Chapter 5

PROPOSED WINDOW FOR THE PARLIAMENT BUILDING.(From Diogenes.)

As the result of conferences then initiated a Federal Union of the Provinces was decided upon, and three Reformers, Messrs. Brown, Mowat and Macdougall entered the Government to assist in carrying the plan into effect. In due course the Imperial authorities passed the necessary legislation, under the title of the British North America Act, and on the 1st of July, 1867, the plan was consummated, and the Dominion of Canada came into existence. For distinguished services in connection with this great measure, Mr. Macdonald was honored with knighthood, and in the following year Mr. Cartier accepted a baronetcy. Other distinguished Confederationists received minor honors. In the ensuing general election, Mr. Brown was defeated in South Ontario, and never thereafter sat in Parliament. In 1873 he accepted a seat in the Senate at the hands of the ReformGovernment of Mr. Mackenzie, and in that quiet retreat ended his eventful political career. The formation of Provincial Ministries had meantime been arranged for. In Ontario, the first Cabinet—a coalition—was under the leadership of Mr. John Sandfield Macdonald, and remained in office for the ensuing four years. Amongst the new Members of the first Dominion Parliament were Joseph Howe of Nova Scotia and Edward Blake of Ontario, the latter gentleman being at the same election (1867) returned as a member of the Ontario Assembly, where he soon assumed the leadership of the Opposition. Mr. Howe continued his active efforts against Confederation both in and out of the House. In 1868 he was the leading member of a delegation to England to present an address in favor of the repeal of the Union on behalf of Nova Scotia. This petition was rejected, and early in 1869 Mr. Howe was induced to enter the Cabinet, certain modifications of the terms of Union being promised. In 1868, Lord Monck was succeeded in the Governorship by Sir John Young (afterward Lord Lisgar). In the ensuing session, the North-West Territories, which had been acquired by the extinction of the Hudson’s Bay Company’s claim, were formally added to the Dominion, and an Act was passed to provide for the appointment of a Lieutenant-Governor and Council to administer their affairs. The closing negotiations in England had been conducted by Sir Geo. Cartier (Cartoon 32) and Hon. Wm. Macdougall, and in recognition of his services the latter gentleman was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of the new Territory. The Metis settlers, however, felt aggrieved that the transfer had been effected without their consent, and entertained a want of confidence in the good-will of the new owners of the country. The result was that when Lieutenant-Governor Macdougall undertook to assume the direction of affairs he was met by armed resistance, and found that the half-breeds about Fort Garry were in open rebellion under the leadership of one Louis Riel. Upon the peremptory order of the rebels Mr. Macdougall was forced to retreat from the frontier (Cartoon 49). Meanwhile the rebellion went on. Bishop Taché, a prelate of vast influence amongst the half-breeds, happened unfortunately to be absent in Rome. It being clear that peace could not be restored without his intervention, he was communicated with, and on his arrival at Ottawa he was empowered to offer the rebels an amnesty for all past offences and to assure them of the good-will of the Dominion. He at once departed on his mission, but before his arrival at the Red River, Riel had crowned his folly and wickedness by the cold-blooded murder of a loyalist named Thomas Scott, under form of a “court martial” execution. The Bishop, notwithstanding this, duly delivered his message. The rebels were ultimately overawed by the appearance of a military force under command of Colonel (afterwards Sir Garnet) Wolseley,and Riel took flight. He returned, however, after a time, and remained in Manitoba unmolested until the offer of a reward for his apprehension by the Ontario Government caused him to seek safety on the American side. To forestall further trouble the Dominion Government, at the suggestion of Bishop Taché, secretly provided him with some $1,500 on condition of his remaining out of the country for good. With this strangely acquired booty he took up his residence in the United States. He was subsequently twice elected to Parliament for the constituency of Provencher, Manitoba, but his banishment from the country for five years was decreed in connection with the general amnesty subsequently ratified by the Mackenzie Government.

In 1872 Sir John Macdonald was appointed one of the British Commissioners for the arrangement of a treaty involving the fishery interests of Canada, amongst other important matters, as between Great Britain and the United States. The result of the Commissioners’ labors is known as the Washington Treaty, which was ratified in that year. By this document,inter alia, the right to take fish in Canadian waters was extended to the United States for the period of ten years in consideration of a money payment, the amount subsequently agreed upon by a joint Commission, which met at Halifax in 1877, being $5,500,000. This the Americans paid, but only after a protest on flimsy grounds by their representative, Mr. Kellogg, and much grumbling by Congress. In 1871, British Columbia was admitted to the Union. In the session of the following year a Bill was passed empowering the Government to contract with a chartered company for the construction of a railway to connect British Columbia with the Eastern Provinces. This year was also signalized by the advent of Lord Dufferin as the successor of Baron Lisgar in the vice-regal office, and by a general election, the term of the first Parliament of the Dominion having expired. The result of the election was favorable to the Government, though the Opposition was materially strengthened. In 1873 Confederation was rounded off by the admission of Prince Edward Island into the Union. The session of this year is memorable for the “Pacific Scandal.” Mr. Huntington from his place in the House charged the Government with having corruptly sold the contract for the construction of the C. P. R., to Sir Hugh Allan, in consideration of a large contribution by that worthy knight to the Conservative election fund. This unparalleled indictment caused a great sensation, and eventually compelled the resignation of the Ministry. A Reform Government under Mr. Mackenzie succeeded to office, and continued down to 1878, when the prevailing depression of trade compassed its defeat, the Conservatives having declared for Protection to native industries as a “National Policy,” a cry which caught the public fancy wonderfully. The leading political incidents of the term thus briefly indicated are commented upon in their order in the cartoons fromGrippresented in this volume. Early in 1880, Mr. Mackenzie was succeeded in the leadership by Mr. Blake, who still remains at the head of the Reform Party.

THE MAN WOT FIRED THE PARLIAMENT HOUSE.

As a climax to the excitement which attended the passage of the Rebellion Losses Bill, the House of Parliament at Montreal was destroyed by incendiarism. This outrage was well-known to have been the act of a Party, but the individual hand that wielded the torch, was not known.Punch in Canada, the comic paper of the day, and a strong opponent of the measure in question, took advantage of this fact to suggest humorously that “the man wot fired the Parliament House” was Lafontaine—the man who led the Government in the matter which had so excited the Conservative wrath, and so led to the catastrophe.

Punch in Canada,May19th, 1849.

THE MAN WOT FIRED THE PARLIAMENT HOUSE!Punch in Canada, 1849.

