The Wasp — 1877 — page 65: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

The main illustration depicts a figure riding a donkey, likely representing a Democratic politician or candidate. The donkey—a traditional symbol of the Democratic Party—appears chaotic or uncontrolled, suggesting the party is unstable or difficult to manage. The accompanying text references multiple California political figures and events of 1877, including mentions of elections, the First Congressional District, and various local officials. Without clearer identification of specific individuals in the image, the exact satirical target remains unclear, though the overall message appears critical of Democratic Party leadership or direction during this period of California politics. The page also contains numerous professional notices and advertisements typical of 19th-century publications.