Judge — October 14, 1882 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon satirizes a divided America heading toward conflict. A carriage labeled "United We Stand Divided We Fall" carries political figures toward "Albany" and "Tammany," while a horse labeled "Anarchy" or similar strains to pull it. Figures in top hats (likely representing different political factions or parties) use megaphones and tools, seemingly unable to cooperate or steer the vehicle effectively. The bottom shows two men labeled "Proxy" grappling or fighting on the ground—apparently representing proxy wars or factional disputes playing out among ordinary citizens. The overall message: political division and partisan conflict are destabilizing the nation, threatening the unity needed for national stability. The "race" metaphor suggests this is an electoral or political competition threatening to tear the country apart rather than unify it.