Judge — November 24, 1888 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon depicts a cyclone/hurricane striking a coastal scene with military and naval figures. The caption references November 6th and something being "swept away." The visible signs on ships include text mentioning "CYCLONE" and what appears to be references to political positions or appointments. The assembled military officers and dignitaries suggest this represents a significant political upheaval or change in government. However, without knowing the specific publication date, I cannot definitively identify which historical event or political figures this satirizes. The cartoon likely comments on an election or sudden governmental shift occurring around November 6th, with the cyclone serving as metaphor for the dramatic political change that "swept away" the previous administration or policies. The exact historical context—which election, which officials—remains unclear from the image alone.