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Vol. XV.]
INTRODUCTION.
[July to December, 1846.
NOTES.
t AGE
2 The Specials' Banquet—consequent upon the suppression
of the Great Chartist Demonstration in 1848.
3 The Brummagem French Emperor, and other articles
which follow on the same subject, are now matters of French
history.
9 Unpardonable Omission.—Francis Moon was the pub-
lisher of the celebrated engraving of the Waterloo Banquet,
and has been frequently referred to in former volumes of
Punch. Mr. Moon had his own portrait introduced in the
left hand corner of the engraving.
10 The Tremendous Opposition against Monte Christo
took place at Drury Lane Theatre when the French actors
appeared in Dumas' drama under the management of Mons.
Jullien.
12 Punch among the Celestials.—A Chinese War Junk
came over to England in 1848, and was exhibited for some
time at Blackwall.
15 Extraordinary Novelty — was the Surveyors' Gallery
erected round the ball of St. Paul's for the purpose of an
isometrical survey of London and its environs.
16 The Heinous Humbugs are still at work in 1862.
IT " My Lord Assassin," Clarendon, &c.—The Felon
newspaper was published and conducted by Thomas Devin
Reilly, arrested and tried for High Treason with Smith
O'Brien and others.
40 New Writs.—Laavrence Levy was a Sheriff's officer.
54 Arms for the Irish Agitation.—See Introduction to the
present volume.
54 Contract for Glass.—The political charlatan, Charles
Cochrane, was the cause of much mischief at this time.
56 A good Mob-Disperser and the Great "Ventilator of
57 the House of Commons.—Mr. Chisholm Anstey was a
great word-spinner, and generally succeeded in talking the
House "out."
59 The Tailor's Goose—the Terror of the Army.—
62 Some very unpopular changes were made at this time in
63 military uniforms, and are referred to in numerous articles
and illustrations in Punch.
67 Smith O'Brien's War-Song.—See Introduction.
67 Murder most Foul, &c.—A woman convicted of mur-
dering her husband in Essex, confessed that many of her
acquaintance were prepared to poison their husbands for the
sake of the burial fees awarded by the Benefit Clubs to which
they belonged.
79 Used Up.—The title of a very clever drama, still a
popular favourite. The "cut" contains portraits of Lord
J. Russell, Mr. Cobden, Sir Robert Inglis, and Lord
George Bentinck. One month from the publication of this
number of Punch, Lord George was found dead on his way
to Thoresby. He died of a spasm of the heart.
89 " The Farce" of the Session.—Manager, Lord J. Bus-
sell ; Prompter, Sir R. Peel ; Stage Box, Disraeli and
Lord G. Bentinck ; Orchestra, Fox, Molesworth, Hume,
Cobden and John Bull.
PAGE
Out for a Day and in for a Night refers to the fee 96
demanded to view " Blenheim," the people's gift to the Great
Duke of Marlborough.
Playhouse Prospects.—The Queen had shown hitherto 98
little patronage to the English theatres, and now proposed to
commence some select performances at Wiudsor Castle.
Naval Intelligence.—Frederick Jerome distinguished 107
himst'li' greatly when the Ocean Monarch emigrant ship was
burnt at sea off Orm's Head, August 24, 1848.
The People's "Sweeps."—"Sweeps" were racing lot- 108
teries opened at public houses, coffee shops, cigar shops,
and other places, and were productive of much crime and
misery.
The Inconvenience of Bringing one's Hat into a 110
Crowded Party—originated in 1818.
Alfred the Small.—Lord John Russell. For Irish 121
affairs, see Introduction.
The Prolix Orator.—Chisholm Anstey. 123
Paddy between the Minister that is and the 126
Minister that is to be.—Loud J. Russell and Lord
G. Bentinck.
Gross Outrage, &c.—The reporters for some of the news- 131
papers were very intrusive upon Her Majesty's first visit to
Balmoral.
Dear Neptune.—The planet discovered by Leverrier. 133
Our own Little Railway once more—has grown into 135
importance in this year of Grace, 1862.
The Pavilion, Brighton-—was afterwards sold to the 138
Corporation of Brighton, and is now accessible to the general
public.
To Cuffey in Misfortune.—Poor Cheeky was a journey- 154
man tailor, and one of the noisiest of the Chartist Leaders.
He was subsequently pardoned.
Baron Nathan—was (as before explained) a dancing- 156
master at Kermington and M. C. at Rosherville Gardens.
Tom Thumb at the Old Bailey, refers to the 163
Chartist Trials.
The Alderman and the Apothecary.—The Corpo- 172
ration of London was always strongly opposed to the Health 173
of Towns Bill, and shamefully underpaid the City Medical
Officers.
More Treason. — Lord Brougham had an estate at ISO
Cannes in France.
The Great Sea Serpent was reported to have been seen 195
by the officers and crew of H.M.S. Daedalus. The application
of the cut is obvious.
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.—This old story is being 205
terribly illustrated in 1862.
The Mons (Jullien) in Labour.—Jullien introduced 220
a Monster Drum at his Promenade Concerts, and instrument
and performer are no way exaggerated in the initial letter.
