Punch (12.1847)

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PUNCH, OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

THE RISING GENERATION.

Old Gentleman. " Bless my heart ! this vibration of the carriage is

vkry unu8ual ! PrAY, my little man, have you any apprehension Of
accidents on railways ? "

Juvenile. " Oh, none in the least ; and especially with such a fat old

buffer AS you to be shot against."

THE CONDE D£ MONTEMOLIN.

Among the numerous visits paid by the Conde to objects and places^
of interest, the papers have omitted to mention the call made by His
Majesty at the chambers of Mr. Briefless. The Conde was received
at the outer door by Thompson, the clerk in waiting, who preceded His
Majesty along the grand matted corridor, at the end of which Mr.
Briefless was standing, to escort his royal visitor to the western
chamber. The Conde was occupied for some minutes in looking over
a rule to compute, and asked several questions on the subject of com-
putation, all of which were answered by the learned host with prompt
alacrity. The Conde was then ushered into the robing closet, where
the wig and gown of Mr. Briefless were shown to the illustrious
guest, who, on hearing the wig was made of horse-hair, told some
interesting anecdotes of the horse, and expressed his admiration of the
skill exhibited in preparing the hair of that noble animaL

The Conde then inspected the gown with great minuteness, and
entered into a succinct history of the Spanish Inquisition, of which he
said the black gown had reminded him. His Majesty was then con-
ducted in front of the facade of the grand book-cases, and was pleased
to express his royal approbation of the taste displayed in forming the
library. On seeing upon the shelf a thick volume, called the Attorney's
Pocket-Book, the Conde good-humouredly remarked, that " he did not
wonder at a book being so large when it was intended for pockets so
very capacious as those of the attornies." Mr. Briefless smiled, and

" Thomson caught faintly the joke as it fell"

from the hps of His Majesty. The Conde having partaken of a muttoa.
pie, retired highly delighted with his visit.

PEEL'S POLITICAL DINNER.

fatties tot t|)e Session.

Lord George Bentinck intends getting up a Protectionist party.
Tickets have been issued to all the Agriculturist members. The large
rooms, at 54, New Bond Street, have been engaged, and a transparency
of the " Coming Man" is to be painted expressly for it. As the figure
is, at present, in the greatest obscurity, it would be premature on our
part to throw any light upon the person it is meant to represent.
There is a jockey's cap, however, which is wonderfully thrown in,
The costume of the members who attend this party is to be Lincoln
green.

Sir Robert Peel has declared his intention of entertaining no party,
or following any, this session. He has disbanded all his suite, who will
get up a series of small parties on their own account. Several soirees,
for instance, will be given by the Young England party, at which the
usual course of entertainments will be provided by Mr. Disraeli, with
the customary display of squibs and fireworks. Mr. Peter Borthwick,
who is the very man for a small party, is engaged to play one of the " -^5^^^;:^ ~~— ~^

first fiddles, (they are limited to a dozen,) and will amuse the company

with a new " Spanish Dance" of his own composing. m .t . ,, . a _

There has been published as yet, no announcement of the Liberal v Though it is quite true as stated by our contemporaries, that Si*
parties, but from the arrangements that have been made, we have g°*EBT Feel gave no political dinner on the occasion of the opening of
every right to expect that the amusements generally furnished at their ! Parliament, it_is not perhaps generally known that he toot a sort of
expense will not be in the least diminished this session. Mr. Hume, ! demi-diplomatic luncheon at the Punch Office. Stout and stilton for two
as usual, will have the talented superintendence of the checks. Mr. ! ^served on the large counter; and the ex-Premier seemed to enjoy
Williams has kindly undertaken the inspection of the vouchers ; ! h*8 h°8t 8 j™*?1 but substantial hospitality. Sir Robert consulted Mr.
another member has promised before the dissolution several cargoes of as to jhe to be assumed in Parliament by a retired

cheap tea ; whilst Lord John Russell is pledged for sugar and other
sweets, Mr. Roebuck for the bitters, and Mr. Bright's name is down
upon the lists for universal game. All these preparations are most
cheering ; but some little terror has been caused by Mr. Brotherton
sending word that the party must break up every evening at twelve
o'clock, or else he will bring the House about the members' ears.

OIL FOR IRISH LIGHT-HOUSES.

The Dublin Corporation advertise for a supply of the above com-
modity. Could not Mr. O'Connell supply the native article ; no man
being a greater holder of Irish Palm-oil than the honourable gentleman ?

Colonel Slbthorpe suggests that the Wellington Statue be used
for the purpose of filling up the breach between Prance and England.
We are afraid even that is not large enough.

Minister, and as to the propriety of his supporting the present
Government. In this manner the distinguished couple indulged in
" genial discourse unblamed," as our old friend in the lace collar—we
mean Milton—expressively hath it. Mr. Punch made some perti-
nent observations on the production of beer from sugar, which, if not
liked, might be easily lumped ; and went somewhat deeply into the
statistics of stout, by the aid of that useful manual called—" Porter's
Progress of the Nation." Mr. Punch then gave a toast, and Sir
Robert Peel a sentiment, after which the distinguished pair sepa-
rated, highly delighted at the result of the interview.

NE SUTOR, &c

We understand that Mr. Dunn, the ex-suitor of Miss Burdett
Coutts, has protested on his own account against the Spanish mar-
riages. He declares himself, at least, entitled to compensation on the
ground of his having intended himself for the hand of the Queen, or at
least, of her sister the Infanta,