It is a republic, without even the semblance of a Government.

It is liberty, equality, and swearing.

As it is just within the limit of a borough, almost all the cottagers have votes, and are not to be trifled with.

The proximity of horse-racing establishments adds to the general atmosphere of dissipation.

Betting, card-playing, ferret-breeding and dog-fancying, poaching and politics, are the occupations of the populace.