Evidence before the Grand Jury in the case of A. Oakey Hall.
Contributors: YA Pamphlet Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: s.n.
Published: 1871
Place of publication: [New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 62
Subjects: Hall, A. Oakey 1826-1898 -- Trials, litigation, etc.; Tammany Hall.; Trials (Misconduct in office) -- New York (State) -- New York.; Political corruption -- New York (State) -- New York.; Misconduct in office -- New York (State) -- New York.; Grand jury -- New York (State) -- New York.; Tweed Ring.; New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government -- To 1898.
Notes: Cover title.
"Grand Jury proceedings, Grand Jury Room, October 19, 1871."--P. [1].
Summary: As a member of the Tammany Hall organization in New York City politics Hall became mayor in 1868. Accused in 1871 of being implicated in the scandles of the Tweed Ring, Hall maintained his innocence and refused to resign as mayor.  He was indicted and brought to trail in Dec. 1872. Hall conducted his own defense and was acquitted.