[Mr. Bright’s Speech at Birmingham.
The unwillingness of Parliament to accept any measure of Reform had aroused a wide-spread discontent amongst the working classes. A monster gathering was held at Birmingham in August.—1866.
No. 25.
CARTOON.—OCTOBER 20, 1866.
{Parrot sitting on perch marked “UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE”}
THE POPULAR POLL-PARROT.
Parrot Song. “Pretty democra—a—ats! Take ’em to the poll! Naughty Bob Lowe! Schgree—e—e—yx!!!”