BY ►V }/ Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2016 https://archive.org/details/pencillingsfrompOOIeec 'r M‘- •> \ TWTr ; j- ' r* r b f j I I - PENCILLINGS FROM PUNCH BY John Leech LONDON BRADBURY, EVANS, & CO., ii, BOUVERIE STREET, FLEET STREET •' : .' . ^' ' •' »r r.; V , !V ^'*^,. ■ ‘M»v ■ ■>>oV'"V ,T iy»' ■-.., * '^-^Vv ■*- -r- ■: r. ■ ' - ' ' 'cvl- ' “V'. A > ic: - • . ^ ■ ,1 ' ^ a'* ■' ''”’ -i' i / \. .- ■ •' ■, •>(,•.. ‘‘X 'V' :m A:&, , j.: «r- A'm, CONTENTS. — A SCENE IN WESTMINSTEE CIECIJS 1 THE “TEEEIEIO COMBAT” AT ST. STEPHEN’S 2 “HENEY” ASKING EOE MOEE 3 MES. BEOTHEETON PUTTING THE HOUSE OE COMMONS TO BED! ....... 4 THE POLKA 5 EOWLAND HILL’S TEIUMPHAL ENTEY INTO ST. MAETIN’S-LE-GEAND ...... 6 BEITANNIA PEESENTING EOWLAND HILL WITH THE SACK 7 OHUNEE THE SECOND .................. 8 THE GEEAT SUGAE QUESTION. 9 PAUL PEY AT THE POST OFFICE ............... 10 THE HOME OF THE EIOK-BUENEE . 11 PUNCH’S FINE AET EXHIBITION OF DESIGNS FOE NATIONAL STATUES 12 — 13 THE PEOBABLE. EFFECTS OF GOOD LIVING AND NO EXEECISE ! 14 SAIEEY GAMP AND BETSEY PEIG 15 CITY NAVIGATION COMMITTEE INSPECTING THE NUISANCES ON THE EIVEE . . . . 16 THE FEENCH NELSON I 17 THE WAE-DANOE OF THE FEENCH WILD MEN 18 THE QUAEEEL .. .................. 19 THE GAME LAWS 20 OLD BAILEY JUSTICE AFTEE DINNEE 21 BATHS FOE THOSE WHO MOST EEQUIEE THEM 22 FINE OE IMPEISONMENT 23 LOED BEOUGHAM UST TEAINING 24 THE STAEVED OUT SHEEIFF’S OFFIOEES 25 THE “UNCEOWNED MONAECH’S” NEXT LEVEE 26 A CHIP OF THE OLD BLOCK 27 VI THE MAN WOT PLATS SEVERAL INSTRUMENTS AT ONCE 28 DISTRESS IN ST. STEPHEN’S.— HOWARD v. GOSSETT ,29 PURIFYING COVENT GARDEN THEATRE 30 THE RAILWAY JUGGERNAUT OP 1845 . . ' 31 THE M:RS. caudle op the house op lords 32 THE RAILWAY SPECULATOR “AT HOME” 33 GOING HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS .... 34 “REMEMBER THE POOR ECCLESIASTICAL COMMISSIONER” 35 POLITICAL BALLOONS 36 “IT’S ALL VERY WELL, MR. CROMWELL; BUT YOU CAN’T LODGE HERB” 37 THE FIRST LORD OP THE ADIMTRATYY STUDYING NAVIGATION ....... 38 PEEL’S CHEAP BREAD SHOP 39 THE POLITICAL TILLY SLOW-BOY AND COBDEN’S BABY 40 THE BRITISH LION IN 1850 41 THE DEAF POSTILION. . . . _ 42 “WHAT? YOU YOUNG YANEEE-NOODLE, STRIKE YOUR OWN FATHER!” 43 YOUNG YANEEE-NOODLE TEACHING GRANDMOTHER BRITANNIA TO SUCK EGGS ... 44 COBDEN’S “ BEES’-WING.” RICHMOND’S “BLACK-DRAUGHT.” 45 “NOW THEN, OLD BOYS! YOU MUSTN’T STAND IN PEOPLE’S WAY! YOU MUST MOVE ON!” 46 JUSTICE TO IRELAND 47 RIDICULOUS EXHIBITION 48 THE BAD BOY WHO DIDN’T CARE 49 ROYAL PASTUME 50 THE IRISH JOSEPH ADY 51 THE LIGHT PORTER OF ST. STEPHEN’S 52 THE BOY-OP-ALL-WORK . 53 THE RISING GENERATION— IN PARLIAMENT 54 O’CONNELL STUMPED OUT 55 LORD GEORGE BENTINCK, PRINCE OF RAILS, TRYING ON KING HUDSON’S CROWN . . 66 ANOTHER VERSION OF JOHNNY GILPIN 57 WAITING FOR “THE RAILWAY TIMES” 58 THE MARCH OF SPECULATION .59 “WHERE IGNORANCE IS BLISS, ’TIS FOLLY TO BE WISE!” ........ 60 THE MODERN DIOGENES LOOKING FOE AN HONEST MAN IN CAPEL COURT 61 “RENT” V. POTATOES.— THE IRISH JEREMY DIDDLEE 62 vu CONPIDENCE AND DIFEIDENOE “I’M AEEAID YOU’EE NOT STEONG- ENOUGH FOE THE PLACE, JOHN.” o « . . . A POLITICAL APPLICATION OF AN OLD FABLE . . . THE LOEDS “ GETTING UP ” THE COEN BILL . . . . THE PEOPOSED STATUE OF THE lEON DUKE THE GEEEDY BOY o . THE MAID-OF-ALL-WOEK IN TEOUBLE A SLIGHT LIBEETY TAKEN WITH THE APOLLO BELYLDEEE , , = . , . . , MANAGEE PEEL TAKING HIS FAEEWELL BENEFIT o . . COBDEN, THE FEEE TEADE PEOSPEEO POLITICAL ECONOMY ® o , BEOUGHAM— A CELEBEATED OLD HUNTEE . YOUNG lEELAND IN BUSINESS FOE HIMSELF A CASE OF EEAL DISTEESS OLD ENGLISH SPOETS EEVIVED GEEAT HOLIDAY IN ME. PUNCH’S PAEK ............. FAMILY JAES AT CONCILIATION HALL . EVEEY INCH A SAILOE THE EOYAL FAGIN OF FEANCE INSTEUCTING HIS BOYS LOUIS PHILIPPE SWALLOWING THE SPANISH OYSTEE, AND AWAEDING THE SHELLS . LOUIS PHILIPPE WELCOMING HIS LITTLE DAUGHTEE-IN-LAW FEOM SPAIN ..... “WHEEE IGNOEANCE IS BLISS,” &c THE ONLY “COMPETENT PEESON” LOUIS PHILIPPE MACAIEE INSTEUCTING COUNSEL FOE HIS DEFENCE IN THE ENGLISH HOUSE OF LOEDS THE EIVALS HEIGHT OF IMPUDENCE THE LAST CEACOVIENNE ELECTING A CHANOELLOE AT CAMBEIDGE , WILLIAM TELL AT CAMBEIDGE POETEAIT OF A NOBLE LOED IN OEDEE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST “THE EDUCATIONAL QUESTION” PUNCH AND THE SMITHFIELD SAVAGES THE HOUSE OF COMMONS AOCOEDING TO ME. DISEAELI’S VIEWS ....... 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 TIU THE DIETY LONDON ALDEEMAN 97 THE EFFECTS OF TIGHT LACING ON THE OLD LADY OF THEEADNEEDLE STEEET ... 98 THE FAGIN OF FEANCE AFTEE CONDEMNATION 99 JOHN BULL IN A FIX 100 MES. THEEADNEEDLE’S SOOTHING SYRUP 101 A PLAIN QUESTION 102 LORD JOHN IN A FOG 103 THE PREYAILING EPIDEMIC 104 A LITTLE BIT OF HUMBUG 105 PUNCH AND PADDY . , 106 THE NEW BOY 107 A SILLY TRICK 108 WELLINGTON STIRRING UP THE BRITISH LION ............ 109 THE OXFORD CREDIT QUESTION 110 PEACE (?) Ill SPLENDID OPENING FOR A YOUNG MEDICAL MAN 112 SANATORY MEASURES 113 “THE SLUGGARD” 114 A GREAT DEMONSTRATION . 115 “MY LORD ASSASSIN” CLARENDON MURDERING THE IRISH 116 HERE AND THERE 117 E— SS— LL WARMING P L’S BED 118 THE RUSSIAN VAN AMBURGH TAMING THE BRITISH LION . . . 119 “ROBERT THE ” PAR ATY SING JOHN BULL WITH HIS MYSTIC BRANCH . . .120 JOHN BULL AND THE PAMPERED CORN-FACTOR 121 AWFUL APPEARANCE OF PLENTY IN NIARK LANE .......... 122 A DANGEROUS CHARACTER 123 THE POLITICAL CHEAP-JACK . . 124 “LITTLE JACK HORNER” .125 “SHALL I HOLD YOUR HORSE, SIR?” 126 WHIG PROGRESS 127 LORD JOHN’S LAST 128 AN AGREEABLE CHANGE 129 TELLING HIS FORTUNE . RECREATION 131 II DOMBEY AND SON ........ 132 FIEST OF SEPTEMBEE— PUNCH SHOOTING FOLLY AS IT FLIES ........ 133 CONSOLATION FOE THE MILLION.— THE LOAF AND THE POTATO . 134 PAEIS FASHIONS FOE 1848 135 THE BEITISH LION AND THE lEISH MONKEY ............. 136 NOT SO FKEF UNEEASONABLE ! ! ! EHP ...... 137 SPECIAL CONSTABLE PUNCH ................ 138 JOHN BULL’S ALIEN ACT 139 THE BEITISH LION’S FEEDING TIME .............. 140 THE BATTLE OF LIMEEICK 141 “THE HOUE AND THE MAN” 142 THE LAST APPEAL 143 LOED JOHN AND THE CHANCELLOE OF THE EXCHEQUEE PACKING THEIE CAEPET BAG . 144 SHAMEFUL ATTEMPT AT OVEECMVEGE 145 PUT OUT! 146 LITTLE JOHN AND HIS GOVEENOE 147 “LE PETIT DIABLE” ^ 148 PAEIS FASHIONS FOE 1848 149 A PHYSICAL FOECE CHAETIST AEMING FOE THE FIGHT 150 THE PAELIAMENTAEY TOOTS 151 ALFEED THE SMALL .................. 152 GEOSS OUTEAGE 153 TOM THUMB AT THE OLD BAILEY ........... . . 154 THE ALDEEMiN AND THE APOTHECARY 155 THE BEAE AND THE BEES 156 FEENCH NATIONAL GUAEDS IN LONDON 157 LIBEETY, EQUALITY, FEATEENITY 158 MAC-BULL AND THE BAIL WAY WITCHES 159 H.E.H. FIELD-MARSHAL CHANCELLOE PEINCE ALBEET TAKING THE PONS ASINOEUM . . 160 JOHN BULL SHOWING THE FOEEIGN POWEES HOW TO MAKE A CONSTITUTIONAL PLUM- PUDDING 161 “THE CLEVEEEST COB” IN ENGLAND 162 YOUNG FEANCE’S NEW TOY 163 A EEGULAE GOLD DUSTilAN 164 THE GEE AT AEMY TAILOEING QUESTION 165 X THE SCHOOLMASTEE AT HOME 166 A SCENE EEOM “THE HAUNTED MAN” 167 AN AETFUL DODGE 168 THE ENGLISH LABOUEEE’S BUEDEN 169 A SUBSTITUTE FOE THE SEA-SIDE 170 COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO . 171 A CHANGE EOE INDIA 172 THE CHUECH MOUSE 173 PEEL’S PANACEA FOE lEELAND 174 LANDING OE LOED BEOUGHAM AND THE ENGLISH AT BOULOGNE . . . . . . . 175 THE SLOW COACH 176 OFF THE EAIL 177 A CHIP OP THE OLD BLOCK 178 “HAVE YOU GOT SUCH A THING AS A TUENED COAT FOE SALE?” 179 WHAT HE MUST DO NEXT 180 LOED STANLEY [Commander of the ^'Protection") SUEEENDEEING HIS SWOED TO LOED JOHN EUSSELL 181 THE STATE OF THE NATION.— DISEAELI MEASUEING THE BEITISH LION 182 A PAECEL OF OLD FEIGHTENED AT A NASTY! GEEAT! UGLY! JEW BILL . . . 183 A MOENING CALL 184 GOG AND MAGOG GIVING PADDY A LIFT OUT OF THE MIEE 185 LANDING OF QUEEN VICTOEIA IN lEELAND 186 THE POLITICAL MOEGIANA THEOWING COLD WATEE (NOT BOILING OIL) ON THE IMPA- TIENT BANDITTI 187 THE NEW lEISH STILL 188 FATAL FACILITY 189 THE DANCING LESSON 190 “MAY THE EVENING’S DIVEESION BEAE THE MOENING’S EEFLECTION!” 191 OPENING OF THE COAL EXCHANGE 192 THE GEEAT EAILWAY GUY FOE 1849 193 A BPJGIIT IDEA! 194 THE CITY NAECISSUS 195 BEITANNIA AND THE ADMIEALTY 196 “OUE BUTCHEE” 197 PIN MONEY— NEEDLE MONEY . 198—199 THE NEEDLEWOMAN AT HOME AND ABEOAD THE PEOTECTION “DODGE” AGEICULTUEE— THE SEAL “HNPEOTECTED FEMALE” . . „ THE FEEE-TRADER’S YALENTESTE “WHO’S DAT KNOCEING AT DE DOOEi”’ ............ THE GRECIAN DIFFICULTY “AIN’T I VOLATILE?” SPECIMENS FROM ME. PUNCH’S INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION OF 1850 . THE ADMIRAL (NAPIER) MAST-HEADED SAUCY JACK RUSSELL THE STARVED-OUT UNDERTAKERS THE BARLEY-CORN PLOT— A GANG OF DESPERATE CONSPIRATORS THE AMERICAN EOYEE-GENEEAL WOT TRIED TO STEAL A CUBA PURITAN SUNDAY “VERILY, BROTHER ASHLEY— BETWEEN YOU AND ME, AND THE POST— WE HAVE MADE A NICE MESS OF IT” A CERTAIN GOOD QUEEN INTERCEDING WITH A CERTAIN PRINCE FOR THE UNHAPPY BELGRAVIANS AND OTHER CITIZENS THE SCHOOLMASTER IN AMERICA ■ • WHIG ECONOMY THE ROYAL RISING GENERATION A GENTLEMAN IN DIFFICULTIES LORD JOHN SHUTTING UP SHOP EFFECT OF THE SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH “HE WENT AWAY WITH A FLEA IN HIS EAR” THE GUY FAWKES OF 1850 THE THLN END OF THE WEDGE THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE ADMIRALTY TO THE GREAT EXHIBITION PUNCH’S MONUMENT TO PEEL ST. JAMES TURNING ST. GILES OUT OF HIS PARKS ENGLAND IN 1850 !— BURGLARS CAROUSING THE PUSEYITE MOTH AND ROMAN CANDLE FASHIONS FOR 1850 230- THE HOT POKER THE CAT’S PAW 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 -231 232 233 Xll GEEAT CATTLE SHOW 234 MOTHEE CHUECH PUTTING HEE HOUSE IN OEDEE 235 PEOPOSAL EOE A HAPPY NEW YEAE 236 “PLEASE, ME. BISHOP, WHICH IS POPEEY AND WHICH IS PUSEYISM?” 237 THE DEALEE IN OLD CLOTHES TEACHING THE YOUNG IDEA HOW TO STEAL .... 238 THE POPE IN HIS CHAIE 239 THE WEITING LESSON 240 THE GEEAT SUEPLUS 241 SELLING OEE!! 242 DEESSING FOE A MASGUEEADE 243 SENDING FOE THE OLD DOCTOE 244 CINDEEELLA 245 THIS IS THE BOY WHO CHALKED UP “NO POPEEY!”— AND THEN EAN AWAY!!! . . . 246 THE KIDNAPPEE.— A CASE EOE THE POLICE 247 LITTLE EED EIDING HOOD 248 DAEING EOBBEEY OP AN OLD GENTLEilAN NAMED “BULL” ... . „ . , . .249 VEEY LIKE A WHALE 250 BEITANNIA’S GEEAT PAETY 251 THE INQUISITION IN ENGLAND 252 CONTENTS THE POUND AND THE SHILLING . DESIGN FOR A FOUNTAIN THE AMAZON (B— G— M) ATTACKING CHANCERY ABUSE . THE LORD MAYOR-IUS MOURNING OVER THE RUINS OF SMIFFEL AN APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC A GALLOP AMONGST THE BISHOPS DISTRESSING CASE OF DESERTION THE RETURN OF THE ALDERMAN TO HIS NATIVE SHOP . THE FIERY CROSS ! THE IRISH NUISANCE .......... LOOK OUT FOR SQUALLS ! ......... WHICH IS THE MARTYR? BLOOMERISM— AN AMERICAN CUSTOM THE GHOST OF PROTECTION APPEARING TO MR. DISRAELI CLOSING OF THE EXHIBITION A CONSULTATION ABOUT THE STATE OF TURKEY .... IMPUDENT ROBBERY OF A TRAVELLER AT AN ENGLISH HOTEL THE OLD ’UN AND THE YOUNG ’UN WHAT EVERYBODY THINKS A TERRIBLE TURK A CAUTION TO IMPERIAL BIRDS OF PREY A NUISANCE IN THE CITY THAT MUST BE GOT RID OF FLUSHING THE GREAT CITY SEWERS YOU CAN’T PASS HERE! PRAISE AND PUDDING HORROR OF THAT RESPECTABLE SAINT, ST. ALBANS . 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 VI THE jSTEW SIAMESE TWINS 27 THE “JUDICIOUS BOTTLE-HOLDER” 28 LOUIS NAPOLEON’S COUP D’£TAT 29 FRANCE IS TRANQUIL ! ! 30 A BEGGAR ON HORSEBACK 31 MRS. ENGLAND SETTING HER HOUSE IN ORDER FOR 1852 32 THERE'S ALWAYS SOMETHING 33 EFFECTS OF A STRIKE 34 SCENE FROM “ THE PRESIDENT’S PROGRESS ” 35 NAPOLEON THE LITTLE 36 THE HOMCEOPATHIC MINISTER . 37 FOOLISH AND IMPUDENT TRICK 38 “ NOT QUITE SUCH A FINE CHILD AS THE LAST ! ” 39 A CHANCELLOR IN CHANCERY 40 “ THE GAME OF SPECULATION ” 41 THE PROTECTION GIANT 42 UP GOES THE QUARTERN LOAF 43 A PLAIN QUESTION 44 AN EASY PLACE 45 A BIT OP ANIMATED NATURE 46 THE “CALCULATING” BOY GETS THE PRIZE FOR ARITHMETIC 47 THE DOWNING STREET CAD 48 THE DERBY DRAG 49 THE GREAT DERBY DAY 50 THE POLITICAL CHAMELEON 51 AUSTRIA’S COMPENSATION FOR ALMOST MURDERING A BRITISH LION .... 52 “A DISSOLVING VIEW” 53 SOMETHING “ LOOMS IN THE FUTURE ” .... 54 THE RECENT ABSURD CASE OF PLEDGING 55 REASONING WITH AN IRISH FREE AND INDEPENDENT 56 A DIP IN THE FREE TRADE SEA 57 JOHN AND JONATHAN 58 TERRIFIC ASCENT OF THE HERO OF A HUNDRED FETES ....... 59 RAILWAY AMALGAMATION— A PLEASANT STATE OP THINGS 60 RxVILWAY UNDERTAKING 61 vu A COURT FOR KING CHOLERA 62 ALL BUT HATCHED ! 03 THE POLITICAL TOPSY 64 LORD JOHN BLOWING UP THE GUYS OF PARLIAMENT 05 MRS. GAMP TAKING THE LITTLE “PARTY” SHE LOOKS AFTER BACK TO SCHOOL . . CO EATING THE LEEK Q1 A SCENE FROM ENGLISH HISTORY . . . , ' 68 THE UNDERTAKERS CAROUSING AFTER THE BURIAL OF PROTECTION 69 THE BRITISH PINT 70 THE NEW SERVANTS . . . . 