The rival candidates [graphic]

"No. 77. Two hustings, receding in perspective, are divided by the heads and shoulders of an election crowd forming the base of the design. The candidates face each other; one (left), whose dress and physique suggest a strong man at a fair, is introduced by a fashionably dressed man: 'The honle Gentleman opposite has certainly a most extraordinary chin and when he places his claims to your suffrages upon that broad and ample basis, it must be Granted that he rests his hope upon some foundation; but Gentlemen the Candidate whom I propose to you possesses such transcendent superiority in this important feature that I feel Boaied up with confidence ... [etc.] in the event of his return which I now consider certain (cheers) few orators in the hon: House will command more attention or be listened to with so much pleasure!' The crowd, who have a placard: 'Musical Wonder Michel Boai', cheer: 'Hurra Hurra'. All face this candidate, who holds his fists against his chin, neglecting Sir Alexander Grant, who stands, hat in hand, pointing to his own heavy chin and bullet-shaped head. Behind the latter are two anxious supporters, one the Duke of Wellington."--British Museum online catalogue