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The Economical Council in Albany, NY showing New York corruption. This is the second Tweed cartoon. Hoffman sits on the dais, with Sweeny at his right hand. Hall, Connolly, and Tweed are prominent among the supporters, as are Jay Gould and Jim Frisk of the Erie contingent.

Economical Council and New York Corruption

The Economical Council in Albany, NY showing New York corruption. This is the second Tweed cartoon.…

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"…