7l “PLEDGING” • .... 72 THE NEW CREW 73 NO DANGER! 74 THE INVASION STAKES— LAYING THE ODDS ,75 STRAIT WAISTCOAT . ..... 76 A DIRTY TRICK— BESPATTERING DECENT PEOPLE ......... 77 THE VOTE AUCTION ! 78 THE ORDINARY LEGAL EXPENSES OF AN ELECTION 79 HOW TO INSURE AGAINST RAILWAY ACCIDENTS . . ... . . . . . . 80 THE UNPROTECTED FEMALE AT A GREAT RUBBISH SALE 81 THE KISS OF PEACE : A NEW MODE OP RIGGING THE MARKET 82 POLITICAL “TIP-CAT”— A MONSTROUS NUISANCE ......... 83 POOR LITTLE MO’ 1 84 UNCEREMONIOUS TREATMENT OF THE RUSSIAN ULTIMATUM . . • .... 85 THE CAMP AT CHOBHAM 8G THE EMPEROR’S CUP FOR 1853, OR TURKEY RHUBARB ........ 87 THE CAMP AT CHOBHAM.— A COLD IN THE HEAD ......... 83 A GENTLE REPROOF ........ 89 SUBJECT FOR A CHINESE HISTORICAL PICTURE . . . 90 ABERDEEN SMOKING THE PIPE OF PEACE 91 THE MINISTERIAL SPLIT 92 “ DANGEROUS ! ” . . 93 THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON TO MY LORD AB D — N ,94 OUGHTN’T THE TCTRK TO BE MUCH OBLIGED TO HIS KIND FRIENDS (?) FOR THEIR PROMPT AND GENEROUS ASSISTANCE . 95 Vlll TE DEUM! . 9G “SALUTE THE ROOSHIANS ? AYE, AYE, SIR” 97 THE SPLIT CROW IN DIFFICULTIES. —A FABLE FOR THE DAY 98 BLACK MONDAY.— BRUNO W DEPARTING FOR HIS SCHOOL IN THE NORTH .... 99 “GOD DEFEND THE RIGHT” 100 THROWING THE OLD SHOE 101 PEACE OR WAR— ANYHOW HE MUST PAY THE BILL 102 THE “MONTAGNE RUSSE ”— A VERY DANGEROUS GAME ........ 103 A STRUGGLE BETWEEN DUTY AND INCLINATION . . . 104 FELLOW-FEELING— THE BOMBARDMENT OF ODESSA ........ 105 PAYING THE SHOT 106 THE BLACK CHOKER 107 STRIKING EFFECT OF CHOKING AND OVERLOADING OUR GUARDS AT A LATE REVIEW . 108 NOT A NICE BUSINESS 109 THE RUSSIAN FRANKENSTEIN AND HIS MONSTER 110 THE SHOOTING SEASON Ill AGRICULTURAL DISTRESS 112 THE ENTENTE CORDIALS 113 THE RETURN FROM THE BALTIC!! ............. 114 SEBASTOPOL— A PRAYER FOR THE BRAVE 115 BURSTING OF THE RUSSIAN BUBBLE 116 SIR EDMUND LYONS GOING LN HIS BROUGHAM TO THE OPERA AT SEBASTOPOL . . 117 THE EMPEROR (WITH THE MILD EYES) OBJECTS TO THE NAKED TRUTH . . . . 118 THE RUSSIAN BEAR’S UN LICKED CUBS, NICHOLAS AND MICHAEL .119 ENTHUSIASM OP PATERFAMILIAS . .120 OYSTRIA AND THE SHELLS . 121 FOREIGN ENLISTMENT 122 SEEING THE OLD YEAR OUT AND THE NEW YEAR IN 123 SPADES ARE TRUMPS 124 THE OLD GENTLEMAN (WITH THE MILD EYES) DRESSING FOR A MASQUERADE . . .125 THE DIRTY DOORSTEP 126 BURSTING OF THE MINISTERIAL PIPES 127 NOW FOR IT ! 128 SHOPPING ! 129 MR. BULL WANTS TO KNOW “THE REASON WHY” 130 IX “GENERAL FEVRIER” TURNED TRAITOR 131 THE GENERAL FAST (ASLEEP). HUMILIATING— VERY ! . . 132 THE CONFERENCE 133 THE QUEEN VISITING THE IMBECILES OF THE CRIMEA 134 WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT IT 1 135 GREAT EXHIBITION OF STRENGTH 136 THE RETURN FROM VIENNA 137 JAMIE GR— H— M, THE UNPLEASANT BOY, WHO MADE A DIRT-PIE AND ATE IT . . . 138 SAUCE FOR THE GOOSE IS SAUCE FOR THE GANDER 139 RUSSIAN SAVAGES PREPARING TO RECEIVE A FLAG OF TRUCE 140 FARADAY GIVING HIS CARD TO FATHER THAMES 141 THE EXCURSIONIST AS MR. HALL WOULD HAVE HIM 142 THE MINISTERIAL WHITEBAIT DINNER— IN VINO VERITAS 143 THE ENGLISH PACIFICATOR 144 THE NEXT ERUPTION OF MOUNT VESUVIUS 145 A DAY’S FISHING AT SEBASTOPOL 146 WHAT WE MUST COME TO 147 GRAND MILITARY SPECTACLE 148 THE BILLETING SYSTEM 149 THE NEW GAME OP FOLLOW MY LEADER 150 THE HOODED SNAKE FASCINATING THAT SILLY BIRD, THE AUSTRIAN EAGLE . . .151 BOXING DAY 152 THE AUSTRIAN THIMBLERIG 153 THE CELEBRATED NO-CONJUROR 154 NEGOTIATIONS 155 PEACE ON THE CARDS 166 STAYING PROCEEDINGS . . 157 BONNETING THE NEW BOY PARKE 158 SCENE FROM A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM 159 A GREAT SUNDAY EXAMPLE BY THE ARCHBISHOP OF CANT ICO PANMURE’S GENERAL RENOVATOR 161 GRAND MILL BETWEEN CHARLEY POT AND JAMIE KETTLE 162 PIPING TIME OF PEACE 163 SWINDLING THE CLARENDON 164 THE END OF GOG AND MAGOG, OR THINGS VERY BAD IN THE CITY 165 X MR. BULL DOESN’T QUITE SEE IT .... 166 FIREWORKS IN PREPARATION ..... 167 HYPOCRISY DENOUNCING MUSIC AND SUNDAY FINERY 168 SUNDAY MUSIC AS CANT WOULD HAVE IT 169 CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES 170 PLEASE RETURN A FAVOURABLE ANSWER l7l THE SPOILT CHILD 172 EFFECT OF PERSEVERANCE 173 REJECTION OP THE APPELLATE JURISDICTION BILL BY THE COMMONS 174 THE NEW COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 175 AUTUMN LEAVES 176 MR. BULL AND HIS VALET 177 A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION ............. 178 QUITE A NEW TUNE 179 RUSSIA’S DIFFICULTY 180 A CARD 181 THE RUSSIAN TICKET-OF-LEAVE-MAN BEFORE THE “BEAKS” 182 BRITANNIA AND JONATHAN— MOTHER AND CHILD ARE DOING WELL 3 83 THE PRUSSIAN DISTURBER OF THE PEACE 184 CRIMINAL INDULGENCE— A HINT TO THE HOME SECRETARY 185 THE FRENCH GAME OF LEAP-FROG OVER THE BRITISH LION ....... 186 SWELL MOB AT THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT . 187 THE GREAT CHINESE WARRIORS DAH— BEE AND COB— DEN 188 AN INVITATION 189 FROZEN-OUT TEA-GARDENERS 190 BEHIND THE SCENES 191 RECOIL OF THE GREAT CHINESE GUN-TRICK 192 AN OLD HAND 193 A LESSON TO JOHN CHINAMAN 194 THE NEW BROOM 195 THE JOLLY GARDENER 196 THE BLUE RIBAND OF THE TURF ! . .197 MR. PUNCH RECEIVING THE VICTORIA CROSS 198 EVERY INCH A SOLDIER 19£ EXECUTION OF “JOHN COMPANY” 200 Z1 THE POPISH ORGAN NUISANCE ... ......... 201 THE CLEMENCY OF CANNING 202 MR. BULL’S EXPENSIVE TOYS 203 TOO “CIVIL” BY HALF ... 204 INTERESTING CEREMONY 205 THE AMERICAN CRISIS 20G WHERE THE MONEY REALLY IS ! .20^ VERY GRACEFUL 208 PAM (THE CELEBRATED CHEF) MAKING HIS CHRISTMAS PUDDING 209 THE NEW YEAR’S GIFT 210 CHEAP AT THE PRICE ! 211 COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO ! 212 DIGNIFIED POSITION 213 A DISCUSSION FORUM (!) AS IMAGINED BY OUR VOLATILE FRIENDS 214 A DISCUSSION FORUM (1) AS IT IS IN REALITY 215 THE BRITISH CONSPIRATOR IN PARIS 21 G PALMERSTON SELLING OFF 217 THE NEW BUDGET 218 THE GOOD LITTLE ROBINS BURYING THE BILLS IN THE WOOD 219 THE DERBY DAY (?)— ANOTHER FALSE START 220 A GAME OF FOOT-BALL AS PLAYED BY CERTAIN WESTMINSTER BOYS .... 221 DIZZY AND HIS CONSTITUENT ..... 222 POLITICS NEXT WEEK ... 223 TO THE TEMPLE OF FAME 224 RELIGION A LA MODE 225 THE ARISTOCRATIC FATE AT CREMORNE 22G ARISTOCRATIC AMUSEMENTS 227 ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER ............ 228 “ IT WILL SOON BOIL I 229 POOR CONSOLATION 230 THE GREAT LOZENGE-MAKER 231 FRENCH FASHION 232 AN ACT OF GRACE 233 A VERY GREASY POLE , 234 THE HOMELESS POOR 235 XU THE FRENCH PORCUPINE 236 THE CLUMSY GROOM 237 MEN FOR THE FLEET! 238 BALM FOR THE WOUNDED 239 KEEP THE DOOR-CHAIN UP ! . . . 240 PEACEFUL— VERY ! 241 A HINT TO LOUIS NAPOLEON 242 THE STRIKE.— A SUBJECT FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE REAL WORKING MAN . 243 WIDE AWAKE 244 BOW-WOW ! ! 245 BRITANNIA— THE UNPROTECTED FEMALE ! ! .246 THE NEXT REFUGEE ; OR, A “ DRHEAM OF THE FUTUR ” 247 SCENE FROM THE NEW PANTOMIME 248 THE NEXT INVASION 249 AN UNCOMMONLY CIVIL WAR 250 PAM’S GRACEFUL RECOGNITION OF THE PRESS, OR FOURTH ESTATE . . . .251 THE COVER-SIDE AT COMPIEGNE 252 EAELY PENCILLINGS FROM PUNCH. r" I ' ^■r-- J * J f r- ) V. •: V * f.:'i ■ I f \ 1 A SCENE IN WESTMINSTER CIRCUS. Clown to the Ring {loq.) — “Now, Mr. Wellington, is there anything I can run for to fetch — for to come — for to go — FOR TO carry — for TO BRING — FOR TO TAKF,” &C. &C. &C. • * Lord Brougham, although unconnected with the Ministry, at this time (1843) made himsclT conspicuous by the support he gave to the Conservative party. — Sept., 1843, 2 BETWEEN THE GREAT SCOTCH MISUNDERSTANDABLES. 3 “HENKY” ASKING FOE MOEE. Vide “Oliver Twist.” *»* Lord Brougham, continuing to act upon most occasions with the Conservative Ministry, was suspected at the time of bidding for office. — March, 1814. 4 Brotherton, M.P. for Salford, advocated from time to time that the sittings of the House of Commons should teiminate at twelve o cloch, p.m. Apnl, 1844 THE POLKA. (A NEW DANCE, INTRODUCING THE OLD DOUBLE SHUFFLE.) *** Lord Brougliata’a flirtations with the Conservative Minish'y was a subject of general observation. — April, 1841. G EOWLAND HILL’S TEIUMPHAL ENTEY INTO ST. MAETIN’S-LE-GEAND. “ 111 the Penny Post Mcdul Punch has endeavou’-ed to show the triumph of Eowland Hill — no Greek or Koman triumph e’er so great — carried in well-earned glory into the Post-office, St. Martiri’s-le-Grand. If the beliolder have any imagination, he will hoar huzzaing shouts — he will hear all the street-door knockers of the kingdom, for that moment instinct with joyous life, loudly knock, knock, knocking in thundering accord. Such is the triumph of Eowland Hill.” — 3Iay, 1844. 7 BEITANNIA PRESENTING ROWLAND HILL WITH THE SACK. *** “ This obverse of the Penny Post Medal shows an old story ; old as the ingratitude of man — old as the Old Serpent. Sir Robert Peel, the Tory Minister, no sooner gets into place than, in reward for the services of Mr. Rowland Hill, he turns him from the Post-office, or as it is allegorically shown, ho, as Britannia, presents him with — the sack. After this a subscription is set a-foot, to which Sir Robert, with Magdalen penitence, subscribes ten pounds ! ” — 1844. 8 OR, THE TAME ELEPHANT UNDER A HEAVY DISCHARGE. majority of t'ffcnty in favour of Jfr. Jliles’s amenclmcnt adverse to the Sugar clause of the Government Customs’ Bill, uas doclared by Sir Robert Bed embarrassing to (ho Budget, and tlie House subsequently reversed its former decision. — June, 1814. 9 w Q a Q td O cl tel te I — I O K'^i/iA 10 *** distress existing among the agi'icultural labourers had given rise to many’ cases of arson, and one or two trials had disclosed the abject misery of some of the offenders. — 184t. V 13 o W 2 3 . ^ s P pJ O & CO p- I-: f I* Ul ^ t?* oT £- I I p Ui cn Q S“ >-s ^ P o S r-, p- cr* o o ^ o P J 3 - Pj <^ 2 - H 2 P- i- ?- oq I 5 ^ p- 3 p p* p ^ p- Cl ij SL o £" I" 2 <^ *T^ P> I 'S! 14 SAIPtEY GAMP AND BETSEY PEIG. SaIEEY. — ‘-'I I'ROPOGE A ToAST — ‘HeRE’s BETTER LUCK NEXT SESSION. Vide, “Martin Ciiuzzlewit." * Lord Radnor introduced a Bill to aboli?li the right of the Post Office Authorities to open letters in course of traULsit, but did not press it] to_”a second reading. Sir James Graham was Ilomo Seoretar}', and Sir Robert Peel First Lord of the Treasury. — July, 1811. The Coi-poration of London opposed the introduction of the Sanitary Bill, and the Navigation Connnittco arc represented on hoard the City Large, the Maria Wood, inspecting the 'Ihamcs.— 18t t 1.5 10 Daniel O’Connell, the Irish liberator, was imprisoned in Richmond Penitentiary, and was reported to bo overwhelmed with presents of good things by his devoted admirers. — December, 1811. 17 THE FEENCH NELSON! Or, CHILD'S PLAY AT MOROCCO. To Admiral Joimville, this Design (slightly altered from a Popular Print) is affectionately dedicated by PUHCIf. *** Piince Joinville had published a very foolish pamphlet on the French Navy and the possibility of invading England. He, subse *** The Duke of Wellington voted in the Minority on the question of conferring honorary distinctions on Lords Ilardinge and Gough. 1816, 60 THE MAID OF ALL WOKK IN TROUBLE. i “Well, Richard Cobden ! they’ve beex axd given me warning, and I shall lose my place thro’ talking to you !" *»* ^Tien Sir Robert Peel resigned office after the passing of his great scheme of commercial and financial policy, he said, in reference to the Corn Pill, “ The name which ought to he associated with the success of that measure, is that of Richard Cobden.” — 1846. 70 ♦,* Dining the debate on the Sugar Dill, Lord Stanley made a personal allusion to Lord Drougham, ivhich justified this interpretation.— 1846. 71 *,* “ I shall leave a name cxeerateu I hnow by every monopolist. But it may bo that I shall be sometimes remembered ■with expressions of goodwill in those places ■which are the abodes of men whose lot it is to labour and ram their bread by the s^weat of their brow .” — Sir Ji. Teel, 1S46. OOBDEN, THE FREE TRADE PROSPERO. A SCENE FROM “THE TEMPEST.” ADAPTED TO 1846. I hero ohjnre : “ But this rough magic ■* * I’ll break my stall, Bury it certain fathoms in the earth, And, deeper than did ever plummet sound. I’ll drown iny newspaper. ” [SoZe?n7i, mmt. I’he Corn Bill was ca.ricd by a majority of 327 to 229 ; and Mr 1 -. Cobden and the Anti-Corn-Law League ended their labours. 1816. Ifr V 73 POLITICAL ECONOMY; OE, LOED JOHN IN PEEL’S CLOTHES. The Queek (fog-.). — “W ell! it is eot the best fit in the world, but we’ll see how he goes on!” *,.