The Wasp — 1877 — page 161: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text-based satirical commentary** rather than political cartoons. The content includes: 1. **Social satire pieces** mocking various professions and behaviors: clergymen, judges, magicians, chemists, and restaurant patrons. 2. **"The Senatorial Bar"** - A satirical dialogue featuring Senator Jones of Florida and Senator Simon Cameron of Pennsylvania negotiating the sale of intoxicating drinks. The humor targets senators' apparent willingness to profit from questionable business dealings while maintaining political respectability. 3. **Vice President Perry references** - Multiple jabs at the Vice President regarding his involvement in liquor sales, suggesting political corruption or unseemly commercial ventures. The satire criticizes **political hypocrisy** and **moral compromises** among elected officials, particularly regarding alcohol commerce. The tone is cynical about senators' ethics and priorities.