DISSENT IN EARNEST.

We defer to their feelings, but we cannot assent to their reasoning.”—Parl. Debate.

Mr. Bright’s forcible opposition influenced the Government in withdrawing from the Census Bill the invidious clause relating to the Statistics of Religious Denominations.—1860.

No. 17.

CARTOON.—DECEMBER 5, 1863.

{Well-dressed Mr. Cobden to poorly-dressed beggar: “You are the greatest booby in the Universe, and therefore you ought to have a vote.”