* Lord John Kussell succeeded to the premiership on the resignation of Sir Robert Peel. — July, 184G. u This illustration is sufficiently explanatory of its intention without further coniincnt. — 1816. YOUNG IRELAND IN BUSINESS FOR HIMSELF. * * Ytilliam Smith 0 Rrien aud the “physical force” party in Ireland seceded from the Repeal Association. — Juhj, 1816. 76 “ Good People, pray take compassion upon us. It is now nearly seven years since ave decent Sleeping Rooms eor our Children and Domestics. With our slender means, and HAVE either of US KNOAVN THE BLESSING OF A COMFORTABLE RESIDENCE. IF YOU DO NOT BELIEVE AN INCREASING FAMILY, AVE DECLARE TO YOU THAT AA'E DO NOT KNOAV WHAT TO DO. ThE SUM OF US, GOOD PEOPLE, COME AND SEE AVHERE AVE LIVE, AT BUCEINGHAM PaLACE, AND YOU AVILL BE OnB HUNDRED AND FiFTY THOUSAND POUNDS AATLL BE ALL THAT WILL BE REGUIRED TO MAKE SATISFIED THAT THERE IS NO DECEPTION IN OUR STORY. SuCH IS OUR DISTRESS, THAT AVE SHOULD THE NEEDFUL ALTERATIONS IN OUR DAVELLING. Do, GOOD PEOPLE, BESTOW YOUR CHARITY TO THIS BE TRULY GRATEFUL FOR THE BLESSING OF A COMFORTABLE TWO -PAIR BACK, AATTH COMMONLY LITTLE AMOUNT, AND MAY YOU NEVER LIVE TO FEEL THB AVANT OF SO SMALL A TRIFLE.” ^ I OLD ENGLISH SPORTS REVIVED. LORD GEORGE BENTINCK TILTING AT THE QUINTAIN. “ He that hit not the board-end oi the Quintain was laughed to scorn, and he that hit it full, if he rode not the faster, had a sound punch on the head with a bag full of sand hanged on the other end.” — Strutt’s Sports and Pastimes. • * Lord George Bentinck, hitherto known only by his connection with the Turf, commenced taking an active part in politics as a violent Protectionist. — 1846. 1 GKEAT HOLIDAY IN ME. PUNCH’S PAEK, TX HTIiVmLE IMITATION OF HER JIAJESTY’S FETE AT OSBORNE. 79 FAMILY JAKS AT CONCILIATION HALL. ♦ ihc plijsical force paiAy, including Smith 0 Brien, Sleaghcr, O’Gorman, and Macmanus, seceded from the Repeal Association, which held its meetings at Conciliation Hall, Dublin. — July, 1816. 81) EVERY INCH A SAILOR. PitiNCE or W.\.T.E.s. — “ IIeee, Jack! iieee’s s,ometiii.n-g to deink Mam.ua' ,s health! *** Tlds ulustrution is a close paraphrase of an incident which occurred on board Her Majesty’s Yacht.— 184G. 81 THE ROYAL FAGIN OF FRANCE INSTRUCTING HIS BOYS. The Spanish marriages which had such a baneful effect on the fortunes of Louis rhUippe were thought to have been the result of dishonest statc-cr.Ht.-lS 16 . LOUIS PHILIPPE SWALLOWING THE SPANISH OYSTER, AND AWARDING THE SHELLS. 83 LOUIS PHILIPPE WELCOMING HIS LITTLE DAUGHTER-IN-LAW FROM SPAIN. The Duke de Montpensier was married to the Infanta Louisa of Spain, then in her fifteenth yca.v.~Octolier 10, ISlC. 84 f* Ireland was in a vei')’ uiisatisfacior}’ condition at tliis time, consequent, in a great degree, ui)on the failure of the potato crop, and Parliament appeared to bo dilatory in meeting the difficulty. — 1810. 85 THE ONLY “COMPETENT PEESON.” IlES GRAcmrs Mijisn-.— “ Weil, Mil riEcii, Ania: all you aeb Till! oylv Cojii'Eit.nt Pelsol-, and if yo» think the Statee OUGHT TO COME HOM'X, -WJIT DOWN IT SHALL COME ! ” The Statue of the Duke cf Vcllingtcn, and the ndiculous position in M-hicli it was placed, caused much public discussion; but the originators of the absurdity, suggesting that its remoTal might be distasteful to the Duke, it was pemiitted to add to the monstrosities of London.— 184C. 86 LOUIS PHILIPPE MACAIEE INSTEUCTING COUNSEL FOE HIS DEFENCE IN THE ENGLISH HOUSE OF LOEDS. *** Lord Brougham possesses an Estate at Cannes, and was the most eloquent speaker in defence of Louis Philippe and the Spanish maniages. — 1846 87 THE EIVALS. PRIZE PEASANT, versus PRIZE PIG. *** e are afraid that a similar rivalry obtains even to tliis daj- at most of our Agricultural Shows. 88 HEIGHT OF IMPUDENCE. Irishman to John Bull. — “ Stare a thrifle, yer Honour, for a poor Irish Lad to buy' a bit of A Blunderbuss yvith.' *** Tho state of Ireland became more unsatisfactory towards the close of tbe year 1846, and more tLan one Agrarian murder had been conmiitted. AS DANCED BY PEIJSSIA, RUSSIA, AND AUSTRIA. 89 90 ELECTING A CHANCELLOR AT CAMBRIDGE. (A LITTLE ALTEKED FROM GEORGE CREIKSILiNK’S “ELECTING A BEADLE.”) His Royal Higlinesa rrince Albert was elected Chancellor at Cambridge in 1847. 91 WILLIAM TELL AT CAMBEIDGE. I Sarnem ("Whewell). Conduct the Snobs, then, Mther, one hy one, To how to Albert’s hat. Tell (Punch). Have I my hearing? \_Mcmhcrs of the University pass from side to side, and talcing off their caps boiv to the Albert hat as they pass. I *,* The Illustration satirises some unworthy sycophancy displa 3 'ed by certain Members of the University of Cambridge on the occasion of electing the New Chancellor. — 181 / . 92 POETRAIT OF A NOBLE LORB IN ORDER. .■OUDEE! WHO CALLS ME TO OKBEEl PoOH ! PoOH ! PrDDLEDEDEE ! I NEVEH WAS IK BETXEE OKDEK IK MY LIEK Noble Lobds don’t know what they ake talking about. If any furtlier explanation of tliis expressive siYO IllustratioH be required, tbe inquirer is refen-ed to Hansard for 184/. 93 A loan, amounting to £2,000,000 sterling, -was said to have been made to France by Kussia at this period, aud was thought to bear a political signification. — 1847. 94 “THE EDUCATIONAL QUESTION.” between two stools he comes to the OEOUND.”-OU . . 1-U, v.ied question continues to give ooossion for froquent wdj ™, leaying the subject of dispute yery much as he is here reprcseatedi SUGGESTED BY PENN’S TREATY WITH THE INDIANS. 95 96 97 THE DIETY LONDON liat ! cry wlien ]'d wash you ! not wish to he clean ! Tlicre go, and he dirty — as always you’ve been ; | It s not worth my while to begin a dispute : I ITl not take the trouble to wash such a brute. j ALDEEMAN. So, so ! I have hurt j-ou. ’Tis useless to cry, ’Twill only wash down all the dirt from your eye But let kind INurse Mokpkth at once interfere- Y ou 11 be a good Alderman, won’t you, my dear ? The Corporation of Loudon opposed the Health of Tow 7 i«’ ri i, ^ — detenuiued that the Coekueys°shoulThaVe'rood 98 THE EFFECTS OF TIGHT LACING ON THE OLD LADY OF THEEADNEEDLE STEEET. J 99 THE FAGIN OF FEANCE AFTEE CONDEMNATION. (SLIGHTLY ALTERED FROM “OLIVER TWIST.”) ' Good bo}', D’Assis ; well done,” be mumbled. “ IMontjiensier, too ; lia ! ba ! ba ! blontpeinier, too ; quite tbo Goutloman now ‘ ‘ An old man, my lord ; a very old, old man ! ” * , *■ Louis Philippe’s suppression of the Reform Banquet in Paris, bis Spanish Policy, and breach of faith to Abl-el-Kaler, were “ bringing about their revenges.” — 18 1 7 . 100 JOHN BULL IN A FIX. Peel. — “Take youk time, my veky deae Sir; take your time. It is okly a Temporary Pressure. Bull.— “O n, yes; it’s all very well for you, who can wriggle through anything.” The Panic ivas now at its height.— IS 17 101 ,* The Govenimcnt, of which Lord John Eussell was Premier, moved for a Select Committee to inquhc into tlie operation of the Bank Restriction Act; and relief to the money-market was subsequently afforded by a large issue of Bank notes. — 1847. 102 A PLAIN QUESTION. — “Now, MY LoilB, Y-IiAT 1)0 YOU INTEND TO DO ABOUT THINGS IN GENEBAL ? ’ J0HN.-“AVeBL, upon MY Y'OBD, 1 CANNOT SAY EXACTLY; BUT AS NEAB AS I CAN GUESS-I DO NOT ENC 847 had progressed far to a close, aud a very small amount of public business had been done. The Session of 1817 had prog 103 I LORD JOHN IN A FOG. A SKETCH FOK NOVEMBER, 1847. 1 EEL. A LiGirr, 'iOL’K Iloxorr. ! I’ll show you the wav. ' Sir Robert Peel continue! to be an earnest supporter of the AJministration.- 18 17. 104 ' Thb Illustratiou is a painful reminiscence of Mr. Puuoli’s sufferings at a time when the iiiiluenza was all but universal— 1847. 105 A LITTLE BIT OF THE IRISH MEMBER DYING ON THE in Imh Member, in lie eratement of . Jebam on Ivi,* ded.reU hi. rajine,. HUMBUG. FLOOR OF THE HOUSE. to (lie on the floor of the House” in the cause of his country.— 1847. PUNCH AND PADDY. “ Put away that nasty thing, and get’s have a meeey Ciiristm-Vs. *»* The disti-esa in Ireland had made the peasant much too familiar with the Blunderbuss and other fire-arms, ]07 THE NEW BOY. Head Master.-- Here ’s a new bot, Johnny Eus.seld. Now you see that nobody buddies him. Baron Rothschild had been returned Member for the City of London, but his admission to the House had been violently opposed.— 1S47. 108 *** There was much talk at this time of Invasion by the French.— 1847. lOD 110 THE OXFOED CEEDIT QUESTION Or, six op one AND HALF-A-DOZEN OF THE OTHER. A 'KECOLLECTION OF LANDSEER’S CELEBRATED PICTURE. Ill t 112 The Coi-poiation of London continued a most determined opposition to the Health of Towns’ Bill, and succeeded in having the City of Loudon exempted from its operation.— 181S. 113 ') 114 “THE SLUGGAED.’ “ ’Tis the voice of the Sluggard ; I hear him complain, ‘ You have wak’d me too soon, I must slumber again.’ 115 A GEEAT DEMONSTEATION. Mob-Oeatoh. — “Tell me, Minion! Is it the intention of tout, teohd mastees at all hazaeds to prevent oue Demonstration?” Magistrate {blandly). — “Yes, Sir.” Mob-Oeatoe. — “Then know, 0 Myrmidon of the brutal Whigs, that I shall go home to my tea, and advise my comrades TO DO THE SAME I ” *** The Mob-Orator was very troublesome at this time, but only dangerous to those who were influenced by his rhodomontades. — 1848. Lord Clareudon, the most amiable of Viceroys, had been denormeed as “My Lord Assassin’’ by one of the mis-lcadcrs of lush opinion. 1848, 117 ns R-SS-LL WARMING P L’S BED. / •** Lord John Russell’s Ministry was becoming rather unpopular, and Sir Robert Peel, it was thought, might resume the Premiership.— 1848, 119 THE KUSSIAN VAN AMBUEGH TAMING THE BEITISH LION; SHO'WIXG THE POWER OF AN EMPEROR'S GOLD. Van Amburgh was a showman of notoriety; and Russia granted a loan to England of £2,000,000, and a like sum to France.— 1817. 120 \ 121 I JOHN BULL AND THE PAMPEEED COEN-FACTOK. That granarj- on yon corn-factor’s ground, "Witli tempting aspect drew me from my road ; For tliere is wlieat in plenty to be found, Sack upon sack lieap’d up, and load on load. Harden d his heart unto its inmost core : There — whilst my all I offered for his wheat — The pamper’d factor drove me from his door, And here am I without a crust to eat ! ,* \Theat, despite the promise of an abundant harvest, was at a high price, consequent upon a combination of the corn-factors in Marl; Lane. — 1847. 122 AWFUL APPEAUANCFj OF PLENTY IN MAPJi LANE : Oi;, THE MOXOrOLLSTS OUTDONE. Tlie harvest proving verj’ productive, a full in the price of wheat succeeded to very high piices. 1817 I A DANGEEOUS CHAEACTEE. EoLICEMAX SlBTHORr. “Come, it's men time you were taken to the House; you’ve done quite mischief ENOUGH.” %* Colonel Sibthorp was ahyays opposed to railways, and bad at tliis time given notice of a motion respecting thcm.-lStJ. 124 THE POLITICAL CHEAP-JACK. Now, THEN, MY Bucks— LET me have tee TLEASUKE of making you a FEIV rr.ESENTS — an assoetment of valuaele eledges, ■VV.Vr.EANTFD NEVEK TO EKEAK,” &C. &C. »■" Bur ills the elections (oM'ins to the change of Ministry), Mr. Disraeli put up for Duddnshamsbirc, .and tvas reminded of his political tergiversation. Ib4,. “LITTLE JACK HORNEE.” Little Jack Hokkee' Sat in a corner, Eating liis Parliament Pie ; He put in his thumb And pulled out Ids Plum, And said, ‘ ‘ What a good Boy am I ! ’ Among the most important measures passed for the mitigation of the sufferings of the Irish people by Lord John Ivussell's ministry during its first Session, •was the Irish Loan.— 1847. 12G i i SHALL I HOLD YOUE HOESE, SIE?” Covtr,™™l m»ld not .nlot tho monster et«tuo of the Dole of tVollington to bo romoted on “ pnblie Eiound^" althonsh pnblio opinion n os strongly condemnatory of the site it occupied.— 1847. 12 ' WHIG PEOGEESS. John Bui.l. — “W nAT ! wasting youk, time, as usual. Puay', Master John, ivhat have you been doing all this Session ?” John (iyhimtering). — “Nothing, Sir.” John Bull. — “And what have y'ou been about, Master Moebeth?” Morpeth.— “ Helping John, i'lea.se Sir.” j *** Lord Moi-peth. havins postponed his Ileallli of To-wtis Bill, and Lord John Russell (as Premier) clcferredAhe Irish Eneumbered Estates Bill, Jir. Bull i was rather dissatisfied with the business of the Session. — 1817 . I 128 LORD JOHN’S LAST. • Lord John EuskU hod moled o no, Biohop of M mohctcr. The Illu.traUon k not a portroit ot that amiaUo pielato.-l«d7. 129 t AN AGREEABLE CHANGE. PEEk -Weli. Resseli, this is eettee then the Hot Watee of Westjhestee." KU-SSELL. — “I BELIEVE YOU, MY BoY ! ” I The above is only a “fancy sketch” of some eminent personages. — 184 ". 