"Mr. Cagley, a member from Yorkshire," says the "London Times,"
"Concluded a long speech in favor of protection, by quoting
the ballad of 'Woodman, spare that tree' (which was received with
applause of the whole house), the 'tree' according to Mr. Cagley,
being the 'Constitution,' and Sir Robert Peel the 'woodman,' about
to cut it down."

What poet could desire a more gratifying compliment to his genius?





Poems and Ballads.




Poems.




The Deserted Bride. [See Notes]


Suggested by a scene in the play of the hunchback.


Inscribed to James Sheridan Knowles.