Judge — April 28, 1883 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This Judge magazine cartoon satirizes support for President Chester Arthur's candidacy. The image shows military or political figures in a small boat labeled "Half Breed" (referring to the Half-Breed faction of the Republican Party) on turbulent waters near "Harmony Island." The cartoon mocks Arthur's presidential ambitions by depicting his supporters as adrift and struggling. The "Half Breed" label references the Republican Party's internal split between the Half-Breeds (reform-minded) and Stalwarts (patronage-focused). The chaotic boat scene suggests Arthur's campaign is unstable or ill-fated. The partial text "NT FOR PRESIDENT ARTHUR" confirms this concerns Arthur's presidential bid, likely during the 1884 election cycle when his nomination faced significant opposition within his own party.