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The O Mannikin, 1862
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The O Mannikin, 1862
The O Mannikin, 1862. Policeman Pam comments Don t let Him Put you Out - I ll Quiet him Presently In the background, Policeman Palmerston tells Sir Robert Peel not to worry. This cartoon refers to a speech made in Dublin by Daniel O Donaghue, the member for Tipperary, during which he included what Punch refers to as spoutification against Queen Victoria. Outraged, Peel then referred to O Donaghue as a Mannikin Traitor, and devoid of all respectability and right thinking. This particular Mannikin Traitor in the cartoon is meant to be Major Gavin, the member for Limerick, who threw down the gauntlet by raising the matter in the House. Apparently, Palmerston told Peel not to get further involved, but to let him settle the matter himself. From Punch, or the London Charivari, March 8, 1862
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This print from 1862 captures a political moment filled with tension and intrigue. In the foreground, we see a caricature of Major Gavin, representing Daniel O Donaghue, the member for Tipperary. He is depicted as an animal-like figure, referred to as "The O Mannikin" symbolizing his perceived treachery against Queen Victoria. Policeman Pam can be seen commenting on the situation, warning Major Gavin not to provoke Sir Robert Peel any further. However, in the background stands Policeman Palmerston, assuring Peel that he will handle the matter himself. The cartoon alludes to a speech made by O Donaghue in Dublin that Punch magazine describes as "spoutification" against Queen Victoria. This outraged Peel who labeled him a "Mannikin Traitor". The image portrays this confrontation between politicians using metaphorical elements such as throwing down the gauntlet. Lord Palmerston's presence suggests his involvement in mediating this political dispute while urging Peel not to escalate it further. The artist cleverly uses satire and exaggeration to convey both the seriousness of the situation and its underlying absurdity. This engraving serves as a snapshot of 19th-century politics where personal attacks and heated debates were common occurrences. It offers us insight into how political figures were portrayed during this era through caricatures and satirical illustrations like this one captured by an unknown creator.
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