Judge — June 1, 1895 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a satirical political cartoon from *Judge* magazine depicting a monument to "Hic-Jacet Tammany" (Latin: "here lies Tammany"). The large black cat perched atop represents Tammany Hall, New York's notorious Democratic political machine. The pedestal is stacked with boxes labeled "STUFFED BALLOT" and marked "WE MOURN OUR LOSS," mocking the organization's fraudulent electoral practices. Figures in formal dress surround the monument, appearing to mourn or pay respects—likely representing Tammany politicians or associates. The overall message is that Tammany Hall deserved to "die" due to its corruption, particularly ballot-stuffing and electoral fraud. The cartoon celebrates the machine's apparent downfall or loss of power, presenting corruption as worthy of burial rather than mourning.