THE CLUB NATIONALE DEMOCRATIQUE PREPARING TO TRAMPLE ON THE BRITISH LION.

This was a satirical allusion to the “tall talk” indulged in by a coterie of French followers of Papineau, who favored a democratic form of Government for Canada as a cure for the prevailing discontent.

Punch in Canada, July7th, 1849.

THE “CLUB NATIONALE DEMOCRATIQUE,”PREPARING TO TRAMPLE ON THE BRITISH LION.Punch in Canada, July, 1849.

SCENE AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

Sir Allan Macnab and Hon. Wm. Cayley visited England on behalf of the Conservative Party, to endeavor to influence public and Parliamentary opinion in connection with Canadian questions, which at the time were exciting unusual attention. Mr. Francis Hincks was sent over about the same time to represent the Reform view, and to counteract the influence of the gentlemen named.

Punch in Canada, July, 1849.

A SCENE AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE.

Her Most Gracious Majesty.—“Sir Allan Macnab and Mr. William Cayley,—I regret that it is out of our power to offer you any accommodations at present, our only spare room being just now occupied by Mr. Francis Hincks.”

Punch in Canada, July 1849.

THE HERMIT.

Lord Elgin, the Governor-General, was criticised for secluding himself from society at the official residence, Monklands.

Punch in Canada, August, 1849.

THE HERMIT.

Lately discovered in the woods, near Monklands; and now about to be forwarded to England by the gentlemen of the British League, to whom this Portrait is respectfully dedicated.

Punch in Canada, August, 1849.

DROPPING A HINT.

Colonel Gugy, M.P., was a prominent member of the Opposition under the Baldwin-Lafontaine Ministry, but announced his withdrawal from that position during the heated scenes which followed the Rebellion Losses riots. He is regarded as having been the progenitor of the Liberal-Conservative Party of the present time. The cartoon conveys the insinuation that Colonel Gugy sympathized with the Annexation movement, which was the sensation of the day.

Punch in Canada, May, 1849.

DROPPING A HINT.

Boy.—Hallo, Mister! ye’ve dropped yer hankercher.

Leaguer.—Ha! my good boy, yes!—I mean no, my blessed little kid, no! not mine, my excellent little gentleman, not mine—Oh no, no, no, not mine!

Boy.—Well, some o’ yis dropped it anyhow, and now none o’ yiz ’ll own to it.

Punch in Canada, May, 1849.

THE ANNEXATION ENGINE.

This was another attack upon the Annexation sentiment which prevailed in Lower Canada. Mr. Papineau is again the principal figure, andPunch’sidea was that if Annexation were ever realized its first effect would be to rob the French-Canadians of the special privileges they enjoyed under British rule. The artist’s conception of Brother Jonathan is somewhat unique.

Punch in Canada, 1849.

THE WAY BROTHER JONATHAN WILL ASTONISH THE NATIVES.ANNEXATION COMES IN BY THE RAIL, WHILE LIBERTY FLIES OFF IN THE SMOKE.Punch in Canada, 1849.

THE THIMBLERIG.

This cartoon appeared during the discussion of the removal of the Seat of Government from Montreal after the destruction of the old building at the hands of the mob. Hon. Robert Baldwin, who was Premier at the time, was supposed to favor his native place, Toronto, in the selection; Kingston and Montreal were the other competitors for the honor. Mr.Punchnaturally gave Montreal the preference.

Punch in Canada, September, 1849.

THE GOVERNMENT THIMBLERIG.

Here I am, Sporting Bob from York!—Rowl in here, gentlemen, and stake your money. Now, Mr. Sherwood! I see you looking at one of the thimbles;—walk up, sir, like a man, and go your length upon it in gold or silver,—Debentures taken at a small discount. Here you are, Mr. What-d’ye-call him, the coroner from Kingston! Sport your jinglers here upon the lucky thimble;—a quick eye and a ready observation takes the tin. O, there’s the French gentlemen from Montreal feeling for their purses!—step this way, gentlemen, and the day’s your own. Rowl in.(Here Punch clandestinely tilts up a thimble, and discovers the pea.)

(Here Punch clandestinely tilts up a thimble, and discovers the pea.)

Punch in Canada, September, 1849.]

PAWNING THE FLAG.

Mr. Benjamin Holmes was one of the Members for Montreal in the first Parliament after the Union, and was amongst the most active public men of the time. In 1849 he was an advocate of Annexation, and subsequently voted for the reception of an address in favor of Canadian Independence. His Annexation proclivities are hit off in the cartoon, which represents him as pawning the British flag to Brother Jonathan.

Punch in Canada, October10th, 1849.

LITTLE BEN. HOLMESAND SOME NAUGHTY CHILDREN ATTEMPT TO PAWN THEIR MOTHER’S POCKET-HANDKERCHIEF, BUT ARE ARRESTED BY POLICEMANPUNCH, WHO WAS STATIONED “ROUND THE CORNER.”Punch in Canada, 1849.

THE EAGLE AND THE FAWN.

A piece of excusable self-glorification on the part of Mr.Punch, who was “truly loyal” from first to last. Here he dashes forth upon his charger to rescue the Canadian fawn from the talons of the designing American Eagle.

Punch in Canada, October, 1849.

THE EAGLE AND THE FAWN.Punch in Canada, October, 1849.

TWO YEARS AFTER ANNEXATION.

This satire is at the expense of Mr. Benjamin Holmes’ infirmity in the matter of strong drink, while it also includes a hit at his Annexation record.

Punch in Canada, November, 1849.

TWO YEARS AFTER ANNEXATION.

UNCLE BEN.—BUY A BUST, SIR?—GENERAL WASHINGTON, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, AND GOING VERY CHEAP.PUNCH.—O, A “BUST,” EH?—AH! YES, I THOUGHT IT WOULD COME TO A “BUST” WITH YOU BEFORE LONG.

UNCLE BEN.—BUY A BUST, SIR?—GENERAL WASHINGTON, SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, AND GOING VERY CHEAP.

PUNCH.—O, A “BUST,” EH?—AH! YES, I THOUGHT IT WOULD COME TO A “BUST” WITH YOU BEFORE LONG.

Punch in Canada, November, 1849.

HERE WE ARE AND HERE WE GO.

