Judge — November 28, 1885 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a political cartoon titled "Judge" depicting chaos at what appears to be the Republican House (visible on the building's arch). Several well-dressed men inside the building are wielding gavels and mallets in aggressive, combative poses, suggesting internal conflict or disorder within Republican leadership. In the foreground, a bearded man labeled "N.Y. TIMES" carries a large megaphone or speaking trumpet, apparently amplifying or broadcasting the chaos. A woman and child observe the tumultuous scene. The cartoon satirizes Republican Party infighting and internal dysfunction, while suggesting the New York Times' role in publicizing or sensationalizing these conflicts. The overall message appears to criticize both Republican disorganization and media coverage amplifying political discord.