Boroughmongers' Attack on the British Column

EXPLANATION OF THE ENGRAVING.—This spirited sketch was originally designed by the celebrated George Cruikshank, Esq., of Pentouville, London. The Column in the centre is dedicated to the “King and Constitution,” on the base of which is a portrait of his present Majesty, William IV. On the top of the Column stands Lord John Russell, holding in his hand the Mirror of Truth. On the left of the Pillar, the Duke of Wellington, Sir R Peel, and others are attempting with cords, axes, &c. to overturn the Column; while on the right, Lord Chancellor Brougham and Earl Grey's and in a calm and dignified position, smiling at the futile attempts of the Boroughmongers to overturn the People's Rights. On the same side Lord Althorp is seen bearing a banner, representing the future prosperity of England, and the Attorney General (Sir Thomas Denman) is supporting the Flag of Victory.

WILLIAM AND REFORM!!!

OH! come let us rally round William's
throne,

Such a king in Old England has seldom been
known,

Great love for his people he always has
So drink a good health to King William,
King William for ever, huzza!

When George the Fourth died our hearts
were quite sad, (quite as bad,
For we look'd for a worse King, or one
And CLARENCE the tories declared was stark
mad,

But they were deceiv'd in King William
King William for ever; huzza!

There was Nosey and Charley, & Old Bags
and Peel,

For Corruption and Places did shew their
great zeal, -
(Feel

But the wants of the people they never did
Till kick'd out of place by King Wllm.
King William for ever, huzza!

When, Lord Russell brought forward the
Bill of Reform,

The faction began for to rage and to storm,
They cried Revolution we see in its form,

If ever it's sign'd by King William,

They rav'd & they ranted, and roar'd about,
And swore by the System they'd ever be
stout,

Til King William went in and turn'd them
Oh! this was all done by King William,

Oh! who can describe the fierce rage and
disarm.

When the King to the Parliament House
bent his way,

"I'll appeal to my people," our Monarch
did say,

And see if they're true to King William,

Now the people have been to their Mon-
arch so true,

Of the dealers in boroughs we'll have very
few,

And a glorious Reform we shall soon have
By the help of our gracious King William.

Then success to Lord Russell, Lord Brougham and Grey,

(ers away,

For they'd quickly drive all Boroughmongers
And we hope for to see a much happier day.

In the reign of our glorious King William,

King William for ever, huzza!

Then fill up a busier, and let it be seen,
We're loyal & true to our King & our Queen,
And may long years may they over us reign,
So drink a good health to King William.

King William and Liberty for Ever!

BY J. C. WALTERS.

Come all you loyal Britons

Wherever you may be,

I pray you give attention,

And listen unto me;

The freedom of our nation,

For our friend and protector
Is King William the Bold.

CHORES.

For such a King in England.
We never had before.

He is a terror to all tyrants,
And a friend unto the poor.

King William, the Conqueror was
A man of courage bold,

Likewise that William. Rufus, he
Was worth his weight in gold

But William with Queen Mary
Was a friend unto the poor,

He ne'er was led by Ministers,
But shew'd to them the door.

I have mentioned these three
Monarchs here,

As history doth record, (beat)
But none of these bright heroes
King William yet the Fourth.

He's beloved by his people,
And him we shall uphold,

His name shall be recorded
In letters of bright gold.

There's that ancient town called'd
Birmingham,

A place of noted fame,

Wolverhampton, Leeds, and

Manchester; (na-me;

They bless King William's
H'll gain for us our freedom

We should have had before,
Which we have been deprived of

Three hundred years or more.
Here's a health unto our graci-
ous King,

Likewise Queen Adelaide,
And to Lord John Russell,
Brougham & the Earl Grey,
May they always prove victor-
ious.

Against each daring foe,
For God will fight our battles,
Wherever we do go.

Printed by R. Heppel,

113. COLEHILL STREET, BIRMINGHAM,

Where may be had, the Reformers'
Attack on the Old Hanbury Ares.