130 TELLING HIS FOKTUNE. ScEKE — Iticlimoncl Parle. .1 Little Gentleman, with an election riband in Ms button-hole, and triumph in his countenance, is approachhui the Lodrje. lie is met by a pretty ivoman in Gipsy attire, though not with Bohemian complexion and features. GirsY. — “Shall I tell you y^ouii fortune, my Little Gentleman?” {The Little Gentleman, with a jaunty air sneeps his fingers, as though he knew his fortune, and ivas very locll satisfied with it. ) Gipsy. — “Cross my' hand with a five-shilling piece — for I can’t take anything under the crown from you — and I’ll tell y'OU YOUR fortune, a five-shilling piece, MY' GOOD Little Gentleman.” (.'Is if for the joke of the thing, the Little Gentle.man crosses the Gipsy's ptetlm with a dollar, and then spreads his hand.) ***■ Tliis Illustration refurs to a speech hy Sir Robert Peel, wherein he tendered some sound advice to the Government. — 1847. 132 DOMBEY AND SON. “ !Mr. Dombey was in a difficulty. lie would have liked to give him (tlie boy) .some explanation involving tlie terms circulating-medium, currency, depreciation of currency, jiaper, bullion, r;ites of exchange, value of precious metals in the market, and so forth.’ • » The above quotation from Mr. Dickens’s Novel, “Dombey and Son,’’ expresses the political relations between Sir Robert and Lord John in 1847. Sir Eobtrt Peel, Lord Brougham, Colonel Sibthorp, and Louis Plulii)])e 133 134 CONSOLATION FOR THE MILLION.-THE LOAF AND THE POTATO. 135 ■* Tlie suppression of tlie Keforin Banquet in Paris had led to a revolution and the declaration of a Republic. — ISIS, 137 Hr NOT SO VFBY UNKEASONABLE ! ! ! EH? John, — “My Mistkess says she hopes you won’t call a meeting of her Creditors; but if y'ou mtll leave yovr Bill in the usual WAY, IT shall be PROPERLY ATTENDED TO.” The Chartists in England, e.vcited by the proceedings in France, hedd numerous meetings in London and elsewhere, and drew up a very formidable petition. — 184S. 1 I I 138 SPECIAL CONSTABLE PUNCH. Yo.sc rcu.ow ! «. wt «» m »«»«». I- «• ™’ "* ' 140 1 142 “THE HOUE AND THE MAN.” CoBDEN. — “Now, Sir, are you going by us? llUSSELL. — “ No, THANK YOU ; YOU ’RE TOO EAST FOR JIF, ; I SHALL GO BY THE PARLIAMENTARY TRAIN. . » Mr. Cobdcn and Mr. Hume, the constant advocates of Eeform, strongly opposed the Government proposal to increase the Inoome-tav. insisting upon a * reduction of expenditure to meet the financial deficiency in 1848. THE LAST APPEAL (AGAINST JEWISH DISABILITIES). BKIXa A CHEAT LIBERTY TAKEN 'WITH MR. FRANK KTONE’.S RICTURE. The tart of the Swain ........ By a Gentleman of the llehrnu Pcrsuav'ou. The Inexorable By Sir R — l—t II — rr—y I — ny—s. * Lord John Pjisscll introduced a Bill for the removal of the disabilities of the Jews, and Sir Eoboit Ilan-y Inglis was its strenuous opponent. — 1848. 1 144 LORD JOHN AND THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER PACKING THEIR CARPET BAG. Lord John.— “That’s right, Wood, ram them EM DOWN ; WE .MUST MAKE ROOM FOR ARE THESE TOO. • f T"! non nm Inrlndin"- the £1 525,000 p-rauted to Ireland; and the Chancellor of the E.Achcquer There was an excess of expenditure over income of nearly £3,000,000, including ttie .ui,o..Auuu ^ ^ , proposed, among other sources of rerenue, to incrc.ase the Incomc-,ax. K4b. 145 SHAMEFUL ATTEMPT AT OYERCHAKGE. lli:. {a Commercial Gcntlevian). — “Hallo, Waiter! Five per Cent. Income Tax! Win", it was only Three per Cent, last year. Your Mlstress don’t know of this, I’.m .sure. You’d better mind what you’re about!” John (^7i< Waiter). — “Well, Sir, if you think it too much, we’ll take it off the Bill.” Mr. Hume, ilr. Ilorsman, anil other ilembera, expressed the public dissatisfaction at an increase of Income-tax, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer subsequently abandoned the Kesolution. — 1843. PUT OUT ! Louis Philippe was dethroned. — 1848. ii 147 LITTLE JOHN AND HIS GOVEENOE. John Bull. — “Alwat,s grumbling, Sir! — What do you mean by that? Haven’t I A eight to geumble? Why don’t you ask some OF your fine Peopeety Friends to come do-\vn ■with some money? I say this la.st Bill is not at all fair to your Old Governor. Let iEE TELL YOU, Sir — you are going the right way to make me a Bankrupt, and to ruin a fine Constitution.” The Income-Tax — so unjust in its operation — was loudly declaimed against in and out of Parliament. — 1848. 148 “LE PETIT DIABLE.” JOHN IIUSSELL GOING THEOUGH HIS CELEBRATED PERFORMANCE AT HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE, ST. STEPHEN’S. *-)!* The now common feat of an acrobat balancing liimself on a ball in motion, was a novelty in 1848. 149 « « Tte Provisional Government numbered among its members the poet, the historian, the orator, the soldier, and the journalist. — 1S18, 150 A PHYSICAL FOllCE CHARTIST ARMING FOR THE FIGHT. One Cuffy, a slioemaker, was arrested witli others for treasonable practices, and was tried and transported. 1848. 151 THE PAKLIAMENTAEY TOOTS. Mrs. Blimhcr (D’Is-n-Li). — “I think it convenient, Toots, to say to yon, before the young gentlemen disperse, that you appear to me to have reached the low-water mark of general contempt, and that there is not the least probability of your ever gaining another inch towards flood-tide again. All your friends are ashamed of you ; all your enemies rejoice over you ; everybody is tired of you. In fact. Toots, you are, if I may express myself plainly, an unmitigated humbug, and a hoax. And now that I have relieved my mind by mentioning this, I will conclude by observing. Toots — you know my classical taste — that I think if I could have seen Cicero, that pure Caucasian, in his retirement at Tusoulum — -beau-ti-ful Tusculum ! — I could now die as contented as I am ever likely to be.” Toots (11-ss-ll) confused. — “It’s of no consequence, thank you. It’s all right. It’s not of the least consequence in the world. Nothing is of any consequence, anywhere; I’m much obliged to you.” *** Hr. Disraeli had delivered himself of a Philippic against Lord John and his Government, — 1848. 152 ALFRED THE SMALL, DISGUISED AS A LITTLE WAEBLER, VISITING THE IRISH CAMP; BEING A GRAND HISTORICAL PARODY UPON ALE— D THE GR-AT VISITING THE DANISH DITTO ; AND INTENDED FOR A FRESCO IN THE NEW HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT. *** Lord Jolin Russell made a Lurried visit to Ireland — 1848, 153 GROSS OUTRAGE. PAUL PRY m THE HIGHLANDS, MAKING A SKETCH OF THE ROYAL CHEST OF DRAWERS THROUGH THE KEYHOLE. ♦ < Mlien Her Majest)’ made her first journey to Ireland, some of the Scoteh penny -a-liiiui^ fraternity intruded disgracefully upon her privacy. — ISIS. 154 TOM THUMB AT THE OLH BAILEY. Tom Tkmnh {L-i> B-s.s-u,). “ Beiuc.lion ’.s lead, axd kow Via. go to Beeakfas *,* This iUustnition refers to the ridiculous Bhysical Force denronstratian of Cuffy & C0.-I8I8. THE ALDEEMAN AND THE APOTHECAEY. A Id. I do rememEer an Apotliecary, » * * * And if we need an Officer of Health To toil upon the lowest salary, This object is the very man for ns. Come hither, Sir ; I see you are hard up : Hold. There are fifty and a hundred pounds Per annum, for your wages. Lot us have Your service to explore the sinks and sewers Of our foul city and its liberties. A path. The pay is very small ; and the employ Is death to many a man that works at it. *»*»** Aly poverty, .and not my skill, consents. Aid. We pay tliy poverty and not thy skill. Shalcspcarc [a little altered). The Corporation of Loudon had determined to appoint a Sanitary Officer of their own, and offered the paltry sunr of £150 per annnur as the stipend.- 1818. 156 THE BEAE AND THE BEES. *,» A party of French National Guards visited London at th's time, and were hospitably received— 1848. 158 LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY. DEDICATED TO THE SMARTEST NATION' IN ALL CREATION. *** This illustration was to satirise some Bunkum which had appeared in the American Press. 1848. 159 **• The three priiuipnl Enilwnys l.avins termini ii; tl;e Metropolis had combiued to raise th ir fares and abolish return tiehets. — IflS. ICO 1 I I H.R.H. F.-M. CHANCELLOR PRINCE ALBERT TAKING THE PONS ASINORUM. AFTER THE JIANNER OF NAPOLEON TAKING THE BRIDGE OF ARCOLA. 161 162 ]\rr. Joseph Iluine and 7i[r. Tunch were justified in their estimate of the Cobden Cob in 1849. 163 YOUNG FEANCE’S NEW TOY. France, having thrown aside the Citizen King, La I’epuhlique, Lamartine, the Provisional Government, and Abd cl-Kadcr, was now being amused 03 ' a President — Louis Napoleon.— 1849. A KEGULAE GOLD DUSTMAN. ‘ Hollo ! Where are you off to now ? ” “On ! I AINT A GOING TO STOP HERE, LOOKING FOR Dust to be had for the Sweeitn'.” I Tflvspoons in Cinders. I’m off to Kallifornier, vere there’s heaps o’ Gold me discovery of gold in California by Capt.ain Suter and Mr. Marshall in September, 1847, turned the stream of Emigration to that country 1849. M Attention was directed to the objectionable practice of Colonels of Regiments clothing their men, and having an allowance from Government for fliaf purpose.— 1819 . 165 * * * o O 02 w W c! t?3 W I w td O 3 o O b iz; td K Q I— I tr^ O HH P rO d U2 1 — ( o I ]\rixn, Youxo GENTI.EJtEX, ^rORE ATTEXTrOX TO AuiTHMETIC THIS HaEF.’ A SCENE FEOM “THE HAUNTED MAN.” Tcttcrhy d: Co. (Mr. John- Bull). — “Johnny, my child, take care of her, for she’s the brightest gem that ever sparkled on your EARLY brow; TAKE CARE OF HER, OR NEVER LOOK YOUR MOTHER IN THE FACE AGAIN.” *’,* Financial Reform was the popular requii-emont, and Lord John Russell was expected to carry it out. The family party consists of Sir C. Napier, Bisrael:, ITume, Brougham, Sibthoif, "Wellington, Reel, and Russell. — 1849. k 1G8 AN AETFUL DODGE, “ Him as Prigs Wot Isn’t His’n ’ * Lord John EusseU had adopted many of Mr. Cobden’s suggestions without acknowledgment, it was thought. 1849. THE ENGLISH LABOUKER’S BURDEN; Ok, the IRISH OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN. [See Sinhad Ihe Sailor. The conBfant demand on the Exchequer for money for Ireland was thought to press rather unfairly on the English labourer.— 1819. 170 A SUBSTITUTE EOB THE SEA- SIDE ; Or, SMITHFIELI) FOR A CHANGE. Tlie Corporation of London resisted the remoYal of Smitlifield Market, and one Aldennan declared that it was the healthiest place in the Metropolis. 1849. 171 Jlr. Disraeli came out as the Farmers’ friend about this time. — 1849. 172 THE CHUECH MOUSE. JOSHUA REYNOLDS’S “ MUSCIPULA.”) (AFTER SIR Oir, hear a reverend captive’s prayer. In durance vile that lies, Nor let a Bishop’s heart he shut Against a Debtor’s cries. For here, my Lord, immured I sit. Behind this prison grate. Cast at thj’ suit in costs, whose sum Exceeds my small estate. I If e’er thy breast has horror felt j Of bigot’s stake or chain, j Let not thy persecuting ire I Seceding Shore detain. The celebrated case of the Bishop of Exeter v. Shore was before the public at this time. — 1819 174 PEEL’S PANACEA FOE lEELAND. Eussell.— “ On ! this dreadful Irish Toothache!” Peel.— “Well, here is something that will Cure you in an instant. Sir Eotcrt Peel jl Lad made a speech developing his views on Ireland, and suggestin; ing a plan for the redemption of landed property in that country. 1S49. LANDING OF LOED BEOUGHAM AND THE ENGLISH AT BOULOGNE. 175 173 THE SLOW COACH. “LOED JOHN BUSSELL’S CAKRIAGE STOPS THE W^AY ! m^..» » ... .. ... u.. * miule their position riither critical. lo4J. J OFF THE BAIL. *** ^0'. Hudson, M.F. for Sunderland, who was called the Railway King, came to considerable gi-iof in 1S19. 178 I * 170 *** During the Debate on the Bill for the Removal of the DisabiUties of the Jews, Mr. Disraeli was silent.— 1849 . 180 WHAT HE MUST DO NEXT. Lord Brougham continued Iris political eccentricities in 1849 LORD STANLEY {.Commander of the ^‘Protection”) SURRENDERING HIS SWORD TO LORD JOHN RUSSELL. [See House of Lords, May 24tli, 1849. 181 182 THE STATE OP THE NATION.— HISKAELI MEASUEING THE BRITISH LION. Mr. Disraeli liad Trougiit fonvard a motion for a Select Committee to ^ liis interest in the Agricultural party. lo-lJ consider the State of the Nation (rejected hy 29G to 156), and spoke very big about 183 A PAECEL OF OLD — FEIGHTENED AT A NASTY ! GEEAT! UGLY! JEW BILL. ***■ The Lords rejected the Bill for the Eemoval of Jewish Disalllifies by a majoiity of 25. — 1819. 184 A MOENING CALL. Hibernia. -“Sure, Sistiier dear, it’s not wiiat you’ve been ACCUSTOJIED TO EXACTIA', BUT ANYHOW YOU RE WELCOJIE. * At the begiimicg of August, Her Majesf) ir Majesty the Queen visited Ireland, and was received with grout enthusiasm by her loyal Irish people—1849. 1S5 GOG AND MAGOG GIVING PADDY A LIFT OUT OF THE MIPiE iinprlvt ttrimf T purchasing estates in Ireland, witl. a view to cultivate and prove .ame. * * That London can and wiU do tliis work, her own history affords the most abundant guarantees.”