The Wasp — 1880 — page 123: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page combines a political campaign song with illustrations and a sidebar about presidential activities. The main content is "Campaign Carols: The Country's Danger," a satirical song set to "John Brown's Body," featuring dueling verses between "Signor Democratico" and "Signor Republicano" debating the nation's political direction. The right sidebar, "The President's Movements," appears to humorously chronicle President Hayes' schedule, including visiting beer saloons and attending theater—likely mocking either his leisure activities or perceived priorities. The bottom illustrations show scenes from "Popular Songs Illustrated," depicting domestic or comedic moments unrelated to the political content above. Without clear date or context markers visible, the specific election year remains unclear, though the Republican-Democratic framing suggests a late 19th-century campaign period.