Judge, 1885-05-23 · page 1 of 16
Judge — May 23, 1885 — page 1: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page contains a single political cartoon titled "The Union Reverse," drawn by F. Beard. It depicts two military figures on grand stairs: a Union soldier (seated, appearing dejected) and a Confederate officer (standing, in formal dress). The caption quotes the Union soldier telling the Confederate: "I have lost by the triumph of my government, you have gained by the overthrow of yours." The cartoon sarcastically critiques Reconstruction-era politics, suggesting that despite the Union's military victory in the Civil War, former Confederate leaders gained political power or influence in the post-war period—while Union soldiers faced hardship. This reflects late-1880s frustration that Southern Democrats had regained control despite Northern victory.
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ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE AT NEW YORK AS SECOND CLASS MATTER. COPYRIGHT [881 BY THE JUDGE PUBLISHING CO Price NEW YORK, MAY 23, 1885. 10 Cents. THE UNION REVERSE. UNION SOLDIER, TO CONFEDERATE—“1! have lost by the triumph of my government, you have gained by tho overthrow of yours.” comicbooks.com