Description: Description of Photograph This is an 8x12 inch Reproduction Photograph made from a high quality scan of the original. When evaluating the quality of the photo, please keep in mind that most photos in our collection were taken over 100 years ago. Title: The great Presidential race of 1856 Related Names: Magee, John L. Date Created/Published: [Philadelphia] ; 1856. Summary: An animated comic scene ridiculing the Democratic and American party candidates. In the foreground is a somewhat rickety wooden 'Democratic Platform,' into which presidential candidate James Buchanan has just run, knocking his mount (running mate John C. Breckinridge, in the form of a buck) unconscious. Buchanan (center, dressed as a jockey) holds his right shin and curses a ragged black youth who stands laughing on the platform, 'You infernal Black Scoundrel, if it had not been for you and that cursed Slavery Plank that Scared and upset my Buck, I should have won this race certain.' The black youth jeers, 'Ya! Ya! Ya! Why Massa Buck. Dis is de Democratic Platform, I tink I misunderstand you to Say dat you like dis Plank [. . .] in fac dat you was de Platform [. . . .]' One of the planks in the platform is labeled 'Slavery,' and another 'Cuba,' referring to the apparent proslavery and annexationist interests of the Democrats. On the far right a small boy is hoisted onto the back of a ragged, weed-chewing man with a beard. The urchin holds a flag reading, 'We Po'ked em in 44, We Peirce'd em in 52 and We'll 'Buck em' in 56.' The bearded man looks at the child irritably and scowls, 'Hello there!! are you a Fre'mounter.' At left, American party candidate Millard Fillmore, riding a goose with the head of running mate Andrew Jackson Donelson and holding a 'Know Nothing' lantern, cries, 'I'm 'All right on the Goose,' and yet I dont seem to make much head way, Gentlemen you may all laugh, but if I'm not the next President the Union Will Be Disolved, The South Wont Stand It.' In the background a crowd watches the race. Two men converse, saying, 'Little too much Squatter Sovereignty about that Goose Fillmore?' and 'A decided Curvature of the Spine, no Back Bone Sir, 'All Dough' Sir, ha! ha! ha!' The majority of the spectators, however, cheer on Republican candidate John C. Fremont whose horse takes the lead at right. On an observation or judging deck nearby stands Brother Jonathan, holding what appears to be a timer's watch. The apt comic mise-en-scene and development of the minor characters here are characteristic of John L. Magee's work. Notes: Drawn by John L. Magee. Title appears as it is written on the item. Weitenkampf, p. 116. Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1856-15. Subjects: Breckinridge, John C.--(John Cabell),--1821-1875. Buchanan, James,--1791-1868. American Party--1850-1860. Presidential elections--United States--1850-1860. Slavery--1850-1860. s--1850-1860. Political cartoons--1850-1860. Bookmark /2008661583/ Bookmark:2008661583 Bookmark:2008661583 Size Approximately 8x12 inches. Note: Some images may have white bars on the sides or top if the original image does not conform to the 8x12 dimensions. Want to purchase the Original? The original is not for sale. Return Policy We are so confident in the quality we provide that we back every order with a money-back guarantee! This means if you are not satisfied, for ANY reason, a refund will be given.(No need to return the photo) Quality This Photograph is a Archive Quality Reproduction created directly from the original photograph. Our laboratory uses premium FujiFilm Lustre Paper guaranteeing brighter colors, sharper whites, and prints that will last a lifetime. Shipping We have taken extra steps to ensure that your prints arrive to you safely and undamaged. We use extra thick, stay-flat envelopes to get your photos to you as quickly and as safely as possible. Source: Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
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