Son of the South provides an excellent service by hosting the digitized Harper’s Weekly from 1861-65. Here’s a couple political cartoons published in the October 25, 1862 issue. They comment on the upcoming election for New York State governor on November 4th. Horatio Seymour was the Democrat party candidate. (In case it’s hard to make out, the foot being kissed is labeled “South”.)
“WHAT THE SEYMOUR PARTY SAY. “
“WHAT THE SEYMOUR PARTY MEAN. “
