The Wasp — 1879 — page 66: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This satirical cartoon depicts a chaotic expulsion scene titled "Our Goes," showing various figures being forcibly removed. The central figure appears to be labeled "The Skowhegan" (unclear reference), wearing striped clothing. A Native American figure on horseback and a woman on horseback wielding a weapon are among those being expelled. Multiple male figures in formal dress and top hats observe or participate in the removal. Signs reading "ALL THE MEN MUST GO" and similar phrases suggest this satirizes a political purge or removal of officeholders. The diverse crowd—including what appears to be political appointees, immigrants, or rival faction members—indicates criticism of mass dismissals from government positions. The cartoon likely comments on patronage politics or a political upheaval of the era, though the specific historical event remains unclear without additional context.