The question of the removal of the Seat of Government having been decided in favor of Toronto, the cartoon affects to give a view of the removal itself under the similitude of a circus caravan. The figure upon the wagon in the foreground was no doubt intended to represent Lord Elgin, although no attempt was made to catch the likeness. The basket of eggs and the hen in close proximity are a sufficient hint as to the identity, Lord Elgin having been “rotten-egged” by a Montreal mob for signing the Rebellion Losses Bill.

Punch in Canada, November29th, 1849.

CLOWN LOQUITER—HERE WE GO, AND HERE WE ARE.Punch in Canada, November, 1849.

THE PUDDING AND THE WASP.

Mr. Henry John Boulton, M.P., for Niagara, was a somewhat prominent figure in the Canadian Parliament, in which he occupied an “independent” attitude. Toward the close of his Parliamentary career he was favorably mentioned for appointment to the Judicial Bench, but the honor was withheld, chiefly through the opposition offered by theColonist, an influential paper published at Toronto.

Punch in Canada, December, 1849.

THE PUDDING AND THE WASP.

LITTLE JOHN HENRY SITS DOWN TO A NICE CHRISTMAS PUDDING, BUT IS PREVENTED FROM ENJOYING IT BY A NASTY GREAT WASP.—(Suggested by Hunt’s “Boy and Wasp”)

Punch in Canada, December, 1849.

THE TRAPPERS.

This cartoon signalizes the triumph of Toronto in being at last made the Seat of Government. Henry Sherwood and Robert Baldwin, the “trappers” of the picture, were prominent representatives of Toronto, though on opposite sides of politics, and both had urged the claims of their native city when the Government was first removed from Kingston. Elmsley Hut indicates the official residence, which was known as Elmsley House, on the site of the present Central Presbyterian Church. The “Beaver” in the case is, of course, Lord Elgin.

Punch in Canada, December28th, 1849.

THE TRAPPERS.“I saw young Harry with his beaver,” etc.—Shakspeare.

FIRST TRAPPER.—SAY, BOB, DARNED IF WE AIN’T KETCHED THE OLD HE BEAVER RIGHT INTO THE TRAP, AND THE OTHERS IS A-CROWDING ROUND LIKE ALL CREATION!SECOND TRAPPER.—WELL, KEEP HIM THAR, BOY, KEEP HIM THAR: —I GUESS HE DON’T QUIT THIS CLEARIN JIST YIT. THIS IS SOME, THIS GAME IS:—DARNED IF IT DON’T BEAT HEUKER!

FIRST TRAPPER.—SAY, BOB, DARNED IF WE AIN’T KETCHED THE OLD HE BEAVER RIGHT INTO THE TRAP, AND THE OTHERS IS A-CROWDING ROUND LIKE ALL CREATION!

SECOND TRAPPER.—WELL, KEEP HIM THAR, BOY, KEEP HIM THAR: —I GUESS HE DON’T QUIT THIS CLEARIN JIST YIT. THIS IS SOME, THIS GAME IS:—DARNED IF IT DON’T BEAT HEUKER!

Punch in Canada, December, 1849.]

TOWNSHIPS COLONIZATION—A SETTLER.

This was an allusion, from the English standpoint, to the unfitness of French emigrants as agricultural settlers. The contrast between the results of farming industry in Upper and Lower Canada seemed to justify this prejudice. The comparison of the newly-arrived Frenchman to the frogs is a time-honored joke, supposed to have arisen from the alleged French national taste for frogs’-legs as a table delicacy.

Punch in Canada, 1849.

TOWNSHIPS COLONIZATION—A SETTLER.

YOUNG LITERARY LEADER.—HERE IS ONE SETTLER, SARE, FOR YOUR TOWNSHIP, SARE, ON YOUR FARM, SARE.

TOWNSHIPPER.—OH, THAT’S YOUR SETTLER, EH? WHY THERE’S LOTS OF THEM CHAPS HERE ALREADY—IN THE MASHES!

Punch in Canada, 1849.

A WINTER’S TALE.

After the troubles of 1837, William Lyon Mackenzie became an exile from Canada. In the verses in the legend, he recounts his unhappy experiences in political life to Robert Baldwin, who is figuratively represented as bearing him company. The gallows on the mainland in the distance is a reminder that a price had been set upon Mackenzie’s head.

Punch in Canada, 1849.

WINTER’S TALE.AUTOLYCUS, — (A Knavish Peddler) — MR. W. L. MACKENZIE.CLOWN, — — MR. BALDWIN.

Autolycus.—I see this is the time that the unjust man doth thrive. Sure the gods do this year connive at us, that we may do anything extempore. (Sings.)

1837.The daisies were dead on Gallows Hill,—With heigh! the skulkers behind the rail,—O then I thought my pockets to fill!For the red blood flowed and I robbed the mail.1838.The hemp-fields waving in the breeze—With hey! the ravens. O how they croak!And the birds that hung from the gallows-trees,Might rede me then that it was no joke.1849.But now the lark tra lira sings!A Navy-islander bold am I;And sympathizers may plume their wingsAll in the clover as they lie.

1837.The daisies were dead on Gallows Hill,—With heigh! the skulkers behind the rail,—O then I thought my pockets to fill!For the red blood flowed and I robbed the mail.

1837.

The daisies were dead on Gallows Hill,—

With heigh! the skulkers behind the rail,—

O then I thought my pockets to fill!

For the red blood flowed and I robbed the mail.

1838.The hemp-fields waving in the breeze—With hey! the ravens. O how they croak!And the birds that hung from the gallows-trees,Might rede me then that it was no joke.

1838.

The hemp-fields waving in the breeze—

With hey! the ravens. O how they croak!

And the birds that hung from the gallows-trees,

Might rede me then that it was no joke.

1849.But now the lark tra lira sings!A Navy-islander bold am I;And sympathizers may plume their wingsAll in the clover as they lie.

1849.

But now the lark tra lira sings!

A Navy-islander bold am I;

And sympathizers may plume their wings

All in the clover as they lie.

Clown.—He seems to be of great authority; close with him, give him gold.

Punch in Canada, 1849.

EFFECT OF TORONTO BEER AND BEEF, ETC.

It is not unlikely that there was some physical ground for this reference to Lafontaine, although the satirist’s primary allusion is to the happy political effect of the calmer atmosphere in which the French leader was now living.

Punch in Canada, 1849.

A SKETCH NEAR THE GOVERNMENT OFFICES.

DEDICATED TO LOWER CANADA, AS A SAMPLE OF WHAT THE BEEF AND BEER OFTORONTO HAVE DONE FOR ONE OF HER GREAT MEN.