- 17* “ rimes," July 7. The Corporatiou of Londou Iiold estates hi Ireland, and they are among the best cultivated in tlie Sister Kingdoie.— 1819, ISG LANDING OF QUEEN VIOTOEIA IN lEELAND. Sm Patrick Ealeigii.— “ May it Plase your Majesty to tread ox the tail of my coat.” / — Her Majesty’s reception in Ireland was,” says an eye-witness, “ a siglit never to be forgotten— a sound to be recollected for ever, THE IMPATIENT BANDITTI 18S THE NEW IRISH STILL. SHOWIFd HOW ALL SORTS OF OOOD THINOS MAY BE OBTAINED (BY INDUSTRY) OUT OF. PEAT. IS9 FATAL FACILITY; OR, POISONS FOR THE ASKINO. Chilb.— ” Please, Mistee, will you be so good as to fill this bottle again with Lodnum, and let Mothee have another pound and a half of Arsenic foe the Rats(!).” Duly Qualified Chemist. — “Certainly, Ma’aji. Is there any other article?” Some yeiy distressing cases of the destruction of human life — Dving to the fatal facility afforded by druggists for the purchase of poisons — had been discovered. — 1819. 190 THE DANCING LESSON. PROFESSOR BROUGHAM AND HIS AGRICULTURAL PUPILS. “ His LordsTiip is i)Osscssc(l Ly an honourable ambition to beat evei’ybody and. everything. # * » If his Lordship can put a little more life into these gentlemen, he will do them good service.” — Sec Times. *.,* Lord Brougham had been talking very glibly on Agricultural affairs at a public meeting. — 1849, 191 i (As Mr. Punch hoped it would have been). CEEEMONY OF PKESENTING A MAGNIFICENT BLACK DIAMOND TO HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY THE QUEEN. 193 194 A BRIGHT IDEA! THE PEACE EECRUITING SERGEANT TRYING TO ENLIST THE DUKE. *■ V Mr. John Bright and the Peace Party were strong opponents to the Dake’s views on the N.atioaal Defences. 18.9, Trirr Or, the alderman ENAMOURED OF HIS DIRTY APPEARANCE. 195 196 11)7 “OUE BUTCHEE.” (A VERY ILL-USED PERSON, NO DOUBT.) Butcher. — “Here’s times. Why, we shall be obliged to charge fair prices next." *,• Several letters had appeared in the Times, exposing the enormous profits made by the London Butchers. — 1S19, \ 198 PIN MONEY. • «• The contrast between “PinlMoney” and “ Needle Money,” as shewn in these Illustrations, was occasioned by 'rery painful disclosures made in the Metropolitan Police Courts, when it appeared that numbers of poor Sempstresses were paid by the NEEDLE MONEY. Blop-sellers only Three -halfpence for making a shirt, and in proportion for other articles of ready-made clothing sold by the advertisin: tailors who were known to have realised large fortunes by such disreputable under-payment. — 1819. 200 The vn*etclied condition of onr poor Needle^vomen, to ■which reference has been made in the preceding Illustrations, continued to excite public sympathy ; but it is greatly to be feared that a more just recognition of their claim to fairer remuneration "was — and continues to be—disregarded by theii* avaricious task-masters. — 1850. 201 THE PEOTECTION “DODGE.” Suffering Landiioldee {in a solemn and sonorous tone, with a glance at the first-floor xcindow). — “ !Mv ky — ind fee — iends, I am ash — amed TO APP — EAE BE — FOEE YOU, AND TO EX — POSE JIY MIS — EE — ABLE STATE. * * * I AM A LAN — DED I'EOP — EE — I — ETOE EE— DOOCED TO GEE — EAT MIS — E — EY, OW — ING TO THE COM — PE — TITION OF THE FOEEIGNEE. ThEEE IS A GEE — EAT MANY OF US AS BAD OFF AS MY — SELF, AND THE Count — ee — y is a — being euined all along of feee — trade Sir Robert Peel and Mister Cob— den. We ’aye only twen — ty MILLIONS OF MONEY IN THE BanK, ALSO AN INCR— EASE OF £38,235 ON THE CuST— OMS, ALSO £37], 899 ON THE EX — CISE, AND £24,960 ON THE In — COME Tax, pity the pooe Land — ow— nee,” &c. &c. 1 ; ,* At the commencement of 1850 there was an excess of income over expenditure of £2,000,000, and the increase of exports over 1848 was nearly £10,000,000. 203 THE EEEE-TEAHEPi’S VALENTINE. CoBDEN. — Lovely maiden, look not shy, Kindly unto me incline : I can give you reasons why You should be my Valentine. Turn not angrily away ; Peace and plenty shall be thine. If you will but sweetly say You \\ill be my Valentine. Aghicultuke. — On your words I will rely, Nor for cold Protection pine ; Its forebodings I defy, You shall be my Valentine. ITl to household wants attend. All good things in me combine; Mutton, beef, and beer I’ll send To my faithful Valentine. 204 “WHO’S DAT KNOCKING AT DE DOOE?” THE OLD SONG, AS SUNG BY OLD JOE (HUME) ONCE, AT LEAST, EVERY SESSION. I irAD just come down, with my subject warm. And my annual motion about Reform ; I went to the House — I might as well have gone to bed, For Loud John Russell got up and said, Who’s dat knocking at de door? Am dat you Feakgtis ? No, it am Joe ! What! Old Joe? Yes; Old Joe. Oh, only Old Joe ! Well, you can’t come in — so you'd better go; For it’s no use knocking at de door any more, And it’s no use knocking at de dooi'. Who’s dat knocking at de door, Making such a row, with so much of his jaw? I’ll call the Speaker, and tell him how You only want to kick up a row. Who ’s dat knocking at de door ? Who ’s dat knocking at de door ? Am dat you, Cobden ? No, it am Joe. AVhat ! Old Joe ? Yes ; Old Joe. 1 told you before that it’s still no go. And it’s no use knocking at de door. « * ilr. Hume proposed a resolution for the Extension of the Franchise, hut was successfully opposed by Lord John RusseU and his Ministry. — 1850. I 205 THE GEECIAN DIFFICULTY. Mr. Punch.— “Why don’t you hit oxe of your own size?” Part of the knds of Ensh^li sul^ect) hannj been taken without payment for King Otho’s gardens, and tlie house of one Pacifico (also an English subjeet), at Athens having been broken into by soldiers of the King, Admiral Parker was sent to the Piimus-1850. ^06 “AIN’T I VOLATILE?” Loed B— gii— m as Miss Mowciiee. — “ Bless you, man alive ! I’m liere and there, and where not, like the Conjuror’s half-crown m the lady’s handkercher. Aha? Umph ? What a rattle I am !-Ain’t I volatile 1 See David Coppcrjicld. •** Lord Stanley had obtained a majority in the Lords condemnatory of the Foreign policy of the Government in reference to the Greek affair, and Lord Brougham had voted with him.— 1850. Tubhc attention had been directed to the miserable condition of many of our operatives, and at a time when n.E.II. Trinco Albert was projecting the Great Exhibition of 1851. hi) O I — I U1 tet O c3 g U2 o o CO a td HH td W h— I bd I— I 1-^ I — I O O GO o ^ THE AHMIEAL (NAPIER) MAST-HEADED. Admiral Napier having complained that one of his speeches had been ■Garbled in the Times, the Editor of that paper printed his letter verbatim et liter 1850. 209 *,* Austria and France took exception to the course England was pursuing towards Greece, and Mr. Roebuck and others opposed the Jlinistry.— 18?0 - 4 ^ 1 THE BAELEY-COEN PLOT— A GANG OF DESPEEATE CONSPIEATOES. call on the Government to reclresa our wrongs. * * ♦ If they won’t alter their system by moral force, then we will fight for it.”— Higgins al the, Cr 211 212 THE AMERICAN ROVER-GENERAL WOT TRIED TO STEAL A CUBA. . A marauding c.xpedition from America, commanded by General Lopez, attempted to wrest Cuba from the dominion of Spain, but it ended in defeat * ^ and disaster. — IS.'O. PUEITAN SUNDAY; OR, WHAT WE MUST ALL COME TO. hlej- suiceeded m carryln. a molioii for the discontinuance of Post Offlce lubonr on Sunday. After pullin; the country to the greatest inconrenieneo for several weeks, it was repealed by a very large majority.— 1850. A CERTAIN GOOD QUEEN INTERCEDING WITH A CERTAIN PRINCE POR THE UNHAPPY BELGRAVIANS AND OTHER CITIZENS. 215 216 1 21S THE EOYAL EISING GENERATION. r„,Tim, L, ox.-" You «AXT Ma,.-.»i-.o' IIoosk, *s» oo»h St.oms! youYl av.abt.xg A Latou Kh next, I siirposE!!" Application had been ir.ado at this time for the purchase of Marlboroush House for the Prince of AVules.-18dO. A GENTLEMAN IN DIFFICULTIES. Lord Joiix. — “ It’s imrossiele for our House to let you have that little Matter how. But you can have a Bill payable Next Session, if you like.” * 4 * Baron Eotliseliild had been elected M.P. for the City of London, hut refused to take the customary Oath. The Attorney- General pledged the House to a measure for relief of the Jews at the commencement of the next Session. — 1850. 220 lI)0V\INlKlf^STflEET|\jm4U LOED JOHN SHUTTING UP SHOP. *• TWs Illustration refurs simply to tlie Prorogation of Parliament.- 18o0. BETWEEN ENGLAND AND FEANCE. 221 ‘>22 '• HE WENT AWAY WITH A FLEA IN HIS EAE.”— ” , Die Papal Aggression had called public attention to the semi-Rom anish practices of the Puseyite.?* — 1S51. 23S T!:is Illustration referred .to a case reported in the newspapers of the day, and involved Mr. Punch in the only action for libel sustained against him- d.images £15. The cause was tried at Lewes, and affords another instance of the proverbial stupidity of Sussex juries. — 1851. I THE TOPE IN HIS CH A IR. (WITH Mil. PUNCH’S COMPLIMENTS TO LADY MORGAN.) %* Lady Morgan discovered that the reputed Chair of St. Peter at Rome had upon it a Mahomedau inscription.— 1851 . 240 The Queen’s Speech conUincil a strong paragraph on the subject of the Tapal Aggression, and Lord John Russell was said to have dictated it. 1851 Sir Charles Wood, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, produced his Budget, showing a surplus, but which he paraded rather ostentatiously.— 1851. 241 243 ♦ * Mr, Disraeli, as the Farmers’ friend, made a motion in favour of Eelicf of Agi-icultural Distress; the motion was lost by a majority of II. — ISdl. 244 SENDING FOR THE OLD DOCTOR. *** On the 20th of February, 1851, Lord John Russell resigned the Premiership, and announced subsequently in the House that the Uuoen had consulted.the Duke of Wellington— Lord Stanley having failed to construct a Ministry.— 1851. CINDEEELLA; OE, LOED JOHN TEYING IT ON AGAIN 245 246 247 1 i THE KIDNAPPEE.-A CASE EOE THE POLICE. Kidnaitee. — “Theee’s a Be-autiful Veil ! ! ! Give me yoee Parcel, mt Dear, wiiit.k you uur it ok.” *** iliss Talbot, a niece of the Earl of Shrewsbury, was placed as a postulant in a convent at Taunton, and but for the interference of Iut step-father, the lion. Grevillc Berkeley, would have taken the veil, and her fortune of £SO,003 would have passed to the convent. The luly sub.scfiueutly married Lord Edward Howard, brother to the Duke of Xorfolk. — 1851. L 248 •».* This illusf ration has reference also to the celebrated Talbot case.— IRol. 249 *** Tlie Budget of Sir C. Wood proposed to repeal a portion of the Window duties, but to continue indefinitely the iniquitous Income-tax, wliich Mr. Hume succeeded in limiting to one year'. — 1851. 251 o B tr* cd C=3 » H ;> 5?! '=} O S H I o S >• rn !z: « b b fea* H 5 M 0 HH ^ r M w b w W O o o W « y o a H a? a b b H a &* b t2! o a b 3 a i « ■v: 1 ^ CO ^ u <1 ^ a w o b > b .3 o o > b a > o w CO > S' b S5 c:j o b ^ § ° ? 2 I ~ > td td I — I I — I P td H hd K| i % I I THE INQUISITION IN ENGLAND. Ghand Inqulsitoe (Lokd John). — “Oil, He’s got Plenty of Money !— Away with Him !-and tut the Screw on foe ANOTHER Year ! ’’ The lucome-tas, so unjust in its operation, was again a prominent item in the new Budget. 1851. I I I I ( I I LATER PENCILLINGS FROM PUNCH. THE POUND AND THE SHILLING. “WHOEVER THOUGHT OF MEETING 'VOU HEKE?” *** wLfliw'tT of 1851 iB due to Mr. F. WluBhaw, Secretary of the Society of Arte in 18H. It waB not taken up until 1819 by , en resident of the Society. Upward.s of half a million was received for aImi.=sion, in shillin-s, half-crowns, and Riiinea season-tickets.— 185L 2 DESIGN FOB A FOUNTAIN TO BE PLACED IN THE TBANSEPT ON THE SHILLING DAYS. As no malt liquors were sold in the Great ExhibiUon Building, tbe above was a plea for the sbilbng visitors. -1851 3 * i THE AMAZON (B-G-M) ATTACKING CHANCEEY ABUSE. (BEING HIS L— D-FS FIRST ARPEARANCE THIS SEASON.) A Kiss’s celebrated statue of the Amazon attacked by a Lion suggested tliis illustration.— 18.51 rr-sAi 4 THE LORD MAYOE-IUS MOURNING OVER THE RUINS OF SMIFFEL, AN AFFECTING AFPLICATTON OF AN ANCIENT AND CLASSICAL INCIDENT. After i- a sharp stiusglc, the great City nuisance, Sinithfiekl Market, was condemned in both Houses of Parliament. 18ol. 5 Lord John. “Ladies and Gentlemen, — In consequence of the decided Success of the nidv Piece, entitled ‘THE GREAT EXIIIBITIOiSr ; ok, THE CRA'STAL PALACE,’ it mull be Rebeated, with your kee-ind bekmission, until Fuhtheii Notice.” [Loud cries of “ Author I Author!'’'’ vjho makes his hov'. ♦,* Mr. — afterwards Sir Josopli — Paxton, M.P. for Coventry, was, as the world knows, the designer of the beautiful building of 18dl. 6 GALLOP AMONGST THE BISHOPS; OR, A RAPID ACT OF “ HORSMAN ’’-SHIP. 7 *** July 3, — Alderman Salomons attempted to take his seat in the ITonse of Commons, -without subscribing to the usual oath. He was not allowed to sit. — 1851, THE EETUEN OF THE ALDEEMAN TO HIS NATIVE SHOP. A munber of AUlerniou of the City of Loodon yisitcd Taris during tlie period of the Great Exhibition, and were hospitably received.-1851. ll 9 In Ireland Drs. Cullen and Cahill made treasonous and ridiculous haran; :ues, but the Government had the good sense to let them proceed unchecked.— 1851 10 THE lEISH NUISANCE. Mr. Bull. — “ Confound the Boy! Hf.’.s more trouble than all my Money.” Thoi-e was mucli noisy oratory expended in the Sister Isle on the Ecclesiastical Aggression Bill. — 1851. An American yacht, named the America, had proved a clipper, beating all the best of our EngUsh vessels at Cowes and elsewhere. — IS.'jl, 12 ‘ Let the Government inflict the Penalty, if they dare, and there is not a Catholic in Ireland but would subscribe his Penny’. More than one woman (American) appeared in the streets of London in a tunic and trousers. The costume was quite as outri as the crinoline of 1864, but appeared to have tlio advantages of comfort and convenience. — 1861. 13 14 Mr. Disraeli frequently declared at this time that the country interest was entirely ruined bj- Free Trade. lie proved to be a false prophet. — 1851. i. s i II 15 CLOSING OF THE EXHIBITION. THE AMAZON PUTTING ON HER BONNET AND SHAWL. Am.vzon (to Greek Slave). — “Well, mt Dear! I’m very glad it’s over. It’s very Hard Work keeitxg in One Attitude for Five Months together, isn’t it?” .* The Greek Slave Mas a beautiful \vor’ s 3 02 w tz! O o W Isl U O o !z| C3 k! M t?d > <1 k! W !> !zi a tz; *7} t-i t^ o t=J w t*l u izj fej Q tr^ h— ( U2 M M o 1-^ td 1 18 THE OLD ’UN AND THE YOUING ’UN. Oi.D Nicholas. — “Now then, Austria, just help me to finish the Porte. 19 I i WHAT EVEKYBODY THINKS. YotTKG Palmerston (a sharp clever Boy ). — “On, Crikey! What a Scotch Mull of a Prime Minister I” [That may bf^ but it is not Pretty to say so.-— Bunch . The Earl of Aberdeen, ^^•ho had family connections in Russia, was thought to be disinclined to act with vigour at tliis time. — 1853. I ! 20 A TEEEIBLE T II E K. “I WILL FIGHT. HE HIT ME EIEST ! ” *,*■ Ti’.ikcy wns very indignant at the conduct of Russia, and would listen to no compromise of his rights.— lS5o. 31 A CAUTION TO IMPERIAL BIRDS OF PREY. Mu. Bull (to his French Friend). — “Theee, I dok’t think He’ll worey the Tuekey.s any moee.” The popular feeUnj was strongly against the Russian occupation, both in England and France. — 1S5?. 22 A NUISANCE IN THE CITY THAT MUST BE GOT BID OF. The Inspector op Nuisances. — “ Hallo ! here’s a very Bad Case— a Room full of Pigs I declare, and an immense quantity of Animal and Vegetable Matter ! FLUSHING THE GREAT CITY SEWERS. 24 YOU CAN’T PASS HERE! K«.utl,r0.c Uu.„a™, pattiot, •« Ui. lib.aati.u tom Kulajia, i„ M. >lin«.-, ,va. tolMan t. F.a«»- >“l. 25 PKAISE AND PUDDING. n.R.H. PE-NCE ALBEET. — “Master Joseph Paxton — In addition to the Honours that have been heated upon You, I HAVE MUCH Pleasure in Presenting You with this Piece of ‘Solid Pudding.’” ,* This illustration was merely suggestive of the manner in wliieh Mr. Punrh considered a part of the Exhibition surplus ought to have been applied. — 1851. 26 HOEBOE OF THAT EESPECTABLE SAINT, ST. ALBANS, AT HEARING THE CONFESSION OF A ST. ALBANS’ ELECTOR. *** At a recent election for St. Albans such disgi'aceful bribery had been practised that the Borough was subsequently disfranchised. — 1851. Th .0 submaxine telegraph was successfully laid between Dover and Calais, November 13, 1851 ; and the closing prices of the Paris Bourse were known within business hours of the same daj on the London Stock Exchange. — 1851. 27 ■28 THE “JUDICIOUS BOTTLE-HOLDER”; OR, DOWNING STREET PET. muss YOV ! .1-S .SLL Cn.wr-Wort CO»B to a Fioi.T. Om, NiCB’s cot KO COBSTITOOTrOMKD IBLK r.l BOITIE.HOIDEI, ON T’ OTUEIl SIDE, TOO ! ” world in 18.51. With England wore united America, Prance, and Spain ; whUst Russia, Naples, Austria, TU. ™ F.»s. in ISO., 29 LOUIS NAPOLEON’S COUP D’ETAT. CUTTING UP HIS GOOSE POE THE GOLDEN EGGS. :* On December 2, 1851, occurred the Coup d’Etat of Louis Napoleon; and Changarnier, Cavaignao, Lamoriciere, and others, wore arrested and sent to Vincennes. “ The Ides of March” had come. — 1851. FEANCE IS TEANQUILM The state of France at the period of the Coup d’Etat is symbolized in the above iUustration. 1851. F A BEGGAE ON HOESEBACK; OE, THE BRUMMAGEM BOHARARTE OUT FOR A RIDE. TMs cquestaan feat has not proved “the rapid act of horsemanship” that Mr. Punch expected it would have hcen.-U9.51 I 32 MRS. ENGLAND SETTING HER HOUSE IN ORDER FOR 1852. “ FAY THAT BILL, JOHN, AND I SHALL BE ALL RIGHT FOR THE YEAR.” *** In the Uucen’s Speeeh on the opening of Farliament a new measure of Reform was promised. — 18.51. I 33 ' THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING. “I’m very sorry, Palmerston, that you cannot agree avitii your Fellow Servants; but as I don’t feel inclined to TART AVITH JOHN, YOU MUST GO, OF COURSE.” During the recess, Lord Palmerston, haAung been considered to haA'c acted too independently of his chief, had been required to retire from the Foreign Office. — 1852. A strike of some of tie Trade Unions occun’ed at this time, and the illustration was given in the true interest of the workman. 1852, The active measures taken by Louis Napoleon to secure his position as Prince President 35 36 NAPOLEON THE LITTLE AND HIS BROKEN DRUM. (A Pbopiiecy foe the “ Peince President.”) ■*. * Mr. Fmxh Pad small bcdief in the security of the new position of Louis Napoleon, obtained as it was by the violation of faith and great amount of bloodshed. — 1852. 37 *,* On the 9th of February, 1852, Lord John brought in his New Reform Bill, and met with faint support from tlio Liberals, who considered he had not canied reform far enough. — 1852. 38 FOOLISH AND IMPUDENT TEICK. WATERING THE EDITOR’S INKSTAND. i/ * Lords Brouglitmi, Derby, and Russell, and Sir G. Grey, denounced the tone of the English press when referring to French poUtics. — 1852, **• Lord .TnTin Russell’s limited Reform Bill (in the arms of Nurse Lefevre) gave great dissatisfaction to the Liberal members, Messrs. Bright, Cobden, Ilumc, and to the Conservative Colonel Sibthorp. — 1852, 40 Duriuo' the debate, iu the Lords, of the County Courts Extension Bill, Lord Brougham made a violent verbal attack on Lord Truro. — 1852, 41 “THE GAME OF SPECULATION/ (AS PERFORMED AT THE THEATRE P.OYAL, ST. STEPHEN’S.) *** The Earl of Derby and his party had succeeded to power (Feb. 27). In the course of a popular drama, called “ The Game of Speculation,” one of the characters intimated by means of a toy that another person could be easRy played upon. Thus Mr. Disraeli and Lord Derby. — 1852, 42 THE PEOTECTION GIANT. “ Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum ! r SMELL THE FLOOD OF AN ENGLISHMAN ; Be he Alive, ok be he Dead, I’ll GKiND HIS Bones to make ma' Bkf/ii.'’ -* Mr. DisraeU and tlic Earl of Derbyworo still endeavouring to frighten the Free-Trade party.— 1852. ii 43 UP GOES THE QUARTERN LOAF. Birlij . — “ifow, Gents, Gms us only a Little Encouragement — Say a 5s. Duty— and ' UP’ Goes the Quartern Loaf ! ’ Tliis illustration refers to a feeble attempt at Protectionist agitation made by tbe new Jltnistry. — 1852. ! 44 A PLAIN QUESTION. Mr. Bull. — “Now, Sir, don’t let us have any mode Derby Dilly Dallying. What are your Intentions towards Miss Briiannia? Mr. Disraeli was now Chancellor of the Exchequer. — 1862. DOH/N IWOS AN EASY PLACE. The Jtjhiciou.s Bottle-holdeh.— “ AYell, Dizzy, now do you like your Place ?” D’l T. — “ 0, Jolly ! Capital AVages, and only got to Carry out these Light Things at present.” ,* Lord John Bussell’s MiUlia Bill (which had been strongly opposed by Lord Palmerston, and caused a change of Ministry) was adopted with provisions by the Derby Cabinet. — 1852. 46 A BIT OF ANIMATED NATUEE. THE PROTECTIONIST CUCKOO IN THE HEDGE SPARROW’S NEST. *»* Tlic Militia Bill — wMcli proved so unfortunate to the Whig party — was carried by the Derbyites (335 to 165), and who thereby .strengthened their position, — 1852. 47 THE “CALCULATING” BOY GETS THE PEIZE FOE AEITHMETIC. Jlr, Disraeli’s (tlie New Cliauoellor of the Exchequer) Budget met with favourable acceptance. — 1852-, 48 THE DOWNING STEEET CAD. CONDUCTOE.— “ Would any ‘ Paety’ go Out to oblige a Lady ? The Derbyites wore thought to hare cooled toward, rrotootiou since their accession to power. 1852 i Tile Leader referred to was the lion. Member for Bucks and Chancellor of tho Exchequer. — 1862. 49 50 51 I **• ilr. Cobdea showed up this remarkable creature in tlie House of Commons. Mr. Disraeli and his party were thought to be trimming to Free Trade in anticipation of the General Election. — 1852. L 52 J “A DISSOLVING VIEW.” *,* The result of the Geaeral Election was universally in favour of Free Trade, and the Ministry seemed disposed to take the hint. — 1832. 5'4 i OE,N THE CHANCELLOE OP THE EXCHEQUEK MAKING IT QUITE CLEAR TO MR. BULL. 55 THE KECENT ABSUED CASE OF PLEDGING. Dizzy.— “It’s the Portrait of an Eminent Protectionist I’ve obtained to illustrate my Great National 'Work,” Pawnbroker. — “An, I dare say! But I couldn’t lend anything upon it! It isn’t the Sort of Thing that’s Wanted now-a-days.” *,• The Derbyites were thought to be abandoning the Protectionist Pledge made on the hustings. — 1852. 56 candidates during the recent General Election. — 1852, 57 A DIP IN THE EKEE TEADE SEA. “THERE, TAKE OFF HIS COAT LIKE A GOOD LITTLE BEN, AND COME TO HIS COBDEN.” » * Unmistakeable indications were given from tlie Ministerial Benches that Free Trade was not to be disturbed for the present. — 1862. 58 JOHN AND JONATHAN. Punch.— “ Now, Master Bull, wiiat’s all this Noise about?” Master Bull.— “If you tlease. Sir, young Jonathan wanted my Dinner, and a Fish Bone stuck in his Throat. But it’s all right now.” jV trifling dispute liad arisen between England and the XJnitcd States as to the right of fishing in the Bay of Fundy. 1852. * Louis Aapoleon’s Imperial tendencies wore more and more apparent. 1852 . 60 RAILWAY AMALGAAIATION— A PLEASANT STATE OF THINGS. Passenger. — “What’s the Matter, Guard?” Guard [wUh presence of mind.) — “ Oil, nothing rarticular, Sir. We’ve only run into an Excursion Train ! ” Passenger. — “ But, good gracious! there’s a Train just behind us, isn’t there?” Guard. — " Yes, Sir! But a Boy has gone down the Li.ne with a Signal; and it’s very likely they’ll see it !” This illustration is scarcely an exaggeration of the state of Railway management on a certain line in 1852. KAILWAY UNDEKTAKING. Toutek. — “ Going by this Train, Sir ?” Passenger. — “’M? Eu? Yes.” Touter. — “ Allow me, then, to give you one of my Cards, Sir.” * * The frequency of Eailway accidents was the subject of gencr.il animadrersion at this tiaic. — 1852. 62 COUET FOE KING CHOLEEA 63 ALL BUT HATCHED! *** It was evident tliat the restoration of the Empire in France was only the work of time. Vive I’Empereur was heard at every ceremonial in which the President took part. — 1852. I 1 64 THE POLITICAL TOPSY. “I ’si-ECTs Nobody can’t do Nothin’ with Me?” — Vide “Unde Tom's Cabin. Mr. Disraeli was thought to be a troublesome colleague, — his variability being proverbial.— 1852. 65 I LOED JOHN BLOWING UP THE GUYS OF PAELIAMENT. A DESIGN FOR THE FIFTH OF NOVEMBER. *»* Tlie Derby Ministry began to exhibit signs of weakness. — 1852. 66 MES. GAMP TAKING THE LITTLE “PAETY” SHE LOOKS AETEE BACK TO SCHOOL. Mrs. Gamp {nie The Morniny Ilcrald) was a strong supporter of Protection anil Mr. Disraeli. — 1852. I 67 EATING THE LEEK. Fluellen ... MR. COBDEN. Pistol ... MR. DISRAELI. Flxtellen.-"! pkay you fall to; if you can Mock a Leek, you can eat a h^^K:’—Ucn. V. **• Mr. Cobden and Mr. Bright were thought to hare enforced FlueUen’s conditions on Mr. DisraeU.-1852. 68 ** The balance of power in the House of Commons was in the hands of the Free Trale party, and hence Mr. Cobden’s proposal to Fair Rosamond,— 1852, 69 THE UNHEKTAKEES CAEOUSING AETEE THE BUEIAL OF PEOTECTION. The Derby Cabinet certainly buiied their old friend without a great exhibition of sorrow. Colonel Sibthorp was chief mourner. — 1852, I 70 •** The British Pint Bottle had not attained its proper sise in 1852. 71 72 r— LM-STOX. II— SS— LL. i i PLEDGING.” HALLO ! WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT O' SEEING YOU HERE ? *.*■* Lord Piilinerstou had joined the New Ministry as Homo Secretary, rather (it was thought) to the auuoyauoe of his old colleague. — 1853, 73 74 NO DANGER! DISEESPECTIDLLY DEDICATED TO THE PEACE SOCIETY.) Bright had spoken as the organs of the Peace Society in the House of Commons on the subject of our National Defences. — 1853 . 