The Wasp — May 29, 1880 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content** rather than political cartoon. The main satirical piece, "A Dimmed Star," discusses Lawrence Dunny, a police appointee who made an unlawful arrest of a man (Mr. Corbett), resulting in the victim's lawsuit. The article critiques how political influence enabled Dunny to avoid consequences—his bail was forfeited and he was suspended pending investigation. The satire targets **police corruption and political patronage**: the piece argues that without connections, an ordinary person would face justice, but Dunny's political backing allows him to escape accountability. The remainder consists of advertisements for spectacles, oils, stoves, and hats—typical of 1880s-90s magazines. No specific national political figures appear to be caricatured on this page.