The Wasp — 1878 — page 417: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This political cartoon from *The Wasp* depicts a large rooster standing triumphantly on a ballot box, with the U.S. Capitol building in the background. The rooster wears a band labeled "GOVERNMENT," symbolizing political power or control. The four quoted responses below represent different political factions' reactions to an election result: - **Republicans** and **Democrats** express resignation ("all things must end") - **Non-Partisans** question the outcome's meaning - **Workingmen** hope for positive change The final line—"WASP: Avaunt! quit my sight! There is no health in you"—suggests the magazine's cynical dismissal of all these groups' political posturing. The cartoon likely comments on a specific election outcome, mocking how various parties rationalize electoral results.