DEDICATED TO LOWER CANADA, AS A SAMPLE OF WHAT THE BEEF AND BEER OF

TORONTO HAVE DONE FOR ONE OF HER GREAT MEN.

Punch in Canada, 1849.

UP GOES THE DONKEY.

This was the first of a series of cartoons which appeared in Toronto, in 1858, in connection with the election contest between Mr. John Beverley Robinson and Mr. George Brown, for the representation of the city of Toronto in Parliament. Mr. Bowes was Mayor for several years. He was Mr. Robinson’s “right hand man” in the campaign, though, with a not over-friendly hand the artist represents the candidate as occupying a secondary position throughout. This was the occasion of Mr. Robinson’s first entry into parliamentary life. This, and the five following cartoons are inserted as an illustration of the manner in which public questions were caricatured in those days.Fly Sheet, 1858.UP GOES THE DONKEY!MR. BOWES TRIES A NEW DODGE.BOWES BAGGING HIS GAME.From what is known of the amenities of politics in those days, it is not unlikely that the charge of wholesale, open bribery, here made against the Conservative candidates, was well founded. The Conservatives were not so fortunate as to have a caricaturist on their side, or no doubt an equally faithful picture might have been levelled at Mr. Brown and his supporters.Flysheet, 1857.MR. BOWES BAGGING HIS GEESE (VOTES).USED UP.The despondency, here attributed to the Conservative candidate, is supposed, of course, to have resulted from the fact that Mr. Brown was on the popular side of the question then occupying public attention. He was also more than a match for his opponent on the platform by virtue of natural gifts.Flysheet, 1857.USED UP;OR, THE RETURN OF BOWES AND ROBINSON FROM THE NOMINATION.BOWES AND HIS PETTICOATED FRIENDS.Mr. Bowes appears to have enlisted the sympathies of the Roman Catholic hierarchy on the side of the Tory candidates by the usual means—glowing promises of special favors to that denomination.Flysheet, 1857.MR. BOWES AND HIS PETTICOATED FRIEND INTRODUCE THEIR CANDIDATE TO THE PEOPLE.THE RAT TRAP.This cartoon depicts the attempt to catch the Catholic votes by baiting the trap with the Tory candidate. Mr. George Brown was at this time exceedingly unpopular with the Roman Catholics, on account of his outspoken ultra-Protestantism in theGlobe.Flysheet, 1857.THE RAT TRAP.THE PETTICOATED GENTLEMAN FINDS THE ROBINSON BAIT DOES NOT TAKE.THE SICK CANDIDATE.As the campaign progressed this valiant artist-partizan of course descried signs of the complete collapse of Mr. Robinson.Flysheet, 1857.THE SICK CANDIDATE.“BY THE HOLY ST. PATRICK, THE BARROW IS GIVING WAY, AND I SHALL HAVE TO LEAVE MY POOR ROBINSON IN THE MUD.”THE BROKEN PLANK.The idea of the last cartoon is reiterated in another form. The discomfiture and defeat of the Conservative candidate is practically complete (in the artist’s mind).Flysheet, 1857.THE BROKEN PLANK.“THE GAME IS UP.”THE LAST KICK.The cartoon, of course, appeared before the polling-day. The fact that Mr. Robinson was elected, as well as Mr. Brown, would seem to require a slight revision of the picture.Flysheet, December22nd, 1857.THE LAST KICK.THE THREE MARTYRS.Nine members of the Reform party, who were won over to the side of the Government of J. S. Macdonald (which was a coalition), were dubbed “the martyrs.” This cartoon represents Mr. Macdonald in the act of compelling the ratification of the bargain with three of the number—Messrs. Lauder, Colcohoun, and Hamilton.Flysheet, 1868.THE AXE-GRINDER AND THE THREE TRAITORS.THE NEEDY AXE-GRINDER.Mr. John Sandfield Macdonald, who was at this time Premier of Ontario, earned thesobriquetof the Axe-Grinder by some self-descriptive expression he had made use of in a public speech. His political methods were largely based upon thequid pro quoprinciple.Flysheet, 1868.THE NEEDY AXE-GRINDER.Needy Axe-Grinder, whither are you going?Rough is the road, your wheel is out of order,Bleak blows the blast, your hat has a hole in it,So have your breeches.Tell me, Axe-Grinder, how came you to grind axes?Did some rich man tyrannically use you?Was it John A.?CROSS ROADS.Dr. (now Sir) Chas. Tupper was a warm advocate of Confederation, and did more than any other public man to induce his native Province, Nova Scotia (Acadia), to enter the Union in 1867. Hon. Joseph Howe, a much greater statesman than Tupper, and a man of vast influence, was amongst the opponents of the measure in question, and was suspected of a preference for annexation to the United States. In the cartoon the Province is represented as halting between the two opinions, and the loyal artist takes pains to point out that the advantages are all in the way that leads “to Ottawa.”Diogenes, November20th, 1868.CROSS ROADS.SHALL WE GO TO WASHINGTON FIRST, OR HOW(E)?THE DOMINION COUNTING-HOUSE.Referring to Hon. Joseph Howe’s acceptance of a seat in the Dominion Government, as President of the Council, an action which was regarded by many of his Nova Scotia friends in the light of an apostacy. The other persons represented are Sir John Rose, Minister of Finance, and Sir John A. Macdonald.Diogenes, January20th, 1869.THE DOMINION COUNTING-HOUSE.THE NEW PARTNER PRODUCES A SAMPLE OF HIS STOCK-IN-TRADE.A SCENE IN THE QUEBEC CIRCLE.This cartoon, which refers to matters of current interest in the Quebec Local House, was originally accompanied by the following rhyming comment:Pity the sorrows of a little man[1]Weighted with load beyond his puny power;He does his best—the best a small man can—But sinks, contorted, in the trying hour.Chauveau would willingly bestow his aid,But, all engrossed, stuffs Education “Bill;”While Cauchon’s grunt is heard from out the shade,“Root, hog or die,” he cries, “It is my will!”1.Christopher Dunkin, whose name is associated with the well-known Dunkin Act of subsequent years.Diogenes, March19th, 1869.A SCENE IN THE QUEBEC CIRCLE.THE HAPPY PAIR.Hon. Joseph Howe had relinquished his efforts in favor of the Repeal of Confederation after the rejection of the petition sent to England by the Nova Scotians, and had expressed a formal acceptance of the Union, prior to becoming a member of the Dominion Cabinet. This was exceedingly distasteful to his former Repeal allies in Nova Scotia, two of whom, Messrs. Wilkins and Annand, are represented in the cartoon. Mr. Howe’s change of base was attributed to self interest in some quarters; the artist in turn assigns jealousy as the motive of his opponents.Diogenes, March26th, 1869.THE HAPPY PAIR.DIOGENES, (LOQ.)