The Wasp — 1876 — page 97: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon from *The Wasp* (October 14, 1876) depicts Lady Justice or Columbia standing triumphantly over defeated male figures, likely representing political opponents in Indiana. The woman holds a sword and shield labeled "INDIANA'S VERDICT," suggesting a decisive electoral outcome. The fallen men beneath her feet appear to be caricatured politicians or political movements defeated in Indiana's 1876 elections. The scattered items—including what appear to be political materials or campaign debris—reinforce the theme of electoral defeat. The cartoon celebrates a political victory, probably supporting the Republican or Democratic cause depending on *The Wasp*'s editorial stance. Without clearer identification of the specific fallen figures, the exact political conflict remains unclear, though it relates to the contentious 1876 presidential election period.