Political cartoon depicting Boss Tweed and his cronies cowering
before hangmen's nooses. Tweed, in his position at Tammany Hall, was
responsible for stealing millions from tax payers. His time in power was
also marked with threats, murders, bribes and political favors. He was
removed from power in 1871, but wasn't convicted for several more
years. When Tweed first appeared in court, the trial was
dismissed because of a lack of proper witnesses, and Tweed boasted no one
would ever be able to imprison him. Fortunately for New York City, he
was put on trial again several months later and was found guilty.