The Wasp — 1877 — page 357: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily text-based editorial and political commentary rather than illustrated satire. The main content includes: **"AN UNWISE NOMINATION"** - criticism of J.C. Murphy's nomination for State Senator from the Ninth District. The article argues Murphy is an "unfit" Democratic candidate whose record as an "honest" but ineffectual businessman makes him unsuitable for political office. **"DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS"** - lists the Democratic County Committee's ticket, naming George Pearce for State Senator and various other candidates. **"A SUMMER TRIP"** - satirizes a recent excursion by politicians (apparently including Senator Grover) to Oregon under the guise of Morton's "Investigating Committee," portraying it as a junket disguised as official business. The satire targets Democratic Party selections and political hypocrisy regarding official investigations.