—“BLESS YOU, MY CHILDREN.”THE CANADIAN AUTOLYCUS.A playful allusion to Sir George E. Cartier’s well-known fondness for official life and its stately surroundings, in anticipation of the opening of the Session at Ottawa on April 15th.Diogenes, April2nd, 1869.THE CANADIAN AUTOLYCUS.Scene:Ottawa.Time:A fortnight hence.Autolycus—Sir G. E. C—t—r, Bart., (loq.)—“Whether it like me or no, I am a courtier. See’st thou not the air of the Court in these enfoldings? Hath not my gait in it the measure of the Court? Receives not thy nose Court odor from me? Reflect I not on thy baseness Court contempt. * * * I am courtier cap-a-pe; and one that will either push on or pluck back thy business there.”—The Winter Tale;—Act IV., Scene III.A DOMINION EASTER OFFERING.Sir George E. Cartier had been a member of the Commission sent to England to negotiate for the transfer of the North-West Territory to the Dominion, and the surrender of the rights of the Hudson Bay Company. The successful result of the mission was now announced to Parliament. The conditions agreed upon involved a payment by the Dominion Government of £300,000.Diogenes, April16th, 1869.A DOMINION EASTER OFFERING.MISS CANADA.—“THANK YOU, SIR GEORGE! I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR HIM SUCH A LONG TIME! BUT DON’T YOU THINK, AFTER ALL, HE MAY PROVE RATHER TROUBLESOME?”AXES TO GRIND.To those who understand what is ordinarily expected of a man who controls patronage, by his political “friends,” the meaning of this sketch will be sufficiently obvious. Sir George E. Cartier was not exempt from the penalties of such a position.Diogenes, April23rd, 1869.“AXES TO GRIND.”SIR GEORGE, (LOQ.)—“TAKE YOUR TIME, GENTLEMEN, SOME OF YOUR METAL IS PRETTY HARD.”TOO OLD TO BE CAUGHT WITH CHAFF.This was intended as a tribute to the unquestionable loyalty of Sir John Macdonald, as opposed to the alleged annexation proclivities of Mr. Lucius Seth Huntington (afterwards Postmaster-General in the Mackenzie Government), and other prominent men in the Eastern townships district.Diogenes, June4th, 1869.“TOO OLD TO BE CAUGHT WITH CHAFF.”FARMER JOHN.—“IT’S NO USE YOU FELLOWS TRYING ON THAT GAME. IF YOU WANT HIM, YOU’LL HAVE TO PIT ANOTHER BIRD AGIN’ HIM, AND THEN I KNOW SOMEBODY WHO’LL BACK HIM TWO TO ONE.”A PERTINENT QUESTION.This cartoon faithfully reflected the sentiments of the Canadian people on the subject of annexation. While it is still true that there is no general feeling in favor of the change indicated, there is an appreciable absence of the unfriendly feeling toward the United States which was generally cherished at this time.Diogenes, June18th, 1869.A PERTINENT QUESTION.MRS. BRITANNIA.—“IS IT POSSIBLE, MY DEAR, THAT YOU HAVE EVER GIVEN YOUR COUSIN JONATHAN ANY ENCOURAGEMENT?”MISS CANADA.—“ENCOURAGEMENT! CERTAINLY NOT, MAMMA. I HAVE TOLD HIM WE CANNEVERBE UNITED.”“WELCOME THE COMING—SPEED THE PARTING.”About this time Hon. (now Sir) John Rose, late Minister of Finance in the Dominion Government, left Canada to take up his residence in England, where he still resides. Sir Alexander Galt, Mr. Rose’s predecessor in the Finance Department, had recently re-entered public life. Both gentlemen had long been prominent citizens of Montreal.Diogenes, July23rd, 1869.“WELCOME THE COMING—SPEED THE PARTING!”“FRIENDS IN COUNCIL;”OR, “IS THE GAME WORTH THE CANDLE?”Thepersons represented in this sketch are Hons. S. L. Tilley, Sir George Cartier and A. T. Galt. The latter gentleman resumed for a brief period the charge of the Finance Department, after the resignation of Hon. John Rose. The financial affairs of the new Dominion were not in the most prosperous condition at the moment.Diogenes, August27th, 1869.“FRIENDS IN COUNCIL;”OR, “IS THE GAME WORTH THE CANDLE?”FORBIDDEN FRUIT.Mr. L. S. Huntington, M.P. for Shefford (Quebec), had entered public life in 1861, and was chiefly distinguished for decided views in favor of Canadian Independence. He soon came to be looked upon as an annexationist in disguise—a fate which awaits every Canadian public man who avows Independence ideas. The Mr. Chamberlain in the cartoon was a gentleman of local repute.Diogenes, September24th, 1869.FORBIDDEN FRUIT.H—T—N.—“IT’S A VERY PRETTY PLUM—A VERY PRETTY PLUM, INDEED! ENOUGH TO MAKE ANYBODY’S MOUTH WATER!”CH—MB—N.—“DON’T YOU WISH YOU MAY GET IT? THAT PLUM WILL TAKE SOME TIME TO RIPEN YET; AND WHEN IT FALLS, I FANCY ‘OTHELLO’S OCCUPATION WILL BE GONE!’”(See Speech of Mr. Chamberlin at the Bedford Agricultural Show.)UNCLE SAM KICKED OUT.The anti-annexation sentiment which has always prevailed in Canada is presented with considerable “force” in this picture.Grinchuckle, September23rd, 1869.UNCLE SAM KICKED OUT!YOUNG CANADA.—“WE DON’T WANT YOU HERE.”JOHN BULL.—“THAT’S RIGHT, MY SON. NO MATTER WHAT COMES, AN EMPTY HOUSE IS BETTER THAN SUCH A TENANT AS THAT!”STIRRING TIMES AHEAD.Hon. George Brown had been defeated in 1867 in South Ontario by Hon. T. N. Gibbs, and his place in Parliament as the leader of the Reform Party had remained vacant. It may be added that the “stirring times” anticipated in the cartoon were never realized so far as the House of Commons was concerned. On the accession of the Reform Government in 1873, Mr. Brown was offered and accepted a seat in the Senate.Grinchuckle, September30th, 1869.STIRRING TIMES AHEAD!MR. GEORGE BROWN WILL PROBABLY SOON RE-ENTER THE POLITICAL ARENA.—Telegram.]TOO LATE!This cartoon refers to the selection of Sir Francis Hincks for the post of Finance Minister, in opposition to the claims put forth by the press on behalf of others who were considered to be more entitled to the honor.Diogenes, October1st, 1869.“TOO LATE.”FIRST OLD LADY.—“MY LITTLE BOY IS STRONG AND HEALTHY, AND—”SECOND DITTO.—“MINE HAS BEEN PRACTISING FOR SOME TIME, AND IS QUITE FIT FOR THE PLACE.”MASTER JOHN.—“IT’S NO USE, MY GOOD WOMAN. THIS BOY THOROUGHLY UNDERSTANDS THE BUSINESS, AND KNOWS ALL THAT WILL BE REQUIRED OF HIM. I CAN’T DO ANYTHING FOR YOU AT PRESENT, BUT I MAY SEND ONE OF YOUR LADS UP WEST BY-AND-BY.”THE POLITICAL “GIRL OF THE PERIOD.”In his speeches and writings, Mr. Huntington pictured Canadian Independence in glowing colors. This cartoon professes to show the “maiden” as she is.Diogenes, October15th, 1869.THE POLITICAL “GIRL OF THE PERIOD.”“THIS IS THE PARTY YOU ARE ASKED TO LOVE—THIS IS THE ‘GIRL OF THE PERIOD’ AS GOT UP BY MR. HUNTINGTON, WHO HAS BEEN WIG-MAKER, DENTIST, MANTUA-MAKER, ANDFEMME DE CHAMBRE.”

