PEEL.—“Secretary for Home Department—Goulburn.”
PUNCH.—A most domestic gentleman; will take care of home, I am sure. Go on.
PEEL.—“Lord Chancellor—Sir William Follett.”
PUNCH.—A capital appointment: Sir William loves the law as a spider loves his spinning; and for the same reason Chancery cobwebs will be at a premium.
PEEL.—“Secretary for the Colonies—Lord Stanley.”
PUNCH.—Would make a better Governor of Macquarrie Harbour; but go on.
PEEL.—“President of the Council—Duke of Wellington.”
PUNCH.—Think twice there.—The Duke will be a great check upon you. The Duke is now a little too old a mouser to enjoy Tory tricks. He has unfortunately a large amount of common sense; and how fatal must that quality be to the genius of the Wharncliffes, the Goulburns, and the Stanleys! Besides, the Duke has another grievous weakness—he won’t lie.
PEEL.—“Secretary for Ireland—Sir H. Hardinge.”
PUNCH.—Come, that will do. Wharncliffe, the flaming torch of Toryism, and Hardinge the small lucifer. How Ireland will be enlightened, and how oranges will go up!