THE SOLEMN STATESMAN.

Lyttelton Times, Volume VI, Issue 408, 1 October 1856, Page 4

THE SOLEMN STATESMAN.

I wonder that the Honourable Member for Aylesbury does not blush with shame when he brings such an accusation (of levity) against inc.—Lord Palmersrox. Oh wad kind heaven the giftic gie us To see oursells as others see us.—BorxsMy faults I've undoubtedly had la a life of unwonted longevity, Bat, 'pon hoaour, 'tis really too bad To accuse me of " scandalous levity." Ri fol de rol tol de rol, ilfce. The Reverend Mr. John Bright (Exxirs of laughter) but lately pitched into mo For being too giddy and light, Bringing home ay " original sin " to tne. Ri fol de Tol tol de rol, &c. I didn't much Marvel at that, For we all know friend broadbrim's pugnacity; Aud a man who won't take off his hat Would be guilty of any audacity. Ri fol de rol tol de rol, _c. But whan Lavasrd obligingly acts VI iih his very choice band of performers, 'Let him stick if he can to his facts, Though they're things much eschewed by Reformers. Ri fol de rol tol de rol Ac. He says I'm too fond of a jest, That I'm fall of my "quips and my quiddities," And that those who once loved me the best Have grosvn sick of my comic vapidities. Ri fol de rol tul de rol, &c. I'm sure you'll agree this is fudge, Mere bosh l^may s3y (gnat hitcritq), For you know Pinas grave as a ja.ige—— Judge Manle—-pray excuse jocularity. Ri fol de rol,tol de rol, &c [The above sqnib, so exquisitely catching the Premierswell known manner of replying to his assailants in the house, is worthy of Punch. It appeared in the pages of the ' Yorkshire Gazette.]