Various

“ Bright had been addressing large Meetings in the manufacturing districts to agitate for an extension of the franchise to all rated householders.—1859.
No. 11.
21
CARTOON—FEBRUARY 5, 1859.
THE QUAKER AND THE BAUBLE.
“It is the Land which the territorial party represents in Parliament. * * * That is the theory of the Constitution: Blackstone says so. But it is a thing which is not likely to be respected much longer, and it mus’ go, even if involving the destruction of the Constitution.”—Mr. Bright, in his Penny Organ. ”

“ Miss Bright. “Nobody asks Me; and if they did, I should certainly decline.”
Lord Russell’s Whig prejudices were too strong to permit his offering Mr. Bright a seat in the Cabinet—though none had better deserved it.—1865.
No. 20.
30
CARTOON.—DECEMBER 9, 1865.
JOHN SLOW AND JOHN FAST.
Earl Russell. “Well, well! Don’t be violent, Mr. Bright, and proper inquiries shall be made, as we have perfect confidence in our friend, Mr. Workingman.”
Lord Russell claimed to have a monopoly of the Reform Question, and was not prepared to make the violent changes demanded by Mr. Bright.—1865. ”

“ His re-appearance in Parliament tended to strengthen the now weakened Administration.—1872.
No. 39.
48
CARTOON.—OCTOBER 11, 1873.
A FRIEND IN NEED.
Mr. Gladstone. “My dear John, I congratulate you! Just in time to settle accounts with our black friend yonder!”
John Bright. “H’m! Fighting is not quite in my line, as thee knowest, friend William; nevertheless——!”
Several important changes had been made with the view of strengthening the Cabinet. Amongst others, Mr. Bright again accepted office as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. The Ashantee War was now in progress.—1873. ”

“ The Conservative Reform Bill was to be the principal measure of the approaching Session, and as the question had proved a fatal one to the Whig Administration in the preceding year there was every prospect of a keenly contested struggle.—1867. ”

“ Lord John Russell’s second Reform Bill was coldly received by Mr. Bright and other ardent reformers. The Ministry fell shortly after its introduction, and the measure was never discussed.—1852.
No. 3.
13
CARTOON.—NOVEMBER 13, 1852.
EATING THE LEEK.
Fluellen ... MR. COBDEN. Pistol ... MR. DISRAELI.
Fluellen. “I pray you fall to; if you can mock a leek, you can eat a leek.”-Hen. V.
The Derby Ministry declared their adherence to the Free-trade Policy of Messrs. ”

“ CARTOON.—JANUARY 20, 1866.
{Mr. Bright using speaking trumpet: “LOWER AWAY THERE LOWER AWAY”}
THE OFFICIOUS PASSENGER.
Lord John. “Excuse me, friend Bright, but do you command this ship, or do I?”
Mr. Bright not having been admitted to the Cabinet, was endeavouring from the platform to force the hands of the Ministry.—1866.
No. 23.
33
CARTOON.—FEBRUARY 10, 1866.
GOING DOWN TO THE HOUSE.
Lord Russell. “Well, Bright, what do you want?”
Johnny Bright. “Anything your Honour is willing to give me NOW.”
Mr. ”

“ Messrs. Bright, Gladstone, and Disraeli were, at this time (though for different reasons) in accord in their opposition to Lord Palmerston’s Government.—1855.
No. 6.
16
CARTOON.—APRIL 11, 1857.
RECOIL OF THE GREAT CHINESE GUN-TRICK.
Mr. Bright was rejected at Manchester on Lord Palmerston’s appeal to the country after his defeat by Mr. Cobden on the China Question. He was shortly afterwards returned for Birmingham without opposition.—1857.
No. 7.
17
CARTOON.—JUNE 19, 1858.
ORESTES PURSUED BY THE FURIES.
Mr. ”