Image of two scenes contrasting Democratic presidential candidate of 1832, Andrew Jackson, and 1864 candidate George B. McClellan. McClellan is portrayed as weak and conciliatory toward the South, whereas his earlier counterpart's staunch preservation of the Union is applauded. In the left panel Jackson berates John C. Calhoun, leader of the Southern nullification effort of 1832. Three men in the background also bow. On the right McClellan and running mate Pendleton kneel on the "Chicago Platform" before a standing Jefferson Davis. Two soldiers stand behind Davis making disparaging comments about McClellan and Pendleton. "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1864 by L. Prang & Co. in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Mass."--text, bottom center margin.
"Published by L. Prang & Co. 159 Washton.. St. Boston,"--text, bottom center margin.
"By the Eternal! this Union must and shall be preserved: A Traitor's doom to him who acts against it."--text (Jackson), top left of image.
"Pardon! Pardon!"--text (over Calhoun), top left of image.
"Those Northern dogs how they whine!"--text, top center of image.
"Gentlemen, I am well pleased with what you ask for, you are men of sense, and to commence with I wish you to call back those fellows, Sherman, Grant and Sheridan also that old Seadog Farragut after that we will see further."--text (Davis), top right of image.
"Those fools, now that we are in the last ditch they come and beg for peace."--text, center right of image.
"We should like to have the Union and Peace, dear Mr. Davis but if such is not your pleasure then please state your terms for a friendly separation."--text (McClellan), center right of image.
"Amen!"--text (Pendleton), center right of image.
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image
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1 engraving : uncolored ; overall 28.26 x 40.64 cm (11 1/8 x 16 in.)
McClellan, George Brinton, 1826-1885--Pictorial works Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845--Pictorial works Davis, Jefferson Columbus, 1828-1879--Pictorial works Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850--Pictorial works Pendleton, George H. (George Hunt), 1825-1889--Pictorial works Presidents--United States--Pictorial works Political campaigns Lithographs--1850-1875. (gmgpc) Political cartoons. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Politics & Social Issues Large Size The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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