76 WORKED BY THE WOMEN OF ENGLAND FOR THE OPPONENTS OF NATIONAL DEFENCES. Bwzij . — “ Won’t give me Anything, won’t You ? Then, take that ! ’ 77 78 Many of the new Members had to defend theii' Beats after the General Election, and numerous oases of most disgraceful bribery were brought to light. — 1853, 79 THE PAETY WHO, ETC. FKEE AHD INDEPENDENT, ETC. THE ORDINARY LEGAL EXPENSES OF AN ELECTION. Tlie illustration refers to the disgi-aceful bribery exposures connected with the late General Election. — 1853. 80 TIE A COUPLE OF DIRECTORS 2 LA MAZEPPA TO EVERY ENGINE THAT STARTS WITH A TRAIN. 81 iSotwillistaTiding many cases of exposure, ladies believe in the professions of such scamps as figure in the above illustratLou, and continue to be swindled and abused. 82 Lord Campbell referred in the Lords to a very fulsome address wHoh had been presented to the Emperor Napoleon by some time-serving Merehants and Bankers of the City of London, and declared it to be not only unworthy and ridiculous, but illegal also. — 1853. The Aberdeen Ministi'y met with much unexpected opposition, as defined in the above pencilling. 1863. 83 S4 POOR LITTLE MOM Lord Sii sb — y — “Don’t make a Noise here — You’ll get no Relief from this ‘House,’ I promise You. ’ The Jewish Disabilities Bill having again passed the Commons, was rejected in the Lords, on the motion of Lord Shaftesbury, by 164 to 115. 1853. The Emperor ot Russia made some most unjust demands on the Ottoman Porte; Prince Mensohikoff gave in his “ultimatum” to England, France, and Turkey. — Although further negotiations entered into, these acts were the commencement of the Crimean war. — 1853. 85 86 THE CAMP AT CHOBHAM. Soldier.— “If You please, Sir, it’s Five o’Clock, and I’ve Brought your Shaving Water.’ *** A camp was formed for military exercise at Choblram (June 14, 18.53), and occupied by a force between 8,000 and 10,000 strong. The last field-day took place August 17. Only one serious case of misconduct was reported during all that time.— 1853. 87 *-f* The Emperor’s Cup or Coesarewitch was a racing prize given by the Emperor of Eussia after his visit to England. 88 THE CAMP AT CHOBHAM— A COLD IN THE HEAD. Jones (a Batman). — “Did you Sound, Sir?” Officer.— Yes, Jole.s. Bring me my Bucket of Gruel as sool as I’ve tallowed my Loze." (Cattarrhic for Nose.) The weather at Chobham was very rainy for some time after the formation of the camp. — 1853. Grenadier. — “ I say Bill, 1 wonder what them Ladies would say, if we was to go looking into their Rooms ! ” 89 90 91 Notwitlistanding tlie encroachments of llussia, Government continued to assure the Houses of Parliament that war was not irarMhent. — 1853. 92 Palmekston. — “I’ll just frighten them a little.' It was rumoured that a certain illustrious person was meddling with Foreign politics. Lord Aberdeen denied the tnith of the report in the House of Lords. 93 04 THE COMPLIMENTS OE THE SEASON TO MY LOED AB D N. *,» Uri Aberdeen's suspected sympathy with Russia made his Ministry unpopular out of doors.-1851. 95 % ? " 2 p ►d 2 R p- 5- er¥ P O O CO o o p g •s. H S 3 S- & S cu . ® £i ® O g S, g ^ P* t-*, Ct M. 5 tw S p « ^ Bj - J5 § 09 3 S ^ § I o ^ Si ^ n> ^ I H— P7- 2 CD* ^ P- ^ s 3 o P <-K 01 cj* g tp S P K g CD B O CT 9 H3 W I — I td td o »-d 1^ !:;?1 U O cl Q W w td cl td O bd tb cl o M o td f Q feJ tb Q td td § « ui t- Ul U1 CC! GO C/2 H O W I5- o td fe: u p 5 td I — I td U CZ2 ^ P-» P a S S' -o o td 06 I TE DEUM! ... Th. Empetor .t E.»ia comma.d.a a » i).»« t. ba .ung la all the eUatche. tot the .laughter at Slaope.-1853-51. 1 i: 97 I Public indignation was excited by the proceedings of Russia, and war was considered to be ineyitable. — 1851. 98 The position of Kussia had become critical, Ou the 7th of February Lord *Clarendon wi'ote to Sir G. Seymour at St. Petersburg to 'withdi'aAV from that capital, and similar instructions weie forwaided to the French Charge d*affaires^ M. de Castelbajac, — 1854. 99 BLACK MONDAY. BRUNOW DEPARTING FOR HIS SCHOOL IN THE NORTH. Clarendon.— « There, don’t cry, -vve shall hate you amongst hs again, if you’re good. *** Baron Bninow, the Russian Ambassador, had resided in London ma many years, and was greatly esteemed. On the 4th of February, 1854, ho announced the suspension of diplomatic relations between Russia and En-’-laud. 100 I “GOD DEFEND THE EIGHT.” ' Loud John Russell. Lord John Russell, the Foreign Minister at this period, expressed the aspiration of England.— 1851. 101 THROWING THE OLD SHOE AT THE PARTING OF HER MAJESTY AND HER GUARDS. L.. 'i * * War having been declared against Russia by England and France, large masses of troops were sent to the East. — 1854, 102 The Porte had replied to a Ruasian note, and named four points as bases of negotiation, but popular opinion in England demanded that Russia should pay the war expenses already ^incurred. — 1854. 103 England, France, Austria, and Prussia signed a protocol at Vienna guaranteeing the integrity of Turkey, and the civil and religious rights of her Chi'istian subjects. — 185-1. 104 A STRUGGLE BETWEEN DUTY AND INCLINATION. GALLANT LITTLE JOHN TAKING LEAVE OF HIS PET TO SERVE HIS COUNTRYL Govenimeiit abandoned tRe Reform Bill, and declared war (conjointly with France) against Russia, March 27 and 28, 1854, FELLOW-FEELING— THE BOMBARDMENT OF ODESSA. Aberdeen. — “Bombardment of Odessa! Dear me, this will be very Nicholas.— “ Bombardment of Odess.v ! Confound it! This will be DISAGREEABLE TO MY IMPERIAL FrIEND.” VERY ANNOYING TO DEAR OLD ABERDEEN.” 105 106 The -war against Kussia was very popular with the country at large, and a liberal expenditure was aarooated. 1851. 107 Many complaints had been made and objections urged against the use of the stiff leather stock worn by the privates in the army. — 1S51, 108 STRIKING EFFECT OF CHOKING AND OVERLOADING OUR GUARDS AT A LATE REVIEW. 109 NOT A NICE BUSINESS. Lord Aberdeen still had a word to say in favour of the Emperor of Russia. — 1854. THE RUSSIAN FRANKENSTEIN AND HIS MONSTER. The war wliich Russia had provoked promised to destroy its originator as early as 18 j1. The movements of the Allied Armies were not characterised hy activity at the commencement of the war. — 1854. Ill 112 AGKICULTUEAL DISTEESS. British Farmer. Well ! Here’s a Pretty Bu.siness ! I’ve got so much Corh, that I don’t know where to put it.” *0* The harvest of 1851 was, opportunely, most abundant. 113 I M, lU THE EETUEN FROM THE BALTIC ! ! British Lion.— “ Oii, yes, I’ll come back— but I must just leave a Card at Cronstadt first ! ! !' » “TLc gcntlcmcu of England -wlio lived at home at ease” were particularly anxious that the Navy should have an opportunity of distinguishing itself.- ! 1854. ISi 115 116 * •* The Russians had evacuated the Principalities, the Battle of Alma had been fought, and part of the Russian fleet sunk at Sebastopol. — Oct. 1854. Own Corrcspo7ident of the “ Times. 117 P* B p ca P' o & pi o CO aQ o o P p a> cr p o CD U2 HH Pd fej O h-*l Cl u ir o fe! U2 U2 td td P=- Z/2 o o tr Ml 118 I THE EMPEROR (WITH THE MILD EYES) OBJECTS TO THE NAKED TRUTH. *j(* The Emperor of Russia, who had been commended for “bis mRd eyes,” established a censorship of the Press. 18dl. 119 i ■f I r I THE EUSSIAN BEAR’S tm-LICKED CUBS, NICHOLAS AND MICHAEL. *** At the solicitation of Menschikoff, the Piinces Nicholas and Michael came to Inkerman and shared in the defeat. — 1854. 120 OYSTEIA AND THE SHELLS 121 122 IP WE MUST HAVE IT— FOR GOODNESS' SAKE BEGIN WITH THE ORGAN MEN, Lord Palmerston became Prime Minister.— 1856. 123 I 124 SPADES ARE TRUMPS. Nayvv {to Ab—rd — n ). — “Now, Old Stick-in-the-Mud, let me try if I can get you out of tue Mess.” The terrible condition of the Army in the Crimea being greatly increased for want of roads, a corps of navvies was sent out. — 1855. ♦ * 125 * * The Emperor -was said to be indined to peace. — Jan. 185-5. THE DIETY DOOESTEP. P— LM— KST— N {an active lad). — “Well ! this is the Gheatest ftrEss I eveh saw at anybody’s door.” Little Jack K— ss— ll.— “ Ah ! I lived there once— but I was oblioed to leave— it was such a very irregular Family.' ■***■ Jvord Piilmerstou luid accepted tUo in'cmiersliip, and found affairs as represented in the illustration. — 1855. u 127 S3 o *-< B- Oq (O o f 5 * ? o a B CQ* 3 p B o t-* o o H EH O cl u H > td a CO HH Q O 1-5 W H t2l HH za hg H— I tr^ •"d I— ( hd 02 i 128 Public confidence in Lord Palmerston led to an anticipation of a speedy end to the war.— 1855. 129 SHOPPING ! The sale of promotions in the Army had attracted the attention of the public, owing to the inefficiency of certain persons in high places. — 1855. 130 IX w o zn -=tj W Ph w o tPl zn w hP ^ I ^ 1 pD rl ' ^ « PP P^ tei ally of Swiss and Germans, had been raised during the Crimean war, and led to difficulties with America. Mr. Crampton, the British Envoy had been dismissed. — 1356. 172 THE SPOILT CHILD. Parent. — “I don’t like to cokkect Him just now, because He’s about his Teeth, and sickening eoe his Measles — but He certainly deserves a clout on the Head, 173 EFFECT OF PERSE VEKANCF. THE FROG WHO MADE HIMSELF A BULL. *»• The French press spoke disparagingly of their late Allies, although there was a strong tendency to imitate English manners and institutions in France. — ISoth 174 EEJECTION OF THE APPELLATE JUPJSDICTION BILL BY THE COMMONS. A Bill to render an appeal to tlie laws less costly or necessary was thrown out by the Commons by 155 to 153.— 1853. THE NEW COMMANDEE-IN-CHIEF. * The Duke of Cambridge was made Commander-in-Chief at the sufo-eslion su^^estion, as it subsequently appeared, of n.ll.H. Prince Albert.-1853 176 AUTUMN LEAVES. (A Great Lthekty taken wite Mu. Millais’ celebrated Picture of teat ITame.) Mr. Millais ha:l eUiibitod a picture at the Royal Academy under this title, and the pile in the illustration is composed of the debris of the Session.-lSoS, 177 1 I f ME. BULL AND HIS VALET. *,* The well known anecdote of BrummcTs valet and the cravats suggested the above. — 1856. tV-iUV- 178 A STEP IN THE PiKjHT DIEECTION. DISMISSAL OF THE BULLIES FROM THE SERVICE. Lord Ernest Vane Tenrpest and another were dismissed the seiTice for bullying a brother officer. 18o6. 179 QUITE A NEW TUNE. First Fiddle. — “Now, Mr. Bull, t.vice tour Time from Me.” *** France was thouglit to be rather playing the first fiddle in respect of certain foreign affairs. — 1856. m 180 EUSSIA’S DIFFICULTY. CAriTAusT. — “W ant a little Money to go on with, eh? Well; but whehe’s your Security?” *** The Paissian Govcniment had been applying for a'_loan, ostensibly, to complete railways.— 1856. 181 A CAKD. 31. Louis Napoleon tegs to announce to his Friends and the Public that he has returned to Paris for the Season, and he hopes by a strict attention to Business, to merit a continuance of those Favours, -whicli, &c., &c., &c., &c. The Emperor of the French had recently returned to Paris — “ for the dispatch of business,” it was surmised. — 18.56. 182 The Mesolute was one of our Arctic discovery ships, left in the ice, but subsequently recovered by the American expedition, and gracefully presented to England. 18 j7. 1S3 I y Prussia was said to be anxious to distui'b the recently adjusted peace.— 1857. CRIMINAL INDULGENCE— A HINT TO THE HOME SECRETARY. 185 186 AS RECENTLY PLAYED IN PARIS. 187 SWELL MOB AT THE OPENING OF PAELIAMENT. Punch (A 1). — “Now then! What’s your Little Game?” D— z — Y. — “O ur Little Game ! Nothin’ — We’re only ‘ Waitisg for a Party."' ! i « * The Gerbyites or Bizzyites were disposed to make a struggle for power, it was thought, and tried to make “a party.” — 1857. 188 Lord Lalmerston-s China policy met with the combined opposition of the Derbyites and the Cobdenites, and a motion condemnatory of the proceedings of Dr. Bowring and the Governmen; in the Commons led to the immediate dissolution of Pai'l: ament. —1857. 189 I I AN INVITATION. Mr. Bull. — “Hah! You’ve been sitting up too late o’nights with those Corden Fellows, but you COME TO THE COUNTRY FOPv A FEW DAYS, AND WE’ll SOON PUT YOU ON YOUR LEGS AGAIN.’’ *»* Lord Palmerston having defended the polio)" of the Government in the afiairs of China, advised Her Majesty to dissolve Parliament. — ItiO?. 190 FKOZEN-OUT TEA-CtARDENERS, AS SEEN AT THE PRESENT TIME ABOUT WESTMINSTER. *** The dissolution of r.niiameut had not been expected by the opponents of tl'e Government, and many changes of seats ensued. ISo/ 191 BEHIND THE SCENES. Manager Pam {looking through the Curtain). — “ How they are squabbling for Seats ! — Pieally a Carital House ! Mr. Punch.