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: Progressive democracy--prospect of a smash up Creator(s): Currier & Ives., Related Names: Maurer, Louis, 1832-1932 , artist Date Created/Published: [New York : Currier & Ives], c1860. Summary: Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln and running mate Hannibal Hamlin are shown about to destroy a Democratic party paralyzed by internal dissension. The Republicans ride a locomotive named 'Equal Rights' toward a crossing where the wagon 'Democratic Platform,' hitched to two opposing teams, is stalled on the track. The two teams try to pull the wagon in opposite directions. Horses with the heads of Stephen A. Douglas and bearded vice presidential nominee Hershel V. Johnson pull toward the left. A team with the heads of southern Democrats John C. Breckinridge and Joseph Lane strain toward the right. One of the wagon's two drivers is an Indian identified as 'a Squatter Sovereing.' As a Native American the figure may be a facetious reference to Douglas's endorsement of the principle of popular sovereignty on the question of slavery in the territories. He also represents the Indian chief Tammany, patron of the New York City Democratic machine. He cries, 'Now then little Dug! put in and pull, while I cry Tammany to the rescue,' for I hear a rushing sound that bodes us no good.' The driver on the right is incumbent President James Buchanan, an important Breckinridge supporter. He cracks a whip and exhorts his team, 'Come Jack, and Joe, pull up! and don't let the other team stir the wagon I'd rather the Machine would be smashed than have them run away with it.' Lincoln and Hamlin warn, 'Clear the track!' and 'Look out for the Engine, when the bell rings!' Notes: Probably drawn by Louis Maurer. Currier & Ives : a catalogue raisonn� / compiled by Gale Research. Detroit, MI : Gale Research, c1983, no. 5371 Weitenkampf, p. 124 Wilson, p. 24-25 Published in: American political prints, 1766-1876 / Bernard F. Reilly. Boston : G.K. Hall, 1991, entry 1860-37. Subjects: Breckenridge, John C. Buchanan, James, his presidency criticized. Douglas, Stephen Arnold. Hamlin, Hannibal. Johnson, Herschel V. Lane, Joseph. Lincoln, Abraham, presidential candidate. Tammany (Indian chief) s--1860-1870. Political cartoons--1860-1870. Bookmark /2003674585/ Bookmark:2003674585 Bookmark:2003674585 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 DNP Dye-Sublimation 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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