Republicans suffer setbacks in 1874 mid-terms after being "caught in a trap" from the result of the third-term hoax.

Republican Setbacks in 1874

Republicans suffer setbacks in 1874 mid-terms after being "caught in a trap" from the result of the…

The Republican statesman at home.

Republican Statesman at Home

The Republican statesman at home.

The Republicans get ahead in Fall 1875 elections by smashing the "reformed" Tammany Hall.

Republicans Smash Tammany Hall

The Republicans get ahead in Fall 1875 elections by smashing the "reformed" Tammany Hall.

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.

Uncle Sam criticizes Congress proposal to reduce the Army and Navy.

Retrenchment of U.S. Armed Forces

Uncle Sam criticizes Congress proposal to reduce the Army and Navy.

Republican Theodore Roosevelt and Democratic Grover Cleveland reform without bloodshed.

Roosevelt and Cleveland Unite in Reform

Republican Theodore Roosevelt and Democratic Grover Cleveland reform without bloodshed.

Russia's "live and let live" motto.

Russia's Live and Let Live Motto

Russia's "live and let live" motto.

During the Russo-Turkish War, the European powers prepare to divide the spoils with peace rumors.

Russo-Turkish War

During the Russo-Turkish War, the European powers prepare to divide the spoils with peace rumors.

Nast depicts New York corruption - "Stop Thief!" - A stampede to find the scapegoat.

Stampede to Find the Scapegoat

Nast depicts New York corruption - "Stop Thief!" - A stampede to find the scapegoat.

Carl Schurz and the German vote for the 1872 Presidential Election.

Carl Schurz and the German Vote

Carl Schurz and the German vote for the 1872 Presidential Election.

Carl Schurz as Don Quixote attacking the United States Windmill.

Carl Schurz as Don Quixote

Carl Schurz as Don Quixote attacking the United States Windmill.

A caricature of Carl Schurz as the "Tower of Strength."

Carl Schurz Caricature

A caricature of Carl Schurz as the "Tower of Strength."

Carl Schurz attempts to discredit President Grant over the sale of arms to France.

Carl Schurz Discredits Grant

Carl Schurz attempts to discredit President Grant over the sale of arms to France.

Carl Schurz's attacks on President Grant are "played out."

Schurz's Attacks on Grant are Played Out

Carl Schurz's attacks on President Grant are "played out."

Carl Schurz's claims consigned to the dustbin after the 1872 Election defeat.

Schurz's Claims Consigned

Carl Schurz's claims consigned to the dustbin after the 1872 Election defeat.

Nast depicts Shandley and Tweed rehearsing A Mid Summer Night's Dream where Shandley is Puck. Shandley (as Puck): "Allow me to immortalize you, Boss!" Tweed (realizing his part): "I most emphatically and decidedly object to it. I am not deficient in common-sense."

Shandley and Tweed's Rehearsal

Nast depicts Shandley and Tweed rehearsing A Mid Summer Night's Dream where Shandley is Puck. Shandley…

The Senate rejects Alexander Shepherd as Governor of the District of Columbia.

Shepherd Rejected by Senate for Governor of DC

The Senate rejects Alexander Shepherd as Governor of the District of Columbia.

"Captured at last (June 3, 1875)." The wedding of General Phil Sheridan.

General Phil Sheridan's Wedding

"Captured at last (June 3, 1875)." The wedding of General Phil Sheridan.

Carl Shurz's reforms to the Indian Bureau.

Shurz's Reforms to the Indian Bureau

Carl Shurz's reforms to the Indian Bureau.

Passage of the bland Silver Bill as Columbia abuses Uncle Sam for his doubtful financial policy.

Silver Bill Passage

Passage of the bland Silver Bill as Columbia abuses Uncle Sam for his doubtful financial policy.

The dangers of the silver dollar become apparent when it falls upon Murat Halstead as Colonel Watterson cools the brow of Halstead.

Silver Dollar Dangers

The dangers of the silver dollar become apparent when it falls upon Murat Halstead as Colonel Watterson…

Nast's shadows of forthcoming events predicted the sinking of the commissioners. Nast depicts New York corruption under Tammany Hall Ring.

Sinking the Commissioners

Nast's shadows of forthcoming events predicted the sinking of the commissioners. Nast depicts New York…

Southern claims before Congress; the solid South change policy.

Southern Claims Before Congress

Southern claims before Congress; the solid South change policy.

