Print shows a coach labeled “Rural Democracy” filled with “Rural Regulars” carrying their farm tools, racing “To the State Convention”, driven by Samuel J. Tilden, with John Kelly representing “Tammany Hall” and John Fox representing “Irving Hall” hitching a ride, sitting on the rear step. The driver looks annoyed.

Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1881-09-14

Creator(s)

Wales, James Albert, 1852-1886

Period

Youth (October 27, 1858-1881)

Repository

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

Page Count

1

Record Type

Image

Resource Type

Cartoon

Rights

These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.

Citation

Cite this Record

Chicago:

Unwelcome passengers. [September 14, 1881]. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287534. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Wales, James Albert, 1852-1886. Unwelcome passengers. [14 Sep. 1881]. Image.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287534.

APA:

Wales, James Albert, 1852-1886., [1881, September 14]. Unwelcome passengers.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o287534.

Cite this Collection

Chicago:

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.

APA:

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-prints-and-photographs.