Chock full of disturbing information and symbolism, this cartoon fully embodies the racist argument of the Democrats against the Republicans and their reconstruction program in 1868. At its core is the contrast between the fine carriage led by the Democrats' "horses," Horatio P. Seymour and Francis P. Blair, with the rough wagon pulled by asses bearing the likeness of Republicans Ulysses Grant and Schuyler Colfax. The Democrats ride swiftly toward a victory which would assure a "White Man's Government!" The Republicans are portrayed bogged down by their commitment to "Negro Supremacy."