Fly Sheet, 1858.

UP GOES THE DONKEY!MR. BOWES TRIES A NEW DODGE.

BOWES BAGGING HIS GAME.

From what is known of the amenities of politics in those days, it is not unlikely that the charge of wholesale, open bribery, here made against the Conservative candidates, was well founded. The Conservatives were not so fortunate as to have a caricaturist on their side, or no doubt an equally faithful picture might have been levelled at Mr. Brown and his supporters.

Flysheet, 1857.

MR. BOWES BAGGING HIS GEESE (VOTES).

USED UP.

The despondency, here attributed to the Conservative candidate, is supposed, of course, to have resulted from the fact that Mr. Brown was on the popular side of the question then occupying public attention. He was also more than a match for his opponent on the platform by virtue of natural gifts.

Flysheet, 1857.

USED UP;OR, THE RETURN OF BOWES AND ROBINSON FROM THE NOMINATION.

BOWES AND HIS PETTICOATED FRIENDS.

Mr. Bowes appears to have enlisted the sympathies of the Roman Catholic hierarchy on the side of the Tory candidates by the usual means—glowing promises of special favors to that denomination.

Flysheet, 1857.

MR. BOWES AND HIS PETTICOATED FRIEND INTRODUCE THEIR CANDIDATE TO THE PEOPLE.

THE RAT TRAP.

This cartoon depicts the attempt to catch the Catholic votes by baiting the trap with the Tory candidate. Mr. George Brown was at this time exceedingly unpopular with the Roman Catholics, on account of his outspoken ultra-Protestantism in theGlobe.

Flysheet, 1857.

THE RAT TRAP.THE PETTICOATED GENTLEMAN FINDS THE ROBINSON BAIT DOES NOT TAKE.

THE SICK CANDIDATE.

As the campaign progressed this valiant artist-partizan of course descried signs of the complete collapse of Mr. Robinson.

Flysheet, 1857.

THE SICK CANDIDATE.

“BY THE HOLY ST. PATRICK, THE BARROW IS GIVING WAY, AND I SHALL HAVE TO LEAVE MY POOR ROBINSON IN THE MUD.”

THE BROKEN PLANK.

The idea of the last cartoon is reiterated in another form. The discomfiture and defeat of the Conservative candidate is practically complete (in the artist’s mind).Flysheet, 1857.THE BROKEN PLANK.“THE GAME IS UP.”THE LAST KICK.The cartoon, of course, appeared before the polling-day. The fact that Mr. Robinson was elected, as well as Mr. Brown, would seem to require a slight revision of the picture.Flysheet, December22nd, 1857.THE LAST KICK.THE THREE MARTYRS.Nine members of the Reform party, who were won over to the side of the Government of J. S. Macdonald (which was a coalition), were dubbed “the martyrs.” This cartoon represents Mr. Macdonald in the act of compelling the ratification of the bargain with three of the number—Messrs. Lauder, Colcohoun, and Hamilton.

The idea of the last cartoon is reiterated in another form. The discomfiture and defeat of the Conservative candidate is practically complete (in the artist’s mind).

Flysheet, 1857.

THE BROKEN PLANK.“THE GAME IS UP.”

THE LAST KICK.

The cartoon, of course, appeared before the polling-day. The fact that Mr. Robinson was elected, as well as Mr. Brown, would seem to require a slight revision of the picture.

Flysheet, December22nd, 1857.

THE LAST KICK.

THE THREE MARTYRS.

Nine members of the Reform party, who were won over to the side of the Government of J. S. Macdonald (which was a coalition), were dubbed “the martyrs.” This cartoon represents Mr. Macdonald in the act of compelling the ratification of the bargain with three of the number—Messrs. Lauder, Colcohoun, and Hamilton.

Flysheet, 1868.

THE AXE-GRINDER AND THE THREE TRAITORS.

THE NEEDY AXE-GRINDER.

Mr. John Sandfield Macdonald, who was at this time Premier of Ontario, earned thesobriquetof the Axe-Grinder by some self-descriptive expression he had made use of in a public speech. His political methods were largely based upon thequid pro quoprinciple.

Flysheet, 1868.

THE NEEDY AXE-GRINDER.

Needy Axe-Grinder, whither are you going?Rough is the road, your wheel is out of order,Bleak blows the blast, your hat has a hole in it,So have your breeches.Tell me, Axe-Grinder, how came you to grind axes?Did some rich man tyrannically use you?Was it John A.?

Needy Axe-Grinder, whither are you going?

Rough is the road, your wheel is out of order,

Bleak blows the blast, your hat has a hole in it,

So have your breeches.

Tell me, Axe-Grinder, how came you to grind axes?

Did some rich man tyrannically use you?

Was it John A.?

CROSS ROADS.

