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and I am right in my bold uncompromising policy. Have I coveted office ? 

 When that unfortunate excjuisite woman was brought before a whole na- 

 tion to bear her terrible ordeal, I acted as my heart dictated, and left my 

 place upon it, But 1 was courted back again; that genius which gave 

 me rank and estimation in my boyish days, among my beloved Etonian- 

 co-mates, was the talisman which demanded and ensured my triumph. By 

 that power I tame the fury of multitudes, repel the autocrat scorner, and 

 delight the careless listener. Thus it is, that, well crammed, I discuss the 

 more subtle questions of the state, whether they be on currencies, on trade, 

 or on population. And now but softly true it is that I have promoted 

 her ladyship's child, but these men of Tory Land they dwell like fierc& 

 animals sternly and angrily in their dens who shall root them out ? It 

 were far better to shew a mind to act in concert with them, and catch 

 them tripping afterwards. Yet will I meet the business like a man, and 

 yield the point, if they will content themselves to serve under me. Will 

 they consent to that? to obey me, who, by my single talent, have sur- 

 mounted wealth, prejudice, and power ? It will be seen. 



\_Allons GEORGE THUNDERGUST. 



III. 



[From the Court Circular of No-Man's-Land, lately called Tory-Land.] 



The Lord Wilderness visited Mr. Antipope yesterday. 



The Right Hon. George Thundergust had an audience of a Great 

 Personage yesterday, which lasted nearly an hour. 



Sir Francis Burr, Mr. Sergeant Shufflebottom, and Mr. Ecarlat visited 

 Mr. Thundergust on Tuesday. 



Mr. Thundergust was seen riding in Jacobus Park yesterday morning as 

 early as six o'clock. 



Sir Thomas Leathers arrived in town yesterday. 



LIES OF THE DAY. 



" A lying press." COBBETT. 



It is rumoured that an order for an immense quantity of leather breeches 

 has been given by many persons who are apprehensive of fire. 



The Duke of Generales is certainly to be at the head of the Adminis- 

 tration. 



It is said that a certain Attorney General is to be Master of the Rolls. 



Many persons are said to have declined great posts which have been 

 offered to them. 



IV. 



" Dux fcemfna facti." VIRGIL. 

 " Ehera!" DR. P.ANGLOSS. 



Scene A Street. 



Enter Two Gentlemen, meeting. 



1st Gent.Jusi from the west-end ; and let me tell you that Thunder- 

 gust is prime minister. 



2nd Gent. The talk in the city has been that the Marquis of Whig 

 chief was to be premier. For mine own part, I expected no less. 



