The eaters.
[London : s.n.,
1756]
Title from text at head of design.
"Ho-Garth fe".
With a verse in four columns at foot of design: "Window, Wheels, House & Churches,".
An engraving showing the Duke of Newcastle, Duke of Cumberland, and Lord Anson, having before them bread, which is inscribed "Every thing's Taxed". Also on the table lies Admiral Byng's letter to the Admiralty and Byng himself stands at the left of the table saying "Try me, if you don't quit me, I'll hang you all. Also featured are Mr. Fox and at the rear Mr. Pitt.
Concerning Admiral Byng's alleged assertion that he would hang the ministers was founded on the belief entertained by many that the latter were blameworthy for neglecting preparations in defence of Minorca, and that Byng was made a scapegoat to cover their misdeeds. Also refering to high taxation and the large pensions paid to ministers.
George,
Newcastle, Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of, 1693-1768
Byng, John, 1704-1757
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763
Seven Years' War, 1756-1763
Taxation