Dr. (now Sir) Chas. Tupper was a warm advocate of Confederation, and did more than any other public man to induce his native Province, Nova Scotia (Acadia), to enter the Union in 1867. Hon. Joseph Howe, a much greater statesman than Tupper, and a man of vast influence, was amongst the opponents of the measure in question, and was suspected of a preference for annexation to the United States. In the cartoon the Province is represented as halting between the two opinions, and the loyal artist takes pains to point out that the advantages are all in the way that leads “to Ottawa.”

Diogenes, November20th, 1868.

CROSS ROADS.SHALL WE GO TO WASHINGTON FIRST, OR HOW(E)?

THE DOMINION COUNTING-HOUSE.

Referring to Hon. Joseph Howe’s acceptance of a seat in the Dominion Government, as President of the Council, an action which was regarded by many of his Nova Scotia friends in the light of an apostacy. The other persons represented are Sir John Rose, Minister of Finance, and Sir John A. Macdonald.

Diogenes, January20th, 1869.

THE DOMINION COUNTING-HOUSE.THE NEW PARTNER PRODUCES A SAMPLE OF HIS STOCK-IN-TRADE.

A SCENE IN THE QUEBEC CIRCLE.

This cartoon, which refers to matters of current interest in the Quebec Local House, was originally accompanied by the following rhyming comment:Pity the sorrows of a little man[1]Weighted with load beyond his puny power;He does his best—the best a small man can—But sinks, contorted, in the trying hour.Chauveau would willingly bestow his aid,But, all engrossed, stuffs Education “Bill;”While Cauchon’s grunt is heard from out the shade,“Root, hog or die,” he cries, “It is my will!”1.Christopher Dunkin, whose name is associated with the well-known Dunkin Act of subsequent years.

This cartoon, which refers to matters of current interest in the Quebec Local House, was originally accompanied by the following rhyming comment:

Pity the sorrows of a little man[1]Weighted with load beyond his puny power;He does his best—the best a small man can—But sinks, contorted, in the trying hour.Chauveau would willingly bestow his aid,But, all engrossed, stuffs Education “Bill;”While Cauchon’s grunt is heard from out the shade,“Root, hog or die,” he cries, “It is my will!”

Pity the sorrows of a little man[1]Weighted with load beyond his puny power;He does his best—the best a small man can—But sinks, contorted, in the trying hour.

Pity the sorrows of a little man[1]

Weighted with load beyond his puny power;

He does his best—the best a small man can—

But sinks, contorted, in the trying hour.

Chauveau would willingly bestow his aid,But, all engrossed, stuffs Education “Bill;”While Cauchon’s grunt is heard from out the shade,“Root, hog or die,” he cries, “It is my will!”

Chauveau would willingly bestow his aid,

But, all engrossed, stuffs Education “Bill;”

While Cauchon’s grunt is heard from out the shade,

“Root, hog or die,” he cries, “It is my will!”

1.Christopher Dunkin, whose name is associated with the well-known Dunkin Act of subsequent years.

Diogenes, March19th, 1869.

A SCENE IN THE QUEBEC CIRCLE.

THE HAPPY PAIR.

Hon. Joseph Howe had relinquished his efforts in favor of the Repeal of Confederation after the rejection of the petition sent to England by the Nova Scotians, and had expressed a formal acceptance of the Union, prior to becoming a member of the Dominion Cabinet. This was exceedingly distasteful to his former Repeal allies in Nova Scotia, two of whom, Messrs. Wilkins and Annand, are represented in the cartoon. Mr. Howe’s change of base was attributed to self interest in some quarters; the artist in turn assigns jealousy as the motive of his opponents.

Diogenes, March26th, 1869.

THE HAPPY PAIR.DIOGENES, (LOQ.)—“BLESS YOU, MY CHILDREN.”

THE CANADIAN AUTOLYCUS.

A playful allusion to Sir George E. Cartier’s well-known fondness for official life and its stately surroundings, in anticipation of the opening of the Session at Ottawa on April 15th.

Diogenes, April2nd, 1869.

THE CANADIAN AUTOLYCUS.Scene:Ottawa.Time:A fortnight hence.

Autolycus—Sir G. E. C—t—r, Bart., (loq.)—“Whether it like me or no, I am a courtier. See’st thou not the air of the Court in these enfoldings? Hath not my gait in it the measure of the Court? Receives not thy nose Court odor from me? Reflect I not on thy baseness Court contempt. * * * I am courtier cap-a-pe; and one that will either push on or pluck back thy business there.”—The Winter Tale;—Act IV., Scene III.

A DOMINION EASTER OFFERING.

Sir George E. Cartier had been a member of the Commission sent to England to negotiate for the transfer of the North-West Territory to the Dominion, and the surrender of the rights of the Hudson Bay Company. The successful result of the mission was now announced to Parliament. The conditions agreed upon involved a payment by the Dominion Government of £300,000.

Diogenes, April16th, 1869.

A DOMINION EASTER OFFERING.MISS CANADA.—“THANK YOU, SIR GEORGE! I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR HIM SUCH A LONG TIME! BUT DON’T YOU THINK, AFTER ALL, HE MAY PROVE RATHER TROUBLESOME?”

AXES TO GRIND.

To those who understand what is ordinarily expected of a man who controls patronage, by his political “friends,” the meaning of this sketch will be sufficiently obvious. Sir George E. Cartier was not exempt from the penalties of such a position.

Diogenes, April23rd, 1869.

“AXES TO GRIND.”SIR GEORGE, (LOQ.)—“TAKE YOUR TIME, GENTLEMEN, SOME OF YOUR METAL IS PRETTY HARD.”

TOO OLD TO BE CAUGHT WITH CHAFF.

This was intended as a tribute to the unquestionable loyalty of Sir John Macdonald, as opposed to the alleged annexation proclivities of Mr. Lucius Seth Huntington (afterwards Postmaster-General in the Mackenzie Government), and other prominent men in the Eastern townships district.

Diogenes, June4th, 1869.

“TOO OLD TO BE CAUGHT WITH CHAFF.”FARMER JOHN.—“IT’S NO USE YOU FELLOWS TRYING ON THAT GAME. IF YOU WANT HIM, YOU’LL HAVE TO PIT ANOTHER BIRD AGIN’ HIM, AND THEN I KNOW SOMEBODY WHO’LL BACK HIM TWO TO ONE.”

A PERTINENT QUESTION.

This cartoon faithfully reflected the sentiments of the Canadian people on the subject of annexation. While it is still true that there is no general feeling in favor of the change indicated, there is an appreciable absence of the unfriendly feeling toward the United States which was generally cherished at this time.

