York Herald Editor) contemplates more attacks on President Grant: "If Grant isn't…
Thurman Finds Greenbacks Growing
Allen Thurman "Hard Money" finds that the Greenback faction is growing with the depiction of a rag-baby…
Republicans Smash Tammany Hall
The Republicans get ahead in Fall 1875 elections by smashing the "reformed" Tammany Hall.
Tweed Released After 1 Year In Jail
Boss Tweed released from prison after one year. "The upright bench, which is above criticism."
Tweed Mocks Supreme Court
Tweed makes the Supreme Court into a mummy. Tammany Tweedledee: "She is going to punish us." Canal Tweedledum:…
Grant Denies Third Term
President Grant denies his ambitions for a Third Term. "A blighting effect of the President's message."