Answer: bosstweed

AnswerCrossword Clue
BOSSTWEEDPolitician done in by a Harper's Weekly cartoonist
BOSSTWEEDTammany Hall leader
BOSSTWEEDNoted New York machine operator
BOSSTWEEDTammany leaders
BOSSTWEEDNast target
BOSSTWEEDHe swindled N. Y. C. out of millions, 1870.
BOSSTWEEDSwindler of the 1860's.
BOSSTWEEDLeader of 19th cen. "ring."
BOSSTWEEDSymbol of venality.
BOSSTWEEDTammany man
BOSSTWEEDNast- ily-treated politico?
BOSSTWEEDThomas Nast target
BOSSTWEEDNotorious New York politician