INTRODUCTION.
[July to December, 1846.
NOTES.
t AGE
2 The Specials' Banquet—consequent upon the suppression
of the Great Chartist Demonstration in 1848.
3 The Brummagem French Emperor, and other articles
which follow on the same subject, are now matters of French
history.
9 Unpardonable Omission.—Francis Moon was the pub-
lisher of the celebrated engraving of the Waterloo Banquet,
and has been frequently referred to in former volumes of
Punch. Mr. Moon had his own portrait introduced in the
left hand corner of the engraving.
10 The Tremendous Opposition against Monte Christo
took place at Drury Lane Theatre when the French actors
appeared in Dumas' drama under the management of Mons.
Jullien.
12 Punch among the Celestials.—A Chinese War Junk
came over to England in 1848, and was exhibited for some
time at Blackwall.
15 Extraordinary Novelty — was the Surveyors' Gallery
erected round the ball of St. Paul's for the purpose of an
isometrical survey of London and its environs.
16 The Heinous Humbugs are still at work in 1862.
IT " My Lord Assassin," Clarendon, &c.—The Felon
newspaper was published and conducted by Thomas Devin
Reilly, arrested and tried for High Treason with Smith
O'Brien and others.
40 New Writs.—Laavrence Levy was a Sheriff's officer.
54 Arms for the Irish Agitation.—See Introduction to the
present volume.
54 Contract for Glass.—The political charlatan, Charles
Cochrane, was the cause of much mischief at this time.
56 A good Mob-Disperser and the Great "Ventilator of
57 the House of Commons.—Mr. Chisholm Anstey was a
great word-spinner, and generally succeeded in talking the
House "out."
59 The Tailor's Goose—the Terror of the Army.—
62 Some very unpopular changes were made at this time in
63 military uniforms, and are referred to in numerous articles
and illustrations in Punch.
67 Smith O'Brien's War-Song.—See Introduction.
67 Murder most Foul, &c.—A woman convicted of mur-
dering her husband in Essex, confessed that many of her
acquaintance were prepared to poison their husbands for the
sake of the burial fees awarded by the Benefit Clubs to which
they belonged.
79 Used Up.—The title of a very clever drama, still a
popular favourite. The "cut" contains portraits of Lord
J. Russell, Mr. Cobden, Sir Robert Inglis, and Lord
George Bentinck. One month from the publication of this
number of Punch, Lord George was found dead on his way
to Thoresby. He died of a spasm of the heart.
89 " The Farce" of the Session.—Manager, Lord J. Bus-
sell ; Prompter, Sir R. Peel ; Stage Box, Disraeli and
Lord G. Bentinck ; Orchestra, Fox, Molesworth, Hume,
Cobden and John Bull.
PAGE
Out for a Day and in for a Night refers to the fee 96
demanded to view " Blenheim," the people's gift to the Great
Duke of Marlborough.
Playhouse Prospects.—The Queen had shown hitherto 98
little patronage to the English theatres, and now proposed to
commence some select performances at Wiudsor Castle.
Naval Intelligence.—Frederick Jerome distinguished 107
himst'li' greatly when the Ocean Monarch emigrant ship was
burnt at sea off Orm's Head, August 24, 1848.
The People's "Sweeps."—"Sweeps" were racing lot- 108
teries opened at public houses, coffee shops, cigar shops,
and other places, and were productive of much crime and
misery.
The Inconvenience of Bringing one's Hat into a 110
Crowded Party—originated in 1818.
Alfred the Small.—Lord John Russell. For Irish 121
affairs, see Introduction.
The Prolix Orator.—Chisholm Anstey. 123
Paddy between the Minister that is and the 126
Minister that is to be.—Loud J. Russell and Lord
G. Bentinck.
Gross Outrage, &c.—The reporters for some of the news- 131
papers were very intrusive upon Her Majesty's first visit to
Balmoral.
Dear Neptune.—The planet discovered by Leverrier. 133
Our own Little Railway once more—has grown into 135
importance in this year of Grace, 1862.
The Pavilion, Brighton-—was afterwards sold to the 138
Corporation of Brighton, and is now accessible to the general
public.
To Cuffey in Misfortune.—Poor Cheeky was a journey- 154
man tailor, and one of the noisiest of the Chartist Leaders.
He was subsequently pardoned.
Baron Nathan—was (as before explained) a dancing- 156
master at Kermington and M. C. at Rosherville Gardens.
Tom Thumb at the Old Bailey, refers to the 163
Chartist Trials.
The Alderman and the Apothecary.—The Corpo- 172
ration of London was always strongly opposed to the Health 173
of Towns Bill, and shamefully underpaid the City Medical
Officers.
More Treason. — Lord Brougham had an estate at ISO
Cannes in France.
The Great Sea Serpent was reported to have been seen 195
by the officers and crew of H.M.S. Daedalus. The application
of the cut is obvious.
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.—This old story is being 205
terribly illustrated in 1862.
The Mons (Jullien) in Labour.—Jullien introduced 220
a Monster Drum at his Promenade Concerts, and instrument
and performer are no way exaggerated in the initial letter.