The Political Situation Finish:Float frame Two sightseers and small boy

Two sightseers and small boy gaze at the wall

In October 1865

A satire on the election

Monument to Earl Howe

The Political Situation Finish:Float frame Two sightseers and small boy'The Political Situation', 1860. This cartoon shows all the various gamekeepers employed on the estates of the Members of Parliament in 1860. Even as late as 23rd August, Parliament was still sitting. Palmerston is seen telling them not to bother waiting, as their masters won't 'be up' for a long time. This is a clear indication of the general status of those serving in Parliament at the time. At last, according to Mr Punch, 'the weary Session, which