Chapter XI

The Agitation for Reform in 1830-32.--The Marquis of Blandford's
Scheme of Reform.--Strange State of the English Representative System
of those Days.--O'Connell's Scheme.--Lord John Russell's "Resolutions"
Rejected.--Dearth of Political Caricaturists at this
Time.--HB.--Secret of the Success of his "Political Sketches."--His
Style a Complete Innovation.--"I'll be your Second."--Unpopularity of
the Duke of Cumberland.--"My Dog and my Gun."--Lord John Russell
Introduces a Reform Bill.--Second Reading Carried by a Majority of
One.--General Election.--Lord John Russell's Second Reform Bill Passes
the House of Commons.--Deputation to the Lords.--"Bringing up our
Bill."--The Lords Throw it Out.--Lord John Russell again brings in a
Bill.--Ministers again in a Minority in the Lords.--Earl Grey tenders
certain Alternatives.--Excitement caused by the Opposition of the
Lords.--Perplexity of the King.--How he Overcame the Opposition of the
Peers.--William IV. as Johnny Gilpin.--The King as Mazeppa and Sinbad
the Sailor.--Outrage on the Duke of Wellington.--"Taking an Airing in
Hyde Park."--"Auld Lang Syne."--"A Hint to Duellists."--"A Great
Subject Dedicated to the Royal College of Surgeons."--Sir Francis
Burdett.--"Following the Leader."--"The Dog and the Shadow."--"A Race
for the Westminster Stakes."--"A Fine Old English Gentleman."--"Jim
Crow Dance and Chorus."
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