Diogenes, June18th, 1869.

A PERTINENT QUESTION.

MRS. BRITANNIA.—“IS IT POSSIBLE, MY DEAR, THAT YOU HAVE EVER GIVEN YOUR COUSIN JONATHAN ANY ENCOURAGEMENT?”

MISS CANADA.—“ENCOURAGEMENT! CERTAINLY NOT, MAMMA. I HAVE TOLD HIM WE CANNEVERBE UNITED.”

“WELCOME THE COMING—SPEED THE PARTING.”

About this time Hon. (now Sir) John Rose, late Minister of Finance in the Dominion Government, left Canada to take up his residence in England, where he still resides. Sir Alexander Galt, Mr. Rose’s predecessor in the Finance Department, had recently re-entered public life. Both gentlemen had long been prominent citizens of Montreal.

Diogenes, July23rd, 1869.

“WELCOME THE COMING—SPEED THE PARTING!”

“FRIENDS IN COUNCIL;”OR, “IS THE GAME WORTH THE CANDLE?”

Thepersons represented in this sketch are Hons. S. L. Tilley, Sir George Cartier and A. T. Galt. The latter gentleman resumed for a brief period the charge of the Finance Department, after the resignation of Hon. John Rose. The financial affairs of the new Dominion were not in the most prosperous condition at the moment.Diogenes, August27th, 1869.“FRIENDS IN COUNCIL;”OR, “IS THE GAME WORTH THE CANDLE?”FORBIDDEN FRUIT.Mr. L. S. Huntington, M.P. for Shefford (Quebec), had entered public life in 1861, and was chiefly distinguished for decided views in favor of Canadian Independence. He soon came to be looked upon as an annexationist in disguise—a fate which awaits every Canadian public man who avows Independence ideas. The Mr. Chamberlain in the cartoon was a gentleman of local repute.Diogenes, September24th, 1869.FORBIDDEN FRUIT.H—T—N.—“IT’S A VERY PRETTY PLUM—A VERY PRETTY PLUM, INDEED! ENOUGH TO MAKE ANYBODY’S MOUTH WATER!”CH—MB—N.—“DON’T YOU WISH YOU MAY GET IT? THAT PLUM WILL TAKE SOME TIME TO RIPEN YET; AND WHEN IT FALLS, I FANCY ‘OTHELLO’S OCCUPATION WILL BE GONE!’”(See Speech of Mr. Chamberlin at the Bedford Agricultural Show.)UNCLE SAM KICKED OUT.The anti-annexation sentiment which has always prevailed in Canada is presented with considerable “force” in this picture.

Diogenes, August27th, 1869.

“FRIENDS IN COUNCIL;”OR, “IS THE GAME WORTH THE CANDLE?”

FORBIDDEN FRUIT.

Mr. L. S. Huntington, M.P. for Shefford (Quebec), had entered public life in 1861, and was chiefly distinguished for decided views in favor of Canadian Independence. He soon came to be looked upon as an annexationist in disguise—a fate which awaits every Canadian public man who avows Independence ideas. The Mr. Chamberlain in the cartoon was a gentleman of local repute.

Diogenes, September24th, 1869.

FORBIDDEN FRUIT.

H—T—N.—“IT’S A VERY PRETTY PLUM—A VERY PRETTY PLUM, INDEED! ENOUGH TO MAKE ANYBODY’S MOUTH WATER!”

CH—MB—N.—“DON’T YOU WISH YOU MAY GET IT? THAT PLUM WILL TAKE SOME TIME TO RIPEN YET; AND WHEN IT FALLS, I FANCY ‘OTHELLO’S OCCUPATION WILL BE GONE!’”

(See Speech of Mr. Chamberlin at the Bedford Agricultural Show.)

UNCLE SAM KICKED OUT.

The anti-annexation sentiment which has always prevailed in Canada is presented with considerable “force” in this picture.

Grinchuckle, September23rd, 1869.

UNCLE SAM KICKED OUT!

YOUNG CANADA.—“WE DON’T WANT YOU HERE.”

JOHN BULL.—“THAT’S RIGHT, MY SON. NO MATTER WHAT COMES, AN EMPTY HOUSE IS BETTER THAN SUCH A TENANT AS THAT!”

STIRRING TIMES AHEAD.

Hon. George Brown had been defeated in 1867 in South Ontario by Hon. T. N. Gibbs, and his place in Parliament as the leader of the Reform Party had remained vacant. It may be added that the “stirring times” anticipated in the cartoon were never realized so far as the House of Commons was concerned. On the accession of the Reform Government in 1873, Mr. Brown was offered and accepted a seat in the Senate.

Grinchuckle, September30th, 1869.

STIRRING TIMES AHEAD!MR. GEORGE BROWN WILL PROBABLY SOON RE-ENTER THE POLITICAL ARENA.—Telegram.]

TOO LATE!

This cartoon refers to the selection of Sir Francis Hincks for the post of Finance Minister, in opposition to the claims put forth by the press on behalf of others who were considered to be more entitled to the honor.

Diogenes, October1st, 1869.

“TOO LATE.”

FIRST OLD LADY.—“MY LITTLE BOY IS STRONG AND HEALTHY, AND—”

SECOND DITTO.—“MINE HAS BEEN PRACTISING FOR SOME TIME, AND IS QUITE FIT FOR THE PLACE.”

MASTER JOHN.—“IT’S NO USE, MY GOOD WOMAN. THIS BOY THOROUGHLY UNDERSTANDS THE BUSINESS, AND KNOWS ALL THAT WILL BE REQUIRED OF HIM. I CAN’T DO ANYTHING FOR YOU AT PRESENT, BUT I MAY SEND ONE OF YOUR LADS UP WEST BY-AND-BY.”

THE POLITICAL “GIRL OF THE PERIOD.”

In his speeches and writings, Mr. Huntington pictured Canadian Independence in glowing colors. This cartoon professes to show the “maiden” as she is.

Diogenes, October15th, 1869.

THE POLITICAL “GIRL OF THE PERIOD.”

“THIS IS THE PARTY YOU ARE ASKED TO LOVE—THIS IS THE ‘GIRL OF THE PERIOD’ AS GOT UP BY MR. HUNTINGTON, WHO HAS BEEN WIG-MAKER, DENTIST, MANTUA-MAKER, ANDFEMME DE CHAMBRE.”

Mr. Chamberlin at Shefford.

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