Puck — March 12, 1879 — page 5: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a caricature of **Senator T.C. McCreery**, identified by the caption as "The Silver-Tongued Sluggard of the Senate." The satire attacks McCreery as an eloquent but lazy legislator—"silver-tongued" praising his rhetorical skills while "sluggard" mocks his lack of productive action. The small illustration in the upper right (appearing to show classical or allegorical figures) likely reinforces the "Pantheon" theme, positioning him among notable senators for mockery. The exaggerated physical caricature—heavy-set, stern expression—emphasizes his unflattering public image. This piece uses Puck's typical approach: witty wordplay combined with visual ridicule to critique a political figure's character or record.