Puck — February 6, 1878 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a political satire cartoon featuring several figures. The top panel shows "Brother Talmage" (likely referring to a religious figure) exclaiming with raised fists, while a middle figure holds what appears to be a ball or object. A large demonic or threatening figure looms on the right with text reading "Is there no law?" The lower left panel shows someone behind bars labeled "LUDLOW ST. JAIL," while the bottom panel includes "Boss Tweed" saying "Hell! Of course there is—I know how it is, boys!" The cartoon appears to satirize corruption and selective justice in the legal system, suggesting that powerful figures like Tweed evade accountability while ordinary citizens face imprisonment. The religious figure's outrage contrasts with the cynical acceptance of legal corruption.