Judge — November 19, 1881 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a political cartoon titled "The Judge" satirizing Chester Arthur, who served as U.S. President (1881-1885). The cartoon depicts a courtroom scene where Arthur is being judged or tried. The visual composition suggests commentary on Arthur's presidency or political conduct, with figures observing him in what appears to be a judicial setting. The text "Local Politicians Please Take Notice" indicates the cartoon aims to warn or criticize local political figures, likely about corruption or misconduct similar to what the cartoon attributes to Arthur. The fragmented OCR text suggests the original message may have been clearer before degradation. Without seeing the complete text clearly, the specific charges or satirical point remain somewhat unclear, though it likely relates to Arthur's controversial patronage system or administrative practices during his presidency.