The Wasp — 1877 — page 119: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a text-heavy editorial page rather than a cartoon page. The main articles discuss: 1. **"A President at Last"** — celebrating President Hayes taking office after the disputed 1876 election, though acknowledging the chaos and corruption that preceded it. 2. **"The Democratic Party To-Day"** — arguing the Democratic Party is stronger than ever and criticizing Republican handling of Reconstruction and Southern affairs. 3. **"The Registration Fraud"** — detailing alleged voter fraud in San Francisco involving thousands of fraudulent ballots cast by both parties, emphasizing corruption in California elections. 4. **"One Month's Failures in Chicago"** — reporting on financial failures in Chicago real estate and speculation. The page contains no visible political cartoons, only satirical editorial commentary on contemporary Reconstruction-era politics and electoral corruption.