— “ IVell, you’ve a good ch.ance of Succe.ss, but it depends entirely upon what you produce!” *.** The general election gave unniistakeable evidence that the countiy was ivith Lord Palmerston. —1857. 192 Messrs. Cobden and Bright were forced to yield to two candidates of Ministerial politics at Manchester, — 1857. Little J— ck K — ss— ll. — “ Kow then, look Shaep, or else let me come!” Pam. — “Don’t you be in a Hurry, Young Gentleman — 1 know the Country! 193 1 194 'J5 *“0 sz; H-l w o iz; m o o EH ;z; o GQ 02 n s“ Pi o !5 t> Pi I I < ■1 > The Imperial Commissioner Yeh had issued a proclamation containing a tariff of rewards for the most brutal and savage acts to be perpetrated on “the red-haired foreign do^ ^ as he politely styled the Europeans. — 1857. 195 THE NEW BEOOM. Mr, Bull. — “ New Brooms sweep well — well, we shall see.' ■*** Mr. Bull ■was anxious to encourage the New Broom, but was not willing to praise too readily. — 1857. L THE JOLLY GARDENEE. Jack K— ss— ll (a Rival Gardcner).~“ Rooii ! you’ll have the Season ovee befoee you’ve got enough for a Dish!” * Lord Jolin Russell was not easy out of office, and frequently asked troublesome questions. — 1857. Mr. Punch. — Well, my Lorh ! How about tiils Year’s Derby?” Lord Derby. — “ Why, you see, this is all We’ve got in the Stable ; and He's no use. 1D7 198 Her Majesty had been distributing the Victoria Cross to many of her bravest soldiers, and Mr. Punch had the vanity to believe that he also had assisted the conquerors.— 1857. 199 EVEEY INCH A SOLDIER. Pam, {Boots at the British Lion). — “Here’s your Hot Water, Sir.” Sir Colin. — “All eigut. I've been ready a long time.” *,* In the beginning of June the first distant murmur of the Indian Mutiny was heard in this country, and in July Sir Colin Campbell left for India, as Commauder-in- Chief, at a very short notice. — 1857. 200 EXECUTION OF “JOHN COMPANY;” OR, THE BLOWING UP (THERE OUGHT TO BE) IN LEADENHALL STREET. *,* The Mutiny was thought to be attributable to Lord Canning’s patronage of the Society for the Conversion of the Natives, and the Company was made answerable accordingly. — 1857 J \ \ 201 L-- The Roman Catholics at this time made strong objections to the admission of Jews into the House of Commons. — 1857. 202 1 I THE CLEMENCY OF CANNING. + Lord Canning, at Hie conclusion of the Indian lilutiny, was Hiouglit to have sliowui an imprudent leniency to the rebel Sepoys.— IS.iT. 203 I i I MR. BULL’S EXPENSIVE TOYS. P’lnsT Hou.seuold Swell. — “Sharp work in Indiaw!” Second Do. Do. — “ Ya’as ! — What a Daw a Soldier's Life must be!” The Household Troops were not permitted to be sent out to Indin. — 1857. 204 TOO “CIVIL” BY HALF. THE GOVERNOH-GENEEAL DEFENDING THE POOR SEPOY. Lord Canning’s merciful but mistaken Proclamation was much condemned.— 1857. 205 THE DUKE OF BROADACRES PRESENTING A HANDSOME KNIFE AVITH A HUNDRED BLADES TO BEN D-ZZY, A TIME-SERVER OF THIRTY YEARS’ STANDING. Mr. Disraeli began his political life as a Liberal M'hig. He had I'hmiged long before 1857. 20G THE AMEEICAN CKISIS. ■Mu. Bull {to his Ertravarfanl CTiiVf/).— “ The Fact i.s, Jonathan, both you and your Wife have been Living too Fa.st.” *** Oving to large commercial failures in America tlie demand for dLscount at the Bank of England reduced the bullion to seven millions, and the rate of interest rose to ten per cent. Parliament re-assembled to authorise an enlarged issue of notes. — 18 . 57 . 207 WHERE THE MONEY REALLY IS! Mk. P— ncii {to his friend Pam). — “There, my Boy! I’m not fond of Boasting, but these are some of thf, Pesults of Untiring Industry, combined with Extraordinary Genius, Great Energy, and Prudence. Co.me, now, reward our Indian Heroes proi'eruy, AND I ’l.D HELP YOU OUT OF YOUR DIFFICULTT' ! ” The illustration represents the collars of Mr. Punch’s Office in Brule Court (r). 208 Commander- IN -C inKF. — “A ltho’ there have been many Campaigns more, &e., &c., and without wishing in any way to disparage, &c., &c., or to lessen, &c., &c., THE distance IS SO GREAT, &c.” — (Vide H.R.H. The Duke of Cambridge’’ s Speech). r 209 « * Lord Palmerston "Nvas always a favourite with Mr. Funchj and has profited no doubt by his advice, given upon all occasions. — 1857. INDIA 210 211 CHEAP AT THE PEICE ! Me. Bull. — “There, t.lke your Trumpery Jewel.s, and don’t let me hear of you again !” *** The King of Hanorcr claimed from England certain of the Crown jewels which had belonged to George the Third, or £120,000 as indemnity. After arbitration the jewels were restored. — 18-58. 212 COCK-A-DOODLE-DOO ! “ Let tlie miserable assassins, the subaltern agents of such crimes, receive the chastisement due to their abominable attempts ; but also let the infamous haunt where machinations so infernal are jdanned be destroyed for ever. . . . Give us the order, Sire, and we shall pursue them even to their places of security.” — Monitcur. * * Orsini had attempted to assassinate the Emperor Napoleon, and the act had created a strong feeling against England — as usual. — 1858, DIGNIFIED POSITION. Pam {who has just been Knocked Over by the Foreiejn Gent .) — “Oh, I bkg tohr Pardon, I’m sure! I didn’t hurt you, I trust!” 213 It ♦ * V 5 ir* ? 3 e- S o' VO S B » B' O 55 5^ E-- I I 214 + •* Uur neighbours over the water had formed some strong opinions as to the nature and influence of a “Discussion Forum" in tliis country. — 1858. 215 A DISCUSSION FOKUM (!) AS IT IS IN REALITY. **.* Funclt felt it to be bis duty to undeceive our imaginative allies, and show them a “ Discussion Forum” as it was in 1858. 216 THE BEITISH CONSPIRATOE IN PARIS. A SUBJECT FOR AN HISTORICAL PICTURE. 1 •** The Orshii plot was said in France to have been concocted in England, and with the connivance of Englishmen. 18.o8, 217 PALMERSTON SELLING OFF. •.* Lord ralmerston’s Conspiracy Bill was rejected by 234 to 215, and be instantly resigned, having previously obtained a vote of thanks for Civil and ililitary Officers in India, and obtained permission to transfer the Goveniment of that Empire to the Crown. — 185S. 1 218 THE NEW BUDGET. “1 SAY, Jim 1 ain’t it toecious ’aioi? We’ve got to tut a Penny Stamp on every Cheque we draws on our Bankers!” Mr. Disraeli’s Budget met with general favour ; it imposed the penny stamp on bankers’ cheques. — 1858. 219 220 Lord Ellenborough seriously damaged his party by publishing a despatch condemnatory of a proclamation by Lord Canning, and thereby nreakening the authority of the Goyernor-General, Lord Ellenborough saved his colleagues by resigning.— 1868. The India Bill, transfeiTing the government of India to the Crown, passed, after much discussion, both Houses, and received the Eoyal Assent on the last day of the Session. — 1S58. 221 DIZZY AND HIS CONSTITUENT. *.„* Jlr. Disr.icU liad met his constituents in Ducklnghamshire. — 18.58. POLITICS NEXT WEEK. 223 22 . 4 : TO THE TEMPLE OF FAME. Mr. PrNCii (7n'/h the Greatest Respect). — “After you, my Lord !” Lord Brougliam had made a most excellent speech at the Meeting for the Promotion, of Social Science. 1858, 225 226 THE APJSTOCEATIC FATE AT CREMOENE, TERRIFIC DESCENT AMIDST SHOWERS OF WATER-WORKS. *,* An aristocratic Fete was given at Cremome Gardens, — vouchers required and tickets One Guinea. The rain fell in toiTcnts. — 1853, John Thomas.— “ Confession, or Cremorne, mt Lady? 228 ONE GOOD TUEN DESEEVES ANOTHEE THE WOKKING MAN ENLIGHTENING THE SUPERIOR CLASSES. 229 »,* Mr. John Bright during the recess was employing himself in getting up a lleform Agitation.— 1S5S. 230 POOE CONSOLATION. Parisian. — “Courage, mon ami; ‘Am I not a Man and a Brother?’” *** Two Frenoh vessels, professedly carrying; free African emigrants, were seized by the Portuguese, and condemned as “slavers.” The liberty in Paris was very like slavery at the time. — 18'58. 231 THE HKEAT LOZENGE-MAKER. A HINT TO PATERFAMILIAS. An alanning revelat'on was made at this time as to the poisonous character of cheap sweetmeats. — 18-53. 232 FEENCH FASHION. Pam {io Britannia).— “ Heee’s a sweet Thing in Bracelets, Ma’am ; worn very generally in Paris, Britannia.— “ An, so I’ve 1Ie.\rd ! But it isn’t my Style.” The state of France was not in acconlance with our English notions of liberty. 1858. 233 AN ACT OF GEACE. MONTALEMBEET PAEDONS THE EMPEEOE. **' Comte Montalembert was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment, and a fine of 3000 francs, for -writing a pamphlet on India, in -nEich be eulogised English institutions and condemned those of France. He refused the Emperor’s pardon, and appealed against this sentence. — 1859. V I ! ! 234 Mr. Bright, in his platform speeches, was hidJing for out-of-door popularity. 1859. THE HOMELESS POOK. “Ah! ‘We’re badly off — but just tuixk of the Poor Middle Classes, who are obliged to Eat Pioast Mutton and Boiled Fowl every Day!” *** Cerlain letters had appeared in the newspapers, complaining of the want of variety in English cookery. — 1859. 236 The increasing armaments of the French Government attracted necessarily the attention of England. — 1859. THE CLUMSY UEOOM. Pam. “Ha! That comes o’ trusting a valuable ’oss to a chap like that! Why, Law! he ain’t no seat, nor no hanh, nor notiiink ! Poor Fellow! I HOPE HE won't lose HIS PLACE — Bon'T TOH, JAOK?” I i 238 MEN FOE THE FLEET! Ai.MiEAL Punch.-" Theee, Boys ! Theee’s an Example foe You I ” *** It was proposed to increase tliG Navy, and Frince Alfred was entered on the books of the Euryalus. 1859. 239 BALM FOE THE WOUNDED. H E M — j — STY. — “ PooE Little Man. Did tie have a nasty tumble? Heee’.s something to make him all eight again !” The General Election proved adverse to the Derbyites, and their leader was compelled to resign the rremiership, receiving the Order of the GiuTcr at the time.— 1859. 240 I KEEP THE DOOE- CHAIN UP! t Britannia {Going out of Toimi). — “ Now, Pam, there are a great many bah characters about just now ; mind you look out WELL — and always KEEP THE DoOR- CHAIN UP !" On tlie resignation of Lord Derby, June 10, Lord Palmerston became Prime Minister, June 18. — 1859. The Emperor of the French was loud in his professions of peace, and Mr. Tmcli, as usual, was rude enough not to believe him. 1859. 241 A HINT TO LOUIS NAPOLEON. “ THE POPE HAS THREATENED TO EXCOMMUNICATE THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON.”— Paper. * * The Pope, it was said, had threatened to excommunicate Louis Napoleon for certain liberal opinions on the affairs of Italy. — 1859. Committee-Man and General Talker. — “What I say my Boy is — Hold out! Hold out — and we’ll soon bring the Masters to their Senses!” Worker. — “Ah! It’s all very avell for you to hold out — you live at a Public-house, and get plenty to eat and to drink — me.\ntime iee are hext to Starviso! 243 244 WIDE AWAKE. iR. Bull.— “ Invasion, indeed! Tiiat’.s a game two can MY Bull-dog was Dead ! ” RLAY at!— Why, to hear these Poodles talk, one would think JIucli “invasion” twaddle was talked and written at this period. — 18d9. The illustration expressed Mr. Funch’ s opinion of the position of the alarmists. — 1859. 24 - 5 . 24G Another expression of 3Ii\ Punch’s opinion on the “invasion” agitation. — 1859. 247 THE NEXT REFUGEE; OR A “DRHEAM OF THE FUTUE.” PlO XONO. — “ I WAXT-A, TO GO TO LeY-CHESTERRA SqEARRA !” The aspect of affaii’s in Italy justified this “Drheam of the Futur.” — 1859. 248 SCENE EEOM THE NEW PANTOMIME. Clown {to Britannia, a Wealthy Lady).— Ou, it’s all Right! My intentions are strictly honourable ! !” Subsec[U6nt events proved Mr. Bunch to have been quite right in his anticipation of the French policy . 18o9. THE NEXT INVASION. LANDING OF THE FRENCH ( LJCrllT WINES) AND DISCOMFITURE OF OLD GENERAL BEER. 243 250 Mr. Bull.— “Allow me, my dear Emperor, to introduce to your notice these beautiful Diamonds !” Emperor.— “And let me, cher M. Bull, offer you a glass of this excellent Light Wine !” — {N.B. We know who has the best of it.) * “My Eight Honourable friend has observed, that the Contributors to the Press are the favourites and the ornaments of the social circles into 'which they enter. In that opinion he is, it seems to me, perfectly correct. The gentlemen to -whom be refers are, generally speaking, persons of great attainments and information. It is, then, but natural that their society should be agreeable.”— Lord Palmruston. House of Commons, Hay 7, 1800. 251 252 The King of Prussia was invited by the French Emperor to Compiegne, for a political purpose it was suimised. 1861. w.. a. t' 'r-.' ■ ■ T ■ . > • /.' "*) K- • ■ <5 '■'i^ I i H <.■ I* , • »J ■ \ Vj h . ^ I , J i « « < I * iijiJBkial.