The Queen of Industry, or the New South.

Southern Industry

The Queen of Industry, or the New South.

Anti-Spanish cartoon following the massacre of filibusters on board the Virginius. "If he can't respect our flag, send him where he belongs."

Anti-Spanish Cartoon Following Massacre of Filibusters

Anti-Spanish cartoon following the massacre of filibusters on board the Virginius. "If he can't respect…

Criticism for opponents of the 1875 Specie Resumption Act. "The lost traveller condemning the Post which points him the way."

Specie Resumption Act of 1875

Criticism for opponents of the 1875 Specie Resumption Act. "The lost traveller condemning the Post which…

Charles Sumner accuses President Grant of nepotism in the "Battle-cry of Sumner."

Charles Sumner Accuses Grant of Nepotism

Charles Sumner accuses President Grant of nepotism in the "Battle-cry of Sumner."

The Liberal Republican Party - Will Robinson Crusoe (Sumner) forsake his man Friday (the African Americans)?

Sumner and African Americans

The Liberal Republican Party - Will Robinson Crusoe (Sumner) forsake his man Friday (the African Americans)?

Charles Sumner's denunciation of President Grant's fall flat on the Republican Party.

Sumner's Denunciation of President Grant

Charles Sumner's denunciation of President Grant's fall flat on the Republican Party.

The defeat of the Tammany Ring. The political suicide of Peter "Brains" Sweeny and his retirement from public life.

Peter "Brains" Sweeny Retires from Public Life

The defeat of the Tammany Ring. The political suicide of Peter "Brains" Sweeny and his retirement from…

Nast depicts New York corruption under Tammany Hall Ring. Nast's shadows of forthcoming events predicted Tammany excising the law at the Rum Hole. A board of excise appointed by some local authority.

Tammany Excise Law

Nast depicts New York corruption under Tammany Hall Ring. Nast's shadows of forthcoming events predicted…

The defeat of the Tammany Ring. "Something that did blow over on November 7, 1871."

Tammany Hall's Blow Over

The defeat of the Tammany Ring. "Something that did blow over on November 7, 1871."

Nast depicts New York corruption with the Tammany Ring as vultures waiting for the storm to blow over. "Let us prey."

Tammany Ring as Vultures

Nast depicts New York corruption with the Tammany Ring as vultures waiting for the storm to blow over.…

The Tammany Ring defeated. Tweed as Marius amongst the ruins of Carthage.

Tammany Ring Defeated

The Tammany Ring defeated. Tweed as Marius amongst the ruins of Carthage.

The defeat of the Tammany Ring. The next step: justice against the criminals - "What the people must do about it."

Justice Against Tammany Ring

The defeat of the Tammany Ring. The next step: justice against the criminals - "What the people must…

The first great question posed to the Tammany Ring is "Who is Incersoll's CO?"

Tammany Ring Questions

The first great question posed to the Tammany Ring is "Who is Incersoll's CO?"

The second great question posed to the Tammany Ring is "Who stole the People's money?"

Tammany Ring Questions

The second great question posed to the Tammany Ring is "Who stole the People's money?"

The famous Tammany Tiger loose. "What are you going to do about it?"

Tammany Tiger Loose

The famous Tammany Tiger loose. "What are you going to do about it?"

During the 1880 Presidential Elections, the Democratic call for tariff reform means hunger for workers.

Tariff Reforms mean Hunger for Workers

During the 1880 Presidential Elections, the Democratic call for tariff reform means hunger for workers.

The tape that entangles both large and small.

Telegraph Satire

The tape that entangles both large and small.

Thanksgiving European Style. The powers waiting to divide the Turkey, which Russia is still pursuing.

Thanksgiving European Style

Thanksgiving European Style. The powers waiting to divide the Turkey, which Russia is still pursuing.

Allen Thurman "Hard Money" finds that the Greenback faction is growing with the depiction of a rag-baby symbol on the doorstep.

Thurman Finds Greenbacks Growing

Allen Thurman "Hard Money" finds that the Greenback faction is growing with the depiction of a rag-baby…

The tiger slammed out of the White House.

Tiger Slammed Out

The tiger slammed out of the White House.

After the New York elections, the tiger is trying to get in.

Tiger Trying to Get In

After the New York elections, the tiger is trying to get in.

A lean tiger wailing at the White House door.

Tiger Wailing at White House

A lean tiger wailing at the White House door.

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.